Friday Newsletter - Goulburn Valley Grammar School

Friday Newsletter
Goulburn Valley Grammar School
 From the Principal
Term 1, Week 2, 13 February 2015
 Around the School
The School has completed the second week of 2015 with our annual Academic Assembly. This is one of our
major assemblies for the year where we recognise and celebrate excellence in learning achieved by our
students in 2014.
At this assembly, the School recognises student recipients of the GVGS Triple Distinction Award. This award
is presented to students who have achieved at least three Distinctions or more in National educational competitions. These include the UNSW ICAS Tests.
At the assembly, we present any student who achieved a perfect score of 50 in a VCE Unit 3&4 study. In
2014, Hannah Patterson achieved a study score of 50 in Economics. This is an outstanding achievement and
is a great reflection on Hannah’s efforts and those of her teacher Mrs Grace.
In addition, we presented the most prestigious academic award to the Dux of the school. This is presented
to the student who achieves the highest ATAR score of all students completing their Year 12 studies in a
given year.
For the Class of 2014 the Dux was Aaron Bhat who achieved the outstanding ATAR score of 99.4. Aaron
studied English, History – Revolutions, Indonesian Second Language, Mathematical Methods, Physics and
Specialist Mathematics at Unit 3&4 level.
 Pelican Shoppe staff Mrs Sally Young, Ms
Kerrie Sweeney and Mrs Rika Beeton
Aaron is a talented scholar who has a genuine love for learning and complemented his natural ability with a
positive attitude and impressive work ethic.
Over the years he received many School and external Awards for Academic achievement. Aaron’s learning
achievements are all the more impressive given his outstanding contributions to all aspects of School life.
He competed regularly in sport including inter-House competitions Athletics, Cross Country and Swimming,
and represented the School in Badminton for many years.
He performed in countless concerts as a regular member of the Concert Band, Stage Band, Jazz Ensemble,
Performance Group, Chamber Choir and Eisteddfod Ensemble. Since 2007, Aaron also performed in eleven
School Productions, of which seven were Senior School Productions, including as Uncle Max in the Sound of
Music in Year 12. He also assisted backstage in Middle Years Productions. Aaron continued all of this cocurricular involvement during Year 12.
 IT Department staff, Mr Matthew O’Connor, Mr
Trevor Pye, Miss Jessica Taylor and Mr Michael
Turnbull
Throughout his time at the School, he demonstrated wonderful personal qualities of humility, integrity,
courtesy and thoughtfulness for others. In recognition of his outstanding leadership and personal qualities,
Aaron was appointed School Captain in 2014, a role which he undertook with tremendous commitment and
enthusiasm.
Aaron’s approach throughout his time at GVGS embodied the values on which the School culture is founded. His actions demonstrate the power of the School’s commitment to the importance of academic learning
and full involvement in the co-curricular life of the School.
Aaron has accepted an offer to study Science at the University of Melbourne; he looks forward to pursuing
his studies of Mathematics and Physics. Aaron has also accepted a place at Newman College where he will
reside.
In recognition of his outstanding achievement as Dux, Aaron received a certificate and engraved trophy and
the McCamish Family Prize. His name will also be added to the Honour Board in Founders Hall. The School
thanks former parents Mr Peter and Mrs Anne McCamish for their generosity in giving this prize and Chair of
the School Board Mrs Prue Dobson for making the presentations. It was wonderful that so many family
members were present to support their children at this assembly.
Semper Ulterius
 School nurse Mr Bryant Ruska joins Mrs Sue
Bennett at Student Services.
20 Feb Assembly Programme:
Triple Distinction and Dux Presentations
Prefect Speech by: ?
Mr Mark Torriero
Principal
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Ph: (03) 5821 8155
www.gvgs.vic.edu.au
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Teaching and Learning News
Dates for your Diary
Semester 1 Dates
Academic Excellence Award Assembly
During today’s assembly we presented awards to students who achieved some outstanding academic
accomplishments last year. The following 26 students performed in the top 10% or top 2% of results across
the country in not just one, but at least 3 of the following tests: The University of NSW ICAS Maths, English,
Science, or Writing tests, The Australian Mathematics Competition, the Australian Language and
Sayembara Lisan Oral competitions. The Triple Distinction recipients demonstrate consistent excellence
and as such deserve our commendation.
