Edition 3, 24 February 2017
Contents
Headmaster
Headmaster
David Dyer Memorial Service
David Dyer Memorial Service
Over 200 people attended a celebration of David Dyer’s contribution to Camberwell Grammar School and
to education generally this week in The Camberwell Room. Several people – colleagues, friends, and past
students – spoke movingly about our past Headmaster’s (1966-1987) influence on this school and on their
lives. It was a pleasure to have Mrs Betty Dyer, her children, Elizabeth, John and Sarah, and their families
here and to pay tribute to their husband, father and grandfather. The ‘David Dyer Fitness Centre’ in our
new Sports building is named in his honour.
Senior School House Music
Competition
Years 9 and 10 Production
Middle School
House Athletics
Schoology Workshops/Year 7
Camp Information and Form
Group Gatherings
Junior School
Year 4 and 5 Camps
Inter-House Swimming Carnival
Junior School Soiree
Junior School Photo Day
Dates Ahead
Sport
Music
Careers
Calendar
Support Groups
Senior School House Music Competition
Congratulations to all students who competed in our House Music Competition last night. It has been
challenging for the students to prepare and rehearse their items so early in the school year. Normally we
have some time to psyche ourselves up for this major event in the School Calendar but this year, in an
attempt to spread the load more evenly, we have experimented with having it now. The result suggests that
the students rose to the challenge admirably, with the quality of the performances overall being of a very
high standard. The work of the arrangers and conductors and accompanists was particularly impressive last
night, but so too was the way that all Houses, came together as one and sang with passion and conviction.
Congratulations to Steven House for their victory on the night, and to all Houses for the way they participated.
Congratulations also to our Prefect group who presented a very funny performance at the end of the evening.
Many thanks to all House and Music staff for the support that they have given to the students throughout the
preparation period, and to our Director of Music, Mr Ben Bishop who kept a watchful eye over it all. Thanks
also to our adjudicator on the evening, Mr Doug Heywood. We are grateful to the large number of parents
who came along also to support this event.
Years 9 and 10 Production
Our students have been working tirelessly with a group of girls from Canterbury Girls’ Secondary
College, to prepare for this year’s Year 9 and 10 play, John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men, directed by
Ms Penelope Wood.
There will be one performance in the Middleton Theatre, Performing Arts Centre, on Tuesday 21 March at
7.30pm. A flyer is attached to this Bulletin explaining how to reserve tickets and I encourage you to support
our cast and crew by attending the performance.
Paul Hicks, Headmaster
Middle School
House Athletics
It was a great day yesterday as we contested the annual House Athletics championships. The boys are to be
commended for their excellent sportsmanship and the enthusiasm with which they approached their events.
There were many stellar performances and our Athletic’s Coaches are certainly excited about the season
ahead. Results will be announced at Monday’s Assembly.
Camberwell Grammar School
55 Mont Albert Road
Canterbury Victoria 3126
T +61 3 9835 1777
[email protected]
www.cgs.vic.edu.au
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Schoology Workshops/Year 7 Camp Information and Form Group Gatherings
We are looking forward to next Wednesday and the various activities planned for the night. Schoology
workshops will take place on the second level of the William Angliss Building, commencing at 6.00pm.
Year 7 parents are then invited to attend a Camp Information Session in the Middleton Theatre, where there
will be a chance to ask questions about the upcoming Year 7 Camp. Following this, parents are invited to
drinks and nibbles with their son’s Form Teacher in various locations around the PAC. This presents an
excellent opportunity to meet with other parents from the same Form group.
Rob French, Head of Middle School
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Junior School
Headmaster
Year 4 and 5 Camps
David Dyer Memorial Service
Having just returned from enjoying both the Year 5 and Year 4 camps, I am once again trumpeting the virtues
of such experiences for our boys. From the thrill of the flying fox, the skill refinement of archery, the push and
pedal of bike riding, or the splash and wobble of canoeing; the boys embraced the opportunities to challenge
themselves and in many cases experience the new. The Year 5 camp is focused on group problem solving,
leadership and perseverance, within a fun-filled supportive environment. Away from home and family, the
boys gained a greater sense of independence, self-reliance and camaraderie. They persisted with their
problem solving during ‘initiatives’ and left their fears behind on the launch pad for the flying fox.
On the Year 4 camp the boys practised their surf safety and learnt rescue techniques, before grabbing a
board and riding the waves. The next day they were netting fish and learning about the health and ecology
of the estuary. Later they would climb the lighthouse and canoe the river. Back at camp there were group
rotations through the ropes course, mini golf and ball games.
