Last week the State Government announced the imposition of a payroll tax, and mental health and wellbeing surcharge on 110 private schools. This will have a significant impact on many independent and Catholic schools, including Haileybury.
Last week the State Government announced the imposition of a payroll tax, and mental health and wellbeing surcharge on 110 private schools. This will have a significant impact on many independent and Catholic schools, including Haileybury.
The new tax imposition is a 4.85% payroll tax and, because Haileybury as the largest school in Australia has a payroll of over $100 million, a 1% mental health and wellbeing surcharge. The total amount of this tax will be $7.2 million when implemented across a full school year (based on our current payroll).
We recognise that the School must support families in facing the burden of the additional $7.2 million in taxes imposed upon the school community. We will be doing a thorough analysis of our operations to find further efficiencies and savings so that we do not have to directly pass on the full impost of the Government taxes.
We will also continue to expand our other revenue streams, such as our successful international education transnational programs delivered in four countries, which bring significant revenue into the School. They are also of great benefit to the Victorian economy through providing a pathway for school students in those countries to end up attending Victorian universities.
In justifying the imposition of the new taxes Premier Andrews referred to the 110 schools impacted as being “businesses” who make a “profit”.
Haileybury is an efficiently run charitable not-for-profit business which produces a surplus each year. As a not-for-profit it cannot produce a profit, only a surplus, and there are no dividends or distributions to shareholders. In fact, we have no shareholders. Every cent of Haileybury’s surplus each year is invested back into the education of the students at Haileybury. If Haileybury didn’t produce a surplus it would not be sustainable as a school. The State government is now, of course, asking around 30% or more of our surplus which leaves less to invest in the School and the education of your children.
Haileybury has an outstanding skills-based board to support the management team in running an efficient school delivering great education outcomes for just under 5000 students. Not one of Haileybury’s Council Members has ever received a cent for the thousands of hours they have put into contributing to ensuring the great education outcomes for students and the sustainability of the School. To see the families of Haileybury targeted by the government for sending their children to a school that has excellent operating practices and great student outcomes and is overseen by a volunteer board is disappointing.
The imposition of the mental health and wellbeing surcharge on a school also just does not make policy sense. Schools are on the frontline every day in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of students. Haileybury will now pay $1.2 million per year to the government as a mental health and wellbeing surcharge instead of having that money available to support the wellbeing of our students.
Haileybury is a focused, well-run, entrepreneurial school delivering wonderful education outcomes for students. It is a great honour to have families choose to send their children to us for their education. We will continue to look to support you, the families, as we work through the imposition of this poorly designed public policy on our community.
Derek Scott
CEO | Principal
As part of their performance examination, the Year 9 students at Keysborough worked on their playmaking and performance skills to produce a scripted scene in class. Students worked hard every lesson and even gave up their lunchtimes to produce some entertaining and engaging pieces of work.
From costumes to set, students staged the performances using their own creative mind and the results were three contrasting performances.
Alice in Wonderland’s crazy set pieces and colourful costumes took the audience on a whimsical adventure. Mad House, set in a dysfunctional household, took the audience on a chaotic, fast-paced ride and gave a glimpse into a not-so-typical family home. Finally, Middle School Brain, revealed the inner emotions of a teenage girl.
Well done to all Year 9s.
Nick Waxman
Head of Drama and Theatre Studies
Tomorrow night, one of our finest musicians, Ethan Myers (Year 12), will perform in the final concert of the 2023 VCAA Season of Excellence Concert Series at Melbourne Recital Centre. This is a prestigious and very proud moment for Ethan, his percussion teacher, Stephen Falk, and the entire Music Department. Ethan will be accompanied by David Dower on piano.
This single concert, Top Acts, features elite performers from across all Performing Arts disciplines. Congratulations, Ethan, and all the very best for tomorrow night.
On Thursday night the Music Department will host the free Concerto Concert in Aikman Hall from 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm. The concert will feature some of our most talented soloists accompanied by a large ensemble. Bookings are not required.
Showcasing repertoire by Felix Mendelssohn, Gilbert and Sullivan, and contemporary jazz works, Concerto Concert is a celebration of the talent that has been developed within Haileybury’s music community.
The ensembles that will accompany our soloists are Wind Symphony, String Orchestra, Stage Band and Symphony Orchestra. More than 170 students are set to participate.
If you haven’t yet attended a Senior School Concerto Concert I thoroughly recommend going to Aikman Hall on Thursday. The standard of performance will be extremely high and it will be a great night out!
Rod Marshall
Director of Performing Arts & Head of Haileybury Music
We are delighted to share the latest news and updates from our vibrant Senior School Visual Arts program. Our talented students have worked tirelessly in preparation for a series of upcoming exhibitions that highlight their artistic achievements and creativity. They provide an incredible platform for students to showcase their artwork to a wider audience and receive valuable feedback from the community.
The following three exhibitions take place in different locations and each offer a unique experience. From student-led initiatives to traditional and innovative venues, they demonstrate the passion, dedication and talent of our Senior School Visual Arts students.
In an upbeat and humorous response to the notoriously exclusive annual NGV Top Arts exhibition, the Bottom Arts 2023 Exhibition celebrates the artistic achievements of our past talented Studio Arts students.
Haileybury was represented by 2022 alumni Kendrick Goy, Aimee Lee and Thomas Yao at this student-run exhibition that gave their diverse artworks a public platform. The exhibition opened in Docklands on Thursday, 25 May. Visit the website and follow their on Instagram for more information.
Save the date for our upcoming exhibition at the prestigious Victorian Artists Society! From Monday, 17 July to Monday, 31 July, our 2023 Unit 3 Art Making and Exhibiting students will display their outstanding artworks in the Members Room.
Students are currently designing the opening night event and exploring the behind-the-scenes aspects of planning, installing and promoting the exhibition. Stay tuned for more details and mark the date on your calendar.
Don’t miss the Belle Property Berwick Art Exhibition where our Units 1, 2 and 3 Art Making and Exhibiting students will showcase their final artworks. This exhibition emphasises the value of creative expression and promotes arts education.
Join us at Belle Property Berwick on Wednesday, 30 August for public viewing and People’s Choice voting. The exhibition concludes with an Awards Evening on Thursday, 31 August that features prizes including a 1.5-hour Q&A with artist Kerry Armstrong and a tour of one of her galleries, and a 12-month membership of the NGV.
Let’s come together to support our students’ artistic endeavours and enjoy a colourful community event.
Rebecca Frith
Head of Visual Arts Junior & Middle School
Last weekend was an unforgettable moment for our drumming students who took part in the 2023 State Solo Drumming Championships.
The event was co-hosted by Scotch College Melbourne and Pipe Bands Victoria, and included a record 120 performances, making it potentially the largest state drumming championship ever.
Here is a summary of Haileybury’s stellar results:
• C Grade Tenor: Ruby Molnar (1st), Alice Taberner (3rd)
• D Grade Tenor: Alice Taberner (2nd), Alicia Chen (3rd)
• D Grade Bass: Zoe Pontikis (2nd)
• Novice Bass: Zoe Pontikis (1st)
• Novice Tenor: Harrison Pontikis (1st)
• World Solo C&D Tenor: Alice Taberner (2nd)
We are immensely proud of our students’ achievements. Their hard work and dedication to their drumming truly paid off. Congratulations, everyone!
Lincoln Hilton
Director, Pipes & Drums
The Brighton campus will be supporting Fight MND again with the Rendall House Senior School boys leading an Ice Bucket Challenge at lunchtime on Friday, 9 June.
Tickets will soon be on sale so you can vote for the teachers you most wish to see deluged by icy water. Beanies and socks will also be on sale before the event with all proceeds going to Fight MND. Further communication will be available soon via the myHaileybury app.
A strong focus on academic achievement in the classroom is paired with our Curious Minds program that creates opportunities for students to be involved in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and LEAP (Literature, Enterprise, Arts and Politics). The program allows students to broaden their critical thinking and creativity. On Monday, 22 May, LEAP Week began with many activities and clubs for students including Debating, Art Works, Drama Club, Library Trivia, Spelling Bees, National History Challenge, Writer’s Club, Future Problem Solving and $20 Boss market stalls.
The launch of the Planet Protectors Club as part of the Curious Minds program is raising the profile of sustainability in our community. The student-led club plays a crucial role in advocating for sustainability within school and empowers and encourages students to participate in environmental education and community engagement.
The club provides networking opportunities and enhances future university and career prospects while fostering a long-term commitment to sustainability.
The club’s first project is the establishment of the Plant Hotel which symbolises our school’s dedication to environmental stewardship.
Student safety is paramount and all members of the community are asked to respect and follow the rules, regulations and behaviour when parking in and around the school.
Parents are encouraged to use the South Road entrance for drop off and pick up. We have many bike racks on campus and encourage students to walk, ride or scooter to school. For older students, the PTV planner is available to find public transport options.
We ask families to be considerate of the parking signs in our surrounding streets and respectful of our neighbours’ properties. Bayside Council parking officers have a regular presence in the area to ensure people comply with parking and road rules.
Students in Years 10–12 should access the school from South Road or Rouen Street and are not permitted to use the gates on Villeroy Street. Drop off and pick up by vehicle is only permitted via South Road.
How lovely it is for the children to have families spend time in the ELC or take part in our Beyond the Classroom learning experiences. Together we have enjoyed sports activities, environmental learning, cooking, storytelling, show and tell and Parent Information sessions.
The educators have enjoyed this time connecting with families and it has fostered strong partnerships between school and home. We see this as a valuable experience for children, families and educators. Thank you!
We are excited to be offering two Parent Information sessions this term.
What a gorgeous day we had celebrating the mums and special women in our lives on Friday, 12 May. Junior School classes opened their doors and invited children to wander and try a wide range of activities. It was a lovely way for children to see their previous years’ teachers and classrooms!
