This Month Contact Us - Rockhampton Girls` Grammar School

ISSUE 4– 8 MAY 2015
This Month
Contact Us
MAY
Fri 8
Open Day & Gaia Festival 3.00-7.00pm
Sun 10
Mother’s Day
Tue 12-Thur 14
NAPLAN Testing for Year 3,5,7 & 9
Wed 13
Uniform Committee Meeting –Staff Lunch
Room 3.30pm
Reception
P: 4930 0900
F: 4922 4809
E: [email protected]
P&F Meeting –Staff Lunch Room 6.30pm
Fri 15
‘Purple’ Free Dress Day- Relay for Life
fundraiser
Sat 16
Relay for Life, CQUni Oval
Sun 17
RGGSOGA Yeppoon Luncheon
Fri 22
Romp in the Park – Under 8s Week
Celebrations
Student Services
P: 4930 0905
Fee Enquiries
P: 4930 0902
Library
P: 4930 0949
Health Centre
P: 4930 0929
Enrolments
P: 4930 0912
Boarding Enquiries P: 4930 0907
(11.00am to 6.00pm F: 4930 0906
weekdays)
E: [email protected]
After hours please
contact Director of
Boarding
P: 0438 301 022
HERITAGE MUSEUM
EASTER BONNET PARADE
Mark Avery
[email protected]
Jacqui Goltz
[email protected]
The first significant exhibition of the Paterson Hall
Heritage Museum at Girls Grammar was opened
by the Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry
on Foundation Day 2015.
On Thursday 2 April, Easter bounced into Girl’s
Grammar with the Primary School making their
own Easter bonnets and strutting their stuff down
the red carpet, along with their teachers and Mrs
Bunny. Mrs Bunny was very generous giving
everyone an Easter egg after walking the runway.
The exhibition is entitled Innocence and War, and
it identifies and commemorates the links between
Girls Grammar alumni and the First World War.
Students, friends and family of the School are
invited to visit the exhibition and sign the guest
book that accompanies the exhibit.
The research for this exhibit was conducted by a
group of very dedicated and capable volunteers
including Bev and John Mouritz, Sandra
McClelland, Helen Bredhauer, Margaret Littleton,
and Dorothy Mulder, led by Curator and History
Teacher Mark Avery.
The exhibition showcases the potential for the
Museum Project which will come to completion as
part of the School's 125 years celebrations in
2017. The bulk of Innocence and War is housed
in the first of the purpose built museum cabinets,
the funds for which were raised by the Brisbane
and Rockhampton Old Girls groups. Later this
year, the cabinets will receive their name plaques
in a special unveiling.
After the parade, we danced the Nutbush, Bunny
Hop and played statues. The Hospitality students
prepared Morning Tea for the parents who were
able to attend. Mrs Bunny even shared her Easter
eggs with them. I think everyone will agree, it was
a wonderful way to end Term One.
By Lilliana Harrison and Olivia Sherry.
STAFF CHANGES
James Lye
[email protected]
A big thank you to our parents and staff who
supported the School by attending the March,
walking with the girls in the March and
acknowledging the School as they marched.
Recently, the Board had sent a letter to you in
relation to myself fulfilling the Acting Principal role
until a new leader is placed into position. As such,
this has meant a bit of shuffling of staff to fulfil
certain teaching roles. We would like to thank the
following staff members for their support:
Holly Newson- Acting Director of Student
Wellbeing
Nicole Graham- Year 9 Care Mentor
Kathryn Gilmore- Year 8 HSS teacher
Jade Allgood- Year 9 HSS
ANZAC DAY
James Lye
[email protected]
On Saturday 25 April a contingent of our Year 12
students woke at 3.00am in preparation to
represent Girls Grammar at the Dawn Service,
held at the Cenotaph.
GOLD COIN CHAIN
Kim Dixon
[email protected]
Celebrating our history is the main focus of plans
to restore Paterson Hall and continue with
Heritage Exhibitions such as the Innocence and
War Exhibition that was opened on Foundation
Day by Michelle Landry.
