From the Headmaster On Tuesday of last week, the School recognised and celebrated the 2020 Seniors at the Foundation Day Leaders Induction Ceremony. The School was extremely honoured to welcome special guest, the Governor of Queensland, His Excellency, the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC to the ceremony. I would like to share with you an excerpt from my speech given on the day. “The importance of stories to give people and cultures a sense of continuance and relevance is well known, but perhaps at RGS – where stories begin from the very first learning programmes in the Early Learning Centre and where people and their relationships are so pivotal to success – stories become integral to understanding and heritage. Consequently, in celebrating the Foundation of RGS 139 years ago, I would like to share with you a story about the School’s motto – Macte Virtute et Litteris - to provide an insight into our school and reinforce the values held so dearly by the community.
In 1914, Dr Hay, the second Chairman of the Board of Trustees recalled how the School Motto was established.
True education aims first at making the man, and after that, the scholar. In my boyhood, the motto on the coat of arms of a noble family arrested my attention. This motto was macte virtute, ”grow in manliness”. It needed only the addition of the words “et litteris” to cover the field and the method of all true education.
While it is not clear why Dr Hay affixed the male translation to the motto, a more meaningful translation is “Grow in Character and Scholarship”. The motto is beautiful in its simplicity. It is inspiring in its alignment to the School’s commitment for 139 years to encourage every student at the School to seek to do their best in all that they undertake. This, I believe, is the continuing story for 2020.”
Congratulations to all students who were elected to offices and received their badges for 2020. I look forward to working with you all over the next nine months. Dr Phillip Moulds, Headmaster
FORMAL GLAMOUR: RGS Year 12 students looked stylish as they celebrated their Formal on Friday night.
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Formal Glamour RGS Year 12 students made a stunning entrance to their Formal on Friday night. The arrival of the cars was moved to the School roundabout with the School’s historic fig tree providing a stunning backdrop. Year 12 students and guests then mingled in front of School House while RGS musicians added the ambience as they played from the balcony. Students and guests then moved to the Spaceframe for the official walkthrough before moving to the Robert Schwarten Pavilion, at the Rockhampton Showgrounds, for the dinner/dance. This year’s formal hosted 154 students with almost 1000 guests viewing the walkthrough and almost 500 attending the dinner. Thank you to the Year 12 Formal Committee for their efforts in coordinating the event. Thank you also to our School’s Music and Hospitality students for assisting on the night and to the many members of staff who contributed to organising the event and making the grounds look spectacular on the evening.
Tuesday 3 March Rugby: RGS Rugby Club Meeting (6pm, Long Room) Wednesday 4 March Secondary School ID Photos Year 12 Geography Excursion Rowing: RGS Rowing Club AGM (6.30pm, Rowing Club) Thursday 5 March Rugby Union: RDSS Girls 7s Rugby competition starts Netball: RDSS Netball Trials (10-12 years) Music: RGS Music Council AGM/general meeting (7pm, Music Rooms) Friday 6 March Cricket: RDSS T20 Cricket Open Competition (Rockhampton Cricket Grounds) Saturday 7 March Rugby Union: Regional Rugby Championships (Rugby Park) (until Sunday) Monday 9 March CQ Gardiner Chess Tournament Friday 13 March RGS Rowing Social Function (from 5pm at the RGS Rowing Club) Saturday 14 March Rowing: Year 7 Try Rowing Programme and RGS Rowing Club sign-on for 2020 Monday 16 March Netball: RNA Grading Games start for the 2020 season Dates could be subject to change
Upcoming Events (up to 16 March 2020)
In the Picture
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RGS News Foundation Day and Induction of School Officers Ceremony RGS School Officers were inducted at the annual Foundation Day and Induction of School Officers Ceremony in Duggan Hall on Tuesday. Congratulations to all Year 12 students on receiving their Senior badges and congratulations to all this year’s School Officers. It was also a pleasure to welcome His Excellence the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC Governor of Queensland. The Governor is pictured with RGS Board Chairman Brad Beasley, School Captains Natalie Marks and Nicholas Storey and Headmaster Dr Phillip Moulds. 2020 School Leaders: Captains – Natalie Marks and Nicholas Storey; Vice Captains – Lillie Bain and Sansuka de Silva; Prefects – Najwa Adams, Patrick Chay, Timothy Cookson, Ethan Geall, Angelina Hendrie, Abbey Miers, Olivia Offord, Lara Roopnarinesingh, Isabella Shute, Keeley Tzoutzias.
