CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMME
YEARS 5 TO 12
2017
Co-curricular Programme and Additional Activities Overview - 2017
A holistic education is the basis for a successful and balanced life. Holistic education is of the mind, body and spirit. Over the years, the students of the School who have excelled have thoroughly embraced the Co-curricular Programme that Newcastle Grammar School has to offer, which incorporates: • Sport • Performing Arts • Music • SATU, and • Intellectual / Creative
The purpose of education, and a foundation stone of the Newcastle Grammar School ethos, is the development of the whole person. For these reasons an educational programme must embody, as an essential element, activities that involve students beyond the classroom and foster the values that result from interaction and united effort. Such activities form a logical extension of the required and general curriculum as well as the elective or special curriculum.
The Co-curricular Programme at Newcastle Grammar School offers the opportunity for this to occur. Qualities such as team work, healthy lifestyle and leadership to name but a few can be gained by participation in the programme areas of Sport, Performing Arts, Music, Service and Adventure Training Unit (SATU) and Intellectual/ Creative.
Participation in the School Co-curricular Programme is compulsory for all students from Year 5 through to Year 12. Consequently, parents are encouraged to support the School in its mission to develop the whole individual by ensuring that their child/children are fully involved in the programme and attend all associated obligations of their chosen activity.
The minimum level of compulsory participation for ALL Year 5 to 12 Students is one (1) co- curricular activity.
1. Please be aware that it is possible, and strongly encouraged, that a student be involved in a combination of activities; eg Seasonal Sport, Performing Arts, Music, SATU or Intellectual / Creative. 2. The School reserves the right to decline the running of an activity should there be an insufficient number of students who nominate for registration. 3. Any student wishing to start a new Co-curricular activity in Year 10 or above will be required to demonstrate the required skill level prior to commencement. 4. Students will nominate their chosen selection at the end of 2016 ready for the commencement of school in 2017. 5. Once a child has registered for their Co-curricular activity they should not withdraw as this can have a major impact on teams. Therefore, please select wisely. It is better to see the staff and see if you can be added to activities later in the year as opposed to withdrawing and letting a team down. Note: Withdrawal post commencement of an activity may incur costs due to registration and pre-committed expenditure. 6. Please be aware where possible the School will be using outside expert coaches to develop the skills of all students. 7. This information is accurate as of 21 October 2016 and changes may occur before the commencement of these activities in 2017.
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Co-curricular and Extra Curricular Activities – 2017 Information Sheet
You may select your co-curricular activity from any of the below. But please remember you cannot do more than one activity on any one day.
Term 1
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Aerobics Athletics Basketball Chess Tae Kwon Do Years 5-10 Years 5-12 Years 7-12 Years 5-12 Years 5-12 (Audition) Chamber Choir Futsal Concert Band Artist in Years 9-12 Years 5-12 Years 5-12 Residence (Audition Only) (Concludes Week 4) Years 7-12 Hip Hop Dance Hockey Years 5-12 Bamboozle Years 5-12 Years 5-12 Years 7-12 (Start Week 7) Symphony (Placement Grammarphones Orchestra Audition) Years 5-8 Musical Theatre/ Years 7-12 Drama Brass RaZoo Sailing Years 5-10 String Ensemble Years 9-12 Years 6-10 Years 5-8 (Audition Only) Netball Years 5-12 Syntax @ NGS - SATU (Start early March) Coding Years 7-12 Years 5 -11 Rugby Years 5-12 Syntax @ NGS - Robotics Skateboarding Years 5 -11 Years 5-12 (Commences Week 6)
Step Years 5-12 (Audition)
Surf Survival Years 8-12 (Concludes mid March)
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Term 2
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Aerobics Athletics Hockey Chess Tae Kwon Do Years 5-10 Years 5-12 Years 5-12 Years 5-12 Years 5-12 (Audition) Chamber Choir Musical Theatre/ Concert Band Artist in Years 9-12 Drama Years 5-12 Residence (Audition Only) Years 5 -10 Years 7-12 Hip Hop Dance Netball Years 5-12 Bamboozle Years 5-12 Years 5-12 Years 7-12 Symphony (Placement Grammarphones Rugby Orchestra Audition) Years 5-8 Years 5-12 Years 7-12
Brass RaZoo Sailing Skateboarding String Ensemble Years 9-12 Years 6-10 Years 5-12 Years 5-8 (Audition Only) Step Science Club SATU Years 5-12 Years 8 Years 7-12 (Audition) Syntax @ NGS - Science Club Year Tennis Coding 7 Years 5-12 Years 5 -11 (Training ) Syntax @ NGS - Winter Touch Years Robotics 10-12 Years 5 -11
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Term 3
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Aerobics Chamber Choir Futsal Hip Hop Tae Kwon Do Years 5-10 Years 9-12 Years 5-12 (Commences Years 5-12 Years 5-12 (Audition) (Audition) Week 7) Concert Band Artist in Dance Hockey Years 5-12 Residence Years 5-12 Years 5-12 Years 7-12 Symphony Grammarphones Musical Theatre/ Orchestra Bamboozle Years 5-8 Drama Years 7-12 Years 7-12 Years 5-10 (Placement Sailing String Ensemble Audition) Years 6-10 Netball Years 5-8 Years 5-12 Brass RaZoo (Ends early Science Club Years 9-12 September) Years 8 (Audition Only) Rugby Syntax @ NGS - SATU Years 5-12 Coding Years 7-12 Years 5 -12 Skateboarding Science Club Years 5-12 (Concludes Syntax @ NGS - Year 7 Week 6) Robotics Years 5 -12 Step Years 5-12 (Audition)
Surf Survival Years 8-12 (Commences Week 8 )
Tennis Years 5-12
Winter Touch Years 10-12
Summer Touch Years 5-10 (Term 3 Week 8)
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Term 4
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Artist in Residence Chamber Choir Basketball Concert Band Tae Kwon Do Years 7-12 Years 9-12 Years 7-12 Years 5-12 Years 5-12 (Audition) Bamboozle Futsal Symphony Orchestra Years 7-12 Dance Years 5-12 Years 7-12 (Placement Years 5-12 Audition) Musical Theatre/ String Ensemble Grammarphones Drama Years 5-8 Brass RaZoo Years 5-8 Years 5-10 Years 9-12 (Audition) Surf Survival Years 8-12 SATU Years 7-12 Summer Touch Years 5-10
Debating and Public Speaking occur during Terms 1 and 2 with finals during Term 3. Afternoons are negotiated in conjunction with coaches and teams to find mutually agreeable times and days. Public speaking and United Nations Youth Events generally occur during Terms 2 and 3.
