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From the Principal

Bronte Stead — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 05:25:51 +0000

Arriving back from CPR training this afternoon our��General��Office space had been transformed into a Christmas wonderland.�� For some,��1��December marks the beginning of their favourite time of the year, for others it strikes fear that the end of the year is looming and the ‘to do’ list feels like it is only getting longer. For those of the Christian tradition this Sunday marks the beginning of Advent.��

In our busy world Advent calls us to a counter cultural response. It offers an invitation to slow down and embrace the waiting, to embrace holy stillness. Just like we tidy our houses to make space for family and��friends who may be visiting during the holiday season, we are also challenged to consider what needs to be tidied up in our hearts to make space for the gift of the divine presence to enter our lives.��

This newsletter’s edition of ‘Illumine’ speaks about the hope that can enter our hearts during the time of Advent when we stop and notice the good around us. In the Brigidine tradition the sisters would say to celebrate all that is good with joy and gratitude. Click the image below to read ‘Illumine’.

There was lots of ‘good’ to notice in the past��fortnight.��

Firstly,��as we gathered for our Celebration of Achievement on Tuesday evening,��we celebrated achievement, perseverance and the spirit that defines our College community. Awards nights are more than a recognition of excellence; they are a testament to the values that shape us and the vision that propels us forward.  This year, our College theme ‘Hospitality: Open Encounter Transform’ has invited us to live with openness and generosity. Hospitality is more than a welcome; it is an attitude of heart. It is the willingness to encounter others deeply, to listen, to learn and to be changed by those encounters. Transformation happens when we open ourselves to new perspectives and allow those experiences to shape who we are becoming. This was reflected in the achievements of our students, openness to learning, openness to relationships with others, openness to possibilities and opportunities to grow and contribute. Our students thrive because of the bonds between students, families, staff and the wider community. These connections are not accidental; they are cultivated with care and purpose. We especially thank members of our Stewardship Council and our special guests who sponsored awards this year, for their ongoing commitment to our College. Here are some photos from the night.

It was a delight to welcome back��Maria��Deronjic,��to our awards night. Maria is��a proud Ģ��Ƶ graduate from the Class of 2018. During her time at Ģ��Ƶ, Maria developed a deep passion for science, particularly Chemistry and Biology, which set the foundation for her future career.��Maria is currently studying a��Master of Philosophy at Deakin University, Burwood. Her research focuses on breast cancer, investigating how manipulating metabolism could slow disease progression. She is about to��commence��a new role in February as a Clinical Trial Study Coordinator intern with the VCCC Alliance at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Her long-term goal is to complete a PhD and continue contributing to groundbreaking research. Maria’s passion and commitment to providing hope to women who suffer from breast cancer was an inspiration to all.��

As we closed out the 2025 academic year,��yesterday I attended the year level gratitude liturgies in St Brigid’s chapel.��These were an opportunity for students��to gather with their Wellbeing teachers, reflect and offer thanks for all that has been. I was touched by their sincerity and authenticity when speaking to each of their wellbeing teacher and year level leaders. These liturgies rounded out a busy��week with a focus on Years 9��to��11 engaging in formal exams in VCE exam style settings. This process provides assessment feedback for students and staff and the opportunity to gain experience in understanding��VCE��exam��arrangements��preparing our students for future success.��

As our students begin early commencement classes next��week,��we recognise that this will coincide with some of the social media platforms beginning to implement the��closure��of accounts for under 16’s.��We continue to encourage families to access the information that has been provided with further��articles in this newsletter. We will be speaking with our��junior��year levels during wellbeing time next week to support them with this change. Click the link to read more.

The final celebration to reflect on was our gathering with our Year 12 graduates and their families last Friday evening. It was a wonderful opportunity to chat with families, reminisce, affirm the growth and efforts of the Class of 2025 and share future plans. There was a true spirit of celebration in the air. Thanks to the staff who organised all the finer details to ensure the evening was a success. Here are some photos from the night.

