Term Dates 2022 - 2023: As maintained school term dates are set by the Local Authority. This early consultation period will be open for your comments until Thursday, 12 May 2022. Great to catch up with many old families and meet new ones. The P&F is excited to host our first "Ladies Evening". Paul Dillon is the founder of Drug and Alcohol and Research Training Australia (DARTA) and Paul will be addressing our Year 10, 11 and 12 boys on the dangers of vaping in July. We are calling for expressions of interest for boys to audition. Great to see so many big smiles and excited lads. Everyone is most welcome to attend as the meetings are very relaxed and offer a great chance to meet other boarding parents and hear directly from TGS Executive staff members. twgs.qld.edu.au. With this in mind Toowoomba Grammar School realises the need to protect childrens skin and educate the boys about SunSmart behaviour, thus reducing the risk of skin damage from exposure to the sun. 10 weeks. Rehearsal times for Term 3 will be released closer to the date. Over the recent months there has been concern that the number of young people vaping is increasing as it is becoming trendy. Toowoomba Grammar School understands boys. It can be a time of mixed feelings - very exciting, but also quite dauntin We Start of term. The boys were up against the very best in the state with many of their opponents holding a much higher chess ranking than them. 2023 Term Dates. Special mention must go to Aarush Sharma who scored a century in the first match. Term 4 school holidays (Post-secondary Year 2, 3) Saturday, 02 Dec 2023 - Sunday, 31 Dec 2023. We were also treated to solo performances from Elliot Murfin-Chalmers, Artharsh Gajaharan and Ruben Kruger. This means the maximum a family would pay for Tuition is $28,675 per year ($7,168.75 per term), regardless of the number of children . It allows me to stay in close touch with what is happening in school life, and to constantly show my gratitude to the staff and boys for creating a warm and engaging school for a boy to flourish. 2023 Term Dates. School Hours & Key Dates. Monday, 23 January 2023. Head of Year 7, Mr David Klan and Head of Corfe House, Mr Henry White, started the Year 6 into 7 induction process last term with a tour of the Senior School and an information session in the Senior School Library. Key dates: Online . 24 Margaret Street, Toowoomba, QLD, 4350 Australia, 2023 2023 Term Dates. 17 July 2023. Unfortunately, there are many easy ways students can access vape pens/devices, and many parents may not even know what they look like. Please note the RSVP. Supporters of The Arts (SOTA) is running a cake stall at the TGS Open Day this Saturday, 28 May and we need you help in 3 ways: Please see the volunteer sign-up below for details:bit.ly/SOTABakeSale Its not a coaching role. Whilst the end of year assessment period is looming, I know that each House is doing lots of planning to ensure that the 2023 boarding program is full of enrichment opportunities which will help our boarders make the most of their time spent at TGS. If you are waiting in a drop off/pick up zones, please stay as far left as possible. This was a valuable experience for the boys where they had the opportunity to use their Japanese speaking skills with students in Japan. Year 12 Retrospective. It is difficult to believe that we are already into Week 4 of Term 4. Your son may not be able to participate in sport/PE and staff need to be made aware. Under Eights' Day (Prep at Fairholme, Year 1 at Grammar and Yea 2 at Glennie), 9.15am - 12.30pm, Darling Downs Cross Country Championship, Highfields, 8.30am, GPS Cross Country Under 10 - Open, Limestone Park, 6.45am - 1.30pm (times TBC), Assembly, Prep to Year 6 (Year 6 presenting), 2.10pm, NAPLAN Online testing window concludes (10 - 20 May), Year 6 Social, Toowoomba Grammar School, Junior School Hall, 6.00pm - 7.30pm, House meetings re: Writing Competition, 1.35pm, Junior School Supporters' Group meeting, staffroom, 6.00pm, Musicians' Concert (Prep - Year 6), 2.00pm, Junior School Tennis Championship preliminary rounds, TGS Courts, 1.00pm - 3.00pm, Mackintosh House Year 12 Mother and Son Dinner, THE BLUE AND GOLD - Friday, 25 November 2022, THE BLUE AND GOLD - Friday, 11 November 2022, THE BLUE AND GOLD - Thursday, 27 October 2022, THE BLUE AND GOLD - Friday, 14 October 2022, THE BLUE AND GOLD - Thursday, 15 September 2022, THE BLUE AND GOLD - Thursday, 1 September 2022, THE BLUE AND GOLD - Thursday, 18 August 2022, THE BLUE AND GOLD - Thursday, 4 August 2022, THE BLUE AND GOLD - Thursday, 21 July 2022, THE BLUE AND GOLD - Thursday, 26 May 2022, THE BLUE AND GOLD - Thursday, 28 April 2022, THE BLUE AND GOLD - Thursday, 24 March 2022, THE BLUE AND GOLD - Thursday, 10 March 2022, THE BLUE AND GOLD - Thursday, 24 February 2022, THE BLUE AND GOLD - Friday, 11 February 2022, Sport and Activities Toowoomba Grammar School (twgs.qld.edu.au), https://www.facebook.com/groups/252391559656593/, TGS Master Plan - Ministerial Infrastructure Designation, Senior School Upcoming Events: Monday, 16 May to Sunday, 29 May, TiGAA - Eisteddfod Results and Upcoming Performances, Past Mothers' Lunch Grammarphones Performance, developing contemporary and innovative learning spaces for the long-term benefit of the School and its students; and. Find out more. encourage you to contact his Head of House, the Head of Junior School, St Ursula's is a forward-thinking community devoted to educating and empowering fearless young women to contribute to the world with a spirit of generosity. P&F and Foundation. Concordia Kindergartens. The 10/20/30 year groups will maintain the stand up and catch-up format. Limited places. 24 January - Staff PD . Please take care when dropping off and picking up your sons and be particularly mindful of the following: The boys have recently completed both the Wellbeing and Bullying Surveys. Townsville Grammar School offers sibling discounts for families with two or three children enrolled, and a Family Fee Cap, for families with three or more full-fee paying students from Prep-Year 12 across our three Campuses. Current parents: please access the School's online calendar via the School app or Parent Portal for back-to-school starting times per year group, details for speech days and other special events. Well done boys! Tuesday 19 July - Classes commence - Kindergarten to Year 12. The boys should be encouraged to use the crossings both at school and in the surrounding streets. Well done Chris! The results and subsequent data will enable the Junior School to assess growth in core literacy and numeracy skills. . 10 weeks. In recent years we have updated the parking and traffic flow in Herries Street and Margaret Street loops. Fees are payable by the following dates: 29 January. Call/text SOTA President Linda Lester on 0437 357 771. The COVID-19 pandemic halted our overseas exchange opportunities, however, as international borders start to open and restrictions ease, it is with great pleasure that we offer the following opportunity for a current Year 9 student. Council apologises for any inconvenience and thanks you for your co-operation and patience during these works. It was announced at our Year 12 Awards Assembly last week that the 2022 winners of the Headmasters Shield are Mackintosh House. Term 1: Wednesday, 25 January 2023: Friday, 31 March 2023: Holiday: Monday, 3 April 2023: Friday, 14 April 2023: Term 2: Monday, 17 April 2023: Thank you also to Alby Galbraith (Year 7 student and 2021 Musicians Cup winner), who returned to the Junior School to perform for the parents and boys. Term 1, Week 1A . SA School Holidays 2023. Monday 23 October (TBC) Year 12 external exams start. 5 May - 2021 2 Year Reunion - book tickets. Find school term dates and public holidays/ non-student days for the Australian International School in Singapore here. place: Artharsh Gajaharan & Zac Brown - Dentist in a Box, 2nd place: Archer Bracey and Banjo Seaniger The Airline Pilots Sketch, 3rd place: Mitchell Wilkes and Nethul Manamperi An Interview with Anne Elk, Roan Bronkhurst and Param Singh The Argument Sketch, Isaac Whitcombe and Chris Piccini The Penultimate Supper. The School has been a specialist in the education of boys and young men since 1875 and now our. 25 January . TGS Sports & Activities Site. David is thinking along the lines of TGS Rugby Ambassador but is welcoming any suggestions. The safety of the boys is paramount. A medical letter and injury report form needs to be supplied to the Health Centre as soon as a head knock has occurred. This includes content on the boys positive qualities, avoiding anxiety and overcoming fears like public speaking. Parents of the successful applicant will continue to pay TGS fees. Not all e-cigarettes emit visible aerosol. The Term 2 Musicians Concert will be held on Thursday, 26 May in the Junior School Hall, commencing at 2:10pm. The School expects that its capacity will generally be maintained at approximately 1,425 students (including 350 boarders) with allowances for normal changes in school population over time. Contact Us. This was a highly contested section with 12 competing groups. If you are holding up traffic and your son is not there, please do a lap of the loop to allow other parents to collect their sons. A reminder that our Boarder Mothers Luncheon is on Friday, 19 August in Term 3. End of term Years 5 to11 (3.00pm), Friday 1December On the evening of Friday, 29 April, Tribe and Tribe Junior performed at the TGS Choral Showcase. Many players have also made themselves available for selection into the SWQ Thunder who are holding their selection trials over the remainder of October. Concordia Lutheran College is a coeducational private school in Toowoomba for Prep to Year 12. Term 1 | 10 weeks. 