Carolyn MacDonald (Class of 1995) claims to have the best job in the world, probably because she basically combined two things she loves – the study of culture and film making – and started making a living from it. With qualifications in anthropology, visual anthropology and documentary film making, she […]
It is not easy to be accepted into NIDA. For the ‘non-auditioned’, NIDA is the National Institute of Dramatic Arts and is one of the most reputable places in Australia to study acting in all its guises. Some would say, the only place. Each year, anywhere between 1,500 and 2,000 […]
Melissa Nemoto (Née Morris, 1995 Frew and pictured right in the profile photo) got First Class Honours in Japanese post-graduate studies at University, which included a year of studying economics whilst on scholarship at Osaka University. This, after completing a double degree with double majors; a Bachelor of Arts with […]
GIRTON STUDENTS TOP BENDIGO REGION: 2015 Girton Grammar School in Bendigo has topped the region for VCE results with a median ATAR score of 81 and 32% of its Year 12 VCE students ranking in the top 10% of the State. Headmaster of Girton Grammar School, Matthew Maruff, said […]
The Class of 1995 enjoys their 20 Year Reunion at the Woodhouse Restaurant in Bendigo.
Nearly half of the 2005 cohort turned up for a night of reminiscing and rekindled friendships at the 10 Year Reunion on Saturday 21st March, 2015.
When you read about what Sarah James (2011 Frew) has done since leaving Girton, you get the distinct feeling that she will try anything once, so long as it’s something she is passionate about and entails taking opportunities as they present themselves. Her philosophy is that she could end up […]
It’s tempting to think that the arty, prosy, drama type who can shrewdly wax lyrical about anthropology, social theory and philosophy might not make the best school teacher. But add to the mix an absolute conviction to confront educational disadvantage in Australia, and fierce intellect, and actually, you have a […]
Since leaving Girton Grammar, Kathryn Field (Riley House and Dux of Year 12 in 1993) has not only kept studying, but also added full time work, travel and motherhood into her life. And it has not been any old study, or any old work. Kathryn is a medical oncology doctor, […]
Sam Winzar (2006) may have bitten off more than he could chew when he purchased a house in Bendigo and promptly took off to London where he paid exorbitant rent whilst managing a mortgage. But it was nothing that a few months of living off his wits and Two Minute […]
