Music Matters

Current IB Music students support the 2017 Award Recipients

Eight of our 2017 IB graduates were honoured at the IB Awards Ceremony last Wednesday evening at Deakin Edge, Federation Square in a tasteful formal celebration of their achievements. It was pleasing to see two of our current IB Year 12 musicians performing a number of musical interludes on stage with the Combined IB Orchestra throughout the evening. Holly Fryer (on Flute and Viola) and Steven Zhang (on Percussion) performed three works with students from Kardinia International College and Lauriston Girls School.

Musical treat this Wednesday 7 March

If you would like to hear 15 of our most talented musicians performing in a feast of beautiful music, come along to the CM Wood Centre this Wednesday 7 March 7.00pm to enjoy our ‘Preliminary Concerto Concert’. Fifteen students will perform one movement from a concerto with piano accompaniment. An external adjudicator then selects the best four, in their opinion, to continue on to perform at a showcase event in June, at which the four works are performed with orchestral accompaniment. This is always a wonderful musical event, featuring some outstanding musical moments.

Kelson Music Awards available in 2018

Music students in Years 5 to 12 may apply for the following Music awards:

Ilma Kelson Music Scholar Awards
~ Outstanding Senior Performer (Years 7-12) – must be at least Grade 5 AMEB level
~ Two Encouragement Awards for students learning ‘desirable’ instruments for the orchestral program at Tintern Grammar (Years 5-12)

Penelope Thwaites Music Awards
~ Performance of an Australian Composition Award (Years 5-12)
~ Original Composition Award (Years 7-12)

Application forms are available from Mrs Wagner and Mrs Casey in the Junior School and from Mrs Feenane in the Music Office. Auditions for the awards will be held between 1 – 4 May.

Applications close on Thursday 29 March.

by Alison Bezaire, Director of Music

Class of 2007 Reunion

Saturday afternoon was a beautiful sunny day for a reunion as the Class of 2007 came together to share memories of their time at Tintern. They enjoyed a campus tour, as well as drinks and nibbles in the Year 9 Courtyard, which looks very different to when they were students here.

Enjoy the gallery below. Follow this link to view the photo gallery: https://www.tintern.vic.edu.au/community/alumni/reunions/

Sport Matters

Australian Swimming Trials – Congratulations Rosie

Congratulations to Rosie Addison (Year 12) who competed in the Australian Swimming Trials on the Gold Coast over the weekend. Rosie swam exceptionally well against the best swimmers in the country and finished 8^th in the 200m Backstroke final with a time of 2:18.32. Rosie also competed in the 100m Backstroke and 50m Backstroke. Rosie will be competing for Tintern in the EISM Division 1 Swimming Carnival this week.

National Junior Athletics Championships – Congratulations Paul Haasbroek

Congratulations to Paul Haasbroek (Year 10) who competed in the U/17 decathlon at the National Junior Athletics Championships over the weekend at Lakeside Stadium. Paul finished first overall in the event on 6,262 points and won 5/10 events. This is the second year in a row that Paul has been National Champion in the decathlon.

Courtney and Mitchell Snowball compete in XCO

Mitchell Snowball (Year 9) smashed the XC Eliminator last Friday night after racing the XC Relay earlier in the day.  His BMX skills were to his advantage, coming 3rd overall in open men and winning his age category, U15’s. He then proceeded to front up for his XC Olympic distance race the following morning and put in a hard race of 3 laps.  He came 21st out of 40 boys, with a sprint finish for 20th. Mitchell is now the U17 National Champion for Cross Country Eliminator.

Courtney Snowball (Year 12) also did us so proud. After riding a really strong technical race, Courtney came 3rd in the U19 Cross Country Olympic race.

Congratulations to Mia in Grade 5

Mia Heinrich (Grade 5) recently won champion owner rider in her category at Barastoc Horse of the Year.

Mia is off to the Grand Nationals in Sydney on 18 March to compete in Interschool Dressage and Showing events. This is a huge achievement and we wish Mia all the best with the competition.

Equestrian Team gearing up for two big events

On Friday 23 March, our team will be presenting an Equestrian Demonstration showcase on the hockey oval at Tintern during lunchtime (weather permitting). Download this form if you would like to be part of this event with your horse and return to Mrs Alison Bezaire (Equestrian Coordinator) abezaire@tintern.vic.edu.au or deliver to reception at Senior College. Also, a World Challenge group will be having a sausage sizzle on the Hospitality deck, so do come along and support our riders and World Challenge crew. 

