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Welcome to the May edition of the Mac.Rob newsletter!
As we hit the halfway mark in Term 2, the days are certainly shorter and colder, and the autumn leaves have largely fallen, but the vibrant life at Mac.Rob continues at pace. Students and staff are taking up the many wonderful opportunities on offer.
We were delighted to host the unveiling of our previous Principal, Anne Stout’s portrait on May 5. A significant gathering of community members, past and present, welcomed Anne back, along with artist Ilona Nelson, to reveal the portrait that will hang in the foyer (along with all the other past principals) as a symbol of the indelible impact Anne had on the school. It was a fabulous celebration of Anne’s leadership ...
Community | Combined Musical 2022
I still remember all the recesses and all the lunchtimes I spent in the music rooms, practising “Moonfall”, preparing for the big audition day. I remember thinking, “This song is too difficult, I will never be able to hit these notes.” Then it was the day of the audition. Mr. Bowler, Mr. Grant, Ms. Simpson, and Mr. Wegner (and his dog) sat behind a table, and I remember being so nervous …
Growth | Towards The Line
Ambition. Resilience. Courage. These three words came to mind when we thought of the diverse communities of Mac.Rob and Melbourne High School back in December of last year. For months, we hoped to highlight the unique experience of attending selective entry high schools such as Mac.Rob and MHS, including the challenges and pressures we come across. We wanted ...
Responsibility | Spirit of Democracy Tour
During the Term 1 holidays, the six of us (and Mr. Regalo) participated in a 5-day Melbourne-Canberra study tour that aimed to educate young people about Athenian democracy and build political understanding about our current form of government. We visited locations ranging from the Hellenic Museum, Melbourne Museum, Parliament House in Melbourne, and the High Court ...
Compassion | World's Greatest Shave
On Friday, April 1st, Social Service held the World’s Greatest Shave! The World's Greatest Shave is an annual Mac.Rob tradition held to raise awareness and funds for the Leukaemia Foundation, and students and staff piled into the Hall to show their support, with music, cheering, and applause all adding to the day’s excitement ...
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Science Gallery Excursion
VCE Units 3 and 4 Psychology classes had the incredible opportunity to visit the Science Gallery at the University Of Melbourne ...
Duke of Edinburgh Practice Journey
Year 10 students completed their Duke of Edinburgh Practice Journey in the Grampians National Park, a 3-day, 2-night expedition ...
Junior Leadership Program
Throughout Term 1 and 2, select students from Mac.Rob and Melbourne High School participated in a Junior Leadership Program ...
Ainger Peck Public Speaking Award
On Tuesday, May 10th, Harshitha M participated in my first ever public speaking competition, the Ainger Peck Award, at Melbourne Girl's College ...
Parliament House Excursion
Mac.Rob’s Year 10 Democracy & Justice class were lucky enough to take a trip straight to the heart of government, the Parliament of Victoria ...
Sports At Mac.Rob | May Update
At the recent Beachside AFL Interschool Competition, we had approx. 40 students attend to play in the Intermediate and Senior teams ...
What's on at Mac.Rob
Mac.Rob Portrait Gallery Induction
Members of the Mac.Rob community, including current and past students, families, and staff, are warmly invited to join us for the Mac.Rob Portrait Gallery induction for 2022 on Thursday, June 2nd. This is an invaluable opportunity to celebrate our outstanding graduates, meet the new inductees, and speak with members of the Mac.Rob Foundation and the Palladians Association.
To RSVP your free tickets to this event, click here.
Music At Mac.Rob: Autumn Concert
Students, families, and friends of Mac.Rob are warmly invited to the second musical event of the year, the annual Autumn Concert. This free community event is a showcase Mac.Rob’s varied musical ensembles and the repertoire they have been working on this year. Performing Thursday, June 9th, this is a perfect evening of entertainment for the whole family!
To book your tickets, click here.
Upcoming Winter Concert
Tickets to the combined Mac.Rob and MHS Winter Concert at the Melbourne Recital Centre will be on sale soon. Check our website for more info.
Save the date: Monday, July 25th
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