Surf Bronze Medallion and Lifesaving Patrol days will be determined prior to commencement of the season due to outside sources and their availability.
Rowing occurs on different days for different age groups during Term 4 and Term 1 2017 please see below their schedule.
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Rowing Full Squad Training Programme
The timetable below indicates the training schedule for the 2016/ 17 Season (August- March) however, changes may occur in 2017/ 18 depending on numbers.
Saturday Saturday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 5.45am- 6.45am- 9.00am 10.00am Morning Morning Morning Morning Morning Morning Morning Year 9-12 Girls Year 9-12 Boys Year 9-12 Boys Year 9-12 Girls Year 9-12 Boys Year 9-12 Girls Year 9-12 Boys and Girls- Optional Extra
Year 7 and 8 Year 7 and 8 Year 6 Boys Year 7 and 8 Year 7 and 8 Year 7 and 8 Year 7 and 8 Boys Girls and Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Year 9-12 Girls Year 9-12 Boys Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Erg Erg Erg Erg Erg Year 9-12 Boys Year 9-12 Girls Year 8 Girls Year 8 Boys Year 7 and 8 Girls and Boys
Strength and Strength and Strength and Strength and Strength and Conditioning Conditioning Conditioning Conditioning Conditioning Year 8 Boys Year 9-12 Boys Year 9-12 Girls Year 8 Girls
Morning Sessions are at Boat Shed at Booragul: Lake Macquarie - Parents drop off at 5.45am and a bus transports students to School.
Afternoon Sessions are at the NGS Rowing Training & Conditioning Facility - Parents pick up from School at 5.00pm or students catch the late bus.
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SPORT
ATHLETICS: (Boys/Girls) Year 5-12
General Information: During Terms’ 1 and 2 in 2017, professional training will be provided for all Track and Field events.
Ages: Year 5 through to Year 12
Training: Terms 1 and 2 on Tuesday afternoons from 3.00pm to 5.00pm at the Newcastle Athletics Track
Cost: $240 for the two terms coaching.
Contact for further information: Mr L Carroll - [email protected]
BASKETBALL: (Boys/Girls) Years 7-12
Season 2017/2018 Training runs from early Term 4 in 2017 for team configurations until late Term 1 of 2018. Games begin at the beginning of Term 1, 2018.
Ages: U16 & U19 (boys) and U19 (girls)
Training: 3.00pm - 5.00pm Wednesdays at Broadmeadow Basketball Stadium. Training commences during Term 4 2017 and concludes in late Term 1, 2018.
Eligibility: All students from Years 7-12 are eligible to participate in basketball.
Games: U16’s play games on Friday afternoon/evenings, (to be confirmed by Newcastle Basketball) U19’s play games on Wednesday afternoon/evenings (To be confirmed by Newcastle Basketball)
Competition: Conducted by the Newcastle Basketball Association.
Cost: Approximately $210 per season.
Contact for further information: Mr P Hopson - [email protected]
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FUTSAL: (Boys/Girls) – 2017/2018 Season Years 5-12
Season: The Futsal Season for 2016/2017 is already underway. New students would usually commence in August 2017 and concludes with Finals in February 2018.
Competition: Games are held on week-nights and are dependent upon age group or alternatively ‘the draw’. Futsal games are usually scheduled between 5.30pm and 9.00pm.
Game Venues: The venues are Genesis, (Cooks Hill) or the International Hockey Centre, (Broadmeadow).
Training Venues: 3.00pm - 5.00pm Wednesday at Genesis, Cooks Hill or the Stewart Courts on Hill Campus (depending on age group).
Cost: Approximately $250 per season.
Contact for further information: Mr P Juchniewicz - [email protected]
HOCKEY: (Boys/Girls) Years 5-12 The hockey season runs from early March to mid-September, at the time of going to print exact dates have not yet been established.
Games Times: Girls B Grade Girls: generally Friday nights between 5.30pm and 9.30pm (with occasional Monday or Tuesday night game) C Grade Girls: generally Monday night between 5.30pm and 6.30pm D Grade Girls: Saturday mornings between 9.00am and 12.00pm Boys B Grade Boys: Generally Friday nights between 5.30pm and 9.30pm C Grade Boys: Generally Friday nights between 5.30pm and 9.30pm D Grade Boys: Generally Wednesday nights between 5.30pm and 7.30pm
Venue: International Hockey Centre Broadmeadow.
Training Times: Wednesday afternoons from 3.00pm - 5.00pm. Training commences in mid- February, concluding the last week in September. (This date will be confirmed when the draw is released.)
Parents Please Note: Canteen duties are a compulsory element of Hockey and all teams will be required to undertake a one hour time slot, at least once during the season. Hockey runs during the school term and does not have games or training during the school holidays.
Cost: Approximately $250 per season.
Contact for further information: Miss T Joliffe - [email protected]
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NETBALL: (Girls) Years 5-12
Games: Games are played every Saturday commencing early March and concluding early September. Students will be required to play netball on some Saturdays during both Easter and the July School holiday breaks.
Age: 10-18 years.
Game Times: 10 Years teams 9.30am 11 Years teams 9.30am/10.45am 12 & 13 Years teams 10.45am/12noon 14 & 15 Years teams 12.00pm/1.15pm Cadets (16/17 Years) teams 1.15pm/2.30pm Under 21teams 1.15pm
Umpiring: All teams, 12 years and above, are rostered for umpiring duties. This involves two girls on each occasion. This responsibility occurs, on average, every second week.
Venue: All games and training are conducted at the National Park Netball Courts, Union Street, Newcastle. Wet weather training sessions will be at Genesis, when available.
Training: Wednesday afternoon from 3.00pm - 5.00pm Training commences mid February and concludes early September.
