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TOOWOOMBA GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Established 1875
Headmaster’sNewsletter
Tuesday, 6 September 2016
Director of Studies
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The Quality of the Teaching Staff
Different Forms of Masculinity
Parent-Teacher Interviews - Tuesday, 4 October
Commencement of Term 4 - Summer Uniform
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From the Headmaster
Recently this organisation has published a brief paper titled: Why A School for Boys? Discussion centres on six major reasons, namely:
(i) Schools for boys understand and celebrate boys (ii) Schools for boys seek first to build good men (iii) Schools for boys know that boys develop and learn in different ways (iv) Schools for boys teach in ways that boys learn best (v) Schools for boys help students discover and explore their full potential (vi) Schools for boys foster brotherhood and lifelong friendships.
The International Boys’ Schools’ Coalition was established in Boston in 1995. Today the IBSC has several hundred schools as members from over fifteen countries across five continents. You may wish to refer to some of the interesting literature and reading from the IBSC by consulting its webpage on https://www.theibsc.org. Under the menu tab “Teaching and Learning” you will find a section on the right hand
side of the menu titled “Books on Boys Education”. The paper Why A School for Boys is located on the IBSC website under its first tab ‘IBSC’.
In this newsletter I would like to focus on a number of staff and some of their recent achievements. First we congratulate Mr Gregory Bland who has recently been elected to the position of President of the Queensland Association of Mathematics Teachers (QAMT). Another member of the teaching staff being recognised for his expertise is Mr Michael Cocks (History, English and Philosophy teacher). He has been identified by the Microsoft Corporation as an “Innovative Education Expert for 2016”. This involves Mr Cocks receiving free professional development from Microsoft and working closely with their teams to develop educational software and hardware for students. The Head of Arts and Senior Drama Teacher, Mrs Eylece Blaikie, has been invited to create a new body of dramatic work within the independent program run by the Empire Theatre. This will focus on the concept of people remembering special events in their lives. Teacher of
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Toowoomba Grammar School is a member of an international education organisation known as The International Boys’ Schools’ Coalition (IBSC).
Established 1875
TOOWOOMBA GRAMMAR SCHOOL
A GPS School for boys Prep - Year 12Boarders from Year 5
PO Box 2900, Toowoomba QLD 4350 AUSTRALIA24 Margaret Street, East Toowoomba QLD 4350 AUSTRALIA
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Economics, Commerce and Accounting, Dr Debra da Silva, recently has had another post-graduate qualification conferred, a Master of Teaching degree from La Trobe University in Victoria.
On Monday 30 August the School hosted a visit by various Principals and Senior Teachers from the Darling Downs region. This was organised by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA). Our school was selected by QCAA to highlight our Learning Laboratory in the Senior School and for our guests to observe how we engage boys in literacy in the Junior School. Another major educational body, the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) has selected Toowoomba Grammar School as the only school in Queensland to prepare and present exemplar lessons in Mathematics for the Australian Curriculum. Following training by Professor Peter Sullivan as the lead writer of Mathematics in the Australian Curriculum, three of our teachers (Head of Department Mr Roger Harris, Mrs Catherine Millar and Mr Ashley Henderson) will have their lessons appear on the ACARA website as reference for all teachers of Mathematics throughout the nation.
The Head of Commerce, Mr Ian Bullock, also is engaged in high level professional activity in the area of Economics curriculum and assessment. Mr Bullock is the Leader of the ‘Expert Writing Team’ for Economics and this involves him, within a team of five people in the State, re-writing and re-designing the Senior Economics syllabus in
line with the move to external assessment in Queensland. The boys of Toowoomba Grammar School are also most fortunate in having many of their teachers involved with the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) assessment programs. Mr Roger Harris is the Chair of the State Panel in Mathematics A and a further four teachers are State Panellists in their respective subject disciplines. At the District level we have two Chairs of District Panels; Mrs Lynne Yeabsley is the Chair of the QCAA District Panel in French and Mr Craig Tonkies is the Chair of the QCAA District Panel in Economics. At the District level we have a further twenty teachers involved in QCAA Assessment Panels in their respective subjects. This experience provides our teachers with a thorough understanding of their respective senior syllabus and the standards associated with assessment of senior subjects. The teachers involved in QCAA Panels are also part of important professional networks within their discipline area where they can share ideas and developments.
Currently two teachers in our School (Mr Douglas Michael and Mr Dan McDonald) are pushing technology to the limit by delivering real-time teaching lessons to both our boys and to their counterparts in New Delhi, India. It is fascinating to see the classroom interaction between our boys and the Indian students and their teachers. The exercise of conducting joint lessons with TGS Year 7 boys and students of The Shri Ram School (Aravali Campus) and The Vassant Valley
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We congratulate Mr Gregory Bland who has
recently been elected to the position of President of the Queensland Association of
Mathematics Teachers.
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School has received much publicity. The Shri Ram School was awarded the honour of being ranked the ‘Number One School in India’ in 2014 and The Vassant Valley School is the school of first choice for many professional men and women in New Delhi. Channel 7 has featured our digital classroom sharing with the Indian schools in its television news program and Mr McDonald has been invited to outline the initiative at a forthcoming conference held by the Australian Geography Teachers’ Association at The University of Melbourne in January 2017.
We are also proud to have such a highly qualified teaching staff at our School. Four of our teachers hold Doctors of Philosophy qualifications; Dr Alison Young (PhD in Biology), Dr Debra da Silva (PhD in Economics), Dr Ian Waite (PhD in Astrophysics) and Dr Brett Sawyer (PhD in Molecular Biology). A good number of other staff possess Masters Degrees.
The organisation Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) has a feature article on its webpage at present focusing on some of the teachers at Toowoomba Grammar School. This is reproduced here for your interest. The author is Ms Tanya Chilcott who is an employee of QCT and a former education journalist for the Courier Mail newspaper.
