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Gazette 

The Girgarre 

A Girgarre Cottage Publication A November July 2020 2021 

Remembrance Day Girgarre RSL 

A short Remembrance Day Service will be 

held at the Cenotaph on Wednesday 

11 November at 10.50am 

“Welcome back El Presidente” 

Duncan Rodrick, with some of 

his flower farm produce. 

AGM details Page 3

HARVESTING WINDFALL FOR GIRGARRE 


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GIRGARRE COMMUNITY NEWS 

Swift action by the Girgarre Development Group earlier this month, proved there’s truth in the old adage 

“make hay while the sun shines”. The opportunity to harvest the bumper lucerne crop on the site of a 

large solar farm on Mason Road was too good to miss. The development group was more than happy 

when the Italian based owners of the 250-hectare site ENEL Green Energy International readily granted 

them access to the property for the second year running. 

“Last year, the sale of the fodder to local farmers benefitted the local community to the tune of 

$17,000,” Deputy Chair of the development group, Greg Fitzpatrick said recently. “With the good rains 

and record growth this winter, we estimate we will easily double last year’s yield. 

“Gaining early access from the company was a boon. The weather is always a bit of a lottery, but 

we were able to get in early and roll part of the crop for silage before the weather broke. With the good 

follow up rains we’ve had, we are now expecting a high yielding second cut. All of this season’s fodder 

has been pre-sold and the funds raised will go towards lighting at the netball courts and improvements 

at the recreation reserve.” 

“I couldn’t be happier with the outcome”, Greg said. “It’s a significant and generous donation and 

a win-win situation for both the community and the company. We have the benefit of the funds, and 

the company has their property cleared of excess growth before it becomes a problem for the CFA as the 

summer fire season approaches. We appreciate it a great deal and look forward to continuing to work 

with ENEL well into the future. 

Chair of the Development Group, Jan Smith also said she was encouraged by ENEL’s policy of engaging 

with local communities in the districts where they establish solar farms. “We have regular 

updates from the Leeson Group, the Australian based managers of the project,” she said. “And the 

company’s willingness to actively work with us to identify opportunities for continued shared social interaction 

is heartening. It will be advantageous to both 

the company and to our small community as the development 

gets underway. The hay is a windfall; just the 

beginning of what we confidently believe will be a 

fruitful and long-term relationship well into the future.” 

Irene Labbett



Co-ordinator’s Catch-up 

Hello everyone, 

We had our AGM last month and I would like to thank all of the returning committee 

members and a sad farewell to Loraine Warde and Robert Axen - Thank you 

for your service, every effort you have made has been appreciated. Also thank you 

to John Zobec who attended our meeting to assist with the proceedings. Current 

committee; President Duncan Rodrick, Vice Richard Ashe, Treasurer Jenny Bassett, 

secretary Marlene Rodrick. General committee members; Wendy Burke, Dale 

Donehue, Douglas Johnstone, Sue Solty and John Warde. 

Covid update; as of the 29 of October all workers at The Cottage must be fully vaccinated. Workers include: 

Employees, volunteers, contractors, students on placement. Patrons or clients of The Cottage must 

also be fully vaccinated unless you have a written medical exemption or are under the age of 16. we are 

unable to deny access to essential services, so will be operating on a click and collect and phone service 

system for those who are not fully vaccinated. Do not hesitate to contact us if you require assistance 

5854 6482. Please note the above applies to Victoria, rules may vary from state to state. 

We have had so much happening here at The Cottage, that I can not wait to share with you, so make sure 

your grab the next edition of the Gazette. Speaking of the next edition, please note it is a combined December/January 

edition-so if you wish to publicise any January-February information, have it to 

girgarregazette@yahoo.com.au by the 25 of November. 

Australia day-see pages 22 and 23 for information. 

Closure-Please note we will be closed for 3 weeks over the Christmas holidays. Monday 20 th December 

until Monday 10 th January, 2022-food parcels will still be available, except on Public Holidays-phone Kezia 

on 0404 686 344 

So much is coming up, that I have created little advertisements throughout this edition-so it is easier to 

digest all of the information. 2022 is looking to be a much happier and busier year. So read carefully, 

contact us for more info if needed and remember we are really looking forward to seeing you soon. 

Take care, Bye for now, Kezia


Open Gardens Festival 2021 


GIRGARRE COMMUNITY NEWS 

Despite forging ahead with positive thoughts and a 'can do' attitude, we have unfortunately decided 

that the 'Open Gardens Festival - Girgarre & Surrounds', that was scheduled for Sunday 

24th October 2021, will now be postponed until Sunday 3rd April 2022. 

