School Bulletin - Ipswich Girls` Grammar School

School Bulletin Term 2  Week 10  15 June 2011 Telephone: 3454 4447 Email: [email protected] Website: www.iggs.qld.edu.au The end of Semester 1 vacation
period is here and students and
staff are looking forward to a well
-earned holiday.
During the holidays, parents will
receive their child’s report. We
all know that regular, individual,
meaningful
feedback
is
an
important element of effective
learning. Good students reflect
on the feedback they receive,
make strategic adjustments and
then try again. When students
believe that they are able to learn
something they usually make
progress, but when they lack
confidence, learning eludes them.
Students grow in self-confidence
as they experience success in
learning, just as they lose
confidence in the face of
repeated
failure.
Further,
students are quick to pick up the
expectations of success or failure
that others have for them and the
expectations can affect, positively
and negatively, their learning
behaviours.
I encourage parents to find a half
hour to sit with their child with
the aim of reviewing the reports.
Look at each subject individually.
Identify strengths and areas for
improvement.
Discuss current
study techniques for each subject
with the aim of affirming positive
practice and making adjustments
where necessary. It is important
to frame improvements into “doable” tasks. “Study harder” is not
a do-able task. When students
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tell me that they will strive to
make improvements by studying
harder, I ask them what does this
mean? How will you do that? I
continually ask questions related
to, What, When, Where, How and
Why. Once the tasks have been
identified, then a study timetable
needs to be developed.
There is no such thing as, “I have
nothing to do” or “I did all my
homework at school, therefore I
have nothing to do.” Students
always have revision to do.
Revision can be in the form of
compiling or reviewing study
notes, doing more practice
questions
based
on
work
completed weeks ago or writing a
carefully constructed paragraph or
two based on a topic that is in the
news.
improve on their own. Try to get
your child talking about how she/
he is feeling and try and plan to
make the necessary improvements. Consider speaking with
your child’s teacher, co-ordinator
or the School’s counselor or
psychologist.
Among other things, holidays
provide us with time to stop,
reflect and plan for an even
brighter future.
I hope all
parents are able to find some time
to spend with their children
because I know the children will
appreciate their parents’ interest
in them.
Dr Peter Britton
Principal & CEO
I also encourage parents to discuss
other commitments students may
have that are impacting on
academic performance. Review
the
layout
of
the
study
environment. Is it conducive to
good study habits?
Are senior
students studying at least 2.5
hours each week night, with a
similar
time
allocated
on
weekends? Enquire about alcohol,
drugs, diet, sleep, exercise and
partying with the aim of
developing a plan to limit or
remove obstacles to a positive,
well-rounded education.
If your child is having trouble,
then don’t wait for things to
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diligence overcomes all omnia superat diligentia ‐ School Dental Clinic West Moreton Oral Health provides
a free dental service, including
general dental treatment as well as
general advice and referral letters
to school aged children between the
ages of four years until they
complete Year 10.
The school dental van will not be
attending our school this year, and
dental treatment for students is
being offered at the dental clinic
based at East Ipswich State School.
Medical Consent Forms have
currently been sent home to all
Year 10 students. These forms are
to be returned to school by Friday,
17 June.
For further information, West
Moreton Oral Health Unit can be
contacted on 3810 1854.
EXCURSIONS, EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
2011
General
17 June
11 July
13 July
18 July
20 July
Term 2 ends—2.55pm
Term 3 commences
P&F Meeting, 7pm Social Staffroom
OGA General Meeting, 7pm Social Staffroom
Sports Supporters Meeting, 7pm Social Staffroom
Junior School
16 June
MAD Night, 6pm Hall
12 July
IJGS Parent Teacher Meetings
13-14 July
Met West Athletics, 10-12yrs
Middle/Senior School
16 June
World Vision Mini GLC
17 June
Senior Formal
10 July
Boarders Return
13 July
Year 10 English—Shake & Stir, Romeo & Juliet
13-14 July
Met West Athletics. 10-12yrs
14 July
Year 11 Hospitality Training Day
16 July
QGSSSA Winter Fixtures v Clayfield College (Away)
18 July
NAIDOC Performance for Middle School students
Apex Debating District Final
19-20 July
Interhouse Debating Competition—Lunchtime
20 July
Year 10 Subject Selection Evening
O’Donnell Chemistry Lecture, Year 11 & 12 Chemistry & Year 10 Science
Students
Ipswich City Council From the Canteen Another term is coming to an end and we are all looking forward to a well
Immunisation Clinic earned break. Term 3 should bring some new and exciting changes to the
The Ipswich City Council
Immunisation Team will be running
an immunisation ‘Catch-up’ Clinic
at Riverlink on Thursday, 16 June
from 9am to 9pm and then again on
Saturday and Sunday during
Riverlink’s normal trading hours.
They will be situated outside Angus
& Robertson Bookstore.
Any current Year 8 or Year 10
students who have missed this
year’s relevant immunisations and
any Year 9 or Year 11 students who
missed last years immunisations are
welcome to attend. All students
must be accompanied by a parent.
way our customers can pay at the canteen with the advent of a new card
system. Watch this space for more news next term.
We are still looking for someone to fill in the roster on the blank Tuesday so
if you can help, please give me a call. Apologies for the incorrect email
address
in
the
last
bulletin.
My
contact
details
are
[email protected] or by phone at 3454 4411.
