Edition 17
20 October 2016
Year 12 students who commenced their schooling with us in the Junior School visited
today for an assembly and morning tea. The Year 12 boys are pictured above with the
Prep boys. This was a wonderful occasion.
From the Head of Junior School
Dear Parents
This morning we held a short assembly followed by a morning tea for Year 12 boys who
commenced their time at Toowoomba Grammar School in the Junior School. This is an
annual event, with approximately 60 Year 12 boys visiting the Junior School today. The
assembly featured some brief speeches including one from Guido Zuccoli (Year 12), who
was School Captain of the Junior School in 2011 and is now a Year 12 Prefect. Guido
spoke on behalf of the Year 12 boys and Kai McLoughlin, our current School Captain,
spoke on behalf of the boys from Prep to Year 6.
Year 12 boys enjoying morning tea and play time with our current Prep boys
Of the current Year 12 boys, eight have completed the full journey, commencing at
Toowoomba Grammar School in Year 1, 2005. This was the same year the Prep Year
was established at our School. At the conclusion of the assembly the Year 12 boys
enjoyed morning tea with the Prep boys. I hope our Prep boys enjoy a similar occasion
in 2028.
Music Honour Boards
Music Honour Boards were officially unveiled in the Junior School last week. These
honour boys for our premier instrumental competition, Musicians’ Cup and our long
standing singing competition, Singers’ Trophy. Both honour boards have been
backdated to recognise all past winners. I thank the Junior School Supporters’ Group for
funding these items.
L-R Ms Fraser and Corne Wiid in front of the
Singers’ Trophy Honour Board
Year 5 Leadership Program
Our Year 5 boys are currently involved in a leadership program that runs across this
term. The aim is to prepare the boys well for taking on the responsibility of being our
senior year group in 2017. The program involves weekly leadership and team building
sessions run by class teachers, Junior School executive and Mrs MacFarlane. The Year
5 classes also spend DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) sessions with our youngest
boys in Prep and Year 1. One day each week, I have a pizza lunch with smaller groups
while we explore goal setting and leading by good example. In addition, Mrs
MacFarlane, our Student Wellbeing teacher, has organised a leadership day, run by an
external company Unleashing Personal Potential, with the program being titled ‘Aspire
Higher, Leadership and Resilience Training for Primary Schools’. The boys are
engaging well with the program and I look forward to their contributions in Year 6 in
2017.
Class placement of students
Class placement of students for next year is in the process of being finalised and no
changes will now be made. This information will be provided to parents and boys in the
near future. I ask parents to trust the professional judgment of the teaching staff and
more broadly of the School with regard to class placement as this is viewed very
seriously and has taken some time. This is done in a careful manner ensuring classes
are balanced both academically and socially and boys are matched with teachers and
with one another.
Providing information about your son that is relevant and discussions about class
placement are appropriate in some instances, but this should only ever occur through
my office. While I will always listen to parents and recognise there may well be valid
points to discuss, the bigger picture is also an issue and, as such, I reserve the right to
place students as appropriate, matching boys with teachers and aiming for balanced
classes, academically and socially.
Junior School Supporters’ Group AGM
The Junior School Supporters’ Group Annual General Meeting will occur on Monday 7
November. Further information is contained within this newsletter and nomination forms
for next year’s positions were sent home earlier this week.
Regards
Scott Campbell
Head of Junior School
From the Deputy Head of Junior School
Nude Food Day
Thank you to the boys and parents who supported Nude Food Day on Tuesday. This trial
run proved to be very successful. This is something we would like to make permanent
each week for the remainder of the year.
School Banking
School Banking (Commonwealth Dollarmite Accounts) continues to operate with
Dollarmite account deposits being dropped off at the office each Tuesday morning in the
collection box. For those students who don’t yet have a school banking account with the
Commonwealth Bank, there are information packs available at the office. The program
also offers financial benefits for our school. These include $5 for every account opened.