This year, in houor of the 100th year Anniversary
of the landing of Gallipoli, only 4 of our girls were
involved in the Guard of Honour. We also had a
number of students from other year levels who
joined in the commemoration of the fallen soldiers.
As 2015 was honouring such a special
anniversary in our history, the Anzac Day March
was highly anticipated to display recording
breaking attendance.
The number, from Prep to Year 12, who
represented Girls Grammar reached an awe
inspiring 223 students. The School was incredibly
proud of our girls as they walked in unison,
demonstrating the bond that exists from our
Preps to Year 12 students at Girls Grammar.
A huge thanks to our chef Mark, our Hospitality
teacher Pat O'Beirne and our Hospitality students
for preparing and serving a delicious meal.
CURRICULUM NEWS
John Fry
[email protected]
QCS Practice
To enable these ambitious plans to come to
fruition the students and staff collected gold coins
and formed a complete circle around McKeague
Hall and Littleton Plaza at the conclusion of the
Foundation Day Assembly last week. An
astounding total of $1537.50 was raised. Thank
you to everyone involved, especially DJ Bazinga
aka Mr Cheers!
MOTHERS DAY LUNCHEON
The second full practice of QCS testing for our
Year 12s took place on Tuesday 31 March and
Wednesday 1 April. The students participated
with enthusiasm and worked right through to the
end of the full two days of testing. The data
obtained will be invaluable in providing the
direction of our preparation sessions for Term 2
and beyond. Our preparation is based upon all
student data obtained from practices along with
an analysis of the most commonly tested
Common Curriculum Elements (CCEs) in the
QCS test. We have 6 QCS preparation groups
which work alternatively with numeracy and
literacy specialist teachers once per week. Our
Year 12 QCS students will sit their final full
practice late in Term 2.
Learning Conversations
Kim Dixon
[email protected]
We celebrated with our Mothers and
Grandmothers on Friday 1 May at our Annual
Mothers Day Luncheon. The three course lunch
was amazing and the entertainment delightful.
Student-Parent-Teacher Learning Conversations
were held on Thursday 2 April. Attending parents
were able to collect their daughter’s interim report
on the day. For all others, reports were posted
during the school holiday period. Interviews were
well attended and the atmosphere was positive.
These formal conversations are an opportunity to
review the past term and cement ideas about
student academic strengths and just as
importantly, to identify areas for further
improvement. It is a wonderful opportunity to
strengthen the three way partnership between the
student, teacher and parents. We look forward to
meeting with you at the next opportunity at the
conclusion of Term 3. Fully detailed semester
reports will be sent home at the conclusion of
Term 2.
If you wish to apply for the position of Chief
Community Representative, further information
and application forms are available from
[email protected].
PHYSICS
Christie Mahon
[email protected]
On Tuesday 28 April, the Year 11 and 12 Physics
students visited the Gracemere Saleyards to
learn about physics in motion as part of the term
curriculum.
The excursion was led by SDT (Safe Drive
Training) and consisted of various practical and
educational activities to help the students gain a
real world understanding of the physics behind
cars and car crashes. Throughout the day we
covered a range of in-depth topics including the
laws of motion, speed and velocity, braking
distances and G-forces.
QCS Chief Community Representatives
To maintain the accountability, security and
proper conduct of the 2015 QCS Test, the
Queensland Curriculum and Assessment
Authority (QCAA) invites applications from
community members for the positions of Chief
Community Representative. This year the test will
be held on Tuesday 1 September and
Wednesday 2 September. Applications close on
Friday 22 May 2015. The role includes observing
the administration of the QCS Test and reporting
to the QCAA on the conduct and administration of
the test. Chief community representatives do not
supervise the students sitting the test.
Chief Community Representatives must be
available for each of the following sessions:
1. Two weeks before test (approx.) for receipt of
security case key (approx. 30 minutes, date to be
advised)
2. The week before test (approx.) for receipt of
security cases (approx. 60 minutes, date to be
advised)
3. Tuesday 1 September (Day 1 of the test)
4. Wednesday 2 September (Day 2 of the test)
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
·personal
attributes
of
discretion,
observation and thoroughness
· current drivers licence (desirable)
· an email address
tact,
The practical activities involved using radar guns,
observing three different braking types and
experiencing the G-forces in a moving car. The
day was an enjoyable learning opportunity and
provided us with essential insight and first-hand
experience on road safety and the laws of physics .