Grading Days: A grading day, at National Park, for 10 Years teams, is conducted by the Association in late February/early March and is compulsory for all girls playing in that age group.
An internal, NGS grading afternoon for Hill Campus teams will be held on a Wednesday at National Park early in February if required.
PARENTS PLEASE NOTE: Canteen duties are a compulsory element of Netball and all teams will be required to undertake a one hour time slot, at least once during the season.
Cost: Cost for registration and coaching is approximately $260.
Contact for further information: Mr L Carroll - [email protected]
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ROWING: (Boys/ Girls) 2017/18 Season Years 6-12 The NGS Rowing Programme is caters for all ability levels. For competitive athletes clear pathways are available to State and National Level as well as opportunities for representation beyond School.
Season: The Rowing Season for 2016/2017 is already underway. New students would usually commence mid Term 3, 2017 and continues through to the end of Term 1, 2018.
Training: All training sessions are conducted by experienced coaches. Sessions will be similar to the details provided below.
Novice Rowers (Years 6, 7 and new rowers): 1-2 week-day morning sessions Monday - Friday at 5.45am- 8.00am Saturday morning where they are allocated to either 5.45am – 9.00am or 6.45am - 10.00am One afternoon session at school for ergs/ strength and conditioning 3.00am – 5.00pm (One afternoon on water session may be offered instead of a morning session)
Intermediate Rowers (Years 8, 9): 2 week-day morning sessions Monday - Friday at 5.45am - 8.00am Saturday morning where they are allocated to either 5.45am – 9.00am or 6.45am - 10.00am 2 Afternoon sessions at school for ergs/ strength and conditioning 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Senior Rowers (Years 9-12): 2-3 week-day morning sessions Monday - Friday at 5.45am - 8.00am Saturday morning where they are allocated to either 5.45am – 9.00am or 6.45am - 10.00am 2 Afternoon sessions at school for ergs/ strength and conditioning 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Weekend Regattas: After signing up for rowing, all families will be issued with a rowing handbook prior to season commencing. This will include dates of all regattas and commitments throughout the season.
Year 7 Rowers can expect to attend between 5 - 8 local regattas (Newcastle/ Maitland area) and 2-3 championship regattas* (Sydney, Taree)
Year 8-12 rowers can expect to attend between 10 - 15 local and championship regattas* during the season. (Maitland, Newcastle, Sydney, Canberra, Taree)
* Championship and Away Regattas- NGS organises all student transport, meals and accommodation
Travel/ Transport: Parents drop students off to morning rowing sessions (most organise car pool), students are transported to school from rowing via bus on week-days. Students can be picked up or catch late bus home from afternoon sessions. Parents are required to provide transport to and from training on Saturdays.
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Parents provide transport to local regattas, bus provided to all regattas further afield (Sydney, Taree and Interstate). Transport, accommodation and meals provided for students at away regattas and camps.
The 2017/2018 Season cost: Approximate cost is Year 6 is $470 (based on a reduced participation) and Year 7-12 is $580. The 2017/2018 Season costs will be determined in August 2017 and communicated prior to the start of the season. This fee will cover the student’s registration and insurance with NSW Rowing and Central Districts Rowing Association, all entry fees, school bus transfers, and contributes to covering the costs associated with the running of the programme (outlined in the Rowing Handbook).
Away regattas, uniform and camps are an additional cost.
The current Rowing Handbook and additional information can be found on the Rowing Schoolbox Page.
Contact for further information: Mrs S Ellis - [email protected]
RUGBY: (Boys only) Years 5-12
Games: Teams are entered in local gala days, as well as ‘friendlies’ played against other schools where numbers permit. Many boys at NGS currently play Rugby for local clubs and the NGS programme is not planned to conflict with that situation at this stage, although it is hoped that NGS will field junior teams in the Hunter Junior Rugby Union either in 2017 or 2018 if interest and numbers allow.
Training: Occurs at National Park each Wednesday from 3.15pm-4.30pm starting late Term 1 and runs through until mid Term 3 and is dependent upon competitions/galas/friendlies which are available. Training finishes at 4.30pm to give those boys who play for clubs the chance to move to their club sessions.
Competitions: NGS enters as many competitions, usually one-day tournaments in 7, 10 and 15 a-side, as possible, but relies on the numbers who opt to participate in this sport. These tournaments are organised by clubs, schools and the HJRU.
Age: Rugby will be open to all boys from Years 5-12.
Cost: $75 plus competition costs.
Contact for further information: Mr L Carroll - [email protected]
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SAILING: (Boys/Girls) Years 6-10
Newcastle Grammar School has participants that are of different sailing abilities and needs and as such the instructors assigned to each group will cater sessions according to student’s individual abilities and needs.
Aims of the program: • Basic boat handling • Being part of a team • Points of sail • Identifying gusts, lulls, lifts and knocks • Reaching • Sailing upwind • Getting around a triangle course • Getting around a windward/leeward course • Communication on boats • Basic rules of sailing • Wearing appropriate clothing for sailing • Safety on and around the water
Training: Occurs every Tuesday afternoon from 3.15pm - 5.00pm at Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club 95 Hannell Street, Wickham. Training will run for Terms 1 to 3 with training finishing at 4.45pm to give those students time to get back to School to catch the late buses home.
Age: Sailing will be open to all students from Years 6-10.
Cost: The cost for Sailing is approximately $260 per term.
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SKATEBOARDING: Boys/Girls Years 5-12 Skateboarding has enormous health benefits and is a popular activity. The program is run by Playgrounds Park staff who are trained in every facet of skateboarding. The focus is on fundamentals within skateboarding and individual goal setting depending on student’s abilities and level. Students work at progression and moving through skills with unique guidance and help from trained staff. The program is open to all levels and abilities and both male and female students. Over the course students will ride at the venue Playgrounds Park at Warners Bay and also at Newcastle Grammar School Basketball Court area. The court area is set up with a variety of jumps-quarter pipes, boxers, transitions and rails for the sessions at school.
Training: The sessions will be on every Wednesday afternoon from 3.15pm – 5.00pm and will start in Term 1 Week 6 and run till Week 6 Term 3.
