Community Matters
Welcome to Term 4, 2022
It is hard to believe we are already in Term 4 (and only just over 10 weeks until Christmas!).
There is a very exciting Term ahead for our Community Groups, with many wonderful events and fundraisers:
- Tintern Parent Group Community Fun Day – Saturday 22 October 2022 from 1pm to 6pm
- Community Spring Luncheon – Thursday 10 November 11:30am to 2:30pm – Zonzo Estate Winery
- Friends of Music Munch With The Musos – Sunday 27 November at 10am to 12.30pm
- Volunteer Thank You Night – Thursday 25 November – Tintern Year 9 Courtyard
- Tintern Parent Group Mango Drive 2022 – orders open now!
We look forward to a busy and exciting term ahead!
Di Lacey and Tegan Martin
Community Relations
TPG Mango Drive 2022
We have Fresh North Queensland Mangoes delivered direct from the farm to Tintern Grammar, ready for collection. Mangoes should arrive at school late November. Once we have a confirmed date, we will be in touch to arrange a drive through collection time.
- A tray is filled by weight and will contain somewhere between 12 large and 20 small mangoes.
- Cost is $27 per tray.
- Mangoes should be ready for collection late November
- Pick up will be from the ELC Centre space, Bush or Bus Bay Car parks.
- All families will be emailed to book in a collection time once we have a delivery date.
- Please select here to place your order: https://events.humanitix.com/tpg-mango-drive-2022
- Orders strictly close on Thursday 20 October 2022

Presentation Ball 2022
The Centre Ivanhoe was the site of a truly enchanted evening for our 2022 Presentation Ball on Friday 16 September. The students looked incredible, and presented themselves with poise and grace on the night.
We would like to thank our incredible volunteer event organiser, Josie Ryan, who was supported by Di Lacey, our Alumni and Community Relations Manager. They both worked incredibly hard to organise a truly memorable event for the Presentees and their guests.
We would also like to thank the Volunteers who attended to assist on the night; Pooja Mathur, Michelle Elias, Dorothy Ou and Ryhan Begum. We were grateful to have your support on the evening, ensuring that all the different elements were managed with smoothly and calmly on the night.
Thank you also to Adam Kenny, who was the MC, and came early to reassure our Presentees.
If you are interested in being involved in the Presentation Ball in 2023, either as part of the organising Committee or volunteering on the night, please contact us in Community Relations by phone on 9845 7877 or email to communityrelations@tintern.vic.edu.au. We are grateful for the support of our generous volunteers, who make events like the Presentation Ball possible.
Seeking Volunteers for the Community Fun Day
We are seeking volunteers for our Community Fun Day.
We are looking for people who can assist on a shift at the Friends of Music BBQ. Available shifts are:
- 12.45pm to 3pm
- 3pm to 5pm
- 5pm to 7pm (includes pack up after the event)
If you are able to assist you can book your time slot online here: https://signup.com/go/XsoSKmO
All Volunteers do require a current Working With Children Check. It is easy and free to register for a volunteer card, you can read more or apply online here.
We are also seeking Volunteers who have a current RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) Qualification. If you are able to assist on the day, please contact Di Lacey or Tegan Martin using the information below.
If you have any questions, please contact Community Relations on 9845 7877 or by email communityrelations@tintern.vic.edu.au.
Come along and enjoy the free activities, including a bungee trampoline and train, and meet the Tintern Farm animals.
Bring your own picnic rugs and/or chairs, and enjoy a picnic on the oval. You can bring your own, or purchase food from a selection of delicious food trucks; Cafe 2 You, Tom’s Mobile Ice Creams, Friends of Music Sausage Sizzle and Bacon and Egg Stall, Cyclone Tatties and Morgans Winery.
Chris Hume, Bunurong and Yorta Yorta man from Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place will be delivering a smoking ceremony to start the day off. Then enjoy musical performances from our incredible Tintern Grammar students.
Book your attendance online here for a complimentary entry in to our door prizes, with winners announced throughout the afternoon!

Principal’s Volunteer Thank You Evening
We greatly appreciate the support of our volunteers, who have given their time and expertise to help make the many Community events held throughout the year so amazing, particularly after 2 difficult years for Community Events.
We invite everyone to attend the Principal’s Volunteer Thank You night, where we celebrate and acknowledge our incredible volunteers over drinks and canapés. Please book your ticket by selecting here.

