Friday Newsletter - Goulburn Valley Grammar School

Friday Newsletter
Goulburn Valley Grammar School
Term 1, Week 1, 6 February 2015
 From the Principal
Around the School
Welcome to 2015 The School welcomes all students and staff back for the 2015 calendar year. We hope the holiday time was
one of refreshment and recreation.
are particularly excited to welcome new members of our school community. This year we are
We
welcoming over 120 new students from Years 5 to 11. This is a particularly special and important time for
We know that our returning students will grasp this opportunity to make them feel comfortable.
them.
We also are delighted to welcome the following new staff members to GVGS:
New Staff - 2015
Mr Tim James – Year 6 Core teacher
Ms Cassandra O’Keeffe – Teacher Aide
Mrs Wendy Pomfret – Main Reception
Mr Bryant Ruska - Nurse
Mr James (Jim) Sheehan – Mathematics Teacher
Ms Lauren Wood – Mathematics Teacher
Mrs Christine Worsfold – Art Teacher
Ms Mia Fallon – Trainee
Ms Tamara Sinclair - Trainee
We hope our new students and staff enjoy a very long, happy and rewarding association with GVGS.
Student leadership plays a pivotal role in the culture and ethos of the school. During today’s assembly, we
inducted our School Leaders for 2015. The examples modelled by our Year 12 students will provide a
powerful influence for our younger students. We therefore induct each Year 12 student as a leader of the
school and present them with their Year 12 badge and leaders tie. At this assembly, we also inducted those
students with specific leadership portfolios such as our Prefects and House Captains. We wish all our
student leaders every success in their roles this year. We thank Mrs Prue Dobson - Chair of the School Board,
for making time to assist with the induction of leaders.
House Captains
Stuart Hart
Samuel Nielsen
Charmaine Morrissy
Eugene Calandro
Tahlia Rea
Sarah Young
Joe Waldron
Adelle Connor
Prefects
Dexter Archibald
Max Bayly
Alex Cox
Saibal Dutta
Eliza Galbraith
Zoe Kerwin
Sarah Nethersole
Samuel Press
Emily Roe
Isabelle Torriero
Drew Tozer
Jake Trounson
Isaiah Wittingslow
Sophie Worsfold
Prefect – Music
Prefect – Music
Prefect – School Community
Prefect – Social Justice
Prefect – Social Justice
Prefect – School Community
Prefect - Sustainability
Prefect - Sustainability
Prefect – Leavers Fund
Prefect - SRC
Prefect – Leavers Fund
Prefect – Sport
Prefect - SRC
Prefect - Sport
Mithma Ekanayke
Henry Fox
School Captain
School Captain
Tuckshop staff Mrs Mary Wright, Mrs Marlene Rutherford
and Mrs Sheryl White
GVGS 2015 Trainees Mia Fallon and Tamara Sinclair
Dunlop House
Fairley House
McLennan House
Ryall House
Main reception staff Ms Wendy Pomfret and Mrs Sarah
Sciuto
Student reception staff member Ms Heather McCann
Ph: (03) 5821 8155 www.gvgs.vic.edu.au Semper Ulterius
Mr Mark Torriero
Principal
[email protected]
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School Community Events
Maximising Learning in 2015
As we enter a new year of learning, it is a good idea for families to reflect on those key factors which can
assist them to maximise success at school and make the most of the learning to come in the year ahead.
Things to consider and discuss at home:
Semester 1 Dates
Date
12th Feb

Be ready and organised with the tools that help you start: diary, books, stationery, uniform and good
habits of mind.

Reflect on last year and set some goals in areas that need improvement, extra practice or extension.
Ensure these goals are manageable and discuss them with your tutor and teachers. Write the goals
clearly in the front of your school diary. Revisit the goals at the end of each fortnight to make a selfassessment on progress.

Re read last year’s reports and focus on any advice given by teachers.

GVGS offers continuous reporting via the online parent portal for Years 5-12 via the school website so
that feedback regarding progress in assessment tasks is available for parents throughout the
semester. Please access this throughout each term, discuss results at home and maintain contact with
tutors where there is any concern.

Use your school diary to plan for meeting deadlines and to organise time so that tasks may be
completed in a manageable and time efficient way. It is advisable for parents to check that diaries are
being used and for any communication or notes from teachers.

Always look to build good habits of mind: Persistence, managing distractions, listening with empathy
and understanding, thinking flexibly, thinking about how you think, striving for accuracy, taking
responsibility, preparedness to go further (near enough is not good enough), think positively and be
open to new ideas and continuous learning.