“How would you like a former architect to teach students design and technology? A forensic scientist to teach science? An Australian athlete to teach PE? What about a journalist, who has worked for the World Bank, including in Mongolia, teaching geography and history?These are just some of the backgrounds of early career teachers at Toowoomba Grammar School (TGS), who returned to university to study teaching. Former World Bank worker and journalist Dan MacDonald said it took “a lot of guts” for people to leave a career in which you could climb to the top of your field, only to start again as a teacher.But he wouldn’t change a thing.“It is really rewarding,” Dan says of teaching.“For all the challenges, it has its rewards. It’s a vocation, it’s not a job. “I’ve always wanted to be a teacher at some level. “My mother was a secondary school teacher – she was absorbed in it. “When I was growing up she dedicated a lot of time to helping students, working with them and thinking back on it, it’s such a great thing to do. It’s such a noble thing to do.“So, she has inspired me, but in another way I have always respected the process of education. I have always wanted to contribute to it in some way.”Dan started his career as a journalist at the Sunday Telegraph writing stories on schoolboy rugby, before working his way
through regional papers to the Canberra Times and then on to The Age as a sub-editor.He was given an opportunity to be an ambassador for the World Bank in Mongolia, which he also worked for full-time, and studied a Masters in International Relations degree before studying teaching. “I bring a perspective from all of my former jobs; I think they all add some value in a way,” the geography and history teacher says. There are challenges though, including not having the decades of experience in the classroom like many colleagues at TGS.“I am constantly grappling with pedagogy; it is not an easy thing to do, but it is really rewarding when you do get the light bulbs going off in the students’ minds that they have got it – what you are trying to teach them – or they have become really interested in what you are trying to teach them.”The 34-year-old has recently been promoted to assistant boarding house master and says the connections he will build with students through this role will also help him in the classroom.He praises TGS, its students and parents, and Toowoomba itself. “I’ve been really impressed by it. It’s a real blend between the country lifestyle and the urban lifestyle,” Dan says.“It is a fantastic place to raise children. It has got the best parks that I have ever seen. The kids love them. It takes me 20 minutes to walk to work each day. It’s just such a great lifestyle. There are a lot of things to like here.” He says teaching is more of a lifestyle than a job for him “because of the rapport that is built with the students that I teach”.“I have found my future,” Dan says. “I have found what I want to do for the rest of my life.”You can watch Dan’s journey in the classroom last year as a first-year teacher in this QCT ClassMovies film: http://www.classmoviestv.com/qct?movid=S9057-01-S1281-001 Pictures of Dan are courtesy of Filmpond.”
In summary I am extremely proud of the teaching staff of Toowoomba Grammar School and how they seek to develop the boys’ intellectual inquiry and capacity. Similarly, I am very proud of our students in how they try hard to maximise their educational opportunities.
With kind regards,Yours sincerely,
Peter B. HauserHeadmaster
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Currently two teachers in our School (Mr Douglas Michael and Mr Dan McDonald) are pushing technology to the
limit by delivering real-time teaching lessons to both our
boys and to their counterparts in New Delhi, India.
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From the Deputy Headmaster
Involved in this is the encouragement of boys to not always conform to traditional male stereotypical behaviour but to appreciate that there are different forms of masculinity available to them in contemporary society. When traditional concepts of masculinity are discussed, descriptors such as powerful, tough, aggressive, dominating or risk-taking are often used to describe what it means to be a man. Men’s magazines, advertisements, television shows and movies often contain images of what the media defines as ‘masculine’ and boys will take these as cues for developing their own identity. The media portrayal of what it means to be a man is, in many cases, overly simplistic and narrow. In fact, in modern society, masculine identity is much more complex.
Much of current research suggests that identity is learned or constructed rather than attributing a feature of personality, such as powerful or toughness, to be the source. In reality, a boy’s masculine identity can be considered to be developed in response to the various
social, cultural and historical factors he will encounter in his daily life. As such, identity can be thought of as evolving and dynamic as each of these factors may impact on an individual in different ways and at different times. Thus, identity is not static by being fixed to social structure, nor to a part of a person’s biological make-up; rather, it is suggested, that masculinity is a performance in which males continually construct their identity in response to their situation or environment. Therefore, it is important that we think of our boys as ‘doing’ masculinity rather than ‘being’ masculine.
Identities come into existence as boys act across a range of different encounters and are constructed as a result of these interactions. That is, the shape masculinity takes is reliant on the various social institutions in which boys operate including school, with friends and in the family environment. Whilst there are a range of masculinities available, individuals do not have complete freedom as to which version they express. Boys are not free agents
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At Toowoomba Grammar School we are proud to provide an education specifically designed for boys. Along with academic growth, one of the School’s key goals is to develop each boy’s character so that he becomes a responsible, tolerant and kind young man.
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operating in isolation as they are commonly influenced by the more dominant versions of masculinity to which they are exposed. As Edley and Wetherell (1995, p.100) assert, people are:
more like actors on a stage, playing out pre-scripted parts. To be a man is to play a certain role. Masculinity represents a set of lines and stage direction which males have to learn to perform.
Rather than defining masculinity in a simplistic manner that allows only a single version, it is more useful to recognise a plurality of diverse and constantly changing masculine identities often operating in competition with one another. They arise through different interests and involve different commitments, tactics and strategies. In a society, such as Australia, there is no one masculine identity that is found everywhere; instead there are multiple examples. According to some researchers there exists a marketplace of masculinities depending upon signifiers such as social class, geographical location and ethnicity. Even within these groupings there is more than one kind of masculinity to be found. That is, within any workplace, school or peer group there are numerous ways of doing and understanding masculinity. It is important that this is taken into consideration as each boy works through the challenges of developing his own identity.
Holiday ActivitiesDuring the upcoming school holidays, a large contingent of boys and staff will remain actively involved in the School’s co-curricular programme. This holiday will see a Language and Cultural Tour as
well as a junior aged Football team travel to Japan, the annual Cadet camp held in the first week of the break, boys involved in Basketball and Football tournaments, the Australian Schools’ Swimming Championships in Darwin, and the tenth Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp held at the School. The School’s vocal ensemble, The Grammarphones, will perform in San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York City. I wish all staff and boys involved in these activities well.
End of term This term has certainly been busy and I am sure many in the school community are looking forward to the opportunity to recharge the batteries in readiness for the final term of the year. The term has again been a successful one laying the foundations for a very good conclusion to the year. The challenge lying ahead for the boys is to maintain their momentum to ensure that their goals and objectives are attained. I ask parents to assist by ensuring that on returning to school the boys’ appearance and dress meet the expectations as set out in the Student Diary.
Yours sincerely
Timothy J. KellyDeputy Headmaster ReferenceEdley, N. and Wetherell, M., 1995. Men in perspective: practice, power and identity. Hemel Hempstead: Prentice Hall.
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Identities come into existence as boys act across a range of different encounters
and are constructed as a result of these interactions.
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From the Head of Senior SchoolYear 12 Queensland Core Skills TestI would like to congratulate the Year 12 boys for their conduct and approach during the recent QCS tests. Prior to the test commencing, the Year 12 OP boys attended a breakfast in the Centenary Dining Hall. The aim of the breakfast was to bring the “team” of Year 12 boys together in a relaxed environment to harness the positive camaraderie of the group leading into the important battery of tests. Our Senior Prefects led the boys in the School War Cry prior to entering the Assembly Hall and the team spirit was certainly evident. I hope the boys are pleased with their test performances and I would like to thank the boys and QCS teachers for their hard work in preparation for the test this year.
House ColoursMany boys strive to achieve House Colours during their time at the School. To be eligible, boys need to show consistent endeavour in a range of House and School activities. Boys need to accumulate points in four categories and details are outlined in the School Diary.
The following boys have been awarded House Colours recently.Name Year House AwardWatson Blaikie 10 Mackintosh FullTom Dolzan 10 Taylor FullLuke Kratzmann 11 Groom FullMitch Leeson 10 Taylor FullTom Byrne 11 Groom HalfWilliam Harris 10 Mackintosh Half
Lane Hewett 11 Boyce HalfJack Kennedy 10 Taylor HalfReuben Lindsay 11 Groom HalfHamish Oxenford 10 Mackintosh HalfTom Wallis 9 Boyce Half
Parent-Teacher InterviewsParents have the opportunity to consider and make bookings for Parent-Teacher interviews taking place Tuesday, 4 October. The School Portal will be open for interview bookings from Monday, 12 September and closed on Monday, 3 October at 5.00pm.
