Edition 5
23 March 2017
Year 5 boys enjoying a body boarding activity at last week’s Tallebudgera Camp. L-R
George Smolenski, Oliver Clifford, Hamish Johnson, Bona Roberts and Ben Morris.
Dear Parents
From the Head of Junior School
Over the past week or two Junior School boys have been involved in a great many activities.
This includes Outdoor Education, submitting entries for the Toowoomba Grammar School Art
competition, preparing for the choral section of the Eisteddfod, competing very well in Chess
tournaments, playing sport and even fitting in some class work. There is no doubt boys and
staff experience a busy, rich and fulfilling life at our School.
Toowoomba Grammar School Chess
Team 1, Champion winners, proudly
holding the IPSHA Championship Trophy.
L-R: Sam Gladwin, Jeremy Zuyderwyk,
Noah Taylor and John Ridgway
Toowoomba Grammar School Chess Team
representatives. Back Row L-R: Jeremy
Zuyderwyk, Cody Brameld, Mr Evan Rees,
Noah Taylor and Thomas Dixon. Front Row
L-R: Max Durkin, Sam Gladwin, John
Ridgway and Matthew Dunn
Outdoor Education Week
Several year levels were involved in Outdoor Education adventures last week. The boys in
Prep and Year 1 participated in an activity day at school on Friday which was an enjoyable
introduction to outdoor activities. The Year 3 and Year 4 boys stayed at Noosa North Shore.
The boys participated in a range of age appropriate activities including rock climbing, archery,
body boarding, beach games, a giant swing and mountain biking.
Front to back: Charlie Barnes, Jett Heffernan Building a raft activity. L-R Douglas Smith,
and Sean Fischer canoeing at the Year 3/4 MacKenzie Buckley, Sam Russell, Lachlan
camp.
Warry and Hugo Searle.
Our Year 5 classes visited Tallebudgera on the Gold Coast for their Outdoor Education
activities. The boys were involved in a range of outdoor experiences including surfing,
kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, a high ropes course and a number of other activities.
The feedback received indicated the boys enjoyed the experience, were appropriately
challenged and returned to school just a little tired.
Marcus Seckler mastering the art of
paddle boarding.
Max Grills contemplating going higher on the
high ropes activity.
The Year 2 boys will camp out on Old Boys’ Memorial Oval next week for their Outdoor
Education experience. Next term, our Year 6 classes will visit Canberra for their week away
from school. I appreciate the wonderful support the boys received from Junior School staff
during Outdoor Education activities. This is a demanding and tiring time for the staff involved,
as they are effectively on duty 24 hours a day while involved in camps. I value this high level
of care and commitment to your sons.
Reports and Interviews
Interim reports will be sent home with the boys next week. These reports provide brief
information about your son’s progress during first term. Reports are well supported by parent
/ teacher interviews that occur over the final two weeks of term. I thank the class teachers for
the time they have devoted to these interviews and for preparing interim reports.
Best wishes for the Easter holidays.
Regards
Scott Campbell
Head of Junior School
From the Deputy Head of Junior School
Winter Uniform
The boys are required to wear winter uniform in Terms 2 and 3. The Term 2 uniform change
is predominately the trousers. The long sleeve shirt is not a compulsory item. When the
weather is colder, your son must wear the school jumper as the first item of selection. If he
needs more warm clothing, a navy blue or black t-shirt may be worn under the school shirt
and he may also wear his vest under the school jumper. The school tracksuit top is the last
item to be used to keep warm.
Prep
Years 1 – 3
Years 4 – 6
Sports shorts, short or long sleeve Prep shirt and tracksuit.
Long blue trousers, short or long sleeve blue shirt and soft broad brim hat.
Long blue trousers, short or long sleeve blue shirt and Akubra.
