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24.01.2022 #THROWBACKTHURSDAY Whats your favourite Yarra musical memory? Heres a #ThrowbackThursday to the 2008 Farewell Concert for Neville Lyngcoln to get you started! #MusicalMemory #GoYarra

24.01.2022 WHITE OWL FOR MENS HEALTH RAFFLE White Owl for Mens Health was initiated by a group of YOGs in memory of Patrick Shing (YOG 1991). While they are unable to hold their major fundraiser event this year you can still support them by joining in their online raffle! You can purchased tickets now for $5 from whiteowl.org.au. The prize will be drawn on Fathers Day.

24.01.2022 HAPPY FATHERS DAY! A friend of Yarra Parents & Friends has a special message to share with our whole Yarra community, and if youre a Dad, Happy Fathers Day! #GoYarra

24.01.2022 INSPIRED BY YARRA PODCAST LOREN BREALEY Our most recent Inspired by Yarra Podcast features Loren Brealey (YOG 2012), Saxophonist and Music Teacher discussing her journey after Yarra with Rev Paul Joy. Listen here: www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast #GoYarra #InspiredByYarra

24.01.2022 INSPIRED BY YARRA PODCAST GRANT NEL Our most recent Inspired by Yarra Podcast features Grant Nel (YOG 2006), Olympic Diver and Businessman, discussing his journey after Yarra with Rev Paul Joy. Listen here: www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast #GoYarra #InspiredByYarra

24.01.2022 #THROWBACKTHURSDAY In 1995 we were lucky enough to travel to NZ for a music tour. Tell us your #throwback to your favourite travel or excursion destination!

23.01.2022 YOG TERTIARY CONVERSATIONS THAT COUNT: Our Year 12 students were delighted to be joined this afternoon by: Linda Burchett (YOG 2016), a Medical student at Monash University; Ishra Ranatunge (YOG 2018), a Psychology & Media student at the University of Melbourne; Max Sammann (YOG 2019), a Commerce student at the University of Melbourne; and Louis Tran (YOG 2016), an Engineering and Commerce student at Monash University. The YOGs shared their experiences of uni life and gave some great insight and advice to the students. We would like to thank them for their openness to share their YOG uni journey with us. #YOGTertiaryConversationsThatCount #InspiredByYarra #CareersStartHere.

22.01.2022 Leadership is SO important in life - do you remember your Yarra Leaders?

22.01.2022 FLICKER OF HOPE MASKS Flicker of Hope is a foundation that has been established by Zoe (YOG 2019) to raise much needed funds for research into Neurofibromatosis to give all people living with this condition not just a flicker of hope but a much brighter future. Flicker of Hope are now selling masks for $18, with a portion of sales going towards the cause. These masks are Melbourne made, machine washable and come in two sizes. They can be purchased online now www.trybooking.com/BKTKA

21.01.2022 #THROWBACKTHURSDAY What’s the best prize you’ve ever won at a Yarra Auction or Raffle? We have a fabulous history of philanthropy and although you won’t find a TV as dashing as this one for the 1969 raffle winners, there are still lots of prizes thanks to local businesses in the Yarra Foundation - Yarra Valley Grammar Silent Auction! Get bidding now at www.32auctions.com/YVG2020 .

21.01.2022 #THROWBACKTHURSDAY Time to #throwback to our 1987 Volleyball team. Tag some fellow YOGs to let them know theyre #champions!

21.01.2022 #THROWBACKTHURSDAY Do you remember seeing the 1997 production of Annie? For this #ThrowbackThursday share your best dramatic Yarra memories!

21.01.2022 INSPIRED BY YARRA PODCAST PENNY SWAN Our most recent Inspired by Yarra Podcast features Penny Swan (YOG 1990), Marketing and Business Manager, discussing her journey after Yarra with Rev Paul Joy. Listen here: www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast #GoYarra #InspiredByYarra

19.01.2022 MESSAGE FROM YOG Please see below for a message from Andrew Gaythorpe (YOG 1982), President of Yarra Old Grammarians. To book tickets for the webinar with Lea Waters for the Family Wellbeing Presentation on Monday 7 September, visit www.trybooking.com/BLFKZ .

