2017 The Girtonian by Kristen Beever

THE GIRTONIAN Editor: Mrs Caryn Clark Deputy Editors: Ms Mandy Ellison, Mrs Heather Keig Assisted by: Mr Dennis Garoni Cover design: Olivier Ueno 12 Frew Layout: Mrs Kristen Beever Photographs supplied by: Mr Bill Conroy, Mr Mark Beever, Mrs Alex Fisher, Mr Richard Gibbs, Ms Kristi Mitchell, Ruby Stone and other generous contributors.

From the Editor

he 2017 edition of The Girtonian magazine continues to celebrate all that is rich and exciting in the yearly tapestry of Girton Grammar School. This year, we have a student editorial team of eighteen, including students from Years 10 to 12, with representation across all Houses. In particular, we would like to thank Ruby Stone (12 Riley) for her continued photographic contributions, where she was always willing to cover a range of School events, all while maintaining her studies. This year, the students chose to channel their energies into particular areas of interest. Our sub-committees focused on the whole School Creative Writing competition, the Girtonian Cover Design competition, our Junior School liaison team, as well as responsibilities for the range of Co-Curricular, Year Level and Captains’ reports. Being involved in the editorial duties of the Girtonian continues to provide these students with opportunities to work with other students across different Year levels, build communication skills, and nurture leadership and public speaking opportunities, such as addressing Senior and Junior School assemblies.

s well, this year has seen the introduction of a new level of recognition in the Creative Writing competition, where the students wanted to encourage first-time writers to participate. Born of this discussion is the new ’Endeavour’ section for first-time contributors. We hope that this new section will encourage our budding poets and wordsmiths to take that leap of faith and courage by submitting their first ever contributions to the Girtonian— and we hope this will lead to bigger and better things!

MAGAZINE COMMITTEE

Adele McGaffin 11 Jones Miranda Farr 11 Jenkin Stephanie Brunner 11 Jones Gracie Jackel 11 Frew Georgia Bowen 11 Jones Pearl Gross 11 Millward Bella Keogh 12 Frew Hannah Martin 12 Frew Michaela Hulme 11 Aherne Milly Ellis 11 Aherne Lucy Spencely 11 Frew Molly Bingley 11 Jones Tang Ruplok 11 Jones Kavindu Hathursinghe 12 Millward Bronte Bailey 12 Millward Maya Mann 12 Jenkin Bella Keogh 12 Frew

As always, the contribution of Mrs Kristen Beever must be recognised. Her expertise in digital design, lay-out advice and shaping a continually evolving magazine format which responds to the varied activities of the school is invaluable to the smooth production of the Magazine, and her time is appreciated. Many thanks must also go to Mrs Kim Henery, and the Junior and Senior staff who work ‘behind the scenes’ to provide exemplary student writing, who encourage new writing talent to contribute to recording the school’s rich, diverse and busy life, and who continue to foster the talents of many students. As well, I would like to acknowledge the invaluable support and contributions of Mrs Heather Keig and Ms Mandy Ellison in offering their time and assistance in the collation and proof-reading of student pieces.

Index 02 04 06

School leaders’ reports School Charter - Imagine Junior School leaders’ reports

Junior School 08 House Captains’ reports 10 House event photographs 12 Year levels 44 Production: The Lion King 46 Co-curricular activities 50 Art Show Senior School 52 Year levels 62 Class of 2017 68 Old Girtonians’ Association 69 Co-curricular activities 80 Production photographs 82 ICT 84 Community Service 86 House pages 122 Creative writing 126 Student listing 128 129 130 132 134 135 136

Speech Night award highlights 2018 School leadders Staff listing Farewell Mr Clayton Jones Farewell Mr Bill Montgomery Farwell Mrs Marijke Horvarth Staff photograph

inally, my personal thanks to all the enthusiastic, committed students who have contributed to the enduring record of life and learning at Girton— whether it is through their reports, their writing or their brilliant beaming smiles that rise from the page, or their time, energy and professionalism as part of the Girtonian Editorial team. It is a privilege to be part of all this creativity and vivacity, and to enjoy their enormous contributions to keep our dear Old Lady alive, relevant and evolving with the times. Mrs Caryn Clark Editor

School

LEADERS

We know that happy children are learning children so we will wholeheartedly continue to support the School’s aim of ensuring that every student is known

t has been another wonderful year at Girton Grammar School and on behalf of the Board, I would like to thank the entire school community for supporting the students in being the best that they can be. The school is in excellent shape, physically, financially and culturally. The Board is very pleased that facilities at the school continue to provide students with the best possible learning spaces. The completion late last year of the refurbished Jean d’Helin building in Junior School marks the end of a major re-building programme. With oversight of the School’s Mission and Values, the Board is very pleased that an atmosphere of positive contribution in a caring environment permeates the school. The excellent academic results that the school enjoys are in no small way supported by an incredibly extensive Pastoral Care and Student Wellbeing programme. We know that happy children are learning children so we will wholeheartedly continue to support the School’s aim of ensuring that every student is known. We warmly welcomed two new Directors to the Board this year, Mrs Sally-Anne Ross and Mr David Jemmett. The member composition of the Board is broad and expertise is deep. I thoroughly look forward to working with my Board colleagues to contribute to an outstanding education to all our students.

Robert Ketterer Chairman

ast year six House Crests and allied mottos, designed and composed by students, were revealed. The crests and mottos capture the spirit and atmosphere of each of the beloved Houses. This year, a wholeschool Charter was unveiled capturing the essence of who we are as a School community and how we aim to feel in our daily interactions. The articulation and depiction of identity is important. It helps us to create a mood of belonging and helps to support the values that the school espouses. The School Charter, entitled, “Imagine”, and the “Imagine” badges that students have worn this year, are emblematic of a school with a collective conscience and a high level of emotional literacy, which has shone through this year in many guises. Three spectacular Productions were staged, namely, A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Senior School Production), Singin’ in the Rain (Year 8 Production) and The Lion King Jr (Junior School Production). The standard of these shows was equal to any of the best amateur theatre productions in the country and the collective effort to get the shows on stage was phenomenal. Musically, the school continues to flourish with more than 600 music lessons conducted each week and around 100 musical performances of all kinds performed each year. Every music event I have attended this year has been an utter joy.

The range of sporting talent at the school at the moment is incredible, with students amongst the best in the country in sports such as clay shooting, boxing, tennis, distance running, track sprinting, orienteering, table tennis, aeroschool gymnastics, kayaking, futsal, soccer and racing of Energy Efficient Vehicles. Winning the ICCES Winter tour was a highlight for our soccer, hockey, netball and basketball representative teams, who conducted themselves with competitive good grace during their hard-fought, one point victory. I thank the students, staff and parents for another successful and enjoyable year at our wonderful school. Please enjoy reading about it within this edition of the Girtonian Magazine. Matthew F. Maruff Headmaster

ith the commencement of our final year at Girton, we had the aim to persistently lead by example and have a great deal of fun in our roles as Girton School Captains. We hope that we have successfully led by example, and as for having a great deal of fun, we believe this is an obvious understatement! In a friendly community of staff and students who encourage and support us in our roles, the year’s journey has reached beyond our expectations. Although daunting to begin with, this year has certainly flown by in a heartbeat, and we could not have imagined a better outcome. Having the support of Lucy and Jameson in our leadership roles this year has helped develop a caring and inclusive culture in the Girton community. The Year Twelve cohort has also been incredibly supportive and influential in developing this culture, with a strong sense of social connection between all students. Whether it be the return of the School Social, the annual School Formal, the Staff versus Students soccer and netball matches or even our day to day schooling life, our fellow Year Twelves have been benevolent and compassionate the whole way through.

2017 has been so successful. Looking back on the year, we realise it has gone faster than you can say “Emotional Intelligence.” Speaking of which, our RULER program continues to thrive and provide a positive impact on students, by developing further understanding and values within the school. At the first Term assembly, when we nervously made our first School Captains’ address, the new RULER badges were presented. We both chose to have the Inclusion badge, which we have kept for the whole year. Although admittedly having had a couple of travels through the washing machine, these badges have been worn with pride and have stimulated discussion throughout the whole school.

especially those who have taught VCE classes. Before school, during spares, recess, lunchtime, after school and during the holidays this year and last, teachers have been supportive and committed in giving us every opportunity to do our very best. Most of all, we appreciate the entire school for not only putting up with our silly speeches but for this opportunity of leadership that we will cherish forever. Jemima Morris 12 Aherne and Jemuel Price 12 Jenkin 2017 School Captains

We appreciate the integrity of the students who have all been so welcoming and respectful, and we hope they continue to uphold the Girton values of helping one another through their schooling lives. We also hope that future students will be able to take the torch of the current Girton students and hold it high. We appreciate the work of the teachers who have continued to dedicate hours and hours of time for students,

Imagine a school where emotional intelligence is deeply valued.

I can treat others with fairness and respect.

Where how we feel influences how we learn, who we are and who we will become. Where managing how we feel, empowers us to strive for excellence.

I can recognise when someone is trying their hardest and I can encourage them to keep trying.

Imagine a place where everyone understands that emotions matter and people are willing to be responsible for their own feelings and for the relationships with everyone around them.

School

CHARTER

IMAGINE RESPECT

IMAGINE TRUST 6

The Emotional Intelligence Charter is a vision developed jointly by Girton Grammar School students and staff. It includes ways we can learn together and interact positively by providing a catalogue of agreed-upon behaviours that everyone in the school aspires to uphold. Because it is a collaborative effort, this Charter helps everyone to connect genuinely with each other. Ultimately, the Charter facilitates a sense of safety, comfort, belonging, and empowerment to all who contributed to its creation. Over 870 students and staff contributed to this development. Mr Paul Flanagan Head of Emotional Intelligence

IMAGINE EXCELLENCE

I want to feel happy, safe and respected at school and I will help others to also feel happy, safe and respected. I want to feel supported and valued and will help others to feel this way too. To feel trusted, I will earn trust. To feel included, I will include others. I want to feel appreciated, confident and motivated in everything I do and realise I need to work hard to make these things an enduring reality. Imagine if everyone took responsibility for developing emotional intelligence within a School by committing to certain behaviours. I can do that. I can abide by the Golden Rule of treating others as I wish to be treated.

IMAGINE INCLUSION

In all aspects of school life, I can invite participation from others, because together, we can make a bigger difference than I can alone. I can choose to be optimistic and enthusiastic in my daily interactions because I know that when I am positive, great things happen to all of us. When things go wrong, imagine a school where there is a commitment to maintaining positive relationships. Imagine if everyone committed to taking the time to acknowledge and genuinely consider a range of other perspectives. I can make a difference by referring to the values of this Charter in my conversations and by asking questions that clarify the issues, especially from someone else’s point of view. I can make a difference by adjusting my mindset and behaviours and apologising when warranted, because saying sorry is so powerful. I want to work, learn and play at Girton Grammar School where emotional intelligence is deeply valued.

IMAGINE CONFIDENCE 7

Junior SCHOOL

We have a very special culture within our school

017 was an eventful one for our Junior School students with many wonderful academic and co-academic achievements. We were excited to hear that one of our Year Six students, Zoe MacGregor, was awarded a medal for her excellent performance in the University of New South Wales International Spelling Assessment and our School Captain, Mia McGovern, was awarded a perfect score in the University of Sydney National Computer Science School Intermediate Computer Programming Challenge. Our Junior School Choir was awarded First Place at the Bendigo Competitions, Melbourne School Music Festival and at the Royal South Street Competitions in Ballarat. We had a lot of success with our sporting teams as well. Several of our teams progressed from the District competitions through to the Regionals with one team going all the way through to the State Finals. Our girls had a particularly successful year with our Girls Soccer, Netball and Hockey teams all progressing through to the Regional finals in Swan Hill. One of our girls also qualified for the Regional Tennis finals. Our Soccer team went one better by winning the Regional Finals which qualified them for the State Finals. At the State Finals they qualified top of their pool which saw them qualify for the Grand Final. They lost to Hampton Primary School in the final which meant they were State Runner Up, a wonderful result for a team with only 6 soccer players. Our Junior School Aeroschools teams also had great success at the National

Championships this year with our Mini-trios coming 2nd and 3rd , our Junior Division 1 team coming 4th and our Junior Level 3 trio coming 7th. In addition to the team successes we also had some excellent individual sporting results. Ruby Conti achieved a gold in her individual and team events at the National Aerobic Championships. Earlier in the year Ruby became a world champion when she and her team won the gold medal at the World Aerobic Titles in Arizona. It was a year for international representation. In addition to Ruby’s efforts Hannah Green also represented Australia in Luxembourg in August. Hannah won the opportunity to represent Australia through her success at the Table Tennis Federation Oceania Challenge held in Tweed Heads in April. Hannah won the gold medal at the event while her twin sister Olivia won Silver. Both girls also represented Victoria at the National Table Tennis Championships in Hobart where they won the gold medal in the team event and bronze in the pairs. Olivia also won bronze in singles. Both girls were subsequently selected in the Australian Development Squad alongside current Commonwealth and Olympic athletes. Mac Hilson also travelled to Japan to represent Victoria in soccer. We congratulate all of our students for their achievements and are proud of the fact that they work hard to realise their potential and do so with humility. We are also proud to recognise that our Junior School students have raised in excess of $15,000 through their charity work throughout the year. I would like to thank all of our students for a wonderful year, particularly our Year Sixes as they leave us for Senior School. As I said at our last assembly for the year we have a very special culture within our school that is never more apparent than at the end of the assembly when our students stood quietly and respectfully as they awaited the departure of our 2017 Captain’s Mia and Matthew. I also thank our parents for their support of their children and the Junior School throughout the year. We are certainly thankful that we work in a school that is so strongly supported by our parent body. Don Thompson Head of Junior School

had no idea how much of an impact this role would make on my life. School Captain; a thought circling in my head since I began in Prep at Girton. Never did I believe that one day I would be standing in front of the school delivering “inspirational” speeches. Being school captain has been the most exhilarating and satisfying experience. I am, and will be, forever grateful for the life changing opportunities and skills it has provided me. My leadership has grown so much throughout the year, having new jobs thrown at me and trying my hardest to always be the best role model I can be. I thank Matthew so much for being a blast to work with, and Mrs Bath for always helping us through rough patches and giving us positive, constructive criticism. To my fellow students in Junior School, thank you for believing in me and giving me the opportunity. I have truly appreciated your motivation and support. I feel privileged to have led the Junior School in 2017 and will remember this experience forever. Mia McGovern 6 Riley

even years down and only six to go! I’ve been extremely fortunate on my journey so far with Girton, making great friends and having lots of amazing experiences.

years with fond memories, and count 2017 as one of my most fulfilling years so far. Best of luck to the Junior School Captains of 2018, I hope you enjoy the experience as much as I did!

Being Junior School Captain in 2017 has definitely been one of the highlights of my year. I clearly remember the moment I found out I had been elected - I was so excited, and proud to have the opportunity to give something back to the school. But who knew I was going to get so nervous?! Speaking in front of the whole school is now one of my favourite parts of being Junior School Captain, though I doubt I would have said that as I prepared for my first speech at the start of Term One.

Matthew Saxon 6 Frew

I am very grateful to Mrs Bath for her constant support and reassurance, and to Mia for being a great cocaptain. It wouldn’t have been half as much fun without her. The ‘Jems’ provided us with plenty of laughs and encouragement, and Alex Nielsen kept the creativity rolling. When 2018 comes around and I join the ranks of Senior School, I will certainly look back my Junior School

House CAPTAINS Thank you for the privilege of being House Captains

his has been a fantastic year for us as the Aherne House Captains. We had lots of positives throughout the year. As a house we had many achievements, breaking some records along the way. Everyone did their absolute best. Aherne is all about having fun and working as a team. We would like to thank Poppy Cornelius and Rhys Pether for being amazing Vice Captains. We would also like to thank all of the Aherne teachers for being so supportive, encouraging of everyone and for their magnificent guidance throughout the year. We utterly enjoyed our time as House Captains. All the best for the future Aherne Captains. GO AHERNE!!!!! Ethan Kian-Goble and Hannah Green

eing the 2017 Jones House Captains has been a fabulous experience. Being House Captains this year has improved our skills of developing confidence, cooperating with others and leading Jones House to success.

2017 Junior School House leaders on induction day. Back row L-R:

Jones - Esther Barclay (VC), Joshua Smith (C), Tyla Noonan (C), Matthew Edwards (VC) Aherne - Rhys Pether (VC), Hannah Green (C), Ethan Kian-Goble (C), Poppy Cornelius (VC)

Middle row L-R:

Riley - Ben McConachy (VC), Matisse Fennessy (C), Angus Macafee (C), Zoe MacGregor (VC) Jenkin - Will Perrin (VC), Elise Richards (C), Augustine Leung (C), Polly Robertson (VC)

Front row L-R:

Frew - Madeline Dole (VC), Mac Hilson (C), Rebecca Ashman (C), Jeremy Carlson (VC) Millward - Emily Russell (VC), Lincon Hocking (C), Michelle Slow (C), Samuel Stewart (VC)

Everyone worked as a team in the lilo race and our teammates thrived. We are very proud of everyone in Jones. We would not have been able to get through this year without the support of Vice Captains Matthew Edwards and Esther Barclay. Thank you to all the Jones House staff for inspiring us and pushing us to do our best every step of the way. We have been honoured to represent Jones House. GO JONES! Tyla Noonan and Joshua Smith

he year has been one of our greatest achievements for Frew House. We won the CrossCountry as well as the Spirit Cup at the Swimming Carnival. Frew tried something different from the other Houses and focussed on a chant. We all had a wonderful time, practised hard to master the words and as a result discovered the Frew spirit. We had three different carnivals and Frew tried their best in all of these events. Thank you to the teachers, all the other houses, the Frew members and in particular, Vice Captains Jeremy Carlson and Madeline Dole. We hope the Frew House Captains of 2018 have as much fun as we did, good luck! Mac Hilson and Rebecca Ashman

t has been a great honour to guide and lead Jenkin. At the glorious moment when Mr Maruff announced our captaincy we were full of pride and elation that we were going to lead Jenkin House to victory. At the Swimming carnival we led our house to our 9th Swimming Cup. We sadly did not triumph over the Athletics and Cross Country, but Jenkin showed a lot of humility while congratulating the winners. We thank our fellow Jenkinites for their support and sportsmanship, our amazing teachers for always being there and Vice Captains Will Perrin and Polly Robertson for diligently leading the way and being excellent role models for our younger peers. Elise Richards and Augustine Leung

For the Athletics Carnival, we won the Spirit Cup and for the swimming, we came in the top three. Our song for the swimming carnival was In The Summer Time and for the Athletics Carnival Another One Bites The Dust and Thunderstruck.

We would like to thank the Riley staff and our Vice- Captains, Zoe MacGregor and Ben McConachy for their ongoing support.

his year we have had the awesome privilege to be the Millward House Captains. When we finally found out we were House Captains we were so happy for each other and for our Vice Captains.

his year has been an amazing year for Riley, winning the Junior School Athletics Carnival, and coming second for the Swimming Carnival. The Athletics Carnival was incredible especially when we won the House Cup for the first time in 6 years. We see Riley with a bright future. Hopefully we can keep on winning!

We would like to say thank you to Emily Russell, Samuel Stewart and all the Millward staff and a massive thank you to all of our fellow Millwardians for appointing us as captains and for a wonderful year. Good luck to the captains of 2018. GO MILLWARD!

It has been such a privilege to lead Riley House this year. We thank all the Rileyians for voting us in as their 2017 Captains. We wouldn’t have been able to do it without them! Thank you and good luck to next year’s House Captains.

Michelle Slow and Lincon Hocking

Matisse Fennessy and Angus Macafee

Prep D Mr Michael Robertson When I grow up I want to be a swimming teacher because I love swimming. Manha Afsheen Jones When I grow up I want to be an army man because they save people. Isaac Baré Millward When I grow up I want to be a vet because I love pets. Finn Beattie Jenkin When I grow up I want to be a snake handler because I love snakes and they get to use special equipment. Blake Bickley Aherne When I grow up I want to be a rockstar because I like singing. Chloe Carter Millward When I grow up I want to be a jumps helper because it is fun. Catherine Eng Millward When I grow up I want to be a jungle finder because I can find crystals. Benjamin Fowler Millward When I grow up I want to be a fighter in an army tank and in an aeroplane. I want to protect people. Connor Hogg Millward When I grow up I want to be a builder because I like building houses, towers and garages. Felix Landsberg Jenkin When I grow up I want to be an artist because I like designing things. Lauren Leung Jenkin When I grow up I want to be a builder so I can build houses so people can live in them. Ruby Miller Aherne When I grow up I want to be a rockstar because I love dancing and singing. Emily Muhlnickel Frew When I grow up I want to be a vet because I want to help animals. Philippa Noble Frew When I grow up I want to be an army man because they have great costumes and help people. Flynn Radford Riley When I grow up I want to be a singer because I want to. I am a good singer and l like singing. Lucy Richard Riley When I grow up I want to be a rockstar because they are in the newspaper and they can choose which city or country they want to rock in. Anya Singh Millward

When I grow up I want to be a scientist because I like to do experiments. Yoseph Syed Frew

Prep M

When I grow up I want to be a YouTuber because I like unboxing toys. Isla Westbrook Frew

Mrs Josie Beks

When I grow up I want to be a geologist because my Mum and Dad are too. Orsen Winzar Aherne

When I grow up I want to be a policeman because I could put baddies in jail. Vihaan Agarwal Riley When I grow up I want to be an acrobat at the circus because I like gymnastics. Saige Armour Jenkin When I grow up I want to be a football player because I like football. Benjamin Bowles Riley When I grow up I want to be a nurse so I can check patients. Ailiyah Buttar Jenkin

When I grow up I want to be a policeman and I will put baddies in jail and the uniform is a badge and I will have a long shirt and trousers. William Capes-Baldwin Jones When I grow up I want to be a policeman because they go in vehicles. Joseph Conlan Jones When I grow up I want to be a scientist because I like finding out things to help things. Miles Crilly Frew When I grow up I want to be a gymnast. Maya Dhanapala Riley When I grow up I want to be a firefighter because you get to rescue people. Grace Eng Millward

When I grow up I want to be a chef because I like tasting the mixture and to make people happy. Agnes Fennessy Riley When I grow up I want to be a musician because I like to sing. Angelina Gargano Aherne When I grow up I want to be an acrobat because I’m talented and I like gymnastics. Amelia O'Rielly Jones When I grow up I want to be a physiotherapist because I can help people with their hands like Mum. Emma Pomeroy Jones When I grow up I want to be a dog doctor because I like dogs. Norah Rao Riley

When I grow up I want to be a pig doctor because my dad is a pig doctor. Ava Richards Jenkin When I grow up I want to be a cat walker because I like cats. Shayla Tang Frew When I grow up I want to be an icecream shop owner because ice-cream has lots of flavours. Olivia Wang Aherne When I grow up I want to be a scientist because I like science. Lucas Yang Aherne When I grow up I want to be a firefighter because I want to save people. Archer Yuen Frew

Preparatory

Back row L-R:

Mrs Sharon Hocking, Mr Michael Robertson, Mrs Sally Whelan-Mills, Mrs Josie Beks

Third row L-R:

Blake Bickley, Ailiyah Buttar, Manha Afsheen, Anya Singh, Miles Crilly, William Capes-Baldwin, Felix Landsberg, Asim Mohammad, Finn Beattie, Emma Pomeroy, Chloe Carter

Second row L-R:

Flynn Radford, Lucas Yang, Lucy Richard, Archer Yuen, Norah Rao, Benjamin Fowler, Agnes Fennessy, Ava Richards, Catherine Eng, Connor Hogg, Yoseph Syed, Emily Muhlnickel, Saige Armour

Front row L-R:

Shayla Tang, Isla Westbrook, Maya Dhanapala, Ruby Miller, Benjamin Bowles, Orsen Winzar, Joseph Conlan, Isaac Baré, Angelina Gargano, Lauren Leung, Grace Eng, Olivia Wang, Vihaan Agarwal, Amelia O’Rielly

Absent:

Philippa Noble

Year 1 sleepover Everyone had a great time and the teachers were very proud of all of the achievements. Our Year Ones all arrived at school on Friday June 9 more excited than normal. After having their normal morning classes, they ate lunch at school and then all lined up at the gate ready for the fun to begin. It was time to start their Year One Sleepover. First the classes all walked to the Bendigo Tram Station. Once there the children all climbed aboard a tram for a tram ride through Bendigo to see the historical buildings and sites. Halfway through the trip the tram stopped at the Tram Depot to see the restoration work. That was interesting but more interesting for the students was the Tramways cat, Birney. Birney, named after a type of tram, was a rescue cat who came to the depot in 2014. His job was to catch mice but he quickly became the Tramways Superintendent. He had his own cat window and comfortable bed inside. After giving Birney plenty of pats it was time to finish the tram trip and then walk to the Beechworth Bakery for afternoon tea. Then it was back to school for a quick play on the playground and then onto a bus to the Discovery Centre. Once at the Discovery Centre everyone found their mattresses and unpacked sleeping bags and pillows. Teddies were tucked in and then everyone had some free

Year 1 playtime to explore the centre. After a pizza dinner and an icypole for dessert it was time to put on pyjamas, clean teeth and then settle down for the star show in the Planetarium. One more play then a movie and it was time for bed. The boarding call for the first train leaving to Melbourne on Saturday morning was the wake up call. Slowly little campers woke up in the big hall and began the challenge of rolling up big sleeping bags and squeezing them into small bags. After getting changed out of PJ’s and having breakfast there was just enough time for one more play before it was time to go home. Everyone had a great time and the teachers were very proud of all of the achievements. Ordering afternoon tea with their own money, sleeping away from home for the first time, braving the vertical slide, finding their way through the mirror maze, packing and unpacking sleeping bags, all were wonderful achievements for such young students. Every one of them should be very proud of their first school sleepover.

Back row L-R:

Mrs Tabatha Peter, Mrs Kerry Thompson

Third row L-R:

Ella Thomas, Octavia Yuen, Emma Lichnovsky, Maya Tully, Nadia Sampson, Sophie Mahony, Emerson Boswell, Zoe Woodhams, Khloe Barich, Arshia Randhawa, Sophia Kelly, Steve Gayed

Second row L-R:

Aditi Kumar, Liam Peacock, Darshpreet Kaur, Charlotte Thomson, Sebastian Ciancio, Scarlett Shepherd, Isaac Gargano, Marana Murray, Harriet Williams, Evie Sefton, Spencer Snell, Louisa Farmer

Front row L-R:

Siara Madina, Aldrich Joe, Brydie Primmer, Hazel Ziffer, Charlotte Cason, Ava Allan, Eshaal Rizwan, Ruby Barling, Madeleine Scanlon, Georgia Mekel, Hannah Ching

Absent:

Finn McCormick, Siún O’Malley, Charlotte Metaxas, Campbell Bowen, William Jackson

Mrs Kerry Thompson

I like my house because I like the name of it and because we win the swimming sports. Hannah Ching Jenkin I like my house because we don’t always win and I like guessing who is going to win. Sebastian Ciancio Aherne I like my house because it is a good colour. It reminds me of feeling calm on the mood meter. Isaac Gargano Aherne I like my house because it is my favourite colour. Will Jackson Frew I like my house because it is a nice colour. It reminds me of the grass. Darshpreet Kaur Aherne I like my house because white is one of my favourite colours. Aditi Kumar Jones I like my house because green is the symbol of nature. Emma Lichnovsky Aherne I like my house because I think it is a very nice bright colour when you wear it. When I see it, it stands out. Sophie Mahony Frew I like my house because I like the colour. Finn McCormick Aherne

I like my house because some of my friends are in it. Liam Peacock Jones

I like my house because the songs are funny. Brydie Primmer Millward I like my house because I like the colour. Eshaal Rizwan Jenkin I like my house because white is like silver and silver is my favourite colour. Nadia Sampson Jones I like my house because my friends are in this house. Scarlett Shepherd Frew I like my house because purple is my favourite colour. Ella Thomas Millward I like my house because it is a bright colour. Charlotte Thomson Aherne I like my house because it is my favourite colour. Maya Tully Riley I like my house because it is the start of the rainbow and red is my favourite colour. Octavia Yuen Frew I like my house because my friends are in Jones. Hazel Ziffer Jones

I like Frew House because Frew won the cross country. Ava Allan Frew I like Riley House because it is the colour of the ocean and I like swimming. Khloe Barich Riley I like Frew House because the colour reminds me of rubies and my name is Ruby. Ruby Barling Frew I like Jenkin House because it reminds me of orange flowers and I love flowers. Emerson Boswell Jenkin I like Jenkin House because it makes me happy and proud. Campbell Bowen Jenkin I like Frew House because it is the colour of an apple and I like apples. Charlotte Cason Frew

Mrs Tabatha Peter

I like Millward House because purple is my favourite colour and not many people are in Millward in my class and I like to be different. Louisa Farmer Millward I like Frew House because I like its name. Steve Gayed Frew I like Riley House because it is a nice colour. Aldrich Joe Riley I like Aherne House because we have House meetings to choose songs for the House chant. Sophia Kelly Aherne I like Jenkin House because I like its design. Siara Madina Jenkin I like Frew House because it is the colour of strawberries and peaches. They are juicy and yummy. Georgia Mekel Frew

I like Jones House because the colour reminds me of a dog with white fluffy fur. Charlotte Metaxas Jones I like Jenkin House because we are really good at swimming. Marana Murray Jenkin I like Jones House because Charlotte is in Jones too and we go to the same church for Christmas carols. Siún O’Malley Jones I like Millward House because I have show and tell on Monday and Monday starts with M just like Millward. Arshia Randhawa Millward I like Frew House because all my friends are with me. Evie Sefton Frew I like Riley House because it has a nice symbol. Spencer Snell Riley I like Jenkin House because Mr Flanagan calls us Jenkinites. Harriet Williams Jenkin

Mrs Georgiana Rice We went to the reservoir to see how they work. Harshil Balraj Riley When Year Two classes went to the Lauriston Reservoir we saw the water gates open and the water came out. Maggie Barber Millward In The Lion King production I wore a snake costume. The song I liked was “Oh I Just Can’t Wait To Be King.” Charlie Black Jenkin When Year Two classes went to the Lauriston Reservoir we went inside the dam wall. Laura Broom Aherne

Year 2 Back row L-R:

Mrs Holly Hayes, Mrs Georgiana Rice, Ms Vanessa Juergens, Mrs Alison Sexton, Mrs Prue Milner, Mrs Kendra Burge

Third row L-R:

Ruby Flanagan, Ariya Marwood, Eliza Jackson-Sloane, Will deVries, Fern Carter-Kelynack, Yaduraj Chopra, Brandon Tuohy, Maggie Barber, Charlotte Williams, Charlie Black, Hunter Downie, Joshua Lim, Lachlan Krueger, Lily Georgeos

Second row L-R:

Charlotte Fennessy, Tom Mitchell, Varley Bobart, Affan Qureshi, Misha Gupta, Stephanie Carlson, Olivia Pitt, Amelie McIntosh, Charlotte Hindson, Freya Sampson, George Noble, Harry Miller, Phoebe Rathjen, Amelie Westbrook, Lugh Fraser

Front row L-R:

Sophia Korecki, Laura Broom, Harshal Balraj, Bianca Schelosky, Liam Moat, Angus Cuthbertson, Vivienne Steel, Jackson Forder, Isabel Weibgen, Lily Marsh, Shanali Wickramasinghe, Gabriel Irani, Thomas Gay, Julia Starr, Eve Lacey, Nikki Cheema, Zarah Chimundra

Absent:

Nicholas Chong, Charlotte Garner, Jack Joynson-Baker, Kyah Spiteri

The best thing about camp was ...

