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25.01.2022 A reminder to our College alumni to join our St Leonard’s Collegians online community; a fantastic way to build and maintain connections and professional networks. Register with your most up to date details to ensure you receive invitations to reunions and important events. You can log in via LinkedIn or Facebook. Simply visit stleonardscollegians.com.au to join. #StLeonardsCollege #StLeonards #STL

25.01.2022 Well done to our Artist of the Week, year 8 Photography and Video student Maya Budiman. Maya’s series of self-portraits are a stunning application of her photographic skills and knowledge. Her manipulation of lighting, camera positioning and focus are particularly strong, and they combine beautifully to create a warm and personal space. Maya’s photos reflect both her passion for visual imagery and technical maturity that belies her years. Well done Maya! #StLeonardsCollege #StLeonards #STL

25.01.2022 Wishing all of our St Leonard's College community members a very Merry Christmas! May your day be filled with an abundance of love and laughter and the company of those who are nearest and dearest. #StLeonardsCollege #StLeonards #STL

25.01.2022 Each week our St Leonard’s College Chaplain, Reverend Judith Watkins, provides an uplifting and encouraging reflection for our College community in our weekly newsletter that invites our College community to nurture our spirits, whatever faith or non-faith background we may have. Last week she shared this prayer by Leunig which we thought the broader community may also enjoy, particularly pertinent in recent times as our staff and students return to St Leonard’s College; a place where all ‘may find acceptance and belonging’. #StLeonardsCollege #StLeonards #STL

24.01.2022 Our year 9 hikers are just about to head off on the Great South West walking track! It’s wonderful to see our students being able to immerse themselves back into some of these highly engaging experiential activities in the great outdoors. We are confident they will enjoy the adventure ahead of them and wish them well. #StLeonardsCollege #StLeonards #STL

24.01.2022 The Parents Website by Independent Schools Victoria shares a helpful article outlining why literacy isn't the only type of ABC for young children to learn - understanding Anatomy, Boundaries and Consent is increasingly important for children to have the tools to navigate these topics. It’s never too early to start having this conversation and it's a dialogue that should continue into the teenage years. Giving children the language, and confidence, to discuss things that might otherwise be uncomfortable is an important life skill. #StLeonardsCollege #StLeoanrds #STL https://theparentswebsite.com.au/10-childrens-books-on-the/

22.01.2022 Congratulations to our year 11 student Xavier Curcio on being awarded The Australian Youth Aerospace Leader scholarship; one of 20 made available by The Australian Youth Aerospace Association (AYAA) to deserving students around Australia. Applicants were required to submit a resume, and a written answer to several questions including the below: - Why do you want to receive this scholarship and what makes you the ideal candidate? - How do you intend to use the scholarship mon...ey? A total of 40 applicants were selected from Stage 1 to progress to Stage 2 with the shortlisted applicants then required to submit a 60-second video answering the following questions: - What do you think will be the next major development in the Australian Aerospace Industry? - How do you see yourself contributing to this development? Click on the link below to view Xavier's video submission. Congratulations Xavier on this outstanding achievement, St Leonard's College is very proud of you! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVI1aTDSuPA&feature=youtu.be #StLeonardsCollege #StLeonards #STL See more

22.01.2022 We would like to wish all of our St Leonard's College staff, students and families a very well deserved holiday break! #StLeonardsCollege #STL #stleonards

21.01.2022 Last week our year 4 students celebrated their 2020 learning journey through their International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme Exhibition, which was an inquiry into Social Justice issues. An element of this was the students' use of art as a mode to express their developing understanding of these issues. The artworks were displayed in our new Leonardian Centre and students were recorded describing their artworks as a part of their online sharing for the Exhibition. The below imagery is a snapshot of the amazing artworks they created. Well done to all our year 4 students and the staff who have nurtured them throughout the inquiry. #StLeonardsCollege #StLeonards #STL

20.01.2022 Congratulations to our year 12 student Stephen Kanavoutsos on receiving the National History Challenge 2020 Young Historian Silver Award which means Stephen’s entry was in the Victorian top 3 for this category. As the normal awards’ ceremony for Silver and Gold winners this year could not be conducted, a video was provided to the College including a congratulatory message from the Minister for Regional Education, Andrew Gee. We congratulate Stephen on this fantastic achievement, along with the teachers who have nurtured Stephen during his time at the College. #StLeonardsCollege #StLeonards #STL

