Firbank Newsletter 10 December No images? Click here THE YEAR IN REVIEW As the year at Firbank Grammar School comes to a close, it is time to take a breath and reflect on what has been another unpredictable year. There is much to celebrate and acknowledge and I want to take this opportunity to highlight some of the biggest and best things that happened at Firbank in 2021. LAST CHANCE
FIRBANK STRING QUARTET 2021 From all the staff in the Firbank Grammar School Music Department, thank you to all our music families for their ongoing support. The last two years have been challenging for us all, and we appreciate how you have stood beside us as we navigated our way through teaching music online. FIRBANK ROWING UPDATE It has been a huge and exciting few weeks for the Firbank Grammar School Rowing Program. We have started a 'Blister Group', the rowing version of 'Sister Groups'. Rowers spent their first session getting to know each other and have one more week of training ahead before a well-earned summer rest! FIRBANK AQUASTARS The Firbank Grammar School Aquastars were back in the water, racing on the weekend for the first time in five months. The Club took a road trip to Geelong to compete against other clubs from across the state. Editor's PicksSCHOOL HOLIDAYS Entertain the whole family with kid-friendly events and activities over the school holidays. Read more about plenty of free, low-cost and virtual events and family attractions to choose from. Interesting ReadsA VICTORIAN STATEWIDE READING PROGRAM The term 'summer' slide is the loss of literacy skills when children generally read less over the summer holidays. Learn how to make the most of the holiday time. Alice Dreaming Tell 'em their dreamin'? Because Firbank Grammar School has a brand-new comedy play coming! The Year 8 and 9 students will be taking to the stage for our production of Alice Dreaming, joined by Brighton Grammar School students. Congratulations to all those who were cast in the 2022 production of Alice Dreaming – we can't wait to watch your incredible performance. The Firby Plushies have now arrived, and there are more available to order and in stock now! Please get in touch with communications@firbank.vic.edu.au for more information. Ever wondered what a Performologist is? Did you know it was a thing? Hayden Spencer, a master in presentation and performance skills, is a secret weapon for CEOs, presenters, and anyone who needs to boost their performance. The Performologist has a special offer for the Firbank Grammar School community; get your first two sessions free! Visit the below link to find out more. It’s a Christmas wrap on the Louis Williams Arts Precinct project for this year! New tiles on the roof, window frames, and completed brickwork have set the project for excellent progress over the summer. We can’t wait to see the completed Arts Precinct – which honours the building’s history while making it better than ever before – early next year. ISV FILM FESTIVAL RESULTS Firbank Grammar School's short horror film 'The Return' has won the highest accolade at ISV film festival winning both the Technical and Creative Awards. Upcoming important dates Saturday, 25 December
Sunday, 26 December
Monday, 27 December
Friday, 31 December
Monday, 3 January
Tuesday, 1 February
We are excited to announce that the booklists and second-hand book sales are now available for all year levels. Visit the link below to download the buying and selling list and find out more information. Upcoming important dates Saturday, 25 December
Sunday, 26 December
Monday, 27 December
Friday, 31 December
Monday, 3 January
Tuesday, 1 February
Upcoming important dates Friday, 17 December
Saturday, 25 December
Sunday, 26 December
Monday, 27 December
Friday, 31 December
Monday, 3 January
Monday, 10 January
Thursday, 29 January
Tuesday, 1 February
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