In this issue

From the Head of Warragul Secondary School,
Ms Laura Butterworth.

Looking ahead to 2024

Last week we kicked off the subject selection process at our Year 10 Careers Conference at Phillip Island. It was a jam-packed three days of future planning and informative sessions which taught our students about the requirements of VCE and the associated terminology that accompanies it. This conference is an excellent starting point to ensure our students are making informed decisions regarding their future program.

There are many factors that students and their families should consider when choosing their subjects. For students completing Years 7, 8 or 9 in 2024 the two main considerations are choosing subjects you enjoy and choosing a wide variety.

Our Years 7 and 8 Elective program is designed precisely with this in mind. All of the subjects offered in that program will lead to an equivalent VCE subject, for example, Foodies will lead to VCE Food Technology, Active for Life will lead students to either VCE Physical Education, VCE Health and Human Development or VET Sport and Recreation while Making Stuff that Moves will lead directly to VCE Design and Technology – Hard Materials. These exciting electives are designed to ignite a passion in our students for learning that can continue right the way through their secondary years.

The program also requires students to try electives from different areas of the curriculum so our students are exposed to different subjects and don’t label themselves as a student who only enjoys a particular subject area, which can often happen.

In Year 9 we encourage students to continue with the subjects they really enjoy or to try something new, why not have a go at Product Design and Technology – Textiles or Drama? If students do not attempt something different, they will never know whether they have a hidden talent or an appreciation for this subject.

When students are in Year 10 and facing the prospect of a full VCE program in Year 11, their decision-making needs to shift focus and become far more informed. Our students and their families should consider the following when choosing a program for Year 11:

#1 What is compulsory and what is a prerequisite?
There is only one compulsory subject in VCE and that is English but at St Paul’s we offer three options for VCE English so our students really do need to understand the difference between these studies and choose the one that best suits them. When choosing any subject, they may be attracted to its content but they should also consider the method of delivery of that content and also the main mode of assessment and try to pick subjects which complement their already established strengths. Many post-secondary courses specify prerequisite subjects and students should take this into consideration. Those students who are unsure of what they would like to study at university should aim to keep all of their options open, so studying a Mathematics subject, for example, will do this. Some courses specify that students must study “a science subject” so students should carefully read all course descriptions and look carefully for these prerequisite descriptors. For your reference, we offer five different Science studies in VCE so students do have a great range of choices.

One more thing to consider here is ‘assumed knowledge’. Some courses will assume some knowledge of a particular subject. It is not an enforced prerequisite, but it will give students an excellent grounding once they begin their tertiary studies so read carefully for any courses that stipulate ‘assumed knowledge’.

#2 Choose subjects you love
This statement is neither cliché nor poor advice. Once students have settled on their English and ensured they have covered any prerequisite studies they should choose subjects they genuinely enjoy doing. Completing homework and preparing for assessments will always be much easier if you enjoy the content. Procrastination has always been the enemy of the teenager and it will be fuelled by a poorly chosen subject load in VCE. Students should not choose subjects that their friends are doing or subjects that they think will be scaled up, they just need to follow those passions that were ignited way back in Years 7 and 8.

#3 Be prepared, become informed
School is an excellent resource for information and the Careers office has brochures and information, but students can also access the VTAC website and tertiary and higher education provider websites to find career inspiration. They must attend tertiary Open Days and families should also look to their own social networks for career inspiration for their children. We know that our parent body works in a wide range of interesting and unique vocations.

With the number of subjects on offer at St Paul’s, there is no ‘normal’ or ‘suggested’ sequence but there are a few extra factors we would like you to keep in mind as you assist your child to choose their subjects:

• We know that the best grounding for Year 12 is a consistent Year 11 program. Make sure your child has really done their research so they choose well for Year 11. Completing both Unit 1 and Unit 2 in sequence prior to Unit 3 and Unit 4 will lay the most knowledgeable foundation and yield the best result for your child.

• Choose to embrace the challenge. VCE is a challenge, and it needs to be. These final years are setting our students up to be lifelong learners and to withstand the challenges of life beyond Secondary School. Our students should be brave enough to choose challenging subjects and have faith in the grounding established in previous years. There are few environments more supportive than school and we will monitor, encourage and assist them all the way through.

• Establish good health habits now. There is no end to the research, literature and information regarding effective sleep habits, the value of exercise and the benefit of healthy and balanced nutrition. It is never too late to establish or alter these habits and even minor tweaks can make significant changes to a young person. Looking after their mental health and wellbeing is also crucial and sleep, exercise and nutrition are linked to a positive mindset. Meditation, yoga or Pilates offer both mental and physical health benefits so why not introduce them into the daily or weekly routine?

There is always a nice buzz around the school at this time of year as students realise they are not too far from transitioning to the year above. On Tuesday 18 July we emailed families with students going into Years 10, 11 and 12 in 2024 all the relevant information for our Senior Information Evening, so please check your inbox. We look forward to guiding our students through this exciting time.

Senior Information Evening
Our current Years 9, 10 and 11 students, along with their families, are invited to the Senior Information Evening which will be held on Monday 31 July 2023.

This evening provides important information regarding our 2024 subject offerings, course counselling and subject selection process.
For more information please see our website: https://www.stpaulsags.vic.edu.au/events/vce-2024-information-evening-warragul-campus/

Laura Butterworth
Head of Warragul Secondary School

WHAT’S ON

JULY
28 July  Celebrating Families Day, Year 9 students, Year 9 Centre, 1:30 pm to 3:10 pm
31 July  Senior Information Evening, Year 9 Centre, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

AUGUST
1 August  SEISA Chess, Debating and Public Speaking, Gippsland Grammar Garnsey Campus, Sale, 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
2 August  Victorian All Schools Netball Championships, Melbourne Sports Centre, Parkville, 6:30 am to 5:15 pm
Australian Maths Competition, all Year 7 students, selected students from Years 8 to 10, 9:45 am to 10:20 am
3 August  Champions Cup Basketball – Intermediate Girls, State Basketball Centre, Wantirna South, selected students from Years 7 to 10
SEISA Winter Sport, Intermediate/Senior, Round 3
DAV Debating – Round 5, St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar, 4:15 pm to 10:00 pm
VCE Theatre Studies – Animal Farm – Analysis of a Performance SAC Excursion, The Wedge – Performing Arts Centre, Sale, Years 11 and 12 Theatre Studies Class, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
4 August  Sport Aerobics Training, Warragul Secondary School Gymnasium and Dance Studio, 6:55 am to 8:15 am
Gymnastics Training, Warragul Gymnastics Centre, 7:00 am to 8:00 am
6 August  AusCycling School Mountain Bike Series – Round 3, You Yangs, Little River
8 August  Champions Cup Basketball – Junior Boys, State Basketball Centre (SBC), Wantirna South, selected students from Years 7 and 8
Snowsports – Parent and Student Meeting, Warragul Secondary School, Year 9 Centre (top floor) or online via Zoom, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Studio Concert, Alison Teychenne and Chloe Drew, Science Centre Lecture Theatre, 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Studio Concert, Alisha Redmond, Science Centre Lecture Theatre, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
9 August  Year 9 First Aid – Baw Baw Big Blokes, Year 9 Centre, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
10 August  SEISA Winter Sport, Intermediate/Senior, Round 4
Year 10 Immunisations, 9:40 am to 11:00 am
11 August  Sport Aerobics Training, Warragul Secondary School Gymnasium and Dance Studio, 6:55 am to 8:15 am
Gymnastics Training, Warragul Gymnastics Centre, 7:00 am to 8:00 am
11 August to 14 August  Sport Aerobics National Championships, Adelaide Entertainment Centre
15 August  SEISA Dance and Theatre Sports
17 August  SEISA Winter Sport, Intermediate/Senior, Round 5
Studio Concert, Ben Sim and Chris Sim, Science Centre Lecture Theatre, 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Studio Concert, Tamara Warden, Lynn Jones and Jonathan Baker, Science Centre Lecture Theatre, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
18 August  Sport Aerobics Training, Warragul Secondary School Gymnasium and Dance Studio, 6:55 am to 8:15 am
Gymnastics Training, Warragul Gymnastics Centre, 7:00 am to 8:00 am
22 August  Parent Student Teacher Interviews (PSTIs) #1, Face-to-Face session, Warragul Secondary School Gymnasium, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
23 August  ‘PUFFS’ Warragul Secondary School Production – Technical Rehearsal, School Dance Studio, all cast and backstage crew, 9:00 am to 3:10 pm
23 August to 27 August  Interschool Snowsports Team, Mount Buller
24 August  SEISA Winter Sport, Intermediate/Senior, Finals
‘PUFFS’ Warragul Secondary School Production – Dress Rehearsal, School Dance Studio, all cast and backstage crew, 9:00 am to 3:10 pm
25 August  Sport Aerobics Training, Warragul Secondary School Gymnasium and Dance Studio, 6:55 am to 8:15 am
Gymnastics Training, Warragul Gymnastics Centre, 7:00 am to 8:00 am
‘PUFFS’ Warragul Secondary School Production – Bump In and Technical Set Up, School to West Gippsland Arts Centre, Year 11 Theatre Studies students and selected backstage crew, 9:00 am to 3:10 pm
26 August  ‘PUFFS’ Warragul Secondary School Production – Dress Rehearsal in Theatre, West Gippsland Arts Centre, all cast and backstage crew, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
‘PUFFS’ Warragul Secondary School Production – Show, West Gippsland Arts Centre, all cast and backstage crew, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
27 August ‘PUFFS’ Warragul Secondary School Production – Matinee, West Gippsland Arts Centre, all cast and backstage crew, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
‘PUFFS’ Warragul Secondary School Production – Show, West Gippsland Arts Centre, all cast and backstage crew, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
28 August  School Gymnastics Carnival, State Gymnastics Centre, Windsor
29 August  School Gymnastics Carnival, State Gymnastics Centre, Windsor
Ellinbank Research SmartFarm Excursion, Year 11 Environmental Science students, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
30 August  School Gymnastics Carnival, State Gymnastics Centre, Windsor
Parent Student Teacher Interviews  (PSTIs) #2, ZOOM session, Warragul Secondary School Gymnasium, 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm
31 August  School Gymnastics Carnival, State Gymnastics Centre, Windsor
SEISA Cross Country