Why try Skateboarding? • Provides flexibility • Offers full body workout • Physical Endurance • Teaches Precision • Improves Coordination: Skateboarding involves a lot of coordination between your eyes, legs, feet and arms. The more you skate, the better you’ll get at this. Precision and coordination are used throughout your life, whether you skate or not. When you improve these traits, you better your ability to do all sorts of different things from driving to climbing to multi-tasking. • Calorie Burning: Depending on the intensity of the skate, the average person will burn between 150-500 calories per hour. • Skills Transfer To Other Sports: including surfing, snowboarding, or wakeboarding. • Teaches consequences, practice, and patience: skateboarding provides a perfect opportunity for a young person to take calculated risks in a controlled environment, with very real and immediate consequences if skills are not executed properly. Similar to martial arts, skateboarding skills and fundamentals must be learned and mastered over time with practice and patience, (unlike the instant gratification provided by television and video games). • You learn to fall: Prevention of future injuries is one of the most beneficial things that skateboarding has to offer in terms of health. When you skate, you learn how to avoid falling (if possible), and you also learn how to fall correctly. Skateboarders naturally get better at knowing where to place their feet and their hands as they progress with their skating. • Stress Relief: Any physical activity is considered to be good for relieving stress. Skateboarding can help you take your mind off things. Alternatively, it can also help you think clearly about things. Skateboarding seems to bring things into perspective and allows you to feel as though you’re more in control of other aspects of your life. • Overall Health: As with all forms of physical exercise, skateboarding can reduce or eliminate your risk for many health problems, such as high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity. Skateboarding can also reduce your risk for coronary heart disease by reducing your triglyceride levels and increasing your “good” cholesterol.
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All equipment needed for skateboarding will be provided by Playgrounds staff including helmets and skateboards. It is recommended that students acquire their own equipment eventually for individual practice.
Age: Years 5 – 12
Cost: Approximately $400
Contact for further information: Mrs J Owers – [email protected]
SURF SURVIVAL (Years 8-12)
Surf Survival and Learn to Surf Programme Surfing and surf education will be offered to students in 2017/18 season. Students will participate in a mandatory 10 week surf survival and skill development programme run through the School and in conjunction with Newcastle Surf School. Following completion of the programme students will gain an Ocean Surfer Safety Award.
The 10 week course will commence Wednesday, Week 8, Term 3 with a mandatory pool swim and aquatic competency assessment. The theory component will be held at School Wednesday, Week 9. Term 3.
Training will be held on Wednesday afternoons. Location will be dependent upon the weather and surf conditions. Students will have access to wetsuits and boards for the first 10 weeks, however they will be responsible for the provision of their own surf craft and wetsuits for weeks 11-15. Formal School training will conclude mid March 2018.
Competition: Students at this level are not required to compete. However, competent surfers may join a local board-rider's club and compete on Sunday mornings once a month with other students between late January and November.
Cost: $220 to cover lessons, insurance and equipment
Contact for further information: Mr P Lumley - [email protected].
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SURF BRONZE MEDALLION AND LIFESAVING PATROLS (Years 9-12) For students interested in lifesaving or for those who completed the Surf Survival Programme we are offering the Surf Bronze.
Training: Formal lessons will occur at Cooks Hill Surf Club on either Wednesday or Thursday evenings from 6.00pm - 8.00pm.
In addition, training will include a practical component at an agreed time over the weekend depending on sporting commitments. This training will allow students to meet the outcomes of the competency based course. Once the course is completed, students will be assigned a time for patrol duty. You can expect to participate in at least 9 patrols over the summer. As a full member of the club you are eligible to compete in inter-club competitions and access to the club's facilities. Students will need to complete a 400m swim in under 9 minutes as a prerequisite. Course materials and provider costs for the Advanced First Aid total $290. Membership to Cook's Hill Surf Club is also payable directly to the club and is $100 for under 18’s.
Students are required to patrol for a second season to meet the requirements of this activity. In the second year, opportunities for further training in advanced resuscitation, IRB and other club awards are offered. Membership fees for the second year are $100 for U18 and $120 for 18+·
Age: This sport will be offered to students in Year 9 to Year 12 0NLY.
Students will need to be 15 years of age to meet assessment criteria.
Contact for further information: Mr P Lumley - [email protected].
TAEKWON-DO: Boys/Girls Years 5-12
General Information: Many students have progressed through the grading system and the discipline and tuition the students receive is first class. This sport gives the opportunity for participants to train as individuals in a group setting. All levels train together and work on their technique and patterns to achieve belts at grading times. Although all participants train together, the programme is designed for students to work at their own level to achieve their own personal goals.
The definition of RHEE TAEKWONDO involves dynamic techniques of unarmed combat for self-defensive purposes, combining the skilled application of powerful punches, flying kicks, blocks, dodges and interceptions. The Rhee Taekwondo practitioner uses well-trained hands, arms and feet to effect the rapid destruction of any attacker.
The discipline, mental training and varied techniques of Rhee Taekwondo also provide the grounds for engendering in the practitioner a strong sense of humility and resolve.
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It is this vital mental conditioning that separates the true practitioner from one who has mastered only the physical aspects of the art.
Expertly taught by qualified instructors, regular practice of Rhee Taekwondo ensures limitless benefits for a fulfilling Way of Life, including: • Fitness and total health • Self-discipline • Integrity • Effective self-defence • Self-knowledge • Courtesy • Honour and loyalty • Self-confidence • Indomitable spirit • Self-control • Perseverance
Training: Friday afternoons from 3.15pm -5.00pm at Park Campus, Sandi Warren Performance Centre .
Competition: There are no competitions except for grading sessions.
Age: Taekwondo is open to all boys and girls from Years 5-12.
Cost: Approximately $105 per term depending on numbers.
Contact for further information: Mr L Carroll - [email protected]
TENNIS: (Boys/Girls) Beginners to Advanced Years 5-12
Training: Wednesday afternoons from 3.00pm - 5.00pm at District Park Tennis Courts, Broadmeadow. Training commences mid Term 2.
Season: Training begins middle of Term 2 to decide on team configurations. Competition is played throughout Term 3.
Games: Games are played Saturday afternoons in two time-slots, ie Intermediate from 12.00noon to 2.00pm and Advanced from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Only those students who do not have the skills to play at a competitive level will be exempt from playing on Saturdays. They will play a round robin competition on the final day of training.