Have a relaxing and safe holiday.
Mrs Lorie Robinson
Catering Manager
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From the Deputy Principal New Teachers for Semester 2
Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School is delighted to welcome the
following new staff for Semester 2:
Miss Kirsten Binnie will replace Mrs Deb Devantier while she
is on leave in Term 3. Miss Binnie will remain on our staff
in Term 4, replacing Mrs Gail Newman who will be on leave
in Term 4.
Ms Amy Faram will replace Mr Gary Ward who will be on
leave in Semester 2.
Mrs Elizabeth Moran will replace Miss Kerri Else in the
Japanese Department for Semester 2, job-sharing with Mrs
Sanae Asada-Leone.
Mr Joshua Searchfield will join the Business Department for
Term 3, replacing Mrs Theresa Fraser for the first 4 weeks
of term and then Mrs Lynda Goodger for the last 4 weeks of
term. Mr Searchfield will also teach Mrs Devantier’s Year
11 Legal Studies class.
Ms Katie Loveday has extended her leave for Semester 2.
She will be replaced by Miss Kristen Patteson. Miss
Patteson has taught in the Science Department this
semester and has been Year 7Bs Science teacher so the
students know her well. The School extends its thanks to
Mrs Penney Davies for her commitment while replacing Ms
Loveday this term.
The School Psychologist’s position is still being finalised.
Entertainment Books
The Sports Supporters Entertainment Book fundraiser is
coming to an end.
If you intend to purchase your
Entertainment Book, please pay at the Accounts Office or
Junior School Reception. If you do not wish to purchase
the book, please return it to Main Reception or Junior
School Reception. We would like to have this fundraiser
finalised by the end of term.
Flu Season
With winter truly upon us it is a good time to remind
students, parents and the school community not to be
complacent about flu as it is a highly contagious and
serious disease.
Symptoms may include sudden fever, cough, muscle aches
and pains, fatigue, headache, sore throat or a stuffy or
runny nose.
If your child has flu-like symptoms, the following is
advised:
 keep your child at home;
 avoid letting them visit aged care facilities and
hospitals, if possible, so that they don’t pass the
infection to others who may be at risk of
complications;
 ensure your child washes their hands regularly with
soap and water or uses a alcohol based hand gel;
 encourage them to cough into a tissue;
 make sure they dispose of tissues quickly and wash
their hands;
 if a tissue is not immediately available, sneeze or
cough into elbow, not hands;
 use warm water and a neutral detergent to keep
surfaces such as door handles, kitchen bench tops,
phones and toys clean;
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ensure they drink plenty of fluids and get lots of rest;
and paracetamol is useful for relieving symptoms, but
please consult your GP or call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84)
if you are concerned about their symptoms.
Have a relaxing break and stay warm!
Ms Rhonda Nolan
Deputy Principal
Internet Safety and Cyber Bullying Presentation for Parents Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School is pleased to announce that
we are hosting a parent information evening on Internet
Safety and Cyber Bullying on Thursday 21 July.
Brett Lee will be hosting the evening. Brett is a former
undercover internet detective but is now very much
involved in uncovering the dangers that accompany the
online life in which our sons and daughters are involved.
The evening will begin at 7pm and be held in the Katherine
Carter Theatre in the Peter Phillips Senior School Complex.
Refreshments will be served from 6.30pm.
Brett Lee will present practical information about:
Chatrooms
Social networking
MSN messenger
Protective and preventative
safety measures
Limewire (Free music)
Predator Methodologies
Legal Responsibilities
Cyber Bullying the real life
implications
During the day on Thursday 21 July, Brett Lee will be
presenting workshops to all students from Years 7-12,
about the dangers that exist online and how to remain safe
when communicating via the internet, facebook and other
online tools.
Anyone wishing to attend this free information evening,
please phone IGGS Reception by Friday 15 July.
Mrs Jayne Acutt
Dean of Students
Uniform Shop‐Holiday Hours The Uniform Shop will be open on Thursday, 7
July from 10am til 2pm.
Mrs Karen Ferrett
Uniform Shop Convenor
Ph: 3454 4429
A Positive Psychology Update Dr Martin Seligman in his new book ‘Flourish’ published this year, believes that
we need to continue to expand on the idea of creating happiness by shifting the
focus to well-being. He believes that the ‘gold standard for measuring well-being
is flourishing, and that the goal of positive psychology is to increase the
flourishing’.
In previous documentation, Seligman has made mention of three pillars on which
positive psychology rests, and they were: positive emotion, engagement and
meaning. To these three he has added what he calls the tools for the ‘heavy
lifting’ of supporting human flourishing; accomplishment and relationships.
The ‘achieving life’ is dedicated to accomplishment for the sake of
accomplishment. He has been involved in research which shows that even when
achievement brings no meaning, no positive emotion and nothing in the way of
positive relationships, we still ultimately wish to achieve. When we achieve
things in our lives, we flourish.
An important element in our lives, and one that we do recognise for its great
value, is that very little that we take pride in, very little that we achieve, “very
little that is positive’ is done in isolation. Being solitary is not generally our way
and the fostering of connectedness to other people and to our school community
will reap great rewards for students and for staff. Positive relationships, the key
to ‘the connected life’, are vital to wellbeing.
Seligman concludes his first chapter in ‘Flourish’ with the question and answer:
What is the good life?
