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Edition 3 26 February 2021 (L – R) Jack Beresford, Charlie Baldwin and Khaled Mohamed Inthisham enjoy working on one of the new interactive flat panels, with this one being in Mrs Galbraith’s classroom.
From the Head of Junior School
Dear Parents
The Junior School Ladies’ Soiree was held on Saturday evening last weekend. This was
an elegant occasion organised by the Junior School Supporters’ Group as a community
building event. It was wonderful to see mothers who are new to the School joining those
who have been associated with the School for a while relaxing and enjoying this social
occasion. Our new Headmaster, Dr Kinniburgh and his wife, Jo were also in attendance
on the evening which was appreciated.
I thank Mrs Bliss Bierhoff, President of the Junior School Supporters’ Group and Ms Tessa
Chamberlain, Vice President for organising this event at Impressions on Scott.
Congratulations to the mothers who won prizes on the evening and I look forward to a
more normal range of community building events occurring this year.
Interactive Flat Panels (IFPs)
Our approach to technology in the Junior School continues to progress. Last year we
conducted a Pilot Project trialling Interactive Flat Panels in our three Year 6 classrooms,
with a fourth one being installed in our staff room for training purposes. This product is far
superior to Interactive Whiteboards, which also require projectors. We are now into Stage
2 with this technology, which has moved beyond a trial phase. IFPs were installed in our
Year 1 and Year 3 classrooms during the holidays, with the aim to instal more in other
classrooms later in the year. An IFP is basically a large touch screen with a computer
embedded in the product. Teachers and students can work directly from these screens
and students can broadcast their work onto the screen for the class to view. There are
many other advantages, with this being a very clean, elegant piece of technology. We are
very pleased to be investing in your boys’ futures in our classrooms.
Miller Brady and Gursawan Randhawa (both in 3H) working on their
spelling and writing on their classroom Interactive Flat Panel.
Trial Online lessons
While there is a greater sense of normality with much that is occurring in schools at
present, we are still very conscious of what could occur in response to COVID cases
occurring in Queensland. Teachers and boys have been involved in online lessons over
the past few weeks, ensuring we are prepared if we need to return to online learning in
the future. All boys for Year 1 to Year 6 have a school laptop and the Prep boys have
access to iPads. While we hope that a return to online learning does not occur, we are
well prepared for this approach should it eventuate.
The boys in 2N participating in their online lesson.
Outdoor Education
For most year levels, Outdoor Education typically occurs late in first term. Further
correspondence is provided by class teachers and was sent to parents this week. The
destinations and dates are outlined below for your reference and for parents to understand
our graduated approach from Prep to Year 6.
Year Group and Venue Dates
Prep and Year 1 Picnic at Peacehaven Park, Friday 19 March
Highfields, with Fairholme College
Year 2 Sleepover at School Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 March
Year 3 and 4 Camp at Sunshine Coast Monday 15 to Wednesday 17 March
Recreation Centre
Year 5 Camp to Tallebudgera (Gold Coast) Monday 15 to Thursday 18 March
Year 6 TBA Dates TBA
Due to reservations relating to interstate travel and COVID-19, our Year 6 boys and staff
will not visit Canberra this year. The decision has been taken to provide these boys with
an experience in Queensland later this year. More information will be provided next week.
These experiences provide age-appropriate challenges for the boys in an outdoor setting
and are aimed at developing boys’ character. I hope your son finds his adventure
rewarding.
Class / Year Level Facebook pages
Within our Junior School community, there are a number of class or year level Facebook
pages in operation. One parent in each year level controls the setup and the basic
parameters are as follows:
• These operate as closed groups
• There is no compulsion to be a member
• As these pages relate to our School, gossip including distasteful or inappropriate
commentary about children, parents or staff is not acceptable.
These Facebook pages are predominately used for communication between parents,
relating to school matters. These Facebook pages are helpful for the following reasons:
• Checking what the boys have for homework
• Promotion of School based social events
• Chasing up lost property
• Checking arrangements relating to school events (e.g. Blazer Uniform, excursions,
GPS sport and so on).
While there is no compulsion for any parents to join these groups, there is clearly a benefit
in terms of communication, resulting in better organised boys. You may wish to consider
this approach.
Regards
Scott Campbell
Head of Junior School
From the Deputy Head of Junior School
Schools Clean Up Australia Day, Friday 5 March
Your son will be involved in the 2021 Schools’ Clean Up Australia Day on Friday 5 March.
