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eLinkThe Girton Grammar School Newsletter

2017Term 1

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FROM THE HEADMASTER

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I conducted a Headmaster’s Tour today for prospective parents and their children and as always, I felt entirely confident and very proud showing our guests around the school whilst it was in full

flight. The classrooms were humming with enterprise and the grounds and buildings looked immaculate. We are fortunate indeed to work and learn at such a fine school.

We welcomed this week to the Senior School, students from Gojo Senior High School in Nara, Japan. The students will attend classes and stay with host families as well as visit a number of tourist attractions in Bendigo, the region and in Melbourne. We have had a sister school relationship with Gojo Senior High since 1992, making the exchange program one of the longest running of its kind in Regional Victoria. I wish the students and their teachers an enjoyable and rewarding visit.

The recent Junior School Swimming Carnival was a great success and you can read more about it in this eLink edition. The highlight of the day for me was when the Preparatory students, or as I call them, the graduating class of 2029, filed into the pool area to hearty applause from the rest of the Junior School, giving our youngest students a moment of special importance simply for their place in the school.

Camp season will soon be upon us and I am pleased to say that the reconnaissance trip that some of our teachers undertook on the weekend to Falls Creek was a success, paving the way for another fantastic and safe Year 9 hike.

I wrote to all parents earlier this week with regard to our new online Learning Management System, ASTRA. Substantial research shows that it is important for parents to connect with children about their school work and ASTRA makes this very easy. We are still refining the system and uploading relevant information but hope that you will take the time to explore the type of information that is now available to you in this secure intranet environment. Any feedback on your experience of ASTRA can be sent to Mrs Heather Waterston on email [email protected].

Finally, I offer the best of luck to our Girton Racing Team who next week head to Singapore to compete in the Shell Eco Marathon – an endurance competition for fuel efficient vehicles, challenged to travel as far as they can on as little fuel as possible. No matter the end results, competing at the very highest level in the sport is an incredible experience for our students.

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Week 7Monday 13th MarchLabour Day Public Holiday

Friday 17th MarchJunior School World’s Greatest Shave

OGA Ten Year Reunion6:00pmGPO Tapas Bar & Restaurant

Week 8Monday 20th March to Friday 24th MarchYear Six Camp - Canberra

Thursday 23rd MarchSenior School Athletics CarnivalLa Trobe University Athletics TrackFlora Hill

Junior School Regional Swimming Championships

Week 9Monday 27th March to Friday 31st MarchSenior School Camps Week

Friday 31st MarchLast Day of Term 1

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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TERM 2Week 1Tuesday 18th AprilFirst Day of Term Two (Staff and Students)

GPF Meeting5:30pmM07

Wednesday 19th AprilNew Zealand Study Tour Parent Information Evening5:30pmLecture Theatre

Thursday 20th AprilSenior School Cross CountryQuarry Hill Golf Course

Senior School Drug and Alcohol Education Evening with Dr Michael Carr-Gregg6:30pmJohn E Higgs Hall

Week 2Monday 24th AprilSenior School Sandhurst Division Cross Country

Thursday 25th AprilANZAC Day Public Holiday

Wednesday 26th AprilSenior School Parent Teacher Interviews (A-L Surname)The Naunton Family Fuilding

Senior School Sports Victoria State SwimmingMelbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre

Friday 28th AprilJunior School Athletics

Year 7 ImmunisationsRound Two

Week 3Monday 1st MaySenior School Parent Teacher Interviews (M-Z Surname)The Naunton Family Building

Tuesday 2nd MayGPF Meeting5:30pmM07

Thursday 4th MaySenior School Sandhurst Division Athletics Carnival

Friday 5th MayFoundation Day Service6:00pmSacred Heart Cathedral

Week 4Monday 8th MaySenior School Loddon Mallee Regional Volleyball (Juniors Years 7-8)

Tuesday 9th MayNAPLAN Testing(Years 3, 5, 7 & 9)

Year 10 DAT TestingGymnasium

Wednesday 10th MayNAPLAN Testing(Years 3, 5, 7 & 9)

Year 10 DAT TestingGymnasium

Bendigo Tertiary Information Service (TIS)All Year 12 StudentsUlumbarra Theatre

Thursday 11th MayNAPLAN Testing(Years 3, 5, 7 & 9)

