School News
From the Principal
Welcome to the first edition of TC News for 2018. TC News is published before each term commences to inform you of important dates, opportunities, programs and developments that are happening around the school each term. This is an important publication for families to read to remain up to date with all that happens at Toorak College. There are many other ways to stay connected at Toorak College. We encourage you to download our app, watch the monthly Daisy Chain video blog and read our email communications throughout the year.
The early years of education are crucial for developing foundations skills in numeracy and literacy but also integral for forming social connections. From 2019 we will move to a more consistent program for our youngest students. In the 3 year old Kinder program, parents can enrol their child in a 2, 3 or 5 day program. The 4 year old Pre Prep program will run over 3, 4 or 5 days. The days that the classes run will be fixed for the whole class to ensure more structured programs, curriculum delivery and stability in friendship development.
With some changes to the executive team for the start of 2018, Mrs Diane Furusho and Mrs Mandy Whitworth will continue in their roles as Head of Senior School and Head of Junior School (Wardle House) respectively, but will also hold the positions of Deputy Principal. Every year level is as integral as the next and we are proud to have our leadership team completely engaged with the students in the school.
Our curriculum is designed around developing the necessary skills of problem solving, inquiry, creation and collaboration. A recent study conducted by PISA (Program for International Student Assessment) investigated for the first time how students around the world perform when working in teams. Australian students were in the top 10 countries for working together to solve problems. We know these skills will be vital for the future workforce and hope that your child engages both in the classroom and in the broader extra-curricular program, working together with others to bring out their best.
Mrs Kristy Kendall
Principal
Important Health Services Information
Our school policy relating to medical conditions requires that students diagnosed at risk of anaphylaxis and allergy (including hayfever and eczema), asthma, diabetes or/and epilepsy start the 2018 academic year with a medical action/management plan, signed and dated by a doctor. This plan must be valid from the start to end of the academic year. The preferred Action Plans are available on iVE / Information Services / Health Services, for you to download, at your convenience.
Students will not be permitted to attend school, excursions, incursions and camps without this important medical documentation. It is the responsibility of parents to supply this documentation to the school via Caremonkey or directly to Health Services, before the start of Term 1, 2018. For those at risk of anaphylaxis and allergy/s the ASCIA care plans will only be accepted in colour as per the legal requirements set out in the Ministerial Order 706.
Please assist us in our common cause and provide the relevant information by Wednesday 31 January 2018.
Events Calendar
Wardle House
Junior School
ELC update
Wominjeka, a warm welcome to our Early Learning Centre community. I hope that you have had a lovely Christmas and that the holidays afforded great adventures and time to relax and just be. The ELC Staff are excited and looking forward to catching up with families to hear all about the holidays.
Term 1 in the Early Learning Centre is promising to be another action packed time with many opportunities for shared discovery amongst the Early Learning Centre community.
The Pre Prep Science program will focus on science inquiry, and through their collaboration, children will observe ‘Change’.
The 3 year old programs will investigate the many different ways to build relationships.
This term the focus will be on settling in and developing a sense of belonging within a class group. Developing strong relationships is the cornerstone to effective learning in the Early Learning Centre.
Please refer to the Wardle House update for a full list of Key Dates relating to Wardle House.
The PYP Units of Inquiry for this term are:
3 Year Old: Who we are
Central Idea: Building relationships helps us to develop who we are.
4 Year Old: Who we are
Central Idea: Working together helps us to learn about ourselves and each other.
Mrs Pat Barbieri
Head of ELC
Wardle House update
Happy New Year and a warm welcome to our new and returning Wardle House community. I trust that you have had a lovely holiday with an opportunity for some rest and adventure with family and friends. We have an exciting year ahead at Toorak College and I look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Wednesday.