Written by Tayla Reed and Bridgette Low
CATTLE CLUB
Ku Lacey
[email protected]
Marlborough Show
Mrs Lacey and the Cattle Club girls had been
preparing for this show all of the first term and for
some of the new girls like me it was a little nerveracking. As we got into the show sprit and got to
trust the cattle more, we became more helpful to
Mrs Lacey.
As well as leading our own cattle everyone had a
go at leading some cattle we borrowed from
another school for junior parading, which was a
learning curve for all of us. In the Under 13 junior
judging the girls and I cleaned up with , Makayla
Holznagel coming 5th, Kianie Robertson coming
4th, Emily Connolly coming 3rd and I came 2nd .
Kelsey Kleier came 3rd in the under 16 junior
judging, which was quite scary for everyone,
speaking on the microphone in front of everyone.
years old performing for their peers and family.
Well done to those students who embraced this
performance opportunity. It was heartening to see
the students performing on stage and
encouraging each other along the way.
In the end everyone had a great day without
anyone getting dragged across the ring or being
tumbled over by some of the cattle.
By Heidi Davison
Rockhampton Eisteddfod
We have come to that time in the year again and
are excited to be competing again in the
Rockhampton Eisteddfod. The dates and time of
the performances are listed below. We wish all
the ensembles well for their upcoming
performances and good luck to all the students
performing solos throughout the Eisteddfod.
Please remember to e-mail me your Eisteddfod
results so we can celebrate your achievements.
Performance details:Wednesday 29 April 9.00am Pilbeam Theatre Concert Band
Sunday 31 May 6.30pm Pilbeam Theatre - Senior
Choir, Chamber Singers, Glee Club
Tuesday 2 June 9.00am Pilbeam Theatre - 4-6
Choir, Mini Glee
Wednesday 3 June 9.00am Pilbeam Theatre Prep-3 Choir
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS
Trudi Hamilton
[email protected]
MUSIC NOTES
Christina Bond
[email protected]
Progress Concert Term 1
In Week 10 of Term 1 the Girls Grammar
instrumental and vocal students celebrated the
term’s musical achievements with a Progress
Concert. The concert ran from 6.30pm to 7.30pm
and saw students ranging from six to seventeen
Read more in May!
May is National Family Reading Month. Join in
our challenge and tally how many minutes a day
you read as a family or as an individual.
Why read? Here are some very good reasons.
Reading enriches you. Reading opens your mind.
Reading take you places you never thought you’d
go. Reading relaxes. Reading is fun.
Is reading Non Fiction books, browsing
newspaper and magazines, scanning textbooks
or digital screens considered a form of reading?
Contrary to popular belief, yes they are forms of
reading. Whether you enjoy a book, newspaper
or electronic device reading comes in all forms for
people to enjoy. Personally, I still love the smell
and feel of a book.
Important Reminder:
The Girls Grammar Library is now closed on
Tuesdays and Fridays from 3.00pm.
The Library is open after school on Monday,
Wednesday and Thursday, for secondary
students only, to attend Mrs Brooks Maths Tute
Yrs. 7-12 from 3.00pm – 4.00pm. Mrs Su Ung
supervises student in the library on these days
from 4.00pm.
Who and where is celebrating its 150th year?
Hey there! Do you know me?
This year I am turning 150.
I had a tea party and wore a mad hat.
The QLD Premiers Reading Challenge begins
this week and is open for all students from Prep
to Year 9. Prep to Year 6 students will fill in their
reading records during weekly Library lessons.
Years 7-9 can collect a reading record from the
library. Challenge completes on Friday 28 August
2015.
A girl came along and I think even a cat!
Target number to read: Prep – Year 4 read 20
books. Years 5-9 read 15 books.