VCE Drama and Theatre Studies Ensembles NightThe Black Box Theatre

Friday 12th May Sandhurst Division Intermediate Sports Day (Years 9 - 10)

Week 5Monday 15th MaySenior School PhotosGymnasium

Tuesday 16th MayBendigo Regional Science and Engineering Challenge BSE College

Aherne House Family Night6:00pm-9:00pmJohn E Higgs Hall

Wednesday 17th MayJunior School Photos

Thursday 18th MayICCES Athletics CarnivalLakeside Stadium, Melbourne

Friday 19th MaySenior School Photos


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Week 6Tueday 23rd MaySenior School DAV Debating

Wednesday 24th MaySenior School PESA 2017 Regional Finals

Thursday 25th MaySenior School Sandhurst Division Junior Sports Day (Years 7-8)

Friday 26th MayOpen Day9:00am - 12:00pmPerforming Arts Building

Saturday 27th MayOGA 30 Year Reunion

Week 8Monday 5th JuneYears 7-11 Examinations

Tuesday 6th JuneYears 7-11 Examinations

Sports Victoria Loddon Mallee Regional Cross Country (Years 7-12)

GPF Meeting5:30pmM07

Wednesday 7th JuneYears 7-11 Examinations

Thursday 8th JuneYears 7-11 Examinations

Friday 9th JuneYears 7-11 Examinations

Week 9Monday 12th JuneQueen’s Birthday Public Holiday

Tuesday 13th JuneYear 9 Program Day

Wednesday 14th JuneSenior School VCAA GAT

Week 10Monday 19th JuneSandhurst Division Junior Girls Football (Years 7-8)Marist College Bendigo

Senior School DAT Parent Information Evening5:45pmLecture Theatre

Tuesday 20th JuneSenior School DAT InterviewsLibrary

Senior School ProductionA Midsummer Night’s DreamThe Capital Theatre

Sandhurst Division Intermediate Girls Football (Years 9-10)

Sports Victoria State Cross Country (Years 7-12)

Wednesday 21st JuneSenior School DAT InterviewsLibrary

Sandhurst Division Year 8 Boys’ Football

Senior School Production A Midsummer Night’s DreamThe Capital Theatre

Thursday 22nd JuneSenior School DAT Interviews Library

ICCES Winter Sports Tour (Years 7-12)

Senior School Production A Midsummer Night’s DreamThe Capital Theatre

OGA Pre-show drinks and nibbles for Senior School Production

Friday 23rd JuneICCES Winter Sports Tour (Years 7-12)

Last Day Term Two

A reminder to please not park in our neighbouring businesses carparks. Please do not park in High Street X-Ray, Paul Sadler or the Bendigo Bank Carparks.


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We will shave our hair off for a great cause. The reason we shave our heads is because the medicine for cancer makes you go bald. By shaving we will have a chance to imagine how some of those patients feel.

This event will be held on the 17th of March. All students have a World’s Greatest Shave account. The students have been raising money for the past month. Hairdressers from Jools for Jim will be in attendance to shave the hair and we will have a guest speaker.

The students that are participating are Akshan Agarwal, Darcy Bourke, Patrik Byrne, Henry Jobe, Leilani Babitu, Augustine Leung, Lincon Hocking, Matthew Saxon and Charlotte Lowther. If you would like to help support any of these students please go to:

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SWIMMING CARNIVAL

The annual Junior School Swimming Carnival was held on Friday 24th February, 2017.

The students once again showed their pride in not only the school but their House. We have heard the continued singing of House songs in the yard by some of the very young students.

Congratulations to Jenkin House for winning the overall cup on the day and to Frew for winning the Spirit Cup. Thank you to the Friends of Junior School for putting on the sausage sizzle again. It was great to see so many parents getting involved to lend a hand and meet new faces.


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SWIMMING CARNIVAL - AGE CHAMPIONS

Age Champions:9 Year Female Kate Crilly (3 Frew)

9 Year Male Fraser Allan (3 Frew)

10 Year Female Zara Paul (4 Riley)

10 Year Male Hunter Wright (4 Aherne)

11 Year Female Miriam Henry (6 Frew)

11 Year Male Hunter Boswell (5 Jenkin)

12 Year Female Claire Hamilton (6 Aherne)

12 Year Male Angus Macafee (4 Riley)


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On behalf of the Friends of Junior School, We would like to thank all the parents who were able to assist in the organisation and running of the Swimming Carnival Sausage Sizzle. There were plenty of helpers to meet the hunger demands of our children. Thankyou to everyone who was able to help with making the event run smoothly.

