No images? Click here Top StoriesFIRBANK GRAMMAR APPOINTS RENOWNED TEACHER AS NEW DIRECTOR OF SCIENCEFollowing an extensive search, Firbank Grammar has appointed Daniel Belluz as the new Head of the Science faculty. MITS (MELBOURNE INDIGENOUS TRANSITION SCHOOL) GALA DINNERMITS has been forced to cancel their annual Gala Dinner as an in-person event for the second year running. 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. Editor's PicksOZHARVEST URGES AUSSIES TO USE IT UP AND HALVE HOUSEHOLD FOOD WASTE A new campaign based on Australian-first behavioural research reveals using up your food at home is the #1 way people can take action to combat climate change. POSITIVE ONLINE EXPERIENCES CAN COMBAT TEEN LONELINESS A recent study of teens at the start of the pandemic lockdown showed that more positive online interactions were associated with less loneliness. CHILDREN'S WEEK Children's Week is a national celebration that recognises the talents, skills, achievements and rights of children. The theme for Children's Week 2021 is: Children have the right to choose their friends and safely connect with others. Interesting ReadsCDU APPOINTS FIRST NATIONS SCHOLAR TO DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR ROLEProud Yuin/Wandandian and Ngarigo man, Professor Reuben Bolt, has been appointed as Deputy Vice-Chancellor First Nations Leadership (DVCFNL) at Charles Darwin University, making CDU the third university in Australia to make such an appointment. STUDY SHOWS HIGH LEVELS OF PUBLIC TRUST AND VALUE FOR AUSTRALIAN TEACHERSAhead of World Teachers Day, new research from Monash University has found the role of teachers continues to be recognised as important and influential in developing students' social and emotional development –which became even more important during COVID-19 remote learning. AVOCA CATERING DELIVERING MEALS TO YOUR DOORFirbank's catering company, Avoca Catering, also 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-kilometer radius of both our Brighton and Sandringham campuses. Feel free to call on 0414 400 039. JOIN THE JUNIOR SAILING AT BLACK ROCK YACHT CLUBTeam BRYC is a junior dinghy sailing program that commenced in 2018 to provide an alternative format from the Tackers program, focused on allowing families to be more involved with their children learning to sail. The Louis Williams building renovation is back underway after a mandatory two-week break from construction. The foundations are now in place for a fantastic Arts Precinct, with multiple slabs poured. The project will give Firbank’s art students a new space to be creative and explore their passions while honouring the history of the building. We look forward to the project’s completion in 2022 and will continue to update our community with progress. Firbank’s small business showcase! 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. STEPtember RESULTSA big congratulations to our leading “stepper” – Vegas H (Year 7) with a total of 383,381 steps for the month of September. That is a fantastic effort!
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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. THE GAT 2021 Congratulations to our Unit 3/4 students who completed their GAT. We celebrated with these very appropriate cupcakes. We are so proud of how our Unit 3/4 students have handled their VCE this year regardless of the circumstance. Well done. Upcoming important dates Monday, 11 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 Wednesday, 13 October
Save the date Monday, 18–Wednesday, 20 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. |