26262626 June June June June 2009 2009 2009 2009 FROM THE PRINCIPAL YYYYarra Valley Grammar Memorial Servicearra Valley Grammar Memorial Servicearra Valley Grammar Memorial Servicearra Valley Grammar Memorial Service A Memorial Service celebrating the lives of Shannon Lurati and Genevieve Matarazzo will be held at Yarra Valley Grammar on Monday 29 June at 5.30pm in the George Woods Performing Arts Centre. We are hoping that past students will have a large input into this service. All staff and students, past and present, are invited to attend. Feel free to inform others in the wider Yarra community of this event. The EnThe EnThe EnThe End of Term 2d of Term 2d of Term 2d of Term 2 As we come to the end of Term 2 it is timely to reflect upon those ingredients which ensure success at school. Interestingly, the formula is the same for everyone from our seasoned campaigners in Year 12 right down to the fresh faced youngsters in the Junior School. The students who are most likely to succeed are the ones who take responsibility for their learning. Attitude not ability is the most important ingredient for success at school. The right attitude will lead to making the right decisions. We can decide to get organised and stay organised in terms of the work we do. If organisation is a problem, we can decide to let it remain a problem or do something about it. In terms of opportunities, we can take soft options or decide to stretch ourselves past what we think we can do to what we never imagined possible. There are many people in the world who will tell us what we can’t do without joining in the chorus ourselves. Taking charge involves having a ‘can do’ and ‘want to do’ attitude towards the many demands that school can place upon us. It is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that parents or teachers are responsible for one’s own learning. This might make disappointments easier to handle but is not a recipe for success. A passive approach to school will neither bring learning or good training for handling life after school. Whatever the Year Level, the students who are capable of taking charge of their learning are the ones most likely to succeed. They will make the time and have the place for home study. They will ensure that they listen and learn and if they don’t understand it the first time they will be honest and wise enough to ask questions so that they will understand the second or third time. The successful ones are the students who see an opportunity in everything whether it is in the classrooms or in the wealth of co-curricular activities that abound at the school. They see opportunities and grab them before they disappear. They see the point in learning new things rather than lament the fact of having to work. Above all they enjoy themselves because they are secretly proud of their hard work and find that they are more capable than they thought they were. I wish all of our students and staff a very restful Term Break and I look forward to their efforts in the new Term.

Dr Mark A. MerryDr Mark A. MerryDr Mark A. MerryDr Mark A. Merry

SENIOR COLLEGE NEWS Choral ConcertChoral ConcertChoral ConcertChoral Concert Congratulations to all those involved with last night’s Choral Concert with The Idea of North. It was a wonderful evening of fine music and showcase of the great talent that there is within the School. This was a wonderful way to draw the term to a close. Semester 1 reportsSemester 1 reportsSemester 1 reportsSemester 1 reports Over the past week I have read the Semester 1 reports for students in Years 10 and 11. The reports include assessment task results and comments from teachers regarding work completed, learning behaviours and understandings and suggestions for future studies. It is most pleasing to note the success and progress made during first semester and hope that the students act on the recommendations made by their teachers. Early in Term 3, students will complete a review of their report with their tutor. I thank the teachers for their work with the Senior College students during first semester. Requests for quartile information for subjects studied in Semester 1 are to be directed to me, in writing, and received by Monday 20 July 2009. Semester 2Semester 2Semester 2Semester 2 Today is the final day for Year 10 & 11 students to finalise their Semester 2 subjects. It is not possible for changes to be made next term. Thanks to Mrs Price, Mr Gooden and Mr Raftellis for their work with the students regarding their Semester 2 subject choices. House Winter SportHouse Winter SportHouse Winter SportHouse Winter Sport Well done to all the students who participated in the House Winter sport competitions held during Sport this week. I understand there was good sportsmanship and healthy House rivalry in the matches played. Year 11 Student Representative Council SeminarYear 11 Student Representative Council SeminarYear 11 Student Representative Council SeminarYear 11 Student Representative Council Seminar On Thursday 18 of June, three Year 11 students, Bonnie Robinson, Meg Treeby and I travelled to Genazzano College for the Eastern Victoria Conference of SRC members. After playing some get to know you games and mingling with students from six other high schools around the area, we got down to business. Every school raised different issues before alternate methods of solving these issues were suggested. After a short lunch break we discussed different policies in schools and debated if these could be bettered changed. The day was well worth it with everybody learning new methods for dealing with schools problems and students issues. Mitch Williams, Year 11 Future Leaders ForumFuture Leaders ForumFuture Leaders ForumFuture Leaders Forum Recently a small group of four Year 11 students, Nelson Pollard, Sarah Turner and Josh Birch and I were given the opportunity to participate in a ‘Future Leaders’ program hosted by Balwyn High. After an initial speech by Jeff Kennett and a long, but somewhat ‘entertaining’ question and answer session, we undertook numerous activities designed to discover solutions to our grievances as students. The issue of leadership was highly focused upon, and we left after only a few hours knowing the change was imminent. What does it mean to be a leader? Will anyone remember us once we leave after Year 12? Will we, as individuals in such an immense and often intimidating school, leave behind a legacy? All these issues were thoroughly explored through insightful discussion between the forty odd students from a range of different schools who attended. An impressive solely student run forum raised over $1,000 for the charity ‘Beyond Blue’. In addition, the session acted a real eye opener. It was amazing to see that most, if not all of the participants were itching to get out and make a difference at the end of the day.

