Contents
Headmaster DELF Junior Preparation Programme
Middle School New Student
Cashless Cafeteria Competitions Central Australia Tour Winter Uniform Friday Finish Sport Uniform
Junior School
Welcoming our Junior School Health Coordinator
Sport Music Careers Calendar Support Groups
Edition 84, 12 June 2020
From the Headmaster
It was terrific to welcome all of our students back to School this week – to see their excitement at being with each other again, and learning together in class-rooms once more. We are not yet at ‘business as usual’, but we are steadily and cautiously heading in that direction! The students have been great using sanitizer and wiping down their desks and following the new procedures at the Canteen. Thanks to our parents who are helping observe the new system of drop-offs and pick-ups – only Junior School parents should use Gate 1 on Mont Albert Road, all others should use the Chatfield Avenue zone. This has helped ease congestion and speed the process up. Semester Two classes have now begun and with them a sense of new beginnings as we continue to adapt to a Covid world. It is exciting to be able to restart some of our co-curricular programs, with modified Sport training commencing next week, the pool reopening for limited numbers and the gym to open after 21 June. It is hoped that we will be able to run a brief, three week Winter Sports Season with other AGSV Schools at the start of next Term if we are permitted to do so by then. Small music ensembles are beginning to rehearse together again, and we remain hopeful that we will be able to have some Concerts before the end of the year. We would love to get back together in larger groups, to experience and celebrate our community, but we will continue to follow the advice of the Victorian Chief Health Officer, which has been so successful in limiting the spread of the coronavirus. Can I ask that parents and students remain vigilant about any symptoms of ill health at all – even minor sniffles or coughs – and to stay at home even if those symptoms seem very mild, until those symptoms have fully resolved, or until a doctor has given a medical clearance? We still need to be vigilant about our health and we know well how quickly a single case of coronavirus can spread throughout a community. Our best chance of getting back to full operation quickly is to be particularly careful about minor illnesses.
DELF Junior Preparation Program Our Head of French, Ms Naomi Eckersley, would like to encourage our French students to undertake the DELF Junior preparation program again in Term 3, following last year’s successful collaboration with the Alliance Française and Camberwell Girls Grammar School. In 2019, our students achieved an average of 87.5% for the A1 level and 89% for the A2 level. The DELF diploma preparation course is aimed at secondary school students who learn French as a foreign language, or for French native speakers who live outside France. The DELF diplomas evaluate a student’s ability to communicate using real-life situations and authentic documents. This year, the 10-week course will be entirely online from 4.30pm to 6.00pm on Thursdays. An A1 (Years 7 and 8) and an A2 (Years 9 and 10) will be offered. Enrolments, enquiries and more information can be found here at the Alliance Française website. The exams are scheduled to take place at the Alliance Française in St Kilda this October and November. Paul Hicks, Headmaster
Middle School
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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It would have taken a lot more than a frosty 6 degree morning to deter the sheer excitement from the students at being reunited with their friends on Monday morning. Some 11 weeks earlier, they intrepidly departed for online learning, with the temperature nearing 30 degrees. In that time so much has happened, much has changed and we have all learnt so much. The students have notably grown; both in physical stature and confidence. Whilst there is a long way to go and much more learning to consolidate; it is great to have the students back with us at School. Thanks to all the students and parents who ensured that the students returned impeccably presented. This week marked the start of Semester 2, with the students starting new timetables, electives and languages. We anticipate it may take some time to adjust to the subtle changes and earlier starts.
Cashless Cafeteria A reminder that the Cafeteria is now cashless, meaning students will need to download the Flexischools App. Once it is set up and we are back to normal, their account will be linked to the student’s student card. Until then, students must pre-order by 9.00am on the day of purchase. With water fountains temporarily disconnected, students should remember to bring labelled water bottles to ensure they can remain hydrated throughout the day.
