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The goals and purpose of a Tintern Grammar education – Part 2

In general, the likelihood of achieving success in anything we undertake is increased significantly when we understand what we are trying to achieve (the goal or target) and why it is important to achieve it (the purpose or meaning). By knowing these about any task or process, the target, or desired outcome, is clear, as are its significance and meaning. This means it makes sense to us, we are engaged and motivated to complete it (and complete it well) and through this commitment will be inclined to persist with it through challenge or difficulty.

As I wrote last year in a first piece about our new forward strategy, Our Focus, Your Future – Towards 2030, the four core outcomes of the Tintern Grammar graduate profile express the purpose of a Tintern education; they are the target we are aiming at and are what we are working to develop in our students. We express these as follows:

We want our graduates to be: Knowledgeable and Caring Thinkers, Open-minded Inquirers, Balanced Risk-takers, and Principled and Reflective Communicators.

In this second of four pieces, I will explore the second of these and examine ‘What is an Open-minded Inquirer’ (the goal), and why is this important enough to make a list of only four graduate outcomes (the purpose)?

An open-minded inquirer is someone who is not only driven by curiosity and interest to gather knowledge, understanding and awareness (an inquirer), but does so without a fixed perspective or set view (open-minded). Such a learner will demonstrate a thirst for knowledge and understanding and do so without unconsciously forcing it to fit an established framework of thinking or perspective. They will be thinkers, readers, and listeners, constantly gathering new input and measuring it against previous input. They will use this to review and refine their views and their actions, and at times reconsider their beliefs or philosophies. They are the antithesis of a fixed set of world and personal views, but through their reflective self-belief, neither will they simply blow with the wind of fad or fashion. But then, why is this so important?

In the environment of continuous change that is our modern world, we all need to be able to learn, unlearn, and relearn. Looking ahead at the changes young people will experience and the compelling demand for problem-solvers and innovators, personal success is far more likely to be experienced by today’s young people if they can marry high quality personal and vocational inquiry and understanding, with adaptability and creative decision-making.

In thinking ahead to the world a 2023 Prep student will step out into in 2035, many of the tangible and specific requirements may not be yet known, but one thing can be said with certainty; it will be very different to the world that I entered post-school in the 1980s, and even different to the one that current Year 12 students will enter at the end of 2023. Even in the early 2020s we see patterns of work changing for young people. Increasingly young people are experiencing multiple careers, are making their own work as entrepreneurs, and are combining elements of traditional vocations into roles that did not previously exist. All of this in the context of a world in continuous flux.

We cannot educate for the specific capabilities of the future that we are not yet aware of, but we can educate for continuous and self-directed learning, and for an openness to possibilities. In doing so, we equip our leavers with the ability to navigate through both certain and uncertain times and to do so with both confidence and resilience born of their personal perspective and attributes. These will all not only contribute to individual success, but will also support a life of fulfilment beyond school and work.

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Bradley Fry  | Principal

Student Voice

Being a part of the Middle School Leadership team has been one of the most exciting and rewarding things I have done this year. There are so many opportunities to spend time with the other students, and with the other leaders. One of the main things we organise are the Middle School Assemblies.

At first, the idea of running and organising a 25 minute assembly was quite daunting. Leading up to our first assembly with all of the Years 7 to 9 students, we were having meetings almost every day to plan and write what was going to happen. As the assembly got closer, we definitely started to feel the pressure. However, one of the best things about our team this year is that everyone is incredibly supportive. When one of us feels like we have too much work to do, the other leaders are always ready to help, even with short notice. Once we had figured out who was doing what for the assembly, we immediately started work.

One of the most fun things to do, but ultimately the hardest, is making a video. I was surprised by how much time it took to organise when we would film, who could be in the video and what it would be about. We are so lucky to have such incredible teachers who are able to help us organise the things that we struggle with. I can say with a lot of certainty, the Assemblies and all the other events we organise, would not be at all possible without the support and assistance of the staff.
We are not even halfway through the year, and I have already learnt so much about being a leader. We are not alone when it comes to organising things, and it’s okay to ask for help. We are always listening to the ideas of other people, regardless of whether they are a part of the leadership team or not. Everyone is a leader in their own right, and it’s incredible seeing other people embrace it.

