Newsletter Article: Term 2, Week 2 2023

Welcome back to Term 2

It is my pleasure to welcome you back to Term 2. I trust that the Easter break was fruitful and that our students returned recharged and ready to commence the term ahead with a focus on their learning and wellbeing.

The Hive

As a school, we continue to embody the vision of our foundress St. Madeleine Sophie Barat, to be agents of change and drive an agenda focused on our core business of educational innovation.

This week I was pleased to announce, alongside our Principal to the Parents of Stuartholme, our exciting new initiative – the Hive. This innovation for Stuartholme is designed to build our students’ capacity by drawing on recent alumnaes’ success. Providing the opportunity for our students to be mentored by recent graduates will allow our students to explore and develop their skills in learning practices, specific subject assistance, and wellbeing.

The Hive will be available to Year 12 students on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons in the Library from 3.15 – 5.15pm. I encourage your daughter to attend and form part of this experience.

Celebrating Australia’s Best Teachers

Over the weekend just gone, the media placed the spotlight on Australia’s Best Teachers. As a school, we were incredibly excited to be featured as the Queensland school with the most significant shout-outs to our magnificent staff.

Stuartholme is incredibly proud of our teachers, and we are all well aware of the significant impact our teaching staff make in the lives of young people and the way our Stuartholme teachers go above and beyond. As a school, we are incredibly blessed by the professionalism and expertise of our teaching faculties. This acknowledgement of their contribution buoys us as they answer their call to be educators who make a difference in the lives of others for the better.

I wish you all the best for the term ahead and look forward to connecting with you at our upcoming events.

Deborah Lonsdale-Walker

Deputy Principal 

Newsletter Article: Term 2, Week 2 2023

Lest we forget. 

Did you know that Stuartholme became the US 42nd base Hospital during World War II? Our school was utilised as a peaceful sanctuary and place of healing and respite from the horror of war. This was one of the moments of our history that we recalled on Monday as we gathered for our annual ANZAC Liturgy.  

This year, we tried something different and gathered on the front drive for a flag raising ritual led by students in our community who participate in cadets. Following traditional rituals that are familiar to most of us on ANZAC Day, we also incorporated a procession to our outdoor Heritage Learning Space (near the oval), which also includes our own war memorial with representations of the cliffs and trenches of ANZAC Cove, a Lone Pine tree brought from Gallipoli, a Peace Pole, and a dove motif. All these symbols help us remember the sacrifice others have made for the freedom of us all. 

A highlight of the morning was hearing from Year 11 students Lucy Collins. Lucy is a Warrant Officer Class 2 in the Australian Army Cadets. Her address is what follows here: 

Today, we commemorate the lives of over 11 thousand ANZAC soldiers who lost their lives fighting in the Gallipoli Campaign. ANZAC Day, the 25th of April, is an incredibly important day, which serves as a reminder of the bravery, resilience, and sacrifice of the ANZAC troops who fought in Gallipoli and other battles during World War 1. It is a day to honour the service and sacrifice of all Australian and New Zealand service men and women who have served in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping missions.  

ANZAC Day is also a time for families to remember their loved ones who have served all over the world, and to share stories about their experiences, keeping alive the memory of these soldiers and ensuring their sacrifices are not forgotten.  

 For my family, ANZAC Day is a day to reflect on fond memories of late loved ones, such as my beloved poppy, whose medals I wear today, for his service in the Vietnam War. Or the incredible adventures of my great grandfather, Claud Sladen, who was awarded the distinguished flying cross by King George the Fifth at Buckingham Palace for his courageous and impressive flying in Papua New Guinea. It was these incredible stories and sacrifices that led me to the army cadets back in 2020.  

After hearing about cadets in year 7, from a Stuartholme girl, doing this very speech up in the chapel, I was extremely eager to join. I begged my parents for months and finally enrolled at 129 Army Cadet Unit Enoggera, when I turned 13 in year 8. Since then, I have been on many courses and camps, spent hours perfecting my drill on a parade ground, participated in several catafalque midnight and dawn services and most recently have been promoted to a Warrant Officer at the start of this year. This means that I oversee about 40 cadets at my unit, leading them in drill and theory lessons, promotion courses and camps out bush.  