It is pleasant, engaged, meaningful, achieving, and connected.
Reference: Seligman, M., 2011, Flourish, Simon and Schuster
Thanks A big thank you to the Grammar Angels volunteers who have worked over two
weekends with the Salvation Army and Ipswich Hospice Inc.
Collecting money for the Red Shield Appeal on Sunday 29 May were:
Brittany Blacka Yr 11
Tegan Hutchins Yr 11
Madeleine Mills Yr 11
Bianca Edwards Yr 10
Renee Rathbone Yr 9
Rachel Tong Yr 7
Calum Acutt Yr 11 (IGS)
Volunteering their services for Ipswich Hospice’ Hans BBQ Fundraiser on Sunday 5
June were:
Eliza Wheeler Yr 12
Nikkissja Leo Yr 11
Claire Wilson Yr 11
Neha Hebbani Yr 11
Tegan Hutchins Yr 11
Mhari Burns Yr 11
Chloe Johnston Yr 11
Laura Britton Yr 11
Bianca Edwards Yr 10
Renee Rathbone Yr 9
James Harrigan Yr 11 (IGS)
Calum Acutt Yr 11 (IGS)
o n o f A framework for teaching and
learning at IGGS
The holidays are an important time
to relax and re-energise. They are
a valuable chance to have a
complete rest from formal learning.
Sometimes, however, students feel
they are so mentally drained that
they celebrate the end of term as if
it means the end of needing to
know what they’ve learned. Some
students go further; consciously and
deliberately “dumping” knowledge
they’ve built up over the term.
Some even throw away their books
or notes from a particular unit.
This isn’t a good idea. It reveals
faulty thinking; that subject matter
can be divided into sections which
are temporarily memorised and
then discarded, never to be used
again. It’s as if each experience is
encapsulated and has no
relationship to anything that has
come before or will be met again.
Psychologists refer to this type of
thinking as “an episodic grasp of
reality” (James Anderson,
Introducing Habits of Mind to
Teachers and Classrooms), and it
drives teachers mad!
Dimensions of Learning encourages
students to hold on to what they’ve
learned, and try to make use of it in
other situations. The Habits of Mind
remind us to apply past knowledge
to new situations and to remain
open to continuous learning. If our
students can do this, they will be
ready to develop and add to their
learning when they return. Happy
holidays!
Ms Casey Lever
Dimensions of Learning Group
Mrs Jayne Acutt
Dean of Students
Page 4 Spotlight Dimensions Learning: From the Careers Room Bond University’s New Programs for 2012:The Faculty of
Health Sciences & Medicine will launch three new sports
programs in 2012. Each program is offered to students from
January 2012 and allows students to graduate within two
years, thanks to Bond’s fast-tracked trimester year.
The Bachelor of Athletic Training is designed to provide
students with the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge
and sound practical skills in the specialised field of Athletic
Training. The program will provide well-grounded
educational processes in the behavioural and cognitive
sciences and applied athletic training. The Bachelor of
Athletic Training will incorporate a 100 hour internship to
further develop your skill acquisition and problem solving.
This degree positions graduates for employment as a high
performance coordinators, talent identification
consultants, advisors (performance services), and elite
program coordinators.
The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Nutrition is structured
to produce high quality graduates who have an excellent
understanding of basic, clinical and applied sciences. The
program will provide students with well-grounded
educational processes in the behavioural and cognitive
sciences, anatomy, physiology and biochemistry and
advanced studies nutrition and health, food use in society
and clinical sports nutrition. The Bachelor of Sport and
Exercise Nutrition will incorporate a 100 hour internship to
further develop student skill acquisition and problem
solving.
This degree positions graduates for employment as a high
performance nutrition consultants, talent identification
consultants, advisors (performance services), and elite
program coordinators
The Bachelor of Strength and Conditioning is designed to
provide students with the opportunity to gain in-depth
knowledge and sound practical skills in the specialised field
of strength and conditioning. The program will provide you
with well-grounded educational processes in the
behavioural and cognitive sciences and applied sports
sciences. Applied sports sciences include biomechanics,
anatomy, physiology and biochemistry and advanced study
of the principles of high performance sciences that
incorporate athlete monitoring and emerging technology in
sports. Learning strategies include a mix of lectures,
tutorials and practical sessions using problem solving, case
studies and clinical reasoning.
This degree positions graduates for employment as
assistant / head strength and conditioning coaches, high
performance coordinators, talent identification
consultants, advisors (performance services), and elite
program coordinators.
For further information on the above mentioned programs
please contact Tabitha Lauret, Faculty Marketing Officer on
(07) 5595 4432 or via email at [email protected].
University of QLD, Ipswich Campus New Program for
2012: The Health Sciences Faculty will offer a Bachelor of
Paramedic Science from 2012 onwards. This 3 year degree
program has been developed in close consultation with the
Qld Ambulance Service. Students entering the program
must have passes in four semesters of English and one
Science.
Page 5 Australian Government ICT Apprenticeship Program: This
program is a recruitment initiative that targets students
who are currently completing Year 12. It is an opportunity
for students who are interested in working in IT to learn
technical skills and theories, as well as gain a formal
qualification and valuable workplace experience.
