Edition 14 30 August, 2018

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The boys in 1M thoroughly enjoyed the Book Week celebrations. A great deal

of effort went into creating their outfits for dress up day. Miss McCorkindale is

dressed as the dragon from the class’s short listed children’s book ‘Boy’

(author Phil Cummings and illustrated by Shane DeVries).

From the Head of Junior School Dear Parents In previous editions of the newsletter I have mentioned a review of traffic management in and around the School. Further work has now occurred with the main driveway into the Junior School precinct having been upgraded with the addition of speed bumps or what are sometimes referred to as ‘traffic calming devices’. This continues work in this vicinity for the safety of children and adults. Character Development – REACH Program Over the past three years, a team of Junior School teachers has been involved in a significant project, examining school improvement. This has directed a range of curriculum work as well as the development of a pastoral care framework. Junior School teachers worked through a process looking at the end point, asking the question ‘What are the attributes we would like all Junior School boys to have as part of their character development by the end of Year 6?’ This is referred to by the boys and staff as REACH, with each letter in the acronym standing for a particular attribute as outlined below:

Respect – being respectful towards one another and with adults

Engagement – being engaged with all aspects of school

Awareness – being aware of the feelings of others

Communication – being able to communicate well with others

Humility – being humble about achievement and success

Taking the first letter of each of the key words we end up with the acronym ‘REACH’ and this is described pictorially in the image below, with a hand reaching out, with five attributes matching up with the fingers and thumb on one hand. These attributes provide a focus for the boys each week, are promoted at assemblies and discussed in class. REACH certificates are awarded at weekly assemblies with boys being acknowledged for demonstrating these attributes.

Mini character development lessons have been designed for each year level around these concepts. This program operates at a deeper level for Year 5 boys, with their formal sessions commencing earlier in the year, preparing these boys to be our senior year level in 2019. I thank our Pastoral Care Committee (Mr Sharpe, Mrs MacFarlane, Miss McLiesh, Mrs Jones and Mrs Davidson) for the fine work they have undertaken developing this program. Brant Garvey – NoXcuses Workshop On Tuesday, all boys from Years 3 to 6 were involved in Brant Garvey’s NoXcuses Workshop. Mr Garvey is a husband, a father, a Paralympian, a motivational speaker and creator of the NoXcuses Mindset. He competes as an above the knee amputee in triathlons, is a world record holder, and is currently training for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Brant has been brought to Toowoomba by a local company, Tilly’s, to work in a number of schools. The aim of the program is to support children’s character development, understanding how to deal with bullying and how to develop a resilient attitude when facing challenges. Our students were required to do some pre and post session work by Mr Garvey, ensuring deeper thinking was occurring. This was a very positive session for our students and staff.

Brant Garvey with our Year 6 School Leaders.

Book Week Book Week is promoted by the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA), which was established in 1945, and is a not for profit, volunteer run organisation that aims to engage the community with literature for young Australians. The CBCA presents annual awards to books of literary merit and for outstanding contribution to Australian children's literature. The short listed books were announced some time ago and the prize winning books were announced nearly two weeks ago. Our Junior School librarian, Miss Michelle Worthington is a CBCA book judge, one of only three judges in Australia in the older reader category. This means Miss Worthington reads a great many books, which seems just about right for a librarian! This is a most prestigious national position and we are very proud of and pleased for Michelle.

The celebrations around Book Week culminated last Thursday with boys and staff dressed in costume, our annual Doorways Competition, with doorways and classrooms decorated, a special Book Week assembly, visiting authors and illustrators and a celebration of books and reading. This is one of my favourite days of the school year!

Nate Pengelly (2W) in

front of his class doorway wearing his

Mopoke outfit, all handmade by his mum.

A group of 6C students proudly standing in front of their class display.

