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WINTER 2021 QUAERITE | The Journal of Shelford Girls’ Grammar
Changes to our Board
The Annual General Meeting of Shelford Girls’ Grammar Incoming chair:
Principal’s welcome
was held on 26 April 2021. At this meeting, in line with Pam Russell Welcome to our Winter edition of Q For the most part, 2021 has been marked
Shelford’s constitutional requirements, Zena Helman, Chair magazine for 2021. This has been a year by a return to onsite teaching and
Pam has considerable of contrasts for us; palpable excitement learning and the resumption of all of the
of the Board retired after 11 years of service. We welcomed experience as a and positive energy about the return to opportunities for students that we so
Pam Russell as the newly elected Chair of the Board. Board Chair and a normal, marked with some despair at delight in sharing with families and each
strong interest in the the ‘snap’ three-day lockdown in Term 1 other. Our students in the Junior and
effective governance and resignation and resilience when the Senior Schools have enjoyed the House
Farewell to Zena Helman of organisations. ‘circuit breaker’ extended lockdown was Cross Country and Athletics carnivals,
Zena Helman has been a Director of has been instrumental in stimulating called during Term 2. the Senior School House Swimming, GSV
Pam’s professional
the Shelford Board for 11 years with the growth of the School, which has in affiliations and Board for most of the semester and SYDSA
If nothing else, we have all learnt to ‘never
10 years as Chair of the Board. recent times consistently ranked in the memberships include: Cross Country (in which our Junior School
say never’ and to understand that our
top academic schools in the nation. It placed SECOND!).
During her time as a Board member School and its operations can be turned
• Australian College of Educators –
is no surprise that Zena is proud of the upside down in a very short period of A triumph was the production ‘Mary
at Shelford, Zena has been an active Chair, Victorian Chapter
outstanding results achieved by the time. What we have also learned is the Poppins’ in the Senior School and our
leader as both Chair and contributing • Churchill Fellowships – Chair,
Shelford girls and that in recent years, strength of our amazing community, Autumn Music Concert. Just on the wrong
member of the Finance, Governance, Education Committee, Victoria
100% of graduating girls have gained the real meaning of the ‘ties that bind’ side of the lockdown, our Junior School
Nominations and Property and Assets
entry to their first preference tertiary • Victorian Association for Gifted and and that young people are indeed Performing Arts Showcase became,
committees.
course. Talented Children – President/Life extraordinary! instead, a movie experience for families
A Shelfordian herself, Zena believes that Member and we are hopeful that excerpts will form
Zena’s time on the Board has come Our students have faced every challenge
the Shelford values she was immersed • Tournament of Minds – Victorian part of our Presentation Evening later in
to an end but she will not be leaving. with enthusiasm. They have not been
in as a student remain with her today Director, National Director the year. Overwhelmingly, this year has been about
Zena will be available to support the deterred from following their passions
and are foundational to both her being back together and working as a
incoming Chair and will continue to • Holmesglen Institute – Board and interests, even when online. They We have been able to run the Year 5–6
professional career and personal life – community to strengthen our School. We
support School events. Zena will always Member, Higher Education prioritise their learning and wellbeing and and Year 7 camps; debating competitions
including her substantial contribution have a committee of parents working hard
be a Shelfordian. Academic Committee engage with our staff in a conscientious and the Year 9 Challenge weeks, City and
to Shelford. Zena frequently states ‘as on our Shelford Parent’s Association (SPA);
the School grows and responds to the We thank Zena for her significant • Monash University, Education Faculty and caring way, in person or virtually. Our Law. Year 10 and 11 examinations have we have released Shelly, our Learning
needs of girls in the present and future, contribution to Shelford over so many – Board Member Year 12s have led by example and have gone ahead, as have most of our Energy Management System, to parents,
our Shelford values remain constant’. years and wish her all the best for the truly appreciated being brought back Hub mornings for Junior School students alongside a fortnightly Shelly newsletter;
• The University of Melbourne
future. during Term 2 to onsite learning and and Junior and Senior School Chinese and we are launching our Strategic Plan in
– Honorary Fellow, Faculty of
During her time on the Board, Zena assessments. Clubs. Career Conversations have been
Education Term 3. Engaging with our community is
has worked with two Principals and Shelford Board of Governors onsite and virtual.
• Reconciliation Victoria – Board Our staff have pivoted in the most difficult vital, particularly as together we work our
Member of circumstances and become expert at Many presentations at School for way through these unheralded times. Our
reverting from remote learning, to face-to- assemblies and wellbeing and some fun students will remember this time in their
A personal note from Zena Pam was Vice-Principal, Learning and face teaching, literally with a day’s notice. get togethers for families have occurred, lives forever; it is no doubt a challenge,
Teaching at Shelford from 1994–97 We have welcomed new staff this year such as the Mother’s Day Breakfast and but not an insurmountable one and one
Shelford has a proud history over the the School before establishing her own education who have immensely enjoyed working the SPA welcome drinks (albeit on a which we are overcoming together. The
last 123 years. I am very pleased to and prepared consultancy. Her work included school School tie does indeed bind us all as one.
with our wonderful students and talented delayed date). The opening of the SILC
have played a small part in the School’s to share their reviewing for government, independent staff, and we are very grateful to have narrowly escaped the lockdown (by one Katrina Brennan
continuing success, and it is with some talents. We and international schools; developing such an amazing group of highly qualified, hour!) and a number of reunions have Principal
sadness that my time on the Board have had and improving learning and teaching passionate educators and professional been held.
has come to an end. Thanks to the some robust programs and policies; developing and services staff, join our ranks.
excellent work by successive Board exchanges over delivering professional development
members, our past Principal, Polly the years, but programs; mentoring and/or coaching
Flanagan, and our new Principal Katrina I have never had any doubt over the principals and senior administrative
Brennan, the School is in great shape
for the next stage.
Board’s commitment to maintaining
the Shelford values and excellence in
teams; developing staff appraisal On 2021: Co-Captains Finn McLeish and Kaya Cho (pictured on cover)
programs; developing and auditing
educating girls. ‘As the school co-captains of Shelford ‘A primary goal is to reinstate student strengthening relationships, contributing
Shelford produces personable and K–12 curriculum and developing
empowered young women with the I am confident the School will continue middle school policies, administrative Girls’ Grammar, we see 2021 as a year of passion for learning as well as extra- to the welfare of those in the community
skills needed to face a challenging and to thrive under Katrina’s leadership and infrastructure and curriculum. connection and community, especially in curricular activities the girls want to be a and the future development of the
uncertain world. I am proud to have led under the new Chair of the Board, Pam light of the events of last year. part of. school.