On the first day back, the eldest child in the family will receive a welcome pack from our Principal, Mrs Kristy Kendall. Following your feedback last year, this pack contains important information outlining improvements to iVE, reporting, communication, sport and music. Additionally, details about our 2018 parent and community engagement and wellbeing program ‘Bringing Out Their Best’. We have four sessions planned throughout the year and I encourage you to attend the Term 1 sessions. For parents of students in Years 5-12, our guest speaker Dannielle Miller will outline how fostering gratitude in our children helps them to develop the skills they need for fulfilling and successful futures. Parents of children in the ELC to Year 4 will listen to guest speaker Anthony Semann who will explore bringing the best out of children, the importance of resilience and navigating challenging behaviour.
Many opportunities will be provided to connect and partner throughout 2018, and you can expect a weekly email from me outlining key events with timely reminders. Don’t forget to visit the Wardle House iVE page on a regular basis to access up to date information and notices.
Mrs Mandy Whitworth
Head of Wardle House, Deputy Principal
Key Dates
Wednesday 31 January
Classes commence
Thursday 1 February
ELC to Year 6 School Photos
Monday 5 February
Wardle House Parent Information Evening
ELC School Photos
Tuesday 6 February
Dannielle Miller Guest Speaker
- Years 5-12 parents (7:00pm)
Thursday 8 February
Wardle House Parent Information Evening
Anthony Seman Guest Speaker
- ELC-Year 4 parents (7:00pm)
Monday 12 February
- Friday 16 February - Year 6 Canberra Camp
Tuesday 13 February
ELC Parent Teacher Interviews
Music Parent Information Evening
Friday 16 February
ELC & Prep Family Evening and Summer Food Festival
Friday 23 February
Science & Technology Centre Gala Evening
Tuesday 6 March
Wardle House Family Life Parent Information Evening
Friday 9 March
Wardle House Beach Picnic
Monday 12 March
Labour Day
Thursday 15 March
Prep to Year 6 Parent Teacher Interview
Tuesday 20 March
Prep to Year 6 Parent Teacher Interview
Friday 23 March
Wardle House Learning Endeavour Awards
Wardle House Swimming Sports Years 3-6
Tuesday 27 March
- Thursday 29 March - Year 5 Sovereign Hill Camp
Thursday 29 March
Online Progress Reports Prep - Year 12
Classes conclude
Senior School
Senior School update
Happy New Year! I hope that you have all had a relaxing and enjoyable summer break. There are many things we have to look forward to this year and I wish all our Toorak families a wonderful 2018.
It is not long now until we welcome the return of our students to school on Wednesday. At the same time we will be welcoming many new students and their families to Toorak College and I hope they are as excited as we are to have them join us.
Term 1 is always filled with lots of events so please take note of the dates below that are relevant to your daughter’s year level. I especially look forward to seeing you at our Parent Information Night on Tuesday 6 February. This is an opportunity to meet the Heads of Year and Tutors, as well as listen to Dannielle Miller speak to us about gratitude.
There have been many changes to the teachers and administration offices over the summer break. In particular, the Senior School Office is now located where the Business Office used to be and is accessible via the Cloisters. Student Services has also moved and is now located where Finance was. The entrance for Students Services is on the ground level just near the café and boom gate.
I encourage every one of you to embrace the ‘spirit’ and all our wonderful school has to offer in 2018.
