2024 School Prospectus

School Prospectus 2024

Integrity, Endeavour, Community

A school of The Anglican Schools Commission (Inc.) This Prospectus was printed February 2024. The information contained within may be subject to change at any time. Cobram Anglican Grammar School thanks you for your understanding.

Table of Contents Principal’s Welcome

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Why Choose Cobram AGS?

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Our Philosophy

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What is Anglican Identity?

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Student Support Services

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Student Leaders

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Junior School and Senior School Visions

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Junior School Curriculum

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Year Seven and Eight Curriculum

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Year Nine and Ten Curriculum

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Year Eleven and Twelve (VCE)

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Academic Subjects (VCE)

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Applied Learning Pathways

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Senior School Pathways Program

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Learning Pathways at Cobram AGS

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Sport at Cobram AGS

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Sports Academy

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Camps and Excursions

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Community Focus

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School Communications

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Extra-Curricular Opportunities

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School Fees and Finance Information

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Principal’s Welcome Mr Keith Willett

School years have a profound significance in shaping the trajectory of an individual's life. At Cobram Anglican Grammar School (Cobram AGS), we cherish the opportunity to contribute positively to the development of our students' values – from the tender years of early childhood – through the transformative journey to adolescence. Being able to facilitate this journey of personal and academic growth is one of the many advantages of being a Foundation to Year 12 school.

As an Anglican school, our philosophy is one of inclusion. We embrace students from all backgrounds and faiths, as well as students of no faith.

Our mission extends beyond the mere transmission of skills and knowledge.

We aspire to create a learning environment where students feel safe and secure, providing a stable platform to grow academically, emotionally and socially.

Drawing from my career in education, I've come to appreciate the significance of a supportive and nurturing environment as I truly believe this enables students to exhibit the best version of themselves.

At our school, students are encouraged to embark on a journey of self-discovery and embrace challenges, whilst actively engaging in all areas of school life; whether they be academic, sporting, cultural or community service pursuits.

In my view, there has never been a more exciting time to enter our school community. Over the past 12 months we have set out to meaningfully widen the scope of offerings available within our secondary school curriculum to ensure we are well placed to cater for all students in our local region, regardless of their academic level, interests and preferred career pathways. This has led to the introduction of our inaugural Sports Academy program, the VCE Vocational Major and the Project Ready work readiness program. These are all fantastic initiatives which are giving our students greater opportunities and flexibility in the way they manage their individual pathway.

Why Choose Cobram AGS?  We are a school passionate about educational excellence and personal growth;  We value creating and maintaining a strong sense of community;  We provide an innovative and progressive approach to learning, and celebrate the achievements of our school community;  We strive to ensure our students feel valued, happy, safe and secure;  We empower our students to participate actively in all aspects of school life, from their academic studies to sporting events, cultural pursuits and community service.

In addition to these new elective offerings in our secondary school, we have secured a capital grant of $1.9 million from the Federal Government that will enable us to build a state-of-the-art Trades Centre which will feature working areas for car mechanics, metal work, timber work and a classroom space. It is our hope that the Trades Centre will be open for classes in 2025.

With all of this development pushing our school forward and enhancing the educational opportunities available to our students, it is a truly compelling time to join the Cobram AGS community.

I extend a warm invitation for you to come and explore first-hand what makes our school such a special and vibrant place. Enrolment tours can be booked at any time during the school week. Whether you're considering enrolment opportunities or simply want to know more about what our school can offer your child, I would encourage you to contact me via email at principal@cags.vic.edu.au or phone the school office on (03) 5871 1816 to arrange a meeting with me.

Scan the QR code to watch a short video where Mr Willett explains some of the things that make our school a wonderful place to learn.

Warm Regards

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Our Philosophy Integrity Endeavour Community

Cobram Anglican Grammar School is a centre for educational excellence, endeavour and inclusion: we inspire our students to be their best and contribute to our local community.

Cobram AGS has a proud Anglican tradition, and aims to develop the whole person. Spiritual and moral growth and maturity are developed hand in hand with academic pursuits.