Throughout their time on camp the boys developed friendships, grew in confidence and generated a lot of
laughs and lasting memories. It was a privilege to have that time with the boys.
Senior School House Music
Competition
Years 9 and 10 Production
Middle School
House Athletics
Schoology Workshops/Year 7
Camp Information and Form
Group Gatherings
Junior School
Year 4 and 5 Camps
Inter-House Swimming Carnival
Junior School Soiree
Junior School Photo Day
Dates Ahead
Sport
Music
Careers
Calendar
Support Groups
Inter-House Swimming Carnival
All students in Year 3, 4 and 5 will participate in our Junior School Inter-House Swimming Carnival on
Friday 3 March from 12.30pm to 3.00pm at the new Sports Centre pool. We invite and encourage parents to
attend. All boys participating will need a House swim cap, which can be purchased from the Junior School for $10.
Nick Appleyard, Director of Sport - Junior School
Junior School Soiree
Each term, a Music Soiree is held in the Junior School, giving instrumental students the opportunity to
gain performance experience before a warm and encouraging audience. Our Term 1 Soiree will be held on
Wednesday 15 March at 6.00pm in the Music and Movement Centre. If your son would like to perform in the
Soiree, he should collect a form from the M and M Centre and take it to his music lesson so that his Music
Teacher can fill out the performance details. It is important that Music Teachers assist their students in the
preparation of their performance pieces. Performance details for the Term 1 Soiree must be returned by
Wednesday 8 March. This informal concert should conclude at about 7.30pm.
Boys who learn an instrument outside the school are most welcome to participate.
Helen Thomas, Assistant Director of Music Junior School
Junior School Photo Day
On the morning of Tuesday 28 February the Junior School class, individual and family photographs will
be taken. Boys are asked to ensure they are particularly neat and tidy for these photos. Correct summer
uniform with the shirt as the outer garment is required. Please refer to page 29 of the ‘Information for Parents
2017’ booklet for the school policy on hair and jewellery. Boys with brothers will have a family photo. If all
siblings are in Junior School you do not need to do anything, a family photo will be taken. For siblings in
Middle School and Senior School you should have already returned a booking slip in order to ensure these
students are able to leave their class. Unfortunately, if your son is late or absent on this day we cannot
re-schedule photos but you will still receive a class photo.
Diane Collins, Deputy Head of Junior School
Dates Ahead
Tuesday 28 February
Wednesday 1 March
Thursday 2 March Friday 3 March
Monday 13 March
Years 3-5 Numeracy Parent Information Session, 8.30am to 10.00am
Junior School Photo Day (including family photos)
Prep-Year 1 Literacy Parent Information Session, 8.30am to 9.30am
Assembly hosted by Year 3
Year 4 and 5 Cyber Safety Presentation, Quinn Theatre
Year 4-5 Parent iPad Information Session, 6.45pm to 7.30pm, PAC
House Swimming Carnival Year 3-5, CGS Pool
Labour Day Public Holiday
Howard Kelly, Head of Junior School
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Contents
Headmaster
David Dyer Memorial Service
Senior School House Music
Competition
Years 9 and 10 Production
Middle School
House Athletics
Schoology Workshops/Year 7
Camp Information and Form
Group Gatherings
Junior School
Year 4 and 5 Camps
Inter-House Swimming Carnival
Junior School Soiree
Junior School Photo Day
Dates Ahead
Sport
Music
Careers
Calendar
Support Groups
Sport
Good luck to First Table Tennis team in their semi-final this weekend against Trinity. With only two rounds
remaining in the summer season please refer to the Bulletin, Facebook, noticeboards and daily notices for
information relating to the summer presentation evenings, Colours, winter pre-season trials, team lists and
practice sessions. Email [email protected] for further information on any of the above.
Mouthguards are highly recommended and we offer a fitting service here at school. Please collect a form from
the Sport Department and put Thursday 9 March in your diaries for the fitting, at lunchtime in the Sports Centre.
Sport Report
Last Saturday, CGS triathletes kicked off another round of summer sport, heading to Sandringham for
Race 4 of the Active Tri series in what could only be described as challenging conditions. For the Mini
distance triathletes, the 300m swim was cancelled due to the dangerous swells and replaced with a beach
run. Charlie Harper took advantage of these new conditions and following a quick 10k bike and 2k run
recorded his first ever podium finish of third in the under 14/15 age group. Lachlan Waycott also recorded a
great time for an impressive fifth place in the same age group.
