newsletter Principal s Report College Patron Dr Judith Slocombe 5 March 2020

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1 Principal s Report School Council The election process for School Council has now finished. Three nominations were received for the four parent representatives on School Council. Therefore, Julian Place, Spencer Chipperfield and Nicholas Lloyd-Shrimpton were declared elected. At the close of further nominations for the remaining position, there were no nominations. At the March Council meeting, Council will decide how to fill this position. Three nominations were received for two DET representatives. At the close of voting, Loui Simopoulos and Trent Adams were elected. There was one nomination for one student position. Alexandra Latka was declared elected. The retiring members of School Council are Sue Wearne and Lily Lloyd-Jones (Parent representatives), Alex Suddick (student representative) and Nicholas Ford (DET representative). In addition, the term for Sue Barber representing The Mangarra Society as a community member also finished. On behalf of the school community, I thank them for their work as Council members. The Parents Association A reminder that The PA is also in the process of organising the annual raffle they hold at the Chorals performances. If you are able to donate a prize for the raffle, they can be left at the office. 5 March 2020 College Patron Dr Judith Slocombe We are: A learning community in which members respect each other We value: Success in academic, creative and sporting endeavours Individual achievement and contribution to group activities The development of selfesteem and integrity Initiative, leadership skills, teamwork Active participation in our diverse co-curricular program House Swimming Sports The House swimming sports were held last Thursday 27 February at the Boroondara Sports Complex in Belmore Rd, Balwyn. It was a very enjoyable day and it was lovely to see so many parents in attendance. Congratulations to all students and staff who participated in the swimming sports. The results are: Flynn 704 points, Cattanach 698, Brennan 495 points, Macdonald 481 points. House Chorals The next major House event this year is House Chorals. Auditions and rehearsals have already begun and there have been a number of House assemblies. Again, please encourage your daughter to become involved. It is a great way to meet students from all year levels and involvement will contribute to the House stripe. Privacy Reminder Our school collects, uses, disclosures and stores student and parent personal information for standard school functions or where permitted by law, as stated in the Schools Privacy Policy see privacypolicy.aspx. Please take time to remind yourself of the school s collection policy, found on our website see Dr Mary Cannon Principal

2 Student News Environment Team Fast Fashion Fast fashion is a large factor contributing to the destruction of the environment and climate change. Fast fashion is a term used by fashion retailers for clothing items and designs that move quickly from the runway to stores to follow fashion trends. Fast fashion industries however are contributing to a massive amount of landfill waste and nearly 3000 kilograms of clothes are burned or landfilled every second. As well as this, one cotton shirt takes around 2,700 litres of water to make, which is enough to meet a persons drinking needs for 2 and a half years. As well as the negative environmental impacts, Fast fashions industries also exploit their workers in third world countries. 80% of the workers making the apparel are young women between the ages of 18 and 24 and make about $96 per month. This year, the Environment Team would like to raise awareness on this process and would like to make a difference. Shopping at op shops and buying clothes second hand has many benefits for the environment as well as being a cheaper alternative. As well as buying second hand, donating clothes to charities and op shops or putting them in clothing bins after you no longer want them, is better for the environment than throwing them in the rubbish bin. At Canterbury, we would like to encourage students to think about their impact on the environment and how their decisions can directly affect the future of our planet. Diary dates Term 1 5 Mar Year 7 Social Evening, Fig Tree, 6.30pm 6 Mar International Women s Day Breakfast, McMillan Hall, 7.30am 9 Mar Labor Day Public Holiday 13 Mar SRC Free Dress day 17 Mar General Assembly Blazers required 25 Mar House Chorals Performance Evening 1 26 Mar House Chorals Performance Evening 2 27 Mar House Chorals Adjudication Day 27 Mar Last day of term, 2.30pm finish Nika Mazhari & Sabina Ashton Year 11 Environment Captains Year 9 Cake Decorating and Year 10 Advanced Cake Decorating Yr.9 Cake Decorating Our class has been busily researching and producing the design elements for their flooded plaques. Students have traced and dusted their plaque and about to Flood. Flooding is a method of cake decorating where you use Royal icing that is watered down with colour to the right consistency. Whilst our plaques have been drying out ready for design transfer, students have learnt piping skills with both Royal icing to produce beautiful iced biscuits, and then with mini muffins and butter dream build up on these piping skills. The results have been stunning and the students have thoroughly enjoyed this activity. Yr. 10 Advanced Cake Decorating The Year 10s have just completed their nude drip cake. The students thoroughly enjoyed the activity, learnt lots of new skills and spectacular results were achieved. Well done. Fiona Skerrett and Alicia Sands Food and Technology Teachers Middle School Report Year 7 Camp Recently, all of Year 7s headed away to spend some time getting to know each other, some of the Peer Support leaders and some of their teachers at the lovely camp setting of Arrabri Lodge in Warburton. To say it was a bit of a challenge is somewhat an understatement, with 7A, 7B, 7C and 7D having to deal with what was not only a cold 2 days but also some of the wettest weather of any Year 7 Camp in my time here at Canterbury!! A quick rethink of the rotation of activities provided