The next Friends of Junior School Meeting will be held on Tuesday 14th March at 3:30pm.

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DIVISIONAL SWIMMING CARNIVAL

On Wednesday 8th March, 24 Girton students headed off to the Divisional Swimming Carnival at Bendigo East Swimming Pool.

Congratulations to Hunter Boswell (5 Jenkin) and Lincoln McKern (5 Riley) who won their events in backstroke and breaststroke respectively. Congratulations also to the relay teams who won their events.

U10 Boys freestyle Hunter Wright (4 Aherne), Max Miller (4 Aherne), Fraser Allan (3 Frew) and Oliver Schelosky (4 Jones)

U12 Girls freestyle Miriam Henry (6 Frew), Claire Hamilton (6 Aherne), Olivia Boef (6 Aherne) and Elise Richards (6 Jenkin)

Open Boys Medley Hunter Boswell (5 Jenkin), Lincoln McKern (5 Riley), Angus Macafee (6 Riley) and Patrick Byrne (6 Jones)


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The District Tennis championships were held on Wednesday 22nd February.

Angus Macafee (6 Riley), Hamish Walker (6 Jones), Ben McConachy (6 Riley), Nick Rowley (5 Millward), Willow Barnett (6 Jenkin), Claire Hamilton (6 Aherne), Isabel St Clair (6 Frew) and Claudia Stone (5 Riley) all represented Girton and competed well on the day.

Congratulations to Angus, Hamish and Willow who progressed to the Divisional Championships. After another successful day, we now wish Angus and Willow all the best at the Regional Tournament at the end of March.



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We are delighted to announce the Junior School Production for 2017 is The Lion King (Junior version). The production will be staged in Term Four at the John E. Higgs Hall on Monday 23rd, Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th October 2017.

Students were asked to present their song to the audition panel in a way that portrayed the character’s emotions and actions relevant to the lyrics and style of the song. We congratulate all of the 39 students who embraced the challenge of doing an audition. All students who auditioned have been offered main character roles, whether as a singular character or as part of a group of main characters. Well done to the following students for their roles:

Rafiki Mia McGovern (6 Riley)

Simba Ben McConachy (6 Riley)

Mufasa Aksharan Shobanan (6 Riley)

Sarabi Zoe MacGregor (6 Riley)

Zazu Zoe Cuthbertson (6 Jones)

Nala Matisse Fennessy (6 Riley)

Sarafina Olivia Boef (6 Aherne)

Scar Tyla Noonan (6 Jones)

Banzai (Hyena) Morgan Castle (6 Riley)

Shenzi (Hyena) Hannah Green (6 Aherne)

Ed (Hyena) Augustine Leung (6 Jenkin)

Timon (Meerkat) Ethan Kian-Goble (6 Aherne)

Pumbaa (Warthog) Darcy Bourke (6 Jenkin)

Lionesses of the Pride Sharoon Mirza (6 Jenkin), Myra Muhammad (6 Jenkin), Miriam Henry (6 Frew), Olivia Green (6 Aherne), Esther Barclay (6 Jones), Willow Barnett (6 Jenkin), Imogen Mason (6 Millward), Rebecca Ashman (6 Frew), Charlotte Lowther (6 Jenkin), Poppy Cornelius (6 Aherne)

Scar’s Evil Hyenas Jeremy Carlson (6 Frew), Viran Dhanapala (6 Riley), Madeline Dole (6 Frew), Angus Gill (6 Jenkin), Elise Richards (6 Jenkin), Sam Stewart (6 Millward), Michelle Slow (6 Millward), Matthew Saxon (6 Frew), Jay Thomas (6 Millward)

Savannah Birds Emily Anderson (6 Riley), Leilani Babitu (6 Jenkin), Claire Hamilton (6 Aherne), Mya Long (6 Aherne), Olivia Morris (6 Jenkin), Emily Russell (6 Millward), Grace Whelan-Mills (6 Millward)

The ensemble cast will consist of the remaining Year Six students as well as feature scenes for Year Two and Year Four students in various character roles that will represent the setting of the African Savannah and Jungle. There will also be a group of featured dancers, who are yet to have their audition meeting in the last week of Term One.

