Edition 4 14 March 2019

Last week, some 50 Junior School boys competed at the Toowoomba District Primary Schools’ Individual Chess Championship. The event featured approximately 400

students from across the region. (Pictured above L – R) Peter Barac earned the title of ‘Best Year 5 student’ and Theo Yevdokimov had a most successful day being

awarded First Place. Congratulations to Theo and Peter.

From the Head of Junior School Dear Parents The School will be hosting a P – 12 Open Day on Saturday 30 March from 1.00pm until 3.00pm, the same weekend as the School’s Art Show. If you have friends who are interested in sending their son to Toowoomba Grammar School can I please encourage you to mention the Open Day to them? Tours of the Junior School and Senior School will occur at 1.00pm, commencing from Old Hall. Further advertising material features in this newsletter, immediately following my article. So, how was school today? Most parents would have asked this question of their children on multiple occasions. For many boys the typical response is, ‘Good.’ The follow up question is invariably, ‘So, tell me what you did today.’ The most frequent response can be a very typical boy answer of, ‘Stuff.’ Hardly illuminating. Some families have nice approaches that encourage conversation and enlighten everyone about the day. I am aware of several boys’ afternoon routines, which involve the drive home after school and talking about the best things that happened during the day. Many families eat dinner together every night and each family member talks about the best part of the day. The Australian Council of State School Organisations (ACSSO) released a series of open ended questions that are likely to elicit extended answers to the question at the start of this section. The questions are outlined below. You can also collect a copy of these questions from the Junior School office if you wish. I hope parents find these questions helpful and enjoy extended conversations with their sons.

GPS Swimming Championship Our GPS Swimming Team travelled to Brisbane last Friday to compete at the Junior GPS Swimming Championships (Years 5 to 7). The boys had the opportunity to swim at Brisbane Aquatic Centre (Chandler), the same pool in which Commonwealth and Olympic Games athletes swim. Our swimming team represented the School well and the boys should feel proud of their efforts.

Pictured above is the GPS swimming team for 2019.

I commend Mr Darren Stewart (Head Junior Coach), Mrs Jess Galbraith (Team Manager), Mr Brendan Doherty (Sportsmaster) and Miss Tamara Quinn (Swim Coach) for their fine work with the boys. National Assessment Program (NAPLAN) The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) will occur across Australia in May. All students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 will sit formal assessments for Language Conventions, Writing, Reading and Numeracy. Reports on students’ achievement will be sent to schools and parents later in the year. The test dates are 14, 15 and 16 May. The boys are taught exceptionally well by experienced teachers, who cover core curriculum content in these areas. The basic premise around preparation for any tests is ensuring students are taught well and, in terms of NAPLAN, cover National Curriculum content on which the tests are based. In addition, the boys will cover past papers and sample questions in class leading up to these assessments to ensure they are well prepared. Regards Scott Campbell Head of Junior School

From the Deputy Head of Junior School Hungry 4 Health Terri Hamilton (Hungry 4 Health) spoke to the boys on Wednesday of this week in an hour-long session for each year level. Hungry 4 Health founder, Terri Hamilton, is a qualified and experienced dietitian / nutritionist and mother of two young boys. Hungry 4 Health provides nutrition education programs to primary school students. The program presented to the boys is based on ACARA standards to help teachers reach curriculum requirements. Terri provided a session that covered a range of nutrition topics in the aim of informing and inspiring the boys to make healthy choices. Mike Sharpe Deputy Head of Junior School

