ST HILDA'S NEWS

St Hilda’s 2025 NAPLAN Results – A Reflection of Strong Foundations and Sustained Growth

Parents of girls in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 will have received their daughter’s 2025 NAPLAN results last week. These assessments provide a point-in-time snapshot of foundational skills in reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and numeracy. Designed to measure literacy and numeracy standards across Australia, NAPLAN plays a role in helping schools and families understand how our girls are tracking against national benchmarks.

At St Hilda’s, our 2025 NAPLAN results continue to show strength, with student performance consistently above state averages. This is a testament to our strategic focus on foundational literacy and numeracy, our commitment to academic mastery, and the deep expertise of our teaching teams.

We view NAPLAN as just one of many tools used to monitor our girls’ progress. It captures performance on the day, not potential, and contributes to our broader understanding of each girl’s learning journey. We use this data alongside classroom assessments, ongoing observation, and other academic touchpoints to track growth over time and ensure every girl is known, supported and challenged.

Our academic teams continue to evolve our programs based on data insights, ensuring that every girl develops the strong foundations she needs to thrive, now and into the future.

Do you know a girl who would thrive boarding at St Hilda’s, but may not have the means to attend?

Applications are now open for the June Johnston Memorial Scholarship and the Women in Leadership Scholarship which are needs-based boarding bursaries for rural, regional or remote students (external) entering Year 10 in 2026.

These bursaries are awarded to students with strong academic potential who demonstrate excellence in an area of interest such as music, sport, dance, drama or community service. Each bursary covers 100% of tuition and boarding fees and is tenable through to graduation.

If you know a family who could benefit from this life-changing opportunity, please share this link:
www.sthildas.wa.edu.au/year-10-boarding-bursaries

Dates: Tuesday 12 August 2025 | 6:30pm
Venue: Joy Shepherd Performing Arts Centre, Bay View campus
Tickets (show only): Adult $15 / Concessions $10
Preshow Refreshments (Year 6 Parents Only): 5.00pm in the School Hall / $25 per person

The Amazing Adventures of Superstan by Craig Hawes is a comical musical that introduces Stanley Marvel, the clumsiest person in Megaville who has been raised by his eccentric Gransie and her gang of golden oldies, The Goldies. Stanley’s ordinary life of reading comic books and dreaming of becoming a superhero takes a dramatic turn when he discovers that the popular local businessman, The Candy King, is actually a super-villain aiming for world domination! The show is packed with witty dialogue, humorous situations, vibrant songs not to mention dancing Marines and an evil Elevator!

Please be aware that there are currently upgrades being made at the School that are affecting the heating in the Joy Shepherd Performing Arts Centre. We recommend wearing warmer attire for evening concerts. 

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Dates: 11 – 13 September 2025 | 6.30pm
Venue: The Joy Shepherd Performing Arts Centre, Bay View campus
Tickets: Adult $20 / Concession $10

St Hilda’s Drama Presents: The Admirable Crichton
Adapted from the play by J.M. Barrie | Directed by Katt Osborne

Imagine Bridgerton elegance colliding with Survivor grit—welcome to The Admirable Crichton.

St Hilda’s Year 9–11 Drama Curriculum students, under the creative direction of guest artist Katt Osborne, bring a fresh twist to J.M. Barrie’s witty social satire. When the rules of society are upended, who rises, who falls, and who truly leads?

This bold adaptation promises sharp humour, unexpected turns, and a showcase of emerging theatrical talent. Don’t miss this clever and captivating production that reimagines a classic with contemporary flair.

Presented by the St Hilda’s Year 9 –11 Drama Curriculum Students.

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Dear Families, 

This week brought a beautiful blend of reflection and celebration in our Junior School.

On Monday, our Year 12 students returned to Chidley for a special visit, one filled with nostalgia, laughter, and heartfelt memories. As they prepare to embark on their final term at St Hilda’s, it was deeply moving to see them reconnect with the spaces and staff who shaped their early years. For our younger students, it was a powerful reminder that every learning moment today is part of a much bigger journey. The highlight of the visit was the Pre Primary class singing the School song with the Year 12s. For many girls who joined us in the early years, it was truly where their journey began, and while now flowers, they were ‘once a tiny seed’.

We also had the pleasure of welcoming this Semester’s Student Councillors and presented them with their badges and vests. Congratulations girls!

In the spirit of challenge and growth, a number of our students participated in the Maths Olympiad this week. This national competition encourages creative problem-solving and perseverance, skills we value deeply in our learning culture. We’re proud of all who took part and gave it their best.

