Edition 5 23 March 2017

Year 5 boys enjoying a body boarding activity at last week’s Tallebudgera Camp. L-R

George Smolenski, Oliver Clifford, Hamish Johnson, Bona Roberts and Ben Morris.

From the Head of Junior School Dear Parents

Over the past week or two Junior School boys have been involved in a great many activities. This includes Outdoor Education, submitting entries for the Toowoomba Grammar School Art competition, preparing for the choral section of the Eisteddfod, competing very well in Chess tournaments, playing sport and even fitting in some class work. There is no doubt boys and staff experience a busy, rich and fulfilling life at our School.

Toowoomba Grammar School Chess Team 1, Champion winners, proudly

holding the IPSHA Championship Trophy. L-R: Sam Gladwin, Jeremy Zuyderwyk,

Noah Taylor and John Ridgway

Toowoomba Grammar School Chess Team representatives. Back Row L-R: Jeremy Zuyderwyk, Cody Brameld, Mr Evan Rees, Noah Taylor and Thomas Dixon. Front Row L-R: Max Durkin, Sam Gladwin, John Ridgway and Matthew Dunn

Outdoor Education Week Several year levels were involved in Outdoor Education adventures last week. The boys in Prep and Year 1 participated in an activity day at school on Friday which was an enjoyable introduction to outdoor activities. The Year 3 and Year 4 boys stayed at Noosa North Shore. The boys participated in a range of age appropriate activities including rock climbing, archery, body boarding, beach games, a giant swing and mountain biking.

Front to back: Charlie Barnes, Jett Heffernan and Sean Fischer canoeing at the Year 3/4 camp.

Building a raft activity. L-R Douglas Smith, MacKenzie Buckley, Sam Russell, Lachlan Warry and Hugo Searle.

Our Year 5 classes visited Tallebudgera on the Gold Coast for their Outdoor Education activities. The boys were involved in a range of outdoor experiences including surfing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, a high ropes course and a number of other activities. The feedback received indicated the boys enjoyed the experience, were appropriately challenged and returned to school just a little tired.

Marcus Seckler mastering the art of

paddle boarding. Max Grills contemplating going higher on the

high ropes activity.

The Year 2 boys will camp out on Old Boys’ Memorial Oval next week for their Outdoor Education experience. Next term, our Year 6 classes will visit Canberra for their week away from school. I appreciate the wonderful support the boys received from Junior School staff during Outdoor Education activities. This is a demanding and tiring time for the staff involved, as they are effectively on duty 24 hours a day while involved in camps. I value this high level of care and commitment to your sons.

Reports and Interviews Interim reports will be sent home with the boys next week. These reports provide brief information about your son’s progress during first term. Reports are well supported by parent / teacher interviews that occur over the final two weeks of term. I thank the class teachers for the time they have devoted to these interviews and for preparing interim reports. Best wishes for the Easter holidays. Regards Scott Campbell Head of Junior School

From the Deputy Head of Junior School Winter Uniform The boys are required to wear winter uniform in Terms 2 and 3. The Term 2 uniform change is predominately the trousers. The long sleeve shirt is not a compulsory item. When the weather is colder, your son must wear the school jumper as the first item of selection. If he needs more warm clothing, a navy blue or black t-shirt may be worn under the school shirt and he may also wear his vest under the school jumper. The school tracksuit top is the last item to be used to keep warm.

Prep Sports shorts, short or long sleeve Prep shirt and tracksuit. Years 1 – 3 Long blue trousers, short or long sleeve blue shirt and soft broad brim hat. Years 4 – 6 Long blue trousers, short or long sleeve blue shirt and Akubra.

Friday is sports day. All boys wear Golds on this day. Golds include the school sport shirt, sport shorts, white TGS socks and predominately white sneakers. The TGS tracksuit may be worn if your son is cold. If your son runs out of white TGS socks, plain white shin high socks (crewe-length) may be worn. Anklets or no socks are not acceptable.

Hats The following rules apply to Junior School boys’ uniform: Blues / Blazer Dress Prep to 3 - sports hat (broad brimmed/soft) Years 4 to 6 - Akubra Golds / Sport Prep to 3 - sports hat (broad brimmed/soft) Years 4 to 6 - bucket hat

All boys should have the correct hat(s) and maintain them in good condition. Further to this, boys who do not have hats will not be permitted to play, in keeping with our Sun Smart policy (no hat, no play). These boys will be required to sit in a designated shaded area.

Happy Easter and enjoy your holidays.