We were also treated to special performances by Fairytale Fiascos and Brainstorm Productions that support our curriculum in a fun way. Students enjoyed participating in a mixed-up version of some of their favourite fairytales and loved acting out the scenes.
From time to time, you might see a new face in your child’s classroom. Haileybury is happy to partner with Monash, Deakin, Swinburne and Melbourne Universities to give pre-service teachers practical experience in the Junior School. All lessons are fully supervised by our Homeroom teachers and align with our curriculum.
Just a reminder that if you are visiting your child’s classroom, please remember to check in at Main Reception. This ensures we know who is on campus in the case of an emergency.
To celebrate our special mums, carers and guardians, we kicked off our Mother’s Day celebrations in Years 7 and 8 with a fun Kahoot challenge that was enjoyed by all.
Our Years 5 and 6 students took to the stage at our special assembly to honour and celebrate their mums, and they delivered beautiful and entertaining speeches. There was also an artistic challenge to draw the best ‘mummy monster’.
It was a memorable day for everyone and a wonderful opportunity to connect.
As we head towards the year’s halfway mark, now is the time to ensure student routines are in place and consistent. This means students take accountability for their organisation and learning by using study skills and routines that help them work to their best potential. This may be setting up homework schedules with breaks, using their diary, laying out their uniform the night before, packing their lunch and prioritising sleep.
These important practices set young students up for success and will help them through their middle years journey.
Katrina Manson
Head of Castlefield (Brighton)
It was wonderful to see so many of you all dressed up and in the one room for our annual Mother’s Day luncheon. Our guest speaker, Jelena Dokic, received a standing ovation.
Thank you to all donors of the raffle prizes — your generosity is greatly appreciated. We reached our goal and raised enough funds for our next HPFC scholarship recipient which is organised through the Haileybury Foundation.
We hope everyone had a wonderful Mother’s Day.
Our Middle School Bowling Nights continue next Friday evening. These nights are a fantastic opportunity for students to have some fun with their school friends.
Friday, 2 June Year 5 Bowling
Monique Chapman
President, Haileybury Parents & Friends Castlefield
From late afternoon to evening, the recent House Parent Gala for Senior School brought together staff, students and parents in an unforgettable celebration of culture, achievements and heartfelt connections.
The gala kicked off with a captivating House culture display where each House proudly presented activities and shared memorable photographs. This was followed by a presentation that delved deeper into each House’s motto, logo and the spirit of friendly competition that fuels their success.
One of the most touching moments of the evening was the charity donation organised by the student prefects where our student leaders showed their incredible generosity. Each House also had the opportunity to make their own charity donation, reinforcing the spirit of giving and compassion in our community.
Speeches from our Parents’ Representatives expressed their gratitude for the exceptional education that our school provides and the deep appreciation for the vibrant House culture and activities that enrich their children’s lives.
Later, the talent within our community was on full display as students and staff took to the stage and showcased their singing and dancing skills. A particular highlight was a captivating dance performance by a student and their elder sister, and our Heads of Department recited a poem by a renowned Chinese writer about education and the power of knowledge and learning.
The House Parent Gala embodied the spirit of unity, achievement and shared experiences within our Haileybury family. We extend our warmest thanks to everyone who participated and we look forward to more memorable events that celebrate the remarkable bonds we share.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the founding of Tianjin Haileybury School and the theme of the Language and Culture Festival of the Primary School this year was ‘I am a spokesperson of Haileybury’.
The students introduced the history of the school and the development of the school emblem. They displayed school uniforms, recited poems about campus, interviewed campus staff and fully showcased the spiritual style and campus culture of Haileybury.
Senior School Houses enjoyed a competition that began with students performing various songs and dance and then taking part in a tug-of-war. A major highlight was seeing teachers and students competing against each other! There was also a power train race, big ball soccer, caterpillar races, egg and spoon and sprint relay races.
Primary, Middle and Gao Kao Sub-Schools held their HAILEY Sports Carnival competition last week with all the homerooms energetically competing against each other. There was plenty of enthusiasm as each year level marched onto the sports field led by the beating of drums. It was lovely to see the sunshine and clear skies, as well as the students dressed in yellow, red, green, blue and purple in support of their homerooms.
Yanni Galanis
International Principal, Haileybury International School, Tianjin
Connecting with the community where we live promotes an important sense of belonging for children. As part of our focus on connecting with our local area through our Out and About program, the Pre-Prep children enjoyed a visit to Haileybury City’s Inside Out court on Batman Street.
Learning opportunities from this experience included discussions around road safety and a focus on what we can notice in our surroundings. Pre-Prep children also enjoyed practicing their gross motor skills as they rolled, threw and bounced while visiting Inside Out.
We look forward to our next visit to Inside Out and invite any families to join us.
Watching Melbourne’s ever-changing weather patterns continues to delight children in Reception. Recently, they began to question how they could find out how much rain had fallen overnight and decided to place buckets around our terrace to try and catch the rain.
This experiment continued over several days, with children excitedly arriving each morning to measure the rain-water collected in their buckets. Children then suggested that the water they had collected could water the garden on days when it did not rain.
This investigation provided children with an authentic example of sustainability and ways in which we can all care for our environment.
Reception children are now looking at how to recycle natural and manmade materials and we look forward to where this takes them.
Recently, our Year 2 students embarked on an educational expedition to the CERES School of Nature and Climate in Brunswick East. They took part in the Restoring Earth’s Ecosystems program, which broadened their understanding of sustainability and how to care for our planet.
Under the guidance of passionate and knowledgeable educators, our students delved into a myriad of captivating activities linked to their Year 2 Inquiry Unit. From water bug netting to a habitat scavenger hunt, every moment was filled with invaluable learning experiences.
On Tuesday, 16 May, City campus Prep students welcomed their parents into the classroom as part of our Prep Parent Information Session: Inquiry.
This allowed parents to engage with a Prep Inquiry lesson focused on key concepts such as culture, expression and traditions. As part of the lesson, students worked together as a class to create a Rangoli — a traditional decoration connected with the Indian celebration of Diwali that uses coloured rice grains to create a unique pattern.
In Week 5, our City Middle School celebrated LEAP Week with special Literature, Enterprise, Arts and Politics (LEAP) activities.
This year, LEAP Week coincided with National Sorry Day on Friday, 26 May and was also a prelude to National Reconciliation Week (Saturday, 27 May to Saturday, 3 June). This year’s theme is Be a Voice for Generations and encourages all Australians to speak up for reconciliation in our everyday lives.
During LEAP Week, students had the opportunity to experience LEAP Tasters, Library Challenges, Book Fair, $20 Boss Sample Shop, and a Photography Competition, and they could visit Fagin’s Den.
Thank you to our Middle School LEAP Captains, Anaya Hurne and Aariyan Mahmud, for their hard work and a special mention also to Kelsey Collins, LEAP Co-ordinator, for her wonderful organisation and leadership.
Congratulations to all the City Middle School performers involved in the Dance and Aerobics Display Night at the Drum Theatre on Tuesday, 23 May.
Our Dance and Aerobics teams performed in a highly professional atmosphere and gained valuable stage experience while providing a sensational night’s entertainment. This was the only chance that our Haileybury community had to see all Dance and Aerobics teams at one event and the night did not disappoint!
Caroline Merrick
Head of City
A great deal of fun was had by all on Friday, 26 May at the HPF City Cocktail Party. This year’s theme was Sparkle and Shine and sparkle and shine we did!
The Boys Middle School Jazz Band played some swinging tunes and partygoers bid on the silent auctions and competed for the live auction on the night. Bidding was definitely encouraged by our lovely and entertaining auctioneer. The Balloon Pop was also great fun.
We had a lovely time connecting and raising funds to help our students. Thank you to everyone who attended and to those who participated in the raffle and Balloon Pop. Your support for the school and the fundraising goals of HPF City is greatly appreciated.
Don’t forget, if you want to be involved in the HPF City, it is easy. You can become a class representative or simply assist with a particular function. Just turning up to the term Zoom meetings helps us discover new ideas and points of view and we would really appreciate a few more faces in the Middle School area.
If you are interested or would like to ask a few questions, please email me.
The Committee is always keen to hear any ideas or thoughts from the Haileybury community. Please feel free to let your rep know or email us if you have any great ideas or suggestions. As always, keep your eyes on the myHaileybury app for updates on upcoming events.
Melissa Fisher
President, Haileybury Parents & Friends City
Last week, it was great to enjoy three completely different events that brought together our HRS community.
The first event was the annual Parents and Staff Cocktail Party which has been supported each year by Haileybury CEO|Principal, Derek Scott. Derek joined us in person this year as around 180 staff and parents enjoyed the social occasion in Dumabudla. This is a tradition we must continue.
A highlight for me was meeting the parents of our first international boarder, Jasper Brooker (Year 7). Jasper is on exchange with us and living in boarding after relocating from the Australian International School in Singapore at the start of the year. His father, David Brooker (OH '84), studied at Haileybury Keysborough and David and his wife, Mel, travelled from Singapore to join our function.
I also enjoyed meeting Meg Hewett who travelled from Galiwin’ku in Arnhem land to support our event. Her daughter, Dorothy Hewett, has also joined us in Year 7 boarding this year.
It was a most enjoyable evening!
The second event was the Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival which, for the first time, saw many of our students dominating the main stage in various choirs and ensembles. The HRS show went on for around an hour and involved students from Year 2 to Year 10.
The MC of the show was happy to announce us as ‘the only school in the Territory that has day, boarding and online classes’ — excellent publicity! A special thanks to our dedicated music staff who made all this possible for our students on a busy Mother’s Day.
Another community highlight was the traditional Staff v Students AFL Clontarf Cup held at the school on our main oval on Friday, 19 May. The Clontarf Academy is an Australia-wide organisation that supports young Indigenous lads from Years 7–12.