Come to your school library to see the display of
pots.
We sang a song and caused an affray.
As we belted out the tune to ‘Unhappy Birthday’
Know me now you think you do.
What’s that? Oh dear! You need another clue!
Then tell me who I am after you have connected
the dots.
Happy Reading!
Library & Information Week 25 – 31 May. Raising
awareness around the nation and promoting that
your library is more than just a place to store
books. Visit your school or local town library to
see what the fuss is all about.
National Simultaneous Story Time is at 11.00am
on Wednesday 27 May. Students from Prep to
Year 6 will converge on the amphitheatre outside
the library to enjoy this wonderful story by Aaron
Blabbey.
PRODUCTION NEWS
Jess Lamb
[email protected]
Intensive Rehearsals Holiday Camp
On Sunday 19 and Monday 20 April, the
extremely dedicated cast of this year’s Drama
Production, A Tome in Time, began their
intensive rehearsal process. Whilst coming into
school over the holidays might not sound like
everyone’s idea of a good time, our girls had a
blast. This year’s show is shaping up to be
positively unmissable! Enjoy a few happy snaps
of the rehearsal process below!
Jasmine Plowman
Year 9 –
Brianna Austin
Raina Collett
Sherri Green
Olivia Harwood
Amiee Leane
Lucinda Simmons
Year 10 –
Josie Bradford
Tia Cunningham
Year 11 –
Grace Kennedy
Holly Purser
Elizabeth Webb
Year 12 –
Shannon Graddon
Alana Green
Emily Hyne
A Tome In Time – The Plot Thickens
Alexandria Rogers
The Author has a job. A very important job. She
is in charge of compiling The Complete,
Unabridged, Absolute Final Word on the Human
Race. The only problem: history’s pesky authors
don’t seem to be particularly good at representing
the human race. No matter – The Author will just
have to make a few… edits. Even Aristophanes,
Shakespeare and Oscar Wilde aren’t safe from
this pastry-obsessed, typewriter-wielding writer.
With the help of a very enthusiastic (aka: cheeky)
Chorus, and under the watchful eyes of the
frightfully vigilant Keys, humanity’s biographer
certainly has her work cut out for her.
Lydia Strohfeldt
A fully sick dance battle, giant cheese-grater,
moustachioed puppet, unexpected love-interest
and surprise ending are just a few of the reasons
why you cannot miss this year’s production of the
original work: A Tome in Time.
Featuring an original musical number written and
composed by Alexandria Rogers and Lydia
Strohfeldt, with the (ahem) unique dance stylings
of Emily Hyne, this is the show to see!
Tickets will be on sale in the coming weeks and
available for $5.00 each. Show dates are Friday
19 and Saturday 20 June.
More information to come shortly!
A Tome in Time: Original Cast
Year 8 –
Lucy Brown
Grace Griffiths
Tiffany Liu
PRIMARY NEWS
Naomi Beacom
[email protected]
Over the coming weeks students across the
Primary School will be participating in various
activities and competitions.
A number of
students in Year 3-6 will participate in a ballet
workshop which has been kindly offered to Girls
Grammar by the Queensland Ballet.
Selected students in Year 5 and 6 will participate
in the Mathematics Challenge for Young
Australians which extends over a 3 week period.
The girls will work in small groups as well as
independently to solve a number of challenging
mathematical problems. This is in unison with
other Primary mathematicians around the nation.
Our Prep to 2 and Year 3 and 4 students will be
attending Beef Week, taking part in the Beef
Week tour and activities. For the Year 3 and 4
students, Beef Week is the perfect addition to
their learning in Ag Science.
ANZAC Day – Year 3
By Charlotte Carroll
On Saturday 25 April most of Rockhampton Girls
Grammar School came to commemorate the one
hundredth anniversary of the ANZACs.
We all marched to show our respect to the
amazing ANZACs that let us be free. Some of the
girls went to the dawn service. It was extremely
hot while marching which went on for about an
hour.
There were Australian flags being handed out to
the school students which we waved as we
walked through the crowds of people lining the
streets. In the middle of the march the trumpet
was played – it sounded great!