3 some shelter from the rain and the opportunity to try a new activity, Toast and Marshmellows. Fortunately, staff and students were prepared to work around (and sometimes through) the showers and all activities were experienced by everyone with the exception of gold panning in the river. 7E, 7F and 7H were lucky in that they had the better part of the weather and consequently did manage to search for gold in the river. However, l have not heard any reports of fortunes being made??!! Photos of the Camps are now available for students to look at on the Gallery on the College website. Happy looking!! A big thank you to our wonderful Year 10 Peer Support leaders Jess C, Piyumi D, Alannah M, Jess P, Mackenzie J, Aya E, Chelsea L, Lily B, Kristen V, Zoe G, Charlotte B and Ruby P; to the Home Group teachers - Ms Plunkett, Ms Toal, Mr Cameron, Ms Johns, Ms Goldsmith, Ms Lumb and Ms Platanas who attended to support each student through this important part of the transition process; and to the other staff who volunteered their attendance so that the Camp could go ahead Mr Bushby, Ms Misquita, Ms Nicholson, Mr Nolan, Ms Sands, Ms Kansal and Ms Odontiadis. Your willingness to be involved is greatly appreciated by all of those who attended. A big shout out to Ms Lisov, who in her role as Year 7 Coordinator attended both camps and in doing so, got to know her student cohort so much better. Thank you also to Ms Gray who put together all of the final camp documentation. Upcoming events Term 1 5 Mar Year 7 Social Evening, Fig Tree, 6.30pm Details will be sent via Newsfeed and families are asked to respond regarding their acceptance. Student Work When walking around the school, you get to see some amazing student work and this was the case when l came across the Geography project of Lily Le, Tara Choi and Christine Yang! What a tasty way to display your work!! Year 9 Community Service The Community Service program for all Year 9 students has kicked off this week. This year we will provide assistance to young children at Canterbury Child Care and to the elderly at Balwyn Evergreen Centre and Kew Gardens. Students are reminded to check the roster board outside the Middle School office and, if they have not yet done so, to return the required permission form. Leanne Bennett Head of Middle School Sport Report NEW - RUNNING CLUB AT CGSC Semester 1: Tuesday and Thursday am I would like to introduce you all and welcome Mr Matt Nolan to CGSC PE staff this semester. Matt Nolan is a middle to long distance runner who has run both track/ field and cross-country. He runs in Athletics Victoria shield and cross-country programs for St. Stephens Harriers, having developed a love for athletics during high school competitions where he met coaches and mentors, who shaped him into the coach and teacher he is today. With previous experience coaching primary and secondary school students for Girls Sport Victoria, Associated Grammar Schools, School Sports Victoria and Junior Development squads with Little Athletics, Matt is a qualified intermediate club and recreational running coach. This semester beginning Week 8 CGSC students will be able to develop their running and athletics ability through before school training in preparation for cross- country and track/ field school events. All ages are welcome to attend to improve their fitness through running, as this will help any sport they are involved in.

