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Senior School Handbook 2021 ABN 86 510 299 250 CRICOS REGISTRATION No. 00525D

Senior School Handbook

Table of Contents

Headmaster's Welcome...... 3 Aims of the School...... 4 History & Governance of the School...... 6 Academic...... 8 Pastoral Care...... 12 Behaviour Guidelines and School Procedures...... 20 Outdoor Education, Activities and Camps Week...... 26 Co-Curricular...... 27 General...... 34 Facilities...... 36 Uniforms and Booklist Requirements...... 40 Awards...... 45 Support Groups: Old Boys, Parents and Past Mothers...... 53 Appendices...... 55 1. Rights and Responsibilities of the Members of the School Community...... 55 2. Map of the School...... 56 3. Daily Routine...... 57 4. What to do when...... 58 5. Homework Policy...... 59 6. Assignment Policy...... 60 7. Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments Policy (AARA)...... 63 8. Anti-Bullying and Harassment Policy...... 64 9. Child Protection – A Shared Approach to Child Wellbeing...... 67 10. What is Mental Health?...... 69 11. SunSmart Policy...... 70 12. Mobile Telephone Policy...... 72 13. Digital Citizenship...... 73 14. School Provided Laptop Protocols...... 75 15. GPS Principles and Values...... 77

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Headmaster's Welcome

Welcome to Toowoomba . This is an exciting time for me, and for the School; a time of subtle change as I take up my position as new Headmaster following the retirement of Mr Peter Hauser in 2020. I would like to recognise Mr Hauser's strong leadership over an impressive 18 years and I look forward to continuing the traditions and values that he imparted. This School has its origins a quarter of a century before ’s federation to become an independent nation on 1 January 1901. Now operating for well over 140 years, the School enjoys a national reputation for the quality of its educational programs, its human and physical resources and the calibre of the young men it helps to develop. The education, broad and rigorous, is one that develops the minds of the boys both academically and morally. We see a large part of the educational process as being devoted to developing the personal qualities of our students so that they demonstrate the highest levels of integrity throughout their lives. Toowoomba Grammar School is a community and the boys and parents join with the teaching and administrative staff in this valued relationship. The School is distinguished by the number of people who hold it so close to their hearts. The School now has its Old Boys making a contribution to the greater community across the globe and in all regions of Australia. The Old Boys, now numbering over 15,000, represent a most important resource for our current students and the boys, in turn, have a personal responsibility to uphold and enhance the excellent reputation enjoyed by the School. John C. Kinniburgh Headmaster

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Aims of the School

Vision To provide a quality education designed for boys.

Aim To deliver an education that is comprehensive, balanced and essentially academic, so that each boy may progress toward his full potential as an individual and as a member of society.

Key Focus Areas

Academic The School aims to assist each boy: • by fostering his intellect to the highest level of which he is capable • by encouraging him in the search for knowledge, understanding and in his pursuit of academic endeavour • to appreciate the importance of innovative thought • by preparing him to undertake further learning and development.

Personal Development The School aims to assist each boy: • to develop his self-respect, have a sense of his own personal worth and learn to know and to understand his own strengths and weaknesses • to become a positive, well-adjusted, responsible and proactive member of society • to become aware of the needs of others • to understand and demonstrate the principles of good sportsmanship, co-operative behaviour, team work and commitment to personal endeavour via schoolwork and participation in sporting and cultural pursuits • to have a concern for good physical and mental health and the development of co-ordination and motor skills • to foster an interest in, and enjoyment of, various co-curricular activities including recreational pursuits and outdoor activities in a variety of challenging and interesting experiences in which his self-reliance can be developed • to develop meaningful social relationships with people without discrimination.

Character The School aims to assist each boy: • by fostering the development of his character through all the activities of school life, with emphasis upon: - the acceptance of responsibility - unselfishness, tolerance, kindness and an appreciation of diversity - honesty, integrity and respect for truth - self-discipline, perseverance and the desire to achieve personal goals - humility in success and dignity in failure

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Community The School aims to assist each boy: • by encouraging commitment to a respectful school community through the development of: - a sense of pride in the School - an appreciation of the history and traditions of the School - an appreciation of the integral contribution of our boarding community - social relationships based on courtesy, consideration and respect for all members of our community • by encouraging an appreciation of music, drama, literature and the visual arts • by developing a knowledge of, and sensitivity to, the environment • by attempting to instil a commitment to assist others in the broader community through displays of empathy, tolerance, compassion and kindness • in being aware and respectful of cultural, religious and gender diversity.

School Creed As an important and valued member of Toowoomba Grammar School, you are strongly encouraged on every occasion to strive to: • be honest • give everybody a fair go • respect others and respect difference • do your best.

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History and Governance of the School

Foundation of the School Toowoomba Grammar School was founded in 1875 as a consequence of the Colonial Government’s Grammar ’ Act of 1860 (as were the other grammar schools of the State which were formed in this era, some of which were among the first schools in Queensland’s secondary educational system) by the subscriptions (in conjunction with a government subsidy) and the efforts of local citizens of vision. These were the graziers and farming families of the Darling Downs, and the professional and business people of Toowoomba. The original School building was completed in 1876, and the first boys attended on 1 February 1877. Although Toowoomba Grammar School is non-denominational, it has a Christian ethos and it is one of the nine member schools of the Great Public Schools (GPS) Association of Queensland.

School Motto “FIDELIS IN OMNIBUS” (Faithful In All Things) This enduring School Motto is attributed to Headmaster C C Corfe, who obtained permission from the Board of Trustees, in June 1895, to have a copperplate letterhead struck. Prior to this, Headmaster W A J Boyd had had, on 28 April 1888, an earlier version approved.

School Badge The School Badge had its origins in April 1888 when Headmaster W A J Boyd had a pointed shield without chevrons approved by the Board of Trustees. Boyd’s successor, Headmaster C C Corfe, was the architect of today’s version which was originally printed as a letterhead in 1895 and which incorporated the current School Motto.

School Colours Originally, the School’s sporting colours were blue and white (as reported in “The Ipswich Times” on 21 June 1879), but these were changed by Headmaster W A Purves in 1901 to blue and gold so that they would be the same as the town’s.

The Toowoomba Grammar School Old Boys’ Wall of Achievement Unveiled on 3 August 2003, this array of some 115 bronze plaques honours all of the School’s Old Boys, but specifically those individuals who have made significant contributions to society in their chosen field of endeavour.

Governance of the School

Grammar Schools’ Act The original Act was decreed on 7 September 1860, by the Queensland Colonial Government, “for conferring on all classes and denominations of Her Majesty’s subjects resident in the said colony without any distinctions whatsoever, the advantages of a regular and liberal course of education”. Since then, changes and modifications to the Act have been implemented as time and circumstances have demanded; for example, the current Grammar Schools’ Act of 1975 has been amended.

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Board of Trustees The School is governed by a Board of Trustees, three of whom are elected by the subscribers, with the remaining four being nominated by the Queensland Minister responsible for the education portfolio. Two of the current Trustees are Toowoomba Grammar School Old Boys; all members are well-known and prominent Toowoomba and Darling Downs citizens.

The current Board members are: Mr B P Baulch Chairman Dr R M Domrow Deputy Chairman Mr C J Wicks Dr N Hulme-Peake Mr B C O'Sullivan Mrs A J Cavanagh Mr H J Humphries

Management of the School The Board of Trustees appoints the Headmaster who then appoints all other staff. The School Executive includes the Deputy Headmaster, the Head of Senior School, the Head of Junior School, the Director of Studies, the Director of Boarding, the Director of Sport and Activities and the Director of Enrolments and Marketing. The financial management of the School is overseen by the Chief Financial Officer who is also a member of the School Executive.

Headmasters The Headmasters of the School, whose photographs are on display in a wall cabinet in Old Hall, comprise:

J MACKINTOSH, M.A.(Edin)...... 1876-1879

L STEPHENSON, B.A.(Cantab)...... 1879-1882

A M NESBITT, M.A.(Oxon)...... 1882-1888 W A J BOYD (Lycée de Versailles) ...... 1888-1890

C C CORFE, B.A.(Cantab)...... 1890-1900

W A PURVES, M.A.(Oxon)...... 1901-1910

G P BARBOUR, M.A.(Syd) ...... 1910-1935

H E ROBERTS, M.A.(Qld)...... 1935-1946

D C GRIFFITHS, M.A., M.Ed.(Melb)...... 1947

R L MILLS, B.Sc.(Qld)...... 1948-1956

L T HEENAN, B.A., B.Sc.(Qld)...... 1956-1961

C E OLSEN, B.Sc.(Qld), MACE ...... 1962-1969

W M S DENT, B.A.(Qld), FACE...... 1970-1991

H A ROSE, B.A., Dip.Ed.(UNE), MACE, MACEA ...... 1992-2002

P B HAUSER, B.Ec., Dip.Ed., M.Ed.St.(Mon), B.Ed.(Melb), FACEL, FAIM, FACE, GAICD ...... 2003-2020

J C KINNIBURGH, Ph.D. PG.Cert.ResMeth. (Macq), M.Sc. (Oxon), B.A.(Syd), Grad.Dip.Ed.(UNE), C.Geog., FRGS; MACE; MCCT ...... 2021-

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Academic

Toowoomba Grammar School Teaching and Learning Framework Academic staff members at Toowoomba Grammar School are actively involved in collaboratively investigating, identifying and prioritising how best to prepare our students to work, live and play in a dynamic, global and technological world. The goals outlined below help underpin design at Toowoomba Grammar School.

DEEP THINKING AND UNDERSTANDING

LITERACY NUMERACY RESPONSIBLE DIGITAL LITERACY CITIZENSHIP CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION

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Subjects and Courses For more details, please see the 2021 Curriculum Handbook. Years 7 & 8 In these two years of secondary schooling, all boys undertake the same course. The subjects studied are:

Full Year Subjects

English Maths Science HPE

One Semester Subjects

History Geography French Japanese

Design and Technology Digital Technologies Art Music

Drama Agribusiness

There is also a Learning Support program. Boys will be identified by diagnostic testing, referral or parental input. Boys doing Learning Support will be withdrawn from Languages to enable them to develop their core literacy.

Years 9 & 10 After completing the core course in Years 7 & 8, boys must make some elective choices for the next two years. A boy entering Year 9 will study five Core Subjects and three Elective Subjects.

Core Electives English Mathematics Science Health & History Geography Agricultural Physical Or French Science Education Australian Japanese Business Studies Studies & Robotics Digital Technologies Workshop Practice Design Drama Art *General Music Studies In Terms 1 - 3, Year 10 students complete a careers program which culminates in the formulation of a career plan, prior to making their subject selections for their Senior Years. *General Studies is intended to help students who need literacy and/or numeracy support.

2021 9 Senior School Handbook Year 11 & 12 In making subject choices, boys should keep in mind their intentions concerning a post-. Any boy considering undertaking a tertiary education should be on the Academic Pathway for which they will receive an ATAR at the end of Year 12. Boys on the Academic Pathway must select a minimum of four General Subjects. Boys on a vocational pathway will not receive an ATAR. Their course of study will be more practical and prepare them for the workplace, TAFE or apprenticeships. In making a selection for this two-year course, students must select six subjects. Every student must study an English and a Mathematics subject.

Core Electives English Mathematical Accounting Geography Essential English* Methods Art Information and General Agricultural Science Communication Technology* Mathematics Ancient History Industrial Technology Skills* Essential Biology Japanese Mathematics* Business Studies* Modern History Certificate III Agriculture* Music Certificate III & IV Fitness* Music Extension ** Chemistry Philosophy and Reason Digital Solutions Design Physics Drama Psychology Economics Science in Practice* Engineering Specialist Mathematics French TAFE* *Applied / Vocational Subjects – A maximum of 2 Applied / Vocational subjects can be studied if students are on an Academic Pathway ** Music Extension Year 12 only

Personal Development Students in Years 11 and 12 continue with courses in Personal Development, Study Skills and Careers. Assessment and Reporting All assessment items for each year level are recorded on an Assessment Planner each semester. This is emailed to all boys and parents when it is finalised, however changes may occur on occasion and these changes are recorded on the live document available through the School’s Intranet. Parents can access this through the Parent Lounge. Boys should use the assessment planner to plan their study, organise their schedules and meet deadlines. Courses in Years 7 - 10 are based on the Australian Curriculum (AC) and are assessed using the AC standards descriptors. Students in Years 11 and 12 are working towards their Queensland Certificate of Education, irrespective of whether they are on an Academic or Vocational Pathway. In the Senior Years, Units 1 & 2 studied in Year 11 are formative, they do not contribute to an ATAR while Units 3 & 4 studied in Year 12 are summative and do contribute towards an ATAR. Results will be progressively uploaded to the QCAA (Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority) during Year 12 as a numerical result which each student will be able to access through his Student Learning Account. Parents will receive four written reports each year and there are three opportunities for parent-teacher meetings.

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Written reports are issues at the: • End of first term – interim report • End of second term – full report • End of third term – interim report • End of fourth term – full report (with the exception of Year 12).

Parent-Teacher Meetings Parent-Teacher meetings will be held at the beginning of the second, third and fourth terms on the day before lessons commence. Parents are encouraged to bring their sons along to these meetings to enable open dialogue that will best support your son with his learning. An online booking system is used to book meetings. This system can be found on the School’s website. Appointments will be able to be made during the last week of the proceeding term and during the School holidays.

Learning Support Every boy in Year 7 and new boys in Years 8 and 9 undergo ACER diagnostic testing to provide feedback on their literacy and numeracy ability. Through this process students who would benefit from Learning Support will be identified. Parents may also provide information directly to the Head of Diverse Learners in relation to the individual learning needs of their son. Following consultation with parents, students in Years 7 and 8 are withdrawn from language lessons to attend literacy support classes. Students requiring numeracy support are withdrawn from their regular Mathematics class once a week to attend Mathematics Assist lessons. As the year progresses, may refer students to the Head of Diverse Learners to evaluate their suitability for Learning Support. General Studies is offered in Years 9 and 10 as an alternative to one of the student’s electives. Students are enrolled in General Studies following consultation with parents and the Head of Diverse Learners. A variety of teachers from the core disciplines work with students in the General Studies classes, providing support with subject content and assignment work.

Career Guidance The Careers Program commences with work experience preparation towards the end of Year 9. At the end of Term 1, Year 10, the boys participate in their work placement experience. The Careers Program continues for the remainder of Year 10, largely during pastoral care lessons. Students are provided with a range of experiences to inform them about careers, assist with decision making processes and to provide skills in finding the information appropriate to their individual interests. During Year 10 boys will undertake career profiling and have the opportunity to explore their profile with Careers staff. In Term 3, boys and their parents will meet with a Careers teacher to discuss their Career Plans and how this impacts on their subject selection for their Senior Years. Students in Years 11 and 12 continue to have the opportunity to work closely with Careers Advisers who provide ongoing advice and support for their post-school options. The School also has a VET Co-ordinator who supports students in Years 11 and 12 who are undertaking vocational studies through external providers such as TAFE.

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Pastoral Care

Vision The vision of the Pastoral Care program at Toowoomba Grammar School is to build young men of good character. Traits of our young men and Old Boys should include consistent demonstration of integrity, honesty, resilience, compassion, friendliness, kindness, empathy, a sense of humour, humility, a solid work ethic, an interest in life-long learning and the desire to improve the welfare of others, particularly the disadvantaged in society.

Mission The principal qualities that we focus on in our Pastoral Care Programs are: 1. Respect 2. Resilience 3. Responsibility

Our programs and activities are connected and taught explicitly to the boys in Pastoral Care Groups and Personal Development lessons in the hope that our boys will model these lessons in all aspects of their lives. The development of respectful relationships between our young men encourages them to make connections among all members of the TGS community with an emphasis on relationships between students, and also between the students and their teachers. Boys are treated with compassion, empathy and patience by all staff. Respectful relationships also encompass the building of strong family and community relationships. We want our young men to be resilient in life, whether as scholars, athletes, musicians, artists, servicemen, employers, employees, family men, community members or a balanced combination of these roles. We want a Grammar man to acknowledge his responsibility in building and enjoying strong relationships with his family, his friends, his partner, his employer, his colleagues and the wider community. We want our TGS graduates to recognise their responsibility to the wider community and offer service to their families, friends, workplaces, local communities, society in general and, especially, those less fortunate.

Respect Respect is regarded as the key to all social interactions. The school seeks to develop respect of self in addition to respect of all others. Boys are expected to respect all members of our community and beyond. Much of the work we do with regard to building relationships between the boys, and between staff and boys, occurs incidentally. It is the result of the friendly, professional relationships built in class, on the sporting field, on camps, in the boarding houses, at rehearsals and on tour. These relationships often become lifelong friendships for the boys and ongoing mentoring relationships between boys and staff. Work Experience in Year 10 (and in later years) gives boys an insight into the different relationships that exist in the workplace.

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Many of the programs and activities we conduct during Pastoral Care time are explicitly designed to assist our boys to learn about and practice different types of relationships. These include: • knowing one-self; • safe and appropriate internet usage; • making and maintaining positive friendships; and • being respectful to females, to the elderly and to the disadvantaged.

