All of our six TiGAA duologues boys received a place! All campuses. An outstanding list of performances from all our athletes across the 68 events on the day. Ensure that all boys in the age group are equally important, 1. Caroline talked to the boys about the authors process of writing a picture book in both images and words. A sincere thanks to all families who supported this event and to also Mrs Amelia Grills for organising the day. It will be held in the garden at Gip's Restaurant on Saturday, 14 May and will move inside if it rains. Royal QueenslandShow holiday, Friday 1September (TBC) Wednesday 6th September, 8:40am. Are you trying to organise your school holiday travel with family? About TGS. Information regarding match times and locations can be found on the Sports and Activities website Sport and Activities Toowoomba Grammar School (twgs.qld.edu.au). 2023 Term Dates. Feb. Half Term 2023. An independent day and boarding school for girls from Pre-Prep to Year 12; Boarding from Year 5; Boys Pre-Prep. Product Launch. I encourage all of the wider TGS community to follow the TGS Boarding Facebook page so you can see what adventures our boarders experience. Plan for next year using the 2023 school calendar and iCal (.ics file). Last week's Whole School Assembly saw the Junior Jazz Ensemble perform for the first time this year. We would appreciate We are conscious of how the busy the traffic is around the School each morning and afternoon. Authorised absence an absence where the reason provided by the parent/caregiver is acceptable to the School. Our new TGS Supporter shirts ($80) and caps ($20) are now available from the uniform shop. The 1sts returned to the winners list with a dominant display. Whilst the end of year assessment period is looming, I know that each House is doing lots of planning to ensure that the 2023 boarding program is full of enrichment opportunities which will help our boarders make the most of their time spent at TGS. This is a great School and GPS community event and it is expected all Year 9 boys will support our team. The results and subsequent data will enable the Junior School to assess growth in core literacy and numeracy skills. As of 2021, Toowoomba Anglican School has introduced a Family Fee Cap. And the good news is you can, What is Creative kids voucher According to Service NSW, from 1 January 2023, parents, guardians and carers can claim a $100 voucher to put towards the cost of lessons and fees with registered Creative Kids providers. Good Friday 7 April; Easter Monday 10 April. Queensland All School Cross Country Results: TGS will see 29 boys compete at the Darling Downs Cross Country trials next Tuesday at Kearneys Spring, in final preparations for the GPS Cross Country Championships next Thursday at Limestone Park. Start of Spring Term (1) - Wednesday 4th January 2023. Being involved in a musical is always a wonderful team experience. must be paid for the Term in which the notice of withdrawal expires. The School has been a specialist in the education of boys and young men since 1875 and now our. Mrs Bliss BierhoffPresident, Junior School Supporters Group. This could be from vaping, or being around others who are vaping. Please note the RSVP. Highly Commended: Roan Bronkhurst and Param Singh The Argument Sketch; Taj Kahn and Alex Vanzella - The Package; Isaac Whitcombe and Chrisopher Piccini The Penultimate Supper. SchoolTV is regularly updated with new articles and videos and provides insightful information and handy tips for parents. Toowoomba Grammar School is proud to offer a range of opportunities to our boys. Last Friday saw an extremely wet GPS Track and Field Championships at QSAC in Brisbane. Exchange: The student arriving from TRS will be a boarder at TGS. The boys were given the opportunity to work with a CBCA-shortlisted author/illustrator, Caroline Magerl. Her academic philosophy is closely aligned with that of Toowoomba Grammar School and specifically with the adoption of evidence-informed practices. I would ask all parents to please remember that they are driving in a school zone and need to adhere to the road rules. Half Term : Monday 13 February - Friday 17 February SUMMER TERM 2023. Our Mother's Day Stall sold almost 900 gifts and the boys were an absolute joy to work with. All boys should be commended for their participation and the high quality performances they delivered on the evening. This adjudicated competition has been held annually since 1997 and is open to all boys from Years 2 to 6, with trophies awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. If the Master Plan and MID is approved, this designation would acknowledge and reflect the current use of the site and secure development of the campus in the future. Wednesday 22 November Middle School Presentation Afternoon. 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. Well done boys! We had a team of Dads serving food so all Mums were able to sit down with their children. 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. 2 July 2023. Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm. This will be a great opportunity, in an informal atmosphere, to get to know mothers from your House and others. 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 term in pastoral care lessons boys have been studying the following topics: Year 7 Sustaining Good Habits. It is vital that, if we are to provide quality programs, we get good feedback from the boys on how they are progressing. I ask all parents to please remember that they are driving in a school zone and need to adhere to the road rules. Term Dates 2022 SEMESTER ONE TERM ONE (10 WEEKS) January Sunday 23 All new boarders enter by 4:00pm . The AAC teaches you how to adapt and overcome confronting situations, while keeping a composed front to your cadets. We need to remain vigilant. The rehearsal dates and times have been planned around class timetables and rotate to minimise classroom disruptions. Thank you to those Cadets that took up the opportunity and were rewarded with a lovely two course dinner and some inspirational words on "the values of being a Cadet". The boys were then given the opportunity to work with