Students should ensure that their laptops are charged each night and that they maintain a good
folder structure, always using the slipcase to transport and keep it safe.
Date
9th Feb

Eat a healthy brain boosting breakfast of protein eg. eggs. milk, whole grain cereal. lean beef, turkey
and almonds have been found to contain the ingredients for real brain sustenance as snacks!
12th Feb

Exercise regularly to boost positive brain chemistry
13th Feb
17th Feb
19th Feb
20th Feb
Student Events
Date
9th – 10th Feb
9th – 12th Feb
11th Feb
18th Feb
Student News
2015 Year 12 Information Night, Tuesday 17th February
There will be a Year 12 Information Night held in Founders Hall on Tuesday 17th February at 7:30pm. At this
function we will be able to go over the year in detail with parents and discuss some tips for a successful
year. Mr Mal Widdicombe will be available to address issues with regards to VCE, Mrs Deb Moore will speak
on matters regarding how students can maximise their year and Mrs Deb Block will discuss how you can
best support your child with regards to Careers and Pathways.
I hope that you, along with your student/s, will be able to attend the evening, not only to get a clear idea of
the year ahead, but it is also an opportunity to meet your child’s tutor and other parents. If you have any
questions please feel free to contact me at school via e-mail at [email protected] or phone
(03) 5821 8155.
Mrs Chelsea Pohlner
Year 12 Coordinator
2015 Year 12 Study Camp
The Class of 2015 will be participating in a two day Study Camp at University College at The Melbourne
University on Monday 9th February and Tuesday 10th February. Students will be departing GVGS at 6:15am
on Monday on Shepparton Transit buses, with collection points at Harvey Norman, Wahring and the Hume
Freeway Service Station at Seymour. There will be similar drop-off points on the return trip on Tuesday.
Year 12 Tutors will be accompanying students on this trip.
The programme for the two days will include sessions with guest speakers such as James Lynch (Interview
Skills Coaching), Andrew Fuller (Clinical Psychologist) and Sonya Karras (Party Safe).
Students are required to bring a notebook, pens and pencils for the sessions. All linen (including towels)
will be provided by University College. Money will be required for students to purchase a Movie ticket on
Monday evening. Students are permitted to wear casual clothes for this trip.
Event
Year 12 Study Camp
OED Aquatics Camp
SPSSA Tennis Trials
Girton Summer Sports
Cricket and Tennis Day
Due Dates
Please note that the following deadlines may
not include ALL due dates for subject work. They
are indicative only and may also change due to
special circumstances.
13th Feb
16th Feb
Mrs Debbie Moore
Director of Teaching and Learning
Event
Year 7 Family BBQ Evening
Year 12 Valentines Day
Academic Assembly
School Photographs
Year 12 Parent Info Night
Parents and Friends Meeting
No Assembly
House Swimming Carnival
Event
Yr 10 Psychology Test Research
Methods
PML
Yr 11 Unit 1 Accounting Outcome 1
MLB
Yr 12 Unit 3 Accounting Topic Test
MLB
Further Maths Chpt 2 Quiz
GTT
Industry and Enterprise – Structured
Workplace learning Form LMC/JKG
Economics Unit 3 SAC 1.1
JKG
Economics Unit 1 Test
JKG
Specialist Math SAC 1 Test 4 & 6 MKW
Tuckshop
Monday 9th Feb
Mandy Deveny
Terri Cowley
Michelle Burgess
Tuesday 10th Feb
Betty Cerasi
Megan Lloyd
Wednesday 11th Feb Donna Ford
Kate Reid
Thursday 12th Feb
Jane Torriero
Help needed x2
Friday 13th Feb
Louise Phillips
Sandra Winter-Irving
Lisa Dean
Welcome back and a big thank you to the new
and existing parents who offered their assistance
in the Tuck shop.
If you have food that requires reheating or a
salad and would like to put it in the fridge please
drop it into the tuck shop before School or at
recess in a micro wave dish no glass please.
Please make sure it is clearly labelled with the
student’s name.
Please refer to the Year 12 Study Camp Letter for more detailed information or contact me at school via email [email protected] or phone (03) 5821 8155.
The Tuckshop is open from 8am every morning,
students are welcome to come in and purchase
drinks, toasted sandwich or fruit and can order
their lunch.
Mrs Chelsea Pohlner
Year 12 Coordinator
Mrs Marlene Rutherford
Tuckshop Manager
GVGS Friday Newsletter, 6 February 2015
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Property Matters
The school has seen much activity over the holiday period with a range of building, maintenance
and technology works being undertaken.
The largest project is the $3.0 million music center. Steady progress has continued over January and
the project remains on track for completion by the end of 2015. Stage one should be completed
early in term two 2015 and students will be able to occupy this section of the building. Acoustic
upgrades have also commenced in Founders Hall and these will greatly improve the venue as a
music performance space.
Other works have occurred outside the tuckshop, with a new lunch ordering area constructed. The
Year 12 common room has been fully refurbished to allow greater numbers to prepare food. The
oval has been top dressed and treated to ensure a high standard surface throughout 2015. Three
new staff offices have been constructed to ensure all Year Level Coordinators are based close to the
locker precincts of their respective students. Finally, a range of painting has been completed
throughout the school, both indoors and outdoors.
On the technology front, the focus has been on installing new touch-screens in a range of
classrooms. These will continue to be rolled out during 2015 and provide students with the latest
classroom teaching technology. Lap top computers have been prepared and distributed to all Year