Friday is sports day. All boys wear Golds on this day. Golds include the school sport shirt,
sport shorts, white TGS socks and predominately white sneakers. The TGS tracksuit may
be worn if your son is cold. If your son runs out of white TGS socks, plain white shin high
socks (crewe-length) may be worn. Anklets or no socks are not acceptable.
Hats
The following rules apply to Junior School boys’ uniform:
Blues / Blazer Dress
Prep to 3 - sports hat (broad brimmed/soft)
Years 4 to 6 - Akubra
Golds / Sport
Prep to 3 - sports hat (broad brimmed/soft)
Years 4 to 6 - bucket hat
All boys should have the correct hat(s) and maintain them in good condition. Further to this,
boys who do not have hats will not be permitted to play, in keeping with our Sun Smart policy
(no hat, no play). These boys will be required to sit in a designated shaded area.
Happy Easter and enjoy your holidays.
Mike Sharpe
Deputy Head of Junior School
Sports News
State Swimming Championships
This week, six Junior School boys will be attending the State Swimming Championships in
Brisbane. Good luck to Alexander Gentry, Chace Oates, Alex Fischer, Judd Rei, Hugh
Pollock and Ryan Thornton who will all be doing their best while trying to gain selection in
the Queensland team.
Term 2 Sport Requirements
Boys playing rugby in 2017 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)
 Under 6, Under 7 and Under 8 wear runners or moulded stud boots
 Under 9 and Under 10 wear moulded stud boots
 Under 11 and Under 12 wear moulded or steel tags (but not more than 19mm)
Boys playing tennis in 2017 will need the following:
 White TGS tennis shirt
 Blue TGS tennis shorts
 TGS sport socks
 Tennis racket
 Water bottle (clearly named)
Boys playing football in 2017 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)
 Football Jersey will be supplied by the school
Representative Selection
Congratulations to the following boys on their selection into representative sporting teams.
Darling Downs Tennis – Archer Black
Darling Downs Orienteering – Gabriel Schubert
Toowoomba Range Touch – Archer Black, Matthew Moore and Judd Rei
Congratulations boys and good luck at the upcoming event.
GPS Cricket
On Saturday, we played our last round of cricket against St Joseph’s Gregory Terrace. The
five teams enjoyed their last match together and some light rain made for a fun finish at
home. Thank you to the boys and their families for the wonderful support this term. There is
no GPS cricket this weekend.
The following boys received an award from their coaches in recognition of their effort
throughout the GPS season. Congratulations boys.
5A
Batting Award:
Bowling Award:
Coach’s Award:
6A
Best Batsmen:
Best Bowler:
Coach’s Award:
6C
Best Batsman:
Best Bowler:
Coach’s Award:
Baxter Tzannes
Ben Morris
Oliver Clifford
Chace Oates
Matthew Moore
Archer Black
5B
Batting Award:
Bowling Award:
Coach’s Award:
6B
Best Batsman:
Best Bowler:
Coach’s Award:
Charlie Allom
Harry Lester
Patrick Nolan
Lucas Lansbury
Jim McDonald
Will Smith
Khobe Klaebe
Hugh Russell
James Riches
Finally, I would like to thank the Junior School community for their constant support with
sporting carnivals and Junior School sport throughout Term 1.
Happy Easter and enjoy time with your family over the holidays.
