School Bulletin - Ipswich Girls` Grammar School

School Bulletin Term 1  Week 7  9 March 2011 Telephone: 3454 4447 Email: [email protected] Website: www.iggs.qld.edu.au It was the School’s birthday on Thursday
10 March and Commemoration Day was
held last Saturday to celebrate the
birthday. At Commemoration Day, the
Old Girls’ Association presented the
2010 OP 1 recipients with bursaries.
Head Girls, Michaela Evans and Sharnie
Kunde, outlined their exciting plans for
2011. The Gold Coast Branch of the Old
Girls’ Association presented a cheque to
the School to assist with securing guest
speakers for the Life Skills and Pastoral
Care programs. Ms Susan Morris, on
behalf of Mrs Mildred Morris, presented
a beautiful book titled ‘Historica’s
Women. 1000 Years of Women in
History.’ The book will be on show in
the Library and I am confident our
students will be inspired by the stories.
I enjoyed listening to the Branch reports
and speaking with the Old Girls.
Teachers should never underestimate
the importance of their job and the
lasting impressions they leave on
students.
At the end of Commemoration Day, the
School was presented with a substantial
donation to its Building Fund by Mrs
Vicki Doig in memory of her mother,
Regina Doig (Kerner), a quiet and
unassuming achiever and a stalwart of
the Old Girls’ Association. Mr Ploetz,
Chairman of the Board of Trustees, on
behalf of the School, thanked Mrs Doig
for her very generous donation. I would
like to thank the members of the
Cadenza Flute Choir, all Old Girls who
attended the event, and Mrs Leah Bell,
President of the Old Girls’ Association
and her committee for hosting this very
special day in the School’s calendar.
Ipswich Girls' Grammar School including
Ipswich Junior Grammar School is
blessed to have an energetic and
supportive Old Girls’ Association.
The students celebrated the School’s
birthday by having Zamba Zu Day.
Zamba Zu is part of the School’s war cry
Junior School
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and, on the day, students are
encouraged to wear blue to school. The
Seniors cooked a BBQ and the girls
danced to music in the Breezeway of
the Peter Phillips Senior School
Building. It was wonderful to see so
many girls participating in the
celebrations.
It was International Women’s Day on
Tuesday 8 March and many students and
staff attended a range of functions in
Ipswich and Brisbane.
Hundreds of
events occur around the world not just
on this day, but throughout March to
mark the economic, political and social
achievements of women. 2011 marks
the 100th anniversary of International
Women’s Day and this year’s theme is
Equal Access to Education, Training and
Science and Technology: Pathway to
Decent Work for Women.
The School wished our Year 7 and Junior
School swimmers good luck for the
Andrew’s Cup Swimming Competition
and our Middle and Senior School
swimmers good luck for the QGSSSA
Swimming Championships. Swimming is
a very demanding sport with some
swimmers training up to ten sessions a
week and swimming six or more
kilometres in a session. Full reports of
the results of these events will appear
in the Sports section in the next edition
of the Bulletin.
Mrs McArdle, Head of the Junior School,
and I were invited to spin tops with Mr
Wild’s Year 1B class. I was informed by
the Year 1 students that my top would
spin faster if I coloured it.
So, I
coloured my top and went to their
classroom confident that I had the
winning top in my possession. Sadly, I
was wrong. My top was knocked out of
the competition in the first round. Mrs
McArdle and I then had an opportunity
to visit Mrs Johnson’s Year 1A class.
This class was studying the elements of
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weather and the students were building
wind socks. The students displayed an
enthusiasm for learning, gave
knowledgeable responses and showed
beautiful manners. We are fortunate to
have so many wonderful students who
enjoy learning and so many fine
teachers who are experts in the art and
science of teaching and learning.
It is Scholarship Day on Saturday and
approximately forty students have
registered for the tests. The School is
promoting itself at the inaugural
Riverlink Education Expo at the
Riverlink Shopping Centre from
Thursday to Saturday. Cricket rounds
and Debating events are continuing and
this Friday is the start of the Football,
B a s k e tb a l l a n d T ou c h F o o tb a l l
competitions.
I would like to commend the following
students for their achievements.
 Kelsey Adcock, Hannah Flanderka,
Sarai Cook, Brooke Stjepcevic, Emily
Sprake, Amelia Walters and Lauren
Mead for being selected as members
of the Ipswich Youth Advisory
Council for 2011 to 2012.