From Head of Teaching and Learning Over the course of the next few weeks all year levels, apart from Year 6, will be off enjoying their time as part of an elongated Outdoor Education Week. The period starts off with Years 3 and 4 who head to Noosa from 20 – 22 March, followed by Year 5s who travel to Tallebudgera from 25 – 27 March. Prep and Year 1 will be enjoying their activity day at Peacehaven Park in Highfields on Friday 29 March. We finish off with the Year 2 sleepover here at school on for evening of Tuesday 2 April. The Year 6 boys will have their Canberra experience in Term 2 from 16 - 21 June. This time provides the teachers with a wonderful opportunity to work with your sons in a different environment to the classroom and to get to know them on another level. All of our outdoor education activities still relate to vital development of our boys. This provides an opportunity to work on an interpersonal level and help to support our boys to develop well rounded life skills such as, but not limited to: independence, perseverance, manners, social interaction skills, making connections between their learning and their life, problem solving skills and many more. I hope that every boy enjoys his time during these weeks and picks up some skills that he may not have even known he had. Continuing with looking at some snippets of work from the grades, here is a snapshot into Years 3 and 4.

Year 3 are developing their persuasive writing skills. What better way than

to write a persuasive letter to Mr Campbell arguing for more holidays! Year 4 are analysing Australia’s First People in the Dreamtime and traditional Aboriginal life. They have explored a vast range of texts, and learnt of Aboriginal ceremonial traditions and artworks to gain deeper understanding, with this now reflected in their own creative narrative writing and artworks.

4O showing their artwork and narratives.

Rob Jeffries Head of Teaching and Learning

Music News Ensemble Leaders In 2017 a new student leadership position, Captain of Music was introduced. In addition to our Captain of Music, we have student leadership positions for each of our ensembles. Congratulations to the following boys who have been selected as Ensemble Leaders for 2019. Badges for these positions were presented today at assembly. Captain of Music Angus Dann Strings Charlie Lachmund Tribe Ethan Greenhalgh Voiceworks Jett Heffernan Percussion Ensemble Phin Bierhoff Jazz Band Joshua Ecroyd Concert Band Angus Dann Chamber Winds Brodie Krompic-Harrison Musicians’ Concert This week we held our first Musicians’ Concert of the year. Musicians’ Concerts provide boys with the opportunity to perform in front of a supportive audience. Boys who receive instrumental or singing tuition are encouraged to speak to their tutor and nominate for a Musicians’ Concert throughout the year. In addition to performing at Musicians’ Concerts, we are always looking for musicians to perform each week at assembly. Congratulations to the following boys for their performances today: Hamish Brown (piano), Will Jenkins (guitar), Hiresh Wanasinghe (piano), Aimon Rowe (flute), Neo Charoensuk (voice), Emmett Lourigan (piano), Nethul Manamperi (clarinet), Ethan Greenhalgh (trombone), William Davidson (trumpet), Joshua Ecroyd (trombone), Finlay Waring (clarinet) and Ruben Kruger (voice). Ensemble Rehearsals – Outdoor Education Week All ensemble rehearsals will continue to rehearse as normal until the end of the term. Some boys will be away from school for school camps during Week 8 and 9, however, all scheduled rehearsals will go ahead. As always, please contact the conductor of the ensemble if you have any questions regarding ensemble rehearsals. Please note that ensembles are not considered clubs and therefore rehearse every week of the school year unless prior notice has been given. This includes the first and last week of each term Kellie Dixon Music Teacher

Sports News Swimming

On Wednesday 6 March, 12 boys from the Junior School competed at the Darling Downs Primary School Swimming Carnival at the Gatton Aquatic Centre. All boys competed to the best of their ability which was very pleasing to see. Rory Black, Jude Greenhalgh, Jock Duggan and Zach Freer were selected in the Darling Downs Primary School swimming team for 2019. Congratulations boys and good luck at the State Championships in Brisbane later in the month.

On Friday 8 March, the Junior School Swimming Team competed at the Under 10 – Under 12 GPS Swimming Carnival. Our swimmers performed very well and represented the

School admirably. The boys certainly enjoyed the experience and the chance to swim against the other GPS Schools. Thank you to the parents who travelled down to support the boys on this special occasion.

Finally, thank you to Mrs Jess Galbraith, Mrs Liz Pratt, Mr Darren Stewart and Miss Tamara Quinn who have worked with the boys and supported them throughout the swimming season. The support and guidance shown to the boys by these staff is appreciated by the boys and the School.

