SS Newsletter No. 33, 29 October 2009
29 October 2009
Book now for our next BGS Corporate Connections Breakfast
Our business minded parents are invited to attend our next BGS Corporate Connections Breakfast on Friday, 6 November at The Point, Albert Park. At this Breakfast, past parent Dr Jim Fox will be our guest speaker. Jim is a hugely successful businessman who has achieved considerable success building innovative technology based companies in competitive international markets. Come and hear Jim’s remarkable story! Book now by emailing Lynn Bullock on lbullock@brightongrammar.vic.edu.au or by phoning 8591 2271.
Further details can be found on the attached flier.
APS Athletics Report
On Saturday the BGS Athletics team arrived at Olympic Park looking forward to following up on the good performances that gave us 10 A Divisions in the Heats on Wednesday. The feel amongst the boys was positive as we did our traditional team lap half an hour before the first event. While BGS could not match some of the other schools, we were nevertheless determined to outscore some of our competitors. We certainly achieved this goal. Our final placing of 8th put us well clear of Wesley and the two Geelong schools when the final points were announced at the end of the day. While every boy gave his best on the day, with a number of personal best times, distances and heights achieved, the following boys gained Top 3 placings:
Cameron Menzies
1st Under 15 Shot Put
Matthew Fogarty (Year 8)
3rd Under 15 High Jump
Jackson Bennett
3rdUnder 17 100m;
Sean Hendricks
1st Under 17 Hurdles and 3rd Under 17 200m
Co-Captain Ben Austen
3rd Open Triple Jump and 2nd Open Long Jump
Thanks for all the support we were given by those boys who were there on the day and a special mention to Patch Clapp of Year 9 who videoed the day and Mr Simon Kessler who was responsible for some great photography. Congratulations to Xavier College who won the Athletics for the first time since 1991.
At the Athletics Dinner each of the above boys received a trophy to acknowledge their Top 3 placing. In addition, Ben Austen (Co-captain this year) and Sean Hencricks were announced as co-winners of the prestigious Brendan Mathews Perpetual Trophy for best BGS Athlete of the meeting.
Sam Jewell (11P)
Ute Full of Food
A reminder you that our last Ute Full of Food for St. Mark’s Fitzroy will be held on Friday week, 6 November. It is our Christmas collection, so any little Christmassy food that could be included would add to our collection. Of course the basics like pasta, pasta sauce, rice, tinned fruit and vegetables (preferably with ring pull-tops), biscuits and breakfast cereal are still necessary items. Could I ask you all to support this worthwhile cause? It can only be successful if the whole BGS community support it. Don’t forget that Brighton Grammar is now the largest single supplier of food for St. Mark’s and they will have to wait at least four months before our first collection in 2010. Povety doesn’t take a Christmas holiday.
Monty Stephens
University of Melbourne Mentor Scheme Presentation Evening
On Tuesday evening (27 October) three students from Brighton Grammar School – Jason Tang, Kalin Kempster and Jonathan Goddard joined 19 other students from schools around Melbourne to take part in the Presentation Evening of the University of Melbourne Mentor Program. For several years Brighton Grammar has been an active participant in the Mentor Program. Boys have been invited to join the Program based on a careful assessment of their academic performance and their potential to benefit from and contribute to the Program. The scheme provides for each student to work closely with a University Mentor who is either a qualified Doctor of Philosophy or an advanced PhD student. The student Mentee works with the Mentor over a period of five months on a Research Project which is decided in the early stages of the Mentorship. The Program culminates in the Presentation Evening at University House when each of the students presents his or her findings.
This year the presentations included topics such as ‘Regulatory T Cells in Autoimmune Disease and Cancer’ and ‘Australia’s International Law Obligations and their Application in Educational Rights’. The Brighton Grammar Presentations were: ‘Latin Squares and Cryptograghy’ (Jason Tang), Willam Shakepseare’s Tempestuous Tourism’ (Kalin Kempster) and ‘A Comparative Analysis of Sanctions for Murder’ (Jonathan Goddard).
The evening was attended by the Deputy Headmaster and Mrs Skelton, with Dr Johnston, who were delighted to witness the extraordinarily high standard from all students, with the three Brighton Grammar students producing first class presentations that brought great credit to them and to the school.
From the Careers Centre
HMAS Melbourne is coming to her namesake port as a part of Victorian Navy Week celebrations. The ship’s crew will be conducting an open ship on Sunday 1 November from 1.00pm till 5.00pm at Station Pier, Port Melbourne. This will enable visitors to get a unique insight into a working Navy warship and the life of a sailor at sea. For Further information go to: http://www.navy.gov.au/HMAS_Melbourne
This week I attended a very interesting and informative seminar on Defence Force recruiting. Any students considering a career in the defence forces please see me as I now have detailed information about the testing, interview, and whole recruiting process.