many materials. Note: Your password generation link will be sent to your email address automatically. A significant effort for their first time out. encourage you to contact his Head of House, the Head of Junior School, In moving forward, I trust that the School will recruit a successor who is passionate, empathetic and excited to grow the counselling program even further. (doingdrugs-darta.blogspot.com). Please take care when dropping off and picking up your son(s) and be particularly mindful of the following: I would just like to advise parents that I will be attending the Independent Primary School Heads of Australia (IPSHA) National Conference from Wednesday, 25 May through to Saturday, 28 May. Dates: Term 1, 2023. Bishop Moore Richard Neligan first proposed the Diocesan School for Girls in October 1903. A letter and nomination form were emailed to parents last week. The Australian International School has a vision to be known internationally as an institution which represents educational excellence in all aspects of its operation. In order to prepare the Orchestra for our Eisteddfod performance, four rehearsal times have been booked for this term. At the same time, there are a few things not associated with this: It is envisaged that this Old Boy contact and interaction will be hugely beneficial for the boys, and it as a great opportunity to engage some wonderful Old Boys who would just love to be part of the rugby program. 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. This got me to thinking about my role and the importance of high visibility for the boys, staff and parents in a Junior School. If your son is diagnosed with COVID, or is a close contact, please ensure the form is completed on the TGS App or through Parent Lounge. It is evident that our younger reunion groups look to just enjoy time together to catch up and are not in need of formality. 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. End of term teaching staff (12.00pm). October 2023. The Junior School aims to spark the love of learning in boys which will follow them through all their school years. TGS Sports Portal. Have a passion for the School and the ability to relay this passion to the current boys. Monday 23 October (TBC) Year 12 external exams start. We would like to thank Mrs Dixon and the awesome Junior School Tribe ensembles for their wonderful contribution to the evening, and SOTA for organising the pre-concert drinks and nibbles. The concert featured all of our Senior School music ensembles showcasing their talents along with some fantastic duologues from some of our TiGAA boys. Due to demand, we're pleased to announce an additional Prep class for 2023. Start of Summer Term (1) - Monday 17th April 2023. A guest speaker is currently being sought. Parent Links. Year 12 Retrospective. Toowoomba Grammar School - Newsletter, Sails Assembly, Junior School Hall, 8:25am, Year 5 Leadership Day (Unleashing Personal Potential), Junior School Hall, 8:35am - 3:10pm, Year 5 Leadership meeting with Acting Head of Junior School, Under 9 - Under 12 House Swimming Carnival, 11:00am - 3:00pm, Junior School Supporters' Group AGM, J1, 6:00pm, Year 2 Strings concert, Junior School Hall, 9:00am, Year 6 Dinner rehearsal, Junior School Hall, 8:30am, Year 4 Instrumental Concert, 9:30am - 10:00am, Vanuatu visitors Ensemble Nabanga working with Intro Strings and String Ensemble, Junior School Hall, 10:50am 12:45pm, Year 6 Dinner, Junior School Hall then Pavilion and lawn, 5:45pm - 8:45pm, Old Boys' Association Committee End of Year Dinner and Management Committee Meeting, Senior Students' Art Exhibition (Year 12), Cadets: Toowoomba Remembrance Day Service, 2022 Prefects and Parents Thank You Function, Senior School Transition Day for 2023 New Boys, 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, The Transition to Secondary School - Toowoomba Grammar School (twgs.qld.edu.au), Home Page SchoolTV | Toowoomba Grammar School, Year 9 International Exchange Opportunity, Take Note Concert and Performing Arts Awards, Cricket Supporters' Group Golf Day New Date - February 17, New TGS Supporter Shirts and Caps Now Available, The students academic progress and assessments due during or immediately following the period of absence, The students capacity to complete the current curriculum studies during the absence and at the completion of the absence. withdrawal must be provided to the School. The Toowoomba Grammar School boys fought valiantly and should be extremely proud of their efforts. It was announced at our Year 12 Awards Assembly last week that the 2022 winners of the Headmasters Shield are Mackintosh House. I invite all parents to approach me at anytime to say hello and do not hesitate to contact me if I can ever be of assistance with your sons learning journey at Toowoomba Grammar School. Tennis Congratulations to Hugo Kues-Sales, Hugo Smith, Aarush Sharma and James Statton who recently competed in the Darling Downs regional trials for the Queensland Primary Schools Cup. 2023 Term Dates. One of the driving factors behind why I do what I do, is the belief that there is nothing too big that we cant talk about, and that seeking support requires an incredible amount of courage. In terms of organisation, we are still confronted with the challenge of providing a format that caters for all Old Boys who attend the weekend events. Keep the communication lines open and I am always available to any boarder parents - kymwright@aussiebb.com.au and 0438 489 170. We are conscious of how busy the traffic is around the school each morning and afternoon and in recent years we have updated the parking and traffic flow in the Herries Street and Margaret Street loops as well as the Junior School and Aquatic Centre areas. Our year to date has been most frantic. It is wonderful to see so many boys being physically active both during school and outside of school. We are at the early stages of the project and encourage you to review and have your say about the Schools master planning activities and proposed MID through this website link. In 2nd place were Jordan Benz, Hugo Tebbutt and Dominic Walsh performing Television by Roald Dahl. Toowoomba