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From the Acting Headmaster
Headmaster Mid-Year Concert
Public Holiday
A reminder that Monday 10 June 2019 is the Queen’s Birthday Holiday.
Student Free Days
Year 11 Examinations General Achievement Test (GAT) Year 6 Sustainability Week Year 7 - Civics and Citizenship Week Year 8 – Indigenous Studies Week Year 9 Students are off to Camp Year 10 Work Experience Parent Education Seminar After-School French DELF Preparation Courses Term 3
Middle School Mid-Year Concert Music News
Da Vinci Decathlon Round Robin at PEGS Week 7 Activities
Junior School Mid-Year Concert
Junior School Soiree - Tuesday 4 June at 6.00pm The Amazing Adventures of Superstan Junior School Cross Country Dates Ahead
Sport Music Careers Calendar Support Groups Links to Flyers
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
Edition 52, 31 May 2019
Tuesday 11 June will be a Junior School Student Free Day; this day is set aside for Junior School planning day. Monday 24 June is a Student Free Day for Middle and Senior School, with teachers involved in examination marking and report writing.
Mid-Year Concert I want to thank the many families who supported our musicians last night, when nearly 400 of our students gathered in the Performing Arts Centre to present the Mid-Year School Concert. The program was, as always, both demanding and varied. It was wonderful to see so many students participating in such highquality music making and to see the progression from our junior ensembles to our more experienced senior groups (the audience also thoroughly enjoyed the ‘interlude’ items). I must make mention of Captain of Music, Sebastian Csutoros’ (Year 12) extraordinary Cello Concerto, which was accompanied by the Chamber Orchestra, and Ben Finney (Year 12) and Hugh McGlone (Year 11), who performed wonderful solo parts in the School Choir’s The Holy City. I am grateful to our Director of Music, Mr Ben Bishop and our talented music staff, and especially the conductors of the various ensembles: Mr Byrne, Ms Thomas, Ms Atkinson, Ms Wostry, Mr Kerr, Mr Johnston, Mr Day, Ms Grosman, Ms Aw and Ms Fairs for the extraordinary leadership that they give our music program. We now look forward to the September Concert, wondering how our boys could possibly top the achievements of this week! I would also like to thank the Friends of Music who served refreshments at the Concert.
Year 11 Examinations Parents are reminded that the Year 11 examination period will be from Monday 3 June through until Friday 14 June 2019. Whilst students are only required to attend school for their particular examinations or trial examinations, when they are at school, full school uniform is to be worn.
General Achievement Test (GAT) All students in Year 12 and those students studying a Unit 3-4 sequence in Year 11, will also be required to sit the General Achievement Test (GAT) on Wednesday 12 June from 10.00am to 1.15pm. This is a three-hour paper which covers student skills in a wide variety of areas. While no specific study can be done to prepare for it, students have been encouraged to practise past papers and to seek advice from their teachers. A solid performance in this test can only help student scores at the end of the year. I wish the boys all the very best for their examinations.
Year 6 Sustainability Week Next week all Year 6 students will be following a special program studying sustainability. They will go on an excursion to Melbourne Zoo for a zoo educator led talk about endangered animals. Teachers will also accompany students around other areas of the zoo researching other sustainable campaigns that the zoo supports. Students will also go on an excursion to the 1000 Steps Kokoda Track Memorial Walk near Ferntree Gully. They will have an educational talk from Parks Victoria and learn about the significance of the Kokoda Track. Teachers will then accompany students on the 1000 Steps walk. The issues discussed during these visits will be studied and followed-up in class activities throughout the week. Students will also be making beeswax wrap holders and participating in a range of debates about sustainability such as “You should only fill your car with petrol once a month”.
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Next week all Year 7 students will be participating in Civics and Citizenship Week. They will be involved in a range of activities including discussions, research assignments and excursions around the local community. They will research aspects of political and legal procedures and explore the Melbourne CBD and inner suburbs.