7 students. With Year 10 students receiving lap tops late in 2014, this now means all secondary
students have a lap top computer for their exclusive use.
The school is extremely fortunately in having an outstanding team of property and technology staff
who have worked tirelessly to ensure our site and facilities are ready for the return of students in
2015. In addition, we receive excellent support from a range of trades people, technicians and
consultants. Our thanks to them all, in particular Mr Chris Atkins (Property Manager) and Mr Trevor
Pye (Information Systems) for their leadership and planning.
Mr Kim Stokie
Business Manager
Administration Staff
Over recent weeks we have been pleased to welcome two new staff members to the school
administration team.
Mrs Wendy Pomfret has joined the Main Reception area and is working in areas such as bus
administration, reception and staff support. Mr Bryant Ruska has joined our Health Centre staff as a
nurse (Division One) on Thursdays and Fridays. We are thrilled to have both staff members join our
team and both have outstanding professional backgrounds.
Other movements have seen Mrs Danielle Cassidy (Main Reception) commence maternity leave, Mrs
Sarah Sciuto (Main Reception) moves from part-time to full-time, Ms Heather McCann (Student
Reception) moves from part-time to full-time and Mrs Jacque Birchall (accounts and payroll)
increases from two days per week to three days per week.
Mr Kim Stokie
Business Manager
School Photos 2015
As the new school year is underway I would
like to welcome everyone and inform you of
some of the library procedures:
Library Staff:
Ms Burns (Library Coordinator)
Mrs Keady (Teacher/Librarian)
Ms Dunham (Library Assistant)
The Library opening hours are:
Monday to Thursday: 8.15am – 4.45pm
Friday:
8.15am – 4.15pm
The number of items that can be borrowed
are as follows:
Primary students (Years 5 and 6) = 6 items
Middle Years students (7, 8 and 9) = 6 items
Year 10 students = 8 items
VCE students (Years 11 and 12) = 10 items
Generally the books are loaned for 2 weeks,
though at times senior students, at the
request of their teachers, can have an
extended loan period. Books can be reborrowed for another 2 weeks, providing
there isn’t a reservation for the item.
DVDs can be borrowed for weekend
viewing on Thursday and Friday only. There
is a limit of one DVD per student and age
restrictions apply. DVDs must be returned
on the following Monday
It would be appreciated if all items are
returned by their due dates in order to
avoid creating overdue notices.
This year school photographs will be taken by Arthur Reed Photos on Tuesday 17th February 2015.
Students have been given an information sheet that explains how to order the photographs. A copy
of the information sheet has also been attached to the Newsletter. Orders are to be completed
online or can be mailed to Arthur Reed Photos.
The website is. www.arthurreedphotos.com.au/schoolorder and we have also provided a link
from our website http://www.gvgs.vic.edu.au/all-news/470-school-photographs
The online ordering code is GVS837. If you do not have web access or have difficulty ordering, you
may use the order form provided on the information sheet and forward this directly to Arthur Reed
Photos. As well as the individual and year level photographs, there is the opportunity for a family
photograph. Family photographs may be ordered online, or as an alternative, envelopes are
available from Cindi Tepper in Main Reception. Students need to return the family photo envelopes
to either their Tutor or Student Reception no later than Monday 16th February. All family orders
must be placed before photo day to ensure a photograph is taken. Families who have ordered and
paid for their photo packages before Tuesday 17th February should receive their photos
approximately four weeks after photo day. Packages may be ordered after photo day by forwarding
payment directly to Arthur Reed Photos. An additional fee applies to orders placed more than 10
days after photo day.
If you have any queries regarding school photographs please contact Arthur Reed Photos directly
on 03 5243 4390
All students are required to wear their summer uniform with their blazers for the school
photographs. Please note that the Pelican Shoppe does not have any loan blazers available for
students.
Mr Leon McLeod
Deputy Principal
GVGS Friday Newsletter, 6 February 2015
Library Bites
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Every week new books will be displayed on
the stand as you enter the library, these may
be borrowed or placed on reserve.
Library Patrons are also invited to
recommend new items to be purchased and
the “Wish List” form that needs to be filled
out is housed at the Loans Desk.
Ms Janette Burns
Library Coordinator
SAM Art Works
Art Department
Art Students at SAM
Three VCE Studio Arts students have recently had the honour of having artwork selected for inclusion
in the Shepparton Art Museum’s “Self-Expression” exhibition. This event showcases high quality folio
work created by VCE students from across the Goulburn Valley region.
Sierra Weston and Monique Pankhurst, from the 2014 Year 12 Studio Arts class are exhibiting work
from their final VCE folios. Sierra’s art installation “Once upon a Change” explores traditional fairy-tales
and their relationship to modern society. Monique is exhibiting two artworks “We, The Hunted” and
“Re-evolution” which use the techniques of digital photography and hand-painting to explore themes
of role-reversal between humans and animals. Hannah Quick (Year 11 Studio Arts 2014) is exhibiting
two digitally edited photographs in the Surrealist style.
