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Japanese Language Teacher Returns to School

Mr Bob Denahy introduced Japanese language classes to Girton College after being invited by then Headmaster, Mr Bob Bickerdike, to become a staff member. Both gentlemen had previously taught at Geelong Grammar School, although immediately prior to introducing Japanese language at Girton, Bob was teaching in Japan. Bob taught upper […]

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The Countertenor from a Cactus Farm

Just some of the things that Christopher Field neglected to reveal when interviewed for this profile are; the fact that he was Dux of the school in his final year (1995); that he was the recipient of the Australian Postgraduate Award for his Masters studies in voice at the University […]

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30 Year Reunion

The Class of 1986 had a school tour and reunion on Saturday 28th May. Some guests had not seen each other since leaving school and many hilarious stories of naughty behaviour and favourite teachers were swapped.

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20 Year Reunion: Class of 1996

The atmosphere at the Woodhouse Restaurant was wonderful as the Class of 1996 caught up for their 20 year reunion on Saturday night. Guests travelled from all over Victoria to catch up on old times, reminiscing about school volleyball, children that they now have and how they have ended up […]

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With Fond Memories Forever

On 11th April, 2016, many members of the extended Girton Community attended the Thanksgiving Service for the life of Mrs. Nansi Ward which was held at St. Andrew’s Uniting Church in Myers Street, Bendigo. After a long illness Nansi passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 4, Aged 71 […]

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Dog of a Performance

On 21st March at the Arts Centre Playhouse, 2015 graduate Lachlan Geary will perform his Acting and Directing monologue that he created for his VCE Theatre Studies examination last year. Lachlan received an A+ for his monologue in the exam and following an audition in Melbourne in front of a […]

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