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Student Wellbeing Remembrance Day , Presentation Evening , Wellbeing Days ,  It's a Shelford World Program , Final Student Day Mon 2 Dec , Term 4 – Upcoming Key Dates 
Junior School Update Banner Photo
Junior School Update Congratulations Emily, Alicia and Zara! , Glen Eira Disability Awareness Guest Speaker , Australian Mathematics Trust , Shelford Junior School’s Got Talent , Final Christmas Chapel , Farewell from the JS Co-Captains , Farewell and Wellbeing: A Final Note , Farewell Shelford, my guide. 
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Year 7 
Year 8  Banner Photo
Year 8  End of the Year 
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Year 9  A Year in Review: Year 9 
Year 10  Banner Photo
Year 10  A memorable end for Year 10 
Senior Years  Banner Photo
Senior Years 
Languages UpdateShelford Girls' Grammar 1000 Cranes for Peace At the end of last year, we began our Shelford Girls' Grammar 1000 Cranes for Peace project, and finally after a year of folding, folding and more folding, we completed our 1000 cranes.   There has been a legend in Japan for a long time that if you made 1000 origami cranes, you would have good luck, and your wish would be granted. But it wasn’t until quite recently that it became a way to pray for peace. It started with a young girl called Sadako who was 2 when the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima at the end of World War 2. She lived a happy normal life until she was 12, when she developed leukemia. She was one of many people who survived the initial blast, but who were affected by the radiation poisoning from the fallout. She began folding 1000 cranes in her hospital bed, and after she died, the children from her school started a fundraising campaign which spread across Japan. In 1958 a statue called “Atomic Bomb Children”, with Sadako at the top holding a crane, was unveiled in the Hiroshima Peace Park in 1958. People began folding 1000 cranes and sending them to the Peace Park in to pray for peace. The movement gained momentum and now 10 million cranes are folded and sent to the Peace Park every year.  As I was smoothing the cranes and preparing them, I noticed that each crane was different, despite them all coming from a standard piece of origami paper. So many people contributed in big and small ways, and this was truly a community effort. Pople went out and bought beautiful paper for their cranes, and special thanks go to our Year 6 super folders Emma H, Grace N and Juliana H, to the parliamentarians and to Miss Ashwell and Miss Li for their folding support.   When I was putting the Senbazuru together, 1000 times I picked up a crane and as I admired its unique beauty, I thought about some of the people I’ve met here at Shelford who will always be precious to me. I’m sure you all have people like that too. I000 times I was grateful for the connections I’ve made here, and for the diversity and generosity of this community.   1000 times I held a crane in my hand, and I thought not just about the person who folded the crane in front of me, but of all of us who are leaving Shelford. 1000 times I wished us all well on our forward journeys.   As I placed each crane onto its string, 1000 times I thought about war and the devastation it wreaks. 1000 times, with sorrow in my heart, but also hope, I sincerely prayed for a peaceful world in which we will be able to raise our children and care for our loved ones without fear.  This Shelford Girls' Grammar Senbazuru will be sent off to Hiroshima to join all the other Senbazuru in the Peace Park. We send it with immense gratitude and great hopes for a positive future.    Julie Devine Head of Languages       Languages Update Banner Photo
Languages UpdateShelford Girls' Grammar 1000 Cranes for Peace At the end of last year, we began our Shelford Girls' Grammar 1000 Cranes for Peace project, and finally after a year of folding, folding and more folding, we completed our 1000 cranes.   There has been a legend in Japan for a long time that if you made 1000 origami cranes, you would have good luck, and your wish would be granted. But it wasn’t until quite recently that it became a way to pray for peace. It started with a young girl called Sadako who was 2 when the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima at the end of World War 2. She lived a happy normal life until she was 12, when she developed leukemia. She was one of many people who survived the initial blast, but who were affected by the radiation poisoning from the fallout. She began folding 1000 cranes in her hospital bed, and after she died, the children from her school started a fundraising campaign which spread across Japan. In 1958 a statue called “Atomic Bomb Children”, with Sadako at the top holding a crane, was unveiled in the Hiroshima Peace Park in 1958. People began folding 1000 cranes and sending them to the Peace Park in to pray for peace. The movement gained momentum and now 10 million cranes are folded and sent to the Peace Park every year.  As I was smoothing the cranes and preparing them, I noticed that each crane was different, despite them all coming from a standard piece of origami paper. So many people contributed in big and small ways, and this was truly a community effort. Pople went out and bought beautiful paper for their cranes, and special thanks go to our Year 6 super folders Emma H, Grace N and Juliana H, to the parliamentarians and to Miss Ashwell and Miss Li for their folding support.   When I was putting the Senbazuru together, 1000 times I picked up a crane and as I admired its unique beauty, I thought about some of the people I’ve met here at Shelford who will always be precious to me. I’m sure you all have people like that too. I000 times I was grateful for the connections I’ve made here, and for the diversity and generosity of this community.   1000 times I held a crane in my hand, and I thought not just about the person who folded the crane in front of me, but of all of us who are leaving Shelford. 1000 times I wished us all well on our forward journeys.   As I placed each crane onto its string, 1000 times I thought about war and the devastation it wreaks. 1000 times, with sorrow in my heart, but also hope, I sincerely prayed for a peaceful world in which we will be able to raise our children and care for our loved ones without fear.  This Shelford Girls' Grammar Senbazuru will be sent off to Hiroshima to join all the other Senbazuru in the Peace Park. We send it with immense gratitude and great hopes for a positive future.    Julie Devine Head of Languages       Languages Update Shelford Girls' Grammar 1000 Cranes for Peace 
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Student Wellbeing

