RGS Newsletter Monday, 30 August 2021 @ The Rockhampton Grammar School, Term 3, 2021
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General News
Primary: Head of Primary Report Key Dates Primary News Primary Sport
Book Reviews
Secondary: Head of Secondary - Academic Report Head of Year Reports Around the Classrooms
Careers
Boarding
Co-Curriculum
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7F Form Camp at Ritamada General News
COVID-safe practices The School has registered for the Check In Qld app to enhance our existing COVID-safe practices. Signage and QR codes are now located at a number of areas around the School. Please note that checking in via the Check In Qld app will be in addition to the EVA check-in (therefore visitors will have to sign in twice). The reason for this is that EVA is the process by which the School records a Visitor Registration Log, as the data captured via the Check In Qld app is not available to the School.
End of Term 3/ Start of Term 4 End of Term 3 RGS Secondary School students will be dismissed at 11.50am on Friday, 10 September. Primary classes finish at 3.10pm on Friday, 10 September.
Start of Term 4 All RGS students (Prep to Year 12) return to classes on Tuesday, 5 October. Boarders return to school on Monday, 4 October (Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday)
Student Free Day - Friday, 3 September Primary and Secondary students have a student free day on Friday, 3 September. Classes return on Monday, 6 September.
Primary and Secondary Uniforms Secondary School - Last Wednesday, 25 August, was the last day students in Year 7 to Year 12 were required to wear their formal uniform every Wednesday, unless for a specific reason. Tuesday, 31 August, is the last day boys from Year 7 to Year 12 are required to wear their school tie.
Primary School - This Wednesday is the last day of this term that Year 6 students are required to wear their Formal uniform and boys from Year 4 are required to wear their tie, unless for a specific reason. Students are required to wear their formal uniform and ties this Wednesday for the Primary School Formal Assembly.
Secondary Musical Raffle Winners Congratulations to winners of the RGS Musical raffle: 1st prize – wheelbarrow full of surprises – Libby Sands 2nd prize – Painting – Scott Kerr 3rd prize – Coffee machine and pods – Heather Watkins 4th prize – Reef diffuser – Eli Flenady
Prizes are available for collection at the School’s main reception. Please call 4936 0600.
SchoolTV Topic of the Week: Celebrating Father’s Day Over the centuries, the role of fathers has evolved. During the industrial revolution, fathers were more de- tached, spending long hours working in factories, whilst mothers took on the role of primary socialiser and educator of children. Today things have changed dramatically, with many Dads being celebrated for being sensitive, caring and more hands-on. Research has shown that the amount of time fathers are now spending teaching, helping and playing with their children, has trebled. This has transformed our understanding of how fathers shape their children’s lives from the start, challenging conventional ideas of parenthood and gender.
Click here to access this special report about celebrating the important role fathers play in our children’s lives.
SchoolTV is a unique online resource delivering powerful and credible information to empower parents with the skills to address common issues facing young people today. SchoolTV can be accessed any time by RGS parents through the School website under Learn With Us > Student Wellbeing.
RGS Calendar Visit Parent Lounge for the most up-to-date events and activities at The Rockhampton Grammar School.
Grow in Character and Scholarship General News
NAPLAN Data
In 2008 NAPLAN tests were introduced as an initiative of the Australian government. Participation is compulsory for all students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. All Queensland schools received their 2021 NAPLAN data on Wednesday 25 August. As you may recall, NAPLAN was not held in 2020 due to the impact of Covid-19. As you can see from the table below The Rockhampton Grammar School was ahead of the mean score for every domain (numeracy, reading, writing, spelling, and grammar and punctuation), for every year level (Year 3, 5, 7 and 9). While this is an outstanding achievement, it is important to remember that NAPLAN is simply a snapshot in time. The data revealed by NAPLAN provides schools an opportunity to review student performance and current education practices being implemented. While the testing programme receives criticism, key benefits include, the papers are independently marked and compare a school’s students against pre-determined national minimum standards by ranking all Australian students in specific bands of achievement. Consequently, analysis of results allows teaching pedagogy to be adjusted to cater for a student’s individual needs and indeed that of a cohort. The Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA), our state governing education body, announced this week that it will not release data for all schools, which it has previously done. This change was reported in the national media on Wednesday 25 August.
- Ms Reniece Carter, Head of Secondary School, Academics
NAPLAN Mean Score Comparison for RGS, Queensland and Australia
Year 3 Reading Writing Spelling Grammar and Numeracy Punctuation RGS 468 465 455 465 434 Queensland 428 415 410 424 393 Australia 437 425 421 433 403
Year 5 Reading Writing Spelling Grammar and Numeracy Punctuation RGS 542 505 521 546 525 Queensland 507 468 497 498 487 Australia 511 480 504 502 495
Year 7 Reading Writing Spelling Grammar and Numeracy Punctuation RGS 543 530 553 548 558 Queensland 539 511 545 532 545 Australia 542 522 548 533 550
Year 9 Reading Writing Spelling Grammar and Numeracy Punctuation RGS 597 572 595 604 617 Queensland 571 539 577 570 583 Australia 577 550 580 570 587
Grow in Character and Scholarship Primary
Head of Primary
Our Book Week parade has certainly been one of the highlights of third term. It was a fantastic spectacle with staff and students dressed as characters from a wide range of books. The parade around the bottom oval enabled an enthusiastic crowd of mums and dads, family members and friends to help celebrate. Thank you for supporting an event that highlights the importance of reading for both work and leisure purposes.
Speaking of reading, Mrs Reniece Carter who is head of Secondary Academic, has prepared a summary of the 2021 NAPLAN results for The Rockhampton Grammar School. The results show that once again, RGS is performing at an exceptionally high standard. In both Year 3 and 5, Mr Bruce Saxby RGS has achieved a higher mean score than that of Queensland and Australia in all five areas of Acting Head of Primary NAPLAN. For example, the NAPLAN mean scores for Reading are: Queensland 428 Australia 437 The RGS 468
The results demonstrate that the teachers and teaching programmes in the Primary School supported by Before School Reading and Learning Support Programmes are achieving great results in the 5 areas of Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation, and Numeracy.
At the beginning of this term, Mrs Brady took carer’s leave to assist members of her family. Mrs Brady has decided to extend her leave until the end of the year and then retire after a long and distinguished career at The Rockhampton Grammar School. Mrs Brady has been an icon in the Primary School and her contribution to all activities has been invaluable. We all wish her the best and look forward to her attendance in key functions at the end of the year.
Ms Sheila Thana, who is currently taking Year 2 in Mrs Brady’s absence, will continue in that role for the remainder of the year.