ID Photos The 2020 Student ID Card and Year Group Photos for the Secondary School will be taken in Term One on the following date: Tuesday 3rd March after 3pm & Wednesday 4th March Dress will be Formal Uniform & Personal Appearance will be in accordance with the School Dress Code. Payment for the photos is as follows: 1. Each student will receive a Year Group Photo and Portrait Pack for a cost of $45 plus an ID Card. 2. Payment for Year Photo and Portrait Pack will be debited to your Term II fees account. 3. Should you NOT wish to purchase the Year Group Photo or Portrait Pack, could you please let the School Marshal (Mr Petrie) know by Tuesday 3rd March so the photographer can be advised.
4. After this date, and following delivery of the photos, should you choose not to purchase the Year Group Photo or Portrait Pack, a refund may be claimed from the photographer upon return of the combined Year Group Photo and Portrait Pack directly to them. 5. Would you please note that the Year Group Photo and Portrait Pack are packaged as one and CANNOT be split. 6. This amnesty will apply for a period of three weeks ONLY following the distribution of the photos to students. Meet the Teachers Function Thank you to the RGS staff, parents and students for their attendance at the annual Secondary School Meet the Teachers Function in Duggan Hall on 20 February.
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Mashed Theatre RGS Drama students worked with Rebecca and Matt from Mashed Theatre Company last Thursday. The Years 8 - 12 Drama students watched a performance of Romeo and Juliette- Love Vs Fate and then the Year 12 students participated in a workshop on Brechtian Theatre which is Theatre of Social Comment. The students loved the opportunity to work with professional actors on this style of Drama which is the style of Drama they are currently studying for their first Year 12 Drama Assessment. Pictured with Mashed Theatre’s Rebecca and Matt are Year 12 Drama students Danielle Milde and Mollie Merry-Simpson.
Events – Term 1 Friday on the Fitzroy Take in the spectacular views of the Fitzroy River while enjoying a catch up with friends at “Friday on the Fitzroy”, held at the RGS Rowing Club on 13 March, from 5pm.
RGS Parent Association Ball The RGS Parent Association presents the “Roaring Twenties Ball” on Saturday 28 March, 2020, at the RGS Rowing Club. Tickets are available at http://www.trybooking.com/bgtyq (see attachment at the end of this newsletter)
Events – Term 2 Musical – Wicked The Secondary School Musical for 2020 is the world-acclaimed, Wicked! The musical will be performed at the Pilbeam Theatre on 1, 2 and 3 May. Tickets are available at the Pilbeam Theatre or online at See It Live - https://www.seeitlive.com.au/What%E2%80%99s-On/WickedRGS
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Head of Secondary School - Academics and Students
As parents or as educators we know a quality and useful education involves far more than undertaking assessment and achieving a solid ATAR/VET result at the end of Year 12. I am fortunate to presently be in Perth at Scotch College at the annual Round Square Forum. The Rockhampton Grammar School has been a proud member of Round Square since 2017. Round Square was founded fifty years ago and operates in fifty countries across six countries. Round Square ‘is a world wide network of innovative schools that share a passion for real world experiential learning and discovery, built around six ideals’. Via its school members, Round Square offers student exchanges on both an outgoing and incoming basis. RGS is presently in a planning stage to host its inaugural Round Square Student Conference in April 2021. As part of their education students at RGS are very fortunate to have the opportunity to engage with the Round Square IDEALS of internationalism, democracy, environmentalism, adventure, leadership and service. While academic rigour is a central priority at Grammar, it is important for the School to support the broader range of skills and qualities students need to be successful citizens in the community.