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Headmaster Mid-Year Concert
Year 11 Examinations General Achievement Test (GAT) Year 6 Sustainability Week Year 7 - Civics and Citizenship Week Year 8 – Indigenous Studies Week Year 9 Students are off to Camp Year 10 Work Experience Parent Education Seminar After-School French DELF Preparation Courses Term 3
Middle School Mid-Year Concert Music News
Da Vinci Decathlon Round Robin at PEGS Week 7 Activities
This course aims to draw on and extend our students’ experiences so that they explore and articulate their personal values and those that underpin our society, gain a more detailed understanding of the structure and mechanics of our government and legal systems and the ideas behind them, and become more familiar with the city and more confident participants in the life of the city. Apart from classroom studies focussing on liveability, four excursions are planned for the week. These excursions not only develop in students a sense of citizenship, they also build vital skills and competencies such as collaboration, communication, decisionmaking, planning and co-operation, which will be useful throughout their lives.
Year 8 - Indigenous Studies Week For the duration of next week, all Year 8 students will be participating in the Indigenous Studies program, which includes a broad look at the nature of Indigenous culture and the challenges of an Indigenous society in the modern era. The boys will explore topics such as The Land and the arrival of White Settlers, Art, Food and Shelter, Music, Dance and Ceremonies, Role-models, Languages and “free choice”. The week will include guest speakers, guest artists and musicians, many units of research and will culminate in an excursion for all boys. Ms Sarah Hopkins, Mr Ron Murray, Mr Chris Grummet and Mr Greg Hunter will be our guest presenters and they will also be sharing workshops with the Year 8 students. Sarah lived in Darwin for 9 years (1981-1990) and her music incorporates deep influences from Aboriginal culture. She tours nationally and internationally and has represented Australia at many prestigious events. Ron is an Indigenous cultural awareness facilitator, musician and artist. He is a cultural educator, storyteller, musician, didgeridoo maker and wood sculptor. He has made beautiful art pieces for Muhammad Ali, Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), Sir Bob Geldof, American composer Philip Glass, athlete Cathy Freeman and the Harlem Dance Company, to name a few. Chris is a former teacher and leader in Indigenous education, who works with schools to develop cultural awareness Indigenous programs. Greg, more commonly known as Murrundindi, is the ‘Ngurungaeta’ of the Wurundjeri people, a descendant of William Barak. He will present to the boys the diversity of his Aboriginal culture through song, dance, language, and music.
Junior School
Year 9 Students are off to Camp
Junior School Soiree - Tuesday 4 June at 6.00pm
As part of the School’s desire to equip students to meet the challenges of tomorrow, developing their skills, confidence and opportunities to embrace the world around them, next week the Year 9 students will be located around Australia, meeting the challenges of their chosen activities such as:
Mid-Year Concert
The Amazing Adventures of Superstan Junior School Cross Country Dates Ahead
Sport Music Careers Calendar Support Groups Links to Flyers
Location
Activity
Wee Jasper, Southern New South Wales
Go underground and explore one of Australia’s most extensive cave networks. Crawl, abseil, squeeze, slide.
Brisbane Ranges National Park, Victoria
Survival skills, mountain biking, rock climbing, abseiling, hiking.
Flinders Ranges, South Australia
Camel handling skills, hiking, photography, environmental awareness, camping, cooking on open fires.
Mount Arapiles, Victoria
Outdoor rock climbing, abseiling, bouldering.
Whitsunday Islands, Queensland
Learn to sail a maxi yacht, swimming, snorkelling, hiking.
North and South Stradbroke Islands, QLD
Sea kayaking, camping.
Goldfields Track between Ballarat and Castlemaine, Victoria
Mountain bike along a purpose-built mountain bike trail in Central Northern Victoria.
The boys are most excited about their week away and the challenges that lay ahead for them. Many thanks to our Outdoor Education Coordinator, Mr Rhys Thomas and his team for organising these wonderful opportunities for our students.