Mike Sharpe Deputy Head of Junior School

Sports News State Swimming Championships This week, six Junior School boys will be attending the State Swimming Championships in Brisbane. Good luck to Alexander Gentry, Chace Oates, Alex Fischer, Judd Rei, Hugh Pollock and Ryan Thornton who will all be doing their best while trying to gain selection in the Queensland team.

Term 2 Sport Requirements Boys playing rugby in 2017 will need the following:

TGS jersey, TGS blue shorts, rugby socks

A training jersey/TGS shirt (TGS jersey).

Mouthguard (compulsory)

Headgear (very strongly recommended)

Water bottle (clearly named)

Under 6, Under 7 and Under 8 wear runners or moulded stud boots

Under 9 and Under 10 wear moulded stud boots

Under 11 and Under 12 wear moulded or steel tags (but not more than 19mm)

Boys playing tennis in 2017 will need the following:

White TGS tennis shirt

Blue TGS tennis shorts

TGS sport socks

Tennis racket

Water bottle (clearly named)

Boys playing football in 2017 will need the following:

Blue football shorts (available from the uniform shop) (Year 5 – Year 6)

Yellow football socks (available from the uniform shop) (Prep – Year 6)

Prep – Year 3 wear runners

Year 4 – Year 6 wear moulded stud boots

Shin pads (compulsory)

Water bottle (clearly named)

Mouthguard (strongly recommended)

Football Jersey will be supplied by the school Representative Selection Congratulations to the following boys on their selection into representative sporting teams. Darling Downs Tennis – Archer Black Darling Downs Orienteering – Gabriel Schubert Toowoomba Range Touch – Archer Black, Matthew Moore and Judd Rei Congratulations boys and good luck at the upcoming event. GPS Cricket On Saturday, we played our last round of cricket against St Joseph’s Gregory Terrace. The five teams enjoyed their last match together and some light rain made for a fun finish at home. Thank you to the boys and their families for the wonderful support this term. There is no GPS cricket this weekend. The following boys received an award from their coaches in recognition of their effort throughout the GPS season. Congratulations boys.

5A Batting Award: Baxter Tzannes Bowling Award: Ben Morris Coach’s Award: Oliver Clifford

5B Batting Award: Charlie Allom Bowling Award: Harry Lester Coach’s Award: Patrick Nolan

6A Best Batsmen: Chace Oates Best Bowler: Matthew Moore Coach’s Award: Archer Black

6B Best Batsman: Lucas Lansbury Best Bowler: Jim McDonald Coach’s Award: Will Smith

6C Best Batsman: Khobe Klaebe Best Bowler: Hugh Russell Coach’s Award: James Riches

Finally, I would like to thank the Junior School community for their constant support with sporting carnivals and Junior School sport throughout Term 1.

Happy Easter and enjoy time with your family over the holidays.

David Anderson Sportsmaster

Junior School Sports Results Term 1, Weeks 7 and 8

GPS Cricket 11 March 2017

GPS Cricket 18 March 2017

5A V BGS Score: 90 – 59 (loss) Player of the Day: Hamish Johnson Mike Sharpe (Coach)

5A V GT Score: 7/99 – 7/56 (win) Player of the Day: Angus Thompson Mike Sharpe (Coach)

5B V BGS Score: 2/128 – 59 (loss) Player of the Day: Alex Chicalas Michelle McCorkindale (Coach)

5B V GT Score: 7/166 – 72 (loss) Player of the Day: Max Williamson Michelle McCorkindale (Coach)

6A V BGS Score: 8/115 – 8/111 (loss) David Anderson (Coach)

6A V GT Score: 153 – 7/118 (win) David Anderson (Coach)

6B V BGS Score: 2/157 – 6/68 (loss) Player of the Day: Noah Taylor Ben Valentine (Coach)

6B V GT Score: 8/86 – 55 (loss) Player of the Day: Fergus Walker Ben Valentine (Coach)

6C V BGS Score: 2/146 – 7/83 (loss) Player of the Day: Angus Cameron Alastair Bain (Coach)

6C V GT Score: 7/117 – 7/63 (loss) Player of the Day: William Smith Alastair Bain (Coach)

Inter School Softball Inter School Softball

TGS Senior B V OLOL Score: 17 – 15 (win) Mary Lou Fraser (Coach)

TGS Senior B V BYE Mary Lou Fraser (Coach)

TGS Junior B V Highfields Score: 9 – 7 (loss) Jamie Lee (Coach)

