Edition 7 4 May 2017

Six proud Junior School boys recently received prizes for their artworks at the Toowoomba Grammar School Art Show. Congratulations to (L-R, Back Row) Lewis Bird,

Patrick Nolan, Angus Dann (L-R, Front Row) Charlie Payne, Finlay Waring and Henry Fitzgerald on their prize winning art.

From the Head of Junior School Dear Parents Over recent assemblies a number of Year 6 boys have been awarded leadership positions, with these being very much a part of our School culture and traditions. In times past, such leadership positions in boys’ schools would have related solely to sport. I am pleased that our School is much broader and more thoughtful in outlook, with boys being acknowledged across cultural, sporting and musical endeavours. The photographs below highlight leadership across a nice range of pursuits at our School and I congratulate Sam Gladwin as Captain of Chess, Bede Davis as Captain of Music and Charlie Randall as Captain of Cross Country on their positions.

Sam Gladwin

Chess Captain, 2017 Charlie Randall

Cross Country Captain, 2017 Bede Davis

Music Captain, 2017

Prep to Year 3 Hats In recent times several children in Australian schools have sustained injuries involving their hat cords. In one instance, a more serious injury occurred interstate as a result of a young child’s hat becoming caught on some playground equipment, with the cord tightening around the child’s throat. Fortunately, the young boy fully recovered. As a result of these issues, all new Prep to Year 3 hats now have their hat cords removed by the uniform shop prior to sale. However, some boys from Prep to Year 3 may have an older hat that still has a cord attached. I encourage parents to remove the cord at home as a simple safety precaution.

Cord to be removed

TGS App If you have not yet taken the time to download the Toowoomba Grammar School App I would encourage you to do so. The App, which is free, is used to send out reminder notices about school events and allows you to access this newsletter more readily on your iPhone (or similar), iPad and other devices. All boys in Year 5 and Year 6 are required to have the App on their iPads. In addition, the App is used for weekly information about GPS sport. If you installed the App some time ago, you may need to go into the App Store and check if it requires updating.

National Testing – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) Boys in Year 3 and Year 5 will be involved in the National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) next week. Testing will occur on Tuesday 9, Wednesday 10, and Thursday 11 May. It is important that boys arrive at school on time as this National Testing will commence at 8.25am. Boys in these year levels who arrive after the bell will not be able to enter their classrooms and interrupt other students once the testing has commenced. I ask for the support of all parents ensuring boys arrive at school on time.

I wish all Junior School boys the very best for their choral sections at the Toowoomba Eisteddfod tonight and on Sunday.

Regards

Scott Campbell Head of Junior School

From the Deputy Head of Junior School Haircuts Recently I have noticed a few boys who require a haircut. “The school’s regulations concerning haircuts are as follows: the hair must not touch the collar, and must be neatly shaped at the back of the neck. The ears must not be obscured and side-levers must not extend past the middle of the ear. Extremes of hairstyles are not permitted (including very short haircuts). Boys are not permitted to dye or colour their hair.” This is an excerpt from the Student Handbook.

Nude Food Day Just a reminder that Nude Food Day in the Junior School occurs each Tuesday. The boys are encouraged to bring to school food that is not prepacked for morning tea and lunch. There are two main reasons for supporting this. One is to promote healthy eating, good nutrition and limit the intake of processed foods. The other reason is environmental, where the amount of wrapping (paper/plastic) used is reduced. We hope that boys and parents will support this initiative. Food ideas include pieces of fruit and vegetables, salads, sandwiches, pasta, wraps and ham and cheese roll-ups.

We’re for the gorilla. Are you? Your reliance on technology can impact wildlife. Many mobile phones contain coltan which is in huge demand for today’s high tech devices. Some coltan is illegally mined in gorilla habitat in Africa. By recycling your mobile phone through Taronga’s “They’re calling on you” campaign you’ll be reducing the demand for coltan, saving your phone from landfill and raising money for gorilla conservation. Recycle your old mobile phone to help gorillas in the wild. Please drop off your old mobile phone at the front office. All the money raised from recycling your old phone supports vital gorilla conservation projects in Africa through the Jane Goodall institute. For further information please refer to: Taronga.org.au/callingonyou

Mike Sharpe Deputy Head of Junior School

2017 Toowoomba Grammar School Art Show Competition Prize Winners

From the Head of Teaching and Learning

Helping your son with Literacy and Numeracy I am often asked by parents to suggest ways to support their son with literacy and numeracy skills at home. There are many activities and experiences that will give your son the best start along his literacy and numeracy pathway at school. I have included a link to one of the best parent information sheets explaining some simple ideas that you can do at home to support your son. http://education.qld.gov.au/literacyandnumeracy/pdf/factsheet-l-n.pdf

NAPLAN NAPLAN is fast approaching (May 9, 10, and 11) and it is not uncommon for the boys to feel a little stressed about the test, especially if they are new to the process. Here are a couple of strategies that you can implement to help your son achieve to the best of their ability on test day.

