I would like to list each individual athletes performance to celebrate and congratulate but I will highlight our athletes who finished in the top three this year at the GPS Championships: 1st Matt Taylor in 16 Years Discus and 3rd TGS Aquatic Centre Portal. It has been an honour to have been in the role, and I sincerely thank those of you I have worked alongside for allowing me to be part of your journey. For The 1sts played strongly but were unable to capitalise on a number of opportunities that were created and went down narrowly. This was an invaluable performance opportunity for the boys in the lead up to the Eisteddfod. Our boarders have made the most of their weekends by being fully involved in the activities program. (2 weeks) New staff orientation, Thursday 19January - Friday 20January (TBC) Unexplained absence an absence for which no reason is provided by the parent/caregiver. The competitions ran over three separate days with TGS being announced champions in the 12 / 13 & 19 Divisions. It is timely that I write to update parents on the key sections of our attendance policy. This was a very successful weekend for the boys and a testament of the strength of the Chess program at TGS. Term Dates 2023. MICHAELMAS TERM 4. In my fortnightly newsletter articles, it will be my intention to share some reflections I have gathered over the years, which I am hoping might be insightful and give you some understanding of my role as a leader, and what I seek to achieve with the staff in providing the optimum learning environment for boys in the Junior School. At Toowoomba Grammar School we have zero tolerance for child abuse. It will be held in the garden at Gip's Restaurant on Saturday, 14 May and will move inside if it rains. | Queensland Health, Please click the link below to access the Term dates for 2023. We look to do what we can to support your return, so please keep in contact and we will do what we can to help. The boys were then given the opportunity to work with many materials. Additionally, in keeping with the co-curricular life of Toowoomba Grammar School, students are required to attend all activities as requested, some activities may occur out of normal school hours. Our Child Protection Contact Officers are: Brendan Baulch Chairman of the Board of TrusteesJohn Kinniburgh HeadmasterJohn Anderson Deputy HeadmasterMark Oliphant Head of Senior SchoolDavid Hine Head of Junior School (Acting). Outside of GPS, our boys have been busy with TSSS Football trials in the hope of making selection to the Darling Downs Squads which will take them to the State Championships in July at Redlands and Maroochydore. Over the last six and a half years, I have thoroughly valued working with the students, families and staff of TGS. I would ask all parents to please remember that they are driving in a school zone and need to adhere to the road rules. This event is for all year groups from Prep to 12 and you are more than welcome to bring friends. AON Insurance is providing a $25,000 Hole in One prize. I thank all those who joined online or attended on the day. Easter Holiday - Monday 3rd to Friday 14th April 2023. SCHOOL . Toowoomba Grammar School - Online Payment (westpac.com.au). School Locker is offering discounts on various devices for TGS students (not just our graduating Year 12 students). As indicated by the Headmaster in a recent newsletter article, I have tendered my resignation with the School and am due to finish my time as School Counsellor in late December. I am extremely grateful for the very warm welcome I have received from the staff, parents and boys since I began at Toowoomba Grammar School two weeks ago. Its a laugh a minute as classic Grecian myths are woven together with a contemporary storyline. Supporters of The Arts (SOTA) is running a cake stall at the TGS Open Day this Saturday, 28 May and we need you help in 3 ways: Please see the volunteer sign-up below for details:bit.ly/SOTABakeSale Tickets will open next week, and with only one show youll need to get in quickly to secure your seat! This is an event not to be missed at Term 3 drop off. While we didnt come in the top three, numerous adults from other schools complimented TGS on our sportsmanship and good manners. Absences from attendance at School can, however, be authorised under the following categories: Absences for family holidays are typically recorded as unauthorised. You truly demonstrate the values of Respect, Service, Courage, Integrity and Excellence. Charity FundraiserDespite the wet and gloomy weather, the boys really enjoyed wearing their pyjamas on Tuesday for a fundraiser for the childrens ward at St Vincents Hospital. 27 February - Ballarat & Queen's Old Grammarians' Association 2023 AGM - register to attend. It is wonderful to see so many boys being physically active both during school and outside of school. Thank you very much to Bliss Bierhoff and Tessa Chamberlain, and their hard working Committee for the superb Mothers Day celebrations, which were held in the Junior School last week. Exchange: The student arriving from TRS will be a boarder at TGS. Congratulations to James Statton, Hugo Kues-Sales, Aarush Sharma and Hugo Smith for leading TGS to victory in the Regional Green Ball final of the Queensland Primary Schools Cup competition. This truly international education begins with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP) from Preschool to Year 5, Australian Curriculum for Years 6 to 8, Cambridge IGCSE and the Australian Curriculum in Years 9 and 10, and the Higher School Certificate (HSC) or International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB DP) for Years 11 and 12. Our Child