SEPTEMBER
1 September  Sport Aerobics Training, Warragul Secondary School Gymnasium and Dance Studio, 6:55 am to 8:15 am
School Gymnastics Carnival, State Gymnastics Centre, Windsor
ESP/ADP Seminar, Year 9 Centre, students in High Performance Programs, 10:00 am to 2:20 pm
4 September to 6 September  Year 12 VET Sport and Recreation Camp, Mornington Peninsula
7 September  Year 12 English SAC, Year 12 Common Room, 1:40 pm to 3:10 pm
8 September  Sport Aerobics Training, Warragul Secondary School Gymnasium and Dance Studio, 6:55 am to 8:15 am
11 September  Year 9 Eye in the Sky – Emerging Technologies Excursion, RMIT, 7:06 am to 4:48 pm
12 September  Scienceworks Museum – Year 8 Excursion, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
13 September  Studio Concert, Chris Staben, Alisha Redmond and Steven Forster, DT Parker Centre, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
14 September  R U OK? Day
SEISA Spring Carnival
15 September  Sport Aerobics Training, Warragul Secondary School Gymnasium and Dance Studio, 6:55 am to 8:15 am
Footy Colours Day
Year 12 English Practice Exam, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
End of Term 3, 2:10 pm finish

DOBSONS TRADING HOURS

Order online or click and collect: Please ensure that you only attend the store to collect your items once you have received notification that your order is ready, order here.

ANNUAL REPORT 2022

The School’s 2022 Annual Report is available on our website using the following link: https://www.stpaulsags.vic.edu.au/why-st-pauls/all-about-us/

WARRAGUL SECONDARY SCHOOL PRODUCTION – ‘PUFFS’

For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs… who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world.
‘Puffs or seven increasingly eventful years at a certain school of magic and magic’ by Matt Cox, will be brought to life by the students of St Paul’s Anglican Grammar SchooL at the West Gippsland Arts Centre in August. Under the direction of teacher Kylie Sinclair, the students have been planning, designing and rehearsing the play since March.

Tickets are on sale next week from the West Gippsland Arts Centre.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Kylie Sinclair
Production Coordinator – Warragul Campus
Teacher of Drama, English and Theatre Studies

STAFF TRIP TO EAST TIMOR

We travelled to East Timor with an important agenda, to deliver the English language program to the English Language Study Centre (ELSC) in Malimea. The first two days were spent registering the English program in the Gleno township, nestled between treed mountains and surrounded by rice fields and veggie gardens, one hour south of the capital, Dili. We joined with the Malimea staff and the English staff from the established Gleno ELSC to create an inventory of every item; each individual worksheet, the games and associated teaching resources and every item of technology (headphones, MP3 players, memory sticks loaded with audio tracks of stories and nursery rhymes) were all recorded manually in a bound book. It was a time of connection, collaboration, learning and mutual respect as we organised this educational treasure trove over freshly brewed cups of Timor coffee.

After leaving Gleno we tackled the bumpy but always picturesque Timor roads in a four-wheel drive driven by our skilled driver Joko, to reach Ponilala, a mere hour’s deviation from our journey. Here we visited the local pre-secondary school St Paul’s assisted building in 2007 and then the two-storey addition completed in 2020. Felix, the English teacher, and his community, have always warmly welcomed us with much appreciation for our support and this visit was no different. We began with sharing a cup of coffee, a welcoming ritual and this was followed by lunch and a surprise visit from four of the boys Team Timor had sponsored many years ago. It was heartwarming to see how these young men have succeeded and grown after finishing university in 2018. Their gratitude is one of the many things that keeps us, and Team Timor driven.
After one and a half days of travel, we arrived at Malimea to finally see the ELSC for ourselves. What a wonderful building this community has constructed with the money raised by Team Timor over the last three years! Manuel, the English teacher in charge and his two assistants, Adriana and Sebastiana were as proud as punch as they stood back while we took it all in, the new orange building cheerfully ready to welcome many future students. Working together we shared ideas on the placement and labelling of the English program items then followed an afternoon of staff training as we explored the English program, connecting the resources to maximise understanding. We are in awe of the progress these individuals have made with their training to date and know that once students begin their own English journey in January 2024, they will be in good hands.
Team Timor is forever grateful to the St Paul’s community for helping Team Timor to support the Malimea ELSC. We would also like to thank Marg Cox, a grandparent at the Traralgon Campus, for reading and recording many stories to be enjoyed by students on their English learning journey. We will continue to fundraise for the ongoing costs of wages, more teaching resources, maintenance of the building, technical items (printer, computer, MP3 players) and more.

Please reach out to Kirsten Enders kenders@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au or Andrea Heard aaheard@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au for more information or to join us with what we do!

Thank you.

Kirsten Enders, Andrea Heard and Noriko Teranishi
Team Timor

JAPANESE INCURSION

On Friday 16 June an incursion inside of the top level in the Year 9 Centre of St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School took place involving practising Japanese and fun challenges. Joining the incursion was the Drouin Secondary College Year 10 Japanese class who came from their school and the Year 10 Japanese class from St Paul’s. It involved Japanese speaking practice, chopstick races, Jankenpon train, cooking onigiri, making shrinkies and participating in a raffle. Speaking in Japanese to other people was a good way to understand and practise fluency. The chopstick race was fun and provided an opportunity for students to learn how to use such a common eating utensil from Japan. Jankenpon was a good way to communicate with as many people as possible and collect raffle tickets and acted as an icebreaker. Cooking onigiri was fun and delicious enjoyed by all of the students with the salty goodness of the rice, seaweed and tuna mayonnaise. Making shrinkies was a nice way to relax and chill at the end of the day drawing and colouring in different things to eventually put in the oven and shrink. Lastly, the raffle was exciting and fun and got everyone wanting raffle tickets although I think that more food options could increase the demand for the raffle. I experienced lots of fun and enjoyment as I went through all of the activities and learnt about a different different culture, speaking fluently along the way.
Year 10 Japanese Student

YEAR 10 CONFERENCE

On Wednesday 19 July, the Year 10 cohort travelled to Phillip Island Adventure Resort for the Conference. The three days included activities during which students were informed about VCE, university options and pathways, and maintaining their wellbeing during the final schooling years. Faculty presentations were delivered and students were taken through the different VCE subjects on offer.

The students also enjoyed a beach walk, house activities, crate climb and rock wall challenge and an eighties themed disco – with some impressive dance moves on display!
On Thursday Tyson Day from ‘Arrive and Thrive’ delivered a workshop on career design and values and encouraged the students to identify their skills, strengths and values. We ended the Thursday with the Conference dinner, during which students enjoyed a three-course meal and were joined by alumnus Adrian Salvatore, who spoke about his personal achievements and pathway, and how St Paul’s prepared and supported him with this.

The students willingly participated and stepped outside of their comfort zones. Hopefully, they are feeling much more informed about what the VCE entails and their subject selection. Thank you to all the staff involved.

Stephanie Trovato
Head of Year 10

WARRAGUL SECONDARY SCHOOL ENSEMBLE REHEARSALS

Warragul Secondary School Updated Ensemble Rehearsal Schedule
*Soul Band and Jazz Combo are audition/invitation ensembles only. Please contact Mr Chris Staben for further information regarding these ensembles: crstaben@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au

New members and students having lessons outside of school are most welcome. Please contact Mrs Heather Mason and/or the listed ensemble director for further information: hjmason@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au

Heather Mason
Head of Performing Arts – Co-curricular

VIC SCHOOLS MOUNTAIN BIKE SERIES

It was a huge start to the 2023 Alpinestars VIC Schools MTB Series! 240 plus junior riders took to the trails around Dromana College. The college, Red Hill Riders and AusCycling did a wonderful job kicking off school racing for 2023.

The Under 15 section was a very popular with many riders battling it out on the trail.

Our Under 13 Junior School competitors had a very successful day taking out first place and second place.
After a great event at Dromana College in June, our students were ready for an epic Round 2 at Lysterfield on Sunday 23 July, with some awesome courses prepped by Lysterfield District Trail Riders. Over 260 riders entered and experienced another fun but wet day on the trails.
The event series is a great way for students to get involved in racing their mountain bikes for their school in a fun and supportive environment.