Camp

At the Golden Dragon Museum there was lots of beautiful dragons. Nikki Cheema Jenkin

At camp Charlotte, Laura, Phoebe, Niik and Maggie were in my cabin and I loved it! Charlotte Garner Jenkin

I love writing. I especially loved writing my 20 page story called The Shooting Star. Charlotte Fennessy Riley

I love it when I go to P.E. I liked it when Mr Doherty taught Splat Ball. It was a lot of fun. Jack Joynson-Baker Millward

The Golden Dragon Museum was really fun to go to. Jackson Forder Millward At school I love maths. But P.E and spelling are my favourite! Lugh Fraser Frew

In The Lion King production I felt scared and excited at the same time. Lachlan Krueger Jones In The Lion King production I love

singing the song “Oh I Just Can’t Wait To Be King.” George Noble Frew At camp I liked the bunkbeds and sleeping in a cabin. Affan Qureshi Aherne The Golden Dragon Museum was really interesting. Phoebe Rathjen Riley I loved school camp because all the activities were amazing. My favourite was the orienteering. The food was amzaing! Brandon Tuohy Frew

The best thing about camp was the games room and playing pool with Eve. Ruby Flanagan Jenkin My favourite thing about camp was learning how to do orienteering and my partner was Charlotte W. Charlotte Hindson Frew At camp, I loved learning how to do orienteering and my partner was Bianca. Eve Lacey Jones My favourite thing about camp was doing orienteering with Vivienne. Lily Marsh Riley

...playing foosball in the games room with Will. Joshua Lim Frew My favourite thing about camp was the games room as they had a foosball table and I loved playing on it. Will DeVries Jenkin

The best thing about camp was being a table leader and helping to serve the meals. Hunter Downie Millward

The best thing about camp was when we found out who was in our cabins and we had lots of fun. Ariya Marwood Millward My favourite thing about camp was having a cabin with all my friends from 2V. Amelie McIntosh Frew I was very excited to go to camp and the best part was being in a cabin with all of my friends. Freya Sampson Jones The fun part about going to camp was playing in the games room, especially playing foosball. Vivienne Steel Millward

Mrs Kendra Burge Teachers! Friends! That was my best part of being in 2M! Varley Bobart Millward I liked camp. We did rock climbing. There were pictures of mountains and the highest was Mount Everist. I climbed Mount Everist. Stephanie Carlson Frew I liked camp, Strings, the Lion King Junior, excursions and carnivals. Camp was the best. We had rock climbing and orienteering. We also had cabins and mine was called Disco Girls. Zarah Chimunda Millward The best part I liked about 2M was doing coding. I liked coding because it gets you to remember things better. That's why I like it. Nicholas Chong Jones I liked the Golden Dragon Museum because I saw Sun Loong. He went in circles and circles and was nearly as long as the whole museum. Yaduraj Chopra Jones

Year Two was a mesmerising experience with camp and friends. My friends helped me work and study hard. It was an educational time of life. Angus Cuthbertson Jones I really liked the excursions, HQ, lunch, my friends, the Lion King Junior and Science. Thomas Gay Jenkin In Year 2 I liked camp, excursions, Science, the Lion King Junior, HQ, lunch and my friends! Lily Georgeos Aherne The best part in 2M was camp because we had lots of company and friends. We stayed overnight and we also had activities. It was so much fun. Misha Gupta Millward I adored the Lion King Junior. I was so excited when I first tried on my costume. Then it was the night of the production and it was one of the best times of my life. Eliza Jackson Sloane Aherne I liked camp because it had great food. I liked Strings and Mrs Timmins teaching us this year. I liked my friends in my class. Sofia Korecki Millward

The best part of Year 2 for me was the sports and swimming carnivals and P.E. I really enjoy playing the viola. The excursion to Malmsbury was the best because we got to learn about and see water. Harry Miller Aherne I liked everything in Year 2. The things I liked the most were the Golden Dragon Museum excursion, Strings, the Lion King Junior production and of course my awesome teacher Mrs Burge. Year 2M also has Burge Bucks and jobs. Bianca Schelosky Jones I liked reading and doing Maths with Mrs Burge. I really loved Strings. I loved being in the Lion King production. Kyah Spiteri Riley I thought Strings was the best part of Year 2 because Mrs Timmins was funny. She always made me laugh. It was fun learning Strings. Isabel Weibgen Riley Year Two was cool, good and great. We went on excursions to the Golden Dragon Museum, Lauriston and Malmsbury. The coolest part was camp. Amelia Westbrook Frew My favourite part about Year 2 was the Production. I was a peacock in the Lion King Junior. I felt nervous at the start and when it was over I felt proud. Shanali Wickramasinghe Riley

2V Ms Vanessa Juergens My highlight of Year Two was the Lion King Jr. Production, Camp Curumbene and Cross Country. Fern Carter-Kelynack Aherne My highlight of Year Two was winning the Cross Country. Will de Vries Jenkin My favourite activities this year have been P.E., Drama and swimming. Hunter Downie Millward My favourite part of Year Two was going to Camp Curumbene. Ruby Flanagan Jenkin The highlight for Year Two was going to Camp Curumbene and The Lion King Jr. Production. Charlotte Hindson Frew My favourite activity this year was Drama and The Lion King Production. Eve Lacey Jones My highlight of Year Two was going to Camp Curumbene. Joshua Lim Frew My favourite part of Year Two was performing in The Lion King Jr. and going to Camp Curumbene. Lily Marsh Riley My favourite thing from this year was going to Camp Curumbene and seeing the Reservoirs on the Excursion. Ariya Marwood Millward My favourite part of Year Two was Music, Drama and Swimming. Amelie McIntosh Frew The best part of Year Two is P.E., Swimming, Drama and going to Camp Curumbene. Tom Mitchell Aherne My favourite part of Year Two was the Athletics Carnival, Swimming Carnival and Cross Country. Liam Moat Jones My favourite thing about this year was Camp Curumbene and The Lion King performance. Olivia Pitt Riley My favourite thing this year was going to Camp Curumbene and being with my friends. Freya Sampson Jones

My highlight was going to Camp Curumbene and P.E. Vivienne Steel Millward My favourite part of Year Two was Cross Country Swimming Carnival and Camp Curumbene. Charlotte Williams Jenkin

My favourite thing about Year Two was going to Camp Curumbene and The Lion King performance. Julia Starr Frew

Year 3

At the start of Year Three I didn’t know ... Mr Jamie Turner

... that times tables were so much fun. Charlotte Burnside Aherne

... how evil Mr Turner was (always and forever). Lewis McIntosh Frew ... how to join my writing. Imogen McKenzie Millward ... that I could enter the Premier’s Reading Challenge and go on to the 100’s club. It is truly an amazing experience. Oliver McKenzie Millward ... that amazing Mr Turner's Amazing Bag of Amazing Amazement was Stuart Morrison Millward

... that 3D printing was so amazing. We created our own 'Turner Toys!' Mitchell Clark Aherne

... that there was so many opportunities like SRC, 3D printing, Claymation Stop motion and a amazing two night camp. Matilda O'Sullivan Jones ... that we were going to do 3D Printing. I didn’t know that I could amazing designs with just my mind. James Peter Jenkin

Year 3 Back row L-R:

Mr Jamie Turner, Mrs Rachelle Fisher, Mr Dean Norris, Mrs Alison Sexton

Fourth row L-R:

Naomi Pether, Sassafras Chapman, Arabella Fowler, Mitchell Clark, Fraser Allan, Lincoln Farmer, Param Singh-Chatha, Jacob Murray, Cooper Muir, Georgia Mahony, Liam Dole, Benjamin Hines, Oliver McKenzie, Mia Harvey, Matilda O’Sullivan, Mrs Shirley-Ann Day

Third row L-R:

Jack Jemmett, Sabine Stewart, Darcy Steel, Clementine Maruff, Stuart Morrison, Harriet Noble, Francesca Fox, Asa Giller, Alodie Thomson, Byron Ritchie, Avni Rao, Sebastian Muscat

Second row L-R:

Ethan Fletcher, Axel Drummond, Hugh Dalton, Max Woodhams, Sarah Crosby, Tanaka Tamangani, Hayden Foster, Lewis Ritchie, Imogen Stewart, Aurelius Upton

Front row L-R:

Ashton Cunning, Dishant Porwal, Imogen McKenzie, James Peter, Frederick McKenzie , Maddison McArthur, Ethan Hendrix, Charlotte Burnside, Madeleine Ching, Ruby Kerrigan-Vale, James Ford, Isabelle Bowles, Lewis McIntosh, Ashan Dhanapala, Kate Crilly, William Slow, Adam Syed

Absent:

Taylor Ash, Trisha Mohapatra, Fraser Pollock

... that Turner Doopers are so delicious, yummy and scrumdidiliumptious! Naomi Pether Aherne ... that my class would vote for me for SRC. I really enjoyed being in SRC. Lewis Ritchie Jenkin ... how many tests we were going to have and I would have a nicer teacher than the others. Darcy Steel Millward ... that I would learn all of my times tables, except my sixes! Ashton Cunning Jones ... that we had Turner Tickets. They get you the chance to choose something from Mr Turner's Amazing Bag of Amazing Amazement!' Ashan Dhanapala Riley

... how annoying and infuriating the daily dose would be. We had to do it every day! Sabine Stewart Millward ... that I would learn how to play Turner Ball and that we would be the champions. Tanaka Tamangani Aherne

... that we would do 3D printing and that Turner Doopers were so tasty. Hayden Foster Aherne ... how to play Turner Ball, in fact I didn't even know it existed. That makes me think about our glorious comeback against 3V. We were down 18-4 and then we came back and won 31-33. What a comeback! Benjamin Hines Frew ... that we were going to model clay to make Claymation stop motion movies and get so infuriated because there was so many problems. Jack Jemmett Jones ... how much fun, 'Fun. Fun, Funs' could be (that’s what we call tests in 3D!) Georgia Mahony Frew ... how fun Mr Turner was. I also didn't know how to join my writing or that Girton had a Pub! Maddison McArthur Riley

Camp 26

Mr Dean Norris

At the beginning of Year Three I didn’t know ... ... angles from 1 degree to 89 degrees were acute angles.

Mrs Rachelle Fisher

At the beginning of Year Three I didn’t know ...

Trisha Mohapatra Millward

... how to do long multiplication. Now I can do it easily. I also didn’t know how to do long division. I can do it now but it is still kind of tricky. Kate Crilly Frew

... how to count by 3's, 4's, 5's, 6's, 7's and 8's. Fraser Allan Frew ... what volume was. Taylor Ash Jenkin

... how to do joint writing, draw kangaroo or a koala. I didn’t know how to division and multiplication either. Sarah Crosby Riley

... what division was. Isabella Bowles Riley ... that something divided by 2 means half of the number. Saffy Chapman Riley

... how to tell the time and I couldn’t name the states of Australia. Liam Dole Frew

... that I could write amazing stories. Madeleine Ching Jenkin

... how to do my 2 Times Tables.Now I can do them really fast. Axel Drummond Jenkin

... that angles of 90 degrees were called right angles. Hugh Dalton Frew

... how to slam dunk a basketball. Now I can. Lincoln Farmer Millward ... my times tables. Now I know all of them really well. Ethan Fletcher Millward ... how to use a bow and arrow. Then, on camp I got a 9 in Archery. James Ford Riley ... how to spell very well but thanks to the lovely Mrs Fisher, I am a much better speller. I didn’t know how the Earth spins around the sun either. Arabella Fowler Millward ... how to do my times tables and long multiplication. I am really fast at them now. Francesca Fox Riley ... how to do joint writing. Now I have got my pen licence and I am an excellent writer. Mia Harvey Aherne ... that I was confident enough to read chapter books. I didn’t know my two times tables now I am quick at them. Ruby Kerrigan-Vale Jones

... volume = length x width x height. Asa Giller Aherne ... volume. Ethan Hendrix Jones ... how to do coding on the computer. Now I am really good at it. Sebastian Muscat Aherne ... any times tables. I have learnt heaps of them this year. Harriet Noble Frew ... how to do my times tables. Now I now all of them to 1 to 12. Byron Ritchie Jenkin ... how Day and Night occur but I’m the expert at it now. Param Singh Chatha Riley ... how to tell the time and now I can tell the time. William Slow Millward ... how to do trading when adding. Now I always get the sums right. Alodie Thomson Aherne ... that the Earth moved around the sun and now I know how day and night happens. Aurelius Upton Jenkin

... that I was going to spell psychoneuroimmunology. Clementine Maruff Millward ... how to solve a division problem. Frederick McKenzie Millward ... how to solve division like 24 divided by 12 = 2. Cooper Muir Millward ... how to solve division. Jacob Murray Jenkin ... that I would love Girton. Fraser Pollock Aherne ... the concepts of difficult maths. Dishant Porwal Millward ... how to make a digimation. Avni Rao Jones ... I would make a lot of new friends this year. Imogen Stewart Millward ... that we had homework four times a week. Adam Syed Frew

Photos: Kate Monotti Photography

Mr Paul Flanagan

The best thing about Year Four was ... ... the camp food. It was exquisite. Amelita Baxter Frew ... being with my friends and Venus Baths. Patrick Conlan Jones ... camp because you get to know people better. Mackenzie Couch Millward ... when I played for the soccer team and we came runners up in the grand final at states. Anna de Vries Jenkin

Year 4 Back row L-R:

Mrs Linda Gibson, Jessica King, Olivia Ciancio, Daniel Lichnovsky, Alice Hamilton, Benjamin Lim, Ethan Hooke, Oliver Walker, Hunter Wright, Nicoletta Kelly, Tom Kuchel, Aleeza Ali, Mia Nichol, Ms Michelle Rey

Third row L-R:

Mr Paul Flanagan, Patrick Conlon, Manny Rose, Zoe Holland, Bronte Flanagan, Chelsea White, Joshua Bradbury, Lauren Brunner, Maggie Byrne, Mackenzie Couch, Harvey Jackson, Meher Grewal, Zara Paul

Second row L-R:

Adam Fisher, Tess Haynes, Tom Bull Robins, Eric Johnston, Alex Starr, Bethany Warlond, Sachi NielsonProctor, Zach Turpie, Ana Karamaloudis, Max Miller, Jacob Cuthbertson, Ryan Pham

Front row L-R:

Amelita Baxer, Natasha Irani, Anna deVries, Anna Koreki, Erica Mason, Eva Westbrook, Maddison Smith, Claire Jones, Shruti Tejani, Oliver Schelosky, Lachlan Tune, Holly Bawden, Lulu Stanley

Absent:

Ruby Banks, Katia Suetin, James Trotter

Year 4 Camp On October 11th, 12th and 13th Year Four went on camp to the Grampians. Students enjoyed a programme full of challenging and rewarding activities. These included abseiling, archery,

hiking, initiative tasks, bush cooking. Students also took part in boomerang painting and learnt about the local aboriginal culture and dream time stories at the Brambruk Aboriginal Cultural Centre.

... camp because we got to spend two whole nights together. Adam Fisher Jenkin ... was when I played for Girton soccer team. Mia Nichol Aherne

When I grow up ... ... I want to be a triple threat because I love singing, dancing and acting. Lauren Brunner Jones ... I want to be a pro boxer but first I want to be a NBA basketball player because when I was in Year Two, I was very bad at basketball but then my friend Ryan convinced me to try out. Now I love basketball. Meher Grewal Jones ... I want to be a teacher because I love to be with my friends. Zoe Holland Jenkin ... I want to be a doctor. Natasha Irani Aherne ... I want to be a famous soccer or basketball player because I love sport. Claire Jones Jones ... I want to be a builder because I like building. Nicoletta Kelly Aherne ... I want to be a basketball player

because I really enjoy the sport. Thomas Kuchel Jenkin ... I want to be a vet because I like animals. Daniel Lichnovsky Aherne ... I want to be a proffesional basketball player because I am very good at it. Benjamin Lim Frew ... I want to be a professional basketball player because my friends said I was good at shooting and they convinced me to play basketball. Ryan Pham Aherne ... I want to be a professional soccer player becuase I love playing soccer and I'm half Swiss. The best thing about Year four was cross country and athletics because it only happens once a year. Oliver Schelosky Jones ... I want to be a dentist because I like to help people. Shruti Tejani Jones ... I can be an engineer because I can push myself to my limits. James Trotter Millward

girls soccer. Along with other great activities such as walks, camp skits and exploring, Camp Grampians will be a memory that lasts forever with Year Four Students from 2017.

Students enjoyed the traditional Year Four Camp game of boys vs

Mrs Linda Gibson

When I grow up ...

I would like to be a doctor because I want to help sick people. Aleeza Ali Frew I want to be a dressage teacher because dressage is really fun. Ruby Banks Jenkin I would like to be a vet because I love animals and want to help them when they are hurt. Maggie Byrne Jones I would like to be a vet because I want to look after, and help, animals. Olivia Ciancio Aherne I would like to be a farmer because I live on a farm and I would like to farm every single day. Ethan Hooke Riley I want to be a famous YouTuber because I love editing videos and they make lots of money. Eric Johnston Millward

I want to be a famous actor, singer and dancer because I love being on stage. Erica Mason Millward

Ms Michelle Rey

The best thing about Year 4 was...

Camp! It was so much fun going down the rock and going to Venus Baths. Tom Bull Robins Riley Having Ms Rey as a teacher and camp. I liked having Ms Rey because we played lot of games and because Ms Rey wore funny socks. The best part of camp was abseiling because at times you thought you were going to fall. Alice Hamilton Aherne Camp. The best part was when we abseiled. I was kind of nervous but on my second time I was ok. Harvey Jackson Riley Camp and PE. I really enjoyed camp because of the activities. My favourite activity was going to Venus baths and being with my friends. Anna Korecki Millward Ms Rey and my friends. I love Ms Rey's socks and her sense of humour and my friends are very funny. They always have my back. Manny Rose Riley

I would like to be a helper for people with cancer and other medical conditions because I want to see Sewing. We made a Christmas Stocking and a pocket. I learnt how to sew, make a know and to leave a small gap in the sewing (getting the thread as close togeher as possible). Lachlan Tune Jenkin

actress. I love drama and acting out silly things and because my mum says that I make good faces and that I should be an actress. Jessica King Riley

I want to be in a rock band and play the electric guitar, so everyone in the world can see me. Joshua Bradbury Millward

I want to be an engineer. The reason is because I have the best Dad every and he teaches engineering and he lets me help him weld. Maddison Smith Frew

When I grow up ...

I want to be a zoo keeper because when you are a zoo keeper you can look at tloads of animals and fee them and it would be really fun. Jacob Cuthbertson Jones I want to play for the Matildas. They are the Australian Womens Soccer team. I would be awesome to play for them. Tess Haynes Millward I want to be an Engineer. I will make and invent lots of things. Ana Karamaloudis Riley I want to be a lot of things and here are a few, actress, artist, singer, magistrate, fashion designer, tennis player and architect but the main thing is an

families be happy when they hear that their family member is getting better. Sachi Nielsen-Proctor Jenkin I want to be a pony instructor because I have been riding all of my life and it is fun to ride. Lulu Stanley Jenkin I want to be a professional football player because all you do is play football and get paid a lot of money. Zach Turpie Frew I want to be a teacher because my Mum was a teacher. Bethany Warlond Riley

The best thing about Year Four was ...

Norval camp in the Grampians. We did so many activities that were so fun. Holly Bawden Jenkin Camp because I was with my Dad for three days. Bronte Flanagan Jenkin When I went on camp with all of my friends. Max Miller Aherne Camp because we did fun activities like abseiling and boat racing at Venus Baths. Oliver Walker Jones Camp because I got to make new friends. Hunter Wright Aherne

I want to be a professional swimmer and go to the olympics. I love swimming so so so much. Zara Paul Riley

I want to be a script writer for movies because I really like making movies with my family and friends and sometimes pets. That’s why I want to be a script writer. Alexander Starr Frew I want to be a policewomen because it is a really interesting job and because I like mysteries. Katia Suetin Aherne I want to be a lawyer like my parents. When ever I go to my dads work I like it there. Eva Westbrook Frew I want to be a songwriter so I still have time to be at home to look after my kids. Chelsea White Riley

Year 5 camp Sovereign Hill

Year 5 Back row L-R:

Mr David Ruddick, Thomas Conlan, Georgia Speakman, Madeline Hughes, Greta Burns, Mahin Shams, Zara Sampson, Garbriella Pitt, Hunter Boswell, Xavier Worme, Emma Hines, Chloe Davey, Pepper Lynch, Jessica Foote, Alexis Muir, Charlotte Cooney, Ms Olivia Eaton

Third row L-R:

Mrs Jenny Geyer, Sienna Hooke, Aya Giller, Chloe Peter, Mackenzie Bickley, Zain Muhammad, Amelie Woodward, Katelyn Tuohy, Henry Morrison, Lenny Chapman, Sebastian O’Sullivan, Lewis Kuchel, Preston Farmer, Siennah Keane, Bailey Dolan, Mark Henry, Remy Tanner, Estella Breen, Sarah Radford, Mrs Melanie Scholes

Second row L-R:

Oliver Bresland, Lucy Hall, Nathan McKern, Solomon Cook, Nick Rowley, Sam Kay, Billy Black, Oshadha Kodippiliarachi, Olivia Karamaloudis, Keisha Handley-Kurzke, Edward Wilkinson, Angus Williams, Willliam Bowles, Lincoln McKern, Jett Upton, Ryan Moat, Claudia Stone, Olive Ritche, Jenna Ackland

Front row L-R:

Mrs Lisa Brooks, Summer Walz, Oscar Polidano, Jacaila Dettmann, Julian Snell, Kiara Primmer, Archer Bowles, Sam Fraser, Logan Hammett, Zain Nazeer, Jeremy Clemens, Penn Hosking, Sampson Tully, Henry Rathjen, Tadgh Ralph, Ruby Conti, Eva Ingram-Sandercock, Hamish Hindson, Elliot Boucher

Mrs Melanie Scholes

Mrs Jenny Geyer

The highlight of my year was...

Out of all the great times I think I liked going to Sovereign Hill on camp. We watched an amazing show, found gold at One Eyed gully and enjoyed amazing re-enactments all day. Jenna Ackland Jones

Cinema day, the basketball tournament and hanging out with friends. Elliott Boucher Millward

Going to camp because all of the activites were fun and I enjoyed playing with my friends. Sarah Radford Riley

Going to Echuca for a netball tournament and winning every game. Georgia Speakman Riley

Playing with my friends. Archer Bowles Riley

Being the first runner in the athletics relay race and celebrating my classmates’ birthdays. Tadhg Ralph Frew

Singing in the performance choir with my friends. Claudia Stone Riley

Watching Blood on the Southern Cross because I liked how the wall opened up and we got to watch what happened in the Eureka Rebellion. Billy Black Jenkin When Tom C and I went with some grade sixes, Mr Difede and Mr Thompson to play soccer at Epsom. It was fun socialising with other schools. We came equal third. William Bowles Riley Representing Girton playing netball. We went to Echuca and the Bendigo stadium but the best part was we were an undefeated team. Charlotte Cooney Jenkin When we went on Year Five camp, it was very interesting. I liked all the games we played. I'm sure you will like it too. Keisha Handley-Kurzke Riley When Bella came to Girton, because I've never been in a class with her before. Charlotte, Bella and I have had a lot of humourous times! Sienna Hooke Riley

surprised that I was confident enough to do it. Isabella Monichino Frew When James Martin made up the Rubby Ducky laundry marker rap about his laundry marker.He was so funny he should be a comedian. Sebastian O'Sullivan Jones Going to camp. We did a lot of fun things like going to the sheep shed, seeing a trained owl fly, going hiking and more. We were also in groups and being in the cabin with my friends.My favourite part was Sovereign Hill and me being the main character, Oliver Twist. Chloe Peter Jenkin Playing netball with my friends and playing all the positions and winning nearly every game. Zara Sampson Jones Having long Christmas holidays and chocolate for Easter. Blake Spiteri Riley

Playing in the school soccer tournament. Thomas Conlan Jones The Melbourne excursion, athlectics and the swimming carnival. Jessica Foote Riley Being part of the Speech Night Spectacular and the Senior School Production. Lucy Hall Frew Going on camp, meeting a lot of new people and doing tennis training before school. Logan Hammet Jenkin

Watching Girton at the Energy Breakthrough and completing our energy efficient science project. Cayden Shannon Aherne

Year five camp swimming and gym. I loved the foam pit. Darcy Thomas Jones

Making new friends and learning about them. Penn Hosking Millward

Making a new friend who has the same interests that I do. Summer Walz Frew

Playing in the rock band, making new friends and going to Sovereign Hill. Pepper Lynch Jones

Coming second in the school futsal tournament. I scored 5 goals and 1 assist. Edward Wilkinson Millward

Joining the basketball team and year five camp. Sam Mellor Jones

Camp beacause we got to pat a six week old barking owl and see a Hakeen Kestrel up close. Angus Williams Jenkin

Going to a hockey tournament organised by Mrs Scholes. Nick Rowley Millward

Speech night dancing, Year 5 camp and my violin exam. Remy Tanner Jones

Year Five camp, science projects and Mrs Geyer. Alexis Muir Millward Going to Arrowsmith and mastering tracing. I was so happy! Oscar Polidano Frew

The hockey tournament when the girls made the finals and as we got ready to play the sprinklers came on. Madeline Hughes Aherne Grandparents and Special Friends day. I showed my mum and my nan my artwork. When they went home, I walked around with my friends. At the end of the day the teachers gave us icy poles. After that I wwalked home and enjoyed my weekend. Samuel Kay Millward Camp was the highlight of my year because I got to stay offsite with Sam and Elliott. Lewis Kuchel Aherne Athletics: I liked the athletics because I like running,and I also liked it because my friends were there and they were cheering me on. Nathan McKern Riley Making School Captain speeches was my highlight because even though it was scary it was a great expeirence. I'm really

Ms Olivia Eaton (until 25 August) Mr Edward Higgs (from 28 August)

The highlight of my year was Getting into Girton's Got Talent and learning about life in the 1800's. Estella Breen Jenkin

Camp. I especially enjoyed going to Blood on the Southern Cross and the Lolly Shop. Aya Giller Aherne

Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day because I got to spend valuable time with my family. Oliver Bresland Aherne

Playing basketball and representing school. Go Girton Leopards! Mark Henry Frew

Going to Narmbool for camp. On camp we went to Sovereign Hill for the day and we watched Blood on the Southern Cross. Ruby Conti Millward Representing the school in basketball. Jacaila Dettmann Riley Being SRC and speaking at Assembly. Preston Farmer Millward Arrowsmith. I have enjoyed completing tracing and being with other Arrowsmith students. Sam Fraser Aherne

Watching Blood on the Southern Cross and going to the Lolly shop at Sovereign Hill. Eva Ingram-Sandercock Jones Sovereign Hill because we got to find out what Ballarat was like in the Victorian era. I also found out about what happened during the disastrous Eureka Rebellion. Oshadha Kodippiliarachchi Jones When we went to Sovereign Hill on Camp and we bought lollies. Zain Muhammad Jenkin

Playing games including cricket. Zain Nazeer Frew Being SRC and competing in the district athletics. Gabriella Pitt Riley Playing cricket and football for Girton against Ballarat Grammar School. Henry Rathjen Riley Having the best teachers in the world and making new friends. Olive Ritchie Jenkin Going on camp and having Mr Higgs as my teacher. Mahin Shams Jones Having Ms Eaton as my teacher and learning about how 'Tom Wills' invented Aussie Rules football. Julian Snell Aherne Girton's Got Talent because I got to show my talents in acting with my friends. Amelie Woodward Jones

Mr David Ruddick

The highlight of my year was In Term One, I re-entered performance choir and I really enjoyed it. Hunter Boswell Jenkin

opportunities and made lots of new friends. Solomon Cook Frew

In Term One I really enjoyed going to the State Library of Victoria in Melbourne. Greta Burns Aherne

In Term Four I enjoyed being one of the first people to get their mazes printed by the 3D printer. Chloe Davey Millward

In Term Three we did the Four Blocks problem in Mathematics. It was really fun. Lenny Chapman Riley

We did Shakespeare in drama and the quotes were outrageous but the plays were fun. Bailey Dolan Aherne

In P.E. it was great fun running around Rosalind Park doing Orienteering. Jeremy Clemens Millward

I loved the Eureka Rebellion unit because they were normal men fighting for justice. Hamish Hindson Frew

It was great fun transferring to Girton this year because I had new

It was a great experience writing short stories about the topic 'Discover' in

English. Emma Hines Frew I really enjoyed representing Girton at a school cycling event. Lily Jones Aherne My highlight this year was the School Captain speeches. I really enjoyed speaking in front of lots of people. Olivia Karamaloudis Riley I enjoyed book week this year because it was also pyjama day. Siennah Kean Riley In Term Four we made eco-houses in Science out of recyclable objects. It was so much fun. Lincoln McKern Riley My highlight this year was placing first in the swimming carnival. Henry Morrison Millward I was very excited when I found out that I had gotten into the finals for a short story writing contest. Kiara Primmer Millward This year we played Ballarat Grammar at football. It was great fun. Sampson Tully Riley For the cross country I enjoyed running with my friends and I achieved my goal by making it all the way without stopping. Katelyn Tuohy Frew I enjoyed representing Girton Grammar at the Divisional Athletics. Jett Upton Jenkin Stepping back in time at Sovereign Hill was an amazing experience. Xavier Worme Aherne

Canberra Camp It was the day of all days; it was the day the Year Sixes go on camp. As the buses hauled into the school grounds, butterflies started churning in my stomach. I was about to leave Bendigo and go to Canberra for four whole days. Was I really ready for this? My legs were telling me to run, run away from the thought that I wouldn’t see my family for ages. In the end my willpower won. I boarded the bus, ready for the adventure ahead.

Year 6 Back row L-R:

Mr Mark Di Fede, Hannah Green, Sharoon Mirza, Elise Richards, Leilani Babitu, Oliver Campbell, Darcy Bourke, Claire Hamilton, Hamish Walker, Patrick Byrne, Olivia Boef, Madeline Dole, Mia McGovern, Shari Henderson-Wray, Zoe MacGregor, Rhys Pether, Rose Kennett, Mrs Prue Milner

Third row L-R:

Mr John Gibbs, Freya Nairn, Connor McKenzie, Samuel Stewart, Julius Krelle, Joshua Smith, Rebecca Ashman, Xavier Ciancio, Hamish Ueno, Tyla Noonan, Olivia Green, Polly Robertson, Akshan Agarwal, Morgan Castle, Aksharan Shobanan, Ben McConachy, Angus Gill, Jaxson Daniels, Jaiden Ciccone, Fraser McKinstry, Mrs Viv Bath

Second row L-R:

Liam Jones, Henry Jobe, William Perrin, Declan Delaney, Bronte Kelly, Miriam Henry, Matisse Fennessy, Emily Anderson, Jeremy Carlson, Harry Cossens, Matthew Saxon, Angus Macafee, Grace Jemmett, Poppy Cornelius, Charlotte Lowther, Arielle Moran, Sophie Mayes, Mac Hilson, Augustine Leung, Jude Ralph, Mrs Erin Moss

Front row L-R:

Michelle Slow, Imogen Mason, Willow Barnett, Elliot Haywood, Lincon Hocking, Aislinn Lavin, Emily Russell, Lily Harvey, Grace Whelan-Mills, Viran Dhanapala, Gian Vellacott, Myra Muhammad, Skye Fitzgerald, Isabel St Clair, Olivia Morris, Jack Edwards, Jay Thomas, Esther Barclay, Mya Long, Zoe Cuthbertson, Aedan Hamilton

Absent:

Audrey Crean, Ethan Kian-Goble, Arwen MacCallum, Ellard McKenzie-Plukham, Maria Suetin

Tree, bush, fence, tree, bush, fence… .. We spent 9 hours in a bus travelling towards our destination of Canberra. The moment finally came for us to leave the bus and head to our room in the camp. By then I was letting go of my nerves to make room for all the excitement. The next day after a hot and bothered sleep we visited the AIS (Australian Institute of Sport). Everyone took part in activities that were both fun and challenging. One of the activities

was playing lacrosse. It certainly was different! While we were in Canberra we did many fun and exciting things, like seeing new and old Parliament House, the War Memorial and the National Museum of Australia. The best thing of all was Questacon. Imagine a giant building with really cool, interactive science demonstrations everywhere, then times the enjoyment you would have there by 10. That’s Questacon. As the Year Sixes walked into Questacon you could see their faces light up from excitement. The teachers had trouble keeping track of everyone! Then we saw the vertical slide. It was enough to make anyone tremble. Imagine a slide that goes straight down from around 4 metres in the air. Before you go down the slide you have to hold on to a bar at the very top. When the instructor says go, you let go of the bar and you literally fall down the slide. Although I was nervous

I still went down the slide…twice. Now that I think about it, one of the other things that was great about camp was the experiences we had while going into the new Parliament House. When we were outside, the one and only Bill Shorten, Leader of the Opposition, came to talk to us about our school. On this visit, we were extremely lucky to listen to, and watch question time. The parliamentarians all acted like little kids, especially the Treasurer, during question time. Lisa Chesters, our local member, waved at us. Most of the Year Sixes waved back. Malcolm Turnbull thought we were waving at him and waved at us as well. What an interesting visit! By the time the fifth day came, everyone was ready to go home. After another 9 hours of travelling we arrived back in Bendigo. What an amazing camp! Grace Jemmett 6 Jones

6H Mrs Erin Moss “Isn’t this wonderful” I say to my donut friends. I see the clouds change colours into red, blue, purple, white, orange and green! “I love it here!” As we walk down candy cane lane, we see huge lamington creatures. We walk into a building. Hang on. Oh, that’s right, this is Senior School. Darcy Bourke Jenkin

6D Mr Mark Di Fede It was like a dream when my name was called. I’d been fearing this moment. I walked up to the stage as I felt drips of perspiration around my neck. My heart was pounding furiously. I said thank you as the Prime Minister of Australia placed the U21 Table Tennis Championship medal around my neck. Hannah Green Aherne I was nervous. Every step felt like a million. I was NOT ready. It felt like a trap that hundreds have fallen for before me. I walked through the gate. So different. So scary. I walk through a green door. “Welcome to year 7!” Maybe senior school isn’t as scary and bad as everyone thinks? Claire Hamilton Aherne I put on my brand-new uniform, it fits perfectly. I couldn’t wait. My palms were sweaty. My legs aching from them trembling all morning. I’m absolutely terrified. Will everyone like me, and am I good enough? It was now time for my first game of the netball season. Let’s go Vixens! Rose Kennett Aherne There is a large glass building in front of me. Cars and people everywhere. Noises echo through the building that goes on for miles. I can’t see the gate. How much further I wonder? This is your captain Julius Krelle speaking. American Airlines flight AA865 to Dallas Fort Worth. We hope you enjoy your flight. Julius Krelle Aherne

I am changing, getting ready for the big night! I have been waiting for this moment the whole year. We are in Term Four and the big night is so close, it’s tonight. I am so nervous hoping my outfit looks perfect for the occasion. The butterflies in my stomach have started to flutter already (Year 12 Graduation). Mya Long Aherne What a mess! Everything was in a state of extremely fun chaos. There were scribbles all over my shirt. Big groups of excited people were crowding the oval. Everyone was so happy and filled with complete and utter joy about what lies ahead. Everyone is celebrating together as we finish our final day of school. Sophie Mayes Jones Today was the day, we would either win or lose. We were in the running and the numbers were rising. There were many flashing cameras going off as I passed everyone confidently. There was a great riot of arguing happening all around me. ‘YES!’ The Morris party has won the election. I’ve become Prime Minister! Olivia Morris Jenkin

