Metro Tunnel Concept Design
Posted by Dr Toni E. Meath
on 30 May 2018
)
Today, updated concept designs for Metro Tunnel's five new underground stations were released. These landmark stations will be open when the Metro Tunnel is complete in 2025. Our ANZAC station is very impressive!
To view the designs please visit metrotunnel.vic.gov.au
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Woman in the Workplace
Posted
on 30 May 2018
)
Research by global consultancy firm McKinsey & Company into gender equality in the workplace has
found that while the number of women in corporate decision-making positions has increased since
2007, progress has stagnated. As outlined in the McKinsey Quarterly article, 'Still looking for room at
the top: Ten years of research on...
found that while the number of women in corporate decision-making positions has increased since
2007, progress has stagnated. As outlined in the McKinsey Quarterly article, 'Still looking for room at
the top: Ten years of research on...
Principals' Column May 24
Posted by Dr Toni E. Meath
on 25 May 2018
)
We are six weeks in to Term 2 and it has been action packed here at Mac.Rob!
The beginning of this term saw the launch of our new website and we are thoroughly pleased with the engagement of current and past students on this site. The site allows direct access to our alumni group, The Palladians and to our philanthropic supporters, The...
The beginning of this term saw the launch of our new website and we are thoroughly pleased with the engagement of current and past students on this site. The site allows direct access to our alumni group, The Palladians and to our philanthropic supporters, The...
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Staffing Matters
Posted by Mr Luke A Francis
on 25 May 2018
)
Please join me in congratulating Ms Michelle Pride, who will be taking on the role as Acting Director of Middle School whilst Mr Beale rests up after his injury on the day of the Athletics Carnival. She will work closely with Ms Stevens, Mr Campbell, Ms Alcock and Mr Richards as Level Co-Ordinators to continue to support the students in the M...
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Portrait Gallery
Posted
on 25 May 2018
)
On Tuesday 22nd May we celebrated our outstanding alumna and their fine contribution to a diversity of fields through their inclusion in our Portrait Gallery.
The Portrait Gallery is a significant part of the Mac.Rob art and archival collection. Establishing a permanent collection of images and biographies of eminent past scholars displa...
The Portrait Gallery is a significant part of the Mac.Rob art and archival collection. Establishing a permanent collection of images and biographies of eminent past scholars displa...
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2017 Premier's Awards
Posted by Dr Toni E. Meath
on 25 May 2018
)
On behalf of the community of The Mac.Robertson Girls' High School, we wish to congratulate the following students for being selected as recipients of the prestigious Victorian 2017 Premier's VCE Awards for exemplary achievement in their VCE studies.
Anna Sing: VCE Top All-Round Achiever for achieving a study score of 46 or highe...
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Thriving (Not Just Surviving) Young People
Posted
on 25 May 2018
)
Family, Youth and Children 2018
Parenting Information Session
Dr. Arne Rubinstein is an internationally recognised expert on Rites of Passage and adolescent development. He has been running programs for teenagers and delivering cutting edge training in Australia and internationally for 20 years.
Topics covered:
Latest re...
Supporting Your Children
Posted
on 25 May 2018
Following on the wonderful presentation by Dr Susan Wade on the evening of Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews, check out the following link about practical ways to support you loved ones in managing the anxiety associated with perfectionism:
https://www.heysigmund.com/anxiety-in-children-10-practical-strategies-to-help-kids-manage-perfectionism/
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Debating & Public Speaking Recap
Posted by Debating & Public Speaking Captians
on 23 May 2018
)
Term 1 started with a bang! Trials for DAV Debating began as soon as we
came back to school and teams were decided within only a few weeks! It was
definitely hectic, but we are so proud of everyone who tried out and the girls
currently in DAV. They went through two rounds of debating in term 1 alone,
with many many wins (against MHS as well ...
came back to school and teams were decided within only a few weeks! It was
definitely hectic, but we are so proud of everyone who tried out and the girls
currently in DAV. They went through two rounds of debating in term 1 alone,
with many many wins (against MHS as well ...
| Posted in: Debating |
Don't Call me Princess
Posted
on 16 May 2018
)
What do we tell our children about relationships, sex and respect?
American journalist, feminist and author of "Don't Call Me Princess", Peggy Orenstein -- who recently spoke at the Alliance of Girls' Schools Australasia Biennial Educators Conference in Adelaide -- highlights the need for parents to speak openly with the...