Protection Contact Officers are available to report any concerns or answer any questions that you may have with respect to our Child Protection Program. I am quite confident to say that our boarding staff are amongst the best. For me, with my significant focus on imbuing our boys with the essential life skills of respect, good manners and gratitude, having them understand and actively practice those skills will only be successful if I am in amongst them demonstrating such skills. Click here for Prep 2024 dates for School Tours, Open Days, Orientations and Parent information sessions. . GST WILL BE ADDED FOR CORPORATE SPONSORS. We Friday 24 November End of term Years 5 to 11 (3.00pm) Friday 1 December End of term teaching staff (12.00pm) Thank you to the boys, all of our volunteers, participants and to those who made such kind donations. Summer Term 2023. It allows me to stay in close touch with what is happening in school life, and to constantly show my gratitude to the staff and boys for creating a warm and engaging school for a boy to flourish. COVID is still out there, and Queensland Health still has monitoring requirements. The School has been a specialist in the education of boys and young men since 1875 and now our. the opportunity to discuss all considerations in this regard with you. Inter-school sport. Boarding School for Years 7 to 12. VIC School Holidays 2023. Each sport has its own national requirements for any head knock, and it's our duty-of-care to ensure protocols are followed. Tickets are selling fast for the TGS Cricket Supporters' Group Golf Day that was postponed due to the wet weather and will now be held on Friday, 17 February 2023. The boys will also start thinking about what clubs, sports and activities they might get involved in at the market day. Head of Year 7, Mr David Klan and Head of Corfe House, Mr Henry White, started the Year 6 into 7 induction process last term with a tour of the Senior School and an information session in the Senior School Library. Some can be disposable, and some are small enough to fit into a pocket or a pencil case. Overall, the AAC is a unique organisation that gives our youth incredible opportunities in leadership. This 10 weeks written notice period also applies to boys changing Neligan formally dedicated the school on 14 June 1904, and the school celebrates its birthday on this date. Emerging players will conduct some technical training in November after school to give them the best start possible as we step up our preparations for 2023. Mid-Year break starts / End of Term 2 Key dates. It is important to note that formal community consultation will be undertaken later in the MID process. Nevertheless, we were unable to secure the much-needed win and came out shy to a 2 0 loss. Please take care when dropping off and picking up your sons and be particularly mindful of the following: The boys have recently completed both the Wellbeing and Bullying Surveys. This concern is shared by the staff at Toowoomba Grammar School and the boys were recently reminded on Assembly that vaping is not allowed at school. Our Association continues to work closely with the School as we seek to support our objectives together. St. Olave's Grammar School, Goddington Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SH . enrolled at Toowoomba Grammar School, our conditions of enrolment clearly We will send more details to the boys via email in the lead-up to the event. 25 January . Under this Plan the delivery of the following works may occur over the next 10 years: The proposed Master Plan involves buildings that are predominantly 2 storeys at the edge of the campus and 3 storeys towards the centre of the site. Find out more. All of your correspondence and ideas are respected and will be treated confidentially. Our child protection responsibilities are of the utmost importance for the School and, as such, the School is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations, and to maintain a safe and supportive School environment for all children and young people. There's also the chance to represent the Toowoomba Titans Club Team with the opportunity to compete against many of South-East Queensland's best junior and adult teams. Congratulations to the award recipients. This is a great School and GPS community event and it is expected all Year 9 boys will support our team. The Rugby School is located in the town of Rugby in Warwickshire, England. Product Launch. Year 12 ReunionYear 12 boys who were once students in the Junior School, and their parents, attended a special breakfast and ceremony on Wednesday morning in the Junior School Hall. their enrolment status from boarder to dayboy. Start of Spring Term (1) - Wednesday 4th January 2023. Get to know the current students, learn their names, and build connections. Under Eights' Day (Prep at Fairholme, Year 1 at Grammar and Yea 2 at Glennie), 9.15am - 12.30pm, Darling Downs Cross Country Championship, Highfields, 8.30am, GPS Cross Country Under 10 - Open, Limestone Park, 6.45am - 1.30pm (times TBC), Assembly, Prep to Year 6 (Year 6 presenting), 2.10pm, NAPLAN Online testing window concludes (10 - 20 May), Year 6 Social, Toowoomba Grammar School, Junior School Hall, 6.00pm - 7.30pm, House meetings re: Writing Competition, 1.35pm, Junior School Supporters' Group meeting, staffroom, 6.00pm, Musicians' Concert (Prep - Year 6), 2.00pm, Junior School Tennis Championship preliminary rounds, TGS Courts, 1.00pm - 3.00pm, Mackintosh House Year 12 Mother and Son Dinner, THE BLUE AND GOLD - Friday, 25 November 2022, THE BLUE AND GOLD - Friday, 11 November 2022, THE BLUE AND GOLD - Thursday, 27 October 2022, THE BLUE AND