The interviews will be held in the Purves classrooms at the following times: Years 7 – 12 | Term 4 Interviews | 3.00pm - 5.30pm
Start of Term 4 – Appearance and Uniform Summer uniform is expected to be worn during Term 4. I would appreciate boys returning to school with hair at an appropriate length, school akubras in suitable condition and shape and all parts of the uniform neat and tidy. The school holidays present a good opportunity to attend to uniform items.
I wish families an enjoyable and safe September holiday.
John AndersonHead of Senior School
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From the Head of Junior SchoolDear Parents
In recent weeks Junior School boys and teachers in Years 3 and 5 were involved in a NAPLAN online trial.
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As parents are aware, the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy, known as NAPLAN, tests all Australian children in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 on their proficiency in English and Mathematics. With more than one million children sitting these pencil and paper tests each year, the marking process is laborious and time consuming. Typically, schools and parents don’t receive results until August, some months after the tests occurred. The aim of NAPLAN online is to hasten this process and deliver results in a more timely manner.
As a trial school, it is our intent to deliver NAPLAN solely online in 2017. The aim of the trial was to ascertain the effectiveness of the online environment for Year 3 and Year 5 students and to evaluate the technical readiness of our School. The trial was very successful for our boys. We trialled the use of laptops, desktops and iPads for the implementation of the tests and, of all devices, the iPads were the most effective. Feedback from our trial will be provided to Independent Schools Queensland with this information assisting directions for 2017. As a trial school, we believe we are in a position of strength for our boys and staff, knowing what this looks like and how best to go about this new approach to national testing.
Book WeekIf you walked into school on the Thursday of Book Week you may have rubbed shoulders with Harry Potter, Thing One or Thing Two from Dr Seuss, pirates, Fantastic Mr Fox, The Cat in the Hat, very short Vikings, Hobbits, Gandalf and many other characters. The day was a magical adventure into the world of children’s books.
The celebrations around Book Week culminated with boys and staff dressed in costume, our annual Doorways Competition, with doorways and classrooms decorated, a special Book Week assembly, visiting authors and illustrators and a celebration of books and reading.
Book Week is promoted by the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA), which was established in 1945, and is a not for profit, volunteer run organisation which aims to engage the community with literature for young Australians. The CBCA presents annual awards to books of literary merit and for outstanding contribution to Australian children’s literature. This was a wonderful occasion and I congratulate boys, staff and parents for the enormous effort that went into all that occurred.
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School NoticesNational Cross Country ChampionshipsCharlie Randall and Archer Black, both in Year 5, travelled to Canberra recently to compete in the Australian Cross Country Championship. Both boys competed in the 10 Years individual event on Saturday and in the relay on Monday. Charlie finished second in the individual event and Archer finished nineteenth. In the relay, both boys ran well, with the Queensland team winning this event and both boys being awarded a gold medal as National Champions. I congratulate Charlie and Archer on their wonderful success.
EnrolmentsAt this stage of the year the Junior School is either full or nearly full in several year groups for 2017, with many enrolment interviews having occurred for both next year and 2018. If you have friends who are considering the Junior School for 2017 or 2018 they will need to make contact with the School as soon as possible.
Regards
Scott CampbellHead of Junior School
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The celebrations around Book Week culminated
with boys and staff dressed in costume, our annual Doorways Competition,
a special Book Week assembly, visiting authors and illustrators and a celebration
of books and reading.
Above: Prep G boys and staff dressed in their book character costumes Above: Boys from 5W in their Book Week costumes
Right: Charlie Randall (right) finished 2nd in the National Cross Country Championship and Archer Black finished 19th.
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From the Director of Studies
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The results of these tests are used to scale the subject results in the calculation of OP scores. Good mean scores in the QCS within the different subjects translate into an improvement in their scaled scores. The students were well prepared and approached these tests as their premiership academic team challenge.
The School also was selected to participate in the NAPLAN online trials. We believe that we have been one of the few schools in Queensland to have undertaken such a significant exercise in trialling a whole year group simultaneously using the variety of devices inherent in a BYOD School. The testing identified that the School bandwidth was more than sufficient to run a whole cohort test and that the extensive preparation we undertook beforehand ensured we were ready to run the full program. A number of external technical issues were identified as the testing progressed. These included Platform issues such as questions not progressing and features of the tool bar not being present consistently throughout the test. Some students had their connection drop out and then had difficulty reconnecting. These problems were independent of the type of device the student
was using. However, the majority of the boys were able to go through the whole process without any issue.
We are now entering an extremely busy time for all boys with respect to assessment. I encourage students to ensure they have recorded in their study planner all pending assessments and clear timelines for completion of all assignments and study for exams. I congratulate Flynn Halfpenny, Harry Meyers, Sean Sorour and Will Schmidt in Year 11 for their acceptance into the University of Queensland’s Young Scholars Program. This program is designed to nurture and develop future leaders, presenting students with an exciting opportunity for academic extension and enrichment.
Regards,
Alison YoungDirector of Studies
It has been a big couple of weeks with testing across the School. The Year 12 students sat their four QCS tests across Tuesday and Wednesday last week and they handled the challenge well.
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Director of Sport and ActivitiesChessUp against Ipswich Grammar in Week 6 and battling through a wave of illness, the Premier Team consisting of Gaurav Ramnanan, Sam Penhaligon and substitutes, Alex Civil and Christian Wilson-Smith, demonstrated true resilience holding back their opponents and taking out the division, 5 to 3. The Senior, Junior and Open B teams also did well, achieving draws in a well-fought competition.
In Week 7, the boys came up against a very competitive Gregory Terrace side at home. Again, the experience of the opposing teams posed a challenge for our boys with some very close games going down to the final seconds, giving spectating boarders a demonstration of the level of concentration needed to perform well in this activity. Despite a nail-biting win going Jonathon Jones’ way, the Premier Team was unlucky to go down 6 to 2. As for the younger members, successful games by Aaron Palmer, Connor Mullins, Kudzi Maphosa, Gacenga Njoroge and Flynn Taylor ensured wins for both the Junior and Open A teams.
The TGS Premier Team will defend their Open title at the Darling Downs Secondary Schools Teams Chess Competition at Fairholme College on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 September from 6:30pm. Two teams assembled from our junior players will also be competing in order to hone their skills and vie for the Junior trophy.