Also currently on display at SAM is “The Art Room”. This exhibition features work from junior students
from a variety of schools; a number of GVGS students have etchings and line drawings on display. This
work is displayed in the foyer area of the Eastbank centre and will be exhibited in the Fairley Gallery
here at GVGS at the end of February.
We are very proud that the creativity and artistic talents of our students has been highlighted in these
two professionally curated exhibitions.
James Worsfold
The ‘Self-Expression” and “The Art Room” exhibitions are on display at Shepparton Art Museum until
February 22nd, 2015.
Ms Deidre Belleville
Head of Art
Co Curricular
Netball News
GVGS Gold netball team won the under 15 Div B Spring Twilight competition grand final on the 9th of
December. This team consisted of Emma Jackson, Tannah Thorne, Azana Mackali Cerasi, Elizabeth
Serra, Gemma Collins, Louisa Taylor, Chelsea Jones, Taryn Cameron and Marion Scanlan. Gemma Collins
We congratulate these girls for their terrific achievement. Thanks to Toni Jones for looking after this
team in the Spring competition.
Andrea Hart
Whilst on GVGS Netball, the 2015 season is looming. Our first meeting will take place soon and girls
will receive a letter outlining the season ahead. One huge change is that VNA registrations will all be
done on line. This can be done now. I will need a copy of the registration when forms are returned.
VNA Registration payment is done on-line during this process
The second major change is that payment for other expenses will be up-front this year, including the
weekly court fees. I will pay them as a lump sum to the SNA to alleviate this time consuming practice
every week. This will be included in the Introductory Letter.
I implore parents to put their hand up to either Coach or Team Manage their daughter’s team.
Mr Shane McDonald
Netball Co-ordinator
Daniel Lawson
GVGS Friday Newsletter, 6 February 2015
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Krista Mitra
Six Year 11 students, accompanied by Indonesian teacher, Mr Grant Findlay recently returned from
an exchange to Krista Mitra school in Semarang and some further time in Yogyakarta, Central Java.
The exchange is part of the on-going sister school relationship between Krista Mitra and GVGS.
The group’s week at school started with a flag raising ceremony, typical of all Indonesian schools.
This was an opportunity to be formally welcomed by Pak Iman, the principal, a chance for us each to
make a short reply in Indonesian and then, to our surprise, shake hands with every student and staff
member in the school.
School began at 7am each morning, earlier than we were used to but the school day was over by
2:10. GVGS students and staff attended and participated in classes throughout the week. It was a
great opportunity for them to observe differences and similarities in the teaching and learning
between the two schools.
Students visited a kampung in order to try their hand in the precise art of batik printing. On another
excursion students got covered in mud in a rice field. It was actually the opportunity to harvest
some rice a little further down the valley that took a local journalist’s eye. The image and story was
subsequently published in two Central Javanese newspapers.
GVGS participants all felt overwhelmed by the generosity and warmth of their host families and
those they met at Krista Mitra. It was difficult saying goodbye at the end of the week but this was
not before a final performance of angklung by the Krista Mitra staff and a rough version of Waltzing
Matilda in response.
On the way to Yogyakarta the group had the opportunity to visit Borobudur, the largest Buddhist
temple in Asia. Despite the rain and dozens of Indonesians wanting a photo with a foreigner, this
was a great experience at one of the world’s most significant ancient monuments. Another
impressive monument visited several days later was Pramaban, this one a series of Hindu temples,
and an indication of the diversity within Indonesia’s past.
Students enjoyed some independent time at Yogyakarta, taking plenty of becak rides down town
from the very well-appointed colonial Hotel Pheonix. Bargaining skills came to the fore with some
shopping on Jalan Maliolboro.
Overall this was a great experience, recommended to all students of Indonesian but also to any
GVGS student looking for a rich cultural experience.
From March 15th to March 20th we will be hosting 5 students from Krista Mitra (Semarang) and 17
students from another of our sister schools in Indonesia; Bintang Mulia (Bandung). The visit to GVGS
by students from these two schools is an annual event and provides a wonderful opportunity for the
students from the three schools to interact. For our GVGS students, the additional benefit is to begin
to develop a context for developing their Bahasa Indonesian language skills. If families are in a
position to have 1 or 2 students from our Indonesian sister schools stay for the week in March then
please contact Mr Leon McLeod (Deputy Principal) by phone on 58218155 or by email:
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Pelican Shoppe
Welcome back to the new school year.
Kerrie, Rika and I would like to thank all
the parents and students who collected
uniform during our holiday trading and
we thank you for your patience during
that busy time.
We have resumed our regular Pelican
Shoppe trading hours of:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
8.30am to 11.30am
1pm to 4pm
1pm to 4pm
1pm to 5pm
Closed
These trading hours, our direct phone
number and email address are available
from the Goulburn Valley Grammar School
website via the Uniform Tab. Via this tab
you can also access the:
Uniform Policy