Our highly skilled staff members provide quality education opportunities in a caring and pastoral atmosphere.

The three main pillars for our school are Integrity, Endeavour and Community:

• Faith: Living by Gospel values.

• Integrity: always be honest and true in all dealings with one another.

• E ndeavour: always be prepared to do one’s best, no matter the obstacles.

• Community: always be supportive of one another, and recognise the intrinsic value of every individual’s contribution.

Discover our point of difference by scanning the QR code and watching a short video on our school philosophy.

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The core values of the Anglican Schools Commission and Cobram AGS are: • E xcellence: Pursuing high standards in all things.

• J ustice: Demonstrating fairness, compassion and conviction.

• Respect: Respecting self, others and our planet.

• Integrity: Acting with honesty and openness.

• Inclusion: Promoting diversity and celebrating difference.

We expect and trust that all of our students and staff follow and respect our school values whilst always striving to be their best and treat others how they would like to be treated.

Love Compassion Hope Justice Diversity Inclusion

What is Anglican Identity?

Student Support Services

Our Anglican Identity is the grounding on which our school is built. It permeates every aspect of our school life: love, compassion, hope, justice, diversity and inclusion.

Student support services at Cobram AGS aim to:

The Reverend Dr Daniel Heischman, Executive Director of the National Association of Episcopal Schools in the USA described Anglican schools in Australia as “welcoming places, enriched by the presence of those who practise other faiths as well as no faith at all.”

• acknowledge the key concepts of ‘continuity of care’ and the importance of forming nurturing partnerships between the school and families/guardians

He also states that “participation often precedes understanding; experiencing worship paves the way to deeper meaning”.

This description certainly underpins our philosophy and values. Students in our school community of other faith or no faith have equal opportunity to participate in thinking about the way faith can impact their lives.

To help give these important discussions context, we have a School Chaplain, Father Victor Adams, who spends three days per week at our school. Father Victor facilitates weekly Chapel Services, rotating between our Junior School and Senior School. These services allow our students to explore our Christian values in greater detail.

• assist students to develop as healthy, secure and resilient adults • enable students to take full advantage of all the learning opportunities offered at the school

Student Learning and Wellbeing Student Learning and Wellbeing staff are available for confidential discussion and assistance with school, family or personal concerns. Students are encouraged to make an appointment with a member of the wellbeing team if and when necessary.

Members of the school’s wellbeing team are: • Kevin Quin – School Psychologist • Meg Denson – School Counsellor

Heads of School The Heads of School should be contacted for assistance with urgent student matters, inside or outside the classroom.

Education Support At Cobram AGS, we are proud to have an extensive Education Support team that operate across our Junior and Senior School classrooms. Our Education Support Officers provide dedicated assistance to students requiring additional help with their learning. Students also have the opportunity to attend Homework Club once per week if they feel as though they need extra support.

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Student Leaders

Madison McDiarmid

Amelia Packer

Thomas Corso

Nathan Gossayn

School Captain

School Captain

Captain of Community Service

Captain of Anglican Identity

Junior School Vision "My vision for our Junior School is to provide high quality education in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment that builds a foundation for lifelong learning. In collaboration with our staff and parents, I would like to ensure that our Junior School students enjoy a positive and successful experience whether that is academic, social or personal.”

Mrs Fiona Clark, Head of Junior School

Senior School Vision "The skills and habits students build in their early secondary school years are foundational to the success they are going to experience in Year Eleven and Twelve.

As our students reach that pathway stage in Year Nine and Ten, it is my objective to ensure they are able to select the subjects that align with their goals and interests and what they feel most passionate about.”

Mr John Thompson, Head of Senior School

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Junior School Curriculum (Foundation to Year Six) Core Curriculum • Literacy • Numeracy • Inquiry Units / Integrated Studies • Science

Specialist Curriculum • Language (Chinese) • Music • Library Studies • Agricultural Studies (Year Five/Six) • Religion and Values Education (RAVE) • Physical Education At Cobram AGS, we view every child as a unique individual with different needs and aspirations. With this in mind, we tailor our approach to working with each student to ensure the best possible learning outcomes.

