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Dear St Hilda’s Community

I’d like to invite you to join me at the Parent Gala Night to be held on

Date: Saturday 1 November
Time: 7.00pm – 11.00pm
Venue: St Hilda’s Bay View campus
Tickets: $200
Dress: Cocktail Attire

The evening will be particularly special for myself, the Executive Team and the School Council as we share the future vision of St Hilda’s.

This strategic vision includes our vision for our campuses, Bay View, Chidley and Yeagarup, and encompasses the direction of the School for the near and long term.

The future is bright for St Hilda’s, and I look forward to sharing this with you at our Parent Gala. It’s going to be a beautiful night under the stars on the formal lawn in front of our Bay View Campus.

To purchase your individual tickets or a table with friends, please follow the link below.

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I’d like to thank the School Foundation, the Parents’ and Friends’ Association and our sponsors for supporting this night of celebration. On behalf of my Executive Team, the School Council, the School Foundation and the Parents’ & Friends’ Association, we look forward to seeing you there.

Regards

Fiona

We are enormously grateful to the hard work of the 2025 Year Representatives for each Year Group. Thank you to each of you for forwarding information, coordinating events and for welcoming new parents to the St Hilda’s Community.

If you would be interested in becoming a Year Rep for 2026 please contact Lizzie Warburton. We hope to have two per year in the Junior School and at least four per year in the Senior School.

If you feel that you could fulfil that role, perhaps with a friend, or you would like to know more about how the School will support you, please email Lizzie.warburton@sthildas.wa.edu.au.

We are seeking assistance from families to support our St Hilda’s Christmas Eve Service. The service will take place on Christmas Eve (Wednesday 24 December) from 3:30pm in our Chapel. It is a family-friendly service that tells the Nativity story through readings, prayers, singing, music, and, hopefully, acting it all out. If you, your daughter(s), or other members of your family are available and willing to participate by reading, playing an instrument, singing or dressing up as an angel, shepherd or wise man, please let Fr Philip (chaplain@sthildas.wa.edu.au) know, and he will be in contact with material well before the service. Let the St Hilda’s Community celebrate the Nativity story together in our Chapel on the Bay View Campus this Christmas.

Dear Families, 

Welcome back to the start of another exciting term! It has been wonderful to see our Junior School girls return safe and refreshed after the holiday break. Time away from routines is so important; not just for rest, but for recharging our minds, reflecting, and allowing ourselves to switch off. We hope that everyone had the chance to enjoy quality time with family and friends, explore new experiences, and simply take a pause from the busyness of daily life. A well-rested mind and body set the stage for a successful and energised term ahead!

This week, our Junior Kindy and Kindergarten students enjoyed the Ocean Kindness Incursion, an engaging and interactive experience that encouraged the girls and boys to think deeply about caring for our oceans and the creatures that live within them. Through hands-on activities and fun learning, the students explored ways to be responsible, kind, and mindful about our impact on the environment. It was heartwarming to see our youngest learners so enthusiastic about making a difference and applying their understanding of kindness in such a tangible way.

This morning, our Year 3–6 students gathered in the St Hilda’s Whitby Chapel on the Senior School campus for a special St Hilda’s Day service. This year marked a new and successful way of celebrating, with the service providing a more intimate and reverent setting for our Junior School students to honour our patron saint and reflect on the values that unite our community. Families and siblings joined us for this memorable occasion. In a new addition to the celebration, our Year 6 students marked the end of their Junior School journey by cutting the St Hilda’s Day cake, just as our Year 12s do, symbolising their transition from one chapter to the next. Our sincere thanks to Father Philip for leading this meaningful service.

Looking ahead, we are also excited for the P&F Junior School Disco taking place on Saturday night. These events are always a highlight for our students and provide a wonderful opportunity for families to come together, celebrate, and share in the joy of community. We can’t wait to hear about the fun, dancing, and laughter that is sure to fill the Cortile. Events like these play an important role in fostering connections, building friendships, and creating happy memories for our girls.

