​Our Year 12 Recognition and Presentation Ceremony held this morning, celebrated students who have demonstrated all-round excellence, made significant contributions to the school community, and exhibited positive attributes in their studies and interactions with others.

​This time of year is always bittersweet as we prepare to send the Year 12 cohort on to the next stage of their journey. During their last few weeks, Ms Healy and I meet with all the Year 12 students in small groups, over lunch, to hear from them about their Lowther Hall experience and to discuss the aspects that they feel have been of most value to them in terms of personal development.

​Today, 11 October, is the International Day of the Girl Child – a day declared by a United Nations General Assembly Resolution to recognise the rights of girls around the world. It is a day on which we can celebrate girls everywhere, amplify their voices and advocate for them.

​We gathered as a whole school for our annual Rose and Seed Exchange Ceremony recently, marking the beginning of our process of farewelling our fantastic Year 12 cohort.

​The Annual Music Concert is a highlight in our School calendar. Held at the Melbourne Recital Centre in September and featuring over 300 students from Years 4 -12, the concert showcased the depth and quality of our Music Program at Lowther Hall and featured the following ensembles...

​This week I have been in our National Capital where the Year 6 students are (amongst other things) consolidating their understanding of law making and the democratic process. It was wonderful to hear the girls reflect on their increased understanding of the methods of passing legislation once they had sat in old parliament house and undertaken a role play that saw them debate a “bill”.

Our recent Winter Strings Festival showcased all of our string ensembles, from the youngest group, Pizzicato Strings, to our most advanced ensembles, Chamber Strings and Ferguson Strings. This annual event, featuring over 160 students, is one of the major highlights on our Music Calendar. Congratulations to all of the girls involved and our dedicated Strings Department staff for their hard work!

​I have thoroughly enjoyed watching the Olympics! From the excitement in the pool to the skill at the skate park; the artistry of the rhythmic gymnastics to the strength of climbing; the precision in the dressage to the power in the canoeing – I love it all. Whatever the pursuit, seeing it executed at the highest possible level and remembering the hours of training and dedication required to reach the standard always inspires me.

From Osaka to Melbourne! Welcome to our wonderful Shin-Ai students, who have arrived for their two-week exchange with us and started the morning with a full school tour. During their stay, they are immersed in Australian culture, living with their host families, attending some classes and activities on site, as well as exploring Melbourne city and the surrounding areas.