​There is no joy like the first day of a school year and 2024 is off to a truly wonderful start. The sound of girls’ voices has again filled the buildings and grounds and it has been smiles and hugs a plenty as students have reconnected with each other.

​Hats off to Lowther Hall’s 2023 VCE students whose results reflect the combined efforts of girls and staff alike. The ATAR scores achieved by the Class of 2023 are impressive, with more than one third of the cohort being placed in the top 10% of the nation!

The Years 5 and 6 ‘Imagine if…’ showcase was a hit! The audience were treated to a scene from Annie the musical, songs from The Greatest Showman and listened to classics like ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ and ‘Singing in the Rain’, just to name a few. A big congratulations to everyone involved!

​I was interested to read in a recent edition of Company Director magazine, an article in which the new Commissioner of the Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission, Sue Woodward, reflected (amongst other things) on the recent decline of volunteering across Australia.

The legacy continues as members of our Prefect Body for 2024 were officially inducted and presented with their badges recently, having pledged their commitment to the School as leaders for the year ahead. Each year level brings their own special magic, and we're thrilled to celebrate another chapter of leadership at Lowther.

​Today, we began the process of farewelling our wonderful Year 12 cohort with our annual Rose Ceremony. This cherished tradition involves a symbolic exchange of gifts between our Year 12 students and our Preps. Our Preps present each of our Year 12s with a vibrant yellow rose...