Mrs Dusseljee and I are looking forward to working with all of these students to create another exciting Junior School Production!

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Bendigo Regional YMCA Children Services, 74-88 Holmes Road, Bendigo

Visit: www.bendigo.ymca.org.au or Email: [email protected]

03 5444 6666 for bookings and accounts

SchoolHoliday Program

April 2017 Program DatesWeek 1: April 3-7Week 2: April 10-13 (closed April 14 for Good Friday)OPEN 8am-6pm

Fun Activities Include:

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If a student would like a Community Service activity they are involved in recognised and it is not organised by the school, they are encouraged to contact the Head of Community Service with the details. This must be agreed upon by HoH and HoCS prior to the event occurring if the student would like it acknowledged on their report and contributing to the award of Colours.

Upcoming Community Service Opportunity….You are invited to support Relay for Life 2017.

Girton Grammar Junior School will have a marquee at this year’s event from 9.00am until 3.00pm on Saturday the 25th of March and Mrs Gibson would love Senior School students to be there too.

Please email me if you would like to be involved by running fun activities for younger children at Relay For Life.

This is a wonderful opportunity for you to support our community. For more information please contact Mrs Fisher as soon as possible.

Mrs Rachelle Fisher Head of Community Service

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UNSEEN AND UNHEARD: TECHS DO THEIR THING

Theatre Technicians are the silent heroes of the theatre world and at Girton Grammar School, about 25 students have taken on the scaling of gantries and programing of sound and light as a co-curriculum subject.

Theatre Tech students, as they are affectionately known, are the constant presence behind the scenes and without them the show could not go on. From assemblies and school productions to major events like Foundation Day and Speech Night, the sound, light, music and special effects are carried out by these techy whizz-kids.

Working outdoors at the Senior School Swimming and Athletics Carnivals is no obstacle and working within other venues like the Bendigo Stadium on Speech Night or the House Dinners, does not dissuade them.

In the Black Box theatre at the school, students put on safety gear and scale the gantries above the performance area to adjust lights.

“The gantry is 6.5 metres off the floor, so the safety gear is not just for dress ups!” Connor Hampton (11 Riley) said.

The Theatre Tech co-curricular is run on Tuesday afternoons from 3.40pm until 5.00pm. Many Girton graduates who have taken part in this practical co-curricular have gone on to have careers in the industry and often come back to help out at Girton events.

“I only joined theatre tech this year and am loving it. It is fantastic learning new things about all of the technology that supports a range of special events.

“I am studying VET Music and Theatre Tech compliments this subject well because we learn about music technology,” he said.

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Our very first night of the new Kayaking Co-curriculum was a huge success with over 15 students having a go on sit on top kayaks at Lake Weeroona on Tuesday 14th February.

Since then we have seen many of our paddlers advance to a TK1 and some to the most challenging type of craft, the K1. Our newest Lake Monsters are having a great time learning how to paddle and stay upright in their boats!

Congratulations to Baelea Collins (9A) and James Humphry (10M) for being selected to be our Kayaking Co-Curriculum Leaders for 2017.

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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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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 are two rounds of VCE reports (Round One and Round Two). Round One reports were published electronically to the Parent Portal on the 17th February. Round Two is expected to be published electronically to the Parent Portal by the end of Week Seven. 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. (“Parent Access”) tab.

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)

Mrs Viv Bath (Deputy Head of Junior School)

Mrs Heather Waterston (Reports Manager) [email protected]

Mrs Debbie Hansen (Reports Administrator) [email protected]


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The Zone Finals for Lions Youth of the Year took place at the Bendigo Pottery last week. We had three finalists competing there against other finalists from Castlemaine Secondary College and Bendigo Senior Secondary College. Our students were Harvey Gibbs (12Jo), Jameson Crawford (12F) and Alexander O’Shea (12A). Congratulations to Alexander O’Shea (12A) who won the Best Speaker Award and Jameson Crawford (12F) who went on to win Zone Champion and the Betty Jenkin Shield. He will now go on to compete in the District Final in Carisbrook, on March 25.




