Surf's up for Year 8 class

Our Year 8 students enjoyed an unforgettable camp on Phillip Island, immersing themselves in the stunning coastal region's natural and cultural wonders

A highlight of the trip was a visit to Maru Koala and Animal Park, where students enjoyed a guided tour, interacted with native Australian animals, and had a unique feeding session with the rarely sighted Tassie Devil, as well as an albino kangaroo!

The students relished the cha participate in a range of activ played mini-golf, went bowlin and explored Churchill Island where they witnessed a black demonstration and met ador animals

Kayaking was a memorable e students paddled along the c in favorable weather They al during a surfing lesson, embr opportunity to be at one with

To appreciate the island's na group embarked on a scenic an appreciation for the native

Overall, the students had a great time exploring the island's many treasures and getting to know each other outside the classroom environment

Year 7 cohort forge bonds and conquer challenges

Mid-term, our Year 7 students set off for a four-day adventure to Borambola for their first ever secondary school camp!

At the Borambola Sport and Recreation Centre, they plunged into a raft of adventure activities, plus teamwork and relationship building exercises

From learning survival skills and cooking, to engaging in activities like pioneering, archery, BMX, and fencing, the daily schedule was packed with new experiences!

The group also enjoyed participating in special challenge events such as Minute to Win It, Castaway, and a Mini Olympics competition Student Owen Leishman said he had a great time on the camp.

"My favourite activity by far was BMX riding because I hadn’t ridden a bike in SOOO long! The black track had jumps and curves and it was just so much fun!" Owen remarked

Poppy Goodwin added: "I loved the Minute to Win It challenges as they were fun and exciting and really got your blood pumping. I’d go back in a heartbeat "

Principal s Message

From Mr Keith Willett

Dear Families and Students,

I trust this message finds you well and looking forward to a well-earned semester break.

As we reach the end of another successful semester at Cobram Anglican Grammar School, it is with great pleasure that we present to you the highlights and achievements of our wonderful school community

The collective efforts of our students, teachers, staff, and families have certainly made this semester a memorable one.

Anglican Identity With Ms Shea Doyle

Midway through the term, Cobram AGS staff attended the Anglican Schools

Commission

Anglican Identity

Day event, held at Cathedral College

Wangaratta

The day supports staff from the three eastern states ASC schools to come together for purposeful reflection and worship

Two very engaging keynote speakers shared their stories, both reflecting on journeys that, at times, required a leap of faith and a hopeful spirit to achieve a desired outcome

Both speakers reminded us of the significance of our Anglican Identity and prompted us to consider how it is expressed in our schools

Their enthusiasm for learning, positive mindset, and eagerness to actively participate in all aspects of school life is highly commendable

Of course, there is always room for improvement and I encourage all students to reflect upon their Semester One efforts and achievements and to set new goals for Semester Two

Alongside their academic endeavours, our students have also actively engaged in a diverse range of extracurricular activities throughout the semester

We take great pride in offering a broad range of options to cater to the varied interests and talents of our students.

We were reminded of the opportunity we have every day to share stories and practice our faith whilst at the same time, welcoming with a generous spirit, those of other faith traditions or those of no faith.

During his reflection, Bishop Clarence E. Bester highlighted how important relationships were to what we do, and we were encouraged to build and nurture our relationships by “looking again” at people, or problems, with a new lens of kindness and compassion

This was evident when we recently welcomed members of the wider school community to our sub-school assembly presentations focused on National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week

The presentations, facilitated by students from Year 9, engaged the audience with stories from the Stolen Generation and provided examples of how, by acknowledging the atrocities of the past, we can work to heal the hurt suffered by our First Nations people

I would like to extend my appreciation to our hardworking staff members who play an instrumental role in shaping our students' lives

Their commitment, passion, and tireless efforts in providing our students with an abundance of opportunities has been exceptional I am grateful for their dedication and the positive impact they have on our school community

I would also like to express my gratitude to the families of our students Your support, active involvement, and collaboration have created a harmonious and healthy school environment

As we approach a well-deserved break, I would like to wish all members of the Cobram AGS community a safe and restful holiday We look forward to welcoming you back in Term Three as we continue our educational journey together

With regards,

Keith Willett

One of the most important ways in which we celebrate our Anglican Identity is through worship and this term we have continued to appreciate the Chapel Services conducted by Father Victor Adams The Junior School cohort have particularly enjoyed engaging with the music he has included in each service, while the Senior School students have been encouraged to contemplate the themes that arise from the readings and prayers presented during each service

Another way in which we cultivate our Anglican Identity at Cobram AGS is through acts of service and one of the highpoints of this term was the launch of the Diocese of Wangaratta Anglicare Winter Appeal

Our students heard from Father David Still from Anglicare who shared with us the work undertaken by this organisation to support people who are in need in our community, in particular during the harsh winter months

David invited everyone to bring a non-perishable food item or toiletry item to our Giving Day held in the second last week of term, which was well supported as always

*Anyone who is interested in having their child/children Baptized or Confirmed is welcome to contact Father Victor Adams via email at: victor adams@cags vic edu au