News and Events: Author Archive
TechXpo
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THE Digital Leaders Program, made up of Years 4, 5 and 6 students inspires children to think outside the box
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Four Premiership Wins
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Recently, Buckley House attended the Ivanhoe District Sporting Finals, qualifying (after competing in home and away games during the year) in all six sports. This is the first time in recent memory that all three Girls and all three Boys’ teams qualified for the finals. We were represented in the Girls and Boys’ Volleyball Finals, […]
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Donation Drive for Charity
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Year 7 students at The Ridgeway campus recently embarked on a donation drive for charity, Bear Essentials. This charity does vital work on the streets of Melbourne, handing out backpacks containing care packages and essentials for people living rough on the streets. Recently, during Chapel, Year 7 students listened to Revered Winkett who challenged them […]
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The Graduating Class of 2018
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As we draw towards the end of the School year the time comes when we have to say goodbye to our Year 12s. This week has seen many final year activities and assemblies celebrating the graduating class of 2018 and all they have achieved over the many years they have been part of the Ivanhoe […]
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Debating Success for Ivanhoe Students
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The high standard of debating at Ivanhoe Grammar School was once again recognised by the Debaters Association of Victoria with three students receiving Swannie Awards this year.
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Buckley House Hosts GATEWAYS Challenge
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The first week of Term 4 saw Buckley House hosting the annual G.A.T.E.WAYS Challenge. This team event is designed to extend, develop and stimulate participants in a fun and exciting way. G.A.T.E.WAYS has been running for 24 years providing innovative programs for primary-aged children. The Challenge is a problem-solving activity whereby students are required to […]
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Million Word Reading Competition
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Year 8 students from The Ridgeway Campus have participated in the annual ‘Million Word Reading competition’ where students work together in their class to read and record every word they read to get a class tally. The Million Word Challenge fostered the students’ competitive sides and got even the most reluctant readers into the spirit […]
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Primary Service Project
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Primary students get involved in service projects and give back to the community by visiting care homes and fundraising for charities. As part of the Buckley House Service program, Year 5 students visit an aged care facility, Dowell Court in Ivanhoe East, each fortnight. Recently our students decided it would be fun to interview some […]
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Legacy Public speaking Competition
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The Legacy Competition requires a student aged between 12-14 to write a prepared speech of five minutes duration, which can be on any topic but must fit within the guidelines and focus on some of the ideals of the Legacy organisation. The ideals include voluntary service, social justice, caring, personal effort and personal sacrifice/mateship. This […]
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Aladdin Jr.
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The 2018 primary musical production Aladdin Jr. was presented by Buckley House students from prep to Year 6 and ran over two nights from Tuesday 18 September to Wednesday 19 September. Over two nights Buckley Hall was transformed in a feast of colour into an Arabian oasis as the cast and crew brought to life […]
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Years 7 - 11 Graduate Art & Design Exhibition
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Last week saw Arts Edge at Locksley completely transform into a vibrant display space of student work. The Years 7-11 Art and Design Exhibition officially opened on Wednesday 12 September and showcased innovative and unique student art and product design work. The exhibition was officially opened by Georgia Newland a past student from the Class […]
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Performing Arts Concert
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On Tuesday 11 September, members of the Plenty Campus Community enjoyed an outstanding concert to celebrate all aspects of the Performing Arts. The evening was a reflection of the depth and variety of the talent of our students. The Gymnasium was totally transformed into a magical concert venue, with scaffolded seating and professional sound and […]
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