Firbank Old Grammarians' Association

Congratulations to Erica Wagner (1980) for her latest Children’s Picture Book “Hope is the Thing” winning the 2024 Australian Book Council award for New Illustrator
https://cbca.org.au/book/hope-is-the-thing/

You're invited to join us on Thursday evening for our free Choral Concert. Our annual Choral Concert is set to enthrall as the angelic voices of the choirs soar into the rafters of St. Andrew Church. Choirs from both junior campuses, as well as the senior campus, will perform along with a number of soloists. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy an evening of beautiful music.

CHORAL CONCERT | Get ready for a magical evening as the angelic voices of our choirs light up St. Andrew Church. We will have stunning performances from choirs across our junior and senior campuses, plus mesmerising soloists. We look forward to welcoming you to this wonderful concert. Entry is free. 🎤🎼

Congratulations to Catherine Skinner (2007) who has been selected for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Catherine will compete in Trap Shooting, marking her second Olympic appearance after her gold medal win at Rio 2016. 🥇 We’re thrilled to see her in action again. Catch her competing tomorrow at 5.00pm—let’s cheer her on as she takes the stage.

CLASS OF 2019 - Can you believe it has already been five years? Join your reunion on Friday 9 August to catch up with friends, relive the best moments from your time at Firbank, and catch up on the past five years! Bookings are essential, secure your place now - https://alumni.firbank.vic.edu.au/20195YrReunion

We’re delighted to invite our alumni community to a magical night out at the Firbank Grammar School and Brighton Grammar School production of Frozen! Bring your children, grandchildren, or even the whole family for an enchanting performance that will warm your heart. Tickets are available now!

Amanda Bateman (2014) and Hayley Verbunt (2020) are representing Australia at the Paris Olympics.
WATCH THEM LIVE NEXT WEEK
Amanda is rowing in the Women's Double Scull and Hayley is the cox of the Women’s Eight.

Amanda is Rowing on
Saturday 27 July in the Heats at 8.10pm AEST
Depending on the results on Sunday 28th July in the repechage at 6.10pm AEST
Tuesday 30 July in Semi-Finals at 6.50pm AEST
Thursday 1 August in the Finals: B Final at 6.30pm and A Final at 7.18pm AEST
Hayley is rowing on
Monday 29 July in the Heats at 8.00pm AEST
Depending on the results on Thursday 1 August in the repechage at 6.10pm AEST
Saturday 3 August in the A Final at 6.50pm AEST
We wish both girls the very best of luck.

2019 5 Year Reunion on Friday 9 August at The Deck. BOOK NOW

https://alumni.firbank.vic.edu.au/20195YrReunion

Congratulations to Amanda Bateman (2014) who has been selected for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Amanda has qualified for the women’s double scull, and this is her second Olympic Games. During Amanda’s time as a rower at Firbank, she was part of three division 1 Head of School Girls division-winning crews. This was an exceptional feat at school girl level. We had the pleasure of inviting Amanda back to Firbank to begin our rowing season in October and to christen our new quad scull named in her honour. We cannot wait to see Amanda in action in Paris.

Congratulations to Hayley Verbunt (2020) who has been selected for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Hayley will be coxing the Women's 8+. Hayley coxed for four years while attending Firbank. She won a division 1 Head of School Girls title in 2017 and coaxed our first eight in 2020. Some of our Firbank rowers had the opportunity to watch Hayley in action at Nationals last year, winning the Interstate Women's 8. We cannot wait to see Hayley in action this coming Olympics and wish her luck.

Calling all Firbank Past Students and members of our community please join Leandra Turner and Wendy Grant in Shanghai for a Firbank Community Event. They would love to see you 🇨🇳

Anna Johnston (Rosen) (2001), spoke at the FOGA AGM about the release of her debut novel on July 2nd, "The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fyfe" It is a feel-good novel about forgiveness, redemption, and finding family. Anna will be in conversation at the Sandringham Library on Tuesday 16 July at 6.00pm where she will have books for sale and signing copies.

King’s Birthday Honours.
Firbank Grammar and The Old Grammarians Association congratulate three of our Firbank Old Grammarians who received an Australian Honour on the King’s Birthday.

Associate Professor Christine Rodda AM (1972) For significant service to paediatric endocrinology, to medical research and tertiary education.
Ann Rusden OAM (1953) For service to education, and to the community.
Beverley Sutherland Smith OAM (1953 ) For services to the culinary industry

Join our Deputy Principal Leandra Turner in Shanghai for a special Firbank Community Gathering on Friday 12 June. Please register at https://www.trybooking.com/CSFVY

Class of 2019 your 5 Year Reunion is on Friday 9 August ! Make sure you save the date!

Thank you to our 16 past students who returned to Firbank to speak to our current students and their parents about their career choices and journeys. What an inspirational night !

Happy Mothers Day

Our Principal, Jenny Williams will be visiting New York in June. She is hosting a reunion for past students on 27 June at 6.00pm at the Archer Hotel. To register please go to https://alumni.firbank.vic.edu.au/

GIVING DAY | Every donation we receive will help us reach our goal. Donate now via www.charidy.com/firbank

Firbank Old Grammarians Annual lunch last Friday celebrating those women who left in 1954 and 1964, 70 and 60 years ago. What a special day!

This ANZAC day we remember all our past students and those who are still serving in our armed services. Lest We Forget.

2024 Senior School Girls whose Mothers and or Grandmothers attended Firbank. Thank you to those families

On the 19th of April 1909 Firbank Grammar was established, last night we celebrated 115 years of educating girls in Brighton at St Andrew’s 🎂

Last Friday the class of 1974 celebrated their golden 50 year reunion. A wonderful day with much laughter, memories and friendship shared

Easter Greetings to all Firbank Old Grammarians and families 🐣

1974 50 Year Reunion lunch - Friday 12 April Book Now for this Golden Reunion https://alumni.firbank.vic.edu.au/

Congratulations Amanda Bateman (2014) and Hayley Verbunt (2020) in winning the Queens Cup representing Victoria at the National Rowing Championships. This is the 2nd year in a row that the girls have taken the title👏👏

What a wonderful night catching up with the girls from the class of 2004.
Such a great group and lovely to see them back at Firbank

2004 20 Year Reunion - Next Friday 22 March at 7.00pm BOOK NOW alumni.firbank.vic.edu.au/200420YReunion

Jump Start Your Business

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20 Years years ago this weekend our 2004 1st Quad won Head of School Girls and then went on to win the National Championship. Good luck to our current rowers who are in Geelong competing in the 2024 Head of School Girls