Students also receive various rewards for deposit targets reached. Please encourage
your son to open a Dollarmite account and make regular deposits.
On behalf of the Junior School I would like to sincerely thank Dr Michelle Murphy for coordinating the school banking for the past two years. As her son, Ryan, will be moving
into the Senior School next year, we will be looking for a parent who would be willing to
take Michelle’s place as the Commonwealth Banking Co-ordinator. If you are interested,
please let me know.
Haircuts
Recently I have noticed a few boys who require a haircut. “The school’s regulations
concerning haircuts are as follows: the hair must not touch the collar, and must be neatly
shaped at the back of the neck. The ears must not be obscured and side-levers must not
extend past the middle of the ear. Extremes of hairstyles are not permitted (including very
short haircuts) Boys are not permitted to dye or colour their hair.” This is an excerpt from
the Student Handbook.
Lost Property
There are already quite a few items in the Lost Property box. It is important to ensure that
your son has all his property labelled. The location of the Lost Property box is near the
side entrance to the Junior School staff room.
Grandparents’ Day
Grandparents Day is a chance for children and the community to thank grandparents for
their love and support. In 2016, Queenslanders will celebrate Grandparents’ Day on
Sunday 30 October. Grandparents’ Day recognises the significant contribution that
grandparents make to their families and communities. The day is celebrated annually in
Queensland on the last Sunday in October.
Mike Sharpe
Deputy Head of Junior School
From the Head of Teaching and Learning
ICAS Congratulations
Well done to all our boys who participated in the ICAS Science, English and Maths exams
this year. These exams give the teachers an opportunity to collect another piece of
assessment to evaluate areas for improvement for each year level and also to support
the data they have already collected throughout the year. It was especially pleasing this
year to see the number of boys who received awards of Merit and above. Overall,
approximately 60% of our cohort from Year 3-6 achieved Merit awards or above. Our
Year 4 boys can be especially proud of their achievements with 100% of boys in Year 4
who undertook the test receiving awards of Merit or above. Congratulations especially
must go to Will Smith (5W) and Oliver Clifford (4W) who were awarded High Distinction
awards which places them in the Top 1% of the participants who sat the test.
Learning Support reports
Boys who are currently participating in the Learning Support programme will receive
reports from Mrs Cantle and myself, which document their progress and indicate the
areas that need continued support. I am pleased that many boys who currently receive
Learning Support will be exited from the programme for 2017 due to the wonderful
improvements they have made.
Compulsory Prep Year
State parliament has now passed legislation making it compulsory for students to
complete the Prep year before they can be enrolled in Year 1. This change will come into
effect for any new enrolments for the 2017 year.
Dyslexia Empowerment Week: Sunday 16 to Saturday 22 October
Dyslexia Empowerment Week is now in its fourth year. This national event was created
to increase awareness of dyslexia, with many events and activities planned. The theme
for 2016 is “Rethink Dyslexia," with a focus on the strengths and talents of people with
dyslexia. It is also an opportunity to challenge the many myths and misconceptions that
surround dyslexia.
Reading and the Brain
For those interested in cognitive psychology and the neuroscience of reading, the work
of Stanislas Dehaene is also likely to be of particular interest. His book, Reading in the
Brain, published by Penguin, has been recommended by Sir John Rose, who described
it as "essential reading for all those with a stake in teaching reading" and by Peter
Westwood, who described it as "excellent brain food". Dehaene has a number of lectures
available on YouTube which are both fascinating and accessible to the general reader.
Jason Locke
Head of Teaching and Learning
Sports News
Track and Field
This week, we had two Junior School boys compete at the Queensland Primary Schools’
Track and Field Carnival in Brisbane. I enjoyed seeing these two boys competing against
the best athletes in the State. Well done boys. Charlie Randall came 1st in his heat and
placed 4th in the final and with Charlie Bragg receiving a bronze in shot put.
