Campus News
Year 12 Formal
The Haileybury College Year 12 Formal was held on the last evening of Term 1 at the Sofitel Melbourne. The event is always a social highlight for the students. Overseen by the Haileybury College Heads of House and members of the Senior School leadership team, the students enjoyed dinner and dancing in the ballroom, with the opportunity for photos with their peers and teachers throughout the evening.
It was a wonderful opportunity for the Year 12s to celebrate the end of their first term with the academic rigours of the past couple of months temporarily put aside. Instead, the very special friendships and camaraderie that are forged throughout their final year came to the fore. It was a fantastic way to begin the break and have a bit of fun as a cohort.
Student Representative Council
A range of students in Years 9, 10 and 11 have recently been announced as members of the 2025 Student Representative Council for their year levels. While there are too many names to mention within this short newsletter, I would like to heartily congratulate those who put themselves forward for leadership positions and were then elected to these positions by their peers. Haileybury offers many opportunities for student leadership and supports those in leadership positions to work together to make the School a wonderful place to be.
Brighton – Year 9 end of Term 1
As Term 1 drew to a close, the Year 9 girls from Brighton embarked on a heartwarming visit to Mrs Sinclair and her Prep C class. This special occasion was dedicated to a wellbeing activity that brought smiles and positive energy to all involved.
The students engaged in a collaborative effort to ‘fill their buckets’ with positive feelings and happy thoughts, fostering a sense of community and support. This activity not only strengthened the bond between the older and younger students but also emphasised the importance of mental wellbeing and positivity.
Such initiatives highlight the nurturing environment at Haileybury, where students are encouraged to support one another and cultivate a culture of kindness and empathy.
As we reflect on the success of this event, it serves as a reminder of the power of collaboration and positivity in enriching the school experience for everyone.
Celebrating Excellence: Haileybury’s Chess Team Shines at Brighton Grammar School Zonal Chess Tournament
We are thrilled to announce that Haileybury’s Chess Team has achieved an outstanding second place in the highly competitive Brighton Grammar School Zonal Chess Tournament, held Tuesday, 1 April. Facing off against 37 other formidable teams, our students demonstrated exceptional skill, strategy and teamwork.
Captured in the victorious moment, the students in the photo include Renfei, Rocky, Tiger, Micah, Evan, Ryley and Eshan. Their dedication and passion for chess have truly paid off in this remarkable achievement.
We also extend our congratulations to Krish and Aariyan, who, although not in the photo, played a crucial role in the tournament. Their contributions were invaluable to the team’s success.
This achievement is a testament to the hard work and commitment of our students and the unwavering support from our dedicated coaches and mentors. The entire Haileybury community celebrates this success and looks forward to more victories in the future.
Well done, team!
Subject Selection
The subject selection process will begin in Term 2 for students in Years 9, 10 and 11. Our upcoming Year 10 (2026) Information Video for all Pre-Senior parents and students will be released during Term 2 via our myHaileybury app.
The Subject Expo will be held on Tuesday, 20 May, onsite at Senior School Keysborough. Details for Subject Expo will follow. Parents and students will have access to material that will enable them to make good subject choices.
It may be helpful to visit VTAC (the centralised admissions centre for most undergraduate university and TAFE courses) and the VCAA (the body that sets guidelines for what students from Prep to Year 12 learn in Victorian schools). Please remember that you can always make an appointment for yourself and your child with one of our Careers advisors to discuss these matters. Your child’s Head of House or relevant Head of Pre-Senior can help you to make these appointments.
VCE VET Music Sound Production at Senior School
The last Tuesday of Term 1 marked the annual Girls House Arts competition, providing the perfect opportunity for VET Sound Production students to showcase their skills in planning and delivering a large-scale live concert event. These students, enrolled in the Certificate III in Sound Production course, which is exclusively offered at the Keysborough Senior School campus, are gaining hands-on experience in the music and event production industries. Many alumni of this program have gone on to pursue further study, such as the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production) at the University of Melbourne or the Bachelor of Music Industry at RMIT.
Haileybury boasts industry-standard facilities, and the course is taught by Erica D’Angelo, a highly qualified sound engineer with 30 years of professional experience in audio production. Students in this course learn valuable skills in teamwork, working to a schedule, and fulfilling client expectations—skills that will serve them well in their future careers.
For more information about this course, please contact rto@haileybury.com.au.
Term 2
A reminder that in Term 2 students wear Winter Uniform; however, we will have two weeks at the beginning of the term when students may continue to wear summer uniform.
Dr Nicholas Grigsby
Deputy Principal, Head of Senior Schools