 Isabella Fraser, Chelsea Guenther,
Amber Etches, Kira Watson, Lora
Nadredre, Kelsea Mallyer and
Juanita Christian for attending the
Constitutional Convention at
Parliament House.
 Jacqui Bell for being selected in the
Metropolitan West Tennis Team to
compete in the Queensland Tennis
Championships.
 Georgina Kelley and Jacquelyne
Williams for being offered places in
the University of Southern
Queensland Head Start Program, and
Jade Stephens in the QUT Enhanced
Studies Program.
 Annabelle Gibb for qualifying to
participate in the Pony Club
Queensland Championships Jumping
Equitation event.
Senior School Senior School Excursions &
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Special Events
Events
Excursions
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Head of Junior School’s Message
Year 1 News
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Coordinator’s Message
Middle School Message
98
Coordinator’s
Message
Technology
Education
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4
Student of the Week
Year 6 Update
78
Years 7 & 8 Camp
Middle School Sport
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10
Building
Work Message
Update
Senior
School
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Junior Sport Update
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Form Teachers
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Assessment Calendar
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diligence overcomes all omnia superat diligentia ‐  Emily Jesberg and Gabrielle Smith
for hosting the Ipswich Women and
the Environment Function in the
Phoenix Room last week.
On Monday evening, Ms Kerr, IGGS’s
Head of Boarding, my wife and I
attended Ipswich Grammar School’s
Boarders’ Dinner. It was a wonderful
event and I would like to thank
Mr Beaumont, IGS’s Head of Boarding,
and Mr Henderson for the invitation. On
Friday, I am invited to Ipswich Grammar
School again to meet with Mr
Henderson. The two schools already
work closely together; however, Mr
Henderson and I are keen to strengthen
the ties between them.
School is a busy place. Until next time.
Dr Peter Britton
Principal & CEO
From the Canteen It’s taken the better part of the term,
but I am happy to announce that we
have a very workable tuckshop roster
at last! But for all you potential
volunteers out there, we can still use
a hand on those days when we only
have one person on roster. I would
never turn away a helping hand at the
tuckshop.
I hope everyone is enjoying using our
new Flexischools online ordering
system which is now in place for
Junior School students. All reports
have been good so far but as in all
new ventures, there are still some
edges to smooth out. We find it a very
useful addition to our canteen service
and I can see that it is the way of the
future for school tuckshops.
Mrs Lorie Robinson
Catering Manager
EXCURSIONS, EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
2011
General
19 March
25 March
10 April
11 April
Junior School
11 March
IJGS Breakfast, 7am Junior School Breezeway
Young Leaders’ Conference, Convention Centre, Brisbane
Middle/Senior School
14 March
Apex Debating Round 2
15 March
Met West Regional Trials—Basketball
16 March
QGSSSA Cricket v St Aidans (Home)
Sports Supporters Meeting—7pm Social Staffroom
17 March
Yr 12 Physics & Yr 12 BCT Excursion
Yr 10 Drama Excursion—Theatre Trip, 6pm-11pm
18 March
QGSSSA Autumn Fixtures v Clayfield College (Away)
21 March
Invitational Cross Country—BSHS
22-23 March Yr 10 History Camp
24 March
Yr 12 Parent Teacher Meetings
28 March
Met West International Exchange Trials Cricket
29 March
Met West Regional Trials—Netball, Volleyball, Hockey, Touch Football
Readers / Writers Club: Thursdays, 12.50 pm in M101 There is a new co-curricular activity for middle school students with an
active mind and a love of reading. Last week, the Readers and Writers Club
(title to be decided shortly!) met for the first time and talked about the
range of opportunities that girls who love their books can be involved in this
year. These range from reading, talking about and reviewing new books for
the school library to writing poetry and short stories to enter into
competitions. Our Year 8 members have already agreed to form a team for
Readers’ Cup later in the year. We will also attend the Brisbane Writer’s
Festival.
Girls from all year levels in the secondary school are welcome to join our
newsletter emailing list in order to find out more about competitions which
come up – just send us an email and we will include you on our distribution
list. Older girls are also very welcome to come along to our meetings even
though these will be mainly pitched at Years 7 - 9. Look forward to seeing
you!
