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NEWS & EVENTS

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

Sheldon College hosts Award-winning Author, Madonna King

The best-selling author of "Being 14" and "Fathers and Daughters" sat down for an evening with Sheldon College parents to discuss what our girls need us to know about their shift from child to teenager - how they feel, what they think, what worries them and what we can do to help. Parents were introduced to Madonna King’s latest publication, “Ten-Ager”, in which she examines the counsel of over five-hundred 10-year-old girls, 160...

Fri, March 19, 2021

COMMUNITY , EARLY LEARNING

Building community connections: Seaton Place visit

For years, Sheldon College has cherished wonderful relationships with the residents of several local aged care facilities, including Seaton Place in Cleveland. We greatly value the opportunity to encourage intergenerational learning, connection and friendship. Rather than cancelling our annual visit due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year Seaton Place residents were...

Thu, March 18, 2021

COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS , COMMUNITY

Annual Bush Dance a resounding success

Boots, belt buckles and big hats were in abundance at the 2021 Sheldon College Bush Dance on Friday 5 March. With upwards of 2000 students, families, staff and alumni in attendance, glorious weather contributed to a superb evening of food, dancing and country music under the stars. A variety of food trucks offering an array of cuisines kept appetites sated whilst students big...

Fri, March 12, 2021

COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS , COMMUNITY , STAFF

Students give back to the community

For the fifth consecutive year, Sheldon College families participated in Australia’s largest Environmental Community event - Clean Up Australia Day. In excess of 60 students gathered with staff, family and friends at G.J. Walter Park, Cleveland on Sunday, 7 March and donned their gloves to clean up this area of our...

Tue, March 9, 2021

ALUMNI , COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS , COMMUNITY , STAFF

Dr Lyn Bishop OAM to step down as Principal in 2021

After more than 25 years of establishing, leading and developing one the region’s most respected and high-performing private schools, Dr Lyn Bishop OAM will step down from her role of Principal in 2021. Having successfully led the College through the challenges of COVID-19 in 2020, Dr Bishop believes the time...

Mon, March 8, 2021

ACADEMIC , ALUMNI , COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS , COMMUNITY

Annual Academic Scholars' Ceremony

At this morning’s Academic Scholars’ Ceremony, held in the Sheldon Event Centre, staff and students from Preparatory through to Year 12 recognised the outstanding academic successes of recent graduates, as well as current students. Throughout the event, special attention was paid to recognising the many successes achieved by the graduating...

Fri, February 26, 2021

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