Edition 18 3 November 2016

Charlie Bragg (6J) and Tom Bragg (6H) with Mayor Paul Antonio after the boys were presented with their Mayoral School Achievement Award.

From the Head of Junior School Dear Parents

By the time you read this article, there are less than three weeks of school remaining until Speech Day. There are several important events that occur during this time and I have commented on a number of these for your reference. I have also commented on some news relating to several staff members.

Mayoral School Achievement Medal The Mayoral School Achievement awards were held recently. These annual awards recognise children who have persevered in times of adversity in primary and secondary schools across the Darling Downs. In normal circumstances, one child from the Junior School is nominated. However, this year we nominated twins, Charlie and Tom Bragg, boys who started at our School in the Prep year and who are now in Year 6. Charlie has cerebral palsy which affects his physical capacity. Despite this, he has always tried his best in all areas of school-life. This includes competing in swimming carnivals and track and field carnivals all the way through school. Basically, he always has a go at whatever challenge is put in front of him. The joint award recognises Charlie’s perseverance and it also recognises his twin brother, Tom’s effervescent and positive manner. Charlie would not be the boy he is without Tom and Tom would not be the person he is without Charlie. Congratulations to both boys.

Class Teachers 2017 The placement of Junior School class teachers for next year is always announced around this time of year. For parents who are new to the School, this typically comes as a surprise. Most schools only announce this information shortly before the school year commences, or on the day school resumes in the New Year. Announcing class teachers for next year and then announcing the boys’ class placement works for boys and treats them in a respectful manner. Additionally, this alleviates the anxiety that can arise over the Christmas holidays about the unknown. I would also suggest parents appreciate receiving this information in a timely manner. The class teachers for 2017 are as follows: Prep (2 classes) Mrs Amelia Grills and Mrs Jeanette Morgan Year 1 (2 classes) Mrs Natalie Walker and Mrs Kathryn Stewart Year 2 (1 class) Miss Michelle McCorkindale Year 3 (2 classes) Mrs Jess Galbraith and Miss Ellie McLiesh Year 4 (2 classes) Mr Patrick Wysel and Mr Alastair Bain Year 5 (2 classes) Mr Jamie Lee and Mrs Karin Wharton Year 6 (3 classes) Miss Tiffany Holzheimer, Mr Rob Jeffries and Mr Ben Valentine Staff news Typically, it is at this time of the year that staff changes occur in schools. Mr Jason Locke, Head of Teaching and Learning in the Junior School, has tendered his resignation following his appointment as Head of Preparatory Years at TACAPS, commencing at the start of 2017. Mr Locke started at our School in 2011 as a learning support teacher, before moving into his current promotional position. I thank him for his work with the Australian Curriculum, staff and students over this time and wish him well for his new role.

Mr Tim Bunce, who is currently on extended personal leave, has tendered his resignation effective as of the end of this year. Mr Bunce concludes his time at our School following more than 26 years of service, teaching in both the Senior School and Junior School. Mr

Bunce taught generations of Toowoomba Grammarians (fathers and sons) and always had the children’s well-being at the centre of his educational focus. I thank him for his fine work as a teacher at our School over an extended period of time. Mr Bunce will remain in Melbourne with his family.

Mrs Colleen Cooper, one of our teacher aides, has tendered her resignation, effective as of the end of this year. Mrs Cooper commenced work at our School at the start of this year. I value her contributions with the children and staff and wish her well for the move away from Toowoomba with her family. Remembrance Day Remembrance Day will be observed on Friday next week, 11 November. We will hold our Remembrance Day Ceremony under the shade sails and relatively close to the flag poles, commencing at 10.50am. As a school community we will remember those who lost their lives and served their country during times of war. This includes many Toowoomba Grammar School Old Boys, whose names are featured on the memorial honour boards in Old Hall. Our School Leaders will play key roles in this ceremony and Lt Col R J Watson, Commanding Officer, 7th Signal Regiment, Borneo Barracks, will be our guest speaker. Parents are welcome to join us for this brief and dignified occasion.