After long lockdowns and tough times, we are disappointed that we are not able to provide an 

enjoyable experience for people. However, the rules and regulations surrounding people visiting 

private properties and the increased risk to our small community, with Covid cases increasing in 

the regions, we feel this was our only option. 

We will be in touch early in the new year. Until then, please feel free to check out our Facebook 

Page 'Open Gardens Festival - Girgarre & Surrounds' for updates. 

We also welcome anyone who would like to share their own gardens to please send a photo (with 

caption and location) to opengardensfestival@outlook.com . On the 24th of October we hope to 

bring some happiness to everyone with a Facebook post full of amazing gardens. 

Thanks for your time. Kind Regards, Open Gardens Festival Committee Members 

Gargarro Green Thumbs Nursery 

Gargarro Green Thumbs Nursery is OPEN! 

Green Thumbs Nursery outgrew their location 

in the backyard of The Girgarre Community 

Cottage and have relocated to the Gargarro 

Botanical Gardens site on Winter road in 

Girgarre. 

Although we are still setting up the nursery 

we are open on Thursdays 9am-3pm and Saturdays 

9am-12pm or alternatively by appointment-please 

phone Loraine on 

0438 546 237. 

Contact The Cottage, it takes 5 mins to complete. 

Bring your bill, pension card and bank account details



News from Many Makers Gallery Stanhope 

October has seen an increase in visitor numbers to the area and 

with Christmas fast approaching it is a great opportunity to see 

what’s available locally for gift giving. 

Whether it ‘s an original artwork, a useful yet stylish gift or 

something a little quirky; with 47 Aussie makers represented 

under the one roof, there’s a good chance you will find what 

you’re looking for in the Many Makers Gallery! Alternatively, 

giving a gift voucher allows the recipient to choose an amazing 

gift themselves! 

Browsing the gallery makes for a great outing as well; so why 

not add a trip to MMG to your itinerary when you’re out and 

about - Open Thursday to Sunday. 

Pictured is a beautiful mother of pearl brooch/pendant by 

Carole Grenfell. Carole is a button collector and her unique jewellery 

features vintage, retro or more modern buckles and 

buttons. Deb 0418252715 

HELPERS NEEDED! 

Garden helpers needed. Our 

team has grown to four, but we 

still need some more helpers as 

our rotate with their availability 

due to life, travel and all of the 

joys of retirement. 

If you can spend a few hours on 

a Wednesday, not every 

Wednesday, just when you are 

free...please, please contact me 

at the Cottage. Thanks in advance 

Kezia 

5854 6482 

OPENING HOURS Monday –Friday 9am-5pm



NOVEMBER 2021 

KYABRAM 

TOWN HALL GALLERY 

OPEN 10 - 4 Mon - Sat 

www.kyabramtownhall.com.au 0490 371 641 5852 1546 

• 

AN INTROSPECTIVE RETROSPECTIVE 

artist 

JUDITH ROBERTS 

• 

“ INVERSION work by 

Splinter 

Contemporary 

Artists 

• 

ONE STEP FURTHER 

VIC QUILTERS 

BI ANNUAL EXHIBITION 

Friday 1st Oct till 

30 th November 2021 

• 

Gallery Shop & Book 

Shop open 

SUE REIDS AWARD WINING TEXTILE


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CLASSIFIEDS & SERVICES 

FRIENDS OF GARGARRO 

CATERING AVAILABLE 

Need catering for a 

function? 

Well, the Gargarro Gardens 

Catering Team will be more 

than happy to cater for your 

needs depending on 

numbers. 

Phone Bernie Ryan for more 

info if you are planning a 

function. 

Ph: 5857 2407 

Mob: 0455 578 722



Girgarre Fire Brigade 

Despite what is happening with the Corona Virus, 

the Girgarre Fire Brigade is still available for any 

emergencies that may happen in our community. 

Hygiene is extremely important to us and we will 

endeavour to keep both you and us safe. 

Please keep in mind that now the fire restrictions 

are over, if you wish to avoid an unwanted visit 

from us, you should register your burn off at 

1800 668 511 

Girgarre Community 

Kindergarten 

To keep updated on all Kinder information 

Find us on Facebook 

Girgarre Community 

Kindergarten 

Stanhope & District Men’s Shed 

We are open three mornings a week Mon, Wed 

and Fri from 9 to 12 noon. If anyone would like 

to call in and see what is on offer they would be 

most welcome. Membership is $25 which includes 

insurance whilst at the shed. 

