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Edition 61, 16 August 2019
From the Headmaster
Headmaster
Life Governors’ Dinner
Life Governors’ Dinner
At last Monday’s Life Governors’ Dinner, the School Council welcomed back our Life Governors, people who have contributed greatly to our School over many years, and we also congratulated and thanked four long serving staff members who have given 25 years of service: Mr Hamish Green (Head of Macneil, Commerce and Indonesian) Ms Min Zhang (Chinese), Mrs Marcelle Drummond (Music) and Mrs Kaye McDougal (PrePreparatory). It was wonderful to be able to reminisce about the careers of these colleagues over the past quarter of a century and to present them with tokens of the School’s gratitude.
To Kill a Mockingbird Blokes’ Book Breakfast September Concert Enrolments for 2020 Senior School House Chess
Middle School
Parent Teacher Evening Projec10
Athletics Cross Country Mobile Phones Debating Book Week Student Fitness
Junior School
Book Week is Almost Here!
Premiers’ Reading Challenge Closing Soon Junior School (Pre-Prep – Year 5) Father’s Day Breakfast Dates Ahead
Sport Music Careers Calendar Support Groups OCGA 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
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To Kill a Mockingbird Congratulations to the whole cast and crew on last night’s outstanding opening night! A cast consisting of students from Camberwell Grammar and Canterbury Girls’ School presented a thought provoking and moving adaptation of Harper Lee’s classic novel. The performance of the entire class were flawless and it was hard to remember that these were Middle School students – and a Grade Two boy! Congratulations also to Ms Penelope Wood, for her direction, and to her team of designers and technicians who all complemented the wonderful sets and acting. Without the commitment and dedication of all the staff involved this play simply could not have happened. I encourage you to try to get to one of the remaining performances – it is a show well worth seeing!
Blokes’ Book Breakfast Our annual Blokes’ Book Breakfast will take place next Wednesday 21 August. Our guest this year is internationally acclaimed author, Michael Gerard Bauer, whose writing has received many awards in Australia and overseas and been widely translated. I encourage any Dads and their sons who are interested in books and the craft of writing to join us hearty breakfast and what promises to be a very interesting and entertaining presentation. Further information and booking details are in the attached flyer. Bookings close tonight.
September Concert Our music students have been busy rehearsing for the September Concert which will take place in the Performing Arts Centre on Wednesday 4 September. The Concert will run over two parts: Part A (Junior School and Middle School) at 6.00pm, and Part B (Senior School and Whole School Choir) at 8.15pm. Tickets go on sale this evening at 7.30pm. Go to www.trybooking.com/BERWT to reserve your seats. Please note that due to high demand, there will be a maximum of 4 tickets per family. Adult and student meals are also available for purchase on the above Trybooking link if you would like to make use of this service. Dinner will be held in the break between Parts A and B.
Enrolments for 2020 Our School is currently in the very fortunate position of having a strong demand for places. We currently have long waiting lists for entry at all levels. Consequently, if parents are contemplating withdrawing their sons next year for any reason, please pass this information on to our Registrar, Mr Peter O’Connell. I do remind all parents that our policy is to ask families for one Term’s notice of any potential change in enrolment. In addition, if you have a younger son that you wish to enrol over the next few years please make sure you have let our Registrar’s Office know well in advance – there are currently waiting lists for Year 7 entry as far ahead as 2030.
Senior School House Chess The Senior School House Chess Competition was held last Friday. All players are commended on the spirit in which games were played on the day. Thank you to all those who assisted at the event. I was pleased to present the Shield to Niko Varrios (Year 12), Captain of Robinson at yesterday’s Assembly.
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Overall Results 2019: 1st
Robinson
Life Governors’ Dinner
2nd
Steven
To Kill a Mockingbird
3rd
Summons
4th
Clifford
Enrolments for 2020
Equal 5th
Derham
Senior School House Chess
Equal 5th
Macneil
7th
Bridgland
8th
Schofield
Headmaster
Blokes’ Book Breakfast September Concert
Middle School
Parent Teacher Evening Projec10
Athletics Cross Country Mobile Phones Debating Book Week Student Fitness
Junior School
Book Week is Almost Here!