Mrs Diane Furusho
Head of Senior School, Deputy Principal
Key Dates
Wednesday 31 January
Classes commence
Thursday 1 February
Year 7 Connection Day
Friday 2 February
Year 8 Connection Day
Year 9 Connection Day
Monday 5 February
School photos (8:45am - 1:00pm)
Tuesday 6 February
Parent Information Night - Danielle Miller (7:00pm)
Where: Mary Herring Hall
Tuesday 13 February
House Diving
Where: Toorak College Diving Pool
Music Parent Teaching Evening (7:00pm)
Where: Music Centre
Wednesday 14 February
House Swimming (9:00am - 12:35pm)
Where: Toorak College Swimming Pool
Friday 16 February
Summer Food Festival (6:30pm)
Where: Mary Herring Hall and Lawns
Friday 23 February
Science & Technology Centre Gala Evening (7:00pm)
Where: Cloisters
Monday 26 February
Year 7 Immunisations (Round 1)
Year 10 Immunisations
Friday 2 March
Online Progress Reports
Wednesday 7 March
Year 10 Challenge Camp (7-9 March)
Monday 12 March
Labour Day (Public Holiday)
Thursday 15 March
Parent Teacher Interviews (4:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: Mary Herring Hall and Library
Tuesday 20 March
Parent Teacher Interviews (4:00pm - 9:00pm)
Where: Mary Herring Hall and Library
Thursday 22 March
Year 9 Beyond Boundaries Information Evening (7:00pm - 8:30pm)
Where: Mary Herring Hall
Monday 26 March
House Field Athletics
Music Soiree (7:00pm)
Where: Music Centre
Tuesday 27 March
House Athletics
Thursday 29 March
Easter Assembly (12:35pm)
Where: Gym
Classes conclude
Online Progress Reports
Music
Music
A new year is here, along with some exciting new activities! We encourage all students to get involved with some of these exciting new opportunities the Music Department has on offer.
In 2018 we will see the inaugural Toorak College Piano Competition. This will allow every piano student to enter in age/standard appropriate heats with a glittering Final in Term 3. Details are available through your piano teacher. If you learn piano outside Toorak College you are most welcome to compete. Please contact Mrs Turner for further details.
Song writers! An original song writing festival will take place in Terms 2 and 3. Stay tuned!
‘Wednesday Sounds’ is an opportunity for students to try musical instruments, form their own bands or just spend some time chilling in the Music Department. Wednesdays are all yours! Glee is also a new popular activity which began in late 2017. Glee competitions are a possibility for those interested in representing Toorak College.
This term we will again welcome parents to our Music Parent Information Evening – a great opportunity to chat with the music instrumental and vocal staff, and a must for families new to Toorak. We have moved our Autumn Concert to early in Term 2 so that ensembles have the opportunity to better prepare for their first performance of the year.
Please note that the Term 1 Soiree is in the final week, but has moved to Monday evening. For a full list of dates of musical performances for the year, pick up the ‘Music Gig Guide 2018’ from the Music Office.
Information is available from the Music Office for all enquiries relating to music lessons, ensemble membership and audition requirements – there have been changes, so come and find out more about getting involved.
Music lessons begin as Instrumental teachers advise of day and time. Ensemble rehearsals will begin in Week 2. This year we welcome new staff member Mr Chris Bevens as saxophone specialist, and welcome back Mr Malcolm Huddle who is now our clarinet specialist.
Auditions for the 2018 Senior Musical Production ‘The Little Mermaid' will take place in Term 1. Students wishing to be a cast member or play in the band should register their interest with Mrs Turner.
Information and good advice is always available from our 2018 Music Captain, Camryn J.
Mrs Jayne Turner
Director of Music
Key Dates
Music Parent Information Evening
Tuesday 13 February 2018 (7:00pm)
MC1, Music Department
Term 1 Soiree
Monday 26 March 2018 (7:00pm)
Music Department
Arts
Visual Arts and Technology
With the wonderful results, awards, experiences and achievements of 2017 setting in the background, we look to 2018 with excitement. Art Club will be up and running again in Term 1 with lots of opportunities for students to gain skills, discuss ideas and be part of collaborative works or just dabble in the world of making and creating.
This year we will be working more closely with other areas of the school in order to provide real world problem solving, creative design and innovation solution opportunities for the students to work through where relevant.
We will also see the re-introduction of Arts Week during Term 2 and we are hoping that we can build on the successes achieved in the past and work with the new student leadership groups to create an interesting and fun program and connect with the Arts community.
At the end of Term 1, the VCE Art and Design students will spend a day in the city visiting galleries and art spaces and places. We will have the chance to see our Season of Excellence representatives: Sarah T, (Top Screens), gain inspiration, ideas and be part of this important excursion. Congratulations to Chloe HS (shortlisted for Top Designs).