Twilight Concert Our annual Twilight Concert will be held on Friday 11 November. This is always an immensely enjoyable occasion, with approximately 1300 people attending this event last year. The concert will be held on Old Boys’ Memorial Oval, with the stage facing the tiered seating. All boys are expected to be at school by 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start.

Every boy in the Junior School will be involved in the performance and all boys are expected to attend. Parents are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket and a picnic dinner to enjoy under the stars while the boys perform. As with previous years, parents may pre-order pizzas through the Junior School Supporters’ Group and collect these upon arrival. Not only is this convenient, it also helps raise money for the Supporters’ Group. The concert should conclude by 8.00pm. Carpark Safety I wish to remind parents to drive carefully and cautiously in and around school at all times. Yesterday we had a near miss in the carpark as a result of speed and haste, both of which are completely unnecessary. I appreciate all those who exercise extra caution when driving in and around any school.

Early finish to school (2.30pm), Wednesday 16 November The Senior School Speech Day and Prize Giving Ceremony will be held on Wednesday 16 November. The ceremony commences at 4.30pm and all staff members are required at the Empire Theatre somewhat earlier. As a result, our school day will conclude at 2.30pm. Both drive through zones will operate from 2.30pm until 3.00pm. No clubs will occur after school but after school care will operate as usual, commencing at 2.30pm. Further correspondence will be sent home closer to the date with further details.

I am looking forward to a busy, productive and enjoyable final few weeks of school for the boys and staff.

Regards

Scott Campbell Head of Junior School

Public Speaking Competition

The Junior School Public Speaking Competition occurs during the first few weeks of term four each year. Every boy in the school from Prep to Year 6 is expected to participate. Standing up and speaking in front of an audience is a life skill and one that many adults find confronting. By introducing public speaking to the boys from such a young age our aim is to develop confident and competent public speakers throughout the school. Within each class a number of boys received highly commended certificates. Second place and third place in each class received a medallion and first place winners will receive a trophy and book voucher at Speech Day.

Class Awards Prep G First Place Aariz Imam Second Place Xander French Third Place Ethan Thompson Highly Commended Toby Wysel Highly Commended William Purcell

Highly Commended Tokota Mears

Prep M First Place Noah Brannelly Second Place Luke Beddoes Third Place Henry Fitzgerald Highly Commended Benjamin Gentry Highly Commended Phoenix Bird

Highly Commended Joshua Applebee

1W

First Place Alby Galbraith Second Place William Sullivan Third Place Aiden Zhang Highly Commended Sammy Srivastava Highly Commended Jock Duggan

Highly Commended Jace Maddock

Highly Commended Sam Applebee

Highly Commended Jude Greenhalgh

2M First Place Cadel Hardgrave Second Place Singyuan Xue Third Place George Clifford Highly Commended Toby Grills Highly Commended Kurt Seckler

Highly Commended Henry Thurbin

Highly Commended Riley Sutcliffe

Highly Commended

Hudson Dowling

2S First Place George Paton Second Place Mark Ridgway Third Place Xavier Thompson Highly Commended Rory Webster Highly Commended Thommie McConville

Highly Commended William Gilshenan

Highly Commended Hunter French

Highly Commended Oliver Shelton

3G First Place James Nicholls Second Place Angus Dann Third Place Andrew Kisiel Highly Commended Matthew Jacob

Highly Commended Hammond Briggs

Highly Commended Ryan Williams

Highly Commended William Dwan

Highly Commended Brodie Harrison

3M First Place Sean Fischer Second Place Hayden Fellenberg Third Place Charlie Lachmund Highly Commended Frazer Wilkie Highly Commended Lewis Bird Highly Commended Jack Brown Highly Commended Charlie Barnes Highly Commended Jett Heffernan 4C First Place George Smolenski Second Place Patrick Able Third Place Andrew Shelton Highly Commended Dallas Baker Highly Commended Isaac Crozier 4W First Place Joel Ewing Second Place Henry Paton Third Place Darcy Meagher Highly Commended Max Grills Highly Commended Mark Armstrong 5B First Place Ethan Mullins Second Place Riley O’Leary Third Place Macauley Locke Highly Commended Mayukh Kakar Highly Commended Jeremy Zuyderwyk

