Community Matters

Footy Tipping Competition – AFL

Don’t forget to join our free AFL Footy Tipping Competition! Even though the season has commenced, it isn’t too late to join our free competition!

For those interested in joining, details are below:

You will then have to log into your own account or create one. When setting up your account, you might like to check the reminder email box so you don’t forget!

This competition is free to enter and open to:

  •  Past students (18+) (Tintern Grammar students will not be permitted to enter)
  •  Past Parents / Guardians
  •  Past Siblings
  •  Past Staff
  •  Current Parents / Guardians
  •  Current Staff

Please note that if those who place do not meet the entry requirements, they will be ineligible for the prize money. Prizes will then go to the next placing eligible entry.

Cash Prizes awarded for the winners of the AFL Tipping Competition:

AFL Footy Tipping Prizes:

  • 1st Prize $250
  • 2nd Prize $120
  • 3rd Prize $60
  • 4th Prize $40
  • 5th Prize $20

Good luck and start tipping!!

Look out for our AFLW competition later in year.

Friends of Music – Easter Raffle Tickets on Sale Now!

Tickets are on sale now for the Friends of Music 2023 Easter Raffle! With 3 delicious hampers to win, buy your tickets online here: https://events.humanitix.com/tintern-fom-easter-raffle-2023

Proceeds will go to the Tintern Grammar FOM Committee, who seek to:

  • Promote an appreciation of music in a variety of forms for the enjoyment of the school community.
  • Act as a support group to the Music Department by providing financial and physical assistance with musical events and the music requirements of the school.

The raffle will be drawn Tuesday 28 March and winners will be notified by phone.

Career’s Night 2023 – Find Your Future Self

The Tintern Grammar Careers Night is back again for 2023! Be sure to save the date (Thursday 18 May) and stay tuned for further details.

This event is ideal for Year 9 to 12 students and their parents/guardians, however, all Tintern Grammar secondary school students are welcome to attend.

Any questions can be directed to Di Lacey or Tegan Martin in Community Relations, 9845 7877 or communityrelations@tintern.vic.edu.au.

FOE Horse Trials this weekend!

We are pleased to share that Annual Tintern Grammar Interschool Horse Trials is this Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 March at Shirley Heights Equestrian Centre in Gladysdale. Guests are very welcome to come along and watch the competitors.

Thank you to Friends of Music who are providing a delicious BBQ over the weekend.

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.

Enjoy the gallery below from last year’s event.

Parent Representatives 2023

Thank you to the many parents and guardians who have volunteered to act as the Parent Representatives for their Class or Year Level in 2023.

Thank you to our following Parent Representatives for 2023:

ELC  Sarah Da Costa
Prep A Lia Taylor
Prep A Emma Griffiths  
Prep D Sally Robinson
Pre-Prep A  Glynis Casten
Pre-Prep A  Dilini George
Pre-Prep B  Jane  Hadjion
1 A Tessa  Shaw
1 D Eran  Dharmasena
2 A Ruth Fielding
2 A Emma Buckley
2 D Sarah Western
3 A Stewart Cant
3 D Emma Griffiths
3 D Lia Taylor
4 A Sally Robinson
4 A Jenny  Wang
4 D Jane Wilcock
5 A Louise  Jabbour
5 D Danielle Kelberg
6 A Lisa Quek
6 A Jo Hams
6 D Sally Robinson
6 D Samantha Bray
7 A, B & C Kerry Boromeo
7 A, B & C Katie James
7 A, B & C Saikat Deb
7 A, B & C Janine  Hookey
7 A, B & C Cher Li Teo
7 D & E Janine  Hookey
7 D & E Rainbow Ha-Phelps
7 D & E Huei-Min Chen
7 D & E Tanvi Dutt
7 D & E Anna  Nagreh
7 D & E Katie Bassett
8 A, B & C Danielle Kelberg
8 D & E Karin  Martin
8 D & E Meredith  Harris
8 D & E Ryhan Begum
9 A & B Viviana (Viv) Liou
9 D & E Pooja Mathur
10  Kerry Boromeo
12  Tiffany  Cant
12  Leeza  Crowe

We are still seeking a Year Level Parent Representative for Year 11. If you are interested please get in touch with Di Lacey on 9845 7893 or by email to communityrelations@tintern.vic.edu.au

Parent Representative are a liaison between parents/guardians and the school. Informing parents about activities planned either by Tintern, our community groups or within the class or year level, such as social gatherings, fundraisers or events. We greatly appreciate the time and commitment given by our Parent Reps. Parent Reps also organise class or year level functions to provide parents with the opportunity of meeting and socialising in a relaxed atmosphere. It is a great opportunity for class groups to connect, while supporting our local community cafes and restaurants still recovering from the lockdowns.

If you would like to volunteer to be your Year Level’s Parent Representative or would like further information, contact us by email communityrelations@tintern.vic.edu.au or by phone 03 9845 7877.

Community Committee Dates 

Community Group Meetings are now back onsite. Please check the information below carefully for details:

  • Tintern Parent Group (TPG) –Next meeting AGM: Thursday 11 May 2023 at 7pm President: Haidee Wallace Location: CM Wood Common Room
  • Friends of Music (FOM) – Next Meeting: Tuesday 4 April 2023 at 7pm President: Debra Fryer Location: CM Wood Common Room
  • Friends of Equestrian (FOE) – Next Meeting: TBC Online via Zoom: Select Here to Join Password: FOE 

Please select here to view a Tintern map of the meeting venues.


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