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Edition 53, 7 June 2019
From the Acting Headmaster
Headmaster
Public Holiday
Public Holiday
A reminder that next Monday 10 June is the Queen’s Birthday Holiday. I hope that our School families enjoy the extended weekend.
Student Free Days Week 7 Activities General Achievement Test (GAT) Student Illness
Middle School
Congratulations Projec10
Marie Crabbe Parent Education Seminar Year 8 Debating Middle School Activities and House Sport Year 6 Camp Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend
Student Free Days Junior School boys are not required at School on Tuesday 11 June, as our Junior School staff will use this day for planning. Monday 24 June is a Student Free Day in both Middle and Senior School. Teachers will be completing endof-semester marking and pastoral care reports on this day.
Week 7 Activities A special thank you to all of our staff who made the special activities of this week possible. Our Middle School students seemed to enjoy their sustainability, civics and Indigenous studies, and it sounds as if our Year 9 students had extraordinary experiences all over the country. The Year 10 students have gained a small insight into the work environment during their very varied work experiences this week.
General Achievement Test (GAT)
Dates Ahead
All Year 11 (studying a Unit 3 and 4) and Year 12 students will sit the General Achievement Test (GAT) on Wednesday 12 June. This test is used regularly to assist with the calculation of final VCE scores, particularly if students are ill during the examination period, or require some other type of special consideration. It is important therefore that each student does their very best in this test. I wish all students the very best for the GAT; I know that the good work they have done already this year will stand them in good stead. • All Year 12 students should be at the PAC by 9.30am. • All Year 11 students studying a Unit 3 and 4 course should be at M30 by 9.30am. • All other Year 11 students are to meet outside W310 at 9.30am for their practice GAT.
Links to Flyers
Student Illness
Junior School
The Amazing Adventures of Superstan
Sport Careers Calendar Support Groups
The onset of winter brings the usual colds, flu and other assorted infections. Please do not send your son to school if he is unwell. Colds and flu can spread very quickly through our School, and in the interests of all please keep sick children at home. Parents will be asked to pick up their sons if they are clearly unwell at school. If your son is going to be absent from school please email attendance@cgs.vic.edu.au. Thank you for your cooperation with this matter. Rob French, Acting Headmaster
Middle School Camberwell Grammar School 55 Mont Albert Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 T +61 3 9835 1777 registrar@cgs.vic.edu.au www.cgs.vic.edu.au
Congratulations on the efforts of all boys and staff through a busy and rewarding Week 7. I was very happy to receive numerous calls of praise from members of the public. Your boys are terrific and as parents you ought to be very proud.
Congratulations A couple of weeks back we congratulated William Watson (Year 6) for his selection in the State Swimming Team. This week William was also selected in the Victorian Under 12 Hockey Team. Last week Taren Rose (Year 8) represented Victoria in Baseball, where his team finished a respectable 4th place.
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Next week we will be welcoming Year 8 girls from Fintona and Camberwell Girls Grammar School for the highly anticipated launch of Projec10 2019.
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Many thanks to our current parent Ms Treacy for her efforts in providing this wonderful opportunity to help develop the critical twenty-first century skills needed for this endeavour. Through the Project groups of 8-10 boys and girls will collaborate to grow their $10 seed money through a number of creative and entrepreneurial methods; all in the aid of Opportunity International.
Student Free Days
Ms Marie Crabbe - Parent Education Seminar
Week 7 Activities
It was wonderful to see a number of Middle School parents at the Parent Education Seminar on ‘Pornography, Young People and Sexuality Today’ at Camberwell Girls Grammar last Tuesday evening. Through her presentation, Ms Crabbe outlined some disturbing statistics, making it clear that we cannot simply ignore the issues outlined in the presentation. She provided several preventative strategies to help protect our children, and highlighted the importance of appropriate web filters and safety settings to avoid accidental exposure to material online. Parents should also become familiar with Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and whether they are necessary on their children’s devices. Parents can be reassured knowing that our Wellbeing Program caters for the recommendations made on the night and that we follow the ‘Rights and Responsibilities’ program that Ms Crabbe was involved with. The foundational understanding about relationships, digital literacy and critical thinking is strategically incorporated through the Middle School Wellbeing curriculum. More direct discussion around the topic will occur in Year 8 during Term 4, with the assistance of external providers. The same group provide a Parent Seminar prior to these workshops. More details will be provided closer to the time.
