Junior School News
Junior School News
THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER FOR BBC JUNIOR SCHOOL From the Headmaster
As many of you will have heard the Queensland Government announced this week that the
introduction of the new system of Senior assessment and tertiary entrance will be delayed by
one year.
The new system will be introduced, therefore, with Year 11 students in 2019, instead of
2018 and the first graduates under the new system will finish Year 12 in 2020.
A huge amount of work has already been completed by the Queensland Curriculum and
Assessment Authority (QCAA) in preparation for the new system. Achievements to this point in
time include:
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Conducting two rounds of public consultation on 35 draft syllabuses.
Trialling external assessment in seven subjects with more than 20,000 students.
Developing and trialling new processes for strengthening school-based assessment.
Launching School Portal and commencing the redevelopment of existing ICT systems.
Engaging thousands of teachers and other education partners in the change process.
As Chris Rider, CEO of the QCAA, indicated in his letter to Principals this week –
“Some transition activities will require more time to complete than originally planned. In
particular, this means the redevelopment of Senior syllabuses and the delivery of nearly 700
professional development workshops to about 17,000 teachers.
The extension will ensure that teachers have sufficient support to become completely
familiar with the new system. It will also allow the QCAA to analyse the findings of assessment
trials and consult further with our education partners.”
BBC, under the guidance of our Head of Teaching and Learning, Barry Dean, has already
made significant progress in preparing our staff and students for this new system, which
will see the Overall Position (OP) system replaced by an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
(ATAR). We will not be changing our schedule for the professional development activities
planned for our staff in 2017.
Thorough preparation in 2017 will, I am sure, prove to be advantageous to our staff and
students in dealing with the momentous changes that will be presented by the new system.
Leadership Camp
The camp conducted at Alexandra Headland this week was a very valuable learning
experience for our school leaders in 2017. The boys were extremely enthusiastic in all the
workshops and have learned a lot in just a few days.
My thanks go to Kyle Thompson, Deputy Headmaster, who coordinated the whole program
and all the staff who supported him in conducting the very successful Leadership Camp.
Mr Graeme McDonald
HEADMASTER
CHANGE TO ARRANGEMENTS
‘Connecting with Middle School’ event
We would like to take this opportunity to clarify the arrangements for the ‘Connecting with
Middle School’ sessions for Year 6 students.
Whilst these were published for 10 and 24 October the sessions are intended and designed
for students specifically and for this reason will be held during class time on Friday 11 and
Tuesday 15 November, and parents are not required to attend.
The sessions will provide boys with an insight into the Year 7 experience and enable them to
ask any relevant questions and meet with Middle School staff.
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Upcoming Events
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Events
Upcoming
Saturday 22 October
College Art Show - College Hall - 10.00am - 2.00pm
Monday 24 October
Athletic Development - Prep to Year 3 - JS Green 7.30am
- 8.00am (3)
College Art Show - Prep to Year 12 - College Hall 10.00am - 2.00pm
Boys’ Club - Years 4 to 6 - Mrs Hamilton’s Room 12.50pm - 1.20pm
Brief Junior School Assembly to announce Years 5 and
6 GPS Track and Field Championships Team - JS
Undercroft - 1.30pm - 1.45pm
Year 4 Sports Skills - Athletics - JS Green
3.15pm - 4.15pm (3))
Tuesday 25 October
Junior Squad Swimming Training - 6.00am - 6.30am (gym session); 6.45am - 7.45am - (pool session)
Athletic Development - Prep to Year 4 - JS Green - 7.30am
- 8.00am (3)
PROP Program - Mrs Hamilton’s Room 7.30am - 8.15am
Boys’ Club - Years 1 to 3 - Mrs Hamilton’s Room 12.50pm