Laura Elliott, Year 11

Subject Selection EveningsSubject Selection EveningsSubject Selection EveningsSubject Selection Evenings Early next term we commence the Subject Information evening for 2010. Please note the dates of these occasions which commence at 7.30pm in the PAC:

Thursday 16 July: Year 11 2009 for Year 12 2010 Tuesday 21 July: Year 10 2009 for Year 11 2010 Thursday 30 July: Year 12 2009 for Post Year 12 2010

HHHHappy Holidaysappy Holidaysappy Holidaysappy Holidays My thanks to all Senior College students for their work and efforts during this term and in the first half of the year. My best wishes for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday. Year 12 English and ESL students will complete a mid-year English trial examination on Monday 13 July 2009. Term 3 commences on Tuesday 14 July 2009 at 8.30am, it will be Week A of the timetable.

Andrew Hocking, Deputy Principal, Andrew Hocking, Deputy Principal, Andrew Hocking, Deputy Principal, Andrew Hocking, Deputy Principal, Head of Head of Head of Head of Senior CollegeSenior CollegeSenior CollegeSenior College

MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS What a busy week the last week of term has been. On Wednesday the Middle School supported Jeans for Genes day by wearing jeans, and had a BBQ to raise extra money. Year 7 also raised money by entertaining both staff and students with ‘Year 7, Alive’. A variety of acts were performed to rousing applause. Year 7 also concluded the term with a pastoral day with their friends, tutors and year 11 supportive friends. They shared a fun time of Ten Pin Bowling, a BBQ and an afternoon of games. DaVinci Decathlon.DaVinci Decathlon.DaVinci Decathlon.DaVinci Decathlon. On Tuesday, 8 of our students represented the school at MLC in a variety of activities. I am delighted to say that our students gained the following awards:

• 1st in the Engineering discipline • 2nd in both Mathematics and General Knowledge.

Congratulations to Ms Murphy and the following students: Daniel Crouch James Fayle Astan Ure Andre Napoleone Liam Safe Kim Alford Ella Caulfield AssemblyAssemblyAssemblyAssembly At Tuesday’s assembly, we recognised our summer sport ‘awardees’. The following list will allow you to congratulate the students and share in their excitement.

BOYS BASKETBALL Boys 9A Basketball Most Valuable Player Zac Galbally 9 Boys 9A Basketball Coaches Award Alex Gallaugher 9 Boys 9A Basketball Undefeated Team Collins Luke 9 Boys 9A Basketball Undefeated Team Galbally Zac 9 Boys 9A Basketball Undefeated Team Gallaugher Alex 9 Boys 9A Basketball Undefeated Team Lennox Sam 9 Boys 9A Basketball Undefeated Team McKinney Sean 9 Boys 9A Basketball Undefeated Team Moore Lachlan 9 Boys 9A Basketball Undefeated Team Mottin Chris 9 Boys 9A Basketball Undefeated Team Wilson Sam 9 Boys 9A Basketball Undefeated Team Quilty Kane 9 Boys 9A Basketball Undefeated Team Rourke Tom 9 Boys 9B Basketball Most Valuable Player Lachlan Caulfield 9 Boys 9B Basketball Coaches Award Martin Krivosija 9 Boys 9C Basketball Most Valuable Player Taylor Moore 9 Boys 9C Basketball Coaches Award Jonathon Potter 9 Boys 8A Basketball Most Valuable Player Lachlan Cameron 8

