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  Issue 1 - 5th February 2009   

From the Principal

It is my pleasure to welcome everyone, especially our many new families, to the 2009 school year.  Each year is unique with its own special blend of opportunities and achievements.  I look forward to sharing in the many activities which lie ahead.

Last week, I received the list of first round offers to our Year 12 Class of 2008.  The VCE results achieved by the girls were excellent so it was not surprising to see so many of them offered their first or second preferences.  What struck me most was how hard it is to make any generalisations about the directions they are pursuing.  Of the offers received, 90% were for university places and 10% for TAFE.  Of the university places, Monash proved the most popular with 30%, followed by the University of Melbourne at 20%, Deakin at 18%, RMIT at 8%, Victoria University, the Australian Catholic University and La Trobe at 4% and Swinburne 1%. 

From the Principal
Deputy Principal
Head of Junior School
Parents' & Friends' Association



 

The range of courses chosen is testament to the diversity of interests amongst our graduates as well as the breadth of options now available.  Almost every imaginable choice is represented from art and design courses, health sciences, business studies, building and construction, law, medicine, engineering, teaching and more general arts and science programs.  The girls now enrolling in these courses, or deferring their courses until 2010 have been well prepared for further study and for life beyond school.  We wish them well.  From the Principal continued  

NEW ADDITIONS TO  eNEWS

Via the Parents’ & Friends’ section of eNews we are introducing two new opportunities for parents -
 a Business Directory and Buy, Swap or Sell.

We at Toorak College believe in supporting our community and welcome parents who may wish to advertise their business whether you are a plumber, builder, accountant, hairdresser place your ad – its free. Email to brendam@toorakc.vic.edu.au

Buy Swap or Sell – if you have something taking up room at home too good to throw away but you really don’t need it – think about selling it or swap it – send details to brendam@toorakc.vic.edu.au

RETAIL NOW CLOSED EVERY MONDAY

All parents and students are asked to note that as of next Monday, 9 February, Retail will close on Mondays to all parents, students and teaching staff. Retail’s new hours will be as follows during term time:

Tuesday to Friday, 8.30 am to 4.00 pm

SENIOR SCHOOL PARENTS – PLEASE NOTE......
Reception is unable to pass on messages to your daughter/s after 2.30 pm.  We appreciate your position but due to movement of classes and outdoor activities, we are unable to guarantee messages will be delivered. Your assistance and cooperation in providing the necessary communication before 2.30 pm will be greatly appreciated.   Thank you.