Isabella Di Felice Year 9 | Middle School Leader

Being a leader is both a great fun role and a wonderful responsibility; even just in the weeks of school so far, it has been amazing to represent, entertain and talk to the Middle School boys. I am very optimistic for the year, with our Middle School theme of Wonder, Believe, Achieve, designed to encourage opportunity taking, self-confidence and individuality. The leadership team can all agree that we have a close connection through our roles, and a deep dedication to providing the Middle School boys with the environment they need to be able to comfortably thrive in terms of confidence and connection.

We have had a great time preparing content for assemblies (including a particularly fun video production) and various events to make the year as entertaining as possible. One such event is the Colour Run coming up on the afternoon of the last day of this term (Thursday 6 April) from 3:30 – 5.00pm. The event will include a sausage sizzle, coffee and ice-cream vans, and various fun mini-competitions and games. The main colourful attraction will take place on the oval, where runners will be splashed with colour while running – or walking – the course. Please bring a white top to collect colour, and a picnic blanket to enjoy the event with friends and family!

All Tintern students, staff and families are welcome. We would love to see you there!

I am excited to be able to work with a fantastic group of people this year, and I look forward to being able to present more information and events in the near future.

Hayden Glenk Year 9 | Middle School Leader

ELC News

ELC Nature Walk and BYO Picnic 

Our ELC Community welcomed in the new school year with our annual Nature Walk & BYO Picnic Dinner. This event invited children and their families to explore Tintern’s beautiful grounds before gathering as one on the oval for an evening of fun and laughter.

The Nature Walk had families exploring what Tintern has to offer beyond the ELC which included meeting Mrs DeVos and Mr Fry at the main oval to collect their clues and goodie bags. The first stop was a familiar place to collect bubbles…  the ELC! Then families were directed to visit the Junior Schools, the frog mural near the Cullen Library, visit the Persian sheep near Mr Fry’s office, the water feature in the Year 9 Courtyard, our windmill opposite the Speagle Science Centre and finally the Tintern Compass in front of the oval.

Once the walk was completed our community gathered together to reflect on their journey around the School. Just when you thought the evening couldn’t get any better an ice cream truck arrived for all to enjoy.

Such occasions as the Nature Walk show us just how strong our community is and reminds us of how important coming together and embracing one other is as we continue our year together.

Moments like these will be nurtured for a lifetime, especially when there’s ice cream involved!

Brooke Mitchell | ELC Teacher 

Girls’ Junior School News

Neurodiversity Week

Ms Prandolini began this week’s GJS 3-6 Assembly by introducing one of the most important ‘focus weeks’ of the year: Neurodiversity Week. Fittingly, the week is a four-day week – a little different, better in some ways and a challenge in others… did anyone think Tuesday was Monday and forget something?

With a growing percentage of the population having their neurodiversity recognised, it is important for today’s children to develop an understanding of what it means. Unfortunately stereotypes and misinformation are prevalent and the stigma associated with some conditions and disorders persists. While a diagnosis is a private matter for each family, many are opting to share in the interests of increasing the community’s understanding of why a child’s behaviours, reactions, emotions or abilities fall outside the expected range. Public figures such as authors and comedians are also sharing their stories of neurodiversity, especially through social media.

From a parental perspective, when your child is a little different it can be confronting. Already battling a scenario where the normal advice and strategies don’t work as expected, you begin battling the judgement of others as your parenting is challenged and questioned. Without understanding and support this can be isolating and deflating, especially if your child’s neurodiversity means that they struggle to make friends, can’t or won’t take part in typical activities or make simple things too complicated.

From a teacher perspective, it is rare to find a whole class of students who are all in the middle of the bell curve. Most classes will have examples of neurodiversity, whether diagnosed formally or not. Some examples of neurodivergence only become apparent after several years of school or at certain stages of development. As with parenting, sometimes the classroom routines need to be a little different, but the good strategies for the neurodivergent students are good for everyone.

From a student perspective, school is hard enough for neurotypicals: subjects, teachers, relationships, sport and fitness, social media, puberty and adolescence, body image, picking subjects, extra-curricular interests, music practise, getting to school and getting around the campus. Neurotypicals find it tough when it all gets unbalanced, and neurodiversity can amplify this. Anxiety frequently accompanies social or learning difficulties. Isolation is not uncommon as peers can find it difficult to maintain friendships with those who appear different at a time when ‘fitting in’ is paramount.

Understanding a peer’s neurodiversity might give me a better idea of why they didn’t learn to read as quickly as I did or why they always wear a jumper even if I’m too warm. It might explain why they sometimes blank me in the playground, don’t want to play certain games or avoid some places. It might explain why their bedroom is arranged how it is or why they never have sleepovers or play team sport. It might explain why they are unwaveringly loyal or remember the words to a song they heard once. It might shed light on why they get upset about ‘little’ things. I might discover how much effort they are putting into something I take for granted.

