2026 Important dates and opportunities 

Student Term Dates for 2026

Term 4 (9 weeks)

Monday 5 October – Thursday 3 December

Girton Grammar Speech Night Sponsorship Opportunity

Planning for our annual Speech Night events has commenced, and we are delighted to once again hold our traditional Speech Nights at the Ulumbarra Theatre over three executive evenings:

• Tuesday 1st December: Junior School 3-6
• Wednesday 2nd December: Years 7-9
• Thursday 3rd December: Years 10-12

Speech Night is an important cultural signifier for Girton and allows us a formal opportunity to acknowledge the efforts and achievements of our students in a broad range of academic and co-curricular pursuits.

If you would like to be a Speech Night Sponsor, this can be done in a family name, individually or business name. Sponsorships will be aligned with individual student prizes to support the School's mission to educate and empower young people to achieve and flourish in their aspirations  for life. 

Award sponsors will be recognised at Speech Night verbally on stage and in the Awards Recipient document.

How to sponsor an award:

1. Click the link – https://www.trybooking.com/DPLIT and follow the prompts. Please note that business donations attract 10% GST.
2. Your donation will go directly towards the student awards; we will endeavour to match your donation to a suitable year level and award.
3. Payments can be made via the Trybooking link above.

Sponsorship opportunities will close on Monday, October 26. If you have any queries, please contact me on 5441 3114 or via email at events@girton.vic.edu.au.

Thank you for considering sponsorship of student prizes for Girton Grammar School's 2026 Speech Night.

Ms Kristi Mitchell

Alumni and Community Relations Manager

Girton Parents & Friends (GPF) Senior School Parent House Dinners

On behalf of the Girton Parents & Friends association, we invite you to this year's Parent House Dinners. 

Join fellow Senior School parents and carers from your house from 6pm on Tuesday 6, Wednesday 7 or Thursday 8 October for a social night of friendship and fun after drop-off at the Senior School House Dinners. Come for dinner or simply stay for a drink! 

For more information and to book a seat, please visit the booking links:

• Aherne House:  trybooking.com/DPOFT
• Frew House: trybooking.com/DPORP
• Jenkin House: trybooking.com/DPOWB
• Jones House: trybooking.com/DPOWZ
• Millward House: trybooking.com/DPOXK
• Riley House: trybooking.com/DPOXT

We look forward to seeing you there!

*This is an adults only event (strictly no students/children) - drinks and meals are available to purchase from the venue.

Girton's Got Heart 2026 - Friday 30 October.

We are also seeking donations of the following items:

• goods or services for our silent auction (items up to the value of $500 have been most popular in the past)
• high-end food items, toiletries and gifts for our luxury hampers, which will be auctioned on the night
• bottles of wine for our Wine Wall.

Please drop off all wine and hamper items at Junior School Reception or Morey Reception. Wine must be delivered to the Reception by Adults Only.

Additionally, we have sponsorship opportunities available for event items, such as our band/DJ ($1,500) and decorations/flowers ($500), all of which will improve our fundraising efforts for Sunshine Bendigo.

Businesses and families that support our event will be featured in our event advertising, including the Girton Facebook page, Girton eLink newsletter, Girton parent Facebook groups, and communications to the school community promoting the event. We will also ensure recognition is given on the night. 

Your support will not only benefit a very important local charity but will also provide great exposure for your business.

Everyone in the Girton community is invited, so please join us for a night of fun, reconnecting with old friends and making new friends. 

On behalf of the Girton’s Got Heart 2026 Committee, we thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you all in October.