Mrs Jean Yates and
Mrs Casey Lever
CANTEEN ROSTER
Monday
Tuesday
7 Mar
J McKerracher
15 Mar
21 Mar
K Harman-Shufft
F Pringle
22 Mar
Page 2 HOLIDAYS
Thursday
Friday
9 Mar
10 Mar
C Dearinger
L Brown
K McEwan-Watson J Weyer
B Williams
11 Mar
16 Mar
17 Mar
18 Mar
B Wnuczynski
14 Mar
M Summerlad
S Matic
HOLIDAYS
March 2011
Wednesday
8 Mar
J Jamieson
Open Day, 9am –1pm
Yr 13 Brunch, Phoenix Room, 12.30-2.30pm
End of Term 1
All boarders return
Term 2, School Resumes
J Hamman
C Bell
P Parkes
23 Mar
S Elshaw
J Christiansen
24 Mar
25 Mar
H Beamish
K Kent
L Careless
V Bartetzko
HOLIDAYS
HOLIDAYS
HOLIDAYS
Next edition: Deadline for all contributions (preferably by email) 15 March 2011 to Mrs D Wilson [email protected] From the Careers Room Do you know a YoungStar?
YoungStar is an initiative of Quest Community Newspapers, in partnership
with McDonalds Brisbane Restaurants, and is designed to recognise and
pay tribute to the achievements of young people aged 8-18 in the
categories of Sport, Arts/Education and Community Involvement.
Nominations can be made by any member of the community and
achievers can be nominated as an individual, or a group. The annual
overall winner for a category takes home $5000. For more information,
go to www.youngstarsaward.com.au.
Endeavour College of Natural Health (ECNH) – short courses
ECNH is located in Fortitude Valley and offers the Bachelor of Health
Science with 6 specialties - Naturopathy, Nutritional Medicine, Western
Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, Acupuncture or Musculoskeletal Therapy.
Diploma and certificate courses are also available.
They offer short
courses in Aromatherapy, Massage, Skin Care, Baby Care, Homeopathy
First Aid and Reflexology.
The short course program is available at
http://www.endeavour.edu.au/courses/short-courses/
TSXPO
The 30th annual Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO) is the ideal way for
students to access the latest information on tertiary studies, further
training, career options, vocational education, scholarships, enrolment
procedures and more. Visitors to the event have the opportunity to
obtain important information from representatives of over 110
organisations from around Australia and New Zealand. For more
information, go to www.tsxpo.org. The event is held on 16-17 July.
Features of the event this year are: over 50 Seminar presentations on offer
 $2,000 bursary competition
 chance to win a laptop valued to $1,000
 record number of exhibitors.
Lights, camera, action! Film Making Course
QPIX’s Young Filmmakers Holiday Course is ideal for aspiring filmmakers
(11-15 years) who dream of acting, writing, directing or making home
movies! Students will make their own short film, from creating the plot
through to shooting and editing it into a short film. This is a 3 day course
held every school holidays with all completed films entered into the
largest short film festival for kids in Australia - Trop JR!
This is an
excellent option for students considering a media or film making career.
The next course runs from 18-20 April. Go to www.qpix.org.au or call
3848 8000 to register.
Ms Natalie Twine
Careers Counselor
Dimensions Learning 2011 o f What is Dimension 2?
Dimension 2 is all about acquiring
and integrating knowledge, or
focusing on teaching students to
learn new information and to
make sense of it in terms of what
they already know.
A project conducted several years
ago at the University of California,
Berkeley, concluded that new
information is now being produced
at an exponential rate: the
amount of new content doubled,
for example, between 1999 and
2002.
Some 92% of new
information is stored on magnetic
media, as opposed to traditional
systems like paper and books.
As a result, educators are having
to rethink the role of knowledge
in their subjects. Although core
knowledge remains essential to
our education system, no longer is
it possible to learn everything
there is to know about a subject
at school.
Some parents wonder why
schooling seems to have moved
away from an emphasis on
learning facts which constituted
the major teaching technique of a
traditional education. The reason
is that simply being presented
with a body of information to
learn doesn’t help students learn
how to extrapolate and organise
information for themselves.
Strategies which help students’
process content and skills in a
meaningful way are absolutely
vital, and Dimensions of Learning
focuses on exactly how to do that.
Mrs Casey Lever
Dimensions of Learning
Committee
Page 3 Technology Education Technology is a broad field of study that draws from a
range of disciplines and community activities
including engineering, manufacturing, hospitality,
and information and communication. Technology is
used to design products, processes and services to
meet human needs and wants, capitalise on
opportunities and extend human capabilities.