BasketballToowoomba Grammar School Basketball had its toughest three-week stretch of the season coming up against ACGS, IGS and GT. Round five against Churchie proved to be a difficult round for the TGS Basketball program with no victories recorded on the day. The boys must all be
congratulated on their efforts as the results on the day were a massive improvement from the previous year, closing the score lines from anywhere between 20 to 80 points. With the ACGS round out of the way, TGS moved onto a more competitive day of matches against IGS in round six. This round saw many games go back and forth with the 7A, 8B, 11C, 11A and 1st V only losing their games by single digits. Congratulations must go to the 7B, 8A, 11B and 2nd V teams for all securing victories. With a confidence boost from the IGS round, TGS were ready to go into a tough fought round against Gregory Terrace. Our junior teams played well against Terrace but unfortunately due to the overwhelming size of the GT players were unable to secure any victories. The depth of our Year 11 age group showed its true colours with the 11C and 11B teams securing victories. After heartbreaking losses against NC and IGS, the TGS 1st V managed to secure their first victory of the season. The game was very tightly contested with the lead oscillating throughout the whole game. TGS managed to secure the game in the final moments with free throws and a tip in basket by Harry Svenson. The TGS boys were lead in the scoring by Harry Hornery (31 points) and Scott Trevena (27 points). Great contributions also came from Harry Svenson and Alex Civil. With one round left against BGS, I wish all the boys the very best as we look to finish the season strongly.
RugbyRound five fixtures were played against Anglican Church Grammar School and hosted at Toowoomba Grammar School. The day not only provided competitive rugby but an opportunity for the TGS and ACGS Supporters’ groups to come together to raise money for the Burrumbuttock Hayrunners. Mr Noble (TGS Director
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of Boarding) and a number of TGS boys who are involved with the Modified Rugby Program provided the curtain raiser to the First XV match. The First XV recorded their first win for the season defeating ACGS 20-10. The Second XV started well scoring in the opening minute; however, ACGS were able to fight and maintain a narrow lead winning 7-8. The Third XV won (21-19), Fourth XV (31-14), Fifth XV (15-5) and the Sixth XV (61-0) all recorded victories. The 16As held off a spirited ACGS team to win 5-0 with the 16Bs (19-14) also winning. The 14As (27-0) started slowly, yet when they played to their potential in the second half were able to secure the win. The 14Bs recorded a hefty win 79-0 with the 14Cs (36-0), 14Ds (27-10) and the 14Es (36-20) all recording wins. The 13As (5-36) were unable to contain the ACGS attack with the 13Bs (5-15) going down in a hard fought contest. The 12As secured a win 19-12 with the 11As (5-45) being defeated and the 11Bs securing a 26-26 draw.
Ipswich Grammar School hosted the round six fixtures at the Brassall playing fields with a number of supplementary games being played at St Joseph’s Gregory Terrace, Brisbane Boys’ College and Anglican Church Grammar School. The First XV were beaten by a narrow margin finishing the match 32-31. IGS were leading into halftime 24-7, with the team starting the second half determined to make up some ground. Unfortunately the first half lapses would prove the difference. The Second XV (21-24) were defeated in a close contest and the Third XV secured a win 22-19. The 16As started well and continued to perform on their way to a 31-5 victory. The 15As (5-7) fell agonizingly short of the win with the 15Bs running away 57-5 victors. The 14As (10-31) didn’t back down against a highly rated team and went into halftime trailing 10-17; unfortunately the size and speed of the opposition proved the difference. The 14B game was very evenly matched with the boys unable to come away with the win 10-15, while the 14Cs recorded an impressive 72-0 victory. The 13As (3-50) faced a very large opposition and were unable to manage the size and speed of the IGS team. The 12As (5-7) were unlucky not to score in the dying stages of the game, with the 12Bs also being defeated 17-29. The 11As (38-0) and the 11Bs (36-0) both secured well deserved victories.
St Joseph’s College Gregory Terrace made the trip from Brisbane for round seven of the GPS competition. Our First XV (28-24) were able to secure their second win of the season through a try in the dying minutes of the game. The Second XV (22-12) recorded their first win of the season, while the Third XV (12-20) were defeated. The Fourth XV (24-12), Fifth XV (42-17) and the Sixth XV (46-12) all had victories. The 16As were narrowly defeated 5-7 while the 16Bs won 21-0 and the 16Cs drew 24-24. The 15As were defeated 19-26 while the 15Bs had a great win 44-0. The 14As were unable to contain the fast backline of GT and were narrowly defeated 14-15 with the 14Bs able to hold on to record a win 21-20. The 13As (5-50) started the game well, although they were unable to contain a larger and faster opposition, with the 13Bs (0-49)
and the 13Cs (0-43) also recording losses. The 12As (0-28) faced a more physical and technically proficient team and were unable to produce points, while the 12Bs produced a solid effort winning 28-12. The 11As (7-49), 11Bs (0-24) and the 11Cs (7-54) unfortunately posted losses.
Notable Sport and Activities PerformancesEli Adams (Year 9 Dayboy, Boyce House), has been selected in the Queensland Under 14 Boys’ Country Football Team to participate at the 2016 National Youth Championships in Coffs Harbour in October 2016.
The TGS Cadet Unit won the Tri-Service Competition at Oakey Army Aviation Base recently. We were placed first in the drill, engineering and quiz and second in the WTSS (Steyr rifles firing lasers on indoor ranges) with Cadet Sergeant Declan Austin (Year 11 Dayboy, Boyce House) having the highest shooting score. Other activities included: observation lane, obstacle course and the erection and dismantling of an 11 x 11 tent.
Nathan Carroll (Year 11 Dayboy, Mackintosh House) has been announced in the Queensland U17 Squad and will compete in Cricket Australia’s National Championships to be held in Brisbane & Sunshine Coast.
Sam Williams (Year 12 Dayboy, Taylor House) recently won a bronze medal in the under 21 division at the Australian Karate National competition held in Melbourne.
Max Harrison (Year 8 Dayboy, Boyce House) competed at the State Championships for Enduro Mountain Biking and came second which gets him a place at the Nationals in Adelaide in October.
Sam Apel (Year 7 Dayboy, Taylor House) won the State championship for Downhill Mountain Biking and later in the year he will be racing in multiple events at the Nationals. Sam has enjoyed numerous podium finishes during his races in the current season.
Ryan Smith (Year 12 Dayboy, Stephens House) has verbally committed to the University of Tennessee on a Tennis Scholarship for 2017.
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QSS 10 - 19 Years Cross Country Team Teketel Tyson
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From the Director of BoardingIt has been great to see so many of our boarders engaged in a wide variety of activities at the School this term. We are very fortunate to be part of the GPS Association which provides our boys with the opportunity to represent their school in sport and to compete against boys from the other GPS schools throughout the year. In checking with our Sports Office, I was able to find out that approximately 250 boarders are playing rugby or basketball this term. This is an impressive number and ensures that the vast majority of our boarders are committing to a physical activity where they are part of a team. So much can be learned from participating in team sport and our boys are lucky to have an organised competition in which to be involved.
I have been receiving some positive feedback recently from boys and parents regarding the food provided for the boarders. We have seen some new meal ideas appear and a number of recommendations from our recent Food Survey implemented. I place on record my thanks to Gareth Walpole, our Executive Chef, and all the staff who work in the Dining Hall.