Holidays are only two weeks away. I hope that everyone has a safe break and can refresh for what will be a very hectic final term for the year.
Kind regards
Key Dates - Primary
August September (continued) 31 ICAS – Mathematics 10 Primary Co-Curricular Photos (Day 2) 31 Year 1 - Ritamada 10 Minniecon & Burke Tennis Finals 10 End of Term 3 September 1 Formal Assembly - Duggan Hall 2pm October 3 Student Free Day (Whole School) 4 Queen’s Birthday Holiday 7 Primary Co-Curricular Photos (Day 1) 5 Start of Term 4 8 Day of Notables 9 Year 6 - Ritamada 9 Preps - Cooberrie Park
Grow in Character and Scholarship Primary - News
Primary - Formal Assembly Our Formal Assembly is on this Wednesday 1st September in The Duggan Hall commencing at 2pm. Year 6 students are required to wear their formal uniform, while all other students are to wear their best day uniform. Year 4 and 5 boys will also wear their School tie. Parents are most welcome to attend. All parents will be required to register their attendance at the Assembly via the following online link: https://www.trybooking.com/BTOOS as well as signing in via the Qld Check In app and the EVA app before entering The Duggan Hall.
Day of Notables – 25th Anniversary The Day of Notables is a fantastic annual event which is celebrating its 25th Anniversary. Each year all Year 6 students write an autobiography on a notable character from history. On Wednesday 8th September, the students will present their speech in full costume to the entire school community. The finalists will then compete for the Julie Becker Trophy at the Day of Notables Finals held in the Auditorium at 6pm.
Year 3/4W Fundraiser for Capricorn Animal Aid On Thursday 9th September, the Year 3/4W class will be selling items to support Capricorn Animal Aid. There will be lots of delicious and interesting handmade items for sale, with prices starting at 50c. Please see the flyer in the newsletter attachments.
Spelling Bee Years 4, 5 and 6 had the chance to challenge themselves with some super spelling last week. All students should be congratulated for their preparation and enthusiasm to have a go. Well done Year 4s and congratulations to Zachary Holtzman with a convincing 1st, Zara Kummerfeld in 2nd and Lachlan Davis 3rd. Awesome spelling with exhaustion, amazement, billionaire, poisonous and achieve in our list of deciding words. Ten brave Year 5 contestants fought a hard battle. The words wretched, thievery, exploit, pneumonia, precipice, abyss, omitted and ebullience wrangled us down to the final two places, but then we had to go to unfamiliar words in the Commonly Misspelled Word list. The word amateur finally decided the winner. Congratulations to all who participated and well done to the following top 3 winners. 1st: Prahas Peddireddy 2nd: Hollie Richmond 3rd: Giovanna Sidharta Ekamjot Singh won the Year 6 Spelling Bee narrowly from Shriyan Geddada and Joshua Richmond. Having exhausted all the Year 6 extension words, we resorted to the Commonly Misspelled Words List again and words such as accommodate and ceiling found us some winners.
Clockwise from above: Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.
Grow in Character and Scholarship Primary - News
Primary - Co-Curricular Photos The Primary Co-Curricular Photos will be held across two days, Tuesday 7th and Friday 10th of September (last day of term). Unfortunately, if your child is away on either of these days they will be marked as absent on the photo. Please see the timetables below for times and uniform requirements.
Tuesday 7th September 2021 – Duggan Hall Time Dress
Prep Signing Choir 8:45am Day Uniform 1-3 Signing Choir 9:00am Day Uniform Friday Afternoon OzTag 9:15am Sports Uniform Friday Afternoon Basketball 9:30am Sports Uniform Friday Afternoon Cricket 9:35am Sports Uniform Friday Afternoon AFL 9:50am Sports Uniform Friday Afternoon School Hockey 10:00am Sports Uniform Friday Afternoon School Tennis 10:10am Sports Uniform Friday Afternoon School Rugby League 10:25am Sports Uniform MORNING TEA
Friday Afternoon School Football 11:20am Sports Uniform Friday Afternoon School Softball/ Teeball 11:35am Sports Uniform Touch Football: U6, U8 & U12 11:45am Sports Uniform Capricornia Sport 12:25am Cap Shirt Primary Rock Band 12:35pm Day Uniform Primary Woodwind Ensemble 12:45pm Day Uniform Primary Beginner Concert Band 12:55pm Day Uniform Primary Jazz Ensemble 1:05pm Day Uniform
Friday 10th September 2021 – Duggan Time Dress Hall
Yrs 4-6 Signing Choir 8:45am Day Uniform Yrs 1-6 Vocal Choir 8:55am Day Uniform Touch Football: U10 9:05am Sports Uniform Primary String Ensemble 9:15am Day Uniform Primary Concert Band 9:25am Day Uniform X Country Team 9:35am Sports Uniform Athletics Team 9:45am Sports Uniform Robotics Club 10:00am Day Uniform Chess 10:10am Day / Formal Uniform
Garden Club News As you are aware from a previous newsletter, we are planning a Christmas stall at the end of this year to raise funds for the ongoing running costs of our little garden and chicken house. Our committee has also decided to run a cake stall to raise money. This will happen in Term 4 in the first week back after the holidays. Please keep an eye out for further information about this. The Annual Rockhampton Regional Council Sustainability competition is on now and schools have been asked to submit photos of sustainable projects happening in their schools. As we are in the process of building a frog habitat, we will be submitting this as our entry into the competition. Please see below a photo of some of the construction process. Last, but not least, the Garden Club thanks all the families who have sent in plant pots for us to use in the gar- den. We will be starting to repot plants that are too big for their pots and some that need thinning out as well. Linda Irwin
Grow in Character and Scholarship Primary - News
Harry Potter Day
On Monday 16th August 2021, 4S had their Harry Potter Day.
The day started off with Mr Scott explaining to us about how the day was going to work. First, we did some drawings of our favourite Harry Potter characters. Some of the students chose to draw Dobby and some chose The Sorting Hat. When we were drawing, Mr Kennedy had an amazing setup to take photos of us in our Harry Potter robes. The photos were fantastic! Mr Kennedy even added lights to our photos to make it look like it was coming out of our wands so it looked like we were casting spells. Some of the spells even conjured up baby dragons! Mr Kennedy had also organised a cool backdrop and a smoke machine, making everything a little more amazing for us! A huge thank you to Mr Kennedy for his time and the effects. It took approximately two hours to get through all of us.
After morning tea, we had a quiz where we had to answer questions from the Harry Potter books and movies. Gryffindor and Ravenclaw were winning the quiz and Hufflepuff were not far behind. Slytherin were cunning at these challenges.