In the Sprint Category, the swim was allowed, albeit with a much-reduced distance from the originally planned
750m. Alistair Haslam and Harry Swingler best handled the treacherous and choppy waters. With some very
close racing between students in this age group category, ultimately it was Nicholas Liew that recorded the
fastest overall time due to consistency across all three disciplines.
The senior squash teams had an encouraging return to their season with 3 wins and 3 close losses. The 1sts
played against Trinity and started off well with captain Richard Dardis displaying a strong performance in his
singles to give the team a 1 rubber to 0 lead. However, the next few rubbers were all close fought matches
in which Camberwell was unable to prevail in, eventually leading to a 4 rubbers to 1 defeat. The seconds
started off the season with a win thanks to the culmination of individual skill displayed by Nick Gooden,
Oscar Balla and Cameron Miller.
Jake Purcell, Captain of Games
Jamie Watson, Director of Sport
Music
On Thursday 23 March at 7.30pm in the Middleton Theatre, the Music School is presenting ‘A Polyphony
of Pianos’, a concert showcasing the talents of the piano students at Camberwell Grammar School.
The programme will include a performance of Saint-Säens ‘Carnival of the Animals’, featuring eight pianists,
a chamber ensemble of ten players and a narration by the Headmaster, Dr Paul Hicks. The remainder of the
concert will be given over to items for various combinations of players on one or two pianos.
This is a free concert but you are encouraged to book seats in advance at www.trybooking.com/OWVC.
The evening has been designed to not only celebrate the piano, but to give our piano students an opportunity
to have some fun with their peers. I am sure it will be a delightful evening for all, so please come along and
support the hard work of our boys.
Ben Bishop, Director of Music
Careers
Thursday 2 March
Commerce and Business at Monash, M35
Tuesday 7 March
Inside Monash - Arts (Clayton)
Wednesday 8 March
Inside Monash - Business (Clayton)
Thursday 9 March
Inside Monash - Science (Clayton)
Thursday 30 March
CGS Careers Evening, PAC
Friday 7 April
Experience La Trobe, Melbourne Campus
Friday 7 April
A Day at Melbourne Uni (Year 12 students only)
Friday 21 April
Deadline for Work Experience forms
Inside Monash Seminar Series 2017
Get the inside story of what it is really like to study at Monash. You will hear from a current student, a past
student and an academic. The Inside Monash seminars provide VCE students and parents with the best
90 minutes you could spend researching a course. All seminars commence at 6.30pm. For the full list, and
to register, visit Inside Monash Seminars.
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Contents
Headmaster
David Dyer Memorial Service
Senior School House Music
Competition
Years 9 and 10 Production
Middle School
House Athletics
Schoology Workshops/Year 7
Camp Information and Form
Group Gatherings
Junior School
Year 4 and 5 Camps
Inter-House Swimming Carnival
Junior School Soiree
Junior School Photo Day
Dates Ahead
Sport
Music
Careers
Medicine and Health Sciences
Have you always wanted to visit Monash, but haven’t had a chance? Take the opportunity to learn more
about Medicine and Health Sciences at Monash through 360° video. Look over our students’ shoulders
as they work in the labs or attend a lecture. If you would like to truly immerse yourself in the virtual reality
experience, be one of the first 200 to get in touch and receive one of our exclusive Monash Cardboards to
enhance the VR experience. For more information and to request your Monash Cardboards, please visit
www.monash.edu/virtual-reality.
My Career Match
The secret to career satisfaction lies in doing what you enjoy most. My Career Match is designed to help
students decide what they want to be and what careers best match their personality profile. The quiz only
requires 15 minutes. To begin, go to mycareermatch.com.au select ‘Students - let get started’. To access
results simply put in the school code CBL:1249.