Eligibility: All standards are catered for, however, it is most important that players commit for the entire season, as each team consists of 2 players and we don’t have an exhaustive bank of reserves to draw on.
Venue: All games will be played at District Park, Broadmeadow.
Cost: Approximately $160 per season.
Contact for further information: Mrs V Dart - [email protected]
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TOUCH: Winter (Boys/Girls) Year 10-12 students only (16 years+)
Season (Winter Only): First round commences May 2017. Competition ends end July 2017. The start and finish dates are based on previous year. Exact dates not available until 2017.
Training: 3.00pm - 5.00pm Wednesdays at National Park, Union Street, Newcastle. Training commences May 2017 and concludes at the end of July.
Games: Thursday evenings (Open Mixed) 6.30pm, 7.20pm, 8.10pm at Newcastle City Touch Fields- Harness Racing Track Broadmeadow.
Ages: Mixed Open.
Competitions: Conducted by the Newcastle City Touch Association.
Cost: Approximately $150 for registration and coaching.
Contact for further information: Ms C Byrnes - [email protected]
TOUCH: Summer (Girls/Boys/Mixed) Years 5-10
Season (Summer Only): First round commences October 2017. Competition concludes at the conclusion of the 2017 School year.
Training: 3.00pm - 5.00pm Wednesdays at National Park, Union Street, Newcastle. Training commences mid-September 2016 and concludes last week of school year.
Games: Tuesday evenings (U/10, U/12, U/14,U/16) 3.45pm, 4.15pm, 4.45pm, 5.15pm, 5.45pm, 6.15pm, 6.45pm, 7.15pm, 7.45pm, 8.15pm and 8.35pm at Gibbs Brothers Oval – Rowan Crescent, Merewether.
Competitions: Conducted by the Merewether Carlton Junior Rugby Union Club (Gibbs Bros)
Cost: Approximately $110 for registration and coaching.
Contact for further information: Ms C Byrnes - [email protected]
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PERFORMING ARTS
AEROBICS: (Boys/Girls) Year 5-10 audition only
General Information: This will be an audition group where the teams or individuals will compete in the FISAF State and National Championships if they qualify.
Eligibility: Students in Year 5 to 10 are eligible to audition for these groups.
State Competitions (FISAF): Exact dates in May to be confirmed when available. National Competitions: Venue and dates for July to be confirmed when available.
Training Times: Every Monday afternoon from 3.15pm -5.00pm for students Year 5-10 for Terms 1 2, and 3 or until State/National competitions are completed. Commencement for the 2018 season commences in Term 4 of 2017.
Please note that the teams will be required to train twice weekly in Term 1 and 2 leading up to major competitions.
Venue: Sandi Warren Performance Centre, Park Campus.
A bus will bring Hill Campus students down to Park Campus in time for training and finish in time for students to catch the late buses home from Park Campus
Cost: Approximately $260 for registration and training. Competitions, Interstate travel and expenses will be additional.
Contact for further information: Mrs C Rowntree - [email protected]
DANCE: (Boys/Girls) Years 5-12
General Information: The students will be given the opportunity to try a variety of different dance styles over the year from jazz, contemporary lyrical and classical.
Training Times: Times are as follows on Tuesdays for the following: 3.15pm – 4.00pm Years 5-8 4.00pm – 4.45pm Years 9-12
Venue: Sandi Warren Performance Centre, Park Campus. A bus will bring Hill Campus students down to Park Campus in time for training and finish in time for students to catch the late buses home from Park Campus.
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The students will compete in some local Eisteddfods / competitions where appropriate and perform at school performance evening when required.
Cost: Approximately $210 per semester.
Contact for further information: Mrs C Rowntree - [email protected]
HIP HOP: (Boys/Girls) Years 5-12
General Information: The students will be given the opportunity to learn Hip Hop and compete in the FISAF Hip Hop Unite Championships.
Eligibility: Students in Year 5 to 12 are eligible to compete.
State Competitions (FISAF): Exact dates in May to be confirmed when available. National Competitions: Venue and dates for July to be confirmed when available.
Training Times: Training will be on a Thursday afternoon from 3.15pm- 4.45pm for Terms 1, 2 and 3 or until State/National competitions are completed.
Venue: Sandi Warren Performance Centre A bus will bring Hill Campus students down to Park Campus in time for training and finish in time for students to catch the late buses home from Park Campus
Cost: Approximately $260 for registration and training. Competitions, Interstate travel and expenses will be additional.
Contact for further information: Mrs C Rowntree - [email protected]
MUSICAL THEATRE/ DRAMA: (Boys/Girls) Years 5-10
General Information: This activity commenced in 2016 and was a great success. This class will cover the rudiments of acting, music theatre dance and ensemble singing. Through drama games, harmony/vocal production work and simple dance routines, this class will be good for those who wish to develop their performance skills, gain some self-confidence in a supportive environment or just have fun! Students of all experiences are encouraged to enrol, however, this class will be aimed at beginner/intermediate level. There may be some opportunity for solo work throughout the year. Participants in this class will be expected to perform at a variety of events throughout the year, including an end-of-semester concert and established events (e.g. NGS Players) and Eisteddfods.
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Adequate notice will be given for these extra practises and performances
Duration: This is a full year commitment.
Times: Years 5 -10 will train from 3.15pm-4.45pm.
Venue: Horbury Hunt Hall, Hill Campus
Cost: Approximately $105 per term.
Contact for further information: Mrs C Rowntree - [email protected]
STEP: (Boys/Girls) Years 5-12 audition only
General Information: The children selected in this team will compete in the State and National FISAF Championships.
Eligibility: Students from Year 5 through to 12 by audition.
State Competitions (FISAF): Exact dates in May to be confirmed when available. National Competitions: Venue and dates for July to be confirmed when available.
Training Times: Every Wednesday afternoon from 3.15 - 4.45pm for terms 1, 2 and 3 or until State/National competitions are completed. Commencement for the 2018 season will commence in Term 4 of 2017.