TGS Junior B V BYE Jamie Lee (Coach)

Inter-school Tennis Inter-school Tennis

Senior A TGS Gold V Senior A Blue Score:20 – 8 (win) Karin Wharton (Coach)

Senior A TGS Gold V BYE Jayne Davidson (Coach)

TGS Senior A Blue V A TGS Gold Score: 20 – 8 (loss) Karin Wharton (Coach)

TGS Senior A Blue V BYE Jayne Davidson (Coach)

Senior B TGS Gold V TACAPS Maroon Score: 15 – 5 (win) Michelle Worthington (Coach)

Senior B TGS Gold V East White Score: 15 – 9 (win) Liz Pratt (Coach)

Senior B TGS Blue V Senior B TGS Score: 12 – 8 (loss) Michelle Worthington (Coach)

Senior B TGS Blue V East Navy Score: 12 – 9 (win) Liz Pratt (Coach)

Senior B TGS V Senior B TGS Blue Score: 12 – 8 (win) Michelle Worthington (Coach)

Senior B TGS V TACAPS Navy Score: 11 – 5 (win) Liz Pratt (Coach)

Junior TGS Gold V Junior TGS Stripes Score: 10 – 2 (win) Shelley Clews (Coach)

Junior TGS Gold V BYE Shelley Clews (Coach)

Junior TGS Blue V Fairholme Score: 11 – 5 (win) Shelley Clews (Coach)

Junior TGS Blue V BYE Shelley Clews (Coach)

Junior TGS V East Navy Score: 10 – 6 (win) Liz Pratt (Coach)

Junior TGS V BYE Liz Pratt (Coach)

Junior TGS Stripes V Junior TGS Gold Score: 10 – 2 (loss) Liz Pratt (Coach)

Junior TGS Stripes V BYE Liz Pratt (Coach)

Year 6 Leadership Day

Recently, all Year 6 boys attended a leadership day run by Unleashing Personal Potential. Two gentleman, Pete and Hogan, conducted group leadership activities aimed at expanding our leadership potential. This included the Jenga challenge with special rules aimed to teach us that we can achieve more if we remove as many distractions as possible. We also had to complete a maze as a group but the twist was that we couldn’t speak or we would have to restart with a new maze.

We learnt that a growth mindset is the key to improving your skills in all aspects of life. We also found that many people believe they cannot do things because they couldn’t do them before. This can be related to the fact that fleas can jump up to 100 times their own height. However, if they are placed in a jar and you place the lid on top, if you leave the jar for 3 days they will not jump higher than the lid once the lid is removed. The same will happen with their offspring. We also learnt that, “The only limitations are those we place in our own minds”.

Leaders can only lead once they have someone following them, which is called the first follower. The first follower is the most important person in this situation as the more followers the more people will join because others think that it is cool even though it may not be.

The following quotes are from several Year 6 boys about the leadership day. “You can learn anything” Charlie Randall (6V) “You can be a leader at any age” Jim MacDonald (6H) “Rise by lifting others” Patrick Neilson (6H) “You can lead without a badge” Max Payne-Bailey (6H) “It is not the badge that makes you a leader” Ted Fawckner (6H) “Your limitations are not set by what place you come” Sean Benny (6H) “You can lead with or without a badge” Harrison Pratt (6J) “We rise by lifting others” Yoseph Bou-Samra (6J)

The Leadership Day was of benefit to all the boys in Year 6.

William Smith (School Captain) and Will Anderson (School Vice Captain)

Junior School Supporters’ Group

It was inspiring to see so many new faces at the coffee morning last Wednesday. We look forward to the next one scheduled for term two.

The sausage sizzle was well received judging by the boys’ smiling faces. Sincere thanks from the Committee for the donation of donuts by Heath and Di Ryan (Donut King Kmart) and John and Lyn Coggan for the poppers. Appreciation to the parents who gave of their time and also to Jeff Davis for his fabulous BBQ expertise.

