At Yarra Valley Grammar, our community comprises of amazing groups and activities that make up the Yarra Spirit. They provide a wide range of rewarding opportunities for members of our community to make a significant and valued contribution to our students, staff and the School as a whole.
Life is something like a trumpet. If you don’t put anything in, you won’t get anything out. – William Christopher Handy
Yarra Music is the parent support group for the Music Department at Yarra Valley Grammar. We take a team approach to supporting the Music Department staff and students to ensure the best experience for everyone involved.
We meet in the evenings once each term, both in person at the school and also online during the winter months.
We aim to support the activities of the department by raising funds through music-related events throughout the year, whilst also supporting in-School events such as combined workshops with other schools and bringing guest artists to the School such as the renowned vocal group Idea of North and in 2014, Mr James Morrison and his band.
Our signature events each year include Food, Wine and Music, Jazz in the Café and our Yarra Music Awards Night.
Join the dynamic and supportive community if Yarra Music. This exceptional group plays a crucial role in enhancing and promoting music at Yarra Valley Grammar through fostering community connections.
You will have the opportunity to work together on various music initiatives at the school in a fun and supportive environment.
I eagerly anticipate your participation at a future meeting or event.
Steven Majstorovic
Director of Performing Arts
| Term 1 | ||
| 7.30pm | Tuesday | 24 February - Alison French room |
Term 2 | ||
| 7.30pm | Tuesday | 12 May - Online |
Term 3 | ||
| 7.30pm | Tuesday | 21 July - Online |
Term 4 | ||
| 7.30pm | Tuesday | 17 November - Alison French room |
As well as a set Calendar of events throughout the year, Yarra Music supports the students and teachers for tours, school visits and additional major events in the Music Department.
| Food, Wine and Music Concert | 5.30pm, Saturday 21 March |
| Concerto Competition | 7.00pm, Monday 25 May |
| The Junior School Festival of the Arts | 2.00pm, Sunday 14 June |
| Jazz@Yarra | 7.00pm, Saturday 15 August |
For enquiries please contact Volunteer President Ben Vella on music@yvg.vic.edu.au.
Yarra Valley Grammar is renowned for its incredible dramatic performances. From award winning large scale musicals filled with spectacle, to our intimate and perfected plays, our productions allow the students with the opportunity to bring their talents to the stage.
This would not be possible if it were not for the wonderful Yarra Drama team who support and collaborate with the Performing Arts department to bring excellence to every performance. The Yarra Drama team create dazzling foyer experiences, memorable merchandise and run the kiosk during show week. They also assist the production team with sourcing and designing costumes and props. Not only does the Yarra Drama team support the productions themselves but provides treasured experiences for the students such as supplying cast t-shirts and meals during show times.
We are always looking to expand the parent group and welcome new members to offer their skills.
Contact: Fiona Massarotti and Justin Hodge
Yarra’s Snowsports program caters for a range of skill levels in a supportive and inclusive environment. We offer two 3-day camps, and compete at the Victorian Interschools event, all held at Mr. Buller. Development camp is suitable for beginners through to intermediate-advance students who wish to develop their skills and grow their confidence on the snow. Clinic and Trials camp is designed to provide an opportunity to progress skills and experience a race course. We aim to further develop the students' abilities in the context of racing and this in turn determines out students' suitability for their chosen events at Interschools.
Yarra Snowsports is a parent group that supports the Yarra Valley Grammar Snowsports program. We organise social events and industry nights throughout the year. On the mountain, parents have traditionally been an invaluable asset supporting Team Yarra and volunteering as marshals during the Interschool competition.
All students and parents are welcome – see you on the mountain!
Contact: Le Degenhardt
Join our Social Groups
The Yarra Canoe/Kayak program runs in Terms 1 and 4 is open to students in Years 7-12 of all abilities. Please contact the coordinators
to discuss sign up options or support this wonderful program that provides ongoing support and race opportunities in the Canoe/Kayak Championships.
Coordinators: Eddie Gillespie and Chantelle Cayzer
canoekayak@yvg.vic.edu.au
Yarra Equestrian provides the opportunity for students actively riding and competing with their horses to represent the School and to enjoy the support and encouragement of other team members. Yarra Equestrian encourages students to compete at as many interschool competitions as possible; whether in School hours, over weekends or school holidays.
Throughout the year Yarra Equestrian organises clinics, giving students access to high level tuition at a group level. This may be in the discipline of show jumping, dressage or cross-country. Many riders compete at different levels at Pony Club and Equestrian Australia (EA) competitions but being part of the School team offers the opportunity for riders of all ages and abilities to come together and show Yarra Spirit out in the highly competitive interschool arena.
Yarra Equestrian has team members from the younger years in Junior Primary right through to senior levels. As riders progress through to Middle and Senior School they have the opportunity to be recognised for their commitment to the sport through awards and School colours.
Competitions on the interschool arena are largely co-ordinated by the Victorian Equestrian Interschool Series (VEIS). Their website has important information about competing including rules, calendars and entry details as well as outlining series, qualifying events and grand finals. Throughout the year different schools host competitions from show jumping (ISJ), dressage (ISD), combined training, eventing and showing. Each year there is a major event hosted by the VEIS at Werribee called the Interschool Championships which sees riders from all disciplines come together over the course of a week; this is the qualifying event for national competitions.
Yarra Equestrian is continuing to grow, develop and support our riders and we have a strong focus on team spirit and positive involvement from both riders and parents.
Contact: Felicity Kearton
Yarra Tennis provides support for the long term success of tennis at the School and creates an environment that is open and encouraging for both students and parents. Yarra Tennis brings together the School’s tennis community and provides support to enable tennis at Yarra Valley Grammar to go from strength to strength. Parents get involved in fundraising and social activities and share a bond with like-minded Yarra parents. Some of these activities include the Annual Yarra Tennis Championship, awards celebrations and the caps and visors for the Yarra Tennis team members with their personalised numbers.
Contact: Wissam Al Azzeh
tennis@yvg.vic.edu.au
The Yarra Prayer Group meets weekly in the School Chapel. Members gather for a cuppa and a chat before prayer. All members of the past and current School community are welcome to join with no obligation to lead us in prayer.
Contact: Rev Paul Joy, School Chaplain