  Since joining the army cadets, I have learnt so much, not only about the army lifestyle, navigation, and drill but also about myself, how I can contribute as a team member and as a leader. I have learnt so many skills not just specific to the army, that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Cadets have also been a way for me to remember my poppy through my own service. But most importantly, I hope that through my service in cadets, I am inspiring the women around me to strive for their best. Cadets is still currently male dominated, but slowly, I hope that my fellow female cadets and I can be examples for other girls, showing them that they can do anything they set their mind to, whether inside or outside of cadets.  

 So, while ANZAC Day for me, usually involves many services with my unit or reflecting with my family, ANZAC Day has different meanings for every person and family. Whether is a solemn commemoration at a dawn service, marching with friends in parades, visiting loved one’s gravesites, or just reflecting on what the day means for you, everyone has their own way of being thankful for the opportunities and freedoms we have, thanks to the sacrifices made by soldiers before us.  

 Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.  

At the going down of the sun and in the morning 

we will remember them. 

Lest we forget. 

Peace and blessings for the week ahead. 

Justin Golding

Dean of Mission

Newsletter Article: Term 2, Week 2 2023

Welcome to Term 2

It has been a blessing to begin Term 2 and greet our students who are rested and enthused for this next phase of learning. Our Cor Unum provided a joyful address at our Welcome Assembly last week and reminded the community of the many ways students can “play their part” this term. Our student body accepted this challenge by participating in the Cross-Country last Friday. I was so proud of our Year 12’s, especially the House Captains and the way they lead the students by participating and cheering. The whole school macarena dance at the end of the morning was certainly a sight to behold!

Staying Connected

At Stuartholme School, we are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for our students. We encourage open communication between parents, students, and staff, and we believe that by working together, we can address these challenges and promote the wellbeing of our entire community. A hallmark of Stuartholme is our partnership with parents. As the term becomes busy, families and students may face various challenges. I encourage you to reach out to the school for support, earlier rather than later. Most potential issues can be alleviated through early communication. Your daughters’ Teacher Mentor is the best person to contact in the first instance. If the issue is subject related, the class teacher or Leader of Learning is the best contact.  Of course, your daughters’ Leader of Student Wellbeing will be able to assist for all general issues.  All contacts are easily located on My Stuartholme. We endeavour to reply to emails within 48 hours. Most teachers have a full load of teaching so replying to emails is usually done at the end of the school day. Ultimately, as teachers and parents/caregivers, we are united in the goal of caring for our students and optimising their learning opportunities.

Wise Wellness Program

Our Leaders of Student Wellbeing have another dynamic term of Wise Wellness lessons, underpinned by Positive Psychology, prepared for your daughters. They will keep you informed about their program details, but a brief summary of the key focus for each Year level is as follows:

• Year 7 – recognising one’s character strengths
• Year 8 – team building
• Year 9 – a focus on values and purpose
• Year 10 – positive relationships
• Year 11 – social awareness, relationships and leadership
• Year 12 – decision making and relationships

Our Leaders of Student Wellbeing constantly revise the program and ensure they are meeting the needs of our students. As I have previously mentioned, research by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) suggests that participation in a Wellbeing program can have positive impacts on academic performance equivalent to 3 months of additional learning. We strive to ensure your daughter is receiving an education that has the potential to transform.

Parent Resources

There are a number of parent resources which may be of interest to you.

• Vaping is a growing concern within Australia. It is illegal for minors to purchase vaping products. The Catholic Schools Parent Association provide range of webinars for parents and this one is presented by Tony Parsons, from the National Drug Awareness group. CSPQ Vaping Webinar with Tony Parsons March2023 – YouTube
• School refusal is a complex issue that affects some students and their families. It can have a significant impact on a student’s wellbeing, academic progress, and social development. It is important for us as a community to work together should this issue arise. ReachOut is an online resource that has some very helpful background information and strategies for parents and caregivers, around this issue. Home – ReachOut Parents

Positive Expectations

Thank you for your support in helping our students adhere to our Positive Expectations around uniform, responsible use of technology and general behaviour. Some students have needed reminding about uniform expectations, especially with regards to jewellery. If you can continue to assist by checking your daughter’s uniform as she leaves the house in the morning, that would be appreciated.

Blazer

As we enjoy the cooler weather, please note, as per the Student Diary p 24, the school blazer becomes compulsory when travelling to and from school from Tuesday May 2.