Premiers’ Reading Challenge Closing Soon Junior School (Pre-Prep – Year 5) Father’s Day Breakfast Dates Ahead
Sport Music Careers Calendar Support Groups OCGA
Links to Flyers
Paul Hicks, Headmaster
Middle School Parent Teacher Evening and Parent Education Many thanks to all the parents who were able to make it to the Information Evening last Tuesday night. This was a wonderful opportunity to connect with those who care most about your son’s learning and I hope the brief time was productive and positive. If you have additional feedback, please make contact with me. Last week’s Parent Education Seminar led by Professor Michael Gordon on the subject Building Resilient Teenagers was also a great success with over 100 parents in attendance. Thanks to all who attended.
Projec10 Projec10 is a fantastic opportunity for our boys to exercise their entrepreneurial talents together with girls from Fintona and Camberwell Girls Grammar School. Boys are reminded to complete the form posted to Schoology to help coordinate all of the activities. We will be hosting a Fête at lunch on Friday 13 September.
Athletics Congratulations to all our boys who braved the arctic conditions last Saturday. Twenty seven Middle School boys took part and hopefully tomorrow we will have even more. Highlights include: • Harry Clarke ran 13.15 seconds in the 100m • Lachlan Young ran 2 min 37 seconds in the 800m • Liam McCarthy 9.05m in the Shot and 21.96m in the Discus • William Allsop took part in 5 events (including the 3000 metres) Best of luck to our athletes chasing their personal bests out at the track tomorrow at Mentone Dolomore Reserve. The schedule of events for this weekend can be found here. Here is also a list of FAQs.
Cross Country Many thanks to Mr Charlie Lockwood and helpers for their organisation yesterday. The boys approached the day in good spirits. Full results will be published early next week.
Mobile Phones A reminder about our mobile phone policy in the Middle School. Unless explicitly instructed, mobile phones need to be stored in boy’s lockers during the day. This includes anytime whilst the boys are on School grounds. We do try our best to work with our students regarding School policies and appreciate the respect that the vast majority show. Evidence raised during Wednesday night’s Parent Education Seminar on Building Resilient Teenagers reinforced the importance of this policy, with Professor Gordon referencing research that strongly links too much screen time with anxiety and other mental health concerns.
Debating The Year 8 Middle School Debating Competition at CGS continues to be an exciting and popular part of the curriculum. The Inter-Form Competition continues next week on the topic ‘Junk Food Should be Banned from School’. The three Inter-Form debates have been completed, with the two best classes going through to the Grand Final on Open Day. The DAV Inter-School competition kicked off on Wednesday night with an information and training evening. Approximately 60 CGS boys from Year 7 and 8 will take part this year, with competition events starting next Wednesday. All parents are encouraged to attend.
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Headmaster Life Governors’ Dinner
To Kill a Mockingbird Blokes’ Book Breakfast
Book Week Next week we will celebrate the power of reading during Book Week. This year’s theme is ‘Reading is my Secret Power’. I look forward to seeing as many ‘bloke’s with your boys at the Blokes Book Breakfast on Thursday, 21 August.
Student Fitness
Senior School House Chess
The David Dyer Fitness Centre is open to Year 7 and 8 students every Wednesday lunch time. Programs are provided for all boys wishing to work on their overall fitness, coordination and general athletic development. Parents need to complete the Student Readiness Assessment Form found here or on the Parent Portal. Running sessions led by Craig Mottram are also available every Monday and Friday morning – all welcome.
Parent Teacher Evening
Troy Stanley, Head of Middle School
September Concert Enrolments for 2020
Middle School Projec10
Athletics
Junior School
Cross Country
Book Week is Almost Here!
Mobile Phones Debating Book Week Student Fitness
Junior School
Book Week is Almost Here!