Sarah Moerke
Head of Sport
Health and Physical Education Teacher

ST PAUL’S PARENT PRAYER GROUP

“Where two or three people gather in my name, I am there with them.” Matthew 18:20

The St Paul’s parent prayer group meets on the first Monday of each month during school terms. We try to keep the meeting brief (we are usually done by 9:45 am) and casual (younger children are most welcome). The group encompasses people both very comfortable with praying, as well as those newer to praying with others. Feel free to get in touch with any questions beforehand or just attend when you are able during the year.

Our next gathering is Monday 7 August, 9:00 am in the Prideaux Centre, Warragul Junior School
Contact:  Sheryn Cutler 0417 158 937 or sheryn.cutler@gmail.com

From the Head of Warragul Junior School,
Mr Rowan van Raay.

Welcome to Term 3
I hope you all had a relaxing holiday period and you have remained safe and well now the winter season is here. We have already had an action-packed first two weeks of term.

We extend a warm welcome to our new students and their families who commenced recently: Piper Edwards (1W3), Charlie van Stokrom (3W1), Dane Hooper (5W1), Charleigh Pendlebury (5W1) and Dilnuka Manawaduge (6W2).

Consent2Go
All families were emailed at the end of last term asking to check student details and permissions on Consent2Go. If you have not had a chance to do this, could I please ask that you complete this in the coming days. This way all of our records are kept up to date.

Student Medical Records
I ask that if there are any recent changes to your child’s medical information that you contact the Junior School office as soon as possible. All asthma and allergy plans that have changed must also be updated and returned to the office so we can update our records. Just a reminder that due to a number of our students who have severe allergies, we ask that parents do not send nuts or eggs (including peanut butter or egg sandwiches) to school.

Winter Round Robin
Congratulations to our Soccer A team and T-Ball team that competed at the Regional Winter Round Robin last Wednesday. Both teams competed extremely well and we congratulate our Soccer A team who have made it through to the state championships. Well done and thanks to Coaches Timmermans (filling in for Mr Rock) and Denton and parents who attended and assisted and supported on the day.

State Cross Country
A huge congratulations to Sidney Box (5W2) who finished sixteenth at the State Cross Country Championships during the holidays. This is an outstanding achievement with eighty-nine boys competing in the 12/13 year old section. Sidney ran a time of 12:23 for the three kilometres and improved on his twenty-fourth place in 2022.

Lion’s Club Public Speaking Competition
Congratulations to Rose Oldham, Mavis Parke, Lachie Perry, Isaiah Raymond, Mitch Green, Liam McCandless, Joe McInerney, Anna Raymond, Anderson Qian, Nina Vanschyndel and Isaac Sharp who competed in our Public Speaking competition on Monday. We had representatives from the Warragul Lion’s Club attend and join our Deputy Principal, Ms Sweeney, and myself as judges while our Year 3 classes attended as the audience. Isaiah Raymond (3W1) and Joe McInerney (6W1) were announced as the winners and will go on to represent St Paul’s at the upcoming Lion’s Club Public Speaking Regional Final.

Year 4 Camp
Our Year 4 students had three wonderful days at Phillip Island last week. The weather was cool with some sunny breaks and the students enjoyed a range of adventure and initiative activities with the GaGa pit being a highlight for most. I joined them on the Thursday evening just in time for the final rotations and a lovely dinner. My thanks to Miss Begg, Mrs Faumuina, Mrs Farr, Mrs Smethurst, Mr Rock, Mrs Gray and Mr Barkla who attended the camp and supported the students over the three days.

Year 6 attend Warragul Secondary School Assembly
Our Year 6 students were invited over to the Secondary School last Thursday to experience a Secondary School assembly as part of their transition to Year 7. They were also fortunate to hear guest speaker and former St Paul’s student, Beau Miles speak. It is noted on Beau’s website that he has “a PhD in Outdoor Education, a string of successful short films under his belt, and a boundless passion for discovery, Beau’s exploits are funny, authentic, insightful and being copied all over the world” (https://beaumiles.com/). The students returned to the Junior School buzzing having thoroughly enjoying the experience.

Preps learning about ‘How things Move’
This term our Preps are learning about how things move with a focus on using Lego to demonstrate their learning. Mr Rock has been visiting the Prep classes to talk about Lego and created these staff in the Junior School. Can you guess who they are?

New Years 1 and 2 Playground
Our Years 1 and 2 students were delighted to return from holidays to see the new Years 1 and 2 playground ready to go. There are eighteen stations that challenge the students in different ways with careful consideration on having to use different muscle groups to navigate their way around. We have also had a balance obstacle installed which the students are enjoying.

Grandparents and Special Friends Day – Save the Date
Please note that our annual Grandparents and Special Friends Day will be held on Monday 11 September (final week of Term 3) this year which is earlier than usual. More details to come soon.

Before and After School Care
A reminder that Club House Boot Camp is our Before and After School Care provider for ELC and Junior School families. I encourage families to visit their website www.clubhousebootcamp.com.au for further information and to register.
Operating hours in Warragul Junior School Gymnasium are:
Before School Care: 6:45 am to 8:45 am
After School Care: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Rowan van Raay
Head of Warragul Junior School

WHAT’S ON

AUGUST
2 to 4 August  Family Snowsports Camp
2 August  Years 5 and 6 Australian Maths Competition (selected students only)
7 August  Parent Prayer Group
7 August  Years 2 to 6 ICAS Digital Technologies (registered children only)
8 August  Prep 100 Days of School
9 August  Year 1 Excursion Melbourne Museum
9 August  Years 2 to 6 ICAS Writing Competition (registered children only)
14 August  Year 5 Excursion to Gumbuya World
16 August  Years 2 to 6 ICAS English Competition (registered children only)
18 August  Bullying No Way: Nation Day of Action
Pre-Prep to Year 6 Incursion, Indigenous Cultural Performance – Sean Choolburra
21 August  Years 2 to 6 ICAS Science Competition (registered children only)
21-25 August  Book Week
23 August  Years 2 to 6 ICAS Spelling Bee Competition (registered children only)
25 August  Year 7 2024 Friendship Morning, Warragul Secondary School
28 August  Years 2 to 6 ICAS Maths Competition (registered children only)
29 August  Years 5 and 6 Hoop Time (selected students only)
30 August  Parent Teacher Interviews
31 August  Parent Teacher Interviews

SEPTEMBER
1 September  Father’s Day Stall
4 September  Parent Prayer Group
5 September  Years 3 and 4 Hoop Time (selected students only)
11 September  Grandparents Day
12 September  Canberra Tour Information Session
14 September  R U OK? Day
14 September  Year 3 Excursion
15 September  Footy Colours Day – Pie Lunch Day
15 September  End of Term 3, 2:20 pm finish

DOBSONS TRADING HOURS

Order online or click and collect: Please ensure that you only attend the store to collect your items once you have received notification that your order is ready, order here.

ST PAUL’S PARENT PRAYER GROUP

“Where two or three people gather in my name, I am there with them.” Matthew 18:20

The St Paul’s parent prayer group meets on the first Monday of each month during school terms. We try to keep the meeting brief (we are usually done by 9:45 am) and casual (younger children are most welcome). The group encompasses people both very comfortable with praying, as well as those newer to praying with others. Feel free to get in touch with any questions beforehand or just attend when you are able during the year.

Our next gathering is Monday 7 August, 9:00 am in the Prideaux Centre, Warragul Junior School
Contact:  Sheryn Cutler 0417 158 937 or sheryn.cutler@gmail.com

WARRAGUL JUNIOR SCHOOL ENSEMBLE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

New members and students having lessons outside of school are most welcome. Please contact Mrs Heather Mason and/or the listed ensemble director for further information: hjmason@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au

Heather Mason
Head of Performing Arts – Co-curricular

ANNUAL REPORT 2022

The School’s 2022 Annual Report is available on our website using the following link: https://www.stpaulsags.vic.edu.au/why-st-pauls/all-about-us/

STAFF TRIP TO EAST TIMOR

We travelled to East Timor with an important agenda, to deliver the English language program to the English Language Study Centre (ELSC) in Malimea. The first two days were spent registering the English program in the Gleno township, nestled between treed mountains and surrounded by rice fields and veggie gardens, one hour south of the capital, Dili. We joined with the Malimea staff and the English staff from the established Gleno ELSC to create an inventory of every item; each individual worksheet, the games and associated teaching resources and every item of technology (headphones, MP3 players, memory sticks loaded with audio tracks of stories and nursery rhymes) were all recorded manually in a bound book. It was a time of connection, collaboration, learning and mutual respect as we organised this educational treasure trove over freshly brewed cups of Timor coffee.