As students progress through our Junior School, their learning is underpinned by building the foundations they will need to experience success in their future academic endeavours as the curriculum becomes more challenging.

There is a particular focus on the consolidation of fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, as well as fostering the skills of critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity.

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Year Seven & Eight Curriculum Core Curriculum • English • Humanities • Mathematics • Religion and Values Education (RAVE) • Health • Science • Physical Education

Electives • Food Studies • Art • Language - Chinese • Music • Woodwork • Drama • Media Studies • Agricultural Studies

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Our Year Seven and Eight curriculum provides a seamless and supportive transition for all students, regardless of whether they are coming from our Junior School program or another primary school entirely.

Year Seven and Eight represents a time of rapid physical, cognitive, and emotional development, which looks different for each child. To support this period of individual transformation, we provide a safe and nurturing environment that enables students to feel confident to express themselves both inside and outside the classroom.

Students explore and engage in a learning environment which allows them to experiment, discover and create.

As a Year Seven or Year Eight student at Cobram AGS, there are many opportunities to develop academic skills as well as be part of a supportive transition program that becomes the genesis for lasting friendships and personal growth.

Year Nine & Ten Curriculum Core Curriculum

Year Nine

• English

Students in Year Nine challenge themselves through their participation in a broad range of learning opportunities that set the foundation for their final years of schooling and help drive self-enrichment.

• Humanities • Mathematics • Religion and Values Education (RAVE) • Science • Health • Physical Education • Service

Electives • Food Studies • Art • Language – Chinese • Legal Studies • Technology • Drama • Accounting • Agricultural Studies • Ceramics • Cartooning and Media • Forensic Science • Cobram AGS Sports Academy • Project Ready (Year Ten only)

Students in this year level are asked to test themselves in their academic studies and strive to be the best version of themselves in all aspects. Students are encouraged to make positive choices in and out of the classroom, and to build on their previous learning and experiences.

It is important that students in Year Nine develop a growth mindset that is underpinned by a strong work ethic and sound study skills because this will set them up to thrive in their future years. Our curriculum and wellbeing programs incorporate self-regulation, organisation and time management skills. Year Nine students are empowered to take responsible risks and learn from their mistakes as this is all part of their journey in navigating the challenges of adolescence.

Year Ten The Year Ten curriculum is designed to be challenging and engaging so students can step up to the demands and opportunities that will follow in Year Eleven and Year Twelve. Students develop an enterprising mindset to prepare them academically, emotionally and socially for the pace of undertaking the VCE or applied learning pathway.

In this year level, we support and enable our students to take ownership of their preferred career pathway, self-manage and become independent learners.

They are nurtured through career and course counselling so they can make informed choices, in turn providing a strong base for strategic career development and lifelong learning.

Pathway and Elective Opportunities • Progressive subject selection with career pathway counselling and advice from our Careers Advisor • Preparing for VCE/VET and beyond • Fast tracking VCE/VET Subjects

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Year Eleven & Twelve (VCE)

Academic Subjects (VCE)

Progressive subject selection as a Year Eleven and Twelve student at Cobram AGS means:

Please note that our VCE subject offerings are highly dependent on student preferences, timetable allocations and staff availability and are therefore subject to change.

• a personally tailored VCE program • an option to complete Vocational Educational Training (VET)

• English

• pathway counselling and advice from our dedicated Careers Advisor

• General & Further Mathematics

• supported application and planning for university

• Biology

• a comprehensive breadth of subject offerings, tailored to suit each individual student’s interests, abilities and passions.

We encourage the pursuit of academic excellence and emphasise the value of obtaining the VCE as the foundation of our Senior School program. Through some fantastic relationships with external providers, we can facilitate the opportunity for students to incorporate hands-on pathways such as School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships and VET programs, whilst simultaneously pursuing their VCE certificate.