19.01.2022 Congratulations to our St Leonard's College alumna Aisling Smith on winning the $10,000 Richell prize for emerging writers for 2020 which also grants a 12-month mentorship with a publisher at Hachette Australia. The judges described Aisling's writing as polished and sophisticated, saying her novel 'Petrichor' was a work that reveals an assured and evocative new Australian literary voice using the disintegration of a marriage to explore powerful themes around communication,... race, culture and family. Well done Aisling on this outstanding achievement! https://www.theguardian.com//richell-prize-2020-aisling-sm #StLeonardsCollege #StLeonards #STL

18.01.2022 Happy New Year to all members of our College community! May 2021 be a fantastic year for all! #StLeonardsCollege #StLeonards #STL

16.01.2022 Well done to our Artist of the Week, year 5 student Amelia Nankervis, on her impressive kookaburra artwork. Amelia shared, "My interest in kookaburras started at the start of the second lockdown. I was watercolour painting some animals that live in Australia, mostly wombats, wallabies, kangaroos, other Aussie birds, and then a kookaburra. I was pleased with my results of that first kookaburra so I painted more. Those weren’t as good as the first, but I kept working on them. I... found some ways I could work on them without even doing much. I printed out pictures and put them up next to my bed, so I could look at them and notice things about them that I haven’t noticed before. I still use watercolour, as I find it easier to paint with. But I find I make it not look very watery. From the start I was inspired by the works of Beatrix Potter, so I researched more about her. I was also inspired by a lot of people I see and know. Sometimes they influence my artworks. Kookaburras have become my favourite animal, and I paint nearly every day now. Well done Amelia - your dedication, talent and skill are outstanding! #StLeonardsCollege #StLeonards #STL See more

16.01.2022 Our students' House spirit, excitement and enthusiasm made for a swimmingly good time at our House Swimming Carnival! Held in the Hawkes Sports Centre on Friday with our Senior School students, and today with our Middle School students, students from each of the Houses: Allen, Cullen, Forster, McMeekin, Munro, and Newman, all had a great time whilst demonstrating their commitment to their House and their team mates. Congratulations to the winning Houses for each year level: ...Year 7: Cullen Year 8: Forster Year 9: Newman Year 10: Newman Year 11: McMeekin Year 12: Forster Stay tuned for the final announcement of this year's House Champions! #StLeonardsCollege #StLeonards #STL See more

15.01.2022 Congratulations to our year 11 student Anton Pokryshevsky on achieving 2nd place in the Australian Guild of Music UNLOCK’D 2020 Composition Competition with his entry ‘Suite Española’ in category 2: Original Duo, Trio, Small Group or Band. The judges shared that Anton’s composition was ‘a very mature and impressive composition with excellent use of voice exchange between instruments and general orchestration; excellent and impressive work.’ Well done Anton, the College is so proud of your achievements! To hear Anton's outstanding composition, please click on the link below: https://www.guildmusic.edu.au/unlockd-e/suite-espa%C3%B1ola #StLeonardsCollege #STL #StLeonards

14.01.2022 Last week, our year 7 students enjoyed a spectacular experience at Camp Ibis, our permanent campsite on the Banksia Peninsula in the Gippsland Lakes area. Students enjoyed the opportunity to participate in a variety of outdoor adventures, including bush and beach walking, orienteering, sailing, canoeing and more. Whilst undertaking these activities students also learnt about the local environment and history. Our outdoor education program has been designed to expand on students’ current knowledge so that they develop a better understanding of themselves, their capabilities, and how they can use their skills to further their leadership and communication abilities, and contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. #StLeonardsCollege #StLeonards #STL