Technological products, processes and services have
impacts and consequences on individuals, local and
global communities, and environments.
Technology Subjects at IGGS & IJGS
At Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School, Technology
Education is offered in the form of Enrichment
Through Technology (ETT) for students in Years 4 to
8, with electives offered in Graphics, Home
Economics and Information Technology from Years 9
to 12. Students in Prep to Year 3 are also taught to
use technology through different activities including
regular use of computers for class work.
areas within the learning area are identified and a
draft curriculum published.
For more information on the National Curriculum, go
to http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/Home
Digital Education Revolution
While Technology Education is an area of study in
itself, the educational benefits of the broader use of
technology, and specifically ICTs, by all students is
recognised. When the current Federal Government
were elected, they committed $2.3 billion to
improving access to ICTs for all students in Years 9 to
12 across the nation. This funding has been gradually
filtering into schools over the past few years with
those schools in most need receiving funding first.
At IGGS & IJGS, we have used the DER funding to
improve our infrastructure, establish two extra
computer labs and the computer ‘breakout’ rooms in
the Peter Phillips building. This allowed us to reach
the first goal of 1 computer for every 2 students in
Years 9 to 12.
Through these courses of study, students learn to use
technology successfully, responsibly and creatively.
By working technologically, students develop
knowledge and understanding and ways of working to
expand their capabilities as confident, critical and
creative designers and users of technology.
The next goal is to achieve a ratio of 1 computer for
every student in Years 9 to 12. The school has been
researching options for achieving this ratio, and
ongoing discussions will focus on the phased in
program at IGGS.
In Technology subjects, students are challenged to
extend their technological literacy when they:
 design
technology solutions (products,
processes and services)
 use resources (information, materials and
systems)
 manage technological processes (efficiently,
appropriately and safely)
 evaluate the appropriateness of solutions
(aesthetic, cultural, economic, environmental,
ethical, functional and social).
A recent informal survey found that students believed
using computers and the Internet ‘brings learning to
life, there is more advanced learning software, and
better research capabilities ... and ... provides the
job skills necessary for their future’. Students clearly
recognise the benefits of using technologies for
learning and IGGS, including IJGS, is constantly
reviewing how we provide students with access to
ICTs and our Technology Education programs to
ensure we are doing our best to provide students with
opportunities to become competent, confident users
and consumers of technology in the 21st Century.
[QSA – Technology Learning Area, 2009]
Because we offer a range of technology subjects,
students have the opportunity to learn technology
literacy and how to work technologically in different
contexts and through a range of learning experiences.
National Curriculum (ACARA)
Recently, ACARA has identified Information and
Communication Technology, and Design and
Technology (Technologies) as a learning area, for
implementation in Phase 3 of the National
Curriculum. The first phase of developing the
curriculum begins this year and will probably continue
until 2013, allowing time for consultation, feedback
and re-writing.
The impact of this on the Technology subjects at IGGS
& IJGS will not be known until the specific subject
Page 4 Ms Kym Coleman
HOD – Technology (Years 9 – 12)
From the Department
Drama Last year, some of the Private Speech
and Drama students sat for their
AMEB examinations in Voice &
Communication and Drama &
Performance. Congratulations must
go to the following students for their
excellent results:
High Distinction
A+
Chloe Verdasco
Kshish Rana
Kayla Yarrow
Isabella Campbell
Charlotte Wilds
Grace Wilds
Emma Westcott
Josephine Roche
Olivia Holt
Naomi Van Hest
Elizabeth Bartetzko
Nykola Kent
Anne Vaughan-Pow
Ashleigh Wall
Georgia Devlin
Honours A
Emily Wellauer
Taryn Saarman
Taylah Moore
Jamie Rixon
Imogene Gordon
Teagan Storey
Credit
Eve Skeates
P&F News Lollipop Lady Morning Tea and Raffle
A very big thank you to all who supported our Lollipop Lady, Carol England.
The response from the school community was overwhelming and the funds
raised will go a long way to helping her family recover and restore their
recently flooded home. Kudos to Cathy Dearinger and her helpers who
organised the event so well.
Junior School Supporters
You should now have received your Garden Bulb Catalogue. Please enjoy
ordering some new flowers for your garden as you support our Junior School
students. Return your form as soon as possible. Forms must be in before the
end of Term 1.