Resilience Boys are taught to embrace a growth mindset though a range of Pastoral Care activities and goal setting tasks. Resilience is fostered as the boys experience the range of activities at the School and learn to cope with the challenges and setbacks that they will be exposed to in the classroom, co-curricular environments and in their future. As boys approach the end of their years, they are given strategies to deal with stress. The Senior School’s Outdoor Pursuits and Activities Week, which for some year levels includes camps, provides the boys with activities that involve age-appropriate physical challenges in safe, well-supervised environments. The aim of our camps is to use the outdoors as a tool to develop resilience by focusing on challenge, teamwork and leadership, while establishing an appreciation for the environment. The School Counsellor is available to all boys who need assistance. If a student is of particular concern, the Counsellor will refer boys to external practitioners. Any staff member may refer a student to the Counsellor and parents are encouraged to contact the Counsellor through Student Services if they require any support for their son. School Prefects, Teachers, Heads of House, Sports Coaches and Senior School Executive, including the Head of Senior School, Deputy Headmaster and Headmaster, are also active in providing counselling, encouragement and support.

Responsibility As boys move into the Senior School, they are taught to become more independent. Independence is developed by encouraging the boys to be more responsible for their academic work, sport and activities, time management and their own well-being. As their independence grows, they gain wider responsibilities in their Houses, in the School and the wider community. The activities provided through the House system develop the boys’ sense of responsibility in the School environment, at home and in the wider community. For example, the School actively encourages our boys to undertake Service activities. Local organisations depend on support from our boys for the conduct of major events throughout the course of the year. Our Houses support various local organisations and charities, both on a weekly and annual basis, and our boys regularly raise funds for worthy local, national and international charities. Boys are made aware of the plight of those less fortunate than themselves and importantly, what can be and is being done to address these inequities through a range of resources, including regular guest speakers. The boys have the opportunity to provide service leadership throughout their time at TGS. Members of the Student Representative Committees act as a conduit between the student body and the Headmaster. Boys from all year levels are encouraged to work with our School Interact Club, under the leadership of Senior Directors, to oversee all of the service activities undertaken by our students. Our Seniors culminate their time here with the opportunity to undertake Service Leadership as House Captains and School Prefects. There are more than 90 leadership positions held by Year 12 students, ranging from being members of the Spirit Squad to Academic Leaders and Junior School Liaisons.

Celebrating Respect, Resilience and Responsibility Pastoral Care Groups and House Meetings have always been forums for celebrating our boys’ efforts. We acknowledge our boys in our valued areas of education through the awarding of House Colours. House Meetings provide the opportunity to present boys with rewards for their efforts, including: • House Colours • Special Commendations • Academic Awards • Certificates from State and National Academic Competitions. • Diligence Awards

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We acknowledge other opportunities to demonstrate the 3 Rs, including; • outstanding efforts at TGS, GPS and • overseas and interstate sporting and cultural tours; and representative sporting events; • participation in Service activities. • selections in bands, theatre productions, music, debating and mooting teams; Many of the programs and activities we conduct during Pastoral Care time are designed to assist our boys learn about and then demonstrate the 3 Rs. These include: • envisioning and aspiring to success; • identifying and practising responsible behaviour, as well • goal-setting and tracking; as avoiding risky behaviour; • subject selection and career planning; • encouraging active and informed citizenship through examining current affairs; and • study planning and exam preparation; • looking out for the welfare of others. • improving resilience through our Sporting and Outdoor Education programs;

Key Aspects Classroom • To encourage boys in their academic endeavours. • To foster excellence and integrity in the search for knowledge and understanding. Co-curricular program • To develop an understanding of co-operation and team work in sporting and cultural pursuits. • To encourage fair play and good sportsmanship – “Toowoomba Grammar Always Plays the Game”. • To promote good health and fitness. • To foster an interest in, and enjoyment of, recreational pursuits and outdoor activities. The House System • To provide a personal framework to monitor, guide and encourage boys in their endeavours. • To develop within boys the School’s core values. Pastoral Care Time - To promote the School motto, "FIDELIS IN OMNIBUS". - To develop mutual respect and trust between Mentors and boys. - To create a sense of belonging, security and acceptance. - To foster academic endeavour, assisting with time management, study techniques and goal setting. - To mentor boys about issues of significance that may limit their ability to achieve to their potential. - To encourage boys to appreciate the history and traditions of the House and the School. - To allow both School and House administration to occur. - To support and complement the Personal Development Curriculum in an informal but respectful and trusting environment. - To integrate leadership opportunities for boys. - To provide opportunities to recognise boys’ accomplishments. - To identify and monitor positive and negative changes in boys. - To assist boys in making transitions at different stages. Headmaster’s Shield - To provide increased opportunity for interaction among members of the TGS community. - To allow community members to bond through competitive activity. - To create opportunities for Mentors to support, encourage and further strengthen their relationships with the boys. - To foster House and School pride. Community Programs - To create opportunities to develop an awareness of, and empathy for, others. - To encourage active participation in Community Programs.

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Organised Social Activities • To focus on developing confidence and socialisation skills with people of all ages and both sexes.

Personal Development Program • For Personal Development teachers to provide the knowledge and understanding of issues in relation to the development of the whole person, the goal being to enable boys to make good decisions and choices.

Outdoor Education, Activities and Camps Week • To develop social and emotional abilities and a range of personal attributes and skills.

The Houses The overall administration of the Pastoral Care System is in the hands of the Head of Senior School and the eleven Heads of House (six Boarding, including Corfe House - Year 7 Boarding, and five Day). The School is divided into five Houses which operate under a vertical system; that is, each House has both dayboys and boarders from Years 7 to 12. The House system provides a unit for organisation, sporting and pastoral care purposes. Boys can obtain assistance and advice about any aspect of school life from their Head of House. Each House has a number of teachers called the House Mentors, who are each responsible for a Pastoral Care Group. Seniors assist in running the House and organising the House teams for the inter-House competition. Most importantly they are also charged with assisting the younger boys in the House. There are regular House meetings and Pastoral Care Group meetings. The five Houses are Taylor (Black), Boyce (Maroon), Mackintosh (Red), Groom (Dark Green) and Stephens (Royal Blue). Each of these Houses has resulted from the amalgamation of a Boarding House and a Day House. Each House has a mixture of Year levels which allows the boys to stay with their Head of House for up to six years. Under this system, a boy feels a part of a family within the School.

Taylor House Taylor House was constructed in 1958 and was named in honour of the Hon. James Taylor, the first Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the School, from 1874 to 1882. Mr Taylor’s contribution to Toowoomba was noteworthy. In the first Colonial Parliament, he represented the Western Downs as a member of the Legislative Council. He was Mayor of Toowoomba in 1890. He was largely responsible for the founding of the Benevolent Society and the Hospital; he became the first President of the School of the Arts; he promoted the formation of the Darling Downs Agricultural Society; and he took an active part in the development of Clifford Park Racecourse. Prior to 1992, Taylor House was home to the Year 9 boarders; in 2004, Taylor House combined with Gibson House to form a combined House of dayboys and boarders. This combined House is now known simply as Taylor House.

Boyce House Boyce House was constructed in 1968-1969 and was named in honour of Mr Leslie Atherton George Boyce, an Old Boy of the School and a former Chairman of the School’s Board of Trustees. Its four dormitories are named Woodward, Fortescue, Robertson and Clowes in honour of famous Old Boy soldiers. In 1911 Mr Boyce entered Toowoomba Grammar School as a State Scholar. In 1915 he enlisted in the First AIF and served in France. In 1917 he was wounded and was awarded the Military Cross for “conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of his platoon during an attack”. On returning to Toowoomba, he became Chief Executive Officer of the , remaining as a director until 1976. Prior to 1992, Boyce House was home to the Year 10 boarders; in 2004, Boyce House combined with Henderson House to form a combined House of dayboys and boarders. This combined House is now known simply as Boyce House.

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Mackintosh House Mackintosh House, also formerly known as School House, was constructed in 1875 and was named in honour of the School’s inaugural Headmaster, Mr John Mackintosh, who was appointed in 1876. Born in Scotland in 1836, he excelled academically at Edinburgh University before sailing for Australia in 1861. On 12th April 1879, Mr Mackintosh was tragically killed when thrown from his horse whilst on a riding expedition to Helidon, below the range. Prior to 1992, Mackintosh House was home to the Year 12 boarders; in 2004, Mackintosh House combined with Chauvel House to form a combined House of dayboys and boarders. This combined House is now known simply as Mackintosh House.

Groom House Groom House was constructed in 1964 and was named in honour of Sir Littleton Ernest Groom. In 1901 Sir Littleton was elected to the Federal seat of Darling Downs, the name of which was later changed to Groom in honour of him and his father before him. He held the seat for 36 years, being appointed to the positions of Home Secretary, Commonwealth Attorney-General and Speaker of the House of Representatives. Prior to 1992, Groom House was home to the Year 8 boarders; in 2004, Groom House combined with Freshney House to form a combined House of dayboys and boarders. This combined House is now known simply as Groom House.

Stephens House Stephens House was constructed in 1986-1987 and was named in honour of Mr Samuel George Stephens who was the undisputed founder of Toowoomba Grammar School. Mr Stephens was born in Wales and, having been educated at a school for captains’ sons, joined the Merchant Navy. On one of his voyages, his ship was wrecked on the Victorian coast near . He eventually moved to Toowoomba where he and wife built a home in Herries Street, where they raised six sons and six daughters. In 1874 he set about founding our School. He was the Honorary Secretary of the first Board of Trustees and his oldest son was the first boy to be enrolled at the School. Mr Stephens contributed greatly to our School and to the City of Toowoomba. Prior to 1992, Stephens House was home to the Year 11 boarders; in 2004, Stephens House combined with Partridge House to form a combined House of dayboys and boarders. This combined House is now known simply as Stephens House.

Inter-House Competitions The five Houses compete against each other in a number of sports and activities during the year. The winning House each year receives the Headmaster’s Shield, and it is fair to say that the competition among the various Houses is intense, although always in good spirit. The sports and activities held each year include Touch Rugby, Swimming, , Debating, Cross Country, Quiz, , Track and Field, Chess, Singing, TheatreSports, , Orienteering, Seven-a- side Football, Tug of War, Table Tennis, and Handball.

Role of Heads of House The first point of contact for parents and boys for all matters is the boy’s Head of House. He/she is a most important staff member during each boy’s school years. If parents have any concerns at all, they should immediately contact their son’s Head of House. The Heads of House oversee the progress, welfare and behaviour of the boys in the House. The Heads of House will therefore deal with routine matters of discipline and ensure that the boys receive full and proper care and guidance. They will also co-ordinate the work of the Assistant Heads of House, the Mentors and the House Seniors. They are also responsible for overseeing the House’s involvement in the inter-House competition. The following is a list, but not an exhaustive one, of the areas of responsibility of the Head of House: • to work with the Head of Senior School and Co-ordinator of Pastoral Care in providing a Pastoral Care program across all Year levels • to be a point of reference for staff and parents over matters pertaining to boys in the House

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• to be responsible for the discipline and pastoral care of the boys in the House • to review a boy’s academic progress • to monitor the personal development of boys, in association with other specialist staff • to work with the Director of Studies to aid the boys with their subject choices • to make direct contact with parents if considered necessary • to organise the House’s involvement in various House activities • to assist parents in arranging extraordinary parent-teacher interviews • to provide leadership training for the Senior boys in the House • to arrange for school work to be set for boys who are absent from school because of illness • to provide parents with feedback when parents contact the School for an interim indication of their son’s progress • to deal, in consultation with the Head of Senior School and Head of Student Well-Being, with discipline problems referred by staff • to write testimonials for Year 12 boys • to encourage boys to be actively involved in service activities • to arrange House service activities in their community.

Role of Mentors The role of Mentors is principally one of pastoral care but also includes administrative duties. The Mentor meets with his/ her Pastoral Care Group on four occasions each week. During that time the Mentor will sight the boys’ diaries; talk to the boys about a whole range of House, School and community issues; assist in organising House activities and generally get to know the boys in the Pastoral Care Group very well. The following is an outline of the Mentor’s duties: • to provide a “parent figure” for the boys • to be available to discuss any aspect of school life with the boys • to monitor the boys’ academic progress and assist them with goal setting • to advise boys on good study habits and to encourage them to work conscientiously • to encourage boys to participate fully in the life of the School and the House • to encourage boys to know about the School’s history and traditions • to provide a general supervisory role overseeing the progress and behaviour of boys throughout their time at the School • to discuss with boys, and provide information on, a range of social and personal development issues.

Role of Year 7 Co-ordinator The first point of contact for boys in Year 7 and their parents is the Year 7 Co-ordinator. The Year 7 Co-ordinator deals with routine matters of discipline and pastoral care of Year 7 boys. The following is a list, but not an exhaustive one, of the areas of responsibility of the Year 7 Co-ordinator: • to provide a point of reference for staff and parents over matters pertaining to boys in Year 7 • to be responsible for the discipline and pastoral care of the boys in Year 7 • to review a boy’s academic progress • to make direct contact with parents if considered necessary • to assist parents in arranging extraordinary parent-teacher interviews • to refer matters to Senior Staff as required

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Role of School Counsellor The School Counsellor’s primary role is to provide support to students, from Year 7 to Year 12, in the area of personal counselling. Some of the areas include:

• bullying and harassment • mental health concerns • personal relationships/conflict resolution • grief and loss • self-esteem/self-confidence • study skills • homesickness • time management • stress management • goal setting

Students are able to make an appointment to see the School Counsellor through their Head of House, Mentor, or teachers, or by coming directly to the office, which is located on the ground floor of the W.M. Dent Building (under the Library). Students are also encouraged to contact the Counsellor via email. Alternatively, students are welcome to drop in at any time during the lunch time break.

School Diary Every boy in the School receives a School Diary. The Diary contains all the calendar information and is also where the boys write their homework and other obligations. It is an integral part of the School’s pastoral care structure. It is used by the boy, his Mentor, his Head of House and his parents to monitor his progress through the School and also as a medium of communication between parents, teachers, Mentors and Heads of House. The Diary encourages boys to be organised, keep records, be punctual, be accountable and have a ready reference of school information and policies. The Diary will also give parents an opportunity to monitor the progress of their sons. For example, staff may write a quick note to parents perhaps complimenting the boy on a particularly good piece of work, or perhaps pointing out a lack of homework. The Diary must be carried by boys throughout the academic day to every lesson and to Pastoral Care Group meetings. Boys are expected to keep their Diary in a respectable condition. The School seeks parent support in ensuring the Diary is used and viewed to maximise its impact on monitoring a boy’s progress. House Mentors and Boarding Heads of House are required to view and sign a boy’s Diary weekly. Parents of dayboys in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 are requested to view and sign their son’s Diary weekly. Boarder parents are requested to view their son’s Diary each holidays. All parents are encouraged to comment in the section provided.

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Student Leadership Toowoomba Grammar School has a proud history of producing fine leaders across all walks of life including the professions, academia, business, industry, the military, sport and in the primary industries. The development of leadership skills and competencies is regarded as an important element of a Toowoomba Grammar School education. There is a wide range of leadership opportunities offered and designed to allow boys to demonstrate leadership in an arena that matches their own talents. Boys are given the opportunity to lead through involvement in the co-curricular program, service to the community and in committees such as the Student Representative Council. In their Senior year, Year 12 boys lead the student body of the School. This is through the appointment of School Prefects, leadership positions within the House system and in the co-curricular program as leaders of a sport or cultural activity.

Philosophy of leadership • Leaders are servants to their community. • Leadership is unavoidable. • Leadership is about relationships. • Leaders communicate well and they listen to others. • Leadership is doing what is right when no-one is looking. • Leadership is about influence not authority. • Leaders set their own standards high and do not compromise them. How are student leaders identified? Boys who: • have demonstrated a history of leadership • can be their own man and make decisions that are right, not necessarily popular • are aligned to the vision of the School and understand its history and traditions • are willing to put the needs of the group ahead of their own needs • can lead by example and model the highest standards of behaviour and appearance.

Non-Denominational School/Christian Worship Toowoomba Grammar School is a non-denominational, Christian school. The Headmaster leads the boys and staff in a hymn and prayers at Assembly. Boarders attend the churches of their denominations, if they and their parents wish. The Anglican Church conducts a service once a term on Sunday evenings in Old Hall and this is open to boys of all denominations.

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Behaviour Guidelines and School Procedures

School Rules In general, the rules of the School are based on common sense, and on the needs of a community comprising over 1250 Senior and Junior boys as well as members of the teaching, administrative, domestic and maintenance staff. Boys are always expected to conduct themselves so as to reflect credit on themselves, their families and their School. The obligations listed are given as a general guide to behaviour. As boys progress through the School, they are expected to become more mature in their behaviour and learning. Teachers will expect them to set an example to younger boys.