Apprentices are employed at the APS1 level within a
participating Australian Government agency, and work the
equivalent of 4 days per week. The remainder of their time
is dedicated towards completing a Certificate IV or Diploma
in one of the following areas: Information Technology, IT
Networking, IT Programming, Software Development,
Systems Analysis and Design. For more information, visit
www.australia.gov.au/ictentrylevel.
UQ PACE Open Day: The UQ School of Pharmacy will be
hosting its second annual Pharmacy Open Day on Sunday,
28 August, 2011. This is a fantastic opportunity for
secondary school staff, students and parents to tour the
brand new PACE facility and find out more about UQ's
Bachelor of Pharmacy program.
Register your attendance today at www.uq.edu.au/
pharmacy/openday.
For information:
Phone: (07) 3346 1926
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.uq.edu.au/pharmacy
Winter workshops for the Brisbane School of Hairdressing
will run in the holidays from 27-29 June 2011, at the Queen
Adelaide Building in the Queen Street Mall. The workshops
will run from 9.30am until 3.30pm and will cost $150 for
the 3 days including a mini makeover. See
www.brishair.com.au for more information. Call 3229 2999
to enrol or come into the Careers Room and collect and
enrolment form.
Ms Natalie Twine
Careers Counsellor
Titration Competition Success On Saturday 28 May, 3 teams of Senior Chemistry students
competed in the University of Queensland section of the
Titration (Chemical Analysis ) competition. While all
students achieved commendable individual results, our
Year 12 team of Emily Jesberg, Eliza Chen and Dimity
Fraser achieved first place. As there were over 80 teams
taking part, this is a wonderful achievement. These are the
same girls who gained first place at UQ last year, so their
efforts are worthy of high praise indeed.
Mrs Elaine Bergmann
Chemistry Teacher
Student Congratulations In the last bulletin, we congratulated the team of Year 10
students who won the recent Science and Engineering
Challenge which was held in Toowoomba. Unfortunately,
some of the girls names were inadvertently omitted from
the list. They were Madeleine Wright, Kaitlin Martin, Emily
Gurdon, Madeleine Lepine, Lia Schinkel, Laura Doyle and
Chloe Ludkin . Congratulations girls, well done!
Music Department News Congratulations to…
The IGGS Cadenza Flute Choir, directed by Mrs Rixon,
for performing at the IGS/IGGS School Production ‘48
Shades of Brown’ on Tuesday 17 May and Wednesday 18
May.
The IGGS Chorale, directed by Mrs Rixon and
accompanied by Ms Linneman, for receiving 1st Prize at
the Ipswich Eisteddfod on Friday 27 May. The girls sang
beautifully.
The IGGS Cadenza Flute Choir, directed by Mrs Rixon,
for receiving 2nd Prize at the Ipswich Eisteddfod on
Thursday 26 May. The girls performed their pieces with
wonderful musicality.
Anastasia Thomas who thoroughly enjoyed her music
experience at this year’s Music Camp in Rockhampton.
Olivia Shears and Rebekah Barns who will be
participating in the Music Tertiary Course Summer
School at the Conservatorium of Music during the June/
July holidays.
Rebekah Barns for receiving 1st Place in the Modern/Pop
Section in the Ipswich Show Talent Quest. She also
received the Star of the Day at the Ipswich Show.
Interhouse Music 2011
The Finalists from each House performed for the School
community on Friday 10 June. The winners will be
announced on the first Assembly next term.
Queensland Music Festival
Queensland Music Festival is thrilled to launch the third
Score It competition for young people. Students
between the ages of 12 and 18 years are invited to
create original compositions for one of three short film
clips that are downloadable from their website. Register
on www.qmf.org.au. Compose your score and burn it to
CD/DVD, download the Score It entry form and post your
completed form and CD/DVD by Friday 24 June 2011.
For further information, please see the VPA notice
board, contact the Queensland Music Festival on 3010
6660 or email [email protected]
Triple J Unearthed Network
Triple J is the ABC’s youth network and one of their
priorities is to find and support Australia’s burgeoning
musical talent. Starting on Monday 2 May, Triple J is
launching their biggest ever search for Australia’s finest
new music talent – they are looking for Australia’s best
high school act. They are asking high school acts to
upload a song to the site triplejunearthed.com and
enter Triple J’s Unearthed High competition. The
winning act will be flown to Sydney to have their song
recorded by Triple J’s Music Producers and played on
Triple J. There will also be a concert at the winning
act’s school starring the winning act and headlined by
one of Australia’s biggest bands, The Living End. Last
year’s winners, Stonefield from Gisborne Secondary
College in Victoria, have had incredible success since
Page 6 being unearthed, touring the country to rave reviews,
and will play The Glastonbury Festival in England this
June after being booked at an Industry Showcase Gig
late last year.
Entries opened: Monday 2 May 2011
To enter go to: triplejunearthed.com
Entries close: Monday (midnight) 25 July 2011
Bigsound
You may be interested in an upcoming music conference
and live music showcase BIGSOUND which is held on 7-9
September. Early bird registrations are currently open
and they are looking to hold a day specifically for high
school students. You can sign up to the BIGSOUND
mailing list via the link www.bigsound.org.au.
ABC’s Heywire Competition
Heywire is calling for songs by people aged 16 – 22 from
rural and regional Australia. Winning songs are played on
the ABC Radio and past winners have been invited to
play at receptions at Parliament House in Canberra and
perform live on ABC Radio. Each winner also scores an
all-expenses-paid trip to Heywire Youth Issues Forum at
The Australian Institute of Sport in February 2012. The
song has to be an original piece that you have written
yourself. The song must be about the writer or their
community. For more information, visit the website
abc.net.au/haywire and see the VPA notice board. The
competition closes Monday 19 September 2011.