After leaving Gleno we tackled the bumpy but always picturesque Timor roads in a four-wheel drive driven by our skilled driver Joko, to reach Ponilala, a mere hour’s deviation from our journey. Here we visited the local pre-secondary school St Paul’s assisted building in 2007 and then the two-storey addition completed in 2020. Felix, the English teacher and his community have always warmly welcomed us with much appreciation for our support and this visit was no different. We began with sharing a cup of coffee, a welcoming ritual and this was followed by lunch and a surprise visit from four of the boys Team Timor had sponsored many years ago. It was heartwarming to see how these young men have succeeded and grown after finishing university in 2018. Their gratitude is one of the many things that keeps us, and Team Timor driven.
After one and a half days of travel, we arrived at Malimea to finally see the ELSC for ourselves. What a wonderful building this community has constructed with the money raised by Team Timor over the last three years! Manuel, the English teacher in charge and his two assistants, Adriana and Sebastiana were as proud as punch as they stood back while we took it all in, the new orange building cheerfully ready to welcome many future students. Working together we shared ideas on the placement and labelling of the English program items then followed an afternoon of staff training as we explored the English program, connecting the resources to maximise understanding. We are in awe of the progress these individuals have made with their training to date and know that once students begin their own English journey in January 2024, they will be in good hands.
Team Timor is forever grateful to the St Paul’s community for helping Team Timor to support the Malimea ELSC. We would also like to thank Marg Cox, a grandparent at the Traralgon Campus, for reading and recording many stories to be enjoyed by students on their English learning journey. We will continue to fundraise for the ongoing costs of wages, more teaching resources, maintenance of the building, technical items (printer, computer, MP3 players) and more.

Please reach out to Kirsten Enders kenders@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au or Andrea Heard aaheard@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au for more information or to join us with what we do!

Thank you.

Kirsten Enders, Andrea Heard and Noriko Teranishi
Team Timor

VIC SCHOOLS MOUNTAIN BIKE SERIES

It was a huge start to the 2023 Alpinestars VIC Schools MTB Series! 240 plus junior riders took to the trails around Dromana College. The college, Red Hill Riders and AusCycling did a wonderful job kicking off school racing for 2023.

The Under 15 section was a very popular with many riders battling it out on the trail.

Our Under 13 Junior School competitors had a very successful day taking out first place and second place.
After a great event at Dromana College in June, our students were ready for an epic Round 2 at Lysterfield on Sunday 23 July, with some awesome courses prepped by Lysterfield District Trail Riders. Over 260 riders entered and experienced, so another fun but wet day on the trails.
The event series is a great way for students to get involved in racing their mountain bike for their school in a fun and supportive environment.

Sarah Moerke
Head of Sport – Warragul Secondary School
Health and Physical Education Teacher

From the Head of Traralgon Secondary School,
Mrs Leonie Clark

Goal!

“The most important thing about motivation is goal setting. You should always have a goal.” – Francie Larrieu Smith

Image Source: Getty Images – Bradley Kanaris.

It has certainly been incredibly exciting to watch our very own Matildas in the recent FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer games. I sat on the edge of my seat in anticipation as I watched the last two games. The friendly game between France and Australia was tense to say the least and I was once again hooked by the most recent competitive match against the girls in green, Ireland. I cannot wait for further nail-biting matches and hope that many of our families are also as heavily invested as me, in a positive outcome for Australia as they work towards their ‘goals’ in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup!

The coaches and trainers of these high-performing teams closely observe their players to ensure that their teams follow the strategies they have implemented, analysed and trained for, as they motivate and support the wellbeing of the entire team and extended staff. The ‘kicked’ goals are imperative to the result, but so are all of the many micro goals that everyone commits to and works toward every single day to see outcomes such as those we have witnessed, come to fruition.

We do a great deal of work in this space with our students both within our individual subject-specific lessons as well as within our Pastoral Blocks, as our Mentors assist students to set measurable and achievable goals for the coming semester. As a team of parents and staff, we can all remind students of the value of goals each day as we gently coach, nurture and support our students to achieve their ‘best’ much like our very own Matildas.

We know that students who articulate their goals will do better than those who do not. We know that students who write their goals down and place them somewhere visible as a reminder will do even better. And we also know that those students who articulate their goals, write them down, as well as revisit them each day in conversations with their teachers, coaches and families will have far more positive results and have a far greater chance of successfully attaining their goals.

Having goals to which students are willing to be held accountable and have independently developed, is key to not only motivation but also assists in the fostering of personal ownership over those goals. We know that adolescent students love their independence, so it is in everyone’s best interests that they have ownership over the goals that they set them for themselves as this promotes student agency as well as self-belief and self-confidence in the successes that eventuate from stretching and reaching those goals.

We know that goals assist students to:
• Personalise the learning process based on their needs
• Create an intention and motivation to empower
• Establishes accountability and shifts responsibility to student ownership
• Provides a foundation for students to advocate for their needs (Edutopia)

Some questions to assist students to reflect and set new goals in any academic or personal pursuit of improvement are:
• What are some areas that you can improve upon? What are some areas that need more attention or focus? What could you do differently?
• What specific and concrete actions can you do?
• How can you advocate for yourself? In other words, how can your teacher, your coach, your peers, your parents or others guide you towards your goal? (Edutopia)

As our students lean further into the busy academic curriculum in the next few weeks, it is a timely opportunity to revise individual goals for learning, personal development as well as wellbeing. I hope that all of our families enjoy setting goals together at the dinner table and that you also continue to enjoy and support our Matildas as they work step by step and, ‘goal by goal’ towards their long-term objective.

References:
https://olympics.com/en/athletes/francie-larrieu-smith. (n.d.).
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-20/live-updates-fifa-women-world-cup-blog-matildas-vs-ireland/102622916. (n.d.).
https://www.edutopia.org/article/guiding-students-set-academic-goals/. (n.d.).
https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-response-student-goal-setting-in-the-classroom/2017/01. (n.d.).

Year 9 into Year 10 Subject Selection Parent Information Evening
The Traralgon Year 9 into Year 10 Information Evening will be held on Wednesday 9 August, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at our Traralgon Secondary School. Our Careers Counsellor Mrs Sarah Luck, Director of Studies Mr Chris Ambrozy, Director of Teaching and Learning Mrs Donna Byrne will present along with our Head of Years 9 and 10 Mrs Sandra Timmer-Arends. Additionally attending from our Warragul Campus and available for you to speak with at the conclusion of the formalities will be our Head of Science and Technology Ms Coralie Esbert, the Head of Commerce and Humanities Ms Stephanie Marshall and the Head of Mathematics Mrs Jessica Ashcroft. All Year 9 parents are warmly invited to attend this event to hear from our team and learn about subject selections as the current Year 9 students prepare for their Year 10 studies in 2024. Formal communication will be sent to Year 9 families early next week.

Year 7 Friendship Morning 2024 Cohort
We are very excited and looking forward to welcoming our 2024 Year 7 students on Friday 25 August, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm to the Secondary School. All students will need to wear casual clothing suitable for playing sports, including runners and are advised to bring a named water bottle. Current Year 6 students will have their attendance recorded by their Year 6 teachers in their Junior School classrooms before coming over to the Secondary School for the morning. It is an expectation that all current Year 6 students will return to the Junior School for their afternoon classes. Morning tea will be provided to all students as part of the Friendship Morning Program. An official invitation along with details regarding Consent2Go will be sent to all current Year 6 students in our Traralgon Junior School as well as all new students/families to our Secondary School next week. We cannot wait to see everyone and look forward to making new friends and lifelong connections as we commence the transition of our new Year 7 2024 cohort to our Secondary School family.

Boho Friday
Congratulations to Ms Kirsten Enders for an outstanding end to the Semester with the annual Boho Friday fundraising event for East Timor. This is truly one of my favourite days of the year as our students work very hard to raise money to build classrooms and support an English Language Study Centre in Malimea, East Timor. Significant funds were raised on the day as the Junior School students and teachers warmly supported the events. Thank you to everyone involved in what was one of the biggest and best Boho Fridays yet!

Year 10 Conference
Our Year 10 students spent a fabulous three days at Phillip Island last week considering their future pathways and study options for their rapidly approaching VCE studies. While the weather was a little wild, the learning was significant and many new ideas were considered. Friendships were formed and time spent away from devices, in nature or climbing challenges, balanced the time spent engaging with speakers. We thank our staff for sharing their immense expertise with our students and hope that they gained much insight from the experience.

Shrek The Musical – Latrobe Theatre Company

“Once upon a time, there was a little Ogre named Shrek… ”

Shrek is a musical for the whole family. Featuring St Paul’s students Mitchell Rong as baby bear/baby Shrek, Matilda Fenech as Teen Fiona and Head of Performing Arts Nathan Byrne as Assistant Musical Director and Rehearsal Pianist, this is a show not to miss!  Come along and show support for Mitchell, Matilda and Nathan, as well as have a great time at the Swamp with all of your favourite fairytale characters.

Photo Credit: John Ansell.