The areas allocated to the Junior School will be the streets surrounding the School site
and the school grounds. The boys will be fully supervised during the experience and will
also do this in their “Mates” groups. The boys will need to bring along a pair of rubber
gloves (disposable ones are fine) and a bag for the collection of litter.
Co-curricular Clubs
The boys experienced the 2021 start to the Junior School Clubs last week. It was great to
see so many boys take advantage of the variety on offer. Just a reminder that the Clubs
start at 3.15pm and end at 4.15pm. I urge that you please collect your son immediately
after the club concludes. As mentioned in a previous Newsletter, boys who are not
collected on time will be taken to After-School Care.
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. For those students who don’t yet have a school banking account with the
Commonwealth Bank, parents are asked that they look online via the CBA website for this
information and open accounts online accordingly. Students also receive various rewards
for deposit targets reached. Please encourage you son to open a Dollarmite account and
make regular deposits.
Nude Food Day
Just a reminder that Nude Food Day occurs each Tuesday in the Junior School. The boys
are encouraged to bring to school food that is not prepacked for morning tea and lunch.
Many boys are continuing to do this each day which is certainly encouraged.
Mike Sharpe
Deputy Head of Junior School
Music News
Musicians’ Concert
Our first Musicians’ Concert for the term will be held on Thursday 11 March and
nominations are open to all musicians from Prep – Year 6. A note with all details was sent
home last week. Nomination forms are due on Thursday 4 March. If your son is currently
receiving private music tuition, I encourage him to speak to his teacher to discuss the
possibility of this upcoming performance opportunity.
Ensemble Leaders and Captain of Music nomination form
Voting for Ensemble Leaders and Captain of Music occurred this week. Mr Campbell has
overseen this process and collated the voting forms. Music leadership positions will be
announced at the Musicians’ Concert on Thursday 11 March.
Ensemble rehearsals
Please note that Ensembles are not considered clubs and therefore rehearse every week
of the term. If your son is absent from a rehearsal, it would be appreciated if you could
please email the conductor of the ensemble to inform them of his absence.
Year 4 boys making rhythmic patterns with paddle pop sticks during their music lesson.
Kellie Dixon
Head of Junior School Music
Sports News
Swimming
On Monday 15 February, 28 Junior School boys competed in the Range Zone Swimming
Carnival held at the Glennie Aquatic Centre. They are to be congratulated for their
sportsmanship, School spirit and behaviour throughout the day. Of the 28 boys who
attended, 13 qualified (as named below) to progress to the Darling Downs trials, which is
a great effort.
James Fagan, Ellord Panta, Jock Duggan, Alby Galbraith, Henry Geise, Hugo Kues-
Sales, Bryce Krause, Jack Mowbray, Archie Luscombe, Tom Oliphant, Jack Jellicoe,
Angus Kues-Sales, Dominic Seaby and Isaac Beverland (Year 7) were all selected in the
Range Zone Team to compete at the Darling Downs Swimming Carnival on 5 March. Well
done boys.
A large contingent of swimmers attended the GPS Swimming Pre-Meet held last Friday
night at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre (Chandler). Despite the intimidating setting
(Chandler is a big place) all boys swam very well and we are looking forward to the GPS
Championships.
The GPS swimming team will be finalised this week. The GPS Swimming Carnival will be
held at Chandler in Brisbane on Friday 5 March.
Great Performances
Congratulations to Alby Galbraith for his performance in the recent State Aquathon Titles.
Alby finished 8th in his age group. Well done Alby.
Futsal
On Tuesday 23 February, six of our Junior School Boys went to Highfields to play in the
QLD South West School Futsal Championship. The Under 12 boys finished second in the
competition and will progress to the next stage which will be played in Brisbane later in
the year. Well done boys!
(L- R) Ellord Panta, Iskcon Gyawali, Oliver Wells, Ethan Thompson,
Lachlan Hyslop and Zeyhar Smith with their Runner Up Medallions.
Term 2 / 3 Sport
Options for Term 2 Sport
Prep - Year 4
• Club Rugby (Saturday commitment)
• Club Football (soccer) (Saturday commitment)
• Football (soccer) skills
Year 5 - 6
• GPS Football (soccer) (Saturday commitment)
• GPS Tennis (Saturday commitment)
• Football skills
• Rugby skills
Cricket
Our GPS cricketers have been playing well, with some solid results. This has involved
many competitive games, but more importantly, our boys are outside with their mates on
a Saturday morning and loving cricket.