Premiers’ Reading Challenge Closing Soon Junior School (Pre-Prep – Year 5) Father’s Day Breakfast Dates Ahead
Sport Music Careers Calendar Support Groups OCGA
Links to Flyers
Next week we celebrate Book Week in Junior School. The Library has many fun events planned to celebrate Australian children’s literature and highlight the importance of reading. On Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 August, award-winning Australian comedian Andrew Hansen, and his wife, designer Jessica Roberts, will be presenting about their children’s book series Bab Sharkey and the Animal Mummies for boys in Year 2-5. Our Book Character Dress-up day will be held Wednesday 21 August, winners of our competitions will be announced and daily book-themed activities will be held in the Junior School Library during lunchtime. On Friday 23 August Pre-Prep, Prep and Year 1 boys will enjoy sessions with Kylie Dunstan, CBCA awardwinning author and illustrator of children’s picture books. We are looking forward to an exciting reading fuelled week!
Premiers’ Reading Challenge Closing Soon A reminder that the Reading Challenge finishes on Friday 23 August at the end of Book Week. Parents please check that your son’s reading list is up to date and all books read so far have been recorded online. When the Challenge concludes, library staff will verify their reading record. Every boy who completes the Challenge will receive a Certificate of Completion in Term 4. If you would like more information please email Mrs Maryanne Walker mhw@cgs.vic.edu.au. Michele Rutter and Maryanne Walker, Junior School Library
Junior School (Pre-Prep – Year 5) Father’s Day Breakfast Dads please join your son on Friday 30 August from 7.00am at School, in the Camberwell Room, where you can enjoy a variety of hot savouries, sweet pastries, fruit and beverages. A Mobile Café will be on hand for you to enjoy your barista coffee before your busy day! There will also be the opportunity to be photographed with your son by Mr Howard Kelly.
Dates Ahead Wednesday 21 August Book Week Dress Up Assembly - 5A hosts, Middleton Theatre Friday 23 August Friends of Norge Meeting, 8.50am Year 2 Como House, ‘Living in the Past’ Excursion Year 5 Immigration Museum and Ian Potter National Gallery Excursion Wednesday 5 September Concert, PAC, Part A 6.00pm, Part B, 8.00pm Friday 13 September Term 3 Concludes, normal time Monday 7 October Term 4 Commences - Staff and Students Howard Kelly, Head of Junior School
Sport
Good luck to the two U15 and U17 Baseball teams in their semi-finals this weekend. The Fencing squad have their final event on Sunday, while the Snowsports squad head off to Mt Buller for the Victorian Interschools Championships. There is still time to join the Athletics team. We have outstanding coaches, led by former Olympian Craig Mottram, that will help to develop running technique, speed and cardiovascular endurance, as well as the more specific events. It is a fantastic way to keep active and prepare for the upcoming Summer season. Invitations have been advertised for end of season presentation nights for various sports. Some fascinating guest speakers have been organised, so it would be great to see as many students and families there as possible to celebrate the season. 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 at dos@cgs.vic.edu.au.
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Headmaster Life Governors’ Dinner
To Kill a Mockingbird Blokes’ Book Breakfast September Concert Enrolments for 2020 Senior School House Chess
Middle School
Parent Teacher Evening Projec10
Athletics Cross Country Mobile Phones Debating Book Week Student Fitness
Sport Report In the first round of the new Spring Sports season, the Camberwell Water Polo squad started their season strongly. The Intermediate B team had a good win over Whitefriars (9-4) thanks to brilliant attacking from James Growse (Year 10). The Intermediate A team was not as fortunate as they found themselves facing a very capable and competent Trinity lineup. However, gallant efforts from Lachlan Ross (Year 9) and Cody Greenwood (Year 9) ensured that the margin of the game was not blown out of proportion, as the team fought hard to eventually go down by only 3 goals. The Open B match was highlighted by a dazzling performance from Jake Oh (Year 12) who scored 6 of the team’s 7 goals in their tied encounter with Marcellin. The Open A team enjoyed a comfortable 5-1 victory against last year’s premiers, Trinity. Jasper Guthrie’s (Year 12) brilliance in goals and strong swimming from Greg Kerdemelidis (Year) and Jasper Fodor (Year 11) were highlights. In less than ideal conditions, 40 Camberwell students braved the weather at Doncaster Athletics track on Saturday morning for the first AGSV Athletics Trials. Despite a number of events called off due to rain, Camberwell still had a strong representation in all events. In the Under 15s, Benny Grayson (Year 9) recorded some impressive early times as he ran just over 25 seconds in the 200m, while Hayden Newman (Year 9) eased his way into the season with some promising middle-distance runs. In the U16s, Jordan Liang (Year 10) continued his fine form from last year with a time of 12.06s in the 100m sprint and 24.02s in the 200m. Connor Laird (Year 9) starred in his first Camberwell athletics event as he recorded a distance of 12.24m in the Shot Put, whilst Hamish Wild (Year 11) also showed encouraging signs as he threw just under 30 metres in the discus. The squad will now travel to Mentone this Saturday to build on their impressive start to the season.