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Two recent Girton graduates have moved to Melbourne to cut their teeth in the Performing Arts industry. One has joined the prestigious National Institute for Dramatic Arts (NIDA) and the other has been selected to be a part of the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) Foundation program.

Hannah Holmes is known to many at Girton as “Belle” from last year’s Senior School production of Beauty and The Beast or as the “Killer Queen” from the Speech Night Spectacular. But few

would know that the acting ice breaker for her was in kindergarten when she sang Away in a Manger.

“By Grade 4, Drama was by far my favourite subject,” Hannah said.

“Although I am more nervous about singing than acting, any anxiety I experience has generally been overshadowed by the excitement I feel when I perform,” she said.

Hannah has performed in Girton Grammar productions ranging from

being in the chorus in Oklahoma and the Cheshire Cat in The Wizard of Oz to “Little Red” in Into the Woods and Annabella Schmidt in The 39 Steps. She has also performed with the Victorian Opera and Nexus. In Year 11, she received an A+ for her Unit 3/4 Drama subject.

Hannah said that the compulsory productions at Girton are a great avenue for creative outlet.

“Rehearsing and performing together forms tight knit communities which transfer across other areas of the school and strengthen the school community in general.

“It’s such a great way to meet friends. If you are afraid at all, take the leap – it will be one of the most fulfilling experiences you can have. Drama and singing made my whole school journey much more enjoyable,” she said.

Hannah is officially on a Gap year but was selected to participate in NIDA’s Screen Actors Studio at The Guild in Melbourne, which takes place every Saturday.

“I auditioned for the Bachelor of Acting with NIDA and although I was not admitted into the course, I have made it into their Screen Actors Studio.

“This is the first time that NIDA has run any courses in Melbourne so I’m really excited to be a part of it.

“I auditioned for both the Actors and the Screen Actors Studio courses and was offered a place in both but they run at the same time so I had to make a choice.

“I’ve not done screen acting before and was curious about it, so in the end, it was not a difficult decision,” Hannah said.

The NIDA Screen Actors Studio runs for a full year from 11.00am until 5.00pm every Saturday. There are 16 students in the class and so far students have worked on focus exercises, general acting exercises, physical and vocal warm ups. Hannah has moved to Melbourne to immerse herself in her course and in all that the city has to offer for amateur actors. She has recently moved in with her sister, who was Girton School Captain in 2013 and currently studying Biomedicine at University.

“I plan on auditioning for roles through Melbourne University and other theatre companies in Melbourne.

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“I will audition again with NIDA at the end of this year for their Bachelor degree and I also have the option to audition for Federation University, Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts and VCA to do a Bachelor of Music Theatre or Acting.

“For now though, I am really keen to get everything that I can out of the NIDA Screen Actors Studio.

“My goal ultimately is to write a piece of theatre or film that is shown to a significant audience and to financially support myself in the Performing Arts industry,” Hanna said.

Grace Phillips, as well as being the 2016 School Captain, is a peer and friend

of Hannah’s and has this year been selected for the Foundation Program for Contemporary Music at the Victorian College of Arts (VCA).

“It’s a Music Theatre course,” Grace explains.

“There are only 20 people selected for the Bachelor of Music Theatre at the VCA each year. In 2016 there were around 800 national and international applicants.

“Fourteen applicants from the final call-back for the Bachelor Course are chosen to take part in the Foundation course and this year, I am so lucky to be one of those people.

“It simulates the Bachelor of Music Theatre, except less intense than the 5 day week tuition for the Bachelor Course. The Foundation course is over 3 days a week,” Grace explains.

“I’m really excited because it means I get tuition from VCA teachers who teach in the Bachelor degree and I will be working closely with the first and second year students as well as watching performance classes.

“I will have access to all of the VCA facilities and, all of this is not only fantastic in its own right, but it will hopefully put me in a really good position to make the Bachelor course next year,” she said.

Grace will commence the VCA Foundation program in March and will have 15 contact hours per week. There

are 14 students in her class and she is moving to Melbourne to live at St Mary’s College at Melbourne University. She is both excited and proud to be a student of Melbourne University.

“Melbourne is such a vibrant city, and offers a wealth of opportunities for all of the performing arts. I’m so excited to immerse myself in what Melbourne has to offer.

