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eLinkThe Girton Grammar School Newsletter

2016Term 2

Issue No. 09

Final dress rehearsals for the Senior School production of Beauty and The Beast took place this week and I urge anyone who has not yet booked a ticket to do so – the acting, singing, dancing, music, sound and lighting are first class. What a wonderful way it will be to end a positive and productive School term.

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We have a strong culture of Community Service at Girton Grammar, borne of a long history of understanding that for those whom much has been given, much is expected. As I

remind our students often, it is a privilege to attend this School so I was once again gratified to see so many of our students out in the community recently, supporting the annual Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal.

Last year Girton raised more money for this cause than any other in the State and this year, we had more than 250 students, door knocking across Bendigo, Castlemaine and beyond, to help raise money for the Salvation Army and for those in need. More than $7,500 was raised, a phenomenal effort that will make a real difference to many lives.

An information session was held this week for participants of this year’s World Challenge program. Whilst the trip forms part of our Outdoor Education co-curriculum program, it also has a strong Community Service offering. Students taking part in these overseas trips understand that to feel good you need to do good, with a large component of each trip, this year to Thailand and Cambodia, devoted to charitable work in remote local communities. Thirty six students and six staff will depart soon on the trip of a lifetime and I wish them a rewarding and safe journey.

Mid-year examinations have taken place in the Senior School for the last couple of weeks. It is important to recognise that testing is conducted for a number of reasons, not only for the purpose of evaluating students and assigning grades. Active retrieval of information that occurs during tests, for example, is a valuable skill that can be transferred to a number of other situations. A good teacher will quiz students often. Research shows that students tested frequently tend to study more and with more regularity. This questioning approach also allows students and teachers to discover gaps in knowledge and focus study efforts on difficult material.

We were delighted this week to find out that two of our Year 11 students, Maya Mann (Year 11 Jenkin) and Ruby Stone (Year 11 Riley) have been selected to take part in a national residential six day Science conference to take place at Brisbane University in July. This will be an incredible experience for these young scientists and you can read more about it in this edition of eLink. Our Senior School Science department continues to be a shining example of the importance of extending learning beyond the classroom.


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The Girton Grammar School Production of

Music by Alan Menken

Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice

Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia).All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia

Book by Linda Woolverton

JUNE 15 - 17 | ULUMBARRA THEATRE

Book now at: gotix.com.au

ON THIS WEEK

A tale as old as time, as you’ve never seen it before. . .

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MAKE UP Lauren Morris (11 Jones) Lilian Harvey (11Frew) Neve Surridge (11Aherne) Amy Nicholls (10 Frew)

FOLLOWSPOTS Michael Loughnan (10 Riley) Ben Hutchings (10Aherne)

LIGHTING Amos Walz (10 Frew)AUDIO Mr Cameron Patarica James Spencer (11 Aherne) Mitchell Horne (12 Millward) Myles Blum (11 Aherne) Elvis Walsh (11 Jenkin)

BACKSTAGE Ebony Watts (11 Millward) Dominique Cox (8 Aherne) Ellen Anthony (8 Aherne) Eric Lovett (7 Jones) Lily Townsend (9 Jones) David Nassar (11Riley) Olivier Euno (11Frew) Jared Hodges (9 Riley) Ella Fisher (9 Riley) Jack Garnett (9 Riley)

DIRECTORMr Nicholas Pease

LIGHTING DESIGNMr Grant Davis

COSTUMESMrs Anita Scott for Scotts Costume Hire Bendigo Jacob Ietto (11 Jones)

HEAD TECHNICIANMr Ben Van Dillon

FLYMAN Mr Paul Kavanagh Mr Dave Plathe

LIGHTING PROGRAMMERMr Ian Scott

AUDIO OPERATORMr Mickey Levis

ULUMBARRA THEATRE TECHNICAL TEAMSUPERVISING TECHNICIAN Mr Hugh Baxter

PHOTOGRAPHY Mr David Fieldfor Shooter Photos

REHEARSAL ACCOMPANISTS Ms Cheryl Long Mrs Betty Higgs

VIDEOMr Ben GibbonsSCENIC PAINTINGMr Marc McIntyre

SET DESIGNMrs Jacinta JacksonJohn Lavery (11 Aherne)

STAGE MANAGERMs Joanne GrechCHOREOGRAPHYMs Kaddison Kearin Ms Erinn Arnel

PUBLICITY & PROMOTIONBronte Bailey (11 Millward) Mrs Alex Fisher

VOCAL COACHINGMs Jennifer Schatzle Mrs Simone Martin

AUDIO DESIGNMr John McMillanASSISTANT DIRECTORSNicola James (11 Jenkin) Bryce Apsey (11 Jones)

MUSICAL DIRECTORMr Steve Vine PRODUCTION MANAGER Mrs Jacinta Jackson

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Prologue Orchestra

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No Matter What Maurice, Belle

No Matter What (Reprise)

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It This Home? (Reprise) Mrs. Potts

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Gaston (Reprise) Gaston, Lefou

How Long Must This Go On? Beast

Be Our Guest Lumiere, Mrs. Potts, Company

If I Can’t Love Her Beast

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Something There Belle, Beast, Lumiere,

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Human Again Lumiere, Madame de la Grande

Bouche, Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts,

Babette, Chip, Enchanted Objects

Maison des Lunes Gaston, Lefou, Monsieur D’ Arque

Beauty and the Beast Mrs. Potts

If I Can’t Love Her (Reprise) Beast

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The Mob Song Gaston, Ensemble

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Important Dates:

Wednesday 15th June to Friday 17th June 2016 Senior School Production

Saturday 6th August Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser

18th August 2016 Performing Arts Showcase

Saturday 3rd September 2016 Father’s Day Movie Afternoon

Volunteers are welcome to join the active Committee and be part of the group that assists the Performing Arts Department and Students. Any assistance would be gratefully appreciated and you are welcome to attend the next meeting on Monday, 11th July at 5.30pm in the PA Boardroom. All are welcome.