House Cross Country

On the last day of term, Thursday 4 April, we will have our House Cross Country in the School grounds. A letter will go home soon with information and parents are encouraged to come and support the boys. All boys are encouraged to do some extra running in preparation for this event.

Peak 2 Park

Sunday 3 March saw a number of the Junior School boys pounding the streets of Toowoomba, in the Peak 2 Park, raising money for local charities. The boys cheered on the 10km runners and then moved onto the start of the 4km. The sea of gold shirts at the start line was a wonderful sight and the boys ran incredibly well thanks to the support of school staff and parents running alongside them. Thanks to Mrs Amelia Grills, Mr Jordan Swinney, Mr Alastair Bain and Mr Mike Sharpe for supporting the boys.

Term 2 Sport Requirements Boys playing GPS tennis in 2019 will need the following: White TGS tennis shirt Blue TGS tennis shorts TGS sport socks Tennis racket Water bottle (clearly named)

Boys playing rugby in 2019 will need the following: TGS jersey, TGS blue shorts, rugby socks A training jersey/TGS shirt (TGS jersey). Mouthguard (compulsory) Headgear (very strongly recommended) Water bottle (clearly named) U / 6, U / 7 and U / 8 wear runners or moulded stud boots U / 9 and U / 10 wear moulded stud boots U / 11 and U / 12 wear moulded or steel tags (but not more than 19mm)

Boys playing football in 2019 will need the following: Blue football shorts (available from the uniform shop) (Year 5 – Year 6) Yellow football socks (available from the uniform shop) (Prep – Year 6) Prep – Year 3 wear runners Year 4 – Year 6 wear moulded stud boots Shin pads (compulsory) Water bottle (clearly named) Mouthguard (strongly recommended)

Brendan Doherty Sportsmaster

Junior School Sports Results

Term 1, Week 5A

GPS Cricket (2 March 2019) Inter-school Tennis (1 March 2019)

6A V Nudgee Score: TGS 8/58 v NC 4/100 (loss) Man of the match: Charlie Lachmund Coach: Mr Ben Woolacott

Senior A V TAS 1 Score: 8 -14 (loss) Coach: Ms Michelle Worthington Senior B V TAS Score: 5 – 0 (win) Coach: Mrs Amy Casey

5A V Nudgee Score: NC 5/146 defeated TGS 5/73 Man of the match: George Clifford Coach: Mr Nathan Stains

Junior A1 V TAS 1 Score: 1 – 5 (loss) Coaches: Mrs Kellie Dixon and Miss Annabel Overell Junior A2 V TAS 2 Score: 1 – 4 (loss)

5B V Nudgee Score: TGS 9/32 vs NC 5/120 Man of the match: Mathew Kirkman (batting) Joe Logan (bowling) Coach: Mr Alastair Bain

Junior B1 V TGS 2 Score: 0 – 5 (loss) Junior B2 V TGS 1 Score: 0 – 5 (win)

Junior B3 V TGS 4 Score: 1 – 5 (loss) Junior B4 V TGS 3 Score: 1 – 5 (win) Junior B5 V East SS 2 Score: 4 -1 (loss) Junior B6 V East SS 1 Score: 0 – 5 (loss)

Inter School Softball (1 March 2019) Inter School AFL (1 March 2019) Senior B TGS V St Mary’s Score: 13 – 11 (win) Man of the Match: Daniel Fenwick-Blower Coach: Ms Mary Lou Fraser

Senior A TGS V East SS 2

Score: 25-13 Man of the match: Fergus Dominy Coach: Mr Rob Jeffries

TGS Junior A V Highfields Score: 16 – 19 (loss) Man of the Match: James Dixon Coach: Mrs Jo Jones

TGS Junior A V East SS 1 Score: 7 - 32 Man of the match: Amand Mandikiza Coaches: Mr Liam Dudley and Mrs Sam Costello

Junior School Sports Results

Term 1, Week 6B

GPS Cricket (9 March 2019) Inter-school Tennis (8 March 2019)