Our riders also are well into their preparations for the Tintern Grammar 2018 Inter-School Horse Trials Championships at Wandin Park. These will be held over the weekend of 28 and 29 April. Entries are now open for this event.  Visit this link to submit your entry or learn more.

For further information, check out details on the school website or our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/410582199371433/?active_tab=discussion

by Alison Bezaire, Equestrian Coordinator

Community Matters

Community Group News

Have you bought your tickets?

Movie Under the Stars – SING!
Saturday 17 March 2018

Have you bought your tickets to the 2018 Movie Under the Stars, SING!

With less than two weeks to go, you can purchase your tickets now through Trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/UEQU

SING is a feel-good film suitable for the entire family. The gates open at 6pm on Saturday 17 March, and the movie will commence at 7.30pm (dependent on lighting).

This event, organised by the Tintern Parents Group (TPG), is run every second year and is an exciting evening out for our School families. Bring your own blankets or chairs and picnic hampers. Or enjoy a delicious variety of food offered by our community groups; including a sausage sizzle, popcorn, fairy floss, lollies, ice cream and delicious coffee. There will also be glow sticks for sale!

Tickets are:
• Family $26 (2 adults & 2 children)
• Adults $10
• Child, student & concession $5

For any enquiries please contact the TPG on parentgroup@tintern.vic.edu.au or Community Relations on 9845 7877. We look forward to seeing you there!

MUTS Business Advertising and Sponsorship

Are you looking for sponsorship opportunities for your business? Why not get involved with the School community and promote your business at our upcoming Movie Under The Stars!

We are offering businesses the opportunity to advertise on the big screen or sponsor a community stall for only $60 at Movie Under The Stars! To register your interest or to learn more about these advertising and sponsorship opportunities, visit the following link: https://www.trybooking.com/UEQU/

South Pacific – Tickets selling fast!

It is only 2 weeks until the first performance of Tintern Grammar’s production of South Pacific, and tickets are selling fast! In 2017 the production sold out, so don’t miss out.

Tickets are available for purchase through the Karralyka website. 

Dates & Times:
• Wednesday 21 March 2018 at 06:30 PM
• Thursday 22 March 2018 at 07:30 PM
• Friday 23 March 2018 at 07:30 PM
• Saturday 24 March 2018 at 07:30 PM

Ticket Prices:
• Adult $30.00
• Concession $22.00
• Child $22.00
• Family (2 adults & 2 children) $85.00
• Wednesday preview evening all tickets $12.50

Tintern Parent Group – 2018 AGM

The next meeting for the Tintern Parent Group is to be held on Thursday 8 March @ 7.30pm in Kennedy Cottage, Community Services.
All parents are welcome to attend and be a part of the Tintern Parent Group. We look forward to seeing our old and many new faces at the meeting.

Please click here to download the Agenda and the Nomination form.

Friends of Equestrian – Demonstration Day 2018

The Friends of Equestrian (FOE) with the support of the school will be hosting an Equestrian Demonstration Day on Friday 23 March. This is a fabulous opportunity for the Tintern Equestrian team to demonstrate their sport to the school and to promote Equestrian at Tintern.

If you are available, please come along at lunchtime (from 12.30pm) to the top oval on Friday 23 March to support our Equestrian team. If you would like your son or daughter to be involved, please click here for all the information. 

The Friends of Equestrian is a community group made up of parents and interested professionals from within the school which seeks to:

• Promote an appreciation of Equestrian as a sport within the school community.
• To encourage students to participate and pursue their equestrian interests throughout their school life.
• To organise and conduct the Annual Tintern Interschool Horse Trials at Wandin Park.
• To act as a support group for the Equestrian Coordinator at Tintern Grammar and the Equestrian Team of students, providing physical and financial assistance with events and supporting the equestrian requirements of the school.

FOE Achievements include:

• Sponsorship of the Annual Tintern Interschool Horse Trials (PCAV and EA)
• Promoting, sponsoring and organising events in which equestrian students can participate
• Equestrian Team Annual Camp
• Trail Rides
• Demonstration Day at Tintern
• Training Days each term to prepare students for Interschool Competition

The next FOE meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 7 March. If you are interested in joining, or just learning more, please contact Mrs Alison Bezaire (Equestrian Coordinator) abezaire@tintern.vic.edu.au or Community Relations on 9845 7877.