Manners • All members of the Toowoomba Grammar School community are expected to show good manners, speak clearly and use appropriate language. • When talking to staff or visitors, boys are to stand up with hands out of pockets. In formal occasions, such as Assemblies, meetings and other public occasions, they are to sit tall and keep their attention on the speaker or presenter. • Boys should always stand back at a door to allow an adult to proceed. • It is an expectation that boys tip their hats when acknowledging an adult. Appearance and Dress Boys should be proud of their appearance and wear the School uniform with pride. Boys’ general appearance should be neat and clean. Uniform: Boys are expected to always wear the various School uniforms correctly. In blazer dress, the shirt buttons at the collar and cuffs must be done up. Ties must be worn neatly and correctly. The Akubra is to be worn at all times that blazer dress or blues are worn. Akubras which have holes in them or are out of shape are not permitted. Dayboys when coming into the School out of school hours must wear the same uniform expected of boarders. Hair: The School’s regulations concerning haircuts are as follows: the hair must not be over the collar, and must be neatly shaped at the back of the neck; the ears must not be obscured and side-burns must not extend past the middle of the ear; extremes of hairstyles are not permitted (including very short haircuts); hair must not be dyed or coloured. Jewellery: Apart from watches, no jewellery (eg. rings, earrings, bracelets etc.) is to be worn. Piercings or tattoos are not allowed. School bags: The school bag used to carry books and other equipment must be a Toowoomba Grammar School bag. The bag should be in good condition with no stickers or inappropriate writing visible. It should be clearly named. Laptops should be carried in the laptop bag supplied by the School. Personal belongings: All possessions are to be clearly marked with the student’s name. Boys should not have large sums of money or other valuable items at school. Personal possessions are the responsibility of individuals and they must ensure to make suitable arrangements for their safety. When changing for sport or PE, boys should not leave a mobile phone or wallet in their bag. If boys have something of value and cannot carry it with them, they should arrange with their Head of House or the Deputy Headmaster’s Secretary for its temporary safekeeping. Boys must not tamper with other students’ property and should immediately hand any lost property found to the Student Officer. Shoes: Only black leather school shoes are to be worn with School uniform. Shoes must be kept clean and laces tied.

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Socials: When attending a Social, boys are required to wear covered shoes (thongs are not acceptable), long pants or neat, long shorts and preferably a collared shirt. No clothing is to be ripped and no inappropriate language or images should be visible. If it is a themed Social, dress must still be appropriate As boys are considered to be representing the School while attending a Social, their behaviour should be of the highest standard.

Mobile Phone Policy and Technology Use The following expectations are in place for mobile phone and technology use: • Should parents wish for boys to bring a mobile phone to School, it is to be secured in the boy’s locker on arrival to school. • The phone is permitted to be used only after 3.10pm. • Urgent messages to boys and to parents can be directed to Student Services for distribution. • Boarders have no need for mobile phones at School and are expected to keep these secure in the Boarding House. • Laptops are not permitted to be used before school or during breaks, unless in the Library. Boys wishing to use technology for work are permitted to do so in the Library.

Communication Teachers: Teachers may be called from the Staff Room by the Deputy Headmaster’s Secretary during these times: 8:15 - 8:25am (Mon, Tue, Thur), 1:20 - 1:40pm (Mon, Wed, Fri), 12:55 - 1:15pm (Tue, Thu), 3:15 - 3:30pm (Mon-Fri). Teachers are most easily contacted via email both by boys and parents. Student Notices: Boys should read the notices in Student Cafe, check their emails and diary each day. Leave Once students arrive at School in the morning, they are not permitted to leave the grounds without permission. Any boy who needs to leave the School grounds (except on an official excursion) must report out to the Head of Senior School's Assistant and receive a permission slip. When boys return to School, they must report in to the Head of Senior School's Assistant. There is no provision for lunch leave.

Classroom procedures • Boys must arrive on time to class and bring the correct equipment. • At the start of a lesson students should stand quietly outside the classroom until the teacher lets them into the room. • Once inside the classroom, boys are to stand behind their desk until they are invited to sit by their teacher. • Mobile phones should be stored in lockers and must be switched off during the school day. • It is rude to interject or talk whilst the teacher is teaching or during discussion – wait for permission to speak. • A learning culture is one of mutual support. Verbal bullying, such as put-downs, teasing, sarcasm, laughing at others’ mistakes or creating distractions, is not acceptable. • Technology should only be used for learning purposes in the classroom. • Learning is more effective in a co-operative and positive environment. • The lesson does not end until the teacher has dismissed the class. The bell is a signal for the teacher only. • As boys leave the classroom, they are asked to check that it is left tidy. If it is the last period of the day, place chairs on the desks and lock the windows. • School bags should be stored in lockers. Boys should only have with them the equipment required for the lesson, including any technology requirements.

Grounds and Buildings We have beautiful grounds and all should assist in maintaining their cleanliness. Boys are expected to respect common property, such as the buildings and grounds of the School, and treat them with care and consideration.

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Areas Out of Bounds: The following areas are out of bounds to boys at all times unless taken there by a member of staff: staff work and common rooms, School offices, kitchen, workmen’s shed, car parks and the verandahs of the Heenan Building. All ovals, gym's and the Sports Centre are out of bounds during morning tea. Bicycle racks are out of bounds except when arriving at, or leaving from, School. Food: Food is not to be eaten in buildings with the exception of the Dining Room. Litter: Please do not litter. Numerous bins are provided around the grounds. Every boy is responsible for the cleanliness of the School. Where appropriate use the recycling bins. Tuckshop: Boys are not to be at the tuckshop after the warning bell, between classes, or when classes are in progress. Lockers: Boys will be allocated a personal locker near their House Office or Year 7 classrooms. School bags and any personal belongings should be stored in the boy's locker at all times. Each boy will be issued a school lock to secure his locker. Paths: Boys should walk on the paths and paved areas around the School. Do not track across grassed areas. Transport and Travel When travelling to and from School, boys must take the utmost care on the street and on public transport, and be aware not only of their own safety but also that of others. If travelling on public transport or walking to School, they must remember that it is in the public eye and act with restraint and common sense at all times. Bicycles: Bicycles must be parked during the day in the racks provided and in no other places around the School. Helmets must be worn. Where directed, students must walk bicycles. Private Motor Vehicles: Permission to drive a vehicle to School must be obtained from the Head of Senior School. No other boys of the School may be carried as passengers, with the exception of brothers. Public Transport: On public transport, boys must make sure they are not noisy, and allow adults to board or alight first. Boys should keep bags out of the way.

Use of Diary Staff may write comments in the Diary. Dayboy parents are asked to initial these comments to indicate that they have been read. Parents of dayboys in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 are also asked to sign their son’s diary once a week.

Behaviour Management The expectation is that every boy who attends Toowoomba Grammar School will understand the School’s rules and regulations and abide by them. Despite this, the School does sometimes need to utilise a range of disciplinary procedures. The following is an explanation of the more common discipline procedures implemented.

Detentions Late Slips This involves a fifteen minute work party, completed from 3:30 – 3:45pm on the day given. They are given to boys who are late to class and can be available for use by the School Prefects.

Uniform detentions These are given for failure to wear the uniform as specified in Appearance and Dress above. The boys receive a green slip. Boys who receive a uniform detention will carry out duties from 3:30 - 3:50pm on the same afternoon or the following afternoon. Boys who have a 20 minute uniform detention are still able to fulfil sporting and other commitments after having completed their detention.

Academic Detentions These are given for failure to complete academic work satisfactorily. The boys receive a green slip. Boys who receive an academic detention will do academic work on Friday afternoon from 3:30 - 5:00pm of the week in which it is given, unless it is given on a Friday, whereby it will be completed the following Friday.

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Behaviour Detentions These are given for behaviour misdemeanours. The boys receive a green slip. Boys who receive a behaviour detention will carry out duties from 3:30 - 4:15pm on the same afternoon or the following afternoon. Boys who have a 45 minute behaviour detention are still able to fulfil sporting and other commitments after having completed their detention. Friday behaviour detentions are of 1½ hours duration and commence at 3:30pm of the week in which they are given, unless given on a Friday. They are issued for continual offences, rude behaviour or more serious misdemeanours and are managed in the same manner as a 45 minute behaviour detention.

Headmaster Detentions (Saturday Detentions) These are given by the Headmaster, Deputy Headmaster or Head of Senior School only. They may be given for a single significant offence or an accumulation of minor offences. The boys receive a red slip which is to be signed by their parents (dayboys) and Head of House (boarders and dayboys). Boys who receive a Headmaster Detention will work for three hours on a Saturday morning (9:00am - 12:00pm). They must also make an appointment to see the Headmaster and are not permitted to be involved in any other School activities (co-curricular, socials) on that day.

Yellow Cards Boys will sometimes be placed on a yellow card system by the Deputy Headmaster, Head of Senior School or their Head of House. This is a card which is to be signed by the teacher each period of the day. Parents of dayboys and Heads of House of boarders are asked to sign this card each night. Dayboys will show their card to their Head of House each morning.

Notification to Parents/Probation/Suspension/Withdrawal by Parents When the previously mentioned sanctions are not having the desired effect, parents may be formally notified of the School’s concern and the boy may be placed on probation. Significant behaviour problems and major breaches of the School rules may result in suspension for a period of time. Any boy who is suspended will return to the School on probation. In some cases parents may be asked to withdraw their son from the School.

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Behaviour Management Strategies

Minor misdemeanours In isolation these incidents should be dealt with by the teacher.

Misbehaviour / Noncompliant Unreasonable behaviour Inappropriate behaviour behaviour • Discourtesy or insolence • Constant talking / excessive noise • Homework not complete • Disobeying a reasonable request • Disruption • No equipment for class • Back-chatting • Swearing • Late for class • Teasing • Body noises • Eating in class • Pushing / shoving • Asking inappropriate questions • Chewing gum • Displaying poor sportsmanship • Wearing hat indoors • Wearing uniform incorrectly • Unsupervised entry into class • Possession of permanent markers • Desk graffiti • Littering • Opening unauthorised websites • Use of mobile phone during school time or activity • Misuse of technology Possible responses to minor misdemeanours • Conversation with student • 1 ½ hour behaviour detention • Boarding House work detail • Blue sheet (homework not (Friday afternoon) (Boarding Heads of House) complete) • Academic detention (Friday • Gating (Boarding Heads of • 15 minute detention (late slip) afternoon) House / Director of Boarding / Head of Senior School / Deputy • Note written in Diary • Saturday detention Headmaster) • 20 minute uniform detention • Confiscation of equipment (given to Head of Senior School) • 45 minute behaviour detention

Moderate misdemeanours These may be dealt with by the teacher, possibly in consultation with the Head of House, though in many cases it may be necessary to refer the issue to the Head of Senior School.

Misbehaviour / Noncompliant behaviour Unreasonable behaviour • Repeated minor misdemeanours • Extreme anti-social behaviour • Failure to attend a detention • Unexplained absences • Blatant disobedience or discourtesy • Driving to School without permission • Misbehaviour outside of School grounds • Carrying other students in vehicle without permission • Cheating in an examination • Minor vandalism • Plagiarism • Internet access – inappropriate sites, using another • Bullying / harassment student’s logon • Failure to hand in an assignment • Improper use of social media

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Possible responses to moderate misdemeanours • Shared concern intervention • Withdrawal to Study Room • Boarding House work detail • Head of House interview (Head of Senior School / Deputy (Boarding Heads of House) Headmaster) • Director of Studies interview • Gating (Boarding Heads of • Saturday detention House / Director of Boarding / • Parent contact • Internal suspension Head of Senior School / Deputy • Friday detention Headmaster) • Probationary contract • Yellow card • Suspension • Loss of driving privileges • Loss of internet access

Major misdemeanours These are the most serious behavioural issues and should be referred directly to the Deputy Headmaster or Headmaster.

Serious misconduct • Repeated bullying / harassment • Vandalism • Unacceptable moral behaviour • Pornography • Use / possession / sale / distribution of drugs, alcohol, cigarettes • Unlawful behaviour

Persistent Disobedience • Persistent / wilful disobedience • Constant insolence • Repeated truancy • Continual failure to follow instructions / rules • Extreme anti-social behaviour in class, grounds or while travelling to or from School or venue • Unwillingness to participate / co-operate in behaviour management plan or strategy • Breach of negotiated plan / probationary contract

Conduct prejudicial to the good order, reputation and discipline of the School • Verbal, physical or sexual harassment of staff, pre-service staff, visitors to the School, other students • Behaviour beyond school and not necessarily related to a school activity, but which brings the School into disrepute or affects the School in a direct or indirect way

Possible responses to major misdemeanours • Parental contact • Suspension • Interview with Deputy Headmaster / Headmaster • Cancellation of enrolment • Saturday detention • Police action • Internal suspension

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Outdoor Education, Activities and Camps Week

Outdoor Education, Activities and Camps Week incorporates a sequenced and progressively challenging program designed to further develop a student’s social and emotional abilities during his years as a member of the School community. The program, which takes place towards the end of Term One, is aligned with the aims of the School in the areas of Pastoral Care and Personal Development in preparing boys for the future.

Desired Outcomes

Personal attributes • Commitment • Resilience • Personal presentation • Positive self-esteem • Reliability • Respect for others • Honesty • Motivation • Commonsense • Sense of humour • Persistence • Independence • Enthusiasm • Adaptability / Flexibility • Integrity

Skills • Communicating effectively • Solving problems • Being self-reliant • Displaying initiative • Managing time • Making decisions • Working as a team member • Responding to challenges • Building relationships • Planning and organising • Dealing with pressure • Accepting responsibility

The value of the Outdoor Education, Activities and Camps Program Research shows that social-emotional skills can be taught to students and that such skills enhance academic learning. When academic and social-emotional learning both become a part of schooling, students are more likely to remember and use what they are taught. Social-emotional skills also bring into students’ education a sense of responsibility, caring, and concern for the well-being of others, as well as themselves. Students who are actively engaged, co-operate with their peers, resolve conflicts peacefully, complete their work, and demonstrate initiative and leadership are more likely to succeed in school and, ultimately, in life.

Program Year 7 Alexandra Headland Camp, Sunshine Coast Year 8 Leslie Dam, Warwick Year 9 Wilderness Camp, Noosa North Shore Year 10 Work Experience Year 11 Leadership Camp, Twin Waters Year 12 First Aid, University/TAFE Orientation, Life Skills Course, Defensive Driving, Etiquette for young men. Various Year Levels Extended Trips within Australia and/or Overseas.

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Co-Curricular

Co-Curricular Administration

Introduction Toowoomba Grammar School acknowledges that its first duty to each boy in its care is to offer him the best education possible. It is firmly believed that participation in the co-curricular life of the School is an essential component in the development of each boy as a complete person, intellectually, physically and culturally. To this end, the School offers an extensive program of sports and activities. The playing of organised sport is not compulsory at Toowoomba Grammar School but the School hopes that every boy will take part. It is through playing games, after all, that a boy discovers the joys of being part of a team united in the pursuit of a common purpose; that he learns the virtues of fair play and sportsmanship; that he learns the disciplines and the graces necessary if he is to win with magnanimity and lose with dignity; that he realises the satisfaction which comes with improving and perfecting his physical skills and capacities. The School regards those activities associated with the mind and spirit such as Drama, Music and Debating as being as important in later life as sport, and it is our earnest wish that every boy will find at least one club or society to interest him and from which he will gain benefit and enjoyment. If parents have any queries concerning co-curricular activities, they are invited to consult with their son’s Head of House, the Year 7 Co-ordinator, the Director of Sport and Activities or the Director or Master-in-Charge of the sport or activity in question. Toowoomba Grammar School is a member of The Great Public Schools’ Association of Queensland Incorporated (the GPS). This Association consists of nine Queensland Secondary Schools: three Grammar Schools (, Grammar School and Toowoomba Grammar School), five Church Schools (St Joseph's College , St Joseph's Nudgee College, , Brisbane Boys' College and Anglican Church Grammar School), and one State school (Brisbane State High School). Our teams compete with these other schools in many activities each year (rowing, gymnastics and sailing excluded) and this is called the GPS Competition. We are one of the smaller schools in the GPS but despite this we have always been known as a school that plays a hard game and one that is not easily beaten. It is important to maintain the reputation of the School - a reputation of hard, strong endeavour and absolute fairness. We play under our traditional colours of blue and gold, which have always been well respected. They are taken from the School’s crest which consists of a gold shield of an angular pattern with a blue chief and two blue chevrons. In addition to the GPS Competition, in which we win our share of honours, we compete in Track & Field, Swimming and Cross Country against other Darling Downs Secondary Schools. There is every opportunity to play a part in the School’s GPS sport - , Rugby, Football, Track & Field, Basketball, Chess, Cross Country, Volleyball, Tennis and Swimming. In addition to our GPS and Darling Downs sporting fixtures, we also have annual competitions in some sports against Downlands College during our GPS bye round. This has been a tradition since 1931 and the annual Grammar/Downlands Rugby day is one of Toowoomba’s major events.

