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eLinkThe Girton Grammar School Newsletter

2016Term 1

Issue No. 04

The vehicle that the team built and raced looks like something NASA might have developed. With a computer programmed electromagnetic clutch and a thermo electric generator that uses heat from the engine exhaust muffler to generate electricity, this machine is something that most mechanical engineers could only dream of in a full career of auto design. And this, from school students.

We farewelled our Gojo Senior High School exchange students this week, as they headed home to Japan after another successful and rewarding visit to the school and with host families. This year marks the 23rd year of the Japanese student exchange program, making it one of the longest standing exchange programs in the region.

These trips not only improve the learning of a second language but foster a more open-minded attitude towards people of a very different background, feeding the culture of “acceptance” that even a world leader in Emotional Intelligence, believes is so ingrained in this school community.

Matthew F Maruff Headmaster

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Professor Marc Brackett tweeted last week that he was “incredibly proud of Girton Grammar who has shined…”. Without putting too much weight on social media comments, this, coming from one of

the world’s leading experts on the teaching of Emotional Intelligence, was immensely complimentary.

Professor Brackett spent a week at the school conducting various RULER training sessions but this time he was not here just to teach the teachers. This time, he wanted feedback on his world renowned program from students who have been using his methods for more than five years. Students provided frank and fearless feedback on what they think works in a school setting and what could be improved when it comes to teaching young people how to understand and express their emotions.

Students were also surveyed using a social media app developed by Yale University and Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way Foundation” to explore how young people feel at school. “Accepted” was the top response from our students. This is in stark contrast to “tired”, the top rated response from 49,000 American high school students using the same survey method.

Acceptance from friends, from family even from strangers, is absolutely fundamental to humans.

Belonging to a group was essential for survival to our ancestors, helping humans survive harsh environments. Being part of a group still helps people feel safe and protected. On the flip side, rejection leading to isolation and loneliness leads to poor physical and emotional health.

For this school to nurture a culture where feeling accepted is the dominant emotion among students is a credit to every staff member and every student who attends this school. From a foundation of acceptance, every child has the opportunity to be exactly who they want to be and I can think of no healthier environment for a young person to flourish.

Three of our Senior students who have flourished well beyond the bounds of the classroom returned last week from competing in the Shell Eco-marathon in Manila - an international competition of Energy Efficient Vehicles (EEV). The Girton Racing Team consisting of Ben Pignataro (11 Frew), Lucas Kirby (12 Jenkin) and Alexander Holmes (12 Jenkin), is the first ever Australian school team to make it through the gruelling selection process to compete in this prestigious event.


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ESTERM 1 & 2 2016 IMPORTANT DATES

Friday 29th AprilSenior School Sandhurst Division Athletics Carnival

Year Seven Immunisations

Saturday 30th AprilNancy Sworder Piano Recital and Master ClassBlack Box

Sunday 1st MayGirton Grammar School Fairbrother Fair12.00pm to 4.00pmMacKenzie Street

WEEK 4Monday 2nd MaySenior School Science and Engineering Challenge

Senior School Parent Teachers Interviews (M-Z)

Tuesday 3rd MaySenior School Sandhurst Division Intermediate Sports DayYears 9-10

Senior school Zoe Knighton Cello/Strings Workshop


WEEK 8

Friday 18th MarchYear Nine Camp Packing DayThe Gymnasium

Saturday 19th MarchOGA 10 Year Reunion (Class of 2006)GPO

WEEK 9Monday 21st MarchSenior School Camps Week

Friends of Performing Arts AGM5.30pmPerforming Arts Boardroom

Thursday 24th MarchLast Day of Term 1

School Holidays

TERM 2

WEEK 1Monday 11th AprilFirst Day Term 2For Staff and Students

GPF Meeting5.30pmM07

Tuesday 12th AprilJunior School Photos

Wednesday 13th AprilJunior School Photos

2016 USA Stem TripSenior School Student and Parent Meeting4.30pmLecture Theatre

Thursday 14th AprilSenior School Cross CountryQuarry Hill Golf Club

WEEK 2Monday 18th AprilSenior School Photos

Michael Carr-Gregg PresentationYear 9 Students and Parents5.30pmBlack Box

Tuesday 19th AprilIntroduction to RULERParentsJunior School Library

Thursday 21st AprilSenior School Photos

Introduction to RULERParentsJunior School Library

Friday 22nd AprilSenior School AthleticsFlora Hill Athletics Track

WEEK 3Monday 25th AprilANZAC Day Public Holiday

Tuesday 26th AprilJunior School AthleticsFlora Hill Athletics Track

Senior School Parent Teacher Interviews (A-L)

Wednesday 28th AprilMichael Carr-Gregg PresentationYear 8 Students and Parents5.30pmBlack Box


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Wednesday 4th MayJunior School Whole School Photo

Thursday 5th MaySenior School ICCES Athletics

Friends of Junior School Mother’s Day Stall

Friday 6th MayJunior School District Athletics Carnival

Foundation Day ServiceSacred Heart Cathedral6.00pm

Friends of Performing Arts High Tea

WEEK 5Monday 9th MayGPF Meeting5.30pmM07

Tuesday 10th MayNAPLAN TestingYears 3, 5, 7 & 9

Wednesday 11th MayNAPLAN TestingYears 3, 5, 7 & 9

Aherne Family NightJohn E Higgs Hall

Thursday 12th MayNAPLAN TestingYears 3, 5, 7 & 9

Senior School Ensemble PerformanceThe Black Box

Friday 13th MayJunior School Divisional Cross Country

WEEK 6Tuesday 17th MaySenior School Sandhurst Division Cross Country

Wednesday 18th MaySenior School Big Science Competition

Family Maths EveningYear 7 Students and ParentsN02/03

WEEK 7Friday 27th MayOpen Day9.00am - 12.00pmPA02/03

WEEK 8Tuesday 31st MayExaminations Years 7-11 Commnece

Ruler Parent EveningJunior School Library

Wednesday 1st JuneSenior School World Challenge BriefingLecture Theatre4.00pm

Thursday 2nd JuneRuler Parent EveningJunior School Library

Friday 3rd JuneExaminations Years 7-11 Conclude

WEEK 9Monday 6th JuneGPF MeetingM075.30pm

DAT Parent Information EveningJohn E Higgs Hall5.30pm

Tuesday 7th JuneDAT InterviewsSenior School Library

Senior School Sandurst Division Junior Sports DayYears 7-8

Wednesday 8th JuneDAT InterviewsSenior School Library

Thursday 9th JuneDAT InterviewsSenior School Library

Sandhurst Division Boys/Girls SoccerYear 7

WEEK 10Monday 13th JuneQueens Birthday Public Holiday

Tuesday 14th JuneSandhurst Division Junior FootballYears 7 - 8

Wednesday 15th JuneSenior School ProductionBeauty and the BeastUlumbarra TheatareRuns until Friday 17th June


2016 Term Dates Students

Term OneThursday 28th January 2016 to Thursday 24th March 2016

Term TwoMonday 11th April 2016 to Friday 17th June 2016

Term ThreeWednesday 13th July 2016 toFriday 16th September 2016

Term FourMonday 3rd October 2016 toThursday 1st December 2016

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Important Dates:

Monday 21st March Friends of Performing Arts AGM 5.30pm Performing Arts Boardroom

Saturday 30th April Piano Recital and Masterclass with Nancy Tsou in Black Box –

Saturday 7th May 2016 Mother’s Day Weekend High Tea & Movie Afternoon

Saturday 23rd July 2016 Trivia Quiz Night


Sandhurst Division Girls FootballYears 7 - 9

Senior School OGA Careers Session

Thursday 16th JuneWorld ChallengeCambodia and Thailand

ICCES Winter TourShepparton

Wednesday 15th JuneSenior School ProductionBeauty and the BeastUlumbarra Theatare

OGA Pre-Show Event

Last Day of Term 2


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SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL

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6.00PM

The Chairman, Board, Headmaster and Staff of Girton Grammar School cordially invite all members

of the Girton Community to be our guests at the

This year we will be celebrating the one hundred and thirty third year of Girton’s history and the 23rd Anniversary of Girton Grammar School Bendigo

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All students from Year 3 to Year 12 are requiredto attend our annual Foundation Day Service.

