Welcome

This issue’s Welcome is from Adam Kenny Head of Boys’ Junior School 

August was originally called Sextilis as it was the sixth month, and had only 30 days until Augustus, the Roman Emperor after whom it was named, did not want his month to have fewer days than Julius Caesar’s month, so he added a day to August making it 31 days long, just like July.

If I was renaming the month (obviously I am not!) but I’d probably call it ‘Communus’ for August is a month where our School community comes together for so many wonderful events.

Our student community was delighted to welcome back and embrace Alumni and World Champion Scotty James as he returned to the School primarily as always simply to come back and say ‘hi’, but also to launch his inaugural children’s book Mooki and the Big Scary.

For our Secondary School students, it was full steam ahead for the House Singing journey. Led with such strength and character by their House Captains and with only six rehearsal sessions each House prepared their own unique version of the iconic You’re the voice, and a ‘choice’ song from the 1980s. View the images in the Secondary News page.

On Performance Day our Years 7 – 12 students and staff excitedly and with some trepidation, gathered together in CM Wood, and were enthralled by what would have to be one of the best ever set of performances in the 25+ years of House Singing history! Don’t stop believin’, Footloose, The power of love, Gimme gimme gimme and Got my mind set on You were delivered with talent and gusto,  and caused a huge challenge to adjudicator Lisa Edwards – mother of Alumni Maddi Edwards Class of 2020 – and former backing singer of John Farnham. What an amazing event for our School community.

Our Year 11 and 12 Formals were great events, where we see the character, friendship and Compass values of our eldest students shine and there is a profound sense of community and genuine care and respect for one another amidst the dancing and fun and laughter.

On Friday 30 August more than 500 Junior School students gathered together with their fathers, grandfathers, brothers, mums, sisters and other significant people in their lives for our annual Fathers’ Day Breakfast. We ate, sang, did the biggest ever YMCA, answered trivia and tackled the big issues such as should tomato sauce be stored in the fridge or cupboard? The answer to this most import question is of course – the cupboard!

And these were just the main events of the month of ‘Communus’ that of course finished with the wonderful community event that is Jazz Night! What a spectacular display of musical talent.

We are blessed to be in a school where our community comes together so often and displays so much genuine care and respect for one another.

Adam Kenny | Head of Boys’ Junior School, Leadership and House Co-ordinator

Student Voice – Instrumental Music Captains

This year has been a whirlwind of music – and we wouldn’t have it any other way!

Starting the year off strong we had Kickstart Music Camp where we dived straight into new repertoire, group activities and even enjoyed a showcase from our incredible music staff.

We have had numerous performance opportunities throughout the year, gaining experience in solo and group contexts. These have included festivals like Generations in Jazz and the Victorian Schools Music Festival, where we watched ensembles from other schools and we participated in workshops from world-renowned musicians.

For us jazz players, it has all been leading up to one special night – Jazz Night! Each year all of our small jazz combos, stage bands, and even choirs come together to perform some of our favourite music. We have such a vibrant community of musicians, from staff to students, and its truly a beautiful experience sharing our love for music together. Jazz Night is an incredible opportunity to showcase our hard work as well as see how the best in the business do it. For a third time, we were delighted to welcome Ross Irwin and his band to play and this was particularly encouraging for our senior students who are beginning to look at how they will continue music outside of school – and it’s clear to all of us that a life without music is not a life at all.

To recognise the contribution the students have made to the jazz program over the years, The Ron Trigg Jazz Award is awarded annually to a senior musician to recognise their skills in solo and ensemble playing and improvisation. This year, the award was given to two Year 12 students and I am incredibly honoured to have received this award, along with Charlotte du Blêt and to be recognised in this way, and to share this achievement with such an accomplished musician as CJ is incredibly special.

Each concert this year was bittersweet, counting down until we hand over the microphone to the future music leaders and performers. But it’s not over yet! There is still plenty to look forward to with the upcoming 7 Seasons String Concert, Twilight Concert, Munch with the Musos and Celebration Evening.