At HRS we are proud to run our own academy on site and the staff do a wonderful job of supporting our boarding and teaching initiatives. Clontarf focuses especially on sporting connection and the staff versus student game has become an annual fixture. This year we had 25 staff who managed to win the match. The game was literally played at sunrise with supporters and a barbecue at the ready!
Andrew McGregor
Principal, Haileybury Rendall School
This week is National Reconciliation Week and the theme this year is Be a Voice for Generations. The purpose of the week is for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
We introduced this week with special guest, Ganga, who talked about the history of the didgeridoo and encouraged students to understand the cultural practices of this instrument and how this connects the First Nations people to country.
We also held a smoking ceremony which is an ancient custom among First Nations people that involves smouldering native plants to produce smoke which has cleansing properties.
Last week, our students participated in LEAP Week (Literature, Enterprise, Arts and Politics) activities, ranging from a Harry Potter trivia quiz and Bananagrams tournament to a LEAP Week shop, a Spelling Bee, a Da Vinci Decathlon Kahoot and $20 Boss stalls selling products at lunchtime. It was great to see so many students getting involved in these exciting activities.
We have been celebrating all things mum in the ELC programs. Cards and presents were created so the children could show their appreciation and on Tuesday, 9 May we celebrated Mother’s Day in the ELC.
It was truly wonderful to see mums, grandparents, fathers and special people come along and celebrate with the children. The diversity in family life means that children experience belonging, being and becoming in many ways.
The children and their special people were lucky enough to be a part of a wonderful performance by Chris and Lauren from the Flying Bookworm. The whole audience was captivated while listening to the three stories, Market Square, Caps for Sale and Three Billy Goats Gruff.
The children also enjoyed the Mother’s Day stall on Thursday, 11 May. The children put so much thought into their choices, and it highlighted to the children that giving is an important value. Child development research tells us something important about what happens in children’s internal worlds when they give to others and the gift-giving process helps shape their identities.
Our Year 1 students have been learning about the cause and effect of natural disasters and the impact they can have on infrastructure, environment and people’s livelihoods.
After learning about the causes of tsunamis, the students created a ‘tsunami in a bottle’ to replicate how the ebb and flow of a wave floods the shoreline and washes the damage back out to sea. They had an interesting time filling their bottle with water and adding blue food dye to imitate the ocean waves. They then added shells, sand and rocks to understand the aftermath of broken shoreline walls. It was a fun and hands-on experiment!
Our Year 1 students love Maths and this week they looked at equivalent fractions. They created Fraction Walls with a whole, halves, thirds and quarters to show their understanding.
We would like to commend our Years 7 and 8 students for completing their first set of exams for 2023. They embraced the challenges that come with exams and put in their best effort.
Our Year 8 Drama performance exams saw the Page to Stage group perform a murder mystery play, and the Collaboration group performed a twist on a reality show. Their dramatic skills entertained the audience of 300 Middle School students.
Next week, our Year 8 boys and girls head to Camp Marysville for a week of adventure! They will conquer heights, canoe, bike ride, hike and cook meals on a ‘trangia’. We wish them all the best.
Jeanette Rawlings
Head of Edrington (Berwick)
Hello Edrington
We would love to extend our sincere thanks to our amazing community for putting your hands up and volunteering to help serve and provide dishes for our staff appreciation morning!
Every Wednesday you will find Di and Kelly at the SHUS from 8.15 am – 10.45 am. The SHUS is always looking for an extra hand, so if you have an hour to spare on a Wednesday to help Di and Kelly in the shop, please contact them via email.
Stay warm!
Kerry Ilic & Tracy Day
HPFE Presidents
Hpfe@haileybury.vic.edu.au
Cox House recently led a fantastic environmental initiative across Newlands called Nude Food Week. Students in ELC, Junior School and Middle School were asked to bring ‘nude’ lunch boxes, meaning no pre-packaged foods or plastic packaging that would end up in the bin.
Not only did this initiative promote environmentally sustainable lunch boxes, it encouraged healthier food choices. A competition was held across ELC and Junior School and the class with the most rubbish-free lunches throughout the week received ‘nude’ lollies. Middle School students also had daily opportunities to win a prize.
On Friday, 2 June Newlands is having a Social Justice event called Wear it Yellow for Children’s Ground.
Children’s Ground is a not-for-profit run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders that aims to create a better future for generations to come. They provide learning, health and wellbeing opportunities for First Nations children, and community and cultural development.
The HPFK will provide a Newlands sausage sizzle with sausages and drinks for sale and vegetarian and gluten free options available. All money raised will be donated to Children’s Ground.
Newlands ELC Parent Information sessions continue this term. ELC parents valued the opportunity to participate in CPR training during the recent First Aid training session by Helen McGrath.
The next presentation is by Anne Muscatello, an experienced child therapist, who will talk about the work of a play specialist and how children benefit by learning how to process their understanding of social or emotional difficulties during their play. Please see the Haileybury ELC app for further details.
Reconciliation Week was recognised across Haileybury with many special events.
Newlands ELC launched a take home book project where children take turns to take home an Indigenous story picture book to read with their families. The children and their families are learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and ways of being and belonging.
The ELC children also participated in creating a Sea of Hearts where they decorated hearts, wrote messages of support and planted the hearts at the entrance to the ELC.
The 2023–24 Federal Budget announced adjustments to the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and these changes come into force in the new financial year. Under the plan for cheaper child care, the Government will lift the maximum CCS rates for around 96% of families earning under $530,000. The revised CCS will automatically be calculated through the Qikkids portal.
To close off Reconciliation Week, the Junior School were treated to an entertaining Didgeridoo performance from Ganga Giri. Ganga Giri has gained the respect of Aboriginal didgeridoo (yidaki) players for his unique approach to didgeridoo playing.
Deeply inspired by the sacredness of Australia’s land and how that feeling can be expressed through the didgeridoo, he has become an ambassador for his country, offering his world-wide audience a reflection of contemporary multicultural Australia.
It was an absolute privilege to have him visit our school and it was an extremely valuable learning experience for all.
Year 4 students will venture on an exciting excursion to Worawa Aboriginal College to take part in a Sports Reconciliation Carnival. This will form part of the Junior School’s National Reconciliation Week activities.
The day will begin with a traditional smoking ceremony and Welcome to Country. The students will then participate in cultural activities such as Indigenous painting, Aboriginal dance, Indigenous games and face painting.
The Year 4 students will also participate in netball, volleyball, football and basketball clinics and games and they are looking forward to this amazing opportunity.
Middle School students will hold their annual House swimming event at Newlands on Tuesday, 6 June. This will be an opportunity for members of each House to build camaraderie and demonstrate their House spirit as they cheer on their peers in the pool.
Participation is crucial to earn points for each House, so students are encouraged to jump in and swim in the individual events, team relays and novelty races. Good luck to all competitors!
Year 5 students from across Melbourne will watch a special school performance of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at Hamer Hall this year.
Our Year 5 GMS students will take part in an Art and Music excursion on Friday, 9 June and the Year 5 BMS students will have the same opportunity on Friday, 18 August. They will tour the National Gallery of Victoria and the Vault. This excursion links with Haileybury’s Year 5 Band Program, where each student can learn a brass, woodwind or percussion instrument for a semester.
Students in Year 8 will participate in a five-day outdoor experience at Camp Marysville from Monday, 29 May and build their camp craft, problem-solving and teamwork skills. The days will be spent rock climbing, hiking, cycling and camping out. Nights will be spent in tents and in cabins and students will prepare and cook all meals for themselves under the supervision of Outdoor Education Group and Haileybury staff.
We wish our staff and students well as they embark on this exciting journey.
Congratulations to Lara Marinkovic (Year 5) on her involvement in the production of the Serbian CH 31 community program.
We acknowledge the wonderful work and commitment Lara is showing as she volunteers her time to give back to the community.
Lara not only interviews guests on the program but is involved with the production and direction of each segment. She is a great example of how Haileybury students are extending their skills while giving back to our community.
Watch more here.
As part of National Reconciliation Week, Middle School students experienced traditional storytelling in the form of dance and song from 'Bandol Tati' meaning 'Small Ant Brothers'.
Lionel Launch, CEO of Living Culture and proud Gunditjmara Kirrae Wurrung-Bundjalong man, offered an enlightening presentation on Indigenous bush tucker and medicine plants.
Mark Harrop
Acting Head of Newlands (Keysborough)
What a fabulous turnout for the annual Haileybury Parents and Friends Keysborough luncheon. Thank you to Dr Nicholas Grigsby, Deputy Principal, Head of Senior Schools for being our special guest speaker.
Our delicious food was served by our VCE VET Hospitality students and our brilliant and talented Senior School musicians created a wonderful ambience.
We look forward to making 2024 even bigger!
Opening times for the remainder of Term 2 are:
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2, 9, 16, & 23 June
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17 June
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2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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This year the HPFK Fundraising BBQ is raising funds for Children’s Ground, a not-for-profit run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to create a better future for generations to come.
If you can volunteer on Friday, 2 June between 10.00 am – 2.00 pm for this worthy cause, please email us.
Lenice Norris
President, Haileybury Parents & Friends Keysborough
On Friday, 12 May over 120 alumni celebrated their Class of 2013 10 Year Reunion at Valhalla in the city.
It was fabulous to witness the cohort come together and reminisce, enjoy the delicious canapes and drinks and chat the night away!
Amanda Deed (OH 2013) almost has a lifelong connection with Haileybury as she joined the school when girls were first introduced in Prep.
After leaving Haileybury, Amanda studied a Bachelor of Science at Monash University, however, her passion was aviation. So, while finishing her science degree, Amanda began flight training at Lilydale Airport. From the moment she took the controls, she knew there was no going back.