Boys 8A Basketball Coaches Award Josh Nothnagel 8 Boys 8B Basketball Most Valuable Player Sam Lowson 8 Boys 8B Basketball Coaches Award Mitchell Hatton 8 Boys 8C Basketball Most Valuable Player Joshua Rae 8 Boys 8C Basketball Coaches Award Ambrose Fox 8 Boys 7A Basketball Most Valuable Player Chris Dimitriadis 7 Boys 7A Basketball Coaches Award Luke Kearsley 7 Boys 7B Basketball Most Valuable Player Daniel Young 7 Boys 7B Basketball Coaches Award Astan Ure 7 Boys 7C Basketball Most Valuable Player Fraser McInstrey 7 Boys 7C Basketball Coaches Award Sato Sotaro 7 BOYS TABLE TENNIS 7 & 8A Table Tennis Number 1 Player Patrick Schmidli 7 BOYS CRICKET Cricket Junior Cricketer of Year Jack Harper 9 9A Cricket Allrounder Award Luke Taylor 9 9A Cricket Batting Award Daniel Croft 9 9A Cricket Bowling Award Ryan McMurray 9 8A Cricket Batting Award Scott Maizels 8 8A Cricket Bowling Award Rory Chipman 8 8A Cricket Coaches Award Jordan Goldsmith 8 7A Cricket Batting Award Shehan Kudage-Don 7 7A Cricket Bowling Award Alex Sendikas 7 7A Cricket Coaches Award Kim Alford 7 BOYS TENNIS Boys 9A Tennis Number 1 Player Matthew Abbey 9 Boys 9A Tennis Coaches Award Kai Makela 9 Boys 9B Tennis Number 1 Player Joshua Morris 9 Boys 9B Tennis Coaches Award Andrew White 9 Boys 8A Tennis Number 1 Player Ryan De Vincentis 8 Boys 8A Tennis Most Improved Jake Maher 8 Boys 8B Tennis Number 1 Player Chris Petropolous 8 Boys 8B Tennis Most Improved Alistair Thompson 8 Boys 7A Tennis Number 1 Player James Reid 7 Boys 7A Tennis Best Team Player Peter Tantanis 7 Boys 7B Tennis Number 1 Player Bailey Love 7 Boys 7B Tennis Coaches Award Tyler Reinders 7 GIRLS TENNIS Girls Intermediate C Tennis Number 1 Player Georgia de Castella 9 Girls Intermediate C Tennis Coaches Award Sarah Boras 9 Girls Junior B Tennis Number 1 Player Cassie Braunthal 8 Girls Junior B Tennis Coaches Award Emily Barry 8 GIRLS SOFTBALL Intermediate C Softball Most Valuable Player Winona Johnson 9 Intermediate C Softball Coaches Award Nicola Young 9 Intermediate C Softball Most Improved Player Jordyn Thomas 9 Junior B Softball Most Valuable Player Alexandra Blackburn 8 Junior B Softball Coaches Award Charlotte McDonald 8 Junior B Softball Most Improved Maddison Beriman 8 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Girls Intermediate A Red Volleyball Most Valuable Player Connor Gist 9 Girls Intermediate A Red Volleyball Coaches Award Elaine Osei-Safo 9 Girls Intermediate A Red Volleyball Undefeated Team Tiegan Cloke 9 Girls Intermediate A Red Volleyball Undefeated Team Connor Gist 9

Girls Intermediate A Red Volleyball Undefeated Team Elaine Osei-Safo 9 Girls Intermediate A Red Volleyball Undefeated Team Tori Watson 9 Girls Intermediate A Red Volleyball Undefeated Team Anna Johnston 9 Girls Intermediate C Silver Volleyball Most Valuable Player Ally Blease 9 Girls Intermediate C Silver Volleyball Coaches Award Ellen Flach 9 Girls Junior A Red Volleyball Most Valuable Player Eleni Agryriou 8 Girls Junior A Red Volleyball Coaches Award Michela Burke 8 Girls Junior A Black Volleyball Most Valuable Player Emma Turner 8 Girls Junior A Black Volleyball Coaches Award Amy Thiessen 8 Girls Junior B Volleyball Most Valuable Player Madeline Owen 8 Girls Junior B Volleyball Coaches Award Alinta Koehrer 8 Girls Junior C Volleyball Most Valuable Player Flora Keung 8 Girls Junior C Volleyball Coaches Award Courtenay Potter 8 BOYS VOLLEYBALL Boys 10A Volleyball Most Valuable Player Cameron Buxton 8 Boys 10A Volleyball Coaches Award Nick Mills 9