Ms Bonnie Taylor
University of Melbourne Bachelor of Environments will offer an Architecture and Design Summer School from 14 – 17 December, from 9.30am – 5pm each day. The seminar will cost $450 which covers all materials and lunches. For programme details and a registration form please see Ms Taylor in the Careers Centre. Registration closes on 27 November.
Projects Abroad Australia and New Zealand are offering an information evening aimed at anyone interested in volunteering overseas during their summer break or as part of a gap year. This will be a lively evening where you can meet former volunteers and find out a lot more about the opportunities with Projects Abroad to be held on Tuesday 17 November, 6.30 - 7.30 (plenty of time for questions afterwards) at 364 Church Street, Richmond. If interested please reserve places at: www.projects-abroad.com.au/more-info/meet-us
Free Parent Seminar - ’Help! My child is turning into a teenager’
Brighton Grammar School is pleased to host another free seminar for all parents within the Bayside Community. The seminar, conducted by Melbourne’s leading parenting educator, Michael Grose, is scheduled for the evening of Thursday, 12 November and is entitled, ’Help! My child is turning into a teenager’ All parents are encouraged to attend what promises to be a most entertaining and informative evening. Further information can be found on the attached flier.
Emergency Services Display
On Sunday, 25 October 2009, Year 10 Students, Patch Clapp and Campbell Beveridge attended with Tony Smith and other fellow St John Ambulance volunteers the Emergency Services display at Docklands. The display was attended by the Victoria Police, CFA, Ambulance Victoria, Customs, Road Traffic Authority, State Emergency Services and other Emergency Services. Patch and Campbell were kept busy blowing up balloons for children who attended the St John display, distributing pamphlets and soaking up the atmosphere of the display. I would like to commend Patch and Campbell on their presentation and attitude and the feedback I was given by other St John members as to their work ethics.
Tony Smith, First Aid/St John Coordinator
Patch Clapp and Campbell Beveridge at the Emergency Services Display
Rowing
Rowing training for the Year 9 boys during the week following Cup Day will be:
Wednesday 4th November in the Gym from 3.30 – 5.00pm
Thursday 5th November at the Yarra 3:30 – 6.00pm
Saturday 7th November at the Yarra 7.30 – 11.00am
2010 Art & Classics Tour
Click here for information about the 2010 Art and Classics Tour
Valedictory Day Helpers
A big thank you to the Year 11 parents who helped out at the Valedictory Afternoon Tea by making food and helping on the day. The afternoon was a great success due to the combined efforts of everyone involved and it certainly made our job easier to have so many willing helpers. Thanks once again and we can all look forward to attending this function as guests next year.
Karen Cotter and Christiane Deller
From the Rosstrevor and Senior Parents Group
Annual General Meeting
This meeting will be held on Tuesday 10th November at 1.00 pm in the Graeme Simon Gallery (Upstairs in the Rosstrevor Hall). Everyone is welcome. Please bring a small plate to share as the AGM will be preceded by a light lunch. The Committee positions of Secretary and Vice President will need to be filled. So if you think you would like to 'get involved' we'd love you to put your hand up. Please don't hesitate to contact either Phoebe Willcock on (wezzigon@hotmail.com) or Jane James (jane_james@hotkey.net.au) if you have any questions.
Christmas Lunch
All parents are cordially invited to join us for our Christmas lunch at Humble House, 11 Church Street, Brighton, on Friday 27 November at 12.30 p.m. The cost is $26 per person including a glass of wine. Please respond to Fiona Hardgrave on 9592.0699 or 0415.558.858 by Friday 20 November.
Year 10 Cocktail Party
Click here for further information on the Year 10 Cocktail Party to be held on 20 November at the home of the Kirk family.
Year 11 Ladies
You are invited to share in Oaks Day celebrations at the home of Debbie Plumridge.14 Duff Street, Sandringham, on Thursday 5 November at 12.30pm. Cost of $30 includes finger food provided by Priors Catering, champagne, wine and soft drink. Could all ladies please wear a hat or fascinator on the day. Please RSVP to Debbie on email sporty5@optusnet.com.au or SMS 0418 911 545 by Wednesday October 28. Prepayment is required for catering purposes so please leave your money in an envelope marked 'Oaks Day Lunch' with your name and phone number with Julie George at the Senior School office. Hope to see you there.
Year 9 Curry Night Change of Date
Please note the Curry Night has been re scheduled to Saturday 21st November at 7.30pm and will be held at the home of Roisin and Andrew Beck, 17 Bolton Avenue. Hampton. Please RSVP to Roisin Beck on 0416 287066 by Wednesday 18th November so she can arrange catering. If you have any questions on the evening you can contact me on 0416070566.
Tina Nettlefold