Understanding a peer’s neurodiversity can help me know that they can still be my friend and that I might need to shift my expectations on some things. It can help me to not take their decisions personally or insist that they do something which makes them uncomfortable. It can also help explain why teachers appear to favour them or why they get their way a lot, both of which can seem unfair at the time. I can learn not to rush to a quick and harsh judgement of others, because not all challenges are visible.

Our Tintern Compass points include Compassion and Respect. Our motto is ‘Through Deeds not words’. Taking the time and effort to learn about others and understand neurodiversity is a great way to honour both the Compass and motto.

The Year 3 Girls explored neurodiversity by completing a simple task as a group activity, but each group were given an impediment. One group had to balance five hats on their head, another were blindfolded by jumpers, another had tape on their hands which restricted finger movement and another had to sing ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’ while completing the task. One group were given no impediment. This task led to discussions about empathy for others, and how we felt towards others who had more difficulty with the task.

Some thoughts from our Year 3 Girls:

‘This week I learned that neurodiverse people can learn hard things’. – Selina

‘Brains are different. Take ADHD for instance, some people with ADHD think of things that others couldn’t think of’. –  Ruby

‘Autism is where different people find things easier than other things and find emotions harder to understand.’ – Holly

‘Brains are different, even twins.” Olivia Z

‘Autistic people see the world differently. We all find some things harder than other things’. –  Kara

‘I have learned that brains are different, they think differently and learn differently’. –  Sienna

Nick Adeney | Teacher Girls’ Junior School

Boys’ Junior School News

Neurodiversity Celebration Week

Gave us another opportunity to reinforce and recognise that we are all uniquely different…and that is what makes us special.

Each day we had a Prep-Year 6 gathering at which we focussed on a particular divergence, with a discussion, brief video and facts presentation and then question and answer session.

While an understanding of each specific divergence was a focus, each day we reinforced the importance of Empathy (our E of RISE) via the following sentences on a PowerPoint;

• be kind, understanding and encouraging
• never forget that you have the power to make a positive difference to someone who may be having a difficult time

Our boys displayed wonderful maturity and respect during each daily gathering and while there is a genuine and consistent sense of respect in our Junior School, I hope that the focus each day further added to the boys’ understanding of themselves and each other.

Shine Cambodia 

We were delighted to receive communication that a brand new television has been installed at the RISE CAMBODIA  School, as a result of the generous fundraising of our Junior School families.

For the first time ever, these students will be able to have a TV available to enhance their learning and daily schooling. Thank you sincerely to the many families who contributed to this very worthwhile Community Service opportunity.

Grand Prix

The highly anticipated Grand Prix in the Boys’ Junior School was run last fortnight. A casual clothes and crazy hair day for our Junior Schools, there was lots of colour and cheering as the cars sped around our tennis courts track. There were multiple Year level races including a Prep race where they teamed up with their Year 6 buddies. Not to be outdone was the staff race, with crazy fast driving and equally crazy hair.

Secondary News

On Wednesday 8 March we held our International Women’s Day breakfast at school with over 120 people in attendance. It was a wonderful morning which included some amazing music by our Senior Girls’ Chamber Choir, as well as a presentation by our special guest speaker, Alumni Madeline Townsend (Class of 2008). Madeline shared her journey post school where she studied to become a dentist, after which she was not long diagnosed with a very rare type of cancer. She talked about her the battle she faced before eventually defeating the disease, and how she hopes her story can help inspire others. We were very grateful that Madeline was able to come back to Tintern to share her story and to help bring awareness to those suffering from rare forms of cancer. Shortly after the event Madeline was climbing Mt Kosciuszko in a team as part of the Rare Cancers Australia Kosi Challenge. The Tintern Community donated from this breakfast and a later staff morning tea the amount of $1819.70 for Rare Cancers Australia. 

The theme for International Women’s Day this year was #Embrace Equity and as part of our ongoing commitment to improving everyone’s understanding of this, we were incredibly lucky to have the Honourable Chris Maxwell (jurist) come to our school to talk to our Years 9 – 12 students. Justice Maxwell is a Rhodes scholar at Oxford University where he studied Law, before returning to Australia to further his opportunities in this area. He worked for over 20 years as a barrister in Victoria before becoming the President of the Court of Appeal for 17 years. He spoke to our students around gender equity in the workforce.