4 I am excited to work with students at Canterbury Girls and develop their enjoyment for running and athletics. Tuesday and Thursday mornings am meet at Tiger Turf, beginning Week 8 March 10. Matt Nolan TERM 1: HOUSE VOLLEYBALL Results Amy Lindeman CGSC Sport Captain has been busy running lunchtimes Volleyball games. I was so excited to see such a huge turnout at house volleyball. It was great to see so many students getting involved, earning points for their house and cheering each other on. The last four weeks have been very busy with Cattanach winning juniors, Flynn winning intermediate and Macdonald winning the seniors events. Amy Lindeman RESULTS: Year 8 Interschool Round Robin, Thursday 20 February Basketball@Waverley Basketball Centre Three teams set out for a competitive day at Year 8 Interschool Sports. The A team won against Camberwell very convincingly 31-6, lost to Doncaster 18-36, had another convincing win against Kew 40-5 and lastly, had a very competitive and intense final game by holding off Balwyn to get a draw The B and C team played in the same pool. The B and C team started by playing one another where the C team came off victorious The B team then won against Kew and Balwyn 43-9 and then lost their final game against Doncaster B team. The C team won against Balwyn and then lost their other two games against Doncaster and Kew and respectively. A special thank you to Ms Ritchie, Natasha Latka and Imogen McKendry for coming along and coaching on the day. Upcoming sporting events Term 1 13 Mar EMR Senior Ringwood Tennis Court 18 Mar Year 7 Division Round Robin (Basketball, Cricket, Softball, Tennis) 25 Mar Ultimate Frisbee Victorian Schools Championships (Year 9-12) 26 Mar EMR Intermediate Volleyball@ State Volleyball Centre, Dandenong Golf: INDIVDUAL ENTRY required. For EMR dates and entry details enter the link: A Team: Sophie Pont, Alice Woods, Lucy Woods, Eliza Scott, Lucy Patel, Angelique Argiros and Cassandra White B Team: Amber Dyason, Emmerson Baker, Ruby Nance, Heidi Vague, Freya Milo and Ellen Cooke C Team: Elina Loghman, Lulu Liu, Mary Rombotis, Abigail West, Brianna Ferdinando, Anna Zangl and Leila Brown Jessica Urbancic and Ally Ritchie Coaches Cricket@Hislop Reserve Two teams of Cricketers played the round robin tournament in the T20 blast format. Some had experience and many came along and learned along the way. An overcast day saw match 1, CGSC play each other. Meredith Holden taking 2 wickets and Annabelle Bowyer-Smyth, Tayah Bongiorno and Ariella Paterson one apiece CGSC B made 5/58. The B Team took 5 wickets with Olivia Preston 2/6, Maya Clennett, Millie Court and Lilou Jolypiel taking one. The A team 5/ 83. Then, CGSC B played Balwyn. Balwyn kept Canterbury to 45 runs only and took 5 wickets. Maya Knight took 2 wickets in the opening two overs and Amber Stephenson contributed 1 wicket, but Balwyn were off to a flyer making 33 runs in that two overs. Hayley finished their innings with 2 wickets and Balwyn were all over 6/100. The final match of the day was Balwyn v. CGSC A Team. The game ended in a draw 11/100!! So we were forced to play a super over. Ava Evans and Meredith Holden paired up to make 13 runs and then Balwyn put their best two batters in and Ava Evans bowled. The Balwyn pair made 13 runs too, so we moved to a second super over. The rules state new players be used so Chloe Hounsell and Annabelle Bowyer-Smyth stepped up, nerves were setting in for both teams.

5 The students made 1/6 and then Balwyn threw their bats around as the nerves of bowling that over got the better of Meredith Holden and with the requirement of 6 balls needing to be bowled, the over count blew out to 10 and Balwyn made 25 runs. Well done and thanks to Ava Evans and Annabelle Bowyer-Smyth who captained the team and led the way on the day. Team A: Ava Evans, Annabelle Bowyer-Smyth, Meredith Holden, Chloe Hounsell, Tayah Bongiorno, Siena Connaughton, Ariella Paterson, Georgina Calder Team B: Maya Clennett, Millie Court, Ciara Heffernan, Lilou Jolypiel, Amira Kassim, Maya Knight, Olivia Preston, Amber Stephenson, Carly Thompson, Zara White Danielle Miller Coach Softball@Myrtle Park The Year 8 softball team went out to Myrtle Park to play Balwyn HS, Camberwell HS and Kew HS in the year interschool softball round robin. This is our first softball team to have played the new Fully Loaded Softball rules, since the change at the beginning of the year from Softball Australia. The entire team quickly managed to adapt and learn a number of rules throughout the day, leading them to plenty of success. The team s first 2 games were against Balwyn and Kew, both games won by us but were very close only winning by 2 runs. Our final game was against Camberwell and was the decider, throughout all the innings both teams were even in terms of runs and in our final batting innings the team managed to gain an extra 2 runs winning then the game and the overall win for the day. This means the team will progress to the EMR (Eastern Metropolitan Region) later in the year. Congratulations to the entire team: Catherine Bacolas, Jamila Blanchot, Grace Bright, Grace Brown, Riley Cardow, Emma Foulds, Amelia Lin, Georgiana Lew, Bianca Lloyd-Shrimpton, Nikita Rajesh, Sienna Williams. Tabitha Southey Coach Tennis@Boroondara Tennis Centre Three Year 8 Tennis teams represented Canterbury. Avelene Cunliffe helped with coaching the A Team: Laxmi Devarajah, Emily Peeters, Saskia Cunliffe, Momoko Handa, Ruby Misso, Victoria Lac, who finished third in their division. B Team: Grace Latchford, Sienna Valensisi, Hannah Morpeth, Amy Woods, Lucy Merrigan, Aanya Agrawal won the flag in their division. C Team: Grace Dineen, Shirin Kalbasi, Emma Bowles, Isabella Symons, Paige Zajc, Bianca Kerslake Thanks to Sophie Cashin and Avelene Cunliffe who coached on the day. Danielle Miller Coach RESULTS: Intermediate Division Round Robin, Tuesday 25 February Cricket@Hyslop Reserve Two teams of cricketers worked up enough courage to play with the hard ball all 142g of it! Melita Forbes took her duties as captain of the A Team in her stride and was warming up the team and directing all day. The B Team were the inexperienced BUT energetic ones and were led by their coach Alexandra Wong, an experienced cricketer. But they were on a steep learning curve!! Fielding first in the first match - CGSC A v CGSC B - I was able to impart all they needed to know in that first exchange. Chloe Walker took the only wicket in that innings for the B Team. As CGSC A made 1/84 in the 12 overs, we were able to fit in during all the coaching