General Achievement Test (GAT) Student Illness
Middle School
Congratulations Projec10
Marie Crabbe Parent Education Seminar Year 8 Debating Middle School Activities and House Sport Year 6 Camp Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend
Junior School
The Amazing Adventures of Superstan Dates Ahead
Sport Careers Calendar Support Groups Links to Flyers
Year 8 Debating Final numbers have been confirmed for our Year 7 and 8 Debating season. The boys can look forward to the DAV Competition run over five weeks next term. Over 50 boys will take part this year, which is very exciting.
Middle School Activities and House Sport Last week was the final round of Middle School Activities for the Term and we will recommence the House Sport Competition for the final few Fridays of the Term. These sessions will be held in Period 8, finishing at 4.00pm.
Year 6 Camp We wish our Year 6 boys a very safe and rewarding camp at Mt Eliza. This is a wonderful camp with a vast array of fun and challenging activities. The boys are very much looking forward to it.
Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing long weekend. We hope that everyone stays warm and returns to School recharged for a very busy end to the Term. Troy Stanley, Head of Middle School
Junior School The Amazing Adventures of Superstan
Tuesday 26 June 1.00pm, Wednesday 27 June 7.00pm, Thursday 28 June 7.00pm The boys in Years 3, 4 and 5 are working hard rehearsing their songs and developing their characters in preparation for the Junior School musical production The Amazing Adventures of Superstan. This humorous pantomime will be staged in the Middleton Theatre in the last week of this Term. Book now for this ‘not to be missed’ show and make it a sell-out season for our stars of the future. Tickets may be purchased here: www.trybooking.com/BDFYJ. See flyer here.
Dates Ahead Monday 10 June Queen’s Birthday – Public Holiday Tuesday 11 June Junior School Staff Planning Day, Student Free Day Wednesday 12 June Year 1 Hosts Assembly, Music and Movement Centre Thursday 3 June Pre-Prep, Little Smiles Dental Incursion Friday 14 June Year 5 Round Robin, PEGS, 11.00am to 2.15pm Saturday 15 June Information Morning and School Tours, PAC, 10.00am Tuesday 25 June Junior School (Years 3-5) Musical Performance 1, Matinee, 1.00pm Middleton Theatre Wednesday 26 June Junior School (Years 3-5) Musical Performance 2, 7.00pm, Middleton Theatre Thursday 27 June Junior School (Years 3-5) Musical Performance 3, 7.00pm, Middleton Theatre Friday 28 June Junior School Footy Day, JTO, 12.30pm to 1.45pm Term 2 Concludes Howard Kelly, Head of Junior School Page 2
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Headmaster Public Holiday
Student Free Days Week 7 Activities General Achievement Test (GAT) Student Illness
Middle School
Congratulations Projec10
Marie Crabbe Parent Education Seminar Year 8 Debating Middle School Activities and House Sport Year 6 Camp Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend
Junior School
The Amazing Adventures of Superstan Dates Ahead
Sport Careers Calendar Support Groups Links to Flyers
Sport
There is no Sport this weekend due to the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. Training recommences from Tuesday in preparation for the final round of AGSV Sport on Saturday 15 June. Fixtures are yet to be confirmed, but Baseball will extend through the holidays. A reminder that training for most teams will finish on Friday 14 June and recommence in Term 3 on Tuesday 16 July. Students should check with the teacher in charge of their team for more information. Is your son looking to keep fit in the lead up to and over the holidays, or wanting to improve his running technique? Elitewellbeing are continuing to host running sessions at the KAO on Monday and Friday mornings from 6.45am to 8.15am during Week 9 and on Friday only in Week 10. Sessions will also be held over the School holidays. They will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9.00am to 11.00am. Students are highly encouraged to attend. A reminder that the Summer Sport Change of Preference form will be open until Friday 14 June. Click here to access the form. If you have any concerns or questions regarding Sport, contact the staff member in charge of your son’s team or contact the Director of Sport by email at dos@cgs.vic.edu.au.