Presentation Ball – Save the Date

All Year 11 boys and girls should have now received a booklet inviting them to participate in the 2018 Presentation Ball, to be held on Saturday 15 September 2018.

This enchanted evening is about having fun and learning how to conduct oneself in a more formal environment. It enables participants to establish and further develop friendships. The evening is an introduction to dancing and etiquette in a formal setting that teaches behaviours which are transferable to any number of social occasions and future business life.

Bookings are now open. If your child wishes to participate full payment and registration is required by Wednesday 18 April 2018 to secure a place. Please book by selecting here.

If you have any queries please contact the Community Relations Office on 9845 7877 or communityrelations@tintern.vic.edu.au.

Community Committee dates 

• Tintern Parent Group (TPG) – Next meeting: Thursday 8 March 2018 7.30pm Kennedy Cottage Co-Presidents: Haidee Wallace and Leeza Crowe
• Friends of Music (FOM) – Next Meeting: Wednesday 14 March 2018 7pm CM Wood Common Room President: Tim Oldmeadow
• Friends of Young Farmers (FOYF) – Next Meeting: Monday 19 March 2018 7.30pm Kennedy Cottage. President: Joy Ashfield
• Friends of Equestrian (FOE) – Next Meetings: Wednesday 7 March 7.30pm Offsite President: Sandra Garland

Class of 2007 Reunion – Saturday 3 March 

Saturday afternoon was a beautiful sunny day for a reunion as the Class of 2007 came together to share memories of their time at Tintern. They enjoyed a campus tour, as well as drinks and nibbles in the Year 9 Courtyard, which looks very different to when they were students here.

Enjoy the gallery below. Follow this link to view the photo gallery: https://www.tintern.vic.edu.au/community/alumni/reunions/

Community Group Fundraising

Entertainment Book is back – Early Bird Offers Available for a limited time!

The Tintern Parent Group is once again offering the Entertainment books for purchase through the School. For a limited time only you will receive Early Bird Offers with over $100 value to use immediately.

The Entertainment™ Book, and the Entertainment™ Digital Membership, are your guide to the most popular restaurants, attractions, shopping, travel and more, all with valuable up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers. The book is current from purchase until the end of May 2019.

Please click here to pre-order your 2018/2019 Entertainment book.

To take advantage of the Early Bird Offers and place your Entertainment Book order by the 19 March 2018. All proceeds raised go towards the fundraising for the TPG for 2018.

Tintern Grammar Photo Albums

The TPG is also continuing to offer beautiful quality made customised ‘buckram’ binders for only $72. The albums are Navy, featuring the school crest and name printed in silver on the front cover and come complete with 10 transparent sheet inserts.
The albums are great for storing:

• The official school photos
• Certificates
• Naplan and ICAS results
• Sports and performer ribbons
• Artwork
• Programs from concerts, sports days and special assemblies
• Photos
• Newsletter clippings
• Your own scrapbook creations (as the pages are 30cm x 30cm standard scrapbook size)

In fact, if you think of it like a filing cabinet of memories, over the years it builds up into quite a treasure! Samples can be viewed in the uniform shop and all orders are now taken at this link through trybooking.

Once you have placed your order, please take your confirmation to the Uniform Shop to collect your Album and/or extra pages.

From the Head of Senior College

As we move into the second half of Term 1 there is still plenty of action across our Senior College. The Year 10, 11 and 12 Conferences from 19 – 21 February were all a great success and I enjoyed visiting the Year 10 and 11 Camps and speaking with students about their experiences.

This week our School Leaders are preparing for International Women’s Day on Thursday 8 March. The theme for this year is ‘Press for change’, the leaders have activities and events planned to encourage discussion, and actions that will promote gender equality.

Year 12 Induction and Duces Assembly

On Friday 16 February, we recognised the achievements of our 2017 Duces, Emily Cowin (VCE Dux) and Brittany Read (IB and Overall Tintern Grammar Dux) at a special assembly. During this assembly our Year 12s were inducted and recognised as the leaders of our school. We were delighted to welcome back Kirsty McDonald (YG 2011) since graduating from Tintern Kirsty attended Swinburne University of Technology to study a Bachelor of Information Technology. She has since been working at Deloitte, a global professional services company, for three years as a senior consultant in their Technology Strategy and Architecture practice. Her warm, humorous and engaging address reflected on her time at Tintern, the factors contributing to her success, and her professional career. She strongly encouraged the Class of 2018 and the secondary school to try new things and step outside your comfort zone as well as to believe in yourself and your capabilities. We are very grateful that Emily, Brittany and Kirsty could join us for this assembly and for the insight they shared of their own experiences.