• English Literature • Maths Methods • Chemistry • Physics • Psychology • Food Studies • Chinese Language Culture & Society • Legal Studies • Business Management • Health & Human Development Other subjects can be completed with school support through Virtual School Victoria (VSV)

Cobram AGS is proud to be able to offer a uniquely tailored and flexible VCE program for our Year Eleven and Twelve students.

Our VCE students are backed by their teachers and mentors to challenge themselves to fulfil their potential as they work to succeed in their chosen pathway. They develop the skills, knowledge and habits to make effective decisions, provide leadership to their cohort and ultimately flourish post-school.

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School Based Apprenticeships/ Traineeships Through some fantastic relationships with external providers, we can facilitate opportunities for students to incorporate a School Based Apprenticeship/Traineeship (SBAT) into their studies, whilst still actively pursuing their VCE certificate. Undertaking an SBAT is a fantastic way for students to upskill and boost their employment prospects prior to completing their schooling.

Project Ready Project Ready is a hands-on life and work readiness program that is currently offered to students in Year Ten. For those who feel like they need help choosing a career path, building self-confidence and gaining skills to successfully transition into the workforce or further training, Project Ready is a great starting place!

Applied Learning Pathways Cobram AGS aims to provide an inspiring and engaging learning environment where all students thrive, are innovative and aspire to a future defined by their individual passions, interests and skills.

To cater for a diverse group of learners, we offer several educational avenues in the Senior School in which students can actively pursue a vocational pathway. These pathways are designed for students who favour a practical style of learning and enjoy completing hands-on tasks and assessments. These different pathways include: • VCE Vocational Major • VCE with VET (Vocational Education and Training) • VCE with an SBAT (School Based Apprenticeship/ Traineeship) Successful completion of any of the above pathways will result in a recognised Year 12 completion certificate.

VCE Vocational Major The VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) is a vocational and applied learning program within the VCE, designed to be completed over a minimum of two years. The VCE VM gives students greater choice and flexibility to pursue their strengths and interests and develop the skills and capabilities needed to succeed in further education, work and life.

It prepares students to move into apprenticeships, traineeships, further education and training, university (via non-ATAR pathways) or directly into the workforce.

Students will develop a broad understanding of workplace environments and the future of work and education, in order to engage in theoretical and practical planning and decisionmaking for a successful transition to their desired pathway.

Students undertaking the VCE VM must include a Vocational Education and Training (VET), as well as one day per week of Structured Workplace Learning. Students must complete a minimum of three other unit 3-4 sequences (not including the VCE VM Literacy or VCE English units' sequence) as part of their program.

Project Ready is a full-year VET program (running for one full day, once per week) that includes a Certificate II in Volunteering, meaning participating students will graduate with recognition for up to two units at 1 and 2 level for VCE. Students should be aware that Project Ready is not like regular school. The program is run by a facilitator with experience in youth programs and group work. At its core, Project Ready is interactive, fun, engaging and inspiring.

Project Ready helps students to: • build ‘groupness’: a group space where they feel comfortable to personally develop • discover their unique skills and strengths so they can plan for their career • understand possible training and work pathways through a range of career development and industry engagement activities • build resilience through personal development activities, volunteering and community involvement • improve their communication skills • develop work readiness skills, such as the job application process • source work placement opportunities

Who is Project Ready suitable for?

While the program is suitable for all students, it holds particular benefits for those who are considering pursuing the VCE Vocational Major pathway (VCE VM). The VET component of the program can contribute towards students' unit count within the VCE VM. It should be noted that completing Project Ready does not lock students into completing the VCE VM – students may still select to complete VCE. *Project Ready has an additional materials fee of $350 per student.

This fee covers the cost of essential resources and materials that students will use throughout the program.