14.01.2022 We are delighted to congratulate Max Budgen from the St Leonard's College Class of 2020 on being selected to perform in the Top Class Music concert on 30 March 2021 at the Melbourne Recital Centre. Top Class Music features high performing young musicians who received outstanding grades for their VCE music performance examinations in 2020. The Top Class concerts will present a variety of instruments, interpretations and styles by soloists and groups. Well done Max on this fantastic achievement! To learn more or to book tickets please visit the link below. https://www.melbournerecital.com.au//2021/top-class-music/ #StLeonardsCollege #StLeonards #STL

13.01.2022 Well done to our Artist of the Week, year 12 VCE Media student Matthew Annable. My digital photography series is called Rebirth. I think the pressure of society for women to conform to this loss of self is stronger than it is for men which is why I chose to focus in this case on the rebirth of a woman. With a focus on Wedding Photography, Trash the Dress and the digital collage works of David Hockney as sources of inspiration, Matthew’s work pays homage to the feminine with a familial tenderness. We would like to congratulate Matthew for demonstrating a great deal of skill in his craft. #StLeonardsCollege #StLeonards #STL

13.01.2022 This week our year 3 students engaged in an exciting, team building ‘Camp-in Experience’ at the College, facilitated by the Outdoor Education team and our Junior School teachers. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience involving a Ninja Warrior course, Indigenous song and damper with a campfire, indoor games, pool games, orienteering, talent show, billy cart building, design and obstacle course. Thoroughly loved by all, it was a very worthwhile and valued experience. A big thank you to our amazing staff who facilitated this memorable experience for our year 3 students! #StLeonardsCollege #StLeonards #STL

11.01.2022 An important online safety reminder from Susan McLean, cyber safety expert, regarding Omegle. #StLeonardsCollege #StLeonards #stl

11.01.2022 On Tuesday 16 February, members of the College’s Academic Directorate gathered virtually for the second of three workshops focused on The Power of Making Thinking Visible. These workshops have been designed in partnership with the Harvard Graduate School of Education and educationalist Ron Ritchhart, with whom the College has collaborated now, as part of an ongoing professional learning program, for over six years. Fittingly, yesterday enabled us to revisit how to make thinki...ng visible at a distance and with Victoria’s snap lockdown and our three days of home learning, this could not have come at a better time! Key reflections from our readings and professional dialogue highlighted the fundamental importance of establishing relationships between teachers and learners, and between learners and learners, to ensure a supportive and connected learning environment whether online or in a physical community. This, after all, is the basis of all learning, and what frees us to think courageously. Another pertinent point reminded us of the primacy of collaboration in the thinking process: learning and thinking are as much a collective enterprise as they are an individual endeavour. And of course, when it comes to our work as educators, we need to model dispositions such as adaptability, flexibility, agility and resilience that is, ultimately, how we teach them, through the ongoing process of enculturation. Worthwhile and timely reflections for all whether at home, behind the screen, or face to face. By Marjan Mossammaparast, Middle Years Curriculum Leader and Pedagogical Mentor #StLeonardsCollege #StLeonards #STL Book cover image featured below from ‘The Power of Making Thinking Visible: Practices to Engage and Empower All Learners’ by Ron Ritchhart and Mark Church. Available for purchase on Amazon. See more

11.01.2022 We invite prospective families to join St Leonard’s College online to hear from our College Principal, Stuart Davis, and our Heads of School as they share information about our academic, cocurricular and pastoral care programs. Attendees will enjoy: - An online video tour of our outstanding College facilities - An online video tour of attendees nominated area of interest such as our Early Learning Centre, Junior School, Years 5 and 6, Middle School (Years 7 to 9) or Senior Sc...hool (Years 10 to 12). - A question and answer session with St Leonard’s College students from the relevant area of interest - A live question and answer session with the Head of School in the chosen area of interest Register today at bit.ly/STLVirtualOpenDay Registrations for Wednesday 2 December Virtual Open Day close at 9.00am Tuesday 1 December. #StLeonardsCollege #StLeonards #STL

10.01.2022 This morning we were able to celebrate our Class of 2020 with our traditional Valedictory Chapel followed by our traditional student and staff guard of honour to bid a final farewell. This cohort have undertaken their last year of secondary education under extraordinary circumstances and we are so very proud of the resilience and optimism they have displayed, the support they have shown one another, and their determination to do their best despite the challenges they faced. Well done to the Class of 2020 you are indeed inspiring individuals true Leonardians! #StLeonardsCollege #StLeonards #STL