We offer woodwork, metal work, welding, 

leatherwork, a large range of books to read and 

a friendly cuppa at around 10am. 

Girgarre Community Cottage 

Keep up to date with future events and 

local information. 

Join us on Facebook. 

HALL BOOKINGS 

As you know, our well appointed and well used 

Girgarre Memorial Hall 

and Supper Room 

are available for hire. 

Contact 

Girgarre Post Office 

Ph: 5854 6200 

Open Monday –Friday 9am - 5pm



Girgarre Development 

Group Inc's 

AGM 

Tuesday 30th November 

7.30pm 


supper room. 

All welcome 

RSVP to; 

Jenny 5952 2816 

or email: 

jen801@hotmail.com 

Are you interested in 

joining the Girgarre 

Fire Brigade? 

New members are 

welcome. 

Please call Shaun 0487 

740 001 and home 

number 58 546 536.



Writers’ Group 

Latest Contribution 

by Winsome 

Eliza Louisa 1879-1977 

I remember my grandmother. 

Tiny, sprightly and strong – an intelligent woman who dressed well and never smoked or drank. Except 

for the occasional sip from the silver flask of brandy that was always in her handbag. For medicinal 

purposes, of course! Though strangely, of all the times I was with her, I never saw the purchase or even 

appearance of this bottle of magic. 

As I reminisce, I realise I hardly knew this woman – after all, how could I, as a child, a teenager, 

then a young married woman, understand the past life of this old lady. 

And what a life! Living first in the security of a wealthy family, adored by her father, being educated 

beyond other girls of her era – then to run away pregnant to the city with a shearer who later went off 

to the Great War, leaving her to manage with five small children. 

And what a tall handsome soldier he made! Obviously he was a ladies’ man, as they would say, as 

Gran was to discover when opening her husband’s mail since he was at war. Here was some woman 

accepting his proposal of marriage! 

Eventually he came home and all was forgiven. Off they went to a new town, a new home, a 

new life. A good life, too, with her husband in a good job, eventually becoming mayor of their shire. 

Gran proudly kept the gold scissors from the ribbon-cutting ceremony of some opening all her life. 

Tragedy overtook that household in their next ten years, with two of their four boys at ages 

twelve and then fourteen, dying – one at the hands of a drunken doctor, and the other of diphtheria. 

Time went on. Gran’s middle son, at twenty-six, with a wife and two children – my brother and 

me – went off to World War II. Not many months later he was killed in action in Syria. My uncle and 

aunt were then Gran’s only surviving children, living to the grand old ages of ninety-six and ninety-nine 

respectively! 

My amazing grandmother herself lived to the equally wonderful age of ninety-eight, had seen it 

all, yet survived so many of her family, always with a happy get-on-with-it attitude and ready to help 

others in need. 

Stress? Depression? I never saw any evidence of that. 

Perhaps it was the brandy! 

Winsome is a member of the Kyabram Town Hall Writers’ Group, 

whose members are diverse in interests, ages and 

backgrounds. This makes for a variety of stories 

and poetry. Some have been included in the 

newly-launched KTHWG’s Celebrating Women – a 

book of original written works and art from the 

wider community. 

On sale now at $20 from the Kyabram Town Hall 

and on line from the writers’ group link on 

Facebook and the KTH website: 

kyabramtownhall.com.au 

A great read & a great gift idea! 

© Winsome 

Direct contact: kyabramwritersgroup@gmail.com



FREE 

Child car seat good condition 

has not been in an accidentfree 

to good home. 

Phone for visually impaired 

1 x base corded 

2 x handsets cordless 

Phone Cottage 5854 6482 

GIRGARRE MEMORIAL HALL 

CENTENARY 

Crochet & 

Knitting 

Group 

Thursday’s 

@ 10am Stanhope Business Centre 

The centenary of the formal opening of 

the Girgarre Memorial Hall will be celebrated 

with a luncheon on Saturday, 5 

March 2022 at the hall. Also to be recognised 

at this event is the formation in 

1920 of the Girgarre sub-branch of The 

Returned Sailors’ and Soldiers’ Imperial 

League of Australia (RSSILA), now known 

as the Returned and Services League of 

Australia (RSL). 

This class will be led by the very talented Kaysha Warren, 

with Wendy Douglas and Lyn Emmett assisting. 