Rhonda Wilkie Junior Supporters’ Group President

Chess News

On Tuesday 7 March, 350 students from around the Toowoomba region attended the Toowoomba Primary School Chess Championship at Christian Outreach College. The Junior School had 47 boys from Years 2 to 6 competing on the day. 8 rounds of chess were played over the day and the strength of chess in the Junior School was on full display once again. 17 of our boys finished in the top 50 with 9 of those in the top 20. The boys were eligible for 18 awards on the day and came away with 10. Oliver Clifford (Year 5) was the overall winner on the day finishing undefeated. Other award winners were: Praj Gupte (3rd in Year 2), Aiden Zhang (2nd in Year 2), George Clifford (2nd in year 3), Theo Yevdokimov (1st in Year 3), Jett Heffernan (3rd in Year 4), William Dwan (2nd in Year 4), Charlie Meyer (1st in Year 5), Jeremy Zuyderwyk (3rd in Year 6) and Noah Taylor (2nd in Year 6). An extra special mention must go to George Clifford and Theo Yevdokimov as both of these boys finished in the top 20 which is an outstanding achievement for boys in Year 3. With many tournaments still to go this year I am looking forward to an exciting year and many more positive results to come. Congratulations to all boys who took part on the day. On Wednesday 15 March, we competed in the Independant Primary School Heads’ Association chess tournament at Concordia Martin Luther campus. We had two teams competing (Team 1: Noah Taylor, Sam Gladwin, Jeremy Zuyderwyk, John Ridgway. Team 2: Matthew Dunn, Thomas Dixon, Cody Brameld, Max Durkin). The tournament was 4 rounds and at the end of the third round TGS team 1 was leading Glennie Team 1 by half a point. Final round: TGS 1 vs Glennie 1. TGS needed to win 2 games to secure victory. Jeremy Zuyderwyk started well with a quick win to make it 1-0. John Ridgway fell in a tough game and it was 1-1. Sam Gladwin and Noah Taylor also finished with a win, meaning the title was ours again. TGS 1 finished as champions with 13 points and TGS 2 played some brilliant chess as well to finish equal second with Glennie team 1. The trophy has returned home for the third year in a row.

Evan Rees Co-ordinator of Chess

Music News Ensemble rehearsals A reminder that ensembles are not considered clubs. This means that all ensemble rehearsals will continue as normal next week, up to and including Wednesday 29 March. Rehearsals will resume as normal on Wednesday 19 April. Please contact the conductor of the ensemble if you have questions regarding rehearsals. Eisteddfod The choral section of the Eisteddfod is scheduled for early May. Once the schedule is released, a note will be sent home early next term with all performance times. All boys from Prep to Year 6 will be involved in the Eisteddfod singing with their Voiceworx groups. Please encourage your son to practice his Voiceworx repertoire at home.

Student Free Day – Tribe and Tribe Junior extra rehearsal As we will miss our regular rehearsal in Week 1 next term, Tribe and Tribe Junior have an extra rehearsal scheduled on the Student Free Day, Tuesday 18 April. A separate note was emailed home with details last week. If your son is in Tribe or Tribe Junior, please take note of this extra rehearsal time.

Tribe Junior (Years 2-3) 1.00pm - 1.30pm

Tribe (Years 4-6) 1.45pm - 3.10pm

Recordings of all pieces have now been emailed home. Please encourage your son to practise his repertoire for the Eisteddfod. This will assist in ensuring that all parts are well rehearsed and boys have memorised all of the lyrics. This extra rehearsal is most important in the lead up to the Eisteddfod. Please email Mrs Dixon if your son is unable to attend this extra rehearsal.

Kellie Dixon and Jayne Davidson Music Teachers

After School Care

What we have done this past fortnight This past fortnight we have been extending on the boys’ own interests. Since we have had some lovely days the boys have been investigating their interests and played in the sandpit which involved them digging ‘mines’ and building little cities. The boys also enjoyed playing groups games of red rover, soccer and football. Inside we have been exploring the game of celebrity heads which was new to a few of the boys and we have been playing battleship to extend on their strategic ability. We have been crafty and the boys created some wonderful creations with Popsicle sticks and they have been exploring different flags to go on our welcome sign.

What we have planned for the next week Next week we will be involved in outside play and allowing the boys to freely follow their own interests and providing the opportunity for group games to build on their community spirit. Inside the boys will be working on their welcome sign and a family tree to help built the feeling of community.

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

Toowoomba Grammar School ART SHOW 2017 Saturday 25 March 10:00am – 5:00pm Sunday 26 March 10:00am – 4:00pm $5 entry | TGS boys free entry One of the social highlights of the Toowoomba calendar and the major TGS fundraising event, with funds raised used to assist the construction and fit-out of the new gymnasium, therefore benefitting all TGS boys. 200 artists | 600 paintings | $40 - $12,000 Delicious Coffee Shop | Saturday & Sunday Opening Night | Friday 24 March | 6:00pm | $60 High Tea | Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 March | 10:00am & 2:00pm | $45 RSVP Friday 17 March Tickets to Opening Night & High Tea must be pre-purchased from ph (07) 4687 2500 or grammarARTshow.com. Please note Opening Night & High Tea tickets always sell out. Volunteers Volunteers from all Year levels are needed to put on this amazing event.

