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Issue No. 05 20 Term 2 Elinkthe Girton Grammar School Newsletter 16 Issue No. 05 20 Term 2 eLinkThe Girton Grammar School Newsletter 16 1 FROM THE HEADMASTER elcome to Term 2, the ‘long term’ as it is already dubbed around the corridors and in the playground. I hope that you are refreshed Wfrom the Easter break having spent quality time with family and friends and that you feel ready for a busy and productive Term. Most Senior School students’ holiday was preceded by attending a school camp, all of which were very rewarding for the students. It is often said the young people forget what they are told, but remember what they do. You can read more about the thrills and spills of the various camps in this issue of eLink. I wanted to use this week’s column as an opportunity to clear the air with regard to recent media reports on the funding of school education in Australia. The issue of State and Federal funding received by Government and Independent schools has long been a point of contention in political and other arenas and in the shadow of a looming Federal election, this complex issue will continue to surface in the media. Regardless of ideological views, rigorous public debate about improving Thirdly, by and large, parents who send their children to mid-fee range our education system is vital, but the debate must not be based on skewed schools such as Girton are hard-working people who make sacrifices to statistics that are used to score political points or to perpetuate clichéd pay school fees so their children can attend the school of their choice. To opinions on Public versus Private school education. paint Independent Schools as being solely the domain of the wealthy is lazy stereotyping. There are three facts that I invite you to consider as you watch the education issue unfold in the coming weeks, bearing in mind, that it is the nature Raising the quality of education in this country, and particularly in Regional of news reporting to focus on conflict and extremes so that in a complex schools, should be a priority of every government through financial and debate where there should be light and shade, we sometimes end up with other measures, with Gonski reforms benefiting all schools, Independent, false clarity. Catholic and Government. Firstly, Independent schools receive, on average, about half the amount of What you read about the education debate in the coming weeks will often total government funding per student compared to Government schools. not reflect your motives for enrolling your children at an Independent When the media reports otherwise, it is usually because they are quoting school, or what you and your children experience at this school. It is worth Federal funding, only. Independent schools generally receive, on average, remembering that not everyone is an expert on education just because they 30 per cent of their income from the State and Federal governments, the once went to school and that attacking one system or another will not help rest is provided by parents. every Australian student to receive what they are entitled to - a quality education. Secondly, Independent school parents who pay taxes fund an education system they do not use. This saves taxpayers billions of dollars every For those interested, a recent and considered article about school funding year because governments do not meet the full cost of educating students from the Independent Schools’ Victoria (ISV) Facebook page, can be read enrolled in Independent schools. How parents choose to spend their after- here: https://www.is.vic.edu.au/political-arithmetic-just-doesnt-add-up/ tax income is not for others to judge. Matthew F Maruff Headmaster www.girton.vic.edu.au 2 TERM 2 2016 IMPORTANT DATES WEEK 2 Tuesday 26th April WEEK 4 Friends of Performing Arts Monday 18th April Junior School Athletics Monday 2nd May High Tea Senior School Photos Flora Hill Athletics Track Senior School Science and Engineering Challenge WEEK 5 Michael Carr-Gregg Senior School Parent Teacher Interviews (A-L) Tuesday 10th May Presentation Senior School Parent Teachers NAPLAN Testing Year 9 Students and Parents Interviews (M-Z) Years 3, 5, 7 & 9 5.30pm Wednesday 28th April GPF Meeting Black Box Michael Carr-Gregg Tuesday 3rd May 5.30pm Presentation Senior School Sandhurst M07 Tuesday 19th April Year 8 Students and Parents Division Intermediate Sports Introduction to RULER 5.30pm Day Black Box Wednesday 11th May Parents Years 9-10 NAPLAN Testing Junior School Library Years 3, 5, 7 & 9 Senior school Zoe Knighton Thursday 21st April Friday 29th April Cello/Strings Workshop Aherne Family Night Senior School Photos Senior School Sandhurst John E Higgs Hall Division Athletics Carnival Wednesday 4th May Introduction to RULER Junior School Whole School Year Seven Immunisations