As we settle into the rhythm of the new term, we encourage all students to carry the calm, energy, and focus gained over the holidays into their learning and daily interactions. Here’s to a term full of curiosity, kindness, and growth!

Best wishes,

Nicole Adams
Director of Junior School

In Term 3, 65 students from Years 2-6 participated in 184 assessments across the subject areas of English, Mathematics and Science. Congratulations to all students who challenged themselves by taking part in ICAS (International Competitions and Assessments for Schools).

Special congratulations to the following students:

Year 2
Anna Chiu (English, Mathematics – Distinction)
Maisy Pope (Science – Distinction)

Year 3
B’Elanna Jones (English – Distinction)
Violet Mitchell (English – Distinction)
Elle Nielsen (English – Distinction)
Hyra Pan (Science – High Distinction)
Genevieve Wright (Science – Distinction)

Year 4
Rochelle Deng (English – Distinction)
Mimo Oyewopo (English, Mathematics – Distinction)
Cara Patrick (Science – Distinction)
Maddie Thomas (English – High Distinction)

Year 5
Emelia Ai (English – Distinction)
Josie Caccetta (Mathematics – Distinction)
Aurora Collins-Grime (English – Distinction)
Cathie Jiang (Mathematics, Science – Distinction)
Carla Price (English – High Distinction, Science – Distinction)

Year 6
Dara Awogun (Mathematics, Science – Distinction)
Lana Do Nguyen (Mathematics – Distinction)
Kristina Gao (English – Distinction)
Matilda Hastie (English – Distinction)

Congratulations to our Bella Huang (Year 4) who recently won the national title in her age group at the 2025 National Irish Dancing Championships in Brisbane. This is the second year in a row that she has won the top prize for her year group! Incredible!

We are so proud of you Bella!! Well done!

Date: Wednesday 12 November
Time: 8.30am – 9.30am

We invite all parents to join us for an insightful session as part of our Academic Mastery Series, where we’ll explore the process behind class placements for the 2026 school year. This session will provide clarity on how decisions are made, the factors we consider, and how we aim to support every child’s academic and social development.

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Dear St Hilda’s Community,

Welcome to Term 4.

I hope everyone enjoyed a restful and rejuvenating break and is feeling ready for the final stretch of 2025. Over the holidays, my thoughts were with our Year 12 students as they undertook their final WACE practical examinations, a significant milestone in their academic journey.

Several enriching trips and tours took place during the break, offering students opportunities to explore areas of interest both locally and internationally. These included:

🗼 The French Tour
⛺ The Annual Cadet Region Camp
🗽 The USA STEM and Commerce Tour
🚣 Outdoor Education Sea Kayaking

A heartfelt thank you to the dedicated staff who coordinated and accompanied these experiences, ensuring our students were supported.

Term 4 promises to be a dynamic and fast-paced eight-week sprint, featuring a wide array of events and celebrations, including:

🌟 St Hilda’s Day
🎓 Year 12 Graduation and Valedictory Celebrations
🎨 JK–11 Art Exhibition
⛺ Year 7 Camp
🎭 The Year 7/8 Play
💼 Year 10 Work Experience
🥰 Community Service Day
🏆 Years 7–11 Presentation and Awards Ceremony

For a full list of events and further details, please refer to the school calendar available via the link here.

Despite the four-day week for students, it was filled with memorable moments. We honoured our Cadet Unit at their Dining In Night, celebrated the opening of our inaugural Year 12 Visual Arts and Design Showcase, and enjoyed the creativity and flair of the 2025 Fashion Parade.

We concluded the week with our annual Sports Assembly, recognising students who have entered the prestigious 24s and 30s IGSSA clubs, as well as those selected for state and national teams. The depth and breadth of sport at St Hilda’s is truly remarkable and a testament to the outstanding support and leadership provided by our Health and Physical Education Department.