Storm the Stage
Entry is now open for Storm the Stage 2011, a national
drama and musical theatre competition for young
performers. Entrants compete to be part of the grand
final in Brisbane and for the chance at $10,000 in prizes.
If you are 16 to 19 years of age at any point in 2011 (i.e.
born 1992 – 1995) then you are eligible for entry. You
will need a 3 to 5 minute solo for each category. There
are 2 categories: Drama – a monologue from a published
play or theatre work and Musical Theatre – one song
from a published musical. Entries are $35 per category.
For more information, visit www.stormthestage.com.au.
If you have any questions, please contact Jan Lawton
(Qld Rotary Coordinator) via [email protected].
Eisteddfod Results
If you have Eisteddfod results and you would like them
published in the next Bulletin, please email the
information to either [email protected] or
[email protected].
Miss Lucy Ferrara
TIC - Music
Head of Junior School: Mrs Karen McArdle [email protected] TERM 2 Date Claimers
Thursday 16 June
Friday 17 June
Week 10 MAD Night – Sausage Sizzle
starting 5.00pm.
Performances start at 6.00pm
School concludes at 2.55pm
It has been a very busy term and the students and staff
are looking forward to the holidays to recharge their
batteries.
After the holidays there will be a couple of staff changes
– Mrs Tracey Barrett will teach 6A full time, as I will be
on Long Service Leave. Mr Peter Hunter will become the
Acting Assistant Head of Junior School and will team
teach in 5A with Mrs Chantel Gardener.
Semester Reports
This is a reminder that the Semester 1 reports will be
emailed to parents on Thursday 16 June. The School will
send a hard copy home in the first week of Term 3. The
email copy will assist parents when booking Parent/
Teacher interviews.
PTO logons to enable parents to book the Parent/
Teacher Interviews will be emailed on Thursday 30 June.
Please ensure that you book your interview times
promptly as the interviews are being held on Tuesday,
12 July.
Lost Property
Parents are asked to check their child/children’s
belongings to ensure that they have not mistakenly
picked up someone else’s belongings. If this is the case,
please return the items to Reception and they will be
returned to their owners.
We have a lot of unnamed lost property on the table
outside Reception. Parents are more than welcome to
come in and check. All remaining items will be sent to
the Second Hand Uniform Shop at the end of the term.
The Staff and students of the Junior School would like to
thank Mrs Jenny Turnbull (School Psychologist) for her
help and support during the past three years. We extend
her and her family best wishes for the future.
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Week 8
Kayla Goodwin 1C
Danyah Pyle 3B
Georgia Tozer 1A
Stephanie Cockram 4A
Breeanna Burr 2A
Brydee Trevanion 4B
Maddison Land 2B
Phoebe McAuliffe 5B
Bridgette Quodling 3A
Lucinda Norfolk 6A
Laura Cullen 3A
Imogen Thomas 6B
On behalf of the Junior School Staff, I wish everyone a
safe and happy holiday. I look forward to seeing
everyone in Term 4.
Mrs Lorna Liddell
Assistant Head of Junior School
Outside School Hours Care
TERM 3 Active-After School Sport
SQUASH – Monday Arvo
GRASSHOPPER SOCCER – Thursday Arvo
Girls Grammar will be the first to trial
Squash as an Active-After School Sport
Don’t miss out!
Only offered at after school care - FREE
when your child is booked in for the
afternoon.
For bookings contact: Tricia McInally, OSHC
Coordinator
Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0414 891
199 or 345 44570
Prep Update National Simultaneous Story time As part of our unit on living things this year, the Prep
children have been observing the growth of tadpoles in
our classrooms. We have investigated the life cycle of
frogs and collected real tadpoles from our frog pond to
observe the stages of growth. Once the tadpoles became
frogs, we returned them to the pond. The children have
also been investigating the life cycle and living habits of
other animals and insects such as stick insects,
butterflies and chickens.
On Wednesday 25 May at 11am, students from Years
1/2C and 3A participated in National Simultaneous
Storytime 2011. They welcomed Dr Britton, who read to
them “Feathers for Phoebe” by Rod Clement, a
wonderful Australian tale about self-esteem, selfacceptance and learning that appearances aren't
everything. This was followed by some discussions
about acceptance and some beautiful artwork which can
be viewed in our Junior Library.
Having the Heritage Hatching program over the last 2
weeks was a highlight. We had 5 different breeds of
chickens hatch including an Araucana, Black Hamburg,
Light Sussex, Ancona Bantam and a Plymouth Rock. The
children were intrigued by the Araucana particularly as
it was hatched from a blue egg and had beautiful grey
feathers. The chicks and our stick insect nymphs were a
part of our lifecycles display at last week’s IJGS Science
Expo.
Mia, Ella and Mia hold
the chicks.
National Simultaneous Storytime, now in its 11th
successful year, is organised by the Australian Library
and Information Association (ALIA). It is a colourful,
vibrant and fun event that aims to promote the value of
reading and literacy, using an Australian children's book
that explores age appropriate themes and addresses key
learning areas of the National Curriculum for Years 1 to
6.