When invited to join the Shelford Board
the Board through the last 10 years. Russell. ‘Being back at school has been a ‘Last year inhibited so many people ‘We endeavour to empower the students
Pam was delighted to accept, knowing
However, the real accolades belong to reminder for us all of how important it is from being involved in the things they of Shelford and encourage them to use
I may be leaving the Board, but I will the values of the School aligned with
our two Principals over the last decade to be together in real life, with our peers. love, and we envision that we can re- their voice and work hard to adhere to
stay connected to Shelford. The School her own, particularly catering for the
and more, who have been the driving Most of all, we have come to appreciate establish these passions by introducing the school’s morals and values every day.’
helped shape the woman I am, and I needs of the individual student.
forces behind the School’s growth and the collegiality and supportive culture of more opportunities for a wide range of
look forward to helping produce the
success. My thanks go to the Board Pam looks forward to getting to know our Shelford family. interests, such as sports and performing An edited excerpt from the Leader, 20
next generation of confident young April 2021 6am, https://www.heraldsun.
members who are all volunteers and more of the School community and arts.
women in any way I can. ‘Our vision for our school this year is com.au/leader/inner-south/bayside-
put in much hard work to shape the working with them to continue to to reinforce our school’s values such as ‘Shelford has always fostered a strong glen-eira-port-phillip-school-captains-
School. It has been a privilege to work Zena Helman provide a holistic, challenging and integrity and passion, as well as respect sense of community, and we strive to share-hopes-for-2021/news-story/
with people who are committed to c462e3b858df74beac99e8f74a58b5d6
empowering educational experience for and creativity. support this even further, building and
the girls at Shelford.
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QUAERITE | Winter 2021
Staff profiles Meet the Performing Arts team
Tegan Humble Karen Ryan Cath Freney After an abnormally quiet year of Music and Drama in 2020, this year has been a hive of
Year 4 classroom teacher Director of Student Careers and Future Performing Arts activity. All ably led by our Performing Arts team, many of whom were new to
and Digital Technologies Enrichment and Support Pathways Coordinator, Shelford this year.
teacher for Years 7 and 8 Karen Ryan joined Shelford in 2021 in the Year 11 Coordinator are choral music involved in future productions. Kelsey
newly-created role of Director of Student Jason Forrest,
Tegan Humble joined Shelford this year as Cath Freney joined Shelford in February and the Kodaly endeavours to create a safe, supportive
one of our Year 4 classroom teachers, and
Enrichment and Support. Passionate
as our Careers and Future Pathways
Head of Performing Arts music education environment in her classes where students
about supporting students with individual As Shelford’s philosophy. can flourish.
as Digital Technologies (Digitech) teacher Coordinator. In Term 2 she took on the
needs, Karen has degrees in Education, newly appointed She has already
for Years 7 and 8. additional role of Year 11 Coordinator to
Mental Health, Special Educational
cover a maternity leave vacancy. Head of enjoyed assisting Ruth Dixon-Lawrence
Originally completing a Business degree, Needs, TESOL and Educational Performing Arts, with instrumental
Ruth is a highly
Tegan worked in banking and finance Leadership & Administration. She was Cath has some 29 years’ experience in Jason has already ensembles as
experienced
before completing a Master of Primary Head of Academic Support at Korowa education, having held various leadership taken on the role a flautist this
music educator
Teaching at Melbourne University. Anglican Girls’ School and has held Senior roles, most recently at Mentone of Producer for semester. Jenni
and strings
Leadership roles in Student Support Girls’ Grammar. During this time, she this year’s Senior passionately
Tegan worked for 7 years at Newhaven specialist (violin
Services in Australia and internationally. researched, wrote and implemented a School musical, believes in the power of singing to bring
College, Phillip Island, where she taught and viola) and
Student Wellbeing Program for Years ‘Mary Poppins’. people together, and is working steadily to
a range of year levels, including Prep, At Shelford, Karen has developed and is the Head of
7–12 that formed part of their pastoral In addition, he co- build relationships with students so they feel
2, 4 and 5. Last year she worked as a implemented whole-school student Strings. Joining
care program. directed the VCE Unit 1 and Unit 3 Drama confident to be musicians.
Library and Digital Technologies Specialist enrichment and support policies, Shelford in 2003,
Devised Ensemble Performance, ‘Lost &
Teacher, running DigiTech classes for Always passionate about student Ruth developed
programs, practices and documentation Found’ in June. Jason is looking forward Karla Nyhuis our current
junior students, facilitating Year 7 coding that support our School values and wellbeing, Cath’s interest in Careers to leading his first Senior School House
Karla recently thriving String
and programming classes, teaching beliefs. She ensures students with Counselling started when she was Head Performing Arts festival at Shelford in July,
joined us from program from its infancy, establishing the
library classes, and providing pastoral individual needs are identified and of Year 12, where she particularly enjoyed ably supported by students and staff from
Firbank Grammar two string orchestras, along with various
care for a Year 7 group. As a team-player, teachers are using various differentiated counselling the students and talking to across the four Houses. He also welcomes
School, where chamber ensembles. Under Ruth’s direction,
Tegan extended her contribution beyond teaching, learning and assessment them about their futures. She still delights the opportunity to curate Shelford’s end
she directed a the Senior String Orchestra has enjoyed
the classroom setting through active strategies. In collaboration with teachers, in hearing past students talk about how of year Presentation Evening and begin
vast range of consistently gaining Gold or Platinum
involvement in the ICT and Learning parents and students, Individualised much they love their job or university/ planning for next year’s very first Senior
choral music and Awards at the Victorian Schools Music
Management System committees. Education Plans (IEPs) have been TAFE course she helped them select. School play, which he will direct.
directed and Festival for over a decade, inspiring many
enhanced and continue to be written. produced several students to pursue careers in Music. Ruth
Tegan enjoys helping students develop Since arriving at Shelford Cath has
a lifelong love of learning by applying
Staff development in effectively teaching
focused on bringing together all the
Frank Blakiston, Junior Musicals. teaches violin and viola from beginning
students with individual language and
a transdisciplinary and concept-based wonderful things that were happening in Head of Music At Shelford, levels to VCE, classroom instrumental
learning needs across the spectrum Karla teaches across the Drama and Music music in Years 3, 4, 7 and 8, and several
curriculum that promotes natural curiosity the Careers Department into a structured Frank joined
is a priority. Developing teachers’ departments, teaching Junior Drama and ensembles across the School. Ruth is also
and encourages critical thinking. She and expanded program. The new Career Shelford as the
pedagogical understanding, currency and Senior Music. As an instrumentalist (piano a freelance performer and an experienced
enjoys building deep, sustained student 4sight Program includes opportunities Head of Music
practice, curriculum planning skills and and cello), Karla regularly accompanies examiner with the Australian Music
relationships and providing young people for the girls to identify skills, interests at the start of
assessment knowledge and practices are choirs and helps teach the Year 3–4 String Examinations Board.