1.‘Being there’ emotionally During times of stress, children usually need extra nurturing, comfort and understanding from their parents and carers to help them feel secure and confident. Be open and receptive to how children are feeling as well as provide comfort and attention when needed.

2. Discuss feelings Encourage children to talk about how they feel. Listen with empathy so they feel understood and know that their feelings are normal. Help your children to understand that talking about feelings can help to manage them. 3. Support children’s confidence Teach children to be brave by showing them you believe they can do it, and encourage them to ‘have a go’ even if they are feeling nervous. Providing positive feedback for effort, celebrating successes and encouraging them to keep trying will help your children to feel confident in approaching assessments.

4. Help with relaxation skills Breathing slowly to calm down and helping them to imagine themselves coping well during a test are really helpful ways of managing anxiety. Doing it with them is a fun way to start. 5. Teach helpful thinking Instead of saying to themselves “I can’t do this” encourage them to say “I’ll give it a go”. 6. Lead by example Show your child how you cope positively with feeling anxious or stressed by thinking out loud e.g., “I feel a bit nervous, but I’m going to try my best”. Remaining calm and positive when your son is feeling anxious can help him to feel more confident. 7. Help your child have clear expectations Talking through what will happen. Mark the days on your calendar and show enthusiasm towards the process leading up to the testing period. Your son’s teacher will have explained the process that will occur on each day during in-class preparation sessions. 8. Discuss problem-solving Brainstorm situations that might arise during the test and then come up with possible solutions with them. For example, ask them what are three things that they might be able to do if they freeze in the exam and feel sick – possible strategies include taking 10 slow breaths to calm down and refocus, taking a sip of water if it is available or letting a teacher know they feel unwell. 9. Teach confidence-building tricks For example, looking through the paper and completing questions they know they can answer first before trying more difficult ones. Again, your son’s teacher will have explained many of these as part of preparation. Jan Heffernan Head of Teaching and Learning

ANZAC Day Last week the School held its annual ANZAC Day Service for boys from Years 3 to 12. In 2015 and on the centenary of ANZAC Day, Mrs Jess Galbraith (Prep - Year 3 Co-ordinator) felt it was important that there was some form of memorial for ANZAC Day in the Junior School and appropriate for younger children. Mrs Galbraith created large letters made from sand spelling out the word ‘ANZAC’. Boys, staff and parents brought in flowers to lay on these letters, with these remaining in place on the ANZAC Day holiday. This was well received by our community and has now become a part of our School and its traditions. We appreciate what Mrs Galbraith has brought to our School, and the respectful manner in which the boys conducted themselves while placing the flowers on our memorial.

Sports News Range Zone Cross Country Last Friday, 14 of our Junior School boys ran at the Toowoomba Range Zone Cross Country Carnival. We had a strong team this year that prepared and trained well for the carnival. Thank you to all the boys in the team for your commitment to the school and to all the parents who have been bringing the boys to training each week. Congratulations to the following boys who were selected in the Toowoomba Range Zone team - Judd Rei, Ben Anderson, Charlie Randall, Archer Black and Charlie Lachmund. The following boys are reserves - Xavier Lindemann, Hussein Yusaf and Max Williamson.

Charlie Randall Max Grills Archer Black Charlie Lachmund

Ben Anderson Judd Rei Draws and Travel Information Each week we will send out the draw for GPS sport and club rugby. This is normally emailed on a Thursday as the final draft isn’t issued until late Wednesday. House Day On Thursday 15 June, the Junior School boys will have some House competition within their year levels. Below is an overview of the activities the boys will do on the day. Points will be allocated to the Houses for the winners in each year level from first to fifth. All these points will be added together to find the winner of the House Shield.