Open Day: Saturday, 19 March
Our biggest showcase event of the year is fast approaching. The P&F will run a
barbeque on the day and we need volunteers to assist. If you can help for one
hour between 8.30am and 1.30pm, please phone the P&F Shop on 3454 4432 or
email P&[email protected] or contact Lisa Harrys on 0439 366 500 or
[email protected].
Education Expo: 10, 11 and 12 March at Riverlink
Take an hour to help spread the word about your children’s positive
experiences at IGGS/IJGS. This is excellent opportunity for us to spread the
word about our wonderful school community. School staff will also be present
but the words of happy and satisfied parents are our most valuable marketing
tool. Come and tell Ipswich what makes our school great! If you are able to
assist, please phone the P&F Shop on 3454 4432 .or email P&[email protected]
School Dance
School dances are so exciting for our kids and they help raise money that goes
straight back into supporting them at school. They take a lot to organise too,
so big thanks are due to Amanda Thomson and the parents who volunteer their
time to supervise our children and make these dances a success. If you
haven’t done so before, please think about volunteering at future events.
Next Meeting: Wednesday, 9 March at 7.00 pm, Social Staffroom.
Come and find out how P & F activities directly affect your child. Meetings are
held on the second Wednesday of the month. To receive your electronic copy
of the minutes of each meeting, please advise our secretary, Chris Blackledge,
at P&[email protected].
Mr James Sturges
P&F President
Ms Claire Raison
TIC-Drama
Year 12 Business Communication and Technologies Excursion
Check the roll notices for dates of meetings. See
Mrs Breen or Mrs Foord for more information.
The Business Communication and Technologies Excursion on Thursday, 17 March
will give Year 12 students the opportunity to observe the specific operational
workplace health, safety and sustainability procedures and practices used within
industry. The girls have received and discussed their assessment task for which this
excursion is important.
They will be observing:
- the identification and implementation of workplace safety requirements
- safety procedures and environmental regulations required by legislation
- the identification of workplace environmental and resource efficiency issues.
Students will be travelling by bus to Dreamworld, departing at 8.30am and
returning at approximately 4.15pm. School uniform need not be worn, but students
are to wear sneakers/sandshoes and socks, and follow the dress code for plain
clothes as listed in the Student Handbook. The equipment needed is a clipboard,
pens/pencils, fieldtrip questions, and water bottle. Students are able to bring their
own morning tea and lunch or purchase it at the venue.
Mrs Theresa Fraser & Ms Nicole Sacre
Business Communication & Technology Teachers
Page 5 Head of Junior School: Mrs Karen McArdle [email protected] TERM 1 Week 7 Date Claimers
11 March
IJGS Breakfast, Junior School Breezeway
Young Leaders’ Conference – Convention
Centre Brisbane
18 March
Yr 1 Bazil Grumble Drama-Rama Incursion
19 March
Open Day
23 March
Interim Reports sent home
25 March
End Term 1
11 April
Term 2 commences
20 April
School ANZAC Day Service
22 - 26
Easter Break
25 April
ANZAC Day March in Ipswich
Registration Reminder
As of Monday 7 March, no paper bag orders will be
accepted by the canteen. If you want your child/
children to purchase food, you will need to do so by
registering
at
the
following
address:
www.flexischool.com.au
9 March 2011 
Set up a quiet area for study time. For completed
homework assignments, students can receive
rewards that the parent and child decide on.

Set aside a certain time each night during which
you expect your child to complete his homework.
Though some children do their homework
immediately after getting home from school,
most children do better after having a break.
Work out a time with your child that you both
feel is an acceptable set homework time.

Always give your child help when needed, but
don't do the homework for him/her. Many times,
parents fall into the trap of giving too much help.
Remember that this should be a learning
experience for the child and should be his/her
responsibility.