Amanda had caught what pilots call the aviation bug! To pay for her flight training, she began working at the airport as the Office Manager for the flying school. She enjoyed getting to know the students and instructors, gained extensive knowledge of the industry, and dreamed about the time when aviation would become her career.
Amanda studied hard for her written exams and obtained her private pilot’s license at the end of 2019, which meant she could take friends and family for flights anywhere in Australia. However, to start working as a pilot, you need to acquire a commercial pilot license that involves written exams and flight tests to ensure your knowledge and skills are of the highest standard.
While working towards her commercial license, she was given the opportunity to study and fly for her commercial helicopter license at Moorabbin Airport. With support and encouragement from family and friends, at the start of 2021, Amanda obtained her commercial licenses for planes and helicopters.
Since then, she has had even more adventures. She moved to Uluru to begin her first job as a commercial pilot and flew joy and charter flights around the Outback. Sunsets were her favourite time to fly. Amanda says watching the amazing colour changes on Uluru as the golden sun slowly descended in the sky was ‘breathtaking’.
Amanda assisted in a search and rescue with the Northern Territory police to find a missing person after harsh rains and flooding hit the area. They safely located the man with his vehicle, using the aeroplane, and then returned later to retrieve him with the helicopter.
“Working in Central Australia was incredible and I felt so lucky to have the opportunity,” says Amanda.
Late last year, Amanda returned to Melbourne to upgrade her skill set with an instrument rating and she is currently studying for her airline exams.
In between, Amanda set off on an Australia in a Day challenge. She is part of the Australian Women Pilots Association and, with three other women, Amanda flew around Australia in a day to raise funds for a scholarship to help up and coming female pilots with their training.
The flight had to be completed between dawn and dusk and the mission was to visit every state and mainland territory. Flying west to make the most of daylight, the women started at Flinders Island in Tasmania, then flew on to Mallacoota in Victoria, Canberra in the ACT, Cootamundra and White Cliffs in NSW, Moomba in South Australia, Birdsville in Queensland and Ayers Rock in Northern Territory.
They finished their mission 20 minutes before last light in Forrest WA with a total of almost 15 hours of flying between them. The women raised enough funds to support the scholarship for the next three years — all while watching the magnificent landscape change before their eyes across the day!
“Aviation has already taken me to so many amazing places. I strongly encourage anyone who has wanted to give flying a go to pursue that dream because you never know where it might take you!” says Amanda.
It was terrific to see you at your Class of 2013 10 Year Reunion, Amanda!
Kylie Phillips
Development Office Operations Lead
For teachers at Haileybury Pangea, the experience of stepping in to a new model of teaching and learning has been rewarding and challenging. It has pushed us to think differently about the roles of teacher and student and to explore new ways of building classroom culture in a virtual environment.
Throughout this experience, the opportunity to come together and share ideas with colleagues, within Pangea and in the wider school, has been crucial. Through professional development modules, campus and departmental meetings, on-demand Digital Learning sessions and those informal chats over a coffee, our staff have shared ideas, solved problems and supported each other.
You can learn more from two of our teachers as they share their experiences here.
Each fortnight, Haileybury Pangea students come together online for a virtual assembly. These are opportunities to share student highlights, learn about activities across the school, and reflect on ideas and themes that are important to us as a community.
This term, we have engaged with this year’s Reconciliation Week theme: Be A Voice for Generations, and we have reflected on the conversations around the upcoming referendum on a Voice to Parliament.
Students have also been prompted to explore the Indigenous history of their local area as Haileybury Pangea presents an opportunity for us to learn about the diverse cultures, languages and histories that stretch across Victoria and Australia.
Joanna Baker
Head of Campus
On Saturday, 20 May, APS Captains joined in solidarity by attending the Long Walk from Alexandra Gardens to the MCG. The collaboration of school leaders came about from the APS Captains meeting at Carey Grammar where we discussed topics, including reconciliation.
The walk was a joyous occasion for all with myself and Haileybury Girls College Captain Neeraja Ahielan (Year 12) attending, as well as student leaders throughout Haileybury. Despite the frosty Melbourne weather, the turnout from all APS schools was wonderful and we were privileged to show our support on such an important occasion and to get to know each other better as leaders.
This was the first time the APS captains have united for this event and it is hoped it will continue for years to come. A big thank you to Carey Captains, Charlie Connell-Tobin and Greta Wansborough, for their effort in organising the APS participation. It was a fabulous event.
Written by Sam Shinsky, Haileybury College Captain
On Tuesday, 23 May, approximately 220 Haileybury students from Years 5–12 and from all Melbourne-based campuses performed their Dance and Aerobics routines to a sell-out crowd at the Drum Theatre in Dandenong.
This was the only opportunity for an audience to see our Dance and Aerobics competitors on the one night at the one venue as competitions are usually held on different days. The night is a wonderful chance to see the progression students make from starting out in Year 5 to the amazingly technical routines of our Senior School students.
It was very evident from the rousing applause at the end of the night that the audience and students had a wonderful evening. As one of the VIP guests said, it’s their ‘favourite event of the year’.
Years 9, 10 and 11 students will begin the subject selection process this term. The Information Evening for our Pre-Seniors was held on Tuesday, 2 May and a copy of the recording can be found on myHaileybury.
The Subject Expo was held on Tuesday, 23 May and gave students and parents access to material that will enable good subject choices.
It may also help to visit the VTAC website (the central admissions centre for most undergraduate university and TAFE courses) and the VCAA website (the body that sets guidelines for what Prep to Year 12 students learn in Victorian schools).
If needed, you can also make an appointment with one of our career advisers for yourself and your child. Your child’s Head of House or Head of Pre-Senior can help you do this.
The sport program at Haileybury is integral in developing the well-rounded Haileyburian. Team success is dependent on all students attending Tuesday training and Saturday competition. As such, all students are expected to train on Tuesday afternoons during sport time.
Enrolment at Haileybury comes with the understanding that all students participate in compulsory Saturday competition. Should there be a valid and genuine reason for being unable to do so, the school must be notified (as with all absences) and verified by a parent with notification expected to be received well in advance.
On the very rare occasions that a student becomes ill on a Friday night or Saturday morning, parents need to communicate this to their child’s coach via email and follow up with a medical certificate, a copy of which should be emailed to the relevant Head of Sport. Coaches’ emails are available at the top of your child’s team sheet.
Likewise, our school policy for Tuesday sport training is the same. Should your child need to leave school for an appointment and miss Tuesday sport training, a medical certificate will need to be emailed to the relevant Head of Sport the following day. Haileybury asks that, where possible, students and parents avoid making appointments on Tuesday afternoons during sport training. Parents of students who are at school and unable to train must contact the School, prior to training commencing, and explain the circumstances.
The Haileybury Sports Department values your support of the programs that run on Tuesday afternoons and Saturday mornings.
Dingley Park, Rotary Dawn Service
It was a great honour for me to represent Haileybury in front of the Keysborough community, honouring servicemen and women who fought and sacrificed for our country.
I have presented the Anzac Requiem at the dawn service — a speech that acknowledges all Australians who fought for their country with courage and honour.
Overall, the service was marked by its overwhelming sense of unity and pride, as the whole community came together to honour the fallen ones.
It was also great to see the arrival of many veterans. Through their sharing of experiences, the future generations are able to appreciate and cherish their sacrifices.
Written by Tony Xie (Year 12)
Lexington Gardens
Haileybury leaders enjoyed yet another wonderful Anzac Day at Lexington Gardens in Springvale.
The day started with a march led by a long-time resident, which was followed by the Australian National Anthem and a moving Last Post. Year 10 leader Felix Nott lowered the flag to half-mast in respect of fallen soldiers, with School Vice-Captain Grace Green and myself reciting the Anzac Requiem soon after. House Captain Kaaviya Yathavan (Year 12) and Prefect Jeslyn Wang (Year 12) also read ‘In Flanders Fields’ and the reply in a special moment for all in attendance. Felix concluded the service by laying wreaths, with residents paying tribute to lost loved ones.
After the beautiful service, a sausage sizzle and refreshments were organised by the village, allowing ourselves and the Head of Leadership, Eamonn Johnson, to spend quality time talking to the residents.
Our time spent at Lexington Gardens is always so brilliant. It was the third year in a row for Grace and I and we thank the village for inviting Haileybury back and look forward to future visits in years to come.
Written by Sam Shinsky, Haileybury College Captain
Dr Nicholas Grigsby
Deputy Principal
Head of Senior Schools
During the past weekend, Middle School and some Year 9 Aerobics students, along with Middle School and Senior School Dance students, competed in the TFT Schoolaerobics and Dancestar Regional Competition hoping to secure a berth in State finals in June.
All campuses had several competitors in Dance and/or Aerobics and we were very proud of the way in which our students represented the School.
All 14 Middle and Senior School dance teams progressed through to State Finals and 20 of our soloists have also made it to the event in June. A truly incredible result!
Haileybury’s APS/AGSV Premier Softball team was invited to compete in the SSV Softball Finals day. They performed extremely well in windy and cold conditions.
The girls got through the semi-finals, however, they faced some tough pitching in the final and lost 0–3. The event was a wonderful opportunity for the team.
Jack Cahill (Year 12) represented Victoria in the Under 18 Men’s Lacrosse team in the National Championships earlier this term. The team won all their games, including the final where they beat Western Australia 10–8. Jack was named MVP of the championship game. Well done, Jack!
Macey Sheridan (Year 8) is a student at Haileybury Rendall School and she recently competed at the 2023 Australian Age Swimming Championships in the Gold Coast.
Her performances have attracted praise and extensive media coverage across several national and international news outlets, earning Macey the nickname the Darling of Darwin! Locally, she featured in a NT News article and she will be interviewed next Monday on Mix 104.9 with Katie Woolf.
After six days of competition and eight events, Macey qualified for eight finals and achieved PBs, Northern Territory and Club records. Well done, Macey.