Highly Commended Cody Brameld

5L

First Place Charlie Randall Second Place William Anderson Third Place Thomas Dixon Highly Commended James Watson Highly Commended Matthew Taylor Highly Commended Reid Hadfield

5W

First Place Max Durkin Second Place Alex Fischer Third Place Matthew Moore Highly Commended William Smith Highly Commended Judd Rei

Highly Commended Ben Anderson

6H First Place Zane Tosh Second Place Frederick Smolenski Third Place Tom Bragg Highly Commended Robbie Crooke Highly Commended Isaac Toombes

Highly Commended Paul Jacob

Highly Commended Ned Beasley

Highly Commended Sam Walker

6J First Place Jamie Watson Second Place Hamish Coggan Third Place Harry Grady Highly Commended James Parkin

Highly Commended Riley Stark

Highly Commended Jesse Joubert

Highly Commended Angus Maclean

6W First Place Ryan Murphy Second Place Harry Gallagher Third Place Kai McLoughlin Highly Commended Sam Leeson Highly Commended Simon Cook Highly Commended Matthew Callan Highly Commended Izaak Schefe McKee Trophy for Public Speaking: Jamie Watson (6J)

House Shield for Public Speaking: Taylor

I congratulate all the boys for their efforts and achievements and thank the class teachers for running this competition so very well

Scott Campbell

Head of Junior School

From the Deputy Head of Junior School

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. On behalf of the Junior School I would like to sincerely thank Dr Michelle Murphy for co-ordinating the school banking for the past two years. As her son, Ryan, will be moving into the Senior School next year, we are still 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. Nude Food Day Just a reminder to families that Nude Food Day is each Tuesday. The boys at the Junior School are encouraged to bring to school food that is not prepacked for morning tea and lunch. There are two main reasons for implementing this idea. One is to promote healthy eating, good nutrition and limit the intake of processed foods. The other reason is environmental, where the amount of wrapping (paper/plastic) used is reduced. We hope that parents will support this initiative. Food ideas include pieces of fruit and vegetables, salads, sandwiches, pasta, wraps and ham & cheese roll-ups. We’re for the gorilla. Are you? Your reliance on technology can impact wildlife. Many mobile phones contain coltan which is in huge demand for today’s high tech devices. Some coltan is illegally mined in gorilla habitat in Africa. By recycling your mobile phone through Taronga’s “They’re calling on you” campaign you’ll be reducing the demand for coltan, saving your phone from landfill and raising money for gorilla conservation. Recycle your old mobile phone to help gorillas in the wild. Please drop off your old mobile phone at the front office. All the money raised from recycling your old phone supports vital gorilla conservation projects in Africa through the Jane Goodall institute. For further information please refer to: Taronga.org.au/callingonyou

Mike Sharpe Deputy Head of Junior School

From the Head of Teaching and Learning

Reporting All teachers have been hard at work completing assessment in preparation for report writing. Can I take this opportunity to re-iterate the rating system for academic achievement on our report cards. It is quite different to the system that most of us understood from our own schooling and can be quite worrying for some parents of boys who receive ratings below the C standard. The D and E ratings do not mean that your son has failed the concept. It means that they require support or significant support to understand the concept. These rating shouldn’t be a surprise to parents as teachers will have discussed areas of difficulty during parent/teacher interviews. Boys who receive these ratings may also be part of the Learning Support program.

Level of Achievement

A - The student is working at a very sophisticated level with content in the national achievement standard.

B - The student is working above what would be expected in the national achievement standard.

C - The student is working at the national achievement standard – he is doing as expected. (This is the expected standard across the Nation)

D - The student is working towards the national achievement standard with support.

E - The student is beginning to work towards the national achievement standard with significant support. As always, any questions you may have about your son’s report should in the first instance, be directed to the classroom teacher. Humanities and Social Sciences Curriculum In 2017, the boys will be engaging in a new Humanities and Social Sciences Curriculum (HASS) throughout the Junior School. This curriculum takes aspects of History, Geography, Economics and Business and Civics and Citizenship, and integrates them into units of work that each boy will be taught across each term. The HASS writing team will be busy next week putting the final touches on the curriculum ready for trialling in 2017. SPEAK meeting Our next SPEAK meeting for parents who have boys with learning differences will be held on Thursday 10 November at 5.15pm in the library. All welcome. Holiday program The Museum of Brisbane will be offering some wonderful education extension programs during the holidays. Just go to http://www.museumofbrisbane.com.au/education/primary/ for all the information.