This was a most wonderful occasion and I congratulate boys, staff and parents for the enormous effort that went into all that occurred. Regards Scott Campbell Head of Junior School

From the Deputy Head of Junior School Uniform Just recently I have found that many of the boys do not regularly clean their black school shoes and some do not have the correct hat or in the upper primary, are not wearing a belt. It would be appreciated if you could ensure that your son attends school with clean shoes and the correct uniform. It is also important that the boys bring their sport clothes on the day that their class has a PE lesson. There are also occasions when an individual child does not participate in their PE lesson because of illness or injury. Communication from parents to either the classroom teacher or PE teacher informing them that the child is not participating would be appreciated. Mike Sharpe Deputy Head of Junior School

Junior School Marketing

Featured below is some of our new marketing material. We are seeking support from parents who may be willing and able to display some of these DL fliers in their businesses or offices. If you are happy to assist with this matter can you please click or tap on the link to Mrs Karen Miller’s email address and reply? Mrs Miller will then provide you with some of these brochures. (Mrs Karen Miller, Head of Junior School’s Secretary k.miller@twgs.qld.edu.au)

From Head of Teaching and Learning Homework Expectations Homework is a hot topic in many homes! During Book Week, the boys read every night instead of doing their regular English and Maths activities. When Mr Campbell made this announcement, there was a loud cheer! Homework is an important part of the Junior School academic program because it consolidates work studied in class, helps develop independent work and study habits and provides a link between home and school. By supporting your son to complete his homework diligently, you will be helping to prepare him for Senior School and be instilling life-long habits. If you would like further clarification of the Junior School homework expectations, please refer to the 2018 Junior School Handbook. Premier’s Reading Challenge There were over 1300 schools involved in the2018 Premier’s Reading Challenge. I have received many completed reading logs. If you still have a reading log, could you please return it as soon as possible to ensure the boys receive their certificate from the Premier. Jan Heffernan Head of Teaching and Learning

Sports News Track and Field Last week we had 22 boys represent Toowoomba Grammar School, Junior School at the Range Zone Track and Field Carnival at O’Quinn Street Oval. Boys who gained selection in the Range Zone team to compete at the Darling Downs trials were: John Tinkler, Matthew Jacob, Juert Eerkens, Toby Grills, Bona Roberts, Matthew Johnston, Bailey Harm, Mitchell Wilkes and Xavier Thompson. Congratulations boys. At the Darling Downs Track and Field Carnival on Tuesday, Bailey Harm and Matthew Johnston gained selection into the Darling Downs team to travel to Cairns in October to compete at the State Championship. Good luck boys and keep training hard.

Mitchell Wilkes and Toby Grills enjoyed the opportunity of being part of the Range Zone team.

Bailey Harm receiving his first place award.

Matthew Johnston being awarded second place.

SEQ Football Final Last Friday, Mr Jeffries took 14 boys from Year 5 and Year 6 to compete in the final of the South East Queensland Football Carnival. The boys lost their two games against McDowall State School (1-3) and Southern Cross Catholic School (0-3). The boys gained a lot from the experience on the day. Thank you to Mr Jeffries and to the parents who travelled to support our boys. Under 5 – Under 8 Swimming Carnival The Junior Swimming Carnival is on Wednesday 12 September. The programme and the final arrangements will be sent out closer to the day. Parents are most welcome to come along and support their son/sons. Prep and Year 1 Gymnastics For the first 7 weeks of term 4, the Prep and Year 1 classes will be travelling to All Stars Gymnastics as a part of their weekly sport. A program has been designed for boys of this age and the centre will provide instructors to coach the boys. The cost of the program is covered by the General Purpose Levy, which parents have already paid. Rugby Congratulations to every boy who played club rugby this season. Thank you to the coaches and parents for your commitment to the season. Tomorrow night, there is a presentation and sausage sizzle for the boys who have played club rugby this term. We look forward to having as many families as possible gather together to celebrate another wonderful year of rugby. The older boys will have their presentation at the end of the GPS season.

The Under 6 Club Rugby Team had a wonderful season, pictured above with their

coach Mr Stains and Mr David Russell (parent). Sports Uniform The boys were recently told that they could wear compression clothing for sport and PE classes. These items are to be blue or black only and are not to be worn all day, only for the PE lesson or for the sporting game.