Venue: Sandi Warren Performance Centre, Park Campus. A bus will bring Hill Campus students down to Park Campus in time for training and finish in time for students to catch the late buses home from Park Campus
Please note that ALL teams will be required to train twice weekly in Term 1 and 2 leading up to major competitions.
Cost: Approximately $260 for registration and training. Competitions, Interstate travel and expenses will be additional.
Contact for further information: Mrs C Rowntree - [email protected]
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MUSIC
Co-Curricular Groups Times Venue How To Join Choral: Chamber Choir: Years 9 - 12 Tuesday 3.20pm - 5.00pm Arts Space See Mr Young (auditioned) Grammarphones: Years 5 to 8 Tuesday 3.20pm - 5.00pm Stewart Drama Space See Miss Parkes (auditioned) Instrumental: Brass RaZoo: Years 9 - 12 Monday 3.20pm - 5.00pm Arts Space See Mr Sherringham (auditioned) Bamboozle: Years 7 - 12 Monday 3.20pm - 5.00pm Stewart Drama Space See Mr Sherringham (placement audition) Concert Band: Years 5 - 12 Thursday 3.20pm - 5.00pm Stewart Drama Space See Mr Young
Symphony Orchestra: Thursday 3.20pm - 5.00pm Arts Space See Mr Young Years 7 - 12 (auditioned)
String Ensemble: Years 5-8 Thursday 3.20pm - 5.00pm PG1 See Mr Young Extra-Curricular Groups Times Venue How To Join (By Audition Only) Chamber Choir (Sectional) Wednesday Lunchtime Arts Space See Mr Young
Sax Ensemble Monday Lunchtime Studio 7 See Mr Young
Brass Ensemble Friday Lunchtime Arts Space See Mr Sherringham
Percussion Ensemble Wednesday Lunchtime HHH See Mr Young
Guitar Ensemble Friday Lunchtime Studio 7 See Mr Fraser
Rock Band Thursday Lunchtime Studio 2 See Mr Sherringham
Chamber Ensembles Monday / Friday Before School Music Studios See Mr Young
Year 6 - 9 Wind Ensemble Thursday Lunchtime Arts Space See Miss Sweetman
Orchestral Sectionals Monday Lunchtime Arts Space See Mr Young
Students must be a member of the larger Co-curricular group to be eligible for the Extra-curricular, auditioned ensembles. Please Note: • Brass RaZoo - is by audition only and is dependent upon places available. • Bamboozle - is by placement audition and is dependent upon places available. • Chamber Choir - is by audition and dependent on places available. To be considered for this group, students progressing from Year 8 to 9 should have spent at least one year in Grammarphones. • Participation in Rock Band will depend on places available.
Cost: To be confirmed.
Contact for further detail: Mr K Young - [email protected]
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SERVICE AND ADVENTURE TRAINING UNIT (SATU)
The Service and Adventure Training Unit has been offered to your child as a Co-Curricular activity of our School.
Australian Army Cadet Corps: The Australian Army Cadets (AAC) are a component of the Australian Services Cadet Scheme.
The Aim of the Australian Services Cadet Scheme is: “By shared contribution and commitment from the Australian Defence Force and the community, the Australian Services’ Cadet Scheme will operate as a community based youth training organisation, which stimulates interest in the Australian Defence Force, while providing opportunities to develop personal and team qualities of benefit to the individual and the community”.
All members of the AAC are subject to the Cadet Forces Regulations and the Australian Army Cadet Corps Policy Manual. The School Service and Adventure Training Unit aims to strike a balance between offering adventurous and military training to our Cadets within the School context. The Service and Adventure Training Unit aims to encourage and foster in its members the following qualities:
• Leadership • Teamwork • Initiative • Self-confidence • Community Service • Adventure • Discipline • Proficiency in outdoor pursuits – • Independence abseiling, trekking •
Other Opportunities Offered through the SATU include: A link with the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme where Students can fulfil some requirements for these awards by participation in SATU activities. Awards are co-ordinated by Mr Swinfield, who can guide your child through the completion of one of these awards.
Opportunity to Fly with the SATU The Royal Newcastle Aero Club has a long and proud history, with its beginnings back in 1928. The Club has had many missions over the years, from supplying aircraft parts for the war effort in the 30s and 40s, to training Royal Australian Air Force Pilots in the 50s. These days our mission is to foster the love of aviation in all people and help them achieve their dreams of taking to the skies in the safest environment possible. The Club was in 2014 awarded Aero Club of the Year and Chief Flying Instructor of the Year. Our Chief Flying Instructor Phil Unicomb has some 15 titles to his name, including 5 Australian aerobatic titles and the World Tiger Moth Aerobatic Championship. His team of four full time instructors, including himself, has a cumulative 85 years and 22,000 hours of flying experience. The team includes Grade 2 Flight Instructor Georgia Morris, a former NGS student who began her flying career through the partnership between RNAC and Newcastle Grammar School’s SATU. We are very proud to have been involved in Georgia’s career as well as the flying journeys of former NGS students Ryan Bodilly, commercial pilot; and David Bowen – Thomas, F/A-18 Hornet pilot.
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Training Days: Monday afternoons from 3.15pm - 5.00pm, Terms 1 to 4 (excluding the first Monday of each Term). All Year 7 Students commence Week 2 of Term 4 and continue to the end of Term 3, 2015. An Annual Camp of five days duration as well as weekend bivouac(s) occur each term. All cadets also have the opportunity to attend promotions courses each year. Those students who obtain the rank of Cadet Under Officer will receive assistance to attend tertiary educational facilities.
Cost: Base cost for SATU is $110 per semester. Camps and other activities including flying will be charged based upon the activity.
Contact for further information: Mr D McKensey - [email protected]
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INTELLECTUAL/ CREATIVE ACTIVITIES
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE Programme: (Boys/Girls ) Years 7-12 Direct application to Mrs Martin
The Artist in Residence Programme commenced at NGS in 2015 initially as an extra-curricular activity however during that time it became a co-curricular option. This programme is dedicated to teaching the students the benefits of ‘thinking outside of the square’ through creative painting and creative ideas. The activity is available to all students they do not have to be Visual Arts students – anyone interested in creativity, painting and Visual Arts is welcome.
Please Note: Students will be required to commit to the Programme for a minimum of one semester.
