On Monday at our morning assembly we welcomed all students and staff back to school for the start of Term 4. I spoke to our students about the exciting term ahead where being responsible and respectful in the playground will remain a focus for all students. This includes putting our rubbish in the correct bin for recycling, composting or landfill. I spoke about wearing our uniform with pride and wearing blazers to and from school daily. I formally welcomed our new student, Samaira Tewari, into Year 5 Cuthbert. As per our tradition, Samaira received our St Anne’s badge and her House badge. These badges are a symbol of connection with Gippsland Grammar and I know our students wear their badges with pride. If you have not had the opportunity to read my Welcome to Term 4 letter, please refer to VOS.
Adventure Playground
As the saying goes: ‘Rome was not built in a day’ and the same can be said about our Years 3-6 adventure playground! Due to the recent pandemic, rising building costs and other factors we have had a lengthy delay. However, I am super excited to announce that we were able to move the first significant piece of equipment into place over the holidays. Our slide is now positioned near Kukun Kalak and will become an essential part of our adventure playground. I believe in creating engaging outdoor spaces where students can play and learn and natural materials, such as rocks and plants, and engaging playground equipment will be key features of this new play zone. We have collaborated with our students and experts from the Wellington Shire in creating the playground design.
Parents & Friends Trivia Night: Friday October 14
There is growing excitement around our upcoming Trivia Night on Friday October 14. The night’s primary purpose is to bring our Community together for a fun and enjoyable night and we would like to invite all parents and friends from our ELC and St Anne’s to attend. Our P&F committee has been busily preparing for the evening, including a silent auction, raffles and lots of fun games to play and our Trivia Master Kevin Broughton has promised the night will include a broad range of trivia questions. This is an adult-only event. School families can refer to our VOS post about the evening.
WHEN: Friday October 14, 7 pm for a 7:30 pm start
WHERE: Lorna Sparrow Hall (St Anne’s Campus)
COST: $15 per person. Tables of 10-12. Book through Queylyn Turnbull on 0402 940 039.
BRING: BYO drinks and nibbles, and gold coins.
OTHER: Silent auctions, raffles and games to take part in (EFPTOS available)
Division Athletics
On Monday, 22 students represented Gippsland Grammar at the Division Athletics Carnival. All had a very successful day with plenty of place getters listed below and 14 students progressing to the next round at Regional Athletics Carnival, which will be held next week. Thank you to Simone Langshaw for organising the event and the many parents and staff for supporting the carnival successfully.
PLACE GETTERS
1500m Run
9/10 Boys: Henri Duggan 1st, Charlie Strachan 2nd
9/10 Girls: Charlotte 3rd
12 Boys: Cruz Duck 1st
800m Run
10 Boys: Charlie Strachan 1st Jack Alcock 3rd
12 Boys: Cruz Duck 1st
High Jump
9/10 Boys: Jack McLay 1st
11 Boys: Max Williamson 3rd
12 Boys: Ryan Berton 1st
12 Girls: Melina Beanland 1st
Long Jump
12 Boys: Cruz Duck 1st
12 Girls: Tallulah Wynne 1st
100m
9/10 Boys: Henri Duggan 1st
12/13 Girls: Melina Beanland 1st
200m
9/10 Boys: 1st Henri Duggan
12/13 Girls: 1st Melina Beanland
Triple Jump
9/10 Boys: Jack McLay 1st
9/10 Girls: Charlotte Greenwell 1st
11 Girls: Olivia Gentle 1st
Shotput
9/10 Girls: Cleo Angelopoulous 3rd
9/10 Boys: Archie Bertrand 3rd
Relays
9/10 Boys: 1st Place Fletcher Wynne Jack McLay Charlie Strachan Henri Duggan
12/13 Girls: 3rd Place Adelaide Ripper, Melina Beanland, Tallulah Wynne, Vanessa Buhagiar
KEY DATES
P&F Trivia Night: Friday October 14 (7.30pm start)
Grandparent’s and Special Friends Day: Friday October 28 (10.30am start)
Melbourne Cup long weekend: Monday October 31 and Tuesday November 1