Mr David Anderson Sportsmaster

Junior School Sports Results Term 3, Week 5 – 17 August, 2018

Club Rugby

Under 6 TGS V Highfields Score: 12 – 12 (draw) Player of the Day: Sam Stains Mr Nathan Stains (Coach)

Under 7 TGS 1 V Highfields Score: 4 - 5 (loss) Players of the Day: Ashton Fels Miss Ellie McLiesh(Coach) TGS 2 V Highfields Score: 6 - 6 (draw) Player of the Day: Connor Gilmore Mrs Amelia Grills (Coach)

Under 8 TGS V Highfields Score: 5 - 4 (win) Player of the Day: Oscar Schultz Mr Scott Campbell (Coach)

Under 9 TGS V Highfields Score: 4 - 4 (draw) Players of the Day: Fletcher Collie Mr Ben Woolacott (Coach)

Under 10 TGS V Highfields Score: 10 – 30 (loss) Players of the Day: William Davidson and Tom Jacquet Mr Alastair Bain and Mr Jamie Lee (Coach)

GPS Rugby 11A TGS V Churchie 11C Score: 51 – 0 (win) TGS V Churchie 11B Score: 17 – 7 (win) Player of the Day: Ryan Williams Mr David Anderson (Coach)

12A TGS V BSHS 12A Score: 7 – 24 (loss) Player of the Day: Kevin Langton Mr Michael Boyce and Mr Wes Dunne (Coaches)

12B TGS V Churchie 12B Score: 14 – 22 (loss) Player of the Day: Jimmy White Mr David Klan (Coach)

12C TGS V Churchie 12C Score: 0 - 39 (loss) Player of the Day: Reid Hadfield Mr Brad Cochrane (Coach)

Inter-School Football Senior A TGS V Toowoomba Christian College Score: 5 – 0 (win) Player of the Day: Angus Thompson Mr Rob Jeffries (Coach)

Junior A TGS 1 V Toowoomba Christian College Score: 3 – 1 (win) Player of the Day: Harrison Russell Mr Liam Dudley (Coach)

Senior B TGS V Toowoomba Christian College Score: 4 - 2 (win) Player of the Day: Declan Goldman Mr Amy Casey (Coach)

Junior B TGS 1 V Toowoomba Christian College Score: 4 - 0 (win) Player of the Day: Aoran Liang Ms Mary-Lou Fraser (Coach)

Junior B TGS 2 V Toowoomba East Score: 7 - 0 (win) Player of the Day: Henry Thurbin Mrs Shelley Clews (Coach)

Junior School Sports Results Term 3, Week 6 – 25 August, 2018

Club Rugby – Dalby Carnival

Under 6 TGS V Gundy Score: 3 – 4 (loss) TGS V USQ Score: 5 – 4 (win) TGS V Souths Score: 4 – 3 (win) Player of the Day: Entire Team Mr Nathan Stains (Coach)

Under 7 TGS 1 V Bears Score: 1 – 3 loss TGS 1 V Souths Score: 3 - 5 loss TGS 1 V Dalby Score: 4 – 3 Win Player of the Day: Max Lynam Miss Ellie McLiesh (Coach)

Under 7 TGS 2 V Bears Score: 2 – 3 (loss) TGS 2 V Dalby Score: 4 – 4 (draw) TGS 2 V Emus Score: 4 – 4 (draw) Players of the Day: Kyran, Isaac and William Mrs Amelia Grills (Coach)

Under 8 TGS V Dalby Score: 6 – 2 (win) TGS V USQ Score: 2 – 4 (loss) TGS V Bears Score: 1 – 2 (loss) Player of the Day: Alby Galbraith Mr Scott Campbell (Coach)

Under 9 TGS V Souths Score: 4 – 2 (win) TGS V TACAPS Score: 4 – 2 (win) Players of the Day: Fletcher Collie and Jock Duggan Mr Ben Woolacott (Coach)

Under 10 TGS V Souths Score: 5 – 16 (loss) Player of the Day: Ethan Greenhalgh TGS V TACAPS Score: 15 – 20 (loss) Player of the Day: Hugo Cavanagh Mr Jamie Lee (Coach)

GPS Rugby

11A TGS V BBC Score: 12 - 34 (loss) Players of the Day: Mawson Mos and Archie Onley Mr Alastair Bain (Coach)

12A TGS V BBC Score: 95 - 0 (win) Player of the Day: Kevin Langton Mr Michael Boyce and Mr Wes Dunne (Coaches)

12B TGS V BBC Score: 22 – 5 (win) Player of the Day: Ryan Grimes Mr David Klan (Coach)

12B TGS V Churchie 12C Score: 0 – 31 (loss) Player of the Day: Hamish Seng Mr Brad Cochrane (Coach)

GPS Basketball

5A TGS V BBC Score: 14 - 46 (loss) Player of the Day: Charlie Lachmund Miss Michelle McCorkindale (Coach)