House Athletics

On Friday 10 March we held our annual House athletics carnival at Proclamation Park in Ringwood. It was a fantastic day of fun and energy by all involved. The determination and spirit demonstrated by all students was great to watch with a very close battle between the Houses throughout the carnival. It came down to the last set of relays where Somner Stewart were able to achieve enough points to take out the overall champions for the day, with Gordon Grant coming in a very close second. Read the Sports Report

EISM Division 1 Swimming 

On Tuesday 14 March our swimming team ventured to the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) for the EISM Division 1 competition. There are 9 teams in Division 1, making it a very competitive and challenging level; however, our swim team excelled this year to finish an amazing 2^nd overall – our best finish for a very long time. We won the Most Improved school on the night, as well as the Under 13 girls and Under 16 boys divisions. This is a fantastic effort by our swim team with many of them qualifying for the Champions meet on Monday 27 March back at MSAC – we wish them all the very best for this next level of competition.

World’s Greatest Shave

March 15 – 19 was the World’s Greatest Shave for the Leukaemia Foundation and one of our Year 8 boys, Seth Chrisfield, nominated himself to participate. He has been growing his hair for several years in preparation for this and reached a point where he felt ready to participate in the event. To help with the situation, his very own hairdresser, Emily from the Cutting Co 3134 in Warranwood, came onsite to perform the cut and shave. Given his hair was very long, the first part of the cut was to create ponytails that were then donated to the Ponytail Project where they look to provide wigs for those suffering with cancer who cannot afford them. This was followed by a number 1 shave of his head for the Leukaemia Foundation. We would all like to congratulate Seth on his commitment and fundraising efforts.

Our Year 8s departed for their camp this week to the Grampians National Park. It is a week filled with so many fantastic activities such as rock climbing, abseiling, canoeing, hiking and mountain biking. It builds on their Year 7 introduction to camps by having them fully self-cater for the 5 days using their Trangia stove, helping to prepare them for their adventurous camps in Year 9.

We are all very excited for the upcoming school musical Chicago at the Karralyka Theatre next week. A reminder that the show is running from Wednesday 29 March – Saturday 01 April and tickets can be booked through Karralyka directly.

Brett Trollope  | Head of Secondary 

Debating – Round 1 summary

The Debaters Association Victoria (DAV) schools debating competition is a co-curricular activity for secondary students. It is the largest English speaking Debating Competition in the world, with over 250 schools competing and 1500 teams. We are proud to support our student’s skills of debating by being a Host School. We have 7 teams in 2023 who recently competed in Round 1 on 8 March. Our C Grade (Year 10) and two of our D Grade (Year 9) teams won this first round. We also celebrated two best speakers Arya Yogesh Kumar and Himandee Jayaratne. Our A Grade (Year 12) and B Grade (Year 11) and two D grade teams were defeated by a narrow margin.

We are looking forward to our next debate when the topics will range from ‘That Uranium mining in Australia should be banned’ through to ‘That we regret the rise of artificial intelligence’. In round 2 the Tintern B grade and C grade teams will have a bye, but all four D grade teams and our A grade team will be debating.

Lanna Derry | Debating Co-ordinator 

Sport Matters

House Athletics

On Friday 10 March, Tintern Grammar held the annual House Athletics Carnival at Proclamation Park, Ringwood. With the weather forecast a perfect 25 degrees, the stage was set for a great day of athletic competition, House spirit and fun. The students gave their best effort in each race, and the atmosphere around the track was enjoyable.

The carnival remained close all day with just 59 points separating first to fifth at the halfway point of the carnival. It all came down to the relay events at the end of the day to decide the winning House. Congratulations to all students on their performance at the carnival competing for their House. Thank you to all staff who assisted on the day doing various jobs and to Ms Crundall for all her hard work to ensure that the carnival ran smoothly.

Congratulations to the following students who were awarded Year Level Champions.