Will and Alexandra
with the baby chicks.
Our Literacy groups continue to achieve fantastic
results. The 2 Prep classes combine for the rotational
activities and in small groups participate in a variety of
activities. In the Literacy Groups the children are
grouped in areas that will support and supplement their
literacy skills. In our Literacy groups initially we have
played rhyming games, made sight words books and
focused on initial and final sounds of words through a
variety of activities. Already we can see the benefits of
having the Literacy Groups. The children have embraced
the idea enthusiastically and the results are being seen.
We have done this in conjunction with Mrs Kathy Costin,
a private speech therapist, to ensure the children are in
a quality program that best meets their individual
needs.
Life doesn’t stop for our busy Prep children. Last week
we enjoyed an excursion to Trevena Glen Farm and this
week we look forward to participating in our first
Athletics Carnival.
Mr Craig Millis and Ms Tanya Sheather
Prep Teachers
Page 8 Every year, at over a thousand locations around
Australia; libraries, schools, kindergartens, childcare
centres and bookshops; 140,000 children read the same
Australian children's book simultaneously and enjoy a
range of supporting educational activities that promote
the value of reading and literacy.
Ms Tia Barnham
Junior School Librarian
Middle School Coordinator: Mrs Kathryn Randall [email protected] TERM 2 Week 10 As Semester 1 draws to a close and we look back and
reflect on the year so far, we can be thankful for the
opportunities presented to our students and the
achievements celebrated by the students and staff of the
Middle School. We could not achieve all that we do without
the help and support of the Middle School parents and I
would like to sincerely thank the IGGS community for the
continued support of our programs and for making my first
few months at the School welcoming and rewarding.
During the second week of the June holidays the end of
semester report will be sent home. Please take this
opportunity to discuss with your daughter their
achievements, and the comments which have been
provided about their application to study and their level of
participation in class. In Lifeskills in Year 8 and 9 we
readily discuss the setting of short term and medium term
goals and consider our achievements. I feel confident the
students will be able to continue these conversations with
you.
It is also important to review the report card and ensure
your daughter has balance in her home life, school life and
time with her friends. It is important that these sectors are
balanced and support the individual goals set by the
student. It is hoped that every girl in the Middle School is
embracing the many sporting, cultural and volunteering
opportunities the School offers through its extensive cocurricular program, and plans are being made for
commitments in Semester 2. For those Year 9 students
looking for a challenge, I encourage you to make further
enquiries about the World Challenge program which is
being undertaken by the School in 2012.
Finally, thank you very much to the Middle School students
who attended the recent IGS Dance at the PCYC. It was a
fun filled evening and the girls were dressed beautifully
and were excellent ambassadors for the School.
Congratulations girls and happy holidays.
YAG Cybersafety Summit – Canberra 30 May, 2011
Amelia Walters and Kelsey Adcock travelled to Canberra
recently to attend the National Cybersafety Summit and
have shared the following reflections.
As part of the Youth Advisory Group (YAG) I was given the
opportunity to put forward my opinion on a number of
government cybersafety initiatives designed to keep
families safe online. The many speakers at the summit
were both inquisitive and inspirational. I personally learnt
about the dangers that being online presents and the
importance of maintaining high internet security. One of
the most memorable experiences from this summit was
that I was able to make contact with Sonya who founded
the Carly Ryan Foundation after her 15 year old daughter
was murdered by an online predator. Sonya was a real
Page 9 15 June 2011 inspiration and Carly’s story and the warning it poses,
remains with me when I am online.
Amelia Walters (9A).
Attending the Cybersafety Summit in Canberra was all
about being safe online. I learnt that cybersafety is very
important and some dangers to young adolescents are
cyberbullying, identity fraud and exposure to
inappropriate material.
These dangers can lead to
physical harm, depression and financial issues. I am hoping
that what I learnt at the summit can be shared with the
other members of the IGGS YAG and that we all can make
a difference when it comes to cybersafety.
Kelsey Adcock (8B)
Student Achievements
Congratulations to Bailee Scott (7C) who
competed at the recent Ipswich Eisteddfod
in the Musical Theatre, Sacred Solo, Vocal
Solo and Consolation categories. Bailee was
awarded four Highly Commended awards.
Brittney Kahl (9D) also competed at the
Ipswich Eisteddfod and received two first
places for Vocal Solo and Musical Theatre
and two Highly Commended awards for
Vocal Solo and Australian Composer. Our congratulations
are also extended to Brittney for her excellent results.
Year 9 Home Economics
Year 9 Home Economics students had a task set recently
where they had to cook a meal and present it to a
business in the working community. Stephanie Wager
and Natalie Smith had fun serving up a delicious meal to
the staff of S&E Gardens, a landscaping business. It was
a great success, and enjoyed by all involved.
Mrs Kathryn Randall
Middle School Coordinator
Senior School Coordinator: Mrs Anna Owen TERM 2 Week 10 Do You Speak The Same Language as Your Children? A Year 12 student recently emailed me with a website
link for llama font suggesting that she could use it for
her next English assessment task. Her later reassurances
that she was joking did little to stop my niggling fear
that she was, in fact, serious. After all, text speak has
rapidly become the norm for most students so why not
something else?