As I previously referenced, we are focusing on strong beginnings. To that end, ensuring your daughter arrives to school on time is essential in creating a calm, focused start to avoid missing valuable learning time. In addition, collecting your daughter in a timely matter at the end of the day is as equally important. Should you need support in getting to school on time, or collection at the end of the day, please contact Reception.

Thank you for your continued support as we nurture confident, compassionate learners, ready to take on the world, one step at a time.

Best wishes,

Nicole Adams
Director of Junior School

This week, our Year 6s held a Migration Museum where they brought in artefacts connected to their family history and shared migration stories based on interviews they conducted for their HASS assessment. We had a great turnout, with lots of family and friends coming through to support the event.

TERM 3

Enrichment and Support

Monday 4 August, 7.00pm, or
Tuesday 5 August, 8.35am

Accessing additional support and development opportunities for your child at St Hilda’s. Understand the assessment process, how we work with families to develop appropriate differentiated learning programs. What services are currently in place and how early intervention delivers positive results.

Speakers:

Nicole Adams
(Director of Junior School)
Karen Donnelly
(Head of Academics and Analytics JK – 6)
Maylin Tai
(Head of Academic Growth JK – 6)

Register to Attend Here

This term we are conducting ICAS assessments in English, Mathematics and Science for students in Years 2-6.  The ICAS parent portal for registration is now closed.  If you have registered your daughter(s), the dates and times of the assessments are shared below. Please note there is a change of day and time for Years 2 and 3 Science. The assessments will take place in the Makerspace.  Students in Years 4 to 6 will need to bring a fully charged school computer to their ICAS session.  School computers will be set up and ready for students in Years 2 and 3.

The dates and times of the assessments are as follows:

Week 4 – ICAS English
Tuesday 12 August – 8.15am-9.25am – Yr 4 & 5
Wednesday 13 August – 8.15am-9.25am – Yr 2 & 3
Thursday 14 August – 8.15am-9.25am – Yr 6

Week 5 – ICAS Science
Tuesday 19 August – 8.15am-9.25am – Yr 6
Wednesday 20 August – 8.15am-9.25am – Yr 4 & 5
Wednesday 20 August – 10.45am-11.30am – Yr 2 & 3

Week 6 – ICAS Mathematics
Tuesday 26 August – 8.15am-9.25am – Yr 2 & 3
Wednesday 27 August – 8.15am-9.25am – Yr 6
Thursday 28 August – 8.15am-9.25am – Yr 4 & 5

Please get in touch with Karen Donnelly if you have any further questions.

Term 3 Week 3 Program

Dear St Hilda’s Community,  

Saturday evening’s Concerto Night showcased the talents of 12 soloists from the Graduating Class of 2025. The performances were accompanied by our Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Strings, Sainty Jazz, Soul Band, and Symphonic Wind Ensemble. This year, soloists selected a variety of pieces that reflected the diverse range of performance opportunities available at St Hilda’s, from classical, funk and musical theatre. The contemporary repertoire highlighted soloists in their chosen instrument, which ranged from bass guitar, vocals, classical guitar, saxophone and drums.

I would like the extend my gratitude to Andrea Black, Matt Kidd and Rex Carr-White.  Behind the scenes appreciation to Kate MacKinnon, Stacey Litchfield and Belinda Callaway, in addition to the many peripatetic teachers for their support of all the musicians.

It was also a delightful to welcome back 2024 Music Prefect, Jenny Yuan, as our MC for the evening.

Year 12 Chidley Visit

With their final months as St Hilda’s students upon them, this week we commenced our staged farewell to our Year 12 students. Kicking off with our Year 12s who attended the Junior School, these students popped back for a memorable trip to our Chidley campus on Monday. They reminisced about their primary school years, visited some of their former teachers, and shared words of encouragement with the current Junior School students.

In addition, further highlighted scattered throughout the week ranged from:

• School Photo days for Music, Sport, Clubs & Committees
• Year 9-11 Production Rehearsals
• IGSSA Sport Trials
• Foodie Fiesta with Hale School
• House Quiz
• CCGS hosted a combined parade for our Cadet Units
• Hale School kindly hosted our Year 7 cohort for an afternoon of activities,
• We had our first athletics meet for the term.

To conclude the week, we welcomed the CCGS Prefect Group to Assembly for our annual prefect battle. The groups participated in some games for the audience to enjoy and shared the pre-recorded lip sync battle footage.