19.01.2022 #THROWBACKTHURSDAY Throwing you back to the recent past of 2012, a bit of fun with Grease! What was your favourite Yarra character performance?

19.01.2022 UPCOMING SPORTING OPPORTUNITIES Please see below for some upcoming sporting opportunities! If you are interested in the Senior Mens Coach position, please contact Yarra Old Grammarians Football Club. If you are interested in the Cricket umpire position, please contact the AGSV on the email given.

18.01.2022 #THROWBACKTHURSDAY This week were throwing back to the 1979 magazine committee! Tag a YOG mate who starred in a YVG publication.

18.01.2022 #THROWBACKTHURSDAY Can you name any of these Year 12 tutors from 1992? #NamethatTeacher

18.01.2022 The latest episode of Yarras Brush with Joy has been released - please go to https://youtu.be/H1qhf9xqDoo to view it. If you would like to subscribe to regular updates for these videos, please visit the School website at https://www.yvg.vic.edu.au/YBWJ.

14.01.2022 LITTLE BOOKS BIG LIBRARY Last Wednesday our Junior School Students took part in Little Books Big Libraries. A day for our students, families and staff to immerse themselves in the creative design process of authoring their own story, centred around friendship and togetherness. The Junior School was treated to video messages from authors Andy Griffiths (YOG 1979) and Carrie Edwards-Britt (YOG 1999). Rev Joy also created a special episode of Yarras Brush with Joy for the day. The Junior School community posted videos of their story planning and published in excess of 265 digital stories of all styles and formats, with a message of the importance of friendship.

14.01.2022 #THROWBACKTHURSDAY Yarra has a strong sense of philanthropy, as shown by the 2007 cohort as they tin rattle for the Good Friday Appeal. What was your favourite fundraiser at school? This sense of giving to the community continues on for our YOGs, as many have founded or supported their own charities. Find out more here www.yvg.vic.edu.au/our-community/YOG/yog-connected-charities

14.01.2022 INSPIRED BY YARRA PODCAST JAMES SIMPSON Our most recent Inspired by Yarra Podcast features James Simpson (YOG 2005), Musical Director, discussing his journey after Yarra with Rev Paul Joy. Listen here: www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast #GoYarra #InspiredByYarra

13.01.2022 #THROWBACKTHURSDAY Time for another round of #NameThatTeacher! Everyone in this photo served Yarra for at least 25 years, can you name them all?

12.01.2022 #THROWBACKTHURSDAY Time for another #SuperRound of #NameThatTeacher everyYOGy! Who do you recognise from these 1990 Primary School teachers?

10.01.2022 INSPIRED BY YARRA PODCAST CHRIS CHMIEL Our most recent Inspired by Yarra Podcast features Chris Chmiel (YOG 2000), Squadron Leader with the Royal Australian Airforce, discussing his journey after Yarra with Rev Paul Joy. Listen here: www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast #GoYarra #InspiredByYarra

09.01.2022 #THROWBACKTHURSDAY Throwing it back to our 2008 Hearing Unit staff and students. Do you recognise any familiar faces?

08.01.2022 INSPIRED BY YARRA PODCAST CAMERON BRITT Our most recent Inspired by Yarra Podcast features Cameron Britt (YOG 2002), CEO of South Freemantle Football Club, discussing his journey after Yarra with Rev Paul Joy. Listen here: www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast #GoYarra #InspiredByYarra

08.01.2022 #FinalCountdown till 4pm the Silent Auction closes! Bid now at www.32auctions.com/YVG2020

07.01.2022 INSPIRED BY YARRA PODCAST GEORGIA ROGERS Our most recent Inspired by Yarra Podcast features Georgia Rogers (YOG 2015), Exercise Sports Scientist, discussing her journey after Yarra with Rev Paul Joy. Listen here: www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast #GoYarra #InspiredByYarra