The students have settled well into the routine of the
school and are working effectively in their classes. At
present, the teachers are in the process of assessing the
students in all subject areas. You can assist your child/
children by revising the work covered and by going
through the study guides. Below is an article I found
while surfing the Net that may be helpful. http://
www.ccsd.k12.ny.us/mpes/index_files/Page1043.htm Week 5
Anna Robinson 1/2C
Lara Kearton 1B
Grace Clarke 2A
Caitlin Stevers 2B
Iyanu Araba 3A
Zoe Graham 3B
Meg Kearton 4A
Amy Anthony 4B
Shayna Thorogood 5A
Jordan Gallagher 5B
Homework Hints
Homework is seen by many as just ‘unnecessary’ work
that a teacher assigns. This is far from true. In fact,
homework should be viewed as students applying what
they have learned to real life. When homework
assignments are successfully completed by the students,
the teacher has succeeded as an educator and the
students have succeeded at learning.
Alexandria Walker 6A
Hailea Verdasco 6B
A helpful hint in making certain that the homework
experience is successful and not frustrating is to make
sure that the necessary supplies are always on hand.
These are some of the items that students might need
to complete homework assignments. Put them in one
container and keep in a central location so that they
can be found easily when needed.
Jasmyne Burke 3B
Bijou Gracie-Henry
Kirsten Brown 4B
Ella McBain 5A
Grace Bracker 5B
Holly Daniel 5C
Gabrielle Ticehurst 6A
Sophie Dowse 6B
*pencils *stapler *pens *tape *pencil sharpener *rubber
bands *erasers *construction paper *ruler *paper
(writing) *scissors *paper clips *crayons *markers *glue
*dictionary
Children often need positive reinforcement to be
successful in tasks that they must complete. Parents
can provide this positive reinforcement by following the
helpful hints listed below:
Page 6 Nicki Anthony 6C
Week 6
Alexandra Benny 1/2C
Ripley Deakin 1A
Thomas Hurd 1B
Aislinn Hawkins 2A
Jasper McQueen-Wetzel 2B Brianna Garland 3A
Kelsey Hill 6C
Students of the Week
Mrs Lorna Liddell
Assistant Head of Junior School
Year 1 News Year 6 Update Years 1 and 6 Buddy Classes
We’re not sure who are more excited about Buddy classes, the
Year 6 girls or the Year 1 children. We believe that both age
groups equally look forward to their fortnightly gatherings.
The Year 6 girls can also visit their younger buddies either
Tuesday or Thursday lunch or during play times.
During the first two visits, in order to find out more about
each other, the older girls and Year 1s created picture maps of
their bedrooms and picture timelines of significant events in
their lives. The sessions are finished with shoe-lace tying
practice. For our next get-together, 1A, 1B and 1/2C will be
venturing up to the Year 6 classrooms in the Junior School.
Peer teaching such as Mathletics, other computer tasks, cardmaking, 100 Days of School celebrations, assisting during
Interhouse sporting activities, more shoe-lace tying and lots
more fun will be planned for the year.
Combined Year 1 Literacy Groups
The IJGS staff realise the importance for children to be
effective communicators in both oral and written language.
Good literacy skills are vital across all subject areas.
Combined Year 1 literacy groups commenced during Week 4;
with 43 children, eight groups, eight activities and four lessons
over two mornings each week – a lot of learning while having
fun. These lessons provide explicit teaching at the individual
group’s needs.
This program is an example of the importance of forming
partnerships in school environments, and how a team approach
can enhance successful learning outcomes for our students. In
the past years, classroom teachers, support staff and a band of
willing parent helpers have all contributed to the success of
this Literacy Program. Having parents to facilitate small group
activities, under the guidance of teachers’ instructions,
ensures that the maximum number of activities are supervised
each week.
More importantly, as the program is child-centred, students
are members of this partnership. They are not just learning
literacy skills, but important life skills of teamwork and
cooperation,
self-directed
learning,
independence,
confidence, and a love and enthusiasm for learning.
The students of Year 6 have started the year with
enthusiasm and excitement. From leadership positions to
buddies, there has yet to be a dull moment.
The students who obtained leadership positions at the end of
last year and the 2011 new class captains have been very
busy with their duties. The house captains have held house
meetings over the past three weeks in preparation for sports
days and made a great impression on the younger students,
especially with the overwhelming supply of lollies! They
presented themselves as positive and responsible role
models, to whom the students already look for guidance.
The rest of the year level are following suit and are coming
to school with correct uniforms and displaying positive
behaviours in the playground. Keep up the great work Year
6, and make sure you continue this for the remainder of the
year.
On 23 February, the new students attended a morning tea
provided by the Year 6 teachers. It was great to have an
opportunity for them to reflect on their time so far and to
meet with the teachers in a less formal setting. These girls
have done extremely well to adapt to different routines and
remain positive when faced with challenges.