If you have questions relating to any of the applied learning pathways covered above, please contact our Careers Advisor Jade Drew via email at careers@cags.vic.edu.au

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Senior School Pathways Program At Cobram AGS, we endeavour to provide a careers education program that gives every student the opportunity to explore their individual talents and aspirations. Life is a journey that takes us on many different roads, it is not necessarily a straight line.

As a school, our goal is to prepare our students for the ‘real world’ of work. It is now widely acknowledged that while young people need a combination of technical skills and knowledge related to specific areas, their capacity to adapt to change, identify and embrace opportunities, and develop resilience for the inevitable tough times, are skills that are crucial to their future success in a world where rapid change is the only constant.

Our Careers department have developed a career education program that not only meets the challenges of the world, but also ensures students have the skills and knowledge to navigate multiple career pathways. The Program commences at Year Seven and focuses on the following:

Year Seven – I Discover

Year Seven students use a range of activities to discover their strengths and interests to develop a positive selfimage that provides the foundation for optimistic pathway planning. Students build their career action plan on the selfknowledge they have acquired through the activities they have undertaken.

Year Eight - I Explore

Students in Year Eight research a wide range of occupational profiles to examine the nature of the work, the personal attributes and skills necessary to perform the tasks, and the required entry-level education and training. They revisit their annual career action plan and review their career and learning goals in line with their academic achievements.

Year Nine - I Focus

Year Nine students focus on the contribution that personal attributes and effective communication skills make to their future life and work roles. Students also participate in Morrisby Online profiling and have an unpacking interview with Careers Counsellor Jade Drew to help guide their future pathways. Students examine the changes that have taken place in the workplace over a period of time and apply their knowledge to consider the nature of change on their planning for their preferred future. In their career action plan, students apply their knowledge of their personal attributes and reflect on possible future pathways taking into consideration education and training requirements and the impact of change.

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Year Ten - I Plan

Year Ten students focus on planning their pathway to achieve broad career goals that offer a range of options. In their career action plan, students identify their preferred future pathway and explore a range of scenarios that will provide optional pathways. Students will participate in work experience to gain exposure to the workforce. Research has proven that work experience is one of the most effective ways to gain insight into specific professions and the nature of work in our culture, which can help young people make decisions about their own future plans. Research also tells us that people who have already worked are more likely to gain further employment.

Year Eleven - I Decide

The focus for Year Eleven students is confirming and managing their career action plan. Students should be able to identify the skills and abilities they have acquired through activities and experiences in school and their community, including paid and unpaid work or volunteering. Year Eleven students should be able to identify the transferability of their skills and abilities to future career choices. Students will participate in a camp to Melbourne/Ballarat to explore what universities and TAFE providers have to offer, as well attend the Victorian VCE and Careers Expo.

Year Twelve - I Apply

Year Twelve students need to be able to critically examine their career goals and have sound knowledge of the requirements for their planned further education, training or employment choices.

Students undertake activities to assist in their Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre and/or Universities Admissions Centre applications. The goal for Cobram AGS is to ensure every student achieves a quality destination post-school. A quality destination is tertiary study, apprenticeships, traineeships, or employment with a long-term future. We provide the resources and opportunities for students to pursue their passions through our Senior School alternative pathways including: • VET delivered to Secondary Students (VETDSS) • School Based Apprenticeship/Traineeship (SBAT) • Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) Cobram AGS now offers the new VCE Vocational Major for students entering Year Eleven and Twelve.

Students in Year Ten who are considering the VCE Vocational Major will have the opportunity to participate in the Project Ready work readiness program. This will also provide students with a Certificate II in Volunteering.

Learning Pathways at Cobram AGS

YEAR 10 GENERAL

PROJECT READY

Seven Core subjects and three electives.

Full-year work readiness and personal development program incorporating VET Certificate II in Active Volunteering

Students have the opportunity to fastrack a VCE subject

VCE

VCE VM

Students will typically complete between 20-22 subjects

Literacy, Numeracy, PDS, WRS, VET, SWL Typically 20 subjects

VET School Based Apprenticeship/ Traineeship and other VET subjects

TAFE, RTO, Industry

Structured Workplace Learning

Complete VCE

Complete VCE VM

Employment/Apprenticeship/Traineeship

TAFE – Certificate I/II/III/IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma

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Our sports program allows students to challenge themselves against their peers and other students in the district.