Junior School
Book Week is Almost Here!
Sam Garrard, Captain of Sport Lachlan Crawford, Director of Sport
Premiers’ Reading Challenge Closing Soon
Sport Academy
Junior School (Pre-Prep – Year 5) Father’s Day Breakfast Dates Ahead
Sport Music Careers Calendar Support Groups OCGA
Links to Flyers
The Sport Academy is now well established and we currently have 85 students from Year 1 through to Year 11 participating in over 10 different sports. Please click here link to sign up for Term 4, or contact the Head of the Academy, Mr Jamie Watson on jw@cgs.vic.edu.au for further information. Jamie Watson, Head of Sports Academy
Music Victorian Schools Music Festival On Wednesday 14 August members of the CGS Big Band attended the Victorian Schools Music Festival held at the Hawthorn Arts Centre. This is the first time an ensemble from Camberwell Grammar School has attended the Festival, which provides an important performance platform for students to work towards. The Festival offers students an opportunity to work with leading educators from Australia and overseas and this year the ensemble worked with world renowned Grammy Award winning trumpeter Willie Murillo. A particularly rewarding part of the festival is the chance to see and hear other schools perform and for the boys to engage in the wider music community. The band performed two works by Rob Vuono Jr, Welcome to the Majors and What’s Your Hurry and received very positive feedback from the adjudicators in what was their first performance as an ensemble. For their efforts on the day and the hard work in rehearsals, the CGS Big Band were awarded a Gold Shield. The boys should be congratulated on their performance and for embracing the tutorials and improvisation workshop on the day. I would like to acknowledge the hard work and support from the Instrumental Music Staff in preparing their students for this performance and to Mr Brennan Hamilton-Smith, Mr Jamie McGee, Mr Evan Prichard and Ms Linda Wostry for their work with the boys in rehearsals. Chris Day, Head of Brass Ben Bishop, Director of Music
Piano Masterclass - Kenny Broburg On Tuesday 20 August, Kenny Broburg will come to Camberwell Grammar School to give a Masterclass. Kenny is one of the finest young pianists of our time and we are thrilled that he is coming to our School. Everyone from the CGS community is welcome to attend this Masterclass. If your son studies outside the School, please invite his teacher to attend this masterclass as I am sure that it will be of great interest. The Masterclass run will run from 3.30pm to 5.30pm in the Mallinson Music School. Four CGS students will be playing to Mr Broburg. If you or your son cannot make it at 3.30pm he can come later. If he is unable to stay until 5.30pm, he can leave quietly at an appropriate pause. Please get in touch with me if you would like to know more, and click here to see an example of Kenny Broburg’s work. Rachel Atkinson, Head of Music Academy Page 4
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Careers
Headmaster
DATE
EVENT
Life Governors’ Dinner
Sunday 18 August
Melbourne University Open Day
Wednesday 21 August
VCE Subject Selection Evening from 5.00pm in the PAC
Sunday 25 August
Deakin Uni (Burwood) Open Day
To Kill a Mockingbird Blokes’ Book Breakfast September Concert
Box Hill Institute Open Day
Enrolments for 2020 Senior School House Chess
Middle School
Parent Teacher Evening
Monday 30 September
VTAC Timely Applications close
Friday 11 October
SEAS Applications close at 5.00pm Scholarship Applications close at 5.00pm
Projec10 Athletics Cross Country Mobile Phones Debating Book Week Student Fitness
Junior School
Book Week is Almost Here!