Lastly, a huge congratulations to our star 2017 Visual Arts prefect, Sophie F, who not only represented Toorak College so well in her leadership roles, but was selected for Top Arts 2017, won a number of other prizes and awards and recorded a perfect score of 50 in Visual Communication Design.
Mr Dailan Hatherley
Head of Visual Arts & Technology
Key Dates
Art Club
Dates to be confirmed
City Art Excursion
Friday 23 March
Arts Week
Term 2, Week 7
Monday 28 May - Friday 1 June
Drama and Dance
Term 1 will certainly be a busy time for students wishing to be involved in the Drama and Dance productions in 2018.
Dance Star is running again in 2018 after a wonderfully successful first year. Dance Star is a competition based dance program which involves students learning a choreographed piece, rehearsing and performing as part of a team. There are currently three 2018 teams - one in Wardle House and two in the Senior School. Auditions were held last year and if any student who has not auditioned and wishes to be involved in Dance Star there will be another set of auditions early Term 1.
The musical for 2018 is the 'The Little Mermaid' and the auditions for this show will be held during Term 1. The cast will be made up of a singing chorus and a seperate dance chorus. There will also be opportunities for students to be involved in the many behind the scenes crews. All information regarding audition dates and rehearsals will be posted for the students to access on the Drama and Dance co-curricular iVE page.
Ms Emma Jensen
Head of Performing Arts
Key Dates
Dance Star auditions
February 2018 (date and times to be confirmed)
Dance Studio, Marjorie Williams Centre
The Little Mermaid auditions
March/April 2018 (date and times to be confirmed)
MC1, Music Department
Visual Arts and Technology
Sport
Sport
Welcome to Sport 2018! All families will receive a welcome pack containing the 2018 Sport Booklet, outlining our Sport program for the year. Term 1 is a busy and exciting term. Weekly sport for Senior School students will include Swimming, Diving, Tennis, Indoor Cricket and Softball. Our Rowing and Equestrian teams will attend training camps to prepare them for their season ahead. Other sport events and opportunities include our Sailing Program, Girlsail, GSV Golf and Triathlon events.
All students have completed a registration process for their sport selection for Term 1; any students who have not registered school contact Mrs Gardener (Director of Sport) debg@toorakc.vic.edu.au.
Girls Sport Victoria - Weekly and Carnival Sport
Toorak teams will compete in the following sports as part of the Girls Sport Victoria (GSV) competition: Tennis, Indoor Cricket, Softball, Swimming, Diving, Triathlon and Golf. Further information regarding these sports, including training and competition times can be found in the 2018 Sport Handbook.
For further information please contact:
Director of Sport - Deb Gardener debg@toorakc.vic.edu.au.
Equestrian
Our Equestrian program will start their season with an exciting new initiative, the Equestrian Camp, held at the Mornington Peninsula Pony Club from Monday 28 January - Tuesday 29 January. This will provide our team with a session with elite coaches, as well as a session on horse care, sport psychology and pilates. Any students who have not registered and would like to attend, please contact Danielle Smith, Equestrian Team Manager at danielles@toorakc.vic.edu.au.
Equestrian Team Information Evening
Thursday 1 February, 7:00pm
Bardon House Lecture Theatre
All Equestrian students and parents to attend
For further information please contact:
Head of Equestrian - Julia Williams juliaw@toorakc.vic.edu.au
Equestrian Team Manager - Danielle Smith danielles@toorakc.vic.edu.au
Sailing
Sailing Development Program
Toorak College students had the opportunity to participate in a Sailing Development Program conducted by qualified Sailing coaches at Davey’s Bay Yacht Club during Term 4, 2017. This program is also conducted in Term 1, 2018 and students may elect to participate in either or both terms of the program. The Sailing Development Program is available to students 8 years old and over who are able to swim 200m, and have the strength to pull their own body into a boat from the water if required. This program caters for students who are beginners and intermediates right through to students who are ready to race and keen to develop teams racing skills. If you have not already registered for this program and would like to, please contact Sailing Team Manager, Kate Harper kateh@toorakc.vic.edu.au.
