Community Matters

Volunteer Thank You Evening – Register your attendance now for this Thursday!

Thursday 29 November, 7.00 – 8:30PM, Year 9 Courtyard (Visual Art space if the weather is undesirable)

Join us at this special evening on Thursday 29 November to celebrate and recognise the valuable contributions of our parent and community volunteers.  Book your ticket here!

A Fun Night for All at Munch with the Musos

Thank you to the many wonderful volunteers for their coordination and support of the 2018 Munch with the Musos, particularly the members of the Friends of Music Committee. It was a wonderful day of excitement and entertainment, showcasing the many talented and hardworking musicians at Tintern Grammar. With over 370 people in attendance the atmosphere was electric and a fantastic time had by all. We look forward to Munch with the Musos in 2019!

To read all about the event please select here.

North Queensland Mangoes

The mangoes have arrived safely and almost all have been collected. They look, smell and taste incredible.

On behalf of the Tintern Parent Group, we would like to thank everyone for their support of our 2018 Mango fundraiser. The money raised will go toward the TPG supporting projects in the Tintern Community.

High Tea Reunions 2018

Last Friday, we hosted a High Tea for past students celebrating their 50, 55 and 60 year reunions, as well as those who finished more than 56 years ago! It was a wonderful afternoon as classmates reminisced and enjoyed a performance by the Girls’ Junior School Cooper Choir. As always a highlight was the singing of the School Song! We were lucky enough to hear an energetic and impassioned rendition of the “lost verse” from one of our Alumni, as the school song has been updated over the years.

The afternoon concluded with a campus tour led by students from our Middle Schools.

Thank you to the students in the choir and those who led tours, you all did a wonderful job. Thank you also to our dedicated Volunteer Archive team, the ladies once again put together a beautiful photo display.

Here are some photos from the High Tea Reunion. Follow this link to view the full photo gallery: www.tintern.vic.edu.au/community/alumni/reunions

2019 Reunions

We are excited to share the following Reunions dates for 2019:

1 Year Reunion YG 2018	Friday 13 September at 7.30pm
5 Year Reunion YG 2014	Friday 23 August 2018
10 Year Reunion YG 2009	Saturday 2 March 3.30pm to 6pm
15 Year Reunion YG 2004	Saturday 15 June, 3.30pm to 6.30pm
20 Year Reunion YG 1999	Saturday 15 June, 3.30pm to 6.30pm
25 Year Reunion YG 1994	Saturday 15 June, 3.30pm to 6.30pm
30 Year Reunion YG 1989	Saturday 15 June, 3.30pm to 6.30pm
35 Year Reunion YG 1984	Saturday 15 June, 3.30pm to 6.30pm
40 Year Reunion YG 1979	Saturday 15 June, 3.30pm to 6.30pm
45 Year Reunion YG 1974	Saturday 15 June, 3.30pm to 6.30pm
50 Year Reunion YG 1969	Friday 15 November – 11am to 2pm @ Tintern
55 Year Reunion YG 1964	Friday 15 November – 11am to 2pm @ Tintern
60 Year Reunion YG 1959	Friday 15 November – 11am to 2pm @ Tintern
55 Years + Reunion	Friday 15 November – 11am to 2pm @ Tintern

Chapter Reunions

Location	Date
Beijing Reunion	Friday 1 March
Hong Kong	Sunday 10 March
Sydney	Date to be confirmed
Brisbane	Date to be confirmed

Friends of Equestrian – 2019 Horse Trials – Save the Date!

 

Would you be willing for us to put an advertising sign in your front yard to help promote our Fair?

If so, please get in contact – 9845 7877 or fair@tintern.vic.edu.au!

Volunteers Needed

The Fair committee are looking for parent volunteers to be year level coordinators of the following remaining stalls (please note: year levels listed are 2019 year level):

• Yr 1 – Cappuccino

• Yr 9 – Plants

• Yr 11 – Sausage / Hamburger Sizzle

• Yr 12 – Devonshire Tea

Please email the Fair Committee fair@tintern.vic.edu.au to let them know you’re interested in being a stall coordinator.

Thank you to the wonderful volunteers who have already signed on as Stall Coordinators for 2019.

Are you Spring Cleaning?

For the 2019 School Fair our parents and students will be running ‘recycling/reusing/upcycling’ stalls featuring second-hand clothing, books and toys. Please consider donating any suitable items to the school and spreading the word amongst neighbours and friends. In the past they have been fabulous fundraisers, and an opportunity to find some rare and wonderful bargains.

We ask that all donations are in a good clean condition ready for sale. All items can be boxed or bagged up and dropped off as follows:

• Second hand books are to be dropped to the corridor running between learning enhancement and Kennedy Cottage 
• Second hand clothing and toys will need to be dropped outside the old boarding house under the cover and Tintern staff will move inside.
• New items should be dropped in the hallway in Kennedy Cottage.

Thank you for all of your donations.

Fair Sponsorship Opportunities

In 2017, our FAIR raised in excess of $50,000 towards a solar project for our redeveloped 21^st Century Science wing. Work has begun on this project and completion is anticipated early 2019. This year, with your help, we hope to continue our sustainable focus redirecting our 2019 FAIR fundraising dollars to wind power and more solar options.

The Fair is held every two years, and previous Fairs held at Tintern have attracted more than 5,000 people.  In the evening, we have an impressive fireworks display that attracts additional guests.  Many families and business owners attend the fair and come from the local and surrounding community.  This creates a unique opportunity to showcase your goods and services or your business.

For further information please read the flyer below, or contact the Community Relations on 03 9845 7877 or communityrelations@tintern.vic.edu.au. 

 

Community Committee Dates 

• Tintern Parent Group (TPG) –Next meeting: Early 2019 Kennedy Cottage Co-Presidents: Haidee Wallace and Leeza Crowe
• Friends of Music (FOM) – Next Meeting: Early 2019 CM Wood Common Room President: Tim Oldmeadow
• Friends of Young Farmers (FOYF) – Next Meeting: Early 2019 TBA President: Jonathan Cross
• Fair Committee – Next Meeting: Early 2019 CM Wood Common Room Fair Convenor: Amanda McKenzie
• Friends of Equestrian (FOE) – Next Meeting: TBA Kennedy Cottage President: Henrik Qvist

Community Group Fundraising

Entertainment Book – Get yours now before they are all gone!

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift you can still purchase the Entertainment Book Membership! For a limited time they are offering free postage of the books.

Filled with up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers for the most popular restaurants, attractions, shopping, travel and more. The book is current from purchase until the end of May 2019.

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

Please click here to order your 2018/2019 Entertainment book from Tintern Grammar. Books can be collected from Main Reception, or 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 for 2018.

Tintern Grammar Photo Albums – Protect your School Photos!

Protect your child’s school photos with a stunning Tintern Photo Album. The TPG is offering beautiful quality made customised ‘buckram’ binders for only $72. The albums are Navy, featuring the school crest and name printed in silver on the front cover and come complete with 10 transparent sheet inserts.

The albums are great for storing:
– The official school photos
– Certificates
– NAPLAN and ICAS results
– Sports and performer ribbons
– Artwork
– Programs from concerts, sports days and special assemblies
– Photos
– Newsletter clippings
– Your own scrapbook creations (as the pages are 30cm x 30cm standard scrapbook size)

In fact, if you think of it like a filing cabinet of memories, over the years it builds up into quite a treasure! Samples can be viewed in the uniform shop and all orders are now taken at this link through trybooking. 

Once you have placed your order, please take your confirmation to the Uniform Shop to collect your Album and/or extra pages.