Year 10 Work Experience Next week, every boy in Year 10 will be engaged in Work Experience. It has been the responsibility of every student to research and apply for a position and, during the week, he will be visited either by his Head of House or by another member of staff. The boys maintain a Work Experience diary and reports are also compiled by the visiting staff members. The boys work in a wide variety of settings, and for many this provides a worthwhile opportunity for them to explore career and post-school options. We are very grateful to the many members of the wider school community who have assisted with the placement of our Year 10 students and feel confident that, as in the past, all boys will benefit greatly from the experience, while also promoting the reputation of our School. Many thanks to our Careers Counsellor, Mrs Lynette Reiger and our Student Services Office Co-ordinator, Ms Jan Sangster for assisting with the organisation these work experience placements for our students
Parent Education Seminar Our next Parent Education Seminar for parents only, will be on “It’s Time We Talked: Pornography, Young People and Sexuality Today” and will take place at 7.00pm on Tuesday 4 June 2019 at Camberwell Girls Grammar School. Please let our Convenor of the Parent Education Seminars, Mr John Allen, know if you are intending to come at mja@cgs.vic.edu.au. Further information is included in a flyer later in this Bulletin.
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Headmaster Mid-Year Concert
Year 11 Examinations General Achievement Test (GAT) Year 6 Sustainability Week Year 7 - Civics and Citizenship Week Year 8 – Indigenous Studies Week Year 9 Students are off to Camp Year 10 Work Experience Parent Education Seminar After-School French DELF Preparation Courses Term 3
Middle School Mid-Year Concert Music News
Da Vinci Decathlon
After-School French DELF Preparation Courses Term 3 In Term 3, Camberwell Grammar School will be working with the Alliance Française de Melbourne and Camberwell Girls Grammar School to offer a preparation course for the internationally recognised DELF Junior/Scolaire French examination (Diplôme Elémentaire de Langue Française/Diploma in French language). It is a diploma aimed at secondary school students who learn French as a foreign language, or for French native speakers who live outside France. The DELF diplomas evaluate a student’s ability to communicate, both orally and verbally, with actual Francophones. There are four levels of achievement, from A1, A2 (basic-level users) and B1, B2 (independent users), where the B2 level enables students to access schools and universities in France and Francophone countries. The results are valid for life. For further information about the DELF diplomas, click here. The course will run on Tuesdays (3.45pm to 5.15pm) at Camberwell Grammar School for 10 weeks. Enrolments and payments are to be made directly to the Alliance Française and must be emailed to Margaux Josse HeadTeacher1@afmelbourne.com.au by Monday 3 June 2019. Rob French, Acting Headmaster
Middle School
Well done to all the boys (and parents) who have made it through a very busy Week 5 and 6. Many boys have just completed a string of Summative Assessment Tasks, Unit Tests, and a Mid-Year Concert; not to mention everything else that goes on in a regular school week at Camberwell Grammar School. Next week will be a great opportunity to learn outside of the classroom, during the exciting Week 7 Activities.
Round Robin at PEGS
Mid-Year Concert
Week 7 Activities
The Mid-Year Concert last night was an incredible spectacle. Many hours have gone into creating the wonderful performance that we witnessed last night. As the late Nelson Mandela once said, “there is no passion to be found in playing small”, and playing small they did not. Congratulations to all the boys and staff who were involved.
Junior School Mid-Year Concert
Junior School Soiree - Tuesday 4 June at 6.00pm The Amazing Adventures of Superstan Junior School Cross Country Dates Ahead
Sport Music Careers Calendar Support Groups Links to Flyers
Music News Congratulations to Nicholas Branson (Year 6) and Charlie Campbell-Cowan (Year 8) who both finished in a very respectable second place in their strings and woodwind section at the Boroondara Eisteddfod.