with diligent and thoughtful pastoral care. and passions, participate in work skill 2021, having
key components of Karen’s role. Program. Karla’s teaching embodies the
and experience programs, engage previously been
Tegan employs an open, relatable and
Working with Ms Sidaway, Mr Hall and with potential employers and training Head of Music
Kodaly music philosophy, encouraging the Martin Mackerras
authentic communication style to work power of singing and developing a good
Senior School Maths teachers, the Junior providers and create their own pathway at the Kostka Working at Shelford since 2006, Martin
in collaboration with individuals of all ear. She believes the performing arts are
School Math Enrichment program is plan. Hall campus of teaches clarinet, saxophone and helps
ages. She equates success with students an essential part of our education, allowing
developing to incorporate Problem-Based Xavier College, as run the ensembles and band program. He
realising their individual potential, and As Year 11 Coordinator Cath has been students to explore, experiment and express
Learning. A Member of the Boroondara well as Director directs Inter Band (Years 7 and 8) as well
prides herself on her commitment to supporting the girls in their academic themselves in a confident manner.
Gifted and Talented Network, Karen is of Music at Mazenod College. Frank has as Jazz Ensemble (Years 9–12). Inventive in
social and emotional learning within and wellbeing programs, and she is busy also been a VCAA assessor for VCE Music keeping the numbers up in the ensembles,
looking forward to offering challenge Kelsey Holden
supportive learning environments in which planning an end-of-year ‘Taste of Tertiary Performance for several years. Brought Martin set up a program where students
opportunities and programs to enrich
students feel safe and secure to challenge Conference’ to assist them in their Year 12 up playing trumpet in brass and concerts Kelsey was of other wood wind instruments can have
students’ knowledge, skills and passions.
themselves in their learning. journey and future study. bands as a young musician, Frank spent thrilled to join a short lesson on saxophone each week
several years in the Australian Army Band the Shelford staff allowing them to join the Jazz Ensemble.
Corp prior to his teaching career. Frank is this year and is Starting the year with one saxophone we
passionate about encouraging students to teaching Year 7 now have four! Martin says, ‘There is a real
take up learning an instrument and getting and 8 Drama. excitement in introducing them to new
involved in Music. At the end of music, seeing their sense of confidence and
Term 1, Kelsey pride in their work increase over time and
Jenni Thom established the best of all seeing them make new friends
Year 6 Dance through music’.
Another new member of our Performing
Club, who
Arts team, Jenni is excited to be taking Martin looks forward to taking the groups
debuted their first work at the Junior School
on the challenge of teaching girls and to the 2021 Victorian School Music Festival
Performing Arts Showcase. She also enjoyed
enthusing them about music, after 22 as well as involving them in school concerts,
assisting with the Senior School Musical,
years as Head of Junior School Music at functions, and celebrations throughout this
‘Mary Poppins’ and is excited about being
Scotch College. Jenni’s speciality areas year and beyond.
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QUAERITE | Winter 2021
Major projects
From early December 2020, 1 Hood Crescent and the adjacent Food Studies rooms, have been
a hive of activity; workers have been steadily moving in and out over this period, reimagining
these spaces for use in 2021.
for special maps and other publications.
Shelford Innovation and Val treasured a thank-you letter from
Food Studies rooms
Learning Centre Buckingham Palace for her work on a We needed to wait until Term 2 to
special map task. gain access to the rebuilt Food Studies
It was with great excitement that the
facilities, so it was with great excitement
Shelford Innovation and Learning Centre On her return to Australia, Val worked as
that we were able to welcome students
(SILC) came into being; a space that an artist for the large architectural firm,
into our new state of the art Food Studies
houses a wonderful area for Year 12 Bates Smart and McCuthen. She prepared
facility. The staff and students had been
students to study and socialise and meet coloured prints from the architects’ line
watching the build progress over Term 1
and learn, and the Val Edwards Visual Art drawings to assist with presentations to
and were anticipating the final outcome.
rooms. potential customers.
No one was disappointed with such a
The Val Edwards Visual Art rooms are Val was clearly a woman who lived her functional, spacious and modern learning
named in honour of Val Edwards, an life to the full and in her own way. Val area.
archetypal Shelfordian. Val sounds like she died in 2016 and she left a very generous
As the students started to see the
was the kind of woman we foster here at bequest to the School in her will. It
finished rooms they couldn’t believe
Shelford – creative, passionate, curious is fitting that we honour her and her
how professional they looked and felt
and an individual. bequest by the naming of these rooms
that it was possibly even better than the
after her.
Born between the First and Second World MasterChef kitchen!
War, Val graduated from Shelford in 1948 Students have been using these rooms
The new facility is comprised of a practical
and had a lifelong association with the since the start of the year and they
area which can accommodate 24 students
School. She was a member of the Shelford have now been completed with new
working individually and a multipurpose
Vintage Old Girls’ group. furniture and landscaping, which links
classroom that includes a demonstration
these spaces to the rest of the School,
Val loved her art classes and was a very bench as well. The kitchen is fitted out
via a walkway to the Helenslea forecourt.
good tennis player. She carried these with state-of-the art appliances, where
The Art and Design rooms are light and
passions throughout her life. Val joined
bright studio spaces, with glass partitions
students have the opportunity to develop SILC official opening
the Australian Woman’s Army Service food preparation skills, explore a range
and a professional studio feel. Students
at age 18. She served for three years at of cooking methods, think about the On Tuesday 25 May our newly
are enjoying these creative spaces
the Cartography facility established by presentation of food they prepare and refurbished Shelford Innovation and
and especially the beautiful bathroom
the Australian Army Survey Regiment. can then share this food together in the Learning Centre (SILC) was officially
facilities!