Jason Locke Head of Teaching and Learning

Sports News GPS Track and Field Last Thursday, the Junior School Track and Field Team competed at the Year 5 – Year 7 GPS Track and Field Carnival in Brisbane. Our athletes performed well and represented the School admirably. The boys enjoyed the bus trip and the chance to compete against the other GPS Schools. A number of boys performed very well on the day including Matt Taylor breaking a record in the 10 Years Division 1 Discus throw. Other boys who won their events were Hussein Yusaf (10 Years Division 3 800m and 3rd in Division 3 100m), and Sam Milner (1st in 11 Years Division 4 100m). A number of boys came out with great results, including, Walter Tinkler 3rd (11 Years Division 3 100m), Charlie Randall 2nd (10 Years Division 1 800m) and Archer Black 3rd (10 Years Division 2 800m). Thank you to the parents that travelled down to support the boys on this special occasion.

Aquathlon Trials Last weeks, five Junior School boys travelled to Dalby to compete in the Darling Downs Primary School Aquathlon trials. There were over fifty boys in total trialling to make the team which competes at the State Championships in February next year. Congratulations to Charlie Randall who finished 1st and was selected in the Darling Downs team. Hugh Pollock was 13th, Patrick Neilson 17th, Archer Black 20th and Lachlan McNamee 36th. Well done boys. The boys were great ambassadors for Toowoomba Grammar School. Their behaviour, effort and sportsmanship were noted and appreciated by all involved. Thank you to all the parents who transported and supported the boys throughout the day. Without your support not everyone would have been given this opportunity. Swimming Next week, boys in Years 2 – 5 will have swimming trials in the Aquatic Centre. The trials are for next year’s swimming carnival which is held in Week 2 of Term 1. Monday 7 November 11.00am – 12.45pm Year 4 Tuesday 8 November 11.00am – 12.45pm Year 3 Wednesday 9 November 8.25am – 10.25am Year 5 11.00am – 11.45am Year 2 Cricket The Toowoomba Grammar School Cricket Camp is being held at School from Sunday 8 January – Tuesday 10 January. If your son would like to be involved please contact the Sports and Activities Office on 4687 2529 or s.mathies@twgs.qld.edu.au. This is a fantastic opportunity for boys to develop their skills and improve their game. Reminder All boys are to return any TGS singlets and jerseys that they borrowed throughout the year. We are still missing a few singlets.

David Anderson Sportsmaster

GPS Track and Field

Junior School Sports Results Term 4, Week 3

Inter-school Touch (Friday 21 October)

Inter-school Volleyball (Friday 21 October)

Senior A V TGS Junior A Score: 6 – 0 (win) Player of the day: Harrison Tzannes Rob Jeffries (coach)

Senior A1 V TACAPS Score: 89 – 39 (win) Player of the day: Paul Jacob Jason Locke (coach)

Senior B1 V Toowoomba East Score: 7 – 4 (win) Player of the day: Matt Bussing Adam Febry (coach)

Senior A2 V East Toowoomba Score: 40 – 45 (loss) Player of the day: Ethan Hall Karin Wharton (coach)

Senior B2 V Newtown Score: 2 – 2 (draw) Player of the day: James Parkin Tiffany Holzheimer (coach)

Senior B V Rangeville Score: 40 – 30 (win) Player of the day: Issiah French Michelle Worthington (coach)

Junior A1 V TGS Senior A Score: 6 – 0 (loss) Player of the day: Angus Cameron Shelley Clews (coach)

Junior A V Rangeville Score: 92 – 68 (win) Player of the day: Jamie Watson Jason Locke (coach)

Junior A2 V Toowoomba East Score: 6 – 4 (win) Player of the day: Ted Fawckner Patrick Wysel (coach)

Junior B V East Toowoomba Score: 47 – 45 (win) Player of the day: Alex Wiggins Mary-Lou Fraser (coach)