Sean Allcock
Director of Haileybury Sport
Last week the State Government announced the imposition of a payroll tax, and mental health and wellbeing surcharge on 110 private schools. This will have a significant impact on many independent and Catholic schools, including Haileybury.
The new tax imposition is a 4.85% payroll tax and, because Haileybury as the largest school in Australia has a payroll of over $100 million, a 1% mental health and wellbeing surcharge. The total amount of this tax will be $7.2 million when implemented across a full school year (based on our current payroll).
We recognise that the School must support families in facing the burden of the additional $7.2 million in taxes imposed upon the school community. We will be doing a thorough analysis of our operations to find further efficiencies and savings so that we do not have to directly pass on the full impost of the Government taxes.
We will also continue to expand our other revenue streams, such as our successful international education transnational programs delivered in four countries, which bring significant revenue into the School. They are also of great benefit to the Victorian economy through providing a pathway for school students in those countries to end up attending Victorian universities.
In justifying the imposition of the new taxes Premier Andrews referred to the 110 schools impacted as being “businesses” who make a “profit”.
Haileybury is an efficiently run charitable not-for-profit business which produces a surplus each year. As a not-for-profit it cannot produce a profit, only a surplus, and there are no dividends or distributions to shareholders. In fact, we have no shareholders. Every cent of Haileybury’s surplus each year is invested back into the education of the students at Haileybury. If Haileybury didn’t produce a surplus it would not be sustainable as a school. The State government is now, of course, asking around 30% or more of our surplus which leaves less to invest in the School and the education of your children.
Haileybury has an outstanding skills-based board to support the management team in running an efficient school delivering great education outcomes for just under 5000 students. Not one of Haileybury’s Council Members has ever received a cent for the thousands of hours they have put into contributing to ensuring the great education outcomes for students and the sustainability of the School. To see the families of Haileybury targeted by the government for sending their children to a school that has excellent operating practices and great student outcomes and is overseen by a volunteer board is disappointing.
The imposition of the mental health and wellbeing surcharge on a school also just does not make policy sense. Schools are on the frontline every day in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of students. Haileybury will now pay $1.2 million per year to the government as a mental health and wellbeing surcharge instead of having that money available to support the wellbeing of our students.
Haileybury is a focused, well-run, entrepreneurial school delivering wonderful education outcomes for students. It is a great honour to have families choose to send their children to us for their education. We will continue to look to support you, the families, as we work through the imposition of this poorly designed public policy on our community.
Derek Scott
CEO | Principal
As part of their performance examination, the Year 9 students at Keysborough worked on their playmaking and performance skills to produce a scripted scene in class. Students worked hard every lesson and even gave up their lunchtimes to produce some entertaining and engaging pieces of work.
From costumes to set, students staged the performances using their own creative mind and the results were three contrasting performances.
Alice in Wonderland’s crazy set pieces and colourful costumes took the audience on a whimsical adventure. Mad House, set in a dysfunctional household, took the audience on a chaotic, fast-paced ride and gave a glimpse into a not-so-typical family home. Finally, Middle School Brain, revealed the inner emotions of a teenage girl.
Well done to all Year 9s.
Nick Waxman
Head of Drama and Theatre Studies
Tomorrow night, one of our finest musicians, Ethan Myers (Year 12), will perform in the final concert of the 2023 VCAA Season of Excellence Concert Series at Melbourne Recital Centre. This is a prestigious and very proud moment for Ethan, his percussion teacher, Stephen Falk, and the entire Music Department. Ethan will be accompanied by David Dower on piano.
This single concert, Top Acts, features elite performers from across all Performing Arts disciplines. Congratulations, Ethan, and all the very best for tomorrow night.
On Thursday night the Music Department will host the free Concerto Concert in Aikman Hall from 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm. The concert will feature some of our most talented soloists accompanied by a large ensemble. Bookings are not required.
Showcasing repertoire by Felix Mendelssohn, Gilbert and Sullivan, and contemporary jazz works, Concerto Concert is a celebration of the talent that has been developed within Haileybury’s music community.
The ensembles that will accompany our soloists are Wind Symphony, String Orchestra, Stage Band and Symphony Orchestra. More than 170 students are set to participate.
If you haven’t yet attended a Senior School Concerto Concert I thoroughly recommend going to Aikman Hall on Thursday. The standard of performance will be extremely high and it will be a great night out!
Rod Marshall
Director of Performing Arts & Head of Haileybury Music
We are delighted to share the latest news and updates from our vibrant Senior School Visual Arts program. Our talented students have worked tirelessly in preparation for a series of upcoming exhibitions that highlight their artistic achievements and creativity. They provide an incredible platform for students to showcase their artwork to a wider audience and receive valuable feedback from the community.
The following three exhibitions take place in different locations and each offer a unique experience. From student-led initiatives to traditional and innovative venues, they demonstrate the passion, dedication and talent of our Senior School Visual Arts students.
In an upbeat and humorous response to the notoriously exclusive annual NGV Top Arts exhibition, the Bottom Arts 2023 Exhibition celebrates the artistic achievements of our past talented Studio Arts students.
Haileybury was represented by 2022 alumni Kendrick Goy, Aimee Lee and Thomas Yao at this student-run exhibition that gave their diverse artworks a public platform. The exhibition opened in Docklands on Thursday, 25 May. Visit the website and follow their on Instagram for more information.
Save the date for our upcoming exhibition at the prestigious Victorian Artists Society! From Monday, 17 July to Monday, 31 July, our 2023 Unit 3 Art Making and Exhibiting students will display their outstanding artworks in the Members Room.
Students are currently designing the opening night event and exploring the behind-the-scenes aspects of planning, installing and promoting the exhibition. Stay tuned for more details and mark the date on your calendar.
Don’t miss the Belle Property Berwick Art Exhibition where our Units 1, 2 and 3 Art Making and Exhibiting students will showcase their final artworks. This exhibition emphasises the value of creative expression and promotes arts education.
Join us at Belle Property Berwick on Wednesday, 30 August for public viewing and People’s Choice voting. The exhibition concludes with an Awards Evening on Thursday, 31 August that features prizes including a 1.5-hour Q&A with artist Kerry Armstrong and a tour of one of her galleries, and a 12-month membership of the NGV.
Let’s come together to support our students’ artistic endeavours and enjoy a colourful community event.
Rebecca Frith
Head of Visual Arts Junior & Middle School
Last weekend was an unforgettable moment for our drumming students who took part in the 2023 State Solo Drumming Championships.
The event was co-hosted by Scotch College Melbourne and Pipe Bands Victoria, and included a record 120 performances, making it potentially the largest state drumming championship ever.
Here is a summary of Haileybury’s stellar results:
• C Grade Tenor: Ruby Molnar (1st), Alice Taberner (3rd)
• D Grade Tenor: Alice Taberner (2nd), Alicia Chen (3rd)
• D Grade Bass: Zoe Pontikis (2nd)
• Novice Bass: Zoe Pontikis (1st)
• Novice Tenor: Harrison Pontikis (1st)
• World Solo C&D Tenor: Alice Taberner (2nd)
We are immensely proud of our students’ achievements. Their hard work and dedication to their drumming truly paid off. Congratulations, everyone!
Lincoln Hilton
Director, Pipes & Drums
The Brighton campus will be supporting Fight MND again with the Rendall House Senior School boys leading an Ice Bucket Challenge at lunchtime on Friday, 9 June.
Tickets will soon be on sale so you can vote for the teachers you most wish to see deluged by icy water. Beanies and socks will also be on sale before the event with all proceeds going to Fight MND. Further communication will be available soon via the myHaileybury app.
A strong focus on academic achievement in the classroom is paired with our Curious Minds program that creates opportunities for students to be involved in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and LEAP (Literature, Enterprise, Arts and Politics). The program allows students to broaden their critical thinking and creativity. On Monday, 22 May, LEAP Week began with many activities and clubs for students including Debating, Art Works, Drama Club, Library Trivia, Spelling Bees, National History Challenge, Writer’s Club, Future Problem Solving and $20 Boss market stalls.
The launch of the Planet Protectors Club as part of the Curious Minds program is raising the profile of sustainability in our community. The student-led club plays a crucial role in advocating for sustainability within school and empowers and encourages students to participate in environmental education and community engagement.
The club provides networking opportunities and enhances future university and career prospects while fostering a long-term commitment to sustainability.
The club’s first project is the establishment of the Plant Hotel which symbolises our school’s dedication to environmental stewardship.
Student safety is paramount and all members of the community are asked to respect and follow the rules, regulations and behaviour when parking in and around the school.
Parents are encouraged to use the South Road entrance for drop off and pick up. We have many bike racks on campus and encourage students to walk, ride or scooter to school. For older students, the PTV planner is available to find public transport options.
We ask families to be considerate of the parking signs in our surrounding streets and respectful of our neighbours’ properties. Bayside Council parking officers have a regular presence in the area to ensure people comply with parking and road rules.
Students in Years 10–12 should access the school from South Road or Rouen Street and are not permitted to use the gates on Villeroy Street. Drop off and pick up by vehicle is only permitted via South Road.
How lovely it is for the children to have families spend time in the ELC or take part in our Beyond the Classroom learning experiences. Together we have enjoyed sports activities, environmental learning, cooking, storytelling, show and tell and Parent Information sessions.
The educators have enjoyed this time connecting with families and it has fostered strong partnerships between school and home. We see this as a valuable experience for children, families and educators. Thank you!
We are excited to be offering two Parent Information sessions this term.
What a gorgeous day we had celebrating the mums and special women in our lives on Friday, 12 May. Junior School classes opened their doors and invited children to wander and try a wide range of activities. It was a lovely way for children to see their previous years’ teachers and classrooms!