Book your tickets at: https://www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/gpac/events/Shrek_the_Musical

Leonie Clark
Head of Traralgon Secondary School

WHAT’S ON

JULY
28 July  FOSP Trivia Night, Traralgon Tennis Club, 7:00 pm
31 July  Brainstorm Productions ‘Wired’

AUGUST
1 August  SEISA Chess, Debating and Public Speaking
3 August  SEISA Winter Sport, Intermediate/Senior, Round 3
7 August  ICAS Digital Technologies
8 August  ICAS Writing
Snowsports Parent and Student Meeting, 4:00 pm
9 August  Year 10 into Year 11 Course Counselling, 2:00 pm
Year 9 into Year 10 Subject Selection Parent Information Evening, 7:00 pm
10 August  SEISA Winter Sport, Intermediate/Senior, Round 4
11 August  Gymnastics Training, 7:00 am
15 August  ICAS English
SEISA Dance and Theatre Sports
16 August  Year 9 Elephant Ed Workshop
DAV Debating Junior Training
17 August SEISA Winter Sport, Intermediate/Senior, Round 5
18 August  Gymnastic Training, 7:00 am
Bullying No Way! National Day of Action
Subject Selections Due
21 August  ICAS Science
22 August  ICAS Spelling
23 August  Parent Student Teachers Interviews (PSTIs), Face to Face, 4:00 pm
24 August  SEISA Winter Sport, Intermediate/Senior, Finals
25 August  Gymnastics Training, 7:00 am
Year 7 2024 Friendship Morning, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
29 August  ICAS Mathematics
Parent Student Teachers Interviews (PSTIs), Zoom Session, 4:00 pm
31 August  SEISA Cross Country

SEPTEMBER
4 to 8 September  Year 9 City Experience Camp
6 September  DAV Junior Debating, Round 1
14 September  R U OK? Day
SEISA Spring Carnival
15 September  Footy Colours Day
End of Term 3, 2:10 pm finish

DOBSONS TRADING HOURS

Order online or click and collect: Please ensure that you only attend the store to collect your items once you have received notification that your order is ready, order here.

ANNUAL REPORT 2022

The School’s 2022 Annual Report is available on our website using the following link: https://www.stpaulsags.vic.edu.au/why-st-pauls/all-about-us/

STAFF TRIP TO EAST TIMOR

We travelled to East Timor with an important agenda, to deliver the English language program to the English Language Study Centre (ELSC) in Malimea. The first two days were spent registering the English program in the Gleno township, nestled between treed mountains and surrounded by rice fields and veggie gardens, one hour south of the capital, Dili. We joined with the Malimea staff and the English staff from the established Gleno ELSC to create an inventory of every item; each individual worksheet, the games and associated teaching resources and every item of technology (headphones, MP3 players, memory sticks loaded with audio tracks of stories and nursery rhymes) were all recorded manually in a bound book. It was a time of connection, collaboration, learning and mutual respect as we organised this educational treasure trove over freshly brewed cups of Timor coffee.

After leaving Gleno we tackled the bumpy but always picturesque Timor roads in a four-wheel drive driven by our skilled driver Joko, to reach Ponilala, a mere hour’s deviation from our journey. Here we visited the local pre-secondary school St Paul’s assisted building in 2007 and then the two-storey addition completed in 2020. Felix, the English teacher, and his community, have always warmly welcomed us with much appreciation for our support and this visit was no different. We began with sharing a cup of coffee, a welcoming ritual and this was followed by lunch and a surprise visit from four of the boys Team Timor had sponsored many years ago. It was heartwarming to see how these young men have succeeded and grown after finishing university in 2018. Their gratitude is one of the many things that keeps us, and Team Timor driven.
After one and a half days of travel, we arrived at Malimea to finally see the ELSC for ourselves. What a wonderful building this community has constructed with the money raised by Team Timor over the last three years! Manuel, the English teacher in charge and his two assistants, Adriana and Sebastiana were as proud as punch as they stood back while we took it all in, the new orange building cheerfully ready to welcome many future students. Working together we shared ideas on the placement and labelling of the English program items then followed an afternoon of staff training as we explored the English program, connecting the resources to maximise understanding. We are in awe of the progress these individuals have made with their training to date and know that once students begin their own English journey in January 2024, they will be in good hands.
Team Timor is forever grateful to the St Paul’s community for helping Team Timor to support the Malimea ELSC. We would also like to thank Marg Cox, a grandparent at the Traralgon Campus, for reading and recording many stories to be enjoyed by students on their English learning journey. We will continue to fundraise for the ongoing costs of wages, more teaching resources, maintenance of the building, technical items (printer, computer, MP3 players) and more.

Please reach out to Kirsten Enders kenders@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au or Andrea Heard aaheard@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au for more information or to join us with what we do!

Thank you.

Kirsten Enders, Andrea Heard and Noriko Teranishi
Team Timor

A BUZZING BOHO FRIDAY!

Team Timor was literally run off their feet on the last day of Term 2! Forty-four Secondary School students busily worked as Secondary and Junior School students eagerly lined up for their henna tattoos, nail art and braids. Students were also very keen to shop at our Timor stall and both schools enjoyed a casual clothes day with a boho vibe. Approximately $2,370 was raised, a fabulous effort! All proceeds will go towards supporting the newly built English Language Studies Centre (ELSC) in Malimea Village, where local children from surrounding towns and villages can attend to learn English, a valuable skill for future employment and further education.

Nik and Jack show off their henna designs.

Ashlyn gets double-hand henna from artists Arabella and Elyse.

Elliot gets a boho hairstyle from Cassie.

We would like to say a heartfelt thanks to all students who volunteered and Mrs Andie Browne who helped out with Boho Friday, as well as a huge thanks to all staff and students who participated in the day.

We are always on the lookout for any support or monetary donations to our projects, as we are responsible for the ongoing wages and expenses of the new ELSC. Please reach out to Kirsten Enders kenders@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au or Andrea Heard aaheard@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au for more information or to join us with what we do! We are keen to welcome others into Team Timor with any input.

Kirsten Enders
Team Timor

GIVE A DAMN. GIVE A CAN.  31 JULY – 4 AUGUST

St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School is once again participating in the local ‘Give a Damn, Give a Can’ (GADGAC) campaign. Students in the Junior and Secondary Schools are encouraged to bring in tinned food to support the cause. Both schools have a trophy for the class or mentor group that gathers the most cans. Below is some more information from Ian Whitehead who coordinates the local school’s efforts.

Give a Damn. Give a Can is a community collection of tinned food. The project is coordinated by the Rotary Club of Traralgon Central and is supported financially by the Latrobe City Trust.

The tins of food are passed over to the Traralgon Vinnies Food Bank for distribution to needy families in Traralgon and District.

As GADGAC approaches its thirtieth year, it is fitting to thank parents and staff of the Traralgon and District schools for their magnificent support over that time. While the Rotary Club receives donations from multiple sources, the schools are front and centre of the collection. Each year seventy-five to eighty-five per cent of the collection is received from the schools. Last year, we collected a record 17,290 tins of canned food.

The 2023 schools collection this year takes place from 31 July to 4 August. We have a record sixteen schools participating.

Last year, St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School collected 1,818 cans, a fantastic effort. St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School remains one of the highest collecting schools. For five of the last six years, the school has been our highest collector. This has really been appreciated. The parent community is certainly very community minded. We look forward to coordinating the collection from your school for 2023.

Ian Whitehead
On Behalf of the Organising Team
Rotary Club of Traralgon Central

BOOK WEEK IS COMING!

The Children’s Book Council of Australia’s (CBCA) annual Book Week runs from 21 to 25 August this year. The library will be holding competitions and activities all week to celebrate. The week’s highlight will be a Literary Character-themed day.

Students at Traralgon Secondary School can come to school dressed as their favourite literary character. Taking inspiration from this year’s theme ‘Read, Grow, Inspire’.
Please note that a costume is not a requirement, students can opt to wear school uniform if they are more comfortable. Please note it is not a casual clothes day.

Students are encouraged to bring in a gold coin donation for The Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF). The foundation’s purpose is to invest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander remote communities to provide the tools and resources they request to shape the direction of their children’s literacy future. Further information on ILF can be located via their website www.indigenousliteracyfoundation.org.au

Jannet Taylor
Head of Libraries

TRARALGON SECONDARY SCHOOL ENSEMBLE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

New members and students having lessons outside of school are most welcome. Please contact Mrs Heather Mason and/or the listed ensemble director for further information: hjmason@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au

Heather Mason
Head of Performing Arts – Co-curricular

From the Head of Traralgon Junior School,
Ms Tracey King.

Welcome back to Term 3
The Junior School came alive with the return of students last week, with students, staff and parents catching up with one another and sharing stories from the three weeks of holidays. It was lovely to hear and see laughter and smiles at playtimes again. Throughout the school, students have returned to their classwork and activities with great focus and application demonstrating the importance of these breaks.

Our maintenance and grounds crew worked hard over the break, and construction for the new Early Learning Centre building is underway. This construction is situated in the courtyard space between the current ELC building and the Junior School Administration building. There has been significant ground works during the holidays and the area is completely fenced and out of bounds for students, parents and staff.

The ‘kiss n go’ zone for drop off and pick up times will remain operational and car parking will remain unchanged except for on a few occasions which will be communicated to families. Access will be maintained to the Junior School Administration building via a pathway from the back of the building to the entrance and access to the Prep classrooms will be via the doors opposite the new playground. The back doors of the Prep classrooms will remain locked with no access during this time. Access to the Early Learning Centre will be via the foyer entrance for the West Room and will remain unchanged for the East Room at the external gate.

We are very excited about this development for our Early Learning Centre and look forward to opening the new space in 2024.

Car Parking Safety
The safety of our students is always of concern and parking along Cross’s Road and in our carpark requires all parents to be very mindful of the dangers and risks and to drive slowly and carefully, staying alert to our young people. At the end of last term, there were concerns raised about children attempting to cross Cross’s Road to get to their parents’ cars. The traffic along Cross’s Road at drop off and pick up times is very busy and there are always drivers who do not obey speed limits. Please escort your children across the road rather than wait for them in your car. Please also speak with your children and ensure they understand road safety and the need to be very careful.