Lynette Reiger, Careers Counsellor
Calendar
Term 1, Week 5
Day
Date
Event
Monday
27 February
Year 6, 7 and 8 Progress Check (online)
Tuesday
28 February
Junior School Photo Day (including Family Photos)
Junior School Numeracy Parent Information Session, WLC, 8.30am to
10.00am
Wednesday
1 March
Senior School House Athletics, Bill Sewart Reserve, Burwood (all day)
Junior School Prep and Year 1 Early Literacy Parent Information Session,
8.30am to 9.30am
Junior School South Yarra District Swimming Championships, MSAC,
9.30am to 12.30pm
PLUS, 3.00pm to 4.30pm
Schoology Workshops for Middle School Parents, WAB, 6.00pm to
7.00pm
Year 7 Camp and Reporting Information and Form Teacher/Parent Drinks,
PAC, 7.15pm to 9.00pm
Friends of Library AGM, Development Office, 7.30pm
Thursday
2 March
Official Opening - Sport Centre and All Souls’ Chapel
Year 4 and 5 Parents - iPad Information Evening, Middleton Theatre,
6.45pm
Friday
3 March
AGSV Summer Sport Training Concludes (except Swimming, First
Basketball, Cricket and Tennis)
Junior School House Swimming Carnival (Years 3 to 5), 12.00 noon to
2.30pm
Middle School Triangulars 1, 2.05pm to 4.00pm
Senior School Activities, 2.45pm to 4.00pm
CGS Swimming Championships, CGS, 4.00pm
Calendar
Support Groups
Sport Diary Dates
Saturday 25 February
Saturday 4 March
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AGSV Round 8 Summer Sport
Final Round of AGSV Summer Sport (Round 9)
Contents
Headmaster
David Dyer Memorial Service
Support Groups
Cafeteria Roster
Senior School House Music
Competition
Day
Date
Parents
Monday
27 February
Charlotte Gibson, Lisa Newman
Years 9 and 10 Production
Tuesday
28 February
Kate Locke, Laine Yates
Wednesday
1 March
Chris Clark, Joletta Lai
Thursday
2 March
Beth Sarlos, Kerryn Aikman
Friday
3 March
Catherine Thompson, Jo Richardson
Day
Date
Parents
Saturday
25 February
Lisa Waycott, Janet MacLeish, Kerry Rendell
Wednesday
1 March
Susie Karlson, Sally Garnham, Rose McColl
Middle School
House Athletics
Schoology Workshops/Year 7
Camp Information and Form
Group Gatherings
Junior School
Year 4 and 5 Camps
Inter-House Swimming Carnival
Junior School Soiree
PLUS Roster
Junior School Photo Day
Friends of Library
Dates Ahead
PLUS
Sport
Music
Careers
Calendar
Support Groups
New Name, Same Shop
The new year sees the Swap Shop with a new name - we are now known as PLUS (Pre-Loved Uniform Shop).
Term 2 will see a new shop too, so watch this space for further details!
Opening Times
Wednesday 3.00pm to 4.30pm and Saturday from 10.00am to 12 noon (excluding school holidays and long
weekends).
Volunteers
If you are interested in joining our team please contact one of the Co-convenors at your earliest convenience.
A full orientation and ongoing assistance is given. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Cathy Garrard [email protected] or 0419 118 709
Tracey Guorgi [email protected] or 0419 351 225
OCGA Events - Term 1, 2017
Friday 3 March
Battle of the Decades Tennis Tournament, Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
Tuesday 7 March
OCGA Annual General Meeting, The Camberwell Room, CGS
Friday 17 March
OCGA All Years Function, The Camberwell Room, CGS
Sunday 26 March
Old Boy Henley Chamber Orchestra
Suma Park Cricket, Geelong and surrounds Network Function, Suma Park,
Queenscliff
Diary Dates
Year 10 Parents’ Welcome Drinks
Date: Saturday 25 February
Time:
7.00pm
Where: Home of Ms Mary Sawyer and Mr Justin Macdonald
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/259645
Year 2 Dads’ and Sons’ Bowling
Date: Sunday 26 February
Time: 2.00pm
Venue: AMF Bowling, Forest Hill Chase Centre, Level 3, 270 Canterbury Road, Forest Hill
Cost: $16.30 per person per game
RSVP: Friday 24 February
Contact: Dr Sivahamy Inpanathan 0409 971 918
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Contents
Headmaster
David Dyer Memorial Service
Senior School House Music
Competition
Years 9 and 10 Production
Middle School
House Athletics
Schoology Workshops/Year 7
Camp Information and Form
Group Gatherings
Junior School
Year 4 and 5 Camps
Inter-House Swimming Carnival
Junior School Soiree
Junior School Photo Day
Dates Ahead
Sport
Music
Careers
Calendar
Support Groups
Prep Coffee Morning
Date: Wednesday 1 March
Venue: Town & Country, 24 Whitehorse Road, Deepdene
Details: Following the literacy session we will walk together along the Anniversary Trail to
Town & Country for a coffee, before walking back to CGS.
