​Today, 11 October, is the International Day of the Girl Child – a day declared by a United Nations General Assembly Resolution to recognise the rights of girls around the world. It is a day on which we can celebrate girls everywhere, amplify their voices and advocate for them.

​We gathered as a whole school for our annual Rose and Seed Exchange Ceremony recently, marking the beginning of our process of farewelling our fantastic Year 12 cohort.

​The Annual Music Concert is a highlight in our School calendar. Held at the Melbourne Recital Centre in September and featuring over 300 students from Years 4 -12, the concert showcased the depth and quality of our Music Program at Lowther Hall and featured the following ensembles...

​This week I have been in our National Capital where the Year 6 students are (amongst other things) consolidating their understanding of law making and the democratic process. It was wonderful to hear the girls reflect on their increased understanding of the methods of passing legislation once they had sat in old parliament house and undertaken a role play that saw them debate a “bill”.

Our recent Winter Strings Festival showcased all of our string ensembles, from the youngest group, Pizzicato Strings, to our most advanced ensembles, Chamber Strings and Ferguson Strings. This annual event, featuring over 160 students, is one of the major highlights on our Music Calendar. Congratulations to all of the girls involved and our dedicated Strings Department staff for their hard work!

​I have thoroughly enjoyed watching the Olympics! From the excitement in the pool to the skill at the skate park; the artistry of the rhythmic gymnastics to the strength of climbing; the precision in the dressage to the power in the canoeing – I love it all. Whatever the pursuit, seeing it executed at the highest possible level and remembering the hours of training and dedication required to reach the standard always inspires me.

From Osaka to Melbourne! Welcome to our wonderful Shin-Ai students, who have arrived for their two-week exchange with us and started the morning with a full school tour. During their stay, they are immersed in Australian culture, living with their host families, attending some classes and activities on site, as well as exploring Melbourne city and the surrounding areas.

We are very fortunate at Lowther Hall to have such a dedicated and professional staff who are united in their mission to provide the very best possible education for our girls. As we continue to experience a significant teacher shortage across the State, many students in other schools are trying to navigate their learning with staff who do not have training in the relevant subject area or, sometimes, without a teacher at all.