Sailing Development Dates - Term 1, 2018
Date | Time | Venue |
Monday 12 February | 3:45pm – 6:15pm | Davey’s Bay Yacht Club |
Monday 19 February | 3:45pm – 6:15pm | Davey’s Bay Yacht Club |
Monday 26 February | 3:45pm – 6:15pm | Davey’s Bay Yacht Club |
Monday 5 March | 3:45pm – 6:15pm | Davey’s Bay Yacht Club |
Monday 19 March | 3:45pm – 6:15pm | Davey’s Bay Yacht Club |
Sailing Team (selected students)
Training and competition dates for our Sailing Team for Term 1 are as follows:
Wednesday 14 February | DBYC | 3:45pm – 6:30pm | Competition – John Middleton Series 3 |
Wednesday 21 February | DBYC | 3:45pm – 6:30pm | Competition – John Middleton Series 4 |
Wednesday 28 February | DBYC | 3:45pm – 6:30pm | Sailing Team Training |
Friday 2 March | DBYC | 6:00am – 5:00pm | Competition – Girlsail event |
Wednesday 7 March | DBYC | 3:45pm – 6:30pm | Sailing Team Training |
Wednesday 14 March | DBYC | 3:45pm – 6:30pm | Competition – John Middleton Series 5 |
Wednesday 21 March | DBYC | 3:45pm – 6:30pm | Sailing Team Training |
Thursday 22 March | RMYS | 7:00am - TBC | Competition – Victorian State Sailing Championships |
Friday 23 March | RMYS | 7:00am - TBC | Competition – Victorian State Sailing Championships |
Saturday 24 March | RMYS | 7:00am - TBC | Competition – Victorian State Sailing Championships |
For further information please contact:
Sailing Team Manager - Kate Harper kateh@toorakc.vic.edu.au
Our Rowing team continues their season with the annual Rowing Camp, which will be held from Monday 22 January - Friday 26 January in Geelong. Regattas will be held throughout Term 1, concluding with the prestigious Head of the Schoolgirls Regatta.
- Head of Schoolgirls Assembly Cap Presentation - Friday 2 March
- Head of the Schoolgirls Rowing Regatta - Friday 16 March - Sunday 18 March, Geelong
- Rowing End of Season Presentation Dinner - Wednesday 28 March
For further information please contact:
Rowing Team Manager - Lisa Hamilton-Smith lisahs@toorakc.vic.edu.au
Aerobics
Senior School Aerobics - Year 7-12
Aerobics Auditions for Senior School Teams will be held this term on the following days:
Senior School Aerobics Auditions
Thursday 1 February 2018, 7:15am – 8:15am
This session will involve auditions for students who have completed the 2017 Aerobics Development Program, and training for any students who are new to learning the routine.
Monday 5 February 2018 & Tuesday 6 February 2018, Lunchtime
Auditions continue for all Aerobics students in Year 7 – Year 12.
Wardle House Aerobics - Year 5 & Year 6
Training will commence on Friday 2 February at lunchtime in the Dance Studio.
Any Year 5 & Year 6 students who are new and would like to audition should come to this session.