Triple Distinction awards
2014 Year 11 recipients
Dexter Archibald
Max Bayly
Michael Carnovale
Henry Fox
2014 Year 10 recipients
Ella Bertolus
Ishani Chakrabarti
Casey Hutchison
Joseph Jackson
Ronald Lawrence
Liam Schreck
2014 Year 9 recipients
Harris Bayly
Nicholas Geisler
Adam Sizer
2014 Year 8 recipients
Emma Cox
Harrison Powell
Simon Pell
Alexander Schmedje
Stephanie Sorraghan
Ryan Bhat
Uvindu Jayasinghe
Date
17th Feb
19th Feb
20th Feb
23rd – 27th Feb
27th Feb
Event
School Photographs
Year 12 Parent Info Night
Parents and Friends
Meeting
No Assembly
House Swimming Carnival
Year 8 Camp
Mother’s Club Meeting
Concert Under the Stars
Student Events
Date
18th Feb
Event
Girton Summer Sports
Cricket and Tennis Day
Production Rehearsal
Yr 9 Outdoor Ed Canoe Trip
(JES)
SPSSA Division Swimming
Carnival
Production Rehearsal
24th Feb
25th Feb
2014 Year 7 recipients
Grace Sandles
Grady Tyson
Anthony Dohrman
Hugh Farrell
Farhan Islam
Lynton Hoey
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.
Date
16th Feb
ICAS Medals
Two students were also presented with medals for the 2014 ICAS Writing Competition. A medal is a very
special achievement as it is awarded to students receiving the very highest results in a year level. These
were awarded to:
Adam Sizer 2014 Year 9
Max Bayly 2014 Year 11
Outstanding Year 12 Exam results
While we are proud of the fine results achieved by all Year 12 students last year, the 2014 Dux was
acknowledged for his fine performance – Aaron Bhat (ATAR score 99.4). Hannah Patterson was also
acknowledged for her top score of 50 for the Unit 3-4 subject Economics.
18th Feb
19th Feb
23rd Feb
Best wishes to everyone in their academic studies this year.
24th Feb
Mrs Debbie Moore
Director of Teaching and Learning
25th Feb
2nd Mar
Immunisations
4th Mar
16th Mar
For all Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 students
Immunisation cards have been given to all students in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 during the week.
Parents are asked to complete these cards and return them to Student Services by Friday 20th February.
The Council’s immunisation team will visit GVGS on Wednesday 11th March.
This year, Year 7 students will receive HPV, Chickenpox and Boostrix and Years 8 – 10 will receive Boostrix.
Event
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
Yr 8 Maths (all classes) Quiz
PSS
Yr 7 Humanities ‘Who am I?’
LMC
Unit1PsychologyVisual Perception
Poster Preparation
KMD
Yr 9C Humanities Biomes Test HLG
Yr 8 Maths (all classes) Test
PSS
Yr 11 Maths Methods Test
Chapter 1& 2
PSS
Unit 1 Psychology Visual Perception
Poster Write Up
KMD
Yr 11 Legal Studies Outcome 1 HLG
Yr 11 Legal Studies Test
JUM
Yr 10 Justice Money and Markets
Test
LMC
Yr 11 History Outcome 1
HLG
Unit 3 PE Outcome 1
Case Study
CRP
Unit 3 PE Outcome 1 Test
CRP
Yr 10 English Oral Presentation FGO
Mrs Susanne Bennett
Nurse
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GVGS Friday Newsletter, 13 February 2015
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Student News
Tuckshop
Year 12 Matters
Monday 16th Feb
Karene Dickson
Mandy Deveny
Congratulations to the Class of 2015 on their Induction Assembly last Friday. It was a wonderful way to
acknowledge the year level as a group and celebrate the start of a very exciting year for them.
