Yarra Valley Grammar

ESPORTS SUCCESS
Congratulations to our Esports team on winning the Melbourne High School Just Dance 2026 Metro Division title as part of International School Esports competition. Alongside the competition, they also took part in sessions focused on mental health, online safety and healthy gaming habits. The team's success has secured them a place at the Fuse Esports Festival at Southern Cross University on the Gold Coast. We wish them all the best for the next stage of the competition!

JUNIOR SCHOOL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
The ELC and Junior School Festival of the Arts was celebrated at Yarra last week. The stage came alive during the Music Concert, with our youngest students performing with great energy. The choirs, orchestra, ensembles and instrumentalists were all recognised with warm applause. Visitors explored a vibrant Art Show across three levels, showcasing creative works that reflected the skill and talent of our young artists.

CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations Harry, who recently represented Australia competing in the Oceania Championships in Darwin. Harry won gold in the U18 Long jump. An incredible achievement!

GLOBAL CHAMPIONS
Congratulations Sabine, Keisha and Suhani who have won the The FUSE Cup Global Competition for Just Dance, taking the 2026 title after also winning in 2025. The competition featured schools from Japan, New Zealand, England, the USA, and Albania, and our girls were praised for their sportsmanship throughout the evening.

YEAR 7 MUSIC FESTIVAL
Less than 14 weeks ago, many of the Year 7 students picked up their instruments for the very first time. On Monday night, they took to the stage with confidence, enthusiasm and pride, performing for family and friends at our Year 7 Music Festival. Bravo to all the Year 7 students involved.

TOP SCRIBE 2026
Congratulations to Harrison (YOG 2025) for being selected in the Top Scribe 2026 anthology, which recognises outstanding VCE Literature achievement. Top Scribe is part of the VCE Season of Excellence, presented by the VCAA. To be acknowledged as one of 25 published creative pieces in Top Scribe 2026 is an exemplary accomplishment.

ABORIGINAL REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
Our Head of Middle School, Fiona Harper and two of our Middle School leaders were honoured to attend the Aboriginal Remembrance Service at the Shrine of Remembrance. This annual service pays tribute to the vital contributions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service personnel have made—and continue to make—to the Australian Defence Force. For over a century, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have served in conflict and peacekeeping missions involving Australia. Yet, for many years, their service and sacrifice was not formally recognised or commemorated. It was a day to remember and say thank you.

BANDS TO THE FORE
Join Yarra Valley Grammar's Symphonic Band as they take to the stage alongside the Royal Australian Navy Band, Melbourne for Bands to the Fore. Enjoy an inspiring afternoon of outstanding live music on Sunday 21 June at 2.30pm at George Wood Performing Arts Centre. Tickets are available online: gwpac.com.au/whatson/

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUNE!