NewsletterNewsletter College Captains & Prefects 2015 with Principal Simon Shepperd

TERM 1, WEEK 1

30 JANUARY 2015

Dear Parents,

The fi rst week back at school is always an interesting phenomenon, after a long holiday period many parents are quite looking forward to their children returning to school. Likewise after a long period of being with their parents and siblings many students are looking forward to getting back to school! The start of the year is the chance to catch up with your friends, socialise and start afresh.

Each school year is like a marathon. While a marathon is 42 kms a school year falls a little short at 37 weeks. As the runners gather at the start line they should be well prepared. They should be fi t and ready to start, likewise they should be wearing the appropriate running gear for the year ahead. If they are choosing to run the marathon in a costume, they will fi nd that they do not fulfi l their potential. If they turn up in a pair of shoes that don’t fi t well, they will end up with bloodied feet unable to continue.

At the start of each marathon there are people who sprint madly, ensuring that they are caught on camera enjoying their moment in the limelight. These runners soon fall by the wayside and usually having spent their energies in a moment of madness, underachieve. The elite runners are in a diff erent league. They start in a separate starting area, they train, diet and prepare exclusively for each event. Some even have pacemakers whose role it is to ensure that they stay at the right speed throughout the race.

In this analogy we have covered the elite and the ill prepared, what of those in between these two groups. The runners who have prepared well, making the most of the natural talents they have. Most of these runners will start the race with a very clear plan of how they are going to achieve their best. What they need to do in each stage of the race and the pace that they need to maintain. As the race is run their diligence in preparing and training should, barring injury, allow them to achieve their potential. They may fi nd that as they race they can actually go even faster and exceed their expectations.

Our students need to approach the marathon that is ahead of them in a steady, consistent and considered manner, they need to maintain a work ethic that will allow them to fulfi l their potential. They must ensure that they are fully prepared for the year ahead and not be concerned about moments in the limelight, rather they should be concerned about their whole year and fulfi lling their potential. They must also be ready for the challenges that lie ahead. There will be times when they feel like stopping, when they start to cramp. There aren’t many people who run marathons and say they did not suff er any pain or discomfort, rather they faced these two challenges and overcame them.

So for the year ahead we need to ensure that all of the children at SCOTS PGC start their marathon in a manner that they can continue in, one that will allow them to fulfi l their potential. Along the way we can help sustain them and encourage them. We can help them set their pace and coach them but ultimately they have to run the race. I hope they all succeed! Mr Simon ShepherdPrincipal

Dates:

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p y y p yall succeed!

Mr Simon ShepherdPrincipal

Where country values inspire excellence

FRIDAY 30 JANUARY• Swimming Training 6am• SS & MS Assembly 10.30am• Sport Sign on Dining Hall 12 noon

SATURDAY 31 JANUARY• Junior Touch 7.00am• Girls Boarding WIRAC 10am

SUNDAY 1 FEBRUARY• Girls & Boys Boarding Gold Coast

Trip

MONDAY 2 FEBRUARY• Swimming Training 6am• JAM - Kingswood 8.00am• Senior Choir Kingswood 3.30pm• Years 5-6 Parent Info Evening 6-7pm

TUESDAY 3 FEBRUARY• Basketball Training 6am Walec• Boys Vocal Choir 7.30am Chapel• Year 7-8 Parent Info Evening 6-7pm

WEDNESDAY 4 FEBRUARY• Swimming Training 6am• College ID Photographs• Pipes & Drums Practice 3.30pm• Rock Band Practice 3.30pm• Senior Dance Practice 3.30pm• Year 3-4 Parent Info Evening 6-7pm

THURSDAY 5 FEBRUARY•Basketball Training 7am• Senior School Swimming Carnival

Year 7-12 Allora Swimming Pool• Rugby Training 2.00pm

Junior School

Prep to Year 2 Information NightParent Information Night will be held on Tuesday 10 February from 6.00pm - 7.00pm.

Year 3 & 4 Information NightParents please note that the Parent Information Night is now changed to Wednesday 4th February from 6.00pm - 7.00pm.