Tuesday 17th Feb
Lisa Bolton
Bernadette Brooks
This week the students have spent two days in Melbourne at University College. The programme
covered a variety of issues that will be relevant to the students not only throughout this year, but also in
their lives post-secondary school. Mr Mark Torriero, Mr Mal Widdicombe and Mrs Debra Block all
presented information which the students will utilise this year during their journey during Year 12.
Wednesday 18th Feb Cath Pell
Wanda Hacon
Lyndal Humphris
David Verdugo of Success Integrated presented a programme referred to as the Power to Persist. The
programme aims to develop resilience and grit (combination of persistence and passion) in students.
David also spent time exploring the notion of an individual’s mindset. The characteristics, behaviours,
habits and attitudes of an individual with a Growth Mindset compared to an individual with a Fixed
Mindset can be a powerful tool for a student in terms of their ability to persist and demonstrate
resilience.
All Year 12 students and staff have been subscribed to Edrolo and, while in Melbourne, Ben Sze ran an
induction and enrolment session with the students. Edrolo is an online resource for VCE students, which
allows them to access videos related to a variety of topics within each Year 12 subject offered. It also
allows them to complete online tests related to each topic and communicate with other students
completing the subject and using the resource. In 2014, both staff and students found a variety of
effective ways to use this resource in their studies.
Andrew Fuller addressed the students about how to make their study during Year 12 effective. He was
keen to highlight to the students that some of the key features to enhancing their ability to learn and
retain learnt information are i) actively seek feedback, ii) convert the information in as many ways as
possible, iii) create visual representations of your information and iv) have a system for note-taking. In
addition, Andrew stressed the importance of the students getting the correct amount of sleep each
night (9.25 hours), not working any more than 10 hours a week in a part-time job, not sleeping with your
mobile phone within 3 metres of your head and having a nutritious breakfast. Breakfast should include a
source of protein, berries (if possible), milk (not juice), a good quality multi-vitamin and a fish oil tablet.
James Lynch from Your Image Solutions brought the reality of the interview process into focus for the
students and most importantly the need for preparation. It is critical that the students have the ability to
be able to promote and differentiate oneself in an interview, as well as match their skills to the
interviewer’s needs and expectations.
Thursday 19th Feb
Mary Gilberto
Jenny/Judy Jones
Help needed
Friday 20th Feb
Alana Kimberlin
Ayako Mizushima
Erin York
(Swimming sports
morning only)
Welcome back and a big thankyou to the
new and existing parents who offered
their assistance in the Tuckshop.
If you have food that requires reheating or
a salad that you would like to put in the
fridge, please drop it into the Tuckshop
before school or at recess. Food must be in
a microwave safe dish. No glass please.
Please make sure it is clearly labelled with
your student’s name.
The Tuckshop is open from 8.00am every
morning. Students are welcome to come
in and purchase drinks, fruit or a toasted
sandwich and can also order their lunch.
Yesterday the Year 12 group celebrated Valentine’s Day at school. This was this first fundraising event for
the Leavers Fund this year. They raised $1460.85. Next Friday the Leavers Fund will continue with their
philanthropic efforts by running a barbeque at the Swimming Sports. The Year 12s would like to thank
the GVGS community for supporting their efforts.
If you are not already a Tuckshop
volunteer and would like to join the
wonderful team of helpers, please give me
a call. We would love to see some new
faces. Please contact me on my mobile
0403473448 or at school on 58218155.
Thank you to the parents who have returned the Year 12 Parents/Guardians Electronic Distribution List
Slip. If you would like to be included please return the slip to school or notify me via email
[email protected] in the next week.
Mrs Marlene Rutherford
Tuckshop Manager
Mrs Chelsea Pohlner
Year 12 Coordinator
Year 11 Information
On Monday 16th February in a year level tutorial session, Year 11 students will be given a copy of the
Senior School Handbook for 2015. This book outlines a number of important issues related to the VCE. Of
particular importance is the information on: authentication policy and procedures, SACs for Unit 3 and 4
students; deadlines, extensions and submission of unsatisfactory work; the GAT and Special Provision
Units 3 and 4.