PE Homework
This week, please encourage your son to skip (the locomotion, not the one with the rope).
If they do this well, see if they can do it quickly, or with large strides. Maybe you can even
play ‘Skip to my Lou’ while doing it!
Term 1 Inter-School Sports Captains were announced at the assembly on Thursday
last week. Congratulations to (L – R) Angus Kues-Sales, Hockey Captain, Angus
Carmody, AFL Captain and Jock Duggan, Volleyball Captain.
Brendan Doherty
Sportsmaster
Junior School Sports Results
Term 1, Week 3A
GPS Cricket (13 February 2021)
6A v Nudgee College 5A v Nudgee College
Score: TGS 5/89 defeated NC 6/87 Score: NC 5/113 defeated TGS 7/84
Player of the Day: Sammy Srivastava Player of the Day: James Statton
Mr Peter Dein and Mr Mark Alexander (Coaches) Mr Nathan Stains (Coach)
6B v Nudgee College 5B v Nudgee College
Score: NC defeated TGS Score: NC 4/84 defeated TGS 8/ 69
Player of the Day: Lachlan McAllister Player of the Day: Jack Lethbridge
Mr Ben Woolacott (Coach) Mr Brendan Doherty (Coach)
6C v Nudgee College
Score: NC defeated TGS
Player of the Day: Henry Fitzgerald
Mr Peter Nicholls (Coach)
Term 1, Week 2B
GPS Cricket (6 February 2021)
6A v GT 5A v GT
Score: GT 4/196 defeated TGS 10/95 Score: TGS 8/126 defeated GT 6/98
Player of the Day: Ethan Fryer Player of the Day: Jackson Martin
Mr Peter Dein and Mr Mark Alexander (Coaches) Mr Nathan Stains (Coach)
6B v GT 5B v GT
Score: GT defeated TGS Score: GT 4/104 defeated TGS 6/79
Player of the Day: Sam Applebee Player of the Day: Jake Decker
Mr Ben Woolacott (Coach) Mr Brendan Doherty (Coach)
6C v GT
Score: GT defeated TGS
Player of the Day: Jai Karki
Mr Peter Nicholls (Coach)
5A Cricket Team with their coach Mr Nathan Stains after they defeated GT.
From the Prep – Year 3 Coordinator
The beginning of the year has been filled with great enthusiasm for the year ahead. Prep
students are settling in really well and showing confidence in their ability to cope with the
first time in a formal school setting. They feel very grown up at morning tea and lunch
being able to sit at tables like they are at a café eating their food. Year 1 have been
learning to coordinate many uniforms throughout the week and trying their best to master
the art of shoelace tying. The playground looks a little different for Year 2 as they no longer
play in the sandpit but are loving being able to access the rocket ship every day along with
a bigger football/touch field. Our older boys downstairs, Year 3 are showing great
leadership and helping the younger boys move to the correct playgrounds and moving
between lessons with great maturity.
It has been so lovely to be able to speak to parents face to face before and after school
ensuring the transition into a new year is positive and smooth. We look forward to updating
you on our progress next term.
Jess Galbraith
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Prep – Year 3 Coordinator
Self-Regulation Program
In the Junior School we are committed to helping all students achieve their potential, both
socially and academically. We believe a significant part of our role is to work in
collaboration with parents to develop well rounded young men.
This year, as part of our Pastoral Care Program (REACH), we have implemented
programs which focus on self-regulation. The 5-week programs are designed to help
students engage in an attentive manner with their teachers, their classmates, and with
their learning. Simple strategies are taught with the aim of helping the boys to become
engaged, mindful learners. These self-regulation programs operate in small groups
across several year levels.
Students are nominated for inclusion in the program by their classroom teachers and
approved by the Head of Junior School, Mr Scott Campbell. We endeavour to provide
access to these programs to many students throughout the year.