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

Sandhurst Division Girls FootballYears 7 - 9

Senior School OGA Careers Session

Thursday 16th JuneWorld ChallengeCambodia and Thailand

ICCES Winter TourShepparton

Friday 17th JuneSenior School ProductionBeauty and the BeastUlumbarra Theatare

OGA Pre-Show Event

Last Day of Term 2


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Tuesday 12th JulyMillward House Parent Evening

WEEK 1Wednesday 13th JulyFirst Day of Term 3

Junior School Divisional Netball TournamentGolden City Netball Courts

Thursday 14th JulyJunior School and Senior School Schools Sports Victoria Cross Country State FinalBundoora Park, Melbourne

Week 2Monday 18th JulyYear 11 (2017) Student Information Session11.00am-1.30pmLecture Theatre

Year 11 (2017) Parent Information Evening5.30pmLecture Theatre

Tuesday 19th JulyBetty Higgs Scholarship AuditionsBlack Box Theatre

Junior School Girls Divisional Football Carnival

Wednesday 20th JulyJunior School Divisional Football TournamentCatholic College Bendigo

Thursday 21st JulyBetty Higgs Scholarship AuditionsBlack Box Theatre

Week 3Monday 25th JulyJunior and Senior School Victorian Schools Netball Championships (Years 6-12)Melbourne

Year 10 (2017) Student Information Session12.10pmLecture Theatre

Year 10 (2017) Parent Information Evening5.30pmLecture Theatre

Tuesday 26th JulyYear 5 CampNarmbool & Sovereign HillReturning Friday 29th July

Senior School Sandhurst Year 7 Boys Football

VCE History Excursion

Senior School Parent Teacher Interviews

RULER Parent EveningMeta Moment and Blueprint5.30pmJunior School Library

Wednesday 27th JulySenior School Sandhurst Division Intermediate Football (Years 9-10)Catholic College Bendigo

Senior School Strings RecitalBlack Box Theatre

Thursday 28th JulyJunior School Regional Sports Day (Soccer and Netball)Swan Hill

Senior School Victorian Volleyball Schools Cup (States) Years 7-12MelbourneReturning Sunday 31st July

Senior School Inter-House Singing CompetitionGymnasium

Senior School Performing Arts Scholarship AuditionsBlack Box Theatre

RULER Parent EveningMeta Moment and Blueprint5.30pmJunior School Library

Friday 29th JulyJunior School Year 5 Camp returns

Headmaster’s Tour Morning9.00amLeaving from the Black Box Theatre

Saturday 30th JulySenior School Annual Classical Guitar Society ShowcaseMelbourne

Week 4Monday 1st AugustSenior School Australian Mathematics Competition

Tuesday 2nd AugustJunior School Regional Sports Day FootballSwan Hill

Senior School Inter-House Speaking Competitions


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Senior School Debater’s Association of Victoria Schools’ Competitions

GPF Meeting5.30pmM07

Wednesday 3rd AugustSenior School ICCES Cross Country, Debating and ChessMelbourne

Senior school Victoria School Music FestivalUlumbarra Theatre

Senior School Senior Football vx Carey Grammar Years 10-12Carey Grammar

Thursday 4th AugustSenior School Sandhurst Division Intermediate Sports Day (Years 9-10)Bendigo

Friday 5th AugustJunior School (Years 3-6) Football and NetballBallarat Grammar

Week 5Monday 8th AugustSenior School Tertirary Information Evening (Year 12 students and parents)Lecture Theatre*Students please wear the School uniform

Tuesday 9th AugustSenior School Girton vs GVGS Winter Sports DayHuntly

Senior School History Roadshow

Wednesday 10th AugustSenior School Ensembles SpectacularUlumbarra Theatre

Thursday 11th AugustSenior School Amazing Spaghetti Machine CompetitionMelbourne University

Senior School Vocal RecitalBlack Box Theatre

Junior School Ensembles ShowcaseUlumbarra Theatre

Friday 12th AugustAeroSkools State CompetitionThe State Netball and Hockey Centre Melbourne

Senior School City to SurfSydney

Week 6Monday 15th AugustSenior School Science Week

Betty Higgs Piano RecitalThe Black Box Theatre

Tuesday 16th AugustSenior School ICAS Mathematics Competition

Senior School VCE Performance RecitalThe Black Box Theatre

Wednesday 17th AugustYear 3 Camp Sunnystones Bacchus MarshReturns Friday 19th August

Senior School Keys Please ProgrammeYear 10 and Parents5.30pm The Black Box Theatre

Thursday 18th AugustSenior School Performing Arts ShowcaseThe Black Box Theatre

Friday 19th AugustRoyal South Street EisteddfodCity of Ballarat Choral ContestBallarat

Saturday 20th AugustTournament of Minds Regional FinalsBendigo LaTrobe Unversity

Sunday 21st AugustRoyal South Street EisteddfodCity of Ballarat Choral ContestBallarat

Week 7Wednesday 24th AugustSenior School Music and Drama ExcursionMatilda the MusicalPrincess Theatre in Melbourne

Castlemaine Parent EveningBuda House

Junior Strings RecitalThe Black Box Theatre


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Thursday 25th AugustJunior School Canterbury Girls College String WorkshopJohn E Higgs Hall

Guitar Recital5.30pmThe Black Box Theatre

Friday 26th AugustJunor School Divisional Basketball TournamentBendigo Stadium

Week 8Monday 29th AugustYear 7 Immunisations Round 3

Senior School Vocal Recital5.30pmThe Black Box Theatre

Tuesday 30th AugustSenior School Sandhurst Athletics Carnival

Year 8 ProductionJohn E Higgs Hall

Wednesday 31st AugustYear 8 Production John E Higgs Hall

Thursday 1st SeptemberYear 8 ProductionJohn E Higgs Hall

Senior School Sandhurst Division Junior Sports Day (Years 7-8)Bendigo

Friday 2nd SeptemberJunior School Father’s Day Stall

Saturday 3rd SeptemberAMEB Strings ExaminationsPerforming Arts Building

Aerobic Gymnastics Girton TeamsAerochallengeIvanhoe Girls Grammar

FoPA Father’s Day Weekend Movie Afternoon

Sunday 4th SeptemberTournament of Minds State FinalsBundoora LaTrobe University

Week 9 Monday 5th SeptemberOpen Day9.00am - 12.00pmPerforming Arts Building

Tuesday 6th SeptemberSenior School Musician of the Year

GPF Meeting5.30pmM07

Wednesday 7th SeptemberSenior School Senior Football GGS vs Castlemaine SecondaryCastlemaine