Katie Howell | Instrumental Music Captain

Sashenka Fernando | Instrumental Music Captain

Student Voice GSA Captain

The Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) is a proud part of the Tintern community. We are a group of students and teachers dedicated to spreading knowledge about the LGBTQIA+ community and inclusivity to the rest of the School. We are committed to helping Queer charities that require support and this year we have focused on donating to the shoelace project – a charity started by a 14-year-old – to spread awareness for LGBTQIA+ bullying harassment.

The GSA held a bake sale and over $500 was raised to donate to the shoelace project. This was the largest donation they have received so far and we were personally thanked for helping the shoelace project continue.

We also hosted a Pride Assembly introducing the shoelace project to the School and why it is important. In this Assembly, we created awareness of discrimination against the LGBTQIA+ community and it helped us get more donations at the bake sale.

We meet on days five and seven of the timetable, and we discuss the wellbeing of our members and current queer issues that we believe are important. We love new members who want to learn more about their identity or the LGBTQIA+ community.

The GSA is a great place to make friends and learn about tolerance and inclusion. As GSA Captain I am happy we had such a successful year and I hope that the GSA only grows in years to come.

Molly McKee | 2024 GSA Captain

Music Matters

Annual Music Concert

On Friday 2 August for the Annual Music Concert, the CM Wood Performance Centre was filled to capacity with an appreciative audience of families and friends of our student musicians, and many supportive academic staff members of the non-music variety. Our bands, orchestras and choirs provided a stunning array of musical items, topped off with an energetic massed finale with all 150+ musicians from the concert congregating on stage to lift the roof with a song from La La Land. Thank you to the Music staff who support the learning of these students each week and a special thanks to those staff present on the night, leading the ensembles, working backstage and playing alongside our students.

Singing soiree

At the Singing Soiree on Tuesday13 August, 18 senior students presented a delightful array of solo songs and duets for the small but appreciative audience. There is nothing quite like the human voice to move an audience, and the performances at this concert were no exception, with much courage and musicianship on display from students in Years 7 – 12.  

Brass and Woodwind Concert

At the Brass and Woodwind Concert on Monday 19 August, 26 students including three ensembles presented a delightful array of solos, duets and ensembles.

Percussion Concert

The CM Wood Performance Centre was rocking on Monday 26 August to the sounds of 19 drummers, two orchestral percussionists and our Percussion Ensemble at the annual Percussion Concert with the students providing a vibrant and entertaining program for their friends and families.

Friends of Music Jazz Night

The Friends of Music (FOM) Jazz Night on Saturday 31 August was once again an outstanding musical and social event. Thank you to the FOM committee for their hard work and dedication to bring this event to fruition. Read more about the event from our Music Leaders.

 7 Seasons

The 7 Seasons Concert on Tuesday 10 September was a fitting finale to our music concerts this term and one not to be missed. The Tintern Grammar Chamber Orchestra collaborated with the Yarra Valley Grammar Chamber Strings and Murrundindi, Head Man of the Wurundjeri, to present a wonderful performance event loosely based on Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, but focusing on the 7 Indigenous Seasons in Australia with new works being premiered at the event. Secondary students and staff enjoyed a preview performance of these works which was accompanied by an evocative multimedia slideshow prepared by Tintern’s Head of Strings, Tim Veldman at Assembly last Friday.  Our students have worked tirelessly over the past few months to prepare these works and it was an unforgettable musical experience for the whole community. Special congratulations to soloists: Ruby Chen, Jayden Lee, Bohan Liang, Miranda Liao and Weylen Truong. It was an outstanding concert on so many levels.

Alison Bezaire | Director of Music

Sport Matters

Snowsports

The week beginning Monday 19 August saw the start of the 2024 Mogul Ski World Victorian Interschool Championships.

