Friday Newsletter Ph: (03) 5833 3300 www.gvgs.vic.edu.au If you would like to receive your Friday Newsletter via email please contact [email protected]Goulburn Valley Grammar School Term 2, Week 10, 29th June 2018 Around the School GVGS took out first place at last week’s ICCES Winter Tour. Pictured with the trophy are Sport Prefects Edward Adams and Lucy Eishold. Friday Assembly: 27th July Prefect Speech by Paige Gullifer From the Principal GVGS wins Independent Country Coeducational Schools (ICCES) Winter Tour After a drought lasting back to 2013, GVGS claimed the ICCES Winter Tour aggregate trophy. The competition has become stronger each year and 2018 was no exception with 4 points separating 1st and 3rd. GVGS won by only 1 point. The result was a triumph of all round consistency by GVGS teams. Congratulations to all our competitors on their positivity and competitive team spirit. More important than any final result was the spirit in which the whole competition was played. All school team managers commented on the very positive nature of the competition and the respectful way teams competed against each other. Overall the two day round robin event was a great success in all respects. The ideal weather and excellent organisation were very important components of the competition’s success Once again thank you to the many GVGS staff involved particularly Mr Reynoldson the Carnival Coordinator, Trainees Kayla and Kristian. Thank you also to the many staff, coaches and managers over the days. Strings Concert On Tuesday evening the school hosted the annual Strings Concert. The evening featured a fine diversity of compositions. In particular congratulations to our three Year 12 performers Ryan Bhat, Paige Gullifer and Nathaniel Colgan-Zito who performed in their final Strings Concert. Congratulations also to the significant number of first time strings concert soloists. It was clear our students have been rehearsing and practising hard throughout the semester. In particular thank you to our new 2018 strings teachers Ms Julia Arnold and Ms Emma Avery, both of whom have done a wonderful job in teaching and leading the studio. Many thanks also to Head of Music Mrs Bihun. Thank you to accompanists Ms Julia Arnold, Ms Emma Avery and Mrs Genevieve Bihun and also to Music Prefects Ryan and Paige for their thoughtful introductions. Student Safety and Collecting and Dropping Off All parents are reminded about the importance of placing student safety as the number one priority when dropping off or picking up students from school. A letter was emailed to all school families yesterday, reminding families of the procedures for dropping off and collecting students if they are travelling to school by car. A summary of the letter is provided in this Newsletter. End of Term 2 Today also marks the last day of Term 2. This has been a very rewarding and productive term with valuable learning and many important events. We congratulate our students on their efforts and involvement this term and thank our staff for their care and hard work throughout the term. The Semester 1 Reports will be posted to families in the first week of the holidays. Parents will also receive copies of the annual report. I wish the GVGS community a peaceful and happy holiday time together and look forward to Term 3, which will commence for students on Tuesday 24th July. Semper Ulterius Mark Torriero, Principal [email protected]Well done to our Senior String Ensemble ( L-R Isobel Piercy, Nathaniel Colgan-Zito, Lachlan Maskell, Ryan Bhat and Paige Gullifer) who performed at the Strings Concert on Tuesday June 26.
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Friday Newsletter
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Goulburn Valley Grammar School Term 2, Week 10, 29th June 2018
Around the School
GVGS took out first place at last week’s ICCES Winter Tour. Pictured with the trophy are Sport Prefects Edward Adams and Lucy Eishold.
Friday Assembly: 27th July Prefect Speech by Paige Gullifer
From the Principal
GVGS wins Independent Country Coeducational Schools (ICCES) Winter Tour After a drought lasting back to 2013, GVGS claimed the ICCES Winter Tour aggregate trophy. The competition has become stronger each year and 2018 was no exception with 4 points separating 1st and 3rd. GVGS won by only 1 point. The result was a triumph of all round consistency by GVGS teams. Congratulations to all our competitors on their positivity and competitive team spirit. More important than any final result was the spirit in which the whole competition was played. All school team managers commented on the very positive nature of the competition and the respectful way teams competed against each other. Overall the two day round robin event was a great success in all respects. The ideal weather and excellent organisation were very important components of the competition’s success Once again thank you to the many GVGS staff involved particularly Mr Reynoldson the Carnival Coordinator, Trainees Kayla and Kristian. Thank you also to the many staff, coaches and managers over the days.
Strings Concert On Tuesday evening the school hosted the annual Strings Concert. The evening featured a fine diversity of compositions. In particular congratulations to our three Year 12 performers Ryan Bhat, Paige Gullifer and Nathaniel Colgan-Zito who performed in their final Strings Concert. Congratulations also to the significant number of first time strings concert soloists. It was clear our students have been rehearsing and practising hard throughout the semester. In particular thank you to our new 2018 strings teachers Ms Julia Arnold and Ms Emma Avery, both of whom have done a wonderful job in teaching and leading the studio. Many thanks also to Head of Music Mrs Bihun. Thank you to accompanists Ms Julia Arnold, Ms Emma Avery and Mrs Genevieve Bihun and also to Music Prefects Ryan and Paige for their thoughtful introductions.
Student Safety and Collecting and Dropping Off All parents are reminded about the importance of placing student safety as the number one priority when dropping off or picking up students from school. A letter was emailed to all school families yesterday, reminding families of the procedures for dropping off and collecting students if they are travelling to school by car. A summary of the letter is provided in this Newsletter.