Dr Andrew Fuller Dr Fuller has recently been described as an ”interesting mixture of Billy Connolly, Tim Winton and Frasier Crane” and as someone who “puts the heart back into psychology”. As a clinical psychologist, Dr Fuller works with many schools and communities in Australia and internationally, specialising in the wellbeing of young people and their families. He is a Fellow of the Department of Psychiatry and the Department of Learning and Educational Development at the University of Melbourne. Dr Fuller visited the School on Thursday 20 February where he spoke to the students and parents about “Identifying their Learning Strengths” and “How to survive Year 12”. The students gained an invaluable insight into how their brain works and how they best implement strategies to succeed in all facets of their schooling. Year 12 Formal The Year 12 Formal was held last Friday, the 28 February. The night was a huge success with both the walk through and the dinner being well attended by students and their parents. An enormous amount of work went into the organisation, preparation and running of this event and all involved need to be congratulated. The Year 12 Formal committee, chaired by Jackson Radel, Mikaela Bettridge, Emily Holloway and Lara Littleton lead their year level, with support from Mr Nick Blevin, Mrs Persephone Cook and Mr Brady. A special thank you to Ms Megan Thomasson and Mrs Sarah Tregea for their assistance in every facet of the operation. Of course, events of this magnitude require a massive team effort and a big thank you also needs to be extended to the grounds and maintenance staff, the kitchen staff and the music department and the hospitality and marketing department for all their assistance. Finally, the Secondary School Office would also like to acknowledge all of the student volunteers that helped out at the event, both through setting up, serving and cleaning up. These are often thankless tasks but without those volunteers, these events do not run.
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Year 7 Empowering others with the vision to succeed. With a professional speaking career delivering over 4,000 keynote addresses, to more than a million people around the globe, Lorin is arguably Australia’s most prolific and preeminent motivational speaker. Lorin has the extraordinary ability to communicate, teach and connect people of all ages. With more than 40 years’ experience dealing with blindness, his approach to motivational speaking is unique, original and fresh, delivering profound messages with entertainment, storytelling, audience engagement and humour. • Develop Greater Leadership • Stimulate Thought & Innovation • Change Attitude & Behaviour • Raise Expectations & Potential • Clarify Goals & Vision Lorin is a great friend to us here at The Rockhampton Grammar School and we had a wonderful time with him this year as he inspired another group of Year 7 students. We hosted Lorin on 20 February as he took the students through his “Climb your own Mountain” motivational session and continued throughout the day challenging them to look within themselves and find their own ways to lead.
Study Skills Following on from the excellent session from Elevate earlier this month, Year 7 students have been learning about important Study skills to assist them as they approach their first set of High School exams. We have been exploring Mind mapping and Summarizing during our Tutorial Programme and it is impressive to see our youngest
students grasping new ideas and concepts as they become more confident with Secondary School. Year 7 Immunisations Thank you to those parents who have returned the Immunisations forms directly to the Health Centre. Our first Immunisation clinic will operate during your son/daughter’s regular Tutorial period this week. This ensures the students are not missing curriculum-based work and the nurses are only attending to one class at a time making for a smoother and calmer process. Your son/daughter will come home with a note the day of Immunisation for your records. Please if you have any questions contact the health centre.
Year 8
Term 1 is now in full swing and the Year 8s have taken it all in their stride. I have been particularly pleased with the student’s approach to their studies, their involvement in co-curricular and their behaviour towards each other and other members of the School Community. The first two form camps (8A and 8D) are being held at the end of Term 1 and preparations are about to ramp up for these. Congratulations to all of the students who participated in the Swimming Carnival last Thursday afternoon (20/2/20) and Friday morning (21/2/20). At our regular Year 8 Assembly recently, we had the pleasure of listening to Mr Saxby who reinforced the message that our expectation here at RGS is that every student will do their best at everything asked of them. The message was well received by the students. During the past two weeks, in our weekly Tutorials, the Year 8s have been working on determining their Personal Values as well as their Signature Character Strengths. Values, Character Strengths, Mindfulness and Mindset are focus areas for the Year 8 Personal Development programme in Year 8.