Price List

Order Form

Second hand Uniform Lodgement

Instructions for the alteration of
Blazer Sleeves.
Students are welcome to purchase
uniform at either recess on Monday or at
lunchtime Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, during the school term.
Payment is accepted by cash, cheque
(payable to Noone Imagewear) EFTPOS or
credit card. Should students require
payment to be made by credit card we
encourage the use of our order form on
which credit card details may be
authorised.
Second Hand Uniform
If you would like to lodge any second
hand uniform for sale, please deliver these
items to the Pelican Shoppe during our
opening hours.
In accordance with the terms and
conditions, kilts and blazers must be dry
cleaned and presented in the dry cleaning
plastic. All other items must be freshly
laundered and pressed.
Bathers for Swimming Carnival
Please note that the House Swimming
Carnival will be held on Friday 20th
February. Should you need new bathers,
the navy racing style bathers for girls and
navy jammer style bathers for boys are
available for purchase from the Pelican
Shoppe.
Students at Krista Mitra
If you have any queries regarding the
purchase of uniform or the sale of second
hand uniform please contact us by
Phone 5821 9959
Email [email protected]
Mrs Sally Young, Ms Kerrie Sweeney,
Mrs Rika Beeton
Pelican Shoppe
Hindu Temple of Prambanan
GVGS Friday Newsletter, 6 February 2015
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Above and Beyond
Health
Asthma
GVGS Student Shortlisted for the Joseph Furphy Commemorative Literary Prize
Last year Mandhree Ekanayake entered a short story in the Youth Section of the 2014 Joseph Furphy
Commemorative Literary Prize. As one of four entrants in the Youth Section whose work was shortlisted from 64 young writers, Mandhree was presented with a certificate at the awards presentation
on Sunday 7th December.
Mandhree’s entry was a reflective piece she composed in Year 10 English as part of a broader
Context Study, ‘Journeys’. In her writing, ‘Graft’, Mandhree reflects on ideas presented in the class
text, The Happiest Refugee by Anh Doh. She cleverly explores and expresses the challenges and
rewards of making a physical journey from one home to another.
Mandhree’s work has been included in the Youth Section of the 2014 Joseph Furphy
Commemorative Prize Competition Short Story Collection which is held at the Goulburn Valley
Regional Library. We congratulate Mandhree on her success in this competition.
Community
St Brendans PS Football Club Registration Day
St Brendans football club would like to invite all parents to register their children to play football for
the 2015 season.
Date: 19th February 2015
Time: 3:15pm to 5:30pm
Where: St Brendans Hall
Contact: Jason Ritchie Mob 0407 160 195 or Craig Hoskin Mob 0458 274 367
2015 Wangaratta Marathon and Fun Runs
More people moving more often. Marathon 10km 5km 2km and new fun run courses.
Date: 22nd February 2015
Where: Wangaratta Showgrounds
Contact: www.wangarattamarathon.com.au
The National Asthma Council Australia
report that students with asthma face a
significant increase in the risk of asthma
attacks and hospitalisation during the first
few weeks of the school term.
The ‘February Epidemic’ is well
documented with asthma episodes
spiking immediately after school returns.
This is caused by increased exposure to
cold and flu viruses as children return to
classrooms and factors such as stress, a
change of environment or allergens and
less strict asthma management over the
holidays.
Avoiding asthma exacerbation at
school
Ensure your child resumes their asthma
routine as prescribed. Has a reliever puffer
and spacer packed in their school bag –
check that the puffer isn’t empty or out of
date. Check your child knows how to use
their reliever puffer and spacer by
themselves (if old enough) or feels
comfortable to ask for help/tell their
teacher if they are having asthma
symptoms. Ensure that your child is always
carrying their reliever medication (eg.
Ventolin/Asmol) as well as a spacer Also
ensure that you provide medication to the
school if required. Ensure that you have
provided the school with an updated
Asthma Action Plan that has been signed
by a medical practitioner.
Tatura Netball Association Trial Information
The Tatura Netball Association fields in the Shepparton Netball Association Saturday competition.
Trials will be held for teams in the following 12 and under, 15 and under, 17 and under, 17-19
For further information, please contact the
Asthma Foundation of Victoria on 1800
645 130 or email [email protected] Date: 17th, 19th, 24th, 26th February 2015
Time: 5:45pm to 7:00pm
Where: Netball complex, Hastie Street Tatura
Contact: Jodi Mutton Mob 0417 430 357 or [email protected]
SunSmart Hydration
As the weather heats up again, students
need to bring a drink bottle to school.
Please encourage your child to maintain
adequate hydration by drinking lots of
water though out the school day. There
are many refrigerated water fountains
located throughout the school grounds
and students are encouraged to use them.
Students are reminded to:
Drink 2 – 3 glasses of water ½ hr to 1 hr
before a sporting activity
Drink 1 – 2 glasses of water every 20
minutes during exercise
Drink 2 – 3 glasses of water after exercise

On hot sunny days stay in shade
areas and avoid energetic out door
games (e.g.football, basketball) at
lunch time

