CCG Sport Hall of Honour
On Thursday, October 5, our College community celebrated a very special event, the opening of the Christian College Geelong Sport Hall of Honour. Families, past and present students, staff and other friends of the College gathered last night for a gala dinner and celebration of the outstanding achievements of current students who have reached national or international status across a wide range of sports. Twelve of these students received our ‘Rising Eagle’ awards, being recognised for their skill, application and teamwork in their chosen sport.
Furthermore, in 2023, the recipient of the Tegan Philip Medal is Abbey O’Hanlon, ‘Most Valuable Player’ of the 2023 Senior Female Netball team, and the recipient of the Gary Ablett Jr Medal is Spencer Jones, ‘Most Valuable Player’ of the 2023 Senior Male AFL team. The recipient of the Top Flight Eagles Award is the 2023 Senior Male AFL team.
A huge congratulations goes to all of these students, and this is to be accompanied by a heartfelt thanks to the teams behind the stars, the parents, guardians, coaches and other inspiring people who have enabled these wonderful opportunities for our talented young people.
In addition, a particular highlight of the event was the induction of the first members of our CCG Sport Hall of Honour, Mrs Tegan Philip and Mr Gary Ablett Jr.
A student at Christian College Geelong from 2001 to 2006, Tegan Philip (nee Caldwell) enjoyed a highly successful and decorated career as a professional netballer. Starting at the Bellarine Netball Association, and rising to State League level, Tegan first earned a spot representing Victoria in 2008. The next year, she was named in the gold medal winning Australian Under 21 squad for the World Championships. Joining the Melbourne Vixens in 2010, she quickly made a name for herself as Rookie of the Year and ended her career as a one-club player in 2020. During this time, she amassed 131 appearances and scored 2,729 goals. Both Vixen records at the time. Notable highlights include winning premierships in 2014 (as ‘Grand Final Player of the Match’) and 2020. She also served as Vixens’ Vice Captain from 2017 to 2020, while being named ‘Best Goal Attack’ in the National League in 2017.
Tegan’s achievements extended to the Australian Diamonds Netball Team, securing a gold medal at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, as well as contributing to their success during the 2017-2019 international seasons including a Constellation Cup victory.
A student at Christian College Geelong from 1990 to 2000, Gary Ablett Jr is celebrated as one of the most decorated players in Australian Rules Football history. He first played football with a Christian College team, then for local club Modewarre. Gary went on to play 357 games in the AFL for the Geelong Cats (247) and the Gold Coast Suns (110) and kicked 445 goals after being drafted out of the Geelong Falcons in the 2001 National Draft under the League’s father-son rule. His list of individual accolades includes winning the Brownlow Medal in 2009 and 2013, the AFL Players Association ‘Leigh Matthews Trophy’ five times, the AFL Coaches Association ‘Player of the Year’ Award three times, Geelong FC Best and Fairest Award twice, Gold Coast FC Best and Fairest Award four times and earning ‘All Australian Team’ honours in eight seasons. Gary, nicknamed the ‘Little Master’, also won two premierships with Geelong in 2007 and 2009, and served as Captain of the Gold Coast Suns between 2011 and 2016.
I am grateful to all across our community who have contributed to this initiative, and to last night’s event. I would especially like to thank our former Head of Sport, Mr Andrew Richardson, our Acting Head of Sport, Mr Matt Murnane, our Events Coordinator Fiona Provan, the Master of Ceremonies for the evening, Mr Wes Cusworth, and our inductees, Tegan and Gary, both of whom were exceptionally generous with their time, and the spirit with which they continue to share of themselves with our CCG family. Thank you.
The Sport Hall of Honour will now serve as a permanent feature within our school, displaying the names, photographs, and achievements of our extraordinary sports stars. This will not only inspire our current students but also serve as a testament to the values and dedication instilled within them during their time at Christian College.