Prep – Year 2 Ballgames Year 3 and Year 4 Football (soccer) Year 5 and Year 6 Touch Football

More information will come home with approximate times and uniform requirements towards the end of term.

Representative Selection Congratulations to the following boys who have gained selection in a representative team recently: Toowoomba Hockey Jackson Smiddy Darling Downs Rugby League Judd Rei and Chace Oates Weekend Sport If your son/sons are unavailable for their sporting commitment on a weekend can you please contact me so I can inform coaches and ensure we have enough players for our teams for the week? d.anderson@twgs.qld.edu.au David Anderson Sportsmaster

Junior School Sports Results Term 2, Week 1

Club Rugby 22 April 2017

Under 6 Blue TGS V Gundy Score: 3 – 3 (draw) Player of the Match: Ashton Fels TGS V Redbacks Score: 3 – 2 (win) Player of the Match: Xander French TGS V Bears 2 Score: 2 – 2 (draw) Player of the Match:Sam Stenzel Georgia Little (Coach) Under 6 Gold TGS V Dalby Score: 4 – 5 (loss) Player of the Match: Hugo Brown TGS V Dalby Score: 4 – 2 (win) Player of the Match: Isaac Meacham TGS V Souths Score: 3 – 2 (loss) Player of the Match: Kyran Brown Amelia Grills (Coach)

Under 7 TGS V Souths 2 Score: 1 – 1 (draw) Player of the Match: Marcus Seckler TGS V TACAPS Score: 4 – 3 (win) Player of the Match: Jace Maddock TGS V Gundy Score: 2 – 0 (win) Player of the Match: Alby Galbraith Ellie McLiesh

Under 8 TGS V Redbacks 1 Score: 3 – 0 (win) Player of the Match: Will Sullivan TGS V Dalby 1 Score: 1 – 6 (loss) Player of the Match: Jude Greenhalgh TGS V Dalby 2 Score: 4 – 4 (draw) Player of the Match: Fletcher Collie Natalie Walker (Coach)

Under 9 TGS V Souths Score: 0 – 4 (loss) Player of the Match: Harrison Brown TGS V Redbacks Score: 0 – 2 (loss) Player of the Match: Cooper Head TGS V Gundy Score: 2 – 4 (loss) Player of the Match: William Davidson Simon Thurbin and Georgia Little (Coach)

Under 10 TGS V USQ Score: 1 – 0 (win) Player of the Match: Max Grills TGS V Gundy Score: 4 – 1 (win) Player of the Match: MacKenzie Buckley TGS V Redbacks Score: 3 – 1 (win) Player of the Match: Brodie Harrison Alastair Bain (Coach)

Under 11 TGS V TACAPS Score: 5 – 10 (loss) Player of the Match: Alex Chicalas TGS V Gundy Score: 0 – 15 (loss) Player of the Match: Cody Brameld TGS V Bears Score: 7 – 29 (loss) Player of the Match: William Smith TGS V Souths Score: 12 – 22(loss) Player of the Match: Luke Williams TGS V TACAPS Score: 31 – 7 (win) Player of the Match: Chace Oates TGS V Redbacks Score: 12 – 0 (win) Player of the Match: Noah Taylor David Anderson, Chris Brameld and Brad Grimes

GPS Football 22 April 2017

6A TGS V IGS Score: 8 – 0 (win) Player of the Day: Jayhden Hearn Rob Jeffries (Coach)

6B TGS V IGS Score: 1 – 0 (win) Player of the Day: Gabriel Schubert Patrick Wysel

5A TGS V IGS Score: 7 – 1 (win) Player of the Day: Oscar Burey Mike Sharpe (Coach)

5B TGS V IGS Score: 2 – 5 (loss) Player of the Day: Angus Thompson Scott Campbell (Coach)

GPS Tennis 22 April 2017

6A TGS V IGS Score: 24 – 41 (loss) Player of the Day: Angus Cameron Karin Wharton (Coach)

6B TGS V IGS Score: 48 – 3 (win) Player of the Day: Walter Tinkler Karin Wharton (Coach)

5A TGS V IGS Score: 36 – 35 (win) Player of the Day: Dallas Baker Michelle Worthington (Coach)

5B TGS V IGS Score: 41 – 20 (win) Player of the Day: Harry Apel Michelle Worthington (Coach)

Junior School Sports Results Term 2, Week 2

Club Rugby 29 April 2017

Under 6 Blue TGS V Redbacks Score: 5 – 4 (loss) Player of the Day: Isaac Russell Georgia Little (Coach) Under 6 Gold TGS V Redbacks Score: 4 – 3 (win) Player of the Day: Benji Gentry Amelia Grills (Coach)

Under 7 TGS V Redbacks Score: 7 – 4 (win) Player of the Day: Nash Godfrey Ellie McLiesh (Coach)

Under 8 TGS V Redbacks 1 Score: 4 – 3 (win) Player of the Day: Jock Duggan Under 8 TGS V Redbacks 2 Score: 7 – 0 (win) Player of the Day: Michael Kisiel Natalie Walker (Coach)

Under 9 TGS V Redbacks Score: 5 -9 (loss) Player of the Day:Will Davidson Ryan Gleeson (Coach)

Under 10 TGS V Redbacks Score: 17 – 20 (loss) Player of the Day: Jack Brown Alastair Bain (Coach)

Under 11 TGS V U11 Redbacks Score: 5 – 11 (loss) Player of the Day: William Smith Under 11 TGS V U12 Redbacks Score: 8 - 10 (loss) Player of the Day: Hugh Pollock David Anderson, Chris Brameld and Brad Grimes

GPS Football 29 April 2017

6A TGS V TSS Score: 6 – 3 (win) Player of the Day: Ben Anderson Rob Jeffries (Coach)

6B TGS V TSS Score: 4 – 2 (win) Player of the Day: Nick Brown Patrick Wysel

5A TGS V TSS Score: 9 – 1 (win) Player of the Day: Angus Thompson Mike Sharpe (Coach)

5B TGS V TSS Score: 4 – 1 (win) Player of the Day: James Riches Scott Campbell (Coach)

GPS Tennis 29 April 2017

6A TGS V TSS Score: 14 – 48 (loss) Player of the Day: Angus Cameron Karin Wharton (Coach)

6B TGS V TSS Score: 30 – 34 (loss) Player of the Day: John Ridgway Karin Wharton (Coach)

6C TGS V 5B Score: 33 – 28 (win) Player of the Day: Tom Keen Karin Wharton (Coach)

5A TGS V TSS Score: 12 – 48 (loss) Player of the Day: Andrew Shelton Michelle Worthington (Coach)

5B TGS V 6C Score: 28 – 33 (loss) Player of the Day: Karan Mohan Michelle Worthington (Coach)

GPS Football

The Year 5 and Year 6 football teams travelled to the Gold Coast to play The Southport School (TSS) last weekend. The long bus trip and games against a very strong sporting school are never a recipe for success. However, all four teams recorded wins and played wonderfully well. The 5A team was particularly dominant, winning 9 – 1 and the 6A team won 6 – 3. It was also nice to see so many parents making the trip to support the boys. Congratulations to all four teams on a great day.

5As 5Bs

6As 6Bs

Music News Musicians’ Concert The Term 2 Musicians’ Concert will be held on Thursday 25 May, commencing at 2.10pm. Musicians’ Concerts are a great opportunity for boys who are currently taking instrumental lessons to perform solo or duet/trio repertoire in front of a supportive audience of Prep – Year 6 students and staff. A letter outlining the concert will be sent home this week. Musicians wishing to perform in the concert are asked to discuss their performance with their Music Tutor, and then return their nomination form by Thursday 11 May (week 4). Junior School Ensemble Structure Ensemble playing is an important part of musical development for children. The benefits vary from academic to pure enjoyment. We are fortunate to have nine ensembles in the Junior School, and have the privilege of starting each day with music before school. Our current ensembles include:

Tribe (vocal ensemble)

Tribe Junior

Concert Band

Introductory Concert Band

Chamber Wind Ensemble

Jazz Band (previously known as Brass Ensemble)

Percussion Ensemble

String Ensemble

Orchestra (annual 6 week program) If your son has been learning a wind, string or brass instrument for longer than 6 months and he would like to be placed in an ensemble please contact us to discuss this. Toowoomba Eisteddfod (Part 1: Choral, Vocal, Piano, Dance Solos and Speech and Drama Groups) Part one of the Toowoomba Eisteddfod commences today with all boys in Years 4 -6 and Tribe performing in their cohort Voiceworx groups this evening. In addition, all boys in Years Prep – Year 5, will be performing on Sunday 7 May. All boys should arrive at the Theatre in Blazer Uniform (no hats). To purchase tickets for the performances please visit the Theatre’s website http://www.empiretheatre.com.au. We wish all boys well for their upcoming performances at the Eisteddfod. Part two of the Toowoomba Eisteddfod will take place 27 July – 11 August (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, dance groups and speech and drama solos).

THURSDAY 4 MAY 2017

Ensemble Date Section Number Session time

Repertoire Meeting time and pick-up arrangements

Tribe Thursday 4 May

019 – Primary School Spiritual or

Gospel Choir

6.00pm - Every Time I Feel the Spirit

All boys in Years 4-6 are to meet on the lawn at 5.30pm. Tribe boys to meet Mrs Dixon. All other boys in Years 4-6 to meet with class teachers. After Session 021, all boys who are not in Tribe

Tribe Thursday 4 May

021 – Primary School Boys’ Choir

6.00pm - A Sea Change - Wayfaring Stranger

Voiceworx 4

Thursday 4 May

021 – Primary School Boys’ Choir

6.00pm - Haida - Bop Shu Bop

Voiceworx 5

Thursday 4 May

021 – Primary School Boys’ Choir

6.00pm - This Train - The Bull Frog

can be collected after their performance at approximately 7.20pm. Tribe boys remain.

Voiceworx 6

Thursday 4 May

021 – Primary School Boys’ Choir

6.00pm - Alone in the Universe - Muzika Vuma

Tribe Thursday 4 May

020 – Primary School Modern

Choir

6.00pm - Africa Tribe boys will stay with Mrs Dixon after previous section. Boys to be collected after section 015 at approximately 9.00pm

Tribe Thursday 4 May

015 - Primary School A Grade

Choir

6.00pm - When I Close My Eyes - Seasons of Love

SUNDAY 7 MAY 2017

Ensemble Date Section Number Session time

Repertoire Meeting time and pick-up arrangements

Tribe Junior

Sunday 7 May

023 – Primary School Years P-4 B Grade Junior

Choir

9.00am - The Birch Tree - A New Beginning

Tribe Junior boys to meet on the lawns at 9.15am. (please note our meeting time is later than the session starting time as we do not sing in the first section) Boys can be collected after their section at approximately 11.00am. All boys must return for the Voiceworx 2/3 section (meet at 2.00pm)

Voiceworx Prep / 1

Sunday 7 May

023 – Primary School Years P-4 B Grade Junior

Choir

9.00am - Hushabye Mountain - Cowboy Joe

Prep / 1 boys to meet on the lawn outside the theatre at 9.15am. Boys can be collected after their performance at approximately 11.00am

Voiceworx 5

Sunday 7 May

016 – Primary School B Grade

Choir

12.00pm - Ferry Me Across the Water - Thula Klizeo

Boys to meet at 11.30am. Boys can be collected after their section at approximately 2.00pm

Voiceworx 2/3

Sunday 7 May

022 – Primary School Years P-4 A Grade Junior

Choir

2.30pm - Sampan - The Crocodile Opera

Boys in Voiceworx 2/3 and Voiceworx 4 to meet at 2.00pm. Boys can be collected after their section at approximately 3.45pm

Voiceworx 4

Sunday 7 May

022 – Primary School Years P-4 A Grade Junior

Choir

2.30pm - Crawdad Song - River Song

Captain of Music – Bede Davis At our first assembly back for Term 2 we announced a new leadership position within the Junior School. Bede Davis, is currently the Leader of String Ensemble (‘cello), also sings in Tribe and Voiceworx 6, and plays trumpet in both the Jazz Band and Concert Band. At Speech Day last year, Bede performed in all four ensembles and is currently the member of Tribe, Jazz Band, Concert Band, String Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble and Orchestra. His humility, eagerness to engage and commitment to our school music program are commendable. After discussions amongst school conductors and administration, Bede has been award the leadership position of Captain of Music – congratulations Bede. Kellie Dixon and Jayne Davidson Music Teachers

Junior School Supporters’ Group Parents and Friends’ Association and Junior School Supporters’ Group meeting dates: Term 2 6.00pm Monday 8 May Week 4B Junior School Supporters’ Group Meeting, Junior School Staffroom 7.00pm Tuesday 30 May Week 7A Parents and Friends’ Association Meeting, Pavilion Rhonda Wilkie President, Junior School Supporters' Group