We were also treated to special performances by Fairytale Fiascos and Brainstorm Productions that support our curriculum in a fun way. Students enjoyed participating in a mixed-up version of some of their favourite fairytales and loved acting out the scenes.
From time to time, you might see a new face in your child’s classroom. Haileybury is happy to partner with Monash, Deakin, Swinburne and Melbourne Universities to give pre-service teachers practical experience in the Junior School. All lessons are fully supervised by our Homeroom teachers and align with our curriculum.
Just a reminder that if you are visiting your child’s classroom, please remember to check in at Main Reception. This ensures we know who is on campus in the case of an emergency.
To celebrate our special mums, carers and guardians, we kicked off our Mother’s Day celebrations in Years 7 and 8 with a fun Kahoot challenge that was enjoyed by all.
Our Years 5 and 6 students took to the stage at our special assembly to honour and celebrate their mums, and they delivered beautiful and entertaining speeches. There was also an artistic challenge to draw the best ‘mummy monster’.
It was a memorable day for everyone and a wonderful opportunity to connect.
As we head towards the year’s halfway mark, now is the time to ensure student routines are in place and consistent. This means students take accountability for their organisation and learning by using study skills and routines that help them work to their best potential. This may be setting up homework schedules with breaks, using their diary, laying out their uniform the night before, packing their lunch and prioritising sleep.
These important practices set young students up for success and will help them through their middle years journey.
Katrina Manson
Head of Castlefield (Brighton)
It was wonderful to see so many of you all dressed up and in the one room for our annual Mother’s Day luncheon. Our guest speaker, Jelena Dokic, received a standing ovation.
Thank you to all donors of the raffle prizes — your generosity is greatly appreciated. We reached our goal and raised enough funds for our next HPFC scholarship recipient which is organised through the Haileybury Foundation.
We hope everyone had a wonderful Mother’s Day.
Our Middle School Bowling Nights continue next Friday evening. These nights are a fantastic opportunity for students to have some fun with their school friends.
Friday, 2 June Year 5 Bowling
Monique Chapman
President, Haileybury Parents & Friends Castlefield
From late afternoon to evening, the recent House Parent Gala for Senior School brought together staff, students and parents in an unforgettable celebration of culture, achievements and heartfelt connections.
The gala kicked off with a captivating House culture display where each House proudly presented activities and shared memorable photographs. This was followed by a presentation that delved deeper into each House’s motto, logo and the spirit of friendly competition that fuels their success.
One of the most touching moments of the evening was the charity donation organised by the student prefects where our student leaders showed their incredible generosity. Each House also had the opportunity to make their own charity donation, reinforcing the spirit of giving and compassion in our community.
Speeches from our Parents’ Representatives expressed their gratitude for the exceptional education that our school provides and the deep appreciation for the vibrant House culture and activities that enrich their children’s lives.
Later, the talent within our community was on full display as students and staff took to the stage and showcased their singing and dancing skills. A particular highlight was a captivating dance performance by a student and their elder sister, and our Heads of Department recited a poem by a renowned Chinese writer about education and the power of knowledge and learning.
The House Parent Gala embodied the spirit of unity, achievement and shared experiences within our Haileybury family. We extend our warmest thanks to everyone who participated and we look forward to more memorable events that celebrate the remarkable bonds we share.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the founding of Tianjin Haileybury School and the theme of the Language and Culture Festival of the Primary School this year was ‘I am a spokesperson of Haileybury’.
The students introduced the history of the school and the development of the school emblem. They displayed school uniforms, recited poems about campus, interviewed campus staff and fully showcased the spiritual style and campus culture of Haileybury.
Senior School Houses enjoyed a competition that began with students performing various songs and dance and then taking part in a tug-of-war. A major highlight was seeing teachers and students competing against each other! There was also a power train race, big ball soccer, caterpillar races, egg and spoon and sprint relay races.
Primary, Middle and Gao Kao Sub-Schools held their HAILEY Sports Carnival competition last week with all the homerooms energetically competing against each other. There was plenty of enthusiasm as each year level marched onto the sports field led by the beating of drums. It was lovely to see the sunshine and clear skies, as well as the students dressed in yellow, red, green, blue and purple in support of their homerooms.
Yanni Galanis
International Principal, Haileybury International School, Tianjin
Connecting with the community where we live promotes an important sense of belonging for children. As part of our focus on connecting with our local area through our Out and About program, the Pre-Prep children enjoyed a visit to Haileybury City’s Inside Out court on Batman Street.
Learning opportunities from this experience included discussions around road safety and a focus on what we can notice in our surroundings. Pre-Prep children also enjoyed practicing their gross motor skills as they rolled, threw and bounced while visiting Inside Out.
We look forward to our next visit to Inside Out and invite any families to join us.
Watching Melbourne’s ever-changing weather patterns continues to delight children in Reception. Recently, they began to question how they could find out how much rain had fallen overnight and decided to place buckets around our terrace to try and catch the rain.
This experiment continued over several days, with children excitedly arriving each morning to measure the rain-water collected in their buckets. Children then suggested that the water they had collected could water the garden on days when it did not rain.
This investigation provided children with an authentic example of sustainability and ways in which we can all care for our environment.
Reception children are now looking at how to recycle natural and manmade materials and we look forward to where this takes them.
Recently, our Year 2 students embarked on an educational expedition to the CERES School of Nature and Climate in Brunswick East. They took part in the Restoring Earth’s Ecosystems program, which broadened their understanding of sustainability and how to care for our planet.
Under the guidance of passionate and knowledgeable educators, our students delved into a myriad of captivating activities linked to their Year 2 Inquiry Unit. From water bug netting to a habitat scavenger hunt, every moment was filled with invaluable learning experiences.
On Tuesday, 16 May, City campus Prep students welcomed their parents into the classroom as part of our Prep Parent Information Session: Inquiry.
This allowed parents to engage with a Prep Inquiry lesson focused on key concepts such as culture, expression and traditions. As part of the lesson, students worked together as a class to create a Rangoli — a traditional decoration connected with the Indian celebration of Diwali that uses coloured rice grains to create a unique pattern.
In Week 5, our City Middle School celebrated LEAP Week with special Literature, Enterprise, Arts and Politics (LEAP) activities.
This year, LEAP Week coincided with National Sorry Day on Friday, 26 May and was also a prelude to National Reconciliation Week (Saturday, 27 May to Saturday, 3 June). This year’s theme is Be a Voice for Generations and encourages all Australians to speak up for reconciliation in our everyday lives.
During LEAP Week, students had the opportunity to experience LEAP Tasters, Library Challenges, Book Fair, $20 Boss Sample Shop, and a Photography Competition, and they could visit Fagin’s Den.
Thank you to our Middle School LEAP Captains, Anaya Hurne and Aariyan Mahmud, for their hard work and a special mention also to Kelsey Collins, LEAP Co-ordinator, for her wonderful organisation and leadership.
Congratulations to all the City Middle School performers involved in the Dance and Aerobics Display Night at the Drum Theatre on Tuesday, 23 May.
Our Dance and Aerobics teams performed in a highly professional atmosphere and gained valuable stage experience while providing a sensational night’s entertainment. This was the only chance that our Haileybury community had to see all Dance and Aerobics teams at one event and the night did not disappoint!
Caroline Merrick
Head of City
A great deal of fun was had by all on Friday, 26 May at the HPF City Cocktail Party. This year’s theme was Sparkle and Shine and sparkle and shine we did!
The Boys Middle School Jazz Band played some swinging tunes and partygoers bid on the silent auctions and competed for the live auction on the night. Bidding was definitely encouraged by our lovely and entertaining auctioneer. The Balloon Pop was also great fun.
We had a lovely time connecting and raising funds to help our students. Thank you to everyone who attended and to those who participated in the raffle and Balloon Pop. Your support for the school and the fundraising goals of HPF City is greatly appreciated.
Don’t forget, if you want to be involved in the HPF City, it is easy. You can become a class representative or simply assist with a particular function. Just turning up to the term Zoom meetings helps us discover new ideas and points of view and we would really appreciate a few more faces in the Middle School area.
If you are interested or would like to ask a few questions, please email me.
The Committee is always keen to hear any ideas or thoughts from the Haileybury community. Please feel free to let your rep know or email us if you have any great ideas or suggestions. As always, keep your eyes on the myHaileybury app for updates on upcoming events.
Melissa Fisher
President, Haileybury Parents & Friends City
Last week, it was great to enjoy three completely different events that brought together our HRS community.
The first event was the annual Parents and Staff Cocktail Party which has been supported each year by Haileybury CEO|Principal, Derek Scott. Derek joined us in person this year as around 180 staff and parents enjoyed the social occasion in Dumabudla. This is a tradition we must continue.
A highlight for me was meeting the parents of our first international boarder, Jasper Brooker (Year 7). Jasper is on exchange with us and living in boarding after relocating from the Australian International School in Singapore at the start of the year. His father, David Brooker (OH '84), studied at Haileybury Keysborough and David and his wife, Mel, travelled from Singapore to join our function.
I also enjoyed meeting Meg Hewett who travelled from Galiwin’ku in Arnhem land to support our event. Her daughter, Dorothy Hewett, has also joined us in Year 7 boarding this year.
It was a most enjoyable evening!
The second event was the Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival which, for the first time, saw many of our students dominating the main stage in various choirs and ensembles. The HRS show went on for around an hour and involved students from Year 2 to Year 10.
The MC of the show was happy to announce us as ‘the only school in the Territory that has day, boarding and online classes’ — excellent publicity! A special thanks to our dedicated music staff who made all this possible for our students on a busy Mother’s Day.
Another community highlight was the traditional Staff v Students AFL Clontarf Cup held at the school on our main oval on Friday, 19 May. The Clontarf Academy is an Australia-wide organisation that supports young Indigenous lads from Years 7–12.