Lest We Forget, Gallipoli
By Charlotte Graham
Australian and New Zealand Army Corp
We remember those who have fought.
By Georgia Brennan
From 1915 to 2015
On ANZAC day we march to honour the brave
ANZACs that we sometimes call diggers. We can
also show our thanks by attending the dawn
service and put wreaths on a memorial.
For those who were brave and keen.
After the march we saw a jet fly by. It was really
noisy. At the service an ode was read and the
people all said ‘less we forget.’ Some of the
people marching were wearing medals,
honouring family members who went to war.
Some of the medals were star shapes and others
round.
All the conditions that the men went through
Most of the ANZACs died in Gallipoli in a field of
red poppies fighting for freedom. We will always
remember them.
“We should escape,” someone proposed.
The one minute silence, we stand with respect,
When they rowed off into the sun set.
Quickly they ran out of bread and stew.
Every man gathered around
When they heard the gun shot sound.
Big splashes of light suddenly rose
8700 Australians died in Gallipoli
So they escaped into the sea.
YEAR 6
When we celebrate the 100 years when they first
met
Jacqui Goltz
[email protected]
With every Australian, Lest We Forget.
To show our respect for the fallen soldiers of
Gallipoli, the Year 6 class looked at images of
soldiers, listened to songs, read ‘Gallipoli’ by
Kerry Greenwood & Annie White and participated
in the Rockhampton community Anzac Day
March. We wrote our own text using the photo as
a visual stimulus and inspiration. The following
poem is written by Charlotte Graham.
OSHC
Nadia Hoare
[email protected]
Well can you believe it is May already? If these
first few months of 2015 at OSHC are any
indication, it is looking like it is going to be a very
busy year – but let’s face it, that is exactly how
the staff here at Rockhampton Girls Grammar
Outside School Hours Care like it. Over the recent
Easter holiday period the girls who attended
enjoyed a variety of fun activities. Some of the
girls’ favourites, were:
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3D Canvas art
Mod-Rock sculptures (which evolved into
Mod-Rock cast of our hands and feet)
Retro jars
And finally a bed of mouse and Ted.
With the speed at which this year is moving it
won’t be long until it is holiday time again. So with
that in mind, remember to be on the lookout for
our upcoming June/July vacation care program
that will be hitting you inboxes soon.
From all the staff here at Rockhampton Girls
Grammar Outside School Hours Care we are
looking forward to seeing some of your daughter
here during the June/July holidays.
RDA
By Hannah Taylor, Year 12
Rockhampton Riding for the Disabled is a not for
profit organisation which aims to further assist
disabled individuals with their therapy while also
allowing them to interact with horses and have
some fun.
The lessons begin with a trail ride around the
complex before moving into the arena where
activities that target skill building are completed,
also allowing the riders to have fun and play some
games. The skills that are focused on include
hand/eye co-ordination, using ball games and
steering activities, and for our more independent
riders, time to spend with their beloved
companion.
Riding for the Disabled Rockhampton, like
everyone, suffered great damage from cyclone
Marcia. The extensive damage includes the loss
of our newly refurbished arena. In order to repair
it we need an estimated $100,000.
Please donate to help us continue this amazing
work. Visit: www.gofundme.com/RdaArena
Along with raising funds, new volunteers are
always welcome. Visit our website for more
information: www.rdaq.org.au/rockhampton/
HORSE SPORTS
Kay Staples
[email protected]
Year 9 student Racquel Clark competed at the
Wild Horse Cutting Championship on Anzac
Weekend at Rolleston. Racquel rode in the Junior
Youth Section to receive first place winning a
highly sort
after Wild Horse
Buckle.
Congratulations Racquel.
to help students achieve the goals set out in their
Senior Education and Training plan for life after
school. Further information can be found at My
Future My Life - Assistance for young people with
a disability http://www.myfuturemylife.com.au/
What resources can I access to help with my
transition?
There are various resources available to you and
your family to help with the transition. Many of
these can be found on the internet.
Disability Services has developed two resources
to specifically assist school leavers.