Junior B1 V Toowoomba East Score: 4 – 2 (win) Tamara Quinn (coach)

Junior B1 V Newtown Score: 18 – 4 (loss) Player of the day: James Watson Jane Ziesemer (coach)

Junior School Sports Results Term 4, Week 4

Inter-school Touch (Friday 28 October)

Inter-school Volleyball (Friday 28 October)

Senior A V Mary MacKillop Score: 9 – 4 (win) Player of the day: Oliver Chaffey Rob Jeffries (coach)

Senior A1 – No game, wet weather Jason Locke (coach)

Senior B1 V Mary MacKillop Score: 11 – 1 (win) Player of the day: Ned Beasley Adam Febry (coach)

Senior A2 - No game, wet weather Karin Wharton (coach)

Senior B2 V TACAPS Score: 4 – 1 (win) Tiffany Holzheimer (coach)

Senior B - No game, wet weather Michelle Worthington (coach)

Junior A1 V Mary MacKillop Score: 4 – 3 (win) Player of the day: Noah Taylor Shelley Clews (coach)

Junior A - No game, wet weather Jason Locke (coach)

Junior A2 V St Mary’s Score: 6 – 3 (win) Players of the day: Ben Anderson Patrick Wysel (coach)

Junior B - No game, wet weather Mary-Lou Fraser (coach)

Junior B1 V Mary MacKillop Score: 6 – 3 (win) Tamara Quinn (coach)

Junior B1 V TACAPS Score: 6 – 0 (LOSS) Liz Pratt (coach)

Inter-school Cricket (Friday 21 October and Friday 28 October) Two week game Junior A V Rangeville Score: 125 – 142 (loss) Player of the match: Walter Tinkler Alastair Bain (coach) Junior B V Concordia Score: 46 – 135 (win) Player of the match: Georgia Smolenski Ben Valentine (coach)

Singers’ Trophy A heart-warming and successful Singers’ Trophy Competition was held in the Junior School Assembly Hall on Wednesday 26 October. The boys provided a well-received evening of entertainment and were a credit to the School, both in their performance and their competition courtesy. Our youngest competitor this year was Oliver Shelton, from Year Two. The 2016 Singers’ Trophy adjudicator was Mr Andrew Sutton. Mr Sutton was the inaugural winner of the Singers’ Trophy in 1997. Mr Campbell presented Andrew with the original trophy which is now due for retirement. Mr Sutton awarded the following places:- First Place Harry Gallagher (Year 6) Second Place Macauley Locke (Year 5) Third Place Izaak Schefe (Year 6) Very Highly Commended Henry Long-Heslop (Year 6) Very Highly Commended Nicholas Beilby (Year 4) Each of the boys is to be congratulated on preparedness and performance commitment. Our thanks are extended to the parents and supporters who formed our wonderful audience. This support of the boys’ performance journey is invaluable.

Singers’ Trophy participants with Ms Fraser and Mr

Sutton

1st, 2nd and 3rd Award receipients with Mr

Sutton (L-R Izaak Shefe, Macauley Locke and

Harry Gallagher) Congratulations to all the boys involved. Mary Lou Fraser Choral Director (P-3)

Music News

Ensembles Concert Thank you to all of the boys involved in the Ensembles Concert yesterday. The concert was thoroughly entertaining and enjoyable for all audience members and it was wonderful to see all ensembles showcasing their talent. Ensemble rehearsals All ensembles will continue to rehearse up until the end of Week 7 (Friday 18 November). Please email the conductor of the ensemble if you have any questions regarding reheasrals. Year 6 ensemble members All Year 6 boys who are currently ensemble members of a Junior School ensemble are invited to attend an open rehearsal in the Senior School in Week 6. All Year 6 Tribe members are invited to attend the Senior Choir rehearsal in Old Hall on Tuesday 8 November (7.30am - 8.15am) and all Year 6 Concert Band members are invited to rehearsal in the Baynes Centre on Wednesday 9 November (7.30am - 8.15am). A separate note with all details will be sent home to relevant boys.