The most exciting event so far this year was our first
meeting with our Year 1/2 buddies. We met the adorable
girls and boys down in the Foundation Centre and created
timelines, drew pictures and read books to each other. They
love this time with the younger students and look forward to
our fortnightly catch ups! Next time, the little ones are
coming up to our rooms where lots of fun will be had.
Finally, students of Years 5 and 6 had a visit from acclaimed
author, Mark Greenwood. His most notable books include:
Simpson and His Donkey, The Legend of Lasseter’s Reef, and
The Legend of Moondye Joe. His latest book is Ned Kelly and
the Green Sash. The students thoroughly enjoyed asking
questions and learning about how great writing is produced.
Bazil – Drama workshop
This term, our students will be participating in a workshop run
by the drama company, Bazil Grumble. The children will enjoy
a range of fun hands-on games of a theatrical nature! They will
learn skills in improvisation, voice and movement and will
have a good laugh in the process!
New Students’ Morning Tea
The diverse range of structured games and activities will
inspire and empower them. This will allow them to develop
skills in the field of drama that can be transferable to real life
situations such as leadership, confidence, self-esteem, clear
and effective speech, physical and social development, lateral
and imaginative thinking, as well as teamwork. We are looking
forward to developing our drama skills in Year One!!!
Buddies
Ms Leanne Johnson, Mr Luke Wilds and Ms Rebecca Vievers
Classroom Teachers
Page 7 Ms Claire Willis
Year 6 Teacher
Middle School Coordinator: Mrs Kathryn Randall [email protected] TERM 1 Week 7 Year 7 Camp
At 3pm on the dot of Friday 25th February, sixty-eight weary
but excited Year 7 students and five equally weary staff
members, arrived back at IGGS from the annual Year 7 Camp.
The camp was held at Luther Heights Youth Camp at Coolum
and, apart from some light occasional showers, the campers
enjoyed three fun filled sunny days packed with adventure
activities which enabled the girls to push their comfort zone
boundaries. The following is a report by Emili Vandermolen,
Brianna Rafferty and Olivia Sax from 7C.
During our time at Luther Heights Youth Camp, we
experienced lots of new adventures and tested our abilities
during activities of balance, strength and mind-blowing
teamwork from our fellow Year 7 classmates. Some of the
activities we participated in, included lessons in surfing and
body boarding, rope climbing on a medium ropes challenge
course, and a free falling experience on the pamper pole
which really combatted any fears of heights. We also had the
chance to be Robin Hood during archery classes and last, but
not least, a once in a life time experience on the 200m flying
fox which had us soaring like a bird high up in the trees.
9 March 2011 time. We also rotated through many team building activities
which allowed us, and our peers, to demonstrate leadership
capabilities.
The food was the best, because the camp has an Italian Chef
who indulged us with homemade pizzas, hamburgers, marble
cake and juicy fruits.
The most challenging part was camping out, however, it was
also interesting and for many girls it was their first real camp
out and an opportunity to learn to cook their food on mini
outdoor portable stoves, called trangias. An added challenge
was learning to camp without the use of toilets and showers.
This camp was truly one the girls will never forget.
Our experience at Luther Heights Youth Camp was truly
amazing with the strengthening of existing friendships and
the blossoming of new friendships.
Lifeskills in Middle School
Having just returned from camp, Year 7 and Year 8 students
will reflect during their Lifeskills lessons and identify the
personal levels of achievement they gained, the leadership
attributes which were identified outside the normal classroom
activities, and the true qualities of lasting friendships that
were established or strengthened.
Year 8 Camp
The Year 8 cohort, under the direction of Mr Nathan Salmon,
also enjoyed three days away at camp from Wednesday 23rd
February to Friday 25th February at Edmund Park just outside
of Laidley.
Thank you to Sarah Branch, Molly Rush and Miranda Plumb for
the following report of their recent adventures.
Year 8 Camp at Edmund Park was a thriller for all. There were
many activities that were challenging such as the high ropes
course, low ropes course and the amazing flying possum that
had superb views. Swimming was available during our down
Page 8 The Year 9 students have also been reflective during their
recent Lifeskills lessons. Drawing on their experiences and
achievements from Year 8, the students have set both short
term and medium term goals which they would like to achieve.