The initial class is at 11am but future times will be discussed. 

The cost is $2 per session 

This group is open to the new, experienced and curious, 

everyone is welcome. 

Group projects and individual works will be undertaken, 

whatever makes you HAPPY! 

Meet, greet with a cuppa and a chat. 

Enquiries please contact Kezia on 0404 686 344 

All are most welcome to attend. 

Jenny Wadelton 

Girgarre Living History



Tongala & District Memorial 

Aged Care Service Inc. 

Serving the Community since 1925 

R.M McHale Hostel, Koraleigh Nursing Home 

for planned & emergency respite care & 

permanent residential aged care 

Deakin Village – retirement rental units 

Memorial Drive Retirement Village 

For further information contact: 

Sarah Tee, 18 Purdey St, Tongala Vic. 3621 

Phone: 03 5859 0800 

Email: admin@tongalaagedcare.com.au 

“Care in a Friendly Town”



Group Name Details Contact name Contact number 

The Girgarre Community Group Inc. President Duncan Rodrick 0427 391 706 

The Girgarre Community Cottage 

3rd Monday 7pm 

Coordinator Kezia Talbot 5854 6482 

0404 686 344 

Girgarre Seniors Tuesdays 10:45am Debra Stelzer 5854 6482 

Words on Wheels 

Girgarre Cottage 

Discuss chosen books 

3rd Thursdays 6pm 

The Cottage 5854 6482 

Girgarre Green Thumbs Nursery Nursery Sales Loraine Warde 0438 546 237 

Girgarre Open Garden Committee Open Garden Festival Loraine Warde 58546236/0438 546 237 

Girgarre Playgroup 0-5 years 

Monday 10-12pm, 

Jigarre Ukulele (J-Ukes) 

1st & 3rd Wed (5th) 1:30pm 

Girgarre Kindergarten 

Begins 2nd week of term 

Play/learn with others 

Girgarre Cottage 

Robyn Swan 5854 6482 

Lyn Cosham 5859 0297 

Girgarre Patchwork Quilters 

Fridays 9:30am 

Quilters and sewing group 

Memorial Hall 

Nola Marke 5854 8226 

Girgarre Line Dancers 

Thursdays 2pm $7 

Carpet Bowls-Thursdays 7:15pm April 

to August 

Memorial Hall Gloria Atkins 0400 539 778 

All ages. 

Memorial Hall 

Theo George 

Rob Varcoe 

0428 740 976 

0409 975 997 

Girgarre Community Kindergarten Lead Educator Robyn Swan 5854 6368 

Girgarre Primary School Principal Peter Caldow 5854 6275 

Girgarre Returned Services League 

1st Tuesdays 7pm. Feb-Nov 

Girgarre Country Fire Authority 

1st Monday 7:30pm 

Stanhope/Girgarre Lions Club 

2nd Wednesday 7pm 

President 

RSL Club Room 

Captain 

CFA Meeting Room 

President 

Stanhope Hotel 

Laurie Young 0429 009 515 

5854 6303 

Maree Gadzinski 5854 6264 

Avis Weller 5854 6383 

Girgarre Community Church 

Sundays 9:30am 

Christian Church Ron Gregory 5854 6382 

Stanhope and District Men’s Shed 

Mon, Wed, Fri. 9am-12 

Have fun and create. 

3 Tivey Rd. Stanhope 

Des Crichton 0457 300 321 

Girgarre Facilities Committee 


Girgarre Recreational Reserve 

Memorial Hall (Bookings) 

Recreation Reserve 

Sandy & Barry 

Darren Butler 

5854 6200 

0427 546 332 

Girgarre Development Group (DGD) 

Last Tuesday, Jan-Nov 7:30pm 

Girgarre Improvements 

Memorial Hall 

Jan Smith 5854 6283 

Gargarro Project Gargarro Botanic Gardens Athol McDonald 5854 6324 

Friends of Gargarro Garden - 

working Bee 4th Sunday of month 

Chairperson Bernie Ryan 5857 2407 

Girgarre Craft Market 

2nd Sundays. 8:30-12 

Bookings/enquiries Jan Smith 5854 6283 

Girgarre Farmer’s Market Bookings/enquiries Jan Smith 5854 6283 

Jigarre Jammers. Feb to Nov 

4th Saturday 10:30-4pm $2 

Acoustic Music Irene Labbett 0429 149 246 

Girgarre Living History 

Book title “Girgarre” 

Record of local history 

Athol McDonald 

Jenny Wadelton 

5854 6324 

5852 2301 

Girgarre Football/Netball Club President Brendon Nicholson 0413 022 398 

Girgarre Cricket Club President Mick Coyne 0488 296 566 

Girgarre Tennis Club 

President 

Secretary 

Josh Maudsley 

Fiona Smith 

0400 546 766 

0408 502 274



COTTAGE SERVICES AND LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS 

COTTAGE HOURS. The Cottage is 

open 10am to 3pm, Monday to 

Thursday at 27 Olympic Street, 

Girgarre. Coordinator: Kezia Talbot. 