Dropping your daughter to school

Please note that the main entrance (the roundabout) is not to be utilised as a drop off and pick up zone. Please use the Drop Off/Pick Up Zone behind Joigny, at Jolimont or the oval. When cars are utilising the roundabout for drop off and pickups, they are creating safety issues as they exit the school in the right lane at Jolimont. Thank you in advance for your support.

All the best for the week ahead for you and your family.

Elizabeth Foxover

Dean of Student Wellbeing 

Newsletter Article: Term 2, Week 2 2023

This week, our entire Boarding House attended Toowong Anzac Dawn Service, along with several staff, myself and our Principal Danny Crump. What an honour it was to join together with the community to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for their country. This day commemorates the sacrifices made by those who have served and continue to serve, and the courage they have shown in defending the freedoms and values we hold dear.

By taking part in events such as Anzac Dawn Service, we can ensure that the sacrifices made by those who have or continue to serve are not forgotten and that their legacy lives on. Our Boarding Community represented Stuartholme with respect and pride and we feel very honoured to have had this opportunity to attend this special event.

Continuing after the service, our Boarding House gathered to celebrate and participate in our annual competition: Anzac Cup! This is a time honoured tradition involving our two houses, Grenoble and Amiens. Each year, on Anzac Day, the two houses engage in a day of fierce yet friendly competition for the ultimate prize: the honour of being named Anzac Cup winner.

To wrap up this wonderful week, Stuartholme will be heading to Goondiwindi show to visit and connect with existing and prospective boarding families. If you are in the area, please pop by and say hello!

It has been a special and beautiful week and as we head into the long weekend, we hope you enjoy a well deserved break with your loved ones.

Jane Morris

Dean of Boarding 

Newsletter Article: Term 2, Week 2 2023

Term 2 off to an exciting start

It is wonderful to see students excited to return to classrooms, fresh from the Easter holidays.  As I step into my new role of Acting Dean of Teaching and Learning Innovation, I share their enthusiasm as we make the most of opportunities and tackle the challenges that a new term brings.  I am particularly passionate about building upon the work that has begun in the early stages of the implementation phase of our new Pedagogical Framework.  Just before the holidays, each student received a sticker from our Deputy Principal with a graphical representation of our new Pedagogical Framework.  I encourage students to place this somewhere visible where they can easily refer to it.  Students are invited to spend some time considering this image and how they experience some of the components over the coming weeks.  I look forward to collaborating with teachers and students throughout Term 2 to enliven this model through the innovative teaching and learning practices at work across our school each day.

Teaching and Learning highlights

We know that our passionate and dedicated teachers do incredible work here at Stuartholme and many of them also contribute their expertise well beyond our gates for the benefit of the greater education community.  Our Principal has shared the great news that some of these amazing educators have been recognised recently in the national press.  Several more are spending this coming weekend working as QCAA Confirmers.  This important work is not only crucial for Year 12 results, it also means that we benefit from a team of experts who are up-to-date in the nuances of the senior system.  On behalf of our community, I acknowledge the great work of these professionals and thank them for going above and beyond.

Our teachers also have their fingers on the pulse when it comes to the rapidly changing world of technology.  The Dean of Student Wellbeing and I recently shared an update with parents about ChatGPT and other forms of artificial intelligence (AI) that have implications for education which are being widely debated. Like all disruptive innovations, these new technologies present both cause for concern and opportunities for innovation. We are engaging in this conversation and closely monitoring how educational organisations and governing bodies are responding to these developments to inform our own considered approach. Like all technology, we want to educate and empower our students to use these new tools ethically and responsibly.  We were thrilled to host Dr Miao Xu from the University of Queensland this week who spoke to students in Years 10, 11 and 12 about her own PhD research in the field of AI.  We are most appreciative of Ms Leigh Ferguson for facilitating this fantastic event.

Upcoming dates in the curriculum calendar

Term 2 assessment dates are available in students’ personalised assessment calendars available via myStuartholme.  Exam Block schedules for students in Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 will be published in myStuartholme two weeks before the commencement of each block, as per our assessment policy guidelines.

Subject changes for Years 7 to 10 are now closed for Semester One.  Subject change requests for students in Years 7 to 10 for Semester Two, 2023, need to be submitted by Friday, 9 June (Week 8).

Subject change requests for students in Years 11 and 12 close on Tuesday, 2 May 2023 (Week 3).  Further details are available under the Academic Services tile on myStuartholme.

