Contents
Headmaster
Thank You Welcome Back ANZAC Dawn Service ANZAC Day Assembly Parent Education Seminar Hamlet Student Flu Vaccinations
Middle School
Welcome to Term 2 Welcome Mrs Gabby Shaw Winter Sport Friday Activities Australian Athletics Championships SSV State Swimming Championships at MSAC William Angliss Dinner Winter Uniform
Junior School Welcome Back
Winter Uniform Dates Ahead
Sport Music Careers Calendar Support Groups Links to Flyers
Edition 47, 26 April 2019
From the Headmaster Thank You Thank you so much to the many members of our community who have offered their best wishes, support and assistance to both the School and to the family of Ms Suzan Davies this week. The overwhelming response has clearly shown that we are part of a special and caring community. I know that all of our thoughts are with Suzan’s family at this time.
Welcome Back Welcome back to Term 2. I hope that everyone was able to enjoy some quality time together during the vacation break. As we enter this Term, I encourage all students to maintain focus on their studies and continue with the momentum gained during Term 1. All students will face a semester reporting cycle later this term, and our senior students will sit examinations towards the end of this Term.
ANZAC Dawn Service Thank you to all of the families who supported our ANZAC Dawn Service yesterday. Over 400 people filled the Wheelton Amphitheatre at 6.00am for a moving service, which honoured the memory of Australian soldiers, and in particular our past students, who lost their lives in war. Our guest speaker was CGS parent Brigadier Greg McGlone, who provided us with an understanding of why acts of remembrance like this are so important, and reminded us of the Australian service men and women who are currently deployed in dangerous regions across the globe. Thank you to Officer Commanding Major (AAC) Michael Neal, Dr John Tuckfield and our team of Cadet Officers who made the event possible, with the support of our Cadet Auxiliary who provided a wonderful breakfast to all of those who attended.
ANZAC Day Assembly Last Wednesday we also held a special ANZAC Day Assembly, when we took time to reflect and honour the sacrifice of those who fought in the First World War. We particularly remembered those past students of our School who lost their lives while serving our country. Mr John Allen delivered a powerful address about his father, a veteran of World War II and the vital role that legacy has played in his life. Mr Hamish Green read out the names of the fallen Grammarians and as each name was read, a member of our Cadet Unit came forward to stand in silent tribute. It was a poignant reminder of the loss that the School community suffered at the time.
Parent Education Seminar Our next Parent Education Seminar for parents only, will be on “The Parent’s Survival Guide to Children, Technology and the Internet”, and will take place at 7.00pm on Tuesday 30 April 2019 at Camberwell Girls Grammar School. Please let our convenor of the Parent Education Seminar series, Mr John Allen, know if you are intending to come: mja@cgs.vic.edu.au. Further information is included in a flyer later in this Bulletin.
Hamlet 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
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Our Senior School 2019 Play, Hamlet, will begin its season commencing on Thursday 9 May to Saturday 11 May in the Performing Arts Centre, commencing at 7.30pm. A flyer is attached to this Bulletin, explaining how to reserve tickets. I am very grateful to our Head of Drama, Mr Drew Stocker and to the entire team, cast and crew who have done an enormous amount of work since the start of the year in preparing for this play.
Student Flu Vaccinations The School will once again be facilitating a visit from Boroondara Council on Tuesday 7 May to administer the flu vaccine to Year 11 and 12 students. The cost will be $25 per student. If you would like to register your son for the flu vaccine, please click here in order to complete the influenza consent form and credit card payment details.For further information, please contact our Co-ordinator of School Health Services, Mrs Rhonda Nicholson on 9835 1777 or by email shc@cgs.vic.edu.au. Rob French, Acting Headmaster
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Middle School
Headmaster
Welcome to Term 2
Thank You
Welcome back all families to Term 2. It was great to see most of the boys excited to see all their mates again. I am also aware of some of the on-going challenges faced by several of our families over the holiday period, and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Welcome Back ANZAC Dawn Service ANZAC Day Assembly Parent Education Seminar Hamlet Student Flu Vaccinations
Middle School
Welcome to Term 2 Welcome Mrs Gabby Shaw Winter Sport Friday Activities Australian Athletics Championships SSV State Swimming Championships at MSAC William Angliss Dinner Winter Uniform
Junior School Welcome Back
Winter Uniform Dates Ahead
Sport Music Careers Calendar Support Groups Links to Flyers
Welcome Mrs Gabby Shaw On 1 April, Mrs Gabby Shaw joined us as the EA to the Head of Middle School/Middle School Office Coordinator. Mrs Shaw in recent times has worked in the education sector and will be of great assistance to the Middle School community. I am sure you will all make her feel welcome.