It is important to note that students completing a VCE 3/4 subject are required to bring a doctor’s
certificate if they are unwell when they have a SAC and that students are expected to be at school for all
their outcomes in Unit 1 and 2. If this is not possible, a letter to the individual classroom teacher is
required on the return of the student.
Please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s tutor for clarification of any of these matters.
Mrs Mary Bayly
Year 11 Coordinator
GVGS Friday Newsletter, 13 February 2015
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Administration Staff 2015
Library Bites
The commencement of 2015 has seen some changes to our administrative staff. It is perhaps a good
time to outline the various roles that our staff undertake, and highlight the best point of contact for
your enquiries.
Jacque Birchall
Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable
[email protected]
Tanya Jones
Accounts Receivable
[email protected]
Heather McCann
Student Services Reception / Student Absences
[email protected]
Cheryl Mechkaroff
HR Manager
[email protected]
Wendy Pomfret
Main Reception / Bus Coordinator
[email protected]
Sarah Sciuto
Main Reception / Friday Newsletter
[email protected]
Cindi Tepper
Deputy Principal’s Assistant/School Photos/School Book Collection
[email protected]
Sally Young
Accounts Payable / Pelican Shoppe Manager
[email protected]
Please feel free to contact us by telephone on 5821 8155 or via email with your enquiries.
Recently we have had a new library
management system ACCESSIT installed
and, as with all changes, there are new areas
to learn and editing to be carried out. The
Library staff are at present carrying out
these tasks and we are very sure of a
positive and efficient outcome. Our new
system will also include our on-line
resources such as e-books, WorldBook
encyclopaedia and EbscoHost etc, this will
make searching for resources and
information more accessible for our patrons.
Ms Janette Burns
Library Coordinator
New Books
Younger readers:
BRAXTON-SMITH, Ananda – Plenty: A Place to Call Home
CHAMBERS, John - Granny Samuri and the Brain of
Ultimate Doomitude
ELSE, Barbara – Volume of Impossible Endings: Tale of
Fontania
Mrs Cheryl Mechkaroff
Human Resources Manager
HARROLD, A.F. – The Imaginary
GVGS Uniform
Information / Clarification
KINNEY, Jeff – Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw
The blazer is a compulsory item for all students. It must always be the outer garment; students who
want to wear a jumper must have it on underneath the blazer.
The student diary (page 12) clearly states the policy on the wearing of the school blazer and occasions
when it is compulsory. As a reminder, students are required to have their blazer next Tuesday 17th
February for the school photographs.
As stated in the Student Diary 'both summer dress and winter kilt are to be worn at or below knee-length'.
In practical terms this can be determined by the hem touching the floor when kneeling, with a straight
back.
KNIFE & PACKER - Wheelnuts! Desert Dust Up
LAIRD, Elizabeth – The Fastest Boy in the World
MONTAGNANA, Neil - Megs and the Complete Left Foot +
Megs and the Crazy Legs
Hats are required for Term 1 and are worn up until ANZAC Day.
Socks - boys are to wear grey marle ankle socks with their summer uniform and girls are to wear white,
crew-style socks covering the ankle bone with their summer uniform. These socks should have no
visible symbols or advertising on them. Students who arrive to school in the incorrect socks (without a
signed note from home) will be sent to Student Reception by their tutor to be provided with the
correct socks. These will be added to the student's school account.
Shoes - The uniform requires black, smooth leather, lace-up school shoes for girls and boys or T-bar
shoes for girls. The shoes are required to be traditional style school shoes which have a distinct heel.
Shoes should be clean and well polished.
PEPPER, Charlie - The Black Knight
Older readers:
DIBBEN, Damian – Series: the History Keepers. The Storm
Begins & Circus Maximus
FLANAGAN, John –Brotherhood: Scorpion Mountain
Jewellery - an excessive amount of jewellery must not be worn. Students and parents are encouraged
to read the section in the Student Diary on page 13 which relates to jewellery.
FREY, James – Endgame: The Calling
There are two uniform issues dealt with by tutors and YLCs on a regular basis in the senior school:
i)
boys not arriving clean shaven to school
ii)
girls wearing inappropriate nail polish and make-up
In both instances students will be asked to rectify the situation immediately.
