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Welcome to the November edition of the Mac.Rob newsletter!
Things have been moving at a rapid pace over the past month as the rate of community vaccination rises and the State responds by opening up. Most significantly this has allowed students and staff to return to school, albeit in a staggered fashion to date. This week we were thrilled to mark the return of all students and staff. The joyfulness of life at school, with us all together in our school environment, with the gardens in full bloom has really been quite moving.
We were able to have a subdued celebration to mark the end of Year 12 classes with a dress up day and COVIDSafe guard of honour to farewell them. We are mid-way through the VCAA exam period and they have been running like clockwork ...
Welcome back to Mac.Rob!
There were smiles all round in recent weeks as we celebrated the return of our students to on-site learning! Mac.Rob staff turned out to greet students with a special welcome banner, and there were chocolates for all to help students ease back into life on campus after so many weeks away. Absence might make the heart grow fonder, but we can't wait to get back to the classroom, catch up with our friends, and get the best out of Term 4!
Community: School Sustainability Festival
Students across Melbourne and a school in the Northern Territory were invited to attend Port Phillip's virtual School Sustainability Festival. We were fortunate enough to have taken part in this eye-opening event with primary, secondary, and home-schooled students and staff, which consisted of many student-led workshops, including topics about native Australian plants, seeing wildlife from ...
Growth: Japanese Language Speech Contest
On September 3rd, the annual Japanese Language Speech Contest was held at Melbourne University, with more than 30 finalists competing in Senior Divisions. Mac.Rob students Fiona (Year 11), Nhi (Year 11), and Minseio (Year 12) were lucky enough to compete, having worked on this speech contest with Ms. Fujiwara (Language Assistant) and myself during lunchtimes for the last four ...
Compassion: Social Justice Matters
All Mac.Rob students were recently invited to participate in the Monash Arts Social Justice Matters Video Competition, where they could combine their creative talents with their passion for social service, advocacy and improving the world in which we live. Below are two stories of successful student entries ...
Responsibility: Olympic Change-Maker Forum
The Australian Olympic Change-Maker program recognises students who are demonstrating “Olympic spirit” - i.e. friendship, sportsmanship, and striving for excellence – both on and off the playing field through their leadership and driving positive change in their school or local community. Mac.Rob nominated two students for their contributions in school sports by being passionate leaders ...
Year 9 VisComm Product Design
Year 9 students explore the possibilities of product design as they create, test, and prototype their very own product range!
Asia Education Foundation Forum
The Youth Leaders Forum is supported by the Victorian Department of Education and Training, delivered by Asia Education Foundation and ...
Middle School Form Challenge
Over the course of Term 3, during remote learning, our Middle School students have been taking part in Form Challenges. The Form Photo Challenge ...
HWRS Student Presentation
Mac.Rob Year 10 student Chaitanya (Cherry) presented her research on ‘Wetlands as a Nitrate Removal Method’ at the national HWRS held by ...
Chess State Finals
On October 12th, students from Mac.Rob participated in the Secondary Girls Chess State Finals, and placed 3rd! This is an incredible ...
Mac.Rob Mental Health Resources
Mental health resources for students and families are always available on our Student and Family Portals, as well as our SchoolTV platform.
What's on at Mac.Rob
Mac.Rob Parents' Association: Walk The Tan
Now that the restrictions have finally eased, the Mac.Robertson Girls' High School Parents Association are organising an event to help us get reconnected! Join the PA "Tan Track Walk" on Saturday, November 27th to meet other Mac.Rob families, share a coffee, and walk the picturesque Tan besides the Royal Botanical Gardens! All friends and family of Mac.Rob are welcome to attend; RSVP using the form on Compass to register your interest.
Saturday, November 27th @ 9:30am | Register via Compass.
Mac.Rob Foundation: Helen Turner Bursary
This Bursary, offered to all current Mac.Rob students in Years 9-11, is in memory of former student, Helen Roberta Turner (nee Bates), to assist eligible students whose families are in financial need. This Bursary is awarded to enable a student to have a full secondary school experience, and to enable students to purchase books, resources, or uniforms that may otherwise be financially prohibitive to them.
Applications close Friday, November 19th | Click here to apply.
Join the alumni society of Mac.Rob today!
The Palladians are the alumni society of Mac.Rob and provide a range of resources to students and families during their time at Mac.Rob, and in the years following.
Be supported to achieve your best at Mac.Rob!
The Mac.Rob Foundation provides support to students and families throughout their time at Mac.Rob in the form of scholarships, bursaries, and other opportunities.