Venue: Hill Campus Visual Arts Rooms
Classes: Monday afternoons – 3.15pm – 5.00pm
Class Size: Limited to 14 students
Eligibility: Years 7 – 12
Cost: Approximately $250 per term. This provides all students with two canvases (for a semester), all necessary equipment –such as oil and acrylic paints, and expert tuition from Ms Sophie Mill.
Sophie Mill is an internationally recognised contemporary artist and author. Ms Mill has been a practicing contemporary artist for over 20 years with back-to-back exhibitions in Australia, Italy and the USA. Ms Mill studied with the Billy Blue School of Art, The National Art School, Julian Ashton Art School and Sotheby’s Institute of Art, New York.
Each student will develop an understanding of the philosophy of being an artist. That is, it is the job of the artist to define, decide and shape his/her artwork. The class covers many dimensions about language, perspective, spatial awareness, and the philosophy of painting. Ms Mill uses the Socratic method of teaching to enhance thought patterns, personality and the ability of the students to investigate their limits. Through deliberate questioning they are encouraged to think from different perspectives and therefore develop the process of decision-making.
If students wish to select this activity they must apply directly to Mrs Martin. This may be done via email or in person at the Visual Arts Staffroom.
Contact for further Information: Mrs T Martin – [email protected]
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CHESS: (Boys/Girls) Years 5- 12
We are offering three opportunities for students to be involved with Chess in 2017. These include: 1. Chess Coaching after School with a professional Coach. (Co-curricular activity) 2. NGS Chess Competition at Hill Campus. This competition will run on Mondays at lunchtimes. Our School Teams for the following year are decided on the results of this competition. (Extra- curricular activity) 3. Our Hill Campus School teams compete in various Inter-School Competitions through the year during school time. (Extra-curricular activity)
Co-Curricular Chess Coaching After School
Duration: Terms 1 and 2
Ages: Years 5 – 12
Coaching Days, Times and Venues: Thursday afternoons from 3.15pm – 5.00pm in PF8.
Cost: Approximately $75 per student per term.
Contact for further information: Ms S Bright - [email protected]
DEBATING/ PUBLIC SPEAKING: (Boys/Girls) Years 5-12
General Information: Debating and public speaking give students the confidence and experience of speaking in front of an audience and the ability to think quickly, use their voices effectively and present information using logical argument to affirm or negate a topic. Weekly meetings will primarily be used as preparation time for actual debates as well as friendly debates between teams to build skills and knowledge about the process. No prior experience is necessary for debating or public speaking as the after-school sessions will provide ongoing specific direction about rules, expectations, topics and process.
Venue: Hill Campus, Holland Building, Ground Floor
Training: To be negotiated between teams and coaches on an individual basis.
Duration: Terms 1 – 2 for rounds, Term 3 for finals
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Ages: Years 5 – 12 (Juniors – Years 5-6, Middles – Years 7-8, Seniors – Years 9-10, and Opens- Year 11 and 12)
Competition: There are a number of competitions we are eligible to join in both debating and public speaking. These include: HICES Debating, HRIS Debating, The Sydney Morning Herald Plain Speaking Award (Senior), The Legacy Public Speaking Award (Junior), The Evatt Competition – UN Youth Australia.
We aim to have at least one team from each year level to compete in HICES debating and encourage students to make expressions of interest in the November prior to the start of the season (February) in order to register our teams which must be done in December. Students are required to deliver prepared debates in Junior and Middle Divisions.
The competition rounds for debating commence in February and continue through to June. Teams that have accumulated enough winning points then proceed through to finals rounds which culminate in the Grand Final held at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney. Public speaking competitions are held throughout Term 2 primarily and involve regional rounds and Sydney finals. UN Youth Australia also hold regional rounds, the winners of which proceed through to finals generally held in Sydney. There are other opportunities for students to become involved in UN Youth Australia through a variety of activities and training, check the link for upcoming events http s://unyouth.org.au/event/the-evatt- competition/
Cost: $50 per season plus travel expenses when needed.
Contact for further information: Ms C Murphy - [email protected]
SCIENCE CLUB: (Boys/Girls) Year 7-8
General Information: Science Club is an exciting Co-Curricular activity offered to students in Year 7 and 8 for Terms 2 and 3. The program affords students the opportunity to participate in activities designed to extend their passion for all things scientific. Challenges incorporating multifaceted aspects of the scientific world are presented to the students. These may include: • Preparing entries into competitions hosted by organisations such as CSIRO, RACI, Landcare • Participating in excursions to venues such as the museum, Blackbutt Reserve • Mentoring students in Year 2 and 4 as part of National Science Week • Engaging in STEAM initiatives • Exploring individual research interests • Posing hypotheses and designing experiments to find solutions to problems
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Venue: Hill Campus Science Labs or off campus as required.
Time and Day: Year 7 Every Monday afternoon from 3.05pm -5.00pm during Terms 2 and 3. Year 8 Every Thursday afternoon from 3.05pm -5.00pm during Terms 2 and 3.
Cost: Students may elect to attend both one or two terms. Activities will be different each term and a charge of $150 is applicable each term to cover equipment costs. There may be additional excursion costs.
Contact for further information: Ms T Joliffe - [email protected]
Syntax @ NGS: (Girls/ Boys) Years 5-11
General Information: Syntax @ NGS incorporates 2 disciplines of computing for real world environments; Robotics and Coding.
Coding: Whether you have an ability or not in coding this course allows for students to develop advanced skills in programming languages. Using various mediums students will learn how to write code for a given task or even develop their own software application. Drawing on knowledge from outside sources such as the University of Newcastle students will learn how to compete in competitions such as GovHack NSW and GovHack Australia where they can earn real prize money.
Robotics: Students develop skills in designing, engineering and programming LEGO robots to take part in the international competition ‘Robocup’. Students will compete at the hunter regional event in term 3 in one or more of the three Robocup disciplines: Robocup Soccer, Robocup Dance and Robocup Rescue.
Venue: Hill Campus Holland and Stewart Buildings.
Commencement Date: Training commences Term 1 – Term 3 Thursday from 3.15pm -.5.00pm.