Year 7 Boys: Zac Byth

Year 7 Girls: Shriya Suchin

Year 8 Boys: Ethan Cheang

Year 8 Girls: Alexandra Noonan

Year 9 Boys: Heath Elias

Year 9 Girls: Chloe Pike

Year 10 Boys: Tom Hutcheon

Year 10 Girls: Elisha Sze

Year 11 Boys: Luke Fryer

Year 11 Girls: Zara Janz

Year 12 Boys: Jedid Shi

Year 12 Girls: Asha Pongho

Overall Results:

1^st          Somner/Stewart              2205 Points

2^nd         Gordon/Grant                 2120 Points

3^rd          Butterss/Cross                2088 points

4^th          Mansfield/McKie            2081 Points

5^th          Dann/Watt                       2065 Points

EISM Division 1 Swimming

On Tuesday 14 March Tintern Grammar competed in the annual EISM Division 1 Swimming Carnival at MSAC. On a warm evening the students were excited to be swimming against strong competition from other schools. Training had progressed well from the beginning of the year and students were well prepared on the night. Tintern had some outstanding relay and individual results and filled all events on the night. The spirit and cheering from the students during the carnival was fantastic and they supported their fellow swimmers very well. Congratulations to the students who progressed to the EISM Champions Swimming Carnival and to the U/13 girls and U/16 boys who won their age groups on the night. Tintern Grammar also won the most improved school trophy as we had the largest points difference of all schools compared to 2022. Thank you to Mr Trollope, Mrs Baulch, Mrs Jurey, Ms Ord, Ms Crundall for their assistance on the night. Thank you to our swimming coach Graeme Stephenson for all his hard work preparing the students and the team for the carnival.

Overall Results:

1^st          Huntingtower                                               2043 Points

2^nd         Tintern Grammar                                        1806 Points

3^rd          Aquinas College                                           1775 Points

4^th          Emmaus College                                          1761 Points

5^th          Kilvington                                                      1759 Points

6^th          Luther College                                              1706 Points

7^th          Donvale Christian College                          1698 Points

8^th          Bialik                                                              1627 Points

9^th          Eltham College                                             1415 Points

EISM Team Update

We have had some great sports results in our EISM competition this Term. Our students have been building their sporting skills and team work and having a great time along the way. Here is an update:

The Boys Super 8s Cricket team (pictured) are undefeated and on top of the ladder.

Girls Super 8s cricket are 3rd.

Senior Girls Softball is on top of the ladder.

Senior Girls Soccer is 2nd on the ladder.

Senior Girls Basketball A is 3rd on the ladder.

Senior Girls Basketball B is 4th on the ladder.

Boys Basketball B is 3rd on the ladder.

Senior Mixed Tennis is 3rd on the ladder.

Ashley Viney | Head of Sport

Wellbeing Matters

The Resilience Project Authentic Parenting Webinar

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Thursday 23 March at 6:30-8:00pm Registration is required.

Parents and Carers can register for the webinar using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkfuipqD8qE9W3e5ySVSZgpLSwgmocjYTi

Upon registration, registrants will receive a link to attend the webinar, along with a reminder the day prior.

Secondary School Vaccine Program

Term 1 – Wednesday 29 March 2023

On the morning of Wednesday 29 March, our Years 7 and 10 students are able to participate in the Secondary School Vaccine program facilitated by the Maroondah Council immunisation team, here at Tintern.

Maroondah Council requires the online consent form to be submitted for all students, including those not wanting their child to participate in this program, by 28 March.  Any consent forms submitted after this date will not be able to receive the immunisation at School, however, can visit a council clinic at a later date, to catch up on missed doses.

Year 7 consent form link:

https://au.openforms.com/Form/9bc8a194-44fc-470d-8c58-69e6f333de2c

Year 10 consent form link:

https://au.openforms.com/Form/2b45b57e-2587-49d9-a098-7831d8e2e64d

Students are to wear PE uniform on this day.

Below you will find useful links with information about the importance of vaccination, frequently asked questions and the many health benefits it provides to our younger population.

Please forward any further queries to firstaid@tintern.vic.edu.au or Maroondah Community Health on 9294 5603.

https://www.maroondah.vic.gov.au/Community-support-business/Immunisation/School-and-adolescent-immunisations

Music Matters

World Music – Bollywood Rhythms

On Monday 6 March our Years 7 and 8 students were able to participate in a World Music incursion called Bollywood Rhythms. Two performers, Jamel and Dheeraj were able to introduce to our students the world of Indian Music and Dance. Dheeraj is one of Australia’s and arguably one of the world’s best Tabla players and he was able to take the students on a journey and demonstrate the complex nature of Indian music. Jamel then took on the challenge of teaching 200+ students and teachers how to dance in the style of Bollywood and to explain to them the importance of dance and music to the Indian culture and why it is important to learn about others’ cultural heritage. 8E and 8B were then treated to a session with both Jamel and Dheeraj as they worked more closely on how the music is put together and learnt some more Bollywood dance moves in preparation for the Year 8 concert in Term 2. Below is Heison Cheung’s reflections and learnings on Indian Music.