Here, she became skilled in calligraphy, multipurpose classroom. Developing opened by the Glen Eira City Council
then used on maps. Later, she took a job The Year 12 students are making the these practical skills alongside our Mayor, Cr Margaret Esakoff. N’arweet
with the Red Tulip Chocolate factory in most of their space, which includes a theory program will empower students Dr Carolyn Briggs AM, Senior Elder
Prahran. The company provided Val with kitchen, bathroom, common study and with the knowledge and understanding of the Boonwurrung People of the
an around the world travel ticket every recreational spaces and meeting rooms; to take control of their food choices Eastern Kulin Nations delivered the
year, to assist her with keeping up to date students gather during their after-school and therefore, their health and future Welcome to Country. The SILC is
with developments in Europe and North study sessions and at other times during wellbeing. home to our Year 12 students who
America. the day between classes. Offices of the use the space to gather and study,
Year Level Coordinators and Careers and discuss and learn. The Centre also
During a holiday in London after Red Tulip
Future Pathways Coordinator, are also brings our senior girls together to
Chocolates had closed, Val joined the
part of the precinct and allow for students focus on problem solving, critical and
Geographic Society, where her calligraphy
to access support and care as required. creative thinking, collaboration and
skills, learned in the Army, were used
communication – the innovation and
entrepreneurial skills we view as so
important for our students.
Strong women leaders featured
prominently in the official party
further to Mayor Cr Margaret
Esakoff and N’arweet Dr Carolyn Briggs AM, including Bishop Genieve Blackwell, Pictured left to right: Pam Russell,
Anglican Diocese of Melbourne (the first woman to be consecrated as a bishop N’arweet Dr Carolyn Briggs AM,
in New South Wales and third in Australia); Pam Russell, Chair of Shelford’s Board Cr Margaret Esakoff, Bishop Genieve
of Governors; and Zena Helman, Immediate Past Chair of Shelford’s Board of Blackwell, Zena Helman and
Governors, and Shelford Principal, Katrina Brennan. Katrina Brennan.
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QUAERITE | Winter 2021
Staff news
Humanities Faculty babies
We are delighted to share the news of the arrival of Year 9 Another beautiful firstborn baby girl in the Humanities Faculty
Coordinator and Humanities Teacher, Jacinta Chambers’ first arrived on 7 June. Congratulations to Una Alagic, on the arrival
child. Francesca Quinn Chambers was born on 16 April. Frankie of baby Lola. Una, Matt and their fur babies are also completely
is doing well and her Mum and Dad are completely smitten. in love with their baby girl.
Happily ever after
On 8 January this year, Science Teacher Dr Simon Chau and his partner Vivien said their ‘happily ever afters’ at the Alfred
Nicholas Gardens in the Dandenong Ranges, in front of 40 close family and friends. Originally scheduled for mid-December
Professional Reading Group and foiled by COVID restrictions, the couple reimagined their wedding with help from family and friends, putting together the
more intimate ceremony. We wish Simon and Vivien a long and happy life together!
Shelford’s new Professional Reading connections, challenges, concepts and motivation, and
Group (PRG) was launched in Term 1 changes. For our second meeting, Jo faith. Members
and has been greeted enthusiastically Adlard, Grade 3 teacher, led a ‘ghost of the PRG
by staff from across the School. The walk’ of spaces in the Junior School. A will be sharing
PRG aims to contribute to learning and ‘ghost walk’ is a mostly-silent visit to an their own Fostering a growth culture
teaching innovation in our community empty space where participants focus ‘Desert Island
while fostering professional relationships on physical environments. This was a Discs’, based Just like our students, the staff at Shelford about our teachers using and sharing their
and collaboration. Our meetings are wonderful opportunity to reflect on on their lives are encouraged and supported to reflect expertise so that both students and staff
a welcoming space for a range of our own classroom use. Our follow-up as teachers. upon their own learning and development. benefit.
perspectives and experiences. Meeting conversation followed a ‘See-Think- These lists will Through encouraging professional growth,
John Hattie (2008) asserts that the most
twice per term, the group undertakes a Wonder’ routine. include: eight we are able to achieve better outcomes
successful schools are the ones that
variety of activities supported by routines selections of for our teachers and students. This year’s
This term, our group investigated some continually seek to find evidence of
suggested by Harvard Project Zero’s music; a book; and a luxury that they view professional learning theme is Reflection by
core values (Engagement, Independence, their impact. Our teachers are currently
Cultures of Thinking. The Cultures of as fundamental to education. Collaboration.
Understanding, and Thinking) that developing their SMART goals for 2021. In
Thinking are defined by Project Zero Collaboration has been shown to be one of writing these goals they have been asked
underpin our professional practice. We Longer term, the PRG’s activities,
as ‘places where a group’s collective as the best ways to develop teaching, learning to be Specific, determine how they will
also read articles about Growth Mindset readings, and projects will continue to
well as intellectual thinking is valued, and leading, and to grow both individual Measure their impact, ensure the goal is
and considered how to foster positive reflect Shelford’s vision, purpose and Education can be an incredibly diverse
visible, and actively promoted’ (https:// and organisational capacity (Drago- Achievable and Relevant to our theme, and
thinking in our classrooms. We will values. We will contribute to the evolving and often individual job. At Shelford we
pz.harvard.edu/projects/cultures-of- Severson & Blum-DeStefano, 2018). At that it can be achieved in the Timeframe
continue our discussions about Cultures Professional Learning Framework, a are providing a space and structure for our
thinking). Shelford we acknowledge and respect our set. Our staff will be using a reflection cycle
of Thinking and Growth Mindset in Term bespoke program unique to Shelford. staff to ask questions about their practice,
teachers as experts in their own areas who to help them measure the impact of their
At our inaugural meeting on 2 March, we 3. To finish up the semester, we are taking There’s particular enthusiasm for bringing reflect on their strengths and weaknesses,
have a variety and wealth of experience to chosen evidence-based practice. When
discussed the introduction to Onward: a somewhat light-hearted approach to together teachers and professional and safely step outside their comfort
offer. They often know where improvements reflecting individually and collaboratively
Cultivating emotional resilience in professional learning. Our ‘reading’ is an services staff from different career zones. Fostering a growth culture with
need to be made and therefore it is teachers have been encouraged to
educators by Elena Aguilar (Jossey–Bass episode of the classic BBC radio show stages and supporting members of our collaboration and reflection at its centre will
important they are given the autonomy to think deeply about the need within their
2018). Our conversation was supported ‘Desert Island Discs’ featuring Dame community undertaking further research help us to provide better outcomes for our
choose which evidence-based practices classrooms, the strategies they may use to
by a thinking routine called ‘the 4Cs’ that Helena Morrissey – an inspiring listen and study. teachers and students.