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Sport and Activities – Overview

Official Senior GPS Sports Drama/Music Basketball Drama - School Production Chess Choir/Small Vocal Groups Cricket Concert and Big Bands Cross Country Instrumental Tuition Rugby Orchestra Football Small Instrumental Groups Swimming The Technical Team Tennis Toowoomba Grammar School Track & Field Acting Academy (TiGAA) Volleyball

Outdoor Activities House Sport/Activities Cadets Basketball Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Cross Country (Cadets Only) Swimming Tennis Touch Rugby Clubs, Societies & Associations Track & Field Chess Club Volleyball Service Committee (Interact Club) Theatresports Photography Club Debating Writers Circle Quiz Club Singing TGS Show Cattle Team Chess Seven-a-side Football Other Activities Tug of War Debating and Public Speaking Table Tennis Mooting Handball Softball

Other Sports Equestrian Shooting (Cadets only) Friday Night Basketball Orienteering Rugby Referees, Touch Judges and Ball Boys Mid-week Volleyball

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Co-Curricular Rehearsal/Training Order of Priority Monday 7:30am - 8:20am Music Ensembles 3:30pm - 5:15pm GPS Sport Other Cultural activities Tuesday 7:30am - 8:20am Music Ensembles 3:30pm - 5:15pm GPS Sport Wednesday 7:30am - 8:20am Music Ensembles 3:30pm - 5:15pm GPS Sport, Orchestra Thursday 7:30am - 8:25am Music Ensembles 3:30pm - 5:15pm GPS Sport Friday 7:30am - 8:20am Music Ensembles 3:30pm - 5:15pm Cadets

Co-Curricular Arrangements and Expectations Toowoomba Grammar School offers a wide range of sport and activities throughout the year. While it is not compulsory to take part in the co-curricular program, boys are strongly encouraged to take part in sport and activities at the School. Should boys choose to take part in any sport or activity at the School, the following conditions and expectations apply.

Activity Register At the start of the year and subsequent seasons, boys will have the opportunity to sign-up for sport and activities via an online portal. Boys need to consider carefully their involvement prior to committing to an activity.

Commitment Once registered, boys must commit to all scheduled training, practice, meetings, fixtures and performances for each respective activity. Once an activity has commenced, boys are expected to complete the entire season or commitment.

Communication Boys are expected to communicate any absence in the first instance to coaches/teachers or the Sport and Activities Office. Injury, illness, significant family events or school-endorsed representative sport are considered appropriate reasons to miss scheduled commitments. Communication is the key prior to the event.

Clashes in Commitment Busy boys at Toowoomba Grammar School may find some of their activities may clash with training or practice times or other commitments. In this situation, it is important to communicate this with coaches/teachers or refer to the Sport and Activities Office for clarification.

Selections In team sports, selections are made weekly. Teams are graded from A-F or Firsts to Fifths. In some sports, for example , boys are required to 'reserve' for the higher graded team on game day.

Behaviour and Respect All school rules apply during co-curricular activities and commitments. When representing the School, boys are expected to wear the uniform for that activity neatly and appropriately. Toowoomba Grammar boys will always show respect to all involved with the activity, including peers, opposition, officials, teachers, coaches, parents, guests, spectators, equipment and venues. Boys are to consider and display the appropriate etiquette for respective activities.

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Enjoyment If all boys adhere to the above expectations, the activity should be an enjoyable experience for all. The ultimate goal for boys, teachers, coaches and parents is to enjoy their involvement in the co-curricular program.

GPS Sport Routines Considering the large number of sporting teams and travel arrangements to be made each week, it is very important for boys to ensure they keep up to date with information. The following routines will assist in this regard: • Information Sheets – For each sporting activity away from the School an Information Sheet is produced for all involved. Information Sheets provide detail about transport, times, venues, uniform and meals. Information Sheets can be accessed via the Sport and Activities website. • Fixture Sheets – Fixture Sheets are also produced for each GPS round of competition. Fixture Sheets provide information about the draw, venues, match times, bus details, meals, uniforms and other requirements. Fixture Sheets are normally prepared by Wednesday each week and boys can access these via the Sport and Activities website. • Team Lists – Team lists for each Saturday fixture are located under the respective sports in the Sport and Activities website. All boys should check the lists each Friday morning as teams can change from week to week. Boys are allocated buses on the Fixture Sheet. Boys must look for their name on the team lists and confirm their bus number and time of departure. Boys must see the Sport and Activities Office immediately if their name does not appear on the bus list or they have alternative travel arrangements. They must report to the Sport & Activities Office by end of lunch on Friday with this information. Boys are expected to travel to the venue by bus. Boys can return home with parents or by bus. • Wet Weather – If there is doubt regarding a fixture or event going ahead due to wet weather, refer to the Fixtures Calendar on the Sport and Activities website. If games or competitions have been changed, the relevant fixture will indicate this. • Illness and Injury – If boys fall ill or are injured prior to a fixture or event, parents or boys must call the relevant contact person, usually the Director or Master-in-Charge of the activity, prior to the bus departure or home match time to advise of their absence. This will ensure coaches can arrange replacements where possible and also to allow buses to depart on time. • Fixture Changes – Unfortunately, some matches may be cancelled at the last minute due to opposition illness or unforeseen circumstances. This information is communicated to boys as early as possible on Friday and will be posted on the Fixtures Calendar on the Sport and Activities website. • Questions – If boys ever have questions, please discuss them with the Sport & Activities Office.

GPS Sports Calendar Term 1 Cricket, Swimming, Volleyball Term 2 Football, Cross Country, Tennis Term 3 Rugby, Basketball, Chess, Track and Field Term 4 Track and Field

Sporting Code of Conduct The GPS Association has developed Codes of Behaviour for players, spectators, parents, teachers and coaches. This Code of Conduct is displayed in the appendices of this Handbook and also in the Student Diary. All members of the Toowoomba Grammar School community are expected to uphold the code.

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Other Activities

Drama Drama (Toowoomba Grammar Acting Academy - TiGAA) is accessible to all boys in Years 7 - 12 and aims to develop active participation in a wide range of theatrical and dramatic activites, including Improvisation, Scripted Plays, Theatre Sports, Comic Theatre and Physical Theatre. The boys present two productions each year and biannually perform a Musical either with students from the local girls' schools or as an open-cast show. Added to the on-stage experiences, skills are also developed in set-design, construction, stage management, lighting and sound design.

Music The Senior School offers several Vocal Ensembles from the large scale choir to smaller A Cappella groups, including the well-respected, admired and enjoyed Grammarphones. All of these ensembles perform at school events and functions as well as in local, national and international tours, festivals and competitions. Private vocal tuition is available from expert musicians, skilled in a diverse range of styles and genres. The Instrumental Program at Toowoomba Grammar School caters for boys of all backgrounds and experience levels. The core ensembles provide the opportunity for every boy to participate in group music-making without having to audition. Enrichment ensembles, including the Big Band, R'n'B Band and String Quartet, are audition-based and provide advanced players with the chance to extend themselves within the ensemble setting. Boys who have a particular interest in other genres of music are encouraged to form their own groups. Rehearsal space and time can be made available to support these initiatives. Private tuition is available to boys during the school day on a wide range of instruments. Instrumental / theory lessons are based on a half-hour lesson and are scheduled on a rotational basis to ensure the boys have flexibility in their timetables. Instrumental hire / loans can be provided to beginning students on occasion. All boys who learn an instrument are expected to participate in the School ensemble program.

Technical Team The boys in this group assist with the Sound and Lighting equipment of the School and work under the control of the Arts Department. They are coached in the technical aspects of Sound and Lighting and perform around the School and community in this capacity.

Cadets The Toowoomba Grammar School Cadet Unit is part of the Australian Army Cadets (AAC) which is a Commonwealth national strategic youth development program for adolescents between the ages of 12 and 19 years. The Toowoomba Grammar School Cadet Unit is a school-based unit and operates as part of the School’s co-curricular activities. The Cadet Unit, founded in May 1892, is one of the School’s finest traditions and is the oldest continuously operating Cadet Unit in Queensland. It is co-educational and open to girls from Fairholme College and The Glennie School. To join the Cadets students must turn 13 years of age any time in the year that they are enrolling in the AAC, or already be aged 13 years or older. Army Cadets is set within a military-style hierarchical structure and environment (including the adoption of military uniforms, titles, ranks, customs and traditions). It builds the skills of students through the stages of adolescence to adulthood, by providing graduated leadership opportunities and by involving more experienced cadets in the planning and conduct of activities.

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In addition, the students will develop life skills such as: • citizenship through drill, ceremonial activities, military traditions and history • public speaking through leadership, instruction and promotion courses • field craft which includes bush and survival skills • radio telecommunications • basic first aid • navigation including map reading and orienteering • safe weapon handling. • the value of teamwork, friendship, morale, self-discipline, respect and a spirit of adventure offered through challenges in the training program.

The Cadet Unit provides uniforms and most equipment including socks, boots, Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform, webbing and field packs and has its own fee structure which is available upon request. In return we ask for a commitment of a full year with the Cadet Unit, which involves meeting once a week for Home Training on a Friday afternoon; four Unit bivouacs (camps) a year; and an Annual Camp run by the Southern Queensland Australian Army Cadets Brigade, in the September holidays. Cadets are also given the opportunity to attend additional voluntary adventure training days run as school-based activities. In addition Cadet Awards and Promotion Courses in Leadership Skills are run by Southern Queensland AAC Brigade. The Cadet Unit offers cadets the opportunity to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award program. The Award is an exciting self-development program, offering young people between the ages of 14 and 25 years the opportunity to challenge themselves to achieve their potential through a program of individual, non-competitive personal challenge and development. It aims to build in young people self-motivation and confidence whilst giving participants a real sense of achievement. The Award Program has three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold. Many of the modules of the current Australian Army Cadet Training Program will provide opportunities for cadets to meet the requirements of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award with little additional commitment by the participants.

Debating and Public Speaking Debating and Public Speaking have been important activities in the School for many years. These activities are open to any boy in the School and are offered to each Year level. Year group teams are entered in the Queensland Debating Union (QDU) competition. Toowoomba Grammar School has achieved increasing success in both the QDU Debating and the various Public Speaking competitions. The introduction of Inter-House Debating in recent years has greatly increased the opportunity for all boys to participate in this important activity. The boys also have the opportunity to participate in a Toastmasters’ Public Speaking Course to help develop their confidence in this area.

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Chess Club Chess is a recreational, co-curricular activity offering opportunities to represent the School or play socially. Even though the GPS Chess season is concurrent with that of Basketball and Rugby, games are arranged so that any boy participating in either of these sports may also be a member of a Chess team. Each round of GPS Chess mirrors the Basketball/Rugby draw for that week. Games are held on Friday evenings and boys are entered in one of six divisions. Training and practice sessions are held twice a week during the season and once a week in the off-season. A number of local tournaments are held in the off-season and boys are encouraged to sign up for these to sharpen their skills and meet other Chess enthusiasts from the local community. Full coaching and instruction are offered for the GPS teams.

Service Committee (Interact Club) The Toowoomba Grammar Interact Club is an affiliated sub-group of the Toowoomba South Rotary Club. It encourages members to become involved in community activities and to support charities at a local, national and international level. Boys in Years 10, 11 and 12 are welcome to join the Club, which meets once a fortnight on Friday at lunchtime with elected Board members meeting earlier that week. Throughout the year the Club: • is addressed by speakers from local charities • meets with members of other Interact Clubs • raises money for charities through socials, raffles and doorknocks.

Photography Club This Club aims to teach boys to become competent in the use of digital SLR and compact cameras and photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop. Some topics covered to help boys develop their photographic ability include camera operation, composition, essentials of a digital image, and post capture editing. The Photography Club also plays an important role in supplying images of sporting events and other School activities for TGS publications; therefore an opportunity exists for boys to become involved in this sphere of the Club. Club members are also able to submit entries into various photographic competitions held throughout the year.

Touch Judges and Ball Boys This association is active during the Rugby season, when boys assist in the conduct of matches by judging touch and looking after footballs, kicking tees and carrying out other duties. Boys are given the opportunity to complete the QRRA Touch Judges course and achieve the appropriate certification and accreditation. Older boys may be given the opportunity to complete referee courses and then to referee under age teams.

TGS Show Cattle Team The TGS Show Cattle Team is a new club being launched in 2021. The TGS Show Cattle Team provides a great way to connect with the broader community (both city and country) by traveling to selected competitions and shows. The aim of these competitions is to develop the students judging and parading skills to ensure a selection of experienced judges for future Agricultural Shows. Young Judges and Paraders, among other competitions, offer significant personal and professional development opportunities for young people. The ability to network with and learn from industry leaders while developing skills such as public speaking and personal confidence is a valuable opportunity for young people that may assist students in their future pathways. Places in the TGS Show Cattle Team are limited.

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General

Term Dates Term dates can be found on the School’s website.

Calendar The Pocket School Calendar is for parents. All of the major functions for the year are shown on it; we hope that parents will be able to visit the School for as many of these important occasions as possible. The boys are also issued with a School Diary which contains all the essential information about the year’s program. There is also a colour School Wall Calendar available; however, the Wall Calendar does not include all School events.

End of Term Please note that the terms finish at 3:10pm when classes conclude. Parents are requested not to ask permission for their sons to leave early as such permission will be refused unless there are exceptional circumstances.

School Office Hours Term time office hours are 8:00am – 4:30pm. Term holiday office hours are 8:00am – 4:15pm. The School Office will close from late December to early January.

Student Absences from School If a dayboy is absent, his parents must notify the reason by email or telephone the School on 07 4687 2500. This should also happen for subsequent days. If a boy is absent and we have not been notified, we will normally phone or text parents informing them of the absence. If a boarder is absent (eg, unable to return from leave), his parents must also inform his Head of House.

Bus Travel and Operators Details can be found on the Parent Portal.

Tuckshop The Tuckshop at the School is run by a private operator, although the School discusses with the proprietor the foods that are on offer. Boys simply line up and purchase food as they require.

Automatic Teller Machine The Heritage Building Society maintains an Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) at the School for the use of boys, staff, parents and visitors. The ATM is currently located on the ground floor of the main Senior School administration building near the Reception counter and will operate using cards from most financial insitutions. Your son should be aware that using debit cards from other financial institutions may incur a charge by that institution. The ATM at the School dispenses withdrawals in $20.00 notes only. Any cards captured by the ATM are retrieved by Chubb Security Staff on their fortnightly visits and will be taken to the Heritage Bank, Heritage Plaza, 878 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba and will not be handed to the School’s Reception. Any non-Heritage cards will be destroyed. Card holders are responsible for contacting their nominated bank regarding the collection or replacement of their card.

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Motor Vehicles Boys in Year 12 may obtain permission to drive to and from School. They must collect permission documentation from the Head of Senior School's Assistant. Parents are required to fill out the documentation and return this before consent may be given for their son to drive to School. Student cars must be parked in the places designated. Boys must not carry other boys, with the exception of their brothers, in their cars. Boys who drive recklessly or dangerously will have their permission to drive withdrawn. Permission is required for Year 12 boarders to have vehicles at School. Parents must contact the Head of the Senior School to make an application. Once approved, keys will then need to be handed in to the boy’s Head of House.

Casual Boarding Casual overnight boarding is defined as any stay of less than a week. The School can provide overnight accommodation with meals as well as breakfast or dinner on a casual basis. Accommodation will be provided in the House in which the boy is currently placed, dependent upon any spare capacity in the House. All applications for casual boarding must be made through the Enrolments Office. Applications for casual boarding must be made at least 2 days in advance. If the application is as a result of an emergency and therefore 48 hours notice has not been feasible, then contact can be made with the Deputy Headmaster, the Head of Junior School, or if they are unavailable, with the Director of Boarding.

Insurance The Board of Trustees considers that it is the responsibility of parents to arrange medical and property insurance cover if such is required. Insurance companies or brokers can generally advise on the most appropriate way to arrange the cover required. It is recommended strongly that valuable items such as musical instruments, computers etc carry suitable insurance cover. A limited cover exists under the School’s Student Accident Insurance Policy for some accidents involving boys while they are full-time students of the School. Details are available from the Chief Financial Officer. The School has no insurance cover for sickness, property or personal effects.

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Facilities

Library

About the Library The W. M. Dent Library, the Senior Library, is housed in the W. M. Dent building on the second and third floors. The main floor is predominately used for research both in class groups and for individual work. This is the hub of our Library. Non-fiction and reference materials are in both print and electronic formats. The Bookmark Café area is a popular spot for students who enjoy reading the daily newspapers. The upper floor is our Fiction Area where there are two areas designated for recreational reading. Lounges, ottomans and quiet reading spots provide a pleasant and popular reading environment. The W. M. Dent Library has a large magazine collection catering to academic and popular interests. The Print Production Area, on the main floor, includes three printers, plus items such as staplers, scissors and other stationery items to assist students manage production of assignments and other student work.

Library Hours The Library is open from 7:30am to 5:00pm from Monday to Thursday and on Friday from 7:30am to 4:00pm. The Library is also open on Sunday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. The Sunday service is open to all students and parents are also welcome. Boys are able to use the Library before and after school, and at morning tea and lunch time for their own use. Unless timetabled with their class teacher, boys may come into the library in class time only if they have been sent by their class teacher. They must bring a note from the teacher.

Borrowing Students need to produce their Diary or ID card when they borrow. Boys in Years 7 - 10 may borrow a total of 6 library items for a period of two weeks. Boys in Years 11 and 12 may borrow 8 items for a period of four weeks. Parents and siblings may borrow from our Senior School Library. The library has a collection of audio-books which may be borrowed for a period of 2 weeks. Video cameras may be borrowed overnight; however, a note from the class teacher is required in order to borrow a camera.