Aerobics Schedule 2018
Event | Date | Venue |
Term 1, Week 1 2018 Normal weekly training commences | Year 7-12 - Thursday 1 Feb 7:15am - 8:15am Year 5 & 6 - Friday 2 February Lunchtime | Toorak College Dance Studio |
Extra Training Sessions - all students | Sunday 18 February (am) Time TBC | Toorak College Dance Studio |
Extra Training Session - all students | Friday 13 April (am) Time TBC | Toorak College Dance Studio |
Toorak College Aerobics and Dance Display Evening | Tuesday 24 April | Mary Herring Hall (Toorak College) |
Schoolaerobics Victorian Regional Qualifying Championships | Sunday 29 April | Mornington (Venue TBC) |
Schoolaerobics Victorian State Finals - Secondary **subject to qualification | Saturday 2 June | The Geelong Arena |
Schoolaerobics Victorian State Finals - Primary **subject to qualification | Sunday 3 June | The Geelong Arena |
Schoolaerobics National Championships **subject to qualification | Saturday 25 August - Sunday 26 August | Gold Coast |
Times will be available closer to the competition date.
For further information please contact:
Aerobics Team Manager - Deb Gardener debg@toorakc.vic.edu.au
Snowsports
Snowsports training and event dates for 2018 are as follows:
Snowsports Training Weekend #1 - Saturday 28 July - Sunday 29 July
Snowsports Training Weekend #2 - Saturday 11 August - Sunday 12 Ausust
House Snowsports Championships - Saturday 11 August
Victorian Interschools Snowsports Championships - Monday 20 August - Monday 26 August
For further information please contact:
Snowsport Team Manager - Deb Gardener debg@toorakc.vic.edu.au
Mrs Deb Gardener
Director of Sport
Parents and Friends
Update from P&F
The Toorak College Parents & Friends committee plays an active role throughout the Toorak community to coordinate activities, promote goodwill and engender friendship within the parent body, to encourage participation, communication and involvement and raise funds to provide facilities and equipment to enhance the school programs.
The P&F is an open environment for all parents and friends of students of Toorak College to participate. While there are the appointed Executive and Committee Members, we welcome all who are interested to join the meetings and to participate in the events. It is with the dynamic mix of members that the P&F has been able to build a series of successful and lively community events that are well anticipated each year and set in to the School calendar.
On Wednesday 21 February 2018 the P&F AGM will be held at 7:00pm in the Norman Carson Senior Library where all four Executive and six Committee positions will be vacated and open for election. The AGM will be followed by the first of the scheduled P&F meetings for the new school year. The invitation and relevant forms for the AGM can be found on the iVE P&F page, found under 'School Community'. Should you be interested in any of the Executive or Committee positions, please complete the nomination form, or if you are unable to attend and wish to vote, a proxy form is also available on this page.
Please visit the P&F page on IVE/School Community/Parents & Friends for the Expression of Interest link and more information about the wonderful work of the 'Friends of' groups, which offer unique ways to be involved in the areas that are of particular interest to you and your child. Contact details for all existing members can also be found on the P&F page on iVE, and we are all available to discuss any questions about the P&F you may have.
Early in the year, look out for your invitation to the much loved and celebrated Mother’s Day Breakfast, the first event for the year hosted by the P&F in the Mary Herring Hall. This event is a wonderful celebration of a Mother’s love with beautifully laid table settings, exceptional catering, generous gifts and giveaways kindly donated by many Toorak family businesses and connections.
Throughout the year the P&F will announce their calendar of events for the Toorak community and we sincerely hope to see many new and existing families at such events as the Father’s Day Breakfast and the P&F Cocktail Party.
There are many ways to participate, not always requiring of your time. To assist with our ongoing support of the school, the P&F wish to appeal to the school community for donation of goods and services that could be utilised for events and fundraising initiatives throughout the year.This could be in the form of products or services that can be used for door prizes, raffles, hampers, gift bags and silent auctions. We appreciate that support comes in many forms and your donation would enable the P&F to raise funds to provide facilities and equipment that will enhance school programs. All businesses will be recognised for their donations.
If you can assist please register via the following link, and we will contact you to arrange collection of your donation.
We look forward to an exciting year ahead and will use upcoming editions of TC News to keep you updated on the outcomes of each event, along with announcing key dates for your reference.