“I’m so looking forward to getting exposure to the industry and I’ll get involved in the Choirs and productions that St Mary’s College puts on each year,” Grace said.

Grace recently started in a Melbourne based band, “Them High Spirits” which is a Soul / Rhythm Blues band with 8 members, including her older brother, and three other Old Girtonians.

“The band is currently finalising its repertoire of original songs and we hope to gig at pubs and clubs around Melbourne.

“I will also be auditioning for as much amateur theatre as I can.

Grace’s experience on the stage is as varied as it is deep. Starting in Year 2 in the chorus of The King and I through to Cinderella in Year 10 in Into the Woods; Pamela Edwards in Year 11 in The 39 Steps; and Mrs Potts last year in Beauty and The Beast. Grace also performed in the world premiere of Ned a New Musical at the Ulumburra Theatre in Bendigo and was also

Musician of the Year in Year 11 and Year 12. She received an A Grade for her VCE Theatre Studies exam and a perfect score for her external Music Examination for Music Investigations in Year 12. Many will recall her as Scaramouche in last year’s Speech Night Spectacular.

Grace said that she used to be terrified of getting on stage.

“I’ve always loved music and singing and as soon as I did the Junior School idol and performed ‘Love Story’ by Taylor Swift I was hooked!

“At first, I was terrified but it was thrilling and I wanted that feeling again so I’ve never looked back. “

“Getting on stage is a great way to express both yourself as an artist and as the character scripted.

“I’m not overly worried about what an audience might think because I know they are there to encourage success, not to see you fail.

“I think it’s about trusting yourself to do exactly what you need to do, and what you know you can do. And of course, it’s about good preparation,” Grace said.

Both girls are looking for an agent to make sure they get maximum exposure and opportunity to audition in Melbourne and in the meantime, they are both also seeking part time jobs.

Our best wishes to these two go-getting Old Girtonians!


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TEN YEAR REUNION

TEN YEAR REUNION

TEN YEAR REUNIONGIRTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL

YEAR REUNIONFRIDAY 17TH MARCH, 6.00PM TIL LATE VENUE GPO Bar & Restaurant Courtyard 60-64 Pall Mall, Bendigo

REFRESHMENTS Finger food provided Drinks at bar prices

COST $30 RSVP is essential for catering purposes To book go to: www.trybooking.com/259270

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

GIRTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL YEAR REUNION

FRIDAY 17TH MARCH, 6.00PM TIL LATE VENUE GPO Bar & Restaurant Courtyard 60-64 Pall Mall, Bendigo




GIRTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL YEAR REUNION

FRIDAY 17TH MARCH, 6.00PM TIL LATE

VENUE GPO Bar & Restaurant Courtyard 60-64 Pall Mall, Bendigo






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In each edition of the eLink we feature a page from the Girton Business Directory.

Kerri and Dane Bobart (Varley, 2 Millward) are owners of the Bendigo franchise of Jim’s Fencing.

The 2016-2017 Girton Business Directory is current until the end of the 2017 financial year.

It is our hope that, when a Girton family needs goods or services, they will first look to support businesses owned by our parent community.To view and download the Girton Business Directory, click here: http://www.girton.vic.edu.au/images/2016-17-Business-Directory.pdfGirton 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.

GIRTON BUSINESS DIRECTORY

18 Girton Grammar School Bendigo

www.jimsfencing.com.au

• Paling • Picket• Gates • Pool• Colorbond®

• Feature Fences• PVC Fencing

• Automatic Gates

• Locally Owned and Operated• Same Day Response

• Call DANE todayMajor Credit Cards

WelcomeCall 131 546

ADD STYLE & ELEGANCE TO YOUR HOME

ADD STYLE & ELEGANCE TO YOUR HOME


http://www.girton.vic.edu.au/images/2016-17-Business-Directory.pdf





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On Friday the 24th of March, let's celebrate the diversity of our country and our community! All monies raised are given to MAD COW in

Bendigo. www.madcow.org.au



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SoÞa 16 Italy

H e l l o A u s t r a l i a ! I a m organised and extroverted. I

love picnics and going to museums. I also love music

and books. My biggest dream is to create a completely free

hospital. I cannot wait to come to Australia and meet

my host family!