We had three new skiers join our team for the first time this year, Lucas Jiang, Michael Mak and David Xu. Also competing were our two Junior School students, Isabella Jabbour and Lucas Luo. Our regular snowboarding boys put in a great effort again, Donavan Cockerell, Aemon Trollope and Alexander Jabbour, and our snowboarding girls Lucia Cockerell and Lily Wilby did us proud.

Matthew Wilby had already received a fabulous podium finish, placing 2^nd in the Cross-Country event held earlier in the season.

The conditions were challenging again this year with poor snow cover and very low visibility for most of the week but every one of our athletes did their very best and had fun. A special mention should be made for David Xu who competed in the moguls event for the first time. This is a challenging event that involves being judged on a large jump at the end of the challenging course.

Four of our students made it through to the Australian Championships again this year, Lucia, Donovan, Matthew and Lily. This is a tremendous achievement as only the top students in their events are invited to compete in the Nationals at Perisher.

Recently at Perisher, Year 8 student Jess Davies competed in the SA Children’s Championship. We were thrilled to hear that Jess was runner up in the Under 16 Slalom event.  What a wonderful achievement. 

Kathryn Brentwood | Snowsports Coordinator

Badminton

We congratulate our Senior Boys Badminton team who won the EISM Badminton Grand Final this week! What a great team effort well done!

Soccer

We congratulate Year 9 student James Svigos who made his debut for the Port Melbourne Sharks in the National Premier League (NPL) Soccer, against Avondale FC on Sunday 18 August. The NPL is the top soccer division in Victoria, and James is the youngest player in the club’s history and indeed the youngest player in the NPL’s history. Congratulations to James on this achievement, and we look forward to hearing more about James’ soccer achievements in the future.

Swimming 

We congratulate Year 8 student Weylen Truong, who competed to qualify for the 2024 Victorian Age Short Course State Championships in swimming.  Weylen competed in 11 individual events, plus freestyle relay team A and medley relay. She achieved lots of personal bests and one gold medal.

Netball

We congratulate Year 7 student Harry Stansfield who has been selected to join the Under 12 Victorian Boys Netball Team. Harry has been playing netball for a number of years, and currently plays domestically for Trinity Netball Club, representative netball for the Melbourne East Netball Association (MENA) and the MENA boys team in the Junior M-League competition in Parkville.

Harry was recently presented with his team uniform by four of the current Australian Kelpie players and he was introduced as the team’s ‘pocket rocket’ which is a great description of him.

The National Tournament runs from Sunday 8 September – Friday 13 September at the State Netball Centre in Parkville and we wish Harry well. 

Wheelchair basketball

Following on from Brady Cochrane’s performance at the Nationals, he has now been selected in the 20 man Australian under 23 training squad for 2025 Worlds.

Brady will go to Queensland in September and train with the squad, and from there the final team will be picked to go to Thailand in November to compete in the first of the qualifying games. Brady is only 16 and by far the youngest player, and we are so proud of what he has achieved already, but also for what awaits him in the future.

Cheerleading

Congratulations to Year 9 student Zara Maitland and her All Star Cheerleading team from Melbourne Cheer Academy who flew to England in the July school holidays to compete in the Future Cheer Internationals, Europe’s largest cheerleading competition. Zara’s club was the first Australian club to participate in the competition and her team ‘Mystics’ placed 2nd in a tough division of 13 teams. It was exciting in the lead up to the competition as the team was featured on Channel 7s morning show Sunrise.

EISM Tennis

Recently five Tintern students: Emma Cooke, Emily Stokes, James Winduss, Jack Taggert and Ryan Jayarathna competed in the EISM Tennis Tournament. In extremely blustery conditions at the Notting Hill / Pinewood Tennis Club, the students played 3-4 sets in a Round Robin format during the day. The students represented Tintern Grammar proudly, trying their best whilst being fair and respectful to their competitors. Special mention to Ryan, who was Runner Up in the Boys’ competition.

Ashley Viney | Head of Sport

STEAM

Robotics

Twelve Robotics students from the Middle School STEAM in Action Afterschool Program took part in the Melbourne Regional RoboCup Rescue Maze Competition recently. Using a creative design process, students were required to design, build, and program a robot to find and assist victims in a disaster area. The victims are trapped in a building represented by a competition maze.

