Community News

Giraffes Can't Dance - Concert by the Albany Sinfonia

Gerald would love to join in with the other animals at the Jungle Dance, but everyone knows that giraffes can’t dance….. or can they? Join Albany Sinfonia as we take you on a journey of self-discovery, sadness, triumph and joy, and premiere this beautiful musical production of a classic story.

Suitable for the whole family, this delightful concert features our only Great Southern community orchestra under the musical direction of Kathryn MacNeil, and an enthralling selection of classical masterpieces. From toddlers to teenagers, parents, grandparents, aunties and uncles, friends and neighbours, this concert will fill hearts with joy and a renewed love of classical music.

Tickets are available via the link below:

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=934769&

Big Sleep Out 2022

Come and join the Year Twelve Leadership team as they do their bit for the Big Sleep Out 2022.

Sleeping out? Register here to raise funds for the Homeless in our community: https://albanys-big-sleep-out-2022.raisely.com/

Edward the Emu

BROUGHT TO LIFE ON STAGE BY MONKEY BAA THEATRE COMPANY

2 September 2022 at 4.30pm

Albany Entertainment Centre, Princess Royal Theatre

More than an adaptation, this is a unique imagining of two beloved picture books, Edward the Emu and Edwina the Emu, combining the plights of both emus in one heartfelt, clever and funny new tale.

Edward is bored with his lot. Being the only emu at the zoo has left him feeling glum and under the impression that the grass is greener in everyone else’s enclosure. Maybe being a seal, or a lion, or a snake might be a better option in life for a lonely bird? Convinced that the other creatures are more popular, Edward breaks ranks and goes to find the fun and along the way, finds Edwina!

Written for the stage by Monkey Baa’s Artistic Director Eva Di Cesare (Diary of a Wombat, Josephine Wants to Dance), we follow the emus as they hilariously navigate their own feathered existential crises, seeking to find their place in the world. Meanwhile, unaware of the birds’ internal worlds, their human keepers are in hot pursuit to restore order to the zoo.

With exceptional, world-class puppet creation from Bryony Anderson and Alice Osborne’s puppetry direction, an original score from composer/sound designer Nate Edmondson, set and costume design by Isabel Hudson (Best Stage Design of An Independent Production, 2020 Sydney Theatre Award), lighting design by Matt Cox and inventive storytelling from Di Cesare, the emus’ journey of hijinks and tenderness leads them to discover that the best thing you can be is …you!

Edward the Emu promises to be a family favourite - get your tickets here!

VacSwim Enrolments now open

Primary School

Enrolments are now open for VacSwim swimming lessons during the summer school holidays. VacSwim offers fun lessons at beach or pool locations. They are a great school holiday activity and they teach valuable safety skills to help keep your child safe in the water. Enrol at education.wa.edu.au/vacswim

Secondary School

If your child has turned 14 years old, or will be turning 14 years in the same calendar year of the course, you can enrol them in VacSwim so they can get their Bronze Medallion during the summer school holidays. They’ll learn advanced survival, rescue and resuscitation skills to help keep them and others safe in the water. Enrol now at education.wa.edu.au/vacswim

Registrations to play cricket now open - ADCA

Email: junior.registrar@outlook.com

Cricket Blast Coordinators Needed

Suitable for parents or Senior School students.

Brain-Body Parenting Workshop

Website: Vanessa Kay - Innerwise Education Australia | Vanessa Kay - Innerwise Education

Kids Adventure Club - Term Three

Website: Outdoors Great Southern (formerly GSCORE)

Videography for Teens Workshops

The Vancouver Arts Centre are running a Videography for Teens workshop in Term Three. The workshop classes will occur on Tuesdays from 4.00pm to 5.30pm and are suitable for ages 13 to 18 years. Email arts@albany.wa.gov.au to book your spot.

My Time Program

Halloween Quiz Night - Albany Girl Guides

Get your tickets here: Halloween Quiz Night - Fundraiser for Girl Guides National Jamboree Tickets, Sat 29/10/2022 at 6:30 pm | Eventbrite

Free Dental Care - Spencer Park Dental Therapy

The Spencer Park Dental Therapy's School Dental Service continues to provide free general and preventative dental care for all enrolled students until your child turns 17 or the end of Year Eleven, whichever occurs first. If you would like to enrol your child in this service, please call (08) 9841 3967 or email spencerparkdtc@dental.health.wa.gov.au.

Kalgan Playgroup

With the relaxation of COVID restrictions the School is excited that families can once again join Kalgan Playgroup. Playgroup runs on a Monday morning from 9.00am to 11.00am in the Kindy room at Great Southern Grammar. Please feel free to share with your friends and families as the Playgroup is open to all members of the community. If you have any queries please call Julia on 0413 946 720.

STS Leeuwin II Coming to Albany in 2023

Sail Leeuwin have a special offer for Great Southern Grammar students to sail on the Leeuwin January 2023. This is separate from our in-school Year Ten expedition programme and is open to anyone at GSG who is interested.