Premiers’ Reading Challenge Closing Soon Junior School (Pre-Prep – Year 5) Father’s Day Breakfast Dates Ahead
Sport Music Careers Calendar Support Groups OCGA
Links to Flyers
VCE Subject Selection Evening Missed out on getting to one of the open days this year? Don’t worry! University representatives from Monash, Melbourne, Swinburne, La Trobe, RMIT, Deakin and Box Hill Institute will be present at next week’s VCE Subject Selection Evening on Wednesday 21 August in the PAC. Our mini University Expo will take place from 5.00pm tp 6.00pm, so get there early to ask your questions about courses, prerequisites, ATAR requirements, subject adjustments and more.
Education USA Education USA are providing a number of upcoming workshops on all things related to applying to USA colleges, including applying for academic entry and those who aspire to be student-athletes. Year 12 applicants are advised to consider attending the application writing workshops. Staff from NYU and the University of Pennsylvania have already confirmed their attendance. For more details, and to register, visit the events tab here.
VET in the VCE Vocational Education and Training is ideal for secondary students who are completing their VCE and want to gain practical skills in a specific industry. While you’re completing a 2-year Certificate, you will attend classes one afternoon a week (usually on a Wednesday) to gain industry-specific training. Classes operate across a variety of cluster schools. For more information, access the 2020 VET Handbook or collect a copy at next week’s Year 10 Subject Selection Evening.
CGS Careers Website A more detailed Careers newsletter can be found under the ‘Important Info’ tab on our Careers website at www.camberwellgrammarcareers.com. Lynette Reiger, Careers Counsellor
Calendar Term 3, Week 6
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Day
Date
Event
Monday
19 August
Book Week - Reading is My Secret Power Victorian Interschools Snowsports Championships, Mt Buller (19-25 August) Theatre Studies Showcase (Year 11) Dress Rehearsal, Middleton Theatre, 3.30pm to 6.00pm
Tuesday
20 August
Piano Masterclass with Kenny Broberg, Mallinson Music School, 3.30pm to 5.30pm Annual Tasmanian Trek Information Evening (Middle School), Quinn Lecture Theatre, 7.30pm Theatre Studies Showcase (Year 12) Dress Rehearsal, Middleton Theatre, 3.30pm to 6.00pm Year 8 Tasmania Trek Information Session, 7.00pm followed by Year 8 Cadet Information Session, 7.30pm, WLC
Wednesday
21 August
Senior School Concert Band rehearsal, Mallinson Music School, 7.30am Blokes’ Book Breakfast, Weickhardt Library, 7.00am to 8.30am Year 10 Parents and Students VCE Subject Selection Evening, PAC, 6.00pm to 9.00pm DAV Junior Secondary Debating Program, Exhibition Debate, PAC, 6.45pm to 7.30pm Friends of Library Meeting, Development Office, 7.30pm
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Thursday
22 August
Allwell Testing from 8.45am until 12.30pm. All year 8 students Theatre Studies Showcase (Years 11 and 12) Performance, Middleton Theatre, 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Friday
23 August
Excursion: Form 8T students visiting the Thai Buddhist Temple in Box Hill, returning to CGS approx 11.45am Year 10 Parents VCE Subject Selection Interviews with Heads of House open AGSV Water Polo (Juniors), Round 3, CGS, 4.30pm CGS Foundation Meeting, Development Office, 7.30am to 8.30am Auxiliary Pudding Mixing Day 4, Year 11, Year 12 and Past Parents, Camberwell Room, 8.30am Friends of Norge Meeting, 8.50am Year 8 Outdoor Ed, 1.00pm to 4.30pm Middle School Activities, 2.45pm to 4.00pm Senior School Activities, Round 3, 2.45pm to 4.00pm OCGA - 30 Year Reunion (1989), Camberwell Room, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Saturday
24 August
PLUS open 10.00am to 12.00 noon AGSV Athletics Trials and Water Polo, Round 3
Sunday
24 August
Victorian Interschools Snowsports Championships conclude
Headmaster Life Governors’ Dinner
To Kill a Mockingbird Blokes’ Book Breakfast September Concert Enrolments for 2020 Senior School House Chess
Middle School
Parent Teacher Evening Projec10
Athletics Cross Country Mobile Phones Debating Book Week Student Fitness
Junior School
Book Week is Almost Here!