I would like to extend an invitation to families to attend our end of year mass to be held on Monday��8��December at 9.10am in Tullow Hall. At this mass we will also farewell staff who are leaving us this year including Mrs Linda Kiernan who retires after 40 years at Ģ��Ƶ. This is an incredible contribution to the life of the College. Linda shares that��it’s��time to retire before she starts to teach the grandchildren of past students!��

There will be one more newsletter before the end of the year with final farewells and acknowledgements.��

Stories, gratitude, memories, pride, celebration, achievement,��endings��and beginnings…. all remind us of John 10:10 ‘I have come that you may have life and have it in abundance.’��

This��Advent may you find abundance in your heart space, in your time with family, in the still moments when you feel the breeze, hear the magpie song��or��have the��warmth of the��summer��sun touch your cheek. May your abundance be��in��noticing the��traces of the divine.��

Blessings��

Luci��

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2022 High Achievers Assembly

Teresa Soutter — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 03:41:06 +0000

This week we gathered to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of our 2022 high achievers. This included students who received ATARS in the 90s, students who achieved the highest study score in individual subjects and the highest achievers in the VCAL pathway. We also announced the College Dux.

We listened to speeches from Nyah A our VCAL High Achiever and Violet H College Dux for 2022

VCE Leader Lisa Bolitho shared the following words:

We are all here to celebrate doing ordinary things, extraordinarily well, in a manner befitting Ģ��Ƶ’s Brigidine values of strength and kindliness.

The 2022 VCE high achievers here today have achieved ATARs that place them in the top 9% of the state and/or achieved the top study scores of a particular subject at Ģ��Ƶ.

They will have you believe that their efforts were nothing out of the ordinary, tell you that they ‘had fun’ and balanced school work with paid employment, community or leadership work, sport and socialising. They won’t be wrong, but what these high achievers perhaps don’t realise, is that what they have accomplished, and what enabled this type of balance, was their exceptional use of the resources before them. As teachers, we learn a lot from the students in our classrooms. These students were models of how to:

Use every minute of your time productively – including time for rest.
Plan ahead
Predict obstacles or challenges and actively seek out solutions.
Take responsibility for your own learning and achievement.
Actively nurture relationships with classmates and teachers.
Never think near enough was good enough.
Model humility, hard work and persistence, shouldering maturity and persistence that impressed us all.
Maintain a sense of humour and know when to have a bit of fun!
Ordinary things? Yes. But done extraordinarily well.

The students on the stage today did not strive to be THE best; they strove to be THEIR best.

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VTAC 2021 Key Dates

Andrea Power — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 20:08:17 +0000

Timely applications through VTAC	Wednesday 30 September 2020
SEAS applications close	Friday 9 October 2020
Scholarships through VTAC close	Friday 9 October 2020

Also, students applying for courses that have essential requirements (i.e. submitting a folio, a pre-selection kit, arranging an interview, etc.) are reminded that failure to meet the deadline date for these means students may no longer be eligible for selection into their desired course.

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Students eligible to apply for SEAS are also encouraged to apply for VTAC Scholarships. The VTAC website is

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Study in the USA

Andrea Power — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 19:49:47 +0000

The first step to studying in the United States is researching your options to find a college or university that best fits your needs.

You shouldn’t try to match yourself to the school, but rather find the school that matches you and your priorities and long-term goals.

EducationUSA are hosting virtual sessions during the school holiday period that are be best suited for years 9-11 looking at further study options in the USA.

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Program Summary

General Session

Tuesday Sept 29th at 2pm – 3pm – Register at:

This session provides guidance on U.S. undergraduate study, including university application procedures and standardized testing.

U.S. COLLEGE SPORTS

Wednesday Sept 30th at 4pm – 5:15pm – Register at:

Would you like to study at a U.S. College and be recruited as a student-athlete? Would you like to keep it on your list of possible options? This session will address opportunities available through college sports particularly NCAA for students, parents, teachers and coaches. Join us as we simplify the process.

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CORE COURSES

Thursday Oct 1st at 4pm – 5:15pm – Register at:

Are you aspiring to be recruited as a student-athlete at an NCAA division I or II program? Do you understand what the requirements are? Have you mapped out your subject for years 9-12? Do you understand what the 16 core course requirements are? Or do you just want to make sure you are still on track.