1. Charlie Randall was in the 10 Years 800m.
2. Charlie Bragg was in the 12 Years AWD 100m, 200m and shot put.
On Thursday 27 October, we will have a team from Year 5 – Year 7 represent Toowoomba
Grammar School at the Junior GPS Track and Field Carnival in Brisbane. The boys will
travel by bus to and from QSAC (QEII). Parents are welcome to attend to support the
boys. Information will be sent home on how to obtain a ticket to enter the stadium.
Aquathlon
The Darling Downs Aquathlon trials are being held next Friday in Dalby. We have 5 boys
representing the Junior School at this event which consists of boys running 1km,
swimming 200m and running 1km again. This is a sport that is growing in popularity and
competitors need to be strong in swimming and running to be considered for this event.
Good luck boys.
Sporting Recognition
Congratulations to Charlie Randall who has been awarded an incentive award from
Sports Darling Downs. Charlie will attend a breakfast tomorrow morning where he will be
presented with his award and an invitation to attend a public speaking course with Karen
Smythe. Well done Charlie.
Invitational Games
On Tuesday 11 October, we played host to Trinity Grammar School, Sydney, in
basketball and cricket. The T20 cricket match was a close game that saw Trinity
Grammar win by 8 runs. Both teams had opportunities to kick on and win but it was Trinity
that closed the game out well with some strong bowling. Trinity Grammar School 6/119
defeated Toowoomba Grammar School 8/111.
The basketball game was played with wonderful sportsmanship. Trinity Grammar were a
very strong and well drilled team that had control of the game all the way through. Our
boys tried hard but struggled against the Trinity defence. Trinity Grammar School 69
defeated Toowoomba Grammar School 12.
David Anderson
Sportsmaster
Junior School Sports Results
Term 4, Week 1
Inter-school Touch (Friday 7 October)
Inter-school Volleyball (Friday 7 October)
Senior A V Our Lady of Lourdes
Score: 9 – 0 (win)
Rob Jefrries (coach)
Senior A1 V Toowoomba East
Score: 75 – 33 (win)
Player of the day: Will Suey
Jason Locke (coach)
Senior A2 V Rangeville
Score: 51 – 19 (win)
Player of the day: Will Stunden
Karin Wharton (coach)
Senior B V TACAPS
Score: 45 – 20 (win)
Player of the day: Kaleb Hoyling
Michelle Worthington (coach)
Junior A V Toowoomba East
Score: 46 – 20
Player of the day: Jamie Watson
Jason Locke (coach)
Junior B V Toowoomba East
Score: 33 – 64 (loss)
Player of the day: Nick Brown
Mary-Lou Fraser (coach)
Senior A V Our Lady of Lourdes
Score: 11 – 4 (win)
Adam Febry (coach)
Senior B2 V Harlaxton
Score: 3 – 3 (tie)
Tiffany Holzheimer (coach)
Junior A1 V Our Lady of Lourdes
Score: 13 – 1 (win)
Player of the day: Chace Oates
Shelley Clews (coach)
Junior A2 V Highfields State School
Score: 8 – 4 (loss)
Players of the day: Ted Fawckner
Patrick Wysel (coach)
Junior B1 V Our Lady of Lourdes
Score:3 – 1 (win)
Player of the day: Dallas Baker
Tamara Quinn (coach)
Junior B1 V Harlaxton
Score: 1 – 5 (loss)
Liz Pratt (coach)
Junior School Sports Results
Term 4, Week 2
Inter-school Touch (Friday 14 October)
Inter-school Volleyball (Friday 14 October)
Senior A V BYE
Rob Jefrries (coach)
Senior A1 - BYE
Jason Locke (coach)
Senior A V Glenvale
Score: 7 – 4 (win)
Player of the day: Angus Maclean
Adam Febry (coach)
Senior B2 V Darling Heights
Score: 2 - 2 (draw)
Player of the day: Hamish Coggan
Tiffany Holzheimer (coach)
Junior A1 - BYE
Shelley Clews (coach)
Junior A2 - BYE
Patrick Wysel (coach)
Senior A2 - BYE
Karin Wharton (coach)
Senior B - BYE
Michelle Worthington (coach)
Junior A - BYE
Jason Locke (coach)
Junior B - BYE
