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2026 Important Dates  Banner Photo
2026 Important Dates  Student Term Dates for 2026, Events for Term 2 2026, Martin Vale Dentistry Mobile Dental Van, Senior School Production: The Crucible - Tickets on sale Monday 18 May!
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From the Principal At Girton, respect is one of our fundamental values. It lives in how we speak to one another, in the care we show, and in the way we recognise that we are part of something bigger than ourselves. , Please have your say in our Engagement Survey
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Junior School News From the Head of Junior School, New Bell Routines, Congratulations, Uniform, Traffic Safety, 2026 Twilight Movie Night, Year 4V: Thoughtful preparation for Mums and loved ones, Spoilt for choice at the Mother's Day Stall, Year 5: ANZAC Reflections, Year 6: 'What Matters' Writing Competition, Students give back: Easter Raffle funds for Bendigo Health, Girton's Aerobic Gymnastics Team set for state championship challenge, Shamrock Division Athletics 2026: La Birpa Athletics Track, Flora Hill, TRACK RESULTS, FIELD RESULTS, Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal in the Junior School, Students step up - can you help too?
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Senior School News From the Head of Character and Culture, Year 9 Achieve: Building hope one house at a time, Senior School Camps Week: Term 1, Week 10, Year 7 - Camp Howqua, Year 7H Camp Reflections: What did students notice?, Year 8 Camp - Gembrook, Year 9 Camp - Melbourne CBD, Year 12s dive into Bendigo Creek’s past and future with Low Line investigation, VCE Music Students Attend Top Class Performance, Girton celebrates Do It For Dolly Day with a splash of blue!, Gojo High School Update, The Crucible - Tickets on Sale Monday 18 May!, Don't miss out - Senior School Formal 2026
Building Connections Banner Photo
Building Connections Sustainability in Action, Scale & Game, Girton Community Action Group (GCAG), Why I enjoy GCAG: A student perspective
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In the Spotlight  Clinton Lotter (7 Jones) finishes top five in national pole vault, Kilby siblings soar to first place at National Water Ski Championships, A strong tennis performance for Willow Kelly (10 Jenkin) at Pizzey Cup in Perth, Holly Cantwell (12 Millward) sails into second place in Geelong
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Student Futures From the Head of VCE, What's coming up?, General Achievement Test (repeat), Careers Corner:, Meet Melbourne Bendigo: Tuesday 16 June, How to make the most of your visits to University Open Days
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Social & Emotional Learning Junior School: Growing Gratitude , Senior School: Wellio - Wellbeing Skills Index, Free Webinar: Raising Confident and Resilient Kids
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Get involved! Seeking Expressions of Interest from restaurant owners, Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal – Bendigo, Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal - Castlemaine, Volunteer: Secondhand uniform shop, Donations needed: Bread, sausages, halal sausages, sauces, serviettes and soft drink
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Registry News Student enrolment update, Edstart school fee flexibility
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OGA News  Year 12 Students: OGA Career Connections Event – Wednesday 27 May 1.35pm-3.30pm (attendance compulsory), Upcoming reunions: Save the date!
Community Notices Banner Photo
Community Notices Financial assistance from Department of Education: Camps, sports and excursions , Tutoring: Primary and Secondary Students, FREE UPCOMING WEBINARS, Fake, Fact or AI?, Understanding and Guiding Your Child's Gaming Life
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Canteen Menu Craving a Canteen Cookie?
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Get involved!

Staying connected to school life is one of the most powerful ways families can support their children’s learning and wellbeing. Whether you can offer a little time, lend your skills, or contribute to a worthwhile cause, every involvement makes a difference. There are many ways to get involved and be an active part of our vibrant school community.

Seeking Expressions of Interest from restaurant owners

We are seeking expressions of interest from restaurant owners within our school community who would like to contribute to our International Day celebration by providing lunch orders on Friday, 9 October. If you are interested, please complete this form by 29 May 2026. Last year, we received over 250 orders spread across 3 suppliers. We look forward to collaborating with local businesses to make this celebration a memorable one! 

Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal – Bendigo

The annual The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal will take place in Bendigo on Sunday 24th May from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, and we are thrilled by the overwhelming response from our students. More than 200 students have volunteered to collect donations across 50 locations throughout Bendigo in support of this important community initiative.

 

We are currently in urgent need of parent volunteers to assist with transporting student groups to the Salvation Army headquarters in Gravel Hill at the conclusion of the appeal. The time commitment would be approximately 11:30 am – 12:00 pm. If you are available to assist, please contact Rachelle Fisher at rachellefisher@girton.vic.edu.au.

Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal - Castlemaine

The annual The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal is taking place in Castlemaine on Sunday 31st May from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity for students and families to support an important community initiative and help raise funds for people in need across our region.

 

Students interested in volunteering for the Castlemaine Red Shield Door Knock Appeal are asked to contact the event organiser directly:

 

Beth Waldron Anstice

Email: beth.waldronanstice@salvationarmy.org.au

 

Please note that volunteers for the Castlemaine Red Shield Appeal are not coordinated or supervised by Girton Grammar School staff.

 

Students wishing for this Community Service activity to be recognised towards House Colours and/or leadership applications must complete the Community Service Application available on the Community Service page on Astra.

 

For further information about the event, please contact the organisers directly.

Volunteer: Secondhand uniform shop

Did you know the Second-Hand Uniform Shop (SHUS) is open every Tuesday and Friday morning from 8:15 to 9:00am?

 

Located in Girton House on the Junior School campus, the Second-hand Uniform Shop offers a great way to buy and donate quality second-hand Girton uniforms.

We’re currently looking for volunteers from both the Junior School and Senior School communities to help run the shop. It’s a great opportunity to meet other families, support the school, and give back in a meaningful way.

 

If you're available on a Tuesday or Friday morning and would like to get involved, please sign up here: volunteersignup.org/HH7EC.

 

Thank you for your support!

 

Warm regards,

Alicia Stroud

President, Friends of the Junior School

Donations needed: Bread, sausages, halal sausages, sauces, serviettes and soft drink

Girton Community Action Group (GCAG) is a team of young people passionate about service, compassion, and making a meaningful impact in our school and community. 

 

Throughout the year, GCAG supports a range of important causes, including RUOK? Day & Mental Health Week, refugee support within Bendigo, Harmony Day, National Sorry Day, White Ribbon Day and Homelessness and Share the Dignity initiatives, and much more. 

 

How families can help 

Throughout the year we'll be seeking donations to support various GCAG initiatives. First up is National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week from 26 May to 3 June. We have several activities planned, including a community sausage sizzle. All proceeds raised go to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. 

 

If you’re able to donate bread, sausages, halal sausages, sauces, serviettes or soft drink, we would be incredibly grateful. Please get in touch with Mrs Melinda Naughton if you can assist. 

 

Mrs Melinda Naughton

MiC Girton Community Action Group