After lunch came the moment everyone was hyped up for, Quidditch. Hufflepuff had a strong surge and closed the gap while Ravenclaw did their best, but it was Slytherin and Gryffindor going neck and neck for the House Cup. In the end, it was the strong and powerful Slytherin that got to hold up the House Cup. Everyone had a great time on Harry Potter Day. By: Lachlan and Zion
Grow in Character and Scholarship Primary - News
2021 Book Week Last week was another amazing week here at RGS but especially so with the annual Children’s Book Week festivities in full swing. A very colourful parade was held on Wednesday with all Primary year levels and the Kindy Unit in full costume on the oval and around the school. Children were also treated to some “guest” readers who read them one of the new CBCA shortlisted/ winners of the annual Book Week competition in the school library during playtime. Classrooms were decorated as part of the celebration and teachers put more of a focus on the enjoyment of reading and books this past week. Book Week was run by a great team of teachers, aides, technical and communications staff. It was a true group effort. Well done everyone. Thanks, must also go to the parents for organising incredible costumes for their children and coming along to enjoy the parade and activities. The parade was an absolutely magical festival of “book fever” and we were truly transported to ANOTHER WORLD!
Grow in Character and Scholarship Primary - News
Extension Writing
Jeremy’s Rampage By Zachary Holtzman
“Harry should have triumphed!” screamed Jeremy the kangaroo. Jeremy was an aggressive and quite plump former-pet. He had always wanted another owner since he was first dumped at the safari park. Natie Safari Park was where nasty and naughty pets were taken to run around with other former-pets. Jeremy was there because his stubbornness increased his aggressiveness to maximum boxing-mode. He made friends with the protective Willy Wombat, the posh Tim Taipan and the little-worded David Dingo. “Shut up you fat, pouched-bellied dum-dum!” Sally screeched. She was an argumentative, salty croc. An offensive, mean and extremely rude, salty croc. “You don’t know anything about boxing Jeremy!” she cried. Jeremy had had enough of all of her insults. “Ahem, I will become a professional boxer!” He argued in an aggressive tone. “Dream on, loser!” Sally was heard to say sassily. That was all the encouragement he needed to flee forever.
Jeremy burst through the park gates, smacking his hands against the metal bars. “Arrrrghhh!” he roared through large tears. He sobbed all the way down Park Street, turned right and silently hopped into Filly Street. It was dark and there were no houses apart from the two abandoned flats on either side. Instead of turning off onto I-Walk-Alone Avenue, Jeremy sadly trotted into the landfill up ahead, still weeping. He then sat by a pile of plastic jars and hugged his knees tight. “Maybe I am a loser,” he cried. He wept some more. Soon, he bounced up enraged, and started getting more angry than upset. Then the chaos started. He had fire in his eyes.
He stomped onto Destroy Road. “Grrr!” he yelled as he punched a building window and threw it at a fire-hydrant. Everyone screamed and ran away. Jeremy’s rage had completely consumed him. A roar of acrimony then came out of his mouth. The mayor phoned 911 and the police shot at the angry kangaroo. Jeremy just evaded the bullets and beat up the policemen.
Meanwhile, something was going on in the Boxing Building. James’ boss screamed, “You’re fired!” James, a boxing coach, and his team boxer, Harry, lost a boxing match he really should have won. “Just for losing?” Harry questioned, dumbfounded. “Don’t question me!” the manager commanded. James simply walked out the building and onto Fired Street, as Jeremy turned onto the exact same location…
James watched Jeremy beat up a fire truck, eyes wide and mouth roaring. James thought he would make a definite boxing champion. “Aggghh!” a distant voice screeched. It was James’ time to shine. He just had to calm that kangaroo. “Eh, Kangaroo!” he hesitantly mumbled, “Why don’t you be my boxer? I can coach you. You have some skill in you. What is your name?” Jeremy’s rage had started to merge into cheerfulness. He never felt like that before. He liked it. The aggressive, little (sorry, plump), kangaroo’s greatest desire had come true. Soon, he was unbeaten in all matches and was very close with James.
One day, Jeremy set out to the shops and saw David Dingo. “Hey, Buddy. What’s up?” he exclaimed. James came behind Jeremy and very soon, they were chatting. “I see all your friends are out of the safari park,” he announced. “Must be nice for them!” Jeremy quietly chatted, building up the courage to say the next few words. “Um, James, could you be my owner please?” Jeremy sniffed nervously. “Of course!” James screamed. As they were walking gleefully back to James’ house, Jeremy whispered, “What do you think happened to scaly, old Sally?” “She had problems Jeremy,” he replied, “she didn’t just insult you. She was always bossy and mean.” “Well, we certainly proved her wrong!” Jeremy commented with a smile that extended up to his long, pointy ears.
Grow in Character and Scholarship Primary - Sport
Netball Congratulations to RGS Stars on winning the Junior E1 division premiership and RGS Heat for finishing runners-up in division F3 at last week’s Rockhampton Netball Association grand finals. Team reports and photos - See “Co-Curriculum”
Taekwon-Do Tournament Results 2021
The Taekwon-Do United ITF CQ Championships were held in the Duggan Hall on 21st and 22nd August. The RGS students worked hard in the lead up to the championship and performed very well over the course of the two days coming away with some excellent results. Not only did they receive many medals, but they showed great sportsmanship throughout the weekend. Well done to all those who participated and congratulations to the following Primary students who received medals. Ruby Rowland – Blue Belt: 1st Patterns, 1st Sparring and 3rd Speed kicking Ashton Rogers – Blue Belt Red Tip: 1st Patterns, 1st Sparring, 1st Speed kicking, 1st Flying side kick and 2nd Overhead kick Hatcher Cook – White Belt Yellow Tip: 1st Overhead Kick, 2nd Flying Side Kick, 2nd Speed Kicking Tyler Hancock – White Belt Yellow Tip: 3rd Overhead kick
Touch Football Polo Shirts The Red & Black Shop is looking for second-hand RGS Touch Football Polo Shirts. If you have a shirt that you no longer use or need, please contact The Red and Black Shop on 07 4936 0653. Nicole Penrose RGS Red & Black Shop Term Time Opening Hours - Monday to Friday 8am - 10am & 12pm - 5pm Primary - Sport
Grand Finals for Interschool Sport
On Friday 27th August, many of our sporting teams for Interschool sport competed in Grand Finals. All the teams played well showing great sportsmanship and pride in wearing the Red and Black. Netball Congratulations to both the Junior A and Junior D Netball Teams who won against Frenchville and Ridgelands respectively at Jardine Park. All the girls played well and represented their teams proudly. Thank you also to the RGS Goat who came along and supported the girls. Tennis We had a clean sweep at the Tennis Grand Finals with all 4 teams winning. The results were: A Grade: Won against RGS 2 B Grade: Won against Frenchville 2 C Grade: Won against Berserker D Grade: Won against St Pauls Congratulations to all players on this wonderful achievement. Rugby League
Unfortunately, our 6C Rugby League team lost in a tight game against Frenchville at Victoria Park. The boys played well but went down 8 – 6.