Most of us have been exposed to the convenience and
confusion of SMS language. The speed and dexterity
which is displayed as teenagers communicate with each
other via SMS or on facebook is nothing short of amazing
to someone like me whose texting pace is an
embarrassment to my children. The day I suggested that
LOL meant “lots of love” at the end of a text message
resulted in them laughing out loud at me, but I suspect
that I am not alone in my ignorance. How many of you
can decipher the following commonly used text speak
messages: HAK, ROFL, BBL, DUD and MBH?
In this world of rapidly changing technology, fads come
and go just as they have done for generations.
Unfortunately, this one is wreaking havoc with the
English language, and its impact is being felt in the
classroom and on the quality of student work. Teachers
now report that text speak is being used by students in
formal assessment responses, and it is regularly evident
in homework and class work. While the latest QSA Senior
English Syllabus stresses the need for students to be
able to “interpret, respond to and create” a range of
texts if they are to cope with “a world of rapid cultural,
social, economic and technological change”, the
Syllabus writers did not have text speak in mind as an
option. (QSA 2010 p1)
According to a recent study from Sheffield University in
England, a teenager knows about 40,000 words and a
graduate knows 60,000 or more, but teenagers are not
using anywhere near this number of words in daily
conversation. Childhood language development adviser,
Jean Gross stated that “a generation of teenagers risk
making themselves unemployable because they are using
a vocabulary of about 800 words a day. Teenagers are
spending more time communicating through electronic
media and text messaging, which is short and brief. We
need to help today’s teenagers understand the
difference between their text speak and the formal
language they need to succeed in life — 800 words will
Page 10 [email protected] 15 June 2011 not get you a job.” Australian employers also report that
text speak is now appearing in job applications and
resumes. Students must understand that there is a time
and place for informal language such as this, and it is
not appropriate in contexts which require a formal
communication style.
English teachers would love to know that students are
using their technological prowess to keep up to date
with what is happening in the world of current affairs,
to access good quality literature via eBooks, and to
access style guide sites to actually check on the rules for
correct spelling, grammar and punctuation usage so that
they are reminded that 2nite is not standard Australian
English. This generation of students has never known a
world without technology and it is important for us, as
educators and parents, to accept that it has a role to
play in their educational development and steer them in
the right direction. After all, wouldn’t it be Gr8 to speak
the same language as our children most of the time?
On a final note, if you experienced problems
deciphering the text messages listed above, go to
http://www.abbreviations.com/acronyms/SMS , and for
those curious people amongst us, the llama font site can
be accessed at http://llamafont.com/.
Mrs Gail Newman
Head of English and LOTE
References
Queensland Studies Authority, English Senior Syllabus 2010,
Brisbane.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/education/
article6982283.ece - article Text-talk teens lack the right
words for work.
Junior Sport Middle/Senior Sport Ipswich District Athletics
Congratulations to the following students who recently
represented the school at the Ipswich District Athletics
Carnival on their outstanding results:
Milly Starky – 9yrs
4th 80M
th
Zoe Raby – 10yrs
4 Discus
Abbey Henderson - 10yrs
4th Shot Put
Zoe Greinke – 10yrs
1st 100M
2nd 200M
2nd High Jump
2nd Long Jump
3rd Long Jump
4th High Jump
3rd Shot Put
Rayna Verrenkamp – 11yrs
Savinika Wijeyewickrema – 12yrs
Zoe Henderson – 12yrs
Majella Cassidy – 12yrs
2nd High Jump
3rd Long Jump
4th 200M
1st High Jump
1st Long Jump
3rd 100M
Many of these girls will now go on to represent the District
at the Regional Athletics carnival in July and we wish them
the best of luck!
Interhouse Athletics Carnival
As we will be holding our Junior School Inter-House
Carnival as the Bulletin goes to print we will update you on
results in the next edition.
Jump Rope for Heart
The Jump Off Day was held today and is a fun, noncompetitive program which encourages children to become
active, learn new skills and raise vital funds for
cardiovascular research and community health programs.
ALL students in Years 3,4,5 & 6 took part in this program –
regardless of whether or not they have managed to raise
funds. Students are to have completed their fundraising
and return their forms along with their money as soon as
possible. As a thank you for the students the Heart
Foundation offers a number of incentive prizes and these
are outlined on the sponsorship forms.
Ms Dale Spinks
Head of Junior Sport
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All teams have been finalized for the year and the
school has nominated the following teams;
1 – Open, 6 – A Grade, 2 Year 8
A total of 37 gymnasts will be competing in these 9
teams. This is the first year that Ipswich Girls’ Grammar
has entered the Open Competition. Hannah Jeanerett,
Kirsten Tucker, Nicole Wilton, Kelsey Rea and Winnie
Kong will make up the Open team.
The team will be lead by captains Jessica Caldwell and
Deanna Ribes at the QGSSSA competition to be held at
Moreton Bay College on the 5 August. Already the
captains have been doing a wonderful job assisting
coaches Alyscia Kuypers, Jacqueline Fellowes, Emma
Sheahan and Ella Thrupp in preparing the teams.
Training will be held in the June/July holidays and
gymnasts should see Mrs Gado or Alyscia before the
holidays if they are unable to attend. Holiday training
times will be the same each week of the holidays.