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Year 9
A big congratulations to Jardine for winning the House Swimming Carnival this year. More importantly congratulations to all those students in Year 9 that competed in the carnival. The turn-out was exceptional and as per usual the talent on display was incredible. This week the Year 9 students have had their computers re-imaged in order to ensure that they meet our technology needs for the next couple of years. This has been a complex operation and thanks to all those students who were able to meet the requests on time from the technology department. Some students may still need to get this done next week and they are asked to visit Mr Weeding to arrange a time to get this done next week. This week the students also took part in the School’s Foundation Ceremony, honouring our senior leaders for the year with his Excellency, The Governor of Qld – Mr Paul de Jersey. This week in tutorials we have continued to discuss the emotional needs of humans and how they impact on human behaviour. This is part of our Pastoral Programme leading towards the What about Me programme that will occur in Term 2. All year 9 students are encouraged to read the daily notices regularly as there are a significant number of sporting and cultural activities that are currently under way and or are about to start soon.
Year 10
Students are now receiving assignments across their subjects and some exams are also coming up. Students are reminded to ensure that exam time tables and assessment schedules are copied into their school diaries. Year 10 is a very busy and challenging year. Students need to be working consistently and revising work each week. Leaving things until the last minute will be unproductive and overwhelming. Organisation and preparation are skills that need to be developed. These skills are important to have for each student prior to matriculating into years 11 and 12 in 2021 and 2022.
Similarly, students are reminded that a strict mobile phone policy is in place for school hours. Research has indicated that devices have a negative effect on learning, hence there is no need for any device during school time. If a student needs to make a call, they can come to the Senior School Office and use the office phone. Subject changes have concluded for the term. Students are now locked into subjects for the rest of the term. Special circumstances for any further changes will be dependent on whether the destination subject is full and at capacity. The Round Square International Conference 2020 in Tasmania is now full. There are only 5 student places, but I am negotiating with the host school to accept one more for a male student. If you are a boy that would like to also attend, please come and see me in the SSO. .
Year 11
Students are really starting to understand the demands of Senior Schooling. In order to assist students, over the past two weeks form teachers have covered how to set SMART goals and time management strategies – a great reinforcement after the Elevate sessions. Andrew Fuller, a guest presenter, discussed with students their learning styles and how their learning style strengths can help support their weaknesses. He also discussed the importance of viewing a situation from different perspectives and how this creates a richer understanding of a topic. Most subjects now have assessment underway, be it assignments or preparation for exams held in week seven, so all students should be very busy! Students are reminded that there are tutorials available across many subjects if they require assistance. Tutorial information and exam timetable can be found on Student Share drive in the Year 11 folder and is on Parent Lounge.
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Year 12
What a fortnight! The Year 12s are to be commended for their overall approach to the past couple of weeks. The culmination of the swimming carnival, Foundation Day and Leadership Induction Ceremony, exams and Formal preparations during this period has certainly posed a significant challenge to our students. I am pleased to report that through a cohesive spirt and strong sense of togetherness within the group, they certainly met and overcame this challenge admirably. Given this is my first involvement in the Formal and having seen first-hand the work that goes into it, I would sincerely like to thank the team in the SSO (Secondary School Office), Grounds & Maintenance, Catering, Boarding and the Formal Committee themselves who worked tirelessly to finalise preparations towards an excellent evening.
Careers Information
Date Claimers UCAT Registrations Open 2 March for
Year 12 students ADF Gap Year Information Session
Wednesday 18 March. 6pm – 7pm. The Rockhampton Leagues Club
Tertiary Expo 18 & 19 July Brisbane RNA. http://www.careersevent.com/tsxpo/
University Admissions Application Session
Monday 20 July: 7pm - Auditorium. This session is for Year 12 students and parents.
Closing Dates 8 March Aspiring Scholars Community
Program: The University of Melbourne. Year 12’s
9 March Hansen Scholarship. The University of Melbourne. Year 12’s
20 March JCU HERO Work Experience Forms: Year 11 and 12 students
27 March Bond University: Year 12 Experience
Parent Lounge Resources The following career resources are available to parents via Parent Lounge/Careers • For Young Australian (FYA) Reports: The New Work
Order; The New Work Smarts; The New Work Reality; The New Work Mindset.