The 6A Rugby League team had a very convincing against Frenchville. It was a great game with the team winning 22 – 6. Tyson Carlos was named Player of the Final. Book Reviews
Book Week 2021 – Winners and CBCA Judging Notes characters. Young children being read to will delight in joining in the repetitive phrase, “No! Never!” The solution to the problem is neatly Book of the year - older readers: The handled and although the resolution arrives quite clearly before the End of the World Is Bigger than Love end of the book, readers will relate to Georgie’s change of heart by Davina Bell. and new-found sense of This book is magical realism at its finest — cooperation. The underlying tongue-in-cheek sense of humour will a story that is utterly unique and beautifully delight both adult and child readers. executed, filled with ethereal imagery and descriptive language. Bell’s skill lies in in- The picture book of the year: How to troducing two narrators, twins Summer and Make a Bird by Meg McKinlay and Winter, who each have unique voices but illustrated by Matt Ottley. work to question the validity of each other’s Detailed, delicate and gently philosophical; stories — a masterclass in the unreliable in its movement from the practical to the narrator. The apocalyptic setting is frightening in its familiarity, universal this book suggests that there is brutal and shocking, but the world-building is such that no element more to a life than replicated parts. McKin- feels too far-fetched. In contrast, the island oasis on which the ley and Ottley expand girls live provides a romantic backdrop to the somewhat dreamlike poignantly on the wonder of migratory birds existence they have created for themselves. The use of flashbacks while alluding to all-encompassing issues and foreshadowing allows deep insight into the characters. Their such as climate change in the illustrative motivations and personalities are well-rounded and genuine even reference to a house built high above the tide. There is a subtle but as they descend further into fantasy and mental disturbance. This definite suggestion to take chances and breathe life into new ideas book is both strange and accessible, suitable for readers across — perhaps the house so high is a the Older Readers age spectrum, especially those who need to be reference to the child living with her head in the clouds, perhaps it challenged. is simply the place she goes to explore her ideas.
Book of the year - younger readers: Aster’s Good, Right Things by Kate The Eve Pownall Award for non-fiction: Gordon. Dry to Dry: The Seasons of Kakadu by Written with great insight and delight, As- Pamela Freeman and illustrated by Liz ter’s voice is pitch perfect and the reader is Anelli. treated to a view of the world seen through This book explores the changing seasons her eyes. Aster’s ‘good, right things’ are of Kakadu National Park, Northern Territo- sacrifices she makes in the ry. Offering parallel texts of narrative and service of others, as an atonement for her factual information, the book is poetic and mother’s departure which Aster blames on engaging. The language used transports herself. Rich with imagery, flowers are used readers to Kakadu and keeps them en- throughout to convey emotion. As the story progresses, Aster’s gaged through the change in font, size and sense of self-worth grows, and her need to make sacrifices dimin- direction of text, making the words to jump out at the reader. Ad- ishes – a very sophisticated plot and characterisation device. This ditional information at the end of the book, as well as a discussion change occurs when Aster is able to connect with Xavier who is on the seasons that the Indigenous people of Kakadu recognise, challenged by depression and Indigo, a troubled child. The setting highlight the importance of Kakadu to traditional owners, adding to of a progressive school for the gifted is presented with gentle hu- the overall high-quality production of this book. mour. Aunt Noni’s efforts to make Aster enjoy life are misguided but well intentioned, while Aster’s Mum’s selfishness is breathtaking. A New illustrator: This Small Blue Dot by brilliant portrayal of mental health, which would appeal to the upper Zeno Sworder. end of the YR category and could also resonate with YA readers. This book is a visual and verbal celebra- tion of the creativity of a child’s mind Book of the year - early childhood: when welcoming a new sibling into the No! Never! by Libby Hathorn and Lisa world. Sworder uses a surprising array Hathorn-Jarman and illustrated by Mel of mixed-media images on each page to Pearce. illustrate his often-abstract concepts about A great title that positions readers right in life, ecology and sustainability. The incor- the story before the book is even open. The poration of chalk drawings by a child into addition of ‘A Cautionary Tale’ establishes the endpapers provide convincing repre- the mood which is carried strongly in the sentations of the world of children. This book is an example of an tightly rhythmed metre of the written text. insightful, contemporary work of art with an understanding of how The illustrations, executed in a child-like picture books work for child readers. The execution of design and scribbly style, lend real vigour to the char- colour demonstrate a pleasing confidence for a new illustrator. acter’s attitude and actions. They work with the written text to pro- vide insight and extra information. The emotions of the protagonist are ‘loud and clear,’ as are the expressions of her parents and other
Grow in Character and Scholarship Secondary
Head of Secondary School - Academic
Coursing (Year 7 moving to Year 8, Year 8 moving to Year 9 and Year 9 moving to Year 10) Current Year 7 and Year 8 students have all completed their initial selections for 2022. Timetable blocks are being determined using this data and students will have to make their final selection in coming weeks. It is important students are aware what each subject entails and consider their options carefully. As such, if students or parents have any questions please feel free to contact me or the relevant Head of Year.
Ms Reniece Carter Year 12 Mock Assessment Timetable All Year 12 students have been given a copy of the RGS Mock assessment timetable. As a reminder, these assessment items will occur during the two-week period, commencing Monday 6 September and concluding Friday 17 September. Results and feedback will be provided to students during their first lesson in Term 4. If Year 12 students or parents have any questions regarding the mock items or the external examinations in October/November please contact me.
Student guidelines for Year 12 Mock exams: • Year 12 students have permission to wear their senior jersey through the mock assessment period in combination with PE or day uniform. Please ensure that you are wearing correct footwear and socks. • Ladies, please comply with all school hair and jewellery regulations. • Gents, please ensure you are well groomed and that you have shaved. • Ensure you arrive early and give yourself ample time to mentally prepare before your exam. The School suggests a minimum of 15 minutes prior to the start of your examination. • If you are remaining on campus in the SRL between exams, you must sign in at the SSO. This is important as it allows the School to account for you in the event of a fire alarm or lockdown procedure.
