It has become a tradition to hold a celebration for Timbertop parents (or guardians) at which a short video of the first semester is shown, stories of challenge, adventure and triumph are shared, and student progress is acknowledged. The stand-up celebration will be held inside and outside of our Timbertop Dining Hall, so please wear your warmest jacket.
Date: Friday 18 August 2023
Venue: Timbertop Campus
Gates Open: 5:00pm to 5:30pm
Unit Visit: 5:15pm to 6:30pm
Dinner and Formalities: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Cost: $130 per person (adult only event)
Dress Code: Smart Casual Winter Attire
RSVP: essential by Friday 4 August 2023
Enquiries: Cassie Pentony, Administration Office Manager T: (+61 3) 5733 6777
E: timbertop@ggs.vic.edu.au
The evening will have a Timbertop flavour with parents mingling with their child’s Head of Unit, student slushies will assist in the serving of food and the bell will be rung at appropriate times. There will be musical items performed by students and some short speeches by GGS Principal, Rebecca Cody and Timbertop’s Head of Campus, Ross Hopkins. It is a fabulous night and we encourage you to come along and enjoy the occasion.
For this event, ticket purchases will be limited to two (except in the case of separated parents, where up to four tickets can be reserved) and booking is essential.
Please note this celebration is for parents or guardians only. Students, children and/or siblings are not able to attend. If you require babysitting for other children for the evening, you will need to make private arrangements off campus.
Timbertop students must stay on campus on the Friday evening of the dinner. Exeat will commence on Saturday 19 August at approximately 10:00am following the 8:30am parent/student crossie. Students traveling on the bus will depart at 9:30am.
It is advisable to book your accommodation in the Mansfield region early to avoid disappointment.
For those driving to Timbertop, gates are open from 5.00pm to 5.30pm.
16:35pm – Mansfield CFA, 29 Highett Street, Mansfield
16:40pm– Alzburg Resort, 39 Malcolm Street, Mansfield
16:55pm– Merrijig Hunt Club, 1870 Mt Buller Road, Merrijig
17:05pm – The Sebel Pinnacle Valley, 1 Mimosa Drive, Merrijig
17:15pm – Arrive at Timbertop
21:15pm – Depart Timbertop
21:25pm – The Sebel Pinnacle Valley, 1 Mimosa Drive, Merrijig
21:35pm – Merrijig Hunt Club, 1870 Mt Buller Road, Merrijig
21:50pm – Alzburg Resort, 39 Malcolm Street, Mansfield
21:55pm – Mansfield CFA, 29 Highett Street, Mansfield
It is the School’s recommendation that Exeat is not spent on Mt Buller. Travel up the mountain to return to accommodation has in the past been restricted owing to snowfall and slippery conditions. Most importantly though, students in the past have not been able to get the rest they require if they ski and stay up late and often become ill when they recommence the program. Exeat falls just before our four-day, Bogong High Plains Winter Expedition and students need to be well-rested before this snow camping journey.
We look forward to spending a very special Timbertop evening with you all.