Our Student Representative Council has also raised concerns regarding our carpark and have requested that I ask parents to ensure that they do not park in the bus zones in the bus loop and to reduce driving speed to ten kilometres per hour or less.

Any accident would be devastating to our community and I ask that we all make an effort to be vigilant about carpark safety.

Protective Behaviours
All aspects of children’s safety, particularly that of personal safety are important, child safety is a shared responsibility and requires a commitment from all members of our community. At school, education about protective behaviour is included in the curriculum. Children rely on a range of adults in their lives to ensure they are valued, respected and protected from all forms of abuse and neglect. Listening to children and promoting their safety and wellbeing plays an important role in preventing child abuse and neglect.

Throughout Term 3, our wellbeing focus is on protective behaviours. The Protective Behaviours curriculum has a number of important goals about safety. We want children to speak up and speak out about their safety. We want them to talk to us and other identified safe adults in their lives, whether they are at home, at school or in the community. We want children to build their confidence in sharing what is happening in their lives and to tell someone when they are worried or scared, as well as when good things happen. Our goal is to teach and support our children to build respectful, healthy relationships across all ages.

We know that sexual abuse happens across all ages, genders, races and cultures and there are things we can all do to prevent abuse from happening. Children with disabilities are at greater risk. While many focus on the issue of “stranger danger”, more than ninety per cent of children who experience abuse, know and trust the perpetrator.

Our class lessons support students to recognise when they are not feeling safe and to explore what they could do about it. The core message of the materials teachers will use is that “we all have the right to feel safe at all times” and “we can talk with someone about anything, no matter what it is.”

Students from Prep to Year 6 will be:
• discussing feelings and how they might feel if safe or unsafe
• identifying early warning signals
• identifying trusted safe adults
• practising ‘what ifs’
• practising being assertive
• talking about personal safety and body safety

Parents have the primary responsibility for the upbringing and development of their child and the decisions affecting their child. The following provides some guidance for the steps parents can take to protect their child or young person, including how to start to have safe conversations about personal safety. (Protecting Your Kids Personal Safety Education for Parents, ACT Government 2022).

Parents are in a unique position to help their children identify their feelings, talk about their bodies and talk about feeling safe. Conversations can be started from an early age and can help establish strong communication throughout adolescence. It is never too early, or too late, to start the conversation.

Any information given to children must be developmentally appropriate for their age, that is, children must have the ability to process and understand it. The balance between giving them age-appropriate messages and not scaring them is an important one.

Some children find it harder to speak out and it is important to start early so they know they can talk about anything no matter what it is. We want children to build their confidence in sharing what is happening or when they are worried and to give them a voice.

Start with small ideas and build up gradually over time, adding more detail as appropriate. Before talking with your child, first, consider the messages you want to share with them. It is often a good idea to start early rather than to wait for them to ask questions, or to hear ideas from other children.

Seek teachable moments during everyday situations, to share your messages and values about personal safety.

Demonstrate good listening skills and establish open communication channels with your child.

This means, taking the time to listen to what your children have to say. Give them your full attention and let them know you are interested. Manage your reactions so they know they can talk to you and trust you. Let them know that they can talk with you about anything no matter what it is.

Have smaller conversations often, conversations are not one-offs. As your child grows and develops the conversations will expand and grow with them as they become more capable of understanding age-appropriate messages. Make time to talk and let them ask questions about anything even if it feels uncomfortable.

Develop body safety rules to empower your child and discuss them regularly. When a child knows their safety rules about safe and unsafe touch they are more likely to be able to say no to inappropriate touch and tell a protective adult.

Encourage your child to respect themselves and others. Respect means that they can understand another’s wishes and it shows that they care about them and their choices about their body. It involves being able to say no and is about learning about the idea of consent.

Be aware of signs that your child is being harmed or is behaving differently and seek out someone to talk to if you are worried. Learn more so that you can help your child, identify risks and support and inform other young people.

As parents, we can’t be with our children all of the time, but we can help them develop protective behaviours and personal safety skills.

If parents should have any questions regarding Protective Behaviours, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s classroom teacher.

Congratulations to our Hockey 7s team
Our Girls Hockey 7s team enjoyed a successful day at the regional competition last week. Congratulations to Lilijah, Sophie, Georgia, Frankie, Zaara, Dheaia, Josie and Aerin for their fabulous teamwork and skill. The team has progressed to compete at the state competition on Thursday 7 September.

Congratulations to our Cross Country competitors
At the Regional Cross Country competition, our students ran with determination with the following results: Mason Chan – 42nd place, Lilijah Deveson – 28th place, William Lambert – 19th place, Georgia Hasthorpe – 3rd place and Abi Dean – 6th place. Congratulations to all competitors for their efforts.

Georgia and Abi both qualified for the State Cross Country Championships on Thursday 13 July at the Yarra Valley Racing Club. Both girls raced hard and gave their all against tough competition. Both students achieved excellent results and we are very proud of their efforts and achievement at this level.

Congratulations to our Netballers
Years 5 and 6 students also enjoyed a fabulous day playing netball in the first week of term. Although there were not many wins, our teams played well, developed their skills and teamwork and remained positive giving each game their very best effort.

Junior School Musical Date Change
Our Junior School musical date will shift to Wednesday 6 September to accommodate the Hockey 7s team’s participation in the state competition on Thursday 7 September. I do hope that this notification provides plenty of time for families to adjust their calendars to ensure they are able to attend this special whole school annual event.

ICAS
With ICAS assessments just around the corner, a reminder that the closing date for parents to purchase via the ICAS parent payment system is Monday 31 July. If you wish for your child to be involved in ICAS, please see the MyStPauls portal for participation and payment details. The ICAS assessments will take place throughout August.

Shrek the Musical
“Once upon a time, there was a little Ogre named Shrek… ”

Shrek is a musical for the whole family. Featuring St Paul’s students Mitchell Rong as baby bear/baby Shrek, Matilda Fenech as Teen Fiona and Head of Performing Arts Nathan Byrne as Assistant Musical Director and Rehearsal Pianist, this is a show not to miss! Come along and show support for Mitchell, Matilda and Nathan, as well as have a great time at the Swamp with all of your favourite fairytale characters. Book your ticket today: https://www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/gpac/events/Shrek_the_Musical

Time to Update Consent2Go
Parents and guardians are reminded to update your child’s details in Consent2Go in preparation for the next six months of the year. This is particularly important if your child has recently experienced a new or additional medical diagnosis, changed medication/s or has revised health management requirements. If you are unsure about how to access your details on Consent2Go or need some extra support with the entering of information, please contact Stephanie Vozzo SVozzo@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au or phone Student Services on (03) 5175 0133 during office hours.

Give a Damn, Give A Can
We were delighted to welcome Mr Ian Whitehead to our assembly last Friday to speak about the Give a Damn, Give a Can project which is a special annual event co-ordinated by the Rotary Club of Traralgon Central and is supported financially by the Latrobe City Trust. Each year our Junior School students bring to school as many cans as they can to donate to the project and we are always very grateful to our families for their generosity and willingness to be involved. The 2023 schools collection this year takes place from 31 July to 4 August and there is already a little bit of healthy competition between classes and teachers to see who can donate the most cans.

Wellbeing Update
Special Report: Social Media Influencers

Social media influencers have become powerful individuals who often shape the opinions and beliefs of others due to strong connections with their audiences. In today’s fast-paced digital world, attention has become a valuable commodity.

However, the impact of social media influencers on youth mental health is a growing concern, driven most recently by the controversial actions and statements of Andrew Tate. His rise to fame has made him a polarising figure, amassing a significant following of mostly young males. Educators and families have raised urgent concerns about the damaging nature of Tate’s content, worried that his messages may radicalise students and create a generation of young men with regressive and harmful beliefs.

Young people often compare themselves to the idealised lives presented by influencers, leading to feelings of inadequacy, low self-worth and dissatisfaction. Social media algorithms may also expose them to inappropriate or harmful content such as explicit material, promotion of harmful behaviours, or distorted perceptions of body image or mental health.

It is important to guide a young person’s social media use and promote open communication. Be curious to comprehend why they might be drawn to radical influencers, like Andrew Tate, and actively seek understanding as part of the solution. While not all influencers have a negative impact, parents play a vital role in ensuring a balanced approach to social media. By actively modelling kindness, respect and positive values, parents can help tackle the sway of radical influencers and be part of the solution to countering unhealthy masculinity.

This special report provides guidance on how to respond to misinformation and disinformation, instead encouraging critical thinking and emphasising the value of real-life connections. We hope you take a moment to reflect on the information offered and as always, we welcome your feedback. If this raises any concerns for you, a loved one or the wellbeing of your child, please consider seeking medical or professional help.

Click on this link to view the special  report https://stpaulsags.vic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-social-media-influencers-au.

We look forward to a busy and fulfilling Term 3 ahead with a number of exciting events to enjoy: Book Character Parade during Book Week, Science Activity Day, National Day of Action Against Bullying, Brainstorm Productions Theatre Show, Fathers’ Evening Event, Years 3 and 4 Camp, Junior School Musical and end of term Class Expos. Together, let us embrace the opportunities, showcase our talents, and continue to foster a thriving and supportive learning environment.