This will be held at the Sacred Heart Cathedral on Friday May 6th commencing at 6.00pm.

However, with large numbers of students to seat, students will be expected to arrive much earlier to greet their House Tutors / Class Teachers and to have their attendance marked on the rolls. Hence, all students are to arrive by 5.30pm and go to their designated area which will be explained to them prior to the service.

Students involved in the Music Ensembles are to arrive earlier, at 5.10pm.

All students will be seated in allocated areas. Full Winter Uniform is required for both the girls and the boys.

Please note that this Service is a compulsory event on the School Calendar. Students with exceptional circumstances can request permission to be absent, but parents are asked please to apply in writing to Mrs MacCulloch.

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FROM THE HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL

Last week I was very fortunate to have been able to travel to Canberra to visit the Year Six students and teachers who were taking part in the annual

Year Six Camp.

Travelling to the Australian Capital Territory and learning about our Federal government, our history and what it means to be an Australian citizen was both exciting and educational for the students. What impressed me the most was the enthusiasm, behaviour and friendship displayed by the students. We know that Girton students are well respected in our own community but, having seen the exemplary behaviour of our Year Six students in Canberra, I can see why they are well respected wherever they go. From our bus drivers to the camp staff and volunteers or employees at each of our venues the common refrain was how polite and well behaved our students are.

I must also publicly thank Mrs Bath, Mr Gibbs, Mrs Moss, Mrs Geyer, Mr Di Fede, Ms Rey, Ms Moore, Mrs Lingard, Mrs Beever, Miss Maddern and Mrs Hodder who travelled to Canberra to facilitate this camp. With over 100 students to care for they had plenty to do and were always on duty. I have no doubt that the success of the camp was in no small part due to their professionalism, commitment and caring approach with our students.

We would also like to thank the Australian Government for their contribution in supporting this programme through the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate (PACER). This provides a subsidy for each student to part fund our trip to the National Capital.

Finally I would like to thank Mrs Peter and Mrs Burge for stepping in to run Junior School Assembly and assist in running the Headmaster’s Tour Morning in my absence. It is good to know we have such talented and reliable staff who can and will step in when needed.

Mr Donald Thompson Head of Junior School



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SCHOOL FAIR2016

SITUATION VACANTVolunteer needed to run the Silent Auction at the Girton Grammar School Fairbrother Fair.

If you are the kind of person who would like to contribute to the School Fair but you’re not sure how ..... If you’re the type of person who enjoys managing “one project”, this could be the one for you.

Tasks include:• Writing to previous donors (using existing templates). • Accepting, coordinating and acknowledging donations. • Coordinating and manning the marquee at the Fair (with at

least one other person).• After the Fair : emailing successful bidders (those who have not

collected) to explain how to pay and collect their goods.• Full handover from the previous organiser will be provided and

support from the Friends of the Fair and the GPFA is offered.

If you are interested, please email: [email protected]


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YEAR 6 CANBERRA TRIP


On Monday 7th March we all (year 6) boarded a bus for the long, exhausting bus trip. After nine hours and a few breaks we arrived at the Bush Capital Lodge and to be honest the bus trip wasn’t so bad. We all got our suit cases and went inside to discuss who we were in a room with for the next three days. In my room I had Vivienne, Rosie, Ebony, Lily B, Kendall, Chloe C and Zoe. We all unpacked and got ready for the Mt Ainslie lookout. It was absolutely beautiful and the lookout showed the best view of Parliament House. Then after about an hour we went back to the lodge and went to bed.

The next day we got woken to Mrs Moss screaming “Get up!” So we got up and got ready for the AIS. The AIS was huge! The first thing we did was go to the sportex section where they had interactive sport simulators. I went on the rowing simulator, the skateboard simulator, the cricket simulator, the football simulator and the soccer penalty simulator. After about 20 minutes we went outside to play some different sports (well, some were obscure) like European handball, Extreme Frisbee and non-obscure soccer. Then we had lunch and I went to the gift shop and got a souvenir coin.

We then went to Parliament House. Our group sat in the Senate.

Afterwards we all met up at the top of Parliament House. It had the most beautiful view. We then went back to the lodge and got ready for bowling. I was in a lane with Vivienne, Rosie, Ebony, Joanna, Chloe C and Zoe. In the end Vivienne won and we all went back to the lodge.

On Wednesday morning we had the Mrs Moss alarm again. We then went to old Parliament House. We had to wear these special gloves or what I like to call them Michael Jackson gloves. We did an information activity, it was so fun! Then we boarded a bus to the Royal Australian Mint. There was so much money. Soon after the tour we went to the Deep Space Centre. Xavier looked so excited I wondered if he would go off like a rocket. We had a challenge to find the first woman in space. Although the place was small trying to find the name was tricky. In the end someone got it right and got a NASA sticker. The lady then told us to sit in the theatre (which was actually rows of chairs and a huge interactive whiteboard) to watch a slide show about light and different lights like ultra violet. Then we went outside to get a photo (leaving Mrs Bath out the first time, hahahaha).


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Then the moment I have been waiting for… we were going to Questacon!!! It was awesome, there was an earthquake simulator that set your teeth on edge, a lightning show that left you shocked and a slide so high it gave you vertigo! At the gift shop I bought a magic slinky and a Questacon pen. After having the best time we went back to the lodge and went to bed.

On Thursday morning I was prepared for the Mrs Moss alarm but at her usual time she didn’t come so I dozed off back to sleep. Five minutes later when I started to wake up “Wake up!” I thought it was my dream but it was the Mrs Moss alarm. This morning we went to the War Memorial. Our tour started off with the Laying of the Wreath service. The service was so calm and peaceful. We then went to the discovery zone where we went into a helicopter used in WWII and a submarine used in the Cold war. In the submarine we all pretended that we were under attack and we had to get away. In the telescopes they had film that showed enemy ships.

About half an hour later we went back to the lodge and got ready for a bike ride. At first I fell over (I’m no Lance Armstrong) but after a bike change I was up and going again. And no one fell in the lake! We had to do one lap of the lake.

I finished the ride and really felt like that ice cream we were going to get. I got crème caramel flavoured, yum! We finished our ice-creams and got back to the lodge half an hour before the other group.

So in that time we packed our bags and got ready for red faces (or Year 6 has got talent). My cabin sang a little bit of ‘summer loving’ from Grease. Another cabin full of boys did teacher impersonations and yes Mrs Moss was impersonated as the

Mrs Moss alarm. Then we watched Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory (the one with Gene Wilder in it) the movie was great, we then went to bed for the last time at the lodge.