Premiers’ Reading Challenge Closing Soon Junior School (Pre-Prep – Year 5) Father’s Day Breakfast
Sport Diary Dates Day
Date
Event
Saturday
17 August
AGSV Junior Water Polo Round 2 AGSV Intermediate and Open Water Polo Round 2 and Athletics Trials
Monday
19 August
Soccer Presentation Night
Tuesday
20 August
Hockey Presentation Night
Thursday
22 August
Football Presentation Night
Friday
23 August
AGSV Junior Water Polo Round 3
Saturday
24 August
AGSV Intermediate and Open Water Polo Round 3 and Athletics Trials
Dates Ahead
Sport Music Careers Calendar Support Groups OCGA
Links to Flyers
Support Groups Cafeteria Roster Monday
19 August
Vivienne Katsoulotos
Tuesday
20 August
Wednesday
21 August
Andrea Couttie, Julie Viola
Thursday
22 August
Clara Lee, Yuso Lee
Friday
23 August
Beth Sarlos
PLUS Roster Saturday
17 August
Michelle Lawrence, Dina Craigie
Wednesday
21 August
Belinda Lee, Sarah Sunderland
Friends of Kayaking Parents Dinner Saturday 24 August at 7.30pm Zen (Japanese) Restaurant, 388 Burwood Road, Hawthorn Set Menu $45 per person RSVP: cgs.kayaking@gmail.com Croissants Fundraiser On Father’s Day, or any other day, treat your Dad and family to freshly baked 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. The order form is here. Collection day is: Friday 30 August, 3.00pm - 4.00pm in the CGS Cafeteria. Order can be placed through Trybooking: www.trybooking.com/BEJJG. Cut-off date for orders: Wednesday 28 August. Page 6
Contents
Headmaster Life Governors’ Dinner
To Kill a Mockingbird Blokes’ Book Breakfast September Concert Enrolments for 2020 Senior School House Chess
Middle School
Parent Teacher Evening Projec10
Athletics Cross Country Mobile Phones Debating Book Week Student Fitness
Junior School
Book Week is Almost Here!
Premiers’ Reading Challenge Closing Soon Junior School (Pre-Prep – Year 5) Father’s Day Breakfast Dates Ahead
Sport Music Careers Calendar Support Groups OCGA
Links to Flyers
Cafeteria
Volunteers Needed Urgently for August/September Dates The Auxiliary is urgently seeking assistance from parents who are available to volunteer 1-2 mornings per Term to assist staff in the cafeteria. We ideally like to have two parent volunteers per day. Hours are 9.30am to 1.00pm. It is a fun way to meet other parents and feel connected to the CGS community. Here is the volunteer signup link: http://Volunteersignup.org/RJEQR. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Cafeteria Convenor, Vivienne Katsoulotos peteviv@bigpond.net.au.