RSVP: WhatsApp by Monday 27 February
Prep Dads’ Dinner
Date: Thursday 2 March
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Birichino, Authentic Italian Cuisine, 355 Whitehorse Road Balwyn
RSVP: Mrs Melissa Williams 0402 850 463 by Friday 24 February
Booking:
www.trybooking.com/260635
Year 12 Parents’ Coffee Morning
Date: Friday 3 March
Time: 8.30am
Venue: White Mojo, 182 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn
Year 6 Coffee Morning
Date: Friday 3 March
Time: 8.30am
Venue: Laurent, 300 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn
Year 8 Parents’ Welcome Drinks
Date: Saturday 4 March
Time: 7.30pm
Cost: $5 per person (includes nibbles and soft drinks)
BYO: Alcohol
RSVP: Wednesday 1 March
Booking: www.trybooking.com/257824
Year 7 Parents’ Morning Tea
Date: Monday 6 March
Time: After camp drop off, approx 8.15am onwards
Venue: Watts Cooking, 147 Union Road, Surrey Hills
Details:
Have a coffee and chat while the boys are on their way to camp. Just order at the counter
and meet us in the back.
Contact: Mrs Katrina Corr 0407 344 800
Year 11 Parents’ Lunch
Date: Friday 17 March
Time: 1.00pm
Venue: Auburn Hotel, 85 Auburn Road, Hawthorn East
Year 2 Parents’ Dinner
Date: Saturday 18 March
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Dunyazad Lebanese Restaurant
Address: 329 Doncaster Road, Balwyn North
Cost: $55 per person (We will be ordering the Sheikh’s Open Banquet to cater for eating
preferences)
RSVP: Wednesday 6 March
Contact: Ms Mardi Williams 0448 894 456
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Contents
Headmaster
David Dyer Memorial Service
Senior School House Music
Competition
Years 9 and 10 Production
Middle School
House Athletics
Schoology Workshops/Year 7
Camp Information and Form
Group Gatherings
Junior School
Year 4 and 5 Camps
Inter-House Swimming Carnival
Junior School Soiree
Junior School Photo Day
Dates Ahead
Sport
Music
Careers
Calendar
Support Groups
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Prep End of Term 1 Play Date
Date: Sunday 19 March
Time: 10.30am to 1.30pm
Venue: Box Hill Miniature Steam Railway, Corner of Elgar and Belmore Road, Box Hill
Details: Please bring a plate of food to share for our picnic lunch
RSVP: WhatsApp by Monday 13 March
Parents’ Prayer Group
Date: Third Tuesday of each month
Time: 2.10pm
Venue: All Souls Chapel
Note: This group meets to pray for the boys, the staff and the whole school community.
Newcomers are warmly invited to attend. For further information or to make a confidential
prayer request, please contact:
Rev Charles Butler [email protected]
Mrs Ros Thorn 0418 736 865, [email protected]
Mrs Andrea Murray [email protected]
Camberwell Grammar School with Canterbury Girls’ Secondary College
ofMice
andMEN
PRESENTS
by John Steinbeck
Directed by Penelope Wood
The best
laid plans...
By arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd, on behalf of Dramatists Play Service, Inc New York.
Tuesday
21 MAR 17
7.30pm
Middleton Theatre, Performing Arts Centre
Camberwell Grammar School
55 Mont Albert Road, Canterbury
Tickets: Adults $20 Concession $12
www.trybooking.com/OWCR
The Piano Department of
Camberwell Grammar School
presents
‘A Polyphony of Pianos’
Music for 2, 4, 6 or 8 Pianists
at 1 or 2 Pianos
Including a performance of
‘Carnival of the Animals’
narrated by Dr Paul Hicks
MIDDLETON THEATRE
CAMBERWELL
GRAMMAR SCHOOL
23 MARCH 2017
7.30PM
Free admission but please book your seat at:
WWW.TRYBOOKING.COM/OWVC
New ‘Pay it Forward’ Initiative
Friends of Performing Arts in conjunction with the Music School
Do you have any pre-loved instrumental music books
sitting unneeded at home?
Please bring your old instrumental music books to the
Music School Office
Friends of Performing Arts and the Music School are collecting pre-loved instrumental music
books to recycle to CGS music students.
The idea is to build a library at the Music School for teachers to access for students. This
initiative is organised by FOPA and we hope that it will foster a sense of community amongst
the boys as well as show respect towards the environment by recycling.
Any stock that is unable to be used will be included with the Friends of Library annual donation
to the Les Twentyman Foundation.
Books need to be in reasonable condition with minimal markings.
We thank you for your support.
55 Mont Albert Road Canterbury Victoria 3126 Australia PO Box 151 Balwyn Victoria 3103 Australia
+61 3 9835 1777 www.cgs.vic.edu.au ABN: 12 004 131 159