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
9am-12pm
Open
Hoop
Hoop 2
9am-12pm
Ball 2
Year 8 Team 2
Combination 2
9am-12pm
Open
Combination
Combination 2
12pm-3pm
Ball 2
Year 8 Team 2
Ball
12pm-3pm
Combination
Hoop
Year 8 Team 1
12pm-3pm
Hoop 2
Year 8 Team 1
Ball
Mrs Chris Gado
Head of Sport
Touch Congratulations to the victorious Year 8 Touch team. These outstanding players have won the prestigious QGSSSA 8A Touch
Premiership. What is remarkable about this achievement is that it is the first QGSSSA Touch Premiership IGGS has won. The
team lead the competition throughout the season, finishing undefeated. The girls scored over 90 tries (higher than any
other team in any grade) at a rate of five tries to each one against them. The team recorded the 2011 record game score in
any grade or school of 20 tries to 2.
Their success could not be possible without the dedication and knowledge of their experienced coach, Mr Allan Smith. I
must also thank the many parents who came to support the girls. At times the team had few, if any, substitutions due to
illness, so the extra encouragement from spectators kept the girls going.
Yr 8A IGGS Touch Team 2011
Abby Croxford
Leila Irons
Sophie McCleary
Gerrylynn Mangalus
Mackensie Patch
Rebecca Raine
Molly Sammut
Chloe Smallwood
Gemma Wallace
Demi Winter
I would also like to acknowledge the many other Touch players who represented IGGS this season. We witnessed many great
wins and even some big losses. Emotions ranged from great laughter to tears of joy and sheer exhaustion. The coaches
consisting of Allan Smith, Elizabeth Lyons, David Sen and Jessica Lindley have done a spectacular job and I thank them for
their dedication.
To the many parents who travelled far and wide to watch their daughters, your efforts are greatly appreciated. I also thank
the Touch Captains, Isabella Pisasale and Kimberley Stewart for their persistence and leadership. It has been an exciting
season which will go down in history. We look forward to even more success next year. Bring it on!
2011 Final Placing
Team Open
Senior A
Yr 9A
Yr 9B
Yr 8A
Place
8th
9th
5th
7th
1st
All results for the above teams can be found on the following website.
www.qgsssa.com
Mrs Sally Summerville
IGGS Touch Coordinator
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FREE
Free Bus - Limestone Pk
14 Different sports to try –
lots of giveaways, get
autographs. Dress as your
favourite sports star!
Bring your
toothbrush &
toothpaste and learn about teeth
from a professional
Group Activity: Make a poster about
food and what’s good for your teeth
Teeth Songs
Colouring in Activity
Free toothbrushes
Tooth Day
Thursday 7 July
Enjoy the party
atmosphere and
decorations
Balloon Games
Pass the parcel
Monty Carlo
Pin the tail on the Donkey
Face Painting
Party Food
Party Time!
Thursday 30 June
First in basis
Only 21 seats available!
Picnic lunch supplied
Bus departs 8.30am
Returns at 3pm
Lone Pine
$30
Enjoy a fun-filled day at
Thursday 23 June
NB: Sandshoes Sunscreen & Hat!
Tooth Fairy Movie
Alice in Wonderland Movie
The local bus service will be utilised at the coordinators discretion depending on the weather - user pay
Mad Hatters Lunch Party
AASC Govt. Funded Combined
OSHC Sports Spectacular
Decorate
Patty Cakes
and make
Crazy Hats for
Depart 7.30am - return 3.30pm
Wednesday 6 July
Tuesday 5 July
Softball with
Mike Shaw
10.30-11.30am
Come dressed as Fairies and Sports
Stars -$7
15 min walk
PCYC Disco
Create a fantastic figurine with Sculpt
it – a special Moulding Clay
Let’s take some sheets and sports
equipment outside to make your
very own
Cubby House
Wednesday 29 June
Softball with
Mike Shaw
10.30-11.30am
Tuesday 28 June
Softball with
Mike Shaw
10.30-11.30am
Fill a balloon with flour and decorate it.
Balloon Characters
Pancakes for
Breakfast
Wednesday 22 June
Painting easels and free play outside
Make a fluoro triangle
straw mobile
Construct an American Indian
Rainmaker
Craft Day
Friday 8 July
For a BBQ Lunch and a play!
$4 Bus –
departs 8.30am
$10 Train
Take a
Steam Train Trip
to Swanbank
All Aboard!
Friday 1 July
Play fun games with your
friends in the Gymnasium
Gym Day
Hours of amusement to be had
when you make a
Lava Lamp
to take home!
Friday 24 June
For enrolment forms and bookings, please contact Tricia McInally or OSHC Staff on Mobile: 0414 891 199 or email: [email protected] Fax:3454 4486
Enjoy a morning tea on the grass
Play on the Park equipment
Ice Block $2 cash on the day
Depart 9.30am –
15 min walk
Sensible shoes please
Japanese Gardens
20 min Walk
8.30am
Monday 4 July
Children will be
provided with
chips/popcorn, muesli
bar and juice popper
$10
Kung Fu Panda 2
Monday 27 June
Depart 8.30am
Be back in time for a light lunch at
12.30pm
10 min walk
Sensible shoes please
$2 cash on the day.
Magic Milk
Egg Float
Wave in a Bottle
Fruity Ice Slush
Candle Fizzer
Science Experiments
Sausage Sizzle for morning tea in
Queens Park
Tuesday 21 June
Monday 20 June
Open Monday to Friday 6.30am to 6pm
Closing Date: Friday 10 June – 6pm
June/July Vacation Care 2011
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