There have been many weekend recreational activities organised for the boarders this term. We have had the Gym open every Friday night and upwards of 30 boys are there each week, enjoying the chance to run around and enjoy this time with their mates. We have also had activities such as AFL, Futsal, a trip to the golf driving range and an Oz Tag game on Sundays. There have been strong numbers taking advantage of these activities which is pleasing to see.
On Tuesday, 9 August all of our boarders were required to complete the 2016 Census, along with the rest of Australia. To make this happen,
we took all 305 boarders into the Assembly Hall and guided the boys through the completion of the Census form. This was quite an involved process but all the boys co-operated very well and completed their form on the night.
The boarders have two special dinners to look forward to in the coming weeks. We have our Term 3 Formal Dinner on Monday, 22 August. The boys will be in Blazer Dress that night and will enjoy a special two course meal. Our guest speaker will be Petero Civoniceva of rugby league fame. Petero has been asked to speak to the boys about lessons he has learned in life and also the importance of looking after your mates if you think they are not themselves. Petero has been an advocate for men’s mental health for many years and I am sure he will be able to impart some valuable messages to the boys. We also have a themed Cattlemen’s Dinner on Thursday, 6th September. We considered many exotic themes for this dinner, but the Senior leaders kept coming back to the favourite meal for many of the boys – steak and chips! Both dinners promise to be great nights.
I hope you are happy with the progress your son is making. Please make contact with your son’s Housemaster, or me directly if we can assist you in any way.
Best wishes,
Jim NobleDirector of Boarding
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QCASS (Queensland Clarinet and Saxophone Society) Competition – Sunday, 21 AugustCongratulations to Melissa Philp, who brought the QCASS competition to Toowoomba giving us the opportunity to host this wonderful event. Many of our boys competed on the day and congratulations to them all for their work at this level. They impressed the very special guest adjudicators, Mr Paul Dean, Ms Samantha Mason and Mrs Madeline Minns. We look forward to being able to host this event again next year.
Gold Coast Eisteddfod – Xpression Vocal EnsembleOn 25 August, our combined choral group with Glennie (Xpression) travelled to the Gold Coast to compete in the Premier Grade of the Gold Coast Eisteddfod. The section is known for the ‘Harley Mead Memorial Medal’ that is presented to the winning choir. While that award went to the amazing girls from Hillcrest College, we were very proud of our students, their magnificent performance and we were thrilled when the ensemble received ‘honours’. The Xpression ensemble then backed up this impressive performance with two more fabulous appearances at the Glennie Choral Concert (27 August) at St Luke’s Church and then at our own choral showcase on Friday 2 September.
Sing ConcertCongratulations to all those who participated in the inaugural choral concert at the Heritage Bank auditorium, on Friday, 26 August. The evening was a great success and the performers gave their all. A special thank you to all those who made the concert possible including Mrs Kellie Dixon and the Junior School Ensemble Tribe, Mrs Wendy Evans and Xpression Ensemble, our accompanist Ms Melissa Philp, Mr David Sandford and Mrs Eylece Blaikie for performance rehearsal support, Mr Jason Seiler and Mrs Jenny Bazley for program work, and the Empire Theatre staff for technical production. I also thank all those who came and supported vocal music at TGS.
R’n’B BandThe TGS R’n’B Band delivered two fine extended performances at the Glennie Jazzfest on 21 August and then the following week for the St Luke’s Thanksgiving Day Celebrations on Saturday 27 August. The 2016 ensemble have definitely developed their style and are completely ready to take on full concerts as they come their way. Congratulations to Mr Jonathan Willis and the R’n’B students.
ASQ (Australian String Quartet) – August 26-28We were privileged to have four of Australia’s best string players (The Australian String Quartet) visit our school on Friday 27 August
The TGS Vivace Trio with visiting musicians from the Australian String Quartet
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A special thank you to all those who made the Sing!
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Grammarphones USA TourLos Angeles, San Francisco,New York
7 October Music Extension Concert 7:00pm Assembly Hall
14 October Take Note Concert 7:00pm Assembly Hall
22 October SOTA Battle of the Bands 7:00pm Assembly Hall
27 October TiGAA Showcase7:00pm Armitage CentreEmpire Theatre
28 October TGS String Soirée 5:30pm Old Hall
30 October TGS Singers’ Trophy 2:00pm Old Hall
to provide a masterclass for members of the Vivace Trio and Scherzo String Quartet. The four players were suitably impressed with our fine string players and over the next couple of days performed and worked with string players from the Toowoomba region, culminating in a fabulous concert where our own Vivace Trio had the opportunity to perform. Our thanks to Shane Tooley from Downlands College and our own Celia Egerton for their organisation to make this happen. It was truly inspiring!
USA Tour – The GrammarphonesThis is our last newsletter prior to the students heading to the United States for the tour of a lifetime. Through our Facebook page and subsequent publications, I look forward to keeping everybody informed of our adventures. For those following or those who happen to be in the USA over the September break here is a brief version of our tour itinerary.Sep 16 – fly to San FranciscoSep 17 – Travel to Santa Cruz and San Jose for a workshop with Gus
Kambeith and exchange concert with Lincoln High SchoolSep 18 – Sightseeing Day and possible impromptu performances in
San Francisco tourist spotsSep 19 – Sightseeing, impromptu performance at Golden Gate Park,
Exchange programme with Mountain View High SchoolSep 20 – Workshop with Deke Sharon (Pitch Perfect), Alcatraz visit Sep 21 – Travel to Los Angeles, performance in San Luis ObispoSep 22 – Disneyland and performance at the Hollywood Backlot Stage,
Disney California Adventure ParkSep 23 – LA Sightseeing and SONY studios, exchange concerts and
Beach party with the Fountain Valley High Troubadours Orange County, California
Sep 24 – Fly to New York, visit to BroadwaySep 25 – Visit to Harlem, Gospel Church Service, impromptu Apollo
Theatre, attend Broadway Musical
Sep 26 – a visit to Julliard School of Music with Qld musician, Sam Nester, NY Sightseeing, Southstreet Seaport impromptu performance
Sep 27 – Empire State Building Performance, NY Sightseeing, attend Baseball Game, Yankee Stadium
Sep 28 – School Visit ‘The Collegiate School’, oldest school in the USA, Central Park performance, NY sightseeing
Sep 29 – Final Sightseeing and NY farewells, Fly homeOct 1 – Arrive Australia
Please note the following dates in your diaries for next term, as we start straight into another wonderfully busy series of performances.
2016 CONCERT CALENDAR
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Xpression Vocal Ensemble performing at the Gold Coast Eisteddfod
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A good friend of mine and I, while agreeing on most things in the world of literature for young people, have opposing views on a certain picture book. She absolutely hates it, while I love it. The Bookmarkers book club recently enjoyed a visit from Miss Worthington, teacher librarian from the Junior School. Miss Worthington spoke about some of the books she has been reading in her role as CBCA judge for the young adult category. While the boys had not read many of the books, they enjoyed hearing about the vast range of topics and characters. Meanwhile, a smaller group of students in Years 10 to 12 will come together this Friday to discuss Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Teens have a refreshing perspective on literature and offer insightful and interesting opinions. I often speak with parents and teachers about what they have been reading. I call these discussions 5-minute book clubs. Just five minutes chatting about books with fellow readers can offer a range of possible reads.