Sport Report Looking for their first win of the season, the First XVIII Football team came into their clash against Ivanhoe with full confidence in their ability to be able to come out on top. The first quarter was not played in Camberwell’s favour as Ivanhoe were harder at the ball and held their structure. Going into quarter time 4 goals down, CGS came back in the second as debutant Ben Craigie (Year 12) kicked his first goal from 50 metres out to start an unlikely Camberwell resurgence. Unfortunately, despite captains’ performances by Ryan Walsh and Lachlan Purcell (both Year 12), it was not meant to be as Ivanhoe came away 42 point winners. Coming into their round 6 clash against Ivanhoe, the First XI Soccer team looked to uphold their current winning streak with a dominant performance to set themselves up for the finals. Key additions saw the full strength line up control the game as Tristan Patsiotis (Year 12) scored an early goal on the back of incredible hard work by both the team’s midfield and defence, led by Jake Oh and Tom Graves (both Year 12). Despite our lead, Ivanhoe made us work hard in the second half as victory was not ensured until late in the half. Goals from Christopher Han (Year 10) and Christos Kalas (Year 11) made sure Camberwell held their top spot on the AGSV ladder. The 7A Hockey team had an early Saturday morning game against Ivanhoe on Saturday with the team buzzing with enthusiasm and excitement as they hoped to get back on the winner’s side after a loss last week. Camberwell scored early, with the opener coming in the 10th minute and the first half ending with Camberwell 3-0 up. The Year 7 boys picked up from where they left off in the second half, as Edward Hare ran up the wings countless times to give the forwards excellent delivery. Domenic Bozzone and Will Aldred starred again as Camberwell ran away with a comfortable 8-0 win. Have a wonderful long weekend and I hope that everyone is ready to get back into the normal sport routine next week. Sam Garrard, Captain of Games Lachlan Crawford, Director of Sport
Careers DATE
EVENT
Tuesday 11 June
Success for Getting into Medicine, Quinn Theatre, 12.30pm
Thursday 20 June
OCGA Vocational Dinner - Entrepreneurship
Friday 21 June
Year 10 Careers Day
Friday 26 July
Making a Career as an Artist, Quinn Theatre, 12.30pm
Wednesday 31 July
Year 12 VTAC Information Evening, PAC, 7.00pm
PwC’s Higher Apprenticeship Program Traditionally there has only been one route to a career in professional services: University, Degree then Career. But the world of business is changing and so is PWC. There are now opportunities for students to join straight out of secondary school, learn on-the-job, develop broad skills in business and technology, and simultaneously receive the study support required to earn a professional qualification in Information Technology. Applications are open for the next intake of apprentices starting in January 2020. For more information and to apply click here, or contact Justin Ling at justin.ling@pwc.com.au.
Experience Clever at La Trobe University Experience Clever gives Year 10-12 students the chance to experience university for a day. See the campus and take part in fun and dynamic workshops led by real lecturers. Students can choose from over 50 workshops in a broad range of study areas. There will be campus and accommodation tours, free catering, prizes and entertainment. Students are encouraged to register early before sessions fill up. Page 3
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Headmaster Public Holiday
Student Free Days Week 7 Activities General Achievement Test (GAT) Student Illness
Middle School
Congratulations Projec10
Marie Crabbe Parent Education Seminar Year 8 Debating Middle School Activities and House Sport Year 6 Camp Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend
Junior School
The Amazing Adventures of Superstan Dates Ahead
Sport Careers Calendar Support Groups Links to Flyers
This event will take place from 9.00am to 4.30pm on Friday 5 July 2019 at the Union Building La Trobe University, Melbourne Campus. Register at Experience Clever at La Trobe.
