Today, Mrs Dunwoody provides an update on the development of the School’s Learning Extension & Enrichment Program (LEEP).
The past fortnight has brought with it the familiar contrasts of a Melbourne spring. Following a wet long weekend, we have enjoyed some beautiful sunny days, with the combination of rain and sunshine bringing plenty of new growth and colour across the School. With summer just around the corner, there is a wonderful energy across the School as we move into the final weeks of Term Four.
Across the Secondary School, this is always an important time of year. In the Senior School, our VCE students are nearing the end of their examinations, while students in Years 10 and 11 prepare to begin theirs. We wish all students well over the coming weeks and encourage them to approach this busy time with balance, confidence and care for themselves and one another.
In the Middle School, there continues to be a wonderful sense of energy and engagement both inside and outside the classroom. Students have been busy with their core and elective subjects, excursions and co-curricular activities. Year 8 Opportunity Challenge is a wonderful example of this, with students working with students from Camberwell Grammar School (Boys) to design, create and run a school fete to raise money for Opportunity International. The Challenge concluded today with a lively fete in the Quad, with students running a range of stalls, from a sausage sizzle to rival that of your local Bunnings Warehouse, to speciality stalls selling 3D printed goods and even some carnival games. The atmosphere was fantastic, and our students should be very proud of their creativity and efforts in supporting such a worthwhile cause.
This week, our entire School community also came together on the Secondary School Oval for a very special Remembrance Day assembly. Students from ELC through to Year 11 contributed to the service, creating a meaningful opportunity for our community to pause, reflect and honour those who have served and sacrificed. We extend our sincere thanks to Mr Joshua Cozzio and Ms Kylie Rose for their work in organising this special occasion, and to all staff and students who contributed to this important assembly.
With the final few weeks of Term 4 on the horizon, we look forward to sharing news of and celebrating the wonderful year that it has been at Camberwell Girls. Happy Reading!
Kath Woolcock
Head of Senior School
Tom Clark
Head of Middle School
On 29 October, Year 10 Chinese Second Language students attended the Spring into Monash program at Monash University, spending a full day exploring Chinese language, culture and future study opportunities.
The excursion provided students with valuable insights into university life and the pathways available through Monash University’s Languages Faculty. Students learned about the benefits of language study at a tertiary level and gained a deeper understanding of opportunities to study overseas in China as part of a university degree.
Throughout the day, students participated in a range of engaging workshops designed to enrich their language learning experience. They explored traditional Chinese culture through a hands-on calligraphy workshop, where they practised Chinese brush writing techniques and developed an appreciation for this ancient art form. Students also attended a vibrant Peking Opera workshop, gaining insight into one of China’s most celebrated performing arts traditions.
In addition, students took part in a VCE Chinese Second Language workshop, which provided practical strategies and advice to support their future studies. The session helped students develop a stronger understanding of VCE expectations, examination requirements and effective language-learning techniques.
The program encouraged students to broaden their cultural understanding, strengthen their communication skills and consider the many opportunities that language study can offer beyond secondary school. Students returned inspired by the experience and with a greater appreciation of how Chinese language skills can open doors to international study, cultural exchange and global career pathways.
Scarlett Zhang
Chinese Coordinator
Congratulations to Year 8 student Chelsea Z, who recently participated in the 2026 Classical Voice Singing Competition (CVSC), one of Victoria’s premier competitions for young classical singers in Years 7-12.
Competing for the first time in a major classical voice competition, Chelsea achieved Honourable mentions in two sections of the Year 7-8 Own Choice Solo and 7-8 Musical Theatre divisions.
This outstanding result is a testament to Chelsea’s dedication, musicality, and willingness to embrace new challenges. Participating in such a high-calibre competition provided a valuable learning experience and an opportunity to develop her confidence as a young performer.
Chelsea is an active member of the CGGS music community, participating in both the Middle School Choir and Senior Strings. Her success reflects the benefits of broad musical involvement and the way in which different musical pursuits can enrich and complement one another.
We congratulate Chelsea on this wonderful achievement and look forward to seeing her continued growth as a musician.
Rohan Mack and Kate Savige
Director of Music
Students in Years 7-9 recently participated in a poetry workshop with Emilie Zoe Baker organiser of the Out Loud Slam Poetry schools’ competition at the Melbourne Writers Festival. The students experienced a range of word play games and created high-quality poetry for performance as individuals and then in small groups. We aim to build these capacities and take a group to the MWF in 2027.
Michele Linossier
Head of Extension and Enrichment
British Parliamentary Debating, known as BP, has 4 teams of 2 and allows speakers to be interrupted during their speech. BP is a style often encountered in university debating and provides wonderful extension for keen debaters. A coach from the Monash Association of Debaters worked with our Years 7-9 students leading to participating in their first BP debate. Interested senior debaters have completed lunchtime training and students can look forward to competitive BP debates with other schools in 2027.
Michele Linossier
Head of Extension and Enrichment
Today, Mrs Dunwoody provides an update on the development of the School’s Learning Extension & Enrichment Program (LEEP).
It has been a busy fortnight at the Secondary School with multiple LEEP opportunities, excursions and student achievements.
The Year 5 & 6 GSV Swimming & Diving event was a highlight this past fortnight, as well as the Choral & Instrumental Concert.
An excited group of women gathered at the School for the Sapphire Circle Reunion, celebrating women who graduated over 50 years ago.
