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Term 1 GBC Sport

The Term 1 Sporting season has set an impressive foundation for 2021 and we are extremely excited about the direction of the program. As part of the GBC competition, students had the opportunity to play Girls Basketball, Boys Volleyball, and the newly introduced boys and girls AFL, which created a...

Sat, April 3, 2021

ACADEMIC , EARLY LEARNING , STAFF

Sheldon College Educators collaborate with Monash University to inspire educators around the globe

Throughout 2020, guided by Professor Marilyn Fleer from Monash University's Playlab, Mrs Kristy Edwards and Ms Tiana Gillman implemented the Conceptual PlayWorld pedagogy into the Daisy Allsort's room at Wonderland. The  Conceptual PlayWorld  is an evidence-based model of intentional teaching that values children's play and stories in their learning of STEM concepts. A Conceptual Playworld takes place in an...

Thu, April 1, 2021

ALUMNI , PERFORMANCE MUSIC , THE ARTS , AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

The Australian School of the Arts hosted our annual Jazz Night at the Sheldon Events Centre on Saturday, 27 March.

Held in the Sheldon Event Centre Forecourt, the 300+ guests were treated to a beautiful sunset, as they revelled in the progression of talented Jazz performances that included Classic, Dixieland and Big Band Jazz.

Wed, March 31, 2021

COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS , COMMUNITY , STAFF

Mother’s Night Out, an evening to remember!

Last weekend saw the staging of our Annual Mother's Night Out. This calendar highlight is one of the numerous Sheldon College events held throughout the year which bring together our staff, parents and close community. They say it takes a village to raise a child and there are few better ways to build our “Sheldon Village” than coming together to dance...

Fri, March 26, 2021

Harmony Week celebrated in colourful style

Sheldon College students recently enjoyed a week-long celebration of cultural diversity. Students from Preparatory to Year 12 had the opportunity to take part in fun and engaging activities exploring Harmony Week’s focus on inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. While we shine a spotlight on this event...

Wed, March 24, 2021

Senior Student Chess Showdown

Year 12 Students recently hosted Sheldon College’s inaugural lunchtime Senior Chess Competition. The hotly contested match hosted by Year 12 Students Mert Manli, Joshua Newsome and Nicholas Fisher attracted over 150 students and staff to the Senior Courtyard to watch this exciting battle of wits. Mert, who adjudicated the match, introduced the players to the eager crowd before settling them to begin the...

Tue, March 23, 2021

COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS , EARLY LEARNING

Magic on show at annual Fairytale Ball

Fairytales were brought to life by Preparatory students in the Sheldon Event Centre on Saturday. Uniforms were abandoned for dazzling and imaginative outfits at the annual Fairytale Ball. Costumes ran the gamut from Tinker Bell to the Big Bad Wolf, with the fun not being limited to students, as parents, teachers and...

Mon, March 22, 2021

EARLY LEARNING , SENIOR COLLEGE

Year 12 Students come full circle

A joy of our College being one that spans childhood from infancy to near adulthood is that our young students have an opportunity to engage day to day with our older students. This Term, Sheldon College Prefects have happily spent many mornings before College and countless breaktimes engaging with their...

Fri, March 19, 2021

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