No images? Click here BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTHOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and Firbank must play its part in helping eliminate this terrible disease that takes nine Australian lives each day. With one in seven women diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, breast cancer does and will continue to affect people at Firbank, so we must do what we can to make a difference. FIRBANK NETBALL CLUB – SEASON UPDATEThe Sandringham District Netball Association (SDNA) plans to finish the 2021 Winter Season by playing four games in November. HEPA FILTERS AT FIRBANKStudies have shown that HEPA filters can be an effective way to purify COVID-19 from the air. FIRBANK GRAMMAR – THE FIRST WITH ITS COVID-SAFE PRACTICES AND ONSITE TESTING.With students set to return to on-site learning in schools, and COVID-19 cases rising, Firbank Grammar School will be the first school to provide rapid COVID-19 testing and will shortly be offering on-site booster vaccination doses. Editor's PicksHEALTHY EATING FOR CHILDREN Healthy eating is essential for your child's good health, growth and development. Healthy eating in childhood means they will have less chance of developing chronic diseases like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and some cancers. A SUSTAINABLE LIVING At its core, sustainability is about meeting our present needs without compromising the needs of future generations, explains Damian Soong, CEO and co-founder of certified B-Corp Form Nutrition. Interesting ReadsGETTING READY TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL – TIPS FOR STUDENTSThe time has come to catch up with your friends and teachers in person at school. It’s been a while, so here are some tips. "DON'T STRUGGLE IN SILENCE" – SALVOS ENCOURAGE EARLY INTERVENTION THIS ANTI-POVERTY WEEKThe Salvation Army is encouraging financially stressed Australians to reach out for support early to avoid potentially devastating ongoing debt this Anti-Poverty Week, October 17–23. FIRBY PLUSHY Get comfortable in style with our brand-new Firby Plushy, available for pre-order until Sunday, 24 October. With sizes available for adults and kids, the whole family can get cosy the Firbank way. The ultra-snug hoodie blanket is lined with smooth Sherpa fleece and makes the perfect gift for anyone. Purchasing a Firby Plushy supports our efforts with the Marine Mammal Foundation, as well as Firbank’s adopted dolphins – Turner, Sandy and Hindley. After pre-ordering your Firby Plushy, you can expect to receive it within six weeks. 2022 FGS/BGS SENIOR PRODUCTION – AUDITIONS NOW OPEN! Auditions and sign-up for cast, crew and orchestra for the 2022 Senior Production of The Addams Family are now open for BGS and FGS students in Years 9–11. Auditions will take place in Term 4, Weeks 4–6. Enquiries can be directed to Michael Kent. Are you tired of asking each other what you want for dinner?Firbank's catering company, Avoca Catering, delivers delicious ready-made meals to your home for those nights when you want a home-cooked meal but aren't in the mood for cooking. They deliver free of charge within a 5-kilometre radius of both our Brighton and Sandringham campuses. Feel free to call on 0414 400 039. With more brick columns installed and new frameworks in place, the Arts Precinct project is once again moving along smoothly. We can’t wait to see the finished project early in 2022. The Louis Williams building renovation will honour its history while creating a state-of-the-art space for our students to enjoy art and be curious. Last chance to register for this term's small business showcase that starts next week! As part of a new initiative, Firbank will be featuring a local business on social media each fortnight, supporting the members of our community during these difficult times. If you would like your business featured, simply click the link below to our website and fill out the form there. MATHS TALENT QUEST NATIONAL WINNER By our calculations, Firbank Sandringham student Thomas has put in a monumental effort in the Maths Talent Quest! His entry investigated ski lifts at Mt Buller and was chosen as the National winner by the Maths Association of Victoria. Congratulations, Thomas, for this incredible achievement!
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SENIOR SCHOOL DIGITAL LIBRARY RESOURCESView a selection of digital resources available from the Firbank library. DUKE OF ED AND COMPASS AWARDS Students are encouraged to continue their Duke of Ed and Compass Awards during remote learning. Click below to view some examples of how their Award can be completed from home. Good luck completing your Award. Upcoming important dates Monday, 18 October
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LEVEL 1 AND 2 COMPASS AWARDSJunior School students are encouraged to continue their Compass Awards during remote learning. Click below to view some examples of how their Award can be completed from home. Good luck completing your Award. Upcoming important dates Monday, 18 October
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AFTER CARE PROGRAM AT SANDRINGHAM CAMPUS TeamKids have been selected to now operate our After School Care service at Sandringham. The After Care service will commence in Term 4 on Monday, 18 October for those students who are eligible to be on campus, in line with the Government COVID-19 guidelines. |