Fintona Girls’ School is one of Melbourne’s. All MGC students are encouraged to strive for personal excellence in their classroom studies and activities. ZOOM. Through GSV, students in years 7 to 12 may compete at an inter-school level in Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Cross Country, Diving, Golf, Hockey, Indoor Cricket, Netball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball and Water Polo.[10]. Fintona girls win a haul of medals at the World Scholar's Cup, The Annual Red Shield Appeal raises close to $650, The da Vinci Decathlon team win first prize for Science, Fintona holds inaugural Economic Debating Competition, Anastasia receives the Premier’s VCE Award for History: Revolutions, Commerce Week reveals budding entrepreneurs, Our Rising Super Star achieves her personal best at the Commonwealth Games, Ower wins House Athletics for the fifth time in a row, Roll up! This motto is Latin for Holiness, Wisdom, Strength. Reviews from Melbourne Girls Grammar School employees about Melbourne Girls Grammar School culture, salaries, benefits, work-life balance, management, job security, and more. Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass is assigned to them. It is similar to Timbertop, run by Geelong Grammar School, but students generally take part in a wider range of outdoor activities. Students also participate in a community service rotation during the winter term, which involves activities such as building tracks, planting trees, gardening, visiting residential homes, acting as assistant teachers in rural schools, and running their own radio station. At the end of each term, a running challenge of 9.4  km is to be run in 1hr, called the Howqua River Road Challenge. Congratulations to Mia and Olivia, Cross Country Champions. Lauriston has a successful history in rowing. The first IV were national gold medallists in the Schoolgirl IV in 2010, 2011 and 2013 and won a bronze medal in 2015. MLC offers Kindle, day and boarding school options, and is one of Australia's most successful and innovative schools, offering a world of amazing learning choices and experiences. There are 10 houses, each able to hold 12 girls although generally holding 10. Find out what sets Fintona apart in our fabulous film, The best careers start at Fintona - meet Vanessa Foo OFA '99, Supreme Court Prize - Anna Wotherspoon ('14), Mental Health Australia Future Leader - Monique, Alumni Success Stories - Herald Sun Feature, From the Principal: Learning for the Future of Work, Fintona Design Students Explore the Beyond Science Centre Construction, Breaking ground on the new Beyond Science Centre, Dr Bronwyn King ('92) is named Melburnian of the Year, Fintona STEM teachers honoured by Governor of Victoria, Rachel receives a Premier’s VCE Award for English, 81st Shakespeare Day - A Day Full of Mirth & Merriment, ANZAC Day Assembly honours the significant role of women, Our young Hollywood stars shine at Cabaret Night, Fintona community raises close to $9,000 for Relay for Life, Literature students meet award winning author Maxine Beneba Clarke, Personal bests achieved at the Head of the Schoolgirls Regatta (HOSG), Students unite on the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence, Gayatri Chaturvedi's ('18) artwork selected for exhibition in Top Arts 2019, Students and teachers perform 1000s of sit-ups to raise funds for Relay for Life, House Summer Carnival kicks off in perfect weather, Dr Bronwyn King ('92) is awarded an Order of Australia, Our girls enjoy a Superhack weekend at the University of Melbourne, Our disciplined wordsmiths write 228,548 words in the National Novel Writing Month Challenge, Maiysha's climate change message spreads across the globe, Phenomenal success at the Tournament of Champions held at Yale University, Year 10 Multimedia students reach finals of the ATOM Awards, Remembrance Day Assembly honours 100 years of the end of World War One, Sensational success at the Science Talent Search competition, Fintona community loses one of its most amazing women - Vale Dame Beryl Beaurepaire (Bedggood, 1940) AC, DBE, Goodbye and good luck to our Year 12 students, Consuls reflect on their final year of school with humour and heart, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - Year 5-12 School Play, Careers Evening provides inspiration for students, Ensemble Soiree showcases talented Fintona Musicians, Grace wins the Elizabeth M Butt Public Speaking Award with her speech on the entertainment industry, Old Fintonians welcome Year 12 students who will soon become Old Fintonians, Outstanding student creativity at the 2018 Art and Design Show (ELC-VCE), Dads get together at the Annual Beef and Burgundy Night, Proud moment for Jacqueline Motet and Xenia Zubenko, Year 9 students participate in a model United Nations General Assembly.