6A TGS V BBC Score: 9 - 50 (loss) Player of the Day: Zai McGhie Miss Tiffany Holzheimer (Coach)

Junior School Sports Results Term 3, Week 6 – 24 August, 2018

Inter-School Football Senior A TGS V Darling Heights Score: 0 - 7 (loss) Player of the Day: Harry Apel Mrs Amy Casey (Coach)

Junior A TGS 1 V Darling Heights Score: 1 - 4 (loss) Player of the Day: Jett Heffernan Mr Liam Dudley (Coach)

Senior B TGS V Darling Heights Score: 3 - 1 (win) Player of the Day: Hayden Johnston Mrs Amy Casey (Coach)

Junior B TGS 1 V Darling Heights Score: 1 - 3 (loss) Ms Mary-Lou Fraser (Coach)

Junior B TGS 2 V TGS 1 Score: 5 – 0 (win) Player of the Day: Xavier Thompson Mrs Shelley Clews (Coach)

2018 Club Rugby Teams

Science Day On Tuesday 7 August, our Year 5 boys enjoyed a morning of inquiry and discovery of the fascinating phenomena of science. A great selection of hands-on activities ranging from testing predictions to using scientific knowledge to solve problems, was enjoyed with our friends from Fairholme Junior and The Glennie Junior School. The seven rotations included: Activity 1 - Mentos Madness Activity 2 - Paper Plane Aerodynamics Activity 3 - Marble Painting Activity 4 - Forensic Fun Activity 5 - Invisible ink Activity 6 - Food Science Activity 7 - Catapults Overall, it was a time to bring out the lab coats and safety goggles in the name of scientific investigation, and most importantly, to have fun. A big thank you to Mr Jamie Lee for organising this smooth and enjoyable day.

Nathan Stains Year 5 Class Teacher

Music News Musicians’ Concert Next Thursday, 6 September we will be holding our Term 3 Musicians’ Concert in the Junior School Hall, commencing at 2.10pm. Nomination forms were due back today (Thursday 30 August). A list of successful nominations will be displayed in the music noticeboard by Tuesday 4 September.

Musicians’ Cup Our annual Junior School Musician’s Cup will be held in the Junior School Hall on Thursday 18 October 2018 (Week 2, Term 4). The Musicians’ Cup is an adjudicated event held with high regard within our Junior School. All instrumental students, from Years 4 to 6, with a minimum of 18 months tuition on their instrument, are welcome to nominate to compete in the Cup. Boys competing should be performing at a AMEB Grade 1 standard as a minimum. A note with all details and nomination form was sent home last week. Nomination forms are due back by Tuesday 11 September. We encourage you to discuss this nomination with your son’s instrumental tutor.

Ensemble Rehearsals – Week 10 Due to our Prep – Year 6 musical taking place in Week 10, we have decided to cancel all ensemble rehearsals during Week 10 of this term. Rehearsals will continue up to this week.

“Madagascar: A Musical Adventure”

Musical Rehearsals

A reminder that all leads should be attending our after school rehearsals on Wednesday

afternoon from 3.15pm - 4.30pm in the Junior School Hall. We encourage the leads to

check the rehearsal schedule to ensure they are attending the relevant rehearsals.

Tickets for the musical are now available for purchase from the Junior School

Office. Tickets are $15 per person. As the cast for our musical this year consists of all

boys from P-6, please list the following performance times and dates on your calendar.

Monday 17 September, Matinee Performance, 10.40am for 11.00am start Monday 17 September, Evening Performance, 5.30pm for a 6.00pm start Tuesday 18 September, Evening Performance, 5.30pm for a 6.00pm start Wednesday 19 September, Evening Performance, 5.30pm for a 6.00pm start