Swimming LessonsPrep commence Friday 20th February to 13th March - morning session

Year 1 to 4 commence 13th February to 13th March - morning session. Parents helpers would be very much appreciated for the younger classes.

Junior and Middle School

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FRIDAY 6 FEBRUARY• Glen Innes Show - Cattle Club

Depart 6.00am• Swimming Training 6am• Pipes & Drums Practice 7.30am• Basketball Toowoomba 2pm St

Mary’s Old Boys SATURDAY 7 FEBRUARY• Junior Touch• Allora Show - Sheep Club• Girls Boarding Concert PGC

7.00pm

SUNDAY 8 FEBRUARY• Boarders Chapel 5.00pm• Boarders Dinner 6.00pm

MONDAY 9 FEBRUARY•Swimming Training 6am• JAM Kingswood 8.00am• Senior Dance Practice 3.30pm• Senior Choir Practice 3.30pm• Warwick Netball 5.30pm

TUESDAY 10 FEBRUARY• BD Swimming Carnival• Basketball Training 7am• Boys Vocal Choir 7.30am• Prep to Year 1 Parent Info

Evening 6-7pm

WEDNESDAY 11 FEBRUARY• Year 8 Tallebudgera Camp• Swimming Training 6am• Pipes & Drums Practice 3.30pm• Rock Band Practice 3.30pm• Senior Dance Practice 3.30pm

THURSDAY 12 FEBRUARYBD Summer TrialsBaskteball Training 7amRugby Training 5pmMixed tennis 6.30pm

Absenteeism We request that you contact the College

should your child be absent.

Please phone Main offi ce on (07) 4666 9811.

There is a message facility in case the phone is unattended. You will receive a phone call of

enquiry if we have not had notifi cation.

Bus Travel Please indicate the intention to use bus travel by

phoning or visiting the Junior/Middle School Offi ce. A roll is kept and it is important that we are aware of

the days on which your child will usually travel by bus. If the routine is varied please contact Monique Bryson

on 4666 9860 in Junior /Middle School Offi ce.

*The Inter-Clan swimming carnival date for Junior and Middle Schools is yet to be set for March.

Middle School

Tallebudgera Camp Yr 8 11-13 FebruaryYear 8 Parents are reminded to complete their permission and medical form (located on the school website) and return to Junior School offi ce by Monday 2nd February.

Year 5 & 6 Information NightParent Information Night will be held on Monday 2nd February from 6.00pm - 7.00pm.

Year 7 & 8 Information NightParent Information Night will be held on Tuesday 3rd February from 6.00pm - 7.00pm.

Damien Cahill Director of Co-Curricular

After 27 and a half years service in the Australian Regular Army, I have left the service to take up a position as Director of Co-Curricular at the school. My family (wife Julie and daughter Samantha - going into Year 5) and I are delighted to be joining the school community and living in the Southern Downs region.

Personally, I have a signifi cant background as a rugby union coach (level 3), professional musician (performer, composer, conductor and arranger) and as an ESL teacher to adults. My wife Julie has extensive experience as a professional musician and will be working at the school as part of the maintenance team, and our daughter Samantha loves her music (piano) and playing hockey.

My aim is to develop and create the most sustainable and rewarding co-curriculum programme for the students and staff of the College. My family and I look forward to meeting you all in the near future.

New Staff Profi les

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David Proudlove joins the College from his role as Head of Humanities and Year 9 and 10 Residential Coordinator at Christ Church Grammar School in Perth, Western Australia.

David and wife Millie emigrated to Australia from Gloucestershire, in the West of England, back in 2009, bringing their children Samuel and Rosie-May along with them. 18 months ago, Matilda was an Australian-born addition to the family. Millie is having a career break from teaching, formerly being the Head of Humanities at Newman College in Perth.

The family is very excited about becoming part of such a tight-knit and successful community at SCOTS PGC and, since arriving in Queensland on New Year’s Day, have enjoyed the contrast to Perth’s metropolitan life on the other side of the continent. Paddocks of horses have replaced the Indian Ocean, much to the delight of horse-crazy Rosie-May!

Mr David Proudlove Head of Senior School

To introduce two of our new Staff members we asked them to write something about themselves and their families to refl ect their individual personalities.

Damien Cahill (left ) with former Wallabies Coach Robbie Deans.

Above: David Proudlove and his wife Millie.Top: Th e three Proudlove children Rosie-May, Samuel and Matilda

1st Prize—$7500 credit towards school fees at Scots PGC College 2nd Prize—Spicers Lodge. Overnight B&B for two valued at $1198

3rd Prize—Spicers Lodge. Lunch for two valued at $150

To buy tickets go to: http://www.trybooking.com/113658

MAJOR RAFFLE SCOTS PGC COLLEGE P&F RAFFLE

Prize Draw: 22/03/2015 At Scots PGC College, Warwick

Fee: $50.00 T&C’s available on ticket

booking site

Senior ChoirsSenior choirs are directed by Mrs Wendy Whittaker and Mrs Gabi Laws.

Girls: Years 7 – 12Monday afternoon 3.30 – 4.45 Kingswood Performing Arts Centre

Boys: (known as BVC, Boys Vocal Choir) Years 7 – 12Tuesday Morning 7.30 – 8.30 The Chapel, assisted by Mrs Julie Gander (Year 4 teacher)

The College’s Senior Choirs perform both popular and secular music. They perform as individual ensembles and as a combined. College events include ANZAC Day and Speech Day. Community Events can include Eisteddfodau and Warwick’s Jumpers and Jazz Festival. The choirs will also be involved in a small regional tour. Regular attendance at rehearsals is essential.

Junior and Middle Choir (known as JAM)Girls and Boys Year 1-6Monday Morning 8.00 – 8.30 Kingswood Performing Arts Centre

JAM is directed by Mrs Lou Keevers, (Prep Teacher)

JAM is a fun choral opportunity for younger students who love to sing. Its repertoire includes both sacred popular tunes.

JAM performs at both College and Community events and occasionally joins with the Senior Choir for performances.

Rock Band Years 9 - 12Wednesday Afternoon 3.30 – 4.45 Assembly Hall The school Rock Band off ers students the exciting opportunity to showcase their musical capabilities to the wider SCOTS community. Students are able to engage and experiment with modern music in a collaborative process with peers to create unique arrangements and develop their performance skills.

This programme is open to Senior School students from Years Nine to Twelve of all musical backgrounds. All percussion, strings, vocal, brass and woodwind are welcome to audition. Rock band is directed by Kaitlin Robbs.

Senior & Junior Dance Senior Dance - Term 1 & 2 Years 7-12Junior Dance - Term 3 week 6 & Term 4, after the Senior Musical

Wednesday Afternoon 3.30 – 4.45 in the Gym. The dance activity is directed by Mrs Julia Ryan (Year 6 Teacher).Senior Dance is open to both boys and girls who want to exercise in a relaxed environment. This year’s focus will be the songs involved in the College Musical. Dancers who take part in this activity will be considered for chorus roles in the musical. There is no specialist equipment required for this activity.Junior Dance is about fun and fi tness and will begin after the Senior musical.

Musical Students from the College will be undertaking the production of a musical in Term 3. All performing arts activities will come together and work toward this goal during Term 3.

Auditions for specifi c roles will be held toward the end of Term One. Individual activities will commence after the musical.

Arts Department

To buy tickets go to: http://www.trybooking.com/113658T&C s available on ticket

booking site

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College Reminders

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Resource Centre Opening Hours 2015Monday – 8.00am to 3.20pm

Tuesday – 8.00am to 4.00pm

Wednesday – 8.00am to 4.00pm

Thursday – 8.00am to 4.00pm

Friday - 8.00am to 3.30pm

Thinking of making your Debut in 2015?