Finally the last time I was going to hear the Mrs Moss alarm so I braced myself I put my hands over my ear but it was Miss Maddern who woke us up ( she is a lot quieter than Mrs Moss). So we got up gave our suit cases to Mr D (who struggled with my suitcase).

We then got on the bus and said our good bye to Canberra. Then I braced myself for the nine hour journey home.

Imogen Ryan (6M)



SCHOOL FAIR2016

SECOND HAND BOOKS NEEDEDThe second hand book stall at the School Fair needs your old books.

If you are able to help, please deliver books to Junior School Reception or Morey Reception. Thank you.


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DIVISIONAL SWIMMING CARNIVAL


Congratulations to the students who represented Girton Grammar School at the Divisional Swimming Carnival on Wednesday 9 March.

Zara Paul (3 Riley), Jacaila Dettmann (4 Riley), Estella Breen (4 Jenkin), Katelyn Tuohy (4 Frew), Olivia Boef (5 Aherne), Sophie Mayes (5 Jones), Olivia Green (5 Aherne), Hannah Green (5 Aherne), Angus Macafee (5 Riley), Joshua Smith (5 Jones), Lincoln McKern (5 Riley) and Matthew Saxon (5 Frew) all achieved terrific results with everyone placing in the top 3 in their respective events.

A special congratulations to Lincoln McKern who came First in his freestyle event and will now go on to compete at the Regional Swimming Championships in Swan Hill this week.


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WOOD WORKING ACTIVITY


FOR YEAR FIVE AND SIX STUDENTS:

There is an amazing new Junior School activity beginning in Term Two, for students in Year Five and Six. With the assistance of Mr Smith and the new work space at the ‘Old Girton Hotel’, boys and girls will have the opportunity to learn some woodworking skills. Mr Smith has set up an awesome space with benches that will allow up to 20 students to enjoy this hands on club. The children will work towards completing their own project.

This is a brand new club and we are looking for volunteers that would like to help during lunch times on a Friday from 12:15pm to 1:00pm. We are hoping there may be a retired handyman/builder or parents or grandparents with some spare time!

Please let me know if you would like to be involved in this exciting initiative. My email is [email protected]

We are excited about the possibilities!

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NOTICES


PAUL SADLER OFFER TO GIRTON FAMILIES

Paul Sadler is offering five FREE Holiday Programmes to Girton families who do not currently swim at Paul Sadler. If you are interested in taking up this offer, please contact Junior School Reception. Vouchers will be distributed on a first in first served order.

COMING EVENTS TERM TWOMonday 11 April First Day of Term Two for Staff and StudentsTuesday 12 April Junior School PhotosWednesday 13 April Junior School PhotosSaturday 16 April Relay for Life Monday 25 April ANZAC Day Public HolidayTuesday 26 April Junior School Athletics Carnival Sunday 1 May GPF Fairbrother Fair


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TOM is open to both Junior students in Years 4-6 and Senior students in Years 7-10. Teams of 7 compete in one of four areas: Applied Technology, Language Literature, Social Sciences and Maths Engineering. They prepare and perform their solutions for both a long-term problem (6 weeks’ preparation) and spontaneous problem (a matter of minutes).

The name ‘Tournament of Minds’ might give the impression that TOM is for highly academic students with an interest in maths and science, but this couldn’t be farther from the truth. TOM is all about imagination, teamwork and performing. If you’re a confident performer, good at working in groups or enjoy solving problems with creative thinking, we want you!

Applications are open from Week 1 to Week 3 of Term 2 (Monday April 11th - Monday April 25th). Auditions will then run during Weeks 3, 4 and 5 on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30. These tryouts are easy to get involved in and lots of fun, so come along even if you’re not sure and you might surprise yourself!

Girton teams are often very successful in Tournament of Minds, with some groups even winning at the highest level in recent years. The journey from Regionals to States to Nationals is unforgettable no matter how far you go and you’ll forge plenty of new friendships along the way.

Alexander Nielsen TOM Captain



Fun, engaging workshops that provide parents and guardians with a greater understanding of emotional intelligence and how the RULER Approach can assist with day to day parenting challenges. It also represents an opportunity for you to familiarise yourself with an important aspect of your child’s learning experience at Girton Grammar School and develop a common language with them.

The RULER for families programme is comprised of 3 workshops, 1½ hours each in duration:

Workshop Day & Time VenueIntroduction to RULER and Emotional Intelligence

Tuesday April 19 5.30 - 7.00pmORThursday April 21 5.30 - 7.00pm

Junior School Library

Family Charter and Mood Meter

Tuesday May 10 5.30 - 7.00pmORThursday May 12 5.30 - 7.00pm


Meta Moments and Blueprints

Tuesday May 315.30 - 7.00pmORThursday June 2 5.30 - 7.00pm


Sometimes parenting is a joyous, satisfying expression of reciprocated love... And sometimes it isn’t!

This is your invitation to attend the

RULER FOR FAMILIES WORKSHOPS

To book, please email your preferred dates and the number and names of people you wish to register to Mrs Kim Henery - [email protected] The workshops are for parents and guardians only (Children should not attend).



RAFFLE EARLY BIRD DRAW

Return your sold raffle ticket stubs and money to School by 4.00pm on the first day of Term 2 and

you will be in the draw for $100 gift voucher for the business of your choice.

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2016 Girton Grammar Travelaction Raffle

Ticket Price

$2.002016 Girton Grammar Raffle

1st Prize: Gold Coast Holiday for 2 - Includes accommodation at the Hotel Grand Chancellor for 4 nights and return airfares from Melbourne.Donated by Travelaction Bendigo, 112 Wills St Bendigo, 5442 2111 Valued at $1900

2nd Prize: 1 Year Platinum Membership to Fit RepublicIncludes access to Crossfit/Martial Arts/Group Fitness/Gym Donated by Fit Republic, 2 Abel St. Golden Square, 5434 7400 Valued at $1200

3rd Prize: Apple Watch “Sport”38mm Watch with Aluminium Case and Sports Band. Donated by the Old Girtonians’ Association Valued at $499

4th Prize: Wilson 100s Tennis RaquetDonated by Stephen Storer Tennis Australia, Club Professional Coach Bendigo Tennis Academy Valued at $280

5th Prize: Sweet Treats Pudding HamperDonated by Pud for All Seasons, 1 Halford St Castlemaine, 5470 6128 Valued at $100

Drawn: Sunday 1st May at 3:15pm at Girton Grammar School Fairbrother Fair.Winners notified by phone. Results published in the next Girton eLink School Newsletter, following the draw. No. of Tickets: 8,500

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For young people aged between 13 – 18 years

interested in the art of writing.

Join us for great literary experiences, author visits

and workshops or simply a space to write and

share with others.

Events are located in the Bendigo Library

and are free of charge.

All are welcome.

WRITERS PANEL MON 21 MAR 4.30–5.30pm, Activity Room 2

Speakers will talk about their life as

working writers, followed by Q & A

Rosemary Sorensen – Bendigo Writers Festival

Director and Journalist

Lauren Mitchell – Working Writer of all sorts

Mark Kearney - Journalist, Teacher, Theatre

Reviewer, Play Producer

FLASH FICTION WRITING WORKSHOP

MON 11 APR 4–5.30pm, Activity Room 1

Talented local author Christie Nieman

introduces ‘Flash Fiction’ (think ‘very fast or

short fiction’) in a series of three fun writing

exercises on crafting and structuring a 300

word piece of fiction incorporating narrative

and dialogue. A fabulous way to celebrate

National Youth Week and to launch Goldfields

Libraries Flash Fiction Competition.

