Mother’s Day Stall – Wednesday 4 May 2022
Our Mother’s Day stall will be held on Wednesday 4 May from 8.30am to 1.30pm in the Southwood Centre.
Gifts range in price from $3 – $15.
Please send a shopping bag on the day for your child to put their goodies in!
Tintern Parent Group AGM – Thursday 12 May 2022 @ 7pm
The next meeting for the Tintern Parent Group is to be held on Thursday 12 May 2022 in the CM Wood Common Room from 7.00pm.
All parents are welcome to attend and be a part of the Tintern Parent Group. We look forward to seeing our old and many new faces at the meeting.
Please select here to view the TPG AGM Agenda and Nomination Form for 2022.
Friends of Snowsports – Inaugral Meeting
If you are interested in learning more about the Friends of Snowsports, please join them this evening for their inaugral meeting at the CM Wood Common Room at 7.30pm.
The best entry is Gate 7, the Bush Carpark on Alexandra Road. For a map please select here.
For further information please contact Kathryn Brentwood on 9845 7777 or by email to kbrentwood@tintern.vic.edu.au.
Tintern Open Day 2022
Thank you to the wonderful volunteers who gave up their Saturday morning to assist with our Open Day. They did an incredible job managing the BBQ and chatting with the prospective families. The attendees greatly appreciated the delicious sausages and veggie burgers.
Presentation Ball 2022
The Volunteer Presentation Ball Coordinators and the School are delighted to offer our Year 11 & 12 students the opportunity to participate in our Annual Presentation Ball, to be held on Friday 16 September 2022.
The information booklet can be downloaded here, detailing what is involved to participate in the Presentation Ball program.
All registrations and payments must be received before Wednesday 4 May via the Humanitix booking link.
Please do not hesitate to contact us by email to presentationball@tintern.vic.edu.au or our contact numbers are available in the booklet.
Alternatively you can contact Di Lacey in the Community Relations office on 9845 7877.
We hope you can join us for ‘An Enchanted Evening’.
Annual Inter-School Horse Trials 2022 – Working Bee
In preparation for the Horse Trials, FOE will be holding a working a bee at the Shirley Heights Equestrian Centre on Sunday 15 May from 11am. Are you able to help?
Details for the working bee:
- Date: Sunday 15 May
- Venue: Shirley Heights Equestrian Centre, 610/640 Yarra Junction-Noojee Rd, Gladysdale, VIC 3797
- Time: 11am Start
Don’t forget, this week is your last chance to get your entries in for the Horse Trial to be held on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 May. Entries close Thursday 5th May, so get your teams sorted and jump on to event secretary to enter https://eventsecretary.com.au/equestrian/.
Friends of Young Farmers – 2022 Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone who supported the Tintern Grammar Friends of Young Farmer’s Wooly the Lamb fundraiser.
Your Wooly will be distributed to your child in their classrooms over the next week.
Any enquiries can be sent to foyf@tintern.vic.edu.au, or contact Community Relations on 9845 7877 or communityrelations@tintern.vic.edu.au.
Parent Representatives 2022
Thank you to the many parents and guardians who have volunteered to act as the Parent Representatives for their Class or Year Level in 2022.
We are still seeking representatives for the following year levels:
- Year 8 Boys
- Year 9 Boys
- Year 10
- Year 11
Please note that some of the Class and Year Level representative are still in the process of being finalised, and this list will be updated on the Portal.
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. 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.
Thank you to Stewart Cant, Class Representative for 2A, who organised a wonderful Easter Egg Hunt late Term 1.
Footy Tipping Competition – AFL
The Tintern Grammar community footy tipping competition is back again for 2022!
It isn’t too late to join, details are below:
- AFL Tipping Competition: https://www.footytips.com.au/comps/Tintern_Grammar_Community
- Password: tintern
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!
The competition is free and open to our entire adult (18+ @ 28/1/2022) Tintern community – Tintern Grammar students will not be permitted to enter. If you have any questions please email communityrelations@tintern.vic.edu.au and we’ll help you get started.
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
If the AFL season is shortened at a later date due to Covid, the tipping competition will continue, but the prizes will be adjusted accordingly.
Good luck and start tipping!!
Community Committee Dates
Community Group Meetings are now back onsite. Please check the information below carefully for details:
- Tintern Parent Group (TPG) –Next meeting: Thursday 12 May 2022 at 7pm President: Haidee Wallace Location: CM Wood Common Room Or join online by selecting here.
- Friends of Music (FOM) – Next Meeting: Wednesday 4 May 2022 at 7pm President: Debra Fryer Location: CM Wood Common Room
- Friends of Young Farmers (FOYF) AGM – Next Meeting: Contact us for further information
- Friends of Equestrian (FOE) – Next Meeting: Contact us for further information Location: CM Wood Common Room Co-Presidents: Nelaana Heinrich and Sherie Vicary-Carter
Please select here to view a Tintern map of the meeting venues.
Please note the following CovidSafe considerations to attend an onsite Community Group Meeting:
- All attendees must be triple vaccinated from the 25 March 2022 (and provide proof of vaccination – the easiest way is via the Services Victoria App at Check-in)
- Please remember to social distancing
Upcoming Reunions
- Class of 2005 – 15+2 Year Reunion – Book Here
- Class of 2006 – 15+1 Year Reunion – Book Here
- Class of 2007 – 15 Year Reunion – Book Here