End of Term 2 Today also marks the last day of Term 2. This has been a very rewarding and productive term with valuable learning and many important events. We congratulate our students on their efforts and involvement this term and thank our staff for their care and hard work throughout the term. The Semester 1 Reports will be posted to families in the first week of the holidays. Parents will also receive copies of the annual report. I wish the GVGS community a peaceful and happy holiday time together and look forward to Term 3, which will commence for students on Tuesday 24th July. Semper Ulterius Mark Torriero, Principal [email protected]
Well done to our Senior String Ensemble ( L-R Isobel Piercy, Nathaniel Colgan-Zito, Lachlan Maskell, Ryan Bhat and Paige Gullifer) who performed at the Strings Concert on Tuesday June 26.
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GVGS Student News Teaching and Learning News ICAS (University of NSW) competition dates: English: Thursday 26thJuly period 1 & 2 Mathematics: Wednesday 8th August period 1 & 2 Australian Maths Competition August 9th Mrs Deborah Moore, Director of Teaching and Learning
Start of Term 3, 2018 School resumes for all GVGS students on Tuesday 24th July 2018. Enjoy the holiday break.
Parent pick up and drop off for students The school is committed to acting in the best interest of children and keeping them safe from harm. No doubt families are aware of the large number of students that arrive and depart from GVGS by bus each day. This presents a number of challenges not the least of which is ensuring that this is done in a safe manner. We are aware that as recently as last week one of our students endeavouring to access a car at the front of the school crossed in front of an arriving bus. Whilst it is understood that the front car park is congested at times, although in broad terms the congestion occurs mainly between 3.25 and 3.35 each evening, it clearly is the safest options for student to access vehicles other than buses. We ask for families to use the car park to drop students off and to collect them from there. It is not safe for parents to drop off or pick up students anywhere in the bus area.
Mr Leon McLeod, Deputy Principal
End of Semester Reports During the Semester break families will receive the end of semester report. This report contains concentrated information for each subject such as a global grade and evaluations regarding student work habits. The report will also include a tutor comment regarding academic progress and pastoral information as well as a certificate which celebrates student involvement in the co-curricular programme. More specific comments for learning goals and academic progress for key assessment tasks are accessible via the portal. As the portal provides students and parents with an indication of student attainment along with specific improvement strategies, we strongly encourage parents to read the portal comments. These will remain visible until the end of Week 1 Term 3. Parents are reminded that academic achievement standards from Years 7-11 have been set at a challenging level. Indicative SAC grades for students in Year 12 are provided using a scale of Excellent through to Very Low. Rubrics provided to students will provide more information about the range of marks allocated to each of these learning standards. The report and the portal comments provide parents and students with an opportunity to reflect on performance and progress for the semester as well as to set goals for next semester. All students and their families are encouraged to reflect on feedback provided regarding academic progress, especially where examinations were undertaken, as this is one of the most significant factors in assisting students with their learning journey and achievement. Students in Years 9-11 will be selecting subjects for 2019 next term, so careful consideration as to progress made thus far this year is a relevant factor in making such decisions. If you have any queries regarding reporting, please feel free to contact us at the school directly. Mrs Debbie Moore, Director of Teaching & Learning
Dates for your Diary 29 June Term 2 Concludes at 2.20pm 2 July Year 12 English practice Exam, Founders Hall, 9.00am to 12.15pm 7-8 July Equestrian EA Qualifier, Elmore Equestrian Club. 18 July Middle Years Production rehearsal of Madagascar, Founders Hall, 10.00am to 1.00pm 19 July Middle Years Production rehearsal of Madagascar, Founders Hall, 10.00am to 1.00pm SPSSA State Cross Country, Bundoora, 24 July Term 3 Commences - All Students 25 July Middle Years Production Rehearsal, Hall, 3.30pm to 5.00pm Presentation Ball Rehearsal, Gym, 3.30pm to 5.00pm Year 12, 2019 Information Evening, Founders Hall, 5.30pm to 7.00pm 26 July ICAS English Competition, Founders Hall, 9.00am to 10.40am 27 July Victorian Schools Netball Championships, Parkville 29 July Middle Years Production rehearsal of Madagascar, Founders Hall, 10.00am to 1.00pm 31July-3 Aug AMEB Voice and Communication Exams 31 July ICCES Debating and Chess, Bacchus Marsh Grammar ICCES Cross Country, Bundoora Park Nagambie, Seymour and Murchison Regional Visit, Phillips & Co Nagambie 1 Aug Year 10, 2019 Information Evening, Founders Hall.,7.30pm to 8.30pm Middle Years Production Rehearsal, Hall, 3.30pm to 5.00pm Presentation Ball Rehearsal, Gym, 3.30pm to 5.00pm 3 Aug Mothers Club Meeting, GVGS Hall Foyer, 10.00am to 12.00pm 5 Aug Middle Years Production Rehearsal, Hall, 10.00am to 1.00pm
Due Dates 29 June Year 7 Mathematics – sQuizya worksheet due every Friday ............................................................GTT 24 July Year 12 Legal Prac tice SAC 1 ....................... LDS 25 July Year 12 Legal Prac tice SAC 1 ...................... JUM Year 12 Further Maths – Holiday Pack due ...... ....................................................................................GTT 7A Science: In class: Cells practical task and quiz............................................................................ JAC 26 July 7B Science – In class: Cells practical task and quiz........................................................................... RLM 27 July Year 9 Maths Pythagoras & Trigonometry Unit Test ....................... FRD, GPW, JJW, GWE, GTT 30 July 7C Science - In class: Cells practical task and quiz .......................................................................... RLM 6 Aug Year 12 Legal Studies Sac – Unit 4 ... JUM/LDS
Above and Beyond Congratulations to Mark Marriott (Year 12) on being selected to represent Vic Country in their Round 4 match of the NAB U18 AFL Championships against Western Australia. The match is being played at GMHBA Stadium (Kardinia Park) Geelong this afternoon at 4:40pm. The GVGS community wish Mark the best of luck for today’s game.