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VTAC Application

Andrea Power — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 23:20:11 +0000

Year 12 – Applications for University, TAFE and other Higher Education Providers

The VTAC online application for our Year 12 students applying for further study at TAFE, University or other Independent Tertiary Providers opened on the 3^rd August 2020. Timely applications close 30^th of September 2020. Year 12 students will be required to pay a fee of $41.00 to VTAC for a ‘timely application’ to be processed.

Applicants must submit at least one preference and pay the fee to activate the VTAC process. ��Students can choose up to 8 preferences; however, they do not have to use all 8 in the application. Students should always list their preferences in the order of what they most want to study and where they most want to go and include only courses they would consider accepting. It is important that the preference list has pathway plans and includes a course considered a ‘sure thing’.

When students are reviewing their preferences, it is vital that they read the essential requirements and admission criteria for selection. Some courses require students to submit additional information early. The closing dates for some courses requiring additional information is as early as September! Essential requirements and admission criteria are listed in the course search details.

As part of the VTAC application process, students can apply for extra consideration through SEAS, Special Entry Access Scheme. There are four categories under which SEAS is granted, personal information and location, disadvantaged financial background, disability or medical condition and difficult circumstances. Three of these categories require additional information from the applicant. This should be actioned as early as possible. Further information regarding SEAS and other information pertaining to VTAC can be found on the VTAC website, .��All students are encouraged to apply for Category ONE, personal information and location and Category FOUR, difficult circumstances.

Students have been briefed on the VTAC process.

Here are more information and viewing options:

A explaining the VTAC application process is now available to view on demand.

Students and parents can also book into a to see VTAC information and have the opportunity to ask questions throughout. See the .

udents studying a VCE course at Units 3 & 4, this includes Year 10 and 11 students, can register at . Candidates need their VCAA number to access this service. Students will receive their VCE results and ATAR on 30 Dec 2020 from 7.00am (online). Gabrielle Mahon will be available at school for change of preference advice on Wednesday 30^th from 9am.

Any questions can be directed to Gabrielle Mahon via email at gabrielle.mahon@clonard.vic.edu.au

Gabrielle Mahon
Pathways (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday)

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VCE Exam Timetable

Andrea Power — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 01:17:39 +0000

The VCE examination timetable has been released.��

All the information you need regarding the exam period can be found via the following link:

Other Important Dates:
Tuesday 27 October – Last day of classes

Wednesday 28 October – Practice and Graduation Mass��

Thursday 29 October – Celebration Day

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VCE, VCAL & VET update

Andrea Power — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 01:06:27 +0000

Changes to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) in 2020

The Victorian Government has announced that, on advice from the Chief Health Officer, all Victorian government schools will move to remote and flexible learning and teaching for Term 2.

The Victorian Government has also announced the following adjustments to the delivery of the VCE:

• The GAT test will move from June to October or November.

• End-of-year exams will be postponed until at least December.

• School-based assessment tasks will be reduced where possible to relieve some pressure on students as they move to remote and flexible learning arrangements.

• Universities will be asked to delay the start of the 2021 university year to account for the impacts of coronavirus on senior secondary students.

The VCAA has been asked to consider a compressed end-of-year exam schedule in recognition of the disruption caused by the pandemic.

Changes to Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) in 2020

There will be no change to VCAL content or assessment, and this will continue in a remote and flexible learning and teaching format for Term 2. If your daughter is enrolled in a VET unit with a mandatory work placement, they will need to defer their mandatory work placement until it can be conducted. This may affect the timing of the award of the student’s certificate. VCAL students will have more time to complete their courses and this will be consistent with the revised dates for the VCE. If students are completing an SBAT, Mrs Wilson will need to be informed and if the placement is still possible, and parental permission given the placement is to continue.

In the meantime, a student’s primary goal during this time is to focus on learning, stay in contact with their teachers and keep on track. Turn to their teachers and family for guidance and support, and the school will provide you with more information as it becomes available.

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