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The 2014 Readers’ Cup
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In Term 2 Year 7 students participated in the first ever Readers’ Cup Competition, a fun and creative event which is designed to challenge and extend students who are avid readers. The teams were allocated four books to read, A Ghost in My Suitcase by Gabrielle Wang, Tomorrow, When the War Began by John Marsden, […]
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Victorian SRC Conference
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In Term 2, Ivanhoe Grammar School Student Representative Council (SRC) members attended the Victorian SRC Conference held at John Fawkner College. The Conference provided teachers and students the opportunity to network across schools, to learn from each other, gain new skills and work together on common issues. The Conference aims to create a positive environment […]
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French Poetry Competition
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On Thursday 5 June, Year 7 and 8 students took part in the annual Berthe Mouchette French Poetry Competition conducted by the Alliance Francaise de Melbourne (AFM). Created in 1894, the competition attracts thousands of candidates each year who bring French poetry to life through recitals. At the beginning of Term 2 each student is […]
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Equestrian Victoria Interschool State Championships
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Hundreds of school students converged on Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre for the 2014 Equestrian Victoria Interschool State Championships. Riders competed in a variety of events such as Dressage, Show jumping and Combined Training and despite the very cold weather, competitors were blessed with some clear sunny days and had a fantastic time in the […]
read moreCentenary Heritage Trail
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A major project currently underway is the installation of a heritage trail taking in all parts of the School including St James Anglican Church where the School commenced, Buckley House and Plenty Campus. The purpose of the trail is to provide a directed walk through these sections of the School highlighting the history of various […]
read moreCentenary Ball
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Ivanhoe Grammar School’s Centenary Ball will be a wonderful opportunity for the whole community to join together to celebrate this milestone in the luxurious surrounds of Grand Hyatt Melbourne. Current and past parents and staff, and Old Ivanhoe Grammarians will be invited to enjoy a dazzling night of entertainment and tributes to the School and […]
read moreCentenary Sponsors
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In order to recognise our 100th year, the Centenary Committee has organised a number of important celebratory events that will involve current and past students, parents, staff and friends of the School. To ensure that these special occasions are as memorable and successful as possible, we have engaged the support of corporate partners to assist […]
read moreCentenary Faces
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The objective of this project has been to creatively document the wide-range of experiences and memorable people, places and events during Ivanhoe Grammar School days by taking a photo of alumni (individually or with other alum) holding a blackboard revealing their School secret or memorable moment. Whilst many alumni have stated the obvious, some have […]
read moreCentenary History Book
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Beautifully designed, richly illustrated and drawing deeply on oral history and archival research, Ivanhoe Grammar School’s Centenary history explores the School’s aims, achievements and challenges since 1915. Its foundation in the local Anglican parish of St James created abiding ties to the community. Who were the students, where did they come from, and what were […]
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Ivanhoe’s Got Talent
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This year Ivanhoe's Got Talent was held on Thursday 5 June. This event has been an annual occurrence and is always an exciting talent-filled night. This year, four students attending the June- July Cambodia trip along with various staff members pulled together to organise and run the event. Students from Years 7 – 12 were […]
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Biggest Morning Tea
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The School celebrated Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea on Tuesday 10 June at recess in the dining room, raising $266. The morning tea was provided to staff courtesy of Kirsten Yeats, Jessica White and Mandi Wels. Year 12 students showcased the beginning stages of their School Assessed Task. Each student presented their design brief, selection criteria […]
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Visit from the Reserve Bank
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On Tuesday 3 June, Year 12 Economics students took part in a presentation by Reserve Bank economist Tom Rosewall regarding the operation of monetary policy in Australia. ,, Mr Rosewall outlined to the group the latest trends and strategies underpinning the Reserve Bank’s policy settings. He also gave an insight into the role that economists […]
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