Winter Sport Winter Sports practice commenced this week. I am sure that the pre-season efforts with Mr Sartori and Mr Mottram will provide those boys with additional confidence. Boys are reminded to bring a towel and tracksuit in order to be able to shower and get changed into something warm at the completion of sports practice. A reminder that the Gym is open especially for Year 7 and 8 boys at lunch on Wednesdays.
Friday Activities Friday activities started today with a wide array of opportunities outside of the classroom on offer. I thank our staff and boys for their enthusiastic approach; it is a wonderful way to finish the week. Our Year 6 boys will take part in a special Sports activities program with a focus on preparing them for an inter-school Sports Round Robin starting in Week 4.
Australian Athletics Championships Congratulations to the following CGS students who represented Victoria at the 2019 Australian Athletics Championships in Sydney during the last week of Term 1: Sebastian Beck (Year 8) ran well in the U15 100m and put in a great performance considering he has been injured for the last 8 weeks. He ran 12.29s but also just missed the final. Sebastian also ran in the U15 200m finishing 11th in a time of 24.71s. Zac Matters (Year 7) walked well in the U14 3000m Race Walk. Zac finished 6th and recorded a PB time of 15:58.72.
SSV State Swimming Championships at MSAC On Wednesday the following Middle School Boys competed in the SSV State Swimming Champs at MSAC: • Ross Sykiotis (Grade 6) • William Watson (Grade 6) • Arya Noor (Grade 6) • Nicholas Wang (Grade 6) The team managed to come 4th in the Medley Relay and 2nd in the Freestyle, a huge achievement at this level of competition.
William Angliss Dinner Parents and Teachers of Middle School students at CGS are invited for drinks, canapes and a two course dinner with wine, on Thursday 16 May at 7.00pm, Camberwell Room, Sports Centre. The guest speaker will be Mr Steven Dupon Founding Director of the Institute of Games, an organisation that helps families manage video games in the home. Bookings can be made here: www.trybooking.com/BBXID.
Winter Uniform A reminder that the boys should now be in Winter Uniform for Term 2 and 3. Blazers should be worn to and from School each day and at all Assemblies and Chapel Services. Troy Stanley, Head of Middle School
Junior School
Welcome back to second Term in Junior School. I trust that you were able to enjoy some family time over the Easter Break. With the first Term under their belt, the boys are well positioned to consolidate and expand their learning. At the start of each Term all boys are asked to think about the Term ahead and set some meaningful goals, and determine ways of achieving them. It might be a valuable exercise to take a moment to discuss your son’s aspirations and action steps. Term 1 ended in fine style with boys singing beautifully throughout the Easter Service at St Mark’s. Congratulations boys, and also Mrs Thomas, Mrs Fry and Mrs Natalie for their excellent preparations. Term 2 sees the boys involved in the Winter Sports program as well as all boys in Year 3-5 preparing for the Junior Musical Production. On Friday 10 May, the Mother’s Day Breakfast early morning gathering is a chance for mums to enjoy some time together with their sons. Please remember to pre-purchase your breakfast following this link www.trybooking.com/BBRSH. Yes, the term ahead is full of promise. Enjoy! Page 2
Contents
Headmaster
Thank You Welcome Back ANZAC Dawn Service ANZAC Day Assembly Parent Education Seminar Hamlet Student Flu Vaccinations
Middle School
Welcome to Term 2 Welcome Mrs Gabby Shaw Winter Sport Friday Activities Australian Athletics Championships SSV State Swimming Championships at MSAC William Angliss Dinner
Winter Uniform All Junior School boys must be in full Winter Uniform in Terms 2 and 3, please see Junior School Parent Information booklet for details.