Karen Whelan, Deputy Principal - Head of Senior School

As we conclude this chapter in Shelford’s story, I want to express how immensely proud I am of our senior school students. Their resilience, determination, and commitment to our values of integrity, respect, and creativity have shone brightly this year. 

 

This year has been filled with moments of growth, connection, and success. The bonds we’ve built and the memories we’ve created will remain a lasting testament to the strength and spirit of our community. 

 

Thank you for your support and dedication to our students’ success. It has been a privilege to witness their growth and to share in this final Shelford chapter with them. I wish all students and families the very best on their future journeys and hope they will always carry the Shelford spirit with them. 

Remembrance Day 

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On Monday 11 Nov at 11am the School paused to remember the courage and sacrifice of Australians and their allies who have served in wars, conflicts and peace operations. Since 1918, we have kept our promise to never forget the 416,000 Australians who enlisted and the 60,000 who died. We remember them still. 

 

Thanks to Tristan Hill, our Head of Humanities, for helping to write the following piece in honour of Remembrance Day.  

 

An armistice was declared at 11am on the 11th of the 11th month (November) 1918, signalling the end of what was known as ‘the Great War’. Across Australia, the announcement sparked celebrations, though joy was tempered by the loss of beloved brothers, fathers, and friends. Memorials were erected nationwide to honour those who served and sacrificed, many of which remain part of our communities today. 

 

Memorial Park, located just a kilometre from Shelford, commemorates those who served in World War I. Nearby at Caulfield Park there is a 1995 memorial to the 1917 Battle of Beersheeba, demonstrating Melbourne’s dedication to honouring the local community’s connection to the First World War. In the city, the Shrine of Remembrance was built to commemorate what was hoped to be the ‘war to end all wars’.  

 

In 1919, King George V proclaimed a two-minute silence at 11 am on 11 November to mark the end of the Great War. Australians gathered at local memorials to honour the fallen—a tradition that has since extended to honour those who served in World War II and other conflicts. Today, the Roll of Honour at the Australian War Memorial lists over 103,000 Australians who lost their lives in war and conflict. 

 

Reference: DVA (Department of Veterans' Affairs) (2024), Remembrance Day 11 November, DVA Anzac Portal, accessed 31 October 2024, https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/commemoration/days/remembrance-day 

Presentation Evening 

This year’s Presentation Evening held particular significance, marking Shelford’s final year and serving as a memorable occasion to honour our students’ achievements and the legacy of our school community. The evening featured performances, awards, and reflections as we celebrated Shelford’s remarkable journey. 

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Wellbeing Days 

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Following Presentation Evening, our Wellbeing Daystook place onThursday 21 and Friday 22 November. These two days offered a valuable opportunity for each year level and the Senior School as a whole to come together before students began their transition programs for 2025. In collaboration with their Year Level Coordinator, each year level crafted a program centred around the themes of celebration, reflection, and connection. These days provided a wonderful chance for us to gather as a school community, celebrating our shared journey and the bonds that unite us. 

 It's a Shelford World Program 

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This week, our students are actively participating in the 'It’s a Shelford World' Program. They are engaging in a variety of exciting activities designed to celebrate Shelford, connect with their peers, and take part in interactive, hands-on sessions. 

Final Student Day Mon 2 Dec 

Next Monday, we will come together as a whole school for the final time in our last assembly. During this assembly, we will present our semester awards and celebrate the achievements of the year. Following the assembly, we will share a morning tea before students transitioning to Caulfield depart for their 'Lift Up' program. We are also looking forward to a fun offsite activity with the remaining students, after which they will be dismissed at 12:40 pm. 

Term 4 – Upcoming Key Dates 

Date Event 
Mon 25 – Fri 29 Nov It’s Shelford World Program (Year 7 – 11 students not transitioning to CGS) 
CGS transition program 
Mon 2 Dec 

Last Day of Term 4 

Students dismissed at 12.40pm 

Students transitioning to CGS dismissed at 10.30am after the Final Assembly 
Tues 3 Dec Year 12 Valedictory Dinner 7pm