All the best for a strong start to Term 2.

Annie Van Homrigh
Acting Dean of Teaching and Learning Innovation

The 7.3 Science class enjoyed time outside of the classroom to watch the partial solar eclipse. Students wore protective glasses to see the event.

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Who had fun at cross country last week? What did you enjoy most about the day? The cheering? The costumes? The racing? At Stuartholme, Cross Country Day is an opportunity for students to engage in essential physical activity while being able to have fun with friends. But have you ever considered how participating in daily high intensity exercise, such as running a cross country race, could delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease?

Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease which is the cause of 60–70% of cases of dementia. Usually a gradually progressive condition, the brain disorder causes problems with memory, thinking and behaviour. However, recent research has revealed that the onset of these problems within the brain could be considerably delayed just from regular participation in exercise.

Research published in The Journal of Physiology showed that a short but intense bout of exercising increases the production of a specialised protein that is essential for brain formation, learning and memory, and could protect the brain from age-related cognitive decline. This protein, known as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), promotes neuroplasticity (the ability of the brain to form new connections and pathways) by encouraging the formation and storage of memories to boost cognitive performance. This increase in BDNF during exercise could be linked to the increased number of platelets (which store large amounts of BDNF), due to the fact that the concentration of platelets circulating in the blood increases by 20% during vigorous exercise.

See Six minutes of high-intensity exercise could delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease — ScienceDaily for more information!

Sophie Ladbrook (Year 11 UQ Science Ambassador):

Here is an introduction to Sophie and Anna (two of our four UQ Science Ambassadors for 2023):

Upcoming Science Opportunities:

Year 12 Queensland Biology Winter school 2023

Date: Tuesday 27 – Wednesday 28 June

The 2023 Year 12 Queensland Biology Winter School (QBWS) provides current Year 12s a deep dive into contemporary topics in genetics, phylogenetics, plant science, evolutionary biology, and biochemistry, and how these disciplines are interconnected. Find out more
Applications close Tuesday 30 May.

Year 11 Queensland Biology Winter School 2023

Date: Monday 3 – Tuesday 4 July

Current Year 11s will participate in workshops exploring biodiversity, animal physiology, venom ecology, marine biology, and biophysics. Find out more

Applications close Tuesday 30 May.

Feast 2023:

Date: Sunday 25 June – Wednesday 28 June

Future Experiences in Agriculture, Science and Technology (FEAST) is a 4-day residential program for Year 11-12 students where you’ll explore agriculture, animal and plant science at our Gatton campus and test drive what it’s like to be a UQ student by taking part in hands-on workshops run by current students and staff. Find out more

2023 Queensland Science Contest

Date: Register by 5 October

Start thinking about projects to get involved in the 2023 Queensland Science Contest! If you have done the work in your class why not enter it and be in the running to receive some of the $17,000 in prize money. You could be UQ’s Young Scientist of the Year for 2023! Find out more

International Chemistry Quiz

Date: Thursday 3 August

Includes: 30 questions with 60 minutes to complete
The ICQ is a unique chemical education activity. It provides a major focus for secondary school students on the relevance of chemistry in an exciting and stimulating way. The RACI invites all students to participate in the ICQ. Find out more

Registrations open April 2023.

Junior Physics Odyssey

 Date: Tuesday 4 – Friday 7 July

The Junior Physics Odyssey (JPhO) is a four-day (non-residential) program held at UQ St Lucia campus for Year 10 students with an interest in physics, science and mathematics.

Year 10s hear from researchers, meet current students and explore diverse topics in physics by participating in an exciting range of hands-on experiments and workshops. Find out more

Applications close Friday 12 May 2023.

Kind regards,

Ms Wendy Macdonald

Leader of Learning – Science

Congratulations to our 2018 graduate, Phoebe Robinson who has been recently selected in the U23 Australian Rowing Team in the women’s coxless four, which is set to compete at the World Rowing Championships in Bulgaria from the 19th to the 23rd of July.

As part of this experience, Phoebe as had to relocate to Melbourne to continue training with the other members in her crew.

With that being said, the seat fee for this fully self-funded event is $8,000. This will include flights, accommodation, equipment and food. This event is a huge stepping stone towards her lifelong goal of making the Senior Australian team and one-day the Olympics.