David Anderson
Sportsmaster
Junior School Sports Results
Term 1, Weeks 7 and 8
GPS Cricket
11 March 2017
5A V BGS
Score: 90 – 59 (loss)
Player of the Day: Hamish Johnson
Mike Sharpe (Coach)
5B V BGS
Score: 2/128 – 59 (loss)
Player of the Day: Alex Chicalas
Michelle McCorkindale (Coach)
6A V BGS
Score: 8/115 – 8/111 (loss)
David Anderson (Coach)
6B V BGS
Score: 2/157 – 6/68 (loss)
Player of the Day: Noah Taylor
Ben Valentine (Coach)
6C V BGS
Score: 2/146 – 7/83 (loss)
Player of the Day: Angus Cameron
Alastair Bain (Coach)
Inter School Softball
TGS Senior B V OLOL
Score: 17 – 15 (win)
Mary Lou Fraser (Coach)
TGS Junior B V Highfields
Score: 9 – 7 (loss)
Jamie Lee (Coach)
Inter-school Tennis
Senior A TGS Gold V Senior A Blue
Score:20 – 8 (win)
Karin Wharton (Coach)
TGS Senior A Blue V A TGS Gold
Score: 20 – 8 (loss)
Karin Wharton (Coach)
Senior B TGS Gold V TACAPS Maroon
Score: 15 – 5 (win)
Michelle Worthington (Coach)
Senior B TGS Blue V Senior B TGS
Score: 12 – 8 (loss)
Michelle Worthington (Coach)
Senior B TGS V Senior B TGS Blue
Score: 12 – 8 (win)
Michelle Worthington (Coach)
Junior TGS Gold V Junior TGS Stripes
Score: 10 – 2 (win)
Shelley Clews (Coach)
Junior TGS Blue V Fairholme
Score: 11 – 5 (win)
Shelley Clews (Coach)
Junior TGS V East Navy
Score: 10 – 6 (win)
Liz Pratt (Coach)
Junior TGS Stripes V Junior TGS Gold
Score: 10 – 2 (loss)
Liz Pratt (Coach)
GPS Cricket
18 March 2017
5A V GT
Score: 7/99 – 7/56 (win)
Player of the Day: Angus Thompson
Mike Sharpe (Coach)
5B V GT
Score: 7/166 – 72 (loss)
Player of the Day: Max Williamson
Michelle McCorkindale (Coach)
6A V GT
Score: 153 – 7/118 (win)
David Anderson (Coach)
6B V GT
Score: 8/86 – 55 (loss)
Player of the Day: Fergus Walker
Ben Valentine (Coach)
6C V GT
Score: 7/117 – 7/63 (loss)
Player of the Day: William Smith
Alastair Bain (Coach)
Inter School Softball
TGS Senior B V BYE
Mary Lou Fraser (Coach)
TGS Junior B V BYE
Jamie Lee (Coach)
Inter-school Tennis
Senior A TGS Gold V BYE
Jayne Davidson (Coach)
TGS Senior A Blue V BYE
Jayne Davidson (Coach)
Senior B TGS Gold V East White
Score: 15 – 9 (win)
Liz Pratt (Coach)
Senior B TGS Blue V East Navy
Score: 12 – 9 (win)
Liz Pratt (Coach)
Senior B TGS V TACAPS Navy
Score: 11 – 5 (win)
Liz Pratt (Coach)
Junior TGS Gold V BYE
Shelley Clews (Coach)
Junior TGS Blue V BYE
Shelley Clews (Coach)
Junior TGS V BYE
Liz Pratt (Coach)
Junior TGS Stripes V BYE
Liz Pratt (Coach)
Year 6 Leadership Day
Recently, all Year 6 boys attended a leadership day run by Unleashing Personal Potential.
Two gentleman, Pete and Hogan, conducted group leadership activities aimed at expanding
our leadership potential. This included the Jenga challenge with special rules aimed to teach
us that we can achieve more if we remove as many distractions as possible. We also had to
complete a maze as a group but the twist was that we couldn’t speak or we would have to
restart with a new maze.
We learnt that a growth mindset is the key to improving your skills in all aspects of life. We
also found that many people believe they cannot do things because they couldn’t do them
before. This can be related to the fact that fleas can jump up to 100 times their own height.
However, if they are placed in a jar and you place the lid on top, if you leave the jar for 3
days they will not jump higher than the lid once the lid is removed. The same will happen
with their offspring. We also learnt that, “The only limitations are those we place in our own
minds”.