• Helping your Teenager with Career Planning: a guide for parents (Career Tools Australia)
• Tertiary Accommodation Information Booklet: a guide to accommodation options.
• Good University Guides: a selection of guides and comparison resources for courses and institutions.
Job Seeker Information • Students are encouraged to sign up to received
job alerts: Seek; Indeed; Jora; MRAEL etc • For Young Australian Reports (FYA): these reports
detail the future of work including the transferable enterprise skills deemed to be necessary for the world of work in the future.
Year 11 Career Planning Interviews The Year 11 students began their Career Planning Interviews with Mrs Hadwen in week 2 of this term. These interviews use the information from the Career Fasttrack Reports completed last year along with the current plans/options students are considering.
Tertiary Course Comparison Sites Following are sites that are useful for our Year 12 students when contemplating course options. • QILT: compare up to six (6) tertiary institutions and/or
courses based on graduate and postgraduate student responses at https://www.qilt.edu.au/
• Good Universities Guide: compare rankings and gain tips on choosing a course. https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/ and https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/study-information/study-options/choosing-a-course
JCU Information • HERO Work Experience Program Mater Hospital
Rockhampton This program is for Year 11 and 12 students who have an interest in a career in health care. The 2020 program will be held on 5 & 6 May. Applications close Friday 20 March and will be
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followed by interviews for shortlisted applicants between 13 – 17 April.
• Year 12 Experience University Program: held at both the Townsville and Cairns Campuses on 13 & 14 July. The program includes activities and events that are related to study areas and career options. Students will spend a night on campus. If numbers are sufficient from the Rockhampton area, JCU will provide bus transport free of charge for the program.
University of Melbourne Information • Interstate Student Information Day - Friday 17
April: The University of Melbourne invites interstate students and their families (one family member per accepted student) to an Information Day at the Parkville campus on Friday 17 April. For more information including registering for the event - https://study.unimelb.edu.au/connect-with-us/events-for-future-students/all-events-listing/interstate-student-information-day Registrations are limited.
This event looks specifically at the Melbourne experience for interstate students – Please note this is not an Open Day.
The program includes information on the application process, scholarship opportunities, student services, accommodation options and financial assistance.
• Hansen Scholarship Information: The Hansen Scholarship is a flagship scholarship program and will be awarded to twenty (20) talented undergraduate students whose financial circumstances present a challenge to accessing the university. Recipients will be awarded accommodation, an allowance and financial and personal support. Applications are now open and close 9 March 2020. More information is available at https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/hansen
• Aspiring Scholars Community Program: Applications now open. The community is an online Facebook-based community of high achieving Year 12 students who are connected by their interest in studying at Melbourne. Community members receive: An insight in to the student experience at
Melbourne through current student mentors who themselves are past Aspiring Scholars;
Access to a series of webinars and online sessions on topics such as the Melbourne Model, finding accommodation, how to apply through VTAC, and moving interstate;
An invitation to a meet-up in their closest major city to network with other Aspiring Scholars, meet a University of Melbourne staff member;
A chance to win a trip to the University of Melbourne’s 2020 Open Day for themselves and a parent.
High-achieving students are considered those likely to receive an ATAR of 95.00+ however there is no requirement to send through school results or documentation in the application process. The application form is available at: go.unimelb.edu.au/r2wr. Applications close Sunday 8 March.
International College of Hotel Management – Career Weeks ICHM is the only Swiss Hotel Association School outside Europe and has a worldwide internship program as part of the programs. Students considering hospitality or business-related courses are invited to attend one of the career weeks at the Adelaide Campus.
