News and Events: Author Archive
Victorian Interschool Equestrian Series Grand Final
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The Grand Final of the Victorian Interschool Equestrian Series was held at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre on Saturday 2 August and Sunday 3 August. Over 180 riders competed in the Show Jumping and 126 in the Dressage from 106 different Schools throughout Victoria. The series was held over the past 12 months and included […]
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Visiting Author George Ivanoff
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On Monday 21 July, author George Ivanoff visited the Year 8 boys to discuss writing, reading and choosing a career you love. Ivanhoff is a Melbourne author who has written over 70 books for children and teenagers, both fiction and non-fiction. In 2010 his teen science fiction novel, Gamers Quest won a Chronos Award for […]
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Snowsports Training Camp Mount Buller
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During the Term 2 holiday period, 24 students and staff members made the trek to Mount Buller for a five day training camp. The group stayed at the Ski Club of Victoria, also known as ‘The Whitt’. Each student participated in two, two hour lessons per day covering the Alpine Skiers and Snowboarders at a […]
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An Historical Event in Volleyball
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For the first time in the School’s history, we entered two girls’ teams and two boys’ teams into the Victorian Volleyball Schools Cup Three Day Event, a competition that only the best schools in the state attend. It was an action packed weekend and all the students involved were up to the challenge. The future […]
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Sport Highlights Winter 2014
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There were some fantastic results from the AGSV and AGSV/APS matches last weekend, in particular Boys’ soccer and Girls’ netball. Boys’ Soccer Knowing that a win or draw would secure Ivanhoe’s fifth AGSV Soccer Premiership, the boys played with poise and determination against a strong team from Penleigh and Essendon Grammar to finish the match […]
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Knitting For The Community
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Knitting is a past time often associated with an older generation, however The School Library recently formed a knitting club which encourages students, staff and parents to direct their knitting energy towards making scarves, beanies, children’s toys, blankets and more for ‘Knit One Give One’. This local organisation began in 2004 and has since distributed […]
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Melbourne Vixens New Recruit
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Year 12 student and Firsts netballer Alice, has been offered a contract to play for the Melbourne Vixens. Alice has been touted as one of Victoria’s brightest shooting prospects as well as one of the youngest signings for the Vixens since the trans-Tasman ANZ Championships began in 2008. Alice predominantly plays the position of goal […]
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Cadet Promotions 2014
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The Cadet Unit held the annual Promotions Course from Saturday 19 July to Tuesday 22 July at the Lord Somers Camp. Record numbers attended the Course, with 129 students on the Corporal's course, 78 on the Sergeant's Course and 47 on the CUO/WO Course, giving a total of 254. Students and staff worked hard throughout […]
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Centenary Website Launch
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Ivanhoe Grammar School will celebrate its Centenary Year in 2015 and to commemorate this occasion, the School has launched its Centenary website. This website will be the key conduit to communicate all things Centenary and keep you informed of the activities planned for what will surely be an exciting year for the School. The website […]
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A fantastic week in sport for Ivanhoe
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Last weekend proved a fantastic start to Term 3, with successful results for a number of the sporting teams. The boys' soccer team remain undefeated following their Semi Final win against Trinity and will now play in the Grand Final on Friday 25 July at the Veneto Club, Bulleen. The team is hoping to avenge […]
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PLENTYPALOOZA
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On Thursday 19 June, the gymnasium was transformed into an amazing concert venue, with professional audio and lighting to support the performances. To enhance the festival atmosphere, student artwork and tables of donated items for the silent auction were displayed throughout the gymnasium. PLENTYPALOOZA describes an event with a contemporary feel to promote creativity and […]
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Students get musical at Beechworth
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On Tuesday 3 June Year 7 and 8 students from the three Locksley ensembles and staff departed for the historical town of Beechworth located in the north-east of Victoria. Nestled amongst old world gardens, The Old Priory Guesthouse provided accommodation for students and staff as well as spacious indoor areas for multiple rehearsal sessions each […]
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