St Mark’s Anglican Debutante Ball

Date: Friday 1st May, 2015Time: 7.30pm - Midnight

Venue: St Mary’s HallBand: Triple Beat

Light supper provided

Debutantes should contact Sharon Johnson Phone: 46614708

Email: Sharon - 54shazza54@gmail.com

Please register your interest by 25th February, 2015.

Ice Cream Containers Needed The Science Department is looking for ice cream containers

of all shapes and sizes. If you are able to donate some containers please drop them to main reception.

Student ID Photographs

All students from Prep to Year 12 will have individual photographs taken next Wednesday 4th February by Advanced Life School Photography.

Students in Years 7 - 12 will receive a Student ID Card in the weeks following. Summer uniform is required for the photographs, with students in Years 7 - 12 wearing a tie and blazer. Please see Table below for Year level photo times.

Year Group Time

Staff 8am - 8.40am

Prep 8.50am

1 9.00am

2 9.10am

3 9.20am

4 9.30am

5 9.45am

6 9.55am

Recess10.20-40am

9 10.45am

10 11.05am

7 11.25 am

8 11.45am

11 12.00pm

12 12.25pm

TERM 1 Monday 26 January Australia Day Holiday Tuesday 27 January Travel Day Wednesday 28 January Term 1 Commences 10 Thursday, 2 April Term 1 Concludes

Easter Public Holidays Good Friday 3 April 2015 Easter Monday 6 April 2015

TERM 2 Monday 20 April Travel Day Tuesday 21 April Term 2 Commences 9 Friday, 19 June Term 2 Concludes Saturday, 20 June Travel Day

TERM 3 Monday, 13 July Travel Day Tuesday, 14 July Term 3 Commences 10 Friday, 18 September Term 3 Concludes Saturday, 19 September Travel Day

TERM 4 Monday, 5 October Labour Day Public Holiday Tuesday 6 October Travel Day Wednesday, 7 October Term 4 Commences Friday, 20 November Year 12 Concludes 8 Friday, 27 November Term 4 Concludes Saturday, 28 November Travel Day Saturday, 28 November Travel Day

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College Captains Giorgia Brennan Jack McCullough

College Vice Captains Niamh Whiley Tim Allport

Prefects Emily Bass Angus Brennand

Dominic Casey-Lee

Jordan Charge

Adrienne Geary Nikki Hoey

Sam McCullough

Amelia Starasts

Ebony Wickham

Alice Wu

Captain Boys’ Boarding William Troughton

Vice Captains Boys’ Boarding Jonathon Bender

Captain Girls’ Boarding Taniesha Southeron

Vice Captains Girls’ Boarding Carleesha Curtis

Cameron Harry Shooter Taliyah Wilson

Macinnes Nikki Hoey Khan Ladbrook

Mackay Emily Bass Samuel McCullough

Leslie Adrienne Geary Ben Johnston

College Captains 2015

Term Dates 2015

Sport

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Sport Dates 2015

Darling Downs trialsNominations close Friday 6th February for 14 years and 18 years Baseball, 15 years and 19 years Volleyball.

Netball TrainingOpens Training Tuesday 3 February in the gym.

Basketball TrainingYear 7/8 boys & girls training (WALEC) Tuesday & Thursday mornings 7.00am - 8.00am

Opens Girls (GYM) and U15 Girls (WALEC) Tuesday morning 7.00am - 8.00am

Open Boys (GYM) and U15 Boys (WALEC) Thursday morning 7.00am - 8.00am

The St Marys Old Boys Association Basketball CompetitionFriday 13 February.

Junior TouchSaturday 7th February (draw will be posted on facebook)

Border District SwimmingTuesday 10th February (13 years- 19 years). Nominations close on Friday 6 February

Border District Summer TrialsThursday 12 February. Nominations close 6 February. Sports are Open girls Softball, Open boys and U15 boys Touch,

Open girls and U15 girls Touch, Open boys and girls Tennis, Open Cricket and U14 cricket.

Swimming trainingMonday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Seniors from 6:00am- 7:00am and Middle School from 7:00am- 8:00am at WIRAC.

Southern Downs swimming trialsThursday 19th February. Nominations close on Thursday 12th February.