Bookings essential as places limited

Dr IAN IRVINEMON 23 MAY 4.30–5.30pm, Activity Room 1

Author, Editor, and Writing Teacher

A discussion on the future of storytelling in

a changing publishing world, and career

opportunities available to professional writers

and editors.

JOHN CHARALAMBOUS - AUTHORMON 20 JUN 4.30–5.30pm, Activity Room 1

‘It’s the voice we believe in more than the

story’ John will guide participants through

activities to develop an appreciation and

knowledge of different narrative voices.

WRITING SPACE

MON 2 MAY 4-5.30pm

MON 6 JUN 4-5.30pm

Meeting Room 3 (Upstairs to the left)

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EVENT SCHEDULE MARCH – JUNE 2016

Bookings for events preferred but not essential except when specified.

For Bookings and more information contact

TAMMY HIGGSe. [email protected]

p. 54492771

SHARON [email protected]

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A TOUCH OF JAPAN IN BENDIGO

Japanese students and teachers from Gojo Senior High School in Nara, Japan, spent a week visiting Bendigo and beyond, as part of a student exchange program run by Girton Grammar School.

The Japanese students attended classes at Girton Grammar and stayed with host families as well as visiting a number of tourist attractions in Bendigo, the region and in Melbourne.

Girton Grammar established a sister school relationship with Gojo Senior High in 1992, making the exchange programs one of the longest running in Regional Victoria.

Gojo has been sending a group of 10-20 students to Bendigo every March over the past 23 years. In return, Girton students studying Japanese take part in a trip to Japan during the September-October holidays every second year and more recently, also during the Summer holidays. Students visit places like Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima and have an opportunity to attend Gojo High School and experience homestay in Japan.

Headmaster of Girton Grammar School, Mr Matthew Maruff said that such visits provide great benefits to students.

“These trips not only by improve the learning of a second language but foster a more open-minded attitude towards people of a very different culture.

“Over 23 years of student exchanges, the friendship between Girton and Gojo has continued to deepen and with the growing importance of Australia’s position on the Pacific Rim, this is an incredibly valuable experience for our students on many levels,” he said.

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JAPAN TRIP 2016

Information Evening: 6:30pm on Thursday 14th April in M07

Now that the Gojo Visit is over, we are finalising our trip to Japan for the September-October holidays. We will be visiting places, such as Tokyo, Hiroshima & Kyoto. We will then visit our sister school, Gojo Senior High School, for one week. Students will have an opportunity to experience school and family life in Japan. The itinerary and cost will be presented at the Information Evening, which will be held at 6:30pm on Thursday 14th April in M07 . Please contact Ms Watanabe if you are interested in attending the trip or the Information Evening.

Ms Watanabe Head of Japanese





Mathematics Tutorials Mathematics tutorials are an opportunity for students to gain assistance with their Mathematics from a member of the Mathematics staff in a group environment. It is an ideal opportunity for students to seek extra assistance with their work, for students to gain additional practice of the skills learnt in class or to do their homework in a studious environment. The tutorials are not one on one tutoring.

Every session there is a different Maths teacher rostered and the tutorials are conducted on the first floor of the Naughton Family Building

Current topics in Mathematics

Year 7 Whole Number

Year 8 Personal Business

Year 9 Measurement

Year 10 Methods Linear Equations

Events

Pi Day was held on Tuesday March 15 with a demonstration of Pi using a giant circle.

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David Russell (10 Frew) has been accepted into the Mathematics Association of Victoria (MAV) four day Maths Industry camp in Melbourne in the upcoming April school holidays.

The program provides an opportunity for students to gather with like-minded peers and explore hands-on, industry related problems. Four mathematical industries will provide mentoring for students to solve a contemporary real-life problem. It will be an engaging, practical and hands-on look at how Mathematics is used to solve problems in a variety of industry fields.

The four mathematical industries are

Engineering - Downer EDI

Medical - Gene Technology Access Centre

Computer technology - IBM

Economics - Reserve Bank of Australia

Congratulations David.

MATHEMATICS TUTORIALS The Naunton Family Building

Years 7, 8, 9, 10 students

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday3.45pm to 4.45pm Room N17

Further Mathematics Years 11 and 12

Tuesday and Wednesday 3.45pm to 4.45pmRoom N15

Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics Years 11 and 12

Wednesday3.45pm to 4.45pmRoom N16



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SCHOOL FAIR2016

WINE DONATIONS NEEDEDThe School Fair Wine Auction is seeking donations.

If you are able to help, please deliver wine to Junior School Reception or Morey Reception. Thank you.



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PROFESSOR MARC BRACKETT

When Professor Marc Brackett from Yale University’s Centre for Emotional Intelligence teamed up with American pop singer and songwriter, Lady Gaga, and surveyed 49,000 American high school students, they discovered that the most common words that students used to describe their emotions were “tired”, “bored” and “stressed”.

The survey explored how young people currently feel and how they want to feel in school, and the possible reasons for these emotions.

When Professor Brackett visited Girton Grammar last week, he decided to use the same survey to explore the same factors. He was thrilled but not surprised to find that Girton students described being “accepted”, “inspired” and “happy” as the top three feelings (in that order) associated with being at school.

Headmaster of Girton Grammar School, Mr Matthew Maruff, said that this was incredibly gratifying support for the RULER program that the school has been implementing though Yale University for the past 5 years.

“If ever there was validation that teaching our students to understand their emotions was

a positive thing to bring into the curriculum, this is it.

“It is particularly pleasing that being “accepted” is something that our students feel so strongly given this School’s approach to inclusive education.

“There is a cumulative benefit in the RULER approach that Professor Brackett is beginning to see very clearly in this school.

“For the first time, he sought feedback on his program from our students to help refine his work which he applies all over the world, such is the depth of implementation of the program at this school,” Mr Maruff said.

Professor Brackett spent time in the Junior School refreshing staff on the RULER approach, especially the “anchors”. He believes that the program is now well enough embedded in the school to start differentiating the approach between year levels and work has commenced on this more sophisticated and targeted approach.

The Senior School RULER team and Heads of House worked with Professor Brackett to identify strengths and areas for improvement as well as some new ideas for the Senior School, especially through “InspirED” - a partnership between Facebook





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and the Yale Centre for Emotional Intelligence. InspirED is an online community designed by educators, teens, and experts in social and emotional learning (SEL) to help high school students and educators work together to create the best possible learning communities. Access to the community is strictly mediated by the Yale Centre for Emotional Intelligence and Girton Grammar is fortunate to have gained access to this dynamic community.

“Our Senior students revealed to Professor Brackett that they want the skills to navigate the major social issues that will face them as they approach adulthood.

“They want to put themselves in the strongest possible position to make the best decisions about the types of things that are often associated with impulsive actions, such as alcohol and drug use.

“The fact that these students are even seeking out the support now, that they will need in order to face these issues in the future is such a positive outcome, demonstrating emotional maturity that will help them on a daily basis at school and at home,” Mr Maruff said.

Mrs Alex Fisher Communications

Pictured: Tweet from Professor Brackett following his visit to Girton Grammar.Marc Brackett@marcbrackettIncredibly proud of Girton Grammar who has shined with @rulerapproach. #1 feeling reported by students is accepted!





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competed in the Male Open Coxed Quad Scull, coxed by Lucy Morgan (11 Jones) and were placed in their final.