I walk through the gates. Everyone stares at me. I check if I am in the right clothes. That is ok. Then I realise why I am so different. I feel embarrassed. I am tiny compared to everyone else. I am in Prep again. This is life for the next school year. Welcome to Senior School. Connor McKenzie Millward The ugly troll glanced at me. I gulped. Bats screeched. I grabbed my club and shuffled out of the cave. I met my caveman friends behind a boulder. We peeked through a hole and saw dozens and dozens of evil trolls and ogres laughing together in their dark dank lair. Our new teachers are scary. Rhys Pether Aherne I run around the slippery corners, desperate, swinging open the heavy door. The stench drifting up my nose. It is so dark and then FLASH, the booming lights come on. The sweat dripping off my face is getting heavy. I run… no I sprint like a crab, legs getting ready. There it sits. The toilet. Polly Robertson Jenkin

My blood vessels are pumping and my heart is feeling like a steam train. I can hear the people outside, they are screaming it is blood curdling. I shake hands with my loyal comrades. And then I step onto the pitch. The crowd goes so loud my ear bones just about break. And then I look up into the stands of AAMI Park and see my Dad and Mum and sisters. Let’s go Victory! Samuel Stewart Millward

My legs aching, muscles tensing painfully as I climb higher. The whirlpool builds stronger and faster. My life at the edge of the line. I turn, my foot slips, will this be the last moment of my life that I will remember? Water rushes past my face. I had dived safely into the pool. Emily Anderson Riley It felt like I was carrying the whole universe. Each step heavier as I climb higher in the sky. I look back. My dusty footsteps seem to be following. Extreme pain in my legs burns like lava running through my veins. I fall, coming into contact with the cold concrete. Walking up stairs is so hard. Leilani Babitu Jenkin I stood there, frozen, watching it all come down. Big and black, from the sky. I wish I could have said a proper goodbye, to my family, friends and pets. But as the plane landed and I walked up the stairs, I knew I was growing up and no one would forget me. Morgan Castle Riley She stared intently at me, her eyes full of horror. I knew it was too late! I was ordered to take the last of my food. Then I was escorted to a small dark room where I waited, and waited. Then the bell rang! I ran for my life. If only I

Mrs Viv Bath

had behaved during choir. Viran Dhanapala Riley You never know what lies ahead in life. Whether you succeed or fail, it’s like stepping into a murky pools of water. Not knowing what’s on the bottom? Is it deep? You have a long way to go. Is it shallow? The end of your search is near. Maybe it never ends and you will be there for all eternity. Elliot Haywood Aherne The weapon glints in the sunlight. She smiles as she moves towards me, the weapon stained with blood. Then it happened, the moment I had been dreading has arrived. She stabs into my forearm and I scream in pain. It is agonizing. The nurse pulls out the needle and relief floods my mind. I hate needles. Grace Jemmett Jones Shots were taken, the ground was trembling, and screams could be heard all over. It was our turn next “I’m not doing it man,” a nervous young lad mumbled, “it’s a warzone out there.” “Snap out of it, this is what we’ve been training for our whole lives. Besides it’s just our school graduation ceremony.” Henry Jobe Frew My heart is beating out of my chest, I am surrounded by people I do not

know I have spent seven years waiting for this moment but one wrong move could ruin everything. I may not even survive this day, but I take a deep breath, here I go - my first day in senior school. Aislinn Lavin Jenkin Time flies by. Paths open and close opportunities appear and disappear every choice I make could change my future. What will I choose? Do I wear the red or black dress? Graduation is a far too important thing to choose incorrectly. If I pick the wrong dress, it could change everything. Arwen MacCallum Jones It was a new path, branching out of my old life, leading somewhere far away, yet so near. To cross that road meant leaving all that was so close to me, behind. My past, my future. And I’m stuck in the middle of these two worlds. I’ve decided. I will cross that road to high school! Maria Suetin Aherne I enter a room full of noise, and anxiety. I’ve waited my whole life for this moment. Will I fail or be swimming in victory? My anxiety is growing by the second, it feels like time is passing slower. Every second seems to stab me in the chest. I never thought graduation would be so stressful. Hamish Ueno Frew

Mr John Gibbs Where am I? I’m too young to die! Someone help! Wait a moment what would lie ahead if I let this happen? Would I die or would I stay alive? Hey Dad, can you help me? The fish is really slippery. Can I have some help putting it in the Toilet? NO whoops! Dad! Help! Rebecca Ashman Frew I was having a lovely drink that was so yummy. I really needed a second serve - it was so tasteful. There was lots of crunchy ice in the yummiest drink ever. ‘’Honey do you want some more?” “YES!” I go for the third and it was extra crunchy. “Mmm wait, toenails so yuck mum” Olivia Boef Aherne I came home from school. There was a letter from Santa. The letter said go to your dad’s shed, there is a surprise for you. So I went in to my dad’s shed. I looked around there was my dog. She was so cute, so we took her for a drive around Bendigo. Surprise! Jaiden Ciccone Aherne I sit down at the table not knowing what lies ahead. My mum places a plate in front of me. I start eating. I pick up a familiar yet unsatisfying smell. I continue eating. But the smell gets worse. I start digging I find it. I sit in shock. The smell of Dad’s sock. Poppy Cornelius Aherne It’s the last quarter in the AFL Grand Final. We’re down by five points with one minute left. The ball is kicked into the forward line, I run at it and take the mark. The siren goes - I kick it and it hits the post. I wake up thinking I’ve seen the future. Harry Cossens Riley I can hear some very strange noises coming from one of the bedrooms. What lies ahead? I ask myself. Is it a monster with big teeth and horns? Will it eat me? I am approaching the noise, it’s getting louder. I open the door. Turn on the light. It was my dad snoring. Audrey Crean Millward “Hello” I hear a soft voice coming from the dining room. I walk over the floorboards and they creak vigorously. I walk into the room and sit down. I hear it again. It’s coming from the television. I look at the television and I see ... NOTHING! I stand and look behind the television ... ADELE!!! Zoe Cuthbertson Jones My team just scored, it’s a draw. Foul! Now is my chance. I go up to the line my hands are sweating, shaking.

Everyone is looking at me. Some people are going for the other team. I am distracted. I look at the ring, then my feet. I shiver and shoot. Swish. We win! Lily Harvey Aherne Is that a potato? Not anymore. I squash the potato. It was really squishy. Everyone was laughing at me. They must have thought I was stupid. So, I said, ‘’It wasn’t your potato was it?” Then I realised I was doing a performance at school. Everyone was laughing at me because it wasn’t a potato. Mac Hilson Frew What lies ahead? Is it a monster, a person or a murderer? It seems to be big and is holding a knife and then suddenly I heard a scream and a shout for help. When I get closer, I saw light, then even closer ... it’s just a person, watching scary movies, eating tea. Lincon Hocking Millward I was lying in bed for ages, but I just couldn’t get to sleep. So I walked to the kitchen and grabbed a glass of water. The glass somehow shattered in my hand causing cold blood to run down my hand and arm. Then I woke up to find that the blood was water. Liam Jones Jones “Good morning mum.” I roll sideways. Ahh, that’s weird. Suddenly I realize I’m in a car. I hear deep and scary voices in front of me. I am confused. Where are these guys taking me? Where is my family? Where are they taking me? “Get out child!’’ Bam! They throw me into a dark room. Angus Macafee Riley I am sweating as my head mixes with feelings inside. Am I excited? Nervous? Annoyed? I look up at the cold, tall ceiling. The air conditioner is blowing on me, making me cold. No water, my throat burning inside. I hear steps, I have been waiting for one answer. “You have got the job.” YES!! Freya Nairn Jones There I was staring directly down the barrel of the gun. What lies ahead? I ask myself. Why did I do that? BANG! The man pulls the trigger. Where am I? I think to myself. There are ghosts all around me. I’m in jail and I have bullet holes all over my body. William Perrin Jenkin I feel my skin draining away. My eyes are getting blurry. My bones are getting weak. I’m losing my hearing. I felt like I was slowly dying. I looked around me, I heard faint shrieks. The people around me gave me a big round object and shoved it into my mouth. I was turning 100. Elise Richards Jenkin

I walk down the stairs and hear people yelling around me. Everyone is reaching towards me trying to grab me. I open the gate and see someone walk towards we with a bat and helmet. He shakes his head. I can tell everyone is looking at me. I get ready to face the determined bowler. Matthew Saxon Frew I am in a big maze, the middle is far away, but I keep on walking. I turn a corner and I see a light, a very bright light. The light fades, I see a portal. I hesitate to walk through the massive portal. I walk through it and I end up daydreaming. Michelle Slow Millward We are all standing there shivering. We all want to go to the next step. I’m tired, the man at the front starts talking. My throat goes dry. My parents are wondering if I will accomplish something that I have wanted to do all my life. Will I be picked for the team? Joshua Smith Jones “Jump in, let’s go boy.” As I jumped in, we started driving away straight past straight street then bark street I knew where we were going. “Bark.” “Dad, I think he knows where we are going now. Do you want me to give him some treats?” “No we are here.” Why do dogs hate baths? Hamish Walker Jones Soldiers have fallen, their time has been lost. They made their choice so they paid a cost. My help is wanted through water and moss. May my mates be helped with the loss. Of fallen. I made my mark with blood and tears. But why will we make of the years. Dreams of being fierce. Tyla Noonan Jones

I felt proud of myself. Jacob Cuthbertson 4M The best part about doing this production was being able to see it and impressing my family. I made my family feel proud. James Trotter 4D

I had fun and the costumes were great! The Lion King Production was worth doing. It was SO fun! Lachlan Tune 4M

The best part about doing this production was when we went on stage for the first time. Thomas Kuchel 4D

It really made me nervous having the audience so close to the stage when I was in my school uniform, but when I had my costume and make up I felt so much more confident. Claire Hamilton 6D

The best part about doing this production was being Mufasa’s “blood”, dancing with red fans and my costumes; also watching the other actors smile. Lauren Brunner 4D It was all good!! Oliver Schelosky 4D My favorite song in the productions was I Just Can’t Wait To Be King, because it’s about growing up and living up to your dreams. Elise Richards 6V

fter many months of rehearsals, the John E. Higgs hall was transformed into an African Savannah for The Lion King Junior. Year Two, Four and Six students were involved in three sold out evening performances and one matinee performance for local kindergarten children, between the 23rd to 25th October. We are very proud of the achievement of all of our students, who developed their ability to create and sustain characters and perform with much confidence. During production week the students were exemplary in their commitment, effort, maturity and team work. Anita Scott from Scotts’ Costumes and Mascot Hire, once again, provided a fabulous array of African colors, patterns and stunning character costumes. On behalf of the production team: myself, Mrs Laura Dusseljee, Mrs Jenny Geyer, Mrs Georgiana Rice and Mrs Kristie Woodward, we thank the Headmaster, Mr Matthew Maruff and Head of Junior School Mr Don Thompson, for their unwavering support of the Performing Arts at Girton Grammar. As part of their learning about creating

theatre, students were asked to reflect on what they have learned from being part of the school production process. Their insightful comments indicate the value of the production far exceeds the skill of confidently performing to an audience. Whilst this is something many students acknowledge as being a major skill achieved, other skills identified include ‘feeling supported and included in a big team’, ‘the ability to express myself without fear of judgement’, ‘learning how to set small goals to improve performance’, ‘recognising and appreciating the strengths and abilities of other students’, ‘the powerful feeling of pride in myself and the whole cast’. The Year Six students were delighted to be invited to perform ‘The Circle of Life’ one more time at the Headmaster’s Assembly in Senior School on Thursday November 2nd. Thank you to Mrs Kristen Beever for the beautiful photos and for producing such professional quality publicity materials including the posters, display banners and performance program. Thank you to our Junior School colleagues for the many hours of dedication and commitment that led up to performance week. We are most appreciative of all of the parents who

I think the production was worth doing because some people don’t have that much confidence and a production is an easy way to help build your confidence because you are in a group. Bethany Warlond 4V

assisted in any way, particularly on the set painting weekend! But most of all, I thank the students for their trust, their willingness to challenge themselves beyond their comfort zone and their ability to believe in themselves to present a timeless story on stage.

I have learned that when we work together we can achieve the most amazing things. You shouldn’t be afraid to express yourself and open up. Elliot Haywood 6M

I liked getting to know everybody and building relationships, as well as building more of my relationship with Drama. I have learnt that I am more confident in a big group of people. Darcy Bourke 6H It has opened up new opportunities for me. Everyone was included very well. I loved acting on stage with the lights and costume. Polly Robertson 6H

I loved getting that tingly feeling when you get lots of applause. I could feel everybody getting in to the story. Matisse Fennessy 6M

Mrs Mandy Ellison Teacher of Drama Director Junior School Production

The best part about the production was seeing everybody enjoying it and lots of people doing so well. Angus Macafee 6V

make up and microphones, and the buzz on stage. Zoe MacGregor 6M

The best part about the production was ….Everything. Lily Harvey 6V The best part about the production was being part of a wonderful Year Six group who supported me along the way. It has helped with my public speaking as well. Olivia Boef 6V The best part about doing this production was being on stage with what seemed like thousands of people watching me and I felt like I was the only one in the spotlight. Erica Mason 4V Being the big Elephant Graveyard bone at the front of the stage gave me more confidence. Chelsea White 4M The Lion King production was an experience that I will never forget. Maddy Smith 4M Being in The Lion King production was awesome! Eva Westbrook 4M

My favorite part of the production was the Finale because everyone was involved and everyone was so happy. Olivia Green 6H

When I saw the faces in the crowd, that changed my effort, and the sound of applause. Joshua Smith 6V

The best part about this production was the songs and the feeling of being a different person. Also at the end when Mr Maruff congratulated us and invited us to perform at the Headmaster’s Assembly. SO GOOD. Willow Barnett 6M The best part about the production was meeting new people and learning new ways to get into character and sing different African songs. I also loved the actual performance with costumes,

Junior SCHOOL Co-curricular activies

Aerobic Gymnastics It has been a successful year for the Girton Aerobic Gymnastics Team. We started the year with forty Junior School students and several Senior School students. The students trained for an hour every Thursday after school. In June, some of our students elected to travel to MSAC at Albert Park in Melbourne to compete at Aerochallenge. The Girton students returned home with all students placing in the top ten, as well as five teams/ individuals placing in the top three. In September, the students who qualified at the State Aeroschool Championships competed at the National Aeroschool Championships against schools from all over Australia. Our Senior School pair were gold medal champions in the intermediate level four section. The level three mini teams won a silver and bronze medal and the junior level three trio were placed seventh. Finally, the junior Aerodance team placed a close fourth just missing the bronze medal. Mrs Belinda Vernon MiC

Basketball Girton Grammar School entered fifteen teams in the Bendigo Basketball Association Competition during the 2016/2017 Summer Season. Five teams made it through to the finals. The Under 12 Girton Opals girls’ team, coached by Mr Craig Woodward, finished the season in fourth position on the ladder. The Opals all played with enthusiasm and courage and were pleased to make it to their first final. Under the experienced coaching of Mrs Kirstie Harvey, the Under 12 Girton Emeralds girls’ team finished in third place on the ladder for the season. The season was closely contested and included some courageous wins from behind against the top ranked teams in the later part of the season. Unfortunately, the girls were disappointed with their semi-final loss, but Coach Harvey was very proud of all the players. The Under 14 Division 3 Girton Lightning boys’ team, coached by Mr Nathan Thompson, finished the season as runners-up. They defeated Aztec Green 31pts to 23pts in the Semi-Final but unfortunately lost the Grand Final in a close match, 22pts to 33pts, to the Heathcote Panthers.

The Leopards scraped into the finals on percentage. Coached by Romesh Jayasekera, the team put up a great fight in their Semi-Final but lost by 9pts. The Under 12 Girton Lions boys’ team, coached by Mr John Gibbs, also made the finals. The team finished fourth but unfortunately lost in their Preliminary Final by 12pts. For the 2017 Winter Season two teams made the finals. The Under 12 Division 1 Girton Emeralds, under the coaching of Mrs Kirstie Harvey, finished the season in fourth position. The team demonstrated excellent structure and teamwork to just miss out on progressing through to the Division 1 Grand Final. The Under 12 Division 3 Girton Gems, coached by Mr Paul Flanagan, finished the season in second position. Only percentage separated the first three teams in a very even competition. Well done to both Mrs Harvey and Mr Flanagan on your teams’ efforts during the 2017 Winter Season! The Girton Eagles and Hawks competed in the boys Under 10 section of the competition in both the summer and winter seasons. The players were coached by Luke Drummond and Tyler Farmer. Both coaches have had a lot of experience with basketball coaching, and the players improved because of this experience. Mr Mark Di Fede MiC Junior Girls Basketball and Ms Michelle Rey MiC Junior Boys Basketball

BASS Band The 2017 BASS band took twenty adventurous Years 5 and 6 students on a journey of discovery using wind, brass and percussion instruments. Each student began with no prior learning in this area, but with regular lessons, rehearsals and practice at home, they each gained a valuable insight into what it takes to be a successful musician. Highlights included the first band rehearsal and the surprisingly loud sound, the major concert in Ulumbarra Theatre, and performing for an excited audience of Prep students! However, to get to there they had to start at the beginning; even learning how to assemble the instruments correctly and produce a good tone. Perseverance, listening, teamwork,

diligence, determination and artfulness were the outcomes of this year long activity. Mrs Jacqui Vine MiC

Choir is a singing group that Years 3 to 6 students participate in. It goes for 1 hour, and it is run by Mrs Laura Dusseljee and Mrs Betty Higgs. We sing lots of new songs every week, like Badgers and Hedgehogs and Every Star Shall Sing a Carol. We do it in the hall every week on a Wednesday, Year 5 and 6 do it before lunch and Year 3 and 4 do it after lunch. Choir helps you project your voice and gets you confident to perform in front of an audience. Mrs D says we need to have a north to south mouth to have a good voice and not have a chest voice. We have performed at Foundation Day, Christmas Carols, Speech Night, Friday morning Junior School assembly and Ensembles Night. Axel Drummond 3 Jenkin, Byron Ritchie 3 Jenkin and Ethan Fletcher 3 Millward

Junior Advanced Band This year has been full of musical challenges and great fun along the way. Being part of the ensembles evening was a wonderful experience making music with our friends and doing this in front of an audience at the lovely Ulumbarra Theatre. We also knew what it felt to be rock stars for an afternoon when we walked down to the Bendigo Pre School in Myrtle Street and performed a few songs in front of the children. After we spoke about the musical instruments and demonstrated how they worked the children were then allowed to stand next their favourite one as we performed our final musical arrangement. Rehearsals are lots of fun as we mix activities and music together while learning new skills. During the past six months our sight reading and listening to each other has improved and we are now able to perform a new piece of music without rehearsing it. We are very proud of how far we’ve come in a short time and we look forward to our next musical challenge. For most of us that will be senior school and we can’t wait. Mrs Jacqui Vine MiC

Junior School Football As ever, the Junior School students enjoyed two terms of fun filled football training sessions each Friday night. Students developed skills through skill sessions and concluded with a modified rules game of football. This year our focus was on skill development and enjoyment. These school football sessions are an opportunity for children to enjoy some ‘end of the week’ physical activity with some of their teachers in a relaxed, happy atmosphere. It also provides excellent leadership for older students and good access to positive student role models for the younger students. Max Beever (10 Frew) and Jarra Sardone (7 Aherne) were excellent leaders in this activity. On behalf of all students we would like to thank them for their leadership and support throughout the year. Our annual game vs Ballarat Grammar, this year was held in Bendigo. History was made this year. Not only did we have the inaugural Girls Year 5/6 Match, we also had our very first tie in the 5/6 Boys Match, sending the game into overtime to decide the WarrickFlanagan Shield. The combined points of the games were added together to determine the overall winner of the day. For the fifth year in a row, Girton retained the WarrickFlanagan Shield. This day was a great success with some wonderful memories etched in the minds of all players. Thank you to the Friends of Junior School parents who volunteered their time on the BBQ after the game. We greatly appreciate your help and support. We look forward to visiting Ballarat in 2018. As always, our last session of the year was the annual Staff versus Students match. This game was played in great spirit with the skill and talents of the Staff team being matched by the tenacity and sheer numbers of students. For fourth year in a row, the students were victorious, this time by one point just as the final siren sounded, much to the delight of the students. With an enrolment of 45 students, this co-curriculum activity continues to grow in Junior School through our emphasis on fun, participation and skill development. We sincerely thank all students who were involved in Junior School Football in 2017. Mr Jamie Turner and Mr Paul Flanagan MICs

Junior SCHOOL Co-curricular activies

Carcassi Guitar Ensemble had a great year

working together and making music. We performed at the Ensembles Extravaganza at the Ulumbarra Theatre in August. Playing “Koi Under the Moon Bridge” by Travis Marcum and an energetic rendition of “Crocodile Dundee” which was our favourite piece for the year. We even included a didgeridoo, which was superbly played by Tim Robinson in Year 7. In September we played for Grand Parents and Special Friends Day, which was fun. The ensemble work hard at rehearsals and have played many pieces throughout the year. Some of them have been quite challenging. We especially enjoy the break up party at the end of the year! Next year we plan to perform at more Junior School assemblies. Mrs Anne Begg MiC

Lunchtime Netball This year 80 students in Years 4-6 participated in a mixed netball competition at lunchtimes during Term 2. The 8 teams played in a round robin competition during their lunchtimes with the ultimate goal being to challenge the Junior School Staff mixed team at the conclusion of the season. Girton Blue captained by Madeline Dole 6 Frew won their section of the round robin series and all finals matches. They defeated Girton Gold captained by Claire Hamilton 6 Aherne in the student’s Grand Final and then eagerly took on the challenge of playing the teachers. This much anticipated final was played in perfect conditions and featured some impressive and determined play from both teams. Mrs. Peter was strong and accurate in Goal Shooter and was

voted Best on Court by the umpires. The Staff were ultimately successful in defeating Girton Blue 14-10 in a fiercely contested, but friendly match. Mrs Linda Gibson MiC

Junior School Netball This year, the Girton Grammar Junior School Netball Club had two teams playing netball at the Bendigo Strathdale Netball Association. These teams were Girton Orange (Year Five) coached by Mrs. Sheridan Hall and Mrs. Marisa Sampson and Girton Blue (Year Four) coached by Ms. Olivia Eaton. Both teams played very good netball, demonstrating improvement in their skills and knowledge of the game throughout the season. Owing to the numbers in the Netball Club, Year Sixes were combined with Year Sevens and played Senior School netball in 13/Under A and B. Each Wednesday after school in Terms Two and Three, 32 students participated in the NetSetGo programme. This modified programme consisted of skills development, fitness and fun under the watchful eye of Mrs. Jess Barber and her assistant coaches Jessica Hulme 8 Aherne, Levinia Edwards 8 Jenkin and Zoe Lillie 8 Millward. The Year Six Representative team represented the Junior School Netball Club in a variety of games and competitions over the 2017 netball season. The team participated in the Sandhurst School Championships in Bendigo. After competing against local Primary Schools and winning the Grand Final against St. Thereses, the team then travelled to Swan Hill to compete against teams from the Sunraysia,

Sunraysia South and Mallee Divisions. Unfortunately, despite their best efforts, the team was unable to progress to the School Sport Victoria State Finals. After successfully competing in the Netball Victoria Primary Schools Championships in Bendigo in August, the team was invited to compete in the finals day at the State Netball/ Hockey Centre on September 6th. The team played extremely well on the day against several metropolitan schools. They played seven games, winning two, drawing two and losing three. An outstanding effort to make it that far. In August, the annual Girton Grammar School vs Ballarat Grammar School netball match was played in fine spirit. Both the Year Five-Six team and the Year Six Representative team won their matches and Girton Grammar School was able to win back the coveted shield. Olivia Morris 6 Jenkin and Olivia Boef 6 Aherne were voted Girton’s Best Players on the day. Mrs Linda Gibson MiC

Performance Choir The Junior School Performance Choir has had a very successful year. The students’ commitment and passion for excellence has paid off this year and the choir of year 4, 5 and 6 students has been awarded Gold at Bendigo competitions, Gold at Melbourne Schools Music Festival and at the prestigious Royal South Street Competitions they were awarded Gold in the Primary School Choir’s Standard Competition, Gold in the Gospel/ Sacred Section and First Prize in the Junior Schools Choral Contest. Laura Dusseljee MiC

Poco Strings and Super Strings The Girton Grammar Junior Strings Program has had a successful year, working through a vast array of fun and challenging repertoire. They have had many performance opportunities with the highlight being travelling to Ballarat and competing against some of the best secondary schools in Victoria. Super Strings were awarded fourth place and Poco Strings blitzed their amazing performance with a third placing. There are 36 Year Three and Four students in Poco Strings and 24 Year Five and Six students in Super Strings. Playing in an ensemble has encouraged the string students to improve their music and rhythm reading skills, as well as playing independent melodies and harmonies. Our string leaders, Ana Karamaloudis and Patrick Byrne have been outstanding role models and they have been supportive mentors to the younger players in the ensembles. Girton Grammar Junior School Strings Program continues to grow in excellence. Mrs Trish Timmins MiC

Programming Club Wednesday is one of our favourite days because Programming Club is on that day. It is taught by Mr Ruddick. In Programming Club we learn to use Scratch and Python so we can learn to make games, animations and much more. Some students got to compete in the NCSS Programming Challenge which is a Python language competition. We also had the chance to do challenges on Scratch like the Raining Food challenge. Mahin Shams 5 Jones, Oshadha Kodippiliarachchi 5 Jones

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his year has been another productive year for the Junior School Student Representative Council. We hosted Girton’s Got Talent in Semester One, producing some wonderful performances for our students to enjoy. We supported the Red Shield Appeal, hosted a Footy Day to raise funds for the education of ill children whilst undergoing their treatment, initiated the purchase of new sports equipment for the playground, placed a clock visible to students in the yard following student requests, hosted a Pyjama Day as part of Book Week and implemented the Back Packs for Charity to collect various goods for charity. In addition to these activities the Student Representatives attended various formal ceremonies to represent the school. They also conducted a moving ceremony to commemorate Anzac Day. Once again it has been a busy and enjoyably year of fundraising and leadership by the students. Mrs Josie Beks MiC

YEAR TWO STRINGS

n 2017 51 students learned the violin, viola or cello.

Students attended a weekly 30-minute lesson every Monday in groups of seven students and it has been delightful to see them attend their lesson with enthusiasm and excited to show their peers what they have accomplished each week.

Junior SCHOOL Co-curricular activies

Students learn how to hold their instrument, basic music reading, correct bowing technique and competent posture when playing. Coordinating all of these skills requires patience and concentration. The students performed to their parents at the end of each semester and they finished the year with outstanding solos. It has been rewarding watching each student improve in his or her instrumental technique each week and overcome nerves when performing on their own. It has been encouraging to see many Year Two students continue with their instrumental studies into Year Three. Mrs Trish Timmins MiC

YEAR TWO STRINGS

Junior SCHOOL Art Show - ‘Man Made’

Year 7 2017

o a Year 6 student, Senior School looks quite intimidating. It also seems exciting and adventurous. My first day was slightly daunting, with all the people rushing around to get to classes and the Year 12s towering over everybody. It did not take long to feel settled though (and find where each classroom was!), as Senior School is not as daunting as it seems. Being in Year Seven was great. The workload was different to Year 6. The teachers were stricter about homework being submitted on time, and we were expected to do more work. That did not really bother me. I felt more independent because we had to be responsible for finding our classrooms each day, and getting all our books. It was strange being in House groups in the beginning but, soon enough, my House Tutor group started to form a bond. It was great fun being with that group of students for the year. I missed my friends from Junior School, but new friendships were soon made with people that had only just started at Girton. I was quite anxious before my first lot of exams, as I had no idea what to expect. The teachers were helpful, giving us practice exams and telling us what we needed to study. When I walked into the gym on the first day of exam week, I was nervous. After I had finished my first exam, I wasn’t so worried anymore, the exams were not that bad. It was a relief when exam week was over. I got to finally relax! The rest of the year was a wonderful experience. Year Seven Camp, performing in Spirit Cup and House Singing, so many opportunities to take up! So, let me reassure all those students coming into Year Seven – there is so much on offer, don’t feel afraid – instead, enjoy everything! Lily Ivey 7 Riley

or us, being in Year 8 was more than extraordinary, astonishing and outstanding. The students were given so many opportunities throughout the year, and these opportunities built us many skills and really allowed us to enjoy being Year 8s.

Year 8 2017

Year 8 Camp was not only an amazing experience for us all, but the time where we were able to gain independence, cooperation skills, leadership and mostly, friendship. We met new people that we did not even talk to before the camp, and ended up making wonderful friends. Year 8 Production was amazing and was the most special thing about this year level. We all loved ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ and worked really hard to get it as perfect as we could, with lovely voices filling the hall, and glamorous dancers

ake Eildon camp was full of ups, downs, and great lessons. We walked, talked, rafted, camped, cooked and cleaned. This camp was full of experiences that will never be forgotten. Camp was something I had been looking forward to for since I started at Senior School. During the experience, I learnt a lot about myself and the people around me. This camp really put my life into perspective. I realised that, to many people around the world, my life is a luxury. I have always been given many opportunities. Just to go to sleep on a comfy bed, compared to a thin mattress was surprising. I have always looked at the people around me, what they have, and are given, and compared this with my life. This camp has really made me look at what I have and appreciate it, instead of wanting more. As well as having an interesting and pleasant time, it is hard not to have a couple of downers. I always miss my

tapping across the stage. During the rehearsals for the production, students were able to develop their hidden qualities and perform in front of audiences. It was a great fun and an entertaining experience. We were all nervous before our first performance, but once it was over it felt great, and it was such a great experience, most of us did not want it to be over. This year many Year 8 students participated in the Red Shield Appeal door-knocking as our Community Service, which we really recommend as it counts towards House Colours. There was also the opportunity to become a reading buddy as part of the Smith Family Student2Student program, which aims to help Primary school children who struggle to read improve their reading skills. This was such a great opportunity for anyone who loves

family. On every camp I have ever been to they are always there, at the back of my mind, no matter how much fun I am having. It was a great relief when I found myself stepping off the bus and seeing my mum. But, back to camp! On the second day, we were getting reading to jump back on the rafts to paddle down the river. When we were packing up and getting ready, it dawned on me. I was going to have to put a WET wetsuit on. Oh no! This was definitely not a highlight to my camp experience. It was sticky, baggy, and the most uncomfortable way to dress. But luckily, it wasn’t just me that had to put these embarrassing wetsuits on. We were all in the same boat (pun intended). I found this camp to be an amazing experience. The fun began on the bus trip there. I was sitting with my best friends and we were practically singing the whole way. From ‘High School Musical’ songs to Bon Jovi’s very own, ‘Livin’ on a prayer’. It was a complete joyride. When we arrived, we were

to read and help others, and it really helped to build confidence when talking to someone new on the phone. As with every Year level, we were required to do exams. Some advice we would give to the 2018 Year 8s would be to have a schedule where you know when you are free to work through each subject methodically. To maximise your revision, start studying and preparing revision notes or cram cards three weeks before exams. Then, give yourself breaks where you can refresh your mind and gain energy again for more studying. Year 8 was the year where we had to say goodbye to our classmates who had been together since Year 7. Now, we face the choices and challenges of stepping into Year 9. Seyeon Ko and Ki Li Clark 8 Aherne

placed into our groups. Even though I had a lot of friends in my group, I missed those who weren’t. This may sound like a downer, but with the hiking and rafting we bumped into the other groups quite a lot, so I was able to catch up with my other friends; which of course, was a great factor to the camp! During the hike, there was so many amazing views of mountains, rivers and trees that I couldn’t help filling my camera with amazing photos!! There were so many perfect photo opportunities, I definitely can’t wait to print some off and frame them!! Camp was an experience I will never forget. I’ve learnt about myself, my friends, my teachers and my peers. I had such a great time, but I was grateful to come home to civilization! Hot water systems are the best invention yet! Erin Whyte 8 Riley

or the tenth time today we were" almost there". In fact, we were " five minutes away". Again. My chest heaved in and out as my feet stumbled deafly over the rough dirt track that we followed, seemingly forever. In fact, this very path had been winding on and on since our last campsite.