• Monday July 7th - Friday July 10th, 2020 • Monday September 29th - Friday October 2nd, 2020
More information is available from https://www.ichm.edu.au/programs/career-weeks-2020
Defence Force: GAP Year
12 months only – participants complete basic training, including physical training, weapon handling, first aid and field craft in the three (3) forces: Army, Airforce and Navy Students register their interest online at: http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/GapYear/ to receive future updates. Applications will open early March. Lattitude Global Volunteering Programme Closing Dates Applications are now open for 2021 placements with Lattitude Global Volunteering. Placements are available for 2 weeks to 12 months within 15 countries and range from teaching assistant, indigenous school’s assistant, school assistant, outdoor activities assistant, community assistant, medical assistant to caring and community assistant. Limited placements may be available for late applicants. Information is available at www.lattitude.org.au Year 10 Career Planning Early Term 2, all Year 10 students will complete career interest activities and receive information regarding the careers that should suit them. This information is a useful resource for the subject selection process as well for continuing career research. The information will also be used in the Career Planning Interviews during Term 2. Mrs Pam Hadwen Careers Advisor
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Co-Curricular
Cricket The Year 7-9 T20 cricket team qualified for the Rockhampton Region Statewide T20 final with wins over St Brendan’s College and The Cathedral College. They next play Emmaus on Friday 20 March at 9am at Kalka Shades.
Parents Support Groups 3rd March – Rugby Club AGM in the Long Room at 6:00pm 4th March – Rowing Club AGM at the Rowing Club at 6:30pm 5th March – Music Council AGM in the Islay Lee Centre at 7:00pm All parents are welcome to attend. Music Workshops Congratulations to the RGS Music Council a successful weekend of Music Workshops. This is a wonderful opportunity for our musicians to kick start their year with rehearsals and workshops with well-known instructors. The Music Department had 60 students involved in the first of two weekend workshops last weekend. Members of the String Ensemble, Concert Band, Flute Choir, Stage Band and Small Jazz Ensemble worked exceptionally well to learn new repertoire and delight guests with a concert showcasing their work on Sunday afternoon. A huge thanks to all teachers and students involved in this weekend. Also, a special thank you to David from Gelatissimo, who attended on Sunday afternoon to provide students with a special treat prior to their Concert. The next weekend workshop will be on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March and will include students in the Secondary Choirs, Big Band and Symphonic Band.
Netball The RGS Netball Club hosted a Meet and Greet in the Spaceframe on 24 February. This was an opportunity for players and parents to meet coaches, try on uniforms and finalise registrations. At the recent RGS Netball AGM the following committee was voted in for 2020 – President – Matt Sleaford Vice President – David Peff Treasurer – Sonia Cooper Secretary – Renee Gamero Umpire Coordinator – Tricia Ruddick Committee Members - Dennis and Katrina Boyce, Carole Van Loggerenberg, Peter Delley and Tanya Cottam. Next meeting for the RGS Netball Club is Thursday 26 March at 5:30pm in the Long Room.
Rowing Rowing Club AGM: RGS Rowing will hold its AGM on Wednesday, 4 March at 6:30pm at the RGS Rowing Club. Please see RGS Rowing website for AGM agenda, position descriptions and nomination forms. http://www.rgs.qld.edu.au/rowing Rowing Sign On Day: Sign-On for the 2020 Rowing Season will take place on Saturday, 14 March at the RGS Rowing Club. Prior to this date, all interested students and parents will receive an email outlining how to register electronically. Sizing for team shirt will be available during week 7 at the PE staffroom and during Sign On Day. Training will go ahead as scheduled that Saturday with a sausage sizzle taking place from 9am. Once registered, rowing will commence in Week 1, Term 2 and conclude at the end of October.
Rugby Union The First XV will be playing in the Regional Rugby Championships this weekend at Rugby Park. See the attached flyer for all the information. The canteen and Bar will be operating on Saturday so come down and support our First XV. The U15s will also play Ignatius Park at 3pm and our Open Girls will play TCC at 5pm.
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Girls 7s Rugby starts next Thursday afternoon at Rugby Park, permission forms are now due. RGS has teams in U13, U15 and Open divisions. RGS Rugby Park hosted the second instalment of the RGS Past Students vs St Brendan’s Old Boys Rugby Fixture on Saturday 22 February. The event had extra significance with Lote Tuqiri, Morgan Turinui and David Campese visiting on the night to lend a hand. The match was played in great spirit and the players are already looking forward to the return match next year.