Sport at Cobram AGS Sport is an integral part of our school program, with many opportunities available to students all year round. Physical Education is a core subject for all students in Foundation to Year Ten, while VCE students have the opportunity to study Health and Human Development and/or Physical Education.

Additional interschool sports are offered throughout the school year as part of the Goulburn-Murray Division of School Sport Victoria, Hume Region and School Sport Victoria State Championships. These include:

Cobram AGS boasts a fully turfed sports oval as well as a large enclosed multipurpose basketball/netball court and indoor gymnasium.

Table Tennis, Cricket, Golf, Lawn Bowls, Volleyball, Ten Pin Bowling and Clay Target Shooting.

Intraschool Sporting Opportunities Our Year Three to Twelve Swimming Carnival is a competition between our four school houses (Cowell, Farrer, Parkes and Stanyer) and presents an opportunity for students to advance to the next level of competition against other schools in the region.

Students from Foundation to Year Twelve also have the opportunity to participate in our School Cross Country Carnival which takes place during Term Two, and our Athletics Carnival in Term Three. These events also provide opportunities for high performing students (between Years Three to Twelve) to progress through the various levels of competition under the School Sport Victoria system.

Interschool Sporting Opportunities Our students participate within the Goulburn-Murray Division of School Sport Victoria in Swimming, Cross-Country and Athletics. The students who perform well in the regional Goulburn-Murray events then have the opportunity to compete in the Hume Region Carnivals, and if they qualify there, they go on to the State level of competition. Students in both primary and secondary school have the opportunity to compete in these interschool carnivals providing they qualify through our intraschool events.

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Summer Sports:

Winter Sports:

Basketball, Australian Rules Football, Netball, Badminton and Soccer.

Sports Academy Cobram AGS has developed an exciting new program designed to give aspiring athletes in our local region the best possible chance of succeeding in their chosen sport.

The Sports Academy gives students exposure to a highperformance environment where they will have the chance to develop an elite skillset and mindset.

The Academy’s core focus is on general skill development and strength and conditioning. From a theoretical point of view, students will learn about nutrition, sports psychology, and physiology in the classroom. In this elite environment, students will be equipped with the foundational skills and knowledge that will help propel them towards achieving their goals in their chosen sport.

Essential things to know about the Academy: • The Sports Academy is part of our Senior School curriculum and is currently available as an elective subject to students in Year Seven, Eight, Nine and Ten. • Year Seven, Eight and Nine students who are accepted into the Sports Academy will be expected to attend three periods per week during allocated class time. As part of the program, students will be required (on occasion) to complete group training sessions which may be scheduled before school, at lunch time or after school.

• Year Ten students who are accepted into the Sports Academy will be expected to attend six periods per week during allocated class time. As part of the program, students will be required (on occasion) to complete group training sessions which may be scheduled before school, at lunch time or after school.

• Students in Year Ten will undertake SIS20122 – Certificate II in Sport and Recreation. Students who successfully complete all units will receive unit 1 & 2 credits towards their VCE or VCE Vocational Major studies.

If you would like to enquire about the Sports Academy, please get in touch with our Head of Sport Mr Jon O'Dwyer via email at Jon.O'Dwyer@cags.vic.edu.au

To learn more, scan the QR code to watch a short video about the objectives of the Sports Academy.

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Camps & Excursions School camps are an integral part of the learning framework at Cobram AGS as they not only contribute meaningfully to personal development, but also provide many students with treasured memories that will last a lifetime.

Our Camps Program commences from Year Three and is tailored to suit different age groups. School camps provide students with opportunities to acquire essential life skills, emphasising the value of teamwork. Camps can often take students outside their comfort zone which creates a learning environment where resilience and character are developed through adventure and challenge. Importantly, our camps are designed to complement classroom studies.

