Extension Programs
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Duke of Edinburgh Award
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This is a program for Year 10 students interested in outdoor activities and challenges,
in serving the community and in broader education.
When: Ongoing throughout the year as part of the Year 10 MIP’s program.
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Click for Duke Of Edinburgh website
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Combined Girls’ Secondary College Student Leadership Conference
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Two Year 10 student representatives work with girls from other government girls’ schools to organise a conference for Year 10 girls. The conference includes guest speakers, group discussions, activities and workshops.
Dates: Planning occurs throughout the year and the conference is held in
Term 3 or Term 4.
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Drama Productions and Dance/ Musical Performances
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Each year the College produces or is involved in one major performance or production. This performance or production may be a major school drama production held at the school or the Rock Eisteddfod or the State School Spectacular. The College will advertise the production or performance for each year via the College News pages of this website. See descriptions below:
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Televised - Rock Eisteddfod
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Description:
The Rock Eisteddfod involves schools competing against one another to convey a message through dance, movement and drama.
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State School’s Spectacular
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State School’s Spectacular is a showcase event that involves singing, dancing and theatrical performance by State school students.
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School Production
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This is a performance by students that is presented to the school community. It includes students from different year levels involved in acting, dance, singing and backstage roles.
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Musical Events
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Our students involved in the music and instrumental program have the opportunity to perform for parents, staff and invited guests at our annual musical soiree and during official events such as the College Award Ceremony.
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Debating
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Gilmore Teams debate against other schools in the Debating Association of Victoria Schools’ Competition. Students develop their speaking and analytical skills whilst debating issues of local, national and international importance.
When: A total of 5 debates conducted during terms 1 to 3, plus finals.
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Tournament of Minds
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Tournament of Minds is a problem solving program for teams of students who are required to solve demanding, open-ended problems from one of the following disciplines: Language, Literature, Maths, Engineering or Social Sciences.
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- Team selections term two.
- Problem solving term three.
- Performance last weekend in August.
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Chess
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Students play chess at lunchtimes in the college library, developing playing skills and if interested, represent the college at interschool competition.
When: Terms 2 and 3.
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Australian Mathematics Competition
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Cost: Free to Year 7 students, minimal entry fee for Years 8-12
When: July
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Australian National Chemistry Quiz
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Cost: Minimal entry fee
When: July
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Australian National Science Competition
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Cost: Minimal entry fee.
When: May
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A wide range of national, state and local English competitions in writing and poetry writing
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Cost: none to minimal
When: throughout the school year and advertised via the College daily news bulletin and the College Newsletter
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Film Group
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Students interested in film have the opportunity to view a range of films at lunchtime in the library’s reading and viewing room.
When: Lunchtimes, Monday to Thursday
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