Contents
Headmaster DELF Junior Preparation Programme
Middle School
Cashless Cafeteria Competitions
Central Australia Tour
Competitions There are several competitions that will continue for the remainder of the Term, including the REALMS writing competition. There are several prizes to be won and winning entries will be featured in The Realms 2020 magazine. Further information can be found here.
Central Australia Tour Following the postponement of this year’s Central Australia Tour to 2021, there are a few places available. For more information on this exciting opportunity click here. To register your interest please email Miss Stasiak mso@cgs.vic.edu.au.
Winter Uniform
Winter Uniform
Friday Finish
With many students returning in new Winter Uniforms, you are reminded to ensure that it is all clearly labelled. Most of the property that is labelled is returned to the Middle School Office.
Sport Uniform
Junior School
Welcoming our Junior School Health Coordinator
Sport Music Music Careers Calendar Support Groups
Friday Finish School will finish on Friday afternoons at 2.45pm until further notice. If this advice changes, we will be sure to let you know. Some of Friday activities: Photography, Entrepreneurship will continue at school until 4.00pm.
Sport Uniform Modified Sports training will commence next week. Given that we had such a positive response to the optional sessions, we have decided to extend the option for Middle School students to wear Sports Gear to School on days that they have sport or PE, in an attempt to avoid overcrowding in change rooms. Whilst it is starting to feel a lot more like normality, we need to remember that we still have a long way to go and our continued vigilance is imperative in keeping our community safe. As of next week, Middle School students who have PE or Sport (including Sports Academy) during the day will have the option to come to School and remain in their Sports gear for the day. Students should pack a clean sport shirt (House Polo, Jersey or School Sports top) and follow all other hygiene requirements. Students are asked to wear their Full Tracksuit when travelling to and from School. Troy Stanley, Head of Middle School
Junior School
At this week’s mini Assembly, we were finally able to acknowledge those students elected as Year 5 representatives on the Junior School Student Executive. This was followed by all Year 5 students being presented with leadership badges, reminding them of their position as the senior Junior School class and with it the associated responsibilities and expectations to serve their community well. The Assembly was streamed to the classrooms so that all could share in this important occasion. Addressing the Assembly on the theme of leadership were the Deputy School Captain, Phillip Alex, and our Headmaster, Dr Paul Hicks. From the 20 students who nominated to stand for election to the Executive Council, 12 were elected. All nominated students are congratulated for their nomination and recognition as leaders by their peers. Those elected to the 2020 Junior School Student Executive are: Lucas Andreopoulos, Edward Goh, Ashan Inpanathan, Caius Kyoong, Felix Smith, Gary Kong, Thomas NewmanThurlby, Luca Sanfilippo, Tobias Wu, Kamran Vohra, Sean Verghese and James Smallwood. I will be asking our Junior School Leaders to make a difference; to provide guidance, encouragement and energy so that our School is a better place because of their leadership and example. I wish them every success and I look forward to working with them in the months ahead.
Welcoming our Junior School Health Coordinator I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Jacinta Sonego as Junior School Health Coordinator and Administration Assistant, replacing Ms Stephanie Barras who left earlier in the year. Ms Sonego is a registered nurse with over 25 years’ experience in paediatrics, as well as working as a volunteer with the Australian Boys’ Choir. She will commence duties next Monday and be based in the Junior School Office. We look forward to making Ms Sonego welcome when she commences duties on Monday. Howard Kelly, Head of Junior School
Sport Sport Academy Term 3 Sign Up The Sport Academy will be back again in full swing at the start of Term 3 and any students, who are interested in joining the Academy, are welcome to sign up. Please click here to register. Page 2
Contents
Headmaster DELF Junior Preparation Programme
Middle School New Student
Cashless Cafeteria Competitions Central Australia Tour Winter Uniform Friday Finish Sport Uniform
Junior School
Welcoming our Junior School Health Coordinator
Sport Music Music Careers Calendar Support Groups
LAST CHANCE - Change of Summer Sport Preferences for 2020-21 Students remain in the same sport from season to season unless a parent or guardian completes a Change of Sport Preference form on their behalf. Complete this form by Friday 12 June to submit your son’s Change of Summer Sport Preference for the 2020-21 Summer season. Visit the individual sport pages on the DEEDS Sport homepage to gain an understanding of the commitment and expectations of each Summer Sport. Results will be published to students during Term 3. While we aim to give students their first preference, please note that some sports have limited availability so, in some cases, it may not be possible.