Da Vinci Decathlon Last Tuesday, Year 7 and Year 8 sent teams of 8 students to the State titles. The Year 8 titles welcomed 31 teams from 30 schools with Camberwell Grammar School doing particularly well in Code Breaking and Engineering. The Year 7 team travelled to Methodist Ladies’ College and came a creditable 4th and qualifying for the National titles at Knox Grammar School, Sydney, during the upcoming term break. Well done to all teams. Paul Double, Head of Learning Enrichment
Round Robin at PEGS Congratulations to our Year 6 boys who competed in their first-round robin at PEGS this afternoon. It was a welcome break, after three weeks of practice on-site. This tournament is an important stage of the transition into Saturday Sport in Year 7.
Week 7 Activities Many thanks to Mr Mark Mews, Mr Scott Wyatt and Mr Shaun Burke who have led their respective Year 6, 7 and 8 teams in planning an exciting schedule of learning opportunities outside of the classroom next week. The boys will explore several historical pockets of Melbourne throughout the week. For safety purposes, boys are encouraged to take their phones on excursions and are reminded to use them for emergencies only. We look forward to a fulfilling week ahead. A more detailed list of events is provided in the Acting Headmaster’s section of this Bulletin. Troy Stanley, Head of Middle School
Junior School Mid-Year Concert Congratulations to all members of the Junior School Orchestra, Junior School Choir and Chamber Singers who performed with great polish, musicianship and energy at last night’s Mid Year Concert. With entertaining music to perform, beautiful singing and tight instrumental focus, our musicians were wonderful ambassadors for Junior School.
Junior School Soiree - Tuesday 4 June at 6.00pm Many young musicians are practising hard to perform instrumental items at next week’s Junior School Soiree. This Concert presents a wonderful opportunity for boys to embrace the challenging task of solo performance. Page 3
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Headmaster Mid-Year Concert
Year 11 Examinations General Achievement Test (GAT) Year 6 Sustainability Week Year 7 - Civics and Citizenship Week Year 8 – Indigenous Studies Week Year 9 Students are off to Camp Year 10 Work Experience Parent Education Seminar After-School French DELF Preparation Courses Term 3
Middle School Mid-Year Concert Music News
Da Vinci Decathlon Round Robin at PEGS Week 7 Activities
Junior School Mid-Year Concert
Junior School Soiree - Tuesday 4 June at 6.00pm The Amazing Adventures of Superstan Junior School Cross Country Dates Ahead
Sport Music Careers Calendar Support Groups Links to Flyers
The Amazing Adventures of Superstan Stanley Marvel may be the clumsiest clot in Megaville, but with a dose of secret formula and a pair of fantastic elastic anti-gravity underpants, Stanley takes to the skies as the greatest Superhero the world has ever known. Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, it’s Superstan - a caped crusader fighting for truth, freedom and justice with his super powers, super tights and the strength to open a really tricky jar of pickles! All boys in Years 3, 4 and 5 are busy rehearsing for their end of term musical production. This humorous story will be staged in the Middleton Theatre in the last week of this Term. Performance dates are:
Tuesday 25 June Wednesday 26 June Thursday 27 June
Matinee performance Evening performance Evening performance
Helen Thomas, Assistant Director of Music, Junior School
Junior School Cross Country On Wednesday 5 June, all boys in Years 3, 4 and 5 will participate in the Junior School House Cross Country. Parents who are able to attend are reminded that the cross country track is the Anniversary Trail below the Junior School western boundary. The event goes from 2.15pm to 3.00pm, with the Year 5 race beginning at 2.30pm and the Year 3 and 4 race beginning at 2.40pm. Boys are reminded to wear correct House Sport uniform which may be worn to and from school. Boys must run in shorts but can wear tracksuit pants over their shorts until the race begins. Huw Jones, Director of Sports, Junior School
Dates Ahead Tuesday 4 June Junior School Soiree, Music and Movement Centre, 6.00pm Wednesday 5 June Assembly, Prep Hosts, Music and Movement Centre Friday 7 June Year 3 Local Area Walk Excursion Year 4 Round Robin, Trinity Monday 10 June Queen’s Birthday Holiday Tuesday 11 June Student Free Day - Junior School Planning Day Howard Kelly, Head of Junior School
Sport
Including this weekend, there are two rounds of sport remaining for most teams this Term, which includes a week’s break with the Queen’s Birthday weekend. Firsts Football and Soccer have an extra round on Saturday 22 June, while Baseball also extends through the holidays. Training for most teams will finish on Friday 14 June and recommence in Term 3 on Tuesday 16 July. Congratulations to Taran Rose (Year 8) who is currently representing Victoria in the Eastern Athletics Baseball Charter at the Australian Baseball Junior League National Championships in Adelaide. Also, Yanning Zhang has been selected to represent Victoria in the inaugural 2019 Tri Meet against Swimming NSW and Swimming Tasmania from Monday 8 to Friday 12 July. If you have any concerns or questions regarding Sport, contact the staff member in charge of your son’s team or to contact the Director of Sport at dos@cgs.vic.edu.au.