House Swimming Sports

With the House Swimming Carnival being held early in Term 1, it is a credit to all House Captains and staff who worked hard to ensure as many students as possible participate and make the competition a success. Well done to all staff and students who teamed together and showed positive House spirit.

There was lots of colour, some fantastic swimming on show and many students getting involved in events and tasks to support the competition. Congratulations to Butterss/Cross (boys) and Dann/Watt (girls) for winning their respective competitions.

Digital Citizenship

On Friday 16 February, we had an opportunity for students to take part in a Digital Citizenship activity run by our Senior College students. This session was an opportunity for students to have a voice and input into the direction of our Student Wellbeing and Agency Strategic Project with a particular focus on online activities. Student leaders from Year 10, 11 and 12 met with Heads of School to provide feedback and develop the structure of the day and facilitated activities with students. The sessions have provided us with some valuable insight into the positives of social media and technology as well as some of the challenges experienced by individuals and groups of students. It was terrific to see students engage in the process and provide some suggestions and strategies that we will work with them to develop over the coming 6 months.

SMS Absence Notifications

As of Monday 5 February, parents will receive an SMS notification if their son/daughter is absent without prior notification. It is important that parents notify the school as soon as possible if their child is away. Parents can phone 9845 7722 or email absence@tintern.vic.edu.au.

News From the Careers Department

Year 12 Careers Interviews

Year 12 students commenced their Careers interviews to discuss future options beyond school. While students can make appointments at any time, the initial interviews will commence with 12C. Parents and guardians are also welcome to attend these interviews.

Experience La Trobe University Events

In 2018, La Trobe University has reimagined their Experience La Trobe days to “Experience Clever” and expressions of interest are taken for both parents and students to attend workshops in areas of interest at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/life/events/experience-la-trobe-events. The dates for this year will be:

• Friday 6 April (Melbourne)
• Friday 6 July (Melbourne)
• Wednesday 4 July (Bendigo)
• Sunday 1 July (Albury Wodonga)

 Career News

The latest edition of Career News is now available at:

http://portal.tintern.vic.edu.au/homepage/14962/ and includes the following items:

• Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional Medicine) at the Southern School of Natural Therapies
• Career as a Podiatrist
• Student Exchange Programs
• Business Degrees in Victoria
• Snapshot of Swinburne University in 2018 

by Heather Ruckert, Careers Consultant

News From Year 10

Recent Sporting Success in Year 10

Congratulations to Corey Dickson for his recent success in the Victorian Junior Athletics Competition. Corey competed in the 5000 metre Walk and won the gold medal in a time of 24 minutes and 23 seconds which was 3 seconds off his personal best. He also achieved a personal best in the 3000 metre run.

Congratulations to Paul Haasbroek who competed in the Australian Championships Decathlon competition on the weekend. Decathlon consists of 10 events which requires a massive personal effort to complete the following over the two-day competition.

Day 1: 100 and 400-metre run, Long Jump, Shot Put and High Jump

Day 2: Hurdles, Discus, Pole Vault, Javelin and 1500 metre Run

We are proud of both boys and impressed with their level of sportsmanship and ability to balance all the demands on their time.

The Tintern Careers Department has introduced our website hosted in conjunction with Career Tools to Year 10 students. Families are also encouraged to register for the twice per term newsletter and to browse the resources for parents. Students have their own secure area and they will complete a range of activities starting with an investigation of their values and interests. Further information can be found at: www.tinterncareers.com

by Heather Ruckert, Year 10 Coordinator

News from Year 11

The Year 11 Camp has come and gone and the students reported that they had a fantastic time.  Most wished it could have been longer, which is always a good sign. One of our guest speakers teaches and practices mindfulness and meditation. This presented a good overview to the practice, and we have begun to implement during roll call in the mornings. While not compulsory, some students have enjoyed the time before the day begins, listening to short meditations and focusing on “being in the moment”.

In other news, the Year 11s are about to start their Initiative project, where they develop, organise, and run a series of activities over Term 2 with students from the Junior School. Scavenger hunts, outdoor games, and group activities provide an opportunity for all students to mix. This happens over lunchtime and has always been a highlight for both the younger students and the Year 11s.

by Nick Sefanac, Year 11 Co-ordinator

Congratulations Erin Doupe 2nd at NCA All Star National Championships

Erin Doupe (Year 11) has just returned from a very successful trip to the United States, where she competed with her Cheerleading Team “The Outlaws”, at the biggest cheerleading competition in the world. After some warm-up events, the main competition took place on 24 and 25 February at the NCA (National Cheerleaders Association) All Star National Championships of America in Dallas, Texas.