6 and directing I was doing!! Then nearly all the B Team players got the chance to pad up in their first ever batting innings. Emilion Clark and Caitlin Rowling took honours with 2 wickets each and B Team were 9/52 after 12 overs. Then Balwyn played our B Team. Balwyn were 3/104 after 20 overs, including 41 extras. Ella Monaghan and Olivia Jackson top scored against Balwyn with 15 and 13 runs respectively. Ella Monaghan getting caught in her pads each time she ran, which provided endless entertainment to us all. Balwyn finished that game 5/60. The final match of the day CGSC A v Balwyn, which was a tight and stressful encounter. We floundered early, losing 3 wickets in the fourth over. Stressing the need for communication and confident calling the settled to post a score of 7/56 after 15 overs Caitlin Rowling 14, Melita Forbes 13. Then CGSC came in to bowl, Melita Forbes opened and we got our first wicket (bowled), then Emilion Clark followed up in the second over with a catch, with 2/7. The Balwyn batters settled and another break-through in the form of a run-out in the ninth over, but in the eleventh over they made the required runs 3/59. Team A: Melita Forbes, Caitlin Rowling, Georgia Sneddon, Emilion Clark, Romy Lynam, Caitlin Carpenter, Gemma Maltby, Sophie Wang, Lily McCahon, Elena Simopoulos and Caitlin Taylor Team B: Ella Monaghan, Mia Giulieri, Mieka Tuminello, Olivia Jackson, Olivia Neish, Alexandra Sek, Chloe Walker, Madeline Wenn, Talia Dunstan, Yu Ya Aung, Grace Adams Thanks to Nick Bavcar and Alexandra Wong who scored and coached during the day. Danielle Miller Coach Softball@Myrtle Park Our Intermediate softball team went out to Myrtle Park to play their round robin game against Balwyn HS, Camberwell HS and Kew HS. With many students from other teams with players who play, our team put up a fantastic fight against their opponents. Throughout the day, there were huge improvements from game to game and our team managed to come out with a win against Kew High School in a very close match, finishing 3rd overall for the day. Well done to the entire team for their efforts on the day! Tabitha Southey Coach Tennis@Boroondara Tennis Centre On Tuesday 25 February, eight Canterbury students from Years 9 and 10 headed off to Boroondara Tennis Centre for the Intermediate Tennis Competition. Both teams A and B played exceptionally well against schools such as Balwyn High, Doncaster Secondary College, Camberwell High and Kew High, finishing runners-up to Balwyn in both sections. A great day was had by all, and thankfully the weather held off for most of the day! Jana Fabris Coach Intermediate Volleyball The year 9/10 A and B Volleyball teams competed at Districts at the local venue of Kew High School. It was a great day for all Canterbury teams, with some exceptional volleyball being played. The CGSC A Team won convincingly against Camberwell High, Balwyn, and Doncaster. The A s toughest match was against Kew, but as a strong side, Canterbury came along with the win. The CGSC B team