Telephone: 5854 6482 for services 

listed below. 

COTTAGE SERVICES. 

FOOD BANK. Food parcel available for 

those in need. Confidentiality ensured. 

Available Monday to Thursday 10am to 

3pm. 

COMMUNITY CAR. Information and criteria 

for bookings. Contact The 

Cottage. 

SENIOR'S GROUP. Meet weekly for 

outings or social events. Meet Tuesdays 

10am at the Cottage. 

UTILITIES ROOM FOR HIRE. Need a 

space to hold a meeting, do some training, 

hold an event or activity? The Cottage 

has a room for hire including tea & 

coffee. 

Tai Chi with Faye Sizeland. Classes are 

at the Hall Mondays 1.00pm, $5.00 per 

session. 

ITEMS TO HIRE Specialty items 

including shower chairs, walkers, porta 

cots, child's car seat, wheel chair, baby 

bath, high chair, walking sticks. 

FREE PLAYGROUP Mondays 10am to 

12pm. Held at the Girgarre Kindergarten. 

DONATE CLEAN DENIM Ros makes it 

into quilts. Stains don't matter. 

DONATE ITEMS TO HELP OTHERS Spectacles 

, mobile phones, routers, bras, 

baby items, mastectomy items, cotton 

clothing suitable for Fijian climate 

www.upliftbras.org. Plastic lids off soft 

drink bottles, juices and water bottles 

for Envision. 

BOOK SWAP Leave a book and take 

one. Free Service at the Cottage. 

GIRGARRE (CAMPASPE) REGIONAL 

LIBRARY Borrow a book, DVDs, talking 

books - thousands of titles can be ordered 

& delivered to The Cottage. Book 

online at www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/ 

library 

PRESCRIPTION SERVICE Leave your 

scripts for collection and return. Free 

service at the Cottage 

VOLUNTEERS WANTED. Teach a class, 

join the committee or help out at the 

nursery. 

LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS 

GIRGARRE PRE-SCHOOL 

Enrolments welcome anytime 

www.kyabramkindergaten.com.au or 

phone 0428 738 147 

GIRGARRE MEMORIAL HALL HIRE . 

Available for your next event. All bookings: 

Phone The Post Office5854 6200 

STANHOPE MEN'S SHED Open Mon, 

Wed & Fri, 9am to Noon. Tea & coffee, 

chat, computers, wood and metal lathes. 

Phone Des 0457 300 321 

WORDS ON WHEELS Everyone 

welcome. Stimulating discussions on 

topical subjects. 4th Thursday 6pm. 

Phone Cottage 5854 6482. ($5 includes a 

meal) 

PLAY A UKULELE? - the J-Ukes meet on 

the 1st, 3rd (and 5th) Wednesday in the 

Cottage Utility room from 1.30 - 4pm 

($3.50). All welcome. Lyn 58590297 

Monday , Tuesday and Wednesday take aways. 

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK LUNCH AND DINNER 

MONDAY – FRIDAY $10.00 LUNCHES AVAILABLE 

Come in, relax and enjoy our fabulous 

modern facilities 

QUALITY BISTRO DINING, SUN SHADED PLAYGROUND, 

FOXTEL, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, OFF STREET PARKING, 

SPORTS BAR, LANDSCAPED COURTYARD WITH 

BARBEQUE FACILITIES, CONFERENCE ROOMS, TAB, 

82 ALLAN STREET KYABRAM Ph: 5852 2431 

www.kyabramclub.com.au 

KENO AND EFTPOS FACILITIES. 

office@kyabramclub.com.au Kyabram Club Keep up to date on FaceBook



Kyabram 

Bakery 

135 Allan St 

5852 1208 

SHEPPARTON WORKWEAR & SAFETY 

189 – 197 High Street SHEPPARTON VIC 3630 

FOR ALL YOUR WORKWEAR CORPORATE WEAR 

AND EMBROIDERY 

Ph.: 5831 4838 

Fax: 5831 1696 

Email: sales@sheppartonworkwear.com.au 

Website: www.sheppartonworkwear.com.au



THE FOUR PILLARS OF GIRGARRE 

WHO WE ARE 

The Girgarre 

Development Group 

Celebrating the Achievements 

of our town. 