Do not overdress, take your jumper
off, wear a hat
Avoid caffeine / energy drinks (e.g. Red
Bull) as these act as a diuretic, increasing
fluid loss. Water is best. Cool water (not
cold) is absorbed more rapidly than warm
water. Remember - If you are thirsty, then
you are already mildly dehydrated. If you
have lost your drink bottle or forgotten to
bring one, bottled water is available for
purchase from the tuckshop.
Aussie Hoops
Jump into Aussie Hoops
Date: 12th February 2015
Time: 4:00pm on Thursdays
Where: Shepparton Basketball Stadium
Contact: www.aussiehoops.com.au
Mrs Susanne Bennett
Nurse
GVGS Friday Newsletter, 6 February 2015
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Goulburn Valley Grammar School
Calendar of Events - Semester 1, 2015
Term Dates
30 Jan
2 Feb
9 Mar 27 Mar
3 Apr
5 Apr
6 Apr
13 Apr
25 Apr
5 June
8 June
26 June
Sports Calendar
Years 5, 6 and 7 commence
Years 8-12 commence
Labour Day holiday
End of Term 1 (2.20 finish)
Good Friday
Easter Sunday
Easter Monday
Term 2 Commences
Anzac Day
Assessment & Reporting Day
(No Students)
Queen’s Birthday
End of Term 2 (2.20 finish)
18 Feb 5 Mar
7 May 18-19 Jun
Out of Uniform Days
12 Feb
Assembly Programme
School Dates
School Photographs
Year 12 Information Night
Immunisations - Years 7-10
Indonesian student visit
(Bintang Mulia & Krista Mitra) TBC
Scholarship Testing
Indonesian student visit
(Muhammadiyah) TBC
Parent Teacher Interviews
Immunisations - Year 7
Naplan
Exams Years 9-11
Community Events
5 Feb
12 Feb
27 Feb 13 Mar 27 Mar
8 May
21-23 May
Year 5 and 6 Family Evening
Year 7 Family Evening
Concert Under the Stars
Open Day
Easter Service
Years 5 and 6 Mother’s Day Picnic
Senior Production (The King and I)
Music Calendar
5 May
27 May
11 June
Autumn Concert
Percussion Concert
Strings Concert
House Carnivals
20 Feb
19 Mar
House Swimming Carnival
House Athletics Carnival
Valentines Day (Year 12’s only)
Camps/Travel
Assembly is held at 9am each Friday other than
on those days listed below. Parents and guests
are always welcome to attend our school
assemblies.
6 Feb Prefect Induction
20 Feb No Assembly (due to Swimming Carnival)
27 Feb Primary and Middle Years Leaders Badge Presentations
13 Mar No Assembly (due to Open Day)
27 Mar No Assembly (due to Easter Service)
24 Apr No Assembly (due to Anzac Day Service)
19 June No Assembly (due to Athletics Carnival)
17 Feb 17 Feb
11 Mar
16-20 Mar
21 Mar
21-27 Mar
22/28/30 Apr
25 May
12-14 May
1-4 June
Summer Sports (Girton)
Hosted locally
ICCES Swimming Carnival
ICCES Athletics
ICCES Winter Tour (Shepparton) TBC
9-10 Feb
23-27 Feb 24-26 Mar
24-27 Mar
14-17 Apr
20-24 Apr
4-19 June 27 June-11 July
Year 12 Study Camp
Year 8 Camp - Merricks
Year 5 Camp - Sovereign Hill
Year 6 Camp - Narmbool
Year 7 Camp - Anglesea
Year 10 OEG Camp
ICOS
Europe Trip
Clubs and Activities
Photomedia Club meet every Thursday
fullflight committee meet as needed.
Science Club meet each week except 1st and last
week of term
Peer Support Programme and Buddys
Programme take place on various days during
Term 1.
Further information on clubs and activities will be
presented during tute.
Library opening hours
Monday to Thursday 8:15am – 4:45pm
Friday 8:15am – 4:15pm
Semester 2 Dates
21 July Term 3 Commences
15 Aug Presentation Ball
20-22 AugMiddle Years Production
(The Little Mermaid)
4 Sept
Years 5 and 6 Father’s Day Breakfast
11 Sept Mothers Club Luncheon
18 Sept Eisteddfod
18 Sept End of Term 3 (2.20 finish)
5 Oct
Term 4 Commences
22 Oct Valedictory Dinner
2 Nov
Mid Term Break (No students)
3 Nov
Melbourne Cup Day (No Students)
13 Nov Assessment & Reporting Day
(No Students)
16 Nov Change Over Day
(No Students)
17 Nov Early Commencement Programme (ECP) Commences
26 Nov Grandparents Day
27 Nov Year 5 Christmas Present Making Day
2 Dec
Year 6 Graduation
8 Dec
Year 5 and 7 Orientation Day (for 2016)
(No students) TBC
9 Dec
Presentation Night
Regional Visits
21 April
27 April
12 May
19 May
26 May
16 June
28 July
Yarrawonga Region, The Lake Café, Corner Belmore Street & Irvine Parade, Yarrawonga.
Echuca Region, Coriander Functions, Northern Highway, Echuca.
Euroa Region, Alberts Café, 44 Binney Street, Euroa.
Kyabram Region, Morocco Café, 165 Allen Street, Kyabram.
Cobram, Tocumwal, Finley Region, Cobram Hotel, Crn Station & Main Street, Cobram.
Benalla Region, North Eastern Hotel, 1-3 Nunn Street, Benalla.
Nagambie, Seymour, Murchison Region, venue to be confirmed.
Parent Involvement
Mothers Club
The first Mothers Club meeting will be held at
10am on 27th February in the Founders Hall Foyer.