21 April. Queens Birthday holiday, Monday 23October (TBC) KEY DATES: 3 February 2023: Sponsorship acceptance and payment deadline. Currently Senior TiGAA is working towards the premiere performance of Greek Mythology for Millennials, which will be presented at the Armitage Centre on Wednesday, 15 June, commencing at 7:00pm. The title for this PD was Differentiation Workshop - Response to Intervention Framework presented by Karen Roman from ISQ. Our Mother's Day Stall sold almost 900 gifts and the boys were an absolute joy to work with. He has also qualified for the National Championships to be held in Busselton, Western Australia in late January. A special congratulations to Year 11 student, Charlie Randall who placed 3rd and has made his sixth consecutive Queensland Team for Cross Country! Last Saturday, our regional representative side, SWQ Thunder held their 10 Year Anniversary Ball where they selected their Team of the Decade. Start of Summer Term (1) - Monday 17th April 2023. The Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane t/a . Wednesday, 25 May (Week 6), 11.45am 12.45pm, Monday, 30 May (Week 7), 10.50am - 11.45am, Thursday, 9 June (Week 8), 10.50am 11.45am, Tuesday, 14 June (Week 9), 2.10pm - 3.10pm, Sunday, 12 June (this date will also double as the first internal trial), Sunday, 10 July (this date will also double as the second internal trial), A parent who takes the time to give positive feedback on the new menu and food options within the dining hall, followed by a thank you, An email from a new parent whose son is having trouble settling into boarding life and asking for tips. This following article was written by Cadet Under Officer, Mahala Karan (2018) who talks about her experiences, leadership and what they AAC has done for her as a person. Sunshine Coast organisers have locked in their annual lunch for Saturday, 22 October, this year at Post Office Bar. This is the first time in memory that all TGS students have placed in a section, which is a credit to the hard work the boys all put into their performances. Year 9 Health Habits including content such as mindset, confidence, self-talk and learning anything. The safety of the boys is paramount. We are very proud of their efforts. Futsal is the indoor modified version of Football and is an important building block in developing the boys physical literacy and technique. As of 2021, Toowoomba Anglican School has introduced a Family Fee Cap. These vapes have the equivalent nicotine content of approximately 3-4 packets of cigarettes. Term dates; Uniform; Students. Our Child Protection Contact Officers are: Brendan Baulch Chairman of the Board of TrusteesJohn Kinniburgh HeadmasterJohn Anderson Deputy HeadmasterMark Oliphant Head of Senior SchoolDavid Hine Head of Junior School (Acting). It shows children that not everything comes easily and you have to work at something to become good at it, with a little help. Townsville Grammar School - Est 1888 - Results from the recent Eisteddfod performances will be published in the next newsletter. If you have a 'soon-to-be-Prep' or you know someone who does, please encourage them to enrol as soon as possible, as places are limited and are filling fast. Boys will need to bring a TGS or dark blue display folder (this may be one that he is currently using for another ensemble) with their orchestra music in, and their instrument to each rehearsal. Last weekend saw five TGS boys compete at the Queensland All Schools Cross Country Championships in Toogoolawah. International: +617 4687 2500 Prep . Term Dates . Charity FundraiserDespite the wet and gloomy weather, the boys really enjoyed wearing their pyjamas on Tuesday for a fundraiser for the childrens ward at St Vincents Hospital. Term Dates 2022 SEMESTER ONE TERM ONE (10 WEEKS) January Sunday 23 All new boarders enter by 4:00pm . It is certainly a busy term and the Junior School boys have been involved in so much on top of their usual classroom program. The rehearsal dates and times have been planned around class timetables and rotate to minimise classroom disruptions. Under this Plan the delivery of the following works may occur over the next 10 years: The proposed Master Plan involves buildings that are predominantly 2 storeys at the edge of the campus and 3 storeys towards the centre of the site. TGS Campus Map. Under the Plan, the School is committed to: developing contemporary and innovative learning spaces for the long-term benefit of the School and its students; and; Applications: Year 9 boys who are interested in this opportunity are to email their application to Mark Oliphant, m.oliphant@twgs.qld.edu.au by Friday, 4 November. Thursday 1 September i to Friday 16 December - Early closure, time tbc. 6060. Spring Term 2023. Unauthorised absence an absence where the reason provided by the parent/caregiver is considered to be unacceptable to the School. Bishop Moore Richard Neligan first proposed the Diocesan School for Girls in October 1903.