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Debating Success for Ivanhoe Students
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The high standard of debating at Ivanhoe Grammar School was once again recognised by the Debaters Association of Victoria with three students receiving Swannie Awards this year.
read moreBuckley House Hosts GATEWAYS Challenge
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The first week of Term 4 saw Buckley House hosting the annual G.A.T.E.WAYS Challenge. This team event is designed to extend, develop and stimulate participants in a fun and exciting way. G.A.T.E.WAYS has been running for 24 years providing innovative programs for primary-aged children. The Challenge is a problem-solving activity whereby students are required to […]
read moreMillion Word Reading Competition
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Year 8 students from The Ridgeway Campus have participated in the annual ‘Million Word Reading competition’ where students work together in their class to read and record every word they read to get a class tally. The Million Word Challenge fostered the students’ competitive sides and got even the most reluctant readers into the spirit […]
read morePrimary Service Project
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Primary students get involved in service projects and give back to the community by visiting care homes and fundraising for charities. As part of the Buckley House Service program, Year 5 students visit an aged care facility, Dowell Court in Ivanhoe East, each fortnight. Recently our students decided it would be fun to interview some […]
read moreLegacy Public speaking Competition
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The Legacy Competition requires a student aged between 12-14 to write a prepared speech of five minutes duration, which can be on any topic but must fit within the guidelines and focus on some of the ideals of the Legacy organisation. The ideals include voluntary service, social justice, caring, personal effort and personal sacrifice/mateship. This […]
read moreAladdin Jr.
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The 2018 primary musical production Aladdin Jr. was presented by Buckley House students from prep to Year 6 and ran over two nights from Tuesday 18 September to Wednesday 19 September. Over two nights Buckley Hall was transformed in a feast of colour into an Arabian oasis as the cast and crew brought to life […]
read moreYears 7 - 11 Graduate Art & Design Exhibition
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Last week saw Arts Edge at Locksley completely transform into a vibrant display space of student work. The Years 7-11 Art and Design Exhibition officially opened on Wednesday 12 September and showcased innovative and unique student art and product design work. The exhibition was officially opened by Georgia Newland a past student from the Class […]
read morePerforming Arts Concert
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On Tuesday 11 September, members of the Plenty Campus Community enjoyed an outstanding concert to celebrate all aspects of the Performing Arts. The evening was a reflection of the depth and variety of the talent of our students. The Gymnasium was totally transformed into a magical concert venue, with scaffolded seating and professional sound and […]
read moreThird Straight Victory for AGSV Girls' Athletics Team
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On Wednesday 12 September the AGSV Combined Athletics Carnival was staged at Lakeside Stadium, under clear blue skies, which was a welcome change from the conditions that greeted the competition in 2017! The Girls Team were aiming to win their third Athletics Premiership in succession and their fourth premiership in five years. The Boys Team […]
read morePitch for the Planet
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On Thursday 6 September, in the Round Square Gallery, Pitch for the Planet was held as part of the Global Citizenship Centre’s Global Goals Series event. There was a buzz in the air as students, parents and staff came together on the night to listen to each other’s ideas on how our School can become […]
read moreVictorian Interschools Snowsports Championships
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The Victorian Interschools Snowsports Championships has been running at Mt Buller for over 60 years and is the single biggest ski race event in the southern hemisphere. This year saw 205 schools entered, and nearly 3000 students competing. From Monday 20 August to Sunday 26 August our skiers had the chance to compete in the […]
read moreEvery Student Matters
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Tom Rickards shares with us his thoughts on the Personalised Mentoring Program in the Senior Years. Tom is Head of Senior Years/Deputy Head of The Ridgeway Campus. One of the key features of research relating to successfully negotiating adolescence is the importance of having positive connections with adults outside the family. Traditionally, schools have been […]
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