Our Robotics teams were:

• Robbie Carter
• Hiranya Chaturvedi
• Alex Stewart
• Charlie Cameron
• Alex Abdurahman
• Ashton Wain
• Jerry Chang
• Tyler Luo
• Alysha Veith
• Minuki Vidanagamage
• Justin Zhu
• Jonathan Ye (who is on the team but did not attend the competition)

All robotics students are acknowledged for the admirable way in which they embraced the pressure of competition day. They trouble-shooted, problem solved and debugged and they sought advice and coached each other in a collaborative and supportive environment. Three Tintern teams made it to the final round where four teams competed in a MegaMaze! Congratulations to Team Robbie and Hiranya for placing first, Team Alex A and Ashton for second and Team Justin and Jonathan for third place. Special mention to Justin Z and Alex S who operated as solo robot handlers for part of the day.

Well done to all the teams and we wish you all the best at the State competition.

Karen Dang | Robotics/MS STEAM in Action

STEAM in Girls’ Junior School

‘Education is not the learning of facts but training the mind to think’.

Albert Einstein

In STEAM our focus has continued to be on thinking, problem-solving and creativity with a solution-based mindset.

This Term we engaged in hands-on practical engineering-based learning experiences. We also built on the science and technology explored in depth earlier in the year, and continued to use coding, AI and other programs in our engineering explorations.

At the start of the Term we investigated bridge design, function and form. We experimented with shapes, prisms and manipulating materials to leverage forces to create compression and tension to be able to support more weight or load. We had the opportunity to learn about bridges around the world and in history, stories, mythology and art. Given a selection of materials we designed and made our own bridges, testing to see how much weight they can carry!

We then moved from bridge engineering to electrical engineering and learned about circuits. Again, in an open-ended, inquiry-led process, we solved problems using trial and error and worked creatively and collaboratively towards a shared task and goal.

As you can see in the photos we have had a lot of fun too!

‘I used to think that these amazing, fun, unique, inspiring colourful, useful, very easy and fun to learn from circuit tasks were boring, uninspired and time-wasting. But I was proven so, so wrong! This circuit task was so fun and life-changing and I learnt so much from it. I also really loved the AI Firefly and Scratch tasks. It felt really nice to experience and learn something new! I also really loved doing the building bridges task, the magic pebbles are so, so, so pretty and fun to work with and it felt really cool to see how many little transparent pebbles the little amount and thin paper could hold! I can’t believe that two sheets of paper could hold more pebbles than me!’

Jessie Huang 6A

Emily Mars | STEAM Teacher Prep to Year 6

Forces

Our year 7 students have been learning about forces in Science over the past few weeks. One task in this unit has been to build three ‘robocopters’, varying the mass, or the wing length or other aspects of the design. 7C tested their Robocopters today, dropped them from the balcony in the swimming pool area and timing how long they took to reach the ground.’

Lana Derry | Head of Science

ELC News

In the Early Learning Centre (ELC) connection and community are two significant areas that we value.  Collaborative partnerships with families and the community ensures trust and unity. Two ways that we have incorporated connection and community into our program this Term have been through the Fathers’ Day stall and the Book Week Parade.

The Book Week Parade is one of our students’ favourite times of the year as they get to dress as their favourite book character and participate in book week activities. This year, the theme was ‘Reading is magical’, and the students looked magical in their costumes as they paraded for the families. Activities included making indigenous bookmarks, decorating Gruffalo masks and wands, and role playing the stories Wombat Stew and Stick Man.

Our ELC students enjoy the connection to the Junior School at the Fathers’ Day stall and they were warmly welcomed into the Boys’ Junior School space. The parent helpers and Years 5 and 6 student helpers supported the children, taking them one at a time to purchase gifts for their father.

It’s great to see so many families taking the time to join us at School to participate in their children’s learning. The students take such pride in belonging to the ELC, experiencing an increased sense of connection and community.