Year 9 2017

It was day three of our planned five day camping expedition and a sad one at that. The sky was grey and cloudless and the chances of rain grew with every passing minute. I was part of group A, led by our passionate teacher, Mr Crickmore. Me and my extremely unfit friends had managed to land the Head of Camps to help us on our " expedition". He was, as you may have guessed, extremely fit and well versed in the art of camping (this being his 19th year) or, he was simply brilliant at failing to notice the groups’ pain. We were a group of twenty and each student had varying levels of skill. However, I was on the lower end of the fitness and skill ratio and therefore was currently just behind the last person and stuck listening about how if

or the Year Nine students of 2017, it has felt like an enormous year - and looking back, that was because it has been. From picking our elective subjects, the Year 9 hike, the increased workload and the transition from house groups to class groups, Year 9 has been jam-packed for all of us. In ECP, we were finally allowed the privilege of picking our electives subjects. Although this was very exciting at first, it also led to having to make tough decisions. Which electives to choose? In the end, all choices worked out well, with each elective subject proving to be enjoyable and interesting in its own way. Term One’s finale was the Year 9 hike. This trekking extravaganza was a focal point for all, some looking forward to it with anticipation, others with dread. The hike was a time for making new friends, building trust between group members and sometimes being completely soaked by rain! By the end of the week, each group had become a close (and very tired) unit, and all enjoyed the group interactions and friendly banter, even if they did not

enjoy the physical trekking. It was a memorable finish to our school camping experience. From a day to day perspective, compared to previous years, Year 9 translated to an increased workload and added responsibility. The amount of homework took a large, but not unmanageable, step up. One piece of advice I would give to any Year 8 student, would be to develop good study habits as early as possible. These will be lifesaving, allowing you to manage the increased homework with relative ease. Also I would suggest that you utilise your friends. Mucking around with friends is great, but also study with them and more importantly, help each other prepare for exams. Having a dedicated, focused and fun study-group is a great way to prepare for any test or exam. It also makes studying a lot more enjoyable. Ben Parker (Spiderman’s Uncle) once said, “With great power comes great responsibility”. Although we may not have the power of a Year Twelve Prefect (or Spiderman), Year 9 certainly came with more responsibly. Projects and

Gemma " had to walk another step she would DIE", and was starting to wish she would in fact, just fall over and " DIE" to save me from listening to her moans of pointless anguish. This hiking was a tricky business, you could not take your eyes off the dull relentless repetition of shrubs and the odd moss coloured rocks in case one should fall, yet the valley we were currently walking in was quite pretty, save for the dull grey sky. The trees reached out like long dead skeleton hands, trying to get out of their graves. Each one was gruesomely twisted and bent, yet still not one was alive. I heard a desperate whisper of " I want to die" and felt even less devoted to or cause. We each walked what felt like ten kilometres but was in fact probably two kilometres with our sad, sorry calves, each with a look of dull determination on our otherwise expressionless faces. On this day, while we walked in silence, with everyone too tired and puffed to care, I learnt that we were not almost there, in fact, we were only half way there and that teachers shall not hesitate to, let's just say, alter the facts... Dooley Every 9 Aherne

homework had deadlines, and we were all expected to be even better rolemodels to the younger students than previous years. We were no longer viewed as the “little kids” of Senior School. These changes required some adjustment to our attitude, and was a step in the right direction towards all of us gaining the leadership skills expected of us in the coming years. Finally, one of the biggest changes transitioning into Year 9 was that we were no longer in our House groups. Our initial concerns all turned out to be unfounded, and our worries were soon put to rest. All the classes were a well-balanced mix of old friends and new people. Everyone was satisfied with their classes, and new teachers were adept and engaging, helping us achieve our best in tests and exams. The teachers also helped us work through problems that we encountered throughout the year. We could not have achieved what we did without them. All in all, Year 9 has been a great year, I really had a ball - and I envy the Year 8 students about to experience it. Enjoy! Dominic Tune 9 Jenkin

Year 10 2017

here did Year Ten go?! Year 9 is not followed by Year 10, but instead by the newly labelled ‘pre-VCE’, whose entire purpose is to prepare its student cohort for the gruelling trial by combat that is known as ….VCE. Teachers welcomed us with open arms and stern warnings of the hard years ahead, detailing late nights, coffee dependence and stiff “Carrying-FiveTextbooks-in-My-Bag” backs that Year Eleven and Twelve were sure to bring. For those Year Ten students who undertook the challenge of a 1/2 subject, the realisations were doubly disturbing by virtue of the fact that we faced VCE Assessment tasks.

roasted marshmallows. Pre-VCE (also known as Year Ten) had plenty of challenges, but it was nonetheless a thoroughly enjoyable year. We explored new skills, new opportunities, and new chances at leadership – stepping up to accept more responsibilities in our House events, and to be better role-models for the younger students following in our footsteps. We learned, laughed and lived in the moment, without too much of a care in the world. Except, of course, for that rapidly approaching, widely dreaded or widely anticipated enigma of Year 12. Evelyn Crawford 10 Jenkin

Yet, despite its ominous objectives, pre-VCE proved a fruitful year of new experiences and fun-filled learning. The construction and launching of rockets was both a practical exercise in the laws of Physics, and a goodnatured competition between Science teachers to see whose students could successfully launch the most rockets. The DAT testing unveiled both highly useful information and some arbitrary job possibilities - wine maker, nail technician and equine property manager being amongst my favourites! Camps week, where we all embarked on our own adventure in a variety of workplaces and study settings, provided hilarious stories, the kind told around a campfire with hot chocolate and

Year 11 2017

t appears that every Year level believes their year is a time of change or ‘stepping up’ from the previous one. To some degree, this is true. But it is especially true for Year Eleven students. Year Seven is sort of a warm up, Year Eight feels like there’s no responsibilities, Year Nine is for rebels, and Year Ten is learning to be more responsible – yet Year Eleven is when it starts to get serious. The first few weeks of Year Eleven was a complete shock. There’s the recommended minimum of 21 hours a week of study; there’s probably your first 3/4 SAC, lots of 1/2 assessments, and getting used to VCE Gen. There are also leadership responsibilities if you’re a House or Vice-Captain or CoCurricular captain. Then, there are your other commitments in life, like your social life, part-time job, sports, social media, pets and even your family!

So, you may feel overwhelmed, thinking “How am I going to manage?” and you may feel horrified by the fact that it is Year 12 next year, where results really matter. But, guess what? You do manage - and tasks that look hard are not actually that hard. Your focus should be on putting in your best efforts and achieving goals for the rest of your life. Year Eleven does not have to be that difficult, it can actually be kind of fun. No more compulsory subjects, a little bit more respect, working with the support of your teachers, and more opportunities to guide and support the junior students moving through the school. The main lesson to be learned, I think, is prioritising and planning. There is a lot going on this year, so it is important to know due dates, work out regular study times, prepare as well as you can, and roll through the order

in which to complete those priority tasks as they come around. Then again, things sometimes never go as planned, so it is also important to be resilient and learn to adapt. So, future Year Elevens, you could wing it or you could have it all under control and feel prepared for your year of study ahead. A clear path to focus on, a good study routine and a good balance between school and life will set you up for a successful year. Whatever you choose to do, accept that Year Eleven is your Set-Up Year for Year Twelve, and enjoy it while it lasts, because Year Twelve is just around the corner. Lucy Spencely 11 Frew

Bryce Apsey The Bryce is right.

Millie Beaton

William Archibald Happiness is good health and a bad memory.

Irene Benny

Milos Babovic

Bronte Bailey

Jameson Crawford

If you have lived without failure, you haven’t lived at all.

One Man Army.

The heck?? This wasn’t like Glee at all!

The Wolf of Wattle Street.

Who doesn’t love a pre-futsal warmup.

Emma Blackford

Angus Blow

Hannah Blake

Caleb Ellis

I want to travel to the sun, but I’ll go there at night so I don’t get sunburnt.

You can call me Gussy if you want.

Per Aspera Ad Astra.

Harry Brown

Maddison Ashby

Ishira Dayananda

Alice Eaton

Wilson Edgeworth

Bailey Edwards

I have approximate knowledge of many things.

Fwd this photo of speccy glasses kid to 10 mates and your wish will come true. If not bad eyesight to you for 10 years.

“Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten.” Aldo Gucci

Jake Fletcher

Jess Forbes

Nicole Ford

Patrick Gaffney

Yes _____, the next bus is at _____.

Keep calm and waddle on.

Sorry ‘bout it.

I think I’m dislexik...

Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?

Xavier Carthew

Nicholas Gamble

Jonathan Garoni

Harvey Gibbs

Kalin Gibson

Sophie Gladman

Per Aspera Ad Astra.

“Sorry I’m late.” - ironically was late sending in quote.

Myles Blum

Mitchell Bourke

High school is meant to be as easy as riding a bike, but apparently I can’t even do that.

Grade 6 was the greatest 2 years of me life.

Your ATAR matters for one day, but memes last for a lifetime so I’m still going to send it.

“Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” Albert Einstein

Per Aspera Ad Astra.

“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” Carl Sagan

I don’t just not know about school. I not know about everything.

Jealousy is a disease. Get well soon sweetie xxx

There’s only one Uni I’m getting into...

Can I have a plus one?

Sam Chandler

Stephanie Cheng

Nuransh Chopra

Archana Christopher

Jacob Clarke

Yasmin Harith-Brewer

Lachlan Harris

Lilian Harvey

Kavindu Hathurusinghe

Darcy Hayen

“Embrace life with such zest and vigour that the gods themselves will weep at their own mortality” Jess Forbes

Impossible only means you haven’t found the solution yet.

Don’t let someone else’s opinion of you become your reality.

It’s actually pronounced “arch-ana.”

Live life as a champion. If not, fake it till you make it.

If you’re reading this, future me, put down this book and do something more productive.

Yeah hi Pat.

No, my fringe will not be making a comeback, ever.

“Sometimes you gotta work a little to ball a lot.” Tom Haverford

“Round 2. Fight!”

Ryan Clegg

Julia Conley

Thomas Cooper

Catherine Craig

Claire Crawford

Emma Hindson

Ben Hitchman

Cara Humphry

Jacob Ietto

The Japanese oral exam took at least 7 years off my life expectancy.

“Small acts of kindness and love.” J.R.R. Tolkien

“Jesaulenko, you beauty!” Mike Williamson, 1970 Grand Final

Harry Styles

Everything is better when you have a cat.

Well done. “More like medium rare.”

Ah yes, ASTRA, a poor man’s Facebook...

I have magic hair that glows when I sing’ - Tangled

At least I made it into the Girtonian this time!

Michael Broughton

Class 2017 OF

Emma Hodges I live for the Girton snag days

Tyrone Moloney-Paeglis

Lucy Morgan

This is hard.

Yeah, wow. Thanks for that Mick.

LaNg Is A vErY hArD sUbJeCt

Lauren Morris

Thomas Morrison

Alexander Nielsen

Alex O’Shea

Don’t judge a book by it’s cover, or a girl by the size of her forehead.

“Never underestimate the power of a small act of kindness.” Beau Taplin

Asked.

Objection overruled.

I like science.

Lottie Lawler

Nathan Patarica

Houston Pearse

Benjamin Pignataro

Jacob Port

Jemuel Pryse

Free periods are for coffee and contemplation.

“Take life’s hurdles in your stride.” Advice from a Horse (of course!)

“If a man does not have the sauce, then he is lost. But the same man can be lost in the sauce” Gucci Mane

Extremely high IQ?... Check. Firm grasp of theoretical physics?... Check. “Pickle Rick!”?... Check.

From Little Things Big Things Grow. 18 years later and I am still waiting to grow.

First names are overrated.

I hate when there’s someone in the middle...

Maya Mann

Iona Marsden-Sweeney

Jessica Reaburn

Declan Rochford

Keziah Roessler

Max Rowley

I can’t be Angelina Ballerina because I’m ethnic and she’s a mouse.

I own a kite

“Did everyone see that? Because I will NOT be doing it again”

...of a joint quote.

Heck sorry I can’t, I have dancing.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela

Shoutout to Spotify: I know your advertisements inside out. But I don’t know when the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was.

Bryn McCormack

Eliza McKinstry

Cara McMaster-Alderton

Teagan Scott

Isabella Sertori

Ruby Shirres

Jaida Skinner

Will Smith Jacob Ietto

Per Aspera Ad Astra.

My coffee addiction has cost more than these school fees.

Q: What is fifty violists buried up to their necks in sand? A: Not enough sand.

Build a wall and get over it.

“You still go here?”

Calista Jackson

Alyssa Jackson-Maher

Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.

The will to conquer is the first condition of victory.

I’m like the Kevin Jonas of the group.

Sarah Johnston

Braeley Jones

Khaden Jones

Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars!

Don’t dream its over as it’s just the beginning.

Would you like to see my Weltanschauung?

Isabella Keogh

Khanyile Khumalo

I’m not competitive, I just like to win.

Anything is possible if you sound caucasian on the phone.

Austen Leidle

Dalton Lewis

“Freedom!” Rocky from ‘Chicken Run’ (the best movie ever).

Unlike Shapes, I’m both.

Rory Marshall

Hannah Martin

I love methods .

Climb the mountains so you can see the world, not so the world can see you.

Nicola James

Miranda Knowles When nothing goes right, go left.

Rani Madden Who would win: 8:40am tutor or one soft boi (my bed)

Jai Johnston

Tessa McNaulty

An increase in supie causes a increashed infration - Angus

The world is your lobster.

Per Aspera Ad Astra.

Ky Kearin

Ruby Keig

Jemima Morris

If you can’t blow them away with your brilliance, baffle them with your stupidity.

So, what did I miss when I was away?

John Lavery

Hritik John Per Aspera Ad Astra.

Class 2017 OF

Jason Mekel

Capt. Jack Sparrow

Patrick Mills

Eva Scopelliti

James Spencer

Ruby Stone

Neve Surridge

Jordan Sutherland

Lachlan Thomson

It’s really difficult being a single mother at high school, especially being an 18 year old boy with no kids.

Remember the Athenians.

Can I write my exams in pencil? I’m scared of commitment .

Excellence through innovation

It’s time.

Olivier Ueno

Laura Valentine

Samantha Van Stockrom

Montague Velthuis

Elvis Walsh

I don’t need a hair stylist, my pillow gives me a new hairstyle every morning.

Getting to class on time: yes or no?

The sun is a deadly laser.

If you stumble make it part of the dance.

Per Aspera Ad Astra.

Ebony Watts

Emma Webb

Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss you’ll land among the stars.

Thanks for the plus one!

Ollie Wiles Bad boys ain’t no good, but good boys ain’t no fun.

Kristen Windust Live Life! Like a song, turn it on, sing along.

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Coco Wu Everything negative – pressure, challenges – is all an opportunity for me to rise.

Class 2017 OF

Last day

SCHOOL

here have been many occasions this year at which Old Girtonians’ caught up for the first time since leaving school and many where existing friendships were rekindled and enjoyed. The reunion events hosted by the Old Girtonians’ Association (OGA) continue to be the driving force behind the association’s reason for existence and new and old friendships will continue to be nurtured through these important events. The annual OGA Careers event for Year 12 students was held on 6th June, 2017. Guest speakers were Old Girtonians’, Dr Thurarakan Mohanathas (Jenkin 2007) and National Gallery of Victoria curator Rebecca Edwards (Riley 2005). President of the Bendigo Law Association, Tom Wolff, also spoke. This event provides students with a first-hand account of what life after school entails and our guests spoke openly about the trials and tribulations

5 year reunion

20 year reunion 68

Senior SCHOOL

Co-curricular activies

of establishing a career and life beyond the comfort of the school gates. Each year the OGA awards a departing Girtonian with a $2,000 Scholarship to support a student in the next stage of their life. The 2017 OGA Departing Girtonian Scholarship was awarded to Emma Blackford 12 Frew. Emma has the level of focus that will be required for her to fulfil her ambition of becoming a commercial airline pilot and upholds many of the values of the school that make her a deserving recipient of the OGA Scholarship.

Badminton

Emma Blackford with Chairman Rob Ketterer

I have been in the badminton cocurricular group since 2013 and it has been an honour being Captain this year. My responsibility as the Badminton captain was to set a practice routine every week and the Badminton coach Craig often took authority over the months of activities.

The OGA warmly welcomes its newest members from the current Year 12 cohort into this special lifetime membership and invites any Old Girtonians who are not a member to join the Association at any time. Mrs Alex Fisher Old Girtonians’ Association http://oga.girton.vic.edu.au/

he badminton cohort is a friendly yet competitive array of students from Years 7 to 12. The group enjoys the freedom, style and fast-paced movement of the sport, with high involvement of students over the year.

1 year reunion

10 year reunion

30 year reunion

We participated in the ICCES Badminton and Sandhurst Badminton Tournaments this year with some expected results, although not the greatest the cohort believed they could have achieved. Now, as part of future planning, I have hosted an early ICCES Badminton tryout, in order to train the next batch of badminton players for next year. It has been a slow process of interacting with my fellow peers and understanding each individual’s skill and passion in this sport. Personally, it was fun and exciting for me as each person is unique and each one developed into a potential player, who could play for the school’s badminton team someday. My final wish as Captain this year is that I hope, even if it is a long road towards success, with our skill and passion for badminton, we will continue to guide and train our team to become the greatest players they truly wish to become. Ri Zi Chia 11 Riley

Basketball

he Girton Basketball club has once again experienced great success this year. We have been well represented both in domestic competition and the inter-school competitions: ICCES and Sandhurst. In the 2016/17 Summer Season, the Senior School had eleven teams entered, with five of these making finals appearances. Three sides progressed to preliminary finals with U18/20 girls Rubies, coached by Mr Scott Langan, being the only team to progress to the Grand Final to be narrowly defeated by Pios (19pts – 23pts). Eleven Girton terms played in the 2017 Winter Season. Six teams made it to finals with three teams, U16 boys Bulls coached by Mr Shaun McCarthy, U16 boys Raiders coached by Mr Mark Bell, and U18 boys Boiz co-coached by Mr James Everist and Mr Anthony Radford, making it to the Grand Final. It was a clean sweep with all three teams claiming victory. The ICCES Winter Tour had mixed results for Girton Basketball this year. Over the two days, competition was tough. The Years 7–9 boys came in at third place, and the Years 10–12 boys and girls placed fourth. The Years 7–9 girls had a great two days, winning most of their games. All the hard work at training paid off as they made it to the Grand Final to lose by only 1 point in the dying seconds of the game. It is always heartbreaking to lose by 1 point but the girls should be very happy with their performance. Thank you to

all our coaches, Mr Shaun McCarthy, Mr Marcus Smalley, Mr Dean Norris and Mrs Sally Monichino, and to our players for an exciting and competitive two days. At the School Sandhurst Division Junior and Intermediate Competition our Year 7 boys were placed second Year 7 girls first, Year 8 girls fourth, Year 9–10 boys fourth and the Year 9–10 girls second place. The Year 7 girls finished in first place in their pool and played Marist in the SemiFinal, winning by 15 points. The girls then played Catholic College in the Grand Final competing well to win by 9 points and progress through to the School Sports Victoria Loddon Mallee Competition. The girls played a great game to beat Rochester 39-19 and will now go to Melbourne on November 21st to play in the School Sports Victoria competition. We wish the girls the very best of luck! Thank you to our coaches Ben Pignataro, Mrs Sally Monichino, Lucy Morgan and Mr Dean Norris.

The Girton basketball club has once again had the privilege of receiving the coaching and guidance from the

local Bendigo Braves and Bendigo Spirit players, proving invaluable. Their attendance at training has allowed both players and coaches to develop their knowledge and passion for the sport, and their time and contribution are greatly appreciated. Ben Pignataro 12 Frew and Lucy Morgan 12 Jones

Chamber Choir

ed by Mrs Jennifer Schatzle and accompanied by Ms Cheryl Long, The Girton Chamber Choir is an auditioned group of 14 male and female senior students, who perform a large range of challenging repertoire in various styles. This year we performed at numerous Religious and Headmaster’s assemblies as well as at Foundation Day, the Senior School Ensembles Spectacular, and at the Composer and Musician of the Year competition. The choir has developed over the year, moving from performing in 3-4 parts to sometimes even in 5 parts. We have all enjoyed a very prosperous and rewarding year. Cara Humphry 12 Millward

Concert Choir

ur 2017 Girton Concert Choir was an exceptionally vibrant and connected group of individuals. The Choir attended weekly rehearsals in preparation for various performances throughout the year, and presented a range of contrasting repertoire including classical and pop pieces. Members eagerly attended rehearsals, and many new friendships were forged. The Choir’s members ranged from Year 7 to Year 11. Notable performances included ‘Temporary Love’ by Missy Higgins presented at

Duke of Edinburgh

great success, progressing to the State Playoffs. Aleks and Brontë should be especially congratulated for achieving such a fine result in their first year of debating. Our Year 12 team consisting of Alexander Nielsen (12M), Milos Babovic (12Je), Kavindu Hathurusinghe (12Je) and Alexander O’Shea (12A) were undefeated in the regional competition, advancing to the State Playoffs and reaching as far as the Quarter-Final.

the Senior School Ensembles evening in Term Three, and ‘In Noctem’ by Nicholas Hooper at Religious Assembly. The Choir has had a highly successful year, and members should be commended on their uncompromising effort and commitment. Brontë Maruff 11 Jenkin

Cricket

017 marked another year of hard work and excellence for the Girton cricket teams.

Girton played 8 games in total and boys represented the school in teams from years 7-12. They competed against a variety of schools from across Victoria and showed true Girton spirit and sportsmanship. Throughout the various competitions this year, the junior teams demonstrated their promise and continued to impress all spectators and supporters. The senior team performed valiantly against their three opponents over the course of the year, with their most heroic achievement being a win against Bendigo Senior Secondary College’s 2nd XI, who were beaten in convincing fashion in extremely hot conditions. The leading run scorer for the year was Kayle Thompson (11 Riley), who held himself brilliantly with the bat, while the leading wicket taker was shared between Harrison Morley (10 Jenkin), Harrison Keck (11 Aherne) and

Kayle Thompson who each performed excellently with ball in hand. Girton cricket provides students with the opportunity to play in a team outside their own clubs, in a competitive and friendly environment. With the abundance of talent in the students rising through the ranks of the senior school, the future of Girton cricket looks bright. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Slater and Mr Smalley, as we look to 2018 with optimism and hopefully another year filled with success. Ethan Hobson 12 Jones

Debating

017 was another enjoyable year for Girton’s debating teams. Under the stewardship of MiCs Dr Itter and Mrs Barton, our enthusiastic debaters have congregated each Wednesday lunchtime to prepare for a range of competitions. As ever, DAV was the focus of our year, with students from Year 8 to Year 12 competing in the five rounds of the regional tournament. Girton students won a total of 19 Best Speaker awards, notably Aubrey Jacobs (8Jo) twice, Stephanie Brunner (11Jo) twice, Alexander Nielsen (12M) three times and Khaden Jones (12A) three times. Our Year 11 team consisting of Stephanie Brunner (11Jo), Aleksandra Babovic (11Je) and Brontë Maruff (11Je), had

Girton teams also performed strongly in other tournaments. Our four ICCES teams returned two victories, placing Girton third overall. In the Evatt Model UN Competition, two teams reached the State Grand Final at Parliament House in Melbourne - Alexander Nielsen (12M) and Milos Babovic (12Je), and Khaden Jones (12A) and Alexander O’Shea (12A). Finally, our intramural ‘Speed Debating’ competition continued to develop this year, with a record 11 teams involved. New debaters had an opportunity to build and showcase their skills in a realistic but less intense environment, with Harrishman Shobanan (11R) winning the Golden Cram-Card award for Best First Year Debater. On behalf of all our team, I would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Dr Itter and Mrs Barton for their ongoing commitment to the organisation and development of the Debating cocurricular program. Alexander Nielsen 12 Millward

Drama

ay, Girtonian reader, you have made it to the Drama Captains’ report! What would that report be without some, shall we say, torche de dramatique? So please, join us on this ride reminiscing on the body of work from Drama 2017.

o you love being outdoors and giving anything a go? Would you like to experience a wide range activities and improve your overall participation in life? Then Duke of Edinburgh is the perfect activity for you! But what is it? I hear you ask.

teachers united to present a Gatsbyesque reimagining of Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ to a near three-night sell-out. The show proved to be a huge success, captivating audiences of all ages. Not only did we celebrate new seating in the Black Box, there was also the 4th Annual Performing Arts Showcase, with some of 2017’s finest student work displayed in yet another successful 3-hour extravaganza. But as we approach the year’s end, we also applaud both the Junior School and Year 8 Productions of ‘The Lion King’ and ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ respectively. Both productions showcased what the Drama department stands upon each year as testament to the calibre of talent within its blossoming Drama department. Unfortunately, here ends our tour and time as Drama Captains. We thank the Friends Of Performing Arts for their continued support of the Drama department in all its endeavours, as well as the faculty for allowing us the opportunity to captain. As we say farewell, we celebrate this year as another super-successful and inspiring year for Drama at Girton Grammar School. Bronte Bailey 12 Millward and Khaden Jones 12 Aherne

Well, just like the Olympics, there are 3 awards; Bronze, Silver and Gold. However, Duke of Ed ( as it is affectionately known) is not a competition, and is open to anyone from the age of 14, to start completing their Bronze award. Duke of Ed comprises 4 sections of activity; Service, Physical Recreation, Skill, and Adventurous Journey, with a special Residential Project for the Gold award only. Service is essentially volunteering time to assist others or your community Physical Recreation involves improving fitness and discovering new sports or active recreational activities. Skills includes undertaking a new interest or hobby, or extending on a current one. Adventurous Journey is embarking on a journey with a group in an unfamiliar environment, creating opportunities for team building through shared planning, role allocation, problem solving and accommodating physical and personality differences. However, you do not have to be an outdoorsy kind of person to do Duke

Our first stop, the One Act Play performances. OAP’s 15 minute performances are formulated solely by small teams of students. This year saw over 40 students take part in the most successful OAP yet, selling out the Black Box and requiring the addition of dozens of seats which still did not accommodate all audience members. Next, the Senior School Production which this year saw the opulence, glitz and swagger of the Roaring 20’s Jazz Age feature in abundance as more than 100 students and a dozen

of Ed or take part in the journeys. Last year, for our Adventurous Journey, a small group of us went down to Portland for a 4-day hike on the South West Walk along the coast. Going out for night walks, watching the sun rise then set, and playing along the beach was also part of the adventure. Duke of Ed presents you with a range of opportunities that you may never have experienced before. So, give it a go!

incredible parents, for their efforts and good spirits this year. The tangible camaraderie and energy of the Equestrian Club, as well as the progress shown by every member, makes me so proud to have had the opportunity to lead such a terrific bunch of young people and their equine partners. I am sure 2018 has great things in store for you all! Lottie Lawler 12 Aherne

Miranda Knowles, 12 Riley

Equestrian

017 saw the Girton Equestrian Club flourish as a team. Members competed individually in Interschool events throughout the year, proudly representing Girton with great results. As a Club, our enthusiastic riders from Years 4-12, focused on fun, and entering events of all disciplines to cater for individual interests. In events as far away as Riddells Creek, we competed in Mounted Games, Combined Training, Dressage and Endurance, with both success and smiles! Our training session in Quadrille was a new experience for many of our athletes. The formation riding proved to be a fun challenge for both horse and rider to conquer, and there was a great sense of achievement when it all clicked into place! Jumping is always a favourite with our Club, and we thoroughly enjoyed our Cross Country clinic at Kyneton, as well as the training session out on the course at Mandurang. We had a fantastic unmounted session at the Girton Gym, where guest speakers gave valuable insights on equine massage therapy and horse nutrition. To celebrate the end of a terrific year, the team is looking forward to a group trail ride. Our wonderful MiC, Mr Slater, was always encouraging us, attending our many lunchtime meetings and giving up entire days to support us at training sessions and competitions. As a sport which requires an enormous investment of time, I would also like to thank all riders and their

Flute Ensemble

lthough we started out as a small trio, we have gradually expanded to a larger group consisting of seven flautists. We have been able to expand our repertoire to more challenging pieces and our ability as flautists has rapidly improved. It is wonderful to see the ensemble come together and create a powerful team. The Flute Ensemble has been fortunate to perform at several performance assemblies throughout this year. Every student involved has been a valuable member and is appreciated for giving up their Wednesday lunchtimes to meet and rehearse. A big thank you to Ms Hamilton who has helped the group develop into a professional-sounding flute ensemble. Julia Conley 12 Jenkin

Football

irton enjoyed a very successful year with regard to the participation of players in our competitions. Once again, the School fielded teams in all of the major Sandhurst competitions: our boys represented Girton at Years 7 and 8, and combined Year 9 and 10 teams. The Year 7s and 8s both finished a respectable Third in their competitions. As has well been publicized, the growth in participation of Girls’ football was mirrored at Girton. We fielded a combined Year 7 and 8 team and a Year 9 and 10 team, both of which also finished Third in their competition.

The School was also involved in the inaugural ICCES Football Day, which allowed combined Boys’ teams from Years 7 and 8, Boys Years 9 and 10, and also a Senior Girls’ team from Years 10,11, and 12 to compete at Bacchus Marsh. This day saw all teams contest well and show true Girton spirit in very windy conditions. Our Senior Boys team, consisting of students from Years 10 to 12 played two friendly matches against Castlemaine Secondary College and Ballarat Grammar. The first of these games saw the “Girton Navy Blues” get their First, Greatest and only win of the year. While the second gave us a reminder of why the Blues have not won a Premiership since 1995. We also had the privilege earlier in the year to welcome two highly experienced Melbourne footballers, Jake Spencer and Aaron Vandenburg, who shared their experiences on what it takes to play at the highest level. Representing Girton on the Football field provides students with the opportunity to play together outside their club environment and it is always enjoyed by those who take part. It also provides students who do not normally play this great game an opportunity to try a different sport and to proudly represent Girton. Henry Coventry-Brownrigg 11 Aherne

Girton Singers

t has been an absolute honour to be the Captain of Girton Singers this year. This choir is one of Girton’s many music ensembles, and is led by Mrs Laura Dusseljee, with musical accompaniment by Mrs Betty Higgs. We have now grown to have more than 70 dedicated members. With every new song we have continued to maintain beautiful tone that is very high quality. Girton Singers has achieved the Silver award at the Bendigo Choral Eisteddfod. At Foundation Day, infinite praise was given after the captivating pieces that were sung. We also performed at the Senior School

Thanks to Mr McGuffie and Mrs Begg for offering their time to rehearse and give us the opportunity to grow and develop as performers and musicians playing a diverse array of music.

Ensembles Spectacular, Speech-Night and Girton Open Days. With each performance, it is noted how much effort each singer puts into this choir.

Over 30 students, ranging from Year 7 to Year 12, have Classical Guitar lessons at Girton, taught by Mr McGuffie and Mrs Begg.

We have been so fortunate to have Mrs Dusseljee as our choir director. She never fails to lift the spirit and enthusiasm of our choir, and has helped every one of us grow into musicians we never thought would be possible.

To cater for all ages and skill levels, Girton has a senior Segovia Ensemble for the more advanced guitarists, led principally by Mr McGuffie which rehearse on Thursday lunchtimes, as do the Rodrigo Ensemble led by Mrs Begg, which is for the guitarists looking to gain more experience in an Ensemble group before progressing to the Segovia group.

It has been such a wonderful year with this amazing group, and we have all had a spectacular time.

These groups came together onstage at the Senior School Ensembles Spectacular to perform as one large Ensemble which was awesome. Everyone relied on each other to keep the correct timefor it all to come together just like a team sport.

Alicia McGovern 11 Riley

All the Ensembles performed at the Guitar Recital which shows their dedication and enthusiasmfor playing the guitar. For the past 3 years, Girton has had a Bream Guitar quartet which rehearses on Tuesday lunchtimes, and performed at Methodist Ladies College in a Guitar Extravaganza night which was a wonderful experience.

Guitar ensemble

t has been my honour and privilege to be the Captain of the Guitar Ensemble this year.