Piano Recital for Sally Bellingham studentsThe Black Box Theatre

Thursday 8th SeptemberOGA 5 Year Reunion (Class of 2011)GPO, Bendigo

Junior School Art Exhbition Opening6.00pmJohn E Higgs Hall

Friday 9th September Senior School USA Science, Tehcnology, Engineering, Mathematics TripUSA

Junor School Grandparents’ And Special Friends’ DayJunior School

Senor School ‘R U Okay Day’Staff vs student Soccer MatchLondonderry Oval

Week 10Monday 12th SeptemberSenior School young Composer of the Year6.00pmThe Black Box Theatre

Wednesday 14th SeptemberJunor School Divisional Athletics Carnival Flora Hill Athletics Track

Thursday 15th September Senior School Japan Study TourJapan

Year 2 CampCamp Curumbene CoropReturning Friday 16th September


2016 Term Dates Students

Term ThreeWednesday 13th July 2016 toFriday 16th September 2016

Term FourMonday 3rd October 2016 toThursday 1st December 2016

2017 Term Dates Students

Term OneWednesday 1st February 2017 to Friday 31st March 2017

Term TwoTuesday 18th April 2017 to Friday 23 June 2017

Term ThreeWednesday 19 July 2017 toFriday 22 September 2017

Term FourMonday 9 October 2017 toThursday 7 December 2017

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Friday 16th SeptemberAeroskool National ChampionshipsUlumbarra Theatre

Senior School FormalAll Seasons

Last Day of Term 3



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YEAR 1O 2017PARENT INFORMATION EVENING

GET INFORMED ABOUT THE NEXT STEP OF YOUR CHILD’S GIRTON JOURNEY AT THE

MONDAY 25TH JULY 2016 • 5:30PMNAUNTON FAMILY BUILDING

THE INFORMATION EVENING WILL BE FOLLOWED BY SUBJECT SELECTION INTERVIEWS

ON TUESDAY 19th JULY. To arrange an interview with Mr Bill Montgomery, Mr Rodney Knowles

and Mrs Anne Murray please call the school on 03 5441 3114.

YEAR 11 2017PARENT INFORMATION EVENING

GET INFORMED ABOUT YOUR CHILD’S GIRTON VCE JOURNEY AT THE

MONDAY 18TH JULY 2016 • 5:30PMNAUNTON FAMILY BUILDING


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NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME

One of the joys of teaching younger students is having a front row seat as they begin their journey as readers. Watching the joy of anticipation as a book is read to them is replaced by excited conversations about what is happening in the books they are reading themselves. For some children factual texts take their interest and sharing facts and figures and interesting historical snippets becomes their passion. Our role as educators, parents and role models is to foster and encourage reading, regardless of the form they are most drawn to. Last Wednesday our students all participated in the National Simultaneous Storytime.

This is an annual event when schools, pre-schools, childcare centres and bookshops around Australia all read the same book at the same time to promote the value of reading and literacy. Each year a book by an Australian children’s author and illustrator is chosen by the Australian Library and Information Association. This year the book was ‘I got this Hat’ by Jol and Kate Temple, illustrated by Jon Foye. Year Four students all took a turn to read about a hat and where they got it from. I encourage parents to spend some time over the weekend reading either with, or alongside their children, and discussing the joys and benefits of reading from a personal perspective.



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FOOTY JUNIORS PIONEER THEIR SKILLS

Junior School football enthusiasts from Girton Grammar Junior School have been enjoying weekly football training sessions with players from the U/18 Bendigo Pioneers Football Club.

Students from Years One to Six have been taught some of the finer tips and tricks of the trade from the Pioneers players who have formed a unique partnership with the School.

Mr Matthew Maruff, said that the main aim of the weekly training sessions was fun.

Friday night footy is a great way for students to finish off their week with some of their friends, and teachers as well as some of the Pioneers players.

The idea is to simply get more students involved in physical activity and to provide some of the older children with an opportunity to be role models for the younger participants.

It’s a relaxed and happy atmosphere and the students feel pretty special training alongside players who might one day make it to the big league,” Mr Maruff said.

Talent Manager of the Bendigo Pioneers, Steve Sharp, said that partnering with Girton Grammar School gave the players an opportunity to further develop their leadership skills.

“It is important that our players nurture grass roots sports for primary school boys and girls, providing the inspiration for young people to reach an elite level in sport,” Steve said.

The next Bendigo home game for the Pioneers is at the QEO on Sunday 19th June when they meet traditional rivals and neighbours, the Murray Bushrangers, at 12noon. This game will provide an opportunity for all local football people to come and support the Pioneers.



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CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to the following students who attended the Aerochallenge in Ivanhoe last weekend. The students were representing Palmer Gymnastics.

Ana Karamaloudis (3 Riley) placed first in level 3 mini individual section.

Imogen Mason (5 Millward) placed sixth in the level 4 Junior individual section.

Alessia McCaig (7 Jenkin) placed first in the level 4 Intermediate individual and second in level 4 intermediate pairs sections.

Ruby Conti (4 Millward) placed first in the National Development individual section.

Ruby and Alessia both competed in the Aerodance group section and were awarded second place.

Well done to Ana and Imogen for competing in your first Aerobic Competition!

Mrs Belinda Moore MiC Aerobics

Congratulations to Danielle Williams (6 Jenkin), Matthew Saxon (5 Frew), Michelle Slow (5 Millward), Patrick Byrnes (5 Jones), Maggie Byrnes (3 Jones) along with other Bendigo team members who won all games and the championship at the U11 Lacrosse Carnival recently. The last game against the other unbeaten team, they won 6-0. Great effort all day and great sportsmanship at all times.



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HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

Camp Australia will be running a Holiday Club Program at Girton Grammar School from Monday 20 June to Friday 24 June. The Club will run from 8:00am until 6:00pm each day. Please find attached information about the activities that are oganised. Camp Australia will also be running their Holiday Club Program over the remaining holidays at their other venues in Kennington and Golden Square. For all enquiries and bookings please contact Camp Australia at www.campaustralia.com.au.