Dates Ahead Monday 6 May Prep and 5A Melbourne Zoo Excursion Wednesday 8 May Junior School Chapel Service, All Souls Chapel, 8.40am (boy’s only due to limited space) Friday 10 May Mother’s Day Breakfast Tuesday 14 May NAPLAN Testing Week (14 to 17 May) Year 3,5,7 and 9 Monday 10 June Queen’s Birthday holiday Tuesday 11 June Student Free Day- Staff Planning Day Tuesday 25 June Junior School Musical (Year 3-5), Performance 1, Matinee, Middleton Theatre Tuesday 26 June Junior School Musical (Year 3-5), Performance 2, Middleton Theatre, 7.00pm Tuesday 27 June Junior School Musical (Year 3-5), Performance 3, Middleton Theatre, 7.00pm Friday 28 June Junior School Footy Day Term 2 Concludes
Winter Uniform
Howard Kelly, Head of Junior School
Welcome Back
Sport
Junior School Winter Uniform Dates Ahead
Sport Music Careers Calendar Support Groups Links to Flyers
The Winter Sport season kicks off this afternoon with Firsts Football and Soccer playing Trinity for the Mitre Cup at Trinity’s Bulleen playing fields. Cross Country also have their first event at Marcellin this afternoon, while the Baseball season commences tomorrow. Good luck to all students involved. Winter Sport training commenced on Wednesday and next week will be the first full week of training. The Training Schedule has been posted on noticeboards around the School and on TeamApp, so students should know about their training commitments. The first round of sport for the majority of teams occurs on Saturday 4 May. The fixtures can be found on the Parent Portal, but please note that they are subject to change and will be confirmed in the week leading up to the round. Direct any questions or concerns to dos@cgs.vic.edu.au. The Football Season Launch was well attended last Wednesday night. Guests were entertained by guest speaker and Old Boy, Paul Hudson, and the Firsts were presented with their jumpers. Thank you to Friends of Football who organised and hosted the fantastic event.
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
Music
Thank you to the CGS Chorale and the Senior Brass Ensemble for your contribution to the ANZAC Day Dawn Service yesterday morning. While it is always difficult arriving at School before sunrise on a chilly April morning, your presence, preparation and effort were very much appreciated by the large crowd gathered in the pre-dawn to mark ANZAC Day this year. As a staff member, OCGA member and former Cadet Under Officer, I was so proud of the way in which all of the boys and staff carried themselves and supported each other during the rehearsal and the moving service and I am grateful for the services of many parents delivering their sons to school at 5.45am on a public holiday too. The Chorale led the singing beautifully and the Senior Brass Ensemble had put many hours of rehearsal in to create the moving and traditional accompaniment to the Hymns and National Anthem. In particular, I would like to thank Mr Chris Day, Head of Brass for his leadership with establishing and rehearsing this ensemble. Thanks and congratulations also to Daniel Watson (Year 10) for his playing of the Last Post and Revellie, and Henry Koswig (Year 12) and father Michael Koswig for their key roles on snare drum and bagpipes respectively.
Careers
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DATE
EVENT
Wednesday 1 May
Commerce and Business at Monash, CGS Quinn Theatre at 12.30pm
Thursday 2 to Friday 5 May
VCE and Careers Expo 2019 – Caulfield Racecourse
Friday 31 May
Closing date for direct applications to ANU
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Monday 3 to Friday 7 June
Year 10 Work experience week
Headmaster
Thursday 20 June
OCGA Vocational Dinner
Thank You
Wednesday 31 July
VTAC Information Evening – PAC at 7.00pm
Welcome Back ANZAC Dawn Service ANZAC Day Assembly Parent Education Seminar Hamlet Student Flu Vaccinations
Middle School
Welcome to Term 2 Welcome Mrs Gabby Shaw Winter Sport Friday Activities Australian Athletics Championships SSV State Swimming Championships at MSAC William Angliss Dinner Winter Uniform
Junior School Welcome Back
Winter Uniform Dates Ahead
Sport Music Careers Calendar Support Groups Links to Flyers
VCE and Careers Expo 2019 All VCE students are reminded about the upcoming VCE and Careers Expo at the Caulfield Racecourse from 2 to 5 May 2019. There will be over 150 exhibitors providing information on university, TAFE and training courses, career advice, study tips, international exchange, gap year programs, overseas study and useful VCE resources. General admission tickets are $10.00 per person and are valid for all four days. Visit the VCE and Careers Expo for more information.
Inside Monash Seminars Get the inside story of what it’s really like to study at Monash at one of their evening seminars. You’ll hear from a current student, a past student and an academic. All sessions run from 6.30pm to 8.00pm. Book now for the following: • 30 April - Law • 7 May - Media Communication, Journalism and PR • 7 May - Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences • 9 May - IT and Computer Science Register and learn more at: www.monash.edu/inside-monash.