Mary-Lou Fraser (coach)
Junior B1 V Glenvale
Score: 13 – 0 (win)
Player of the day: Marcus Seckler
Tamara Quinn (coach)
Junior B1 V Darling Heights
Score: 9 – 0 (loss)
Player of the day: Darcy Meagher
Liz Pratt (coach)
Inter-school Cricket (Friday 7 October and Friday 14 October)
Inter-school Cricket (Friday 7 October and Friday 14 October)
Two week game
Junior A V St Mary’s
Score: 58 – 27(win)
Player of the match: Riley O’Leary
Alastair Bain (coach)
Junior B V TACAPS
Score: 111 – 98 (win)
Player of the match: Baxter Tzannes
Ben Valentine (coach)
Trinity Grammar School (Sydney) visits Junior School
On Tuesday 11 October, Trinity Grammar School from Sydney travelled to Toowoomba
Grammar School to play cricket against our 6A’s team. Toowoomba Grammar School
got off to a slow start due to our tight fielding with Scott Radford taking some awesome
catches but then their batters gained confidence and ended up with a score of 119 runs.
When it was our turn to bat Chace Oates and Oliver Chaffey opened the batting and
displayed some excellent skills to get us going and Chace Oates was our highest run
scorer. Unfortunately, Toowoomba Grammar could not catch their score and Trinity
went home with the cup. I’d like to thank the boys for a great match and good
sportsmanship.
Harrison Tzannes (6H)
Cricket Captain
Let’s shake on it –
Harrison Tzannes won
the toss
Some fine bowling skills
being displayed
A proud Year 6 Cricket Team
On Tuesday 11 October the Year 6 GPS Basketball team played the Year 6 basketball
team from Trinity Grammar. We had a good start to the match, with Gus Downie giving
Trinity a very hard time to get down the court as he defended very well. All the boys had
a great game and finished up well.
Unfortunately, in the end we didn’t quite get there with the final score being 60-12, but
we all had a great time and it was a good way to finish the season with a great game.
Hayden Kenny (6V)
Basketball Captain
Year 6 Toowoomba Grammar School boys with possession of the ball
Music News
Music Honour Boards
Last week was the official unveiling of two new Music Honour Boards in the Music
Room. Please feel free to pop in if you would like to see these.
Blue Care visit
Congratulations to all boys in Tribe, Chamber Winds and Brass Ensemble who
performed at Blue Care today. Thank you also to the boys who performed solos. The
residents thoroughly enjoyed all performances and are eagerly awaiting our visit next
year. Thank you to the staff and residents at Blue Care for hosting our visit and thanks
also to the Probus Club for assisting in organising our visit.
Ensembles Concert
On Wednesday 2 November at 2.10pm we will be holding our annual Ensembles
Concert in the hall. All ensembles listed below will perform as part of this concert:
 Concert Band
 Introductory Band
 Chamber Winds
 Brass Ensemble
 String Ensemble
 Tribe
Please ensure your son remembers his instrument and music on this day.
Ensemble Rehearsals
Ensemble rehearsals continue as normal until the end of Week 7. Please ensure your
son maintains his commitment to his ensembles and regularly attends all rehearsals.
Kellie Dixon and Jayne Davidson
Music Teachers
Night of Notables
The Year 6 Big Thinking Project (BTP) group will be hosting a “Night of Notables” on
Thursday 3 November.
The students have been researching famous Australian migrants throughout Term 3.
During the “Night of Notables”, the students adopt the persona of their famous
Australian and are required to answer any questions presented to them as this person.
They have also created display boards and tables to best represent the lives and
achievements of their chosen person.