Renewing It is possible to renew loans; however, the item must be presented when renewing.

Lost Books Students are required to report a lost or missing item as quickly as possible. A Lost Book Form must be completed for all lost or missing items. Students who have completed the form can continue borrowing. The cost of lost books is included on term accounts. Class sets must be returned at the end of each term unless other arrangements have been made.

Overdue Books Overdue lists are published weekly. Students are notified by email and a list is posted on the Library notice board.

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Printing Boys receive an initial allocation of free printing. Boys will not be charged for their first $50 of printing per term. Only when a boy exceeds this initial free allocation will he face costs. The cost of printing in excess of the initial allocation after will be: black and white – 10c for A4, 20c for A3; colour – 20c for A4, 40c for A3.

Photocopying Students may photocopy material for their own use. The Library provides a generous photocopy policy for students requiring photocopying of reference materials.

Media Services Our media specialist manages the Clickview system which involves recording from a 24/7 server, and includes both free- to-air and Austar programs. There are approximately 6000 videos on a broad range of topics. Our Clickview service also provides access to live programming and Clickview Home is available for students and staff to access Clickview videos from home.

Reading All students in Years 7 and 8 participate in our Bookmark Café Reading program. This involves teacher mentoring and students reading quietly for a sustained period of time. In Terms 2 and 3 students are able to enjoy hot chocolate and small chocolates as incentives to read.

Behaviour Boys are expected to behave in a manner which ensures that all are able to use the facility in a productive manner. Recreational computer games are never permitted in the Library. There are a small number of educational games that are permissible but boys should first check with a Library staff member. Students are to wait outside until their teacher brings them into the Library. School bags and foodstuffs are not permitted in the Library.

English Class Sets English Class Sets are administered through the Library. The system of borrowing is the same as for Library items although the borrowing period is flexible.

Health Centre If parents have any concerns, they can contact the School Nurse on 07 4687 2504 (telephone/fax) between 7:00am – 9:00pm or email at [email protected] All boys should know that routine medical attention is available to them from 6:45am to 6:00pm and emergency attention 24 hours. Accidents or cases which require urgent attention will be dealt with immediately, but boys requiring non-urgent attention, or taking regular medication, are expected to visit the School Nurse in the Health Centre at the following times: Monday to Friday • 7:00am - 8:30am (Emergencies only from 8:30am - 9:00am) • Morning break and lunch hours • During school hours, boys must have permission from a teacher to visit Sister during class time and bring their Diary with them. • 3:30pm – 6:00pm • Emergencies only from 6:00pm onwards.

2021 37 Senior School Handbook Computer Facilities The School maintains a network that services 1250 computers. All computers are able to access the Internet and Intranet via the School’s permanent Internet connection and each student is allocated a separate file saving directory and email address. The School currently uses Microsoft Windows as the operating system with Microsoft Office serving as the main word processing and spreadsheet package. Projectors and large screen teaching aids are available in each classroom. Restricted USB access is permitted and image scanners are available for student use. The School maintains a full online library and subscriptions to many major world resource databases that may be searched via the School’s Homepage or Intranet. The Toowoomba Grammar School Intranet is accessible throughout the School and also from home. It serves as an electronic noticeboard and all students are asked to check the Intranet at least once each day. Files stored on network drives are also accessible from home. Teaching materials for subject areas are available via the School’s Intranet and Internet.

Aquatic Centre The TGS Aquatic Centre is open to students only. TGS students have access to squad training sessions and the weights facility. Boys need to register at the Aquatic Centre reception to be part of squad training sessions. Squad Training takes place from 5.30am until 7.30am and from 3.30pm until 6.30pm on Monday to Friday, and from 6.00am until 8.00am on Saturday. Boys are required to wear TGS swimmers and House swimming cap. The Weights Room is open and supervised from 3.30pm until 5.30pm on Monday to Friday. Boys are required to wear Golds or other TGS Sports Uniforms in the facility.

Glen McCracken Sports Centre The Glen McCracken Sports Centre has the following facilities available for use: • Basketball Courts (x2) • Volleyball Courts (x3) • Badminton Courts (x6) • Indoor Cricket Net Facility • Mezzanine Area. Students may use the indoor courts only during School recess and lunch periods provided there is adequate supervision from staff member(s). Please adhere to signage regarding appropriate footwear. Access to change rooms will only be during schedule PE lessons as directed by the relevant staff member.

Trenerry Gymnasium The Trenerry Gymnasium has the following facilities available for use: • Basketball Courts (x1).

N.B. The sports centres are not available for individual use outside of normal hours, i.e. nights, weekends and holiday periods.

Trenerry and Aquatic Centre Weights Room A qualified supervisor must be present at all times when students are using the weights facilities in the Trenerry Weights Room and Aquatic Centre Weights Room. Qualified supervisors are: • Full and part-time Physical Education staff • Sport and Conditioning coaches

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• Persons approved by the Headmaster or Director of Sport & Activities. (These will usually be restricted to specific activity coaches, such as Cricket and Tennis coaching directors). The weights facilities are available for students to use under the following guidelines: • Strength and Conditioning squad training will take precedence over casual Weights Room use. - Please consult the Sport and Activities Office for the training schedule. • An appropriate supervisor (see above) must always be present if a student is using the exercise equipment. • All users must follow common sense rules (e.g. not attempting weights or exercise beyond current fitness capability, or using equipment for other than the intended purpose). • Towels must be used at all times when using exercise equipment. • Weights, dumbbells and other equipment must be returned to their racks after use. • Under no circumstances should any equipment be moved, interfered with or borrowed from the facility. - Please report breakages or equipment malfunction immediately. • Food and drink (other than water containers) are prohibited within the Weights Room.

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Uniforms and Booklist Requirements

The School’s uniform and its various codes are clearly laid down and all Toowoomba Grammar School boys are expected to appear properly dressed in correct School uniform at all times.

Uniform Regulation Blazer Dress consists of School blazer, navy trousers, white long-sleeved shirt and School tie and is worn on Speech Day, Blazer Dress days (as indicated in the School Diary) and other formal and sporting occasions. “Blues” consists of navy shirt and shorts (Terms 1 & 4) and navy trousers (Terms 2 & 3) and School long socks. The School insists that all boys have the correct uniform and that it be worn completely and according to the rules at all times. With the exception of shoes, the only items of uniform acceptable are those available for purchase at the Toowoomba Grammar School Uniform Shop. All clothing and personal belongings must be clearly marked with woven sewn-on name tapes with the owner’s name and House number. Watches should be engraved.

Uniform Shop Telephone 07 4687 2528 Email [email protected] The Shop sells new and second-hand clothing, including the sports uniforms and stationery items. It is open at the following times:

During term time Monday 8:00am – 5:00pm Tuesday to Friday inclusive 1:00pm – 5:00pm Closes last day of each term (excluding Christmas break)

Parent/Teacher Meeting Days Terms 2, 3 and 4 8:00am – 5:00pm

Beginning and end of year For hours of opening please contact the Front Office or go to the School website/School App. All School uniforms will be available from November for any parents wishing to purchase uniforms early. To avoid delays and congestion in January, please take advantage of our opening times in November and December. Any changes to times will be advised in a newsletter and on the School App.

Uniform Shop Volunteer Helpers Parents of new and current boys, interested in helping in the Uniform Shop on a rostered volunteer basis, please ring 07 4687 2528 Monday to Friday for further information. Volunteer workers are essential for the efficient running of this Parents’ and Friends’ (P&F) Association venture.

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Second-hand Clothing left with the Shop for Resale Please note the following: • The Uniform Shop will purchase acceptable second-hand uniforms outright. • Payment for acceptable uniforms will be made monthly as a credit on school fees account if boys are current students or direct deposit if boys are no longer enrolled. Bank account details will need to be provided. • If left at the School when the Shop is closed, items for sale must be clearly marked and placed in a plastic bag. • Clothes will be discarded if not suitable for sale, at the discretion of the Uniform Shop. Please note: There is no exchange or refund on second-hand clothes. Parents may set up an account for their boy/s at the Uniform Shop. This will allow boys to purchase items without parents being present. Other methods of payment are cash, Mastercard, VISA and EFTPOS. (Credit cards will be accepted over the phone.)

Name Tapes - woven only Every item of your son’s clothing must be named. Woven name tapes, available from the Uniform Shop, must have your son’s name and House number, eg. J B SMITH - 4. Please order name tapes early, ideally prior to the Christmas break, to ensure clothes are named before January. Name tapes must be sewn on - iron on tapes are not acceptable as they are dislodged after two or three washes and the clothes become misplaced. Name tapes for Corfe boarding house do not have a House number. House numbers are Taylor (1), Boyce (2), Mackintosh (3), Groom (4) and Stephens (5). Please note: This is not an order form but is an indication of numbers required. Shopping bags are not provided at the Uniform Shop.

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Number Required Uniforms Boarders Dayboys BLAZER DRESS School Blazer (Yrs 4 – 12) 1 1 Belt – Black Leather 1 1 Navy Trousers 2 1 White long-sleeved Shirt 4 3 School Tie 1 1 Akubra 1 1 Hatband 1 1 Black Leather Shoes 1 1 DAY WEAR Navy Shirt 5 3 “BLUES” Navy Shorts (Terms 1 & 4) 5 3 Navy School Socks 6 3 Garters 1 1 School Pullover 1 1 School Bag (Back pack or Carry) 1 1 PHYSICAL EDUCATION/ PE Gold Polo Shirt 4 2 AFTERNOON WEAR PE Shorts 4 2 House Polo Shirt 1 1 TGS Sports Socks 6 3 Tracksuit 1 1 Sports Bucket Hat 1 1 TGS Swimwear (Racer or Skins Style) 1 1 TGS Swim cap in House colour 1 1 Sports Bag 1 1 Sports Hoodie 1 1 Mesh laundry bag 2 - OPTIONAL Vest 1 1 Navy Shirt (L/S Terms 2 & 3 only) - - School Badge 1 1

School Sports Uniform School Tracksuit: No other tracksuit may be worn. Sport uniforms, as described below, should not be bought until parents know their sons will need them. Track & Field and Cross Country • School athletics shorts • School athletics singlet • Running spikes or running shoes • School sports socks (if socks are worn) • Cross Country cap • All boys will require a House shirt which is worn at House carnivals.

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• School Basketball singlet (School provides School Basketball singlets.) • School Basketball shorts • School sports socks • Gym shoes (non-marking) • Members of the 1st V wear a distinctive uniform.

Chess • School Blazer Dress

Cricket • White Cricket shirt and trousers with embroidered School crest - short or long sleeves (open neck). • School sports socks • Cricket shoes or sport shoes • School cap, white Cricket hat. A & B teams wear navy baggy blue caps. • Members of the 1st XI wear cream trousers and shirt. All others wear white trousers and shirt.

Football • School Football jersey • School Football shorts • School Football socks • Football boots (plastic tags) • All players must wear shin pads - not available at the Uniform Shop. • Members of the 1st XI wear a distinctive uniform.

Rugby • School Rugby shorts (P.E. Shorts) • School Rugby jersey • TGS training jersey - this jersey is collected from coaches. Not available at the Uniform Shop. • School Rugby socks • Rugby boots • All players MUST wear a mouthguard. • Members of the 1st XV wear a distinctive uniform.

Swimming • TGS racer or skins style. Board and boxer shorts are not permitted. • TGS Swim Cap in House colour

Tennis • School Tennis shirt • School Tennis shorts • Tennis cap • School sports socks • Sport shoes suitable for Tennis • Members of the 1st IV wear a distinctive shirt.

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Volleyball • PE Gold polo shirt (School provides School Volleyball shirts.) • School Volleyball shorts • School sports socks • Gym shoes (non-marking) • Members of the 1st VI wear a distinctive uniform.

Souvenirs An extensive range of souvenirs and gift items is available at the Uniform Shop. Proceeds benefit the School.

Booklist and Stationary Requirements The School's preferred provider of Booklist and Stationary requirements is Browns Office Choice. Booklist and stationary requirements become available towards the end of the School year and online ordering arrangements are communicated at this time. Some stationery items are available from the Uniform Shop.

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Awards

Academic Awards Scholarly endeavour and working to one’s capacity are highly valued at Toowoomba Grammar School. A genuine attempt is made to recognise those who produce exceptional work whatever their level of ability and each award contributes points towards House Colours. Academic Awards include: • Special Commendation (Academic Effort) – awarded to a boy who has been nominated by his teacher for an excellent piece of work or for a dramatic improvement in a particular subject. • Academic Innovation Award – awarded to a boy or collaborative team of boys who extend their academic learnings and demonstrate their academic achievement in a project beyond the classroom as nominated by their teacher. • Pro Diligentia and Pro Summa Diligentia Awards - Term 1 & Term 3 These awards are based on work ethic as recorded on Interim Reports. - Students who receive ‘Very Good’ as a rating across all subjects are awarded a Pro Summa Diligentia. - Students in Years 7, 8, 11 & 12 who receive ‘Very Good’ for all subjects with the exception of one, where the rating is 'Good', receive a Pro Diligentia. - Students in Years 9 & 10 who receive ‘Very Good’ for all subjects with the exception of two, where the ratings are 'Good', receive a Pro Diligentia. • Dr George Fielding Award - This award is presented to a Year 12 student in Term 4, who has received a Diligentia Award for a minimum of 75% of his time in the Senior School in recognition of consistent application to his studies. • JK Winn Award - This award is presented to Year 12 students at the Year 12 Scholars’ Assembly who were enrolled in the Senior School from Year 7 and received a Merit Award every year. • Cum Laude Award - End of Semester 1 These awards are based on academic performance as recorded in the end of Semester 1 report.

Years 7 & 8* Year 9 & 10 Year 11& 12 (Core Subjects) (8 subjects) (6 subjects) Maxima Cum Laude 5 As 7 As + B- 5 As + B- With highest praise Magna Cum Laude 4 As + B- 6 As + 2 x B- 4 As + 2 x B- With high praise Cum Laude • 60 points • 96 points • 72 points With praise Note: Core subjects (Years 7 & 8) = English, Mathematics, Science, History and Geography, French and Japanese Boys needs to average a minimum B+ standard or better across all subjects.

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• Year 12 Scholars' Assembly - Annual Awards - All Year 12 awards will be based on an end-of-year result that takes into account Unit 3 & 4 internal and external assessment. These awards will be presented at the Year 12 Scholars' Assembly the following year. • Speech Day Awards - End of Year - Merit Awards for Years 7 to 11 will be based on all assessment completed up until the awards cut-off date.

Year 7/8 Year 9/10 Year 11 Year 12 (Core subjects) (8 Subjects) (6 subjects) (6 subjects) End of Year Exit Results used Dux & Proxime Accessit End of Unit 2 Results used. (see comment below) Maxima Cum Laude 5 As 7 As + B- NA With highest praise 6 General Subjects – Average of 80% across all subjects (including external exams for Year 12). Merit Prize Mix of Applied and General Subjects – 80% average *Boys need to average a B+ average in B+ average in across General Subjects and A- average for all Applied minimum cumulative B+ core subjects 8 subjects standard or better across all subjects. subjects for two semesters. 6 Applied Subjects (or equivalent) – A- average across all subjects. Note: Speech Day Merit Prize calculations for Years 7 to 11 are based on a year-to-date grade in all year-long subjects. In Years 7 and 8, the single-semester subjects (History, Geography, Japanese and French) will contribute one semester each towards the calculation of Merit Prizes at Speech Day. A second award calculation is performed at the end of the academic year, based on full-year results, to ensure that eligible students are recognised with the appropriate academic award. The following boys may record Academic Awards on their blazers: • Year 10 - Maxima Cum Laude (awarded at Speech Day) • Years 11 & 12 - Proxime Accessit and Dux. Academic Awards consist of gold lettering with the exact wording from the certificate placed under the School crest on the top pocket of the blazer. - The Dux of Year 12 receives the LG Hopkins medal on the Year 12 Scholars' Assembly. - Each Year 12 boy who has achieved a Merit Prize, Proxime Accessit or Dux award in each of his six years at the School receives the JK Winn Medal for Academic Excellence. Dux and Proxime Accessit if results are tied – Year 11 • In the first instance, results from Semester 2 will be used to separate candidates. • If still a tie, then the greatest number of A+ results from both semesters will be used to separate candidates. • If still a tie, then the greatest number of A results from both semesters will be used to separate candidates and so on.

School Colours Colours are awarded in recognition of achievement or meritorious participation in GPS Sport, Music, Drama, Arts, Debating and Cadets. • GPS Sports: Colours will only be awarded, subject to the necessary criteria being met, for the following official GPS Sports: Cricket, Swimming, Tennis, Rugby, Football, Track & Field, Cross Country, Basketball, Volleyball and Chess. • Music, Debating, Drama, Arts and Cadets: Colours will be awarded in recognition of achievement, effort, contribution and excellence in the respective programs.