She was amongst 23,655 athletes from 1,320 teams, representing nine countries.

Erin’s Level 4 Senior All Girls Team placed 2nd in their event, a tremendous achievement and well deserved following the commitment and discipline shown by Erin and her teammates in developing and practising their routines over many months. 

Erin is 2nd from the left in the front row.

News From Year 12

The Year 12s have three weeks of Term 1 to go, with a number of SACs and Internal Assessments to be completed between now and the holidays.  The importance of maintaining healthy eating and sleeping patterns throughout this period has been highlighted in a number of presentations during the Year 12 Conference, particularly Dr Michael Carr Gregg.  Notes from his presentation can be found on the Year 12 portal page. 

Many students are involved in the School’s musical, South Pacific, whether as a member of the cast or the backstage crew.  We wish all students the best of luck with the production.  South Pacific opens on 21 March for its preview performance, with tickets available through this link.

Students are reminded that they need to be on the school grounds by 8.30am each morning to ensure that they attend roll call and do not miss out on any relevant information disseminated during this time.

by Nicole Morphett, Year 12 Coordinator

Spare wooden chairs? We want them!

The Visual Art and Design Department are looking for donations again this year of pre-loved wooden chairs for an upcoming Art project. Wooden chairs are preferable, and can be a little ‘worse for wear’.  This project will commence in term 2, so we would love to receive your donations by the end of term 1.

Chairs can be delivered to the Visual Art and Design Gallery space, outside the Art office. Please contact Rachel Waud  rwaud@tintern.vic.edu.au for further details.

The 18th Annual Tintern Grammar Interschool Horse Trials – entries now open

We are pleased to announce that entries are now open for the 18th Annual Tintern Grammar Interschool Horse Trials to be held on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 April at Wandin Park.

Our Friends of Equestrian (FOE) group do a fantastic job running this very popular event, which is an official qualifying event for the Australian Interschool Horse Trial Championships.

Follow this link to submit your entry: https://eventsecretary.com.au/equestrian/#Entry:771

Enjoy the gallery below from last year’s event.

International Baccalaureate Awards Ceremony 2018

Each year the International Baccalaureate Awards Ceremony is held at Deakin Edge Federation Square, Melbourne. This event honours those students who achieve IB Diploma scores of 40 and above. The fact that such a result is acknowledged by a ceremony indicates the magnitude of these students’ achievement. This year the ceremony was held on Wednesday 21 February and Tintern Grammar students Ada Chen, Eliza Mignot, Josephine Owen, Sophie Paul, Brittany Read, Karly Rosenbrock, Sabrina Wang and Alison Yang were recipients of awards.

The evening was well attended by past students, their families and staff members from all 19 participating schools. All musical items were performed by an IB Representative Orchestra and Mr Brad Fry, Mrs Alison Bezaire and I were delighted to see Holly Fryer and Steven Zhang (Year 12 IB students) lending their considerable expertise to this wonderful joint venture.

Mr Stuart Jones, Head of IB World Schools, Asia Pacific, International Baccalaureate Organisation, travelled from Singapore for the ceremony. He delivered a message of congratulations to the IB graduates. Mr Jones observed that the Diploma Programme is a course of study like no other, which developed discerning thinkers and knowledge creators who learnt to achieve balance in their lives. He urged the graduates to be citizens of the world rather than just clients. The guest speaker was Taylen Furness, a past IB student of the host school, Kardinia International College. Since leaving school in 2008, he has completed an Arts Degree at The University of Melbourne and a scriptwriting course at the Victorian College of the Arts, written a musical and is currently in his third year of a medical degree. He also played violin in the IB Representative Orchestra. In his thoughtful and inspiring speech, Taylen reflected on the IB life and the importance of vision and ideals, the ability to see things differently in a complex way and to think in an open-minded and creative way. He showed that we can solve the problems of the world by approaching life in this way. Taylen’s experiences and achievements, as well as his observations and advice, reminded us of the considerable benefits of the IB Diploma in which risk-taking, reflection and respect for others are part of the learner profile.