Drop off and Pick up area for Buses Only
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Pelican Shoppe News As Winter Uniform will also be worn in Term 3, the Pelican Shoppe will not open during the July school holidays. We will resume trading for Term 3, on Monday 23th of July from 8.30 am to 11.30 am. If you have any queries regarding the purchase of new or second hand uniform please contact us via email or phone. Email: [email protected] Phone: 5821 9959. We wish you all a safe and happy holiday. Mrs Sally Young, Ms Kerrie Sweeney, Mrs Rika Beeton, Pelican Shoppe
Tuckshop News Monday 23rd July staff only Tuesday 24th Lisa Kellock
Wednesday 25th July Thursday 26th July Friday 27th July Sarah Chaplin Ross Musolino Stephanie Musolino We wish all the families a happy and safe break, if you have some spare time next term and would like to help out please contact me and will be very happy to add you to our roster. Thankyou Marlene. The colder weather means the stove is a hive of activity. Mrs Marlene Rutherford, Tuckshop Manager
Equestrian upcoming I would like to wish Ms Laura Pankhurst all the best, as she takes the equestrian team, consisting of Georgina Belcher, Nicholas Grant, Sophie Belcher and Olivia Bolton to the Elmore Equestrian Club EA Interschool Qualifier, during the school holidays on the 7th and 8th July. Mrs Maree Arnold, Equestrian Coordinator
Property Matters The school recently engaged a professional arborist to undertake a full audit of the school’s 900 trees. This extensive work has resulted in a detailed report on the health of every tree on our site, including recommended works to maximise the tree’s health and longevity. The report is now being followed up with these works, starting with removing a small number of dead trees and working through those requiring significant pruning. Preliminary work has been undertaken to fully air condition the gymnasium. Support structures have been installed and an electrical upgrade is scheduled for the upcoming school holiday period. The mechanical system is then scheduled for installation in the October school holidays, to be ready for use over the summer period. This is a major logistical and financial project and has been made possible due to the generous financial assistance from both the Parents and Friends Association and Mothers Club. The Board has approved an upgrade to the entrance to the main building (eastern end). This is a major thoroughfare for students; it is also a highly visible part of the school from Verney Road and for visitors entering our site. The design is aesthetically pleasing, provides additional shelter and is generally more functional. It is in same style as the music centre and we expect this to commence late in 2018 or early 2019. The Board is heavily focused on the overall long term development of our site, including sewerage, traffic management and general and specialist facilities. Forecast growth of Shepparton will provide both challenges and opportunities and the Board is planning our development accordingly.
Tuckshop During term 3 we are expecting to introduce some enhancements to tuck shop ordering and paying. Early in the term we expect to have EFTPOS payment available in the tuckshop. This means students will be able to pay by card if this is more convenient for families. We will also be introducing on-line lunch ordering via the Qkr application. We expect to be trialling this shortly and offering it to families later in term 3. Cash payments and ordering with lunch bags will continue to be available, however families will have greater choice with these matters. The school’s tuckshop was recently the subject of the feature article in the State Government’s Heathy Eating Advisory Services publication. The article highlighted the initiatives taken by our staff to maximise healthy eating options and encourage students to purchase these. The full article can be read at http://heas.health.vic.gov.au/schools/case-studies/goulburn-valley-grammar-school Congratulations to Marlene, Mary, Sherril, Catherine, Leiticia, Lisa and Rohan, together with all our dedicated volunteers! Mr Kim Stokie, Business Manager
Year 12 Matters The last few weeks have been very hectic for our Year 12 students. Students have officially commenced Academic Semester Two, meaning that all students have well and truly turned their focus to their Unit Four subjects. I encourage all students and parents to read the comments and feedback teachers have placed on the Parent Portal with regards to Unit Three work. Reflection on effort, progress and achievement during this time is a powerful tool for students as they plan to embark on the final 11 and a bit weeks of formal academic classes. It is important to note though, that the Year 12 students need to make the most of the upcoming holiday break to ensure that the are up to date in each subject and return in Term Three ready to make the most of each opportunity in the very short time they have remaining. Allocating specific days to study during the break is a great idea. Sticking to a normal school timetable for part of the three-week break is a good way of ensuring that every subject is given due attention and the least-favoured or more challenging subjects are not missed. It is also just as important that all students do take some time out for rest and relaxation during the holidays. Term Three of Year 12 will be the busiest term that students embark on and most students will work through the September holidays in preparation for the subsequent End of Year Examinations. So I encourage all Year 12 students make the most of the July break to refresh before the final academic campaign. There have been some fantastic Year 12 highlights in the last few weeks including Out of Uniform Days, a number of Concerts, Tutorial Challenges and the ICCES Winter Tour. The Year 12 students strongly support this Carnival in all sports; Basketball, Hockey, Netball and Soccer. The school would like to thank the many Year 12 students who have participated in or assisted with this event throughout their time at the school. It was very exciting for our Year 12 students to lead the school in winning the overall 2018 ICCES Winter Tour Cup. Congratulations.