Building a Sustainable and 

Vibrant Community. 

Education 

The Girgarre Primary School 

Preparing a Path to the Future 

The Girgarre Community Kindergarten 

We aim to achieve an environment where everyone belongs, 

feels welcomed, valued and respected, while providing 

learning opportunities for children 

through exploration and play. 

The Community Cottage 

The Community Centre exists to help, 

support and encourage people of this rural 

area to enrich their lives by developing 

friendships and new learning skills. 

Sport 

The Girgarre Recreation Reserve 

The Girgarre Football Netball Club 

The Girgarre Tennis Club 

The Girgarre Cricket Club 

Our active and vibrant community, working together 

CONTACT THE COTTAGE 

Girgarre Community Group Inc. 

(The Cottage) 

A1601 ABN: 66 944 230 131. 

27 Olympic St. (P.O. Box 35), Girgarre, 3624 

Phone: (03) 5854 6482 Fax: (03) 5854 6484 

http://girgarre.com.au/girgarre-community-cottage 

E-mail: girgarrenh@bigpond.com 

Coordinator: Kezia Talbot 

Connect with us on Facebook. Girgarre Community Cottage 

www.girgarre.com.au 

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Deadline for publication is the 20th of the month 

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Attention: 2022 Three and/or Four Year Old Group 

Families: 

Please be aware if you have not enrolled for 2022 three and/or four year 

old group at Girgarre Community Kindergarten that the enrolment 

procedure has changed. 

Kindergarten Enrolments for Girgarre Community Kindergarten will now 

be completed by Campaspe Council from now-on. 

The Campaspe website is https://www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/Our-services/Children-families/ 

Kindergartens alternatively if you have any questions regarding enrolling please call Campaspe Council: 

1300 666 535. All future enrolments will be processed through Campaspe Council. 

All families who have previously enrolled for 2022 via KPMC earlier in the year- your enrolments are in 

the system. Offers of your child's 2022 kindergarten placement will be made in the next few weeks.





Respect for: | 

self | others | learning | environment 

Primary School News 

Each child will be provided with 2 shirts and one windcheater in the school colours from our uniform supplier. The school will 

be paying for these. I will be using equity funding. We will look forward to ALL students correctly attired. 

Currently our students are doing tennis coaching as part of our Sporting Schools funding. David and Sharee Starling are the 

coaches. 

Next year Mr Gibbs will teach P-2 and Ashleigh and Tracey will grade share Gr 3-6. Our Tutoring Program will continue on into 

2022. We welcome back Marj who has done an amazing job in 2021. 

Kirsty will return 2 days a week. 

Deb and Nina will continue their roles 

as ES support staff. 

Di Burgmann is continuing to provide 

ukulele and guitar lessons for our Gr 

3-6 children. We are so lucky to have 

Di provide this service; she has a 

wonderful way with the children. 

Most children have ben provided 

with an instrument to practice at 

home with. 

Ashleigh is continuing with her 2 year 

Primary Maths Specialist training. We 

thank the Department of Education 

for this opportunity and she is rapidly 

imparting her knowledge with the 

rest of the staff. 

Enrolments for 2022 at welcome. 

Ring the school on 58546275 for further 

information. 

Our two school dogs are well received 

and they add a further calmness 

to our grades. . Peter Caldow 

-Pricipal



Girgarre Seniors– Melbourne Cup Lunch



Campaspe Shire’s 

Australia Day Awards Open 

Nominations for Campaspe Shire’s 2022 Australia 

Day awards are now open. 

These awards are a great opportunity to recognise 

the outstanding contribution many residents provide 

on a day to day basis. 

Three award categories are available in each of the 

five local areas. 

Citizen of the Year 

Young Citizen of the Year 

Community Group of the Year 

For Girgarre residents, enter your nominee under 

‘Rushworth & district.’ 

This year, we’ve made it easier for residents to 

nominate a noteworthy citizen or community group. 

Nominations can now be submitted through the 

simplified online form on Council’s website. 

Nominations close 5pm on Friday, 3 December 202 

2-3PM

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