Please ensure that your exam materials are in a clear plastic sleeve and only contain the material required for that particular exam.
Year 12 External Examination Timetable All parents should have received information regarding the change to the external assessment block (necessitated by the Queensland government decision to move the Ekka Show holiday). All Year 12 students have been given a copy of the assessment timetable set by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA). As a reminder, these assessment items will occur during a three week period, commencing Friday 22 October and concluding Wednesday, 10 November. Students will be required to wear full day uniform for their examinations.
* RGS NAPLAN data is available in the “General News” section.
Grow in Character and Scholarship Secondary School - Head of Year Reports
At assembly last week we celebrated the Year 7 wonderful way in which our students conduct themselves within their classes each and every day. Our Academic Application Awards with Honours are presented to those students who apply themselves, have a wonderful attitude towards their work and display fantastic behaviour in all classes. It was a pleasure to present these students with their certificates.
Subject Selections for Year 8, 2022 This week in tutorial we will be completing final selections for the student’s subject selections for next year. This is completed electronically and I will step the students through the process in Tutorial but I encourage you to take the time to work through this with your child and assist them with this decision. They can show you the email link at home or talk with you over the phone about it. You can also see a version of the subject groupings on Parent Lounge to use as a discussion starter at home
Term 3 Assessment Thank you for your assistance with preparing the students for their exams and other assessments last week and again this week. I am very proud of how they have developed in their organisational skills throughout the year. It is important to remember that they are all at different stages of the journey and they will improve in these areas over time. On the whole, their positive mindset towards these latest assessments has been wonderful.
Year 8 As the end of Term approaches, assessment has been the focus of Year 8. Whether it be assignments or exams, the Year 8’s have had to get themselves organised to make sure that are making the best use of their time. I have been very impressed by their work ethic and dedication to the tasks put in front of them. Our philosophy is to do your best at everything asked of you and this has been evident through this assessment block. I strongly believe that those that work hard will reap the rewards of their hard work. Please ask your child how their preparation has gone and encourage them to seek answers to any questions that they might have. Uniform has been in the spotlight recently and whilst the majority of Year 8s wear the uniform correctly and with pride there are a few areas we could improve upon. Students are to wear their School hat to and from School. Boys are to wear plain black or grey socks with their long trousers. Students need to change in and out of PE uniform and not think that they can wear Mr John Crossland PE uniform for the full day. If you could remind your child of these simple things, they will avoid receiving a Uniform Infringement Notice. Looking forward to Term 4 - we will be tying together a number of programs that have been running throughout the year. Students will be writing a Gratitude letter to a person who they deem to have done a lot for them over their life so far. Students will also be writing a letter to themselves that they will receive back in 2025 when they complete Year 12. The Year 12 letters are always well received and Students enjoy reading them and reliving their Year 8 days. I look forward to completing the Year 8 Journey with your child in Term 4.
Grow in Character and Scholarship Year 9 This term has certainly flown by as we reach the last two weeks before the September holiday period. Over the last week, the students have been actively involved in assessment with exams and assignments due. This will conclude this week, so it is important that all students remain focused and attentive in class and organised through study preparation each and every day. The final week of school will not be a week of down time with no formal learning as most classes will be beginning new work for the final term. Given that the final term is only short, it is imperative that teachers and students utilise all available time for learning. Therefore it is essential that attendance at school remains a high priority right up until the holidays officially begin. Students have by now had their second preferences collated for classes and electives for next year. Unfortunately some of our electives cannot be offered due to a lack of numbers choosing the subject, which has meant that some of our students have had to make a fresh choice. Can Mr Rod Peckett I please ask once again that parents take the time to check with their children regarding their subject selection choices to ensure that there is consensus in regards to what subjects each student is electing to do in Year 10. Can I take the time to wish all of our families a loving and safe holiday period and a special wish for our boarder families as they re-unite and get the opportunity to share special time together before we meet again in early October to complete the school year.
Year 10 Year 10 students are coming to the end of Term 3. With that comes the Outdoor Education Programme in week 9. All Year 10 will be engaged in the OEP and this forms part of the year curriculum. Students will be venturing all around Queensland in a post-Covid world. Groups will be going to Great Keppel Island, Fraser Island, Carnarvon Gorge, Sailing in the Whitsundays and Cairns/Daintree. There will not be any Year 10 classes at the School during week 9. The Rockhampton Grammar School is a Round Square School. Round Square is an international affiliation of schools founded on IDEALS – Internationalism, Democracy, Environmentalism, Adventure, Leadership and Service. Everyone that knows the School, would know that effectively everything that happens here falls under this umbrella. For example, the recent effort by the girls led by Year 12 to cut ponytails to make wigs for cancer patients and raise a Mr Jonathan Burr significant amount of money for cancer research. Year 10 were shown the Round Square website this week. Go to https://www.roundsquare.org/ for a look. 2021 is fast running out for Year 10 students. There are only now 12 school weeks left in the school year. Term 4 is only 8 weeks and the assessment block even shorter with Speech Day timelines. Students should use their time to ensure all work is up to date and preparation is made to ‘hit the ground running’ in a very short Term 4.
Year 11 Dear parents and guardians, I hope you and your family are well given the current climate. It is hard to believe how fast the term has gone; not to mention the fact our 11s will soon be embarking on their year 12 journey! I would like to preemptively congratulate all students on a successful completion of unit two for their subjects. Exam block was undertaken with confidence and determination, something students need to be commended on. Over the remainder of this term and next, I will be conducting SET Plan follow up interviews with all students in grade 11. This is a check in to ensure students are still on the correct pathway and to make any necessary changes before students are locked into subjects for unit three and four. I would encourage families to discuss this (where possible) prior to the interview. Students are asked to sign up for these interviews at the senior school office. In week 9, we will have guest presenters from Legal Aid deliver NAPCANs ‘Love Bites’ programme to the 11s. The programme will build on presentations and sessions we have Mrs Amy Challacombe delivered throughout the year. In short, we will be looking at internet safety, consent and respectful relationships. Leadership camp will be held in the first week of term four. If you have forgotten to fill out paperwork for your child/ren, you can fill the form out this week via parent lounge. Please do not forget, this Friday, September 3 is a pupil free day. If you have any concerns please contact the school office, or myself. Grow in Character and Scholarship Year 12 Well, we are in the final week of preparation prior to mock examinations commencing next week. It is important to remember that these are designed to provide crucial feedback on how students preparation is going, students still have a number of weeks to prepare for their external exams and should be managing their time accordingly. A reminder that during mock exams, students are allowed to wear their Senior Jersey with jeans or PE uniform. Additionally, no normal class timetable will be running however Year 12 teachers are still available to assist students where needed. A more detailed information email will be sent to students this week. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this upcoming exam block, please do not hesitate to contact me. Students have been busy during these last weeks of term, fundraising for important ventures. I congratulate the Year 12 ladies who cut off 20cm or more of their hair to donate to the Cancer Council. They managed to raise over $11,000! This was a follow up fundraiser to the Mrs Persephone Cook High Tea run earlier this term. Well done to Breannah MacKenzie and Anna MacTaggart for organising both of these events. The RUOK? committee are also preparing for RUOK? Day on the 9th September. Students will be selling small badges which students are permitted to wear until the end of Term and will also be holding a bake sale on the 9th September to raise funds for mental health. Please support this committee in their endeavours to raise awareness. As we head into the final three weeks of term for Year 12’s, I would like to wish students all the best on these important preparatory exams a safe holiday. Students, please remember to take time to do things that you enjoy over this upcoming break. It is important for you to start Term 4 fresh and focused.