Grammar School is one of the oldest and most well-established independent boys' day and boarding schools in Australia, offering a complete education from Prep to Year 12. . I wish all the Cross Country athletes representing our School the very best at the GPS Championships. Staff PD Day | Student free day, Wednesday 16August (TBC) The School is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people at the School and is dedicated to protecting them from harm. TGS Sports & Activities Site. In accordance with the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006, children between the age of 6 and 16 must be enrolled at a state or non-government school and must attend the school at all times when the School is open for instruction, or for participation in school activities. Vaping is a major concern in young adults in Australia. Our Junior School boys were excited to also be joined by the Senior School Saxophone Trio. Peter Cook (68-72) has been engaged to look after the Opens age group and David is now looking for about another five Old Boys to help with the other ages. Boarding School for Years 7 to 12. A subcommittee of the synod purchased land in November 1903, and the first class began on 27 May 1904 with twenty-five students and Mary Etheldred Pulling as headmistress. Its a laugh a minute as classic Grecian myths are woven together with a contemporary storyline. If you are considering withdrawing your son, I would strongly GPS Track and Field ChampionshipMany of the boys travelled to Brisbane on Friday to compete in the GPS Track and Field Carnival. We are equally committed to teaching our students to have a moral commitment to making our world a better place as reflective, caring, knowledgeable and principled people. Paul Dillon is the founder of Drug and Alcohol and Research Training Australia (DARTA) and Paul will be addressing our Year 10, 11 and 12 boys on the dangers of vaping in July. A letter and nomination form were emailed to all parents on Monday, 9 May. Toowoomba Grammar School is always proud of the athletes who have been selected to representative honours. Easter Monday holiday (during Easter holidays), Monday 17April NSW Department of Education term dates, school holidays, public holidays, school development days and more. Here are the links: https://www.facebook.com/ToowoombaGrammarSchoolSportAndActivities, https://www.facebook.com/ToowoombaGrammarSchoolBoarding. Unexplained absence an absence for which no reason is provided by the parent/caregiver. These young men have taken up their senior duties with thoughtful consideration and I know our Heads of House have been similarly impressed. It was so rewarding to see over 200 boys and their Mums sharing breakfast as a prelude to Mothers Day on Sunday. If you are holding up traffic and your son is not there, please do a lap of the loop to allow other parents to collect their son(s); The drop off/pick up zone between the Trenerry Gym and the Aquatic Centre is narrow. Alumni and Reunions. Fees are payable by the following dates: 29 January. The first was a social at Sommerville House. Contact Us. if youre able to help package on Saturday morning, bring a cutting board and sharp knife. TGS Army Cadet Unit was well represented with SCUO Harry Fortune escorting the Guest Speaker Major (AAC) Kym Donoghue, and CDTSGT Tom Knudsen commanding the Banner Party. As mentioned in a separate article, Year 8 TiGAA entered the Duologue section, presenting a selection of plays ranging from Monty Python classics to more contemporary scripts. Michelle Worthington is a Teacher Librarian, Long Service Leave Term 4 at Toowoomba Grammar School based in Toowoomba, Queensland. At Toowoomba Grammar School we have zero tolerance for child abuse. TGS boys have been in training and are attending pre-meets in advance of the big day. Teacher Training Day #5 - Tuesday 3rd January 2023. The result of this commitment to our faith is the education of strong . School Fees are invoiced prior to the beginning of each Term and are payable in advance. While some of the above are personal and some are boarding related, they all reinforce to me how important good communication is. Thank you to Anita at Impressions on Scott for her extraordinary work. The works will involve modifying the existing stormwater drainage on the north-eastern side of the intersection. . St. Olave's Grammar School, Goddington Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SH . situations where 10 weeks notice is not provided, the following Terms fees TGS Boarding - A Safe, Welcoming and . I am sure that all of the boys involved will make us proud. Old Boys with a son or grandson in an age group would not be assigned to that age group. Start of Spring Term (2) - Monday 20th February 2023. 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. School Locker is offering discounts on various devices for TGS students (not just our graduating Year 12 students). The COVID-19 pandemic halted our overseas exchange opportunities, however, as international borders start to open and restrictions ease, it is with great pleasure that we offer the following opportunity for a current Year 9 student. The School continues to offer a variety of weekend activities available to all boarders. History. Monday 18 July - Kindergarten to Year 9 Parent / Teacher Interview Day - No classes for K -12. Monday 17 April i to Friday 21 July - Early closure, time tbc Tuesday, 14 June, 7:00pm in the Old Hall. Toowoomba Grammar School is one of the oldest and most well-established independent boys' day and boarding schools in Australia, offering a complete education from Prep to Year 12. . 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 14 July. All information is contained in the Musical Information Pack 2023 Final. If you are looking for school holiday activities or idea, we . 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. Toowoomba Grammar School: Fidelis in Omnibus. Council apologises for any inconvenience and thanks you for your co-operation and patience during these works. This concert will feature The Ensemble Nabanga, as well as other local students. 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