Sport Report Matching up against a winless Peninsula side, the First XVIII Football side came into the game with every confidence that they would be able to secure their first win of the season. Camberwell held strong in defence in the first quarter as they kept Peninsula to only two goals while kicking one of their own, despite kicking into the wind. The second quarter saw Camberwell’s midfield hold to their structures, with a great attack at the ball. Great deliveries into Camberwell’s forward 50 saw Liam Thomas (Year 10) take full advantage as he put CGS up at halftime. Peninsula came out into the second half with a new found hunger for the ball and put immense pressure on Camberwell’s back six as they kicked 5 unanswered goals. Coming into three-quartertime, Camberwell’s coaching staff, led by Mr Paul Sartori, changed up the midfield and injected Ryan Walsh (Year 12) into the centre. Straight away, Ryan dominated the centre clearances, kicking the first goal of the fourth quarter and kick-starting Camberwell’s hopes of revival with it. Two more goals from Liam Thomas and Max Inglis (Year 12) saw Camberwell within 4 points with only 5 minutes remaining - victory only one good effort away. Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be, as Peninsula kicked 2 in a matter of minutes and erased any chance of a come-from-behind victory. After a good win against Ivanhoe, the First XI Hockey team went to Mentone in pursuit of back-to-back victories. After a relatively slow start, Camberwell got off the mark with a solid team goal. Strong efforts from Rian MacLennan (Year 10) put the Mentone backline under immense pressure and tight marking from the midfielders allowed Camberwell to keep the ball in their attacking third. A rotation of players into unfamiliar positions gave James Sampson (Year 12) a licence to attack. He took this with open arms, leading the way with 4 goals in a 7-1 win. Camberwell play PEGS this week in what will be an exciting grand final replay. Page 4
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Headmaster Mid-Year Concert
Year 11 Examinations General Achievement Test (GAT) Year 6 Sustainability Week Year 7 - Civics and Citizenship Week Year 8 – Indigenous Studies Week Year 9 Students are off to Camp Year 10 Work Experience Parent Education Seminar After-School French DELF Preparation Courses Term 3
Middle School Mid-Year Concert Music News
Da Vinci Decathlon Round Robin at PEGS Week 7 Activities
With only 15 on the field to start the game, the Inter C Gold Football team had a rough start to their encounter against Mentone. Mentone kicked five very early goals to put Camberwell on the backfoot early in the game. However, much to the team’s credit the boys fought hard and were rewarded as two superb Charles Robertson (Year 9) goals saw the team start to work their way back into the game. Luke O’Brien (Year 9) was great in the backline all day as he worked hard to get the ball back into Camberwell’s forward half with every opportunity he could. Jacob Chappell (Year 11) was instrumental at his newly-found position at centre-half-forward as he kicked 2 goals to help Camberwell outscore Mentone in the third quarter. Unfortunately, the lack of numbers on the ground caught up with the team in the fourth quarter as Mentone came away 37 point winners. Following an unexpected loss at the hands of Trinity last week, the First Badminton team came into this week’s match against Peninsula looking to redeem themselves. Otto Zhao (Year 10) and Jason Tran (Year 12) led the way with commanding victories in their singles matches, putting Camberwell at a significant advantage coming into the doubles matches. The new doubles combinations paved the way for a comfortable Camberwell victory as the team won 5 rubbers to 1 and now sit a game ahead of third with one round to go. Good luck to all teams in this week’s round of sport. Sam Garrard, Captain of Games
Social Media Keep up to date with news and information by following the School Sport’s social media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TeamAPP. Lachlan Crawford, Director of Sport