7 had an extraordinary day as well. They played amazingly as a team, and really encouraged each other. The B team could not be beaten, so both the A s and B s went undefeated in their divisions. Overall, it was a great day, Canterbury was unstoppable! Olivia McCredie,Year 9 Coach House Swimming Boroondara Sports Complex, Thursday 27 February The whole school event is a big day. With Diving, Novelty games, Cheerleading and of course all the swimming events! Staff work hard to ensure the event keeps to time and allows all of our students the opportunity to experience all that the Swimming Carnival is a mass of colour, energy and fun in and around the water. Congratulations to the following students who are Age Champions after their efforts at the House Swimming Sports. Medals will be presented at the next general assembly. 13yrs Kendra Cheesman 14yrs Riley Cardow 15yrs Haimi Truong 16yrs Trinity Cardow 17yrs Shelley Hogg 20yrs Isabella Atkinson The Division Swim Team compete on Tuesday March 10 at the Boroondara Pool we wish them all the best. Danielle Miller 2020 Sport and Sport Education Co-ordinator

8 music upbeat Year 7 beginner students - All Year 7 beginner woodwind, brass and percussion students will commence Year 7 Band on Tuesday 10 March. Rehearsal is from am in C22. Year 7 beginner string students - Vivace Strings will commence on Wednesday 11 March. Rehearsal is from am in C22. Soirée #1 The purpose of a soiree is to give students the opportunity to perform as a soloist or in small group settings. They allow students to showcase repertoire in preparation for performances such as AMEB or VCE Music exams. Soirees can also be used for general performance practice. Date: Tuesday 17 March 2020 Where: PAC When: 7pm- 8pm (approx.) Dress: Concert Black Soirees are held once a term and Admission is free and the presence of a supportive audience is required. We ask that you remain for the duration of the performances so that all performers have an audience. All performers are required by 6.45pm. Please confirm repertoire with your teacher or Natasha Anderson in the Music Office. Please note: This is not a Compass event, see Upbeat in the school for more details Diary dates Term 1 6 Mar International Womens Day Breakfast String Quartet 10 Mar Year 7 Band, First rehearsal 11 Mar Vivace Strings, First rehearsal 13 Mar Progress Reports 17 Mar Soiree #1, PAC, 7pm 17 Mar General Assembly Wind Symphony Mar House Chorals Festival NEVR (North Eastern Victorian Region) Youth Concert at Hamer Hall Fire & Rain Wed 27 May, 7.30pm Every year, students from state schools across the region come together to stage a huge concert held at Hamer Hall. There is no cost to participate in this event. Many ensembles including concert bands, orchestras and choirs amongst others have two rehearsal days. More advanced groups rehearse outside of school hours. Applications for large ensembles need to be completed by parents/guardians online at by Thursday 19 March. Application information will be advertised to students in rehearsals, lessons, on Compass Newsfeed and in the following issue of Upbeat. Students and parent/guardians are encouraged to apply in a timely fashion as positions in the ensembles fill fast. Please see additional flyers at the end of this. New Concert Structure This year, there are some changes to our usual music concert program and fundraising. In previous years we have used the Spring Brunch to raise money for the music department, however the Spring Brunch is now going to occur every two years. This year we will fundraise through two different concerts the Junior/Autumn Concert on Thursday 7 May and a themed concert to be held in Term 4. These two events will continue to raise money for the purchase of orchestral chimes. Labelling of musical instruments - This is a reminder to parents and students that their instruments need to be labelled with their surname and mobile number or CGSC/ There are many instruments in identical cases and it becomes very distressing for all when a student accidentally collects the wrong instrument. Purchase of clarinet and saxophone reeds - A box of 10 clarinet or saxophone reeds can be purchased from the Music Office for $40. Cost of single reed $4.00. Students need to purchase a number of reeds throughout the year and this is your cheapest option. Money should be placed in a named envelope and handed to your teacher. Compass/Tuition All lessons will appear on Compass in advance. Please contact us immediately should you have any difficulty locating your daughter s lesson details. If during the