If you would like to support Phoebe, please see the link below

https://asf.org.au/projects/u23-world-rowing-championships?fbclid=IwAR393B-kggNki4C4KyjYDVHZyvp4fEWuNa5I2RVZA7fWjKGEjGu5lcxD-es

S60

The doors to S60 are back open from Tuesday 18 April!

We have plenty of supervised gym sessions open to students and a variety of group classes to keep you motivated and active throughout the term!
No commitment and no competition. Students are welcome to opt-in and out of the S60 program at any stage throughout the term. S60 is all about keeping active and gaining confidence within a gym setting. Unlike other sports, you won’t have a set training schedule, it’s all up to you!
Check out the timetable on the S60 Fitness page to find out more.

Click here to sign up! Once you’ve signed up, jump over to the S60 Fitness app to start booking your gym sessions and classes!

Please note: A parent or guardian must co-sign the membership form and memberships are on a direct debit which can be suspended or cancelled at any stage.

Parents we have something for you as well!

We also offer circuit classes for parents! Join Rhys on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:25am for a post school drop-off workout. Email s60@ghrc.com.au for more details. 

Sporting Achievements

Northern Eagles Cross Country – Wet west

The school can be very proud of the girls that represented Stuartholme at the Northern Eagles Districts Cross Country Trials at Limestone Park (Ipswich), with 18 members of the cross country team making it through to the next level. Stuartholme has for a number of years been one of the strongest teams in Met West and that is certainly highlighted today.

But as a coach, what really stood out for me was the great team we’ve built – a team that supports & looks after each other, a team that ensures every member crosses that line to the best of their ability. When one member wins, we all win, when one member gets into trouble we’re all there to pick them up! To me, that’s what cross country at Stuartholme means!

And the reason we’ve been able to achieve such great results is the tremendous support we get from the school & school community, the sports department in particular, our coaches, and of course our wonderful parents.

Cross country is a team sport and the success of the team has been solidified because of the girls’ willingness to buy into the cross country program! Without that buy-in, cross country wouldn’t enjoy the success it does at Stuartholme!

Competing against Brigidine, St.Peter’s, QASMT, Centenary Heights SHS, Indooroopilly SHS & Kenmore SHS – Stuartholme had the largest number of competitors.

12 years (2011) – 3000m

• 41st – Lexi Shepherd, 26th – Zali Shepherd, 3rd – Grace Sherlock, 34th – Matilda Timbs, 29th – Arabella Tunny, 4th – Amelia Vickery

​​​​​​​13 years (2010) – 3000m

• 4th – Francine Moloney, 16th – Lucia Park, 9th – Olivia Rich, 3rd – Chloe Ryan, 15th – Lucinda Wicht, 21st – Hayley Wilcox

14 years (2009) – 4000m

• 4th – Grace Bambling, 9th – Sophia Cheal, 19th – Emily Goddard, 18th – Amy Gooley

​​​​​​​15 years (2008) – 4000m

• 5th – Eliza Flanagan, 4th – Grace Freeman, 8th – Isabella Hourigan, 2nd – Phoebe Karamihas, 3rd – Greta Nott, 1st – Olivia Williams

16 years (2007) – 4000m

• 5th – Lindsey Curl, 2nd – Lucinda Freeman

17 years (2006) – 4000m

• 8th – Imogen Foley, 4th – Sophie Gallagher, 6th – Emily Gordon, 2nd – Gretta Johnson

18-19 years (2004-2005) – 6000m

5th – Madison Hirn, 6th – Mia Savill, 2nd – Zia Stevens

– Chris Gale

Cross Country Couch 

Under 14’s State Water polo Championship 

Congratulations to our Stuartholme Gold team, who won the Bronze Medal in a penalty shoot-out, with our STU Blue and Red teams also representing the College with pride.

State Cricket Championship 

Congratulations Minnie who competed in the State Cricket Championship. Minnie and her team won the championship, with her last 5 runs enabling them to take home the trophy.

State Softball selection- 2023/2024 Queensland Under 14 Girls Metro Squad

Congratulations Hayley who participated in the Queensland U/14 Girls Softball State Championships over the Easter break for the Brisbane Softball Association Rep Team. After the titles, they announced a Queensland U/14 Squad and Hayley was named in this squad. She has been invited to attend a Queensland training camp in October, from which the actual Queensland Teams will be chosen.