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Science Podium finish in international competition RGS Year 10 students claimed a podium finish in a global science competition in Term 3. Sandee Weerasinghe Meegahawattage, Ella McCauley and Kaviya Vignarajah placed third in the Senior High School category of the 2nd International Youth Microorganism Innovation Experiment Competition - GLC-Pasteur Cup. The global science competition is organised by the Education Bureau of Xuhui District, Shanghai, and the Pasteur Institute of Shanghai, Chinese Academy of Sciences, in conjunction with the GLC International Group. RGS Head of Science Dr Nikki Kelly said the competition was developed to popularise the scientific knowledge of microbiology and the impact on human life, improve young students’ cognition of the microbial world, cultivate the skills of scientific experiment and the spirit of scientific inquiry, and form the concept of active exploration. In 2020, the competition’s inaugural year, over 200 students from 42 schools across the globe participated. This year, students from Queensland were invited to compete alongside 300 students from China, Finland, and France. “The competition involves students training with research scientists from China before selecting a topic around the life of the microorganism,’’ Dr Kelly said. “They must carry out a literature review, before designing an investigation, then experimenting and carrying out data analysis. The task must be wholly designed by the students, and reflect their ability to find, analyse and solve problems.” Sandee, Ella McCauley and Kaviya tested the response of different microbe species to a range of oil extracts from plants, including Australian natives such as eucalyptus, tea tree and lemon myrtle. Dr Kelly said their goal was to look for more organic plant-based approaches to controlling microbial growth with their ideas influenced by the traditional use of native Australian botanicals for indigenous bush medicine.
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Ms Annie Belonogoff Careers Advisor
Year 11 Students wishing to apply for college in Brisbane in 2022 are encouraged to attend the St John’s College presentation in the Seminar Room this Wednesday from 10:30 – 11:10am. The applications for Year 12 Students wishing to study at University and TAFE have opened via the QTAC website. Year 12 Students are encouraged to take note of the fixed closing dates of courses. Year 12 students are encouraged to book an appointment via the RGS careers website if they have any questions about preferences, scholarships, and applying to tertiary admission centres other than QTAC.
UQ News 2022 UQ Sporting Scholarship applications will be open from Tuesday 3 August to Sunday 31 October 2021. The University of Queensland is an Elite Athlete friendly University that is committed to supporting student-athletes balance dual sport and study careers. For further details on the support available, visit the UQ Sport website linked below. https://uqsport.com.au/elite-athletes/student-support/program/
UQ 101: High School Webinar Series As part of our High School Webinar series, UQ will be providing students with an overview of what it is like to study at UQ by showcasing our three picturesque campuses, vibrant student life, unique program selling points, on and off accommodation options as well as pathways to UQ. The webinar will take place on Tuesday 7 September from 5:30pm - 6:30pm. Click here to register.
JCU News Application Based Programmes Students who intend to apply for Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science must submit their written application by September 30. JCU STAR is a dedicated, fee-paying, school holiday study program aimed to help students in Year 12 with Mathematics, Science and English. The intent is to reassure parents, carers and teachers that help is available for students looking to maximise their ATAR score. JCU STAR will commence with Maths Methods for Year 12 students in the upcoming September school holidays. Register here
QUT NEWS The QUT Future You STEM Summit program is travelling to Rockhampton this December. Applications for the 4-day event are now open to Year 11 and Year 12 students from Rockhampton and surrounding high schools. The Future You STEM Summit is set to teach students the importance of a STEM mindset, helping to guide a new generation of leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to build the jobs of Australia’s future. The new program dates are 30 November to 3 December 2021, in the Year 11/12 school holidays. Student applications close on Wednesday 15 September 2021, with a teacher recommendation due no later than Friday 17 September. Need more information? Visit our Future You STEM Summit webpage for program details and eligibility criteria, contact the Young Accelerators team
Queensland Tourism - Come ‘n’ Try Day The Queensland Tourism Industry Council Come ‘N’ Try Day is a unique, fun and interactive day that allows students to try various tourism and hospitality activities such as cooking, mixology, tours, and guest speakers. Students can gain a better understanding of the industry and learn about the different career pathways. There are limited spots available and 5 students from each school across the region will be selected to attend. When: Wednesday 8 September 2021 Registration 8.30 AM - 8.45 AM Event 8.45 AM start to 2.30 PM Location: CQ University Rockhampton City Willby’s Training Restaurant Registration: Students must see Miss Belonogoff in her office if they are interested in attending this fantastic opportunity.