Swimming Inter-house Swimming Carnival Winning House – Jardine Age Champions 12 Years Girls – Kyra Kent 12 Years Boys – Oliver Cugola and Sam Gassman 13 Years Girls – Marlee Chopping 13 Years Boys – Koda Crear 14 Years Girls – Taryn Roberts 14 Years Boys – Lee Mauger 15 Years Girls – Molly Cottam 15 Years Boys – Jamie Rodgers 16 Years Girls – Lily Cottam 16 Years Boys – Riley Denham Open Girls – Kourtney Draper Open Boys – Tim Cookson Open Boys 100m freestyle – Tim Cookson Open Girls 100m freestyle - Taryn Roberts New Swimming Records There were 4 records broken at the swimming carnival. Congratulations to Taryn Roberts 14yrs Girls 200IM and 14yrs Breaststroke as well as Taylor Brock in 13yrs Girls Freestyle. Jardine were successful in breaking the Girls 15yrs Freestyle record.
Students in the News Hockey Year 9 students Cooper Mackenzie and Shanelle James have been selected in the Queensland U15 boys and girls Hockey teams and will compete at the National Championships in Bathurst, NSW in April. Swimming Last weekend, Year 7 student Taylor Brock competed in the Queensland State Sprint Championships where she placed 6th in the 12 years girls 50m Freestyle, 14th in 50m Breaststroke, 17th in 50m Butterfly and 23rd in 50m Backstroke. Taylor also competed in December 2019 at the McDonalds Queensland Championships where she won a bronze medal in the 800m Freestyle as an 11-year-old. Rockhampton District Secondary Schools Representatives AFL 13-14 Years Olivia Whitehead and Joshua Withoos Basketball 12 Years Girls Pippa Reoch Netball 16-18 Years Girls Aleisha Paul and Esther Bourke Rugby League 14-15 Years Girls Anazarrah Ross-Kelly 16 – 18 Years Girls Shanikqua Pablo-Tamwoy and Alenna Whipp Touch Football 13-15 Years Sophie Smith and Tye Comiskey 16-18 Years Abbie Sandilands and Natalie Marks Capricornia Secondary Schools Representatives Cricket 16-18 Years Boys Max Norris-Kvikne, Patrick Chay and Matthew Van Bael Softball 13-19 Years Boys Nicholas Crouch and Jed Napper Tennis 13-19 Years Girls Lacey Robertson
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Online Registration In 2020, we will be trialling online registration for some of our sports and activities following the below steps – 1. Students will be sent an email to ask them to nominate
for a particular sport/activity 2. Parents of interested students will then be emailed the
registration information sheet. 3. Within Parent Lounge parents will then have the ability
through the Registration and Excursions section to give permission for your child to participate in the sport/activity Here you will also confirm your current medical details.
4. Payment information will be done separately using the information on the registration sheet and then sending your receipt to the appropriate staff member.
Our hope is to stream line the normal process and go paperless for parent consent to save parents continually having to complete the parent consent form and all medical details for all sports/activities and excursions. Notifications of Achievements Due to the vast array of core and non-core sporting activities that students participate in, can all students’ sporting achievements be emailed through to Mrs Linda Crossland, the Sports Administrator. We have set up a new email address for everything relating to sport at RGS – [email protected] This will assist the School in providing information in newsletters and collecting information for the annual sports dinner. Rebel Sport Community Kickbacks Programme Any time RGS students/families spend money in the store and notify the staff of what school they are associated with, the School receives 5% of every purchase you make through the Kickback Programme. If the opportunity arises, please support Rebel who in turn support the School. Mr Todd Wells Director of Co-Curricular Next newsletter – Monday 16 March.
Attachments
• Regional Rugby Championships • Friday on the Fitzroy • RGS Parent Association Ball 2020 • Wicked • Save the Date – Cancer Awareness High Tea
