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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 
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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 8  End of the Year 
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Year 9  A Year in Review: Year 9 
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Year 10  A memorable end for Year 10 
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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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Year 9 

A Year in Review: Year 9 

As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the incredible journey the Year 9 cohort has shared. From exciting challenges and creative endeavours to heartfelt moments and lasting connections, 2024 has been a year of growth, resilience, and unforgettable memories. 

 

Term 1 ended with the much-anticipated Year 9 City Challenge, where students explored Melbourne's CBD to investigate how the city addresses the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Highlights included an Amazing Race to Federation Square, visits to iconic landmarks, and workshops on sustainability and community development, setting the tone for a year of learning and growth. 

 

In Term 2, the Year 9s showcased their creativity during the annual House Performing Arts Festival (HPA), with many stepping into the spotlight to act, sing, and dance. The term concluded with the Year 9 English Challenge, where students collaboratively wrote, starred in, and edited their own murder mystery short films, demonstrating their teamwork and storytelling skills. 

 

Taking on the role of Year 9 Coordinator in Term 3, I introduced the word "Glee" as our guiding theme. Students embraced this with enthusiasm, documenting moments of happiness in their 'glee journals,' participating in weekly trivia competitions, and engaging in a reflective Chapel session discussing the fleeting nature of glee compared to the enduring joy of a meaningful life. A mindfulness yoga practice helped them explore how movement fosters presence and contentment. The term ended on a high note with the Year 9 Languages Challenge, where students interviewed women from diverse countries to learn about their experiences, fostering empathy and global awareness. 

 

This final term together was filled with lasting memories. Camp Eildon in Week 4 tested resilience and cooperation, providing a week of adventure and laughter. In Week 6 the Year 9s donned their finest gowns and showed off their best dance moves at the Year 9 and 10 Formal – what a spectacular night! 

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The term, and our time together as a cohort, culminated in our Wellbeing Days, where students celebrated their time at Shelford with activities that reflected camaraderie and gratitude. From Yin Yoga and commemorative teddy bear crafting to children’s party games and a spirited Zumba session, every moment was cherished. A class party and letters of appreciation to teachers added a heartfelt touch before we concluded with a reflective assembly where every year level presented on the highlights of the year.  

 

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As we part ways, I feel immense pride in all the Year 9s have achieved and the joy they have shared. Although our time at Shelford is coming to an end, the connections we’ve built and the memories we’ve created will remain with us forever.

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Mia Dimitrakopoulos

Year 9 Coordinator