Biggest Morning Tea
A big thanks to everyone who took part in our Biggest Morning Teas across Senior School this week. Haileybury has been a long time supporter of the Cancer Council and we would like to thank everyone who contributed in their own way.
Early Bird Reading
In 2019 the Newlands student leadership team, alongside Mr Dooley, established the Early Bird Reading program, providing Prep and Year 1 students the opportunity to share the love of reading with student volunteers from Middle School. Helping the students improve their fluency and literacy skills, the program continues to be strong in 2024, with Tuesday mornings bringing excitement in the Junior School quad as the students share their weekly readers with older students.
This year, bringing greater connections between all parts of the school, the program has also become an opportunity for Year 12 students to get involved and listen to the students read. This has been met with great enthusiasm from the students, providing a nostalgic feeling in their final year of school as they connect with students across many year levels and are reminded of the amazing memories which were formed in the foundational years of school.
Future Ready Festival
Our recent Future Ready Festival encouraged our students to dream, explore options and create a plan. Our guest speaker, Jacqui Cooper, shared her message of being open to opportunities and the power of setting goals, determination and self-belief.
Students also attended workshops led by Old Haileyburians, industry experts and tertiary institutions, where they listened to personal career narratives, information about study areas and emerging trends in industry, helping to guide their decision making and open their minds up to new opportunities and possibilities.
Year 12 Haileybury Girls College Formal
As we approach the end of a very busy Term 2, it was the turn of Haileybury Girls' College Year 12’s to have their night of glamour and fun with their formal held at The Glasshouse in the city. It was a beautiful venue with the Yarra River glistening on one side and the lights of AAMI Park lit up on the other.
These nights cannot run smoothly without the enthusiastic participation of the students, the generous support of the Senior School leadership team, and the dedication of the Haileybury Girls College Heads of House. It was a wonderful night for everyone who attended.
Sam (Year 12)
Head of Year 12
eSafety resource for parents
One of the hardest elements of modern life for us all to deal with is online safety and what is considered appropriate behaviour online. For teenagers the issues involved with having an online profile and being part of a social media reality can prove to be particularly vexing and difficult.
Some of the best resources available to help teachers, students and parents understand the pressures and protocols associated with online activity are provided by the Office of the eSafety Commissioner. There are a number of webinars for parents and carers which is a great way for parents of young people to start their journey to a better understanding of how they can help keep their children safe online. I highly recommend the resources provided on this site.
Term 3 Commencement
Term 3 classes resume on Tuesday, 23 July. I wish all Haileybury families a relaxing time away from the usual school routine.
Dr Nicholas Grigsby
Deputy Principal
Head of Senior Schools
