Campus News
Term 1
I would like to thank the students and academic staff of Senior School who have transitioned back into school life seamlessly and effectively over the past week. One of the biggest advantages of Haileybury’s Term 1A program is that the settling in period which accompanies any new school year is completed in November of the previous year. This allows our students and teachers to begin productive work from day one of the new school year. There have been very few changes of teachers outside those necessary to replace staff who have left the School or transferred to other campuses. I must also add a particular welcome to those students and families who have started within our Senior Schools. I hope you feel that you are part of the Haileybury community already and I look forward to meeting many of you at School functions in the coming months.
Founders’ Day Assembly
Our Founders’ Day Assembly was a wonderful occasion and a great way to enable current Haileyburians to reflect on how the School has become the large and diverse institution that it is today. The 2024 Founders’ Day Assembly featured our School Captains and Vice Captains delivering a range of information about the different generations of Haileybury founders and the things they did to contribute to the School’s growth throughout the years. Our recipient of the OHA Medal was Mr Adam Elliott (OH 1989). If you would like more information on Mr Elliott or the many other activities of the Old Haileyburian’s Association, please feel free to visit the OHA website.
Haileybury Rendall School Year 12 student leaders visit Melbourne
Haileybury recently welcomed Year 12 student leaders from Haileybury Rendall School in Melbourne, marking a significant chapter in our ongoing inter-school collaboration. Accompanied by Deputy Head of Senior School, Vic Stasey and Year 11 Co-Ordinator, Anthony Barker, nineteen students embarked on a memorable journey, for many their first venture outside of the Northern Territory.
Starting their Melbourne experience at the City campus, our student leaders also visited the Berwick, Brighton and Keysborough campuses, fostering great connections with their peers. The itinerary was packed with engaging academic sessions, attendance at the Founders Day assembly, and active participation in invigorating sports training. They also engaged in a productive dialogue with local Haileybury Melbourne Year 12 leaders, exchanging visionary ideas on enhancing connections between the two schools.
During their brief yet impactful stay, meaningful bonds were formed among the students, laying the foundation for continued collaboration throughout their final academic year. We extend heartfelt thanks to the families who graciously hosted students, and to the Haileybury Melbourne students who acted as buddies during their time in Melbourne, contributing to the warmth and hospitality that define the Haileybury community spirit.
This visit not only enriched the academic and co-curricular experiences of our student leaders but also exemplified the unity and camaraderie that define the Haileybury family.
Nihon University High School visit
For over 25 years, we have maintained a strong partnership with our sister school in Japan, Nihon University High School. This partnership has provided our VCE Japanese students with the opportunity to travel to Sapporo every December for an intensive study program. As part of the reciprocal exchange, a group of Nihon University High School students visits us.
This week, we were delighted to welcome Mr Asari, the principal of Nihon University High School, along with 30 Japanese students who are staying with Haileybury families to experience life in an Australian school and homestay environment. They have attended classes alongside their homestay brothers and sisters and will participate in school sports tomorrow, experiencing the Australian APS competition across a variety of sports.
We are thrilled to host them and look forward to continuing this valued partnership.
Honours Assembly
Tuesday, 11 February saw many 2024 graduates return to the School to take part in the annual Honours Assembly held to celebrate the academic achievements of the Class of 2024. Haileybury’s VCE successes are so exceptional that we no longer have room in Aikman Hall to hold both Haileybury College and Haileybury Girls College at the same time. At each assembly, a range of students from Years 11 and 12 were presented with awards for exemplary achievement in individual subjects before we moved to announce the names of those graduates who had been placed on the Scholars and Honours boards. The assemblies concluded with the school applauding the achievements of the Duces of Haileybury College, Locklyn Luu, Kiran Biju, Darius Song and Jaeden Vaithianathan and our Duces of Haileybury Girls College Claire Liu and Jing Ru Zhang all achieving an ATAR of 99.95, as reflection of their hard work and effort.
School photos
School photos will be taken on Tuesday, 19 and Wednesday, 20 February. Details have been sent to families via the myHaileybury app.
Vaping and smoking
Parents, carers, schools and the community all play an important role in protecting children and young people from, and educating them about, the harmful effects of smoking and vaping.
Research from the Royal Children’s Hospital shows many parents and carers are not aware of the harmful effects or how their views about smoking and vaping can impact the likelihood of a young person taking up smoking or vaping.
The Department of Education and Training has developed resources to help you learn more about the health risks of smoking and vaping, and some suggestions about how to talk to children and young people about vaping and where to get support. To access the resources, please use this link.
You can also view this video on smoking and vaping from experts at the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne for health advice and tips for starting a conversation with young people.
As part of Haileybury’s ongoing commitment to the wellbeing of your children, we have installed vape sensors in our Senior School bathrooms. Should a child be identified as vaping or smoking, parents/guardians will be contacted and disciplinary procedures followed.
Should you have any queries, please liaise with your Head of Senior School.
Haileybury Parents & Friends Keysborough (HPFK)
We are delighted to welcome the new Haileybury Parents and Friends team at Keysborough, led by President Amy Ching, Vice President Jonelle Colabufalo, Finance Officer Nicola D'souza and Communication Officer Kursti Dunn. This dedicated team will be actively supporting the Senior School throughout the year, contributing their time, energy, and enthusiasm to enhance the school community. Their efforts will undoubtedly enrich the students' experiences and foster a strong sense of connection among parents, staff, and students. For any inquiries or to get involved, please feel free to reach out to them at hpfk@haileybury.com.au. We look forward to a productive and successful year ahead with their invaluable support.
Dr Nicholas Grigsby
Deputy Principal, Head of Senior Schools