Science Precinct Tours Year 12 students considering studying Science at Monash next year are encouraged to register for a free Monash Science Precinct tour during the upcoming school holidays. You will visit the science facilities and student spaces, get a feel for campus life and have a chat with some of the science students and staff. Tours will run on at 10.00am on all of the following dates: 2 July, 4 July, 9 July, and 11 July. Register a place at Monash Science Precinct Tour.
The University of Melbourne – Arts Challenge Year 11 and 12 students interested in studying Arts at Melbourne are invited to join a two day collaborative team challenge, where they will be required to craft an innovative response to a provocation from William Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar. Leading Arts academics will present new perspectives from five different majors: English and Theatre Studies, Media and Communications, Classics, History, and Politics and International Studies. Working with current Bachelor of Arts students and Arts alumni, students will present their response to a team of industry experts who will give you feedback in real time. Discover how the Bachelor of Arts can help you understand the world of media and politics, solve real-world problems, and appreciate an entirely new side of Shakespeare at Major Hack 2019. This event will take place on 4 and 5 July, 2019 at the Arts West, The University of Melbourne, Parkville Campus. The cost is $100 to participate.
Free Tafe The State Government is investing $172 million to make 20 priority TAFE courses and 18 pre-apprenticeship courses tuition fee-free. Any Australian citizen or permanent resident under 20 years of age is eligible to do Free TAFE for Priority Courses in Victoria if they meet the relevant criteria. Find out more about Free TAFE Information at Box Hill Institute.
CGS Careers website A more detailed Careers newsletter can be found under the ‘Important Info’ tab on our Careers website at www.camberwellgrammarcareers.com. Browse it today! Lynette Reiger, Careers Counsellor
Calendar Term 2, Week 8
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Date
Event
Monday
10 June
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY
Tuesday
11 June
Junior School Planning Day (Student Free Day) Year 6 Camp, Manyung (11 to 14 June) Year 11 Examinations Continue (3 to 14 June) GAB Testing for new Year 7 (2019) Students, PAC, 9.15am to 12.00 noon
Wednesday
12 June
PLUS Open 3.00pm to 4.30pm Auxiliary Meeting - Prune Chopping and Almond Weighing, Camberwell Room, 8.30am Year 11 and 12 VCE General Achievement Test (GAT) 10.00am to 1.15pm
Thursday
13 June
No Senior School Assembly Year 10 Examinations (13 to 20 June) Year 8 Projec10 Fundraising, First Planning Session, Camberwell Room 9.00am to 10.40am
Friday
14 June
Year 9 Examinations (14 to 20 June) Year 11 Examinations Conclude Year 5 Round Robin, PEGS, 12.00 noon to 2.15pm Middle School House Sport Competition Round 2, 2.45pm to 4.00pm OCGA New York Network Function, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Saturday
13 June
PLUS Open 10.00am to 12.00 noon Information Morning and School Tour - All Levels, PAC, 10.00am AGSV Winter Sport, Round 6 Year 12 Formal, Leonda by the Yarra, 7.00pm
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Date
Event
Public Holiday
Monday
10 June
Queen’s Birthday – No Training
Student Free Days
Saturday
15 June
AGSV Winter Sport Round 6 (Final Round For Term 2)
Tuesday
16 June
Training Recommences
Saturday
20 July
AGSV Winter Sport Round 7
Week 7 Activities General Achievement Test (GAT) Student Illness
Middle School
Congratulations Projec10
Marie Crabbe Parent Education Seminar Year 8 Debating Middle School Activities and House Sport Year 6 Camp Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend
Junior School
Support Groups Cafeteria Roster Monday
10 May
CLOSED
Tuesday
11 May
Karen Eames, Lisa Koulouris
Wednesday
12 May
Christina Wong, Danielle Czap-nik
Thursday
13 May
Clara Lee, Jin Kim
Friday
14 May
Evelyn Wong, Belinda Luk
The Amazing Adventures of Superstan
PLUS Roster
Dates Ahead
Saturday
8 June
CLOSED
Wednesday
12 June
Tracy McCabe, Kelsey Smith
Sport Careers Calendar Support Groups Links to Flyers
French Connection Winter Dinner Saturday 15 June, 7.00pm Franco Belge (private dining room), 9 Evans Place, Hawthorn East The cost is $75 per person for a 3 course dinner. Drinks can be purchased at bar prices. Bookings through Trybooking: www.trybooking.com/511378 RSVP: Thursday 13 June For enquiries please email cgsfrenchconnection@gmail.com More details are attached here.