- 1.20pm
JS Art Club (2) - JS Artroom - 3.00pm - 4.00pm
Athletic Development - Prep to Year 3 - JS Green - 3.15pm
- 4.15pm (3)
Bagpipe Mini Clinic - Pipe Band Room - 3.15pm - 4.00pm
(3)
Wednesday 26 October
Junior Squad Swimming - BBC Pool - 6.45am - 7.45am
Athletic Development - Year 4 - JS Green 7.30am - 8.00am
(3)
Year 4 Incursion - The Colonial Show MAP Classroom and 4D Classroom - 8.30am - 3.00pm
Athletic Develolpment - Prep to Year 3 - JS Green - 3.15pm
- 4.15pm (3)
Thursday 27 October
Junior Squad Swimming - BBC Pool - 6.45am - 7.45am
Athletic Development - Prep to Year 3 - JS Green - 7.30am
- 8.00am (3)
GPS Track and Field Championships
Years 5 to 7 - QSAC, Nathan 8.30am – 3.00pm
Drums Mini Clinic - Years 3 to 6 - Pipe Band Room 7.30am - 8.15am (3)
Boys’ Club - Years 1 to 3 - Mrs Hamilton’s Room 12.50pm
- 1.20pm
Year 4 Sports Skills - Athletics - JS Green - 3.15pm 4.15pm (3)
Hobby House - Junior School Workshop - 3.15pm - 4.30pm
(3)
Bucket Band Percussion Mini Clinic - JS Music Room
3.15pm - 4.15pm (3)
Music Finale Concert - College Hall 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Friday 28 October
Athletic Development - Year 4 - JS Green 7.30am - 8.00am
(2)
Athletic Development - Prep to Year 3- JS Green - 3.15pm
- 4.15pm (2)
Junior Squad Swimming - 3.15pm - 3.45pm - (gym session);
4.00pm - 5.00pm - (pool session)
We apologise for any inconvenience or confusion this may have caused. If you have any
queries with regards to your son’s transition into the Middle School, please don’t hesitate to
contact the Middle School Office via [email protected] or 3721 5910.
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FROM THE HEAD OF JUNIOR
SCHOOL
Following on from the announcement last week, I would like to
thank everyone who has taken the opportunity to congratulate and wish
me well as I look to pursue a new endeavour at the College next year
and in particular my passion for teaching. Teaching is what I ultimately
love to do and my decision to become more involved in the Arrowsmith
Program has certainly confirmed this for me; I’m excited at the prospect
of working with the boys who are part of this wonderful program.
Thanks once again to the entire community for your support; it means a
great deal to me.
The Prep to Year 12 Art Show ‘Navigating through time and space’
begins on Friday, with every boy in the Junior School having works of
art on display. How Ms Murray continues to inspire the boys to produce
magnificent pieces of art is beyond me and I would highly recommend
that you make the time to come along and see the creative side of all
our boys.
As part of ‘Music Week’, the Junior School Music Gala Concert
was held on Tuesday night and it showcased the talents of our boys
in our five musical groups. Under the guidance of the amazing staff
FROM THE HEAD OF EARLY YEARS
Years 5 and 6 Father and Son Fishing Weekend
29 to 30 October
Further to the very
successful Father and Son
Fishing Weekends which have
been conducted over the
last five years; this wonderful
weekend of fishing and
camping, coordinated by
Sports Tuition and exclusive to
Brisbane Boys’ College, will be
conducted at Maroon Dam on the weekend of 29 to 30 October (arrival
during the afternoon or early evening of Friday 28 October is also an
option).
With one week to go and only three spaces remaining: at your
earliest convenience, you are encouraged to register online at the
Sports Tuition website www.sportstuition.com.au so that places can be
reserved on your behalf.
Mr Mark Griffith
in the Music Department the standard just gets better each year. The
HEAD OF EARLY YEARS
Junior Band, Acton Strings, Junior Strings, Percussion Ensemble and
Cola Voce were superb and it is wonderful to see the great joy that the
boys get from performing. Our two soloist competition winners, Lachlan
Leow and Lachlan Tu, had the audience spellbound. Lachlan Leow
played a piece by Khachaturian on the piano, while Lachaln Tu played
some Brazilian style jazz on the marimba. Our Head of Performance
Music, Mr Theo Kotzas made the comment that, “It did feel like the
Junior School version of the Grand Concert!”, high praise and I would
have to agree with him.