Leaders can only lead once they have someone following them, which is called the first
follower. The first follower is the most important person in this situation as the more followers
the more people will join because others think that it is cool even though it may not be.
The following quotes are from several Year 6 boys about the leadership day.
“You can learn anything” Charlie Randall (6V)
“You can be a leader at any age” Jim MacDonald (6H)
“Rise by lifting others” Patrick Neilson (6H)
“You can lead without a badge” Max Payne-Bailey (6H)
“It is not the badge that makes you a leader” Ted Fawckner (6H)
“Your limitations are not set by what place you come” Sean Benny (6H)
“You can lead with or without a badge” Harrison Pratt (6J)
“We rise by lifting others” Yoseph Bou-Samra (6J)
The Leadership Day was of benefit to all the boys in Year 6.
William Smith (School Captain) and Will Anderson (School Vice Captain)
Junior School Supporters’ Group
It was inspiring to see so many new faces at the coffee morning last Wednesday. We look
forward to the next one scheduled for term two.
The sausage sizzle was well received judging by the boys’ smiling faces. Sincere thanks
from the Committee for the donation of donuts by Heath and Di Ryan (Donut King Kmart)
and John and Lyn Coggan for the poppers. Appreciation to the parents who gave of their
time and also to Jeff Davis for his fabulous BBQ expertise.
Rhonda Wilkie
Junior Supporters’ Group President
Chess News
On Tuesday 7 March, 350 students from around the Toowoomba region attended the
Toowoomba Primary School Chess Championship at Christian Outreach College. The
Junior School had 47 boys from Years 2 to 6 competing on the day. 8 rounds of chess were
played over the day and the strength of chess in the Junior School was on full display once
again. 17 of our boys finished in the top 50 with 9 of those in the top 20. The boys were
eligible for 18 awards on the day and came away with 10.
Oliver Clifford (Year 5) was the overall winner on the day finishing undefeated. Other award
winners were: Praj Gupte (3rd in Year 2), Aiden Zhang (2nd in Year 2), George Clifford (2nd in
year 3), Theo Yevdokimov (1st in Year 3), Jett Heffernan (3rd in Year 4), William Dwan (2nd
in Year 4), Charlie Meyer (1st in Year 5), Jeremy Zuyderwyk (3rd in Year 6) and Noah Taylor
(2nd in Year 6).
An extra special mention must go to George Clifford and Theo Yevdokimov as both of these
boys finished in the top 20 which is an outstanding achievement for boys in Year 3. With
many tournaments still to go this year I am looking forward to an exciting year and many
more positive results to come. Congratulations to all boys who took part on the day.
On Wednesday 15 March, we competed in the Independant Primary School Heads’
Association chess tournament at Concordia Martin Luther campus. We had two teams
competing (Team 1: Noah Taylor, Sam Gladwin, Jeremy Zuyderwyk, John Ridgway. Team
2: Matthew Dunn, Thomas Dixon, Cody Brameld, Max Durkin). The tournament was 4
rounds and at the end of the third round TGS team 1 was leading Glennie Team 1 by half a
point. Final round: TGS 1 vs Glennie 1. TGS needed to win 2 games to secure
victory. Jeremy Zuyderwyk started well with a quick win to make it 1-0. John Ridgway fell
in a tough game and it was 1-1. Sam Gladwin and Noah Taylor also finished with a win,
meaning the title was ours again. TGS 1 finished as champions with 13 points and TGS 2
played some brilliant chess as well to finish equal second with Glennie team 1. The trophy
has returned home for the third year in a row.
Evan Rees
Co-ordinator of Chess
Music News
Ensemble rehearsals
A reminder that ensembles are not considered clubs. This means that all ensemble
rehearsals will continue as normal next week, up to and including Wednesday 29
March. Rehearsals will resume as normal on Wednesday 19 April. Please contact the
conductor of the ensemble if you have questions regarding rehearsals.