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GIRTON HOSTS PESA REGIONAL FINAL

Emelie Mahony (12 Frew) competed brilliantly in the VCAA Plain English Speaking Award Regional Final. Girton hosted the regional final on Monday 23rd May. VCE students from Moama Anglican Grammar School, Crusoe Secondary College, St Joseph’s College Echuca, Bendigo South East Secondary College, Bendigo Senior Secondary College and McGuire College Shepparton, each delivered a prepared six minute speech, then a two minute impromptu speech about growing through our experiences. Emelie’s speech on the social problems of gambling was delivered superbly. She lost narrowly to a student from Bendigo Senior Secondary College. Thank you to Mr Schofield for assisting with the organisation of the day, and to Heather Dows from the canteen for supplying the morning tea. The two VCAA adjudicators and the staff and student visitors from the other schools were impressed with the facilities at our wonderful school, our hospitality, as well as the high standard of competition.

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‘I’m going to prison, mum,’ it does not appear nor sound the best phrase to be saying to your parents, unless playing an innocent game of family Monopoly. For myself and 11 other Unit 1/2 legal studies students, it was not such an innocent conversation.

On the 6th of June, we traveled to the Loddon Prison, where we were shuffled through what can be best described as an airport scanner, told to empty our pockets and taken through the prison precinct into the ‘visitation’ room. It was here we were given an overview of the facilities, prison life and ultimately; introduced to four prisoners.

Each of the four men had different circumstances surrounding how they had entered prison, each with different views on prison life. After a short game of ’three guesses to work out what I did’, we were permitted an in-depth discussion with each of the men, where they explained their actions as best they could.

One was doing time for fraud, in the form of underpaying a large figure for postage services. Another was in for drug trafficking and robbery, another for drug possession and assault, and finally; one for murder.

Of the four men, the most shocking was by far (and to no person’s surprise) the murderer. Although seemingly calm and willing to note how he had stabbed someone multiple times with a knife, he seemed more willing to discuss prison life and his own self-induced psychological pain. He spoke of how violence became a feature of everyday life, how self-harm was prevalent and how he is accountable for his actions. The details of his crime were later revealed by a prison guard.

Each man spoke of how no person in prison ‘expects’ to end up there, yet they still do. They spoke of a ripple affect, which stems from one small poor choice and can lead to even greater mistakes, and how we should not be so foolish to make similar mistakes. If there is one message we all left with, it was that if we do the wrong thing, there is no ‘get out of jail free’ card in real life.

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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 Algebra

Year 8 Equations

Year9 Statistics

Year 10 Methods Measurement

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The Australian Mathematics Competition is an internationally recognised annual competition for secondary school students from Year 7 to Year 12.

If you would like to enter this competition please complete the following Google Form: http://goo.gl/forms/JiOOM3HUm1akdyjt2

Students who are part of Year 8 and Year 9 Extension Mathematics Program, Year 10 Generalisation Logic and Proof and Year 11 Specialist Mathematics have automatically been entered into this competition so do not need to complete the Google Form.

The closing date for entries is Friday 17th June.

The cost of the competition is approximately $8.

Mr Ross Slater Head of Mathematics

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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HEADINGSTAGE TRANSFORMS STUDENTS

Actors from this year’s Senior School production of Beauty and The Beast at Girton Grammar School will be virtually unrecognisable on stage as their costumes, make up and characters come to life in a gritty reimagining of the much-loved Disney classic.

Five months of intense rehearsals are coming to an end with the curtain rising at the Ulumbarra Theatre next week on the School’s biggest and best production ever.

Mr Matthew Maruff, said that he can hear rehearsals from his office.

“The end result of a rigorous production schedule is shining through in phenomenal performances by our musicians and actors.

“This year’s production will feature over 100 cast members, a full symphony orchestra with more than 30 musicians, 7 spectacular choreographed musical numbers and over 100 sensational costumes.

“For the first time, we will be staging a Senior School musical drama in the Ulumbarra Theatre.

Our goal is to provide students with a professional theatre experience that rivals the best in this country,” he said.

The show itself will be a completely reimagined version to the original Beauty and the Beast Disney classic, with a broody and mysterious take on this timeless tale of love and deception, trust and treachery. The audience will be challenged to question what true beauty means and whether people can really change.

Within an artistically inspired atmosphere, Girton students quickly develop a sense of confidence and an avenue for creative expression that weaves its way through all parts of school and home life.

“From a production program that looks as good as any you would find at a major Melbourne show to costumes, props and stage effects that are staggering, our Drama and Music Departments have stopped at nothing to make this a show that our students and our School community will be proud of for a very long time,” Mr Maruff said.

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HEADINGFIRST TIME STAGE PERFORMER LANDS LEAD

Year 12 student, Ethan Lees, had a bit-part in the compulsory Year 8 Production at Girton in 2012 and until auditioning for this year’s musical drama production of Beauty and The Beast, had not been on stage since.

Ethan likes singing and thought it might be fun to be in a production but it was his friends who convinced him to get involved.

“I had a few friends wanting me to do a production with them and thought that seeing this was my last opportunity, I might as well have a go.”

“In the audition, we had to sing a few lines and do a short monologue from the play. We were given two options for each.

“I didn’t really have any expectations of getting a role, just hopes.

“By the time the lists were out, I had already been called back for some more singing, so the only real surprise left was to find out which character I had been given.

“I was definitely not expecting The Beast,” he said.

Ethan describes his portrayal of The Beast as darker and more sinister than the character from the original Disney classic and loves being able to… “let go and yell a little, have a growl.”

“I would definitely audition again, it’s been really fun and I’ll remember this forever.

“I am super nervous, but I know it’s going to be great,” he said.

When it comes to giving advice to other students who are thinking about being in a Girton Grammar production, Ethan says to just go for it.

“You have nothing to lose. It’s not all about experience, as is obvious when looking at my case. Try your best, and see where it will take you,” he said.


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HEADINGWHEN ACADEMICS AND ACTING COLLIDE

As a Year 11 winner of a VCE Premier’s Award for Systems Engineering, pitted against Year 12 students, it comes as little surprise that Lucas Phelps invented the candelabras that act as “Lumiere’s” hands in this year’s Senior School production of Beauty and The Beast.