This evening, we look forward to our annual Dance Choreographic Night. Since its introduction into the curriculum in 2021, Dance has flourished at St Hilda’s. Participation continues to grow through both curricular and cocurricular programs, and tonight’s performances will showcase the dedication, creativity, and passion our students have poured into their work throughout the year.

Yours sincerely,

Andrea McNally
Deputy Principal / Director of Senior School

Over the Term 3 holidays, six cadets from the St Hilda’s Army Cadet Unit joined forces with cadets from across Western Australia for an eight-day camp at Bindoon Army Base. The Annual Field Exercise (AFX) is a key event in the cadet calendar, bringing together more than 550 participants to mark the culmination of the 2025 Cadet Development Continuum.

Throughout the camp, cadets competed in a range of skill-based challenges including first aid, observation, stretcher building, hutchie construction, radio procedures, knots and lashings, and parade drill. The combined unit from St Hilda’s Anglican Girls’ School and Guildford Grammar School proudly took first place in both Skill at Arms and Drill competitions — an outstanding achievement against some much larger units.

AFX25 was a memorable experience that offered both fun and challenge, with our cadets returning home with new skills, fresh perspectives, and lasting friendships.

For many years, our Year 12 students have proudly exhibited their work as part of the whole school arts showcase. This year, we felt it was important to honour their creative achievements with a dedicated exhibition, providing them with a well-deserved spotlight during their final fortnight at school.

The exhibition is currently open in the PAC Foyer and will run until Friday, 24 October. The opening evening also served as a special occasion to announce our Exhibition Award recipients and the students selected to enter the prestigious West Australian Pulse Exhibition.

Congratulations to the following students:

Visual Arts Exhibition Award – Mimi Barnaba
Design Exhibition Award – Piper Lloyd
The West Australian Pulse Exhibition Entrants:

• Mimi Barnaba
• Lauren Smyth
• Bridget Fisher
• Ginger Mazzucchelli
• Sophie Boxshall

Congratulations to all award recipients for Year 7-10 Dance, Year 12 Mock Trails and Year 12 Term 3 Sport.

Please see below award recipient lists:

Year 7-10 Dance Awards

Year 12 Mock Trail Awards

Year 12 Term 3 Sport Awards

All students will be briefed on arrangements and expectations for St Hilda’s Day by their Head of Year.

Please see details below for each respective service:

Date: Friday 24 October 2025
Where: St George’s Cathedral, Perth
Times:

• Service 1: Years 7 – 9 Students are to arrive at 9.00am. Their Homeroom Teacher will take attendance. The service commences at 9.30am and will conclude around 10.30am.
• Service 2: Years 10 – 12 Students are to arrive at 10:30am. Their Homeroom Teacher will take attendance. The service commences at 11.00am and will conclude around 12.00pm.

Transport: Students make their own way to and from St Georges Cathedral.
*Transport will be arranged for students in our Boarding House

Student Attire: Formal summer uniform, including boater, blazer and tie with polished shoes. Boaters are to be worn throughout the service and only removed if receiving a blessing. Students are not to wear a scarf or jumper, and bags are not permitted in the Cathedral.

Student Expectations: All students are to be in attendance for their specific year group St Hilda’s Day Service.

Parent Attendance:

• Service 1: Years 7 – 9. Please note there is limited seating in the Cathedral. This is predominantly viewed as a student event only.
• Service 2: Years 10 – 12. Please note there is limited seating in the Cathedral. Year 12 parents and guardians (only) are invited to attend. Seating will be marked as reserved.

We believe that educational experiences can offer valuable personal growth and learning opportunities for students. From time to time, we may share information about third-party programs that could be of interest.

Please note:

• These opportunities are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or organised by the school.
• The school has not reviewed or vetted the organisations or experiences being offered.
• Families are solely responsible for conducting their own research and due diligence to ensure the safety, suitability, and legitimacy of any program they choose to pursue.

Sharing this information does not imply any recommendation or approval by the School. Participation is entirely voluntary and at the discretion of students and their families.

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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.