Congratulations to the ELC on being awarded Exceeding in all Seven Quality Areas for a third time (2014, 2019 and 2024).

Kristin De Voss | Head of Early Learning Centre

Girls’ Junior School News

Public Speaking 

Throughout Term 3, our Year 6 Girls have been dedicating their time towards developing some EPIC Public Speaking presentations. We began by analysing videos of young (and older) Australians speaking with enthusiasm and heart to an audience, from Julia Gillard to school students just like us. The girls used these examples as a springboard of inspiration with which to consider their own passions and create speeches accordingly. We organised our ideas, considering purpose and audience, and determining how we wanted others to feel after listening to us. The girls were guided by the challenge: What can other people learn from hearing me speak?

Some of the topics the girls chose included: ‘It’s Normal to be different’; ‘Do boys and girls really have the same rights?’ and ‘Being perfectly imperfect’.

In addition to meaningful content, we have been learning about the elements of a successfully delivered speech: hand gestures, eye contact, emphasis and intonation to support the meaning of our words and enhance connection with an audience.

‘The more you practice public speaking, the better you are prepared for situations in the future. The tips we get from each other during feedback help us know what we need to work on to become more confident and successful.’ – Evelyn T

‘We have learnt adult skills from a young age to prepare us for business life!’ – Olivia B

‘You get to learn about what other people think about society.’ – Lana M

‘A new part of my brain opened up! As an audience member, I got to see different perspectives about other people’s views on life,’ – Lillian H

We are now in the midst of our class heats, where each girl delivers their carefully developed speech, earning points for their House in the process. The GJS will battle it out at the end of term in a final round of Public Speaking Champions on 12 September.

Allison Prandolini | Head of Girls’ Junior School 

The Gold Rush 

Our Year 5 girls have been exploring the exciting era of the Gold Rush. The girls have explored the value of gold trading before currency, life on the goldfields and more. Throughout the Term, our class has been playing ‘The Gold Game,’ where students take on the roles of miners, paying for licenses, panning for gold, buying equipment, earning money, and even purchasing businesses. This has been an enjoyable way to explore some of the challenges and experiences of the time.

An overnight stay at Sovereign Hill was a highlight that brought learning about Australian history to life. A standout moment of the visit was the reenactment of the Eureka Rebellion, where the students dressed up and created a visual timeline of the events, taking on the roles of angered miners and harsh European authorities. They also ventured into underground mines and travelled through the story of the largest gold nugget ever found, the ‘Welcome Stranger’. These hands-on experiences made the learning fun.

To reinforce a deep understanding of the era, the girls will be creating trioramas that showcase key figures, significant events, and essential equipment from the Gold Rush era.

Critical thinking and consideration of the broader effects of this significant period in Australian history have been developed using the ‘Question Matrix’ thinking routine.

William Fogarty | Year 5 Teacher

Boys’ Junior School News

Madagascar Jnr

We are very excited to present the Boys’ Junior School Production, Madagascar Junior twice next Wednesday 18 September at a matinee and evening performance.

A term of rehearsals has seen the popular movie brought to life with the energy and fun that our boys are infamous for!

I like to move it move it, the signature song from the production, is certainly an apt one for our boys!

The talent the boys has shown is of the highest level, and the sense of teamwork and team spirit has been remarkable.  We hope you can join us at one of the shows. 

Design a Village

The boys’ task was to design a village and explain its features and benefits: nutrition, physical activity, relationships and culture, and sustainability.

Many of the boys used Minecraft to produce amazing designs. Kat was very impressed with the imagination and thought in each village, saying ‘they were the best she has ever seen in her years of visiting schools for this activity’.

We wish Kat every success and happiness as she heads to Europe for the ski season and thank her for her visit to Tintern.

 

Adam Kenny | Head of Boys’ Junior School

Secondary News

The change in season is always welcome and brings a smile to the faces of many, especially at School, where being stuck inside at recess and lunch during the winter months can sometimes make Term 3 seem very long.