Munch with the Musos – Save the Date
Munch with the Musos is Tintern’s Friends of Music fabulous end of year social event. Please Save the Date now for Sunday 27 November at 10am to 12.30pm.
It is a fundraising brunch which brings the Tintern community together to celebrate the end of the year with a Christmas themed concert from the school’s talented ensembles.
Booking details coming soon.
Community Spring Luncheon
Join us for a beautiful lunch at Zonzo Estate Winery in the Yarra Valley on Thursday 10 November 11:30am to 2:30pm.
With a glass of wine or bubbly on arrival and Zonzo’s delicious share plates, it is set to be a fantastic event not to be missed. A great chance to catch up with our community, current families and guests, past students and past families all are welcome at this over 18’s event.
Limited numbers so book now.
Interested in taking on the role of Parent Representative?
Wanting to continue as Parent Rep for your 2023 Class or Year Level?
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. It can be shared between many people, or looked after by one person.
A special thank you to our wonderful team of Parent Representatives from 2022. We greatly appreciated your support of our events and fundraisers throughout 2022.
If you would like to volunteer to be your Year Level’s Parent Representative in 2023, would like further information, or happy to continue in your current role, contact us by email communityrelations@tintern.vic.edu.au or by phone 03 9845 7877.
Tintern Grammar Alumni (TGA) Care Packages
Thank you to the Tintern Grammar Alumni (TGA) for visiting our Year 12 students on Monday.3 October, providing words of advice leading into the exam period and presenting each student a care pack. Each care pack was put together with thoughtful items for our students.
Sydney and Brisbane Chapter Reunions 2022
In celebration of 145 years of Tintern we were proud to host two wonderful Chapter Reunions for our interstate Alumni.
The first was held on Saturday 1 October in Sydney, hosted at the historic Royal Automobile Club of Australia building on Macquarie Street. Our guests enjoyed the opportunity to reconnect with their school and meet other Alumni living in New South Wales, while enjoying a delicious two course lunch. Thank you to alumna Pamela Cameron (Fowler YG 1965) for the suggestion of this incredible venue.
Many of our Alumni living in Queensland were also excited to attend the Brisbane Chapter Reunion, held at the stunning Customs House on Sunday 2 August. Guests were able to reminisce about their time at Tintern whilst enjoying a delicious High Tea.
Mr Bradley Fry attended both Reunions and appreciated the opportunity to meet the attendees; ranging from the recently graduated to some who farewelled Tintern over 60 years ago.
Footy Tipping Competition – AFLW Competition Now Open!
Don’t forget our AFLW Footy Tipping Competition is open, and it isn’t too late to join! The competition is free and open to our entire adult Tintern Community – Tintern Grammar students will not be permitted to enter.
To join, or for more information, use the link below and either log in to your account or create one:
• AFLW Tipping Competition: https://www.footytips.com.au/comps/Tintern_Grammar_Community
• Password: tintern
Good luck and start tipping!

Tintern Umbrellas
If you have ordered your Tintern Umbrella, please don’t forget to collect it from the Uniform Shop. Bring along your purchase confirmation email during the opening hours of Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8am to 4.30pm.
If you have any questions, please contact the TPG by email to parentgroup@tintern.vic.edu.au
A very limited quantity of the smaller style umbrellas are still available for purchase online here.

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 13 October at 7pm President: Haidee Wallace Location: Join online by selecting here.
- Friends of Music (FOM) – Next Meeting: Wednesday 12 October 2022 at 7pm President: Debra Fryer Location: CM Wood Common Room Or join online by selecting here
- Friends of Young Farmers (FOYF) – Next Meeting: Contact us for further information
- Friends of Snowsports (FOS) – Next Meeting: Contact us for further information
- Friends of Equestrian (FOE) – Next Meeting: Contact us for further information 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:
- Please remember to social distance.
- The wearing of masks when indoors at Tintern is required at this time.
Community Group Fundraising
Entertainment Book
The Entertainment Book is 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!
Photo Albums

Luxury Tintern Photo Albums embossed with the Tintern Grammar logo in silver on a blue buckram cover.
The Tintern Parents Group have commissioned a limited number of albums, large enough to hold the school photos provided by SchoolPix.
They feature the Tintern Grammar Logo printed in silver on the front cover and come complete with 10 transparent 30cm x 30cm sheet inserts, plus a CD holder insert which holds 8 discs. You also have the option of purchasing additional sheets/inserts. Cost per album is $75 (GST inclusive) Samples (with content) can be viewed in the uniform shop.
Additional insert sheets are also available for purchase at $2 per sheet.
Simply place your order online here, and present your order confirmation at the Uniform Shop to collect your album
Uniform Shop Opening Hours
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8am to 4.30pm