And finally, as we head into the weekend, I’d like to wish our Year 10 cohort a safe and wonderful Outdoor Education Program at Wooleen Station. The cohort depart early tomorrow morning.

Have a lovely weekend.

Yours sincerely,

Andrea McNally
Deputy Principal / Director of Senior School

On Friday 8 August, 20 of our Year 11 students will participate in the Anglicare WA School Sleepout, held at Optus Stadium. This initiative involves spending the night outdoors to raise awareness about the critical issue of youth homelessness in Western Australia. The purpose of our participation is to generate support and secure sponsorships for Street Connect, an outreach program delivered by Anglicare WA that provides essential assistance to young people in such situations.

Youth homelessness in Western Australia remains a pressing issue, with around 2,000 young people aged 12–24 experiencing homelessness. Contributing factors include the lack of affordable housing, rising rental prices, and limited income support, forcing some people to spend up to 94% of their income on rent.

Anglicare WA is a respected not-for-profit organisation that delivers a broad range of social and community services across the state. Its mission is to support individuals and families through periods of hardship, offering meaningful assistance and a pathway towards improved wellbeing. Street Connect, a key youth service under Anglicare WA, operates as a mobile team working directly with at-risk young people in Perth. The program offers access to emergency accommodation, health services, counselling, and long-term support to help young people transition from crisis to stability.

By supporting this event, we contribute to a broader community effort to address the urgent issue of youth homelessness. We invite you to support this important cause by making a donation, sharing information, or simply taking time to understand the challenges faced by vulnerable youth in our community.

Donate Here

Medical Interview Workshop (Live online interactive)
Dates: 9 – 10 August 2025 (head-start training for Year 11 and 12 students)
View details

Future Doctors Australia (medical experience program)
4-day program for 14 – 18-year-old students
Dates: throughout January, April and July 2026
Locations: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth
View details

To access cocurricular notices, please access the St Hilda’s App on your device.

Please ensure you subscribe to your daughter’s year level and all cocurricular activities to ensure you receive all communications.

For details on downloading the School App and setting up subscriptions and notifications, click here.

There are many opportunities for parents to volunteer and support events and cocurricular activities via Saints Connect. Saints Connect is your way to be involved with your child’s education in a way that suits your interests and lifestyle.

St Hilda’s values the power of connection, and volunteering your time is a truly rewarding way to meet new people who share your interests while being involved in the activities that your child enjoys.

Explore Saints Connect online

Volunteers are wanted for the below events. To sign up, please click the above link, scroll down and click on the Saints Connect group you wish to volunteer with.

Volunteers Wanted

Culture Connect

If you’re passionate about celebrating cultural traditions and fostering diversity, consider volunteering for Culture Connect. It’s a wonderful way to support cultural events in the Junior School and help connect parents from similar cultural backgrounds. Junior School and Senior School parents/families are encouraged to get involved. See the list of celebrations in the table below.

Volunteering opportunities:

• Help create a display about your cultural celebration in the Cultural Corner
• Contribute cultural artefacts for display in the Cultural Corner
• Share your traditions or stories with students in class
• Connect with other families from similar backgrounds.

Click here to sign up.

If you’re looking to elevate your career, then the Women Lifting Women Summit will leave you inspired, informed and engaged!

Exclusively for St Hilda’s Old Scholars, we invite you to register for this exciting new event, brought to you by the OSA, St Hilda’s, Euroz Hartleys and Derwent.

With topics on finance, career mapping, work-life balance and leadership, this event will help boost your career, build your networks and your confidence.

Our keynote speaker, direct from the United States, will share her journey to career success. Old Scholar and current Chief of Staff at Microsoft, Lizzie Landels has had a notable global career. She will share her insights into how she navigated the challenges of working in a male-dominated industry.

The full summit agenda includes:

Know your worth: Julie Colvin (Stephen, 1989), Managing Partner, Derwent
Establishing financial security: Amanda Boyce, Head of Advice, Euroz Hartleys
Leaning into Leadership: Fiona Johnston, Principal at St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls
Keynote Speaker: Lizzie Landels (2002), Director and Chief of Staff, Microsoft

This will be an event that connects you with the right people to help take your next step – whether that’s a promotion, a pivot or re-invigorating your career. We hope to see you there.

Time: 4.00pm to 7.00pm, Thursday 6 August 2025
Venue: Euroz Hartleys, Level 37 QV1, 250 St Georges Terrace, Perth Western Australia 6000
Cost: $50 per person, includes post-summit networking function

Tickets are limited – register below:

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