Mr Mike Sharpe Lucy MacFarlane
Deputy Head of Junior School Student Wellbeing Teacher
From the Junior School Supporters’ Group Thank you to all of the mothers who attended our Ladies’ Soirée on Saturday evening at Impressions. Once again it was a wonderful event with amazing food, fantastic company and plenty of laughs. We had such a great time that we will be having a casual evening out together soon so keep an eye out for the details. The Ladies’ Soirée raffle is still ongoing and tickets are available for purchase via the Parent Portal. The prizes available are: Code Republic Handbag and Purse valued at $380 Arbonne gift voucher thanks to Kelly Budnick valued at $250 and a bottle of Veuve Champagne Woof Dog Wash Voucher valued at $75 and a bottle of wine Aromas gift voucher valued at $30 and a bottle of wine Aromas gift voucher valued at $30 and bottle of wine Bottle of wine Winners will be contacted by the Junior School Office once it is drawn. A huge thank you to Harvey Norman Commercial, Kelly Budnick Arbonne, Woof Dog Wash, Aromas Toowoomba, and some secret donors. We are eagerly looking ahead and remain hopeful that we will have a better year than last. Sincerely Bliss Bierhoff President Toowoomba Grammar Junior School Supporters’ Group
Parents and Friends’ Association and Junior School Supporters’ Group meeting dates
Term 1
6.00pm Monday 15 March Week 8B Junior School Supporters’ Group
Meeting, J1
Assembly Awards
Weeks 4B and 5A
REACH 3H 5N
Awards for Engagement (W4) James Andersen Joseph Fernando
Sam Stains (3H) Sam Stains Aariz Imam
Everard Hamilton (4H) Miller Brady Darcy Keating
Connor Talbot Archie Weatherall
Prep G
Henry Ferguson 3J 5S
Hank Lee Harry Dow Avaneesh Pai
Flynn Loch Aarav Kansagara Zac Tucker
Conall Moar Hunter Ley Luke Beddoes
Dominic Talbot Charlie Pollock
Prep O
Flynn Hsu 4H 6B
Ryan Pokharel Ashton Fels Tom Morgenstern
Charlie Dedes Sonny Gibbons William Sullivan
Tom Spencer Kyran Brown Ethan Bradey
Nate Gill Angus Carmody
1G
Cooper Collie 4K 6L
Rafferty Gilshenan Thomas Oliphant Praj Gupte
Alex Dow Tom Williamson Harlem Thompson
Zac Lintott Robert Acton Ardelan Murphy
Max Lynam Zeyhar Smith
2N
Jeremy Cook 5C 6W
William McAllister Marcus Crane Jack Mowbray
Jethro Carpenter Riley Warby Riley Talbot
Finn Schafferius Lachlan Cherry Henry Gordon
Emmett Lourigan Ellord Panta
2W
Emrys Rogers Ms Fraser
Cooper Spies Archie Luscombe 5S
Cooper Romero Riley Talbot 6W
Louis Ramia
House Points
Groom 26
Stephens 19
Boyce 17
Mackintosh 17
Taylor 16JUNIOR SCHOOL TWO WEEKS AHEAD
WEEK 6B
Monday 1 March Prep O lunch with Mr Campbell, 12.30pm - 1.00pm
Tuesday 2 March Grammar Boy for a Day, Years 1 - 6, 9.00am - 2.45pm
Toowoomba Primary School Individual Chess Championship,
Highlands Christian College, Invitation only, 8.00pm - 3.45pm
Wednesday 3 March Darling Downs Swimming Trials, Gatton, Mr Doherty and
squad (12 boys)
Staff Meeting, 3.30pm - 5.00pm
Thursday 4 March Blazer Uniform
Assembly: (Year 4 classes presenting, Chess Captain,
Monitors announced), 2.10pm
Year 6 Quiz evening with Grammar, Fairholme and Glennie,
venue: Glennie, 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Friday 5 March Parent / Son Camp @ Lake Cooby commences (5 - 7 March)
GPS Swimming Championships Under 10 - Under 12,
Chandler, 6.00am - 2.30pm
Clean Up Australia, P - 6, 9.50am to 10.25am
Saturday 6 March Parent / Son Camp @ Lake Cooby (5 - 7 March)
GPS Cricket vs ACGS
Sunday 7 March Parent / Son Camp @ Lake Cooby concludes (5 - 7 March)
WEEK 7A
Monday 8 March
Tuesday 9 March Casual Clothes Day (Year 6 gift to school)
Wednesday 10 March Staff Meeting, 3.30pm - 5.00pm
Thursday 11 March Blazer Uniform
Musicians' Concert (Prep - Year 6), 2.10pm
Friday 12 March Newsletter
Saturday 13 March GPS Cricket vs TSS
Sunday 14 March
JUNIOR SCHOOL CONTACT DETAILS
• Office: 07 4687 2555
• Email: gjadmin@twgs.qld.edu.au
• Web: www.twgs.qld.edu.au
• Corfe House: 07 4687 2660
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