I wish this group all the best and hope the Ensemble continues to provide an opportunity for devoted guitarists to display their skills and expand their musical horizons. William Archibald 12 Riley

Hockey

017 was another successful season for the Girton Grammar School Hockey Club. Three teams were entered in Hockey Central Victoria’s Winter Season in the Under 13s, 15s and 17s divisions. The under 13s team, coached by Peregrin Hawke and Emily Van der Drift (11 Millward) and Under 15s team, coached by Max Rowley (12 Millward), struggled with numbers throughout the season but did not lack enthusiasm. It was great to see the future of Girton hockey trying their best in a competitive nature and although both teams finished sixth on the ladder, they had a great season. The Under 17s team was coached this year by Lance Scholes. Mr Scholes’ expertise and guidance were greatly appreciated throughout the season, proving invaluable as the Under 17 team made it into the Grand Final against Strathdale. Despite going down 11-6 in the final, the Under 17s sense of camaraderie remained strong. The ICCES winter tour proved once again to be a competitive two days of good-natured competition. Scoring a couple of wins, Girton’s Hockey team came second after a loss in the final to Bacchus Marsh. The Sandhurst Hockey days were also successful with each team scoring at least one win on the day and many students picking up a stick for the first time. A number of Girton Grammar school students also played and were awarded outside the Girton Grammar Hockey club. Maya Mann (12 Jenkin) was

and Miss Speed for their guidance and support this year.

awarded the Coaches Award for Loddon Murray’s A-Grade women. Emily Van der Drift (11 Millward) received both the Coaches award and Runner-Up Best and Fairest for Senjun’s A-Grade women. Max Rowley (12 Millward) was awarded the Junior Sports Star of the Year award at the Hockey Central Victoria’s (HCV) presentation night, as well as James Kay (7 Millward) and Emily Van der Drift (11 Millward) receiving nominations for awards. Caitlin Bishop (9 Riley) was part of the Under 15 premiership team, walking away with a gold medal. Kayle Thompson (11 Riley), Lachlan Archibald (10 Riley) and Hamish Archibald (8 Riley) represented HCV in the Under 16 Blazers team with Lachlan achieving highest goal scorer of the season. Twelve Girton hockey players also represented the HCV at the Junior Country Championships this year, with a further two representing our zone at the Junior State Championships, showcasing Girton Grammar School’s skills and positive attitude towards hockey. Emily Van der Drift 11 Millward

Jazz Band

he Girton Jazz Band is an extension ensemble for section leaders of the Girton Big Band to develop key music skills centred

around improvisation and soloing. This year was a big year for the ensemble, with Mr Josh McGuffie taking over as MiC, from Mr Gibbons. In addition, we were joined by new members, Hugo Begg, Lily Begg, Will McCann, and Oliver Vine. Term One involved learning how to play as a group, with a core focus on skillset development. In Term Two we were joined by Mr Jacob McGuffie, and were tasked with providing music for the 2017 Girton Production ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, a first for the group. Our performance was deemed a raging success, and is something for which I believe each member of the group should feel proud. In Term Three, we began rehearsals for the 2017 Jazz Evening, and performed at a number of assemblies with additional vocalists, Michaela Hulme and Alicia McGovern. As Captain, it has been a privilege to watch each member of the group enhance and further develop their music skills. The group’s final challenge for 2017 will be to provide music for the Speech Night ‘Spectacular’, with rehearsals already well underway. I would like to thank the group for their support of me as captain, and encourage existing musicians to strive for future opportunities. If any student is considering taking up a musical instrument, I encourage you to

simply give music a go, you will not be disappointed. Caleb Ellis, 12 Aherne

Netball

As the Captains, we thank everyone in the Girton Netball community for giving us the opportunity to lead you all in 2017. We thank all the coaches, managers, umpires, teachers and parents who have helped to make the year fun and enjoyable for all students. We are so proud of all the players and their efforts, and congratulations on such a successful year! Ella Fisher 10 Riley and Emily Shoebridge 11 Jones

he Girton Netball Club has had an extremely exciting and successful year, with 7 senior teams competing in the BendigoStrathdale Netball Association. Every player put in a tremendous effort throughout the year. Their sportsmanship and dedication was shown when two of our teams battled it out in finals, with one being victorious. Aside from the strength shown in our weekly netball games, we also entered a number of representative tournaments throughout the year. Girls from Years 7-12 tried-out to represent the school in the various games played. At the Sandhurst tournament our Intermediate (years 9-10) girls finished 4th and 2nd, while our Junior Year 7 teams came 3rd and 5th , and the Year 8 teams came 3rd and 4th. The highlight of the Netball calendar was of course the annual ICCES winter tour in Shepparton. After a tough 2 days of netball, Girton came away winners of the Junior and Senior divisions. Next was the Victorian Schools Championships, where our Junior and Intermediate teams placed 3rd and the Seniors were 4th. Along with these tournaments, we also played friendly matches against Ballarat Grammar and Castlemaine Secondary College. A special thankyou to Mrs. Gibson our MIC for her dedication to the club and our players this year. Along with Mrs. Gibson, we also thank Mrs. Hamilton

Rowing

his year Girton’s Rowing cocurriculum grew from 12 to 40, with new members joining. These fresh new faces were ready and set to take on the water sport, from Term 4 last year, through to the end of Term 1, 2017. This season challenged many but they put up a fight and worked hard to tackle the obstacles. Rowing meets every Wednesday from 4-5:30pm officially, and individual crews meet up after school every other day of the week. As captain this year, I have enjoyed mentoring and encouraging the students

alongside Ella Fraser (11 Frew), Mrs Reid, Mrs Derrick, Ms Paul and Olympic medalist Sarah Heard. This sport has a proud place in my heart, and sharing its skills with others made rowing more of a hobby instead of a duty. I will miss rowing next year, but I have enjoyed everything this cocurriculum activity has given me, and I wish the rowers and future rowers best of luck for the future. This year gave rise to a new generation of potential rowing champions. I am immensely proud of each rower’s efforts and enthusiasm, even through rain, cold and summer heat, and I highly recommend this sport to anybody wanting to join. It is extremely rewarding and fun (except for those unwanted tan lines). Khanyile Khumalo 12 Aherne

Science and Engineering

his year Girton Grammar School’s Amazing Spaghetti Machine Competition team had great success and worked tirelessly for 3 terms to build their Rube Goldberg Machine, with a focus on recycling. The task presented to the team was to crush a can and place it in a recycling bin, with extra points being awarded for extra cans crushed. With this in mind, the team began planning and building their “CANCYCLE” machine. With a few bumps along the way - including trialling 5 motors and 11 hopper designs – the machine was finished just in time for the competition. After a very early start to catch the train, busy trams, unpacking the machine and setting it all up again, in time for judging, it is safe to say we all wanted to get the results and go home. As we anxiously awaited the results, there were a few doubts among the team members, however our worries were unwarranted as our machine was awarded “Technical Excellence”, “People’s Choice” and “First Place Overall”. On behalf of the team, I would like to thank Mrs Reaburn, Mr Landvogt, Mr Smith and Mr Martin, without whose invaluable contribution this would

not have been a possibility. Also a huge thank you to Robin Crawford for voluntarily transporting the machine to and from Melbourne University on competition day. Lastly, a huge thank you and congratulations to all team members for their hard work this year! Good luck to the Amazing Spaghetti Machine team of 2018! Jessica Andrews 11 Millward

Soccer

017 was another successful year for Girton soccer. The School participated in Sandhurst tournaments. and unfortunately, both the Year 8 Boys and Year 8 Girls teams lost in their finals (5-0) and (2-1) respectively to Bendigo South East College. Whilst the Intermediate Girls team was knocked out in the semifinals by CCB, and the Intermediate Boys lost in a nail-biting penalty shootout to BSE.

The Girton teams also participated in the inaugural ICCES tournament at Shepparton, which saw the Open Girls unfortunately knocked out in the SemiFinals to finish 3rd, whilst both the Junior and Senior Boys’ teams finished 2nd, having been defeated in their final game. While the results did not always go our way, our players all performed brilliantly and showed true Girton spirit and sportsmanship. Henry Coventry-Brownrigg 11 Aherne and Eva Harrington 11 Frew

A Sporting Chance

Sporting Chance Program is a specialised program aimed specifically at young individuals aged 5-15 who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It has been in operation at Girton Grammar School for the past five years and is open to both the School’s students and to young people from the broader

Bendigo community. The aim of our program is for Girton Grammar Senior students to act as coaches/mentors to these young participants, who all have an ASD. Through excellent role modelling, coaches not only enable their athlete to learn new sporting skills but also help them to develop appropriate social behaviours as well as improving their social confidence and communication skills. An example of how beneficial and powerful the program is can be understood through the words of Natalie Beale, the mother of Louis, a former participant: “For six months, Louis hid behind a pole during the weekly sport sessions, such was his fear of people, noise and sporting equipment. The Girton student coaches had an incredible ability to build a rapport with Louis and encouraged and supported him every week until eventually, he became actively involved. The Girton coaches celebrated every achievement with Louis and built up his confidence and - in the end - he was the first one to arrive each week, wanting to catch up with his friends and to kick more goals,”. Louis’s story is a fine example of how the coaches within our co-curriculum group help vulnerable ASD participants from the greater community live a much fuller life, and enables them to be better integrated and included in our community. Jacob Clarke 12 Riley

Squash

n a Tuesday after school, a group of students walk up to the Squash Centre to participate in their action-packed co-curriculum – playing squash! Our particular co-curriculum has been gaining interest over the past years and has now got a waiting list for players to join, telling us it has been extremely successful. Throughout the year there have been round robin competitions held within the co-curriculum that have been a

bundle of fun for the students involved. A custom-made trophy created by Mr. Smith and a bag of lollies from the squash canteen is always a good incentive! The relaxed environment and friendly vibe at squash is always a good way to unwind on a Tuesday afternoon. Therefore, those of you who are looking for a more physical end to the day have this opportunity to join the cocurriculum. There are competitions held outside of school where students are also encouraged to be involved. Many students this year took part in these competitions and enjoyed the experience. This co-curriculum welcomes everyone. You don’t have to be good at the sport or have even heard of it. It is simply a great social afterschool activity to do with your friends and to make new ones, too. Avril Price 11 Jones

String Orchestra

he String Orchestra is made up of like-minded musicians with a passion for playing a more intricate and challenging repertoire. The Orchestra meets at lunchtimes every Thursday, under the conductorship of Mrs Trish Timmins. This year has seen the orchestra have the opportunity to play at the Ensembles Concert, Open Day and more recently support the Forever Young choir, which was certainly a highlight for the orchestra.

As Captain I have been lucky enough to watch all the students grow in confidence while playing as an orchestra, and I have also watched the group grow as friends and fellow musicians. In my last year at Girton it has been very rewarding to lead such a dedicated group of students and I wish them all the very best in their future performances. Braeley Jones 12 Aherne

Swimming

017 has been another successful year in swimming at Girton.

During Term One and early Term Two, swimmers competed at the Girton House Swimming Carnival, the Sandhurst Swimming Carnival, SSV Loddon Mallee Regional Swimming Carnival and the ICCES Swimming Carnival. On Friday 17th February, the Girton House Swimming Carnival was a rainbow of bold, bright, brilliant colours representing their Houses, with crowds of red, orange, purple, blue, green and white at the Aquatic Centre. All students tried their hardest competing; records were broken, enthusiastic commitment and competitive spirit were shown by every student who hit the water. Jenkin House was victorious and won the 2017 Girton House Swimming Carnival.

Age Champions on the day were 13 Yr Sarah Harris (Millward), Charlie Whitsed ( Riley), 14 Yr Hayley Jacobsen (Jones), Angus Mayes (Jones), 15 Yr Lauren Cox (Jones), Xavier Morrissey (Aherne), 16 Yr Abby Rowley (Millward), Sebastian Wood (Riley), 17 yr Lily Pridham (Frew), Jarrod Slot (Aherne), 20 Yr Claire Crawford (Jenkin) and Bailey Edwards (Millward). Every member of the swimming team who also represented Girton had fantastic results. Firstly, at the Sandhurst Swimming Carnival, Girton won the overall aggregate points and the 2017 shield. At the SSV Loddon Mallee Regional Swimming Carnival, every swimmer gave it their all, bringing home a swag of medals including gold, silver and bronze in every event – that is a brilliant effort when all swimmers of the team placed either 1st, 2nd and 3rd. On the 26th April, our team competed at the ICCES Swimming Carnival at MSAC in Melbourne. Girton placed third overall. This was a fantastic achievement where I am sure the whole team felt proud. Finally, I would like to congratulate all students who participated in swimming at Girton - your passion, dedication, enthusiasm and commitment in all events representing both your House and Girton made me proud to be your Swimming Captain, I enjoyed the experience immensely. I would also like to express my thanks to organisers of the swimming carnivals particularly Mr Slater, Mrs Tunzi, Ms Speed and Mr Whitsed, I appreciate your contribution to our swimming team.

a wide variety of music, from marches to movie soundtracks, and the music and ensemble playing necessary provide a challenge to all. A special mention must go to all the committed instrumental teachers who give up their time to aid in the development of the ensemble, without their expertise we would be cast adrift. As this is my final report as a Music Co-curricular Captain, I reflect now on what has been an amazing and rewarding journey through Girton’s many musical ensembles and performance opportunities, where I have grown as a musician. These memories will be carried with me into my future career and studies, and for these opportunities to learn, play and love music, I am so grateful. Ruby Shirres 12 Millward

Table Tennis

irton Table Tennis has had an extremely successful year on many levels. Wins at ICCES and Sandhurst have demonstrated the ability of our players. We won the entire competition at ICCES early in the year, and followed this with first place for the Year 10-12 Boys and Girls at Sandhurst in August, as well as coming a close second in the Year 8 Boys and Girls competitions. Along with these successes, the members of the co-curricular teams have all shown huge improvement

under the coaching of Mr Paul Green and Mr AlgreenUssing. Weekly training and drills have been extremely beneficial to players’ forehand, backhand, serving and overall game. Although we have a variety of ages and skill levels, from Year 7 to Year 10, and from beginners to competition players, there is a fantastic sense of camaraderie and fun, where many friendships have developed throughout our involvement in Table Tennis year. Playing Table Tennis with friends is a perfect way to round off the week on a Friday afternoon, and I encourage anyone considering joining Table Tennis to do so! Abbey Saxon 10 Frew

Tennis

ur co-curriculum of Tennis this year has been very successful, starting off with a Girton Tennis Tournament. A second placing was achieved by the teams competing in the Sandhurst competitions, and the Year 7 Girls team going through to the state competition after winning the Regionals with an outstanding result (5 sets to 1). We continue to grow our rivalry and friendship with other schools in the Bendigo region and also with Goulburn Valley Grammar School. With the love, passion and spirit that all members of this co-curricular sport bring to every competition day, training and

Bailey Edwards 12 Millward

Symphony Orchestra

ymphony Orchestra has enjoyed a fine year of success, playing at many of Girton’s most prestigious music events, such as Foundation Day, the Senior School Ensemble Spectacular and Speech Night. A dedicated mix of students and staff meet every Monday evening to rehearse

captaining the team has been both rewarding and very enjoyable! Under the leadership of Mr. McMillian as Manager In Charge, and the evergrowing tennis community at Girton, I have enjoyed being captain this year and I look forward to seeing the Tennis Co-curriculum grow and become even stronger and better in 2018 and beyond! Polly Barnett 11 Jenkin

Theatre Technicians

House Dinners and everything in between. I would also like to thank Mr. McMillan and Mr. Davis for creating such a tightly knit group with a huge sense of camaraderie, and for their incredible mentorship at all levels; technical and otherwise. Next time you are at a Girton show, production or event, keep an eye out for the Theatre Technicians. Come and ask what we are up to, because whether we are in the shadows or in plain sight, we are working hard, doing what we love in order to put on the best show we can for our School community. Jared Hodges 10 Riley

Tournament Of Minds

The four-day trip to Adelaide was filled with fun and will be a memorable experience for all involved. Whilst no Girton teams walked away with an Australasian title this year, the huge amount of effort and dedication shown by students involved left MiC Mrs Bath and I incredibly impressed and proud of everyone’s achievements throughout the year. I would like to thank the incredible student and staff facilitators involved throughout the year for the time they gave to all of the events, and Mrs Bath, who continues to pour time, passion and wisdom into ToM to ensure it is an enjoyable and beneficial event for all students involved. Finally, thank you to all those volunteers at ToM who ensure the smooth running of the event. Michaela Hulme 11 Aherne

or those of you who wonder – who are those Theatre Technicians? We are the ones in the shadows who do not ask for acclamation; we are the first ones there, and the last ones to leave. We are the ones running cable after cable and mile after mile of tape. We are the ones chanting the poetic phrase ‘Check-One-Two’ over and over and over again. We are the Theatre Technicians, led by the always inspirational Mr. John McMillan and Mr. Grant Davis, with the assistance of Mr. Ben Gibbons and Mrs Yvette Shanley. The consistent contributions of the Theatre Technicians assist many groups in our school in one way or another, as we have the unique opportunity to plan, set up and run everything from lighting and sound to cameras and computers in every Schoolbased assembly, performance and production. I would like to personally thank every one of the Theatre Technicians for their consistent effort, dedication and passion in everything we have been part of throughout the year. Your assistance enables us to pull together and run the colossal amount of events we are involved in, ranging from Speech Night, Foundation Day and the School Production to Assemblies,

of their comfort zones to try something new and, by the end of the workshop, every student was smiling. To Ms. Schatzle and Ms. Rathjen, on behalf of all the Vocal Stagecraft members, I would like to say an enormous thank you. The dedication and time you put into this choir is evident in every one of our performances, where we develop our skills and have an opportunity to do what we love.

Georgia Bowen 11 Jones

Volleyball

It has been an honour to be the Captains of this wonderful program.

Finally, to my fellow members of Vocal Stagecraft, thank you so much! Your constant enthusiasm and effort made this year so enjoyable and exciting, and it has been an absolute pleasure being your Captain this year.

t has been another successful year for the Girton Volleyball Club, with 8 competitive teams playing in the weekly Bendigo Volleyball Association Competition. Two of these teams played exceptionally well and won the Autumn Season competition. We saw 8 players selected into State sides, who competed in Queensland and Western Australia, with all of them coming home with a medal. We also had a number of athletes try out for the Australian team in December.

Vocal Stagecraft

his year has been another eventful and highly successful year for Vocal Stagecraft. We have performed at many assemblies throughout the year, as well as at School Open Days and at the Year 12s final assembly. This could not have been accomplished without the help of the amazingly talented Ms. Jennifer Schatzle and Ms. Eril Rathjen who have helped the choir grow, and worked to improve every student’s musical ability.

During July, the Girton Volleyball Club sent away 5 teams to compete in the State Schools Cup, with our U17 Girls winning silver and the Open Boys winning bronze. This was a remarkable achievement by both teams with all the other teams competing at a high level throughout the weekend. Three teams also trained hard in anticipation for the Australian Volleyball Schools Cup in Melbourne in December. As Captains, we would like to say a big thank you to everyone who makes this program possible. We would also like to thank the student coaches and managers who put in the effort to go to training sessions and games, and assist in the development of each player. In particular, we would like to offer our gratitude to Mr James, the MIC of the Volleyball Program, for his tireless efforts to make this co-curriculum possible.

I ournament of Minds has had a thrilling 2017 with so much for the teams to remember. The start of the year at the Regional Competition, saw six of eight teams win through to State level, giving them the wonderful chance to represent regional Victoria and their school. At the State Competition, our Girton teams also had an outstanding result, with two teams receiving Honours and three senior teams - Social Sciences, Math Engineering and LanguageLiterature - winning the right to represent Victoria at the Australasian Pacific Finals in Adelaide.

Loddon Mallee competition, where both the Year 7/8 Girls and 9/10 Boys competed in the prestigious State competition.

We witnessed the success of numerous Girton teams in the Sandhurst and

amazing, and we hope that next year will be just as successful. Samuel Hilson 11 Frew and Liam Clegg 10 Frew

Wind Symphony

ind Symphony is an ensemble of talented and dedicated woodwind, brass and percussion musicians who meet on a Tuesday lunchtime to play music together. We kicked off the year with welcoming the amazing Mr. Dave Martin to the group, who has taken the role of assistant MIC. Since then, we have welcomed many other talented musicians to our ensemble, from Year 7 onwards. This year, Wind Symphony has performed on many occasions. At the Victorian Schools Music Festival, Wind Symphony received gold with our repertoire of “Children’s March” and “Implacato”. In addition to this, Wind Symphony has played at the Girton Ensembles Evening at Ulumbarra Theatre and a Senior School Performance assembly. Throughout the year, everyone has been so enthusiastic, and I would really like to thank everyone for putting in their time and effort to this cocurricular activity. Of course, this could not have been possible without our lovely MIC, Mrs Jacqui Vine; thank you for giving up your time and being so dedicated to guiding us through our musical journey.

Watching all the students grow and improve throughout the year is

Thank you and congratulations to all of those who participated in Wind Symphony this year - it has been a pleasure playing music with all of you. Olivia Mattiske 11 Aherne

Vocal Stagecraft also had the incredible opportunity to take part in a jazz workshop held by the wonderfully talented Monique diMattina. During this workshop, Vocal Stagecraft and other Girton choirs gained valuable jazz skills such as scatting. The workshop helped many people step out

Photo credit: David Field Shooter Photos

JUNE 20 - 22 CAPITAL THEATRE

he Senior School production could be described as something that is beyond every student’s dream, from incredible lighting to spectacular performances. I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone. As a Year 7 student, I did not know what to expect from the production experience, but learning from, and getting to know other, much older students is a great way to improve your acting. The Drama teachers create something that is truly spectacular. They all work so hard to ensure that students get to participate in an exceptional production. So if you are looking for a co-curric that is not a sport, I highly recommend the production. It is a fantastic experience and well worth the investment of time and effort. It is an opportunity not to be missed. Jacob Hooke 8 Riley

Samples of students ICT Network design work Network design by Malakai Tokovic Network design by Eamon Powell

Student work Jack Sofo Student work Ritish Cherukuthota

Student work Jack Edwards

Student work Jared Hodges

Network design layout by Lachlan Trounson

ICT

t has been another busy year and productive year for Girton’s ICT students.

La Carnivale - A highlight of the year for the Year 11 ICT 3-4 students was their participation in the City of Greater Bendigo Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival short film festival. As a team the class devised a humorous promotional short, “La Carnivale” to promote the Festival. Being a prize winner, it was enthusiastically received and used to launch the festival opening at Star Cinema Bendigo. Forging ICT Networks Students from the ICT 3-4 Digital media course again studied the new unit of competency, Install, configure and secure a small office or home office network as part of the new VCAA changes to the ICT curriculum in early 2016. Students enjoy this unit greatly because of its growing relevance and application professionally for

Student work Eloise Cox

small business, the home and higher studies at tertiary level. Student’s inquisitiveness and experiences were enhanced by a demonstration tour and explanation of the school’s sophisticated ICT network with assistance from Mr Parry.

the company of possibilities when considering the strategic expansion of their ICT facilities. This real simulated exercise with industry feedback and interaction has been invaluable for the students learning, development and confidence.

A simulated real world ICT project scenario has been run successfully for two years now as a major assessment where students have the unique opportunity to work to a design and installation brief from an ICT company, The Curious Incident, based in the Melbourne CBD. The problem was distance and meeting the CEO, Mr Christopher Haddon so the use of Skype to communicate was used to collapse distance and allow students to converse with Mr Haddon about the brief and present their final designs for consideration. Mr Haddon and his staff were delighted at the design solutions Girton students presented and took these submissions on board to inform

Year 10 ICT students strongly engaged with digital imaging and building websites this year. A central theme and focus was on the current once in a generation boom infrastructure in Australia. A key project looked at urban growth, architecture and the Westgate Tunnel project. Students also experienced digital illustration, photography, design, scripting, sound production and editing activities centred on products, services and entertainment increasingly delivered from the web.

Student work Olivier Ueno

Olivier Ueno

Student work Ritish Cherukuthoa

Mr John Phillips Teacher of ICT

COMMUNITY

Service

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ALL AGES

After seven spectacular concerts, audiences have come to expect something special at the annual Forever Young Rock Choir concerts and this year was no exception.

Australia Day 2017

Supported by the Girton rock band and the Senior String Orchestra, this year’s concert was a sell-out event at the Ulumbarra Theatre and featured a special guest appearance from Australian rock legend, Mark Seymour. Mr Seymour was “blown away” by the quality of the music performance from the Girton students and by the musical composition arranged by Girton music staff members.

Celebration Day 2017

ngaging in community service provides students with the opportunity to become active members of their community. It has a lasting, positive impact on their development and character building. Volunteering for community service allows students to gain life skills and knowledge, as well as provide a much needed service to those who need it most. We have so many opportunities for students to volunteer their time. Red Shield Appeal, Australia Day Family Activities,Shave for a Cure, Relay For Life, Dr Harry Little Kinder Fair, packing Birthing Kits for women in Africa……the list goes on and on.

ate November, after exams are finished, eleven of our Year 12 students travelled to

The musical repertoire this year was as diverse as the choir members, who range in age from 64 to 96. A special feature of the evening was “Brick in the Wall” by Pink Floyd which was performed with Junior School students surreptitiously singing outside the theatre with a live-feed projection of the children into the theatre audience. The song culminated with the students running onto the stage to join choir members. Special moments like these make this irrepressible choir a crowd favourite for Bendigo.

Students heading to Thailand at the end of Term 4

Cambodia and Pattaya, Thailand. Their contributions continued to strengthen the strong relationship with the Father Ray Foundation. They took over donations of backpacks for the children at the Day Care Centre and sunglasses for the students at The Father Ray School for the Blind. Whilst there our students worked within the Foundation in many ways. They participated in English conversation classes and spent an afternoon feeding and playing with the children at the Day Care Centre. The Junior School ran a Cake/ Slice/Pie Drive and raised $2000. This money went towards purchasing clothes, medicine, bedding and much needed food items for the Father Ray Foundation. It also ensured that each child at The Children’s Home receives a gift on Christmas Morning.

his year we have made a connection with Eat Up. Eat Up is an Australian not-for-profit service that helps feed hungry school kids in our community. Over 1,000,000 school children in Australia go without dinner or breakfast every day and our students have helped by making over 2,000 sandwiches during the year that have been delivered to local schools. This connection will continue next year as it is a much needed service. Mrs Rachelle Fisher Head of Community Service

AHERNE Back row L-R:

Khaden Jones, Rylan Moore, Ethan Waller, Phoebe Cook, Lachlan McKinley, William Everist, Isaac Green, Justin Gamble, Wilson Edgeworth, Harry Brakha, Harrison Everist, Benjamin Hitchman, Xavier Green, Alexander O’Shea, James Spencer, Ben Hutchings, Nicholas Gamble, Leonard Keats, Jordan O’Meara, Oliver Jackson

Fifth row L-R:

Nathan Johnston, Charlie Wardrop, Samuel Maw, Sophie Gaston, Lucy O’Shea-Carre, Breana Merrin, Myles Blum, Jemima (Jemma) Morris, Harrison Keck, Ky Kearin, John Lavery, Maddison Ashby, Caleb Ellis, Noah Phillips-Bartlett, Henry Coventry-Brownrigg, Samuel Cox, Tara Kelly, Paris Bickley, Cassandra Liacos, Jarrod Slot, Lachlan Kerr, Ernst Milbret

Fourth row L-R:

Jarra Sardone, Alexei Suetin, Chloe Cook, Aidan Brasser, Benjamin Greiving, Hayley Douglas, Tara Lourie, Xavier Morrisey, Jacob Ware, Julian Cheng, Baelea Collins, Ethan Shepherd, Bodhi Every, Dooley Every, Tess Kelly, Kalin Gibson, Stephanie Cheng, Sam Kennett, Oscar Jones, Austin Haywood, Sam Wardrop, Eloise Cox

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Second row L-R:

Front row L-R:

Absent:

Milly Ellis, Michaela Hulme, Ki Li Clark, Seyeon Ko, Tayah McGregor, Carina Griffin, Ossian Jacob, James Bell, Charlotte (Lottie) Lawler, Erica Stelfox, Khanyile Khumalo, Jacob Ietto, Grace Falconer, Ellyna Collins, Isabel Jenkins-Smales, Chaelim Ko, Braeley Jones, Eliza McKinstry, Maddison Kelly, Angus (Gus) Falconer, Rena Nichol, Emily Everist, Lucy Kitching, Emma Mattiske, Jessica Hulme, Liza Blum, Edmund Wallis, Morgan O’Meara, Dominique Cox, Reed Stelfox, Holly Notarangelo, Emma Spencer, William McKinstry, Isabella Coventry-Brownrigg, Xiangrui (Coco) Wu, Emma Webb, Julia Liddell, Daniel Johnston, Cortez Smith, Solomon Long, Aidan Brown, Olivia Mattiske, Calista Jackson, Sophie Gladman, Archana Christopher, Emily Turnbull, Annaliese Broom, Ellen Anthony, Kaetlyn Hughes, Angus Fraser Megan Gamble, Ruben Notarangelo, William (Will) Anthony, Connor Dolan, Ms Yumi Onodera, Mr Paul Waldron, Ms Barbara Fielder, Mr Chris Landvogt, Mr Jarred Vehlen, Mr Nicholas Pease, Mrs Cate Brewin, Michael Lichnovsky, Ms Jessica Lorraine, Ms Skye McDonald, Ms Annette Reid, Ms Macala Fourie, Mrs Caryn Clark, Zandile Khumalo, Harriet O’Shea-Carre, Jos Boldiston. Hayley Shannon, Felicity Field, Hayden Smith, Felix Bickley, Jay Fisher, Bailey Keck, Hannah Downey, Callum Hercus, Anelise McKenzie, Imogen Thompson, Charlie Douch, Cassidy Flynn-Troy, Ethan Scalora

House CAPTAINS A

nother fabulous year in Aherne House has come to an end. With our participation in a number of school events, it was fabulous to see the amount of effort, dedication and smiling faces all throughout the year. The start of the year was filled with deafening chants and copious amounts of green as Aherne House took on the challenge of ‘Green Ga-Ga’. With the finest of efforts in both of the swimming and chanting, we were all extremely proud with our placing. Next on the Aherne House calendar was Athletics, where we once again put our skills to the test. The theme of ‘Green Grease’ was successful and we narrowly missed first place. By comparison, our results in Athletics were a completely different story. We think the judges must have read the results upside down! The final event for the year was House Singing. With the most heroic mashup of all time, ‘Ain’t no HERO high enough’ it was safe to say that Aherne House was again robbed of top honours.

Special thanks to our talented Aherne Hero Band, our Drama Ahernians and our Green Fairy God-mother, Jemma Morris. On behalf of all the House Captains, we would like to thank everyone for their effort and dedication throughout the year. The level of enthusiasm and support from everyone in the House was admirable and made for an incredibly enjoyable year for all of us. The Aherne House family vibe experienced at both Family Night (an Aherne House highlight) and House Dinner was truly something unique and special, and we were delighted to have the opportunity and pleasure to be the House Captains of Aherne House in 2017.

“The level of enthusiasm and support from everyone in the House was admirable and made for an incredibly enjoyable year for all of us.” House Leaders 2017 Head of Aherne House Mrs Cate Brewin Assistant Head of Aherne House Mr Nicholas Pease House Captains Michaela Hulme Samuel Cox House Vice-Captains Cassandra Liacos Henry Coventry-Brownrigg

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FREW Back row L-R:

Nicholas Ashman, Jasper McCubbin, Matilda Opie, Madalyn Lourie, Jala Seviour, Nicholas Eaton, Samuel Martin, Tyrone Moloney-Paeglis, Ryan Clegg, Samuel Chandler, Declan Rochford, Jagan Woods, Samuel Hilson, Jonathan Garoni, Jameson Crawford, James Brown, Sam Garritty, Seth Ralph, Amelia Campagnaro, Matthew Anderson, Thomas St Clair, Ritish Cherukuthota, Olivier Ueno.

Fifth row L-R:

Scarlett Bischoff, Ellex Skinner, Dalton Lewis, Toby Mills, Harry Ryan, Branden Pearce, Alice Eaton, Archie Conway, William (Will) Beever, Millicent a’Beckett, Isabella Keogh, Isabella Sertori, Daniel Kingsley, Amos Walz, David Russell, Xavier Dole, Karl Ferrari, Caleb Jackel, Henry Keogh, Laura Valentine, Jaida Skinner, Maxwell Beever

Fourth row L-R:

Ava Ueno, Gretchen Rittberger, Remy Monaghan, Kate Hadkins, Millie Lourie, Charlie Lourie, Kate Douglass, Eva Harrington, Laure Dumoulin, Lilian Harvey, Emma Blackford, Zoe Hilson, Mia Mudge, Liam Clegg, Abbey Saxon, Ella Harrington, Chloe Green, Lucy Spencely, Emma Sin, Gracie Jackel, Hannah Martin

Third row L-R:

Lucie Griffin, Charli Green, Aspen Giuliani, Matisse Cook, Zoe Cameron, Indi-Mara Bodin, Bailey Dalton, Rhys Lourie, Harry Downing, Charles Keogh, William Douglass, Joseph Opie, Cameron Anderson, Phoebe a’Beckett, Chloe Cason, Grace Forbes, Sophie Thomson, Angela Mekel, Ebony Walz

Second row L-R:

Zahra Chowdhury, Benjamin Pignataro, Sanjana Jijo, Finnegan Spencely, Lachlan Moran, Millie Ovenden, Sienna Monichino, Stellina Baxter, Camblar Kays, Jake Arulsuthan, Soumik Das, Harriet Evans, Amy Nicholls

Front row L-R:

Absent:

Adrian Campagnaro, Henry Livingstone, Lily Barling, Dane Cavallaro, Mr Michael Norris, Mr Steve Vine, Ms Jennifer Schatzle, Ms Sally Monichino, Mr Shaun McCarthy, Ms Robin Kurrle, Mr Clayton Jones, Mr John Phillips, Mr Rod Smith, Mrs Erin Buckeridge, Dylan Coombes, Henry Stephens, Zoe Turpie, Ella Fraser. Dylan Coombes, Matthew Hadkins, Sam Soleyman Meygooni, Jarrod Milne, Noah Ashby, Cody Cavallaro, Mykaela Jones, Danai Mahachi, Maggie Ryan, Simone Stephens, Cabe Walz, Conrad Livingstone, Lily Forbes, Josephine Gullan, Ruby McCubbin, Victor Saelens, Jessica Forbes, Jordan Sutherland.

House CAPTAINS A

“...one of the defining qualities of the red House is the commitment and attitude of all of our students to Frew...”

s always, it has been another fantastic year in the mighty Frew house and, as House Captains, we have enjoyed every second of it. We had a long list of events to tick off for our year, but possibly the most terrifying was the 14-year streak of winning Athletics to uphold! (No pressure..)

in our House but also in our pride. This event was of course the Inter-House tug of war competition! An afternoon of rope burn and lots of squealing left Frew in the top ranks but without a trophy to take home. However, the fun spirit with which Frewians approached the event ensured there were grins all ‘round!

The year for us as a House began with the Swimming Sports. Despite losing many of our star swimmers over the years, Frew was still able to pull off a solid performance, due to the amazing dedication of the Frewians. At the end of the day we scored a well-deserved Spirit Cup, that left us with some silverware to take home, to Ms Kurrle’s approval.

Athletics was a dreaded day for the House Captains. Yet, the continuous support and the knowledge that all members of Frew would try their hardest, eased our anxiety. Although it was a tight squeeze at the end of the day, Frew was victorious for another year. Phew!

Before long, the most dramatic event of the year was fast approaching, and the celebrations of our swimming Spirit Cup success quickly faded. The 14-year streak was on the line and the shame of breaking it would be something that would haunt us beyond our schooling years. The momentous trophy was something that no red-blooded Frewian could bear not having in our trophy cabinet, and would leave not only a hole

Always one of the defining qualities of the red House is the commitment and attitude of all of our students to Frew, and this year has been no different in the willingness of many to help out in our working bees and other volunteer activities. The journey we have experienced this year as Frew House Captains has been made so much more rewarding due to the amazing people we have led.