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• There shall be three levels of Colours Awards: - Honour Colours - Full Colours - Half Colours

Specific Guidelines regarding the Awarding of Colours Full Colours a. Colours will only be awarded to boys in OPEN Grades. (The only possible exception is a boy who is in Year 12 and who is competing in the Under 16 Division for Swimming, Cross Country or Track & Field.) b. A discretionary clause shall apply in relation to: 1. Players in team games who suffer a severe injury at some stage during the relevant season; and 2. Players who are subject to serious disciplinary action. In such cases (as outlined above), the Colours Committee shall make an appropriate recommendation to the Headmaster as to whether or not Colours should be considered. c. 1st Team game requirements, i.e. for Cricket, Rugby, Tennis, Basketball, Football, Volleyball, Chess: To be eligible for Full Colours, a team member must have played at least FIVE GPS fixture games in the one season. (In the case of a rained-out fixture, credit shall apply if prior team selection included that particular player. If all GPS Schools are not involved, a pro rata figure is used.) A boy must also fulfil ALL other requirements as previously outlined in a & b above. d. Combined Age team requirements (i.e. in teams where Individual Age divisions collectively contribute to the result) for Cross Country, Swimming and Track & Field. A boy must be deemed to have been a full-time member of that team, contributing satisfactorily towards training and pre-GPS Competition meets and compete at the GPS Championships in an individual event. Relay competitors should be placed in the top four at GPS Championships to be considered for Full Colours. In Cross Country, the School’s top two place getters or those finishing in the top 60 are eligible for Full Colours. A boy must also fulfil ALL other requirements as previously outlined in a and b above. 1. Under-Age competitors who win a GPS event in Swimming, Cross Country or Track and Field are eligible for Full Colours. 2. Under-Age competitors who compete in an All-Age event and place first, second or third in Swimming, Cross Country or Track and Field are eligible for Full Colours. 3. Relay competitors in Under-Age divisions who win a GPS event in Swimming, Cross Country or Track and Field are eligible for Full Colours. e. Music, Debating, Drama, Arts and Cadet Colours will only be awarded to boys in Years 11 and 12. Examples would include: • Drama Major role in School Production and committed member of TiGAA • Music Consistent and valued performer in more than two School ensembles and an ensemble leader, or a performer in at least three major School performances • Arts Support the artistic endeavours and technical requirements for at least three School performance productions • Debating Consistent and valued performer in an Open Debating team which has progressed into the Finals Series of the QDU Debating Competition • Cadets Committed and valued Senior member of the Cadet Unit. Recipient of a Senior Leaders Award may be considered.

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Honour Colours Specifically, Honour Colours are awarded for excellence and achievement in the chosen activity. Boys would first need to satisfy the requirements for Full Colours and then have displayed exceptional ability or achievement in the activity. Examples may include the following but these are not prescriptive: • Sport Open State or National Schoolboys representation Premiership winning 1st Team GPS Championship winning team, eg Relay winners, Cross Country winning Open team A team player who consistently performs at an outstanding level in GPS fixtures An individual athlete who wins an Open GPS Championship event • Drama Lead role and outstanding performance in School production • Music Be appointed a lead player in a GPS event, or Successfully complete a performance diploma minimum AMusA or equivalent, or Be selected for a State or National Ensemble, or perform as a soloist on a National or International performance stage • Arts Independently lead the technical aspects of major School productions in sound and/or lighting • Debating Outstanding debater with achievements beyond the regional level • Cadets Exceptional leadership of the TGS Cadet Unit. Recipient of a CUO/WO Course Award and/or representation at a national level may be considered.

Half Colours Half Colours are awarded for meritorious participation in the chosen activity. They are awarded to boys who have made a First Team or Open Age individual athletes who have not otherwise qualified for Colours. Examples would include: • Sport Valued 1st Team player who competes in GPS fixtures Consistent Open Age individual athlete who places respectably in GPS Championship events • Drama Minor role or significant Chorus member in School production or TiGAA • Music A committed and valued performer in at least two School ensembles • Arts Supports the technical requirements for at least three School productions • Debating Consistent and valued performer in an Open Debating team • Cadets Fulfilled all Cadet requirements for position of Sergeant or above or has shown significant service to Cadets.

1st Team GPS Premiers Players in GPS Premiership winning 1st Teams are eligible for the following: • Boys who have been awarded Full Colours have their award automatically upgraded to Honour Colours. The Honour gold crown is to be embroidered on their top pocket as outlined below. • Boys who have been awarded Full Colours are eligible to receive the School's Premiership Cap. • Boys who are awarded Half Colours in a premiership winning 1st Team are permitted to have the gold crown embroidered on the bottom left pocket of the blazer beside the Half Colours Award.

Procedure for determining Awards Colours are awarded by the Headmaster. However, the Headmaster will seek prior recommendations from a Colours Committee consisting of the: • Director of Sport and Activities (Chairman) • Head of Senior School • Director of Coaching (in the given sport) or Director of Performance • Coach, or Master-in-Charge of the given sport or activity

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Recording of Colours: Colours awards shall be recorded, by the Headmaster’s Personal Assistant, in a suitably inscribed and permanent Colours Register. Presentation of Colours: Colours certificates (suitably inscribed with the exact wording permissible for embroidery on the School blazer) will be presented by the Headmaster at a full School Assembly.

The Award • Once awarded Colours, recipients may have these embroidered on the School blazer pockets. • Boys may show, on the pocket, only those activities, and year, for which Colours have been awarded. Representative awards may not be displayed. • For multiple awards in the same activity, embroidery should occur on the one line, for example, Swimming 2018, 19, 20 or Swimming 2018 - 2021. • Embroidery for Colours Awards should not extend beyond the bottom of the blazer pocket. Honour Colours consist of a gold embroidered crown beside the activity, team and year of the Award placed under the School crest on the top pocket of the blazer. Example: Cricket 1st XI 2021 ; Music 2021 ; Volleyball 1st VI Premiers 2021 Full Colours consist of gold lettering with the activity, team and year of the Award placed under the School crest on the top pocket of the blazer. Example: Football 1st XI 2021; Drama 2021 Half Colours consist of gold lettering with the activity, team and year of the Award placed on the bottom left pocket of the blazer.

Leadership Positions School Leadership positions of Senior Prefects and Prefects will be embroidered above the School crest on the blazer. House Captain will be embroidered on the bottom right pocket of the blazer under the House Colours badge. Example: House Captain 2021.

House Colours • House Colours are awarded for consistent endeavour in a range of House and School Activities, including Academic, Cultural, Sport and Service. • Excellence and/or leadership receives extra recognition. • Half Colours, Full Colours and Honour Colours are awarded over the six year period a boy can expect to be at the Senior School. • After a boy satisfies the criteria for Half Colours, he continues earning points and may then receive his Full Colours and Honour Colours.

Procedure for Determining Awards • Each boy is responsible for ensuring his own data are recorded. • Each boy is to make application for Colours to the Head of Senior School.

New Boy • A new boy entering the School later than Year 7 will be considered for Colours on a pro-rata basis.

Range of Activities To encourage a range of activities, points scored must come from ALL four (4) categories. A. House Sport/House Activity (10 points for Half, 20 points for Full, 30 points for Honour Colours) B. Cultural/Academic/Cadets/Outdoor Activity/Clubs & Societies (5 points for Half, 10 points for Full, 15 points for Honour Colours)

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C. GPS Sport/Other Sport (at least 1 point) D. Service to the School and Community (10 points for Half, 15 points for Full, 20 points for Honour Colours)

The Award • The Award will consist of a badge in the shape of the School Shield, which will be sewn on to the bottom right-hand pocket of the School Blazer. • Half Colours will be distinguished with the letter of the House. • Full Colours will be the above, with the House name and year embroidered on the pocket beneath the badge. • Honour Colours will be the above, with a gold embroidered crown beside the House name and year.

Points Required Half Colours 70 points (minimum 10 points from Category A, 5 from B, 10 from C and 10 from D) Full Colours 140 points (minimum 20 points from Category A, 10 from B, 15 from C and 15 from D) Honour Colours* 210 points (minimum 30 points from Category A, 15 from B, 20 from C and 20 from D) * Boys are eligible to earn Honour Colours more than once.

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HOUSE COLOURS: Below is listed the ladder of points available for the Award of House Colours ACTIVITY POINTS BONUS CATEGORY A HOUSE SPORT/HOUSE ACTIVITY HOUSE SPORT/HOUSE ACTIVITY House Team 1 Swimming/Track & Field with at least 3 events 1 • Basketball, Cross Country, Swimming, Tennis, Age Champion 1 Touch Football, Track & Field, Volleyball, Tug-of-War, Second Song Group 1 Orienteering, Seven-a-side Football, Table Tennis, Softball, Handball, Theatre Sports, Debating, Quiz, Singing, Chess CATEGORY B CULTURAL/ACADEMIC/CADETS/OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES/CLUBS/SOCIETIES CULTURAL First activity 5 Leader 1 • Music (not lesson) Each subsequent activity 2 GPS Music Day of • Drama – School Production Excellence 1 Full Commitment 5 • TiGAA GPS Music Showcase 1 Reasonable Commitment 2 • Technical Team Captain 1 • Debating/Public Speaking/Mooting Lead Role 1 ACADEMIC Dux of Year – 10; Proxime Accessit – 8; Maxima Cum Laude (Speech Day) – 8; Merit – 7; Subject Prize (e.g. Physics) – 5; Maxima Cum Laude (Semester 1) – 5; Magna Cum Laude – 4; Cum Laude – 3; Pro Summa Diligentia – 4; Pro Diligentia – 3; Special Commendation – 2; Mathematics Team Challenge – 1; Science & Engineering Challenge – 1; Da Vinci Decathlon – 1 CADETS Full Commitment 6 Promotion 3 Maximum 10 points per year Reasonable Commitment 3 Annual Camp 1 CLUBS & SOCIETIES Full Commitment 3 Office Bearer (President, 1 Secretary, Treasurer) • Photography Club, Tech Club, Interact Club, Reasonable Commitment 1 Latin Club, TGS Show Cattle Team Board Member 1 DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD Gold Award 3 Silver Award 2 Bronze Award 1 CATEGORY C GPS SPORT & OTHER SPORT GPS SPORT A Team 5 Captain 1 • Basketball, Chess, Cricket, Rugby, Football, Tennis, B/C Team 4 Representative Team 1 Volleyball Other Team 3 • Swimming, Track & Field, Cross Country Full Commitment & GPS participation 5 Full Commitment but NO GPS participation 3 A team member must have played at least FIVE GPS fixture games in the one season, otherwise he is to be considered a member of the lower team. In the case of injury, due consideration will be given to the boy who would otherwise have played in a team. OTHER TGS REPRESENTATIVE SPORTS Full Commitment 3 Captain 1 • Non GPS Competition Reasonable Commitment 1

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CATEGORY D SERVICE Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp 5 Spectator at a GPS Championship (Cross Country, Swimming, Track & Field) 2 Attending School Production (not participating) 1 SCHOOL STUDENT COMMITTEES • Full Commitment 3 • Reasonable Commitment 1 Examples include: Student Representative Committee, Spirit Squad, Junior Liaison Leaders, White Ribbon Committee, Student Service Committee SERVICE TO CADETS Catafalque Party 1 Drum Corps 2 Drill Team / Q Store • Full Commitment 3 • Reasonable Commitment 1 SERVICE TO THE ARTS, SERVICE TO DRAMA, SERVICE TO SPORT, SERVICE TO SCHOOL • Full Commitment 3 • Reasonable Commitment 1 Examples include: Arts – Performances at School or Community functions Drama – Volunteer assistance at performances or productions Sport – Coaching, Managing, Officiating Touch Judges and Ball Boys School – Volunteer assistance for P&F Functions, School Events & Activities, Billeting visiting Students COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENTS • Full-day involvement (6+ hours) 2 • Half-day involvement (2-4 hours) 1 Examples include: Clean-up Australia Day, 40 Hour Famine, Charity Collection, Lantana Clearing, Relay 4 Life, Blood Donor, Language & Cultural Festival, Rosie’s Charity BBQ, Peak 2 Park Charity Fun Run (or similar). COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM • Full Commitment (outside of School hours) 5 • Reasonable Commitment (outside of School hours) 3 • Full Commitment (during School hours) 2 • Reasonable Commitment (during School hours) 1 Examples include: Aged-care, Toowoomba West Special School, Toowoomba East SS, Homework Assistance Program, Modified Rugby Program.

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Supporter Groups: Parents, Old Boys and Past Mothers

Parents and Friends’ Association Inc. (P&F) The P&F is a very supportive group that works hard to provide the “extra amenities” which may be difficult to fund in the Board of Trustees’ overall budget. Many amenities for the School have been provided by the P&F Association over the years. The P&F runs the Uniform Shop which provides the bulk of P&F income; however, it also organises many enjoyable social functions, including the Art Show and the Melbourne Cup Luncheon. The P&F has various sub-committee groups including: • Basketball Supporters' Group • Boarder Parents' Supporters' Group • Cricket Supporters' Group • Football Supporters' Group • Junior School Supporters' Group • Rugby Supporters' Group • Supporters of the Arts (SOTA) • Swimming Supporters' Group • Volleyball Supporters' Group

Functions for Parents Throughout the year various functions are organised to encourage parents to take part in the School's life. These include: • Drinks on the lawn (a welcome function for new parents) • House Family Evenings • Supporter Group Functions • Toowoomba Grammar School Art Show • P & F Functions • Melbourne Cup Luncheon

Toowoomba Grammar School Old Boys’ Association Inc. (TGSOBA) The TGSOBA is very active, with groups of Old Boys meeting in Toowoomba, Brisbane, Townsville, , Melbourne, Cairns, Canberra, Darwin and in many other places from time to time. Currently each boy leaving the School joins the Old Boys’ Association as a Life Member. As he becomes more settled and successful in his career, marries and has a family he may be in a position to support the School by sending his sons to TGS or in other ways. There are many outstanding examples of Toowoomba Grammar School Old Boys in a wide variety of occupations – in universities, in the defence forces, in cities all over the world and in rural areas; in professions, industries and trades and in the sporting and cultural arenas. Toowoomba Grammar School Old Boys are well represented and continue to uphold the traditions of the School. The TGSOBA conducts 10-year reunions for Old Boys on the Grammar/Downlands weekend each year and all Old Boys are invited and encouraged to attend.

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Past Mothers’ Group The Past Mothers’ Group provides the opportunity for mothers whose sons have left Toowoomba Grammar School to continue their connection with the School. The group meets four times a year, in February, May, September and November. New members are always welcome. A small membership fee of $10.00 applies to cover administration costs as well as providing funds for Speech Day prizes and other items for the School.

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Appendices

Appendix 1

Rights and Responsibilities of the Members of the School Community All members of the School community have the right to: • share a teaching and learning environment free of disruption • be treated fairly, with courtesy and respect • live and work in a pleasant, safe environment • have their property treated with respect.

Responsibilities All members of the School community should: • acknowledge the importance of academic endeavour, recognising that it is the primary role of all boys to strive to do their best • accept responsibility for their own behaviour • contribute to the best of their ability and allow others to do likewise • treat others with consideration and mutual respect • preserve and uphold the good name of the School.

School Creed As an important and valued member of Toowoomba Grammar School, you are strongly encouraged on every occasion to strive to: • be honest • give everybody a fair go • respect others and respect difference • do your best.

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Appendix 3

Daily Routine – Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:25am Warning Bell 8:30 - 9:30am Period 1 9:35 - 10:35am Period 2 10:35 - 10:55am Break 11:00am - 12:00pm Period 3 12:05 - 1:00pm Period 4 1:00 - 1:50pm Lunch 1:55 - 2:05pm Pastoral Care Group 2:10 - 3:10pm Period 5

Daily Routine Tuesday Thursday 8:25am Warning Bell Warning Bell 8:30 - 9:25am Period 1 Period 1 9:30 - 10:25am Period 2 Period 2 10:25 - 10:45am Break Break 10:50 - 11:40am Period 3 Period 3 11:45am - 12:35pm Period 4 Period 4 12:35 - 1:25pm Lunch Lunch 1:30 - 2:20pm Period 5 Period 5 House Meetings (Week A) 2:25 - 3:10pm Assembly Pastoral Care Group (Week B)

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Appendix 4

What to do when... I am absent: (Dayboys) On the day that I am absent, my parents must email or telephone the School and leave a message for the Head of Senior School's Assistant. I am late for school: I must obtain a late slip from the Head of Senior School's Office and hand it to the teacher on arrival to class. If I have a very good reason for my lateness, I can see the Head of Senior School and seek his approval to be excused. I am late for class: I go to class and I am given a green detention slip, marked LATE, by my teacher. I then report to the Student Officer at 3.30pm or present my excuse to the Head of Senior School. I have to leave class early: I must collect an Exeat in the break prior to my departure from Student Services and present to my teacher. I must sign out from Student Services when I depart school. I have to go home for lunch: (Dayboys) I must obtain approval from the Head of Senior School. Permanent lunch passes are not issued. I become ill at school: Whether a dayboy or a boarder, I must see the School Nurse after having sought permission from my teacher. I must not contact my parents before seeing the School Nurse. I need to contact my parents: I must report to the Head of Senior School's Office for assistance. I lose something: I check with the Student Officer at his office. I want to borrow sporting equipment: I report to the Sports Officer in the foyer of the Sports Centre. My work is suffering because something is upsetting me: I should discuss the matter with my Head of House, Year 7 Core Teacher or the School Counsellor. I have a serious complaint to make: I should discuss the matter with my Head of House, Year 7 Co-ordinator or the School Counsellor. I need to know about the events scheduled for the day: I should read the noticeboard in Student Cafe and check my diary and emails. I wish to see a teacher out of class time: I should enquire at the Deputy Headmaster's Office, but only at the following times: 8:15 - 8:25am (Mon, Tue, Thur), 1:20 - 1:40pm (Mon, Wed, Fri), 12:55 - 1:15pm (Tue, Thu), 3:15 - 3:30pm (Mon - Fri). I have a medical restriction that will affect academic or co-curricular activities: If I am a boarder, I must provide a copy of documentation to the Health Centre; if I am a dayboy, I must hand a copy of documentation to the Head of Senior School's Assistant. I cannot attend sport training or other co-curricular activities: I should tell my coach directly or report to the Sport and Activities Office. I cannot attend Saturday sport due to illness or injury: I should call one of the mobile telephone numbers listed on the Sport and Activities website.