Cadet Auxiliary Cookie Dough Fundraiser Back by popular demand we are running Billy G’s Gourmet Cookie Dough fundraiser until Monday 12 August, 2019. Complete the attached order form and return to the Development Office or click on this link to order your cookie dough and pay online or place money and cookie dough selection into a marked envelope and leave with the Development Office. Happy baking! Lunchtime Sausage Sizzle Friday 23 August, alongside JTO Sausages and soft drinks $2 each
Friends of Baseball Junior Presentation Day and Home Run Derby Sunday 18 August, 10.30am to 1.30pm North Balwyn Baseball Club - Myrtle Park, North Balwyn Details: $5.00 for five balls. Loads of prizes to be won. Games will be followed by a BBQ lunch See attached flyer
Friends of Soccer Presentation Night Monday 19 August, 6.30pm Camberwell Room – CGS Sports Centre See attached flyer Bookings through Trybooking: www.trybooking.com/BELSW
Cadet Auxiliary General Meeting Tuesday 20 August, 7.00pm Development Office – Round Room Lunchtime Sausage Sizzle Friday 23 August, outside of Cafeteria Sausages and soft drinks $2.00 each
Friends of Hockey Presentation Night Tuesday 20 August, 6.30pm to 8.30pm Camberwell Room – CGS Sports Centre Bookings through Trybooking: www.trybooking.com/529802 Click here to view flyer
Friends of Football Presentation Night Thursday 22 August, 6.30pm Gordon Barnard Oval Special guest: Sam Mitchell Bookings through Trybooking: www.trybooking.com/BEDFM See attached flyer
Lunchtime Sausage Sizzle Friday 23 August, alongside the JTO Sausages and soft drinks $2 each
Friends of Tennis General Meeting Wednesday 28 August, 7.30pm CGS Development Office. All encouraged to attend Page 7
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CGS Auxiliary
Headmaster
Memorabilia
Life Governors’ Dinner
Purchase your piece of CGS Memorabilia today by visiting www.trybooking.com/BDZHC. Orders can be collected from the Development Office or some items can be posted at an additional cost. Please see flyer attached and click on Trybooking link there for further details.
To Kill a Mockingbird Blokes’ Book Breakfast September Concert Enrolments for 2020 Senior School House Chess
Middle School
Parent Teacher Evening Projec10
Athletics Cross Country Mobile Phones Debating Book Week Student Fitness
Junior School
Book Week is Almost Here!
Premiers’ Reading Challenge Closing Soon Junior School (Pre-Prep – Year 5) Father’s Day Breakfast Dates Ahead
Sport Music Careers Calendar Support Groups OCGA
Links to Flyers
Christmas Puddings - We Need Your Help! Mixing Days The Christmas Pudding preparation has well and truly begun. A big thank you to all who have helped chop, zest and weigh so far. Our mixing and cooking days are now in sight! This part of the process requires ‘many hands to make light work’ and to make it easy the two-hour Friday morning mixing sessions have been divided into year levels. Absolutely no baking skills are required, and even if you can only spare an hour it is very much appreciated. If you cannot make your year levels allocated day, feel free to jump into one of the others, everyone is welcome to any or all sessions! These sessions are a great opportunity to meet and chat with other parents. There has been a lot of laughs and stories shared already! If you have time stay after the preparation is done for a cuppa and some morning tea. Please visit www.volunteersignup.org/9EPC7 to let us know that you would like to join in and be part of this fantastic CGS tradition which raises significant funds for the School and spreads a bit of cheer through our community every Christmas. Cooking Days The Auxiliary are also looking for volunteers to help with the pudding cooking which we do over the weekend following each mixing day using the CGS Camberwell Room Kitchen ovens. It only takes fifteen minutes of your time to unload a batch and load in the next and if we have plenty of helpers it lightens our load. Detailed instructions and a demonstration will be given. For any queries please contact thecgsauxiliary@gmail.com. Pudding Orders Please visit www.trybooking.com.com/BBAGF to place your order or fill in the order form here and return the Development Office. Puddings can be collected from as early as mixing day two, Friday 9 August in the Camberwell Room of the Sports Centre (Level 3).