JUNIOR SCHOOL SUPPORT
GROUP
Family Movie Night Cancelled
Unfortunately the Family Movie Night scheduled for Saturday
5 November has been cancelled.
Junior School Support Group Committee
Last term Kourosh Asgari and Hugo Russ, with the support of their
families, raised money to purchase some table tennis tables for the
Junior School. These tables have arrived and they are in use at morning
tea and lunch. They are proving to be extremely popular and I would
like to thank Kourosh and Hugo for their initiative and drive to make
Save the Date
their idea become reality. I would also like to thank the Asgari and Russ
families for their generosity in matching the amount raised by the boys
so we were able to buy four tables.
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Monday 28 November
Mr Gary Musson
College Hall - 11.20am - 12.45pm
HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL
EXTRA CURRICULAR GROUP
ORDER FORMS
Online Payments
Parents are encouraged to order gourp photos online. MSP
Photopgrahy are offering a 25 percent discount on orders for two or
more photos when using the online system. Please click here to place
your order.
The closing date for orders is Wednesday 2 November. Photos will
be distributed before end of term.
Junior School Co-Curricular and Arts Awards Ceremony
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Junior School Speech Night and Year 6 Graduation
Wednesday 30 November - Years 4 - 6
College Hall - 6.00pm - 7.15pm
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Welcome to Junior School Day 2017 - Thursday 1 December - 8.20am to 3.00pm
FROM THE CHAPLAINS
The 40 Hour Famine leadership team would like to thank all
students and staff who participated in the 40 Hour Famine this year
Light Party - Toowong Uniting Church
Toowong Uniting Church warmly invites your family to
and a big thank you to those who sponsored a participant. This year
a Light Party - a fun and safe alternative to Halloween. On
more than $16,300 has been raised with the largest fundraisers being:
Saturday 29 October from 5.00pm to 7.30pm, instead of trick
Junior School and staff $4,307, Year 7 - $3,750, Year 8 - $1,767
or treating children will be constructing special solar powered
and staff - $4,350. More than 75 students and 14 staff were involved
lights. These lights will be sent to children around the world
throughout the College.
who don’t have access to light at night. This is a common
These funds will greatly assist World Vision’s food security
problem in poverty stricken parts of the world because families
programs in the poverty stricken nation of Bangladesh where one in
cannot afford electricity and many live in areas where there is
two children are chronically undernourished. It is most encouraging
no access to electricity. This means that children can only do
to see young men who have a heart for those who have so little
schoolwork during the day time and are unable to complete
responding to God’s call to invest in their lives.
homework at night. You might think that not being able to
do homework would sound good to school children, but
education is increasingly important to these are children who
desperately need of education if they are to get out of poverty
and most of them actually want to do extra study.
Toowong Uniting Church is teaming up with SolarBuddy.
SolarBuddy is starting to gain momentum throughout the state
and has been featured on TV programs in both Queensland
and the UK. For more details about SolarBuddy visit
http://www.solarbuddy.org/.
BBC is closely affiliated with neighbouring Toowong Uniting
Church and a number of parents including its minister are
BBC parents.
The cost for participating in the event is $20 per family to
Term 4 Ministry Support Breakfast
The Term 4 Ministry Support Breakfast will be held on Wednesday
26 October from 7.00am to 8.00am in the Conference Room. Our
speakers at the breakfast will be a number of departing seniors. This is
a morning not to miss.
cover the cost of the lights and shipping. There will also be
games, lollies, a BBQ and a Piñata. Please don’t hesitate to
email Clare Hankamer (Youth and Families Worker at Toowong
Uniting Church) via [email protected] to register or if
you have any questions.
RSVP to Graham Cole on 3309 3558 or Thomas McPherson on
3309 3558 by Monday 24 October.
2016 Interschool Christian Fellowship and Ministry Support Family
Dinner
The End of Year Celebration function for ISCF will be held on
Saturday 12 November from 5.00pm to 7.30pm. This function is open
to all students and families and will take place at the Junior School
Undercroft near the Tuckshop. A BBQ dinner, dessert and drinks will
be provided. The cost will be $15 per person with children under 12
being $10. This is payable at the function. We would be delighted to
have you and your family attend.