Tracey King
Head of Traralgon Junior School

WHAT’S ON

AUGUST
1 August  District Summer Sports
2 August  Prep to Year 6 Brainstorm Productions Show, 2:00 pm
3 August  Region Girls AFL
4 August  District Basketball
Robo Cup
7 August  Science Week
8 August  Prep 100 Days of School
9 August  Science Activity Day
10 August  Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod, Band and Strings
18 August  National Day of Action Against Bullying
21 August  Book Week
23 August  Book Character Parade
Parent Student Teacher Interviews (PSTIs), 3:45 pm to 8:00 pm
24 August  Parent Student Teacher Interviews (PSTIs), 3:45 pm to 6:00 pm
28 August  Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod, Choir
28 to 30 August  Years 3 and 4 Camp
31 August  Years 5 and 6 Poetry Workshop
Fathers’ Evening Event

SEPTEMBER
1 September  FOSP Father’s Day Stall
6 September  Musical
12 September  Vicspell State Final
13 September  Division Athletics
14 September  Classroom Expos
R U OK? Day
15 September  Footy Colours
End of Term 3, 2:20 pm finish

DOBSONS TRADING HOURS

Order online or click and collect: Please ensure that you only attend the store to collect your items once you have received notification that your order is ready, order here.

ANNUAL REPORT 2022

The School’s 2022 Annual Report is available on our website using the following link: https://www.stpaulsags.vic.edu.au/why-st-pauls/all-about-us/

STAFF TRIP TO EAST TIMOR

We travelled to East Timor with an important agenda, to deliver the English language program to the English Language Study Centre (ELSC) in Malimea. The first two days were spent registering the English program in the Gleno township, nestled between treed mountains and surrounded by rice fields and veggie gardens, one hour south of the capital, Dili. We joined with the Malimea staff and the English staff from the established Gleno ELSC to create an inventory of every item; each individual worksheet, the games and associated teaching resources and every item of technology (headphones, MP3 players, memory sticks loaded with audio tracks of stories and nursery rhymes) were all recorded manually in a bound book. It was a time of connection, collaboration, learning and mutual respect as we organised this educational treasure trove over freshly brewed cups of Timor coffee.

After leaving Gleno we tackled the bumpy but always picturesque Timor roads in a four-wheel drive driven by our skilled driver Joko, to reach Ponilala, a mere hour’s deviation from our journey. Here we visited the local pre-secondary school St Paul’s assisted building in 2007 and then the two-storey addition completed in 2020. Felix, the English teacher, and his community, have always warmly welcomed us with much appreciation for our support and this visit was no different. We began with sharing a cup of coffee, a welcoming ritual and this was followed by lunch and a surprise visit from four of the boys Team Timor had sponsored many years ago. It was heartwarming to see how these young men have succeeded and grown after finishing university in 2018. Their gratitude is one of the many things that keeps us, and Team Timor driven.
After one and a half days of travel, we arrived at Malimea to finally see the ELSC for ourselves. What a wonderful building this community has constructed with the money raised by Team Timor over the last three years! Manuel, the English teacher in charge and his two assistants, Adriana and Sebastiana were as proud as punch as they stood back while we took it all in, the new orange building cheerfully ready to welcome many future students. Working together we shared ideas on the placement and labelling of the English program items then followed an afternoon of staff training as we explored the English program, connecting the resources to maximise understanding. We are in awe of the progress these individuals have made with their training to date and know that once students begin their own English journey in January 2024, they will be in good hands.
Team Timor is forever grateful to the St Paul’s community for helping Team Timor to support the Malimea ELSC. We would also like to thank Marg Cox, a grandparent at the Traralgon Campus, for reading and recording many stories to be enjoyed by students on their English learning journey. We will continue to fundraise for the ongoing costs of wages, more teaching resources, maintenance of the building, technical items (printer, computer, MP3 players) and more.

Please reach out to Kirsten Enders kenders@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au or Andrea Heard aaheard@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au for more information or to join us with what we do!

Thank you.

Kirsten Enders, Andrea Heard and Noriko Teranishi
Team Timor

A BUZZING BOHO FRIDAY!

Team Timor was literally run off their feet on the last day of Term 2! Forty-four Secondary School students busily worked as Secondary and Junior School students eagerly lined up for their henna tattoos, nail art and braids. Students were also very keen to shop at our Timor stall and both schools enjoyed a casual clothes day with a boho vibe. Approximately $2,370 was raised, a fabulous effort! All proceeds will go towards supporting the newly built English Language Studies Centre (ELSC) in Malimea Village, where local children from surrounding towns and villages can attend to learn English, a valuable skill for future employment and further education.

Nik and Jack show off their henna designs.

Ashlyn gets double-hand henna from artists Arabella and Elyse.

Elliot gets a boho hairstyle from Cassie.

We would like to say a heartfelt thanks to all students who volunteered and Mrs Andie Browne who helped out with Boho Friday, as well as a huge thanks to all staff and students who participated in the day.

We are always on the lookout for any support or monetary donations to our projects, as we are responsible for the ongoing wages and expenses of the new ELSC. Please reach out to Kirsten Enders kenders@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au or Andrea Heard aaheard@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au for more information or to join us with what we do! We are keen to welcome others into Team Timor with any input.

Kirsten Enders
Team Timor

GIVE A DAMN. GIVE A CAN.  31 JULY – 4 AUGUST

St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School is once again participating in the local ‘Give a Damn, Give a Can’ (GADGAC) campaign. Students in the Junior and Secondary Schools are encouraged to bring in tinned food to support the cause. Both schools have a trophy for the class or mentor group that gathers the most cans. Below is some more information from Ian Whitehead who coordinates the local school’s efforts.

Give a Damn. Give a Can is a community collection of tinned food. The project is coordinated by the Rotary Club of Traralgon Central and is supported financially by the Latrobe City Trust.

The tins of food are passed over to the Traralgon Vinnies Food Bank for distribution to needy families in Traralgon and District.

As GADGAC approaches its thirtieth year, it is fitting to thank parents and staff of the Traralgon and District schools for their magnificent support over that time. While the Rotary Club receives donations from multiple sources, the schools are front and centre of the collection. Each year seventy-five to eighty-five per cent of the collection is received from the schools. Last year, we collected a record 17,290 tins of canned food.

The 2023 schools collection this year takes place from 31 July to 4 August. We have a record sixteen schools participating.

Last year, St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School collected 1,818 cans, a fantastic effort. St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School remains one of the highest collecting schools. For five of the last six years, the school has been our highest collector. This has really been appreciated. The parent community is certainly very community minded. We look forward to coordinating the collection from your school for 2023.

Ian Whitehead
On Behalf of the Organising Team
Rotary Club of Traralgon Central

BOOK WEEK IS COMING!

With the school Book Parade on 25 August to celebrate Book Week, it is time to start thinking about costumes! I have put together some quick and easy costume ideas to help get you started.

Read, Grow, Inspire
This year’s theme is, “Read, Grow, Inspire”. This exciting invitation opens a world full of possibilities when it comes to kids Book Week theme ideas. This is an opportunity to escape into another world where your child can choose just about any costume for book week.
This theme is so open, I love it! You can take a literal approach to “grow” with stories of giants, or even of gardening, or the metaphysical approach of growing emotionally or in maturity. And there are so many inspirational stories out there from sports heroes to historical figures, and political refugees, and scientific superstars.

Looking for more ideas?

For even more inspiration, check out these great websites for more simple and easy costume ideas!
Children’s Books Daily
Homemade costume ideas
Costume ideas from things in your wardrobe
Jannet Taylor
Head of Libraries

CLASS UPDATES

Prep
Prep students were excited to return to school and continue their countdown as we get close to reaching our 100 Days of School celebrations. Students have been expanding their vocabulary using words other than cold, including frosty, crisp and wintry. They have also been showing off their sound/grapheme knowledge by writing words outside their classrooms. They have continued their exploration of two-digit numbers, currently focusing on being able to identify them using tens frames.
Year 1
We have had a busy start to the term in Year 1! We have been learning about adjectives and are using them when writing different types of sentences. We have started learning about morphology starting with suffixes, we can add an ‘s’ to the end of a word which changes it into a plural.

In Maths we have been counting by twos and tens and solving addition and subtraction equations by bridging 10 and using base 10.

We have been learning about light and sound in Science. We know that vibrations create sound and have conducted several experiments.
Year 2
Both grades have settled well into Term 3. Students are back into routine and are adding new things to routines that we already know. We have begun to learn to form letters that will have us ready for joined writing. We are being careful not to join letters before we have learnt how to form them, so we do not have to unlearn any bad habits. In addition to handwriting, we have begun a focus on procedural texts. We know that these texts tell us how to do things and come in a range of styles.

In numeracy, we continue our focus on addition and subtraction using an algorithm and are finding our basic additive skills, such as 7+3=10, 27+3=30 and 30+70 = 100 important. We are moving from half past time to quarter past and quarter to time. Any practise reading analogue clocks will help students to consolidate this skill.

In integrated, we have started looking at transportation and how we move from place to place. We learnt about Nancy Bird Walton as Australia’s first female commercial pilot. We have also been learning about landscapes and how the weather might impact them.

Our pastoral focus this term begins with protective behaviours. We have talked about our right to feel safe and what we can do if we are not feeling safe.