Choral ConcertChoral ConcertChoral ConcertChoral Concert On Thursday night it was a privilege to sit in the George Wood Performing Arts Centre and listen to beautiful singing. Approximately 70 Middle School students were involved in the Choral concert. Special mention must be made of Matthew Frampton, Year 9, and Anthony Barnhill Year 8, who displayed outstanding talent in arranging some of the pieces. Reports and Term 3.Reports and Term 3.Reports and Term 3.Reports and Term 3. Semester 1 reports will be posted during the holidays, and I look forward to welcoming every student back on Tuesday, 14 July. Winter uniform will be required. I trust every family has a safe and restful holiday.

Jenni Farmilo, Deputy Principal, Head of Middle SchoolJenni Farmilo, Deputy Principal, Head of Middle SchoolJenni Farmilo, Deputy Principal, Head of Middle SchoolJenni Farmilo, Deputy Principal, Head of Middle School

DEBATING NEWS Congratulations to Helen Shelley who received her third straight Best Speaker nomination during round 4 of the DAV competition. This is an outstanding individual performance. Michael Allen is also to be congratulated for receiving his first Best speaker nomination. A great effort, particularly considering this was for a secret topic debate where students have one hour to prepare their speeches. Well done. In terms of team’s performance, there are two of our teams, Year 11 YVG 1 and Year 9 YVG 2, who remain undefeated and are in with a chance of making it through to the Finals series of debates. They will need to win their round 5 debates to qualify. We wish them all the best. Round 5 will be held on Thursday, August 6 and this will be last time our year 12 debaters will debate representing the school. Students in the year 10 and year 11 teams who are able to stay are most welcome to attend this debate. A reminder that round 5 is another secret topic round for the year 11 and 12 teams and team members need to be in the Hawthorn room oneoneoneone hour before the scheduled debate time to receive their topic. Year 9 and 10 teams have a prepared topic and do not need to arrive until 15 minutes before their scheduled debate time.

Ms Fiona Lake, Debating CoMs Fiona Lake, Debating CoMs Fiona Lake, Debating CoMs Fiona Lake, Debating Co----ordinatorordinatorordinatorordinator

MUSICAL NOTES AMEB ExaminationsAMEB ExaminationsAMEB ExaminationsAMEB Examinations Congratulations to the following students on their recent success with AMEB exams:

Deane Carter Grade 4 Singing for Leisure Jordyn Thomas Grade 1 Viola Mitchell Bird Preliminary Violin Eleni Argyriou Grade 2 Violin Eloise McCreedy Grade 4 Violin Sarah Boras Grade 1 Viola

Scott Templeton, DirectorScott Templeton, DirectorScott Templeton, DirectorScott Templeton, Director of Music of Music of Music of Music

GIRLS SPORT REPORT FirstsFirstsFirstsFirsts Soccer: The team travelled to Geelong midweek where unfortunately they went down 3 - 1 to College. On Saturday in a very tight game our girls scored from a penalty to defeat PEGS 1 - 0. Netball: Not so lucky were the netballers who lost a key defender in the first quarter and eventually were over run by PEGS who won 65 - 50. Basketball: Another tight match where PEGS pulled away in the second half to win 34 - 21. Hockey had a bye, but midweek lost 3 -1 to Geelong Grammar. Other teamsOther teamsOther teamsOther teams Netball: Court 2 in the complex saw 3 very close and exciting matches with one ending in a draw, one a 1 goal loss and another a 1 goal victory. Winners were - Open 3rds & 4th Black, Inter A & C, Junior C & D Gold Hockey: Open Seconds had a 1 goal victory over Haileybury. Basketball: Winners were Inter C and all three junior teams. Soccer: A hard day for our Seconds, Thirds and Juniors. Cross Country: Some girls have been competing on Saturdays with the boys team and performing well, but the majority of the girls squad train at lunchtimes with Mr Raftellis. He has been pleased with the enthusiasm and dedication of his squad in preparation for the AGSV competition to be held at Yarra Valley on Tuesday July 28th. BBQ BBQ BBQ BBQ We have established a tradition of providing barbequed sausages at the completion of the Cross Country run. If any parents are available to come and cook for an hour on the Tuesday afternoon, could they please let Mrs Carroll know on 0428 992 289.