Explore the possibilities – life after school is a
guide which aims to provide a starting point for
young people with a disability and their families
for exploring the range of options available.
LEARNING SUPPORT
Julienne Hadok
[email protected]
What supports are available to school leavers
with a disability in 2015?
Have you had an assessment with Disability
Services?
To be considered for any Disability Services
funded support you need to have an assessment.
This will mean that your support needs are
captured by the department and can be
considered whenever funded supports become
available.
It is strongly recommended that you have an
assessment before 31 May 2015. You will need
to contact your local service centre to organise
this. Your booking may be made several weeks in
advance and you should make contact as early
as possible to meet this timeframe.
Students and their families interested in support
should contact their local Disability service centre
for information and advice. Please refer to
http://www.communities.qld.gov.au/disability/sup
port-and-services/contact-us/disability-servicesregional-offices.
What supports are available to you now?
For students in secondary school assistance is
available through the My Future: My Life strategy
Supporting school leavers – a guide to
understanding your supports is a guide
intended to be used by young people with a
disability and their family to assist with the
implementation of supports once they have been
approved.
These documents can be found at: Support for
school leavers—resources | Publications |
Queensland Government or you can ask your
local Service Centre for a copy when you have
your assessment.
The Department of Education, Training and
Employment has also developed a resource to
assist students with the transition from school
called Transition to Post School for Students with
Disability. It can be found at: The Department of
Education, Training and Employment
P&F
Karen Wallace
[email protected]
Shop Hours 9.30am to 1.30pm
More shoes have arrived!
For all your uniform needs please contact Karen
on 49300944
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COMMUNITY NOTICES
D2A Tutoring
D2A Tutoring Rockhampton is now taking new
students. Prep to Year 12. Individual.
Affordable. Fun. One-to-one tuition. Celebrating
10 Years of providing exceptional educational
services in CQ. Morning, Daytime, Afternoon,
Evening and Saturday sessions available.
Curriculum based literacy, numeracy, reading,
Maths A, English, HSS/SOSE.
Phone Jody Davis to arrange your lessons today.
0400 378 843 or 0749 210 663.
Do you have twins?
Rockhampton Multiple Birth Association
membership year runs from 1 April to 31March
every year.
We now have an Online Membership Year for
families to be able to join/renew their
membership each year.
The link to our Online Form is:
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Or alternatively you can look us up on Facebook
& Click Sign-Up, Our Facebook page is:
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Rockhampton Multiple Birth Association Inc.
PO Box 1065
Rockhampton Qld 4700
Mobile: 0447 491 065
Email: [email protected]
FB: www.facebook.com/RockhamptonMBA
Open Day and
Gaia Festival
3.00-7.00pm
‘Gaia’ is the Greek Earth Mother Goddess. She lends her name to the Rockhampton Girls
Grammar Gaia Festival which honours and celebrates the wonderful creativity and
significant contributions that women have made to the Rockhampton community.
In May each year over 70 market stall holders display their handcrafted treasures and
visitors can purchase clothing, exquisite jewellery, millinery creations, artwork, organic skin
care products, candles and perfumes. Tantalising foods are available including Devonshire
teas and Chef cooked meals. Local producers who craft their own wares are warmly
invited to participate in the annual Festival. A multidraw raffle in support of RFDS will be
drawn each hour.
Entertainment throughout the festival includes dance, cheerleading, fashion parades, rock
bands and choir performances. Younger visitors receive an ‘Activity Quest’ which invites
them to complete Science, Art and Physical Activity challenges across the Festival venue.
This great family day-out unfolds in Rockhampton at the Girls Grammar School on the
Range which is located just five minutes from both the airport and the city centre.
School tours are conducted hourly, see Tammy Lang at the Enrolments tent.
Shakespeare, Aristophanes and Wilde would be positively appalled
A performance by the
Rockhampton Girls Grammar School Performance Company
Friday 19 June
Saturday 20 June
7pm McKeague Hall
$5.00 per person, available at RGGS Student Services
Get in quick for a chance to win some great lucky door prizes!