Venue: Coding is held in Holland First Floor Room 3 (HF3). Robotics is held in the Stewart Building in SG1
Competition arrangements: Competition dates and times will vary and Parents and Students will be notified by notes and email.
Cost: Approximately $100 per Term. Excludes excursions.
Contact for further information: Mr A Blackwell - [email protected] Mr L O’Brien - [email protected]
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EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
DUKE OF EDINBURGH: (Boys/Girls) Years 9-12
General Information: The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is available to any young person looking for challenge, adventure and personal development, including those with specific difficulties or needs.
Young people between the ages of 14 and 25 years are able to participate in the Bronze, Silver or Gold Award Program. Young people participating in the awards are encouraged to learn through experience and to enjoy themselves in the process, but a degree of self-discipline, enterprise and effort is a basic requirement.
The Bronze and Silver Awards contain four Sections: Service, Skills, Adventurous Journey and Physical Recreation. The Gold Award has an additional requirement - a Residential Project.
Newcastle Grammar School is a licensed operator of the Award and supports students at all Award levels. The major contribution of the School is through the provision of a trekking program. Students will receive training in the skills required, and guidance in the acquisition of gear for successful overnight treks.
Teachers will supervise students on these treks. Practice treks will see an adult supervisor walking with a group to ensure that students are safe and to allow skills and knowledge to be passed on during the trek. Qualifying treks will require a group of students to navigate independently, however adult supervisors will ghost-walk behind the trekkers. At night students and adults camp in the same area.
Cost of the Award is determined by the Department of Sport and Rec. Year 9 will complete the Bronze Award on their camp. Silver and Gold costs will vary depending on the provider and transportation. Approximate costs are: Bronze - $120, Silver - $125 and Gold - $150.
Contact for further information: Mr G Swinfield - [email protected]
INDIVIDUAL PRIVATE MUSIC TUITION
General Information: Private music tuition is available with qualified Instrumental Staff on a weekly basis. Private lessons are important and assist students at all levels develop technical skills and confidence on their chosen instrument or voice. Tuition is available for voice, strings, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. Please visit the School website for more information.
Contact for further information: Mr K Young - [email protected]
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THE LEARNING CENTRE TUTORIALS
General Information: Learning Centre tutorial sessions are held in the Margaret Mitchell Room in the Tyrrell Library each afternoon after school.
These sessions are available to students in Year 5 – 12 and provide them with the opportunity to seek extra assistance to clarify information and improve their skills in key learning areas. Students are required to make an appointment with the teacher of their choosing. They also need to bring along the work they’d like help with.
These tutorials are staffed by teachers from a range of faculty areas including English, Mathematics and Science.
Time: Each session runs from 3.15pm – 5.00pm
Venue: Tyrrell Street Library
Contact for further information: Mrs L Peterson – [email protected]
MOCK TRIAL: (Boys/Girls) Years 10 and 11 By audition
General Information: This is a competition for schools run by the NSW Law Society. A mock trial scenario is set up by the Law Society and schools are allocated to be either prosecution or defence. Each team consists of six member: two barristers, a solicitor, two witnesses and a court official. The personnel who fill these positions each trial can vary, so there is room for reserves who may not participate in any particular round. An external coach, who is a practicing lawyer, helps to prepare the team before each trial. The format of the competition is one practice round, three preliminary rounds and then elimination rounds which start with the top 64 ranked teams after the preliminaries. For further information please see the NSW Law Society website.
Duration: Preliminary rounds occur approximately every four weeks during Term 1 & 2, Elimination Rounds occur approximately every three weeks during Term 3 & 4, culminating in the Grand Final at the end of Term 4
Training: For the two weeks prior to each trial, training generally involves one afternoon and a couple of lunch times. Exact timing is based on the availability of the participants and the coach.
Venue: Training occurs at School. Trials are generally held in a local court, although the elimination rounds may involve some travel. Generally, trials are held during school time.
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Ages: Only available to Year 10 Commerce and Year 11 Legal Studies students, although under special circumstances other team members may be permitted.
Cost: Approximately $50.00 to cover transport costs.
Contact for further information: Mr S Boyd - [email protected]
SPEECH AND DRAMA
General Information: If your child requires help with their self-confidence, public speaking, speech clarity or reading aloud then Speech & Drama can assist. Private or shared lessons are available at Park and Hill Campus
Lessons are designed to: • Develop everyday communication skills • Enrich each student’s personality • Encourage social & intellectual growth • Encourage poise & confidence Each course will also provide your child with Eisteddfod and exam opportunities. Ms Beadle and Mrs Jones are fully accredited Speech & Drama teachers.
Contact for further information: Mrs Ishbel Beadle - [email protected] or Ph 0411 465 917 Mrs Joanne Jones - [email protected] or Ph 0439 770 177
Enrolment forms are available on the School webpage in the Music section.
TOURNAMENT OF THE MINDS (TOM)
General Information: TOM is a problem solving programme for teams of students from both primary and secondary years. TOM aims to enhance the potential of our youth by developing diverse skills, enterprise, time management, and the discipline to work collaboratively within a competitive environment. Teams solve challenges from a choice of disciplines: • Science Technology • Engineering Mathematics • Social Sciences
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• Language Literature • Tournament of Minds looks beyond academic achievement and understands that the pursuit of excellence knows no boundaries.
Tournament offers students a unique, total experience, providing challenge and growth through its six week problem solving structure. The Tournament process provides a platform for excellence and equips participants with strategies and skills which will support future success. Working in teams, effective problem-solving, thinking outside the square and the use of technology are values that employers are searching for in the employee of tomorrow. Tournament of Minds mirrors what successful businesses practise.
Duration: Teams are created in Term 2 and students begin preparing for the long-term challenge at the beginning of Term 3. Students compete in the Tournament towards the end of August.
Training: Training occurs at school at a time determined by the team. Generally this is one afternoon after school, although this may increase closer to the Tournament.
Venue: Training occurs at Hill Campus. The Tournament Day also takes place at Newcastle Grammar School Hill Campus.
Ages: Year 5-10
Cost: Approximately $30 per student.
Contact for further information: Primary: Mrs J Murdoch - [email protected] Secondary: Mrs L Peterson - [email protected]
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