To RSVP, please phone Graham Cole 3309 3558 or Thomas
McPherson on 3721 5954 by Monday 7 November.
Reverend Graham Cole and Mr Thomas McPherson
TUCKSHOP
Tuckshop roster week commencing Monday 24 October
Monday
Wendy Allie, Hazel Harden, Tracey Lawson,
Nicki Pirrone
Tuesday
Helen Barnard, Lori Graham, Melissa Lennon
Wednesday
Melissa Yasse, Marillo Collins, Georgina Powell
Thursday
Sanchia Stephens, Leanne Dalton, Nicole Bolton,
Anita Hannel
CHAPLAIN AND ASSOCIATE CHAPLAIN
Friday
Mei Li Chong, Lisa Fitzgerald, Jodie Yarde
Mrs Barbara Harvey
TUCKSHOP CONVENOR
FROM THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Music Sale
Year 4 Solo Competition
Hand Music Sale, to take place in early Term 4.
The Music Department was excited to host the 2016 Year 4 Solo
competition on Friday. Every student in Year 4 performed and the
String staff were impressed by the high standards reflected in each
The Music Support Group are organising a fund raising Second
Do your piles of sheet music need a spring clean? Is it time to
clear some clutter? Do you need to streamline your musical life?
If so, gather up those no longer needed band tutors, AMEB
performance:
books, vocal pieces and piano compilations and bring them to the
Year 4D
Music Department. Any printed music donations will be gratefully
First - Sam McAlpine - Violin
Second - Kaylen Timbrell – Double Bass
Third - Kavith De Silva - Piano
Highly Commended - Harrison le – Viola; Daniel Ghantous - Violin;
Kimi Kamori - Piano
Year 4K
First - Jacob Aziz - Violin
Second - Dowhan Kim – Violin
Third - Maxwell Cassimatis – Cello
accepted.
A box for collections is located outside Mr Kotzas’ room (Level 2
of the Music Department)
Dates and times for the Sale will be announced soon. Any music
collected and not sold will be donated to Lifeline.
If you have any queries, please contact Helen Gibson via
[email protected]
Ms Emma Carey
DIRECTOR OF WOODWIND
Highly Commended - Lucas Echberg - Piano; Wade Stokes – Viola
Year 4M
First - Oliver Tu - Marimba
Second - Arthur Hames – Violin and Thomas Winters - Violin
Third - Llewellyn Hoskings - Viola
Highly Commended - Lachlan Rayner – Violin; Ashton TrevorRoberts – Violin; Ian Chung - Piano; Thomas Rushbrook - Piano
Year 4P
First - William Tu - Violin
Second - Ryan Johnson – Violin
Second - Archie Duffield - Violin
Third - Thomas Bergin – Double Bass
Third - Julian Burcham - Cello
Highly Commended - William Tu - Piano; Ryan Johnson – Piano
Congratulations to all the boys who performed for their enthusiasm
STAR GAZING WITH YEAR 1
On Thursday 13 October, the Year 1 boys went to the Sir Thomas
Brisbane Planetarium for a science lesson. This term the boys are
learning about how interactions between the Sun, the Earth and the
Moon cause day and night, and the seasons of the year. Peter the
Astronomer projected images of the sky onto the Sky Dome.
The boys have shared their favourite part of the excursion:
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I loved seeing Neil Armstrong’s space suit. (Ryan)
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We loved looking at the moon and learning that it isn’t in
the same spot each night, and that it’s made of special
rock. (John, Ostyn, Maxx, Owen, Rowan, Henry, Ray,
Matthew S., Sam)
and commitment.
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We loved learning that the brightest stars in the Western
Junior Gala Concert
sky on 13 October were Venus, Saturn and Mars.
(Michael and James)
Congratulations to the Junior School musicians who performed at
this week’s Junior Gala Concert. Throughout 2016 you have worked so
hard to produce such wonderful results. Congratulations especially to
all our new students for whom Gala Concert was their first ever music
performance.
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Our favourite part was watching the sun rise in the East
and travel over the Sky Dome to set in the West.