6A V 5A Score: 5A 7/80 defeated 6As 76 Man of the Match: Jackson Spies Coach: Mr Ben Woolacott / Nathan Stains

Senior A V HCC1 Score: 22 – 8 (loss) Coach: Ms Michelle Worthington Senior B V East SS 2 Score: 4 – 1 (win) Coach: Mrs Amy Casey

Junior A1 V TAS 1 Score: 3-2 (win) Coaches: Mrs Kellie Dixon and Miss Annabel Overell Junior A2 V TAS 2 Score: 4-1 (win)

Junior B1 V East SS 2 Score: 4-0 (win) Junior B2 V East SS 1 Score: 3-2 (loss)

Junior B3 V TGS 6 Score: 0-5 (loss) Junior B4 V TGS 5 Score: 2-0 (loss) Junior B5 V TGS 4 Score: 2-0 (win) Junior B6 V TGS 3 Score: 5-0 (win)

Inter School Softball (8 March 2019) Inter School AFL (8 March 2019) Senior B TGS V OLOL Score: 5 - 13 Coach: Ms Mary Lou Fraser

Senior A v Darling Heights Score: 25 -7 (TGS won) Man of the match: Ryan Williams Coach: Mr Rob Jeffries

TGS Junior A V Wilsonton Score: 15 - 8 Coach: Mrs Jo Jones

TGS Junior A V BYE Coaches: Mr Liam Dudley and Mrs Sam Costello

After School Care

What to do if your child is absent from After School Care? Please remember parents if your child/ren are going to be absent from the service or have gone home sick please call us on 0421 570 461 or notify the customer experience team. Rhiannon Newman Coordinator

Junior School Supporters’ Group

Parents and Friends’ Association and Junior School Supporters’ Group meeting dates. Term 1

6.00pm Monday 18 March Week 8B Junior School Supporters’ Group Meeting, J1

Thank you to the mums who attended our Ladies Soirée. It was a wonderful evening with lots of laughs and great company. And we never forget the dads who do dinner/bedtime solo so we can have some fun, so thank you too!

This year the ticket purchasing for all events and meal deals will be via a new system. You will find everything in the Parent Lounge which requires your family login and password. These details were sent out in your original enrolment documentation. If you are unable to find them please call the IT Department to obtain your details. As you move into the Senior School you will need these details to book Parent/Teacher Interviews etc. so its great to get the hang of it now.

Thursday 4 April will be the Junior School Cross Country in the morning, followed by the Junior Supporters’ Meal Deal. Booking details will be out soon. If you are available to help on the day please let me know. It is a lovely experience to see the boys and help out.

Mothers’ Day Breakfast will be on Friday 10 May, 7.00am - 8:30am. This is a sit down meal with your son/s so please book early. Senior boys and daughters are also welcome to attend. All people attending need to be booked and paid for, including Grammar Junior boys. Booking details are expected to be out before the end of Term One.

The major fundraiser for the P&F is the Art Show which is coming up at the end of March. Volunteers are still needed and there is a lovely gift to say thank you for your time. Please look on the link below and see if there is something that interests you. If you don’t have time during the day please be aware that baking and food preparation is also needed prior to the event. Last year was the most successful event to date so good luck to the wonderful committee for 2019. Toowoomba Grammar Art Show Sign up

Our next meeting is Monday 18 March, J1, 6.00am – 7.00pm. Everyone is welcome to attend and please don’t hesitate to contact me or any committee member if you have any questions.