Thursday 12th May Parents Photo NAPLAN Testing Junior School Library Years 3, 5, 7 & 9 Saturday 30th April Thursday 5th May Friday 22nd April Nancy Sworder Piano Recital Senior School ICCES Athletics Senior School Ensemble Senior School Athletics and Master Class Performance Flora Hill Athletics Track Black Box Friends of Junior School The Black Box Mothers’ Day Stall WEEK 3 Sunday 1st May Friday 13th May Girton Grammar School Friday 6th May Junior School Divisional Cross Monday 25th April Fairbrother Fair Country ANZAC Day Public Holiday Junior School District 12.00pm to 4.00pm Athletics Carnival MacKenzie Street Foundation Day Service Sacred Heart Cathedral 6.00pm IMPORTANT DATES IMPORTANT www.girton.vic.edu.au 3 TERM 2 2016 IMPORTANT DATES WEEK 6 Thursday 2nd June Sandhurst Division Boys/Girls Wednesday 15th June Ruler Parent Evening Soccer Senior School Production Tuesday 17th May Year 7 Senior School Sandhurst Junior School Library Beauty and the Beast Division Cross Country Ulumbarra Theatare Friday 3rd June WEEK 10 OGA Pre-Show Event Wednesday 18th May Examinations Years 7-11 Monday 13th June Conclude Senior School Big Science Queens Birthday Public Last Day of Term 2 Competition Holiday WEEK 9 Family Maths Evening Monday 6th June Tuesday 14th June Year 7 Students and Parents GPF Meeting Sandhurst Division Junior N02/03 M07 Football 5.30pm Years 7 - 8 WEEK 7 Friday 27th May DAT Parent Information Wednesday 15th June Evening Open Day Senior School Production Important Dates: 9.00am - 12.00pm John E Higgs Hall Beauty and the Beast PA02/03 5.30pm Ulumbarra Theatare Runs until Friday 17th June Monday 18th April WEEK 8 Tuesday 7th June Friends of Performing Arts AGM DAT Interviews Sandhurst Division Girls 5.30pm Tuesday 31st May Senior School Library Football Performing Arts Boardroom Examinations Years 7-11 Years 7 - 9 All welcome Commence Senior School Sandurst Saturday 30th April Division Junior Sports Day Senior School OGA Careers Piano Recital and Masterclass with Ruler Parent Evening Years 7-8 Session Junior School Library Nancy Tsou in Black Box – Wednesday 8th June Thursday 16th June Wednesday 1st June DAT Interviews World Challenge Saturday 7th May 2016 Senior School World Senior School Library Cambodia and Thailand Mother’s Day Weekend Challenge Briefing High Tea & Movie Afternoon Lecture Theatre ICCES Winter Tour 4.00pm Thursday 9th June Shepparton Saturday 23rd July 2016 DAT Interviews Trivia Quiz Night Senior School Library IMPORTANT DATES IMPORTANT www.girton.vic.edu.au 4 GIRTON PARENTS AND FRIENDS The Girton Grammar Fairbrother Fair to be held on Sunday May 1 is Junior School families will all be rostered on to assist with year level stalls approaching fast. for an hour on Sunday 1 May but if you wish to volunteer further with set- The time has come to ask our community to assist us with donations of all up, please register your interest as per above. the products & goodies we need to make the day a great success. Even one hour of your time will make a world of difference to the success of the day and also promote our wonderful community spirit. Wine Auction The very popular Wine Auction will be taking place, so donations of wine Second Hand Book Stall (red, white or sparkling) are needed please. Have a rummage in the cellar This year’s fair is having a second hand book stall. We require donations & see what you can come up with! of books (adult and junior fiction) and good quality magazines ( no more Cake Stall than 12 months old). So everyone can show off their baking skills - we are asking the whole No text books please. school for contributions. Donations can be left at Junior school reception. Cakes, slices, muffins, cupcakes, biscuits ...the Bake off is on in earnest! Raffle Tickets Please return your Raffle books to Reception at the Christopher J Morey Details of how to present your baked goods for the stall will be sent home Building or Junior School by Friday 29th April or on the day of the Fair for prior to the Fair but please keep in mind we cannot accept goodies that your chance to win some of our terrific prizes. have cream in them or on them. Thank you for your support with your help. It’s going to be a Silent Auction great day! Donations of goods or services are needed for the Silent Auction. We always have a huge variety of goods and look forward to seeing more in Girton Parents and Friends 2016. Show Bags (Years 7, 8 & 9) Show bags are always a popular Fair item and this year we ask families of students of Years 7 and 8 to donate items to place in these shows bags. Hair clips, pens, pencils, cars, plastic figurines, wrapped lollies – the list is endless. Chocolates (Years 10-12) What is a Fair without chocolate! Years 10 – 12 are asked this year please to donate all forms of pre-wrapped chocolate.
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