(Oscar, Kai, Julian, Brian, Hugo, Flinders)
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I loved seeing the constellation of Pegasus in the sky.
(Noah)
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I liked it when Peter compared the sizes of all the planets.
The sun is so huge that lots (about 1,300,000) of Earths
can fit inside. (Dillon)
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I liked seeing Earth from up in space. (Matthew A.)
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I learned that Venus wouldn’t be a nice place to visit
because it’s very hot (462 degrees) every day. (Ralph)
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I loved learning that a meteor bumped into the Earth
billions of years ago and created the moon. (Lachlan)
Mrs Correne Joyes
YEAR 1 TEACHER
Music Photo Book
The BBC Music Support Group is very proud to release its 20152016 Photo Book for sale to parents and students of the College.
Please click on the link below and follow the prompts to purchase
your copy of this wonderful book that captures exciting images of our
musicians around the College and Brisbane.
https://www.trybooking.com/MSZN
Please contact Lisa Reynolds ([email protected]) should you
have any enquiries.
Co-curricular Activities
BBC SWIMMING
Term 4 training sessions
Training sessions for the Junior Squad (Years 4 to 6, boys born
2005 to 2007) in the BBC pool are held on the following days:
GPS Track and Field
Tuesday
6.00am – 6.30am strength and conditioning in the gym
6.45am – 7.45am - pool session
outstanding run in the 11 Years 800m at the State 10 to 12
Wednesday
6.45am – 7.45am - pool session
Years Championships at QSAC earlier this week. Matthew
Thursday
6.45am – 7.45am - pool session
State 10 to 12 Years Championships
Congratulations to Matthew Deighton (6C) for his
placed 9th in the 800m final.
2016 10-12 Years GPS Track and Field Carnival
The third GPS 10 to 12 Years Track and Field carnival will
Friday
3.15pm – 3.45pm strength and conditioning in the gym
4.00pm – 5.00pm pool session
be held on Thursday 27 October at QSAC. The first event will
Mr Russell Bassingthwaighte
commence at 10.00am. Squad members will receive details
MIC OF JUNIOR SWIMMING
from Mrs Marshall regarding further arrangements.
Mr Russel Hansen
DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS (TRACK AND FIELD, CROSS COUNTRY)
BBC TENNIS
Tennis coaching
Cardio Tennis session for parents and friends will be held on
Tuesday morning 8.30am to 9.30am at the Junior School Courts.
The sessions represent ultimate fitness workout on a tennis
BBC CRICKET
Term 4 pre-season Cricket Program
Cricket training sessions have now commenced. If you are yet
court and all people regardless of their level of fitness are welcome to
participate.
Register your position by sending a text to BBC Coach Hugh
Clarke 0401168127 by 3.00pm on Mondays.
to register your son/s interest for cricket please make contact me via
Mr Chris Rolph
email at [email protected] as soon as possible.
DIRECTOR OF TENNIS
Training - boys currently in Years 4, 5 and 6
Wednesdays - Cricket Nets - John Noblet Oval - 3.20pm - 4.50pm
Fridays - Cricket Nets - John Noblet Oval - 3.20pm - 4.50pm
Internal trial matches
Internal trial matches will be held in November. These matches
are designed to enable boys to continue technical and tactical
development and to assist in the selection of their teams for the 2017
season.
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Boys entering Years 5 and 6 in 2017 will trial at BBC on
Saturday 5 November from 1.00pm – 5.00pm.
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Boys entering Year 7 in 2017 will trial at BBC on Saturday
12 November from 1.00pm – 5.00pm.
Mr David Marriott
DIRECTOR OF CRICKET - BBC AND IMPACT CRICKET ACADEMY
BRISBANE BOYS’ COLLEGE OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE
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After School Care - 3.00pm (2.45pm Prep) to 6.00pm
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Located on campus at the Old Collegians’ Pavilion
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Permanent and Casual bookings welcome
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Students involved in extracurricular activities at the college are able to access
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Students are given the opportunity to do homework with support provided by staff
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Afternoon tea is supplied on arrival. The service will cater for all special dietary
the program before and after these activities (within program hours)
requirements
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Financial assistance available to all families
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Vacation Care offered during school holidays and Pupil Free days
Action Factory offers a number of planned and un-planned activities. The OSHC Educators collaborate with the children to provide play and
leisure opportunities that are meaningful to children and support their wellbeing, learning and development.