For this purpose, I have started a new Flipboard Magazine, 5-minute Book Club. I will add books as I hear about them from my many discussions with teens and adults, and also my own reading. Chat about what you are reading with your family, and ask what they have been reading. Books can offer a common ground on which to build and maintain relationships.
5-minute Book Club can be found at: http://bit.ly/2bRc4kJ
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Talking about books and reading is a most enjoyable activity. It is how the majority of us learn about new books to read, and can also be a catalyst for some very involved discussions.
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The winning team participated against the following teams: 13, 120 and 139 Army Cadet Units; Training Ship Toowoomba Australian Naval Cadets and 205, 209 and 210 Squadrons from the Royal Australian Air Force Cadets. Activities for the competition included: drill, obstacle course, observation lane, engineering, general knowledge and a 11 x 11 tent erection/dismantling. We won the drill, engineering and general knowledge. In addition, we came second in a separate competition for the Weapons Training Simulation System where the cadets used laser F88 Steyrs. However, Cadet Sergeant Declan Austin had the highest score for the competition. Our prize for winning is a helicopter ride at Oakey which has still to be organised.
The Drum Corp had a training session also on Sunday, 21 August and Mr Bowden drove from Hervey Bay to assist with instruction. Parents may not be aware that with Mr Bowden’s move to Hervey Bay the Drum Corp has been practising twice a week this term under the instruction of Cadet Sergeant Thomas Sedl and Cadet Anthony Tanous, both Year 12 students at the School. They are preparing for the end of
year parade and their own display which this year will also be combined with the Toowoomba Grammar School Honour Guard. The Honour Guard practise throughout the year on a Wednesday afternoon and are currently preparing for their rifle drill display with the School’s .303 innocuous rifles.
Last week we conducted our annual water test as per the Australian Army Cadet Policy. This allows the cadets to participate in a water activity which will be conducted at our bivouac next term at Camp Laurence on Lake Moogerah. The cadets also participated in a number of relays with the results going towards our Platoon competition. They were taught how to float a field pack on water and the dry packs were testament to a job well done. My job was made easier and my clothes line at home was only required to dry out the hutchie shelters. On Sunday, 28 August a group of cadets from the Cadet Q Store assisted in packing away equipment from the last bivouac and tidying up our second store in preparation for next year.
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Our Tri-Service Team were the winners for the recent Tri-Service Competition held at Oakey Army Aviation TC on Sunday, 21 August.
Winning TGSACU team in front of an Iroquois helicopter at Oakey Army Avn TC.
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Preparations are also in hand for the 49 cadets attending the Southern Queensland Brigade Annual Camp being held during the first week of the holiday. The camp this year will be held at Greenbank Military Training Area and Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera.
Guido Zuccoli and I represented the School, Cadet Unit and the Toowoomba Grammar School Old Boys Association (TGSOBA) at the 50th Anniversary of Long Tan at the Mothers’ Memorial on 18 August. Members of the school community may not be aware but according to school records 74 TGS Old Boys served in Vietnam and Captain Kenneth William Bade paid the supreme sacrifice. Captain Bade was a member of the 105 Field Battery, RAA and was aged 28 when he was killed in action on 8 January 1966.
On 10 September Guido Zuccoli and I will again represent the School, Cadet Unit and TGSOBA at the Royal Australian Air Force Commemorative Service at the Mothers’ Memorial. A significant number of TGS Old Boys (1350) served during the Second World War and 122 paid the supreme sacrifice.
LT(AAC) Ann HallamTGSCU Executive Officer (XO)
We congratulate the TGS Cadet Unit on winning the
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Right: Cadet Sergeant Louis Tidswell with Lieutenant Colonel Kym Donoghue from STH QLD AAC BDE.
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Careers AdviserUniversity applications are due 30 September and many Year 12 students have been working on their necessary preferences and pathways in their career classes and at home and in the Boarding House.
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Any parents and their sons who would like to make an individual appointment to see me for assistance are most welcome. The order of preference is a vital part of the application process, allowing boys to acquire the preferred offer in the preferred course at the preferred university.
University Applications
QTAC ApplicationsOn-time applications open on Tuesday 2 August and close on 30 September ($37) for 2017 courses. The QTAC guides have now been issued to OP-eligible Year 12 students in their careers class. Extra copies are available. All information is also available on-line on the QTAC website. http://www.qtac.edu.au/home. Parents and students are welcome to email me and make an appointment to discuss their son’s options in more detail.
Institutions Offer Dates Institutions will be making offers on different days throughout the year, with Qld Year 12 students receiving offers from 18 November. Please check the QTAC website for specific dates.http://www.qtac.edu.au/key-dates---fees/course-offer-dates
Interstate ApplicationsApplications to UAC (NSW), VTAC (Victoria and Tasmania), SATAC (South Australia and Northern Territory) and TISC (Western Australia) will be available on-line variously from 3 August. Similar to QTAC dates and fees apply.
James Cook University Application DeadlinesJames Cook University has special entry requirements to some of its programs and related deadlines. See JCU website:https://www.jcu.edu.au/applying-to-jcu/application-deadlines
30 September Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery Bachelor of Dental Surgery Bachelor of Physiotherapy Bachelor of Veterinary Science
31 October Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
30 November Bachelor of Health Science (Physician Assistant) Bachelor of Nursing/Midwifery
QUT’s creative industries courses with additional entry requirementsApply to QUT by 9 September for acting, dance, dance performance, fashion, music and visual arts courses.Creative industries courses with additional entry requirements, such as auditions, portfolio submissions, and interviews, are:• Bachelor of Music • Bachelor of Design (Honours) Fashion • Bachelor of Fine Arts• Acting
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• Dance Performance • Dance • Visual Arts (including the double degree with business)https://www.qut.edu.au/study/undergraduate-study/do-you-advise-school-students/news-and-events/news?news-id=108637
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UQ New Degree ProgramsSix new degree programs are available for 2017. The foundation degree of choice for some future political leaders will be available in Queensland for the first time next year, that is the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics. Also available:Bachelor of Biomedical Science (three years)Bachelor of Advanced Science, majoring in Biomedical Science (four years)Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours) (four years)Bachelor of Advanced Humanities (Honours) (four years)Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours) (four years)https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2016/08/six-new-degree-programs-2017
Becoming an ArchitectArchitects are professionally trained designers who work on buildings and the built environment. They combine creative design with a wide range of technical knowledge to provide integrated solutions for built and natural environments. Find out more:http://www.architecture.com.au/architecture/national/becoming-an-architect
Bond University Film and Television AwardsBond University Film and Television Awards (BUFTA) is the short film competition for aspiring Year 11 and 12 filmmakers from secondary schools across Australia. The Best Overall Filmmaker will receive a full scholarship to study a Bachelor of Film and Television at Bond University and there are various other prizes available. Competition closing date: October 7, 2016. http://www.bufta.com.au/
Griffith University Aptitude for Engineering Assessment Exam ReminderThis pathway is available to Year 12 students who may not have the prerequisite courses or tertiary entrance score for admission to Engineering.Date: Saturday 24 September 2016 at Brisbane (Nathan) and Gold Coast campuses, 10am – 1pmCandidates in Regional Queensland will be able to sit the AEA test in
their school (online) between Saturday 24 September 2016 and Friday 21 October 2016.Students can register at https://www.acer.edu.au/aea before Monday 12 September 2016, 5pm.https://www.griffith.edu.au/engineering-information-technology/griffith-school-engineering/future-students/aptitude-engineering-assessment
Griffith UniversityApplications for guaranteed entry through the Griffith Connect Valued Partners Program are now open and close on 30 September. Year 12 students can check eligibility for applying for this guaranteed entry program to Griffith University studies. Important links and information are provided: Application Form: 2016/2017 Griffith Connect Guaranteed Admissions Scheme Schedule.