Overall, the day was a success with two teams taking home gold. The day was made possible by the help of coaches, cheering of parents and the organisation of the M.I.C. of rowing Ms Annette Reid.

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Fogarty (10 Millward) coxed by Amy Morgan (8 Jones), competed in the Coxed Open Quad Scull, placing 1st in their heat, taking the gold medal in the A Final.

Robert Van Der Graaf (12 Riley) Steven Van Der Graaf (12 Riley) Liam Rea (12 Jenkin) and Dale Baker (12 Jenkin) coxed by Ella Fraser (10 Millward), competed in the Male Open Sweep Coxed Quad. The boys endured some cross country rowing throughout the heat. They placed 4th, and finally. Robert, Steven, Liam and Dale also

Ella Fraser (10 Millward) and Amelia Fogarty (10 Millward) competed in the Female Year 10 Double Scull, winning their heat and taking the gold medal in the A Final.

Lucy Morgan (11 Jones) and Jemma Morris (11 Aherne) competed in the Female Open Double Scull, placing first in their heat, and were placed 2nd in the A final.

Lucy Morgan (11 Jones) Jemma Morris (11 Aherne) Khanyile Khumalo (11 Aherne) and Amelia

On the 3rd of March, 11 Girton students ventured to Geelong to compete at the Schools State Regatta held on the Barwon River. The day was quite a success with many impressive results. The students were entered into various events.

Jessica Chandler (8 Frew) competed in the Female Year 8 Single Scull, placing 2nd in her heat. Jessica then progressed into the B final in which she came 3rd.

Amy Morgan (8 Jones) also competed in the Female Year 8 Single Scull, placing 2nd in her heat, progressing though to the B final which she won.

Amelia Fogarty (10 Millward) competed in the Female Year 10 Single Scull, claiming 2nd, progressing into the B final which she won.

Khanyile Khumalo (11 Aherne) competed in the Female Open Single Scull, with an outstanding heat placing first and progressing into the A final in which she claimed 3rd.

Jemma Morris (11 Aherne) competed in the Female Open Single Scull, taking 2nd in her heat. She then progressed into the B final which she won.

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After lunch we were shown around the three theatres within the Arts Centre Theatres building. We could not go into the Hamer Hall as there was a concert on at the time. Mr Benrie Manchee, Lighting Operations Manager, led this tour. We went into the Playhouse

from the ground eliminating any noise caused by traffic, trams or thunderstorms. The wall panelling in the Elizabeth Murdoch Hall is lined with plywood panels of Australian plantation Hoop Pine timber, designed to resemble the back of an instrument. The woodgrain design is part of the overall acoustic treatment. We visited the lighting and audio control rooms and the ABC radio control room. In this room one could “hear the silence”.

Theatres can be such architect’s follies, with poor sightlines, sound problems, etc. The MTC has avoided such pitfalls

We left the Southbank Theatre and walked next door to the Melbourne Recital Centre. These two buildings were both part of the same project and were opened together.

Mr Michael Pearce warmly greeted us and proceeded to show us the venue. We saw the two visible springs that isolate the venue

On Tuesday March 1st, Mr McMillan and Mr Davis accompanied 14 students to backstage tours of the MTC, Melbourne Recital Centre and The Arts Centre.

The tours began at the Melbourne Theatre Company. The Southbank Theatre opened in 2009 and contains two performance spaces: the 500-559 seat Sumner, and the 150 seat Lawler. The walls of the Sumner are perforated with lettering which are lines from Australian plays.

We were met by Mr Kerry Saxby, The Technical Manager. Mr Saxby was part of the design team and explained how they had set out to remove all hindrances that may impact on the Set and Lighting designers. The entire stage is made from 43 rectangular panels that can be removed to accommodate traps, lifts or other custom structures. The proscenium arch is adjustable and can be set from 11 metres to 16 metres wide and from 0 metres to 9 metres high.

Mr Saxby showed us the side lighting positions, one of the lighting bridges and a patch bay. There is an autograph wall just like the one in the Capital.

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This room has a lounge area with TV and radio. There are four 5kw follow spots available. The stage is over 50 metres away.

The State Theatre has one of the largest stages in the world and the auditorium has a capacity of just over 2000 patrons.

first. Mr Manchee spoke about this venue and how it is the more traditional of the three venues. Next we went into the Studio. Mr Manchee showed us the extent of the lighting and how they were all in use as part of the production.

This was followed by a walk through backstage areas and into the auditorium of the State Theatre. This is a large auditorium. Mr Davis pointed out the location of the Lighting Control Room and where he used to sit when he was the lighting operator there.

We then went onto the stage. There was maintenance taking place and we could not walk onto the stage. We did stay in the wings and Mr Manchee spoke about this venue. The stage is on level 2 of the building and the stage grid is at level 10. The StKilda road entrance is level 6. We then had a demonstration of the lift used to bring a truck or semi trailer down to the stage from the Level 5 Sturt Street loading bay. This lift is air craft carrier technology, an hydraulic scissor lift capable of a 25 tonne load. The final part of the tour was the follow spot room. To get there we exited the building and walked around to the balcony just above StKilda Road and into a side door. There is an entry room with a kitchen and toilet on one side and the follow spot room in the other.

Alexi, Jack and the others on the lighting bridge

Thank you to Mr Davis for organising such an enjoyable and educational excursion.





The Girton Racing Team consisting of Ben Pignataro (11 Frew), Lucas Kirby (12 Jenkin) and Alexander Holmes (12 Jenkin) has returned from the trip of a lifetime in Manilla, where they competed in the prestigious Shell Eco Marathon. This story on the ABC website summarises their wonderful experience and we congratulate the team on their incredible effort.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-03-10/from-drag-racing-champion-to-crusader-for-fuel-efficiency/7234212

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SOCIAL NETWORK RESOURCE

On the 4th of March Professor Marc Brackett met with the Senior School RULER Team to assist in the planning of various programmes for 2016 and beyond. One resource that Professor Brackett showed the group was the Facebook page devoted to safe use of social media and provision of a wide variety of resources to support this. The Yale Centre for Emotional Intelligence was instrumental in this project. We would urge all parents and students who use social networking to access the page

https://www.facebook.com/safety/bullying

Their Philosophy “Safety is an ongoing conversation among everyone who uses Facebook.” Each member of the Facebook Community “plays a role in creating a safe environment.”

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The Digital Citizenship Parent Advisory Group hosted a successful parent education and information session On Tuesday March 8. Current parent Mr David Ashman discussed ways of controlling internet content at home. Ms Amanda Lilburne then demonstrated the Honeycomb ePlanner and discussed the Flip the Classroom model of learning. After a minor technical glitch, Lachlan Trounson (10 Riley) and Lincoln Coad (10 Jones), both from the student Co-Curricular activity GirtOnline, then demonstrated the various ways iPads are used at Girton. This was followed by over half an hour of questions from the audience. It was great to see parents, students and staff interacting and learning together in this way. I would like to thank the current members of the Parent Advisory Group, our speakers, as well as Mr Trevor Parry and Leo Hams (8 Jones) for their assistance on the night. The Parent Advisory Group will continue to meet once a term. Please contact me if you are interested in attending or would like more information.

Mr Sam a’Beckett [email protected] Head of Millward House and Chair of the Digitial Citizenship Parent Advisory Group






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EDUCATIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES 2016

Our School’s Pastoral Care system includes my specialised services which include consultancy, counselling and educational assessments for students of all ages in both Junior and Senior School.