At HRS we are proud to run our own academy on site and the staff do a wonderful job of supporting our boarding and teaching initiatives. Clontarf focuses especially on sporting connection and the staff versus student game has become an annual fixture. This year we had 25 staff who managed to win the match. The game was literally played at sunrise with supporters and a barbecue at the ready!
Andrew McGregor
Principal, Haileybury Rendall School
This week is National Reconciliation Week and the theme this year is Be a Voice for Generations. The purpose of the week is for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
We introduced this week with special guest, Ganga, who talked about the history of the didgeridoo and encouraged students to understand the cultural practices of this instrument and how this connects the First Nations people to country.
We also held a smoking ceremony which is an ancient custom among First Nations people that involves smouldering native plants to produce smoke which has cleansing properties.
Last week, our students participated in LEAP Week (Literature, Enterprise, Arts and Politics) activities, ranging from a Harry Potter trivia quiz and Bananagrams tournament to a LEAP Week shop, a Spelling Bee, a Da Vinci Decathlon Kahoot and $20 Boss stalls selling products at lunchtime. It was great to see so many students getting involved in these exciting activities.
We have been celebrating all things mum in the ELC programs. Cards and presents were created so the children could show their appreciation and on Tuesday, 9 May we celebrated Mother’s Day in the ELC.
It was truly wonderful to see mums, grandparents, fathers and special people come along and celebrate with the children. The diversity in family life means that children experience belonging, being and becoming in many ways.
The children and their special people were lucky enough to be a part of a wonderful performance by Chris and Lauren from the Flying Bookworm. The whole audience was captivated while listening to the three stories, Market Square, Caps for Sale and Three Billy Goats Gruff.
The children also enjoyed the Mother’s Day stall on Thursday, 11 May. The children put so much thought into their choices, and it highlighted to the children that giving is an important value. Child development research tells us something important about what happens in children’s internal worlds when they give to others and the gift-giving process helps shape their identities.
Our Year 1 students have been learning about the cause and effect of natural disasters and the impact they can have on infrastructure, environment and people’s livelihoods.
After learning about the causes of tsunamis, the students created a ‘tsunami in a bottle’ to replicate how the ebb and flow of a wave floods the shoreline and washes the damage back out to sea. They had an interesting time filling their bottle with water and adding blue food dye to imitate the ocean waves. They then added shells, sand and rocks to understand the aftermath of broken shoreline walls. It was a fun and hands-on experiment!
Our Year 1 students love Maths and this week they looked at equivalent fractions. They created Fraction Walls with a whole, halves, thirds and quarters to show their understanding.
We would like to commend our Years 7 and 8 students for completing their first set of exams for 2023. They embraced the challenges that come with exams and put in their best effort.
Our Year 8 Drama performance exams saw the Page to Stage group perform a murder mystery play, and the Collaboration group performed a twist on a reality show. Their dramatic skills entertained the audience of 300 Middle School students.
Next week, our Year 8 boys and girls head to Camp Marysville for a week of adventure! They will conquer heights, canoe, bike ride, hike and cook meals on a ‘trangia’. We wish them all the best.
Jeanette Rawlings
Head of Edrington (Berwick)
Hello Edrington
We would love to extend our sincere thanks to our amazing community for putting your hands up and volunteering to help serve and provide dishes for our staff appreciation morning!
Every Wednesday you will find Di and Kelly at the SHUS from 8.15 am – 10.45 am. The SHUS is always looking for an extra hand, so if you have an hour to spare on a Wednesday to help Di and Kelly in the shop, please contact them via email.
Stay warm!
Kerry Ilic & Tracy Day
HPFE Presidents
Hpfe@haileybury.vic.edu.au
Cox House recently led a fantastic environmental initiative across Newlands called Nude Food Week. Students in ELC, Junior School and Middle School were asked to bring ‘nude’ lunch boxes, meaning no pre-packaged foods or plastic packaging that would end up in the bin.
Not only did this initiative promote environmentally sustainable lunch boxes, it encouraged healthier food choices. A competition was held across ELC and Junior School and the class with the most rubbish-free lunches throughout the week received ‘nude’ lollies. Middle School students also had daily opportunities to win a prize.
On Friday, 2 June Newlands is having a Social Justice event called Wear it Yellow for Children’s Ground.
Children’s Ground is a not-for-profit run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders that aims to create a better future for generations to come. They provide learning, health and wellbeing opportunities for First Nations children, and community and cultural development.
The HPFK will provide a Newlands sausage sizzle with sausages and drinks for sale and vegetarian and gluten free options available. All money raised will be donated to Children’s Ground.
Newlands ELC Parent Information sessions continue this term. ELC parents valued the opportunity to participate in CPR training during the recent First Aid training session by Helen McGrath.
The next presentation is by Anne Muscatello, an experienced child therapist, who will talk about the work of a play specialist and how children benefit by learning how to process their understanding of social or emotional difficulties during their play. Please see the Haileybury ELC app for further details.
Reconciliation Week was recognised across Haileybury with many special events.
Newlands ELC launched a take home book project where children take turns to take home an Indigenous story picture book to read with their families. The children and their families are learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and ways of being and belonging.
The ELC children also participated in creating a Sea of Hearts where they decorated hearts, wrote messages of support and planted the hearts at the entrance to the ELC.
The 2023–24 Federal Budget announced adjustments to the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and these changes come into force in the new financial year. Under the plan for cheaper child care, the Government will lift the maximum CCS rates for around 96% of families earning under $530,000. The revised CCS will automatically be calculated through the Qikkids portal.
To close off Reconciliation Week, the Junior School were treated to an entertaining Didgeridoo performance from Ganga Giri. Ganga Giri has gained the respect of Aboriginal didgeridoo (yidaki) players for his unique approach to didgeridoo playing.
Deeply inspired by the sacredness of Australia’s land and how that feeling can be expressed through the didgeridoo, he has become an ambassador for his country, offering his world-wide audience a reflection of contemporary multicultural Australia.
It was an absolute privilege to have him visit our school and it was an extremely valuable learning experience for all.
Year 4 students will venture on an exciting excursion to Worawa Aboriginal College to take part in a Sports Reconciliation Carnival. This will form part of the Junior School’s National Reconciliation Week activities.
The day will begin with a traditional smoking ceremony and Welcome to Country. The students will then participate in cultural activities such as Indigenous painting, Aboriginal dance, Indigenous games and face painting.
The Year 4 students will also participate in netball, volleyball, football and basketball clinics and games and they are looking forward to this amazing opportunity.
Middle School students will hold their annual House swimming event at Newlands on Tuesday, 6 June. This will be an opportunity for members of each House to build camaraderie and demonstrate their House spirit as they cheer on their peers in the pool.
Participation is crucial to earn points for each House, so students are encouraged to jump in and swim in the individual events, team relays and novelty races. Good luck to all competitors!
Year 5 students from across Melbourne will watch a special school performance of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at Hamer Hall this year.
Our Year 5 GMS students will take part in an Art and Music excursion on Friday, 9 June and the Year 5 BMS students will have the same opportunity on Friday, 18 August. They will tour the National Gallery of Victoria and the Vault. This excursion links with Haileybury’s Year 5 Band Program, where each student can learn a brass, woodwind or percussion instrument for a semester.
Students in Year 8 will participate in a five-day outdoor experience at Camp Marysville from Monday, 29 May and build their camp craft, problem-solving and teamwork skills. The days will be spent rock climbing, hiking, cycling and camping out. Nights will be spent in tents and in cabins and students will prepare and cook all meals for themselves under the supervision of Outdoor Education Group and Haileybury staff.
We wish our staff and students well as they embark on this exciting journey.
Congratulations to Lara Marinkovic (Year 5) on her involvement in the production of the Serbian CH 31 community program.
We acknowledge the wonderful work and commitment Lara is showing as she volunteers her time to give back to the community.
Lara not only interviews guests on the program but is involved with the production and direction of each segment. She is a great example of how Haileybury students are extending their skills while giving back to our community.
Watch more here.
As part of National Reconciliation Week, Middle School students experienced traditional storytelling in the form of dance and song from 'Bandol Tati' meaning 'Small Ant Brothers'.
Lionel Launch, CEO of Living Culture and proud Gunditjmara Kirrae Wurrung-Bundjalong man, offered an enlightening presentation on Indigenous bush tucker and medicine plants.
Mark Harrop
Acting Head of Newlands (Keysborough)
What a fabulous turnout for the annual Haileybury Parents and Friends Keysborough luncheon. Thank you to Dr Nicholas Grigsby, Deputy Principal, Head of Senior Schools for being our special guest speaker.
Our delicious food was served by our VCE VET Hospitality students and our brilliant and talented Senior School musicians created a wonderful ambience.
We look forward to making 2024 even bigger!
Opening times for the remainder of Term 2 are:
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This year the HPFK Fundraising BBQ is raising funds for Children’s Ground, a not-for-profit run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to create a better future for generations to come.
If you can volunteer on Friday, 2 June between 10.00 am – 2.00 pm for this worthy cause, please email us.
Lenice Norris
President, Haileybury Parents & Friends Keysborough
On Friday, 12 May over 120 alumni celebrated their Class of 2013 10 Year Reunion at Valhalla in the city.
It was fabulous to witness the cohort come together and reminisce, enjoy the delicious canapes and drinks and chat the night away!
Amanda Deed (OH 2013) almost has a lifelong connection with Haileybury as she joined the school when girls were first introduced in Prep.
After leaving Haileybury, Amanda studied a Bachelor of Science at Monash University, however, her passion was aviation. So, while finishing her science degree, Amanda began flight training at Lilydale Airport. From the moment she took the controls, she knew there was no going back.
Amanda had caught what pilots call the aviation bug! To pay for her flight training, she began working at the airport as the Office Manager for the flying school. She enjoyed getting to know the students and instructors, gained extensive knowledge of the industry, and dreamed about the time when aviation would become her career.