‘The Experience of learning Indian music opened a new door of music for me to learn, use and play. It has a very special way of counting beats, very different from what you would usually hear from a classical western orchestra. I was captivated by how the beat of the music became so much more apparent than it is in orchestras.  Percussionists in Indian music tell the dancers and other musicians how fast the song is, when the song ends and provide a counter melody to the melody while still clearly playing the beat and rhythmic patterns; essentially leading the musicians and dancers. Listening to Indian music was refreshing and a change of pace from most of the music I perform. Indian music is easy to understand with an interesting culture, it is the most amazing type music.’

Lisa Clarke  | Head of Music – Instrumental Performance

International Women’s Day Performance

Our Senior Girls’ Chamber Choir gave a powerful performance at the recent Inaugural International Women’s Day Breakfast on 8 March. The girls sang I am woman, as a fitting anthem for the occasion. The song was written and released by Tintern alumna and Avenue of Excellence Inductee, Helen Reddy (YG 1958).

Friends of Music Easter Raffle

The wonderful parents on our Friends of Music Committee are running their annual Easter Raffle as a fundraiser to support our Music Programs here at Tintern. Tickets are available on line. 

https://events.humanitix.com/tintern-fom-easter-raffle-2023

Auditions in Term 2 for Annual Music Scholarships

Eligible music students in Years 5 to 12 are invited to apply for the following Music awards:

Ilma Kelson Music Scholar Awards (three awards)

Penelope Thwaites Music Awards (two awards)

Auditions will occur early in Term 2 Click here for the application form or  from the Music Office or by contacting efeenane@tintern.vic.edu.au. Applications close next Friday 31 March 2023.

Art Matters

Mona Gallery 

On Friday 17 March students from the Senior Visual Art & Design classes visited MONA in Tasmania, an Art Museum notorious for confronting and bold creations. The pieces viewed ranged from live performance art, sensory immersion, sculpture, painting, photography, architecture and creative feats that, often defied description. MONA is a public access gallery yet is privately owned by David Walsh. The day was absolutely filled with activity, beginning at 5.30 am at the Tintern bus bay and several hours of plane and ferry transportation. MONA itself is an incredible gallery built into the bedrock of the Derwent River, with a spiral staircase descending into the hull of the gallery. Returning at 9pm, the group, including staff Trine Ord and Ben Horton, were weary but full of awe and wonder at the experience of MONA, eager to share their experiences with others.

Here are some highlights/reflections from the Senior Art Captains –

Mimi – ‘My favorite feature of MONA was the galleries’ ability to fully immerse the audience into the pieces. This was achieved through aspects of sensory deprivation and manipulation of lights, sounds, smells and textures that made me question what I believed to be my original interpretations of Art‘.

Mia –   ‘Once descended to the lowest level of Mona, there is a dark and brooding feeling as you are walking amongst the tall carved out hallways of the bedrock. Towards the end of a corridor there is a dark entry way, and it leads to dimly lit rooms full of encaged spider webs where the light just reflected on them enough to see. This was my favorite piece as you got to walk through and see these spider webs from all angles and it made me wonder if there was such thing as limitations to art’.

A Creative Journey

At the start of every year, the Junior School girls enjoy exploring portraiture to create a self portrait in a variety of different media such as watercolour, grey-lead pencil, coloured pencil, wax crayon and oil pastel. All self portraits are kept in individual folios in the Art room and are given to the students at the end of Year 6 so they can review their creative journey throughout their years in Junior School.

The girls celebrated ‘International Women’s Day’ by creating artworks with a focus on recognising the special qualities of girls and women they admire. The Prep to Year 2 students created a female figure using mixed media materials which are all currently on display around their classrooms. The Years 3 and Year 4 students worked in pairs to create mixed media flowers using food dye, acrylic paint and markers to apply words in their artwork that celebrate the qualities they respect in girls and women. The Years 5 and 6 students created designs using the art of zentangle as well as integrating words into their design to celebrate and acknowledge girls and women. The girls’ approach every task with enthusiasm and these artworks reveal their passion for continuous growth.

Jenny Kerr | Girls’ Junior School Art Teacher

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:

• 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!

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.

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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2023 Student Residential Address and Other Information

Collection Notice for Parents and Guardians 

Information from the Australian Government, Department of Education, regarding the purpose, use and disclosure of personal information.

2023 Collection Notice for parents_guardians