The consultancy services involve regular meetings with the Pastoral Care team throughout the School. Staff present student issues for discussion and support plans are made collaboratively.

Counselling Services may be initiated by parents or staff. This generally involves matters which are complex, and possibly requiring Mental Health Care Plans from General Practitioners. Such issues may include stress management, separation, anxiety, depression and grief.

Educational Psychology assessment work may also be initiated by parents, but may also occur following teacher concerns being expressed to their Head of House, LRC staff or following consultation with myself. Early identification of Specific Learning Difficulties can do much to address student skill levels and to assist them achieving their potential.

Should you require further information or support for any aspect of your child’s social or emotional development, learning or behavioural difficulties, please email me directly on [email protected] or on 0419108460.

Interviews can be made by contacting Mrs. Lorraine Ellis (Monday, Thursday, Friday) on 4408 5937., Ms. Michelle Gilkes (Tuesday) on 4408 5909 or Mrs. Rebecca Doherty (Wednesday) on 4408 5951 .

John Pease Registered Psychologist, APS


mailto: [email protected]

Withdrawal of Students Parents are reminded of Point 4 of the Business Regulations regarding withdrawal of students.4. WITHDRAWAL OF STUDENTS To withdraw a student from the School, at least one complete term’s notice, including the preceding vacation, must be given in writing to the Headmaster. If the required minimum notice of one complete term’s notice, including the preceding vacation period (in writing to the Headmaster), as described in the following examples, is not given for withdrawal from the School, a Tuition Withdrawal Fee equal to one tuition fee instalment will apply. There is no Prompt Payment Discount for a Tuition With-drawal Fee. For example: (a) Students leaving at the end of the school year (except Year 12 students) or during the following vacation or during First Term the following year will need to have provided notice in writing to the Headmaster no later than 5 p.m. on the last school day of Third Term (in September).(b) Students departing at the end of second Term or during Third Term will need to have provided notice in writing to the Head-master by the last school day of the First Term. Please also note that once the signed enrolment Form is received, and the first instalment of the Capital Fee is paid, the student is deemed to be enrolled in the School. Hence the notice of withdrawal period as described in Clause 4 is required to be given if a parent subsequently decides not to proceed.

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HOMESTAY From time to time we receive requests from country, city and overseas families for homestay accommodation for their child to enable them to attend Girton Grammar School. This is usually required from Monday to Friday, but in the case of overseas students may be for the whole year or term. We continue to update the list of parents who may be interested in offering homestay accommodation to a student in the future. This can often suit a family whose child/children have moved to a city to attend university or work. If you are interested in finding out more about this, I would welcome your enquiry. I am happy provide you with homestay policies and further information. Please contact me on 03 5441 3114 or email me at [email protected]

2017 and 2018 We continue to interview and offer places for students to enter Girton Grammar School in 2017. Please note that parents are asked to respond within 30 days if they wish to accept, defer or decline these offers. Parents of students entering 2018 will be invited to contact the School in the near future to arrange an enrolment interview with Mr Maruff, Headmaster or Mr Don Thompson, Head of Junior School.

Current parents are reminded to submit applications for younger siblings in the future.

ENROLMENT PROCESS I would like to remind parents of the enrolment process which is outlined in the Business Regulations. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. If parents wish their student child’s future enrolment to be viable, the Application Fee of $110 must be paid. If an Application Form and Fee are received, parents will be contacted, in order of receipt, and invited to arrange an Enrolment Interview. This will normally start to occur approximately twelve to eighteen months prior to the year of entry. An offer for a place in the School will follow if vacancies exist.

• Prep students are immersed in the nurturing Girton culture from the beginning of their education.

• Girton’s Prep teachers are highly experienced and have undertaken specialist training and personal development programmes focused on early learning.

• Social skills and emotional intelligence are developed through programmes exclusive to Girton Grammar School, such as the RULER method.

• Prep Students enjoy classes taken by specialist teachers in Drama, PE, Art, Music, Japanese and French. Students at other institutions often don’t receive exposure to specialist learning such as this until they reach secondary school.

• Prep at Girton is a joyful, enriching experience for the children and their families alike with extensive communication between teachers and parents.

Benefits of commencing a Girton Grammar School Education at Prep.

CONTACT DETAILS CHANGED? The School tries to maintain an accurate database of students’ and parents’/guardians’ contact details to ensure communications reach you. If you have changed any of your contact details in the last six months and have not notified the School, could you please email [email protected] and include your student’s full name, Year level and House, along with the correct contact information. If you feel other pertinent details may be missing from your student’s record, please also email them to Mrs. Louise McWaters at the same email address above.

Louise McWaters Registrar






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FROM THE REPORTS DEPARTMENT

Junior and Senior School - Term One Reports

The Term One Reports will be published electronically to the Parent Portal by the end of the term. An email will be sent to parents when they are available.

Unit 3/4 VCE Reports

In Term One there were two rounds of VCE reports. These reports were published electronically to the Parent Portal: Round One on the 12th February and Round Two on the 11th March. In Term Two Round Three is expected to be published by the end of Week Two. An email will be sent to parents when they are available.

Accessing Reports on the Parent Portal

You can access your child’s Report via the Girton Grammar Website. (Quick Links: “Parent Access”)

http://www.girton.vic.edu.au

When you have accessed the Parent Portal (First select your child’s name, right of screen), select the appropriate tab called “Docs” and the Reports will be under the subheading of Academic Reports.

You can also use the link below to go directly to your login screen:

http://community.girton.vic.edu.au

If you are having trouble accessing the Parent Portal or need login details please contact the Reports Administrators via Reception. You can also email the Reports Administrators directly.

Email and Mailing Contact details

An email is sent to parents from the Reports Administrators, notifying them when reports are available on the Parent Portal. Please contact Reception if you need to update your current email or mailing address.

Reporting Overview

For information on reports for both Junior and Senior School please refer to the Girton Grammar School website http://www.girton.vic.edu.au via the “Curriculum” tab.

Mr Rod Smith (Head of Senior School Reporting and Assessment) Mr John Gibbs (Head of Junior School Curriculum Organisation) Mrs Heather Waterston (Senior School Reports Administrator) Mrs Debbie Hansen (Junior School Reports Administrator, Junior and Senior Instrumental Reports Administrator)



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Lachlan Moran who competed in the Australian Clay Target Association Victorian State Titles for Sporting Clays held at the Woodvale Club. Lachlan normally competes as a Sub Junior (U15’s) but on this occasion he competed against adults in “C” grade. It was a 100 target competition and at the end of the competition Lachlan was placed equal 1st, in “C” Grade. A shoot off for 1st place between Lachlan and an adult ensued and after a tie in the first round with both competitors missing only one target out of ten a second shoot off was called by the referees. Lachlan missed only one target in the second round with his opponent missing three and he won the event.

Evelyn Crawford (9Je) who recently participated in the Pony Club of Victoria State Show Jumping championships. This is a team event with each team comprising the best four members in their zone at a given grade. Evelyn’s team, representing Central Zone, achieved third place in the C grade show jumping.

Jacob McKenzie (7M) who has been accepted for the Children’s Chorus in the Australian Opera Production of La Boheme.

Girton Bulls U16 Boys and Girton Aces U16 Boys Basketball team who will be playing in a Grand Final today.