are best applied in their own classrooms. measure their impact and how it is they will
asks participants to break their reactions for those interested in leadership, work- Collaborative professional learning leads to reflect and evaluate on their findings and Karen Whelan
Madeleine Coulombe
to a reading into four categories: life balance, creative and intellectual a shared and collective responsibility and is refine their future practices. Deputy Principal – Staff and Operations
Head of VCE English, Literature and EAL
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News from around the School
Careers Conversation Series Make a Mother’s Day Makerspace
A new initiative in Careers this year is the Careers Conversation Series where people appeal This year our new Digitech room has
working in various sectors share their pathway to their chosen career, what a typical day been open for Year 3–6 Makerspace
In the first week of May a team of
looks like, what their training involved, and what they love about their job. To date two lunchtime sessions. What started as a
student volunteers sorted and collated
events have been held. An in-person event (with parents participating remotely) in April pop-up has become a regular weekly
the generous toiletry donations made
with speakers from the Health industry, and a completely virtual event in June with event and much-loved favourite. Students
by our Shelford community. Twenty-five
speakers from the Design and Technology industry. The sessions are a great opportunity create with Lego, with items from the
bags, full to the brim, were donated to St
for our students to learn more about different careers, and provide clarification for some craft cupboard or tinkering with junior
Kilda Mums for the #makeamothersday
that their choice of career path was well suited to their interests and strengths. woodwork machines.
appeal. The Make a Mother’s Day appeal
provides everyday essentials for a mum
experiencing hardship, who might be at
risk of homelessness, affected by violence,
family breakdown, or living in poverty.
Anzac Day
Anzac Day was observed across Shelford. Our Year 2 students created beautiful poppies
in Art. Our Year 6 students ran the Junior School assembly reciting ‘In Flanders Fields’
and trumpet teacher Laura Hertaeg played The Last Post. The Junior assembly had
a special guest speaker, Mr Ian Palfrey, Sophie N’s grandfather. Ian served during the
Vietnam war (1970–1971) in the Headquarters 1st Australian Task Force. He spoke about
Anzac Day and what it means to him.
A special Anzac Service Assembly was held in the Senior School with guest speaker
Peter Tippner, a former Squadron Leader with the Royal Australian Air Force. Peter
completed 15 years of service in the RAAF, starting his career when he was only 17 years
old in 2001. Through these 15 years, Peter was both an operational Fighter Pilot, and a
qualified Test Pilot, flying over 30 aircraft types and logging thousands of flying hours
both in Australia and overseas. At the end of the Senior assembly our Co-Captains laid
a wreath commemorating those who have served and died in all wars, conflicts, and
peacekeeping operations and honouring the contribution and suffering of all those who
have served.
Youth Leadership
Conference National Simultaneous
A group of Year 9, 10 and 11 students
Storytime
attended the Youth Leadership Academy Our Prep to Year 4 students enjoyed the
Australia Conference on 27 April at the annual National Simultaneous Storytime
Melbourne City Conference Centre. They on 19 May, this time from space! The
heard from several speakers who talked book Give me some space! by Philip
about their entrepreneurial adventures, Bunting was read by astronaut Dr
International Women’s Day (IWD) and a terrific panel of young people Shannon Walker from the International
straight out of secondary school who Space Station. What an amazing
International Women’s Day (8 March) was celebrated across Shelford, with speakers and talked about balance, working out what intergalactic experience for our girls.
activities. Our Year 12 leaders initiated an activity to get the whole school involved in you love and surrounding yourself with
forming the letters ‘IWD’ to photograph and share, showcasing their commitment to people who believe in you. Great insights
forging a gender equal world. to help prepare our girls for the future.
We were honoured to have prominent Shelfordians celebrating IWD with us and
Bayside Youth Award winners
speaking at assemblies. The Senior School keynote address was from Florence Potter Sisters Chloe and Ruby from Years 5 and 6, were recently nominated for a Bayside Youth
(Class of 2014), environmentalist, feminist, and Community Engagement Manager at Award which recognises young activists, advocates and achievers in the community.
One Girl. Florence inspired the girls with her role helping One Girl to achieve their They attended the awards ceremony and were co-winners of the Community Award, for
mission to break down the barriers girls face in accessing an education, currently with their efforts in bringing together the Bayside Community with their fundraising for the
programs in Sierra Leone and Uganda. The Junior School keynote address was from Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. With the support of family, friends, local
Nicola McCormack (Class of 1993) who inspired the girls with her journey studying residents and businesses, Ruby and Chloe helped raise over $18,000 for the appeal.
Science, becoming a physiotherapist and running her own business. Congratulations girls on your amazing work!
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Shelford Parents’ Association (SPA) Student work
The start of 2021 has seen significant change in SPA.
Following the AGM in March, SPA has a great mix of new and
existing parents all actively involved in the Committee and its
initiatives.
There is a particular emphasis this year SPA sponsored a Junior School Mother’s
upon friend-raising to help enrich the Day Stall, which involved the girls all
school community after the rigours of selecting special gifts for their mums. The
2020. In 2021, SPA has hosted the SPA smiles on the girls’ faces made the effort
Welcome Drinks, a Junior School Mother’s worthwhile and we hope this gave our
Day Stall, a Mother’s Day Breakfast and community a special surprise for Mother’s
a number of Secondhand Uniform Shop Day. We are thankful for the support from Annabel P, Year 9 Food Studies
sales. parents, in particular Ana and Tania who
led this year’s initiative, supported by
All of these activities were managed and
Maeve, Jocelyn, Zoe, Patrick, Cris and
supported by the many wonderful parent
Vanitha in the preparation of gifts and at
volunteers who sit on the SPA Committee
the stall.
or those volunteering for specific
activities, and we are so thankful to have The Second-Hand Uniform Sale
Jinyu X, Year 2
such a passionate community. Committee has been working incredibly
hard. After moving locations at the start
After a false start with the February
of the year and setting up a permanent
lockdown, the SPA Welcome Drinks took
uniform space, the Committee has
place on 26 March. It was a wonderful
arranged multiple sales and supported
celebration of our community and
the community in numerous ways
enthusiastically attended. The night also
including helping over 70 families to
publicly marked the change of Committee
successfully sell their uniforms. Thank
including the handover of SPA presidency
you to Tania, Cris and Vanitha for leading
from Nikki Carrick to Andy Langridge. We
the Committee and for all the ongoing
give a big thank you to Nikki for all she
support from volunteers including
has done for Shelford over recent years.