Amanda studied hard for her written exams and obtained her private pilot’s license at the end of 2019, which meant she could take friends and family for flights anywhere in Australia. However, to start working as a pilot, you need to acquire a commercial pilot license that involves written exams and flight tests to ensure your knowledge and skills are of the highest standard.
While working towards her commercial license, she was given the opportunity to study and fly for her commercial helicopter license at Moorabbin Airport. With support and encouragement from family and friends, at the start of 2021, Amanda obtained her commercial licenses for planes and helicopters.
Since then, she has had even more adventures. She moved to Uluru to begin her first job as a commercial pilot and flew joy and charter flights around the Outback. Sunsets were her favourite time to fly. Amanda says watching the amazing colour changes on Uluru as the golden sun slowly descended in the sky was ‘breathtaking’.
Amanda assisted in a search and rescue with the Northern Territory police to find a missing person after harsh rains and flooding hit the area. They safely located the man with his vehicle, using the aeroplane, and then returned later to retrieve him with the helicopter.
“Working in Central Australia was incredible and I felt so lucky to have the opportunity,” says Amanda.
Late last year, Amanda returned to Melbourne to upgrade her skill set with an instrument rating and she is currently studying for her airline exams.
In between, Amanda set off on an Australia in a Day challenge. She is part of the Australian Women Pilots Association and, with three other women, Amanda flew around Australia in a day to raise funds for a scholarship to help up and coming female pilots with their training.
The flight had to be completed between dawn and dusk and the mission was to visit every state and mainland territory. Flying west to make the most of daylight, the women started at Flinders Island in Tasmania, then flew on to Mallacoota in Victoria, Canberra in the ACT, Cootamundra and White Cliffs in NSW, Moomba in South Australia, Birdsville in Queensland and Ayers Rock in Northern Territory.
They finished their mission 20 minutes before last light in Forrest WA with a total of almost 15 hours of flying between them. The women raised enough funds to support the scholarship for the next three years — all while watching the magnificent landscape change before their eyes across the day!
“Aviation has already taken me to so many amazing places. I strongly encourage anyone who has wanted to give flying a go to pursue that dream because you never know where it might take you!” says Amanda.
It was terrific to see you at your Class of 2013 10 Year Reunion, Amanda!
Kylie Phillips
Development Office Operations Lead
For teachers at Haileybury Pangea, the experience of stepping in to a new model of teaching and learning has been rewarding and challenging. It has pushed us to think differently about the roles of teacher and student and to explore new ways of building classroom culture in a virtual environment.
Throughout this experience, the opportunity to come together and share ideas with colleagues, within Pangea and in the wider school, has been crucial. Through professional development modules, campus and departmental meetings, on-demand Digital Learning sessions and those informal chats over a coffee, our staff have shared ideas, solved problems and supported each other.
You can learn more from two of our teachers as they share their experiences here.
Each fortnight, Haileybury Pangea students come together online for a virtual assembly. These are opportunities to share student highlights, learn about activities across the school, and reflect on ideas and themes that are important to us as a community.
This term, we have engaged with this year’s Reconciliation Week theme: Be A Voice for Generations, and we have reflected on the conversations around the upcoming referendum on a Voice to Parliament.
Students have also been prompted to explore the Indigenous history of their local area as Haileybury Pangea presents an opportunity for us to learn about the diverse cultures, languages and histories that stretch across Victoria and Australia.
Joanna Baker
Head of Campus
On Saturday, 20 May, APS Captains joined in solidarity by attending the Long Walk from Alexandra Gardens to the MCG. The collaboration of school leaders came about from the APS Captains meeting at Carey Grammar where we discussed topics, including reconciliation.
The walk was a joyous occasion for all with myself and Haileybury Girls College Captain Neeraja Ahielan (Year 12) attending, as well as student leaders throughout Haileybury. Despite the frosty Melbourne weather, the turnout from all APS schools was wonderful and we were privileged to show our support on such an important occasion and to get to know each other better as leaders.
This was the first time the APS captains have united for this event and it is hoped it will continue for years to come. A big thank you to Carey Captains, Charlie Connell-Tobin and Greta Wansborough, for their effort in organising the APS participation. It was a fabulous event.
Written by Sam Shinsky, Haileybury College Captain
On Tuesday, 23 May, approximately 220 Haileybury students from Years 5–12 and from all Melbourne-based campuses performed their Dance and Aerobics routines to a sell-out crowd at the Drum Theatre in Dandenong.
This was the only opportunity for an audience to see our Dance and Aerobics competitors on the one night at the one venue as competitions are usually held on different days. The night is a wonderful chance to see the progression students make from starting out in Year 5 to the amazingly technical routines of our Senior School students.
It was very evident from the rousing applause at the end of the night that the audience and students had a wonderful evening. As one of the VIP guests said, it’s their ‘favourite event of the year’.
Years 9, 10 and 11 students will begin the subject selection process this term. The Information Evening for our Pre-Seniors was held on Tuesday, 2 May and a copy of the recording can be found on myHaileybury.
The Subject Expo was held on Tuesday, 23 May and gave students and parents access to material that will enable good subject choices.
It may also help to visit the VTAC website (the central admissions centre for most undergraduate university and TAFE courses) and the VCAA website (the body that sets guidelines for what Prep to Year 12 students learn in Victorian schools).
If needed, you can also make an appointment with one of our career advisers for yourself and your child. Your child’s Head of House or Head of Pre-Senior can help you do this.
The sport program at Haileybury is integral in developing the well-rounded Haileyburian. Team success is dependent on all students attending Tuesday training and Saturday competition. As such, all students are expected to train on Tuesday afternoons during sport time.
Enrolment at Haileybury comes with the understanding that all students participate in compulsory Saturday competition. Should there be a valid and genuine reason for being unable to do so, the school must be notified (as with all absences) and verified by a parent with notification expected to be received well in advance.
On the very rare occasions that a student becomes ill on a Friday night or Saturday morning, parents need to communicate this to their child’s coach via email and follow up with a medical certificate, a copy of which should be emailed to the relevant Head of Sport. Coaches’ emails are available at the top of your child’s team sheet.
Likewise, our school policy for Tuesday sport training is the same. Should your child need to leave school for an appointment and miss Tuesday sport training, a medical certificate will need to be emailed to the relevant Head of Sport the following day. Haileybury asks that, where possible, students and parents avoid making appointments on Tuesday afternoons during sport training. Parents of students who are at school and unable to train must contact the School, prior to training commencing, and explain the circumstances.
The Haileybury Sports Department values your support of the programs that run on Tuesday afternoons and Saturday mornings.
Dingley Park, Rotary Dawn Service
It was a great honour for me to represent Haileybury in front of the Keysborough community, honouring servicemen and women who fought and sacrificed for our country.
I have presented the Anzac Requiem at the dawn service — a speech that acknowledges all Australians who fought for their country with courage and honour.
Overall, the service was marked by its overwhelming sense of unity and pride, as the whole community came together to honour the fallen ones.
It was also great to see the arrival of many veterans. Through their sharing of experiences, the future generations are able to appreciate and cherish their sacrifices.
Written by Tony Xie (Year 12)
Lexington Gardens
Haileybury leaders enjoyed yet another wonderful Anzac Day at Lexington Gardens in Springvale.
The day started with a march led by a long-time resident, which was followed by the Australian National Anthem and a moving Last Post. Year 10 leader Felix Nott lowered the flag to half-mast in respect of fallen soldiers, with School Vice-Captain Grace Green and myself reciting the Anzac Requiem soon after. House Captain Kaaviya Yathavan (Year 12) and Prefect Jeslyn Wang (Year 12) also read ‘In Flanders Fields’ and the reply in a special moment for all in attendance. Felix concluded the service by laying wreaths, with residents paying tribute to lost loved ones.
After the beautiful service, a sausage sizzle and refreshments were organised by the village, allowing ourselves and the Head of Leadership, Eamonn Johnson, to spend quality time talking to the residents.
Our time spent at Lexington Gardens is always so brilliant. It was the third year in a row for Grace and I and we thank the village for inviting Haileybury back and look forward to future visits in years to come.
Written by Sam Shinsky, Haileybury College Captain
Dr Nicholas Grigsby
Deputy Principal
Head of Senior Schools
During the past weekend, Middle School and some Year 9 Aerobics students, along with Middle School and Senior School Dance students, competed in the TFT Schoolaerobics and Dancestar Regional Competition hoping to secure a berth in State finals in June.
All campuses had several competitors in Dance and/or Aerobics and we were very proud of the way in which our students represented the School.
All 14 Middle and Senior School dance teams progressed through to State Finals and 20 of our soloists have also made it to the event in June. A truly incredible result!
Haileybury’s APS/AGSV Premier Softball team was invited to compete in the SSV Softball Finals day. They performed extremely well in windy and cold conditions.
The girls got through the semi-finals, however, they faced some tough pitching in the final and lost 0–3. The event was a wonderful opportunity for the team.
Jack Cahill (Year 12) represented Victoria in the Under 18 Men’s Lacrosse team in the National Championships earlier this term. The team won all their games, including the final where they beat Western Australia 10–8. Jack was named MVP of the championship game. Well done, Jack!
Macey Sheridan (Year 8) is a student at Haileybury Rendall School and she recently competed at the 2023 Australian Age Swimming Championships in the Gold Coast.
Her performances have attracted praise and extensive media coverage across several national and international news outlets, earning Macey the nickname the Darling of Darwin! Locally, she featured in a NT News article and she will be interviewed next Monday on Mix 104.9 with Katie Woolf.
After six days of competition and eight events, Macey qualified for eight finals and achieved PBs, Northern Territory and Club records. Well done, Macey.
Sean Allcock
Director of Haileybury Sport
In the spirit of reconciliation, Haileybury acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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