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Health News “It's About Time”- National Diabetes Week 8-14 July 2018 In 2018, National Diabetes Week will continue to raise awareness about the importance of early detection and early treatment for all types of diabetes as part of the "It's About Time" campaign. Too many Australians are being diagnosed with diabetes too late. This is true for both type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. The delay in diagnosis is putting many people at risk of major life threatening health problems. “It’s About Time” we detected all types of diabetes earlier and save lives. Knowing the early signs of Type 1 diabetes Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Every year around 640 Australians end up very sick and in hospital with dangerous high blood glucose levels because the early signs and symptoms of type 1 diabetes are not recognised in time. If not diagnosed in time, type 1 diabetes can be fatal. Everyone should know the early signs – the 4 Ts of Type 1 diabetes. What are the 4Ts The 4Ts are the early warning signs of type 1 diabetes. They are: Thirsty - are they really thirsty and unable to quench
that thirst? Toilet – are they going to the toilet a lot? Tired - are they more tired than usual? Thinner - have they recently lost weight? Detecting type 2 diabetes Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose). Many people with type 2 diabetes will live with the condition for up to 7 years before it is diagnosed. Type 2 diabetes is a serious, progressive and complex condition with complications including vision loss, kidney damage, heart attacks, stroke and limb amputation. By the time they are diagnosed, half of all people will have already developed at least one serious diabetes-related complication. Much of this damage is preventable if type 2 diabetes is diagnosed earlier. Initially, type 2 diabetes can often be managed with healthy eating and regular physical activity. Over time most people with type 2 diabetes will also need tablets and many will eventually require insulin. It is important to note that this is the natural progression of the condition, and taking tablets or insulin as soon as they are required can result in fewer long-term complications. If you see any signs of diabetes or have any concerns you should talk to your doctor straight away. Mrs Sharon McCarthy and Mr Bryant Ruska, School Nurses
Community News Shepparton United Football and Netball Club Junior Holiday Program 2018 Football and Netball clinics, games and quizzes with lunches and snacks provided for 7 to 14 year olds. Thursday 5th and Friday 6th July at Deakin Reserve, Shepparton. 8.30am until 5pm each day. Cost: Day 1 $65.00, Day 2 $65.00 Both Days $110.00 Register through the SUFNC Facebook page or email [email protected]
On Monday the Year 12 Parents and Families hosted a Luncheon for the Year 12 students, tutors and teachers in Founders Hall Foyer. This wonderful function was organised and coordinated by Mrs Fiona King. On behalf of all the Year 12 students and staff who attended I extend my sincere gratitude to Fiona and every family who contributed to the function either with food, assistance or decorations. It was a fantastic way to finish up what has been a long term. We wish all Year 12 students who are sitting the English Practice Examination in Founders Hall on Monday the very best of luck. It is a wonderful opportunity to be able to academically, psychologically and physically condition yourself. Parents can expect the Year 12 Term 3 Letter to be distributed during the holidays. This letter will outline a series of dates and events which will be relevant for the Year 12 students as they embark on their final full term of academic studies at Goulburn Valley Grammar School. Please feel free to contact me at school by phone or e-mail ([email protected]) if you have any queries or concerns. Mrs Chelsea Pohlner, Year 12 Coordinator
Year 12 2019 Information Night On Wednesday 25th July, a meeting will be held in Founders Hall for our Year 12 2019 students. A range of information regarding VCE will be presented. Information regarding the online student subject selection process will be presented as an introduction to subject selections for 2019. The evening will begin at 5.30 pm and we are planning to be finished by 7.00 pm. This early time-slot should assist the many parents travelling to Shepparton to collect students from Presentation Ball training. Please don’t hesitate to contact me regarding any queries you may have. Ms Deidre Belleville, Year 11 Co-ordinator