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 OCGA Events Friday
23 August
30 Year Reunion (Class of 1989), Camberwell Room, 6.30pm
Thursday
29 August
QLD Network Function, Fiume Bar at Fantauzzo, 6.30pm
Friday
30 August
NSW Network Function, Holding Redlich Sydney Office, 6.30pm
Year Level Dates Prep Dads’ Dinner Date: Friday 16 August Time: 6.00pm to 8.30pm Venue: The Meat & Wine Co Address: 482 Riversdale Rd, Hawthorn East RSVP: Monday 12 August to Whatsapp “CGS Prep 2019” Year 4 Ladies Night Date: Saturday 17 August Time: 6.00pm Venue: The Penny Drop Address: 913 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill RSVP: Friday 9 August
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Headmaster Life Governors’ Dinner
To Kill a Mockingbird Blokes’ Book Breakfast September Concert Enrolments for 2020 Senior School House Chess
Middle School
Parent Teacher Evening Projec10
Athletics Cross Country Mobile Phones Debating Book Week Student Fitness
Junior School
Book Week is Almost Here!
Premiers’ Reading Challenge Closing Soon Junior School (Pre-Prep – Year 5) Father’s Day Breakfast Dates Ahead
Sport Music Careers Calendar Support Groups OCGA
Links to Flyers
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 Year 7 Father/Son Activity Date: Sunday 25 August Time: 4.00pm to 6.30pm Venue: ZONE Bowling - Level 3, Forest Hill Shopping Centre Address: 270 Canterbury Road, Forest Hill RSVP: Thursday 15 August Bookings: www.trybooking.com/533048 Cost: For 2 games: Fathers $22.90, Sons $19.90 or $24 per person for lunch included (hot dog, fries and drink) Details: Early bird bookings have the chance to win a free Father and Son Lasertag or Bowling Game immediately before or after the event. Book by Sunday 4 August to go in the draw! Year 2 Father/Son Basketball Match Date: Sunday 25 August Time: 10.30am Venue: Aqualink Address: 31 Surrey Dr, Box Hill 3128 Cost: $5-$10 per family for court hire (dependant on numbers) RSVP: Sunday 18 August Pre-Prep Parents’ Dinner – Save the Date! Date: Friday 6 September Details to be advised. Year 7 Mothers Dinner – Save the Date! Date: Thursday 12 September Time: 7.00pm Venue: St. Cloud Eating House Address: 644 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn East VIC 3123 Bookings: www.trybooking.com/540961 Cost: $57 per head for banquet (this price includes trybooking fees) Drinks available for purchase at bar prices on the night Details: Please click here for the link to the banquet menu Parents’ Prayer Group The CGS Parents’ Prayer Group will meet next Tuesday 20 August at 2.00pm (for a 2.05pm start) in the All Souls Chapel. We meet to pray for the boys, the staff, the School community and the life of the School. Newcomers are warmly invited to attend. For further information or to make a confidential prayer request, please contact: Rev Charles Butler cbd@cgs.vic.edu.au or Mrs Marty Davidson 0439 323 312 trevor.75@optusnet.com.au
Flyers
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FOK Father’s Day Croissant Order Form
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Year 7 Mothers Dinner - 12 September
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Friends of Soccer Presentation Night - 19 August
Contents
Headmaster Life Governors’ Dinner
To Kill a Mockingbird Blokes’ Book Breakfast September Concert Enrolments for 2020 Senior School House Chess
Middle School
Parent Teacher Evening Projec10
Athletics Cross Country Mobile Phones Debating Book Week Student Fitness
Junior School
Book Week is Almost Here!
Premiers’ Reading Challenge Closing Soon Junior School (Pre-Prep – Year 5) Father’s Day Breakfast Dates Ahead
Sport Music Careers Calendar Support Groups OCGA
Links to Flyers
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Football Presentation Night - 22 August
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Hockey Presentation Night - 20 August
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CGS Puddings Order Form
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Cookie Dough Order Form
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Galápagos and Amazon Tour 2020 Information
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Galapagos & Amazon Tour 2020 Proposed Itinerary
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CGS Gifts and Memorabilia
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CGS Auxiliary Christmas Puddings
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FOPA Music Bag Flyer