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IMPORTANT DATES & INFORMATION SESSIONS
1 September St John’s College Information Session Seminar Room 7 September TAFE Online Nursing Webinar 7 September UQ UQ 101 Webinar Series Register here 8 September UCAT Online Webinar 7 – 9pm Register here 14 September USC Head Start Information Session Registration here 14 September JCU Virtual Open Day 4 – 7pm 15 September CQU Midwifery Info Session Register here 16 September USC Scholarship Information Session Register here 16 September JCU Heroes in Business Program – Rockhampton 20 September JCU Star Program – Mathematic Methods 21 September CQU Apply to CQUni Webinar Register here 24 September CQU STEPS Information Session Register here 28 September UQ Gatton Discovery Day Registration here 29 September ACU Experience ACU Brisbane Campus
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Mr Stewart Norford Director of Boarding
Exams have been the priority this week and continuing into weekend coming up, whether that be on weekend leave at next week; well done to all students for the earnestness they home or at a friend’s place, or staying here at School where bring to this fundamental part of their overall RGS education. an activity based weekend is assured, with outings being Best wishes to the Year 12s who are preparing for mock planned to Yeppoon, St Brendan’s Rodeo, DMTA Showcase external exams that commence next week for two weeks and High School Musical Jnr at the Pilbeam Theatre, Bluff (yes that’s right….for a week into the school holidays!) Point Scenic Walk and Ritamada. Classes conclude on Boarders Year group photos for Capricornus annual Thursday afternoon and resume on Monday morning. magazine are being taken this week. Best wishes to the Year 10s for their adventure tours next Thank you to the parents who have made travel week; exciting times ahead. arrangements and or done the pick-up for their children who are sick with the flu. The flu season is still taking a heavy toll on attendance, but is gradually abating. Plans are well under way for the student free day long
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Mr Todd Wells Director of Co-Curriculum
2021-22 Cricket Registration The clinic will be divided into 3 sessions – To register your child in the RGS Cricket Club, please access • Session 1(Year 7-8 Students) – 9:00am – 11:00am www.playcricket.com.au and search to find The Rockhamp- • Session 2 (Year 9-10 Students) – 11:30 – 2:00pm ton Grammar School Cricket Club. You then select the ap- • Session 3 (Year 11-12 Students) – 3:00pm – 5:30pm propriate division and complete the online registration forms and make payment to the allocated bank account. For further information contact RGS Teacher in Charge of The table below is a description of each division: Cricket, Mr Jason Wells at [email protected]
Competition Suggested Additional Details RGS Secondary School Musical Players When the transition is being made from silent films to `talkies’, everyone has trouble adapting. Don Lockwood Division 1 • U16 club cricketers • Games played • U16 – U14 CQ on Saturday (Nick Smith) and Lina Lamont (Charlotte Hart) have been squad members from 1pm cast repeatedly as a romantic couple, but when their latest • U17 players who • Full length pitch film is remade into a musical, only Don has the voice for the have obtained an • 156g ball new singing part. After a lot of practice with a diction coach, exemption from RCI Lina still sounds terrible, and Kathy Seldon (Peyton Cordell), Division 2 • U14 club cricketers • Games played a bright young aspiring actress, is hired to record over her • U13 CQ squad on Saturday voice. The RGS secondary musical ‘Singin in the Rain’, a members from 8:30am classic comedy and timeless musical, was performed in the • 18m pitch Pilbeam Theatre, August 20th – 22nd playing to over 1500 • 142g ball patrons. Congratulations must go out to all involved from the Division 3 • U13 club cricketers • Games played production team, orchestra members, catering team, food • U12 CQ squad on Saturday services staff, library staff, marketing, costume team, set members from 8:30am design and painting team, backstage crew, photography/ • 18m pitch videography team, parent support, our sponsors and finally • 142g ball to the incredibly talented students both on stage and in the Division 4 • U12 club cricketers • Games played pit. It was fantastic to finally make it the stage in 2021 after • U11 club cricketers on Saturday having to film Wicked in the RGS theatre in 2020 due to • Players moving up from 2pm Covid19. Much excitement surrounded the Singin in the Rain from Master Blast- • 16m pitch auditions, rehearsals and when finally, the hard work and ers last year • Indoor Cricket Ball preparation required to present such a polished and professional musical paid off. I would like to personally thank everyone who supported the musical including Dr Phillip As always, the age cut-off is 31st August. For example, if a Moulds and The Rockhampton Grammar School Board as player turns 16 before the 31st August, they are still eligible without their support the students would not have the for division 1 as an U16 player. U17 players should seek opportunity to experience such a wonderfully creative permission to play through Mr Jason Wells. activity. Please note, that these divisions are only a guide, and if players/parents are unsure of what division to register in, Mrs Jan Kennedy please do not hesitate to contact Mr Jason Wells. The aim is MIC Musical to try and get all players in a competition that matches their ability levels, whilst ensuring that they are challenged.
RGS Cricket Clinic On Saturday 4 September 2021 the RGS Cricket Clinic will be hosted by T.O.’s Cricket Coaching and Consulting. Terry Oliver has 35 years and Vic Williams 30 years coaching experience.
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Netball RGS Meteors – Coached by Annie Belonogoff Congratulations to RGS netball teams that competed in the Open A Reserve 2 – Runners Up playing a very strong Rockhampton Netball Association grand finals last week. opposition. Stayed in the game all the way and some great Premiers for 2021 were: improvements seen so far during the year. Looking forward Magic (Senior A Reserve Div 1) for what is in store for many of the players who played in Lakers (Senior C) this team this year with a number of year 10 and 11 players. Redskins (Junior D2) Well done on a great season, winning your school girls grand Stars (Junior E1) final and runners up in the Open A Reserve 2 Grand final. The score was 28-20. Runners-up were: Meteors (Senior A Reserve Div 2) RGS Suns – Junior D2 – Coached by Rachael McDonald Suns (Junior D1) The whole year 7 cohort of netball players have improved Heat (Junior F3) really nicely this year. Most recently the Suns won their division at Capricorn Coast Netball Carnival, which helped RGS Magic Coached by Zoe Siebold and Peter Delley with their confidence leading into RNA finals. They played Open A reserve 1 – Won their grand final, playing arguably a great grand final to finish runners-up for the year in their the best game they have played all year against a very good division. Brothers Team. The score was 41-38. Congratulations to the coaches and players on a great year so far. The RGS Heat – Coached by Roni Peff (Yr 12 Student) momentum we have built is very exciting leading into the Junior F3 – Well done to Roni, for helping our primary Vicki Wilson Cup, on this Thursday and Friday in Brisbane. students in the RGS Heat team improve so much this year. A great year, winning the Open A school girls final and now Junior F3 is the first year of competitive netball for most Premier A Reserve premiership. students either having come out of the Net Set Go Program or coming into school and trying netball for the first time. RGS Lakers – Managed by Roni Peff (Yr 12 Student) We all know how hard netball is to learn! The grand final was Senior C – Won their grand final in convincing fashion. Went a close one, 12-8 with the RGS Heat scoring 6 goals to 0 in through the season undefeated as minor premiers. This the last quarter to mount a dramatic comeback attempt. was a team of grade 12 students who really stood out with their team work and demonstrated the ability to manage RGS Netball Presentation Dinner their team within themselves. Our program literally ran out The RGS Netball Presentation Dinner will be held in the RGS of coaches this year so Roni Peff has managed the team Space Frame on Thursday, 14 October. All attendees must herself with the girls help all year. I could not have been RSVP through Trybooking Players, coaches and invited more proud of the way all the players conducted themselves guests who receive complimentary tickets must also register throughout the season and especially in the grand final. Your their attendance through this booking site. Any questions sportsmanship and spirit set a great example. The score please email [email protected] was 41-31.