Eisteddfod
The choral section of the Eisteddfod is scheduled for early May. Once the schedule is
released, a note will be sent home early next term with all performance times. All boys from
Prep to Year 6 will be involved in the Eisteddfod singing with their Voiceworx groups. Please
encourage your son to practice his Voiceworx repertoire at home.
Student Free Day – Tribe and Tribe Junior extra rehearsal
As we will miss our regular rehearsal in Week 1 next term, Tribe and Tribe Junior have an
extra rehearsal scheduled on the Student Free Day, Tuesday 18 April. A separate note was
emailed home with details last week. If your son is in Tribe or Tribe Junior, please take note
of this extra rehearsal time.
 Tribe Junior (Years 2-3)
1.00pm - 1.30pm
 Tribe (Years 4-6)
1.45pm - 3.10pm
Recordings of all pieces have now been emailed home. Please encourage your son to
practise his repertoire for the Eisteddfod. This will assist in ensuring that all parts are well
rehearsed and boys have memorised all of the lyrics.
This extra rehearsal is most important in the lead up to the Eisteddfod. Please email Mrs
Dixon if your son is unable to attend this extra rehearsal.
Kellie Dixon and Jayne Davidson
Music Teachers
After School Care
What we have done this past fortnight
This past fortnight we have been extending on the boys’ own interests. Since we have had
some lovely days the boys have been investigating their interests and played in the sandpit
which involved them digging ‘mines’ and building little cities. The boys also enjoyed playing
groups games of red rover, soccer and football. Inside we have been exploring the game of
celebrity heads which was new to a few of the boys and we have been playing battleship to
extend on their strategic ability. We have been crafty and the boys created some wonderful
creations with Popsicle sticks and they have been exploring different flags to go on our
welcome sign.
What we have planned for the next week
Next week we will be involved in outside play and allowing the boys to freely follow their own
interests and providing the opportunity for group games to build on their community spirit.
Inside the boys will be working on their welcome sign and a family tree to help built the feeling
of community.
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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.
Service Fees and Times
Service
Opening Hours
After Care
Full Fee
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm $27.79
Out of Pocket
Casual Booking
$8.81 - $13.90
Add $5.00
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team on 1300 105 343.
I hope you all have a fantastic week.
Bonnie Ryan
Coordinator
Toowoomba Grammar School ART SHOW 2017
Saturday 25 March 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday 26 March 10:00am – 4:00pm
$5 entry | TGS boys free entry
One of the social highlights of the Toowoomba calendar and the major TGS fundraising
event, with funds raised used to assist the construction and fit-out of the new gymnasium,
therefore benefitting all TGS boys.
200 artists | 600 paintings | $40 - $12,000
Delicious Coffee Shop | Saturday & Sunday
Opening Night | Friday 24 March | 6:00pm | $60
High Tea | Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 March | 10:00am & 2:00pm | $45
RSVP Friday 17 March
Tickets to Opening Night & High Tea must be pre-purchased from ph (07) 4687 2500 or
grammarARTshow.com. Please note Opening Night & High Tea tickets always sell out.
Volunteers
Volunteers from all Year levels are needed to put on this amazing event.
To volunteer, simply sign on : http://signup.com/go/3SKHT3. There are a wide range of times
and activities to be involved in. Please choose one that suits you.
As a Thankyou Gesture, all volunteers for the Art Show will be given: Complimentary Entry to the Art Show on Saturday 25 or Sunday 26 for two people
 Complimentary Coffee & Cake for two at the Coffee Shop
TGS Boys - $100 cash draw
Free Entry for TGS boys on Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 March $100 cash draw
 all TGS boys who attend the Art Show have 3 chances to win $100 cash
 drawn Sunday 26 March at 3:45pm at the close of the Art Show
 entry forms will be given to all boys at an Assembly just prior to the Art Show
TGS boys Art
 The Coffee Shop will have art by Junior School boys around the walls
 Art of the Winners of the TGS Art Competition will be on the stage
o This competition is open to ALL TGS boys only, with prize money ranging from
$10 - $75 for the Junior Boys.
