Junior School News
RULER Program: RULER Student Ambassadors
On Friday 28 February, the 2025 RULER Student Ambassadors were presented with their certificates. These students have demonstrated a strong commitment to emotional intelligence, and they will play a key role in fostering a positive and supportive school environment. As ambassadors, they will help promote the RULER approach, lead by example, and support their peers in developing essential social-emotional skills. Congratulations to the ambassadors.
Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 Art
Yanting Berry (Prep D)
Kimaya Chawla (Prep D)
Yanting Berry (Prep D)
Kimaya Chawla (Prep D)
Prep Art | KANDINSKY CONCENTRIC CIRCLES
In the 'Kandinsky Concentric Circles: Colour and Shape' art unit, Prep students explore the vibrant abstract art of Wassily Kandinsky, focusing on his use of shapes and colour. They create their own collage artwork using concentric circles, experimenting with warm and cool colours to layer and contrast. Students practise identifying shapes and colours (warm and cool, and primary and secondary) in their environment. They have the opportunity to share their creations with the class, discuss their artistic choices, and reflect on their process.
Ella Brown (Year 1V)
Winston Parry (Year 1V)
Ella Brown (Year 1V)
Winston Parry (Year 1V)
Year 1 | ELMER THE ELEPHANT
In the 'Elmer the Elephant: Line and Colour' unit, Year 1 students explore the art of illustrator Matt Spinks, known for his bold, patterned illustrations. Inspired by Spinks's intricate line work, students created an abstract drawing of Elmer the Elephant, focusing on black line patterns and Elmer’s colourful patchwork design. Using fine-tipped markers, students added unique patterns to Elmer’s body and then brought their artwork to life with vibrant colours. This unit encourages creativity, pattern-making and colour exploration, culminating in a 'gallery walk' where students share and discuss their colourful Elmer creations.
Eyva Dooreemeah (Year 2V)
Eyva Dooreemeah (Year 2V)
Year 2 | Laurel Burch Cats
In this Year 2 art unit, students explore the vibrant, stylised cat artwork of American artist Laurel Burch. Known for her bold use of colour and intricate patterns, Burch’s art often featured animals like cats and horses. Students created their own expressive cat artwork by applying paint with a squeegee for the background and using posca pens to add patterns. Through layering different techniques, they learn to blend colours and use expressive lines to draw.
Mrs Sharon Hocking
Junior School Art Teacher
Photo Gallery: Junior School Swimming Carnival
Sandhurst Divisional Swimming Carnival
On Friday 28 February, a team of 26 students represented Girton Grammar School at the Sandhurst Divisional Swimming Carnival, competing in both individual and relay events across four disciplines. There were many standout performances, with several students earning podium finishes in their respective events:
| Student | Event |
|---|---|
| Alex Lee | 1st in 9/10 Boys Freestyle, 1st in 9/10 Boys Butterfly |
| Rae Anwyl | 1st in 12/13 Girls Freestyle, 1st in 12/13 Girls Backstroke |
| Isabella Juric | 2nd in 11 Girls Freestyle, 1st in 11 Girls Butterfly |
| James Davenport | 2nd in 11 Boys Freestyle, 1st in 11 Boys Breaststroke |
| Ryan Guo | 2nd in 12/13 Boys Freestyle, 2nd in 12/13 Boys Backstroke |
| Ashleigh Guo | 2nd in 9/10 Girls Backstroke |
| Oskar Hall | 1st in 9/10 Boys Breaststroke, 1st in 9/10 Backstroke |
| Margaret Yau | 2nd in 9/10 Girls Breaststroke |
| Billy Knight | 3rd in 11 Boys Backstroke, 1st 11 Boys Butterfly |
| Mia Stanton | 2nd in 12/13 Girls Backstroke |
| Sophie Lee | 1st in 12/13 Girls Breaststroke, 1st in 12/13 Girls Butterfly |
| Conor Elliott | 2nd in 12/13 Boys Breaststroke, 3rd in 12/13 Boys Butterfly |
The students finishing in first place will now progress to the SSV Regional Swimming Carnival in Swan Hill on Tuesday 11 March.
Girton also dominated the relay events, claiming first place in every category: the 9/10 Boys and Girls Freestyle, 11 Boys and Girls Freestyle, and 12 Boys and Girls Freestyle. Additionally, both the boys and girls teams were victorious in the medley relay events.
| Relay Event Teams | |
|---|---|
| 9/10 Girls | 1st Place: Margaret Yau, Emily Stanton, Ashleigh Guo, Aria Veera |
| 9/10 Boys | 1st Place: Alex Lee, Joshua Purton, Jonty Hooke, Oskar Hall |
| 11 Girls | 1st Place: Isabella Juric, Camilla Christian, Piper Hooke, Charlotte Tarrant |
| 11 Boys | 1st Place: James Davenport, Raffaelo Griffiths, Zac Brown, Billy Knight |
| 12-13 Girls | 1st Place: Sophie Lee, Layla Kruger, Aria Hendrix, Rae Anwyl |
| 12/13 Boys | 1st Place: Ryan Guo, Abe Chapman, James Dalton, Conor Elliott |
| Girls Open Medley | 1st Place: Backstroke – Aria Hendrix, Breaststroke – Sophie Lee, Butterfly – Rae Anwyl, Freestyle – Layla Krueger |
| Boys Open Medley | 1st Place: Backstroke – Ryan Guo, Breaststroke – James Davenport, Butterfly – Alex Lee, Freestyle – Conor Elliott |
A special mention goes to Mrs Stanton and the fantastic group of Year 9 and 10 students who assisted with timekeeping throughout the event. Congratulations to all competitors for their excellent attitude and performances. Best of luck to our team competing in Swan Hill on Tuesday 11 March!
Mr Jarrod Epps
Teacher of Physical Education
Bendigo Preschool visit
On Thursday 6 May, we welcomed 25 students from Bendigo Preschool. The session focused on story time, linked to the RULER approach, which helps children understand and talk about their feelings. Together, we read two picture storybooks, created colourful puppets, and created some fantastic monster hats! It was a wonderful session, filled with creativity, learning and lots of smiles.