Of note, this was only a first step towards a wider recognition of past CCG students who have achieved elite-level accomplishments in other, non-Sport fields, and our current students who appear well on the way to doing the same. Stay tuned for further information over the coming months and years, as this important part of our College grows.
Daryl Riddle OAM, CEO Christian College
What’s Happening at Surf Coast
Is an up to date list of planned activities at Surf Coast Campus that you can use for planning purposes. Please be aware that these dates are set early in the term and occasionally items may need to be cancelled or dates/times altered. This itinerary is altered each week to reflect any changes – please check this list of events EVERY WEEK carefully when you read the weekly VINE newsletter.
TERM 4 2023
Week 2
Monday 09 October Year 2 – Camp – Aireys Inlet
Tuesday 10 October
Thursday 12 October Annual Music Evening Rehearsals – Music Students Only
Thursday 12 October Annual Music Evening – All welcome
Friday 13 October BLP Clubs – All Students
Week 3
Tuesday 17 October Discovery Learning – Preps – Cosy Corner
Thursday 19 October Bike Ed Week 2 – Year 4 & 5
Thursday 19 October Bravehearts – Year 1 & 2 – More information to come
Friday 20 October Geelong Show Day – Pupil Free Day
Week 4
Monday 23 October Grandparents Afternoon – 2.15pm – 3.30pm – Refer to Ed Smart
Wednesday 25 October Year 5 Camp to Ballarat – Refer to Ed Smart
Friday 27 October
Thursday 26 October Bike Ed Week 1 – Years 4
Friday 27 October Assembly – Multipurpose Room 2.45pm – All Welcome
Week 5
Monday 30 October New Students on Campus – 3.45pm – 4.15pm – New Students Only
Monday 30 October Prep Transition – Session 1 – New Prep Students for 2024
Wednesday 01 November Year 4 Camp to Grampians – Refer to Ed Smart
Friday 03 November
Thursday 02 November Bike Ed Week 2 – Year 5 only
Friday 03 November BLP Clubs – All Students
Week 6
Tuesday 07 November Orientation Day (all students current and future)
Prep Transition Session 2
Thursday 09 November Bike Ed Week 3 – Year 4 & 5 Students
Friday 10 November Remembrance Day
Assembly – Multipurpose Room 2.45pm -3.30pm – All Welcome
Week 7
Tuesday 14 November
Thursday 16 Novemner Technology and Design (ATD) Festival – More information to come
Thursday 16 November Bike Ed Week 4 – Years 4 & 5 Students
Friday 17 November Prep Transition – Session 3 – New 2024
Preps 12.15pm – 1.30pm
Friday 17 November BLP Clubs – Prep to Year 4 Students
Week 8
Tuesday 21 November Tabloid Sports – Prep to Year 4 – More information to come
Thursday 23 November Prep Day Camp – Ballarat Wildlife Park – More information to come
Thursday 23 November Bike Ed Week 7 – Year 4 & 5 Students
Friday 24 November Assembly – Multipurpose Room 2.45pm – All Welcome
Week 9
Thursday 30 November Coastal Bike Ride – Years 4 & 5
Friday 1 December BLP Clubs – All Students
Week 10
Wednesday 06 December Carnival Day – Prep – Year 4 – More information to come
Wednesday 06 December Adventure Park – Year 5 – More information to come
Thursday 07 December Celebration Evening Rehearsals – More information to come – All Students
Thursday 07 December Celebration Evening Costa Hall – More information to come – All Students and Families
Friday 08 December Christmas Service – Multipurpose Room – 9.30am All Welcome
Friday 08 December End of Term – Dismissal Time of 2.30pm
Scientifically Speaking…
What a busy start to the term. We kicked things off by discovering the magic behind sound – how vibrations can create the beautiful melodies that we hear every day. But the real excitement came when we put on our scientist hats and embarked on our first science experiment. We gazed in awe as we predicted and tested whether different objects would slide or stay still on various surfaces. Some of our predictions were correct, while others were not. But that’s the joy of learning and testing our awesome theories! Laughter and amazement filled the room as our predictions turned into fantastic discoveries. We look forward to all our discoveries this term and cannot wait to see what other experiments we have ahead of us.