 Several talented TGS boys and Old Boys exhibiting amongst the 200 exhibiting artists
(including Tom Dickerson, Kane Brunjes, Oliver Lilford, Scott Bridle and Cory
Salmond)
Art Show Committee
Assembly Awards
Weeks 8 and 9
Prep G
Nate Gill
Kyran Brown
Hiresh Wanasinghe
Prep M
Jaxson Parker
Connor Gilmore
Harry Constable
Reshan Wickramasekera
Ashton Fels
Eric Zhang
Austin Brooker
1S
Anthony Priebe
Henry Fitzgerald
Marcus Crane
1W
Hamish Popple
Harry Johansen
3M
Will Robson
Jake James
Xavier Thompson
Rory Webster
Henry Thurbin
4B
Phin Bierhoff
Timothy Hillman
Charles Lachmund
4W
Alec Gordon
Charlie Barnes
Mawson Mos
5L
Alexander Gentry
Joel Ewing
Shreeshail Nepal
2M
Jay Pradeep
Alby Galbraith
Jock Duggan
Will Sullivan
Michael Kisiel
5W
Isaac Constable
Charlie Meyer
Marcus Seckler
Joshua Zahra
3G
Chayton Mears
Thommie McConville
George Paton
6H
Ben Anderson
Sean Benny
Jim MacDonald
Wil Cook
Will Smith
Sam Gladwin
Mayukh Kakar
Ethan Mullins
House Points
Boyce 37
Groom 35
Taylor 28
Stephens 28
Mackintosh 26
6J
Lachlan McNamee
Hugh Russell
Nick Brown
Reid Hadfield
Darcy Neville
Ewan Statham
6V
Hugh Pollock
Sam Freer
Matthew Taylor
Mrs Jones
Kyran Brown PG
Ashton Fels PM
Jackson Martin 1S
Jace Maddock 1W
Toby Grills 3G
Harrison Brown 3M
Mrs Davidson
Samuel Lawrence 5W
Zeth Bond 6H
Mrs Cantle
Hamish Seng 5W
Patrick Nolan 5W
Wil Cook 6H
Monday 27 March
Tuesday 28 March
Wednesday 29 March
Thursday 30 March
Friday 31 March
Saturday 1 April
Sunday 2 April
Junior School Two Weeks Ahead
Week 10B
Parent / Teacher Interviews (Weeks 9 and 10)
No clubs this week
Year 2 Sleepover, Junior School and Old Boys' Memorial
Oval/Pavilion
House Uniform
Year 2 Sleepover, Junior School and Old Boys' Memorial
Oval/Pavilion
Cross Country (P-6) times 10.00am - 12.15pm
Supporters' Group Meal Deal
Assembly (Cross Country awards and Tim Tams) 2.20pm
Holidays commence, 3.10pm
Toowoomba Show Holiday
Staff Development Day
Easter Holidays
Easter Holidays
School Holidays – Thursday 30 March to Tuesday18 April (inclusive)
Monday 17 April
Tuesday 18 April
Wednesday 19 April
Thursday 20 April
Friday 21 April
Saturday 22 April
Sunday 23 April
Week 1A
Easter Monday (Public Holiday)
Staff Development Day
Assembly Junior School Hall, 8.25am
Classes commence, 8.35am
Winter Sports Trials P-6, 1.40pm - 3.00pm
Staff meeting 3.30pm
Blazer Uniform
Newsletter
Assembly, 2.20pm
GPS Football and Tennis vs IGS.
Junior School Contact Details
Office: 07 4687 2555
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.twgs.qld.edu.au
Fax: 07 4687 2590
After School Care: 0421 570 461
Corfe House: 07 4687 2660
Aquatic Centre Bookings: 07 4687 2631
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