9 music upbeat course of the term you would like to talk to your daughter s instrumental teacher, staff can be contacted directly via the Music Office. If unavailable at that time, they will make return contact as soon as possible. Please be mindful that many of our staff are only at CGSC for a day or so and are teaching in other schools on other days. They may not be able to access compass at other times. Enrolments for If your daughter has still not yet enrolled in the music program at CGSC and would like to do so, there are places available on some instruments. How to Enrol 1. the following details to Natasha Anderson nan@cgsc.vic.edu.au NAME IN FULL: YEAR LEVEL IN 2020: INSTRUMENT: ENSEMBLE/S: 2. You will be prompted to pay the enrolment/ensemble/theory fees on Compass 3. Once payment has been made, the student will be enrolled into lesson and ensemble classes on Compass. Please note: Tuition cannot begin until payment has been made. Ensemble participation - All students learning an instrument at school are reminded that participation in the appropriate ensemble is a requirement by both the school and the North Eastern Victorian Region. Ensemble is an assessment task and forms part of the reporting process in all reporting cycles. Playing in an ensemble is a great opportunity to learn new skills and work together with other students. Thinking about joining an ensemble in 2020? Students learning an instrument outside the school are most welcome and strongly encouraged to join an ensemble including the many different bands, string ensembles, orchestra, choirs or guitar ensemble. There is an annual payment of $120 for ensemble participation which assists us with the purchase of music and running costs. There are many ensembles available for all students, however some smaller ensembles may require an audition. Theory - Theory tuition will be offered for Grades 1, 2, 3 and 4 this year and classes have already commenced. Classes are held Wednesday pm in C19 as well as Friday mornings from 8am am. Theory classes will run until the middle of Term 4. This extra class is an excellent way to improve and consolidate reading skills. Students completing higher grades with their instrument may be required to complete theory examinations to satisfy practical exam pre-requisites. All students will complete a theory quiz in the first class to determine prior knowledge and if they are enrolled in the most appropriate grade level. Students completing grades early in the year are able to move on directly to the next grade if they wish. Please bring a pencil and an eraser to the first class. Enrolment forms can be obtained from the music office. Please see Ms Farnan for more details. Absence from Music - If you know your daughter is going to be absent for a rehearsal, please advise the conductor of that group in advance. We are required to know where students are until we dismiss them. Absence from any music classes is recorded the same as for other subject class. ANZAC Day parade - The CGSC will again take part in the Anzac Day parade this year. More details to follow. Michael Sword Head of Music

10 the parents association Hi Everyone, Our next event is a BBQ at the Year 7 Social Evening. This will be held on Thursday 5 March from 6.30pm onwards. We are looking for a few helpers to come and turn a sausage or help serve. If you think you can help, please contact Sue Natoli suenatoli@gmail.com. We look forward to your support thank you. We will hold a BBQ at Bunnings Box Hill BBQ on Sunday 22 March keep your eye out for the sign-up sheet to help. CGSC Keep Cups You can order the CGSC keep cup via the Trybooking link and do you bit for the environment On-going Fundraisers Bakers Delight in Balwyn will donate to the school - mention your daughter goes to CGSC when purchasing. Entertainment book fundraiser $13 from every sold book goes to CGSC. Order yours today! Contact Geraldine Teoh igjce@yahoo.com.au or order online entbook.com.au/186q931 SchoolBuy partners with 200+ online stores, brands like Bonds, Expedia, Priceline, Rebel, StrawberryNet and more. Shop online with these stores and contribute to the school. Visit SchoolBuy ( and nominate Canterbury Girls Secondary College, Canterbury VIC. Then simply click the logo of the online store you would like to visit. It s that quick and easy! Diary dates Important dates 5 March Year 7 Social Evening BBQ 22 March Bunnings BBQ/Cake stall, Box Hill Store, 8am-1pm March House Chorals Raffle Next monthly meeting Date: Tuesday 17 March Time: Place: Office bearers President: Vice-Presidents: Secretary: Treasurer: 7.00pm CGSC Conference Room (Room next to Sick Bay. To enter building, use main entrance to the administration office) Jacquelyn Richards Toni Gross, Natalie Taylor Anne Chipperfield Steve Elsbury Look forward to seeing you at the PA meeting. If you cannot attend meetings, but would like to be added to our distribution list, please me at jacquelynrichardsdc@gmail.com. Jacquelyn Richards The Parents Association President