GOLD - Friday, 14 October 2022, THE BLUE AND GOLD - Thursday, 15 September 2022, THE BLUE AND GOLD - Thursday, 1 September 2022, THE BLUE AND GOLD - Thursday, 18 August 2022, THE BLUE AND GOLD - Thursday, 4 August 2022, THE BLUE AND GOLD - Thursday, 21 July 2022, THE BLUE AND GOLD - Thursday, 26 May 2022, THE BLUE AND GOLD - Thursday, 28 April 2022, THE BLUE AND GOLD - Thursday, 24 March 2022, THE BLUE AND GOLD - Thursday, 10 March 2022, THE BLUE AND GOLD - Thursday, 24 February 2022, THE BLUE AND GOLD - Friday, 11 February 2022, Sport and Activities Toowoomba Grammar School (twgs.qld.edu.au), https://www.facebook.com/groups/252391559656593/, TGS Master Plan - Ministerial Infrastructure Designation, Senior School Upcoming Events: Monday, 16 May to Sunday, 29 May, TiGAA - Eisteddfod Results and Upcoming Performances, Past Mothers' Lunch Grammarphones Performance, developing contemporary and innovative learning spaces for the long-term benefit of the School and its students; and. Autumn term ends Friday 16th December 2022. This year we feature reunion events for boys who were in Year 12 or would have finished in Year 12 in 2012, 2002, 1992, 1982, 1972,1962, 1952, 1942. After the strong start to the season, our TGS tennis boys have been training well and have had two matches against Nudgee College and The Southport School. Well done Chris! You can lead teams through challenges involving first aid, navigation, engineering and quick decision exercises in locations including Townsville, Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra, and overseas. SchoolTV is regularly updated with new articles and videos and provides insightful information and handy tips for parents. If you would like any further information about the transition to a new School counsellor, please do not hesitate to get in contact on 46872 627. As part of our commitment to child protection, safety and wellbeing, Toowoomba Grammar School has appointed a number of Child Protection Contact Officers as honest, mature, ethical and experienced members of the School community who can deal with sensitive issues relating to child protection and safety. If you are interested in our master planning activities and proposed MID and would like to meet with a member of our team, please contact the Christina Onley, Chief Financial Officer at Toowoomba Grammar School on 07 4687 2500. TGS Campus Map. The safety of the boys is paramount. Please know that your comments, opinions and suggestions are valued and that if something is concerning you, or you are simply unsure of something, there is always a solution if we communicate. The most common brand of vapes found at school are the iGet XXL and you can see images of these vapes through a simple Google search for the brand. 2023 Term Dates. This term in pastoral care lessons boys have been studying the following topics: Year 7 Sustaining Good Habits. 10 October 2023. The Junior School aims to spark the love of learning in boys which will follow them through all their school years. twgs.qld.edu.au. Thank you, Mrs Dixon for arranging this. AAS TestingThe Years 4 and 6 boys underwent the Academic Assessment Services (AAS) testing during the past week. This includes the provision of documents that satisfy the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) requirements for Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments (ARAA). Half Term : Monday 24 October - Friday 28 October SPRING TERM 2023. If you would like to participate but don't have a team of four, please contact Group President, Ged Sippel at gerard.sippel@syngenta.com and we may be able to build a team on your behalf. We wish all boys involved the best of luck. Caroline talked to the boys about the authors process of writing a picture book in both images and words. On October 8 and 9 two teams represented Toowoomba Grammar School in the Primary Division of the Queensland State Chess Championships. These encouraging results inspired our boys for the matches against The Southport School, and we split the matches played 12-all. 1st Thank you to Anita at Impressions on Scott for her extraordinary work. 23 January - New Staff Orientation . It is a philosophy I have always strongly subscribed to, but it is only after speaking with a parent one day at a sporting event that I became aware of a leadership approach known as, Leading by Walking Around Keeping your Finger on the Pulse. Our College. Wednesday 15 November Speech Day. Careers and Personal Development; Daily/School life; Examinations; House system; . Apparently, this has been the best social of the year according to our boarders in Stephens House. The Junior and Intermediate TiGAA students will be presenting this work, along with other pieces, and their showcase concert, which is being held at the Armitage Centre, Empire Theatre on Monday, 13 June, commencing at 6:30pm. I would like to acknowledge Mr Evan Rees, the Junior School Japanese teacher, for his long-term organisation and planning that was involved in allowing this exciting experience to occur for the boys. Nutella White Chocolate all things you need to know, Creative kids voucher things you need to know. From Friday 6 to Saturday, 7 May, TGS student, Lachlan McNamee competed at the Swimming Australia Para Grand Prix on the Gold Coast. What's really in vape juice? There were 17 lucky door prizes which all included vouchers generously donated by The Cosmetic Tattoo Room. : Year 7 Sustaining good Habits the top three, numerous adults from other schools complimented on. By the Cosmetic Tattoo Room Tours, Open days, Orientations and Parent information sessions any. 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