Presentation Ball We now have only four more training sessions before the Ball. The last two sessions will be held at Eastbank in the week before the Ball. On Monday (6th August) and Thursday (9 August), students will leave school by bus at 3.40pm and be taken to Eastbank for their dance sessions, beginning promptly at 4.00pm. Dance lesson times for these evenings are from 4.00pm – 7.00pm. Afternoon tea is an important part of these evenings and is held in the Hall Foyer prior to students travelling to Eastbank. It is proposed that half the students will bring food for each of these evenings and a group of parents will have this ready in Founders Hall Foyer by 3.20pm. Thank you to the parents who have offered to help set up the afternoon tea. Students who have surnames beginning with A – M please bring afternoon tea to share on Monday; students with surnames beginning with N-Z, please bring afternoon tea on Thursday. The parent/friend/guardian dance training will be held on Thursday the 9th August at 6.00pm, at Eastbank. It is not expected that students will be absent from regular classes on Friday 10th August, the day prior to the Presentation Ball. Students have been allocated time slots for their individual photographs for the night of the Presentation Ball, Saturday August 11th. After their photos students may stay at Eastbank or return home if convenient. All students need to be assembled at Eastbank for the group photograph by 6.00pm, after which they will assemble in readiness for their presentations. After the presentations, the main meal will be served. It is worth noting that this will be at around 8.45pm. While nibbles will be served prior to the main meal, it may be worth considering a small meal or filling afternoon tea prior to attendance. Ms Deidre Belleville, Year 11 Co-ordinator
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Shepp Basketball July School Holidays Skills Camp Shepparton Gators superstars Cameron Vines and Spencer Coleman alongside American College Basketballer Shelby Britten are hosting a skills camps these July School Holidays. Monday 9th, Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th July. Early Bird Special Must register by Thursday 5th July. $40.00 per day or $100.00 for all 3 days. 9.30am to 1.30pm Ages 5 to 16 welcome $45.00 if you register/pay on the day Players will be grouped by age/experience on the day To register please visit www.gsba.com.au, under the tab ‘Gators’ then ‘Clinics/Programs’ OR Cal the GSBA Office 58 222 923
Girls Who Glow Workshop Girls Who Glow is an exciting workshop for 13 - 18 year old girls, empowering them to be their healthiest, happiest, best and brightest selves. The cornerstones of the workshops are nutrition, exercise, social media and body image, healthy relationships and mental health. Girls Who Glow is the brainchild of TV Presenters Liv Phyland and Teigan Nash, after years of working in Kids TV, studying in the health industry, and trying to practice what they preach everyday, the girls, and their dream team of speakers, have set out to share their life philosophy with the youth of today. When and Where: Sunday 15th July, at the Shepparton Golf Club Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm Cost: $99.00 (Includes full workshop, delicious lunch, afternoon tea and an amazing goodie bag) More Info and Tickets: www.girlswhoglow.com.au/workshops Questions: Please contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Julie Cross Live - Building Resilience with Teens, Tweens and their Parents With so much attention on the negative experiences associated with online and face to face bullying I believe it is time to do something positive and expose our children to empowering message and strategies. Julie will share stories that will empower out teens and tweens to take responsibility, own their space, know they are worth it and she will share strategies that can be used to deal with, and move through challenging situations rather than sitting in and being devastated and immobilised by them. For all boys and girls from 9 years old. Bring your mother, father, sons, daughters, friends and families. Venue: Quality Hotel Parklake, 481 Wyndham Street, Shepparton Date: Friday 20th July, 20108 Time: 6.30pm to 8.00pm Tickets: $45 each special family tickets also available For more information and to buy tickets: juliecross.com.au/events
Year 7 Long Tutorial Programme This week during our Monday long tutorial the students participated in a ‘Super Quiz’. It was ‘game on’ with Mrs Monk’s tute being the tute to beat after they took out the prize for the Term 1 full year level activity. Each tute was broken into 2 or 3 teams and according to a reliable source, Mr Sach’s tute were hungry for victory. The questions were based on general knowledge and stretched the minds of the Year 7 students (and tutors!). Questions included naming the longest river in Victoria, spelling Mr. Torriero’s surname and finding the whole number closest to the square root of 410. The results represent an average of the total points received for each tute group (after tallying the points scored for the 2-3 groups within each tute). Here are the final results: TUTOR SCORE Miss Semmens 11.2 Mrs Monk 11 Mr Plant 10.6 Mr Howells and Mrs Worsfold 10.5 Mr Sach 9.6 Mrs Roberts 9.5 Mrs Kerr 7.8 Mrs Davis and Mr Murphy 7.5 Miss Wood 7.5 Thank you to all students who took part and congratulations to Miss Semmens’ tute. Each student in Miss Semmens’ group will be awarded a chocolate bar of their choice. The tutors and I wish all Year 7 families a safe and relaxing break. We look forward to working with you all next term. Mrs Serrin Monk, Year 7 Coordinator