Our many supporters - whether it be Ms Kurrle, Mrs Schatzle or any Frew House member - have always ensured that we led the House to the best of our ability, and for that we are thankful. Our Vice-House Captains, Ruby McCubbin and David Russell have also been amazing when dealing with the many crazy ideas that popped up in our meetings. Overall, we would like to thank the Frew community for the amazing effort they put in which has made this year so memorable. House Leaders 2017 Head of Frew House Ms Robin Kurrle Assistant Head of Frew House Mrs Amber Weston (Terms 1 & 4) Mrs Jennifer Schatzle (Terms 2 & 3) House Captains Gracie Jackel Samuel Hilson House Vice-Captains Ruby McCubbin David Russell

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wimming Sports. There is only one word to describe it - fun! The day was jam-packed with people and activities to do at every turn, especially the Spirit Cup. The best part was when we shouted our heads off about our House. Frew’s theme was ‘Back to the Frewture’ and yes! we took Frew and future and put them together to get Frewture. We also had many rehearsals to make it perfect. Performing was so fun and so worth it because we WON! (the Spirit Cup.) So many people tried their best and made it such a great day. Chloe Cason 7 Frew

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JENKIN Back row L-R:

Austen Leidle, Dominic Tune, Noah Upton, William (Will) Smith, Kavindu Hathurusinghe, Kaspar McCoy, Liam Richardson, Liam Hassard, Lloyd Butcher, Elvis Walsh, Houston Pearse, Jemuel Pryse, Harry Brown, Claire Crawford, Samuel Lindrea, Hritik John, Robert Wood, Mitchell Burke, Kelsey Alexander, Jack Garritty, Mikhayla Oxley, Levi Geyer

Fifth row L-R:

Bronte Maruff, Miranda Farr, Thomas Cooper, Ruby Keig, Dinith Tennakoon, Tom Flood, Harriet Read, Evelyn Crawford, Sarah Johnston, Mason Conquer, Sankalpa Gangoda (Prageeth) Gamage, Toby Scott, Jeremy Abel, Ajayvir Cheema, Chloe Black, Aden Shanahan, Matthew Johnston, Oliver Lowther, William Kennedy, Alex Murphy, Maya Mann, Tessa McNaulty, Sarah Dawson, Jackson Dolman

Fourth row L-R:

Tully Scanlon, Teagan Scott, Angelica Jack, Zahli Drummond, Oliva Richards, Soledad (Sol) Musk, Piper Burge, Wilson (Wil) Robertson, Harrison Morley, Fraser Bynon, Thomas Perrin, Timothy Johnston, Pip Robertson, Amelia Bowles, Suhail Ansari, Jessica Dean, Mila Grant, Lauryn Woodlock, Alexandra Wright

Third row L-R:

Nicholas Williams, Pranami Gamage, Ella Berry, Emily Heislers, Pierce Wood, Scott Johnson, Nicola James, Abbey Poyser, Kristen Windust, Livinia Edwards, Abraham Geyer, William Crane, Abbey Conquer, Zoe Lillie, Julia Conley, Arunika Madina, India-Rose Hill, Romesh Jayasekera.

Second row L-R:

Jonte Breen, Alexander Carr, Polly Barnett, Oliver Scott, George Minchinton Kimpton, Catriona Sexton, Mercedes Gill, Alessia McCaig, Ashleigh Laker, Bree Egan, Ella Kuchel, Janidu Hathurusinghe, Asher Butcher, Taylah Gurd, Caitlin Richardson, William (Will) Hamilton, Jett Stanley

Front row L-R:

Mia Burge, Molly Bryant, Jordan Holt, Dr Andrew Itter, Mr Andrew Lorincz, Mrs Lorraine Ellis, Mrs Kathryn Barton, Mrs Winsome Wastell, Mrs Christine Phillips, Mrs Kerrie Stewart, Ms Terrie Dempster, Mrs Ingrid Douglas, Ms Amanda Showler, Mr Scott Langan, Mr Ross Slater, Livinia Douglass, Sophia Ansari.

Absent:

Harry Akins, Lucy Black, Chloe Fleming, Rachael Hamilton, Shehan Jayasekera, Evie Kuchel, Kendall Laker, Ashlee McKern, Stella Moschetti, Danielle Williams, Chelsea Holt, Cadi Kuchel, Emma Bailey, Satya Jhaveri, D’Arcy Lowther, Alexandra Nevill, Daniel Worthington, Aleksandra Babovic, Ella Douch, Nicholas Edwards, Connor McCraig, Erin Taylor, Milos Babovic, Hannah Blacke, Catherine Craig

House CAPTAINS 2

017 was another year filled with connectedness in Jenkin House. We were thrown in the deep end, almost literally, with Swimming sports being the first challenge we were to face. Our Spirit Cup was filled with classic jukebox worthy songs, and the chant “We Are The Champions” later came true that day. The whole House was jumping in the water any chance they got, whether it was races, relays or novelties, whilst the other Jenkinites cheered them on. The day was successful, and we were victorious, due to the hard work shown by every member of the House. Athletics was the next full House event, and our Spirit Cup this time was full of “Thrills”, as we tried to “Beat it” to first place. We had students running, jumping, and throwing in as many events as they could but, as in past years, Frew narrowly stole the win. Cross country came next, and like the other events this year, our house participation was overwhelming. Again we were narrowly beaten, this time by Jones, but Jenkin still had many talented age champions. However, Jenkin was lucky enough to have another win in the annual Tug Of War

championship, with the House taking away the title. House singing was the final full House event for the year, and was again lots of fun, show-casing many of our talented House members, including the band and soloist singers. The participation really made our song come together, and although we were not the most successful, getting the whole House involved was really rewarding. The last Jenkin event for the year was the House Dinner, where we celebrated the year as a House, and farewelled the Year Twelves of 2017. The Year Eleven House Dinner committee worked hard to make the evening enjoyable for everyone who attended, along with Mrs Stewart and Mrs Phillips. The evening was filled with laughs, memories and a little touch of bling. We would like to thank all of Jenkin House for giving us the opportunity to lead you this year- we have enjoyed every minute of it. It has challenged us to become more confident, creative, and more involved members of our House and the wider school community. Best of luck to the Jenkin Captains of 2018.

“It has challenged us to become more confident, creative, and more involved members of our House and the wider school community.” House Leaders 2017 Head of Jenkin House Mrs Christine Phillips Assistant Head of Jenkin House Mrs Kerrie Stewart House Captains Erin Taylor Liam Richardson House Vice-Captains Polly Barnett Connor McCaig

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DINNER 2017 Jenkin of the Year An Award to recognize a member of the Jenkin Community, in their contribution to the House. This person should demonstrate leadership, compassion, humility and above all integrity. 2017 winner Teagan Scott 12

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DINNER

ith every House Dinner, there is always a theme and this year’s theme for Jenkin House was ‘a bit of bling’. Everyone dressed up suitably for the occasion. Although we see each other every day, it was nice to be able to see my peers outside of school and watch everyone enjoy themselves. It was also wonderful to sit back and enjoy the performances that each year level had prepared to present. Possibly my favourite performance was Year Ten’s dance routine to the song ‘Pump up the Jam’. All of the performances were terrific, the jokes great and as the House of ‘Connectedness’, we all came together for a wonderful evening of fun and festivities for Jenkin House. Julia Conley 12 Jenkin

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Back row L-R:

Harvey Gibbs; Liam Jacobsen; Nuransh Chopra; Rory Marshall; Sophie Shoebridge; Leo Hams; Aguel Arok; Harrison Waller; Ethan Hobson; Jock Faulks; Thomas Ayars; Lauren Cox; Bryce Apsey; Thomas Gregory; Lachlan Sutherland; Owen Hams; Gabriel Thomas; Max Tulloch; Ben O’Searcoid; John (Jack) Cripps; Darcy Hayen; Jake Fletcher

Fifth row L-R:

Isabelle Shoebridge; Molly Bingley; Nathan Jones; Emma Purcell; Olivia Symes; Tai Hindson; Hugo Begg; Jacob Port; Jack Edwards; Fabian Denk-Rae; Joe Flexmore; Lauren Morris; Kyle Fitzsimmons; Georgia Cox; Caleb Hamilton-Keene; Lachlan Woodward; Benjamin Pedretti; Frank Gibbs; Jessica Dalgleish; Cara McMaster-Alderton; Chloe Hope; Adele McGaffin

Fourth row L-R:

Freda Paten; Madeleine Hope; Oliver Vine; Serryn Eenjes; Edwood Crosby-Loder; Lucas O’Brien; Matthew Foxwell; Solomon Gibbs; Tadiwanashe Masiboy; Connor Marshall; Amy Morgan; Edward Bellingham; Emilia Trennsby; Emily Shoebridge; Eliza O’Sullivan; Matilda Dimsey; Thomas Millar; Chelsea Dillon; Sophia O’Brien; Stephanie Brunner

Third row L-R:

Sean Dower; Avril Price; Drew Fitzsimmons; Oliver Davis; Edward Carr; Olivia Russell; Georgia Bowen; Plaifon (Tang) Ruplok; Lily Townsend; Esther Minter; Lucy Morgan; Hayley Jacobsen; Feifan Wu; Alexandra Hope; Annabelle Bellingham; Rachel Minter; David Feng; Natalie (Natty) Jones; Jordan Barclay; Chloe Hall; Ella Fletcher; Jemma Carr, Döme Guthy.

Second row L-R:

Angus Mayes; Emilia (Milly) Fletcher; Lucy Holmberg; Oscar Beever; Lasith Kulasekara; Eric Lovett; Emma Hindson; Audrey Sheen; Eloise Symes; Holly Dalgleish; Grace Flaherty; Hannah Thomas; TenzinLouise Graham; Winne Htoo; Angus Waller; Darcy Langdon; Olivia Stacey-Algie; Kate Edwards; Jemima Davis; Abigail O’Sullivan; Frances Leach

Front row L-R:

Ella Townsend; Elliott Leach; Ainsley Tanner; Riley Tawton; Alasdair Waller; Mr Rod Knowles; Ms Ann Forko; Mr Matt Greenwood; Ms Joanne Grech; Mr Nigel Vernon; Mrs Jacqui Vine; Mr Dean Ahearn; Mr Matthew James; Mrs Jacinta Jackson; Isaac Willits; Alexander (Alex) Akins; Stirling Bellingham.

Absent:

Lily Begg, Xavier Carthew, Eliza Griffiths, Morgan Hands, Jack Houlahan, Aubrey Jacobs, Aliya Noonan, Lochie Read, Jack Thomas, Sheeba Vigneswaran, Surya Vigneswaran, Laura Zeuner

House CAPTAINS 2

017 has been an incredible year for Jones House. Although we did not scrape a win in the Swimming Carnival, or the subsequent Spirit Cup, our nostalgic White Wildcats theme was definitely a great way to raise Jones House pride to last the entire year. The high levels of participation really exemplified the teamwork and loyalty unique to Jones House. It was a great day, and was made a lot easier by the enthusiasm of the House to participate and contribute. The Athletics Carnival proved to be the peak of Jones House spirit, with the House winning the Spirit Cup by a landslide. Our ‘White Wedding’ exemplified the unity and familial bond of Jones, with everyone participating and making sure that the Cup was ours. Although we were less successful in winning the Athletics Cup, it was a great day and we were all more than happy to go home with one trophy under our belt. Fortunately, it would not be the last silverware for Jones this season. Later in the year, Jones finally pulled through athletically and managed to finish first at the annual Cross Country competition. This was our first time

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ever winning Cross Country, and though it was unexpected, the captains were extremely happy to have hopefully kicked off a winning tradition in Cross Country over the next few years. Jones House has consistently demonstrated its amazing spirit and performance abilities, but we were not so successful in the 2017 House Singing. However, our performance was certainly one to remember. With an exciting, invigorating and inspiring performance of Rasputin by Boney M, featuring special dancers, gymnastics and a real Rasputin in the form of Jones Captain Adele McGaffin, this particular performance was definitely one for the Girton history books. 2017 has definitely been an exciting year for Jones House. With two trophies under our belt, and a revolutionary House Singing performance, Jones has really come together not just as a House, but a family. The captains' experience of leadership was made infinitely easier by the easy-going, respectful and friendly nature of our Jones students. Special thanks to the staff, in particular Mr Vernon and Ms Grech, for their support and guidance. Hopefully, this year is just the beginning of a winning streak for Jones!

“Jones House has consistently demonstrated its amazing spirit and performance abilities”

House Leaders 2017 Head of Jones House Mr Nigel Vernon Assistant Head of Jones House Ms Joanne Grech House Captains Adele McGaffin Harrison Waller House Vice-Captains Emily Shoebridge Thomas Ayars

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MILLWARD Back row L-R:

Emma Peacock, Chaise Priestley, Amelia Fogarty, Harry Whelan-Mills, Toshiya Yanagisawa, Gabriel Pankhurst, Kai Andrews, Thomas Morrison, Ishira Dayananda, Nelson Beks, Montague Velthuis, Daniel Keane, Jai Johnston, Angus Lawson, Max Rowley, Elliot Beks, Bailey Edwards, Lachlan Harris, Blake Rutledge, Tom McNair, Jessica Reaburn, Emily Van der Drift

Fifth row L-R:

Kurtis McNamara, Ryan Merriman, Malakai Tokovic, Luke Dobrigna, Alexander Nielsen, Aidan Clemens, Joel Bothe, James Humphry, Jacob Schober, Jackson Swan, Ella Fraser, Cara Humphry, Irene Benny, Eva Scopelliti, Ella Doble, Nicholas Watts, Kadel Waters, Jeremiah Stanford, William Burton, Ildi Clemens, Ethan Scalora, Angus MacGregor, Jamie Constable

Fourth row L-R:

Ella McNamara, Charlotte McNamara, Alyssa Jackson-Maher, Iona Marsden-Sweeney, Keziah Roessler, Amelia Beaton, Xavier Maruff, Nadia Phillips, Tanisha Mohapatra, Isabella (Pearl) Gross, Jordan Rogers, Lachlan Crean, Anna Bark, Madisyn (Madi) Fasoli, Lewis Merriman, Edwina Wallace-Smith, William Russell, Imogen Ryan, Lauren Woodman, Hannah Woodman, Blaire Johnston, Abby Rowley, Daniel McLean, Flynn Edwards

Third row L-R:

Bronte Bailey, Lucy Mills, Jacob McKenzie, Avanish Dhaliwal, Jessica Iuliano, Ebony Watts, Rory McKenzie, Thomas Kay, Scarlett Storm, Siena Shirres, Asha Priestley, Oscar Keohan, Emerald Kelly, Samantha Robinson, Jessica Andrews, Grace Morrall, Valentino Scopelliti, Patrick Mills, Tiana Murphy, William Wallace-Smith, Caitlin Schober, Ruby Shirres

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Astrid Johnston, Oliver Boucher, Kathryn O’Sullivan, Rena McEwan, Tikhon Raikounov, Cian Westwood, Charlie Brakha, Melani Dayananda, Emma Thompson-Hall, Victoria Jeffery, James Toomey, Jack Harris, Yasmin Harith Brewer, Sei Pailthorpe, Ruby Fletcher, Ingrid Hocking, Hayden Crickmore, Brooke Thompson-Hall, Mabh Torr, Ondine Keohan, Dhruv Gupta, Levi Doble, Sarah Harris, Timothy Robinson Joanna McLean, Rivani Porwal, Mr Christopher Maslunka, Mr Ralph Algreen-Ussing, Mr John McMillan, Mrs Viv McMillan, Mrs Linda Arnel, Ms Mo Watanabe, Mr Sam a’Beckett, Mrs Yvette Shanley, Mr Peter Thomas, Ms Fanomezana Rasoarahona, Ms Robyn Kristenson, Mrs Allison Crickmore, Mr Takahiro Maeda, Hally Nyhus Angus Drummond, Annalise Grigson, James Kay, Lena Johnston, Angus Roffey, Amy Bachmann, Max Baker, Sylvan Rodnight-Blackwood, Samantha Stanford, Peregrin Hawke, Lachlan Thomson.

House CAPTAINS F

rom skater boys to mermaids, from beating Aherne to saying farewell to our one and only Head of House, Mr a’Beckett, what a year it has been for Millward!

continued reign of success in House singing this year, winning for the third year in a row was not expected, but very well deserved, and receiving a House singing cup… that’s a huge plus!

Over the years, Perry and I have discovered the true companionship and respect Millward has as a whole, realising that we are more than just a purple house. Being part of our purple culture has enabled us and other students to reach beyond their comfort zone, become part of each others’ lives and experience the wonderful camaraderie of the House events.

However as sad as it is to say, our time in our role as House Captains has come to an end, and it was definitely an opportunity that will never be forgotten. We would like to encourage everybody to have a go and strive for a goal - take part in leadership and don’t forget to take in every moment as it comes because, in no time at all, it will be the last moment to reflect on all you have achieved.

As Captains of Millward house, our goals were to encourage students to go for what they want and take a step further. Whether it was being a lead in House singing, or a star in the Swimming and Athletics activities, we wanted everybody to take a step further and feel part of something more. Even though we did not win any silverware in the inter-house swimming and athletics, we are still so proud of our efforts this year. As well as our

We thank everyone for their effort and dedication - not only to the House assemblies and Spirit Cups, but the devotion to Millward House as a whole is noticed and very much appreciated. On behalf of the four of us, we cannot wait to share our advice and guidance with the future Millward House leaders, and share the amazing memories that this wonderful purple House has to offer!

“... take in every moment as it comes because, in no time at all, it will be the last moment to reflect on all you have achieved.”

House Leaders 2017 Head of Millward House Mr Sam a’Beckett Assistant Head of Millward House Ms Motoko Watanabe House Captains Chaise Priestley Perregrin Hawke House Vice-Captains Hally Nyhus Kai Andrews

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ontinuing from Swimming Cup, term one also gave us the Athletics Cup, where Millward adopted the theme of “Purple Punks” for our Spirit Cup performance.

o start off the year Millward chose the theme of “Millward Mermaids and Marines” for swimming cup. Our performance in the Spirit Cup abided by this theme and is a true testament to Millward House’s passion and involvement. Overall, the lack of success for Millward at House Swimming was overshadowed by the fun and vibrant day experienced by all in Millward.

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ouse dinner was a night filled with dancing, singing and many great House Tutor acts. The theme of the night was “Black and White”. Everyone looked immaculate on the evening. There was a great atmosphere as students and teachers talked and enjoyed dinner and dessert. The night ended with a farewell and Thank You to Mr a’Beckett for his contributions to Millward house.

Grandparents’ AFTERNOON

Service

illward invited parents and grandparents for an afternoon involving a school tour, afternoon tea and then the presentation of the ‘Best of Millward House’ Performances. There was a great turn out and the opportunity to experience our Millward culture was thoroughly enjoyed.

ouse singing began with all of the Millward students dressed in black and white. Everyone was excited and a little apprehensive as we watched the other Houses perform. We got into formation and the music started. Everyone sang and danced with enthusiasm and confidence and thanks to the hard work put in during singing practice Millward was thrilled to come away with the win.

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Back row L-R:

Lachlan Archibald, Sarah Mildern, Kade Culpitt, Lachlan Trounson, Eamon Powell, Kayle Thompson, Alexi Ginis, Patrick Woods, Patrick Gaffney, Max Long, Michael Loughnan, Lachlan Jackson, Connor Hampton, Charlie Whitsed, Liam Radford, Aidan McConachy, Jared Hodges, Michael Broughton, Thomas Walters, Cordelia Pendlebury, Lachlan Fuzzard

Fifth row L-R:

Jacob Hooke, Albert Whiteley, Noah Lawrence, Jack Sofo, Oliver Wiles, Jemma Boromeo, Miranda Knowles, Kate Blake, Rani Madden, Jemma Kulbars, Lucy Wall, Joshua Woods, Ethan Coombes, Tali Walker, Jack Garnett, Ella Boromeo, Angus Blow, Ri Zi Chia, Lucia Bowles, Nash Dignan, Finn MacGregor

Fourth row L-R:

Alexandra McCann, Eliza Christie, Matilda Moore, William Archibald, Felicity White, Sinali Seneviratne, Jacob (Jake) Clarke, Harrishman (Harry) Shobanan, Ainsley Hatcher, Gracie Sladden, Eliza Fitzpatrick, Izabella Nassar, Miriam Nies, Ruby Benedict, Flynn Black, Ruby Stone, Caitlin Bishop, Si Chi Tong, Prudence Wilkinson, Ella Fisher, Alexander (Alex) Campbell

Third row L-R:

Bridie Hansen, Thomas Broughton, Felix Ansted, Caydn Thompson, Matilda (Tilly) Schier, Sophia Ginis, Nellie Rose, Hamish Sin, Ji Young (Jemimah) Suh, Anika Weibgen, Nina Lenard, Lewis Fitzpatrick, Charlotte Speakman, Emma Greenall, Jacob Page, Neve Surridge, Emma Hodges, Nicole Ford, Oneli Wickramarathna, Callum McConachy, Lachlan Nemet, Abigail Thompson, Samantha Van Stokrom

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Erin Whyte, Amelie Wilson, Eliza Scott, Hamish Wall, Imogen Handley-Kurzke, Alicia McGovern, Ashlyn Baird, Prudence Whiteley, Rebecca Thomas, Phoebe Radford, Phoebe Finlay, Oliver (Ollie) Jackson, Annalise Grigson, Meg Sheldrick, Zachary Harith Brewer, Hamish Archibald, Lily Ivey, Grace Whyte, Oliver Davison, Tayla McArthur. Thomas Stone, Benjamin Greenall, Charlie-Ann Sofo, Harold (Harry) McKern, Mr Marcus Smalley, Mrs Carol Knowles, Mr Graham Crickmore, Ms Ethel Oliver, Mrs Joanne Evans, Mr Dave Martin, Mr Clint Whitsed, Mrs Frederique Tonkin, Mrs Trudy Matthews, Mr Joshua McGuffie, Mrs Angie Hamilton, Mrs Jane Reaburn, Mrs Carmel Hamilton, Henry Woods, Jessica Ford, Sebastian Black Elijah Alley, Victor Brosset, Skye Clancy, Arli Giles-Watson, Ingrid Gould, Jason Mekel, William McCann, Nathan Patarica, Samuel Watts, Edward Weaver, Jack Weaver, Sebastian Wood,

House CAPTAINS R

iley House has had a jam-packed year where our House achieved many goals. First came Swimming Sports, where a hoard of cowboys and girls traveled to the Aquatic Centre. Our swimming efforts were noteworthy, with not one, but two Age Champions. The Riley Ranch made its mark at the pool and presented itself as a House that is always willing to have a great competitive spirit. Riley House came in a respectable Third place in Spirit Cup at the pool. Riley showed our strength again dressing up for the Athletics Spirit cup, this time trading Akubras for crowns. Riley Royals showed their regal side while having a good time, but again we were left looking like Shannon Noll, robbed from the title we deserved. However, this was shadowed by the joy of having 4 Age Champions and coming 4th over all. In Term 3, the House came together in song. The kids of Riley traded blue, blue and blue for red, white and blue, singing Kim Wilde’s hit, ‘Kids in America’ . We sang with perfect pitch and commendable vocals, even if Mr

Martin would say so himself. After singing our hearts out to everyone, we earned a 3rd place finish. All this could not have been achieved without the help of key members of Riley House for which we are grateful: - to last year’s House captains Rani, Ollie, Miranda and Will, for giving us advice about how best to lead the House, helping us so much! Thanks to Mr Whitsed, for always being our encouraging support system, and Mr Martin, for leading Riley House with a just and driven vision that helped guide the House, while helping us with all things music. A special Thank You to Jemma and Kayle, two of the absolute best vice captains, making up half of this awesome foursome. And of course, to all the members of Riley House - thank you for absolutely everything, for electing us, listening to us and of course dancing and singing along when we asked. Thank you for your attention and for giving us the opportunity to lead and grow as individuals! We wish next year’s House Captains all the best in their endeavors to lead our House, and we know you’ll do us proud.

“... take in every moment as it comes because, in no time at all, it will be the last moment to reflect on all you have achieved.”

House Leaders 2017 Head of Riley House Mr Dave Martin Assistant Head of Riley House Mr Clint Whitsed House Captains Prudence Whiteley Harrishman Shobanan House Vice-Captains Jemma Kulbars Kayle Thompson

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Creative WRITING

2017

Year 9 Poetry MUSIC TO MY EARS The whistling of the kettle, The turning of the lock, The purring of a kitten, The ticking of a clock; I am all. I do not have colour, But I do have tone. I do not have height, But I am measured.

A RIDDLE POEM

SKYFLAME

I have two main parts. At night they come together as one. I am an attraction to many; my colours are deep but also bright; dark blue, or bright blue, trailed by millions of tanned-yellow grains.

A blazing figure. Her existence brings the light to my day. At night, she seems to be in infinite absentia until the light from her rising collides with the structures of my room.

I am known as a happy place; in the warmer months families come to me, making sandcastles on my body. I hold many treasures Which people like to collect. Some so amazing they are taken and put on display. I am a home to many Creatures - big and small. If I continue to be polluted, I’ll be nothing at all.

I give people happiness, But I can also create nightmares. I bring people together, But I can also ruin the party.

I am from Australia, Europe, all over the world; instead of just one, there are many of me.

I am a barrier through which you can pass. You might be fast, but I am faster. I am everywhere, but I can’t be seen.

My inner beauty creates my outer beauty; I am a special place, loved by many. What am I?

I can create massive waves, But you see no water. A vacuum might be able to slow me down, But it will never kill me.

Jemma Boromeo 9 Riley

I am everywhere; Without me Your life would not be the same. What am I? Jake Arulsuthan 9 Frew

She simultaneously brings warmth to my world, and has the potential to destroy it. Her embers are warm, but it is her flame that excites me! Through my car’s tinted windows, I can watch her intense reflection awaken in each pane; with my bare eyes, each morning. She uses her power to disguise herself. She is red. She is blue. She is white. She is invisible. She is carbon. She is gas. She is heat. She is spark. She is creation; she can create, and yet, she is created. She is a verb. She is a noun. She forges; and she is a forge. She is life. She is death. She is the alpha and the omega. Her fiery physique is mesmerising; I could watch her flickering movements for hours. Her presence is the only one that brings no shadow. My life, and the rest of the world’s, revolves around hers.

Year 10 Poetry

I TRIED TO WRITE YOU A POEM LAST NIGHT

DOUBT

I tried to write you a poem last night It caused streaming tears and horrific pain My words were angels that could not take flight

Doubt is that creeping creature in my mind that seems to challenge my every advance. It’s my uncertainty and it’s unkind. It whispers, tells me not to take the chance. Doubt bars all my paths with hesitation. I stop. I think. I query. And I pause. I am trapped by my deliberation, unable to decide on any course. Though others say to live with conviction “Just do it!” and “Act now, without delay!” I know Doubt is a kind of addiction, one that’s never easily thrown away. Perhaps one day I’ll let confidence shine but until then, Doubt is forever mine. Millicent a’Beckett 10 Frew

Believe me, I put up a lengthy fight But I was constrained by the structure again I tried to write you a poem last night An ending started to stray from sight Because sadly, my efforts were in vain My words were angels that could not take flight T’was a ruthless struggle, rhyming scheme so tight, The frustration almost sent me insane I tried to write you a poem last night I swear it was being cruel out of spite I kept getting distracted, lost my train... My words were angels that could not take flight The piece of paper remained blank and white All thoughts were held down by a dumb refrain I tried to write you a poem last night My words were angels that could not take flight. Ellyna Collins 10 Aherne

“TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN” (to whom it may concern, i am laying here and i can feel the drumming in my veins and i think about and i care about but i don’t. jonny spilt his mash potatoes and mum is but i can’t feel anymore and i can’t anymore sometimes i used to see You at the but You’re not here now there’s crying and yells but They don’t understand

me and i

am nothing soon and i am emptying out and i can’t or hear or

see

(i am laying here think ing about the way We used to dance and i can’t quite remember Your face as you cry but You’re not here anymore and no one cares about us) Liza Blum 10 Aherne

She is hate, she is love, she is passion, she is eternal. She appears to be endless, just like my love; just like my intrigue for her. Neither life, nor you, nor I, would exist if she did not. Her light shines on us; only one of many yet to be discovered. Will we be demolished by her before we have a chance to feel or understand her presence? If she was ever to become absent from my life or yours, there would still be billions, trillions, quadrillions of others for me to gaze up at, in the night sky. She will always be my fire; my Sun. Jemimah Suh 9 Riley

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Junior School winner THE SEASONS - MY WAY

I enjoy all the seasons as they are now But if I had a chance to make them all over again, it would be a bit different. Summer would be called Chimchimery and we would have warm snow made of purple and yellow candy floss! Autumn would be Kittfall, windy indeed but instead of the leaves cute kittens would be falling off trees. Spring would be known as Swing with plants popping out lollies and bubble gum instead of flowers. Ah! Such splendid colours and fragrances, just like blooming flowers but sweeter! Finally, Witcha, the cold and dark season when Every night wizards and witches come knocking on your door, Offering to teach spells and magic in exchange for a bowl of spicy butter chicken and rice. As I have said, I love the seasons as they are now But if I had the Seasons- my way, I know you would love them too. Aditi Kumar 1 Jones

Creative WRITING

2017

Competition Winners

Year 7-9 winner

Fingers sticky with watermelon juice, tangling in sun-bleached hair Burnt skin and sausages, teenage shrieks and peals without care. Rose-tinted, cloudless skies, relaxing into an unbroken laze Salty lips meeting at sunset, loveaddled in a heated haze. Rusty leaves pool and crunch, though summer love isn't dead Pumpkin and cinnamon, dry hands clasped and unspoken words said. Scarves and jackets, late night calls Secret smiles keep us warm. Icy now, frost gilds the grass and silver glimmers Cuddling by the fire, cheering footy winners. Stealing hoodies and chapped-lip kisses Unique as a snowflake, our romance whispers. While flowers bloom, our love loses colour The weather warms and so do tempers, voices raised at each other. Daisy chain crowns hide tear-streaked cheeks The memories of each happy season, fading through the weeks. Abbey Saxon 10 Frew

‘Twas the first morn of Autumn No tree’d begun to shed The forest seemed so solemn Leaves were green instead of red

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THE FALL

The soft rain drifted across the soft pink petals of the lively rose bush. The sounds of the street below boomed with the noise of people and cars crossing the crowded streets, to find their place. The noise of horns and yells echoed up the towering buildings, up to the single balcony of an old woman’s apartment; she had nothing, but the pink rose.