Sport Training in Weeks 10 and 11 Sport training has been organised during Weeks 10 and 11 this term in preparation for a potential 3-week season in Term 3. Click here to access the training schedule. In most cases, students will train in year level groups rather than teams. Only students who have signed up to train can attend. Students who have not enrolled must have a parent or guardian email the teacher in charge of their sport/training group before being allowed to attend training. To reduce students gathering in change rooms, any Middle School student who has Sport training on a particular day will be allowed to wear their Sport Uniform for the entire School day. Also, Senior School students attending Football training will be able to change into their Sport Uniform at lunchtime to assist with a prompt bus departure after School. All other students who have Sport training will be required to change into their Sport Uniform after School. Training will be undertaken with protocols and hygiene standards to ensure safety for all participants. Individual sports have more specific guidelines; however, generic protocols include: • No student, coach or staff member should attend training if they are feeling unwell • Students must spread across the change rooms across the School to maintain physical distancing where possible • Equipment will be sanitised before and after training • Only coaches will be in contact with training equipment (e.g. cones) • Everyone must use hand sanitiser before and after training • Maintain social distancing of 1.5m with all drills and activities • Students must bring a full water bottle with them with their name on it • Students can’t use water fountains or share water bottles • No handshaking, high-fiving, hugging or touching of any kind at training • No spitting or clearing of nasal passage in the vicinity of the training group • Students are not allowed to share equipment • If students forget their equipment they will not be allowed to participate • Students must be responsible for their own strapping • No sharing of personal equipment such as rollers and therabands/resistance bands • No spectators or parents at training Lachlan Crawford, Director of Sport
Music Music Returns to CGS The Music Department is very much looking forward to seeing your sons again this week, and we have been carefully re-planning our programs and music spaces during distance learning to ensure that they remain engaging, valuable and safe for all. As per the rest of the School, we are following health advice from the Government. We are also working with our colleagues across Australia and internationally to create and champion “best practice” music teaching in current times. I am so proud of what we have created in lessons, rehearsals and even performances online over the past few months. Congratulations all! Of particular importance, I ask the students to please remember their instrument for lessons. We will not lend replacement instruments at this stage. If students forget their instruments, they still need to attend lessons/ ensembles and participate aurally. Music timetables are will be available on under the Music Section on DEEDS. Instructions are attached for how to access this information.
For the Remainder of Term 2 Individual instrumental lessons (including trial lessons) will resume. Timetables will be published online. If students are symptomatic and at home, but well enough for a lesson, it will be possible for them to zoom their lesson at the scheduled time. Classroom music will run as per normal, with smaller groups for the larger classes. Students who forget their instrument will not be able to borrow one until further notice. The following ensembles will continue to learn online, and will not meet in person:
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Contents
Headmaster DELF Junior Preparation Programme
Middle School New Student
Cashless Cafeteria Competitions Central Australia Tour Winter Uniform Friday Finish Sport Uniform
Junior School
Welcoming our Junior School Health Coordinator
Sport Music Careers Calendar Support Groups
• Middle School Orchestra • Middle School Concert Band • Middle School Stage Band • Middle School Choir • CGS Chorale • Senior School Orchestra • Senior School Concert Band • Senior School Stage Band • CGS Big Band • Senior Choir • CGS Chorale Middle School Music Theory classes will continue to run online during Term 2 Small chamber groups may rehearse in larger spaces, with appropriate distancing, and students/parents will be contacted by your teacher prior to these rehearsals commencing. Students will not be mandated to attend if they or their families have health concerns, but, as always, we ask that you inform the teacher prior so alternative plans can be made.