Junior School
Music
Junior School Soiree - Tuesday 4 June at 6.00pm
Music Students’ Recitals
Mid-Year Concert
The Amazing Adventures of Superstan Junior School Cross Country Dates Ahead
Sport Music Careers Calendar Support Groups Links to Flyers
Throughout the year, the Music School runs a series of Music Students’ Recitals. They are aimed at providing valuable performance experience, in a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere, for Instrumental students in the Middle and Senior Schools. As of next week, students will be able to register for the Term 2 Recital which is to be held in Week 9 on Thursday 20 June at 7.30pm. To do this, boys who learn their instrument at school will need to speak to their Instrumental Teacher, who can add their name and performance information to the sign-up list. For boys who learn outside of school, this attached form should be completed, signed by their teacher and returned to the Music Office no later than Friday 8 June. Please note, if a member of the Music Staff is requested as an accompanist, the music for that accompaniment must be provided at the time of registration. The aim is for these recitals to run no longer than 90 minutes. Once this time limit has been reached, the recital will be closed until next term. Greg Roberts, Head of Keyboard
Careers DATE
EVENT
Monday 3 to Friday 7 June
Year 10 Work Experience Week
Tuesday 11 June
Success for getting into Medicine - Quinn Theatre at 12.30pm
Thursday 20 June
OCGA Vocational Dinner - Entrepreneurship
Friday 21 June
Year 10 Careers Day
Wednesday 31 July
Year 12 VTAC Information Evening – PAC at 7.00pm
The University of Melbourne seminars The My Future course information evenings are your opportunity to talk with University of Melbourne staff and hear from current students. Explore topics such as breadth options, electives, placements, studying overseas, scholarships and research opportunities. Discover available career pathways, confirm prerequisite subjects and entry requirements, including for Special Entry Schemes. These events will take place from 6.00pm to 8.30pm. Register by clicking on the links below to ensure your spot: My Future in IT - Tuesday June 4, 2019 My Future in Arts - Tuesday June 4, 2019 My Future in Science - Wednesday June 5, 2019
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Headmaster Mid-Year Concert
Year 11 Examinations General Achievement Test (GAT) Year 6 Sustainability Week Year 7 - Civics and Citizenship Week Year 8 – Indigenous Studies Week Year 9 Students are off to Camp Year 10 Work Experience Parent Education Seminar After-School French DELF Preparation Courses Term 3
Middle School Mid-Year Concert Music News
Da Vinci Decathlon Round Robin at PEGS Week 7 Activities
Junior School Mid-Year Concert
Junior School Soiree - Tuesday 4 June at 6.00pm The Amazing Adventures of Superstan Junior School Cross Country
Inside Monash Seminar - Art Get the inside story of what it is really like to study at Monash. You will hear from a current student, a past student and an academic. Find out about double degrees and more. This event will take place on Thursday 6 June from 6.30pm to 8.00pm at MADA Student Gallery, Caulfield Campus, 900 Dandenong Road, Caulfield East. Details and registration here.
Aspire – Early Admissions Program to La Trobe La Trobe believe there’s more to being a good student than marks alone. The Aspire program, which opens on June 1, rewards the skills and knowledge students gain in their school or community through community service or volunteerism. Successful applicants will receive an early conditional offer in September, which is dependent upon minimum ATAR requirements - see Minimum ATAR Table. Up to 40 scholarship, worth $5,000 per year for up to four years, will also be awarded to leading eligible Aspire students for the first time. To apply you are required to provide information about the length and frequency of your community service and/or volunteering experience, as well as a 400-word description of your involvement and impact. Further details can be found at the How to Apply link.