Lucas says that Systems Engineering and Acting might not be at odds to the degree that people might imagine.

“The main assessment for Systems Engineering involves designing, planning, and building an electromechanical system. This process of working in fine detail on a single project is shared between both acting and Systems.

”Engineering comes more naturally to me than being on the stage but this doesn’t diminish my love for acting,” he said.

Lucas played a lead role in the 2015 production of The 39 Steps, which was his first time in a production so auditioning to be in this year’s production was a no-brainer for him.

”I had an amazing time performing in the production of The 39 Steps last year, and have always loved musicals.

“The dramatic community at Girton is so incredibly supportive allowing me to become much more confident and outgoing.

“I am slightly nervous about the forthcoming production but I would have to say that I am more excited than nervous because I love being on stage and performing,” Lucas said.

Lucas plans on having both Engineering and Acting in his life beyond school. He plans on studying either Science or Engineering but also wants to be involved in acting and drama at University. He says his only regret when it comes to Acting is having not become involved in productions at Girton much earlier.

“I encourage anyone to go out there and try acting. Everyone involved in a Girton production will tell you how much they get out of it and just how much fun it is,” he said.


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Year 11 Girton Grammar School students, Maya Mann and Ruby Stone are two of 48 Science students selected to take part in a national residential 6 day Science conference to take place at Brisbane University in July.

Maya and Ruby were selected from applicants all over Australia, making them eligible to take part in the 2016 Youth ANZAAS (Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science) event.

Headmaster at Girton Grammar School, Mr Matthew Maruff, said that there is a decline in the number of students taking up science and seeing it through as a profession in this country.

“Australia needs to invest in scientific research and it should be a major exporter for this country so it is up to schools to nurture the next generation of technical experts.

Opportunities outside the classroom, like the Youth ANZAAS event, are really important in fuelling passion for Science,” he said.

The 2106 Youth ANZAAS event will provide students with the opportunity to visit world-class research facilities, meet leading scientists, and undertake experiences usually unavailable to

the general public. The conference also allows students to meet likeminded peers and other young adults who share their passion for science.

Maya and Ruby currently study Biology and Chemistry and both are likely to join the ranks of graduates from this School who go on to study Science at the Tertiary level.

“As Australia’s dependency on natural resources lessens, the need to embrace new technologies is increasing.

At the core of the changes that must be made if we are to remain globally competitive is the need to focus on STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

“We are immensely proud of Maya and Ruby who follow in the footsteps of previous Girton students to be selected for ANZAAS and other national and international science forums, including Liam Murphy who last year won a Silver medal at the 2015 International Science Olympiads (Biology) in Denmark,” Mr Maruff said.



During examination week students from Year 8 had the opportunity to undertake two sessions selected from a range of ICT programs.The programs on offer wer 3D Printing, Robotics, Photography, Video Making and Textiles. This allowed students to complete projects and challenges that developed their skill levels in a particular field of Technology.

Students in Year 7 also had the opportunity to be trained in the safe use of ICT as well as hear from members of the Victoria Police force about how to behave appropriately whilst online.

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In the 2016 mid year exams week the year 8 students got to do an ICT activity. This I found was a fun break from the exams. There were many different ICT groups with a few of them being 3D printing, robotics and photography. I was part of the robotics group, and to be honest when I first found this out I was a little disappointed because I was hoping to get into 3D printing. By the end I was glad I was in robotics. Our first lesson was period 1 Monday and every one was itching to start building their bots. The robotics group was an all boy group but I believe girls would have enjoyed it just as much. We had to work in pairs and my partner was Julian. We had many options of what robot we wanted to make and like two other groups we chose the ‘Battle Tami’. We started building and I was very surprised at how fun building was. We were of course looking forward to the end. We made plans to battle against the other tami’s and got most of it built in the first session.

In the second lesson we finished building our bot. It was looking good and we were ready to fight! But we had to program it first. Julian and I took turns doing parts of the programming. To my relief we used a simple programming programme that anyone can use. When we had done the first bit of programming we decided to

test the bot to see if it did the right thing. It was meant to go forwards, backward, left and then right automatically, but it went BACKWARDS first. We were completely confused and decided to try spinning some of the cords around. After that it went right instead of left. We were too confused to work this one out so we got Mr Phillips to help. He told us to switch two of the cords and it fixed the problem. I was getting excited, the bot was almost done. We completed programming it and we were all ready!

Before the bot fights we customised our bot to look really cool and more efficient in battle. The bot fights began! I was on the controls and was really excited. It was a bit hectic as you would expect with a bunch of year 8 boys. In the end there was no real winner and all that mattered was the truck loads of fun we had. I would recommend this to anybody so if you’re thinking of what to do for your ICT activity choose robotics!

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During exam week, for our ICT lessons we had the opportunity to not only learn about the cultural significance of something but also make it. Mexican sugar skulls are made and sold on November 2nd on ‘The Day Of The Dead’ which is a cultural festival held in southern Mexico to honour children that have passed on, they believe that the gates of heaven open up giving families the opportunity to reunite with their loved ones. It was not only wonderful to learn about this cultural event but also having the opportunity to be creative and have some fun during exam week.

Jemma Boromeo (8R)

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Photography is a big part in the world we know today. We capture the moments we love, or maybe the moments of grief.

During Exam week we had the chance to capture friendship moments at school, through the ICT class Photography. We were all provided with cameras, one each, First lesson we were out taking photos with our class, the aim was to capture friendship. The first lesson was all about the moments we could get on the camera.

On Friday was our last lesson, we all were provided with computers all with access to Lightroom. Lightroom is an app that allows us to edit our photos. Whether it be to make more contrast, add more colour or crop the photo, we all had a lot of fun with Lightroom. We all had a go on the app, then it was time to take some more photos.

The second aim was to take photos of a singular object, something that gave Girton character. We were out taking photos for about 20 minutes and we had our last go at Lightroom.

At the end of the class, we were asked to email through any photos we were proud of or any photos we really loved.

Overall photography was a great class to be a part of. I was really proud of some of the photos I took and all my friends took with me, I would definitely do this again.

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During exam week 19 year eight students took part in the video making activity.