Scholarships at Bond University Bond University in Queensland offers an extensive scholarship program to both domestic and international students, with values ranging from 25% to 100%. Applications for the 2019 Scholarship Program for Year 12 students is now open and closes on 6 September 2019. Visit Bond University Scholarships for a comprehensive list of scholarships and/or to apply. Queries can be made at scholarships@bond.edu.au.
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 1
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Day
Date
Event
Monday
29 April
Senior School Clifford House Service, All Souls Chapel, 8.30am to 9.25am. 9B - Period 2 and Part of Period 3 - NAPLAN Equating Study 7M NAPLAN Equating Study (Period 4 and Part of Period 5) Middle School and Senior School Pastoral Care Staff (Form Teachers, Tutors and HoH), Followed by House Meetings. Senior School Play Dry Tech Rehearsal, Middleton Theatre, 3.30pm to 9.00pm DAV, Inter-School Debating, Round 2, HRM/WLC, 6.00pm to 9.00pm Friends of Performing Arts Meeting, Highton, 7.30pm
Tuesday
30 April
Economics Queen Victoria Market - See MWP For More Information Period 2 Years 7 and 9 NAPLAN Practice Test Catch Up in W313. Cello Masterclass - 3.30pm to 5.30pm David Berlin, Principal Cellist, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra School Tour, All Levels, PAC, 9.00am to 10.00am Senior School Play Technical Rehearsal Act 1, Middleton Theatre, 5.30pm to 10.00pm Parent Education Seminar, Robyn Treyvaud, ‘The Parents’ Survival Guide to Children, Technology and the Internet’, CGGS, 7.00pm to 8.30pm
Wednesday
1 May
PLUS Open 3.00pm to 4.30pm Auxiliary Meeting, Development Office, 9.00am (Coffee from 8.30am) Melbourne University Mathematics Competition, Selected Students in Years 7-12, 9.00am to 12.00 noon. Year 10 Legal Studies Excursion, Old Melbourne Gaol, 9.00am to 3.00pm Senior School Play Technical Rehearsal Act 2, Middleton Theatre, 5.30pm to 9.00pm
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Thursday
2 May
EXCURSION: Year 10 Science Badger Creek Excursion; 10L and 10R Middle School and Senior School Year Reps Meeting, Development Office, 8.30am Year 10 Legal Studies Excursion, Old Melbourne Gaol, 8.45am to 3.00pm Year 11 and 12 House Debating, Round 2, 12.40pm
Friday
3 May
Year 9 and 10 House Debating, Round 2, 12.40pm Middle School Activities, 2.45pm to 4.00pm Senior School Activities, Round 1, 2.45pm to 4.00pm Senior School Play Dress Run, Middleton Theatre, 5.30pm to 9.00pm
Saturday
4 May
SS Production, ‘Scenes from Hamlet’ Shakespeare on the River Festival, Stratford PLUS Open 10.00am to 12.00 noon. AGSV Winter Sport, Round 1
Sunday
5 May
OCGA - 50 Year Chapter Luncheon, Camberwell Room (Pre-1969) Senior School Play First Dress Rehearsal, Middleton Theatre, 1.00pm to 6.00pm (2.30pm Curtain)
Headmaster
Thank You Welcome Back ANZAC Dawn Service ANZAC Day Assembly Parent Education Seminar Hamlet Student Flu Vaccinations
Middle School
Welcome to Term 2 Welcome Mrs Gabby Shaw Winter Sport Friday Activities Australian Athletics Championships SSV State Swimming Championships at MSAC William Angliss Dinner Winter Uniform
Junior School
Sport Diary Dates Day
Date
Event
Friday
26 April
Cross Country Round 1 at Marcellin Mitre Cup versus Trinity at Bulleen (Firsts Football and Soccer from 2.30pm)
Saturday
27 April
Baseball Round 1
Saturday
4 May
AGSV Winter Sport Round 1
Welcome Back
Winter Uniform Dates Ahead
Sport Music Careers Calendar Support Groups Links to Flyers
Support Groups Cafeteria Roster Tuesday
30 April
Kath Lok, Rajinda Atwal
Wednesday
1 May
Ling Wang, Yanny Xiao
Thursday
2 May
Leisa Bourke, Bronwen Kohne
Friday
3 May
Louise Cooper
PLUS Roster Saturday
27 April
Terisa Kovos, Kelsey Smith, Stephanie Towers
Wednesday
1 May
Shaani Graves, Janet Rice, Juliette Mills
CGS Auxiliary Christmas Pudding Preparation Has Begun! 2019 marks the 35th year that the GGS Auxiliary has overseen the making, selling and donating of traditional Christmas Puddings. While the puddings are delicious, the CGS crested bowls ubiquitous, and the funds raised have enhanced the school environment, the best thing about the puddings is the fun we have in making them! Come along and share in the camaraderie as we chop, soak, zest, pour, measure and mix our way to making more than 700 puddings. Please see the flyer containing further information on our Pudding preparation days. 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 2 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.