Invite a world of wonder into your home Share your lifestyle Make lifelong connections Enrich your family Rediscover your backyard

Can I choose my student?

YES! WEP’s wonderful host families are all volunteers so, of course, you get to select the student that you think will Þt in best with your family.

Where does the student attend school?You tell us which school would suit your family best and we work with that school to arrange enrolment. Students will attend school full-time.

What do I need to provide?First and foremost a welcoming environment, meals and a room (shared or otherwise). Students have their own spending money and insurance. In return, your family will make friendships and memories for life.

What are the hosting periods?You can choose between July 2017 - December 2017 or July 2017-June 2018.

Frequently Asked Questions

More proÞles on the WEP website

“It has been such a rewarding opportunity that allowed us to experience an entirely different culture, and explore the wonderful diversity that the world holds. We have created an incredible bond and cultivated an unforgettable

friendship.” Bardwell Family.

Find out more now - request a free info pack at1300 884 733 wep.org.au [email protected]

Volunteer Host Families Needed!

Open DaySunday 12th March9:30am - 4:00pm

• Talks by monks and resident teacher• Delicious Vietnamese lunch• Children’s craft activities• Courtyard market and live music• Face-painting, hair-braiding, massage• Tours of the Centre and Great Stupa• Morning and afternoon teas• Garage sale of tools and hardware• Information and lots of fun

Everyone is invitedPlease join us ...

25 Sandhurst Town Road,Myers Flat, Victoria 3556

Phone: 03 5446 3336www.atishacentre.org.au



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PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND BUSES

Conveyance Allowance

Parents who wish to apply for a Conveyance Allowance for students travelling by public transport, private car or a combination of the two, need to return completed forms to the Business Office before Friday, 24th February 2017 for Term 1, 2017. Conveyance Allowance Forms are available from the Business Office and enquiries regarding eligibility should be directed to Mrs Michelle Swiney on 03 4408 5964.

DEECD Country Bus Travellers on the last day of term.

DEECD Country Buses will not be available to take Girton students home on the afternoon of Friday 31st March 2017.

Please make alternative after school travel arrangements on this day.

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



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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, 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 APPLY

Contact the school office to obtain a

CSEF application form or download from

www.education.vic.gov.au/csef

MORE INFORMATION

For the CSEF application closing dates

and more information about the fund visit

www.education.vic.gov.au/csef

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



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EDUCATIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES 2017

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


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Pies ............... $4.50Pasties ............... $4.50Sausage Rolls (Large) ............... $3.00 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 ...... $3.50Hawaiian Pizza ............... $4.50 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) ............... $5.00 Egg ............... $3.50 ...... $3.20Vegetarian Pastie ............... $5.00 Virginian Ham ............... $4.80 ...... $4.50Homemade Egg & Bacon Pie ............... $3.00 Ham & Salad ............... $5.50 ...... $5.20Chicken & Leek Pie ............... $5.00 Salad ............... $4.50 ...... $4.20Quiche Lorraine ............... $5.00 Roast Beef ............... $4.80 ...... $4.50Spinach (Veg) & Cheese Quiche ............... $5.00 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 ............... $2.80Hamburgers ............... $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 ............... $3.50Baked Potato ............... $5.00 Hedgehog Slice ............... $3.50(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 ............... $3.50Gluten Free Sausage Roll ............... $4.20 Peppermint Slice ............... $3.50Gluten Free Vegie & Ricotta Roll ............... $4.50 Gluten Free Choc Muffin ............... $3.50Chicken Tender Wrap ............... $6.50

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 ............... $2.50Zooper Dooper ............... $0.60 100% Apple Juice ............... $3.00Cruncha ............... $1.50 100% Orange Juice ............... $3.00Frozen Yoghurt ............... $2.50 Gatorade ............... $4.00Icy Twist ............... $1.00 Iced Tea ............... $4.00Cyclone ............... $2.00Slushy - Small ............... $2.00Moozie ............... $1.00

Senior Students can email Lunch Orders to Canteen by no later than 12noon and pay on pick up.If an Order is received, it must be paid for.

DELICIOUS EXTRAS

February 2017

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

Multigrain 50c extra - Toasted 50c extra

EXTRAS

ROOM 4A - CANTEEN MENU 2017

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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