You are invited to join us for the evening. Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be
served. The event will be held in the Junior School Hall, commencing at 6.00pm. Please
RSVP to the front office by Thursday 27 October, 2016 to assist with catering.
Lucy MacFarlane
Academic Extension
Junior School Supporters’ Group
Parents and Friends’ Association and Junior School Supporters’ Group meeting dates:
Term 4
7.00pm Tuesday
27 October
Week 4A
6.00pm Monday
7 November Week 6A
Parents and Friends’ Association
Meeting, Pavilion
Junior School Supporters’ Group
AGM, Junior School Staffroom
The school year is drawing to a close quicker than you can blink and there is so much
packed into the next few weeks. There are two major activities this term which involve
the Junior School Supporters’ Group. Your support for these events would be
appreciated as all funds raised are returned to the Supporters’ Group to fund future
activities or projects.
The first is our Sausage Sizzle which is being held tomorrow, Friday 21 October,
requiring a gold coin donation.
The second event is the Twilight Concert on Friday 11 November which will involve all
of the boys from the Junior School. The Supporters’ Group will arrange for pizzas to be
delivered on the night with orders to be placed prior to the event. There will also be
drinks and other items for sale on the night. This is a great event and parents are
encouraged to bring a picnic blanket and ‘refreshments’ to celebrate the boys’
performances as the year draws to an end. If you have not attended a Twilight Concert
before, please ask parents who have and they will surely pass on how enjoyable the
night is and what you need to bring. There will be a raffle associated with this event, the
‘wheelbarrow of cheer’, which is always a very popular prize.
Junior School Supporters’ Group AGM
The Annual General Meeting of the Junior School Supporters’ Group will be held in the
Junior School Staffroom at 6:00pm on Monday 7 November, 2016. All positions on the
committee will be available. Anyone interested in taking on the position of President,
Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer or Committee Member please complete the
nomination form that has been emailed home earlier this week and return it to the Junior
School office. If you would like further details on what is involved in being on the
committee, please feel free to contact me on 0409 727 365.
Megan Milner
President
Junior School Supporters’ Group
Chess Championship
The annual Junior School Chess Championship was held throughout the course of term
3. There were 26 participants from Years 4 - 6. The depth of the current talent pool
was on full display as members of the First and Second IV teams were challenged (and
sometimes beaten) by quality chess from boys on the fringes. The winner at the end of
the tournament was Noah Taylor who finished on four and a half points with four wins
and one draw. He was closely followed by runner up Sam Gladwin who finished with
four wins and a loss. Congratulations to all of the boys who took part in the tournament.
Evan Rees
Chess Coordinator
After School Care
What we have done over the last fortnight
This past fortnight at after school care has been filled with great activities to help the
boys with their skill development. Inside, we did craft activities that involved creating
our own Minecraft man, colouring in and free paper creating time. The boys also
enjoyed playing a lot of chess during the week with many of the boys going head to
head in the game. Outside, the boys had their own choice of play activities that involved
sandpit fun, tag on the playground and various ball games. The boys had a group game
of soccer, which they all seemed to enjoy working as a team and showing their skills.
What we have planned for the next week
This week at After School Care we will be focusing on putting the boys’ minds to the
test with a few science activities such as constructing a car that moves from the wind
and playing with the cogs on a ‘make it yourself’ clock to see if the boys can get it to
tick. Outside will include having the boys choose their own activity and play as a group
along with educator run group games.
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.
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
Interested in After School Care with Camp Australia?
Jump on the website https://www.campaustralia.com.au or call our lovely customer
service team on 1300 105 343.
I hope you all have a fantastic week.