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Appendix 5

Homework Policy Homework provides the opportunity for boys to review the work introduced in class, test their understanding, extend their reading, summarise their thoughts or apply new information to solve problems. Homework at this School refers to all schoolwork undertaken by a boy outside of normal classroom lessons. There are three main types of homework:

Short-term Homework This is work set by the subject teacher and may involve routine day-to-day tasks, exercises, revision and preparation for future lessons.

Independent Study Every boy should revisit and review the work covered in lessons. Brain research shows that this practice alone makes a significant difference to short-term understanding and longer-term recall of the material. As well, boys need time for general reading, wider reading and Internet research related to their subjects and time for test/examination preparation. Boys are advised to commence focussed examination preparation at least 3 weeks before the examination.

Longer-term Homework This is assignment work set by the subject teacher requiring careful management of time to complete.

Rationale This School regards homework as integral to the academic progress and achievement of boys. We believe that homework has the following benefits: • It provides a significant opportunity to learn and extend classwork. • It identifies areas of work which have not been fully understood in the classroom and which should be followed up with the subject teacher. • It helps build self-discipline, personal responsibility and independent learning. • It develops skills in thinking, concentration, time management and research. • It exposes boys to the realities of post-secondary studies and to the concept of life-long learning.

Homework Schedule • As a general guideline, homework will be undertaken nightly, following scheduled lessons, or over several nights in larger blocks of time.

Year Level Homework Expectation Years 7 and 8 1 – 1½ hours per night, on average. Years 9 and 10 1½ - 2 hours per night, on average. Years 11 and 12 2 – 3 hours per night, on average

• We also ask all parents to encourage their boys to read every night / as often as possible. • Boys in Years 11 & 12 would require a minimum of 3 hours extra on weekends to support assignment completion and further study. • The completion of all types of homework is taken very seriously at Toowoomba Grammar School. Where a boy persistently fails to complete homework satisfactorily, the teacher will take appropriate action and, if necessary, inform the boy’s Head of House who will contact parents.

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Appendix 6 Assignment Policy Please refer to the TGS Academic and Assessment Policy available on-line. An assignment is a significant task undertaken over an extended period of time. Assignments may include research projects, extended writing tasks, reports, folios, models, works of art, oral presentations, field reports or practical performances. All students are advised: • To save their work at every stage in the preparation of an assignment and keep hard copies to verify authorship and editing processes undertaken. • They should use their Cloud Drive to save important assignment files, and they should also save backup copies elsewhere. • That excuses for late submissions based on computer malfunction will not be accepted. Handing in Assignments • Assignments must be accompanied by the assessment cover sheet supplied by the teacher. • Assignments must be handed personally to the class teacher during the lesson, unless electronic submission is required. • They must not be handed to the office staff. • If a boy is absent on the date an assignment is due, he should either organise with his teacher for an early submission or email it to his teacher on the due date. If it is emailed a hard copy (if the subject requires this) must be submitted to his teacher on the day of his return to School. Late Submissions of Assignments Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments (AARA) may apply in Years 11 & 12 if a boy is unwell, injured or has a family emergency such as a bereavement. These are the only circumstances in which an extension for an assignment is acceptable. Boys should apply to the Director of Studies for an extension under these circumstances. In all other circumstances, the teacher will grade the student work based on any evidence available by the due date. Assignment Extensions and Missed Examinations Only the Director of Studies may grant any extension of time in the event of illness or emergency. • Students should continue working as if the extension has not been granted until they get confirmation of the approval for extension. Students in Years 11-12 will need to apply for AARA and may require documentation to support their request. • This application must be submitted on or before the due date except in the case of genuine emergency. Applications the day before are generally inappropriate. • If sickness is a contributing factor: - A Medical certificate is required for boys in Years 11 and 12. - A note from parents or from the School Nurse for boys in Years 7-10. • A boy who has been granted such an extension of time must personally hand his assignment to the appropriate Head of Department. • If a boy will miss an examination due to a co-curricular commitment, he must sit the examination before his departure. He must organise this with the Director of Studies. If the examination is in Unit 3 & 4 and a boy does not complete the exam before the due date, he is not permitted under QCAA requirements to sit the exam on his return to school and will receive a "no result" for that assessment instrument.

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Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments Policy (AARA) This policy applies to students in Years 11 and 12. Access arrangements are available to a student with evidence of a need that is not necessarily covered by the definition of a disability eg a temporary injury or need that results in the implementation of inclusive educational strategies. Access arrangements allow a student to access assessment and demonstrate his knowledge but do not change assessment conditions. Reasonable adjustments are available to a student with evidence of a need and who has a disability in accordance with the legal definition of disability. Reasonable adjustments allow for assessment conditions to be changed due to barriers that may be experienced by the student with the disability. Access arrangements and reasonable adjustments are managed within the School for Units 1 & 2 but are informed by the guidelines set down by the QCAA for Units 3 & 4. The School is required to provide documentary evidence for all applications for AARA for Units 3 & 4. For any long term disability, the student must provide a medical certificate that is dated no earlier than Term 1 Year 10. Illness and misadventure such as an injury or family bereavement may make a student eligible for AARA. Illness and misadventure, by their nature are unforeseen and beyond the student’s control with an observable adverse impact. Illness or non-attendance during an internal assessment may result in an extension for assignment based work or a comparable assessment for examinations. If a student in Years 11 or 12 is absent for an examination, he must provide the Director of Studies with a medical certificate dated on the day of the assessment which includes a diagnosis and the anticipated duration of absence. The condition or situation cannot be of the student’s or family’s own choosing such as a family holiday. Assessment and Approved Leave It is important that boys attend School for all tasks outlined in the Assessment planner and for all assessment periods. Leave will not be approved for students in Years 11 and 12 during assessment periods unless there are exceptional circumstances. The student must be prepared to complete the missed test on the first day of his return to School. If leave is approved for students in Years 7 - 10, the boy must sit the test prior to his departure. If a student misses assessment due to granted leave, he is responsible for negotiating with the Director of Studies to ensure all assessment requirements are met before his departure.

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Year level Situation Yrs 7-12 Drafts Drafting is an integral part of the assessment process and it is an expectation that every draft will be a well-advanced piece of work. Late, non-submission or inadequate submission will result in an academic detention to provide the student with time to complete the work to a satisfactory standard and enable the teacher to provide essential feedback. Yrs 7-10 Late submission 1. The Head of Department and Year 7 Co-ordinator or Head of House are notified. /Non submission 2. ‘Work in Progress’ or draft will be marked as the assignment. If no Work in Progress, then step 3. 3. Student required to serve a Friday detention to complete the task. 4. The piece will be marked against the criteria sheet and a result assigned OR upon submission and approval of Special Provision Extension, the Director of Studies, in consultation with the Head of Department, may assign a longer period of time for the student to complete the work. Second Assignment not submitted for that year For repeat offenders • Same arrangements as for late submission/non submission • The Director of Studies will interview the boy before contacting his parents Third Assignment not submitted for that year • The Director of Studies and the Deputy Headmaster will interview the boy with his parents. Continual inability to submit work on time • The Headmaster will interview the boy with his parents.

Yrs 11-12 Late submission/Non 1. Head of Department notified. submission if there is 2. Head of Department to notify Head of House and Director of Studies. no WIP/rough draft 3. Director of Studies will interview student and contact parents. 4. Student required to complete assignment after school on due date or have submitted assignment electronically by midnight of that day. 5. This work will be marked against the criteria sheet and a result assigned OR upon submission and approval of Special Provision Extension, the Director of Studies, in consultation with the Head of Department, may assign a longer For repeat offenders period of time for the student to complete the work. • As per Years 7 - 10

Academic Honesty and the Problem of Plagiarism In writing an assignment, report or essay, a student must identify all quotations, ideas and paraphrased comments; that is, an acknowledgment of all information that is not the student’s. Non acknowledgment is plagiarising, which is stealing someone else’s words and ideas. Plagiarism also involves artistic or design ideas. To ensure a greater respect for academic honesty, the School asks boys to sign a Declaration of Authenticity which accompanies each assignment. Students should be aware that submission of an assignment that includes plagiarised content (whether in whole or in part) is a serious offence. The sharing of an electronic file which contains part or all of an assessment item which is not a collaborative task is classified as plagiarism. The student providing the file is implicit in the plagiarism and will receive consequences for his actions. Academic consequences will usually involve grading only the original portion of text against the task criteria. Other consequences may include Friday or Saturday detentions.

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Appendix 7

Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments Policy (AARA) Access arrangements and reasonable adjustments (AARA) are considered on an individual basis and decisions are made in consultation with the eligible student, parents/carers, school staff and, when applicable, the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA). Guidelines that inform procedures and decisions for AARA include: • providing opportunities for students with disability to participate on the same basis as students without disability by - making reasonable adjustments to assessment conditions to ensure that assessment is equitable for all students (see Disability Standards for Education 2005, s. 3.4) and that all students have opportunities to demonstrate current knowledge and skills - identifying and minimising barriers that prevent students from demonstrating current knowledge and skills - applying relevant syllabus standards against which achievement is judged. The school is required to maintain the intent and rigour of syllabuses and any other requirements or components that are inherent or essential to a course of study (see the Disability Standards for Education 2005, s. 3.4 (3)). Assessment standards and instrument-specific marking guides (ISMGs) cannot be modified to suit students’ needs • planning and negotiating AARA as early as possible so that eligible students can be provided with appropriate support to commence, participate in, and complete the requirements for a course of study • providing procedures for high-quality assessment • assessing actual achievement using evidence in student responses, not perceived ability or potential achievement • ensuring schools consult with and involve the student and, when appropriate, the student’s parents/carers and other relevant school staff in the decision-making process concerning AARA • considering how AARA affect the student, including the student’s ability to achieve learning outcomes, participate in courses of study and experience independence • ensuring that for General and Applied subjects the AARA implemented for an eligible student for formative assessment in Units 1 and 2 are aligned to those that are available for summative assessment in Units 3 and 4. The provision of AARA for assessment in Units 1 and 2 by a school is not a guarantee that students will access the same adjustments for assessment in Units 3 and 4 • assessing whether changes are needed to the adjustment over the duration of a student’s schooling to allow for the changing needs of the student over time.

Please note: AARA are provided to remove, as much as possible, barriers for a student whose disability and/or medical conditions may affect their ability to read or respond to assessment on the same basis as other students. Students whose background is English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) may be eligible for AARA if they have disability and/ or medical conditions. EAL/D students without disability and/or medical conditions are not eligible for AARA.

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Appendix 8 Anti-bullying and Harassment Policy The Headmaster, Deputy Headmaster, members of the School Executive and all staff are committed to providing the boys of Toowoomba Grammar School with a safe, secure and nurturing environment in both the and , and in all activities in which the school participates. We acknowledge that every member of the school community has the right to experience respectful and positive relationships in a pleasant, safe and supportive environment. Bullying and harassment in any form in relation to any member of the school community does not align with the behavioural expectations of our school. Bullying is not simply “part of growing up”. It can have serious effects on a young person’s physical and mental health, their school performance, as well as having negative effects on their families and the broader community (headspace.org.au). Bullying is an ongoing misuse of power in relationships through repeated verbal, physical and/or social behaviour that causes physical and/or psychological harm. It can involve an individual or a group misusing their power over one or more persons. Bullying can happen in person or online, and it can be obvious (overt) or hidden (covert). Bullying of any form or for any reason can have long-term effects on those involved, including bystanders. Single incidents and conflict or fights between equals, whether in person or online, are not defined as bullying. (National Safe Schools Framework)

Our Commitment Toowoomba Grammar School: • Acknowledges the right for all members of the school community to feel safe and be safe at school; • Strives to ensure all students are able to learn and work in an environment where they feel safe and are free from bullying and violence; • Seeks every opportunity to encourage school staff, parents and students to work together to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills that support learning, positive behaviour and constructive social relationships; • Implements policies and strategies guided by current research on effective approaches to the prevention of bullying and violence; • Uses our role in the community to raise awareness that bullying of and violence toward children and young people are issues for the whole community and require a community response; • Encourage the active participation of all school community members in developing and maintaining a safe school community where diversity is valued; and • Fulfils the school’s child protection responsibilities.

Responsibilities Students, staff and parents have the responsibility to: • Abstain from bullying others in any way; • Intervene when bullying is occurring; • Report any bullying incidents of which they are aware; and • Be familiar with and help promote the School’s anti-bullying policy and procedures.

Bullying Prevention At Toowoomba Grammar School we: • Have a whole school anti-bullying policy; • Provide specific anti-bullying curriculum in personal development lessons and mentor group programs; • Embed bullying topics in other curriculum areas; • Provide specific programs to promote prosocial behaviour; • Use camps, sport, outdoor education and other co-curricular activities to promote prosocial behaviours;

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• Raise awareness of bullying through newsletter articles, guest speakers and performers, parent information evenings and assemblies; • Identify specific bullying behaviours and locations through school-wide bullying surveys; • Provide adequate supervision during breaks ensuring visibility of duty staff; • Promote connectedness to the School through the fostering of school pride and recognition of school traditions; • Provide staff training on bullying issues: - via induction; and - each year to all staff; • Promote a culture of “upstanding” whereby students are encouraged to: - intervene to support the person being bullied to find a safe space; and - report bullying to staff (P - 12) or via the Online Bullying Report form (7 – 12) which can be found on the School’s website; • Keep abreast of current research and best practice on bullying and harassment.

Reporting and Investigation of Alleged Bullying Any member of the Toowoomba Grammar School community is encouraged to report any suspected instances of bullying to any member of staff or via the online form. All reports will be referred to a member of the School Executive who will oversee the investigation and facilitate an appropriate intervention.

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Supporting students who are involved (including the bullied, bully, up-stander and co-stander) a. Confidentiality and respect for all parties Often students or parents are reluctant to report bullying because they fear reprisals or escalation. Any process the School uses to investigate potential bullying will be conducted in order to respect the wellbeing of all parties involved. b. Strong sanctions The School takes all matters relating to bullying very seriously and will take the necessary and appropriate action. A range of consequences, as described in the Behaviour Management section of the relevant school handbooks, will be applied accordingly. c. Counselling and Mediation Mediation and/or one-on-one counselling is offered to students and/or parents as part of the outcomes of an investigation. The format of these sessions must take into account the nature of the incident, including the relative power-imbalance that has been seen to exist. The School Counsellor may be included when mediation or counselling is desired. d. Use of online resources and external agencies The following additional online resources may be useful to support boys and their families as they deal with a bullying incident: Kids Helpline www.kidshelp.com.au National Centre Against Bullying www.ncab.org.au Bullying. No Way! www.bullyingnoway.com.au Beyondblue www.beyondblue.com.au Reachout www.au.reachout.com

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Child Protection – A Shared Approach to Child Wellbeing Toowoomba Grammar School is committed to providing education and care to children and young people to assist them to develop into high achieving, supported students, positively connected to each other and to the communities in which they live and which they will serve. 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. At Toowoomba Grammar School we have zero tolerance for child abuse. 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.

What is Harm? Harm to a child is any detrimental effect of a significant nature on the child’s physical, psychological or emotional wellbeing. Harm may be caused by child abuse including physical, psychological or emotional abuse or neglect, or sexual abuse or exploitation. Harm can be caused by a single act, omission or circumstance or by a series or combination of acts, omissions or circumstances. Child Safe Values & Principles The following child safety values and principles guide the School’s commitment to child safety and form the basis for all child protection policies and procedures at the School. 1. All children have the right to be safe. 2. The welfare and best interests of the child are paramount. 3. The views and privacy of the child must be respected. 4. Clear expectations for appropriate behaviour with children are established in our Child Safety Code of Conduct and Staff and Student Professional Boundaries policy. 5. The safety of children is dependent upon the existence of a child safe culture. 6. Child safety awareness is promoted and openly discussed within our School community. 7. Procedures are in place to screen all staff, Direct Contact Volunteers, Third Party Contractors and External Education Providers who have direct contact with children. 8. Child safety and protection is everyone’s responsibility. 9. Child protection training is mandatory for all members of the School’s Board of Trustees, staff members and Direct Contact Volunteers. 10. Procedures for responding to alleged or suspected incidents of child abuse and harm are simple and accessible for all members of the School community.