Key Dates
Everyone is invited to attend any of the scheduled P&F meetings, and we look forward to welcoming you on the following 2018 dates:
Term 1
Wednesday 21 February, 7:00pm – AGM (Norman Carson Library)
Wednesday 21 March, 7:00pm
Term 2
Wednesday 18 April, 7:00pm
Wednesday 9 May, 7:00pm
Wednesday 13 June, 7:00pm
Term 3
Wednesday 8 August, 7:00pm
Wednesday 12 September, 7:00pm
Term 4
Wednesday 10 October, 7:00pm
Wednesday 21 November, 7:00pm
Unless otherwise specified, all meetings will be held in the Senior School Drawing Room.
Collegian News
Notable Collegian - Calypso Owen (TC ’14)
Toorak Collegians recently caught up with Calypso Owen (TC ’14) to find out what she has been up to since leaving Toorak College.
After developing a love for the humanities at Toorak College, Calypso continued this interest into university where she studied a Bachelor of Arts at Monash Clayton, majoring in Ancient Cultures and Literature. Soon into her studies, Calypso had her sights set on becoming an archaeologist and so supplemented her electives with ancient Australian history from the Monash Indigenous Centre. During her degree, Calypso was fortunate enough to attend a three week study tour of Rome and Tuscany as an intensive unit towards her degree. This year she will be completing her honours thesis in ancient cultures, and will be studying the Scythian culture of late bronze age nomadic warriors in Eastern Europe. Calypso currently works as an Assistant Archaeologist with an archaeology and cultural heritage consultancy agency based in Coburg, which is a job she won through volunteering as a helper on their excavation projects in 2017. Calypso volunteered across three sites, covering both Indigenous and historic/colonial archaeology – an amazing experience Calypso will never forget. Up next, Calypso hopes to pursue a masters study and continue with consultancy work in Australia.
Calypso cherishes her time at Toorak College where she was encouraged to follow her passion. A keen competitor on the rowing, swimming and water polo teams, Calypso still has an association with her School as a rowing coach for Toorak College’s senior crew this year.
Are you a Collegian? Update your details!
The Toorak Collegians are rolling out many new and exciting initiatives focusing on community, careers, archives and communications.
To find out how you can get involved and stay connected, it’s imperative we have your correct contact details. Please email collegians@toorakc.vic.edu.au if your contact details require updating.
In the meantime, you can stay up to date on all Collegians news via our social media pages:
Other News
Term Dates
Find details of 2018, 2019 and 2020 Term Dates here.
Term 4
Classes Commence - Monday 8 October
Mid Term Break - Monday 5 November
Melbourne Cup Weekend (Public Holiday) - Tuesday 6 November
Classes Conclude - Friday 7 December
Staff Professional Learning Days - Monday 10 -12 December
Term Concludes for Teaching Staff - Wednesday 12 December
Term Concludes for General Staff - Friday 21 December
Click here to view 2019 Term Dates
Click here to view 2020 Term Dates
2018 Event Calendar
We extend a warm welcome to all members of the Toorak College community to attend our community events, which provide a great chance for our families to enjoy spending some time together and make new friends.
2018 PARENT INFORMATION SERIES
Gratitude, Dannielle Miller
Event date: Tuesday 6 February, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Event Location: Mary Herring Hall, Toorak College
Year 5-12 parents are invited to attend.
2018 PARENT INFORMATION SERIES
Bringing the best out of children: Parenting that makes dreams reality, Anthony Semann
Event date: Thursday 8 February, 6:45pm-7:30pm
Event Location: Maclean Hall, Toorak College
ELC - Year 4 parents are invited to attend.
WILDERNESS SHIELD
Event date: Friday 9 February, 5:00pm-8:00pm
Event location: Toorak College
Toorak Collegians and Year 12 students are invited to attend.
SUMMER FESTIVAL
Event date: Friday 16 February, 6:00pm-8:30pm
Event location: Lawns outside Mary Herring Hall
Community event - all families welcome.