11 School Working Bees Working Bees give every family the opportunity to assist in the improvement of the school grounds and buildings for our students. We hope that all parents will take their turn because all our daughters benefit from the result and there are tasks to suit all levels of skill. Working Bee dates for Aug Working bee #2 8:45am pm 7 Nov Working bee #3 8:45am pm Yes, I/We would be pleased to help at a working bee. I/We have special skills in: Name(s): Telephone (AH): Mobile: Address: Postcode: Daughter s name: Form: I/We are unable to help at working bees this year, but would like to make a donation of $50.00 to assist in buildings and grounds maintenance. Student Name: Working Bee Donation / Amount: $ Please charge my Visa/Mastercard. Card Number: Card Expiry: Card Holder s Name: Signature: (Please Note: Unsigned Credit Card payments cannot be accepted) Please return to the school office

12 Uniform Shop All profits from the Uniform Shop go back into the school for the benefit of the school community. Ordering via Parents can order uniform items via . Please download the order form on the website, complete it and it to Orders are to be collected from the Uniform Shop. Please note: Payments at The Uniform Shop can be made by cash, EFTPOS or credit card (Visa or Mastercard). Students must have a PIN number for all transactions. Cheques are not accepted. Buy uniforms online Uniforms can also be purchased online at Opening Hours Monday 11.00am pm Wednesday 8.30am pm 19a Wentworth Avenue, Canterbury 3126 Telephone: Melway: 46 B10 Elena Mantelos Uniform Shop Manager Prayer Meetings Christian Prayer Meetings Please join us in our Monthly prayer meetings to pray for CGSC. We come under the banner of Prayer Groups for Schools Victoria. Monthly prayer meetings are held on 7:30-8:30pm. Dates for 2020: Term 1: 18 March Term 2: 22 April, 20 May, 17 June Term 3: 22 July, 19 Aug, 9 Sept Term 4: 14 Oct, 11 Nov If you are interested in coming, please contact Trish via trishcollis73@gmail.com

13 Canteen News We no longer supply plastic spoons or forks at the canteen. This week we are very excited to introduce our biodegradable cutlery! We know that small actions can make a big difference, so help us take a bite out of the single use plastic problem by re-using our biodegradable forks and spoons. We would also encourage everyone to bring your own re-usable cutlery from home, alternatively we will also be selling re-usable cutlery packs that you can keep in your school bags for $4.00. We hope you will all support us in this move towards reducing the amount of single use plastic we use. Keeping Cool We have started the year with some hot weather so keep in mind that we are fully stocked with cold drinks and we also have available a huge range of icy poles! Our cold display fridge is always loaded with Fresh Healthy Salads Muesli, Yoghurt and Berry Cups Chia and Berry Bowls Freshly made sandwiches and wraps If you have any question regarding the menu please don t hesitate to come in and chat with us. Anita & Di Mangarra Road Canterbury, Victoria 3126 t f e. info@cgsc.vic.edu.au

14 Wednesday 27 May Hamer Hall Arts Centre Melbourne Dear Parent/Guardian, Your son/daughter is invited to take part in the 2020 NEVR Youth Concert to be held at Melbourne s prestigious concert venue Hamer Hall on Wednesday 27 May at 7.30pm. This concert is a spectacular evening showcasing the talents of music students from over 300 primary and secondary government schools within the North Eastern Victoria Region. Students have the opportunity to participate in a range of large ensembles including Symphony Orchestra, String Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Secondary Choir and Primary School Choir. They also have the opportunity to apply to perform as a soloist and/or in small group items. All large ensemble items with the exception of Symphony Orchestra and Percussion Ensemble will attend 2 full rehearsal days at designated school venues during school time as follows: Thursday 7 May or Friday 8 May, 9.00am 3.00pm Monday 25 May, or Tuesday 26 May 9.00am 3.00pm Symphony Orchestra rehearsals will be held outside of school hours as follows: Sundays 3 & 24 May, 4.00 pm 7.00pm, Glen Waverley Secondary College All students involved in the concert will also be required to attend a sound check at Hamer Hall on the day of the concert at a time to be advised in their last rehearsal. NEVR CONCERT APPLICATIONS: DUE DATE MARCH 19 Step 1 Collect a rehearsal schedule and see your music teacher for your AMEB level. Step 2 Check your school calendar for camps, etc, and make sure you are available for ALL rehearsal and concert dates and times. Step 3 - All applications for large ensembles need to be completed by parents/guardians online at by March 19. It is important to get your application in as soon as possible to avoid missing out on a place. Step 4 Submit any Action Plans for Asthma and/or Anaphylaxis to your school Music Coordinator to forward to NEVR Music. Step 5 Music Coordinators will be notified of all successful applicants and you will receive a notice with rehearsal details in Term 2. Applications for solo and small group performances should be submitted through your school music coordinator and audition recordings will be required. For more information please see your music coordinator. We look forward to your involvement in the NEVR concert! Cheryl Morrow, Carl Williams & Val Becker NEVR Music Coordinators