Year 10-12 winner

SEASONAL LOVE STORY

Inaugural ‘Endeavour’ prize for poetry

THE FIRST TREE OF AUTUMN

The spirits of a nearby town Were as sad as sad can be For the forest had really let them down Calling for lots to disagree. Then one day a single tree Awoke from its deep slumber, Looked upon the misery His guilt rolling like thunder And so that tree let go a leaf Which fluttered to the ground, Was picked up by the strong wind thief And tumbled all around

She came, wobbling, out of the sliding door and the flowerpot began to tip. She lunged to the edge of the railing, the blooming rose tipping from her hands and both began to fall, flowers springing from the pot, both flailing through the air, before landing on the cold pavement; the shattered pot Sprawled in the gutter. Two roses lay motionless in the darkening sun. Colourful people with bright shoes Trampled over the dying petals, beneath the towering buildings, ignoring the soft blooms and turning them brown and flat. Finnigan Spencely 9 Frew

When the town saw the object Flying pass the window pane, They nodded their heads with complete respect, Autumn had come again! But Summer…He sighed He’d been here far too long At last Autumn had arrived Singing his Autumn song. Rachael Hamilton 7 Jenkin

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Senior SCHOOL Students

Year 7

Phoebe a’Beckett Frew Harry Akins Jenkin Alex Akins Jones Cameron Anderson Frew Sophia Ansari Jenkin Felix Ansted Riley Will Anthony Aherne Ashlyn Baird Riley Lily Barling Frew Oscar Beever Jones Lucy Black Jenkin Sebastian Black Riley Indi-Mara Bodin Frew Jos Boldiston Aherne Charlie Brakha Millward Jonte Breen Jenkin Aidan Brown Aherne Mia Burge Jenkin Zoe Cameron Frew Adrian Campagnaro Frew Alexander Carr Jenkin Jemma Carr Jones Chloe Cason Frew Dane Cavallaro Frew Zahra Chowdhury Frew Aidan Clemens Millward Ildi Clemens Millward Abbey Conquer Jenkin Jamie Constable Millward Chloe Cook Aherne Dylan Coombes Frew Georgia Cox Jones Bailey Dalton Frew Oliver Davison Riley Yuma Deacon Aherne Nash Dignan Riley Levi Doble Millward Connor Dolan Aherne Livinia Douglass Jenkin Angus Drummond Millward Harriet Evans Frew Emily Everist Aherne Bodhi Every Aherne Gus Falconer Aherne David Feng Jones Phoebe Finlay Riley Chloe Fleming Jenkin Milly Fletcher Jones Jessica Ford Riley Ella Fraser Frew Megan Gamble Aherne Abraham Geyer Jenkin Charli Green Frew Benjamin Greenall Riley Annalise Grigson Millward Dhruv Gupta Millward Matthew Hadkins Frew Rachael Hamilton Jenkin Will Hamilton Jenkin Sarah Harris Millward Lucy Holmberg Jones Jordan Holt Jenkin Jacob Hooke Riley Jack Houlahan Jones Lily Ivey Riley Ollie Jackson Riley Ossian Jacob Aherne

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Shehan Jayasekera Jenkin Astrid Johnston Millward James Kay Millward Ondine Keohan Millward Zandile Khumalo Aherne Evie Kuchel Jenkin Kendall Laker Jenkin Darcy Langdon Jones Elliott Leach Jones Frances Leach Jones Henry Livingstone Frew Solomon Long Aherne Rhys Lourie Frew Xavier Maruff Millward Rory McKenzie Millward Ashlee McKern Jenkin Harry McKern Riley Joanna McLean Millward Kurtis McNamara Millward Charlotte McNamara Millward Sienna Monichino Frew Stella Moschetti Jenkin Rena Nichol Aherne Ruben Notarangelo Aherne Harriet O’Shea Carré Riley Abigail O’Sullivan Jones Phoebe Radford Riley Tikhon Raikounov Millward Caitlin Richardson Jenkin Wil Robertson Jenkin Timothy Robinson Millward Imogen Ryan Millward Jarra Sardone Aherne Valentino Scopelliti Millward Oliver Scott Jenkin Eliza Scott Riley Hayley Shannon Aherne Isabelle Shoebridge Jones Cortez Smith Aherne Sam Soleyman Meygooni Frew Olivia Stacey-Algie Jones Jett Stanley Jenkin Reed Stelfox Aherne Henry Stephens Frew Thomas Stone Riley Eloise Symes Jones Ainsley Tanner Jones Riley Tawton Jones Rebecca Thomas Riley Abigail Thompson Riley Emma Thompson-Hall Millward Brooke Thompson-Hall Millward Mabh Torr Millward Ella Townsend Jones Zoe Turpie Frew Alasdair Waller Jones Edmund Wallis Aherne Ebony Walz Frew Sam Wardrop Aherne Cian Westwood Millward Albert Whiteley Riley Charlie Whitsed Riley Danielle Williams Jenkin Isaac Willits Jones Amelie Wilson Riley Henry Woods Riley Feifan Wu Jones

Year 8

Hamish Archibald Riley James Bell Aherne Stirling Bellingham Jones Annabelle Bellingham Jones Oliver Boucher Millward Amelia Bowles Jenkin Aidan Brasser Aherne Annaliese Broom Aherne Molly Bryant Jenkin Asher Butcher Jenkin Fraser Bynon Jenkin Alex Campbell Riley Eliza Christie Riley Ki Li Clark Aherne Matisse Cook Frew Will Crane Jenkin Hayden Crickmore Millward Edwood Crosby-Loder Jones Kade Culpitt Riley Jemima Davis Jones Xavier Dole Frew William Douglass Frew Harry Downing Frew Nicholas Eaton Frew Liv Edwards Jenkin Kate Edwards Jones Serryn Eenjes Jones Felicity Field Aherne Lewis Fitzpatrick Riley Ruby Fletcher Millward Grace Forbes Frew Angus Fraser Aherne Jack Garritty Jenkin Solomon Gibbs Jones Mercedes Gill Jenkin Sophia Ginis Riley Aspen Giuliani Frew Benjamin Greiving Aherne Carina Griffin Aherne Baxter Gurd Jenkin Ben Guseli Aherne Ella Harrington Frew Janidu Hathurusinghe Jenkin Austin Haywood Aherne Tai Hindson Jones Ingrid Hocking Millward Alexandra Hope Jones Kaetlyn Hughes Aherne Jessica Hulme Aherne Angelica Jack Jenkin Aubrey Jacobs Jones Hayley Jacobsen Jones Victoria Jeffery Millward Sanjana Jijo Frew Daniel Johnston Aherne Timothy Johnston Jenkin Lena Johnston Millward Oscar Jones Aherne Nathan Jones Jones Camblar Kays Frew Sam Kennett Aherne Charles Keogh Frew Amy Keyes Jenkin Lucy Kitching Aherne Seyeon Ko Aherne Lasith Kulasekara Jones Noah Lawrence Riley Nina Lenard Riley Millie Lourie Frew Eric Lovett Jones Oliver Lowther Jenkin Charlotte Martin Aherne Emma Mattiske Aherne Angus Mayes Jones Alessia McCaig Jenkin William McCann Riley Alexandra McCann Riley Jacob McKenzie Millward Ryan Merriman Millward Sarah Mildern Riley Jarrod Milne Frew George Minchinton Kimpton Jenkin

Rachel Minter Jones Lachlan Moran Frew Morgan O’Meara Aherne Joseph Opie Frew Eliza O’Sullivan Jones Jacob Page Riley Gabriel Pankhurst Millward Thomas Perrin Jenkin Abbey Poyser Jenkin Seth Ralph Frew Olivia Richards Jenkin Angus Roffey Millward Nellie Rose Riley Tilly Schier Riley Caitlin Schober Millward Jala Seviour Frew Audrey Sheen Jones Emma Sin Frew Hamish Sin Riley Hayden Smith Aherne Charlie-Ann Sofo Riley Charlotte Speakman Riley Jeremiah Stanford Millward Alexei Suetin Aherne Jack Thomas Jones James Toomey Millward Noah Upton Jenkin Hamish Wall Riley William Wallace-Smith Millward Angus Waller Jones Kadel Waters Millward Edward Weaver Riley Erin Whyte Riley Oneli Wickramarathna Riley Pierce Wood Jenkin Lachlan Woodward Jones

Year 9

Jeremy Abel Jenkin Suhail Ansari Jenkin Ellen Anthony Aherne Jake Arulsuthan Frew Noah Ashby Frew Amy Bachmann Millward Jordan Barclay Jones Stellina Baxter Frew Will Beever Frew Hugo Begg Jones Elliot Beks Millward Felix Bickley Aherne Scarlett Bischoff Frew Caitlin Bishop Riley Chloe Black Jenkin Flynn Black Riley Jemma Boromeo Riley Joel Bothe Millward Harry Brakha Aherne James Brown Frew William Burton Millward Edward Carr Jones Cody Cavallaro Frew Julian Cheng Aherne Baelea Collins Aherne Mason Conquer Jenkin Isabella CoventryBrownrigg Aherne Dominique Cox Aherne Lauren Cox Jones Lachlan Crean Millward Jessica Dalgleish Jones Soumik Das Frew Oliver Davis Jones Jessica Dean Jenkin Avi Dhaliwal Millward Chelsea Dillon Jones Luke Dobrigna Millward Zahli Drummond Jenkin Flynn Edwards Millward Dooley Every Aherne Jay Fisher Aherne Drew Fitzsimmons Jones Ella Fletcher Jones Tom Flood Jenkin Sophie Foote Riley

Pranami Gamage Jenkin Jack Garnett Riley Levi Geyer Jenkin Mila Grant Jenkin Emma Greenall Riley Lucie Griffin Frew Eliza Griffiths Jones Chloe Hall Jones Caleb Hamilton-Keene Jones Leo Hams Jones Bridie Hansen Riley Jack Harris Millward Zoe Hilson Frew Chelsea Holt Jenkin Chloe Hope Jones Jessica Iuliano Millward Scott Johnson Jenkin Mykaela Jones Frew Daniel Keane Millward Leonard Keats Aherne Bailey Keck Aherne Tess Kelly Aherne Emerald Kelly Millward William Kennedy Jenkin Oscar Keohan Millward Cadi Kuchel Jenkin Zoe Lillie Jenkin Angus MacGregor Millward Finn MacGregor Riley Arunika Madina Jenkin Danai Mahachi Frew Connor Marshall Jones Samuel Martin Frew Tadi Masiboy Jones Tayla McArthur Riley Callum McConachy Riley Jasper McCubbin Frew Tayah McGregor Aherne William McKinstry Aherne Daniel McLean Millward Ella McNamara Millward Ernst Milbret Aherne Toby Mills Frew Amy Morgan Jones Xavier Morrissey Aherne Alex Murphy Jenkin Tiana Murphy Millward Sol Musk Jenkin Thomas Neilson Millward Lachlan Nemet Riley Esther Nies Riley Aliya Noonan Jones Holly Notarangelo Aherne Lucas O’Brien Jones Ben O’Searcoid Jones Millie Ovenden Frew Mikhayla Oxley Jenkin Sei Pailthorpe Millward Asha Priestley Millward Lochie Read Jones Pip Robertson Jenkin Samantha Robinson Millward Olivia Russell Jones Maggie Ryan Frew Aden Shanahan Jenkin Ethan Shepherd Aherne Siena Shirres Millward Ellex Skinner Frew Finnegan Spencely Frew Emma Spencer Aherne Thomas St Clair Frew Simone Stephens Frew Jemimah Suh Riley Dinith Tennakoon Jenkin Will Thompson Jenkin Caydn Thompson Riley Sophie Thomson Frew Si Chi Tong Riley Dominic Tune Jenkin Emily Turnbull Aherne Ava Ueno Frew Cabe Walz Frew Jacob Ware Aherne Jack Weaver Riley

Anika Weibgen Riley Felicity White Riley Lauren Woodman Millward Hannah Woodman Millward Joshua Woods Riley

Year 10

Millicent a’Beckett Frew Kelsey Alexander Jenkin Elijah Alley Riley Matthew Anderson Frew Lachlan Archibald Riley Nicholas Ashman Frew Emma Bailey Jenkin Max Baker Millward Maxwell Beever Frew Edward Bellingham Jones Ella Berry Jenkin Liza Blum Aherne Lucia Bowles Riley Jana Braun Jenkin Victor Brosset Riley Thomas Broughton Riley Piper Burge Jenkin Lloyd Butcher Jenkin Amelia Campagnaro Frew Ritish Cherukuthota Frew Liam Clegg Frew Ellyna Collins Aherne Phoebe Cook Aherne Ethan Coombes Riley Eloise Cox Aherne Evelyn Crawford Jenkin Jack Cripps Jones Melani Dayananda Millward Matilda Dimsey Jones Hayley Douglas Aherne Kate Douglass Frew Sean Dower Jones Hannah Downey Aherne Jack Edwards Jones Bree Egan Jenkin William Everist Aherne Grace Falconer Aherne Madi Fasoli Millward Jock Faulks Jones Ella Fisher Riley Eliza Fitzpatrick Riley Grace Flaherty Jones Matthew Foxwell Jones Lachlan Fuzzard Riley Justin Gamble Aherne Sam Garritty Frew Frank Gibbs Jones Arli Giles-Watson Riley Alexi Ginis Riley Ingrid Gould Riley Tenzin Graham Jones Isaac Green Aherne Xavier Green Aherne Taylah Gurd Jenkin Imogen Handley-Kurzke Riley Zachary Harith Brewer Riley Liam Hassard Jenkin Emily Heislers Jenkin Callum Hercus Aherne Jared Hodges Riley James Humphry Millward Caleb Jackel Frew Oliver Jackson Aherne Lachie Jackson Riley Liam Jacobsen Jones Isabel Jenkins-Smales Aherne Satya Jhaveri Jenkin Nathan Johnston Aherne Matthew Johnston Jenkin Blaire Johnston Millward Thomas Kay Millward Maddison Kelly Aherne Henry Keogh Frew Daniel Kingsley Frew Chaelim Ko Aherne

Ashleigh Laker Jenkin Samuel Lindrea Jenkin Conrad Livingstone Frew Tara Lourie Aherne Charlie Lourie Frew Madalyn Lourie Frew D’Arcy Lowther Jenkin Rina McEwan Millward Anelise McKenzie Aherne Lachlan McKinley Aherne Angela Mekel Frew Lewis Merriman Millward Thomas Millar Jones Lucy Mills Millward Esther Minter Jones Tanisha Mohapatra Millward Matilda Moore Riley Harrison Morley Jenkin Grace Morrall Millward Mia Mudge Frew Izabella Nassar Riley Alexandra Nevill Jenkin Sophia O’Brien Jones Jordan O’Meara Aherne Matilda Opie Frew Benjamin Pedretti Jones Nadia Phillips Millward Emma Purcell Jones Harriet Read Jenkin Gretchen Rittberger Frew Sylvan RodnightBlackwood Millward Jordan Rogers Millward Abby Rowley Millward William Russell Millward Abbey Saxon Frew Jacob Schober Millward Toby Scott Jenkin Sophie Shoebridge Jones Gracie Sladden Riley Jack Sofo Riley Samantha Stanford Millward Erica Stelfox Aherne Lachlan Sutherland Jones Jackson Swan Millward Olivia Symes Jones Hannah Thomas Jones Imogen Thompson Aherne Lily Townsend Jones Max Tulloch Jones Sheeba Vigneswaran Jones Oliver Vine Jones Tali Walker Riley Edwina Wallace-Smith Millward Charlie Wardrop Aherne Nicholas Watts Millward Harry Whelan-Mills Millward Grace Whyte Riley Prudence Wilkinson Riley Nicholas Williams Jenkin Sebastian Wood Riley Patrick Woods Riley Daniel Worthington Jenkin Laura Zeuner Jones

Year 11

Kai Andrews Millward Jessica Andrews Millward Aguel Arok Jones Tom Ayars Jones Aleksandra Babovic Jenkin Polly Barnett Jenkin Lily Begg Jones Nelson Beks Millward Ruby Benedict Riley Paris Bickley Aherne Molly Bingley Jones Kate Blake Riley Ella Boromeo Riley Georgia Bowen Jones Stephanie Brunner Jones Harrison Bynon Jenkin

Ajayvir Cheema Jenkin Ri Zi Chia Riley Skye Clancy Riley Archie Conway Frew

Henry Coventry-Brownrigg Aherne

Samuel Cox Aherne Jack Crickmore Millward Holly Dalgleish Jones Sarah Dawson Jenkin Fabian Denk-Rae Jones Ella Doble Millward Jackson Dolman Jenkin Charlie Douch Aherne Ella Douch Jenkin Nicholas Edwards Jenkin Milly Ellis Aherne Harrison Everist Aherne Miranda Farr Jenkin Karl Ferrari Frew Kyle Fitzsimmons Jones Joe Flexmore Jones Cassidy Flynn-Troy Aherne Amelia Fogarty Millward Lily Forbes Frew Ella Fraser Millward Sankalpa Gamage Jenkin Sophie Gaston Aherne Kaily Gibbons Riley Chloe Green Frew Thomas Gregory Jones Pearl Gross Millward Josephine Gullan Frew Kate Hadkins Frew Connor Hampton Riley Owen Hams Jones Morgan Hands Jones Eva Harrington Frew Ainsley Hatcher Riley Peregrin Hawke Millward India Hill Jenkin Samuel Hilson Frew Ethan Hobson Jones Madeleine Hope Jones Winne Htoo Jones Michaela Hulme Aherne Ben Hutchings Aherne Gracie Jackel Frew Romesh Jayasekera Jenkin Natty Jones Jones Harrison Keck Aherne Tara Kelly Aherne Lachlan Kerr Aherne Ella Kuchel Jenkin Jemma Kulbars Riley Angus Lawson Millward Cassandra Liacos Aherne Julia Liddell Aherne Max Long Riley Michael Loughnan Riley Brontë Maruff Jenkin Olivia Mattiske Aherne Samuel Maw Aherne Connor McCaig Jenkin Aidan McConachy Riley Kaspar McCoy Jenkin Ruby McCubbin Frew Adele McGaffin Jones Alicia McGovern Riley Tom McNair Millward Breana Merrin Aherne Remy Monaghan Frew Rylan Moore Aherne Amy Nicholls Frew Miriam Nies Riley Hally Nyhus Millward Lucy O’Shea Carré Aherne Kathryn O’Sullivan Millward Freda Paten Jones Emma Peacock Millward Branden Pearce Frew Cordelia Pendlebury Riley Noah Phillips-Bartlett Aherne Rivani Porwal Millward Eamon Powell Riley

Avril Price Jones Lily Pridham Frew Chaise Priestley Millward Liam Radford Riley Liam Richardson Jenkin Tang Ruplok Jones David Russell Frew Blake Rutledge Millward Harry Ryan Frew Victor Saelens Frew Ethan Scalora Aherne Tully Scanlon Jenkin Sinali Seneviratne Riley Catriona Sexton Jenkin Meg Sheldrick Riley Harry Shobanan Riley Emily Shoebridge Jones Jarrod Slot Aherne Lucy Spencely Frew Scarlett Storm Millward Erin Taylor Jenkin Gabriel Thomas Jones Kayle Thompson Riley Malakai Tokovic Millward Lachlan Trounson Riley Emily Van der Drift Millward Surya Vigneswaran Jones Lucy Wall Riley Ethan Waller Aherne Harrison Waller Jones Thomas Walters Riley Amos Walz Frew Samuel Watts Riley Prudence Whiteley Riley Robert Wood Jenkin Lauryn Woodlock Jenkin Jagan Woods Frew Alexandra Wright Jenkin

Year 12

Bryce Apsey Jones William Archibald Riley Maddison Ashby Aherne Milos Babovic Jenkin Bronte Bailey Millward Rommie Bayliss-O’Dowd Jones Millie Beaton Millward Irene Benny Millward Emma Blackford Frew Hannah Blake Jenkin Angus Blow Riley Myles Blum Aherne Mitchell Bourke Jenkin Michael Broughton Riley Harry Brown Jenkin Xavier Carthew Jones Samuel Chandler Frew Stephanie Cheng Aherne Nuransh Chopra Jones Archana Christopher Aherne Jake Clarke Riley Ryan Clegg Frew Julia Conley Jenkin Tom Cooper Jenkin Catherine Craig Jenkin Jameson Crawford Frew Claire Crawford Jenkin Ishira Dayananda Millward Alice Eaton Frew Wilson Edgeworth Aherne Bailey Edwards Millward Caleb Ellis Aherne Jake Fletcher Jones Jessica Forbes Frew Nicole Ford Riley Patrick Gaffney Riley Nicholas Gamble Aherne Jonathan Garoni Frew Harvey Gibbs Jones Kalin Gibson Aherne Sophie Gladman Aherne Yasmin Harith Brewer Millward Lachlan Harris Millward Lilian Harvey Frew

Kavindu Hathurusinghe Jenkin

Darcy Hayen Jones Emma Hindson Jones Ben Hitchman Aherne Emma Hodges Riley Cara Humphry Millward Jacob Ietto Aherne Calista Jackson Aherne

Alyssa Jackson-Maher Millward

Nicola James Jenkin Hritik John Jenkin Sarah Johnston Jenkin Jai Johnston Millward Khaden Jones Aherne Braeley Jones Aherne Ky Kearin Aherne Ruby Keig Jenkin Isabella Keogh Frew Khanyile Khumalo Aherne Miranda Knowles Riley John Lavery Aherne Lottie Lawler Aherne Austen Leidle Jenkin Dalton Lewis Frew Rani Madden Riley Maya Mann Jenkin

Iona Marsden-Sweeney Millward

Rory Marshall Jones Hannah Martin Frew Bryn McCormack Aherne Eliza McKinstry Aherne Cara McMaster-Alderton Jones Tessa McNaulty Jenkin Jason Mekel Riley Patrick Mills Millward Tyrone Moloney-Paeglis Frew Lucy Morgan Jones Jemma Morris Aherne Lauren Morris Jones Thomas Morrison Millward Alexander Nielsen Millward Alexander O’Shea Aherne Nathan Patarica Riley Houston Pearse Jenkin Benjamin Pignataro Frew Jacob Port Jones Jemuel Pryse Jenkin Jessica Reaburn Millward Declan Rochford Frew Keziah Roessler Millward Max Rowley Millward Eva Scopelliti Millward Teagan Scott Jenkin Isabella Sertori Frew Ruby Shirres Millward Jaida Skinner Frew Will Smith Jenkin James Spencer Aherne Bailey Stone Millward Ruby Stone Riley Neve Surridge Riley Jordan Sutherland Frew Lachlan Thomson Millward Olivier Ueno Frew Laura Valentine Frew Sam Van Stokrom Riley Montague Velthuis Millward Elvis Walsh Jenkin Ebony Watts Millward Emma Webb Aherne Oliver Wiles Riley Kristen Windust Jenkin Coco Wu Aherne

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CO-CURRICULAR CAPTAINS & VICECAPTAINS FOR 2018

A Sporting Chance C: Prudence Whiteley 11 Riley Athletics C: Matilda Moore 10 Riley

2017

Speech

NIGHT

Award HIGHLIGHTS JUNIOR SCHOOL AWARDS FOR EFFORT AND DEDICATION IN STUDIES

Prep D Prep M 1D 1M 2D 2M 2V 3D 3M 3V 4D and 4M 4V 5D 5H 5M 5V 6D 6H 6M 6V

Manha Afsheen Jones Amelia O’Rielly Jones Louisa Farmer Millward Octavia Yuen Frew Phoebe Rathjen Riley Varley Bobart Millward Julia Starr Frew Matilda O’Sullivan Jones Kate Crilly Frew Imogen Stewart Millward Lauren Brunner Jones Anna de Vries Jenkin Chelsea White Riley Olivia Ciancio Aherne Chloe Peter Jenkin Remy Tanner Jones Amelie Woodward Jones Greta Burns Aherne Hannah Green Aherne Emily Russell Millward Zoe MacGregor Riley Zoe Cuthbertson Jones

Dux of Year Three Benjamin Hines Frew Dux of Year Four Benjamin Lim Frew Dux of Year Five Charlotte Cooney Jenkin Third in Year Six Mia McGovern Riley

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Second in Year Six Zoe MacGregor Riley

Second in Year Eleven Cassandra Liacos Aherne

Dux of the Junior School Augustine Leung 6 Jenkin

Dux of Year Eleven Prageeth Gamage Jenkin

Third in Year Seven Ebony Walz Frew

Third in Year Twelve (shared equally) Alexander O’Shea Aherne Ruby Shirres Millward

Second in Year Seven Aidan Clemens Millward Dux of Year Seven Xavier Maruff Millward Third in Year Eight (shared equally) Carina Griffin Aherne Tai Hindson Jones

Second in Year Twelve Jake Fletcher Jones Dux of the School Alexander Nielsen Millward

Third in Year Nine Zoe Hilson Frew Second in Year Nine Si Chi Tong Riley Dux of Year Nine Jordan Barclay Jones Third in Year Ten Chaelim Ko Aherne

Badminton C: Ri Zi Chia 11 Riley Basketball C: Madalyn Lourie 10 Frew C: Patrick Woods 10 Riley Christopher Field Strings C: Samuel Lindrea 10 Jenkin City 2 Surf C: Ruby McCubbin 11 Frew C: Noah Phillips-Bartlett 11 Aherne Cricket C: Harrison Everist 11 Aherne Debating C: Harrishman Shobanan 11 Riley Drama C: Toby Scott 10 Jenkin C: Alicia McGovern 11 Riley Duke of Edinburgh C: Lloyd Butcher 10 Jenkin Equestrian C: Ellyna Collins 10 Aherne Girton Flute Ensemble C: Lucie Griffin 9 Frew

Second in Year Eight Noah Lawrence Riley Dux of Year Eight Benjamin Greiving Aherne

Australian Rules Football C: Lachlan Archibald 10 Riley C: Kate Douglass 10 Frew

The Dux awards are generously donated by the Old Girtonians’ Association. The Pierre de Coubertin Award for a student who exhibits the attributes of the Olympic Movement Liam Richardson (Eleven Jenkin) The Old Girtonians’ Association Scholarship for a departing Year Twelve Student Emma Blackford (Twelve Frew)

Second in Year Ten Evelyn Crawford Jenkin

BOARD PRIZES General Excellence across the School Mrs Christine Phillips

Dux of Year Ten Abbey Saxon Frew

Particular Excellence in the School Miss Holly Speed

Third in Year Eleven Lucy Spencely Frew

Excellence in his/her early years of service Mr Marcus Smalley

Girton Chamber Choir C: Freda Paten 11 Jones Girton Concert Choir C: Toby Scott 10 Jenkin Girton Singers C: Kate Hadkins 11 Frew Guitar Ensemble C: Nelson Beks 11 Millward VC: Connor Marshall 9 Jones Girton Racing Team C: Harrison Morley 10 Jenkin C: Grace Morrall 10 Millward Hockey C: Emily Van der Drift 11 Millward VC: Amy Morgan 9 Jones Kayaking C: James Humphry 10 Millward

Netball C: Emily Shoebridge 11 Jones VC: Ella Fisher 10 Riley Production C: Michaela Hulme 11 Aherne VC: Bridie Hansen 9 Riley Rowing C: Amy Morgan 9 Jones Science & Engineering C: Jordan Rogers 10 Millward Soccer C: Henry Coventry-Brownrigg 11 Aherne C: Eva Harrington 11 Frew String Orchestra C: Grace Falconer 10 Aherne Swimming C: Jarrod Slot 11 Aherne Symphony Orchestra C: Lily Begg 11 Jones VC: Daniel Worthington 10 Jenkin Table Tennis C: Isaac Green 10 Aherne VC: Abbey Saxon 10 Frew Tennis C: Jack Cripps 10 Jones VC: Charlie Lourie 10 Frew The Girton Big Band C: Nelson Beks 11 Millward VC: Oliver Vine 10 Jones The Girton Jazz Band C: Oliver Vine 10 Jones Theatre Technicians C: Jared Hodges 10 Riley Tournament of Minds C: Alexi Ginis 10 Riley Volleyball C: Liam Clegg 10 Frew C: Matilda Opie 10 Frew Wind Symphony C: Olivia Mattiske 11 Aherne VC: Anika Weibgen 9 Riley

HOUSE CAPTAINS 2018 Aherne C: Callum Hercus 10 Aherne C: Chaelim Ko 10 Aherne VC: Charlie Wardrop 10 Aherne VC: Grace Falconer 10 Aherne Frew C: Liam Clegg 10 Frew C: Kate Douglass 10 Frew VC: Maxwell Beever 10 Frew VC: Abbey Saxon 10 Frew Jenkin C: Toby Scott 10 Jenkin C: Taylah Gurd 10 Jenkin VC: Matthew Johnston 10 Jenkin VC: Piper Burge 10 Jenkin

Millward C: Thomas Kay 10 Millward C: Abby Rowley 10 Millward VC: Jordan Rogers 10 Millward VC: Samantha Stanford 10 Millward Riley C: Lachlan Archibald 10 Riley C: Ella Fisher 10 Riley VC: Alexi Ginis 10 Riley VC: Matilda Moore 10 Riley

SENIOR PREFECTS 2018 Tom Ayars 11 Jones Polly Barnett 11 Jenkin Nelson Beks 11 Millward Samuel Cox 11 Aherne Ella Doble 11 Millward Eva Harrington 11 Frew Jemma Kulbars 11 Riley Cassandra Liacos 11 Aherne Ruby McCubbin 11 Frew Adele McGaffin 11 Jones Alicia McGovern 11 Riley Hally Nyhus 11 Millward Freda Paten 11 Jones Chaise Priestley 11 Millward Tully Scanlon 11 Jenkin Erin Taylor 11 Jenkin Avril Price 11 Jones Harrishman Shobanan 11 Riley Emily Shoebridge 11 Jones

HOUSE PREFECTS 2018

Paris Bickley 11 Aherne Milly Ellis 11 Aherne Harrison Everist 11 Aherne Harrison Keck 11 Aherne Noah Phillips-Bartlett 11 Aherne Ethan Waller 11 Aherne Kate Hadkins 11 Frew Gracie Jackel 11 Frew Ella Kuchel 11 Jenkin Brontë Maruff 11 Jenkin Thomas Gregory 11 Jones Owen Hams 11 Jones Harrison Waller 11 Jones Kai Andrews 11 Millward Amelia Fogarty 11 Millward Ella Fraser 11 Millward Peregrin Hawke 11 Millward Tom McNair 11 Millward Ri Zi Chia 11 Riley Liam Radford 11 Riley

SCHOOL CAPTAINS 2018 JUNIOR SCHOOL CAPTAINS Estella Breen 5 Jenkin Xavier Worme 5 Aherne SCHOOL CAPTAINS Michaela Hulme 11 Aherne Samuel Hilson 11 Frew SENIOR SCHOOL VICE CAPTAINS Prudence Whiteley 11 Riley Liam Richardson 11 Jenkin

Jones C: Jack Cripps 10 Jones C: Lily Townsend 10 Jones VC: Frank Gibbs 10 Jones VC: Sophia O’Brien 10 Jones

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Headmaster Mr M. F. Maruff B.A.(Melb) Dip.Ed. (Monash) Master of Leadership in Organisational Learning (Monash) MACE, MACEL Deputy Head Mrs R. L. MacCulloch B.A. (Hons.), Dip. Ed. (New Eng.), M. Ed. Cert. Prof. St. Ed. (Melb.) Senior Master (Strategy, Data Management and Curriculum) Mr L. J. Evans B. Sc. (Melb.), Dip. Ed. (ICE Mercy), Dip. App. Sci. (Charles Sturt), B. Ed. (Deakin), M. Ed. (Deakin) Head of Junior School Mr D. Thompson B.A. (Prim. Ed.) (ECU), M. Teach. (Flinders), MACE Bursar Mr N. Faulks Ass. Dip. F.M., Adv. Dip. Mgt. (UB) Chief Financial Officer Ms A. Briggs B. Bus. (Acc./Comp.) (LTU) Head of Co-curriculum Mr D. Slater Grad. Dip. P.E. (Phillip), Dip. Teach. (UOB) Deputy Head Junior School Mrs V. Bath Dip. Teach. (Prim) (BCAE), Grad. Dip. Sp. Ed. (LTU) Manager of Policy and Editorial Content Mr D. Garoni Dip. Teach., B. Ed. (Toorak) PASTORAL CARE Head of Pastoral Care Mr R. McWaters Dip. Teach. (Toorak), B. Ed. (Phys. Ed.) (Burwood) Assistant Head of Pastoral Care and Head of Frew House Ms R. Kurrle B. A. Dip. Ed. (Macquarie) Head of Aherne House Mrs C. Brewin B. Ed., Dip. Teach. (Prim), M. Ed. (LTU) Assistant Head of Aherne House and Head of Drama Mr N. Pease B. Ed. (Perf. Arts) (Deakin), B. A. (Deakin) Assistant Head of Frew House Mrs A. Weston B. Bus. (LTU), Grad. Dip. Ed. (LTU) Assistant Head of Frew House (Acting) Mrs J. Schatzle Assoc. Dip. Arts Opera (VCA), Assoc. Dip. of Mus. (AMEB), B. Ed. (Melb.) (Acting) Head of Jenkin House Mrs C. A. Phillips Dip. Teach. (LTU), B. Ed. (LTU)

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Assistant Head of Jenkin House and Head of Business Studies Mrs K. Stewart B. Bus., (BCAE), Grad. Dip. Ed. (LTU) Head of Jones House Mr N. Vernon B. Teach. (LTU), B. Ed. (LTU) Assistant Head of Jones House Mrs J. Grech Dip. Teach. (BCAE), B. Ed. (Charles Sturt), M. Ed. (LTU) Head of Millward House Mr S. a’Beckett B. Ed. (Hons.) (Melb.) M. Ed. (Melb.) Assistant Head of Millward House and Head of Japanese Ms M. Watanabe B. A. (Japan), Grad. Dip. Ed. (Melb.) Head of Riley House Mr D. Martin B. Mus. Perf. (Hons.) (VCA), Grad. Dip. Ed. (Monash) Assistant Head of Riley House Mr C. Whitsed B. Teach., B. Ed. (LTU) Head of Community of Service Mrs R. Fisher Dip. Ed. (Prim.) (BCAE), Grad. Dip. Sp. Ed. (LTU) Head of Emotional Intelligence Programs Mr P. Flanagan B. Teach., (Bendigo), B. Ed. (Deakin) TEACHING AND LEARNING Head of Teaching and Learning Dr E. O’Rielly B. App. Sci. (Hons.) (LTU), PhD (LTU), Grad. Dip. Ed. (UNE) Curriculum Leader in Years Seven and Nine Ms A. Lilburne Dip. Ap. Sc. (VCAH - Dookie), Grad. Dip. Ed. (LTU) Head of Assessment and Reporting and Head of Technology Mr R. Smith Dip. Ed., Ad. Dip. Eng. & Tech., Dip. Elec. Eng. Head of ICT and Head of Science Mrs J. Reaburn B. Sc. (Hons.), Dip. Ed. (LTU) Head of Curriculum Junior School Ms T. Peter Dip. Teach. (LTU), B. Teach., B. Ed. (LTU) Head of Early Learning Mrs K. Burge B. Ed. (Perth), Dip. Ed. (Melb.) HEADS OF DEPARTMENT Head of Creative Arts Mrs C. Knowles TSTC (Art/Craft) (Melb.) Head of English Mr S. Langan B. A. (Hons.) (Melb.), M. A. (LTU) Dip. Ed. (LTU) Head of Health & Physical Education Mr S. McCarthy B. Ed. (Phys. Ed.) (UOB)

Head of Humanities (Acting) Ms B. Fielder B. Ed. Arts (Melb.), Grad. Dip. Dev. Stud. (Deakin) Head of French Mrs F. Tonkin B. A. (Nancy 2 University), Dip. Ed. (LTU) Head of Learning Resource Centre Mrs B. Vernon B. Teach., B. Ed. (LTU) Head of Library Ms L. Arnel H.D.T. Sec. (Melb. State College), B. Ed. (Melb.), Grad. Dip. Ed. (Teacher/Librarianship) (Charles Sturt) Head of Mathematics Mr R. Slater B. Sc. (Hons) (LTU) Dip. Ed. (LTU) Head of Music Mr S. Vine B. Ed. (University of Melbourne) Head of Music - Junior School Mrs L. Dusseljee Dip. Sp. Ed. (UNISA), HDip. Ed. Mus. (Witwatersrand) Head of Student Futures Mr W. Montgomery B. Sc., M. Ed. (Ohio), Grad. Cert. Careers Counselling (RMIT) Head of VET Studies Mrs R. Kristenson B. A. (Sydney UT), Grad. Dip. Adult & Vocational Ed. (Griffith Uni. QLD), Cert. IV Training & Assessment, M. Ed. (QUT) Head of Theatre Technologies Mr J. McMillan B. Sci. Ed., Grad. Dip. (Melb.), VET Cert. IV (Workplace Assessment) Head of Camps Mr G. Crickmore B. Sc., Dip. Ed. (LTU) Head of Outdoor Education Mrs M. Horvarth TEACHING STAFF Mr D. Ahern B.Ed, Dip Teach. Mr R. Algreen-Ussing B. Sc. (Hon). (Melb) Dip. Ed (MSC) Mrs G. Allan Dip. Tech Teach, Dip Fashion Des. & Prod. Mrs K. Barton B. A. (BCAE), Dip. Ed. (LTU) Mrs J. Beks Dip. Teach. (Primary) (BCAE), B. Ed. (LTU) Mrs E. Blanks B. A. (Melb), Grad. Dip. Aust. Stud. (Monash), Grad. Dip. Ed. (UWA) Ms H. Brown B. Ed (Melb) Mrs E. Buckeridge B. App. Sci., Dip. Ed. (BU) Mrs C. Clark B. Ed. (RUS) Mr I. Cleeland B. Sc. (UNE), Dip. Ed. (UNE), Cert. IV Train. & Assess. (TAFE) Mrs A. Crickmore B. A. Dip. Ed. (UNE) Ms T. Dempster B. Arts, Grad. Dip. Ed. (LTU) Mrs C. Derrick Dip. Teach. (Prim.) (LTU), Grad. Dip. Ed. Ms O. Eaton B. Teach (LTU), B. Ed (LTU) Ms A. Ellison B. Ed. Melb., Grad. Dip. O. Ed. (LTU), Grad. Dip Shakespeare (Melb)

Mr M. Di Fede B. Ed. (LTU) Mr J. Doherty B. Phys. & Health Ed. (LTU) Mrs I. Douglass B. App. Sc. (RMIT) Mrs A. Downing B. Arts (LTU), Dip. Ed. (LTU), M. Ed. (Dist.) (Deakin), M. Arts (Dist.) (Deakin) Ms B. Evans B.A. (Hons) (Melb), Grad Dip Ed (Teach for Australia) (Melb) Ms C. Flood Dip. Teach., B. Ed. (LTU) Mrs A. Forko B. A. (LTU) Grad. Dip. Ed. (LTU) Mrs M. Fourie Grad. Dip Ed. (LTU) Mr B. Furphy B. H&PE (La Trobe) Mrs J. Geyer B. Pros. & Orth. (LTU) Grad. Dip. Ed. (LTU) Mr J. Gibbs Dip. Teach. (ICE), Grad. Dip. Arts (Ballarat), B. Ed (ACU) Mrs L. Gibson Dip. Teach., B. Ed. (LTU) Mr M. Greenwood B. A. (La Trobe), Post Grad. Dip. Ed. (La Trobe) Mrs A. Hamilton B. A. (Hons) (Queens Bel.) Dip. Ed. (UON) Mrs C. Hamilton B. Ed. (Rusden) Mrs K. Hogan B. Ed (Hon) (La Trobe) Mrs A. Holmes Dip. Teach. (Burwood), B. Ed. (Burwood) Dr A. Itter B. A. (LTU), Dip. Ed. (LTU), PhD (LTU) Mrs D. Itter B. Teach. (LTU), B. Ed. (Hons.)(LTU), M. Ed. (Melb.) Mrs J. Jackson B. Ed. (Deakin) Mr M. James B. Bus., Dip. Ed. (LTU) Mrs N. James B. Teach. Prim. (Deakin) Mr C. Jones B. Sc. (Hons.), M. Com., MBA, H. Dip. Ed Mrs H. Keig B. Ed., M. Ed. (Deakin), Grad. Cert. Ed., Grad. Dip. Ed. (ECU), B. A. (WAPPA/ ECU) Ass. Dip. Perf. Arts (WAPPA) Miss M. Ketterer B. Ed (LTU) Mrs D. Kolenaty Dip. Lib. (Melb. State College), Dip. Teach. (BCAE) Mr R. Knowles Cert. III Electrotechnology (Swinburne), Cert. IV Train. and Assess. (ISV), Dip. Bus. Man. (Swinburne), Grad. Dip Tech. (LTU), Grad. Cert. Careers Counselling (RMIT) Mr C. Landvogt B. App. Sc. (RMIT), Post Grad. Teach (Melb.) Mrs J. Lingard B. Ed. (Nottingham,UK), Post Grad. Cert. Sp. L. D. (Cambridge, UK) Ms J. Loraine B. Sc. (Monash), Grad. Dip. Ed. (RMIT) Mr A. Lorincz B. Sc. (Melb.), B. A. (ANU), Grad. Cert. Arts (Melb.) Mr T. Maeda B. F. A. (Mon) M. Teach. (Melb) Miss S. McDonald Grad. Dip. Ed. (Sec.) (LTU), B. Com. (LTU) Ms A. McLean Dip. Teach. (E. C.), Grad. Dip. Teach. (E. C.) (Melb.)