UQ Robotics Workshops for KidsUQ offers holiday workshops for kids in Introduction to Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The workshops are suitable for Year Levels 7-12 students. Introduction to Robotics: $15, 9am – 12pm, 27 September & 13 DecemberArtificial Intelligence: $25, 9am – 12pm, 28 September & 14 Decemberhttps://www.eait.uq.edu.au/robotics-ict#robotics-holiday-workshop
ScholarshipsThe Charles Hawker C.A.S. Scholarship perpetuates the memory of scholar, soldier and pastoralist Charles Allan Seymour Hawker and commemorates the achievements of one of Australia’s most respected statesmen. C.A.S. Hawker Scholarships are one of the most generous privately funded scholarships available to undergraduate students in Australia. Each residential scholarship is valued at up to $60,000 over three years. The 2017 C.A.S. Hawker Scholarships open on Monday 5th December and close on Friday 6th January 2017. Information about the C.A.S. Hawker Scholarship and an application form are available at www.hawkerscholarship.org or by contacting the secretary to the Trustees on phone: 08 8127 1654.
Defence Civilian Undergraduate SponsorshipOpen to aspiring university students who wish to pursue a degree through the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA).There are no military service obligations or requirements. This is a sponsorship for civilian students.Applications close: 15 September 2016.
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The degree disciplines available in 2017 are: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautical and Civil) & Computing and Cyber Security. Eligible applicants will have the full tuition costs of their degree covered by the sponsorship agreement and receive a generous annual bursary to cover the cost of text books and equipment. During the sponsorship students may have the opportunity to participate in paid work placements within Defence which will provide exciting opportunities and give an insight into how one of Australia’s largest organisations conducts its business.http://www.defence.gov.au/casg/Careers/StudentsandGraduates/UndergraduateSponsorship/
National Summer Art Scholarships 2016Applications close 31st October. Scholarships allow students in Year 11 to spend a week over summer (14 – 21 January 2017) at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. This provides an opportunity to engage with staff at the National Gallery as well as other arts professionals, artists and peers from around the nation.
Two students from each state and territory will be selected to participate in the program. Contact: (02) 6240 6632 or [email protected]://nga.gov.au/SummerArtScholarship/index.cfm
USC Undergraduate scholarshipsApplications will open on 1 September 2016 and close on 30 November 2016.http://www.usc.edu.au/learn/what-will-i-pay/scholarships/how-to-apply-for-a-usc-scholarship/usc-semester-1-2017-undergraduate-scholarships
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Apprenticeships for 2017Many apprenticeships will be advertised in the next few months. Being proactive and checking organisations’ websites, job search websites, and print media is most necessary. Many employers will also make decisions based on those boys that they have witnessed during work experience placements. September holidays is an excellent time for Year 12 boys to undertake work experience with prospective employers to showcase their abilities and talents.
Do Uni Differently @ TAFE TAFE Queensland has partnered with some of Australia’s most established and respected universities to deliver degrees in a practical, job-focused training environment. See the pathways that you might take to your degree: http://learnmore.tafeqld.edu.au/
Private Colleges
AFTRS Intro to ScreenwritingSept 17/18, 9am – 5pm @ The Edge, State Library of Queensland.https://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-courses/introduction_to_screenwriting/w565
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Architect for a DayAs part of the Brisbane Open House program the Australian Institute of Architects is opening its doors to high school students (14 – 18 years) who would like to be ‘An Architect for a Day’. This free event will be held from 10am – 12 noon on Saturday 8 October 2016 at the Queensland Chapter Auditorium, 70 Merivale Street, South Brisbane. There will be representatives from UQ, QUT, Bond and Griffith and the participating students will be learning from registered architects, academics and graduates to gain a full understanding of architecture. Advance registrations are required. To register, email: [email protected]. For information about Brisbane Open House on 8/9 October: http://brisbaneopenhouse.com.au/
Australia’s Careers OnlineJob Seeker’s Workshop has good advice. http://www.careersonline.com.au/
CS FirstThis free resource from Google is a great way to learn about coding if you’re just starting out. https://www.cs-first.com/
CSIRO Indigenous TraineeshipsOver the course of the traineeship, trainees will undertake on the job training and complete a Nationally Accredited Qualification relative to their position. Upon successful completion of the training package the trainee will be considered for ongoing employment with CSIRO, if available. https://jobs.csiro.au/job/Various-Registration-of-Interest-Indigenous-Cadetships/291242200/
Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games15,000 volunteers will be needed to help deliver a great Commonwealth Games. Register your interest now: https://gc2018.com/take-part/volunteering
I Choose TechnologyThis website has information about careers in information technology, as well as skills you can develop and courses you can study to get into the industry. http://www.ichoosetechnology.com.au/
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Jobs of the FutureThis Canadian website has come up with job descriptions for careers that may exist in 2030. This includes changes to current career paths as well as new jobs that will develop over time.http://careers2030.cst.org/jobs/
Musical Theatre Summer School If you have a passion for musical theatre, why not come and join us for an amazing week of singing, dancing, acting and performance?Sunday 15 – Friday 20 January, 2017. 9am to 5pm (Sunday 15, 12.30pm – 5pm)Friday 20 January, 6pm: Public showing of the work produced over the weekCOURSE FEES: $560VENUE: Burke St Studio Theatre. 8 Burke St, WoolloongabbaEmail [email protected] https://www.griffith.edu.au/music/musical-theatre/high-school-and-community-programshttps://app.secure.griffith.edu.au/griffithpay/Musical-Theatre-Summer-School.html
The 10 Happiest Jobs of 2016 from CareerFAQshttp://www.careerfaqs.com.au/news/news-and-views/the-10-happiest-jobs-in-2016
The Young Endeavour: 2016 Youth Development VoyagesThe Young Endeavour undertakes around 20 voyages each year with 24 young Australians and nine specially trained Royal Australian Navy crew, usually for an eleven-day adventure at sea. The ballot is now open for applications, eligible Australians aged 16 – 23 can apply for Youth Development voyages sailing from January to June 2016. http://www.youngendeavour.gov.au/
TSFX: Creating and Implementing Effective Exam Study Timetableshttp://www.tsfx.com.au/hsc-study-tips/
UN Youth Australia 2016 International ProgramsApplications are now open for two international programs to be run by UN Youth Australia in 2017.Aotearoa Leadership Tour: Aimed at high school students to explore indigenous rights, culture and reconciliation on a tour of New Zealand.Pacific Project: A year-long project for year 10-12 students with a trip to East Timor to finalise the experience. https://unyouth.org.au/international-programs/
YFU Student Exchange Online Information SessionsThe online information sessions provide those interested in exchange with the opportunity to learn about the programs on offer from the comfort of their couch. 20 September – 6pm, 18 October – 6pm, 15 November – 6pm, 8 December – 6pm Email: [email protected] or phone 1800 654 947 to register. http://www.yfu.com.au/quest/connect/information-sessions/
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From the School Counsellor
According to The Mental Health of Australians 2: Report on the 2007 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing, young men are far less likely to seek help as opposed to their female counterparts. Further, the report also highlights that as little as 13 percent of surveyed males aged between 16 and 24 years sought help for concerns about their mental health and wellbeing, compared with 31 percent of surveyed females of the same age group. This is alarming given the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data, from the Causes of Death, Australia 2014, that over one quarter of male deaths in 2014 were by intentional self-harm. Similarly, we now know there is a direct link between mental health concerns, such as depression and anxiety, and suicidal thoughts or behaviours.