Mary Carroll, Girls Sport CoMary Carroll, Girls Sport CoMary Carroll, Girls Sport CoMary Carroll, Girls Sport Co----ordinatorordinatorordinatorordinator

BOYS SPORT REPORT With many of our teams rostered off with a bye last Saturday, there were a limited number of fixtures. The only football team in action was the 10B side, who recorded a comprehensive victory over PEGS. The Firsts Soccer team faced competition leaders Marcellin, who had not dropped a game to date, while beating several sides by more than five goals. They proved to be a very talented side indeed, but to the credit of our players, they stuck to their task and pressured Marcellin throughout to hold them to just two goals. This was a great effort and gives the team great encouragement for their next game against Ivanhoe. Two great wins to the 9B’s and 8B’s rounded out a good morning for our soccer teams. The Firsts Hockey team also faced up to one of the AGSV’s top sides in Camberwell. Again they played an outstanding game to lose by the narrowest of margins and with some luck in front of goals may well have gained victory. A fighting draw to the 3rds and a decisive win to the 9B’s were equally good performances. The Cross country squad produced their best result for the season to finish in fifth place overall. This result was built on a combination of some great individual runs as well as a depth of performance in each division.

Congratulations to the following on their strong runs: OpenOpenOpenOpen: Cameron Doggett [30th] and Mitch Cromb, Alex Rawlings and Steve Russell who all placed inside the top fifty. IntermediateIntermediateIntermediateIntermediate: Jesse Mansfield [4th], Brad Simpson [10th], Luke Campbell-Drury [32nd]. JuniorJuniorJuniorJunior: Tareena Little [14th], Mackenzie Retchford [16th], Stephanie George [29th], Tyler Reinders [38th], Stuart Hunt [48th] and David Bonaddio [50th]. Firsts ResultsFirsts ResultsFirsts ResultsFirsts Results Cross Country Fifth place overall Hockey 2 lost to Camberwell 3 Soccer 0 lost to Marcellin 2 A full list of all match results and Cross Country placings are displayed on the noticeboard.

Robert Lethbridge, Boys Sport CoRobert Lethbridge, Boys Sport CoRobert Lethbridge, Boys Sport CoRobert Lethbridge, Boys Sport Co----ordinatorordinatorordinatorordinator

CAREER NEWS OPEN DAY DATES (mainly 10 amOPEN DAY DATES (mainly 10 amOPEN DAY DATES (mainly 10 amOPEN DAY DATES (mainly 10 am---- 4.00pm) 4.00pm) 4.00pm) 4.00pm)

August 1 Monash Berwick, Gippsland, Parkville, Peninsula August 2 Monash Clayton, Caulfield August 9 Deakin Geelong RMIT all campuses VUT Footscray William Angliss August 15 Homesglen Tafe JMC Academy August 16 Australian Catholic Melbourne Deakin Warnambool Swinburne all campuses University of Melbourne (including VCA) August 23 Box Hill Tafe Deakin Melbourne August 30 Ballarat Latrobe Bundoora

⇒ Please note these are Saturdays, rest are all on Sunday. ⇒ Where a University has a Tafe division, the Open Day for the Tafe is on at the same time. ⇒ If you wish to find out about Open Days for private providers, look on their website or speak to ⇒ Mr Gooden directly. ⇒ You are advised to get to Open Days at the start as they can get extremely busy.

REMINDERS REMINDERS REMINDERS REMINDERS ---- COMING SOON COMING SOON COMING SOON COMING SOON

• ‘At Monash’ Seminars: Fine Art, Multimedia & digital art. Book/info: Ph 9903 4758 or Valerie.foster@adm.monash.edu.au www.monash.edu.au/study/events

• ‘Focus on Melbourne’: Science, Biomedicine, Environments; Book: www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/focusonmelbourne

• Medical Lab visits: 6-10 July; www.rmit.edu.au/medical-sciences/lab-visits • Engineering at RMIT days: 30 June, 1 July, 9 July • www.rmit.edu.au/sece/experience; www.rmit.edu.au/aero-mech • Folio help: www.shortcourses.rmit.edu.au www.latrobe.edu.au/visualarts/folioworkshop • Circus Arts sessions: 29 June - 3 July; www.nica.com.au • NIDA Short Courses (Ballarat & Melbourne) school holidays; 02 9697 7626; www.nida.edu.au