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Contents
Headmaster
Thank You Welcome Back ANZAC Dawn Service ANZAC Day Assembly Parent Education Seminar Hamlet Student Flu Vaccinations
Middle School
Welcome to Term 2 Welcome Mrs Gabby Shaw Winter Sport Friday Activities Australian Athletics Championships SSV State Swimming Championships at MSAC William Angliss Dinner Winter Uniform
Junior School Welcome Back
Winter Uniform Dates Ahead
Sport Music Careers Calendar Support Groups Links to Flyers
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.
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 Kayaking – Croissants Fundraiser On Mother’s Day, or any other day, treat your Mum and family to freshly baked, mouth-watering croissants and chocolate croissants! They arrive deep frozen, can be stored for six months in your freezer and are defrosted overnight while they transform into sizeable croissants ready for baking the next morning. Orders through Trybooking: www.trybooking.com/BBXSB. Collection of orders: Friday 10 May, 3.00pm to 4.30pm. Orders can be collected from the School Cafeteria (opposite the JTO). Orders must be in no later than 7.00pm, Wednesday 8 May 2018. Please see link to notice.
Middle School William Angliss Dinner Thursday 16 May, 7.00pm Camberwell Room, Sports Centre Guest Speaker: Mr Steven Dupon, Founding Director of the Institute of Games, an organisation that helps families manage video games in the home. Cost: $50.00 per person Bookings here: www.trybooking.com/BBXID . Bookings close: Monday 13 May
Parents’ Association Winter Ball - Tickets on Sale Now Saturday 22 June, 7.00pm This year’s Parents Association Social Function is a Winter Ball to be held at Fenix Function Centre, 680 Victoria Street Richmond. We are pleased to announce that tickets to this event sold out in record time, with over 200 tickets being sold in four days! If you would like to attend this event but did not purchase a ticket, please visit here to register for the waitlist www.trybooking.com/BAMBD. Should tickets to this event become available we will be releasing them to the people who have registered on the waitlist, first come first served.
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 Sunday
5 May
50 Year Luncheon (Pre 1969), Camberwell Room
Friday
10 May
10 Year Reunion (Class of 2009), Camberwell Room
Friday
24 May
20 Year Reunion (Class of 1999), Camberwell Room
Diary Dates Year 3 Mum’s Lunch Date: Sunday 28 April Time: 12.30pm Venue: Kew Nursery Address: 2 Gladstone Street, Kew Year 3 Coffee Morning Date: Monday 6 May Time: After morning drop off Venue: Chapter 3 Espresso Bar Address: 133-137 Maling Road, Canterbury Page 6
Contents
Headmaster
Thank You Welcome Back ANZAC Dawn Service ANZAC Day Assembly Parent Education Seminar Hamlet Student Flu Vaccinations
Middle School
Welcome to Term 2 Welcome Mrs Gabby Shaw Winter Sport Friday Activities Australian Athletics Championships SSV State Swimming Championships at MSAC William Angliss Dinner Winter Uniform
Junior School Welcome Back
Winter Uniform Dates Ahead
Sport Music Careers Calendar Support Groups Links to Flyers
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Year 8 Mother’s Day Lunch Date: Tuesday 7 May Time: 12 noon Venue: St Cloud’s Eating House Address: 644 Burwood Rd Hawthorn East Bookings: www.trybooking.com/496890 Cost: $35 per head (plus booking fee) RSVP: Friday 3 May (bookings close) Year 2 Mother’s Day High Tea Date: Sunday 19 May Venue: Café Heidi Address: 7 Templestowe Road, Bulleen Details: Further details to follow.
Flyers •
Influenza Consent and Payment Form
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Friends of Kayaking Croissants Fundraiser
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Parent Education Seminar 30 April 2019
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CGS Hamlet Production 2019
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CGS Auxiliary Activities 2019
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CGS Art Evening Classes
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School Album Order Form
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FOPA Music Bag Flyer