With the help of Mr Phillips we were able to produce a video on the theme of diversity, which would later then be entered into a draw to win $1000.

With the majority of the group never having touched a camera Mr Phillips was able to teach us some new skills, to help us learn what film making can be about.

Although it was challenging the group was quite pleased with the result.

This activity released our inner film maker and for some, perhaps a career.

For all students out there, I highly recommend to give film making a go.

Esther Nies (8R)

To view some of the footage produced in Video Making please click on the following links:

Diversity Trick Shots https://youtu.be/v-yiAOChtmU

Diversity Re Enactment of Cat Videos https://youtu.be/vnPOlzNGYck

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REGIONAL CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS

The Loddon Mallee Region cross country finals were conducted at St. Arnaud on Tuesday 31st May.

Twelve students represented Girton on a reasonably challenging course which included a tough 400m incline close to the finishing line that is aptly referred to as heartbreak hill.

Girton team

14 Girls: Zahli Drummond (8Je) and Jemma Boromeo (8Je)

14 Boys: Cambler Kays (7A), Finn MacGregor (8R) and James Toomey (7M)

15 Girls: Matilda Moore (9Jo) and Emily Heislers (9Je)

15 Boys: Kayle Thompson (10R) and Harrison Morley (9R)

Open Girls: Alexander Liacos (12A)

Open Boys: Matthew Heislers (12Je)

Two Girton students won their events at St. Arnaud and two placed third, which is a wonderful achievement.

Results

1st: Zahli Drummond (8Je)

1st: Matthew Heislers (12Je)

3rd: Matilda Moore (9Jo)

3rd: Alexander Liacos (12A)

These four students have now qualified for the Victorian Cross Country Championships at Bundoora Park, Melbourne on Thursday 14th July.

Emily Heislers (9Je) is the first emergency in the 15 Girls.

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This year the Girton Netball Club have offered students a ten week High Performance Netball Program run by Sarah Wall and the NetFit team. Sarah is an ex-player from the Sydney Swifts and Melbourne Vixens. Thirty two students attend an hour training session on Friday mornings before school; the program aims to prepare netball players to reach their potential. Throughout the ten week program students focus on improving their overall health and fitness, mastering correct technique of basic skills, creativity, space awareness, decision making, change of pace and reading the play. The program will assist students develop on-court communication and empower all players to grow their own leadership skills. The Girton Netball Club is extremely proud of all thirty two students who show up at 7am focused and eager to learn new skills.

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OUTDOOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

During the first week of this term, my Unit One Outdoor Education class travelled to Wilsons Promontory for our coastal camp. We spent three days hiking and one day surfing. During the hike, the groups saw many different types of wildlife - including gummy sharks, penguins, emus, wombats, and many different types of snakes. Hiking for three days through the beautiful terrain and weather was a really enjoyable experience. We surfed on quite a cold morning, where the fog was so thick we couldn’t even see the ocean. However, this cleared quite quickly and we were able to surf in great conditions.

Overall, we all had a great time and would recommend this camp to everyone. Towards the end of the hike, Mr Gibbons arrived and filmed some amazing footage. We have included some of this footage as a short movie.

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Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters, today dropped in on the Forever Young Rock Choir, who were in full rehearsal for their annual concert at the Ulumbarra Theatre, which will feature a special guest appearance by Wilbur Wilde.

Wilbur Wilde is one of Australia’s most prominent saxophonists as well as being a television personality, radio presenter and singer, rising to prominence with the bands Ol’ 55 and Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons.

Ms Chesters said that the choir was sounding better than ever.

“I love this choir. It is such a great community initiative and I know from talking to the Forever Young members that for many, the weekly rehearsals are the highlight of their week.

“It’s wonderful to see the mutual respect and friendships that form between the choir members and the incredibly talented Girton Grammar Senior String Orchestra and Rock Band, who support the choir. This is Bendigo at its best,” Ms Chesters said.

The theme for the annual Forever Young concert this year is “Born to be Wilde”, with the energy and attitude of choir members reflected in the song repertoire. Wilbur Wilde will sing and play the saxophone with the choir in what promises to be an amazing concert.

“The Girton Grammar Music Department has done phenomenally well to get this choir up and running and now, in its 6th year, the concert is quickly becoming a much loved fixture on Bendigo’s calendar of events,” Ms Chesters said.

“To have such a positive reason to get together each week is wonderful for these active senior citizens.

“The benefits of singing itself are well proven but the social aspect of getting together with like-minded people each week to share morning tea, a chat and some singing is wonderful.





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CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)

School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors, excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works and sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All are part of a healthy curriculum.

CSEF will be provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.

If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, which was valid as at 11th April 2016, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.

The annual CSEF amount per student is:

• $125 for primary school students

• $225 for secondary school students.

HOW TO APPLYContact the Business Office on 4408 5965 to obtain a CSEF application form.

CLOSING DATE

Every Victorian child should have access to the world of learning opportunities that exist beyond the classroom. The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund helps ensure that no student will miss out on the opportunity to join their classmates for important, educational and fun activities. It is part of making Victoria the Education State and the Government’s commitment to breaking the link between a student’s background and their outcomes.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEINFORMATION FOR PARENTS

Closing date for applications to be submitted to the Business Office is Friday 17th June 2016.




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.

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Emily Griffin (Frew, 2011) who graduated La Trobe University 28/4/16 Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours.

Andrew McKinnon (Jones, 2014) who auditioned for the The Voice and was selected to be a part of Delta Goodrem’s team. Andrew was knocked out of the competition in the Battle Round.

Jazmin Poyser (Jenkin, 2008) who has been chosen for the Property Council of Australia – “100 Woman in Property” program.

On the back of completing her Masters in property with Dean’s Honours at Melbourne University and currently holding a committee member position for the Young Property Professionals (YPP) she now has the opportunity to connect with many elite professionals from a diverse range of sectors within the property industry.

Lauren Cox (8Jo) who has been selected into the U/15 Victorian Blue volleyball team.

Congratulations to all Girton Rowers who were presented with awards at the Bendigo Rowing Awards Night 4th June 2016.