Year 3
It has been wonderful to hear so many stories of what everyone got up to over the holidays. The Year 3 students have settled back into routines well, enjoying getting to know a couple of new peers, while diving head-first into their new learning.

During our Maths sessions, our students have eagerly engaged in learning how to use a vertical algorithm to solve two-digit by one-digit sums with regrouping (ie 64 x 7), even asking to practise at recess and lunchtime! To their credit, they have worked really hard, shown determination, have grown in confidence and are now becoming proficient in being able to apply the process. Students have also started learning about perimeter and area, with lots of gestures being used to support them to remember which is area and which is perimeter.

We have also started learning about Weather and Climate, with our unit ‘Heat is a hot topic’ where students will be involved in many experiments.

Throughout the first couple of weeks, there have been some wonderful in-depth discussions about words and what morphographs are within words, what they mean and how they make a word communicate meaning. The light bulb moments and connections students have made have been exciting for students and teachers alike.

Within our wellbeing sessions, we have started discussing personal safety, risk assessments and when students feel safe and unsafe. Within these sessions, students articulated effectively what constitutes a safe feeling and an unsafe feeling, while also discussing when we might take ‘safe risks’ such as being high on play equipment or jumping over stairs or running full speed down a hill. There were certainly lots of fun discussions about these instances.
Year 4
It was lovely to see the students back in the classroom, eager to share their holiday news with each other. They have slipped back into the school routine very quickly and have done a lot of learning this week.

In Numeracy, we have been consolidating areas that were covered during the course of last semester, particularly the four processes. In Literacy, our focus has been on writing simple and compound sentences using new and more challenging vocabulary.

We are also spending a great deal of time upskilling our ICT skills. So far this term we have looked at the basics of emailing, sending attachments as well as file management. Effectively constructing and using PowerPoint presentations has also been on our agenda. The kids have looked at slide design as well as animations they can use to enhance these presentations.

In Integrated Studies, our unit of learning for this term is ‘Weird and Wacky Inventions.’ The students had a lot of fun during our ‘Mystery Inventions Walk,’ trying to identify inventions in pictures and guessing what they were used for and when they had been invented. They are very excited about this topic, as they will have to become innovators during the course of this term. Keep your eyes on this space for more information regarding this project.
Year 5
Year 5 has made a great start to Semester 2.

In Novel Studies, we are reading ‘Finder’s Keepers’ and have just finished chapter three. During these lessons we discuss character traits and work on our reading comprehension.

In Numeracy, we are completing an Explicit Direct Instruction lesson (EDI) about the concept of decimals on the number line.

We are also working through one of our Vocabulary and Sentence Construction lessons, along with a Word Level Reading and Spelling lesson.
Year 6
In Year 6 we have started a new interesting unit about Astronomy, which is the study of space. We are making our own paper creation of planets, satellites and rovers. In Maths we have been learning about subtracting and adding fractions with like denominators, calculating and converting percentages to decimals and finding the area of shapes using the formula length x width.

While doing Fluency and Vocab we have been learning vocabulary about toxic gasses and desserts. In Novel Studies we have been reading the book ‘Wonder’. We have been practising answering in full sentences consisting of five steps. Step 1, state the key words mentioned in a full sentence. Step 2, answer the question directly. Step 3, provide an example from the text that supports your answer. Step 4, explain how your example adds meaning to your answer. Step 5, add a closing sentence that summarises your response.

Finally, in writing we have been learning how to add more meaning and information into topic sentences, by using these simple steps: Step 1, write down a basic sentence, step 2, add an appositive and finally step 3, add a subordinating conjunction.
Congratulations to our Year 6 Girls Hockey Team who recently qualified to participate in the state competition later this term. We wish them all the best in the competition.

By Eshan and Ryan
Year 6 Students

TRARALGON JUNIOR SCHOOL ENSEMBLE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

New members and students having lessons outside of school are most welcome. Please contact Mrs Heather Mason and/or the listed ensemble director for further information: hjmason@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au

Heather Mason
Head of Performing Arts – Co-curricular

BROKEN PENS AND DECONSTRUCTION

In 1839 novelist and playwright Edward Bulwer-Lytton declared, “The pen is mightier than the sword”. While this is, no doubt, a profound truth, it seems the first response my Year 7 students would give is, “Yes, but you can pull a pen apart.” For much of the year, I have observed a strange predilection amongst my Year 7 students for dismantling their pens. Their fumbling efforts early in the year resulted in a spate of requests for bathroom breaks to clean up ink spills on hands and shirts. As they have become more proficient, the result now is a constant detritus of pen casings and springs strewn across the classroom floor waiting to be cleaned up at the end of the lesson. I discovered just how proficient some of them are at this Biro breakdown process when I lent a student my favourite pen for two minutes. In this short space of time, said student managed to write down the requisite answers AND discreetly remove the spring from my pen before returning it to me. I have chosen to believe that this was an unconscious act and not a deliberate one.

So, what is it that drives this ballpoint-busting urge? Is it simply a need to fidget and move? Or is it a fascination with how things work? Is it a misguided strategy for work avoidance? Whatever their motivation, the students’ approach to their pens is not dissimilar to the way young people approach the whole of life.

As parents and teachers, it would be much easier for us if kids would simply listen to our accumulated wisdom on how life works, adopt our entrenched beliefs about the world and get on with being mini versions of us. But that is not how adolescence works. They are busy discovering their own identity and forming their own beliefs. But it is not always a smooth process. The teenage brain is still under construction, and this makes them more prone to risk and peer pressure and makes them more emotional. One minute they are decrying the injustices of the world with all the passion of an eighties power ballad, the next minute they are storming out of the room because you asked them if they had emptied the dishwasher yet! And when it comes to the foundational institutions, structures, beliefs and societal norms that many of us grew up with, adolescents approach them with little sense of reverence and awe or even respect. The term ‘deconstruction’ has moved from the philosophical world into common parlance as we ‘deconstruct’ faith, gender, politics and social institutions. Driven in part by a loss of trust in many of these institutions, young people are growing up in a world that seems bent on dismantling many of the things that have anchored or at least mediated the identity formation of older generations. Not that this lack of trust in institutions is unique to a particular age group. Australians as a whole have lost trust in many things. According to research done by global communications firm, Edelman, only fifty-two per cent of Australians say they trust the government to do the right thing and fifty-eight per cent trust businesses and NGOs. Media fell by eight points to forty-three per cent, making it the only institution in Australia distrusted by a majority of the population. Sixty-one per cent of Australians say it has gotten to a point where Australians are incapable of having constructive and civil debates about issues they disagree on. This may be an overly pessimistic assessment, but it highlights the importance of teaching our young people to think critically, to cultivate empathy towards others who hold differing beliefs and assumptions about the world. And Christianity offers a helpful model for this. Jesus was not afraid to question social norms and challenge institutions – including the religious institutions of the time. In just one chapter of Matthew’s gospel, Jesus says six times, “You have heard it said … but I say to you …”. The writer of Proverbs says, “Fools believe every word they hear but wise people think carefully about everything.” (Proverbs 14:15). The Apostle Paul writes, “Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your minds.” (Romans 12:2).

I would prefer it if my students did not dismantle their pens on a regular basis but I love it when they engage critically with ideas and listen respectfully to the opinions of others. Perhaps this will equip the next generation to reshape our institutions and rebuild our trust in each other as a society.

Reverend Daniel Lowe
Senior Chaplain

KERRYN RIDDELL,
Class of 1989.

Kerryn Riddell (nee Mason) joined St Paul’s in Year 7 and remembers the camps and making history and music videos with Mr Wilson. She was enthusiastic when it came to co-curricular activities and participated in every school musical and production, as well as some public speaking events and interschool sports. Kerryn completed Year 12 Music A & B at school through correspondence and was glad she was able to pass due to the added challenge of correspondence.

After St Paul’s, Kerryn studied for a Bachelor of Education in Language, Literature and Drama to launch her career as a Secondary English and Drama Teacher. She followed her father’s footsteps into teaching but also said, “English and Drama were my favourite subjects and getting a department of education job seemed sensible”. She completed Functional Behaviour Training to move across into Student Services to work with at-risk students in behaviour management and case management of Tier 3 students. Kerryn is now a Behaviour Advisory Teacher, Case Manager, and Experienced Senior Drama and English Teacher at Boonah State High.

Kerryn enjoys helping people the most in her profession due to “the rewards of helping challenged kids re-engage with the curriculum and experience success”. What she finds challenging are “trauma students with more serious histories that impact their behaviour”.

Kerryn’s interests outside of work include Taekwondo, cooking, reading and remodelling her 1910 Queenslander. She is the proud mother of 22-year-old twins; her son is an OT graduate from ACU and her daughter is a trained beauty therapist but works in human resources for ANZUK.

If you would like to join us in creating an event of nostalgia, connection and laughter for our Class of 1993, 2003 and 2013 cohorts, email alumni@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au to be a part of our next celebration!

We love sharing alumni stories which provide inspiration to current students – and teachers always love to hear what former students are up to now!
If you would like to share your story with the St Paul’s community, or would like to mentor or speak with our current students, please reach out by emailing alumni@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au or connecting with us on our St Paul’s Alumni Association Facebook page and our St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School official LinkedIn page.

(Profile information correct at time of collection.)