09.01.2022 Congratulations to our students who participated in the Ethics Olympiad this week and in particular to our winning year 9 team including Ana, Archer, Rebecca, Callum and Summer. Well done also to Jack, Stephanie, Freya, Sophie and Aya who competed at the event. All of these students did an excellent job representing St Leonard’s College at the Ethics Olympiad. Well done to you all and to our supporting staff! #StLeonardsCollege #StLeonards #STL

08.01.2022 Our staff were very chuffed to receive this creative gift from two of our year 5 students. We completely endorse the sentiments shared by Kai and Will! Our incredible staff have supported and sustained our students with such dedication throughout a very challenging 2020. Thank you to all of our amazing staff for everything you do for our students! And well done to Kai and Will for creating such a fun and creative display of gratitude and appreciation. #StLeonardsCollege #StLeonards #STL

07.01.2022 As a result of COVID-19 regulations, our 7.00am music rehearsals are being conducted outdoors in the fresh air. This morning our students enjoyed rehearsing in our new central agora which provides the ideal space for these sessions. Students also rehearsed out the front of our new Leonardian Centre overlooking our beautiful College grounds. Recently our woodwind, brass and singing lessons have also been conducted outdoors. It has been uplifting to hear the musical talents and melodic voices of our young people resonating through the College. #StLeonardsCollege #StLeonards #STL

04.01.2022 Today our College marked Remembrance Day with a ceremony that was conducted in our new Leonardian Centre and live-streamed to all classrooms and offices throughout the College. Remembrance Day recognises the day World War One ended, at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month, in 1918. The service included an introduction by Ruby (2021 College Captain), a reading of Flanders Fields by Justin (2021 College Captain), Owen (Year 8) gave a Cello performance, Meg (Year 11) sang the ...Australian National Anthem, Kristian and Lisa (Year 4) carried and placed the wreath, our bugler Jamie (Year 8) played the Last Post and a minute’s silence was held to remember all those who have died in wars. Lest We Forget. #StLeonardsCollege #StLeonards #STL #LestWeForget

02.01.2022 Well done to our Artist of the Week, year 6 student Grace Goodwin, on her impressive charcoal drawing. As part of the Year 6 Unit: Express yourself, Grace has been introduced to observational drawing skills and assorted drawing techniques to create a series of unique and personal self-portraits. The sensitivity demonstrated in Grace’s portrait together with the ability to elicit an emotional response through the eyes should be commended. Well done Grace! #StLeonardsCollege #StLeonards #STL

02.01.2022 Well done to our Artist of the Week, year 11 student Elle Daniels. Elle shared, "My mixed media artwork focuses on the world’s value and fixation towards possessions and wealth, and how this causes more significant parts of life to be overlooked. The use of bold colours reflect the marketing and manipulation techniques that companies use in order to attract people into purchasing their products. Whilst the vigorous pastel application reflects the flawed industries which are driven by consumerism as well as the impacts that this has on the environment. I aimed for my artwork to be bold and striking in order to catch people's attention, which has been particularly emphasised through the large scale of it and how layered and chaotic it is. Well done, Elle, on your creativity and expression! #StLeonardsCollege #StLeonards #STL

01.01.2022 Congratulations to our VCE students who have demonstrated their remarkable spirit and inspiring character by gaining the College’s most impressive 95+, lower quartile, median and upper quartile VCE ATAR results on record, despite COVID-19. With nearly 40% of the Class of 2020 opting to undertake the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), we will await the release of their results on Sunday 3 January before publishing the full array of statistics on Monday 4 Jan...uary. Special congratulations to our St Leonard's College Class of 2020 VCE Dux - Lihao Zhou (featured right) on achieving an ATAR of 99.65, and to our VCE Proxime Accessit - Rachel Ramsland (featured left) on achieving an ATAR 99.55. We would also like to thank all of our College families and staff who have supported our VCE students in achieving their results. We look forward to sharing the full set of results for our Class of 2020 with our College community on Monday. #StLeonardsCollege #StLeonards #STL See more