The Crier

School

Term One Edition, 2023

Traveling to Perth with our sister schools, Wangaratta Cathedral College and Trinity Anglican College, allowed us to meet and interact with similar aged students from within the local rural Victorian/New South Wales community.

Although we don’t particularly see ourselves as very musically/vocally talented, we still learnt so much about the vast talents and aspirations belonging to the students around us, not to mention the talent of our fellow Cobram AGS students

Throughout a busy week, we explored what Perth has to offer and engaged in several fun activities in our down time. Some of the highlights were:

Bowling, where we got the privilege of observing first-hand Mrs Chmiel’s terrible bowling skills and Harrison rickrolling everyone in the center.

The suburb of Fremantle was beautiful and the market there was awesome (very windy though).

Enjoying Perth’s beautiful beaches such as Bathers Beach was a great way to relax.

Visiting Perth Zoo was another unforgettable experience

On the musical front, it was incredible to be part of the Massed Student Choir that performed at the ASC Schools Concert. It was a great experience to be on stage in front of a large audience at Perth Concert Hall. One of the rehearsals for the concert took place at St Mark’s Anglican Community School, which gave us the chance to involve ourselves in some of their classes and converse with their Principal about some of the things we do at Cobram AGS

It was also very special being involved in the Eucharist service at St George's Cathedral with the other ASC schools There was a powerful sense of spirituality and togetherness at this service as the ASC family came together as one

In closing, we would highly encourage Cobram AGS students who have a talent or a passion for playing an instrument or singing to consider attending this trip in the future.

It is an amazing opportunity to reach a bigger audience and meet other like-minded students!

If you would like to get involved in the school’s Music program and potentially learn a new instrument, please get in touch with our Head of Music Mrs Trish Chmiel during Term Two.

Father Victor Adams officially becomes part of the Cobram AGS family

The first day of March signalled an exciting new chapter for our community, with Father Victor Adams being licensed and commissioned as the school’s Chaplain.

A key part of the service was the Presentation of Symbols including the Bible, the Baptismal Water, Stole and Oils Prayer Book, Paten and Chalice, and the School Roll containing the names of our students whom Father Victor prays for each day

It shouldn't be forgotten that our school was founded and built with the support of the Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta, and there has been a strong relationship between the two parties ever since

The appointment of Father Victor as the Cobram AGS School Chaplain will only serve to further enhance this partnership moving forward and ensure our Anglican Identity remains our heartbeat.

Father Victor’s Commissioning was indeed a very special celebration for both the school community and Diocese of Wangaratta Students in Years 3-12 attended the service, while a large congregation from St Margaret’s Parish Cobram were present to support Father Victor

Bishop Clarence E Bester presided over the service, with Archdeacon Neil Hicks assisting him. It was also wonderful to have The Reverend Cathy Carden (Cathedral College Wangaratta School Chaplain) in attendance

Father Victor said he could not be more thankful for the support he has received on his journey to becoming the Cobram AGS School Chaplain

“The warmth I received on the day from the Parish and school community was excellent My wife Elizabeth and two children Ruth and Nathan were there which was really special as they have always been a great support for me, especially since arriving in Australia from South Africa,” Father Victor said

“The people within the Parish are like a second family to me. They are beautiful people and they have really supported me because they know what me being School Chaplain means for the Parish and for the school and for the history of that relationship,” he added

Father Victor said he is excited by what is to come and the positive community and social outcomes that can be achieved through his work at the school