Bliss Bierhoff President, Junior School Supporters' Group

Assembly Awards Weeks 6B and 7A

Prep G

Alex Dow Sammy Forte Emrys Rogers

Cooper Romero Arthur Sengaroun

Prep M

James Jenkins Will McAllister

Will Phillips Aarav Sahu

Cooper Spies

1M Hamish Cody

Cameron Oliphant Connor Talbot

Will Duddy Hunter Ley

Dominic Talbot

2G Nate Gill

Samuel Kemp Dominic Alexander

Joseph Ramia

2W Max McHarry Tom Oliphant

Will Sanderson

3H

Hamish Brown Benji Gentry

Tokota Mears Joseph Sedl Zac Tucker

3S

Phoenix Bird Aarush Sharma Henry Fitzgerald Jackson Martin

4B

Henry Gordon Max Onley

Jay Pradeep Will Sullivan

4O

Finn Brady Liam O’Mara Jock Duggan Oliver Randle

5L

Roan Bronkhurst Lachlan Haller Aimon Rowe

Hamza Ali Cadel Hardgrave Chayton Wong

5S

Ashton Reedy Singyuan Xue Charc Franey Cooper Head

5W

William Gilshenan Mark Ridgway Finlay Waring Will Gilshenan

Bryce Lindemann Isaac Whitcombe

6C

Alec Gordon Lachlan Warry

Ethan Greenhalgh Tim Hillman

6J

Fergus Dominy Daniel Fenwick-Blower

Archer Onley Atlas Jaques

Darcy Templeman Ryan Williams

REACH

Harry Spencer (PM) Hugo Tebbutt (4O) Alby Galbraith (4B)

Harry Constable (2W) Finn Brady (4O) Jack Brown (6J)

House Points

Groom 30 Boyce 27 Taylor 27

Mackintosh 21 Stephens 19

Junior School Two Weeks Ahead Week 8B

Monday 18 March NAPLAN practice day

Junior School Supporters' Group Meeting, J1, 6.00pm - 7.00pm

Tuesday 19 March Year 2 Excursion, Royal Bulls Head, 8.30am - 11.00am

Wednesday 20 March Outdoor Education Week (Year 3 / 4 travel to Noosa North Shore Retreat 20 - 22 March)

Staff meeting, 3.30pm - 5.00pm

Thursday 21 March Outdoor Education Week (Year3 / 4 Noosa North Shore Retreat 20 - 22 March)

Occupational Therapy Screening, Prep, new Year 1 and 2 students and other referred students, 8.30am – 3.00pm

Assembly, 2.10pm

Friday 22 March Outdoor Education Week (Year 3/4 return from Noosa North Shore Retreat 20 - 22 March)

Pre-season rugby training Under 8 – Under 12, 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Saturday 23 March GPS Cricket vs ACGS (home)

Sunday 24 March

Week 9A

Monday 25 March Parent / Teacher Interviews (Weeks 9 and 10)

NAPLAN practice day

Monday 25 March Outdoor Education Week (Year 5 travel to Tallebudgera 25 - 27 March)

Tuesday 26 March Outdoor Education Week (Year 5 Tallebudgera 25 - 27 March)

Wednesday 27 March Newsletter

Outdoor Education Week (Year 5 return from Tallebudgera 25 - 27 March)

Term 2 Sports Trials, 1.55pm - 3.10pm

Staff Meeting, 3.30pm - 5.00pm

Thursday 28 March Toowoomba Show Holiday

Friday 29 March Prep and Year 1 Outdoor Education Day, Picnic to Peacehaven Park, 8.30am - 11.30am

Term 2 Sport Trials, 1.55pm - 3.10pm (or inter school sport)

Pre-season rugby training Under 8 – Under 12 (trial games), 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Opening night of Toowoomba Grammar Art Show, 6.00pm - 10.00pm

Saturday 30 March GPS Cricket vs BGS (away)

Toowoomba Grammar School Art Show, 10.00am - 4.00pm

Open Day (P-12), 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Sunday 31 March GPS Cricket awards presentation, 9.00am - 11.00am

Toowoomba Grammar School Art Show and High Tea, 10.00am - 4.00pm

Junior School Contact Details

Office: 07 4687 2555

Email: gjadmin@twgs.qld.edu.au

Web: www.twgs.qld.edu.au

After School Care: 0421 570 461

Corfe House: 07 4687 2660

Aquatic Centre Bookings: 07 4687 2631

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