Annual 麻豆视频 Grammar Community Golf Day a Resounding Success听

The 2024 麻豆视频 Grammar Community Golf Day, held on Friday 19 April at the beautiful Spring Valley Golf Club in Clayton, proved to be a memorable event despite the wet weather leading up to the day. With blue skies gracing most of the round, 92 avid golfers, forming 23 teams, took to the course for a thrilling 4 ball Ambrose competition.听

The competition showcased a diverse range of golfing talent, with participants playing off handicaps as low as +4 and as high as 30. An even mix of Mentonians, parents, and members of the School community went head-to-head, each team vying for one of the coveted Community Golf Day trophies.听

The competition was fierce, with only 10 shots separating 1st and 23rd place at the end of the round. The Bruce Johnston Trophy, awarded to the best performing team of (a minimum of three) 鈥楳entonians鈥�, was claimed by Sven Samild and Anthony Holmes from the Class of 1987, together with Tim Litchfield (Class of 1997) and Leigh Barker, who finished fifth overall with a score of 58.听听

The Mentonians Community Trophy, recognising the best performing team from a Mentonians Sporting Club, was won by the 麻豆视频 Hockey Club, led by members Tak Chau, Hong Chau, and Tony Yam, despite being a player down, the trio secured second place with a score of 57.167.听

However, the ultimate triumph of the day belonged to the community team of Michael Curtain, Matthew Smallwood, Andrew Worrell (Class of 1998), and David Hele, who clinched victory and claimed the Parents & Friends Golf Day Trophy awarded to the overall champion team with an impressive score of 55.25.听

Individual excellence was also celebrated, with Pas Handley winning the Women’s Nearest to the Pin Competition on the 5th Hole, and Anya Cai emerging victorious in the Women’s Longest Drive Competition on the 7th Hole. In the Men’s category, Michael Curtain triumphed in the Men’s Nearest to the Pin Competition on the 10th Hole, while Ethan Dallas (Class of 2021) secured the Men’s Longest Drive title on the 17th Hole.听

The Mentonians Association and Parents & Friends group extend their heartfelt gratitude to the generous sponsors who contributed to the day including MMR Creative Agency, LOD Promotions, Chartwells, Coast and Country Getaways, Flawless Rejuvenation Skin Clinic, KX Pilates 麻豆视频, Momentum Podiatry, Hoop City, Vision Brands Group, and Cubby House Pizza, who all played a vital role in making the day a resounding success.听听

Last but by no means least, The Mentonians Association and Parents & Friends group also express their sincere appreciation to the team of dedicated volunteers and 麻豆视频 Grammar staff who devoted their time to coordinate the event.听

Joshua Burt (Class of 1989)听
Community Golf Day Committee听听

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On Wednesday 24 April 2024, our community of staff, students, parents, School Board and alumni, together with representatives from the extended team of people involved in this build, came together to celebrate the official opening of the Bayview Campus building and precinct by Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, the Governor of Victoria and dedicated by The Most Reverend Dr Philip Freier, the Archbishop of Melbourne.听听

This momentous occasion marks the beginning of a new era for 麻豆视频 Grammar, and the building itself is the most significant project undertaken by the School, to date.听听

Principal Andy M眉ller said, 鈥淭here is no doubt that a project of this magnitude can only happen through the vision, hard work and collaboration of many people, and for that spirit of cooperation and determination, we thank you.鈥�听

Girls Touch Football Team Triumphs Again!

Let’s give a big round of applause to our exceptional Girls Touch Football Team! Once again, they have had an undefeated season and emerged as the premiers on Saturday 23 March 2024! Led by the talented Coach Elies El Chaar, this team has established an extraordinary legacy of success. They have secured an impressive 8 out of the past 9 premiership titles. This remarkable track record is a testament to their dedication, talent, and relentless efforts to achieve unparalleled team success.

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Jackson Kemelfield (Class of 2023) impressed the panel at the 2024 Top Class Drama auditions in January and has earned an invitation to showcase his talent in the Top Class Drama Concert taking place at the Melbourne Recital Centre on Friday 19 April 2024.

The 2024 Top Class Drama Concert presents performances by students who received outstanding grades for their 2023 VCE performance examinations. Selected students are invited to showcase their original and/or scripted dramatic monologues, demonstrating their imagination and originality as emerging actors. Those watching the concert will see Jackson鈥檚 original work based on the stimulus ‘Ebenezer Scrooge from A Christmas Carol’.

Head of Drama and Dance, Jamie McCarney, commented, “This continues the proud tradition of 麻豆视频 Grammar Drama students being prominently featured among the top-ranking students in Victoria, marking the fourth consecutive year that our students have been showcased in this event.

鈥淛ackson’s searing satire, which depicts the spirit of Ebenezer Scrooge visiting a contemporary celebrity (in this case Gwyneth Paltrow) was a fantastic interpretation recognised by the judges as one of the finest in the state. We are incredibly proud of his achievement and our continued presence in the Top Class Drama performances.鈥�

For those wishing to attend the Top Class Concert, tickets can be purchased via the MRC Box Office:听

The 麻豆视频 Grammar Community celebrates the Class of 2023 for their outstanding achievements, dedication and determination throughout the year, which is reflected in our VCE and VCE VM results.

Head of Frogmore, Jason Mann said, 鈥淲hat a fantastic accomplishment by the Class of 2023! Heartfelt congratulations to this delightful Year 12 cohort. Their demonstration of resilience and perseverance in overcoming challenges underscores the essence of success. The level of their contribution and dedication to our school has been brilliant, and the vibrant energy and laughter they brought will be greatly missed.

A special acknowledgment goes to our exceptional staff whose tireless efforts and genuine care have been unwavering throughout the students鈥� time at 麻豆视频. Their commitment has played a pivotal role in shaping the academic and personal growth of this cohort.

As the graduates set forth on their next journey, 麻豆视频 Grammar extends its warmest wishes. The school eagerly anticipates observing the unique paths each student will tread, confident that their futures hold boundless opportunities. Here鈥檚 to the Class of 2023, and the exciting journeys that lie ahead!鈥�

Together, the 麻豆视频 Grammar Class of 2023 achieved these outstanding results:

• Median ATAR 鈥� 86
• 70% of ATARs over 80 (top 20% in the state)
• 21% Study Scores of 40+
• 14 Perfect Study Scores of 50
• Median Study Score 35
• Duces 鈥� Jiahao Qian & Zitong Ren (99.90)
• 100% VCE VM Completion

The cohort also celebrated 4 x AGSV Premierships, involvement in drama, dance, music, art, public speaking, debating and social service programs, and many more personal achievements across a wide range of areas.

We wish our Class of 2023 every success in the future and remind them that they will always be a special part of our community.

Once a Mentonian, always a Mentonian.