P&F
The first P & F meeting will be held at 7pm on
19th February in the Founders Hall Foyer.
Friends of Music
The first Friends of Music meeting will be held at
2pm on 17th March in the Founders Hall Foyer.
Costume Committee
The costume committee meet most Friday
mornings.
Members of our community are always
welcome to attend our various committees. For
further enquiries contact Mrs Pam Pogue on
(03)5821 8155 or [email protected]
Tuckshop
Tuckshop volunteers are always welcome to join
the wonderful team of helpers. Please contact
Tuckshop Manager, Mrs Marlene Rutherford on
0403 473 448 or ring the school on 5821 8155.
Suggested times for Tuckshop duty are:
Monday to Friday 9:30am – 1:30pm
The tuckshop is open from 8am – 3.45pm
Monday to Friday
Pelican Shoppe
The Pelican Shoppe regular trading hours are:
Monday 8:30am – 11:30am
Tuesday 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Wednesday 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Thursday 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Friday Closed
Note: Please consult the newsletter or website
for additional trading hours during holidays and
Parent Teacher Interviews.
Alternatively call (03) 5821 9959 or email
[email protected]
www.gvgs.vic.edu.au
Verney Road, PO Box 757, Shepparton 3632, Victoria, Australia.
Facsimile: 03 5821 9337 Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 03 5821 8155
Due to unforseen circumstances dates may need to change. Dates can be confirmed via the website or newsletter.
GOULBURN VALLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL TUCKSHOP ROSTER TERM 1 - 2015
WEEK No.
1
2
MONDAY
TUESDAY
4
2nd Feb (all students)
9th Feb
Mandy Deveny
Terri Cowley
Michelle Burgess
16th Feb
Karene Dickson
Help needed
5
3rd Feb
10th Feb
17th Feb
Lisa Bolton
Bernadette Brooks
Jane Tozer
18th Feb
Cath Pell
Wanda Hacon
Lyndal Humphris
6
24th Feb
Kerrie Sweeney
9
19th Feb
Mary Gilberto
Jenny/Judy Jones
Helen Bruce
Yasmin Bhat
Dy Dillon
Kelly Kennedy
Tejaswini Deware
3rd Mar
Di Brock
Jenni Sorraghan
9th Mar
4th Mar
Donna Ford
Melinda Fitzsimmons
10th Mar
16th Mar
Liz Grogan
Karene Dickson
Jane Marriott
Kelly Kennedy
17th Mar
Vikki Asquith
Darren Asquith
23rd Mar
Kate Eaton
Melinda Lawley
24th Mar
Kerrie Sweeney
Lisa Bolton
Sue Thiel
Kim Bertolus
20th Feb
Alana Kimberlin (Swimmimg sports)
Ayako Mizushima ( Morning only )
Erin York
27th Feb
Lisa Menhenett
Jane Wines
Tonya Eishold
5th Mar
Jodie Fleming
Cathy O'Brian
11th Mar
Fiona Cameron
Jane Thorn
13th Feb
Louise Phillips
Sandra Winter-Irving
Lisa Dean
26th Feb
Michelle Smith
LABOUR DAY
8
Jane Torriero
Genivieve Nielsen
25th Feb
6th Feb
Alana Adams
Jeannie Furphy
Ross Musolino
12th Feb
Sue Theil
2nd Mar
Wendy Brewer
Terri Cowley
5th Feb
11th Feb
Donna Ford
Kate Reid
30th Jan
5,6,7 only
Amy DePaola
Leiticia Harmer
Betty Cerasi
Megan Lloyd
FRIDAY
29th Jan
4th Feb
Jane Marriott
23rd Feb
Chantel Fiore
7
THURSDAY
28th Jan
Staff Commence
Sue Thiel
3
WEDNESDAY
6th Mar
Report Writing
12th Mar
13th Mar
Susan Ukich
Chris Dainton
Carolyn Gale
Erin York
Kim Bertolus
18th Mar
19th Mar
Sue Chessells
Bernadette Brooks
20th Mar
Louise Phillips (Lynda Harcoan Emerg)
Megan Lloyd
Annette Jakobs
25th Mar
26th Mar
Leiticia Harmer
Amy DePaola
27th Mar
Amanda Lukies
Jenny Connelly
Megan Lloyd
10
SUGGESTED TIMES FOR HELPING IN THE TUCKSHOP ARE 9:30am to 2:00pm. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND PLEASE CONTACT MARLENE AT THE TUCKSHOP ON 58218155 OR 0403 473 448
6/02/2015
Arthur Reed Photos Pty. Ltd.
A.B.N 48 528 494 590
148-154 Marshalltown Road, Grovedale, VIC 3216
Post: PO Box 272, Belmont, VIC 3216 | Telephone: (03) 5243 4390
Email: [email protected] | Web: www.arphotos.com.au
School Photographs
How to order
Dear Parent,
Go online to shop.arphotos.com.au/schoolorder
or scan the QR code shown below to go to our mobile
friendly ordering site.
Photographs will be taken at Goulburn Valley Grammar School on
February 17, 2015.
School photographs provide a unique opportunity to record these special
times for years to come and we look forward to providing them to your family.
New for 2015 are our ‘Wish’ packages. For every ‘Wish’ pack purchased,
$1 will be donated to Make-A-Wish® Australia to help grant the wishes of
children with life-threatening medical conditions.
When ordering school photos online you may also purchase a high resolution,
digital copy of your child’s image.
Enter your online ordering code, then follow the instructions
to place your order. A receipt will be issued to you once