Amber Lyons (8Je) (pictured above) who competed in six state titles in track cycling over the summer and achieved one Gold, one Silver and one Bronze. Her results have placed her in a position where she was selected in a team of four Victorian under 15 girls who will

travel to the national titles in Tasmania (amongst about 20 riders from Victoria).

Emma Purcell (9Jo) (pictured above) who has recently been selected to represent Bendigo in the Under 16 Rep Squad for soccer. Also Emma competed in the

Amber Lyons (8Je)Credit: Annie Duffy Photography

Emma Purcell (9Jo)

Victorian Open Ballroom DanceSport Championships in February receiving three Firsts, two Seconds and one Third in the Junior Recreational division. Emma has only been learning Ballroom Dancing for one year.





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Grace Phillips (12M) (pictured) and Oliver Northam (12A) who performed for the afternoon at the “High Tea at the Shamrock Hotel”, a fundraiser for Weekend to End Women’s Cancer, benefitting Peter MacCullum Institute. They represented themselves and the school with dignity and talent.

Tully Scanlon (10Je) (pictured) who has been selected in the Victorian state junior and youth boxing team to go to the 2016 national titles in Qld in May.

Tully has proven himself in competition both in Victoria and interstate over the last twelve months culminating in his team selection after the recent Victorian team selection trials. He had his first state team training information session and sparring on Saturday .

He is enjoying the extra time and focus that the Girton elite sports programme has given him, and hopes this combined with his gruelling training regime can carry him to a gold medal in May , one better than his silver medal in the 2015 national titles.

Years 9/10 tennis players competed against seven other Bendigo schools in the Kel Pell (9/10 boys) and Molly Sandner (9/10 girls) cups. The Molly Sandner Cup is the longest running interschool girls competition in the Southern Hemisphere in any sport. Our girls were undefeated for the day, and after a seven year absence have finally returned the trophy to the Girton Gymnasium trophy cabinet. The girls’ final match was against CCB who at that stage were also undefeated. At one set apiece and the deciding set tied at deuce at 4-all when ‘time’ was called, the competition was decided by the next two points—which Girton won! The boys also did themselves proud, winning five of their seven matches and placing third of eight competing schools.


Alexander O’Shea (11A) who has been selected as an emergency member of the Australian Science Olympiad team following the Earth and Environmental Science Summer School.

Alexander said: “The whole school was a high intensity two week program where we learnt the equivalent of a first year university course in earth and environmental science. Essentially we covered the geosphere, hydrosphere and celestial sphere. We also had practical excursions and field work based on the theory we learnt. It was a fantastic experience and despite all the hard work I will never forget it.”



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REFRESHMENTS Finger food provided Drinks at bar prices

COST $25 tapas and pizza menu

RSVP RSVP is essential for catering purposes at www.trybooking.com/179954 by Monday 15th March, 2016

QUERIES Alex Fisher, Alumni Manager [email protected] or phone (03) 4408 5985

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DEECD Country Buses will not be available to take Girton students home on the afternoon of Thursday 24th March.

Please make alternative after school travel arrangements on this day.

The Castlemaine, Kyneton and dedicated buses will run as normal.


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The Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge is now open and Girton Grammar is excited to be participating. The Challenge is open to all Victorian children from birth to 16 years in recognition of the importance of reading for literacy development. It is not a competition; but a personal challenge for children to read a set number of books by September 14.Children from Prep to Year 2 are encouraged to read or ‘experience’ 30 books with their parents and teachers. Children from Year 3 to Year 10 are challenged to read 15 books.If you would like your child to participate, please return the attached privacy and consent form. Forms are also available in both Junior and Senior Libraries.All children who meet the Challenge will receive a certificate of achievement signed by the Victorian Premier and can choose to have their name included on the online Honour Roll. For more information about the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge and to view the booklists, visit: www.education.vic.gov.au/prc


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The Girton Grammar School Business Directory features businesses owned by Girton families. Wherever possible, the School likes to support our community by using parents’ businesses for goods or services.

To support the businesses linked to the school, we need to know about them.

From caterers to cardiologists, snow machines to specialist services, florists to fashion, we want to know about you!

Advertising in the Business Directory is distributed to every current school family and by supporting the featured businesses, you support our school.

This year the Business Directory will be timed to coincide with the start of the new financial year. The Business Directory will be circulated to all Girton families in Week 1, Term 3.

If you would like to express your interest (no bookings can be taken at this stage) in the Business Directory now, simply email [email protected].

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SPRING GULLY UNITED SOCCER CLUB – Fun Day Saturday 9th April 2016

Prior to the start of the 2016 Soccer Season Spring Gully United Soccer Club is holding a fun day for junior players – Gold Coin Donation to play - from 9.30am to 12 noon with a

BBQ to follow.

Venue will be the Spring Gully Soccer grounds in Stanley Avenue, Spring Gully.

The day will include games from 10.00am to 12 noon – it is requested that those wishing to be involved in the games register at 9.30am so players can be placed into teams to start

games at 10am.

There will also be club merchandise available for sale including playing socks and shorts,as well as a second hand swap table for people to swap or pick up second hand soccer

attire.

Please note registrations for Spring Gully United Soccer Club’s 2016 season close 13 March 2016.

Easter School Holiday Program

Fun Soccer Day for Young Players

Price for the 2-day Clinic $130.00

Price for the 1-day Clinic $70.00

BENDIGO CITY FC Epsom Huntly Recreation Reserve

353 Midland Highway Epsom

www.bendigocityfc.com.au

facebook.com/bendigocityfc

Contact Details

Tim Smith

[email protected]

Wednesday 6 - Thursday 7 APRIL 2016

9:00AM to 5:00PM

SCHOOL HOLIDAY COACHING CLINIC BENDIGO CITY FC CITY KICKS

The Clinic is an exciting 2-Day program offering the option to attend one or both days. The clinic is designed for Girls and Boys from ages 6-14. Both days will include quality coaching from Marco Kueck, Bendigo City FC Players and Coaches. Training drills and Round Robin matches will be held throughout the day and cater for all skill levels. A healthy lunch and snacks are provided to participants on both days. Venue: Epsom Huntly Recreation Reserve, Synthetic Pitch

Bookings for this event can be made by clicking on the link below: https://www.trybooking.com/JDKG and https://www.trybooking.com/160478


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6Pies ............... $4.00Pasties ............... $4.00Sausage Rolls (Large) ............... $2.50 Roll SandwichParty Pies ............... $1.00 Ham & Cheese ............... $5.20 ...... $4.80Hot Chicken Rolls ............... $5.50 Tomato ............... $3.20 ...... $3.00Party Quiche ............... $1.30 Tomato & Cheese ............... $3.80 ...... $3.20Mini Hawaiian Pizza ............... $3.50 Cheese ............... $3.50 ...... $3.20Ham & Cheese Croissant ............... $3.50 Chicken ............... $5.50 ...... $5.00Chicken Nuggets ............... $0.60 Chicken & Salad ............... $6.00 ...... $5.50Potato Pie (Large) ............... $4.50 Egg ............... $3.50 ...... $3.20Vegetarian Pastie ............... $4.50 Virginian Ham ............... $4.80 ...... $4.50Homemade Egg & Bacon Pie ............... $3.00 Ham & Salad ............... $5.50 ...... $5.20Chicken & Leek Pie ............... $4.50 Salad ............... $4.50 ...... $4.20Quiche Lorraine ............... $4.50 Roast Beef ............... $4.80 ...... $4.50Spinach (Veg) & Cheese Quiche ............... $4.50 Roast Beef & Salad ............... $5.50 ...... $5.20

