KOROWA ANGLICAN GIRLS SCHOOL, GLEN IRIS VIC

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Name

KOROWA ANGLICAN GIRLS' SCHOOL, GLEN IRIS VIC

Address

10-16 Ranfurlie Crs

Town or Suburb

GLEN IRIS

State

VIC

Post Code

3146

Postal Address

10-16 Ranfurlie Crescent

Region(s)

Melbourne East

Telephone

0388088888

Website

www.korowa.vic.edu.au

Korowa Anglican Girls' School is a proudly non-selective and inclusive ELC - Year 12 School. At Korowa, every teacher knows every student and they encourage them to pursue their own unique interests, talents and ambitions - wherever they may lie.

Vacancy Available

Enrolment Link

https://www.korowa.vic.edu.au/application

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KOROWA ANGLICAN GIRLS SCHOOL, GLEN IRIS VIC

MAIN DETAILS

Principal

Mrs Helen Carmody

School Type

Early Learning
Primary School
Secondary School
Primary through Secondary

Campus Anatomy

ELC-12 Campus

School Character

Independent

Year Levels

ELC - Yr 12 (Boys and girls in ELC, Girls only Prep to Year 12)

Religion

Anglican

Fees

Please view our website for up to date fees:
http://www.korowa.vic.edu.au/page/enrol/local-students/fees/

International Students (CRICOS registered school)

Yes

CRICOS Provider Code

01022G

Main Gender

Girls

Additional Gender

Co-ed Early Learning Centre

Student Enrolments

750

Gifted and Talented Program available

Boarding

Strong focus on...

Academic Achievement
Co-curricular Activities
Community
Creative Arts
Educational Support
Gifted and Talented
Languages
Music
Numeracy / Literacy
Pastoral Care / Guidance
Performing Arts
Personal Values
Resources / Facilites
Science/Technology
Social & Emotional Learning
Sport
Tertiary Pathways
Welfare

Language Subjects

French, German, Japanese, Mandarin (Chinese)

Representative Sports

Athletics (Track & Field)
Badminton
Basketball
Chess
Cricket
Cross Country Running
Debating
Diving
Hockey (field)
Netball
Rowing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Triathlon
Volleyball

A leader in girls’ education since 1890, Korowa is renowned for its academic excellence, broad range of opportunities and nurturing community. An open entry school offering a coeducation ELC 3 and 4 Year old program and girls education from Prep to Year 12.

About Us

Overview

Korowa Anglican Girls' School is one of Victoria's top independent schools and has been at the forefront of girls' education since 1890. Our Early Learning Centre welcomes 3 and 4 year old girls and boys, from Prep - Year 12 we offer a specialised all-girls' environment.

Our Mission and Values provide the frame work to delivering students a holistic education where they are supported to explore their passions, try new things and achieve their best.

Results

Korowa Anglican Girls' School enjoys an exemplary record of academic performance across all levels of the School.
As a proudly non-selective School, our results attest to the fact that students with a broad range of abilities and interests have the opportunity to excel with a Korowa education. Our VCE results consistently place Korowa in the top band of schools across the State.

We are equally proud of our students' successes outside the formal classroom setting. Korowa students have an enviable record of success across a myriad of areas from the sporting field to the design studio and the stage.

Curriculum

Korowa continues to take bold strides into the future with the delivery of a responsive and dynamic curriculum, our excellent teachers ensure that every girl matters and that our programs provide the range of experience, challenge and opportunity for girls to thrive. Korowa girls are savvy and smart. They express their opinions, communicate effectively, influence others and take an active part in all the Korowa has to offer.

Facilities

Korowa offers students access to a broad range of facilities to support their learning and co-curricular activities.

• Learning spaces are modern, open and light-filled.
- The Learning Commons, houses a responsive, student-centred library
- A re-developed playground for Junior School and ELC students including new play equipment, amphitheatre for outdoor learning and open play areas
- A modern Science Wing and STEAM Lab
- The Music School and drama studios provide flexible spaces ideal for delivering the performing arts program
- The Media Studio provides students with access to industry standard recording and editing facilities.
- The Visual Arts Centre caters for the full spectrum of art subjects and houses a photographic dark room, a graphic design studio, a ceramics studio and kiln, and general-purpose Art studios.
- In 2020 work commenced on a new Sports and Wellbeing Centre. Located in the heart of the School the building will include an 8-lane swimming pool and changerooms, Multi-use indoor sports courts, fully equipped gym, Studio spaces for dance, pilates and yoga, Perceptual Motor Program (PMP) Studio, consulting rooms for our health services, Multipurpose room for drama performances and events, a rooftop netball court, commercial kitchen and cafeteria as well extensive external landscaping.
- Sports facilities also include a grassed oval and eight tennis courts.

Co-Curricular Activities

The wide array of co-curricular activities complements and adds to the learning that occurs in the classroom. We encourage our students to explore the breadth of experiences to discover their passions, many of which could last a lifetime. - Music - Dance and Drama - Speech, Drama and Effective Communication - Quest - Sport - Debating - Language Immersion

Pastoral Care

At Korowa we believe in the power of kindness, and the capacity of our girls to develop into young women of good character who understand and act upon the need to be brave, honest, respectful and generous to others.

Students and their families are well supported as they progress through the years with access to a support network including Heads of Year, Educational Psychologist, School Counsellor, School Chaplain, Careers Counsellor, Learning Support and other members of a Wellbeing Team led by our Principal and Deputy Principal Student Wellbeing. This team works to develop positive relationships with the girls and their families, and monitor and support student wellbeing, both in and out of the classroom.

The Circle, Community, Crew program underpins the structure of the broader wellbeing program for students from Prep through to Year 10. It is a strategically planned weekly program with a prescribed structure that brings students and staff together to build positive connections.

Vision

We believe in the power of Kindness and the values of courage, respect, integrity and service.

Be brave, respectful, honest, generous and above all be Kind.

Our values guide every decision we make, and are the standards to which we hold ourselves accountable.

Courage - to strive for success in learning and life
Respect - for Anglican values that promote authentic social responsibility
Integrity - in our conduct, relationships and leadership
Service - to our local, national and international communities

Mission Statement

Our Mission is to develop self-aware, confident and capable young women who understand their responsibility and capacity to influence the world in a positive way.

Scholarships

2022 Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIP TESTING WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER 2020

Scholarship applications for 2022 are now open.

Korowa is committed to providing education opportunities for girls which nurture their unique talents and abilities. As part of this, we offer Academic, Music and General Excellence Scholarships to current and future students in Years 5 - 11.

For more information and to apply visit our website.