GVGS Soccer News Last week we had some very competitive games in some reasonably nice winter conditions, the results were: Open Girls: GVGS Blue 2 defeated NDC 1 WPSC 2 defeated GVGS Gold 1 Senior Boys: WPSC/ McGuire 4 defeated GVGS 3 Under 15 Division 1 Boys: GVGS Blue 6 defeated SUSC White 1 Under 15 Division 2 Boys: GVGS Gold 14 defeated GVGS Stripes 4 Under 12: GVGS 8 defeated Guthrie Pythons 0 The last round before the school holidays is tomorrow. I am aware that many players are absent due to pre-planned trips and we wish all the teams the very best with a reduced line-up. The next round of games will start on Saturday 21st July. This is the final week of our school holidays (due to our extra week break). Please contact your Team Manager ASAP if you cannot play this match. Games for tomorrow are: Open Girls: GVGS Blue v WPSC 8:30am Main Pitch 2 GVGS Gold v NDC 10:00am Field 3 Senior Boys: GVGS v SHS 1:00pm Main Pitch 2 Under 15 Division 1 Boys: GVGS Blue v Shepp SC 8:30am Field 3 Under 15 Division 2 Boys: GVGS Gold v SSSC White 1:00pm Field 3 GVGS Stripes v SUSC Blue 3:00pm Field 3 Under 12 GVGS V Bourchier Eagles 11:30am Field 1 Mrs Lauren Sibio, Soccer Co-ordinator
Badminton Bye Draw for Friday 20th July B Grade 1 GVGS WASPS B Grade 2 GVGS BUTTERFLIES Adarsh Sivakumar Zali Schelling Jeffries Jacob Valreet Kaur Matt Carter Lydia Joachim Ainslie Colmer Raphah Raysah Lashan Wijesingha Mahek Shah Mr Glen Edwards, Mr Matthew Plant and Dr Darius von Güttner, Badminton Co-ordinators
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Badminton Report Tonight is the last week before the competition recesses for two weeks due to the school holidays. The times tonight have been brought forward an hour due to a 2:20pm finish for all Shepparton schools. Primary competition will start at 3pm and conclude at 3:45pm and all secondary matches will commence at 3:45pm and finish at 5pm. The last Friday of our school holidays, the 20th of July, will see the competition resume. This will affect our teams. Please let us know one way or another about the availability of your child or children. This will enable us to determine whether we need to forfeit teams or not. Most of our teams are playing other schools. The competition will start and end at the same time, but there will be no bus running from school. Students will have to make their own way to the stadium that night. After Round 9, the current ladder positions for our respective teams are as follows- A Grade ( 6 TEAMS) REDBACKS 1ST BEETLES 3rd COCKROACHES 5TH BEES 6TH B Grade 1 ( 7 teams) CICADAS 2nd BULLANTS 3rd LADYBUGS 6th WASPS 7th B Grade 2 ( 5 teams) GRASSHOPPERS 1st CRICKETS 2nd DRAGONFLIES 4th BUTTERFLIES 5TH C Grade 1 ( Primary) ( 4 teams) HORNETS 2nd MOZZIES 3rd
C Grade 2 ( Primary) ( 5 teams) MOTHS 1ST SANDFLIES 5TH All the very best to our teams this week. Mr Glen Edwards, Mr Matthew Plant and Dr Darius von Güttner, Badminton Co-ordinators
GVGS Netball Club News We wish everyone a happy holiday break, please refer to the draws below for the holiday times. Good luck to all teams for the next round. The draw for Round 10 June 30th is: Years 5 /6 9.00am GVGS 9 v Mooroopna Cats Purple Court7 9.00am GVGS 10 v Tatura 1 Court 1 11.00am GVGS 11 v Orrvale Jaguars Court 2 Secondary 13 & Under 12.30pm GVGS 7 v Tatura 5 Court 15 2.00pm GVGS 8 v CND 3 Court 5 15 & Under 2.00pm GVGS 4 v Shepp United 2 Court 7 12.30pm GVGS 5 v Wanganui Leopards Court 11 3.30pm GVGS 6 v Wanganui Coyotes Court 9 17 & Under 2.00pm GVGS 3 v Wanganui Wolves Court 16 3.30pm GVGS 2 v Tatura 1 Court 16 Open 3.30pm GVGS 1 v Bye Good luck to all teams for the next round. The draw for Round 11 July 21st is: Years 5 /6 9.00am GVGS 9 v Guthrie Street Red Court 8 9.00am GVGS 10 v Guthrie Street Orange Court 16 11.00am GVGS 11 v Mooroopna Cats Red Court 2 Secondary 13 & Under 12.30pm GVGS 7 v Wanganui Hawks Court 15 2.00pm GVGS 8 v Tatura 6 Court 5 15 & Under 2.00pm GVGS 4 v CND 6 Court 13 12.30pm GVGS 5 v CND 7 Court 11 3.30pm GVGS 6 v Tatura 4 Court 4 17 & Under 3.30pm GVGS 2 v GVGS 3 Court 16 Open 3.30pm GVGS 1 Shepparton South Court 7 Mr Shane McDonald, Director of Co-Curricular Programmes, Mrs Andrea Griffin and Miss Kayla Berry, Netball
#voice4kidz and help put a STOP to child sexual assault. The Shepparton Running Festival is proudly supporting #voice4kidz. This is an initiative by Kathy Fuller and Narelle Pell, who in partnership with GV Health Foundation and GV CASA (Centre Against Sexual Assault) are running 12 marathons in 12 months to raise funds and awareness to protect children in our community against sexual assault. Donations will be a #voice4kidz and help put a STOP to child sexual assault.
#ShepProud Video Competition We are wanting to encourage as many 15 to 25yo youths, and especially students over the school holidays, to enter our #ShepPROUD Video Comp (where they could WIN $4,000) by simply telling us in a 3 minute video what they love about where they live, go to school, work or play in Greater Shepparton.