After School Care

What we have done this past fortnight The boys have been playing cricket, rugby and enjoying some free play in the playground. They have also been designing some puzzles inside for them to take home and challenge themselves and their families. What we have planned for the next week There will be a new coordinator who is replacing me for the next 2 weeks as I will be away on professional experience. She has lots of enjoyable activities planned and will keep the routine the same for the boys as they have become accustomed to. Her name is Rhiannon. 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 3:00pm - 6:00pm $27.79 $8.81 - $13.90 Add $5.00

Interested in After School Care with Camp Australia? Visit the website https://www.campaustralia.com.au or call our customer service team on 1300 105 343. Bonnie Ryan Coordinator

Assembly Awards Term 2, Week 2 and 3

Prep G Joseph Ramia

Isaac Meacham Kyran Brown

Dominic Ace Reisinger

Prep M Eric Zhang

Austin Brooker Dominic Alexander

1S Aarush Sharma Nate Pengelly

Jai Karki Marcus Crane Isaac Russell Aariz Imam

1W Benjamin Gentry Willem Bierhoff

Lucas McDonald-Smith Jace Maddock Phoenix Bird

Xander French

2M

Lachlan Hyslop Praj Gupte

Jude Greenhalgh Alby Galbraith

Hugo Lloyd Jock Duggan

Sam Applebee

3G

Theo Yevdokimov Cooper Head

George Clifford Tui Rei

John Tinkler William Gilshenan

3M Zac Brown Hamza Ali

William Davidson Michael Vicary Rojas

Rory Webster

4B

Jack Brown Darcy Templeman

William Dwan Matthew Jacob Andrew Kisiel Phin Bierhoff

4W James Nicholls Douglas Smith Jett Heffernan Sam Russell

Ryan Williams Joshua Hoepper

5L

Alex Chicalas Zai McGhie

Declan Goldman Thomas Nicholls Darcy Meagher Isaac Crozier

5W

Patrick Nolan Hamish Johnson

Brendon Vicary-Rojas Charlie Allom Karan Mohan Henry Paton

6H Cole Tweedy Ben Hillman

Max Payne-Bailey Ethan Mullins

6J Ewan Statham Darcy Neville

Matt Dunn Gus Bierhoff

Nicholas Brown Thomas Dixon

6V Tom Keen

Fergus Walker Hugh Pollock

Matthew Taylor

Mrs Jones

Charlie Randall 6V

Mrs Galbraith Jett Heffernan 4W

House Points Boyce 64 Groom 51 Taylor 46

Mackintosh 45 Stephens 39

Junior School Two Weeks Ahead

Week 4B

Monday 8 May Outdoor Education Week. Year 6 in Canberra

NAPLAN Practice Day (Years 3 and 5)

Junior School Supporters' Group meeting, staffroom. 6.00pm

Tuesday 9 May Outdoor Education Week. Year 6 in Canberra

NAPLAN - (Years 3 and 5)

Wednesday 10 May Outdoor Education Week. Year 6 in Canberra

NAPLAN - (Years 3 and 5)

Sport, 2.00pm

Staff Meeting, 3.30pm - 5.00pm

Thursday 11 May Blazer Uniform

Outdoor Education Week. Year 6 return from Canberra

NAPLAN - (Years 3 and 5)

Assembly: Prep - Year 5 (Year 1 classes presenting), 2.20pm

Friday 12 May Note: Student free day all Year 6 boys and staff who attended Canberra trip

Saturday 13 May GPS Football and Tennis vs BSHS

Sunday 14 May Mothers' Day

Week 5A

Monday 15 May Writing Competition commences

Tuesday 16 May House meetings re: Writing competition, 1.35pm

Wednesday 17 May Junior School pre-run Track and Field events (800 metres and high jump), Old Boys' Memorial Oval, 1.45pm - 3.10pm.

Staff Meeting, 3.30pm – 5.00pm

Thursday 18 May Blazer Uniform

Newsletter

Junior School Grandparents' Day. Venues: Junior School classrooms and Hall, Pavilion for morning tea. 8.00am - 12.00pm

Assembly: Prep to Year 6 (Prep classes presenting), 9.40am - 10.20am

Friday 19 May Cross Country pre-meet, Venue: Limestone Park, Ipswich. Times TBA

Saturday 20 May GPS Football and Tennis vs BBC

Headmaster's Information Morning, 9.30am, Old Hall

Sunday 21 May

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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