Conduct of Staff and Students All staff, contractors and volunteers must ensure that their behaviour towards and relationships with students reflect proper standards of care for students. Staff, contractors and volunteers must not cause harm to students. The School will ensure that staff and volunteers have a positive notice (“blue card”) as required by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 or that they are registered teachers.

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Reporting Inappropriate Behaviour If a student or parent considers the behaviour of a staff member, contractor or volunteer to be inappropriate, the student or parent should report the behaviour to the following Child Protection Contact Officers: (a) The Headmaster, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, or (b) The Headmaster, Deputy Headmaster, Head of Senior School, or (c) The Headmaster or the Head of Junior School.

Mandatory Reporting – Physical or Sexual Harm The School will take appropriate, prompt action in response to all allegations and disclosures of abuse, neglect and inappropriate behaviour, and other concerns about child protection, by reporting matters to Child Safety Services or the Police, depending on the allegation or disclosure made. Where a staff member, including a Child Protection Contact Officer, becomes aware, or has a reasonable suspicion, that a child has been sexually or is likely to be sexually abused, he or she should immediately contact and give a written report about that abuse or suspected abuse to the Headmaster or the Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Mandatory reporting to the Queensland Police Service will then occur.

Information to Staff Toowoomba Grammar School staff are made aware of the School’s Child Protection Policy on an annual basis. This occurs via Independent Schools Queensland’s (ISQ) online Child Protection training. Information about mandatory reporting requirements is regularly conveyed at whole school staff meetings.

Information to Parents Parents will receive Child Protection information and procedures in the School’s Handbooks (Junior School and Senior School) and in School publications, such as Junior School and Senior School newsletters and the School website.

Information to Junior School Students Key elements of child protection will be covered within the PDHPE curriculum, with these lessons usually occurring in second term. Junior School students are encouraged to seek adult support for issues that are too large for a child to manage. Typically, a child’s support network encompasses five adults; mother, father, class teacher and two other adults, be they relatives or school staff. This advice is conveyed to students at assemblies and in class. Should a student feel harmed or likely to be harmed, he should talk to his parents, his class teacher, Student Wellbeing Teacher, Deputy Head or Head of Junior School. When this occurs at school, staff are required to report this information to the Headmaster.

Whenever there are concerns that a child is in immediate danger, the Police should be contacted on 000.

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Appendix 10

What is Mental Health?

Being mentally healthy is about being able to work and/or study to your full potential, cope with day-to-day life stresses, be involved in your community, and live your life in a free and satisfying way. A person who has good mental health has good emotional and social wellbeing and the capacity to cope with change and challenges.

7 Tips for Good Mental Health: • Eat well; • Stay active; • Stay connected to family and friends; • Get enough sleep; • Learn new ways to handle tough times; • Get into life and do what’s important to you. • Reduce or cut out alcohol and other drugs;

Knowing there are a lot of things in your control that can support your mental health is really empowering.

Mental Health Concerns

Feeling down, tense, angry or anxious are all normal emotions, but when these feelings persist for long periods of time they may be part of a mental health problem. Mental health problems can influence how you think and can affect your ability to function in your everyday activities, whether at school, at work or in relationships.

What are the warning signs of mental health difficulties? • Not enjoying, or not wanting to be involved in • Feeling sad or down or crying for no apparent reason; things that you would normally enjoy; • Having trouble concentrating or remembering things; • Changes in appetite or sleeping patterns; • Having negative, distressing, bizarre or unusual • Being easily irritated or having problems with thoughts; friends and family for no reason; • Feeling unusually stressed or worried; • Finding that you aren’t performing at school, TAFE, • Feeling like things have changed or aren’t quite right. university or work like you used to; • Being involved in risky behaviour that you would usually avoid, like drinking too much alcohol, or depending on substances to feel ‘normal’;

If you feel your mental health is getting in the way of your daily life, it is important to get support and ask for help. You should inform your parents or Head of House or get in touch with the School Counsellor for support. You can also get help from your general practitioner (GP).

Need Help?

Headspace - https://headspace.org.au/ Lifeline – www.lifeline.org.au Youth Beyond Blue – www.youthbeyondblue.com Reachout – http://au.reachout.com/ Kids Helpline – www.kidshelp.com.au

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Appendix 11

SunSmart Policy

Introduction Queensland has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. Of all new cancers diagnosed in Australia each year, 80 per cent are skin cancers. Given students are at school during peak ultraviolet radiation (UVR) times throughout the day, between 10:00am and 3:00pm, schools play a major role in both minimising a student’s UVR exposure and providing an environment where policies and procedures can positively influence student behaviour. Skin damage, including skin cancer, is the result of cumulative exposure to the sun. Research shows severe sunburn contributes to skin cancer and other forms of skin damage such as sunspots, blemishes and premature ageing. Most skin damage and skin cancer is therefore preventable. As children will spend a portion of their day outdoors, we are committed to protecting them from the harmful effects of the sun. With this in mind Toowoomba Grammar School realises the need to protect children’s skin and educate them about SunSmart behaviour, thus reducing the risk of skin damage from exposure to the sun.

Aims The policy aims to: • provide ongoing education that promotes personal responsibility for skin cancer prevention and early detection. • provide environments that support SunSmart practices. • create an awareness of the need to assess the timing of work commitments and outdoor activities to support SunSmart practices.

Procedures Toowoomba Grammar School recognises that winter sun also contributes to skin damage. The implementation of this policy is therefore conducted throughout the year. The purpose of this SunSmart policy is to ensure that all students attending Toowoomba Grammar School are protected from the harmful effects of the sun throughout the year.

Our Commitment Toowoomba Grammar School will: • inform parents of the School’s SunSmart policy. • include the SunSmart policy Introduction in the information sent to parents. • include the SunSmart policy in the School Handbooks. • increase the amount of shade in the School grounds, where possible, by building shelters and planting trees. • incorporate education programs that focus on skin cancer prevention and early detection into the School curriculum. • encourage all teachers and staff to act as positive role models of SunSmart behaviour. • seek ongoing support from parents and the School community for the SunSmart policy and its implementation, through newsletters, P&F meetings etc. • attempt to ensure that all boys wear their Akubra hats at all times they are in uniform and outdoors. • require that all boys wear sports hats or their Akubra hat and sunscreen at all other times when they are outside. • provide approved sunscreen at a number of strategic locations around the School. • encourage students without adequate sun protection to use shaded or covered areas at recess and lunch times. • ensure that, wherever practicable, outdoor activities take place before 10:00am or after 2:00pm • ensure that adequate shade is provided at sporting carnivals and other outdoor events.

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Our Expectations Boys will: • be aware of the School’s SunSmart policy. • use shaded or covered areas, where possible, for outdoor activities. • take responsibility for their own health and safety by being SunSmart. • comply with SunSmart rules and guidelines by wearing suitable hats, sunscreen and clothing. • act as positive role models for other students in all aspects of SunSmart behaviour. • participate in initiatives to protect the School population from excessive exposure to the sun.

Parents/carers will: • provide a school-approved hat for their child and attempt to ensure they wear it to and from school and during outside school activities. • encourage their son to apply SPF 50+ broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen 20 minutes before leaving for school. encourage their son to carry a water bottle. • provide their son with non-school clothing with the following features: - Dark coloured - Collars and sleeves - Closely woven fabric – natural fibre. • act as a positive role model by practising SunSmart behaviour. • support the School’s SunSmart policy.

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Mobile Telephone Policy Boys at Toowoomba Grammar School are permitted to have a mobile telephone for personal use. The following guidelines must be adhered to: • Should parents wish for boys to bring a mobile telephone to School, it is to be secured in the boy’s locker on arrival at School. • The mobile telephone is only permitted to be used after 3.10pm. • Urgent messages to boys and to parents can be directed to Student Services for distribution. • Boarders have no need for mobile telephones at School and are expected to keep these secure in the Boarding House. • Mobile telephones should never be given to another boy to use. • Boys are responsible for the security of their mobile telephone. • For a mobile telephone to be confiscated it simply needs to be in possession during the school day; it does not actually have to be in use. • When invited by teachers, boys may bring mobile devices to a requested lesson for educational purposes. • Boys should not use mobile hot-spotting on campus. The School takes no responsibility for data usage or downloads using mobile telephones. • Mobile telephone cameras (still and video) must not be used to film people and their activities without their knowledge. The School will take appropriate action against any boy who: • photographs or films another individual without their consent: • sends harassing or threatening messages; • is caught using a mobile phone in exams or assessments; or • is caught using a mobile phone in classrooms or grounds during the school day.

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Digital Citizenship As a digital citizen, boys acknowledge that any digital activity, online or offline, should always be respectful of themselves and others and conduct themselves in a moral and ethical manner in abiding by the School’s Acceptable Use of Technology policy.

Respect Boys will respect themselves by: • Selecting online names that are appropriate. • Considering the content (text and images) before posting online. • Considering the impact on people before posting. • Using language or images that are not obscene.

Boys will respect others by: • Not using electronic means to bully, harass or stalk other people. • Showing respect by not visiting degrading, racist or inappropriate websites.

Boys will respect intellectual property by: • Requesting permission to use resources. • Citing use of websites, books, media, etc. • Validating information available online.

Boys will respect the School network by: • Not attempting to get around the network security (firewall) through use of mobile hotspots or via proxy websites.

Boys will respect the School reputation and image by: • Not posting inappropriate material to the School’s social media profiles (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) or creating social media material directly mentioning the School or any staff members in a defamatory manner.

Protect Boys will protect themselves by: • Ensuring the information posted online will not put them at risk. • Never publishing personal details, contact details or schedule of activities about themselves. • Reporting any attacks or inappropriate behaviour directed at them. • Protecting their passwords and accounts and never sharing these. • Working within the network security (firewall) system put in place.

Boys will protect others by: • Reporting online abuse. • Not forwarding inappropriate material and instead flagging this with appropriate teaching or technology staff.

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Boys will protect intellectual property by: • Requesting or purchasing software and media that others produce rather than pirating software. • Refraining from distributing media (including music) in a manner that violates licenses.

Boys will protect the school network by: • Not attempting to alter administrator rights on the laptops provided. • Keeping login details private and not sharing these with anyone. • Not installing software on the laptop that has not been approved by the School.

Playing games Boys will abide by the following guidelines about playing games: • At times, teachers may provide students with links to academic games. When given permission, students can play these games. • Games must never be played in learning areas such as the Library.

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Appendix 14 School-Provided Student Laptop Protocols The following protocols apply to all boys at the School when using laptops through the school-provided laptop program. Care of the laptop always remains the responsibility of each boy. The following protocols also provide some general guidelines in making sure that the laptop is well looked after.

Transporting Laptops • Boys must have their laptops secured inside the laptop bag that was supplied with the laptop, with the zipper done up when transporting laptops at all times. • If carrying the laptop in the School backpack or sports bag, the laptop must still be inside the laptop bag.

Laptop Safety • During the school day, laptops should be returned to the lockers and secured when not in use. • Laptops are not to be placed outside the halls or general access areas during breaks and meal times. • Laptops should not be taken to the oval for sports training but secured in the lockers. • It the responsibility of the boys to secure their laptop at all times. • Boys must never lend their laptop to another student.

Charging Laptops • Boys must take measures to get the best possible battery use from their laptop during the day. Some tips include lowering the screen brightness; closing programs and browsers running in the background and putting the laptop in sleep mode when not in use. • Boys must charge their laptop each evening and arrive to School with a fully charged battery. • If a battery is low on charge during class time, boys may seek permission from a teacher to use a power source. When doing this, the power cord cannot be a tripping hazard. • Boys may bring their laptops to the IT Department for charging during breaks.

Laptop Care • Each school-supplied laptop contains asset tags to quickly identify ownership. Boys are not to tamper, remove or vandalise these in any way. If the tag comes off, it must be reported to the IT Department immediately to have it replaced. • Boys are responsible for all their equipment that has been provided with the laptop. This includes the laptop bag, the laptop itself, stylus and cords. These are all to be respected as property of the School. • Stickers on laptops and bags are not permitted. Boys are encouraged to put a label on the stylus and charger for identification purposes. • It is the duty of the boys to update their timetable each semester (or whenever their timetable changes) and place this in the laptop bag window for identification purposes. • For damaged laptops, no matter how small the damage, boys must report this immediately to the IT Department. • Parents will be subject to charges for accidental damage insurance claims for damaged laptops.

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Laptops In The Classroom • Boys should put their laptops into sleep mode and store the laptop in the laptop bag when exiting the classroom. • Boys must use their laptop on a flat and secured surface. Boys are not permitted to operate their laptop on their lap or other unsafe surfaces, such as chairs or ledges. • When walking around the classroom with the laptop, boys must always close their screen and carry it in a way that is not blocking their view from potential tripping hazards. • Boys will use their laptops only when requested to do so by the teacher. Boys will also shut their screens immediately, if so requested by a teacher. • Boys should always respect the safety of others, which includes storing the laptop bag under the desk, so others do not trip over it; in labs, they should store the bag as designated by the teacher. If charging the laptop, the cord must not present a tripping hazard. • Boys will supply their own headphones so as not to disturb other boys in some learning activities. However, they will only use headphones when authorised by the teacher. • Boys will not visit websites or run applications that are not relevant or are a distraction to the class lesson. Teachers may monitor use of laptops by boys during class time.

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GPS Principles and Values The Great Public Schools’ Association of Queensland Incorporated aims to provide a healthy and social opportunity for large numbers of boys to take part in a wide range of sporting and cultural activities. Through an extensive activities program, the Association seeks to promote skill development, teamwork and leadership through coaching by teachers and others who are equipped with the necessary skills and experience to work effectively with young people. The Association encourages students of Member schools to pursue excellence in sport and other activities where they possess particular talent. The encouragement of skill development and the pursuit of excellence should never be at the expense of fair play, good sportsmanship and friendly rivalry and the Association has developed these Codes of Behaviour to provide guidance for all people who have an involvement in GPS activities. The Association hopes that these codes will encourage teachers, coaches, parents, officials and players to contribute to the development of a healthy, enjoyable and safe environment for all GPS sport and other activities.

PLAYERS Code of Behaviour As a player, you are requested to: • Play by the rules and accept the officials’ decisions. • Display good sportsmanship and fair play at all times. • Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please your parents or coaches. • Take pride in the improvement of your skills and your performance and remember that sport is not just about winning. • Work equally hard for the benefit of yourself, your team and your School. • Treat your opponents as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take advantage of another competitor. • Co-operate with your coach, team mates, opponents and officials. Without them there would be no competition. • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their ability, cultural background or religion. • Remember that verbal abuse of officials, sledging of other players and deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable behaviours.

TEACHERS and COACHES Code of Behaviour As a teacher or coach you are requested to: • Encourage players to display good sportsmanship and to participate within the spirit of the game, always respecting the importance of fair play. • Teach players the rules of the game and ensure they observe them. • Develop in players, respect for opponents, officials and opposing coaches. • Provide positive feedback when players improve their skills or performance and help them acquire a sense of achievement when this occurs. • Remember that competitive games are primarily for enjoyment and that winning is only part of the process. • Remember that players need a coach they can respect, so set a good example. • Keep informed of current coaching principles and the principles of growth and development of boys of all ages. • Inform players of the immediate and long term benefits of participating in sporting and recreational activities. • Be committed to remove verbal and physical abuse from GPS activities. • Ensure that players are not expected to devote an unreasonable amount of time to training which would prevent them from leading a balanced life. • Ensure that any physical contact with a participant is appropriate to the situation and necessary for the player’s skill development or safety.

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OFFICIALS Code of Behaviour As an official you are requested to: • Be consistent, objective, courteous and without bias when making decisions. • Be positive and supportive in behaviour and comments. • Place the safety and welfare of the players above all else. • Keep up to date with rule changes and with the latest trends in officiating.

PARENTS AND SPECTATORS Code of Behaviour The GPS Association warmly encourages the full and whole-hearted involvement and support of parents and spectators. As a parent you are requested to: • Encourage your son to always play by the rules. The good example you set by respecting the decisions of officials can do much to support this. • Develop in your son a commitment to honest effort in order to improve his skills and his personal performance. • Instil in your son the ability to accept losses and setbacks without undue disappointment. • Develop in your son an appreciation and respect for fair play and encourage him to participate in a spirit of good sportsmanship. • Applaud good play by your son’s team and by members of the opposing team. • Acknowledge the important role played by your son’s coach and give him/her your full support. • Remember that the competitive games your son plays are primarily organised for his benefit and enjoyment, not yours. • Please note that the use of bad language and the harassment of players, coaches, and officials has no place in GPS sport.

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80 2021 Address 24 Margaret Street TOOWOOMBA QLD 4350

Postal Address Toowoomba Grammar School PO Box 2900 TOOWOOMBA QLD 4350

Telephone & Fax Numbers Main School Office 07 4687 2500 Junior School 07 4687 2555 Fax Main School Office 07 4687 2666 Fax Junior School 07 4687 2590

Email and Home Page Addresses [email protected] www.twgs.qld.edu.au

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