CGS Scarves
Keep warm this winter! Polar Fleece – ON SALE NOW The CGS Polar fleece scarves are now on sale for $10. Call into the Development Office to purchase yours today!
Friends of Soccer Scarves Keep Warm This Winter! CGS sports and supporters’ scarves can be purchased from the Development Office at $16.00 each. They are for both students and parents of students who may wish to wear it during Winter School Sports. These scarves are accepted as part of the School Uniform and may be worn to and from school. Purchase your scarf by visiting here. Once purchased, please call into the Development Office to collect your scarf.
CGS Auxiliary Christmas Pudding Preparation Has Begun! Winter means pudding time and there are lots of opportunities for parents and friends to be part of this fantastic tradition which raises funds for the school and spreads a bit of cheer through our community every Christmas. This term we have three more days preparation. More details are included in this flyer and can also be found by visiting www.volunteersignup.org/HYHXY where you can sign up for any (or every!) session. For the forward planners, we have also opened up the signup sheets for the final stretch in August when over four weeks we prep, mix and cook 800+ puddings. Please visit www.volunteersignup.org/9EPC7 to let us know you will be part of the fun. For any queries please contact thecgsauxiliary@gmail.com.
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Entertainment Book Fundraiser Order the NEW 2019/2020 Entertainment Book or Entertainment Digital Membership and you will receive hundreds of valuable offers for everything you love to do, and you will also be supporting our fundraising. Entertainment Books are available in hard copies or digital versions that can be shared between a household of up to four people. We raise a whopping $13.00 from every book sold. To order your Entertainment Book today, visit: www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/1802k50.
General Achievement Test (GAT)
Photo Albums – Available Now!
Student Illness
Middle School
Commemorate you son’s journey through school with a Camberwell Grammar School album. Organise not just photos but event programs and memorabilia with the flexibility of pocket-free pages. Unclutter all of your son’s photos and catalogue all the memories in your CGS album. Click here for the order form.
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Friends of Hockey Social Match
Congratulations
Marie Crabbe Parent Education Seminar Year 8 Debating Middle School Activities and House Sport Year 6 Camp Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend
Junior School
The Amazing Adventures of Superstan Dates Ahead
Sport Careers Calendar Support Groups Links to Flyers
Monday 10 June, 3.30pm to 6.00pm JTO, Camberwell Grammar School CGS Friends of Hockey invites all Year 7 to Year 9 hockey players and families to the 2019 Hockey Social Match. The match will be followed by a casual BBQ, drinks and social catch up. It will be a family-friendly event with hockey games, food, and fun! Bookings through Trybooking: www.trybooking.com/505287 Cost: $10 per ticket or $30 for a family of four Contact: For dietary requirements and enquiries please email Chris Howell at chrish@photodirect.com.au Bookings close: Thursday 6 June Please see this flyer for further information.
Parents’ Association Winter Ball TICKETS AVAILABLE
Saturday 22 June, 7.00pm Thank you to all the families that have supported this year’s Parents’ Association Social function. The Winter Ball will be held at Fenix Function Centre, 680 Victoria Street Richmond. Due to cancellations, a small number of tickets have become available. If you would still like to attend this event, please call the Development Office on 9835 1743.