Ana, Vanessa, Julie, Linda, Fiona, Sally
Our Mother’s Day Breakfast was a huge and Petrie. Their collective efforts Thanya V, Year 9 Maya V, Year 2 Rose Z, Year 2
success – with over 110 attendees and dedication toward this ongoing
including our girls with their mothers, community initiative have been vital. Prologue sonnets
grandmothers, stepmothers or other
Thank you to former SPA President
special people. It was beautiful to see Inspired by Shakespeare’s opening Prologue to Romeo and Juliet, our Year 9 students created a sonnet telling the tale of one of their
Nikki Carrick and Vice-President John
everyone celebrating together and our favourite books or films. Following are some highlights.
Buordolone for their leadership over
girls loved showing their school and
previous years and support over this
friends to the morning’s special guests.
transition period. 1984 By George Orwell The Hunger Games Aladdin
This year SPA nominated the St Kilda
Winston Smith seems to be a normal man, A sister obliged to hold a burden, A street rat who has to steal to then eat
Mums ‘Make a Mother’s Day’ appeal for SPA has certainly benefited from the
Amongst Oceania he resides, From a plight used to harm the innocent, In Agrabah, where the heat is quite strong
donations of toiletries or money and there passion of our parents and community.
One of three nations, with an evil plan, Where one sells their life for empty He helps a princess, but dressed to deceit
was overwhelming support received. With lots of exciting initiatives ahead,
Where Big Brother is the one who guerdon, Who tried to flee royal life for so long.
Thank you to the mums who helped in the we look forward to continuing to
decides. For a government with nasty intent.
lead up and on the day including Nichola, reconnect and strengthen our community After all of this he is locked away
Lisa, Jocelyn, Rosemary, Tania, Cris, throughout a successful 2021. The language called Newspeak supresses Twenty-four chosen for twenty-three And ends up ordered to retrieve a lamp
Vanitha and Zoe. thought, deaths. In a mysterious cave in which it lay
Andy Langridge and Andrew Mott
As telescreens watch over everyone, A fight amongst children to escape end, Holds a powerful genie ready to stamp.
Winston writes in the diary he just bought, In a game contrived with no lack of tests.
Instead of the villain with evil ways,
Knowing of the thoughtcrime he has Joint forces, yet only her to defend.
The street rat now has the lamp in his care
begun.
Although unexpected, she will advance, The genie grants him three wishes and
The note from Julia spells out ‘I love you’, By assistance of friends and foe alike. lays
And so, the secret affair commences, With her future at the mercy of chance, One wish to turn into a prince right there.
The pair look into the brotherhood crew, Never knowing when disaster will strike.
To impress the princess, free genie’s
But are framed and face the
Desire to survive never wavers, hands,
consequences.
May the odds be ever in your favour. Little do they know, the villain’s dark
He is tortured by his ultimate fear, plans.
Camilla S, Year 9
Once again, Big Brother will loudly cheer.
Tara C, Year 9
Zoe K, Year 9
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Student work
Year 7 Creative writing
Untitled
A cool breeze swept across my hair. My
arms tensed. Cars honked and swerved
on the small roads below. My dirty
blond hair danced in the wind, yet I felt
motionless, numb, as if my feelings had
been drained out of me. The past months
had weakened me, but I had to stay
strong for my children. The shiny glass
reflected my pained expression. I stared
at myself for a while, noticing minor
details like my neatly trimmed eyebrows
and my long nose. I noticed the scar on
my forehead. It was long and now faded,
but my memory of that eventful evening
– the flash of that knife and the searing
pain – was still fresh. My eyes looked sad
and dark. Before I could stop it, a tear
Alice J, Year 9
dribbled down my face. I had not cried Kylie C, Year 7 Julia W, Year 7 Armin G-H, Year 8
yet. Not once since the funeral.
Lucy M, Year 7 The same common enemy
The music notes that only I could hear burned in my brain. My bike shuddered to a halt as
The little boy I pressed hard on the brakes, branding a long rubber track. This house in front of me, was
I look sleepily at the ground. Sand and a familiar grey brick house that I used to call home. My eyes lit up like the early morning
dust collect in my nose. Sounds of people sun, recalling my past. I was jolted back to the present as the boys pushed the door open.
trading fill my ears. The edges of the wall The minute I walked in, I knew it had changed. Piano music was delicately hanging from the
ceiling. Half-made instruments, their strings furled. Books of my childhood strewn across
feel rough and hard. The sweat on my
the room.
head is increasing as the temperature gets
hotter. My red shorts are making my legs The boys were jumping on the aged couch, the memories searing my heart. The opal
itchy. I look up at the kids playing across chandelier fell with a resounding crash. Silence descended. There was something up
from me. They look like they are having there. With my heart racing like a cat after its prey, I climbed up. My silhouette lit up the
a lot of fun with their soccer ball. ‘Pablo! unearthed room. A tinkling music box, my father’s, was sitting there. ‘What is it that you
Get the water!’ my Mum squawks. My feet want to show me?’ I murmured under my breath. I turned the lever, and Variations of
pound heavily as I stand up and make my Greensleeves started playing. The music box played, getting louder and louder ... until it
way to the lonely bucket. I grip the bucket took me away ...
in one hand. The water tap is only a five- The music box in my dream was twirling out if my reach, taunting me. I gave a leap at
minute walk, however, there are normally it despite the sound ringing in my ears, opening, closing, opening, closing. My dream
20 or more people waiting in line. So, I distorted, while other scenes began. The people that had left me walked in, their hollow Zzaj A-A, Year 10 Olivia K, Year 11
muster the urge to hurry. I squint my eyes eyes boring into me. My father, my mother, everyone who was close to me always
as I try to view the water tap across the disappeared, however desperately I held on. A faint voice echoed through the wall. ‘No
dusty field. one wanted you, no one loved you. Only you can find the people who left you.’