payment through our secure payment facility has been
completed.
Order your school photos NOW and up to 10 days after
photo day but remember, orders for family portraits
must be placed by midnight the day BEFORE photo day.
Online ordering is convenient and easy so order your school
photos today.
Family portraits will be available as in past years, however all orders for family
photographs need to be made by midnight, the day BEFORE photo day.
Your package of school photographs will be delivered to the school
approximately four weeks after photography is completed.
ONLINE ORDERING CODE
GVS837
Arthur Reed Photos Pty. Ltd.
Important information
LATE ORDERS
Orders placed more than 10 days after photo day will cost an extra $15 to cover special handling requirements and must be accompanied by a statutory declaration. For late orders, please download the required forms from our website.
FAMILY DISCOUNT
Families with 3 or more children attending THE SAME SCHOOL can benefit from our family discount. The first two children pay full price for
their photo packages while other siblings attending THE SAME SCHOOL can receive their photographs for HALF the normal price.
When ordering school photos for your children online and at the same time, the discount will automatically be calculated for you.
When ordering using this order form:
1. Select the photo package you would like to order and mark this on the order form. The same package will be provided for all siblings.
2. Complete student details for EACH CHILD.
3. Calculate the required payment for ALL packages and include with order.
Not able to order online?
Please complete the order details on the other side of this form and return it directly to Arthur Reed Photos before the ten day cut off time.
Orders placed after this time will be considered as late orders and will incur additional costs as outlined above.
Unconditional Money-Back Guarantee
You will receive a full refund if you are not completely satisfied with your photographs - just return your complete photo package directly to us,
within 10 days and a refund will be sent to you. (Please keep evidence and date of return).
Wish PACKAGES
Goulburn Valley Grammar School
In 2015 Arthur Reed Photos is partnering with Make-A-Wish Australia who
grant the cherished wishes of seriously ill children.
PHOTO ORDER FOR THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS
Student’s Name
$1 from the purchase of each ‘Wish’ package will be donated to help bring the
healing power of a wish to children with life-threatening medical conditions.
Wish PACKAGE A - $44
Wish PACKAGE B - $40
1 - Personalised photobook
1 - Larger size 25 x 18 cm portrait
1 - 18 x 13 cm B&W portrait
4 - 18 x 13 cm portraits
1 - Display mount
3 - 8 x 5 cm portraits
4 - 4 x 2.5 cm portraits
1 - Group photo
1 - Personalised photobook
3 - 18 x 13 cm portraits
1 - Display mount
3 - 8 x 5 cm portraits
4 - 4 x 2.5 cm portraits
1 - Group photo
Class/Homeroom
Student’s Name
Class/Homeroom
Student’s Name
Class/Homeroom
PARENT/GUARDIAN DETAILS
Parent/Guardian Name
Mobile or Contact Phone Number
FREE digital
+image
when
GROUP PHOTO format is chosen by your
school & may not be the style shown here.
GROUP PHOTO format
is chosen by your school
& may not be the style
shown here.
photos ordered
online.
(Tablet not included).
PACKAGE CHOICE
WHEN ORDERING PACKAGES B, C OR D ONLINE, YOU MAY ALSO PURCHASE A HIGH QUALITY DIGITAL COPY OF
YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL PORTRAIT FOR ONLY $7 PER IMAGE.
PHOTOBOOK PACKAGE C - $35
STANDARD PACKAGE D - $31
1 - Personalised photobook
2 - 18 x 13 cm portraits
1 - Display mount
3 - 18 x 13 cm portraits
1 - Display mount
3 - 8 x 5 cm portraits
4 - 4 x 2.5 cm portraits
1 - Group photo
Wish Pack A - $44
Wish Pack B - $40
Package C - $35
Package D - $31
Package E - $28
Package G - $23
GROUP PHOTO format is chosen by
your school & may not be the style
shown here.
BASIC PACKAGE E - $28
1 - 18 x 13 cm portraits
1 - Display mount
1 - Group photo
PAYMENT DETAILS
GROUP ONLY
PACKAGE G
- $23
GROUP PHOTO format
is chosen by your school
& may not be the style
shown here.
Cheque/Money Order
Credit Card Authority
($1 surcharge applies to credit card
payments made with order envelope)
TOTAL COST OF ORDER $
GROUP PHOTO format is chosen by
your school & may not be the style
shown here.
PAYMENT ADVICE - If returning order to Arthur Reed Photos and paying by Credit Card - PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SECTION.
GROUP PHOTO - Design to
be chosen by your school.