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 7 Day
Date
Event
Monday
3 June
Melbourne Zoo Excursion for ALL Year 6 Students. Depart 8.45am and Return to CGS at approximately 3.00pm. Change of Summer Sport Preference Week (3 to 7 June) Year 6 Sustainability Week (3 to 7 June) Year 7 Civics and Citizenship Week (3 to 7 June) Year 8 Indigenous Studies Week (3 to 7 June) Year 9 Camp (3 to 7 June) Year 10 Work Experience (3 to 7 June) Year 11 Examinations (3 to 14 June) Middle School Play Rehearsal, 3.30pm to 6.30pm
Tuesday
4 June
Middle School Play Rehearsal, 3.30pm to 6.30pm Junior School Soiree, Music and Movement Centre, 6.00pm Parent Education Seminar, Maree Crabbe, ‘Pornography, Young People and Sexuality Today’, Camberwell Girls Grammar School, 7.00pm to 8.30pm
Wednesday
5 June
1000 Steps Kokoda Track Memorial Walk for ALL Year 6 students - Depart CGS at 8.45am and Return at approximately 3.00pm PLUS Open 3.00pm to 4.30pm Junior School House Cross Country, Years 3-5, 2.15pm to 3.00pm Middle School Play Rehearsal, 3.30pm to 6.30pm
Thursday
6 June
No Senior School Assembly Middle School Play Rehearsal, 3.30pm to 6.30pm
Friday
7 June
IMAX Melbourne Excursion for ALL Year 6 Students - Depart CGS at 9.30am and Return to CGS at approximately 12.30pm Year 4 Round Robin, Trinity 12.00 noon to 2.15pm OCGA London Network Function, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Dates Ahead
Sport Music Careers Calendar Support Groups Links to Flyers
Sport Diary Dates
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Day
Date
Event
Saturday
1 June
AGSV Winter Sport Round 5
Monday
3 to Friday 7 June
No Sport Training Other Than Firsts Teams
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Monday
10 June
Queen’s Birthday – No Training
Headmaster
Tuesday
11 June
Training As Normal
Mid-Year Concert
Saturday
15 June
AGSV Winter Sport Round 6 (Final Round For Term 2)
Saturday
22 June
AGSV Firsts Football and Soccer Extra Round
Year 11 Examinations General Achievement Test (GAT) Year 6 Sustainability Week Year 7 - Civics and Citizenship Week Year 8 – Indigenous Studies Week Year 9 Students are off to Camp Year 10 Work Experience Parent Education Seminar After-School French DELF Preparation Courses Term 3
Middle School Mid-Year Concert Music News
Da Vinci Decathlon Round Robin at PEGS Week 7 Activities
Junior School Mid-Year Concert
Junior School Soiree - Tuesday 4 June at 6.00pm The Amazing Adventures of Superstan Junior School Cross Country Dates Ahead
Sport Music Careers Calendar Support Groups Links to Flyers
Support Groups PLUS Roster Saturday
1 June
Janet MacLeish, Kerry Rendell
Wednesday
5 June
Cathy Garrard, Jenny Salter
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.
Cafeteria Roster The Auxiliary is seeking assistance from parents who are available to volunteer one or two mornings per Term, to assist staff in the Cafeteria. We ideally would like to have two parent volunteers per day. The hours are 9.30am to 1.00pm. It is a fun way to meet other parents and feel connected to the Camberwell Grammar School community. If you are interested, the cafeteria roster for Term 3 of 2019 is now open. Please volunteer by clicking on the link below. If you are able, please fill in the first two weeks as that greatly helps with the organising. Please visit www.volunteersignup.org/MBMW7.