PARENTS & FRIENDS ASSOCIATION AGM
Event date: Wednesday 21 February, 7:00pm
Event location: Norman Carson Library, Toorak College
All parents and welcome to attend.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTRE GALA EVENING
Event date: Friday 23 February, 7:00pm-10:00pm
Event location: Cloisters, Toorak College
All parents and Collegians welcome to attend.
OPEN DAY AND SCHOLARSHIP TESTING
Event date: Saturday 3 March, 8:00am-12:30pm
Event location: Norman Carson Library, Toorak College
Year 3, 2019 students are invited to attend
FOUNDERS’ DAY SERVICE
Event date: Friday 20 April
Event location: Marjorie Williams Centre, Toorak College
Whole school event
MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST
Event date: Friday 11 May, 7:00am-8:30am
Event location: Mary Herring Hall, Toorak College
Toorak College mothers and guardians are invited to attend with their children.
2018 PARENT INFORMATION SERIES
Cyber Safety, Susan McLean
Event date: Wednesday 16 May, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Event Location: Mary Herring Hall, Toorak College
Year 5-12 parents are invited to attend
10, 20, 30, 40 YEAR REUNION
Event date: Saturday 19 May, 11:30am-2:30pm
Event location: Cloisters, Toorak College
Classes of 1978, 1988, 1998 and 2008 are invited to attend
TOORAK COLLEGIANS AGM
Event date: Sunday 27 May 2:00pm-4:00pm
Event location: Drawing Room, Toorak College
Toorak Collegians are invited to attend.
ALICE SLOAN WALKS OF LIFE
Event date: Thursday 1 June, 7:00am-8:30am
Event location: Marjorie Williams Centre, Toorak College
Community event - all welcome
2018 PARENT INFORMATION SERIES
Raising Resilient Teens, Collett Smart
Event date: Wednesday 29 August, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Event Location: Mary Herring Hall, Toorak College
Year 5-12 parents are invited to attend
FATHER’S DAY BREAKFAST
Event date: Friday 31 August, 7:00am-8:30am
Event location: Mary Herring Hall, Toorak College
Toorak College fathers and guardians are invited to attend with their children.
CREATIVE JOURNEYS - VCE Arts, Design and Technologies Exhibition
Event date: Wednesday 19 September
Event location: Toorak College
Community event - all welcome
CLOISTERS CLUB LUNCHEON
Event date: Saturday 13 October, 12:00pm-3:00pm
Event location: TBC
Toorak Collegians who graduated more than 50 years ago are invited attend, this year we welcome the Class of 1968 as new members to the club.
SENIOR SCHOOL SPEECH NIGHT
Event date: Friday 19 October, 7:30pm
Event location: Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University
Senior School students and parents invited to attend.
OPEN DAY AND SCHOLARSHIP TESTING
Event date: Saturday 27 October, 8:00am-12:30pm
Event location: Norman Carson Library, Toorak CollegeYears 4-9, 2019 students are invited to attend.
OAKS DAY LUNCHEON
Event date: Thursday 9 November, 11:00am-3:00pm
Event location: The Royal Hotel, Mornington
Community event - all welcome.
CLASS OF 2013 COCKTAIL PARTY
Event date: Friday 23 November, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Event location: Cloisters, Toorak College
Toorak Collegians who graduated in 2013 are invited to attend.
CAROLS IN THE CLOISTERS
Event date: Friday 30 November, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Event location: Cloisters, Toorak College
Community event - all welcome.
CLASS OF 2017 COCKTAIL PARTY
Event date: Friday 7 December, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Event location: Cloisters, Toorak College
Toorak Collegians who graduated in 2017 are invited to attend.
To find out further information on upcoming events, please visit the Events page on our website.
Have you downloaded the School App yet?
The Toorak College App is now available for download! We encourage you to download the App and make the most of it's features including:
- Alerts
- Calendar
- News Feed
- Due Work
- Timetable and much more....
You will need nothing more than your iVE (Schoolbox) log in details. Instructions for downloading and using the App can be found here.