Debating in Year 7 and 8
The Year 7 and 8 Academic Extension classes focussed on debating over Semester 1. This involved work on public speaking, critical thinking, persuasive writing and forming rebuttal arguments. Over several weeks, the students took part in a school-based debate competition which came to an end …
Investigation Learning in Pre-Primary
What fun to be in Pre-Primary! Here’s some photos of ‘Investigation Time’ showing how our students get to learn in their amazing play space! …
End of Term in Pre-Primary
The Pre-Primary children enjoyed celebrating their grandparents and other special family members late last term. They listened to stories, sang songs and danced! They had afternoon tea and enjoyed showing their special visitors around the classroom. It was a wonderful time together. …
Alumni Success
“I completed my entire schooling at Carey, starting Pre-Primary in 2000 and graduating in 2012. I loved my time at Carey, and I am grateful to have had so many supportive and inspiring teachers. After school, I completed seven years of university in Perth and …
Bush School at Forrestdale
Late last term, the Year 4 students went out to Bush School and learnt about building shelters. It was helpful that the sky was looking a little bit grim that day because the students felt the very real pressure of constructing sturdy enough shelters to …
Year 12 Excursion to the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research
The Year 12 Human Biology students recently went on an excursion to the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research where they had an interactive lab session in the BioDiscovery Centre. They got to apply the skills they’ve been learning in class about the process of …
Secondary Electives At Forrestdale
Our Secondary students are always busy with their many elective subjects! From Permaculture, where the students learn about land management and eco-systems, to Media where they learn about screen arts, digital storytelling and interpreting the stories of others. There are plenty of other electives such …
Year 4 ‘Marble Run Extravangaza’
Last week, one of our Year 4 classes held a ‘Marble Run Extravangaza’ with lego! It was a fantastic opportunity for students to problem solve their way through the process of constructing 3D marble runs, thinking about the angles of the slope, incorporating turns into …
Pastoral Care Time
Our weekly Pastoral Care Time (PCT) session is an important and much-loved part of our weekly timetable in the Secondary School. Every Friday afternoon, all students take part in a range of activities designed to increase connection between staff and students, build social and emotional …
Pedal Prix Racing
The Secondary School has put together a team of students for this year’s Pedal Prix racing season and last Sunday they competed in their first ever event! Held at the Driver Risk Management Centre in High Wycombe, the event was the first of three organised …