Bonnie Ryan
Coordinator
Assembly Awards
Weeks 2A and 3B
Prep G
Joseph Ramia
Lucas McDonald Smith
Marcus Crane
Xander French
Toby Wysel
Hamish Popple
3G
Ethan Greenhalgh
James Nicholls
Tui Rei
MacKenzie Buckley
Zach Freer
Angus Dann
Prep M
Jackson Martin
Henry Fitzgerald
Anthony Priebe
Riley Warby
Joshua Applebee
Harry Johansen
3M
Oliver Williams
Charlie Lachmund
Lewis Bird
1W
James Dixon
Beau Hamilton
Harry Ryan
Sammy Srivastava
Aseel Eisa
Henry Gordon
Oliver Randle
2M
Ashton Reedy
Pierce Hadfield
Theo Yevdokimov
Singyuan Xue
Hudson Dowling
Thomas McDonald Smith
4C
Patrick Able
Xavier Lindemann
Andrew Shelton
Dihan Yapa
Dallas Baker
Tayt Qualischefski
4W
Declan Goldman
Damon Bronkhurst
Henry Paton
Ben Morris
Joel Ewing
5B
Bede Davis
Zeth Bond
Ted Fawckner
Yoseph Bou-Samra
2S
Liam Sanson
Aidan Witenden
Thommie McConville
Roan Bronkhurst
Cooper Head
William Gilshenan
Buddy Henderson
Chayton Mears
5L
Matthew Taylor
Luke Philp
Benjamin Hillman
Ewan Statham
5W
Noah Taylor
Ryan Thornton
Sam Gladwin
Lucas Lansbury
Darcy Neville
Max Durkin
6H
Lachlan Vaughan
Robbie Crooke
Ned Beasley
Ruben Geldenhuys
6J
Harry Grady
Hamish Coggan
Jesse Joubert
Flynn Brannelly
James Parkin
William Stunden
6V
Harry Gallagher
Alex Wiggins
Simon Cook
Heath Osmond
Sam Leeson
Mrs Cantle
Cody Brameld 5B
Riley Stark 6J
House Points
Boyce 156
Taylor 140
Mackintosh 135
Stephens 119
Groom 112
Junior School Two Weeks Ahead
Week 4A
Monday 24 October
Tuesday 25 October
Wednesday 26 October
Thursday 27 October
Friday 28 October
Saturday 29 October
Sunday 30 October
Casual Clothes Day (St Vincent's Hospital, Children's Ward)
Staff Meeting, 3.30pm - 5.00pm
Parents and Friends' Association Meeting, Pavilion, 7.00pm
Trinity College (London) Exams, various boys. Venue: Old
Hall
Junior School Open Day (P-2), 9.00am tour
Junior School Singers' Trophy, Junior School Hall,
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Music Bursary Auditions, No Class Music
Trinity College (London) Exams, various boys. Venue: Old
Hall
GPS Track and Field Championships, Venue: QSAC.
Staffing TBA. 7.00am – 5.00pm
Assembly: Prep - Year 6 (Singers' Trophy re-presented,
Public Speaking prizes presented), 2.20pm
Music Bursary Auditions, No Class Music
Week 5B
Monday 31 October
Welcome to Senior School Function for current TGS Year 6
parents, Old Hall, 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Tuesday 1 November
Year 6 Fair
Trinity College (London) Exams, various boys. Venue: Old
Hall
Staff Meeting, 3.30pm - 5.00pm
Wednesday 2 November Ensembles Concert, Junior School Hall. No Sport. 2.10pm
Thursday 3 November
Newsletter
No Assembly
Junior School Orientation Morning for 2017, 8.30am - 9.45am
Year 6 to Senior School for Orientation Morning, 8.25am 10.25am
Morning Tea for new boys and parents, 9.45am - 10.15am
Normal Junior School Morning Tea, 10.25am - 10.45am
Night of Notables, Junior School Hall. 6.00pm- 7.00pm
Friday 4 November
Saturday 7 November
Sunday 6 November
Junior School Contact Details
Office: 07 4687 2555
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 07 4687 2590
After School Care: 0421 570 461
Aquatic Centre Bookings: 07 4687 2631
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