Kellie Dixon and Jayne Davidson Music Teachers

After School Care

What we have done this past fortnight The last fortnight the boys have been participating in a range of exciting activities. The children made a display about the drought. It started off as a group discussion about how the drought is affecting the farmers and their animals and then led to a craft activity. The animals are now on display in the service for our families to see. The boys also enjoyed participating in fun experiments and cooking. The most popular indoor games have been building with Lego and Chess. The most popular outdoor activities have been soccer/kick tennis and playing silent ball. What we have planned for the next week Next week we are going to be working on sustainably and recycling, as a group we are going to try and reuse/recycle as much as we can at after school care. It can be as simple as bringing in bottles and boxes from home for craft or ensuring that we are using scrap paper when possible and recycling as much as we can. We are going to start a food scraps box, if any of our families have chickens or a compost they would like our scraps for they are more than welcome to come into the service and take them home. Reuse, Reduce, Recycle. What to do if your child is absent from After School Care? Please remember parents if your son will be absent from the service 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 3:00pm - 6:00pm $55 $10.54 - $27.50 Add $5.00

Interested in After School Care with Camp Australia? Please visit the website or call our customer service team on 1300 105 343.

Rhiannon Newman Coordinator

Junior School Supporters’ Group

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

6.00pm Monday 3 September Week 8B Junior School Supporters’ Group Meeting, J1 Bliss Bierhoff Junior School Supporters’ Group President

Assembly Awards Week 6B and 7A

Prep G Bryan Boaden Connor Talbot Hamish Cody Sam Stains

Charley Turner

1E Sina Bangash Jaxson Parker

1M

Robert Acton Kyran Brown

Tom Byatt Max Lynam

2G

Luke Beddoes Aariz Imam

Amza Fleming Samuel Head

2W

Joshua Applebee Will Purcell

Farai Bvumbura Harry Johansen

Jai Karki

3H

Jude Greenhalgh Jay Pradeep

Lachlan McAllister Eamon Smiddy

4B

Hamza Ali Mark Ridgway Oliver Shelton Rory Webster

Harrison Brown

4C Tom Jaquet John Tinkler Kurt Seckler Will Tzannes

5L

Joshua Ecroyd Zach Freer Aoran Liang Mawson Mos

5S

Phin Bierhoff Angus Dann

MacKenzie Buckley Hayden Fellenberg

Matthew Jacob

6C

Tom Bailey Brendon Vicary Rojas

Oscar Burey Tayt Qualischefski

6J

Rory Brimblecombe Bona Roberts Dallas Baker Ben Morris

George Smolenski

6W Damon Bronkhurst

Hugh Campbell Henry Paton Patrick Nolan

Max Williamson

REACH Fletcher Collie (3H) Douglas Smith (5S) Oscar Burey (6C)

House Points

Taylor 116 Groom 113

Mackintosh 110 Boyce 108

Stephens 108

Junior School Two Weeks Ahead Week 8B

Monday 3 September Junior School Supporters' Group Meeting, J1, 6.00pm - 7.00pm Tuesday 4 September Toowoomba District Primary School Teams chess championship.

Venue: TACAPS, 8.00am - 4.00pm Mates Programme, 1.35pm - 2.10pm Wednesday 5 September Visiting presenter 'Hungry 4 Health', session times: 9.30am - 10.25am

(P-3), 10.50am - 11.50 (4-6) Full Musical rehearsal, 1.35pm – 3.00pm Staff Meeting, 3.30pm - 5.00pm

Thursday 6 September Blazer Uniform Musicians' Concert, 2.10pm Readers' Cup State Finals, Miss Worthington and Regional Team,

venue: St Laurence's College, 4.30pm for a 5.00pm start

Friday 7 September Saturday 8 September GPS Rugby and Basketball v BGS (away)

Sunday 9 September

Week 9A Monday 10 September Parent / Teacher Interviews (week 9 and 10)

Musical Rehearsal Week Tuesday 11 September Wednesday 12 September Junior School Swimming Carnival, U5 - U8, TGS Aquatic Centre,

12.00pm, - 3.00pm

Staff meeting, 3.30pm - 5.30pm Thursday 13 September Blazer Uniform

Newsletter Year 1 excursion to Queen’s Park, 8.30am - 12.30pm Assembly P-6 (No classes presenting, swimming awards), 2.10pm

Friday 14 September Saturday 15 September GPS Rugby and Basketball vs Gregory Terrace (home) Sunday 16 September GPS Rugby Presentations, Assembly Hall, 9.00am - 11.00am

Junior School Contact Details

Office: 07 4687 2555 Email: gjadmin@twgs.qld.edu.au Web: www.twgs.qld.edu.au Fax: 07 4687 2590 After School Care: 0421 570 461 Corfe House: 07 4687 2660 Aquatic Centre Bookings: 07 4687 2631

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