HIGSON, Charlie – The Hunted
HATFIELD, Ruth – The Book of Storms
LAING, David – Forest Spirit, Forest Shadows & Forest
Secrets
Tutors and Year Level Coordinators would like to thank parents/guardians for their support in the past
on uniform matters and for your continuing support in ensuring that students wear their school
uniform correctly.
McCAFFREY, Kate – Crashing Down
Ms Trish Lawless
Director of Students
RUSSELL, Judith – Withering-By-Sea
SAGE, Angie – Pathfinder: Magyk Lies Within
GVGS Friday Newsletter, 13 February 2015
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School Photos 2015
Health
Asthma
School photographs will be taken by Arthur Reed Photos this coming Tuesday 17th February 2015.
Students have been given an information sheet that explains how to order the photographs.
Orders are to be completed online or can be mailed to Arthur Reed Photos.
GVGS is an Asthma Friendly School and a
member of The Asthma Foundation
Victoria. The Asthma Foundation of
Victoria (AFV) has provided counselling,
education and training to people with
asthma, their carers, health professionals,
first aiders and the general community for
over 40 years. The AFV was established in
1963 by two mothers of children with
asthma, Mrs Cox and Mrs Campbell, and
the organisation has grown steadily since
its beginnings. The aims of the AFV are to
reduce the impact of asthma on day-today life by promoting research into
asthma, as well as professional and
community
education
by
sharing
expertise and increasing understanding.
The AFV’s mission is to help people
manage their asthma all year round by
providing people with confidence and
skills. As a member of the Asthma
Foundation Victoria, GVGS requires
students who experience asthma to
complete a 2015 School Asthma Action
Plan. Please contact the GVGS Health
Centre if you have a child with asthma and
require a form.
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 Student Reception or Miss 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
Year 8 Camp Merricks
Monday 23rd to Friday 27th February
For further information, please contact the
Asthma Foundation of Victoria on 1800
645 130 or email [email protected]
A successful school camp has the power to transform students in a very short space of time. They
provide opportunities for students to live in shared accommodation, develop social skills and
independence, challenge themselves and enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle.
SunSmart Hydration
Merricks Camp has the expertise to enhance our students’ development through a camp that
provides experiential learning. Qualified staff tailor sessions that are facilitated with a specific
purpose including; participation, competition, skill acquisition, education and personal
development.
In 1980 the Cancer Council Victoria
launched the Slip Slop Slap campaign with
Sid the singing and dancing seagull. Sid
encouraged reduced sun exposure. Today
the message has expanded to Slip Slop
Slap Seek (shade) Slide (sunglasses). The
message encourages sun protection
behaviours from both individuals and by
those responsible for the care and
protection of others (e.g. schools).
SunSmart has also taken a leadership role
by promoting a balance between the risks
of skin cancer from too much sun
exposure while maintaining adequate
vitamin D levels. GVGS is a member of the
SunSmart Schools Program and adhere to
The Cancer Council Victoria sun protection
criteria outlined in the school’s SunSmart
Policy. This policy aims to prevent
students from excessive sun exposure and
minimise the risk of skin damage.
Hence on hot days students are reminded
to;

Stay in shade areas

Avoid
energetic
activities
during the heat of the day

Do not overdress

Wear a hat and sunglasses

Slap on sun screen

Drink water and avoid energy
drinks (e.g. Red Bull) as these
increase fluid loss
Mrs Susanne Bennett
Nurse
Teacher involvement is at the heart of every successful camp, so the instructors work closely with
GVGS staff to support what we are doing with the curriculum. The students are always given a
warm welcome and plenty of encouragement to get as much from the camp experience as they
can as are the GVGS staff!
The camp has an aquatic focus with the theme “Get Wet”!
Activities include; sailing, snorkelling (theory, pool, jetty), tree climb, boogie boarding, Marine
studies, rock pool scrambling, orienteering, Merricks camp challenge (pool and oval-based
initiatives), sand sculpturing & group energiser activities, Port Phillip Bay Boat trip, Sea kayaking.