• ‘Experience La Trobe’: term holidays www.latrobe.edu.au/experience 1. MELBOURNE CAREER EXPOMELBOURNE CAREER EXPOMELBOURNE CAREER EXPOMELBOURNE CAREER EXPO

The Herald Sun Melbourne Career Expo is an education, training & employment exhibition, showcasing tertiary institutions, training colleges, employers and government initiatives. Aimed at: school leavers, students, parents, graduates, job seekers, any looking at career change. When: 10am-3pm, Fri 24 July; 10am-4pm, Sat 25 & Sun 26 July; Where: Melb Exhibition Centre, Clarendon St, Southbank; Cost: $6 (cons), $12 (general), free (u/13); Info: www.careerexpo.com.au.

2. 2. 2. 2. NEW JOURNALISM DEGREENEW JOURNALISM DEGREENEW JOURNALISM DEGREENEW JOURNALISM DEGREE

Swinburne (Hawthorn) is offering a Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) in 2010. The media environment has undergone change, leading to the redefinition of what journalism is and what journalists do. Combining traditional and new journalistic skills, this course aims to equip you to work as a journalist now and in the future. You will gain conventional journalistic knowledge like clear communication, research skills, media law/journalistic ethics, and skills in independent web-based publications, digital production, social networking and community building. Career outcomes: journalism/new media/publishing/media research/writing/communications/ content production/multimedia (opportunities in TV, radio, news agencies and magazines.

3. 3. 3. 3. SO YOU WANT TO BE A VET?SO YOU WANT TO BE A VET?SO YOU WANT TO BE A VET?SO YOU WANT TO BE A VET?

Melbourne is the only university in Victoria offering Veterinary Science. Aligned with the Melbourne Model, veterinary education is now being offered through the graduate entry Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree. From 2010, students planning to progress to the new three year professional entry graduate DVM program can apply for entry into the three-year new generation Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree undertaking the Animal Health and Disease major. After completing prerequisite 1st and 2nd year subjects students will apply for selection to the Veterinary Bioscience specialisation offered in the 3rd year of the BSc (quotas apply). Once selected, those successfully completing this specialisation (pre-DVM) will be guaranteed entry to the new DVM. Prerequisites for the BSc are Year 12 English, maths methods and one of biology, chemistry or physics. Chemistry is strongly recommended for students wishing to progress to the DVM. NOTE: students can also complete an approved biological science degree at another university (with cell biology and biochemistry) but will first need to complete a one year graduate accelerated pre-DVM program at Melbourne. 120 students will be accepted into the DVM each year and at least half will be Commonwealth Supported Places. Info: www.vet.unimelb.edu.au.

4. 4. 4. 4. WHY BECOME A DOCTOR? WHY BECOME A DOCTOR? WHY BECOME A DOCTOR? WHY BECOME A DOCTOR?

Good reasons given at a recent career counsellors’ conference at Melbourne Uni were: you are interested in people, you have a commitment to life-long learning, you are interested in biological sciences, and you desire a career that is more than just a job. Poor reasons given were: you love Dr House and ER, you want to be rich, your parents or grandparents want you to be a doctor or because you receive an ENTER of 99.90. The only university in Victoria now offering a school-leaver medical degree is Monash (Clayton). Melbourne, Deakin and Monash (Gippsland) universities offer post-graduate courses. Entry requirements vary – some are quite prescriptive; eg Melbourne requires prior knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biochemistry (gained, for example, in the Bachelor of Science or Biomedicine or another degree where breadth subjects could cover pre-requisites). Selection to Melbourne is based on undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA), test results (GAMSAT) and a multi-mini interview (www.medicine.unimelb.edu.au). Deakin will consider applicants from a variety of undergraduate backgrounds, also using the GPA, GAMSAT and interview. Many medicine applicants apply interstate to increase their chance of obtaining a place.

5. WANT TO FIND OUT ABOUT MONASH?5. WANT TO FIND OUT ABOUT MONASH?5. WANT TO FIND OUT ABOUT MONASH?5. WANT TO FIND OUT ABOUT MONASH?

‘Experience Monash’ gives Year 10-12 students the chance to find out about courses offered, get a taste of what it is like to study at Monash, see the facilities and participate in workshops (choose from areas like nanotechnology, journalism, computer games, engineering and law). Attend presentations on managing transition to uni, parent info session and tours. When: 10am-3.15pm, 7 July; Where: Clayton; Info/reg’n: www.monash.edu/study/events/experience.