15 NEVR YOUTH CONCERT AT HAMER HALL ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE 27 MAY 2020 The opportunity of a lifetime to perform at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre, Melbourne What is involved for students before the concert? Select an ensemble with guidance from your music teacher and submit your application (Term 1) On acceptance of your application you will receive an information letter from your School Music Co-ordinator with important concert details (Term 2) Attend all rehearsals on time at the correct location and learn your parts thoroughly Prepare requested concert dress uniform Attend the Soundcheck for your ensemble on the day of the Concert at Hamer Hall Make new musical friends from all over the North Eastern Victoria Region Choose to perform in a Concert Band, Brass Ensemble, String Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra or sing with the Choir Application details and rehearsal dates/ venues will be sent to schools in Term 1 What is involved for parents? Ensure applications are correctly filled out Help students attend all rehearsals on time Read all concert notices carefully Ensure that student has appropriate concert dress Book tickets to see the concert in May

16 27 May HAMER HALL 7:30pm Rehearsal Schedule S YMPHONY ORCHEST RA Min. 4 years experience AMEB grade 5 upwards Open to secondary students Conductor: Amanda Morrison Manager: Brad Slater Instruments required Violin, Viola, Cello & Double Bass, Woodwinds, Brass & Percussion Rehearsals Sunday 3 May 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday 24 May 10:00am - 4:00pm Venue Glen Waverley Secondary College O Sullivan Rd, Glen Waverley YMPHONIC BAND S 3-6 years of experience AMEB grade 3 upwards Open to primary and secondary students Conductor: Joseph Yu Manager: Jane Farnan Instruments required Flute, Piccolo, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba & Percussion Rehearsals Friday 8 May Monday 25 May Venue Mullauna College 456 Springfield Rd, Mitcham 9:00am pm 9:00am pm 456 Springfield Rd Mitcham, 3132 P: E: nevr.music.m@edumail.vic.gov.au P ERCUSSION ENSEMBLE 2-6 years experience AMEB grade 2-8 Open to secondary students Conductor: Jack Bennett Manager: Nick Milosevic Instruments required Percussion Rehearsals Monday 4 May Monday 11 May Monday 25 May Venue To be advised ECONDARY CHOIR S No minimum experience Open to all secondary school students & staff Conductor: Dr Lisa Young Manager: Nadine Brown Vocal range required Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Bass Rehearsals Thursday 7 May Tuesday 26 May Venue Wantirna College Theatre Harold Street, Wantirna 9:00am pm 9:00am pm RIMARY CHOIR P Open to grade 5 & 6 primary school students. Apply through your school music teacher by Thursday March 19 Conductor: Mark O Leary Manager: Colin Hartley Rehearsals Wednesday 6 May Tuesday 26 May 4:30pm - 6:30pm 4:30pm - 6:30pm 4:30pm - 6:30pm 10:00am - 2:00pm 10:00am - 2:00pm Venue The Basin Primary School Cnr Liverpool Rd & Mountain Highway ONCERT BAND C 1-3 years experience AMEB grade 1-3 Open to primary and secondary students Conductor: Brian Hogg Manager: Anthony Foon Instruments required Flute, Piccolo, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba & Percussion Rehearsals Thursday 7 May Tuesday 26 May Venue Mullauna College 456 Springfield Rd, Mitcham 9:00am pm 9:00am pm ST RING ORCHEST RA 2-4 years of experience AMEB grade 2-5 Open to primary and secondary students Conductor: Annette Eldridge Manager: Carolyn Ondaatje Instruments required Violin, Viola, Cello & Double Bass Rehearsals Thursday 7 May Monday 25 May 9:00am pm 9:00am pm Venue Balwyn High School Buchanan Avenue, Balwyn North APPLY NOW ST EP 1 Notify your School Music Coordinator which ensemble you are applying for. ST EP 2 Apply online with your parent/guardian by March 19

17 20-22 MARCH 2020 Friday 20 March: pm Saturday 21 March: 10am-5pm Sunday 22 March: 10am-4pm Feature Artists: Caz Sroczynski Melinda Pile Canterbury Primary School Molesworth St, Canterbury Find us on: Canterbury Art

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