Year 10, 11 and 12 Agora documents and information During the school holidays and in July/August there are many events at University and TAFE to help students and their parents make informed decisions about courses and accommodation for the future. Year 10, 11 and 12 students have been sent a document via email about Career events in the holidays. Open days are held on a Sunday from July to the end of August. Students can access a full list of dates and links to all Open Day programs through their Agora account. Students will have a folder in Agora headed -Year 12 or Year 10 or Year 11 and within that there are Career folders to help with University information, course and career ideas and Open Day information. In the coming months students will also receive further information during Long Tutorial that may assist with subject selection and ideas for the future. Year 10 have already received 2 booklets containing information about VTAC and going to University. I am currently working with Year 12 students on how to prepare for their VTAC application process which begins in August. Year 12 students should aim to complete their VTAC application by the end of Term 3. Please remember it is great to do some research on your future but you can change your mind as many times as you like. You cannot predict the future and all it has to offer but planning can help. Scholarships at Federation University IBM Professional Practice Scholarships All students accepted into the Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional Practice) are automatically awarded this scholarship. Students will receive approximately $35,500 in scholarships as part of the program. School of Engineering and Information Technology Scholarships: This scholarship is awarded to the top entering undergraduate students with the highest ATAR score above 80. The Scholarships value is a maximum of $12,000 each (two available). For information scholarships, go to https://bit.ly/2MkZ9q7 UNSW Co-op Scholarships The UNSW Co-op Program offers industry linked scholarships to high achieving students in a range of study areas. Scholarships are worth $18,200 per year tax-free and there are many other benefits such as leadership programs, industry work experience and academic mentoring. There is a free Google Hangout running for prospective students to gain information about the scholarships: on Wednesday 11th July, 5.30pm. Go to https://bit.ly/2yHCPoQ Follow the Collarts Live Blog Collarts is a private provider located in Melbourne offering courses in the following study areas: Audio Engineering Content Creation Entertainment Journalism Entertainment Management Fashion Marketing Music Performance Music Production Follow their live blog at this link https://bit.ly/2MVVAIb Explore the world of science with MySci at Monash University MySci is a three day science program, specifically designed for current Year 11 and 12 students. The program schedule will include: Hands-on workshops Access to our brilliant teaching facilities Opportunity to meet some of our Research Scientists Exposure to potential career pathways Activities with the Young Scientists of Australia Social activities Event details Date: 9th – 11th January 2019. Location: Monash Science Precinct, Clayton campus. Cost: $95 per student. For more information and to register your place, visit https://bit.ly/2Iqa4fM
Creative and love STEM Do you love dancing and also physics? How about animation and biology? What about visual art and psychology? Take the Careers with STEM quiz to find out what type of creative STEM career you might be suited to at this link https://bit.ly/2Kl9Tro Upcoming University Experience Events Thinking of studying at university in the future and don’t want to wait until Open Days? Several universities are running experience days during the mid-year holidays that are targeted to Year 10 – 12 students and their families. These events are your opportunity to: Chat face-to-face with university staff Hear from current students about uni life Explore majors, electives, internships and scholarships. Discover the career pathways available to you View accommodation Year 10 Day at Monash University Registrations are open for our Year 10 Discovery Day! This event is tailored specifically for Year 10 students who are unsure about university, and want to know more about how their interests and skills might link to different courses. They’ll enjoy fun and interactive sessions about: Choosing the right course Prerequisite subjects Managing Years 11 and 12 Some of the discipline areas at Monash Event details - Date: Wednesday 4th July 2018. Time: 1 – 4.30pm Location: Clayton campus. There are limited places available, so register as soon as possible. Visit https://bit.ly/2yEaek9 for the full program and registration details. News from RMIT University Bachelor of Creative Writing at RMIT Students develop practical and professional skills in creative writing, informed by critical, historical and theoretical knowledge of writing industries, art forms and career opportunities. Students learn about character, structure, theme, language and visual storytelling to enable successful writing in numerous forms and genres. Major studies on offer are Asian Studies, Cinema Studies, Editing, Fiction writing, Literary studies, Non-fiction writing, Poetry writing, Popular culture, Professional practice, Publishing, Screenwriting. Selection into the course: All applicants must complete and submit the Creative Writing selection kit. Due dates will be published soon. Find out more at the Bachelor of Creative Writing
The Benefits of Studying a Fashion Degree at RMIT Ranked in the Top 20 fashion schools worldwide by the Business of Fashion Global School Rankings 2017. Students will be in the studios making, creating, and experimenting and are part of an industry-connected community, where they can experiment, share ideas, and collaborate. Students get to develop their identity as a designer, and in the creative area of fashion business Browse Bachelor of Fashion (Design Technology) Browse Associate Degree in Fashion Design and Technology News from ACU Bachelor of High Performance Sport The high performance industry is a global, multi-billion dollar entity employing sport scientists, coaches, strength and conditioning professionals, and high performance managers and analysts. At the heart of this industry is the conditioning of the athlete, with the aim of optimising individual and team performance, and keeping them at the top of their game. The Bachelor of High Performance Sport will be introduced in Semester 1st 2019. Students will gain skills in sports performance and analysis, exercise programming, and strength and conditioning of athletes. They will learn to design and deliver programs that enhance athletic performance and reduce the likelihood of injury and illness.