For Term 3 All ensembles except choir, will resume according to guidlines at the time, at their regular times. Later in the Term, although I don’t anticipate that we will be able to mount a traditional “Concert” for some time, the students have come so far in their learning this year so it will be marvellous for them to showcase all the good work they have been doing. The Elva Allan Recital is planned to go ahead as the group sizes are small, but the audience size is yet to be determined. As always, please feel free to contact me, your son’s teacher or the Music Office if you have any questions or concerns. We have been very much looking forward to seeing your sons back at school and having “real” lessons again! Ben Bishop, Director Of Music
Careers Discover Deakin 2020 Deakin information webinars are running from May through to July. Discover what it’s like to study at Deakin – meet future teachers, hear student stories and get all the information needed to choose the right course for you. Discover Deakin sessions will be held after 5.00pm. Register here for one or more of the following: • Wednesday 10 June Creative Arts • Thursday 11 June Business Analytics • Friday 12 June Artificial Intelligence • Wednesday 17 June Law • Thursday 18 June Sport Management And Development • Monday 22 June Software Engineering • Tuesday 23 June Biomedical Science • Thursday 25 June Environment • Thursday 23 July Nursing and Midwifery • Monday 27 July Exercise and Sport Science • Tuesday 28 July Nutrition Science • Wednesday 29 July Psychology • Tuesday 21 July Public Health And Health Promotion • Thursday 30 July Health Science
Monash Information Evening Webinar At the Monash information Evening Webinar on Tuesday 16 June, you will learn about what it’s like to study at Monash. Find out about their range of courses, accommodation options, scholarships, student life and so much more. The Information Evening webinar will be held on 16 June 2020 from 6.30pm to 8.00pm. Register at https://www.monash.edu/information-evenings/16-june-webinar.
Meet Melbourne Webinar Recordings Students who missed the Meet Melbourne Webinars that took place in May can access and watch the recordings at Meet Melbourne Webinar Recordings.
InspirED Virtual Careers Expo InspirED will be hosting a free Virtual Careers Expo from Wednesday 17 June to Thursday 18 June from 4.00pm to 8.00pm and Saturday 20 June and Sunday 21 June from 10.00am to 2.00pm. Students will be able to connect with many universities and TAFEs and visit virtual booths, participate in live-stream talks, and also schedule one-on-one video chats with course advisors. Find out more and register for the event at InspirED VCE and Beyond Virtual Careers Expo.
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Contents
Headmaster DELF Junior Preparation Programme
CGS Careers on DEEDs You can find all this information in the careers section on our new DEEDs app and website. Lynette Reiger, Careers Counsellor
Middle School
Calendar
Cashless Cafeteria
Term 2, Week 10
New Student
Competitions Central Australia Tour Winter Uniform Friday Finish Sport Uniform
Junior School
Welcoming our Junior School Health Coordinator
Sport Music Careers Calendar Support Groups
Day
Date
Event
Friday
19 June
Friends of Norge Meeting through Zoom
Support Groups CGS Auxiliary Entertainment Books If you would like to purchase an Entertainment Book and help support the School, you can order here. All Entertainment Book Memberships are now 100% digital, making them more environmentally sustainable whilst also providing greater flexibility for members and merchants.
CGS Auxiliary - Memorabilia Purchase your piece of CGS Memorabilia today by visiting https://www.trybooking.com/BJXTJ. Memorabilia can be arranged to be collected from the Development Office by your son or some items can be posted at an additional cost.
CGS PLUS Opening Times – Term 2 All appointment dates for Term 2 for PLUS have now been filled. If you would like to go onto the waiting list if an appointment becomes available, please contact Mrs Karley Knight, Parents and Friends Coordinator at fog@cgs.vic.edu.au or 9835 1743. These bookings are only for people wanting to purchase uniforms. PLUS are currently not accepting pre-loved uniforms.
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