Community Matters

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

The Community Relations team and all the Community Groups would like to take this opportunity to wish all Tintern Grammar families a happy and safe Christmas. 

2021 was another unexpected year. We were pleased to host some incredible Community events early in the year, but the second half of 2021 saw further cancellations due to another long metro Melbourne lockdown.

Thank you to our Friends of Young Farmers, Friends of Equestrian and Friends of Music, who all approached the uncertainty with grace and creativity. A special thank you also to the Tintern Parents Group, who once again gifted our entire Year 12 Class a $25 Uber Eats gift voucher, to bring a spark of joy to the cohort.

We were grateful for the events and fundraisers that were able to go ahead; the FOE Horse Trials, Mother’s Day Stall, TPG Movie Night and Trivia Night, Second Hand Book sale, Equestrian Clinics and the mango drive.  We look forward to many wonderful Community events in 2022!

Seeking Parent Representatives for 2022!

Are you interested in being a Class representative for 2022? 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 fundraisers or events.

Parent Reps also organise class or year level functions to provide parents with the opportunity of meeting and socialising in a relaxed atmosphere. It would be a great opportunity for class groups to connect, while supporting our local community cafes and restaurants still recovering from the lockdowns.

We greatly appreciate the time and commitment given by our Parent Reps. This role is suitable for Parents or Guardians who are in the workforce or who undertake home responsibilities. 

Thank you to all those who have already signed on to assist in 2022:

The role can be shared between many people, so please get in touch with you are interested or would like to volunteer, by email communityrelations@tintern.vic.edu.au or by phone 03 9845 7877.

A special thank you to our wonderful team of Parent Representatives from 2021. Though the year was again not what we expected, with the cancellation of many events, we greatly appreciated their efforts in unusual times.

Volunteer Thank You Night 2021

On Wednesday 1 December we came together at the Sage Hotel to thank the many incredible volunteers who have dedicated their time to Tintern in 2021. We also wished a sad farewell to many long term volunteers, thanking them for their many years of service to the school.

Whether assisting with events and fundraisers, as a Community Group member, or our Alumni who have generously supported both our current and past students – we say thank you!

Your support enriches the experience for our students, their families and our wider community – forming the backbone of many of our largest events. Thank you for the creativity, skills, time and service you have given to the school.

Secondhand Books

Thank you to everyone who submitted second-hand books through the TPG and I Love Books partnership. 

You can still submit books directly to I Love Books. Please contact them on 9898 1677 or by email to enquiry@ilovebooks.com.au.

Friends of Equestrian – We need you!

The Tintern Friends of Equestrian Committee is a parent led group of equine enthusiasts who gather to support the children of Tintern in their equestrian pursuits. After 22 years of organising events and clinics for our equestrian community, FOE is in desperate need of new volunteers to be able to continue in to 2022.

FOE organise training days in all disciplines and run the prestigious Tintern Horse Trials. As we move in to a new year, the FOE Committee can explore the options for Equestrian events moving forward.

Please if you have any interest joining us, please get in touch with either Sherie on 0484750500 or Nelaana to discuss how you can help.  

Presentation Ball Committee

Are you interested in being involved in the Presentation Ball Committee? An opportunity has opened up to join the Committee and take this traditional pastime into a new era.

 Offered each year to our Year 11 students, it is a wonderful opportunity for them to receive modern dance instruction whilst having fun and experiencing a formal presentation to family and friends.

If you are interested in being a part of this Committee, please contact Di Lacey in Community Relations on 9845 7777 or communityrelations@tintern.vic.edu.au.

Community Committee Dates 

Community Group Meetings have returned to Zoom due to the current restrictions. Please check the information below carefully for details:

• Tintern Parent Group (TPG) –Next meeting: Thursday 10 February 2022 at 7pm President: Haidee Wallace Location: TBC
• Friends of Music (FOM) – Next Meeting: TBC  President: Debra Fryer Location: Click here to join.
• Friends of Young Farmers (FOYF) – Next Meeting: TBC President: Ranald Young Zoom:  Click here to join Meeting   Password: FOYF
• Friends of Equestrian (FOE) – Interested in joining FOE, contact them here to be included in meeting notifications 

Upcoming Reunions 2021

• YG 2016, 5 Year Reunion – Friday 10 December at 7.30pm – High and Dry Bar @ Sage Hotel, Ringwood – Book Here
• YG 2012, 10 Year Reunion – Saturday 19 February 2022 at 3.30pm to 6.30pm – Tintern Grammar followed by Bar offsite – Booking link coming soon

2022 Community Events Calendar

*Current as at 29 November 2021

2022 Reunions Calendar

Community Group Fundraising

Entertainment Books

The Entertainment Book is now 100% digital! Excitingly this means that your Membership is valid for 12 months from the date of activation. 

With many new offers and all the old favourites the value of this book is incredible!

You can purchase a membership now, for yourself, friend or family member, and activate at any time over the next 6 months (extended from 60 days). You then have 12 months to take full advantage of the many wonderful offers!

You can purchase Woolworths Wish e-vouchers for a 3% discount. Whether purchasing to do your weekly groceries, shopping at Big W, or stocking up on Essentials at BWS, Cellarmasters or Dan Murphy’s, or even getting petrol at Woolworths Caltex, the savings can add up:

Please click here to order your Entertainment book from Tintern Grammar. Instantly purchase and access a digital membership which can then be used on two separate devices.

Please contact Community Relations on 9845 7877 for further information.

All proceeds raised go towards the fundraising for the TPG!