Congratulations to our Stuartholme teachers who have been highly recognised in the Courier mail “Best Teacher Nominations”. The time and effort that you place into our students does not go unrecognised. Recently our teachers have been nominated for “Best Teachers” through our Stuartholme community which included parents, students and alumnae.

News Corp Australia Network

Stuartholme School, Toowong, QLD

Nominations came in thick and fast for the Stuartholme School, totalling almost 30 shout-outs to teachers. Proving to be one of the most popular schools in this campaign, teacher Leigh Ferguson was applauded for “promoting women in STEM and has even introduced engineering and a tech club into her all girls high school,” while Lucy Harkin received multiple nominations, with one student writing, “The entire school loves her,” while another said: “She is one of the most progressive, caring and intelligent teachers I have ever had.”

Tania Gallen, Dianna Carrigan, Geena White, Fiona Day, Andrew Mear, Deborah Gaggin, Deborah Lonsdale-Walker and Jared Costantini were also nominated.

Thank you for supporting our “Second Chance to Make a Difference” Giving Day last Friday. The day was an absolute success with our amazing community came together to provide more opportunities for future students, allowing us to exceed our target by raising $56, 366.15.

Students had the opportunity to dress up and get their groove on at lunch time at the “Dance off”. Thank you to our students and staff for getting involved and bringing their spirit on the day.

Last Friday, the whole school participated in the 2023 Inter-house Cross Country with both students and teachers participating in the fun run event. Cheering and spirit was strong throughout the morning with the students never failing to encourage their teammates or run alongside them during the competitive events. Congratulations to the staff and students who were involved throughout the day, it was a great success!

Stuartholme is a school of tradition and legacy, particularly when it comes to charitable actions and upholding the dignity of others. It is for these reasons that the 2023 Stuartholme Year 12s have decided to once again support the Cancer Council’s Ponytail Project. On , over 60 Year 12s students will rock the chop! This is the greatest number of Stuartholme Year 12 student participating in our history of the Ponytail Project. Each student has been fundraising to support cancer research and support services; however the added bonus is the student’s ponytails will be donated to Sustainable Salons to make wigs for people experiencing hair loss due to genetic conditions, illness or medical treatments. We are so proud of our Yr 12 students and their motivations as to why they are participating in the 2023 Ponytail Project.

Chloe Carew

I’m rocking the chop because not only does it help cancer research, but it also provides the opportunity for a cancer patient to receive a wig that may help their self-dignity and respect as a person.

Caitlyn Head

I’m rocking the chop to help make a difference into people’s lives, even if it is small. Showing that I care and recognise the terrible results of cancer, is important to me to help people understand that they aren’t going through this alone and they are supported by those who they may not even know personally.

Lily Nolan

I am rocking the chop to support cancer research and those battling cancer. I am rocking the chop for my cousin, who was diagnosed with brain cancer 4 years ago. After a long four years, he passed away at the start of this year. Rocking the chop is very important for me as I dedicate it to my cousin and I want to bring more awareness, support and donations to the Cancer Council to help people beat cancer.

Kate McGann

I’m rocking the chop because despite not having any close experiences with cancer, seeing how cancer has impacted the lives of friends and family has motivated me to make some sort of difference. The amount of lives lost to cancer is absolutely devastating and if I can help by raising money and shaving my head in support then I am absolutely going to do that!

If you would like to support our Year 12s any donation will not only be celebrated, but invested in the ongoing care and support of those living with cancer – Ponytail Project – 2023 Stuartholme School Seniors

Student with a Disability, Travel Rebate

The Non-State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme assists eligible families with the cost of traveling to school.

Is your child eligible:

• Does your child have a verified disability that requires transport assistance to and from school?
• Has your school’s learning support teacher assessed your child’s travel capability rating as ‘semi-independent’ or more dependent?

Visit our website to see if you qualify for financial assistance to help with the cost of transport and apply at www.schooltransport.com.au by 31 May.

Please note: Late applications cannot be accepted after 31^st May.

Dear Parents and caregivers,

This is a reminder to please check that your contact and medical details are up-to-date in the Consent2Go via the MyStuartholme- Update details tile

Details that are up-to-date also give photo permissions for students images to be uploaded to GeoSnapShot, a program that Stuartholme uses to share photos easily with families. You can access these images through Stuartholme.com

Many thanks