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. Page 7
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Headmaster Mid-Year Concert
Year 11 Examinations General Achievement Test (GAT) Year 6 Sustainability Week Year 7 - Civics and Citizenship Week Year 8 – Indigenous Studies Week Year 9 Students are off to Camp Year 10 Work Experience Parent Education Seminar After-School French DELF Preparation Courses Term 3
Middle School Mid-Year Concert Music News
Da Vinci Decathlon Round Robin at PEGS Week 7 Activities
Junior School Mid-Year Concert
Junior School Soiree - Tuesday 4 June at 6.00pm The Amazing Adventures of Superstan Junior School Cross Country Dates Ahead
Sport Music Careers Calendar Support Groups Links to Flyers
Photo Albums – Available Now! 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.
Friends of Hockey Social Match 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 flyer for more information.
OCGA Events Friday
24 May
20 Year Reunion (Class of 1999), Camberwell Room
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
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 Year 9 Parents/Guardians Coffee Morning Date: Monday 3 June Time: From 8.30am Venue: Just Italy Address: 793 Bourke Rd, Camberwell, Upstairs from Coles at The Well/Camberwell Place Contact: Sheila John on 0400 256 484 or email ssjinvestigations@gmail.com RSVP: No RSVP necessary Year 2 Coffee Morning Date: Wednesday 5 June Time: 8.50am Venue: Scarvelli Café Address: 143 Whitehorse Road, Deepdene We hope to see you there!
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Headmaster Mid-Year Concert
Year 11 Examinations General Achievement Test (GAT) Year 6 Sustainability Week Year 7 - Civics and Citizenship Week Year 8 – Indigenous Studies Week Year 9 Students are off to Camp Year 10 Work Experience Parent Education Seminar After-School French DELF Preparation Courses Term 3
Middle School Mid-Year Concert Music News
Da Vinci Decathlon Round Robin at PEGS Week 7 Activities
Junior School Mid-Year Concert
Junior School Soiree - Tuesday 4 June at 6.00pm The Amazing Adventures of Superstan Junior School Cross Country Dates Ahead
Sport Music Careers Calendar Support Groups Links to Flyers
Pre-Prep Coffee Morning Date: Wednesday 5 June Time: 9.00am Venue: Snow Pony Address: 95 Whitehorse Road, Deepdene RSVP: Monday 3 June Year 8 Parent Coffee Morning Date: Friday 7 June Time: After morning drop off Venue: White Mojo Address: 182-184 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn RSVP: www.trybooking.com/BCPIE Contact: Rajinder 0438 045 936 Details: More details here on attached invitation. Year 3 Parents Coffee Morning Date: Friday 7 June Time: After morning drop off Venue: White Mojo Address: 182-184 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn Prep Coffee Morning Date: Friday 14 June Time: 8.45am onwards Venue: White Mojo Address: 182-184 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn 3103 Contact: Rini Kumar rinika.k@gmail.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!
Flyers
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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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Year 9 Parents’ Coffee Morning
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Parent Education Seminar - Pornography and Sexuality
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Parent Guide to Schoology
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CGS Auxiliary Christmas Puddings
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Year 8 Parent Coffee Morning
Year 8 – Indigenous Studies Week
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Hockey Social Match 2019
Year 9 Students are off to Camp
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Year 6 Fathers and Sons Futsal Tournament
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Falls Creek Snowsports Family Week
Middle School
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Snowsports General Interest Flyer
Music News
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School Album Order Form
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FOPA Music Bag Flyer
Contents
Headmaster Mid-Year Concert
Year 11 Examinations General Achievement Test (GAT) Year 6 Sustainability Week Year 7 - Civics and Citizenship Week
Year 10 Work Experience Parent Education Seminar After-School French DELF Preparation Courses Term 3 Mid-Year Concert
Da Vinci Decathlon Round Robin at PEGS Week 7 Activities
Junior School Mid-Year Concert
Junior School Soiree - Tuesday 4 June at 6.00pm The Amazing Adventures of Superstan Junior School Cross Country Dates Ahead
Sport Music Careers Calendar Support Groups Links to Flyers
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