This Thursday, 8 September, is National “R U Ok?” Day for 2016. This is a day that promotes connection, meaningful conversation and an opportunity for all to play a part in breaking the stigma for boys, and indeed men, to seek support. The premise behind the day is to encourage all people to start a conversation with someone who they think might be struggling. It sounds easy to do, but it does require a non-judgemental approach, as well as a commitment to follow-up and
follow through in supporting a person to access additional support if needed.
I am fortunate in my role that I get to ask this question frequently. However, this requires that a student is already connected with my support. So on Thursday, 8 September, trust your instincts, ask the question and help break down the barriers to positive mental health. We should never underestimate the power of a conversation, nor should we underestimate the power of meaningful and honest connection.
For more details or tips for asking if someone is ok, visit: www.ruok.org.au/home.
Jennifer Johnson-SaulSchool Counsellor
With the increasing demands of school, home and extracurricular life, it has never been more important to encourage help seeking behaviour amongst students and in turn, aid in reducing the stigma of accessing support when needed.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2016). Causes of Death Australia 2014. Cat. no. (3303.0). Canberra: ABS.Slade, T., et al. (2009). The Mental Health of Australians 2: Report on the 2007 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing. Canberra: Department of Health and Ageing.
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Head of Senior School
Deputy Headmaster
Head of Junior School
Director of Studies
Director of Sport and Activities
Director of Boarding
Director of Performance
Library
Cadets
Careers Adviser
School Counsellor
Boarder Parents’ Support Group
School Notices
This is our final meeting for the year and we would love to see you there. If you would like to add anything to the agenda or have not received a copy of the agenda by email by Friday, 9 September, please contact your House Representative. The meetings are very relaxed and offer a great chance to meet other boarding parents. It also provides you with the opportunity to hear directly from Executive Staff members of TGS.
You should also have received an invitation to the Boarder Parents’ Appreciation Drinks, to be held on Tuesday evening, 4 October. Please note the RSVP date is Tuesday, 26 September 2016. Remember to contact day parents or members of staff who you wish to invite, then reply on behalf of your guests and yourselves once they have agreed to attend.
This is a special occasion, generously funded by the P&F and provides a great opportunity to show your appreciation to any day
families or staff members who have helped your son in any way. If you do not receive an invitation, please contact your House Rep. Please communicate with your day parents and with Jennifer Fordyce at the School or your House Rep right up till the last day any changes in your attendance or that of your guests, so we are able to cater for accurate numbers.
I hope you all have a wonderful holiday with your boys (and girls) and that they get a chance to recharge their batteries after another very busy terrm.
Travel safe,
Bev Smith Boarder Parents’ Support Group (President) 2016
Position Name Email Home Phone MobilePresident Bev Smith [email protected] 02 6754 6816 0428 546 696Secretary Nikki Price [email protected] 02 6729 5007 0427 295 008Groom House Representative Ruth Johnston [email protected] 0418 575 550Stephens House Representative Gaylene Stanford [email protected] 07 4625 7544 0427 279 288Mackintosh House Representative Sam & Jo Fessey [email protected] 07 4667 4924 0427 328 912Taylor House Representative Jayne Webster [email protected] 07 4676 4155 0427 764 209Boyce House Representative Danielle & Michael Pearce [email protected] 07 4668 0402 0428 680 402 (Danielle)
0427 400 574 (Michael)Corfe House Representative Angela Adams [email protected] 02 6754 3440 0429 132 325
Boarder Parents’ Support GroupTerm 3 BPSG AGM and General Meeting | 1.30pm, Thursday, 15 September 2016 | TGS Pavilion
- 2016 -
BOARDING PARENTS DATES TO NOTE:
15 September (Thursday) BPSG AGM & General Meeting,
TGS Pavilion 1:30pm.
4 October (Tuesday) Boarder Parents’ Appreciation Function,
TGS Pavilion 5:30pm.
Boarder Parents’ Support Group
Headmaster
Head of Senior School
Deputy Headmaster
Head of Junior School
Director of Studies
Director of Sport and Activities
Director of Boarding
Director of Performance
Library
Cadets
Careers Adviser
School Counsellor
Boarder Parents’ Support Group
School NoticesSchool Notices
Renovations are now completed on the Uniform Shop. We have incorporated the Book Pool space and now have a fresh new shop with extra space.
All Book Pool stationery items are now available at the Uniform Shop. These include earphones, USB Flash Drives, Pens, Pencils, Exercise Books and more along with a range of school souvenirs.
So please drop in and check out the new shop if you haven’t already.
For boys who earn awards to be embroidered on their Blazer, we ask that boys bring their Blazer to the Uniform Shop by Thursday afternoon. The Blazers are away for a full week. Collection and payment will be the following Friday. Cost varies depending on where the award is to be embroidered.
RegardsColleen, Kirsten and Kay
Please note: The Uniform Shop will be open at the beginning of Term 4 on Tuesday 4 October and Wednesday 5 October, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Uniform ShopUniform Shop Opening times during Term:
Monday 8:00am to 5:00pmTuesday to Friday 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Contact details:Email: [email protected]
Ph: 07 4687 2528 | Fax: 07 4687 2574
Established 1875
TOOWOOMBA GRAMMAR SCHOOL
A GPS School for boys Prep - Year 12Boarders from Year 5
PO Box 2900, Toowoomba QLD 4350 AUSTRALIA24 Margaret Street, East Toowoomba QLD 4350 AUSTRALIA
Telephone: (07) 4687 2500 Facsimile: (07) 4687 2666Email: [email protected]
ABN 86 510 299 250 - CRICOS Reg No. 00525D
School Notices
The renovated Uniform Shop