07.01.2022 You'll find us busy at www.32auctions.com/YVG2020 !

07.01.2022 I WISH I WAS A DROID, a unification between science fiction and contemporary dance was created and performed by Jacqui Maida (YOG 2017). Congratulations to Jacqui for her screening at Melbourne Fringe Festival 2020. Watch her trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch #GoYarra #YarraProud #MelbourneFringe

06.01.2022 BOUNCING FORWARD THROUGH COVID Our sincerest thanks to Yarra Parents & Friends for hosting Professor Lea Waters: Bouncing forward through COVID for a return pre...sentation through these continued challenges. On Monday, Lea virtually discussed with our community the ways in which we can bounce forward through COVID-19. Our own Rev Joy also completed some fabulous sketch notes from the evening. See more

06.01.2022 #THROWBACKTHURSDAY This Thursday we are throwing it back to our 2002 Girls Swimming Premiers. Tag a YOG mate to let them know theyre ALMOST as awesome as these #champions!

06.01.2022 YOG SPEED CAREERING Today we were delighted to be joined (online!) by almost 40 of our Yarra Old Grammarians (YOGs) who shared insights and career advice to our Year 10 and 12 students. #InspiredByYarra #CareersStartHere #GoYarra

05.01.2022 INSPIRED BY YARRA PODCAST STEVE MCCRACKEN Our most recent Inspired by Yarra Podcast features Steve McCracken (YOG 1994), Commanding Officer with the Royal Australian Navy, discussing his journey after Yarra with Rev Paul Joy. Listen here: www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast #GoYarra #InspiredByYarra

05.01.2022 INSPIRED BY YARRA PODCAST TIANA KOEHRER In the lead up to International Day of the Worlds Indigenous Peoples this Sunday 9 August, we are proud to release our most recent Inspired by Yarra Podcast, featuring Tiana Koehrer (YOG 2014), Project Officer with the First Peoples Assembly of Victoria. Tiana is a proud Yorta Yorta and Wurundjeri woman. Listen here as she discusses her journey after Yarra with Rev Paul Joy: www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast #GoYarra #InspiredByYarra

04.01.2022 #THROWBACKTHURSDAY Lets #throwback to our 1971 Firsts Cricket Team. Tag a Yarra Firsts Cricketer and challenge them to play in our YOG vs First XI Cricket Match next year!

02.01.2022 #THROWBACKTHURSDAY Lets #Throwback to the 1985 Cricket Premiers! Whats your favourite team memory from Yarra?

02.01.2022 Joseph Pitt (YOG 2016) is conducting a research survey on community attitudes of brain health and lifestyle medicine as part of his Psychology Honours degree. He would greatly appreciate the assistance of any of our YOGs in completing a short survey, and sharing with friends and family to broaden the audience. The survey should take no more than 10-15 minutes, if you would like to participate please follow the link below.

01.01.2022 COMMUNITY BUSINESS Here are a few ways to easily help out small businesses during these particularly trying times! We also encourage you all to make use of our Yarra Community Business Directory and keep the Yarra Spirit alive yvg.vic.edu.au/directory.

01.01.2022 #THROWBACKTHURSDAY Heres another round of #NameThatTeacher for your #ThrowbackThursday! Are you familiar with these faces from 2001?

01.01.2022 NEW EDITION OF THE LINK NOW AVAILABLE It has been a challenging time of late and we do hope that you are all well and have stayed active and connected. the Link is an important communication from Yarra Valley Grammar to keep our past Yarra community connected. For this edition, we have included some videos, which we hope you will enjoy watching. Please visit the School website here to read it online - yvg.vic.edu.au/news-and-events/Publications/the-link #GoYarra #YarraProud

01.01.2022 Congratulations Tarni, an awesome effort! #FutureYOG