Tintern Grammar has been running the IB Diploma Programme for 26 years, with great success. It is an important part of our culture as well as a highly desirable academic pathway in Years 11 and 12. We regularly have our past IB students return to the school to speak at information nights and assemblies where they remark upon the many benefits of the programmes which include excellent preparation for university study and a balanced life. An IB Information Evening will be held in late Term 2.

by Nola Brotchie, IB Diploma Programme Coordinator

New Physics and Science laboratory is a real hit!

The new Physics laboratory has now been open for four weeks. In addition to our four VCE and IB Year 11 and 12 Physics classes, a number of Year 7 to 9 Science classes have the occasional lesson timetabled in the lab as well. The wonderful space, versatility and modern facilities of the new lab are appreciated by students and teachers alike and I would agree with Mr Fry, who has the pleasure of teaching 7A in there, that it is the best laboratory we have taught in.

The Year 7 students have been designing their own experiments this week. 7D was very happy to be able to make use of the flexibility offered by the Physics laboratory when they were gathering data for research questions such as “how does the type of ball affect the height it bounces back to?”, “How does the distance a marble is rolled from affect the movement of a group of marbles it hits?” and “How does the mass of salt dissolved in water affect the time it takes for the water to boil?”

by Lanna Derry, Head of Science

Lachlan Bastin’s Tuba Performance

Lachlan Bastin’s tuba performance at a recent Boys’ Middle School assembly.

News from the Art Room

The Winter Olympics was a great springboard for the Year 4, 5 and 6 boys.

The Year 1 boys listened to the story “Aliens Love Underpants” and then drew their own aliens in underpants.

The Preps have been talking about Community Helpers.

In Art, the boys made their own medical kits and became doctors!

The Year 2 boys made their own pot plants and produced some beautiful blooms.

Crazy Hair Day is on Friday 16 March. How ‘crazy’ do the Year 3 boys look with their straw-blown painted hair!

by Maria Lumsden, Boys’ Junior School Visual Arts Educator

Scienceworks Visit

On February 27 February the Year 5 boys travelled to Scienceworks to visit the Planetarium, The Lightning Show and the class session: Earth, Moon and the Sun.

The boys enjoyed learning about lightning, electricity and safety in the Lightning Room. In the Planetarium, we learnt about the earth’s tilt and then viewed the Melbourne night sky and some of the constellations and planets we can see in our night sky.

We then had a play at the exhibitions, including the simulation of a space shuttle and gravity on different plants.

Finally, we completed a class session of the size of the planets and how we get day and night and the seasons of the year.

It was a fabulous day and reinforced many of the concepts about Space we have learned this term.

by Jenny Steffens, Boys’ Year 5 Teacher

International Women’s Day

Our Boys’ Junior School Assembly yesterday provided us with the opportunity to celebrate and discuss this year’s International Women’s Day. We specifically discussed each of the action points that are part of this year’s theme, PressforProgress

We highlighted a number of facts on the information sheet to the right   

to discuss Maintaining a Gender Parity Mindset, and then spoke about female

representation in our own parliament (32%) and those of other countries such as         

New Zealand (39%), the US (20%) and The Netherlands (36%)

Challenge Stereotypes and Bias saw us discussing language and comments that are

‘stereotypical’; “…you kick like a girl…” (which while designed to be a put down, in

this day and age, is actually a compliment!), “..man up..”, “…you’re screaming like a

girl..”, “..boys don’t cry..”         

We highlighted the list of ‘boys and girls’ party themes that can be found on many

Party Shop websites, and spoke about the ‘limitations’ and negative messages these

themes send; boys are adventurous and heroic, girls are fantasy and sparkles!

Stereotypes can prevent both genders from fulfilling their aspirations and limit their

potential, as per the Hugh Jackman experience.                 

We celebrated women’s achievements by discussing Amelia Earhart, as both a

pioneer and a courageous woman, who stated that “Women must try to do things as men have tried.

When they fail, their failuremust be but a challenge to others.”

We were then delighted to have Louise Smith, who completed her VCE last year, as our This Is Me

special guest. Louise initiated and led our Big Brother Big Sister program last year, and continues to oversee

it this year. The program connects all of our Year 7 students with a Year 12 ‘brother’ or ‘sister’. Lousie was

also a School leader, is a passionate member of the Wooloomai Surf Life Saving Club, is studying paramedics

and has always demonstrated courage, resilience, strength, positivity and respect for herself and others.