Throughout this Term our Year 12 students have continued to rise to the challenges presented to them. For many of their subjects, they are nearing the completion of their course work and their assessed SACs, and are moving their focus to the upcoming examinations beginning in Term 4. There has been an increase in the number of students using our Study Hub on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons to seek advice from their teachers or to sit practice SACs and exams.

The Year 12 Pastoral team have driven a focus around balancing their studies with their mental and physical health, talking to students about the importance of good sleep, the right nutrition and the importance of staying hydrated.  As well as the importance of finding time for themselves away from study – this could be by going to the gym, playing sport or taking their dog for a walk. It doesn’t matter what they do, as long as students find time to step away from their studies and to have some down time. We wish them all the very best for the next couple of months.

Formals

In recent weeks our Years 11 and 12 students enjoyed their Formals for 2024, with the Year 12 Formal held at the Vogue Ball Room and Bramleigh Estate for our Year 11s. The Formals are always highly anticipated and looked forward to and provide students with the opportunity to dress up, enjoy a beautiful meal and to have some fun on the dance floor with their peers.

Year 9 Winter Camp

Our Year 9 students have recently returned from their Winter Camp at Camp Howqua. Students always tell us that this is one of their most memorable experiences at School, with an amazing list of experiences and challenges. This is their first camp since Year 7 where they were sleeping in cabins and not in tents, their meals were prepared for them and they had access to flushing toilets and hot showers. Despite the modern conveniences of a camp facility, the highlight is most definitely the experiences they share with their Pastoral group. The activities range from hiking Mount Feathertop, to completing a commando type course on the campground. They white water raft Big River with many of the students spending an inordinate amount of time in the cold water rather than in their raft, and they also participate in mountain biking, riding some amazing countryside. Another highlight is the opportunity to ski on Mount Stirling, and despite the warmer than usual conditions, there was still a sufficient amount of snow at the top. For some students this was the first time they had seen snow!

A key component of the camp is having the boys and girls together in the evenings for dinner, some down time and activities. This camp plays a significant role in the transition of our students from a single gender Middle School environment to a co-education Senior College.

Our Year 7 and 8 students continue to be actively involved in our School program, from competing in our EISM sporting competition, or actively involving themselves in the many co-curricular options.

Middle School Production – Oliver

The Middle School Musical, Oliver Junior was staged recently, and it was an incredible experience for all students, from those on the stage, to those helping with props, backstage, sound and lighting. The Middle School Musical sits alongside our main whole school Musical and provides an opportunity for many students to begin their adventures in the Performing Arts within the School. A huge thank you to Min Quirillo and Karl McNamara for their efforts in ensuring this was another huge success and an amazing experience for so many students.

House Singing

One of the key components of our House program is House Music. Each year the captains of the Houses are provided with a theme, this year it was the 80s, and they are also provided with a common song for all Houses, this year’s choice was You’re The Voice by John Farnham. They then choose their own second song to develop with their House over a six-week period. This is one of the more challenging activities for many students, especially our House Captains who manage and lead their House through a number of rehearsals, organise themes, help co-ordinate their band and much more. The growth in our leaders, along with the many other students who step up to assist is amazing. This year was the closest the competition has ever been with only a few points separating the Houses. A huge congratulations to Somner Stewart House for winning the 2024 House Music competition.

Go Girls 100km Challenge 

The Go Girls Foundation empowers women at risk in local communities, both in Melbourne and Regional Victoria. The Foundation supports women who have experienced domestic violence, social isolation and homelessness, by assisting them to become work ready and financially independent. Their goal is for every woman to feel confident and in control of their life by supporting them to create a vision for their own future.