Career News [email protected] by Mrs Deb Block, Careers Counsellor This course will suit students seeking a career working with elite athletes in professional sporting organisations or sub-elite and junior programs. Emphasis is on: (1) athlete preparation, coaching, training and performance, (2) industry-relevant knowledge, skills and accreditation, and (3) work-integrated learning opportunities. This course differs to other sport and exercise courses in that it has a specific focus on the high performance sport industry; international internship opportunities are on offer. Students could complete the course in 2.5 years so they can enter the workforce quickly or progress directly into postgraduate study. Visit Bachelor of High Performance Sport to find out more. ACU Sport and Outdoor Education (not teaching in a school) Commencing in 2019, the 3-year Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor Education will offer core studies that provide an extensive knowledge and skills base in human health, wellness and performance, with a specific focus on the role of sport, exercise and outdoor education. This will be addressed from a psychological, physiological, exercise prescription and outdoor education perspective, explored in the contexts of community health, well-being, recreational physical activity, sports performance and outdoor education leadership. Industry-relevant practicum experience will also be embedded in the course. This qualification can lead to careers in settings such as: Outdoor Education Instructor Commercial and educational outdoor leader Outdoor recreation leadership Camp director/manager/programmer Exercise scientist Sports coach Physical activity officer Allied health assistant This is not a teaching qualification but students who wish to teach can select certain electives in the course, and then complete a Master of Teaching. Browse the Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor Education to learn more. Early Entry Program applications are still open for the following: Community Achiever Program (CAP) closes the 31st July 2018. Passion for Law (P4L) Snapshot of The University of Melbourne (UoM) in 2018 There are seven campuses across Melbourne and rural Victoria, but the UoM’s main campus is the Parkville campus, and it is situated only a few minutes from the very centre of Melbourne. UoM offers 12 undergraduate degrees and 270 graduate courses, courses at UoM. Currently 50% of students study undergraduate courses, and the other 50% are in graduate programs. New in 2019 is the introduction of the Graduate Degree Packages whereby students can apply to bundle an undergraduate degree offer with an offer for a place in one of the specialised, professionally accredited graduate school programs In 2017, UoM launched the Bachelor of Design offering 12 majors, including Architecture, Construction, Computing, Civil Systems, Digital Technologies, Landscape Architecture, Mechanical Systems, Property, Spatial Systems, Urban Planning, Performance Design, and Graphic Design. The University encourages students to make practical learning a part of their Melbourne experience, and these include internships and cadetships, leadership opportunities, and volunteering. Overseas study programs are offered to students, and they are encouraged to study part of their degree in an international setting - Melbourne Mobility. The University of Melbourne offers numerous and generous undergraduate scholarships to high-achieving students, as well as numerous equity scholarships too. New for 2019 is the Melbourne Principals' Scholarship and Hansen Scholarship
UoM also has the Access Melbourne program aimed at students who have found high school a challenge, and their circumstances have prevented them from achieving their best. Students have access to a wide range of Student Services, which include - Student Services including a Careers Centre. UoM offers a Guaranteed Entry to Graduate Degrees. UoM has numerous residential colleges for its undergraduate students and they can be visited during the Open Day. JULY Events 1st: Global Career Hotel Experience, The Hotel School
4th: Year 10 Day, Monash University, Clayton campus, https://bit.ly/2yEaek9
7th: A Day in the Life, , Melbourne Billy Blue College of Design, https://bit.ly/1Sj8y2K
9th – 11th: A day in the life of a fashion designer, Box Hill Institute, https://bit.ly/2JSjRwR
12th: Inside Monash University Seminar, Science, https://bit.ly/2ki2NYw
13th: A Day at Melbourne, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, https://bit.ly/2Fgsq3b
14th: Career Taster Day, Macleay College, Melbourne, https://bit.ly/2HlYJgA
18th – 25th: Health Information Sessions, Deakin University, https://bit.ly/2qHNlHe
29th: Open Day, Swinburne University, Hawthorn, https://bit.ly/2KKiQHQ
Interview Skills Role Play Workshops at GVGS Students in Year 11 and 12 are invited to attend 2hr sessions run by James Lynch. His motto is “your next interview could shape your future”. Through James’s program students are provided with practical knowledge on how to “market” themselves in a range of situations. Interviews could be required for university accommodation, part time or fulltime work, graduate opportunities, university courses or volunteer or work experience placements. The school is providing a wonderful opportunity for students to attend sessions on the student free day – Monday July 23rd. The 1st session (10.30am) covers general interview skills and the 2nd session (1.15pm) covers interview skills for students hoping to apply for medicine. Some students may wish to attend both sessions as I currently have 2 places in each session available. To enroll please send me an email stating the students full name, Tutor and session/s they wish to attend. The students do not need to wear school uniform, will have to organize their own transport (as school buses not running) and need to bring lunch if they are staying for both sessions. Students will need to sign in at front reception at least 5 min before the commencement of the session and sign out before they leave the school. James Lynch sessions Monday 23rd July 10.30am to 12.30pm General Interview Skills 1.15pm to 3.15pm Medicine Interview Skills For further information or to apply please email [email protected] before 6th of July.
GOULBURN VALLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL TUCKSHOP ROSTER TERM 3 2018
SUGGESTED TIMES FOR HELPING IN THE TUCKSHOP ARE 9:30am to 2:00pm. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND AT THESE TIMES PLEASECALL MARLENE IN THE TUCKSHOP (58 33 3300) OR MARLENE ON HER MOBILE (0403 473 448) AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.
28/06/2018
Weekly Snapshotby Photomedia students & staff
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