Honey ............... $3.00 ...... $2.50Vegemite ............... $3.00 ...... $2.50Tuna ............... $4.80 ...... $4.50

Fruit Salad ............... $4.00 Tuna & Salad ............... $5.50 ...... $5.20Garlic or Herb Bread ............... $2.50Hamburgers ............... $5.00Hot Dogs ............... $3.00 ...... $1.00Vegie Patties ............... $5.50 ...... $0.50Dim Sims ............... $1.00Hash Brown ............... $1.00Chicken Schnitzel ............... $5.50 Fresh Seasonal Fruit ............... $1.50Focaccia ............... $6.50 Home Made Cookies ............... $1.50(Chicken, Avocado & Camembert) Vanilla Slice ............... $3.00Baked Potato ............... $5.00 Hedgehog Slice ............... $3.00(Coleslaw, Cheese & Sour Cream) Mud Cakes/Muffins ............... $3.00Pasta Bolognese (Small) ............... $4.00 Muesli Bars ............... $1.00Pasta Bolognese (Large) ............... $6.50 Roll Ups ............... $1.00Gluten Free Pasta (Small) ............... $4.50 Iced Donuts (Small) ............... $1.50Gluten Free Pasta (Large) ............... $7.00 Cinnamon Donuts ............... $1.50Chicken Tender Wrap ............... $6.50 Caramel Slice ............... $3.00

Peppermint Slice ............... $3.00Jam Donut ............... $1.50

Paddle Pop Thickshake ............... $2.00 Gluten Free Choc Muffin ............... $3.50Paddle Pop ............... $1.50Magnum ............... $3.80 DRINKSMini Calippo Frost ............... $1.00 Flavoured Milk (Large) ............... $4.00Sunny Boy ............... $1.20 Flavoured Milk (Small) ............... $3.00Zooper Dooper ............... $0.60 Fruit Box ............... $1.50Cruncha ............... $1.50 Still Mineral Water ............... $2.50Frozen Yoghurt ............... $2.50 100% Apple Juice ............... $3.00Icy Twist ............... $1.00 100% Orange Juice ............... $3.00Cyclone ............... $2.00 Gatorade ............... $4.00Slushy - Small ............... $2.00 Iced Tea ............... $4.00Zing Zing ............... $1.00Moozie ............... $1.00

Avocado, Sun Dried Tomatoes, CapsicumTomato Sauce, Mayonnaise, Mustard

DELICIOUS EXTRAS

January 2016

ICY POLES

SANDWICHES AND ROLLS(Please state if White or Multigrain bread is required)

Multigrain 50c extra - Toasted 50c extra

EXTRAS

ROOM 4A - CANTEEN MENU 2016

Please write name, class and order on an envelope, enclose money and place in the lunch box in the classroom.

SPECIAL EXTRAS

HOT FOOD

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BENDIGO COACHLINES IS PROVIDING A DEDICATED BUS SERVICE TO OUR STUDENTS LIVING IN SPRING GULLY, STRATHDALE AND STRATHFIELDSAYE.The cost of this service is $3.00 per trip and $1.50 for siblings.

Please call Bendigo Coachlines on 5446 3144 for more information.

Strathfieldsaye Rd & Saxby Drive 7:51Strathfieldsaye - IGA 7:55Lawrence & Sinclairs Roads 7:58McIvor Highway & Reservoir Road 8:05Cousins & Harley Streets 8:07Harley & Butcher Streets 8:09Harley Street & Landale Drive 8:10Condon Street & Marnie Road 8:12Retreat Road & Keogh Drive 8:14Retreat Road & Kristy Drive 8:15Spring Gully Reserve 8:17Girton Grammar - Junior (Don Street) 8:25

Girton Grammar - Junior (Don Street) 3:50Spring Gully Reserve 3:58Retreat Road & Kristy Drive 4:00Retreat Road & Keogh Drive 4:02Condon Street & Marnie Road 4:04Harley Street & Landale Drive 4:06Harley & Butcher Streets 4:07Cousins & Harley Streets 4:09McIvor Highway & Reservoir Road 4:11Lawrence & Sinclairs Roads 4:18Strathfieldsaye - IGA 4:20Strathfieldsaye Rd & Saxby Drive 4:24

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Girton Grammar

StrathdaleFee is $3.00 per trip & $1.50 per sibling

AM

Private Charter


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Route details – Maryborough to Bendigo via Dunolly

Code School days Only

School days Only

Maryborough RS MBH 720 1655Dunolly DUN 738 1637Laanecoorie LAA 748 1627Hazeldene’s HAZ 808 1607Marong (Marong Hotel) MNG 815 1600Marist College MAR 830 1550BRIT – Chapel St BRI 843 1540Bendigo RS (Bay 11) BRS 848 1537La Trobe Uni (Sharon St) LTU 855 1530

DistanceFull Conc Full Conc Full Conc Full Conc Full Conc

< 10.00 $2,150.00 $1,075.00 $591.20 $295.60 $59.00 $29.50 $12.00 $6.00 $6.60 $3.3010 to 15 $2,630.00 $1,315.00 $723.20 $361.60 $72.20 $36.10 $14.60 $7.30 $8.00 $4.0015 to 20 $3,106.00 $1,553.00 $854.20 $427.10 $85.40 $42.70 $17.20 $8.60 $9.40 $4.7020 to 25 $3,586.00 $1,793.00 $986.20 $493.10 $98.60 $49.30 $20.00 $10.00 $11.00 $5.5025 to 30 $4,062.00 $2,031.00 $1,117.00 $558.50 $111.60 $55.80 $22.60 $11.30 $12.40 $6.2030 to 35 $4,542.00 $2,271.00 $1,249.00 $624.50 $124.80 $62.40 $25.40 $12.70 $14.00 $7.00

>35 $5,022.00 $2,511.00 $1,381.00 $690.50 $138.00 $69.00 $28.00 $14.00 $15.40 $7.70

Distance between MBH DUN LAA HAZ MNG MAR BRI BRS LTUMBH 22.7 30.1 57.4 64.5 72.3 69.8 69.3 70.6DUN 22.7 19.9 47.1 46.5 55.4 59.6 60 60.4LAA 30.1 19.9 27.3 34.4 41.4 39.7 40.1 40.5HAZ 57.4 47.1 27.3 8.3 16.1 16.9 17.2 17.7

MNG 64.5 46.5 34.4 8.3 8.9 15.4 15.2 17.5MAR 72.3 55.4 41.4 16.1 8.9 7.7 7.6 10BRI 69.8 59.6 39.7 16.9 15.4 7.7 1.7 4.3BRS 69.3 60 40.1 17.2 15.2 7.6 1.7 3.4LTU 70.6 60.4 40.5 17.7 17.5 10 4.3 3.4

The service will depart the Maryborough Railway Station bus stop and provide access to the following locations en-route to Bendigo, Maryborough CBD, Whirakee Rise Estate, Bet Bet, Dunolly, Laanecoorie and Marong. Destinations will include Hazeldene’s (Calder Alternative Highway), Marist College, Bendigo Railway Station, Bendigo Senior Secondary, Girton Grammar, Bendigo TAFE & La Trobe Uni, other destinations including Bendigo Health can be accommodated in the timetable.

For further information please contact Bendigo Coachlines on Ph. 5446 7018 or email [email protected]

Fare Schedule

Timetable

Annual Term Weekly Daily Single

These locations must be booked the day prior


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