Essential things to know All students are required to attend camps as part of their essential learning at Cobram AGS unless they have a medical exemption from their doctor. Please note, we do not offer a refund for non-participation in camps except in cases where a family has applied for a medical exemption and it was subsequently approved by the school.

Our camp fees are adjusted yearly to reflect changes in costs set by the various camp providers. They are published towards the end of the preceding year, and then included as part of the annual school fee invoice which is distributed to families in October.

Our camp locations are thoroughly researched and carefully selected to support students with: • growing independence from home • establishing deeper connections with their classmates • reinforcing classroom learning • building skills and knowledge that may potentially lead to lifelong involvement in a worthwhile leisure pursuit • promoting and growing self-esteem, resourcefulness, independence, leadership, judgement, cooperation and tolerance • developing self-awareness of their relationship to our country Recent camp locations have included: • Valley Homestead – Adventure camp • Phillip Island – Surf camp • Ballarat – Sovereign Hill experience • Beechworth – Goldrush history • Canberra – Australian history • Alexandra – Adventure camp • Borambola – Sports and recreation camp • Melbourne/Ballarat – University/TAFE tours lease note that camp locations are subject to change and P are highly dependant on availability, costs and suitability.

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Excursions/Incursions In addition to our Camps Program, we also run several excursions and incursions throughout the year for a range of purposes and benefits. Incursions typically relate to topics such as personal safety and personal development, while excursions offer a chance for students to practically engage with content they have been learning about in class. Most year levels (particularly in the lower year levels) will typically do an activity together at the end of the school year to celebrate, such as going to the cinema, the local pool or an entertainment show.

Community Focus At Cobram AGS, we are committed to regularly engaging with our community in various capacities. This is not only our internal school community, but also the wider local community. We regularly provide access to our school through a variety of social events such as our Welcome Evening, Mother’s and Father’s Day Breakfasts, Parent Coffee Mornings, Grandparents Day and End of Year Musical Performance and Picnic to name some examples.

We consider regularly bringing our school community together as paramount to creating an inclusive environment where people feel connected and experience a sense of belonging. Parents looking to get involved in the planning of school events and fundraisers also have the opportunity to join our Parents and Friends Group.

In addition to the significant school events we facilitate throughout the year, our students and staff also engage in various community events. We have a strong affiliation with the Cobram-Barooga RSL Sub-Branch, and also regularly engage with Cobram Community House, Cobram Lions Club, the Rotary Club of Cobram, Moira Shire Council, NCN Health, Dutch Thunder Wildlife Rescue Shelter and many more.

We also support several charitable organisations throughout the year such as the Cancer Council with our Biggest Morning Tea event, while locally, we hold a Winter Appeal each year that involves collecting food items for the homeless in our community, which are then distributed

by Moira Food Share. Students also work together in their house groups during the year to raise awareness for a local not-for-profit organisation or community group.

We are also passionate about promoting important community health initiatives such as R U OK Day and Moira Live4Life, and are strong advocates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander reconciliation.

Serving others and contributing to our local community is an essential part of being a student at Cobram AGS. Helping to mould kind, caring and compassionate young citizens through the values we champion is one of our most important objectives as a school.

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School Communications The Crier The Crier is our major school newsletter and is published at the end of each term. It shines a light on the most significant moments that occurred during the term and showcases outstanding achievements from within our school community. The newsletter is published on our school website so please check there if you would like to catch up on the major news from each school term.

What's On In addition to The Crier, we also distribute our weekly What’s On newsletter which forecasts the week ahead and recaps the week that has been. Anyone is welcome to join our mailing list for What’s On. Simply email communications@cags.vic.edu.au to sign up for the newsletter.

SEQTA Engage Cobram AGS uses a school app called SEQTA Engage which allows parents/guardians to directly message their child’s teachers in real time. This app also allows parents/guardians to view school reports, stay informed on the curriculum and receive notifications about school events and activities.

School Reports Cobram AGS publishes online school reports via SEQTA Engage.