She spoke about her life experiences, her friendships, her passion to ‘have a go’, and how she coped with the

tragic passing of her father when she was in Year 10.

Her inspiring story was a wonderful example of positive visibility of women.

We were also joined by Jack Read and Ruby Ameer, two of Year 12 leadership team, who complemented Louise’s presentation with their own examples of respect for others.

I hope that all families will continue many of these Assembly discussions in their own homes, not just during International Women’s day this Thursday, but continually.

Kind regards,

Ivan Yeung (YG 2005) to participate in the Oxfam Trailwalker

We would like to wish alumnus and Southwood Old Boys Association (SOBA) President Ivan Yeung (YG 2005) all the best as he and a team of workmates participate in next weekend’s Oxfam Trailwalker. The team, who work for GFM Wealth Advisory, have been training hard for the past six months and have set themselves two ambitious goals – to complete the 100km walk within 30 hours and in the process raise $30,000 for Oxfam.

Oxfam Trailwalker Melbourne, being held Friday 23 to Sunday 25 March 2018, will see teams walk 100kms through Warburton, the Dandenong Ranges and Melbourne’s outer suburbs, aiming to complete the event within 48 hours. Oxfam Trailwalker is not just a tough physical and mental challenge — it’s also a rewarding fundraising challenge. With every step teams take raising money to tackle poverty around the world.

To support Ivan’s fundraising efforts donate here: https://trailwalker.oxfam.org.au/my/donate/payment/30429/297822

Every little bit counts and all donations made will be tax deductible.

House Volleyball

Our House Competition continues on Friday afternoons, with Volleystars being the latest sport, following on from House Softball and our House Swimming Carnival.

Congratulations to Grant House who were the Volleystars Champions for 2018.

Club Tinwood Pool Party!

Last Tuesday afternoon was a perfect day for our first Club Tinwood event for the year… a Pool Party and BBQ! 

The 80 boys and girls stood out in their fluro pink tops. A positive ‘sign of the times’ that there wasn’t one ‘negative, stereotypical’ comment about the colour!!

Thanks to all staff who attended and assisted with cooking the BBQ, supervising at the pool and games sessions. We all had a great evening!

Club Tinwood is an optional after-school activity group for girls and boys in Year 3 to 6 that meets throughout the school year. The club complements our Parallel Learning model by encouraging friendships across the Junior School and bringing our older Junior Schools’ children together outside of the classroom, providing an opportunity to mix and socialise whilst taking part in a range of fun activities, which are organised and supervised by our Junior Schools’ staff.

My first day at my new school!

Today I went to my new school. We have a swimming class and Art class. I love swimming and Art. My friends and I go to the swimming pool. I go swimming and play in the water. We are happy but it is time to draw. My Art teacher, Mrs Greco says, “In this class, you need to draw a self-portrait.”   We start drawing. Some people draw beautifully but my drawing is ‘so-so’. Then we went to eat lunch. Today, I bought my lunch from the canteen kitchen. In the afternoon class, we needed to write a story but I am still practising my English. I wrote a long story and my teacher gave me some ideas. She talked with me and that made me happy. My friends helped me with my iPad to make a nice picture and we always play a game in the playground. At 3.30pm my brother and I went home. We played many games and drew pictures. My mother said, “Elina, your picture is beautiful!” She made dinner and we ate it. At 9.40pm, my sister Quincy said, “You need to go to sleep or read a book.” I decided to read a book but I was too tired after 10 minutes and decided to sleep. I lay in my bed and said to myself, “This was a happy day!”  

by Elina Ma, 5A

You’re in Good Hands

Fantastic Friends is a peer support program offered over the last nine years to the girls in Years 5 and 6. A group of girls were selected and trained for half a day as ‘Fantastic Friends’ in conflict resolution strategies and peer support skills involving the use of role-play, group brainstorming and personal reflection.

The girls enthusiastically and selflessly give up some of their time to assist others, particularly the younger girls, by helping fellow students develop resilience and self-confidence.

The girls also help resolve minor disagreements as well as offering friendship and care for the girls. The Fantastic Friends show tremendous initiative and maturity in undertaking this special responsibility. As a result of being involved in the program, our past Fantastic Friends have grown in confidence, gaining and developing conflict resolution strategies which will be valuable and worthwhile for many years to come.

French Fun!

Call for families to donate unwanted magazines!!  Madam Mathers, our Junior School French Teacher, would be very grateful as she will use them for various activities in French. 

Please pass onto the reception or your class teacher.