Music Tuition and Instrument Hire 2017

We are fortunate to offer tuition on the following instruments on campus with school Music Tutors:

· Piano · Strings (Violin, Viola, ‘cello and double bass) · Woodwind (Clarinet, Bass clarinet, Oboe, Flute, Bassoon, Saxophone) · Brass (Trumpet, Baritone, Euphonium, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba) · Percussion · Drumkit · Guitar · Music Theory · Voice

For 2017, all tuition request forms, and hire forms will be moved to an online system. If you would like to enrol your son in music tuition or request instrument hire for 2017, please log into the school website and complete the online form. Paper copies will no longer be used.

All continuing students are also asked to log in and complete the online form as well, as this will enable your son to be placed on the 2017 tuition timetables. For students requesting instrument hire, in addition to completing the online form, we also ask that you email us directly while we are in this stage of transition to the online system. This will ensure that we allocate your son an instrument for next year. Boys in Year 2 and Year 4 in 2017 will be allocated a school instrument, and do not need to complete an online instrument hire request. Year 3 Boys Next year, our current Year 3 boys will be involved in the Year 4 Concert Band program. This exciting program involves the Year 4 boys taking weekly lessons on their allocated instrument in small groups with our TGS Music Tutors. These group lessons take place simultaneously for the Year 4 cohort, during their timetabled music lesson time. The

boys will also continue to have a shorter classroom music lesson and combine as a cohort Concert Band for weekly rehearsals. This is an exciting program for our Year 4 boys, and we encourage you to discuss their instrumental preferences at home over the coming weeks. The Year 4 program provides small group lessons on the following instruments: alto saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet, trumpet, trombone, baritone, and flute. Over the next fortnight, the boys will meet with Mrs Davidson in small groups to allocated their instrument for 2017. Should you wish to discuss this, or request private tuition on their Year 4 instrument, please contact Mrs Davidson. Kellie Dixon and Jayne Davidson Music Teachers

Chess Championship

The Annual Junior School Chess Championship was held over 5 weeks during term 3. There were 24 participants who took part during the normal Senior Chess Club time on Monday afternoons. The quality and depth of talent among the boys was readily apparent. There was no runaway winner and there were many very tight games and several upset victories. At the end of the fifth round Noah Taylor ended up as the overall winner and Sam Gladwin was runner up with only half a point the difference between the two players. I would like to congratulate everyone who took part; it is always excellent to see the boys playing competitively and doing so in the correct spirit.

(L-R) Sam Gladwin and Noah Taylor proudly showing off their awards

Evan Rees Chess Coordinator

Uniform Shop

The Uniform Shop will be extending our opening hours from Tuesday 8 November to Friday 9 December 2016 - 10.00am to 5.00pm. In the New Year opening times will be as follows:

Wednesday 4 January 2017 to Friday 20 January 2017, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Interview Day: Monday 24 January 2017, 8.00am to 5.00pm

Classes begin: Wednesday 25 January 2017, 8.00am to 5.00pm

CLOSED - Australia Day Public Holiday, Thursday 26 January 2017 We suggest you shop early to avoid the January rush if possible. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions. Booklists for 2017 will soon be available on the School website and also at www.campion.com.au. Please order by the due date 2 December 2016 to avoid a late fee. Please ensure your online order has been accepted by receiving an order confirmation and that you have your son’s correct year level for 2017. Please note some items on the booklist are only available from Campion Education. Book packs delivered to the school will be available for collection at the Uniform Shop from 9 January 2017. Phone: 07 46872528 Fax: 07 46872591 Email: uniform@twgs.qld.edu.au

Junior School Supporters’ Group

Parents and Friends’ Association and Junior School Supporters’ Group meeting dates: Term 4

6.00pm Monday 7 November Week 6A Junior School Supporters’ Group AGM, Junior School Staffroom

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

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 Full Fee Out of Pocket Casual Booking

After Care 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm $27.79 $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 4A and 5B

Prep G Hugo Brown

William Purcell Austin Windsor

Prep M Aarush Sharma Isaac Russell Brock Farrell

1W Akshaj Kumar Sam Applebee

Jude Greenhalgh Aiden Zhang Jay Pradeep

2S Jake James

Hunter French Xavier Thompson

3G Timothy Hillman

William Dwan Brodie Harrison

3M Hugo Searle

Hayden Fellenberg Alec Gordon

4C Hamish Johnson

Brendon Vicary Rojas Zander Gentry

4W Alex Chicalas

Nicholas Bielby Oscar Burey

5B Bede Davis

Archer Black Sam Freer

5L Nic Brown

Matthew Dunn Thomas Dixon

6J Oliver Chaffey

Lachlan Sutcliffe Zach Jones

House points will not be published again this year. The winning House will be accounced at Speech Day.