End of term interim summary reports are provided in Term One and Term Three, while full school reports are provided at the end of Term Two and Term Four.

Parent Teacher Interviews The school schedules Parent Teacher Interviews bi-annually following interim reports. We recommend that families utilise our online booking system to meet with educators and staff face to face.

We also encourage parents to contact class teachers or Heads of School throughout the year if they have any queries or concerns, or would simply like to check on the progress of their child/children.

Website Our school website www.cags.vic.edu.au is also a valuable communication tool where families can view the school calendar, download notes and permission slips for excursions and extracurricular activities, and find important links to school news and updates from the Principal.

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Extracurricular Opportunities Offered at Cobram AGS Lunchtime Clubs and Activities • Lego Club • Chess Club • Computer Club • Languages Club • Ukulele Club • Homework Club • Directed Drawing / Quiet Time

School Competitions • GROK Computer Coding • ICAS Academic Assessments • Lions Club Public Speaking

Cultural and Social • School Production • ASC Schools Concert in Perth • Service Trip to All Saints School in Samoa • Buddy Program – Foundation and Year Six • Skillzone Sports Afterschool and School Holiday Programs – Monday to Friday (arranged privately) • Private Music Lessons at school – these can include guitar, piano, keyboard, flute, ukulele, and clarinet (instruments subject to change) • Year 12 Valedictory Dinner • Senior School Formal

School Fees & Finance Information Each year the Cobram AGS School Council review school fees and set them accordingly for the following year.

This process is important to ensure the school is able to deliver an ongoing, quality education to all students at an affordable price.

Early Payment Discount

Tuition fees include:

Buses

• Teaching services

In addition to the Public Transport Victoria (PTV) school buses, Cobram Anglican Grammar School operates daily private bus travel for students from Numurkah, Nathalia, Yarrawonga, Strathmerton and districts. The cost of this service is dependent on a family’s eligibility for transport conveyance. Families not eligible for the transport conveyance will be charged a full fee per student, which can be in excess of $3,000.

• Classroom support • Student facilities • Administrative assistance

Resource fees include: • Printing • Electronic material • Curriculum supplies/resources • Sports equipment • Computer programs and software • Stationery items (Foundation to Year Six)

An early payment discount of 5% is available if your child/ children’s annual fees are paid in full by 31 January, 2025.

Please note this discount applies to tuition fees only.

The current Conveyance Recipient Bus Levy is $660 Inc. GST annually per child.

2024 Summary of Fees and Costs Year Level

Tuition Fee

Resources

Camp Levy

Total Fees & Levies

Foundation

$1,420

$365

$100

$1,885

Year 1

$1,420

$365

$100

$1,885

Year 2

$1,420

$365

$100

$1,885

Year 3

$1,420

$365

$500

$2,285

• Outdoor Education costs

Year 4

$1,420

$365

$500

$2,285

• Musical instrument hire

Year 5

$1,965

$365

$700

$3,030

Year 6

$1,965

$365

$700

$3,030

Years 7-VCE

$2,775

$465

$700

$3,940

• Minor excursions related to the curriculum

Additional charges may include: • Individual texts and stationery – Year Seven to VCE • BYOD computer/electronic device – Year Five to VCE (refer to IT policy on school website) • VET material fees as set by off-campus education providers

• Project Ready – Year Ten • Cobram AGS Sports Academy

Sibling Discounts Family discounts are applied to the total family tuition fee as follows: • Two Children – 10% • Three Children – 20% • Four or more children – 30%

*Fees subject to change in 2025.

Payment of Accounts The school offers very generous payment plan arrangements.

All families must pay in full or enter into a payment arrangement. There are no exceptions.

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40-48 Campbell Road, Cobram VIC 3644 P.O. Box 607, Cobram VIC 3643 P: 03 5871 1816 admin@cags.vic.edu.au www.cags.vic.edu.au

A school of The Anglican Schools Commission (Inc.)

Integrity, Endeavour, Community