RGS Redskins – Coached by Karen Warwick Junior D2 – It has been great to see the improvement in the players in the Redskins team this year. Well done to Karen, who is first time coaching at RGS and managed to help the girls win the minor premiership and the grand final in her first year of coaching. The girls won the grand final in great style with the score being 33-24 and played a great game.
RGS Stars – Coached by Tricia Ruddick Junior E1 – Tricia Ruddick has more years of coaching netball at RGS netball than most of us all put together. She has helped to develop so many of our great secondary players and this year was no different. Her team’s improvement coming from 3rd place to win the grand final was great to watch, with a great preliminary final and then carried that form into the grand final with a good win 24-18 over the Bluebirds, who were minor premiers. Congratulations to Tricia and her team on a great win and a great season overall.
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Rowing Rowing Team Photo Rowing Team photo takes place on Tuesday, 31 August at 7:35am in the Space Frame. Dress for the team photo is RGS PE Shirt and Shorts with sports shoes.
Rockhampton Schools Rowing Championships The final Rockhampton Schools regatta takes place on Saturday, 4 September. The event will run from 8:00am – 1:00pm. We look froward to seeing the full rowing programme in action one last time this season. Entries can be seen HERE. We are still in need of volunteers for the event. Please click on VOLUNTEER ROSTER if you are available to assist.
2021 Higgins Coatings Queensland Schools’ Championships Regatta Rockhampton hosts the state championships during the second weekend of the school holidays. The three day event runs from Saturday, 18 September to Monday, 20 September. Final selections for this regatta will be posted tomorrow. Months of planning has gone into hosting another amazing regatta on the Fitzroy River. We are expecting up to 3000 rowers and supporters in Rockhampton for the event. As always, we will need assistance during the three days. Please click HERE if you are available to assist at the state championship regatta.
Rowing Presentation – Save the Date The 2021 Rowing Presentation night will take place on Saturday 16 October at the RGS Rowing Club. Details about the event will be distributed over the school holidays.
Rugby Union The RGS Rugby Club Presentation Dinner will be held in the RGS Space Frame on Friday, 15 October. All attendees must RSVP through Trybooking Players, coaches and invited guests who receive complimentary tickets must also register their attendance through this booking site. Any questions please email [email protected]. edu.au
Taekwon-Do Students from the RGS Taekwon-Do Club participated in the United ITF CQ Championships on 21 August. Four Rockhampton clubs participated as well as a club from Sarina. RGS walked away with a total of 34 medals (18 gold, 8 silver nad 12 bronze). The students worked hard in the lead up to the Championships and their sportsmanship and perseverance on the day made their Instructor, Mr Kennedy very proud. Results (Secondary School students. See Primary Sport for Primary student results):
Kaine Kennedy – 2nd Degree Black Belt 1st Sparring
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Chelsea Wu – 1st Degree Black Belt RGS Sports Awards Nominations 1st Patterns RGS Junior School & Senior School Non-Core Sportsperson 1st Team Pattern Nominations 1st Power Breaking If you have been taking part in a Non-Core Sport (a sport where you are not representing the school) and you have Jane Brighton – 1st Degree Black Belt 1st Team Pattern excelled in this activity during 2021, we invite you to 2nd Patterns nominate yourself for this award. The level of achievement should be at a Queensland or National level. Trivik Mago – 1st Degree Black Belt 1st Team patterns. Please follow the link for your nominations - https://forms. 2nd Flying side kick office.com/r/2dhCNcd1Yw 3rd Overhead kick 3rd Sparring RGS Junior School and Senior School Sportsman and 3rd Power breaking Sportswoman of the year Daniel Driscoll – Green Belt Blue Tip The minimum standard for our Major Awards is Queensland 1st Patterns Representative. If you qualify for these awards, please 1st Team patterns provide us with your nominations. 3rd Overhead kick 3rd Flying Side Kick Please follow the link for your nominations - https://forms. office.com/r/dCcDJ3aBfe Abenaya Suntharavadivel - Green Belt Blue Tip 3rd Patterns The closing date for all nominations is 3 September 2021. 3rd Team Patterns
Jamie Rogers – Blue Belt Student Achievements 1st Board breaking Rugby League 1st Overhead kick Congratulations to Alenna Whipp who has been announced in 2nd Flying side kick. the Queensland Country U17 Women’s Rugby League Squad.
Sharika Ashokumar - Green Belt Blue Tip Notifications of Achievements 1st Individual Patterns Due to the vast array of core and non-core sporting activities 1st Sparring that students participate in, can all students’ sporting 1st Speed Kicking achievements be emailed through to Ms Liza Coetzer, the 3rd Team Patterns 3rd Power Breaking Sports Administrator, at [email protected]
Shavarni Ashokumar - Green Belt Blue Tip 3rd Sparring 3rd Team Patterns
Shyam Ashokumar - Green Belt Blue Tip 1st Overhead Kick 2nd Sparring 2nd Flying side kick 3rd Team patterns 3rd Patterns
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• DMTA Showcase • Year 3/4 Fundraiser • R U OK? • Young Engineers Holiday Camp
All primary classes are invited to 3/4W’s: ‘Capricorn Animal Aid’ Fundraiser
Class teachers will book a time for their classes to visit.
When: Thursday 9 September 8:30 – 1:10
Where: 3/4W Classroom
What’s on offer:
• Smencils • Braided Bracelets • Amazing origami boxes • Loom Band creations • Key/Bag tags • Sewn Pencil Holders • Infinity Cubes • Pet Rocks • Slime • Hot chocolate • Pencil Cases • Popcorn • Lolly guessing competition • Games and much more …
Prices range from 50c to $5.
If you would allow your child to bring along a couple of dollars on the day, it would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks for your support in advance!
PS. As the Year 6’s are going to Ritamada on this day, they are invited to attend at lunch time on Wednesday the day before.
The Preps will be attending at 8:30 on the day, before they head off on their excursion.
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Have a conversation using these 4 steps
You don’t How are you seem yourself 1. Ask R U OK? travelling? lately – want to talk about it?
Have you been I’m here to listen feeling this way 2. Listen with if you want to for a while? an open mind talk more.
What do you think Have you spoken is a first step that 3. Encourage to your doctor would help you action about this? through this?
Have things Just wanted to improved for you 4. Check in check in and see since we last spoke? how you’re doing?
Learn how to ask at ruok.org.au
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