Boys’ Middle School News

I have just returned from one of the most amazing weeks I’ve had at work. As hard as it is to leave my wife and young family for a week, I must admit I do love going on camp with the students. I was fortunate enough to be part of the Year 8 team this year that travelled to Myrtleford, which is situated near the base of Mount Buffalo. This camp has our boys rock climbing and abseiling, riding a 240-metre flying fox, sliding down a 7-metre vertical drop slide, riding bikes into town, as well as hiking to the top of Mount Buffalo and camping alongside Lake Catani. I was great to see them work cooperatively together, to support and encourage each other, and to see them achieve some amazing personal goals and accomplishments. I am incredibly proud of them for their efforts this week.

I am just as proud of the Year 9s after speaking to the staff who accompanied our boys on the hikes along the Great Ocean Walk. This is a physically challenging camp with warm weather, heavy packs and undulating terrain. All staff have mentioned how impressed they were with the effort and determination of their group, as well as the support they provided to each other. This is a camp where they can look back on with a real sense of accomplishment and fulfilment.

I would like to wish the cast of our school musical, South Pacific, all the best as they get ever-so-closer to their performance days. It is the culmination of a lot of very hard work and commitment, and is always something they remember well after school has finished. It will be an amazing show and I encourage all members of our community to come along for one of the shows.

TPG Movie Under the Stars – Saturday 17 March – Tickets selling fast, purchase yours now!

Don’t miss this fun night out with friends and family! A great opportunity to get to know your year group and community members. Join us for the TPG Movie Under the Stars on Saturday 17 March on the Tintern Main Oval (with CM Wood Centre the wet-weather location), Gates open at 6:00pm, with the movie to start at 7:30pm (sunset lighting dependent).

BYO blankets or chairs and picnic hampers. School community groups will be selling sausages, popcorn, lollies, fairy floss, cold drinks and glow sticks.

Ticket prices:
Adults $10 Child
Student & concession $5
Family $26 (2 adults & 2 children)

Purchase your tickets via the following link through Trybooking: http://bit.ly/2018MovieUnderTheStars

Tintern Grammar Presents South Pacific – Tickets selling fast, purchase yours now!

Tickets to Tintern Grammar’s 2018 production of South Pacific are now available to purchase for the general public via the Karralyka Centre’s website.

Dates & Times:
Wednesday 21 March 2018 at 06:30 PM
Thursday 22 March 2018 at 07:30 PM
Friday 23 March 2018 at 07:30 PM
Saturday 24 March 2018 at 07:30 PM

Ticket Prices:
Adult $30.00
Concession $22.00
Child $22.00
Family (2 adults & 2 children) $85.00
Wednesday preview evening all tickets $12.50

To stay up-to-date with South Pacific news, follow our Facebook event.

About South Pacific:

Set in an island paradise during World War II, two parallel love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudice and war.

When Nellie, a nurse from Arkansas, falls in love with a mature French planter, Emile, she learns that the mother of his children was an island native. Unable to turn her back on the prejudices with which she was raised, she refuses Emile’s proposal of marriage. Meanwhile, the strapping Lieutenant Joe Cable denies himself the future he wants with a Tonkinese girl because of the same fears that haunt Nellie. When Emile is recruited to accompany Joe on a dangerous mission, Nellie realises that she must seize her own chance of happiness, and is forced to confront her prejudices.

Principal’s Drinks with Middle Schools’ and Senior College Parents

We hope to see you all at our upcoming Principal’s Drinks with Middle Schools’ and Senior College Parents on Wednesday 7 March 2018, 6.00PM – 7.30PM in the Year 9 Courtyard.

Drinks and nibbles will be provided. Please RSVP via Trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/TSHD

Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund

Please select the following links for more information on the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund.

Information for Parents – http://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/about/programs/health/csefflyer.pdf 

Application Form – http://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/about/programs/health/csefapplicationform.pdf 

Application forms should be completed and lodged by 29 June 2018. Please forward completed forms to Debra Urquhart, Student Fees and Accounts Receivable Officer. You can return via email: DUrquhart@tintern.vic.edu.au

TPG Movie Under The Stars – Saturday 17 March – Promote your business!

We have an exciting opportunity for businesses to advertise on the big screen or sponsor a community stall for only $60 at Movie Under The Stars!

To register your interest or to learn more about our advertising and/or sponsorship opportunities at this event, visit the following link: http://bit.ly/2018MovieUnderTheStars