Our Year 10 girls will support Go Girls by entering the Go Girls 100km Challenge on Thursday 17 October.  Please support them by donating to an individual or to teams Tintern Pink or Tintern Purple:  

Tintern Pink – Go Girls 100KM Challenge 

Daisy Abood

Chloe Pike

Loulou Taher

Jasreen Khumra

Ameilie Scherer

Tess Flanagan

Alex Senyard

Holly sargeant

Sienna Hams

Tintern Purple – Go Girls 100KM Challenge 

Elisabeth Ng 

Olivia Cardamone

Kaitlin Byrne

Imogen Smith

Amelia Haymes

Ella Rosewarne

Tammy Lerk

Sunday Steedman

Emily Hardy

Isabella Di Felice

Charlotte Davies

Amelie Yeoman

Brett Trollope | Head of Secondary

Community News

You are invited to the Tintern Grammar Reunion Festival, let’s celebrate:
The Class of 1999 – 25 years
The Class of 1994 – 30 years
The Class of 1989 – 35 years
The Class of 1984 – 40 years
The Class of 1979 – 45 years

Saturday 19 October starting at 3.30pm
CM Wood, Tintern Grammar

Join us to celebrate – Book now 

Save the Date

Class of 2009, 15 Year Reunion   Saturday 16 November  3.30pm   Bookings available soon

Class of 2004, 20 Year Reunion  Saturday 16 November  3.30pm   Bookings available soon

Fathers’ Day Stall

Thank you to our amazing parent community for organising and running the Fathers’ Day Stall.  Our ELC and Junior School students had so much to choose from and it was a delight for them to select gift(s) for their father or special person. 

The Tintern Collection

In recent weeks, we launched the promotion of The Tintern Collection: Celebrating 150 years to the community.

Over a series of reels, Principal Brad Fry talked about the various stages of the development process of the new student wardrobe over the two-year journey.

Episodes featured various garments in the Academic and Sport/PE range with students wearing items from the range.

The Tintern Store will be closed in the September holidays for refurbishment – and it will reopen in the first week of Term 4, refreshed and ready to showcase the beautiful new Collection

Students can purchase and wear items from The Tintern Collection from Term 4 2024.

Avenue of Excellence

On Saturday 7 September, the Avenue of Excellence event was held, a resounding success, proudly inducting Kate Jenkins AO from the Class of 1985. Kate is a distinguished leader, lawyer, adviser, and advocate who has dedicated her extensive career to advancing gender equality, enhancing workplace respect and safety, fostering inclusion, and leading cultural reform across various sectors in Australia. Her remarkable achievements were the highlight of the evening.

The event was well supported by a wide cross-section of our community, including current and past families, school VIPs, and both current and past staff members. This diverse attendance underscored the strength and unity of our School community. We were also honoured to have Professor Melissa Southey AOM, a 2017 inductee from the Class of 1984, join us. Professor Southey is renowned for her groundbreaking work in cancer genetics and risk factors, which has significantly advanced both research and clinical practices in the field.

The evening’s success was further enhanced by the exceptional entertainment provided by the Trigg Combo and the Chamber Orchestra. The Trigg Combo’s jazz tunes set a suitable tone before the formalities, while the Chamber Orchestra’s performance of three movements from ‘Spring,’ reimagined to represent the Wurundjeri Seasons’ ‘Poorneet’ or Tadpole Season, offered a captivating musical journey.

We were also deeply grateful to have alumna Belinda Collins, Class of 1991, as our MC for the event. Belinda is a distinguished leader in philanthropy and community engagement with a background in strategic communications and leadership.

Congratulations once again to Kate Jenkins on her well-deserved induction, and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to making the event a memorable celebration of excellence.

Di Lacey | Alumni, Community and Development Manager 

Spring High Tea

Join the Tintern Community for a lavish and luxurious High Tea.

 Mary Eats Cake, Montrose.

Thursday 31 October 

12.30pm to 3.00pm

Book now Early Bird $75 ends on 19 September

Enjoy a glass of bubbly (or other preferred drink) on arrival.

You will enjoy a delicious assortment of savory and sweet delights, plus unlimited scones, jam and cream.

Bottomless specialty teas and coffee. 

Lots of door prized to be won!

All welcome – bring a friend

(over 18 event)

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