Children are provided with an environment to create their own play experiences and activities on the day, but we have suggestions below if
the kids run out of ideas.
Next week at action factory After School Care Activities Afternoon Tea Menu
Monday Alex G suggests “Comic Characters and Soccer”
Fried Rice
Tuesday Alex G suggests “Pokémon Chase and Statues”
Toasties
Wednesday Alex G suggests “Ice Hockey and Cricket”
Crackers n Dips
Thursday Alex G suggests “Spot Light and Wink Murder”
Pasta
Friday Alex G suggests “Rugby and Drawing Comp”
Party Pies
Please ensure all bookings are made by Friday prior to the week of care required. Bookings made in advance will secure a place.
Bookings made on the day or during the week of care required, cannot be guaranteed.
Where to find out more
If you wish to meet the Action Factory team and find out more about our service, feel free to drop in to the centre at any stage during
program hours or contact staff via:
Telephone
07 3720 9094
Mobile
0415 915 191
Email
[email protected]
Finale Concert
THURSDAY 27 OCTOBER 2016 - COLLEGE HALL
Pre-concert entertainment 5.30pm
Concert starts at 6.30pm
No tickets required - Free event
MUSIC
BRISBANE BOYS’ COLLEGE
BBC CRICKETERS - Year 5 to 7 in 2017
(Term 4, 2016 Pre- Season Cricket Program)
The 2017 year at BBC will allow boys to compete in a GPS Years 5 – 12 sport program. This will most certainly be an exciting time for
BBC boys currently in the Junior School. It will also involve a change in protocols and procedures for some players and parents when
it comes to weekly routines and formats for training and matches. Importantly, BBC boys currently in Years 4 – 6 who wish to play
GPS cricket for the College in 2017 should make themselves available where possible for the training sessions and trial matches
during Term 4, as noted below.
All boys currently involved with BBC in-season commitments (e.g. Track and Field/rehearsals) must prioritize these
above pre-season cricket commitments.
Term 4 Pre-season Training
There will be two training sessions/week available, commencing on Wednesday 19 October for approximately five weeks.
Sessions will be held on Wednesday and Friday after school from 3.20pm - 4.50pm at Noblet Oval nets. (batting, bowling, fielding,
wicket keeping, net sessions, matches/game tactics will be covered). Boys should wear their PE uniform and hat. Boys may bring
their personal cricket gear for Wednesday sessions only.
Internal Trial matches
There will be internal trial matches available to boys in November. These matches are designed to continue technical and tactical
development and to assist in the selection of teams for the 2017 season.
• Boys entering Years 5 and 6 in 2017 will trial at BBC on Saturday 5 November from 1.00pm – 5.00pm.
• Boys entering Year 7 in 2017 will trial at BBC on Saturday 12 November from 1.00pm – 5.00pm.
More details about these trials and the 2017 GPS season will be made available during Term 4. Please complete and return the form
below to the Junior School Office or directly via email to me by Tuesday 11 October.
Please contact me via email: [email protected] or Mobile: 0416 259 859.
Mr David Marriott
DIRECTOR OF CRICKET
Years 5 – 7 GPS Cricket in 2017 – Pre Season Training/Trials
(Please return form to Junior School Office or via email to me by Tuesday 11 October 2016)
Name:
Year group in 2017:
I will play cricket for BBC in the 2017 GPS Season (please circle)
YES
NO
I will attend the following Pre Season training sessions in Term 4, 2016:
Training days - Please tick the days suitable to you. 1 or 2 sessions per week can be selected.
Wednesday
Friday
Internal trial match - Please circle the appropriate date you will attend.
Years 5 and 6 in 2017 - Saturday 5 November, 2016
or
Year 7 in 2017 - Saturday 12 November, 2016