The Merchant of Venice
Sarah O, Year 7 I awoke. The sky was as dark as a raven swooping in the middle of the night. I called. No As part of our study of The Merchant of Venice in Year 10 Literature, the students created an imaginative response to the play. Here is
one answered. The wind blew but didn’t echo. I knew but didn’t say. I saw two figures, one a poem that offers a unique and intimate perspective of Shylock and Jessica’s story.
petite and doll like, while the other was herculean, with big wide shoulders. The lady held
Sitting in the warm dusk he clutches her and scars fade from his mind, Who left.
the hand of a slight toddler, around two or three. She let go of the toddler’s hand when the
picture. snatched from behind his eyes like gold in The grey man then screams for his
breeze was a light feather resting on the ground. A cloaked woman landed in front of them,
her bell-shaped gown underneath unraveling as she landed. She spoke, her voice harsh
The warm oranges and pinks of the Italian an empty cobbled street. daughter.
but beautiful. ‘You, she whispered, have betrayed me.’ With a wave of her hand, the figures sky mock his navy state of mind. The animalistic need for revenge boils his A daughter whose name directly
crumpled, their expressions peaceful as they laid. The cold-hearted woman’s action split my A young woman, but in his wrinkled irises blood and burns his bone, translates to riches,
heart in two. I screamed in anguish, the toddler curious, unaware of what just happened. forever a child. Too much loss, too much pain. A daughter with eyes of gold and with
A child too fragile and vulnerable to be He screams for his wife, hair of fire.
The faint voice came back, the voice of the cloaked woman. ‘This is you, my child,
exposed to the terrors and prejudice on Loved by all and yet somehow loved by A young woman who was as priceless as
abandoned by your parents. You went back in time.’
the cold streets of Venice. none. the night is dark.
I came back to the present, gathering my courage, my strength, my kindheartedness Too young to make her own decisions, Oh my daughter,
Belonging to everyone, yet belonging to
together, as we all fight some kind of same common enemy in this world. We are in this hiding behind the ever present shadow of no one. Oh my ducats.
together ... always.
Cakes made by 8A; decorations by a proud father. Who had nothing, who wanted
Year 11 Food Studies Frankie D, Year 10
Jocelyn J, Year 5 He weeps as exact positions of birthmarks everything.
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Student work Rowing
Autumn The pall of COVID-19 that arrived so swiftly in March 2020, and saw the cancellation of racing
These pieces were written in response to novel The Peacock Detectives and the setting
at last year’s Head of Schoolgirls’ (HOSG) Regatta, continued to overshadow rowing in Victoria,
of Autumn in Bright, Victoria. with all normal training cancelled and a city in lockdown. As Shelford entered its 18th year of
The jealous wind crackled from the The café’s glass doors that doubled as rowing, many people had serious doubts as to whether the 2020–2021 rowing season would
mountains, carrying with it the dreamy windows. All of which had been renovated actually take place. With this context, the story of Shelford Rowing in 2021 is one of triumph in
smell of burnt leaves. Autumn had to suit the autumnal theme. For once, I
come at last. The wilted leaves of last
adversity, displaying all the elements that define our great sport and the spirit of the School.
was looking forward to the autumn, up in
summer littered the streets, creating the town of Bright.
Despite the restrictions imposed by the over 45 Victorian schools compete Quad Scull and Coxed Four events.
a blur of colour out of the whole Josephine J, Year 7 lockdown, Shelford’s Senior rowing squad in nearly 500 events. Shelford crews Each of our crews produced their best
vicinity. In the distance, a pine green
commenced Strength and Conditioning collectively raced 52 times in every performance of the season in the Finals in
tree waved its branches to bystanders. The zephyr blew across my face as the
training online towards the end of Term weather condition imaginable. Our crews a stellar field of the best schoolgirl crews
Neatly arranged along the sidewalk, amber leaves fell gracefully from the
2, amassing a significant number of and single scullers did themselves and in the country, including a 2nd place in
the multicoloured flowers filled the imposing canopy of trees which seemed
kilometres on the ergo, and developing the School proud, continuing to step up the C Final by our Quad Scull and Olivia
musty air with a fragrance that made as tall as skyscrapers. The majestic trees
core strength and endurance. Shelford to the challenge in each event, regularly Smyth posting her fastest race to secure a
everyone’s hearts soar like birds. Through surrounded me as I saw a mixture of
boasts one of the highest proportion of achieving results that belied their smaller place in the C Final as well, ahead of eight
the maze of chaos, the stately chalet, orange, gold, and saffron colored leaves
rowers in any school, with an average of size. Overall, most of our crews finished in other interstate scullers.
tucked in between two curled trees, had with a tinge of green on the corners.
one third of our student body electing to the top half of their divisions. With many
an enchanting aura, like a witch’s hut. Relaxed, I strolled on the blanket of The day was rounded out by our very
row each year. In 2021, Shelford boated divisions running to eight Finals (A–H), our
Victoria S, Year 11 Though it was autumn, the air still tasted the fiery colored leaves on the ground. young 1st Crew who stormed home from
crews in 13 divisions, including Sweep crews worked their way through Heats,
of summer, of icy poles and seaside Autumn leaves were like a blazing sun one of the outside lanes to finish 2nd in
Fours, Quad Sculls, Double Sculls and Repechages, Quarter and Semi Finals
parties. Children laughed, sharing tales of falling from the sky, which was as blue the B Final, securing a ranking within the
Single Sculls. before securing a berth in the Finals that
their holidays and pool parties. Painting. as a sapphire. Some trees were still Top 10 Schoolgirl Fours in the country, the
took place today. We had wins at each
Saffron. Campfires. The things about green – green like a cat’s eyes, green like Notwithstanding the significance of second time Shelford had achieved this
level of the progression and finished with
autumn I liked most. emeralds. As I closed my eyes, the smell simply being able to row on the water, since entering the Nationals.
4 B Finals, 3 C Finals, 2 D Finals as our
of damp leaves filled my nose as the sun Shelford’s performance across all levels
A flock of sparrows chirped like a choir highest results. Four of our five senior Given the size of our school, the youth of
shone on my face. Slowly, I walked and of the program throughout the season
in harmony, their little legs perched crews/scullers won their Finals and posted the program and the quality of schoolgirl
admired the serene view around me. My was in itself outstanding and worthy of
delicately on a branch of the tree. The sun impressive times in doing so. rowing in Victoria, Shelford has much to
shoes squelched with every step I took, celebration. Shelford crews competed in a
shone wanly, casting a pale shadow over be excited about in the coming years.
and the luscious grass brushed against total of 12 regattas, including the HOSG, The Australian National Rowing
the streets. White bellflowers littered the
my ankles. Beside me, was a tranquil river State and National Championships. Championships were held at Lake Jules Whitehead
garden that was in the centre of town,
and a dilapidated, stubby wooden pier Barrington in Tasmania and Shelford Head of Rowing
giving the impression of fairies flying. The 2021 HOSG, with three days of
connected to it. As I walked along, and contested the Open Single Scull, Coxed
Occasionally, when it was windy, the racing, saw nearly 2,200 athletes from
Alice A, Year 2 gazed at the river, the flock of birds which
blossoms’ petals would scatter, turning
were cawing as they swooped down,
the entire town into a paradise.