TERM DATES – 2017

SEMESTER ONE - TERM ONE JANUARY Monday, 23 January Interviews with new boys Monday, 23 January All boarders return by 7:30pm Tuesday, 24 January Classes commence Thursday, 26 January Australia Day Public Holiday

MARCH Wednesday, 29 March Holidays commence at 3:10pm Thursday, 30 March Toowoomba Show Holiday

APRIL Friday, 14 April Good Friday Monday, 17 April Easter Monday

TERM TWO

APRIL Tuesday, 18 April Parent Teacher Interviews – Boarders Tuesday, 18 April All boarders return by 5:00pm Wednesday, 19 April Classes commence Monday, 24 April Parent Teacher Interviews – Dayboys Tuesday, 25 April ANZAC Day

MAY Monday, 1 May Labour Day Public Holiday

JUNE Thursday, 15 June Holidays commence at 3:10pm Friday, 16 June Travel Day for boys

SEMESTER TWO - TERM THREE JULY Monday, 10 July Parent Teacher Interviews (Boarders & Dayboys) Monday, 10 July All boarders return by 5:00pm Tuesday, 11 July Classes commence

SEPTEMBER Thursday, 14 September Holidays commence at 3:10pm Friday, 15 September Travel Day for boys

TERM FOUR OCTOBER Monday, 2 October Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday Tuesday, 3 October Parent Teacher Interviews (Boarders & Dayboys) Tuesday, 3 October All boarders return by 5:00pm Wednesday, 4 October Classes commence

NOVEMBER Thursday, 23 November Holidays commence at 3:10pm

Junior School Two Weeks Ahead Week 6A

Monday 7 November Year 5 Leadership Day. All Year 5 boys and staff. Venues:TBC. 8.25am -

9.25am

Year 4 swimming trials, 10.45am - 12.45pm

Junior School Supporters' Group Meeting AGM, 6.00pm

Tuesday 8 November Year 3 swimming trials, 10.45am - 12.45pm

Staff Meeting, 3.30pm - 5.00pm

Wednesday 9 November Year 5 Swimming Trials, 8.25am - 10.25am

Year 2 Swimming trials, 10.50am - 11.34am

Mates Programme, 1.35pm - 2.10pm

Sport, 2.10pm

Thursday 10 November Twilight Concert Rehearsal, Old Boys' Memorial Oval, 9.00am - 10.30am

Assembly: Prep - Year 6 (No classes presenting), 2.20pm

SPEAK Parents' Meeting, Library 5.15pm - 6.15pm

Friday 11 November Remembrance Day

Twilight Concert Dress Rehearsal (Veetone to attend - Sound and

Lighting), Old Boys' Memorial Oval, 9.00am - 10.30pm

Remembrance Day Ceremony 10.50am

Junior School Twilight Concert, Old Boys' Memorial Oval and Terraces,

6.00pm - 8.00pm

Saturday 12 November

Sunday 13 November

Week 7B

Monday 14 November Year 6 Life Skills Day.

Tuesday 15 November Staff Meeting 3.30pm - 5.00pm

Wednesday 16 November House Uniform for this day

Mates programme, 1.35pm

House Meetings: House Captain elections - preferential voting (Years 4 -

6), 8.25am

Senior School Speech Day and Prize Giving (Empire Theatre), 4.30pm

Thursday 17 November Newsletter

Junior School Speech Day Rehearsal, Junior School Hall, 9.00am -

10.25am.

Assembly: Prep - Year 6 (Tim Tam Assembly, no classes presenting),

2.20pm

Friday 18 November Year 6 Dinner Rehearsal, Junior School Hall, 9.30am

Junior School Year 6 Dinner, Junior School Hall then Pavilion, 6.00pm -

9.00pm

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