6. 6. 6. 6. PARENTS AND DEAKIN UNIPARENTS AND DEAKIN UNIPARENTS AND DEAKIN UNIPARENTS AND DEAKIN UNI Deakin has a Parent Information Event coming soon. Find out about VTAC applications, course selection, preferences and key dates. Find out about Deakin courses and career outcomes, scholarships, pathways and support services. When: 7-8.30pm, Thurs 2 July; Where: Melbourne campus @ Burwood, and Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre; Info/booking: www.deakin.edu.au/parent.

7. 7. 7. 7. WANT TO ‘DISCOVER’ DEAKIN UNI? WANT TO ‘DISCOVER’ DEAKIN UNI? WANT TO ‘DISCOVER’ DEAKIN UNI? WANT TO ‘DISCOVER’ DEAKIN UNI?

During term holidays join in tours, find out about courses, talk to staff, see accommodation, find out about transition. When: 10.30am, 7 & 16 July; Where: All campuses; Reg’n: www.deakin.edu.au/discover.

8. 8. 8. 8. YOU WANT TO NURSE? YOU WANT TO NURSE? YOU WANT TO NURSE? YOU WANT TO NURSE?

Deakin has one of the largest nursing schools in Aust. Choose from the Bachelor of Nursing, or combine with midwifery, public health & health promotion, psychology or commerce. Find out more: at an info. session. When/where: All 6pm; Tues 14 July - Burwood (Bld l, Lecture Theatre 1), Thurs 16 July - Geelong Waterfront (Bld D, Room 2.193), Fri 17 July at Geelong Waurn Ponds (Bld J Room 2.01); Info: www.deakin.edu.au/hmnbs or ph 9251 7777 hmnbs-support@deakin.edu.au.

9. 9. 9. 9. BIOTECHNOLOGY: MAKING A DIFFERENCEBIOTECHNOLOGY: MAKING A DIFFERENCEBIOTECHNOLOGY: MAKING A DIFFERENCEBIOTECHNOLOGY: MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Biotechnology is a new industry but human manipulation of organisms has been around a long time (eg brewing beer, creating vaccines, breeding plant species). It is an innovative field, giving students the chance to address society’s challenges. This year research company IBISWorld developed a list of Australian jobs that would best weather the financial crisis in 2009. Jobs in biotechnology were at the top. The chance of medical breakthroughs and improved agricultural outcomes make it resilient. Where to study? For example: B. Science (Biotechnology) at Swinburne (Hawthorn) www.swinburne.edu.au/biotechnology

10.10.10.10. RMIT ADVICE AT A CINEMA NEAR YOU RMIT ADVICE AT A CINEMA NEAR YOU RMIT ADVICE AT A CINEMA NEAR YOU RMIT ADVICE AT A CINEMA NEAR YOU

In the holidays RMIT will have an information stand at cinemas. Students can speak to rep’s 2-5pm at: Melbourne Central (Tues 30 June & Thurs 9 July), Westfield Doncaster (Fri 3 and 10 July), Epping Plaza (Thurs 2 July), Greensborough SC (Wed 1 & Tues 7 July), Northland (Wed 8 July).

11.11.11.11. ACCESS ALL AREAS AT M ACCESS ALL AREAS AT M ACCESS ALL AREAS AT M ACCESS ALL AREAS AT MELBOURNE UNIVERSITYELBOURNE UNIVERSITYELBOURNE UNIVERSITYELBOURNE UNIVERSITY This program, aimed at Year 10-12 students/families, gives a personalised look at Melbourne (repeat of April program). Hear about the Melbourne Model, attend sessions for specific year levels, sessions for international students, attend course information sessions and talk to staff. When: Fri 3 July; Where: Parkville campus; Cost: Free; Info: 8344 6543; Register: www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/events/vic/accessallareas

David Gooden, CareersDavid Gooden, CareersDavid Gooden, CareersDavid Gooden, Careers

NEWS FROM SCHOOL COMMUNITY GROUPS

Yarra Arts

Yarra Canoe/Kayak

Yarra Equestrian

Yarra Foundation

Yarra Hearing Unit

Yarra Music

Yarra Parents & Friends

Yarra Snow Sports

Yarra Sport

Yarra Past Students

FURTHER INFORMATIONFURTHER INFORMATIONFURTHER INFORMATIONFURTHER INFORMATION

Items and notices for inclusion in the Yarra Spirit newsletter should be directed

to Kim Brennan by Wednesday of each week.