Mrs V. McMillan B. Sc. Ed. (Melb.) Mrs T. Matthews B. A., Grad. Dip. Ed. (LTU), M. Ed. (LTU) Mrs K. Maruff B. A. (Monash), Post Grad. Dip Ed. (Monash) Dr C. Maslunka PhD (LTU), Grad. Dip. Ed. (LTU), B. Sc. (Hons.) (LTU), B. Comp.(LTU), B. A. (ADFA Uni of NSW) Mrs P. Milner B. Ed. (La Trobe) Mrs S. Monaghan B. Ed. (Rusden), Dip. Ed (UOB) Mrs S. Monichino B. Ed. (Hons.) (UOB) Mrs E. Moss B. Ed. (UOB /LTU) Ms M. Naughton B. Sc., Grad. Dip. Ed. Miss K. Nicholls B. Ed. (LTU), B. Teach. (LTU) Mr D. Norris B. PE Ms E. Oliver B. Ed., B Arts (Flinders) Ms Y. Onodera B. A., B. Ed. Ms E. Paul Dip. Mod. Lang Mr J. Phillips Dip. of Teach. (Geelong), Cert IV T&A (BRIT) Cert. IV Sound Prod. (BRIT) Mrs M. Polidano B. Ed. (LTU) Ms F. Rasoarahona M. Eng. (London), PGCE (London) Mrs S. Reading B. Ed. (LTU) Mrs A. Reid TPTC Cert. B, Grad. Dip. Ed. & Train., Dip. Acc. Ms. M. Rey B. Ed. (UOB), B. Ed. (Prim.) (Burwood) Mrs G. Rice B. A. (Melbourne), Grad. Dip Prim. Ed. (LTU) Mr. M. Robertson B. Ed. (UOB) Mr D. Ruddick Grad. Dip. Ed. (Prim.) (LTU), B.A. Ms P. Ryan Mrs M. Scholes Grad. Dip. Ed. (Prim.) (LTU), B. H. Sc.(SSNT) Mrs Y. Shanley B. A. (LTU), Grad. Dip. Ed. (LTU), Cert. IV Bus. Man. (BRIT), M. Ed (TESOL) (Deakin) Ms A. Showler B. Ed. (UOB) QTS Mr M. Smalley B. Ph. & Out. Ed. (LTU), Dip. Ed. (LTU) Mr P. Thomas HDTS (Deakin) Mrs K. Thompson B. Ed. (ECU) Mrs L. Tobias Dip. Teach. (Prim.) (BCAE), B. Ed. (LTU) Mr J. Turner Dip. Teach., B. Ed. (Hons.) (LTU) Mr J. Vehlen B. A. (Hons.) LTU, Grad. Dip. Ed. Mr P. Waldron B. Sc. (Melb), Grad. Dip. Ed (Monash) Ms L. Warfe Dip. Ed. (LTU), B. A. (LTU) Mrs W. Wastell B. Ed (Rus.) Mrs K. Woodward B. Sc. (Mon), Grad. Dip Env. Mgt.(ECU), Grad Dip. Ed. (LaTrobe) Head of Staff Association Miss V. Juergens B. Ed. (LTU) School Chaplain Rev. G. Harris B. Th. (Hons.), Dip. Min.

School Psychologist Mr J. Pease B. A. (UNE), TPTC (Bendigo), M. Ed. (UNE), Dip. App. Sc. (Phillip) MUSIC TEACHING STAFF Mrs A. Begg Ms S. Eldridge Mr B. Gibbons Dip. Mus. (GITG) Ms E. Hamilton B. Mus. (Hons.) (Monash) Mrs B. Higgs B. Mus., Dip. Ed. (Melb.), AMusA, ARCO (London) Mr M. Jenner Mr P. Kelynack Ms B. Krois B. Com., B. Teach., Adv Dip Mus. Mrs S. Kroker TPTC (Burwood), Dip. Teach. (LTU), B. Ed. (LTU) Mr C. Lees B. Mus. (Hons.) (Melb.) Mrs Y. Lenard AMusA Dr M. Lichnovsky B. Mus. (Hons.) (VCA), M. Mus. (VCA), Grad. Dip. Ed. (UNE), DMA (University of Iowa) Miss R. London B. Mus. (Monash) Ms C. Long B. Mus. (Melb.), B. Mus. Perf. (VCA) Mrs S. Martin B. Mus. (Melb.), Grad. Dip. Ed. (Monash) LMusA Mr J. R. McGuffie B. Mus. Perf. (VCA), M. Teach (Sec). Mr J. T. McGuffie B. Mus. Perf. (VCA) Mrs J. Oliver B. A. (Hons.), Cert. Ed. (University of Wales), LRSM (Royal Schools of Music) Mrs E. Rathjen B. A. (Melb.), Grad. Dip. Opera (VCA), M. Mus. Perf. (VCA) Mr D. Steed Mrs P. Timmins B. Ed. (Melb. CAE) Mr D. Turpie B. Teach. (LTU), Dip. Mus. (NMIT) Mrs J. Vine B. Mus. (VCA Melb.), Dip. Ed. (UNE) Ms E. Wade COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICE Head of Marketing & Development Mr M. Beever Registrar Mrs L. McWaters Communications and Alumni Manager Mrs A. Fisher B. A. (Melb.), Post Grad. Cert. Pub. Rel. (RMIT) Events Manager Mrs K. Beever Assistant Registrar Mrs A. Quick Assoc. Dip. Bus. (Sunraysia IT) PA to the Head of Marketing and Development Ms K. Mitchell BUSINESS OFFICE Mrs L. Coghill Cert. III and IV Bus. Admin. Mrs B. Johnson

Mrs N. Mills Cert. Voc. St. (Office & Finance) Mrs M. Swiney ADMINISTRATION STAFF Executive Assistant to the Headmaster Ms D. Adams Executive Assistant to Head of Junior School Mrs K. Henery Dip. Bus. (Tas. TAFE) Daily Operations Manager Mr T. Schofield B. App. Sc., Assoc. App. Sc. Bus. Man. (Mount Olive College, NC, USA), M. A. in Man. & Lead. (Liberty University, VI, USA) Mrs M. Austin Ms E.Boyd Cert II Office Admin. Mrs H. Chambers Ass. Dip. Bus. Admin. (LTU), Cert. III Ed. Support (CEB) Mrs R. Doherty Cert. III Children’s Services, Dip. Bus. Admin. Ms A. Dullard Cert. III Bus. Admin. Mrs L. Ellis Dip. Acc., Cert III in Bus. Admin., Dip. & Adv. Dip. of Counselling Psychology Miss M. Gilkes Cert. III & IV Bus. Admin., Dip. Man. Mrs D. Hansen Cert. IV Bus. Admin. Mrs V. Holland Cert. III Telecommunications & Cert. IV Assessment and Workplace Training Mrs N. Leader Cert. II Info. Tech. Mrs S. Liddell Mrs C. Mylon Mrs A. Skvarc-Hayes Miss H. Speed Cert. I & II Sport & Recreation, Dip. Bus. Admin. Mrs D. Tunzi Cert. IV in Bus. Admin. Mrs M. Turpie Mrs H. Waterston Cert. III Bus. Admin., Dip. Man. Ms E. Williamson Cert. III Bus. (CVGT) Miss S. Williams Cert. III Bus. Ms S. Young IT AND SCIENCE SUPPORT STAFF ICT Manager Mr C. Sillery Network Administrator Mr T. Parry Dip. I.T., Dip. Bus. Man., Cert. IV (Multimedia) (CCNA) Help Desk Mr P. Turpie B. Comp. (LTU), Ass. Dip. Inf. Pro. (LTU) AV Technician Mr G. Davis Laboratory Technicians Ms S. McKinley Dip. Teach. (BCAE), Dip. Lab. Tech. (BRIT) Mr P. Martin Mrs M. Hassell Dip. App. Sci., Dip. Lab. Tech.

ANCILLARY Ms A. Bath Ms C. Barnes Ms J. Brits Cert. III Ed. Support (BRIT) Mrs L. Brooks Cert. III Ed. Support (BRIT) Mrs S. Day Cert. III Ed. Support (BCE) Ms J. Evans Ms R. Forder Cert. III Ed. Mrs M. Frank Mrs. H. Hays B. Hum. Mov. (CSU), B. Soc. Sc. (CSU) Mrs S. Hocking B. A. (LTU), Grad. Dip. Ed. (LTU), B. Ed. (Deakin) Mrs T. Jordan Mrs A. Knowles B. E. C. St. (Monash) Mrs D. Lindsay Cert. App. Social Sc. Lib. Tech. Ms J. O’Hara Ms S. Pizzo Cert. III Ed. Support Mrs A. Sexton Cert. III Ed. Support Ms K. Tatt Canteen Mrs H. Dows

CLEANING / MAINTENANCE Head of Maintenance and School Services Mr M. O’Rielly Cert. IV Fitness CLEANING Head of Cleaning Mrs W. Gahan Cert I, II and III Cleaning Mrs V. Bull Mr F. Dijkman Cert. II and Cert. III Asset Mr E. Earnshaw Mrs W. Earnshaw Mr C. Gahan Mr R. Hamilton Cert. II and III Cleaning/Maintenance Ms A. Jones Mr R. McCarthy Mrs B. Turner MAINTENANCE Mr M. Hynes Mr K. O’Callaghan Mr A. McPhee Mr R. Wheelhouse Crossing Guard Mr T. Cantwell

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here is something deeply Irish in the unassuming appreciation that Mr Jones has of the small things in life, giving the impression that this doggedly cheerful man of immense intellect will ‘own’ his retirement every bit as much as he has every other facet of his life - with enviable ease, borne of a fatalistic and positive outlook. He talks fondly of seemingly trivial moments during his time at Girton, in a way that only someone who is responsible for the bigger picture could portray with such poignancy. And as might be expected, these small moments are laden with big values. “It may seem trite, but in the early months of 1993, the staff ’s Common Room at Girton House, had only a cold water copper pipe and no tap. The symbolism of its replacement was significant to me as a small financial surplus was needed to manage it. Similarly, in the early years, some of the annual surplus was spent slowly paving the area around the peppercorn tree from the MacKenzie Street gate to the Junior School classrooms. Each little bit of gravel area replaced was rounded off with some bricks. It has taught me that big budgets can help but are not as important as community spirit. Culture, leadership, work and decent principles are the essence of successful organisations, not glamour or money,” he reveals, with the certainty of a man who would know.

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ven without a good dose of backyard banter, so ubiquitous with Mr Jones, those who know him would somehow understand, when he describes his life as having acquired orientation through the use of a moral compass. You can almost feel the principles oozing out of this particular Principal. This moral compass has steered a life that is rich in experience, wisdom, and gratefulness and was attained in the first instance, Mr Jones believes, through an excellent Prep to Year 12 schooling experience in Dublin, combined with the influence of his parents. But Mr Jones’ moral compass has done much more than steer his own life on a course that has been blessed with productive work, success, family and friends. Over a period of 25 years, as the founding Headmaster of Girton Grammar School, and later, a teacher of Mathematics and Religious Education at Girton, perhaps Mr Jones’ greatest contribution to the School has been the establishing of a culture based on values that are shared, known and respected by all within the School community. In an auspicious stroke of synchronicity, 2017 is the year that Mr Jones has chosen to retire from Girton Grammar School, and it is also the year that the School Charter, ‘Imagine’ was launched, articulating the core values on which the school is based and will continue to flourish. There are many things that have influenced Mr Jones and the way he approaches teaching, life and the role of Headmaster. Few may know that working in a remand centre is one of them. “The job that assisted me most in my early years was working in a Dickensian remand centre in 1971 in Ireland. “The boys were incarcerated awaiting trial for all manner of crimes including murder. They were amazing to work with; they valued respectful care above all else. They taught me much more than any professional development course has done since. Newington College in Stanmore, NSW, was where I learned to teach. It had a legion of legendary teachers from the Headmaster to its accomplished Common Room. My leadership was then honed at SCECGS Redlands under Peter Cornish, where I was Senior Master before Girton’s call in late 1992,” Mr Jones said.

Mr Jones, who sees the world through a lens of unadorned truth, maintains that meeting and marrying Ms Robin Kurrle is the best thing about having worked at Girton and that his children, Abi and Andrew, remain his greatest experience and joy in life.

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Mr Jones believes that the School today has a strong collegiate culture and that there is a broad understanding within the student body that for those who are given much, much is expected in return. In his time as Headmaster, he strived to build on the long and proud school history of developing students with a strong sense of social responsibility who actively contribute to the wider community. “My main hope is that Girtonians have an abiding moral compass which drives them to make the world a better place through the great virtues espoused by Thomas Aquinas and not through the relativist sludge and identity politics of the age,” he said.

Mr Jones’ last class. Thursday 2 December 2017 with Pip Robertson 9 Jenkin, Flynn Edwards 9 Millward, Callum McConachy 9 Riley and Aliya Noonan 9 Jones Family is important to Mr Jones, as are his friends, all the better if they enjoy sports such as cricket and golf or the arts of music, reading and drama. “Add family and friends to any occasion and life is a minor paradise. I also enjoy travelling abroad, driving from one golf course to the next in strange places with good people; with an Irish Times or The Times crossword, then bliss!” he declares.

r Jones became Headmaster at a pivotal time in Girton’s history. That we have a School at all he attributes to the founding Board, the many “magnificent colleagues” at that time, the faith and trust of parents and the willingness of children to attend and be subsumed into Girton’s culture. He recalls with great clarity Mr John Higgs, Girton’s founding Chairman, asking the prospective parents and students assembled in the Strathdale Hall to stand if they were prepared put in $1,900 to allow the nascent Girton Grammar to become a reality in October 1992. “They stood as one, to my astonishment. The opening of Girton Grammar School on February 2nd 1993 was a dream come true,” Mr Jones said.

hen asked about his plans for retirement, there is an air about Mr Jones akin to that of a young child in a confectionary shop. Instinctively, he defers to a literary figure to help describe how he thinks his life might unfold as he “approaches God’s waiting room”. “I shall be a Mr Micawber, except not in debt! Using the phrases of one critic, Micawber was recklessly cheery, blindly optimistic, self-important, feckless and a man who loves the sound of his own voice – constantly using long words and windbag phrases. So, in Micawber’s words, “something will turn up” is a guiding principle on which I think my life going forward shall be comfortably based,” he declares, Irish eyes twinkling with unmistakeable mischief. Mr Jones expresses deepest thanks to all who allowed him to be Headmaster and teacher over the past twenty-five years at Girton Grammar School. “I must say a special thanks to Mrs Robyn MacCulloch, Messrs Dennis Garoni, John Higgs and the founding Board, Chris Morey, Don Naunton, Matthew Maruff and the founding Staff and their successors for so many favours and courtesies rendered,” he states with great sincerity and affection. Interview by Alex Fisher.

Prudence Wilkinson 10 Riley created this portrait of Mr Jones “retirement rocks” as an entry in the 2017 Girtonian cover design competition.

So ﬁll to me the parting glass And drink a health whate’er befall, And gently rise and softly call Good night and joy be to you all

With typical repartee Mr Jones affirms that the resurrection of the School could not have happened without an amazing community and sums up the sentiment at the time with a quote from a wellknown Australian. “In the words of Jeff Fenech, the Marrickville Mauler, “I love youze all.” Reflecting on his time as Headmaster, Mr Jones says that for him, whilst undeniably rewarding, the role of a Head is a remarkable one, bearing no resemblance to teaching. “It is almost impossible to imagine the range of situations that require management or painful decisions by the Head of a School. Many are deeply personal and most are highly confidential. Assuming one gets things right most times, it is a most rewarding job. I enjoyed it greatly until I stopped. I am also glad to say that I haven’t had a pang of regret that I stepped down when I did,” he said.

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ver the years, Mr Montgomery has harboured thoughts of becoming a builder and creating environmentally friendly ski chalets in Colorado. He also once considered getting a pilot’s licence so that he could bring wealthy executives by seaplane from Chicago to Canada to fish on an island in the Kenora Lakes District of Ontario. What eventuated in reality was a career in education, ranging from classroom teaching, to Sports Master, Bursar, Registrar and Boarding House Master, in Geelong, NSW, Alice Springs and finally, Bendigo. Nevertheless, the dreams of fishing and skiing were not as far from reality as might be expected, given that Mr Montgomery and his brother own an island in the Kenora Lakes District of Ontario. “My brother and I purchased an isolated island many years ago and I have since spent many memorable summers living and working as a fishing guide for wealthy Chicago businessmen who flew in from the States on seaplanes to ‘max out’ their fishing permits in a short period of time. I made more money each summer as a fishing guide than I did in a whole year of teaching, and I got to fish, stalk bears and watch the moose dining out on the wild rice on the shores of the many glacial lakes nearby,” Mr Montgomery said, which explains why many people assume he is Canadian. A mistake easily made given the now legendary tale he has told to students over the years about a close encounter with a bear in Ontario.

r Montgomery moved to Australia when he was young but returned with his family to the United States for University education and was subsequently drafted into the

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navy during the Vietnam War. Following active service, he received a telegram from the Headmaster of All Saints’ College in Bathurst, asking if he would like to return to Australia to teach at the school where he had himself, once been a pupil. This was the crossroads moment. “I was preparing to settle into a Canadian winter. The lakes were getting cold and the water was about to ‘turn’ and freeze. I stockpiled food supplies and wood on the island before being trapped in for the winter. I was to be like Jack London in ‘Call of the Wild’. I had to make a quick choice. I decided to take up the opportunity to return to Australia to teach,” Mr Montgomery said. But not before being selected to play rugby for a mid-western US Rugby team in a border tournament against Canada. “I had declined to play as I thought with my luck a scrum would collapse on me and I would break a leg. I did not want to travel to Australia for my new job as a Sports Master with a broken leg. My coach assured me that would be very unlikely to happen. Consequently, that is exactly what happened, and I hobbled to Australia with my leg in a cast,” Mr Montgomery laments.

ver 22 years, Mr Montgomery has had a range of roles within Girton Grammar School, his single longest career appointment. Initially employed as the Head of Boarding and living with his wife, three young children and 45 boarders, he has also been a teacher of VCE Geography and occupied a range of Senior staff roles including involvement with various building projects such as the Gymnasium, Morey Building and Londonderry Oval. Over the last ten years, Mr Montgomery has developed and overseen the Careers Department at Girton Grammar known as Student Futures. “Student Futures offers a comprehensive three-year support program that helps students to make choices about their future that are founded on genuine strengths, relevant skills and realistic personal preferences. Much has been developed over the past 10 years; curriculum, VCE General, tutoring, VCE Conference and DAT testing, all helping students pursue their future pathways.

Our Girtonians seem to go out into the world to do wonderful things and I believe most of them are good citizens.

They know what is right and wrong and have a good sense of community. They leave Girton with good moral values; values they picked up in class, in community service, from our student wellbeing programmes, assemblies, Foundation Day, Speech Night, etc. Many of our students work overseas and really try to make a difference being involved with NGOs and other

organisations. I am very proud of all of our students,” he said. Mr Montgomery has many memorable moments from his time at Girton inside and outside of the classroom but his love of the outdoors has forged memories from various camps that will stay with him well into retirement. “When I was teaching VCE Geography Ms Kurrle and I used to take the students over to the High Country near Mansfield. We would do some field studies up on Mt Buller and river studies on the Delatite River. “We stayed with the Stoney family in the Howqua Valley (Stockyard Creek) and went horse riding for two and a half days to learn the ways in which people utilise the mountains. It was a terrific way to get to know the kids. “I’ve also been up to Mittagundi about 6 times and I really enjoyed it. Even though it can be somewhat cold and wet, and staff used to sleep in the hike store which was a bit chilly, we had some fantastic times and memories. We used to take the kids up to McNamara’s Hut and stay a couple of nights and ski at Strawberry Saddle. That was a lot of fun,” Mr Montgomery fondly recalls. One of the more tangible legacies that Mr Montgomery will leave behind at Girton is the oak tree in the Performing Arts courtyard, which was not originally included in preliminary drawings for the new Performing Arts Building. “I can remember taking the architect and the Headmaster, Mr Jones, up into the M18 classroom which overlooked the houses and backyards which have now become the Performing Arts Building. I stressed to them the importance of the oak tree and how it could actually be of significance to the Senior School, just as the Peppercorn tree is to Junior School. We discussed the value in having this oak tree as part of the PA courtyard. Thankfully it was agreed the tree would remain,” Mr Montgomery said.

ince 2000, Mr Montgomery and his wife have lived on a 14-acre farm outside Bendigo. They will now retire to Portarlington where they own a shack, which they plan to renovate. Mr Montgomery envisages whiling away the days with his wife diving, snorkelling, cycling, fishing and larking around on his sea kayak. He also plans to travel, especially overseas, to watch international cricket and rugby matches and he plans to reconnect with old friends around Australia and overseas. Perhaps, in what would be one of life’s lovely moments of coincidence, he will cross paths with Mr Jones on the same international tourist cricket circuit.

Interview by Alex Fisher.

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rs Marijke Horvath commenced at Girton College in 1972 and retired from Girton Grammar School at the end of 2017. She was a PE Teacher, Sports Mistress and Head of Outdoor Education & Camps. Quiet achievers are often lovers of deep thought and learning, but not in a way that says 'look at me over here learning new things and being awesome.' The learning comes from within and the achievement is about the personal development, instead of what others think. What makes a person want to take children and adults, sometimes reluctantly, out camping and hiking? What makes that same person spend countless hours in preparation and de-briefing, dealing with the endless “red tape” - liaising with parents, the school, the staff, outside agencies and the all-important client, the young person. Not to forget budgets, purchasing and repairing equipment whilst buying food in huge bulk amounts followed by the endless cleaning, drying, washing and cleaning. What makes that same person do it for over 45 years? Marijke was born to teach, not within the four walls of a building, but outside. Her room was outside, no windows, no chalkboard, white board or interactive board, and no bells or the wonders of world wide web. Her room was not carpeted, tabled and chaired nor climate controlled. Mother nature determined the conditions for the day, but she controlled the learning outcomes and what had to be achieved.

eginning her teaching career in 1965 as youth worker for the Melbourne YWCA, Marijke recognised the need to get young people out and about. To take them “Outside their Comfort zone”. To challenge them to achieve, to persevere and to develop life skills to adapt, communicate and confront injustice. This was her mantra, that quickly became infectious and unwavering. The greater Bendigo community was very fortunate to have Marijke continue her teaching career at Golden Square (1967/68) and Flora Hill, formerly Bendigo Girls’ (1969) High Schools before joining the Girton family in 1972. As an extremely effective and devoted Sport Mistress and PE Teacher she oversaw the House carnivals and coached many students, including her two daughters, across the fields of netball, swimming, gymnastics, softball and trampolining. Pivotal in her teaching career, was her establishment of embedding Outdoor Education into the whole school

“Work hard in silence – Let your success be your noise” Frank Ocean - American independent singer & songwriter

curriculum, from Year 1 to Year 12. Marijke saw to it that Junior School camps across all levels were organised, to allow the young minded student to learn, see, experience, do and relate. Senior school camps were designed to challenge both emotionally and physically, to foster relationships, selfdiscipline and to be able to exist without life’s luxuries. Students were reminded that, much is expected from those who are privileged. Students at Girton Grammar school can now select from a variety of outdoor, or “away from home” activities. These include The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme (with special mention to Mrs Nancy Ward), World Challenge Expeditions, STEM camp USA, Pattaya (Father Ray Foundation) - Thailand, Student exchange programs and New Zealand cultural tours. It is in no small part Marijke’s legacy of effort and commitment, either directly or indirectly, that has created many worldly opportunities for our students. Girton students are confident and eager to engage and travel the world.

hat type of person would go on back to back Year 9 Hikes, allowing students to explore and experience the mountains of the central Victorian highlands, for years on end? What makes that same person give up her school holidays to shuttle kids and staff all around Victoria, so they can achieve personal goals in Bronze, Silver or Gold levels of the ‘Duke of Ed’? Outdoor Education in Victoria was fortunate enough to have Marijke willing to offer her expertise outside the Bendigo community. She was instrumental in the implementation, development and ongoing success of the Mittagundi Outdoor Education Centre, a program designed by Mr Ian Stapleton (a true High-Country legend) to cater for students from low socio-economic backgrounds. Such was Marijke’s passion to see concepts through from start to finish.

Education experience. As a partner and consultant in many projects, children and adults across a broad range of backgrounds owe her their gratitude for their frequent “life changing experiences.”

n a personal note, my astonishment continues to this very day, especially on the occasional meet and greet where I announce my connection to Girton Grammar or Girton College. Frequently the reply is, “You must know Marijke. Please pass on my best wishes”. Followed by “she took me out to Howqaugundi (Year 9 Hike) or Mittagundi (Year 10)” or “to the Prom/Queensland/Central Australia”, or the simplest, “she offered me some hot soup when I was cold and wet sitting at Bluff Hut, I will never forget her generosity or willingness to go that extra mile”. The latter was a typical trait of her readiness to support the people that supported her, or showed the endeavour to get out and about. Marijke has relatively recently moved into the world of an “organic hobby farmer”. Along with her husband Chaz, they have created a very successful brand of olive oil, Splitter’s Creek Olives. All teachers need a hobby when they retire, that is, from one passion to another. She plans on continuing with this career, which is obviously much more than an interest, with her children in the rolling green hills of Gippsland. Marijke Horvath, we wish you sincere best wishes for the future and we thank you! There will always be a sincere warm welcome and a space to “pitch your tent” at Girton Grammar School.

“Most achievers I know are people who have made a strong and deep dedication to pursuing a particular goal. That dedication took a tremendous amount of effort.” Donald Johanson (Paleoanthropologist) Mr Graham Crickmore Head of Camps

Marijke was and still is always willing to offer her advice on so many fronts in respect of any Outdoor

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Mark Di Fede, Scott Langan, Peter Thomas, Paul Waldron, Ross Slater, Matthew Greenwood, Merv Hynes, Chris Landvogt, John Pease, Marcus Smalley, Shaun McCarthy, John Phillips, Ben Gibbons, Ralph Algreen-Ussing, Rod Knowles, Rod Smith Robyn Kristenson, Jarred Vehlen, Kirsten Maruff, Phil Kelynack, Steve Vine, Kristen Beever, Carmel Hamilton, Graham Crickmore, Macala Fourie, Clayton Jones, Libby Paul, John Gibbs, Cathy Mylon, Heather Waterston, Paul Turpie, Rachel London, Andrew Itter, Margarget Young, Vickie Holland, Ann Forko Michael Robertson, Di Itter, Alisoun Downing, Kathryn Barton, Skye McDonald, Ian Cleeland, Ethel Oliver, Amber Weston, Ruth Forder, Sharon Monaghan, Erin Buckeridge, Michelle Rey, Kevin O’Callaghan, Adam McPhee, Kim Henery, Jo Grech, Judith Lingard, Kerrie Stewart, Barbara Fielder, Taka Maeda, John Doherty, Mardi Polidano Collette Derrick, Mo Watanabe, Linda Arnel, Kerry Thompson, Caryn Clark, Trudy Matthews, Joanne Evans, Shari Williams, Carolyn Flood, Jessica Loraine, Shirley Anne Day, Kristy Nicholls, Melinda Naughton, Allison Crickmore, Belinda Vernon, Briony Johnson, Michelle Turpie, Michelle Swiney, Deirdre Tunzi, Brigid Evans, Lucy Warfe, Jane Reaburn Josh McGuffie, Anne Begg, Kristie Woodward, Anita McLean, Vanessa Juergens, Sally Monichino, Jake Warren, Erin Close, Helen Chambers, Amanda Lilburne, Louise McWaters, Laura Dusseljee, Nicole James, Jacinta Jackson, Angie Hamilton, Fanomezana Rasoarahona, Melanie Scholes, Lisa Brooks, Trish Timmins, Josie Beks, Winsome Wastell, Amanda Showler Judy Oliver, Carly Barnes, Yvette Shanley, Cheryl Long, Amy Skvarc-Hayes, Jennifer Schatzle, Yuliya Lenard, Maria Frank, Sandra Kroker, Mandy Ellison, Prue Milner, Debbie Adams, Jenny Geyer, Betty Higgs, Dianne Kolenaty, Belinda Krois, Jacqui Vine, Annette Reid, Noelle Leader, Georgiana Rice, Liz Blanks, Carol Knowles Paul Flanagan, Kendra Burge, Dennis Garoni, Mark Beever, Bill Montgomery, Anita Briggs, Emma O’Rielly, Neville Faulks, Viv Bath, Don Thompson, Robyn MacCulloch, Matthew Maruff, Les Evans, Rick McWaters, Robin Kurrle, Nick Pease, Christine Phillips, Nigel Vernon, Sam a’Beckett, David Martin, Tabatha Peter, Tim Schofield Grant Davis, Fred Dijkman, Rebecca Doherty, Ingrid Douglass, Ted Earnshaw, Willy Earnshaw, Stephanie Eldridge, Lorraine Ellis, Clint Gahan, Wendy Gahan, Ray Hamilton, Marg Hassell, Sharon Hocking, Annette Holmes, Maijke Horvath, Martin Jenner, Alisa Jones, Heather Keig, Alison Knowles, Christopher Lees, Sue Liddell, Debbie Lindsay

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