From the Principal 

As we reflect on the achievements of Term 2, it is clear that our School community has had a full and vibrant term. From outstanding performances in the EISM finals, to the joy of the House Performing Arts festival, the elegance of the Senior Formal and the harmony of the Winter Concert, there has been much to celebrate.

As we pause now for a well-earned break, we also look ahead to one of the most significant changes in our School’s recent history.

Over the holidays, the Junior School building, first constructed in 1954 when Huntingtower moved to its current site, will be demolished. As one of the original learning facilities, the Junior School has been the starting point for so many journeys of growth and discovery.

The photos below are a testament to how far Huntingtower has evolved to meet the needs of our community and support the way we learn.

When the Mount Waverley campus was established by Principal Mather, there were 16 staff and 163 students. Today, Huntingtower is home to approximately 770 students, 127 staff, two therapy dogs and a host of sessional support personnel. Yet, despite the changes in size, technology and learning styles, it is heartening to see that the value of a sandpit and the allure of a well told story still hold strong.

For a glimpse of the memories the walls hold, you may like to consider this clip below. 

While there is a sense of sadness in saying goodbye to a much loved space that has been the custodian of so many rich and varied memories, there is also excitement for the next chapter in Huntingtower’s development. The new Junior School, along with Senior School multi-purpose spaces and breakout classrooms, will be completed in time for our Centenary in 2027. Designed with purpose and care, the new facilities will include a dedicated library, music, arts and technologies areas. It will facilitate versatile learning environments to support our vision for education in the decades to come. The images below offer a glimpse of what we have to look forward to.

Inevitably, a building program of this scale will bring some temporary disruption. The Junior School has already relocated to portables and fencing for the building site currently restricts access to much of the Senior School oval. Traffic and movement around the site will also require adjustment. However, our focus remains firmly on the long-term benefit of a future-ready Huntingtower for generations to come.

Thank you for walking this journey with us. Just as those before us shaped Huntingtower with vision and care, we now have the privilege of doing the same. 

Mrs Shan Christensen

Principal