Students receiving awards were: Robert and Steven Van Der Graaf (12R) (pictured with rowing coach Dennis Nihill) who were awarded Best Crew for the Year 2016. The boys completed successfully at

a number of regattas. Robert and Steven have demonstrated exemplary commitment to rowing, sportsmanship and leadership throughout the season. Lucy Morgan (11Jo) Bendigo Rowing Club Champion. Khanyile Khumalo (11A) most improved rower. Amy Morgan (8Jo) Coxswain of the Year.

Congratulations to Jemma Morris (11A) (Bendigo Acadamy Athlete of the Year) who helped MC the night.

Alessia McCaig (7Je) who represented The Aerobic Gymnasts for Palmers Gym and competed in Aerochallenge at Ivanhoe Girls Grammar. Alessia placed First in the level 4 Intermediate individual and second in level 4 intermediate pairs sections. Alessia competed in the Aerodance group section and was awarded Second place.

Congratulations to all the students and staff who participated in the fabulous Piano Master Class with Nancy Tsou on Saturday April 30. Jennifer O’Sullivan (12M), Lily Begg (10Jo), David Russell (10F), Alicia McGovern (10R), Caleb Jackel (9F), Oliver Northam (12A), Stephanie Cheng (11A), Linyue Dwyer (12Je), Michaela Hulme (10A), Mrs Yuliya Lenard, Ms Nancy Tsou, Mrs Betty Higgs, Mrs Eril Rathjen, Mrs Judy Oliver, and Mrs Cheryl Long.





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Amelia (Millie) Fogarty (10M) (pictured) who was named the Bendigo Academy of Sport Athlete of the Year at last week’s Bendigo Academy of Sport Annual Presentation Night and was awarded the ‘Gary Tierney Memorial Scholarship’ for 2015/16. She was also named Volleyball Girls Athlete of the Year.

Congratulations to the 2015/16 Bendigo Academy Sport award winners: Lucie Griffin (8F) Jacob McKenzie(7M), Eliza O’Sullivan (7Jo), Emma Sin (7F), Hamish Sin (7R), who were selected to sing in the children’s choir with opera Australia in the Marriage of Figaro which shows in Bendigo in July.

Alexandra Liacos (12A) (pictured) who competed in the FISAF (Federation of Internation Sports Aerobics and Fitness) State Championships and placed Third (bronze medal) in National Stream Trio with Eliza Sabaliauskas ( CCB) and Hayley Burton ( BSSC) and qualifed to represent Victoria in the National Championships in July.

Dale Baker (12Je) who has been made Captain of the Newbridge U18 Football side.




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Touring the Junior School was a step back in time, especially for the boarders who told endless tales of slipping out windows, white bread and sugar for lunch and the ghost that ensured everyone went straight to bed after brushing their teeth.

The event continued at the GPO Bar and Restaurant where more than 20 friends reacquainted, some for the first time in 30 years. The group have vowed to keep in touch with one another and to meet again for a 35 year reunion.

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S Be our guestBe our guestAT THE BEAUTY AND THE BEAST PRE SHOW EVENT

Proudly hosted by the Old Girtonians’ Association

You are warmly invited to pre-show drinks and nibbles for the final performance of Girton Grammar’s Senior School Production,

‘Beauty and The Beast’This event is open to all members of the school community and beyond.

- Friday 17th June, 2016, 5.30pm - 7.00pm - Ulumbarra Theatre, 10-20 Gaol Road, Bendigo 3550 Cost: $15 finger food. Drinks available to purchase.

To book tickets for the show and/or the pre-show event, go to: www.gotix.com.au or call The Capital on (03) 5434 6100.

For more information contact Alex Fisher, Alumni Manager, [email protected] or phone (03) 4408 5985.



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This is the era when the School became co-educational with boys joining the Junior School in 1972 and the Senior School in 1974.

The School also passed the 200 student enrolment mark in this period and a class of

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Unit 3/4 VCE Reports

In Term Two there were two rounds of VCE reports. Round Three reports were published electronically to the Parent Portal on the 22nd April. Round Four reports were published electronically to the Parent Portal on the 20th May. An email was sent to parents when they were available.

Junior and Senior School - Semester One Reports

Parents will receive a printed report for Semester One which will be mailed home during the Term Two break. When the reports are ready for printing they will also be made available via the Parent Portal.

Senior School Comparative Assessment and Graph Reports

The Semester One Comparative Assessment Reports and Student Performance Graphs will be published electronically to the Parent Portal during the Term Two break.

Junior School Comparative Assessment Reports

The Semester One Comparative Assessment Reports are enclosed as the last page of the Junior School Academic Report.

Merit Certificates

Senior School Merit Certificates will be given out to nominated students in House Assemblies in the last week of Term Two. Senior School students who are nominated for six or more Merits will have their Merit Certificates awarded during the end of Term Assembly.

Junior School Merit Certificates will be given out at the Final Junior School Assembly in the last week of school.

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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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 .

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The Addams Family is a thoroughly entertaining, funny show that everyone will enjoy. It incorporates innovative state-of the art digital projection, elaborate sets and costumes.

For more information and some exciting behind-the-scenes rehearsal images go to their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BendigoTheatreCompany/ or www.bendigotheatrecompany.org.

Bendigo’s premiere production of The Addams Family will be playing at Ulumbarra Theatre from Thursday June 30 until Sunday, July 3, with matinee and evening performances.

Tickets are selling fast, so book early to avoid disappointment.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY The Broadway Musical

Bendigo Theatre Company is delighted to present the premier production of the new Broadway musical, The Addams Family at Ulumbarra Theatre during these school holidays.

Bring your whole family!

Many adults will remember the iconic TV show from the 1960s, ‘They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re altogether ooky, The Addams Family’. The next generations will also know The Addams Family from the Hollywood movies.

Familiar characters include, Morticia and Gomez Addams, their children, Wednesday and Pugsley, Uncle Fester, Grandma, the long-haired Cousin Itt and Lurch, the butler.

The Addams Family is co-directed by Mrs Mandy Ellison, Drama Teacher at Girton Grammar Junior School and involves a number of Girtonians in the cast, orchestra and production crew. Max Beever (9 Frew) is playing the role of Pugsley.