To volunteer, simply sign on : http://signup.com/go/3SKHT3. There are a wide range of times and activities to be involved in. Please choose one that suits you.

As a Thankyou Gesture, all volunteers for the Art Show will be given:-

Complimentary Entry to the Art Show on Saturday 25 or Sunday 26 for two people

Complimentary Coffee & Cake for two at the Coffee Shop

TGS Boys - $100 cash draw Free Entry for TGS boys on Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 March $100 cash draw

all TGS boys who attend the Art Show have 3 chances to win $100 cash

drawn Sunday 26 March at 3:45pm at the close of the Art Show

entry forms will be given to all boys at an Assembly just prior to the Art Show

TGS boys Art

The Coffee Shop will have art by Junior School boys around the walls

Art of the Winners of the TGS Art Competition will be on the stage

o This competition is open to ALL TGS boys only, with prize money ranging from

$10 - $75 for the Junior Boys.

Several talented TGS boys and Old Boys exhibiting amongst the 200 exhibiting artists

(including Tom Dickerson, Kane Brunjes, Oliver Lilford, Scott Bridle and Cory

Salmond)

Art Show Committee

Assembly Awards Weeks 8 and 9

Prep G

Nate Gill Kyran Brown

Hiresh Wanasinghe

Prep M Jaxson Parker

Connor Gilmore Harry Constable

Reshan Wickramasekera Ashton Fels Eric Zhang

Austin Brooker

1S Anthony Priebe Henry Fitzgerald Marcus Crane

1W

Hamish Popple Harry Johansen

2M

Jay Pradeep Alby Galbraith Jock Duggan Will Sullivan

Michael Kisiel

3G Chayton Mears

Thommie McConville George Paton

3M

Will Robson Jake James

Xavier Thompson Rory Webster Henry Thurbin

4B

Phin Bierhoff Timothy Hillman

Charles Lachmund

4W Alec Gordon

Charlie Barnes Mawson Mos

5L

Alexander Gentry Joel Ewing

Shreeshail Nepal

5W Isaac Constable Charlie Meyer

Marcus Seckler Joshua Zahra

6H Ben Anderson Sean Benny

Jim MacDonald Wil Cook Will Smith

Sam Gladwin Mayukh Kakar Ethan Mullins

6J

Lachlan McNamee Hugh Russell Nick Brown

Reid Hadfield Darcy Neville

Ewan Statham

6V

Hugh Pollock Sam Freer

Matthew Taylor

Mrs Jones Kyran Brown PG Ashton Fels PM

Jackson Martin 1S Jace Maddock 1W

Toby Grills 3G Harrison Brown 3M

Mrs Davidson

Samuel Lawrence 5W Zeth Bond 6H

Mrs Cantle

Hamish Seng 5W Patrick Nolan 5W

Wil Cook 6H

House Points Boyce 37 Groom 35 Taylor 28

Stephens 28 Mackintosh 26

Junior School Two Weeks Ahead Week 10B

Monday 27 March Parent / Teacher Interviews (Weeks 9 and 10) No clubs this week Tuesday 28 March Year 2 Sleepover, Junior School and Old Boys' Memorial

Oval/Pavilion Wednesday 29 March House Uniform Year 2 Sleepover, Junior School and Old Boys' Memorial

Oval/Pavilion Cross Country (P-6) times 10.00am - 12.15pm Supporters' Group Meal Deal Assembly (Cross Country awards and Tim Tams) 2.20pm Holidays commence, 3.10pm Thursday 30 March Toowoomba Show Holiday Friday 31 March Staff Development Day Saturday 1 April Easter Holidays Sunday 2 April Easter Holidays

School Holidays – Thursday 30 March to Tuesday18 April (inclusive)

Week 1A

Monday 17 April Easter Monday (Public Holiday) Tuesday 18 April Staff Development Day Wednesday 19 April Assembly Junior School Hall, 8.25am Classes commence, 8.35am Winter Sports Trials P-6, 1.40pm - 3.00pm Staff meeting 3.30pm Thursday 20 April Blazer Uniform Newsletter Assembly, 2.20pm Friday 21 April Saturday 22 April GPS Football and Tennis vs IGS. Sunday 23 April

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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