Merricks Camp aim to:
encourage participation, experience and fun.
develop social skills and independence.
develop leadership and teamwork.
promote active and healthy lifestyles.
support Physical Education & Health curriculum requirements.
Families should all be receiving an Information Letter about the camp through the mail and please
don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or queries.
Mr Scott Harrison
Year 8 Coordinator
GVGS Friday Newsletter, 13 February 2015
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Year 9 Students
Pelican Shoppe
Immersion Day
Our first Immersion Day for 2015 will take place on Wednesday, 4th March. On this day students will
be travelling to Tocumwal and visiting a rice farm. In Geography, students are currently exploring
food security and this excursion will support their classroom studies enormously. Thank you very
much to Mr John Hatty who will be speaking to the students on this day. A permission form will be
provided very soon which provides further details. Other Immersion dates will be provided in the
coming weeks.
Ms Kelly McKay
Year 9 Coordinator
GVGS House Swimming Carnival
Friday 20th February
Next Friday, 20th February, the House Swimming Carnival is to be held at Aquamoves in Shepparton.
This is one of the most exciting days for us as a School Community. Families and friends are invited
to come along and share the fun – be it for part of the day or the whole carnival!
Events commence at approximately 9.45am and conclude at 2.45pm. The Events Schedule
(Programme) is on the GVGS website and can be downloaded for printing. All students have also
been e-mailed this programme. Please understand that the times specified are estimated times
and may start before or after that time depending on many factors.
Student Uniform Firstly, students are reminded that House Sport Uniform must be worn to School
on Friday (House shirt and GVGS Physical Education shorts). GVGS tracksuits are expected if cooler
weather prevails in the morning. Secondly, whilst competing (swimming), students must wear
navy blue (speedo type) bathers. Students may wear their GVGS PE shorts over their bathers. For
those who are club swimmers, dark competition racewear is acceptable. Students may bring with
them items to embellish their House Colours to be donned at House Meetings or the Carnival – but
embellishments of any kind are not allowed whilst swimming. Please remember that this is a
compulsory school day and attendance is required. This is a key date of celebration in the
School’s calendar. Rolls are marked as usual. Finally, please ensure that students bring their lunch,
plenty of snacks, water, towel, goggles, sunscreen and their broad-rimmed School hat. Our
Sunsmart Policy does not allow students to wear singlets (across all Year Levels). Please ensure they
have clothing to protect them from the sun!
Students and staff look forward to a terrific day, filled with great competitive spirit whilst having fun.
We hope you can join us for part of the day.
Mr Shane McDonald
House Sports Co-ordinator
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.
Blazers for School Photographs
School Photographs will be taken on
Tuesday 17th of February and blazers will
need to be brought to school on this day.
Please note that loan blazers will not be
available from the Pelican Shoppe.
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.
Krista Mitra
Visiting Students from Indonesia
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.
On March 20th we have an additional ten students from a Muslim school in Surabaya staying with us
from March 20th to March 26th. 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) either by phone on
58218155 or email [email protected]
Mr Leon McLeod
Deputy Principal
Community
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
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]
GVGS Friday Newsletter, 13 February 2015
We have resumed our regular Pelican
Shoppe trading hours of:
Page 5
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
Weekly Snapshot
by GVGS Photomedia students
Assembly, 6th Feb 2015
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT:
n
Chair of the School Board
Mrs Prue Dobson with 2015
School Captains Mithma
Ekanayake and Henry Fox.
n
Year 12 Coordinator Mrs
Chelsea Pohlner presents the
Class of 2015.
n
Bridget Brooks welcomes
new students to GVGS.
n
Prefect Emily Roe with family
at the morning tea held after
assembly.
n
Prefect Jake Trounson
signing the Prefects Oath and
Investiture.
n
Some of the Year 12 boys
posing for one of many
photos taken by family and
friends after assembly.
Welcome to our new Year 5s
Students, parents and friends, have you taken a great photo at a GVGS event? Please share it with us by emailing to [email protected]