If you were one of the lucky people who saw Bendigo Theatre Company’s 2015 sell out season of Mary Poppins, you may recognise a few of the cast, including of Jason McMurray (Gomez) and Amy McMillan (Wednesday).

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO IN THE HOLIDAYS?

Tickets can be booked through http://www.thecapital.com.au/whats_on/the_addams_family or telephone book via the Capital Theatre Booking office on 5434 6100.


https://www.facebook.com/BendigoTheatreCompany/

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http://www.bendigotheatrecompany.org

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Bookings for the 2016-2017 Girton Business Directory are closing Wednesday and the booklet will be printed during the holidays.

Being part of this Directory is an efficient way to let all our parents know that businesses such as yours are within the school community.

It is our hope that, when someone needs goods or services, they will first look to support businesses owned by our parents. They can only turn to your services if they know about them.

It’s not too late, if you would like to be in the upcoming edition, click this link to complete the online booking form.

http://goo.gl/forms/ccXzW0GvYgVnMMgB3

Over the next 12 months, via the eLink, we will feature the advertisements periodically, to add value to your commitment to the directory and the School.

Here are two businesses that you will find in the current and new Business Directories.

Please support our business community where you can.

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Girton Grammar School Bendigo provides this directory as a resource for members of our School community only, not as an endorsement of any business advertised within it.




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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) ............... $6.50 Cinnamon Donuts ............... $1.50Gluten Free Beef Pie ............... $5.50 Caramel Slice ............... $3.00Gluten Free Sausage Roll ............... $4.20 Peppermint Slice ............... $3.00Gluten Free Vegie & Ricotta Roll ............... $4.50 Jam Donut ............... $1.50Chicken Tender Wrap ............... $6.50 Gluten Free Choc Muffin ............... $3.50

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

DELICIOUS EXTRAS

April 2016

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

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

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Girton Grammar SchoolThe new Bendigo bus network provides more direct routes, extended coverage into growth areas and better connections to local destinations and services.

Students travelling on School Town Specials can also interchange to town bus services within the Bendigo network to complete their journey.

How can students travel to Girton Grammar School?There are a number of buses that students can use to travel to Girton Grammar School:

Route 5 Huntly to Kangaroo Flat via Bendigo

AM

Departs Boronia Rd / Midland Hwy 7:34am

Arrives Short St / High St 8:12am

Departs Windmill St / Warratah Rd 8:04am

Arrives Short St / High St 8:42am

PM

Departs Honeysuckle St / High St 3:20pm

Arrives Windmill St / Warratah Rd 4:01pm

Departs Honeysuckle St / High St 3:50pm

Arrives Boronia Rd / Midland Hwy 4:31pm

Route 5 Kangaroo Flat to Huntly via Bendigo

AMDeparts Lansell Plaza Shopping Centre 8:35am

Arrives Honeysuckle St / High St 8:50am

PMDeparts Short St / High St 3:42pm

Arrives Lansell Plaza Shopping Centre 4:01pm

School Town Special 5 (STS 5) AM: Kangaroo Flat – Bendigo – Eaglehawk – Bendigo PM: Bendigo – Olympic Parade via Kangaroo Flat

AMCollins St Kangaroo Flat 7:45am

Myrtle St 8:00am

PM

Mitchell St 3:50pm

Myrtle St 3:55pm

Lansell Plaza Shopping Centre 4:05pm

Olympic Parade / Hope St 4:20pm

School Town Special 9 (STS 9) Golden Square – Bendigo – Crusoe College

AM

Mockridge Dr 7:55am

Balmoral St 8:12am

Girton Grammar School 8:32am

Crusoe College 8:48am

PM

Crusoe College 3:40pm

Girton Grammar School 3:55pm

Balmoral St 4:18pm

Mockridge Dr 4:35pm

The Country School Bus ProgramThere is also an extensive fleet of country school bus services that students from rural locations can access. For more information regarding these services, please contact your school or the Bendigo School Bus Coordinator at Bendigo South East College.

For more information visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007

PTVH1857/16. Authorised by Public Transport Victoria, 750 Collins Street, Docklands


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TEMPORARY CHANGE TO CRUSOE COLLEGE INTERCHANGE

CHANGES TO COUNTRY SCHOOL BUS TRAVELCRUSOE COLLEGE INTERCHANGE

Effective Wednesday 15th June 2016

Dear Parent \ Guardian,

As from Wednesday 15th June there will be a temporary change –(approximately 12 week period) to the interchange at Crusoe College due to roadworks at the intersection of Mackenzie St West and Olympic Pde.

The function of the Crusoe College interchange will be relocated to Collin St, 70 metres from the Crusoe College site in a safe location.

Temporary changes as follows;

• Students accessing buses by Floods, Christians and Godkins are to use Collins St.

• Students accessing buses by Houlahans, Davies and Maffesconi’s are to use Olympic Parade

• There will be 2 Supervisors engaged at Collins St to ensure the safety of students interchanging and waiting for their respective buses (1 supervisor at either end of the “temporary interchange” to supervise the students whilst they are awaiting their bus).

Regards Lynn

Bus Coordintation office

Bendigo Region

[email protected]

Phone: 03 44 334317

Fax: 03 54 434362

Collins St - 820am and 350pm

Olympic Pde - 850am and 325pm


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ON THE BUSES

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.

7:517:557:588:058:078:098:108:128:148:158:17

Strathfieldsaye Rd & Saxby Drive Strathfieldsaye - IGALawrence & Sinclairs RoadsMcIvor Highway & Harley Street Cousins & Harley StreetsHarley & Butcher StreetsHarley Street & Landale Drive Condon Street & Marnie Road Retreat Road & Keogh Drive Retreat Road & Kristy DriveSpring Gully ReserveGirton Grammar - Junior (Don Street) 8:25

3:503:584:004:024:044:064:074:094:114:184:20

Girton Grammar - Junior (Don Street) Spring Gully ReserveRetreat Road & Kristy DriveRetreat Road & Keogh Drive Condon Street & Marnie Road Harley Street & Landale Drive Harley & Butcher StreetsCousins & Harley StreetsMcIvor Highway & Harley Street Lawrence & Sinclairs Roads Strathfieldsaye - IGA Strathfieldsaye 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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ON THE BUSES

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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