Friends of Performing Arts Music Bags Protect your music with a CGS Music Bag for only $20. Purchase them here www.trybookings.com/NKAN and choose delivery to either the Music or Junior School Offices. Please see this flyer for more information.
Grandparents Day – SAVE THE DATE! Tuesday 29 October
OCGA Events Friday
7 June
London Network Function, The Driver, Kings Cross
Friday
14 June
New York Network Function, The Malthouse Greenwich Village, New York
Wednesday
26 June
Vocational Dinner 2019 – Entrepreneurs, Camberwell Room
Wednesday
3 July
Singapore Network Function, Boomarang Bar, Robertson Quay, Quayside
Vocational Dinner 2019 – Entrepreneurs All members of the CGS community (students, parents and Old Boys) are invited to attend the Vocational Dinner 2019 - Entrepreneurs. The evening provides the opportunity to network and hear from a panel of Old Boy Entrepreneurs. For more information, please see the flyer here.
Diary Dates Prep Coffee Morning Date: Friday 14 June Time: 8.45am onwards Venue: White Mojo Address: 182-184 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn 3103 Page 6
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Headmaster Public Holiday
Student Free Days Week 7 Activities General Achievement Test (GAT) Student Illness
Middle School
Congratulations Projec10
Marie Crabbe Parent Education Seminar Year 8 Debating Middle School Activities and House Sport Year 6 Camp Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend
Junior School
The Amazing Adventures of Superstan Dates Ahead
Sport Careers Calendar Support Groups Links to Flyers
Year 12 Mum’s Lunch Date: Friday 14 June Time: 12.30pm onwards Venue: Elyros Address: 871 Burke Road, Camberwell Details: $45 for a three course sharing menu Bookings: Trybooking: www.trybooking.com/BDGOG RSVP: Monday 10 June Year 4 Father and Son Archery Day Date: Sunday 16 June Time: 2.00pm to 3.00pm Venue: Ambrose Archery Address: 25 Orr St, Heidelberg Heights Cost: $15 per lane for one hour RSVP: Wednesday 12 June Contact: Tommy Tsui tommy@thetsui.com Pre-Prep Parents Dinner Date: Saturday 22 June Venue: Pembroke Bar and Kitchen Address: 147 Union Road, Surrey Hills Detail: More details to come RSVP: Monday 17 June 2019 Contact: Vanessa 0400 002 455 Year 6 Fathers and Sons Futsal Tournament Date: Sunday 28 July Time: 3.30pm to 5.30pm Venue: Address: 3/9 Clarice Road, Box Hill South Cost: $32 per person (including food) RSVP: Monday 15 July Register at: www.trybooking.com/BCLTA Details: Click here for flyer May the Best Team Win! Year 8 Father and Son Paintball Outdoor Adventure Date: Sunday 18 August Time: 11.00am to 1.30pm Venue: International Paintball Group Address: 1C Grange Rd, Dingley Village Bookings: Trybooking: www.trybooking.com/BDECK RSVP: Friday 9 August Details: As there are very limited numbers – siblings cannot attend.
Flyers
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Junior School Production - The Amazing Adventures of Superstan
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DELF Diplomas Flyer
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Music Students’ Recital Form
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Vocational Dinner 2019 – Entrepreneurs
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CGS French Connection Winter Dinner June 2019
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Headmaster Public Holiday
Student Free Days Week 7 Activities General Achievement Test (GAT) Student Illness
Middle School
Congratulations Projec10
Marie Crabbe Parent Education Seminar Year 8 Debating Middle School Activities and House Sport Year 6 Camp Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend
Junior School
The Amazing Adventures of Superstan Dates Ahead
Sport Careers Calendar Support Groups Links to Flyers
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Parent Guide to Schoology
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CGS Auxiliary Christmas Puddings
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Hockey Social Match 2019
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Year 6 Fathers and Sons Futsal Tournament
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Falls Creek Snowsports Family Week
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Snowsports General Interest Flyer
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School Album Order Form
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FOPA Music Bag Flyer