Nick Hogan
Sarah Minge
Camp Kicks off Term 4
What a fabulous start to Term 4 we have had! The Year 3s had one day at school and then headed to Warrnambool on Wednesday for their camp. There was much excitement, lots of laughter, tonnes of luggage and eager anticipation for what was in store. The trip down the Great Ocean Road led us to having morning tea at Lorne, lunch at Apollo Bay, a stopover at the Twelve (not quite) Apostles and a walk at Loch Ard Gorge. The final leg of the journey brought us to Warra Gnan camp in the centre of Warrnambool and the Year 3 students were bubbling over with enthusiasm to explore their new surroundings. After dinner we took a walk and discovered some intriguing rock pools as the sun was setting … it was an extraordinary beginning to our camp experience. We can’t wait to update you on all of our adventures in the next Vine Article … stay tuned!
Adam Stewart
Leanne Crole
Japanese Student of the Week
In Japanese in Term 4, we are learning about school subjects and how to write in Hiragana. Kai Digenis from Year 5 has excelled in his Hiragana writing, with great attention to detail. In Japan students have a subject called Shoshya which requires writing Hiragana in detail. Kai’s skills and efforts are wonderful to see. Congratulations Kai, keep up your great work!
College Production 2024 – Update
As published in The Vine at the end of Term 3, the College will be staging Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Broadway Version) at the Geelong Arts Centre from May 2 – 4, 2004.
Audition Registration
All students from Years 5 – 11 (in 2023) across the College will receive an email early next week, with information and a link to an online registration form. Auditions will commence across the College on designated days from Sunday October 22. To register for an audition, students must complete the online form on/by Friday October 13.
There will be an information session held at each campus for students to have an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the show. These will be held at:
Highton MS Campus Chapel Monday October 9 12.40
Senior Campus Music Department Tuesday October 10 1.20pm
Bellarine Campus Auditorium Tuesday October 10 at Lunchtime
Surf Coast Campus – Ms Notini will visit the Year 5 classroom next week.
Rehearsal Schedule
All rehearsals will take place at the RW Gibson Centre – Senior Campus with regular weekly rehearsals during Term 1 on Thursdays, 4.00 – 6.30pm and Sundays, 2.30 – 5.00pm. There will also be nominated full days and extended rehearsals, with more detailed information included in the email to be sent to students next week.
To be allocated a part, successful auditionees must be available for the full rehearsal period. We aim to cast approx. 70 students, with over 200 expected to audition. We request families to please consider the implications of their child’s involvement and that a total commitment to the show is required prior to auditioning/accepting a place in the cast. Please do not audition if you are unable to commit to the full rehearsal period.
There will also be opportunities for students to be involved in the production orchestra and a range of backstage tasks. More information about these opportunities will be shared with students as the project progresses.
There will be a large group of staff and visiting tutors working with the students throughout the staging of the production. The initial production staff includes Kelly Clifford – Director, Taylah Broad - Assistant Director, Fiona Gardner - Musical Director, Kate Notini - Vocal Director, Andrew Dunlop, Victoria Kent, Sharon Huber, and Brian Alexander. Students with specific questions are invited to approach the teachers at their campus.
We are looking forward to meeting students from across the campuses at auditions, casting and staging this production for our community.
Fiona Gardner, Musical Director on behalf of the creative team
Foundation Golf Day 2023
Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, we are delighted to announce the Christian College Foundation Golf Day tournament for 2023.
Save the date: Thursday November 9.
We are seeking prizes for this event – if you own a local business and are interested in creating partnership opportunities with Christian College, please contact Fiona Provan on 0400 477 467, or email [email protected]
Uniform Shop Clearance Sale!