Telephone 9262 7717 Facsimile 9876 5339 Email kim.brennan@yvg.vic.edu.au

CANOE / KAYAK TRIVIA NIGHT Saturday 25th July, 7:00pm in the Yarra Café

$20 per adult and $10 per school student (12 years and over) Come and join us for a fantastic fun filled night and at the same time help us raise money for the Canoe/ Kayak team to buy some new kayaks. Why not get a table of parents or a combination of parents and children from your child’s year level together? Perhaps you have some friends who always know lost of facts and answers – get then together on a table, or perhaps you just want a fun night out. The night will be a mixture of general knowledge, music, sport and media trivia questions – so something for everyone. Fabulous Punt Road wines will be sold on the night, bring your own supper and gold coins for lots of games and prizes. Ring the Development Office to book your table or complete the attached booking form. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Karen Hastie – Yarra Canoe/Kayak

RITCHIES COMMUNITY CARD We invite all families and friends of Yarra Valley Grammar to be part of this program. It’s simple! Next time you are at Ritchies Supermarket, Warrandyte Road, North Ringwood, register your name, nominate YVG as your charity and you will be given a community benefit card. This also gives you instant discounts on various products marked throughout the store. Ritchies then donate 1% of the money you spend on groceries and liquor to our school. A cheque is sent once a month to Yarra Parents & Friends which goes towards our fundraising efforts. Thank you to those families who have already nominated Yarra to benefit from Ritchies generous support.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS Kindly note that the Entertainment Book fundraiser will close on Friday 26th June. No further orders for books can be taken after that date. Yarra P & F and Anglicare Bushfire Appeal thank you for your support.

YEAR 12 PARENT FUNCTION Thank you to everyone who attended the Year 12 Parent Function. A wonderful night was had by all.

Year 12 Parent Representatives

Save money and contribute to YarraSave money and contribute to YarraSave money and contribute to YarraSave money and contribute to Yarra Valley Grammar Valley Grammar Valley Grammar Valley Grammar sporting equipment sporting equipment sporting equipment sporting equipment If any members of the Yarra Valley Grammar community shop at Rebel Sport and quote the Yarra Valley number 11710, they will not only get a 5% discount themselves but will earn a 5% Rebel Sports contribution to the Yarra Valley spending fund. This eventually results in the sporting department being able to purchase significant extra equipment. Please note that on Friday the 26th June, all Yarra Valley Grammar community members are entitled to shop at rebel and get a 20% discount on the day. This is a win, win situation for everyone.

Join us for a night filled with fun and at the same time help raise money for the Yarra Canoe/Kayak Team. Families and children over 12 years are welcome. Make up your own table of 10 or come individually and we will allocate you to a table.

SATURDAY 25 JULY 2009 YARRA VALLEY GRAMMAR CAFÉ

7.00PM

$20 PER ADULT (OVER 18) $10 PER SCHOOL STUDENT (OVER 12)

TABLES OF 10

BYO Picnic style food to share with your table.

Wine from the Yarra Valley’s Punt Road Winery, Beer and Soft Drinks will

be available at bar prices.

Silent Auction on the night.

Lots of fun games - bring your gold coins to enter. Enquiries and to book your table please RSVP with numbers and money to Kim Brennan, Development Office by phoning 9262 7717 or post to Yarra Valley Grammar, Kalinda Road. Ringwood. Vic. 3134

YARRA CANOE / KAYAK TEAM TRIVIA NIGHT FUNDRAISER

ORDER FORM YARRA CANOE/KAYAK TRIVIA NIGHT

SATURDAY 25 JULY 2009 NAME/S

PHONE MOBILE

NUMBER OF TICKETS REQUIRED

@ $20 per adult

@ $10 per student TOTAL $

Please tick:

I have organised a Table of 10 – Name of Table to be included with

Please allocate me to a table. If possible I would like to be included with people from the same Year Level

PAYMENT DETAILS

Please find enclosed CASH or CHEQUE for $ made out to Yarra Valley Grammar

OR

CREDIT CARD PAYMENT Master Card Visa [please tick]

Card Number Name on card

Expiry date Signature

Yarra Valley Grammar Kalinda Road Ringwood Victoria 3134 Telephone +61 3 9262 7717 Facsimile +61 3 9876 5339 ABN 44 004 584 552 CRICOS NO. 00356E