low across the river. Bending over, I saw
The shops that lined the eastward side the reflection of the stunning trees and
of the town had stickers all over them, myself. Swiftly, the cold, crystal clear water
advertising about Christmas sales, closing brushed against my hands as the water
sales, all that rubbish, at this time of year. left wave ripples. The ducks swam around,
They were stylised stickers, decorated and the parakeets were camouflaged
with painstakingly hand-drawn AND in the branches of the tree. Foliage as
coloured images that made absolutely no golden as the sun, fell from the trees and
sense, therefore leading people looking glided onto the ground. A swarm of bees
to floccinaucinihilipilificate about them. buzzing resonated in the air. The irregular
The shops themselves, however, were a wooden benches were longing for
different story. Large bricks placed to prop companionship. The warmth of the scene
up the old bookshop. Unique balustrades felt like a velvet blanket around me.
outside the clothes shop’s windows.
Shanaya P, Year 7
Mia E, Year 11 L–R: Gemma B, Hannah C, Camilla S, Annabel P, Year 9
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Sport, Health and PE
Senior House Sport Junior House Sport Health and Physical Physical Wellbeing
Blundell pips Langley House at the post and takes the win at the Senior School Thomas House victorious at Athletics
Education This year, through the Physical Wellbeing
House Swimming by the smallest of margins If there was an award for best dressed, program, we have introduced an exciting,
The Health and Physical Education
The 2021 House Swimming and Diving Carnival on 16 March was one of the closest Lloyd would be Champions! Thomas new opportunity for Year 3–6 students to
department are incredibly excited to
victories of all time. Our senior students were thrilled to be back at MSAC. Thomas and managed to come out on top in 2021 with participate in a fun, social and inclusive
be utilising Shelford’s brand new, fully
Lloyd were the loudest on the day, but the racing came down to half a point between some impressive results in track and field. environment whilst developing a range
equipped gym facility within the PE
Blundell and Langley. In the last relay of the day, Blundell managed to hold onto their The most popular and exciting event was of skills and improving their health and
program. The Year 11 and 12 VCE PE
title and take the trophy again! Well done to everyone who swam, dived and cheered. the Wheel Race with nearly every student wellbeing.
classes have been using the gym to
participating. Congratulations to every complete practicals based on theory The Energy Hub is a year-long club that
Blundell 573 points, Langley 572.5, Lloyd 463.5 points and Thomas 387 points.
student who competed, chanted and components taught in the classroom to runs on Friday morning. It comprises
Inaugural House Cross Country Champions: Langley House helped on the day. further enhance student learning. Fitness multiple programs that have a different
Langley House students were too quick on a multi-lap course around Elsternwick Park 9-year-old Champion: Holly H Units have also been embedded into the focus, ranging from running and fitness,
on 28 April. Sunny conditions and a wonderful atmosphere made for a great day of 10-year-old Champion: Milly W Year 8, 9 and 10 programs which gives dance and movement, strength and
racing. Congratulations to our Cross Country team who demonstrated dedication and 11-year-old Champion: Olivia M the students an introduction to correct conditioning to ball skills.
commitment, training twice a week leading into the GSV competitions. We hope the 12-year-old Champion: Natalia D technique and different types of training
Having had a huge level of participation
team can compete in the GSV Championships at Bundoora when restrictions ease. to achieve various fitness goals.
in the Run Club, we are excited to begin
Junior Champion (Y7 and 8): Lucy D Senior students have the opportunity to the next program, Dance Club!
Intermediate Champion (Y9 and 10): Molly R use this fantastic facility in their lunchtimes
Senior Champion (Y11 and 12): Charlie G to work on their health and fitness goals.
Langley top of the table at Senior School House Athletics
Shelford students brought colour and enthusiasm to Duncan Mackinnon Athletics Track
on 26 May. The grandstand was bursting with excitement as students sprinted, jumped, GSV Sport
threw and leaped for their precious House points. It was wonderful to see so many
students trying new events! Our Junior tennis team shines at Girls’ Sport Victoria Breakfast
Melbourne Park Shelford hosted the annual Girls’ Sport
Junior Champion (Y7 and 8): Lucy D Congratulations to our Junior Tennis Victoria Breakfast on 11 February,
Intermediate Champion (Y9 and 10): Thanya V squad who qualified for Junior GSV Tennis attended by 23 member schools. The
Senior Champion (Y11 and 12): India F Finals held at the prestigious Melbourne breakfast is an opportunity for School
Park. The team competed incredibly well Sport Captains to network with other
and managed to come away as Runners leaders and gain inspiration from
Up in the Junior A Grade Tournament. Australia’s most successful sportswomen.
Congratulations to the team! This year we were lucky enough to hear
from Open Mind Education’s Wellbeing
Triathlon Coach, Meg Durham.
Blundell House too fast at House Cross A big squad of 22 dedicated students
Country rose early for healthy competition at
A sunny day at Elsternwick Park saw every Altona Beach on Sunday 21 March and
Junior School student participate for their raced their way through a 300m swim, SYDSA Cross Country
beloved Houses – face paint and all! The 10km bike ride and 2km run. Receiving
Shelford placed second overall out of
students covered either a 1.5km or 2.5km specialised coaching from Triathlon
seven schools! This success is a credit
course with big smiles and a sigh of relief Victoria at the pool, velodrome and
to the girls, and their determination
at the finish line. Well done to Blundell the track certainly helped our team on
to do their very best on the day. All of
House for taking the 2021 title! race day. Congratulations to all who
the Shelford girls ran incredibly well as
competed, many of whom are braced for
9-year-old Champion: Holly H individuals, but more importantly as a
an individual event in 2022!
10-year-old Champion: Lucy M team, all finishing in the top half of their
GSV Swimming and Diving
11-year-old Champion: Zara T respective events.
The squad trained consistently for months
12-year-old Champion: Sofia D
leading into the GSV Prelims competition
at MSAC and performed well against
tough competition. Unsurprisingly,
another outstanding result from our
Junior diver Lucy D, who won not only
the Prelims competition but also the GSV
Championship. Giselle D broke numerous
school records on her way to the
Championship Event. Our Senior Medley
Relay team; qualified as emergency
for the Championship Evening.
Congratulations to the entire squad!
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