Committing to the writing of reflections and goals is a positive
step in moving forward in the academic journey of our
students and they have sealed their medium term goals in an
envelope to be returned to them at the conclusion of Term 2
for their personal reflection on how realistic their goal setting
had been, and to identify any elements which have blocked
the successful fulfilment of their goals.
Mrs Kathryn Randall
Middle School Coordinator
Senior School Coordinator: Mrs Anna Owen TERM 1 Week 7 Will your Daughter get a Job? In recent years, our Uniform Policy and School
Dress Code has required some modification to
include comments on visible, multiple piercings
and tattoos. There is an obvious trend in this
direction, in the younger generation, that is not
shared with the majority of their parent’s
generation. Piercings and tattoos have always been
around in a small minority of the population and is
not a concern. Issues, however, are now arising for
those who have chosen to express themselves in
their youth, as they try to enter the workforce.
There are several websites available on the net
teaching young people about how to cover up
tattoos and how to draw the eye from multiple
piercings.
[email protected] 9 March 2011 appearance of their employees. For example, a
company’s rules might stipulate that employees
cannot have piercings, tattoos, certain hairstyles or
that the employees may be required to wear a
uniform. It is important the students understand
that uniforms may be part of their future.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2008/02/06/ustattoos-workplace-idUSN0621388820080206
http://www.couriermail.com.au/business/thinktwice-about-displaying-tattoos-in-the-workplace/
story-e6freqmx-1225866954276
http://content.mycareer.com.au/advice-research/
graduate/tattoos-piercings.aspx
Most employers agree that job candidates should
be well groomed for an interview. The particulars
of appearance do matter when it comes to making
hiring decisions, according to Annie Cerone. Annie
speaks to our Year 10 cohort about Job Interviews
and preparation, and works for ResumebyDesign.
The National Association of the College of
Employers
Job
Outlook
20 0 6
survey
(www.naceweb.org ) asked employers the degree
to which they would be influenced by certain
aspects of a candidate’s appearance. 73% said that
grooming has a strong influence (including 74% for
piercing and 75% for tattoos) on the candidate’s
chance of a positive outcome from the interview.
Our Uniform Policy is designed with the
understanding that even a slightly negative
impression is enough to keep a candidate from
getting a job, particularly if employers are
choosing among several qualified candidates. This
is a skill that is developed with correct wearing of
the uniform. The students learn to dress
appropriately and for the occasion.
The clear message is, interviewers’ opinions of
potential job applicants will determine a young
person’s chance of getting a job and, furthermore,
many organisations have strict policies about the
Page 9 Excerpts taken from ‘How to
wear
your
IGGS/IJGS
Uniform’
Mrs Anna Owen
Senior School Coordinator
Junior School Sport Middle/Senior School Sport The Junior School have been taking part in sports clinic
with dedicated coaches in Hockey, Netball, Tennis and
Soccer for the past three weeks. Over this time, the
children have built upon their skill and knowledge of the
game, as well as becoming more familiar with tactics
and team mates. With these clinics ending, students will
now be involved in Trials for each sporting team over
the next fortnight, before the first fixture match on
Friday 25 March. If students are selected in a team to
represent the school, they will need to have a dark blue
Interschool Polo Shirt.
Good luck
Good luck to the swimmers who are off to Chandler to
compete in the QGSSSA competition today, Wednesday.
Also, best wishes to all Basketballers, Touch Football
and Football players who play the first round of their
Autumn fixtures this Friday evening.
Our first foray into Andrew’s Cup took place on Tuesday
8 March at The Glennie School in Toowoomba. The team
had been selected from a variety of events and time
trials, and progressed through the Junior School Swim
Squad Training sessions that took place. Thank you all
for your attendance, and congratulations on the
excellent performance shown at Glennie yesterday.
Mr Michael Kelly
Acting Junior School Sport Coordinator
Swimming This evening, our 2011 IGGS Swim Team attends the
QGSSSA Carnival at Sleeman Sport Complex, Chandler. All
swimmers have been training hard for this event and I look
forward to reporting the results of this Carnival in the next
Bulletin. Best of luck girls!
Congratulations
Congratulations to Jacqueline Bell who has been
selected in the Met West Tennis Team to compete at the
Queensland Schools’ Championships from 31 March, 2011
to 3 April, 2011.
Mrs Chris Gado
Head of Sport
Netball Due to the retirement of two of our long term coaches
for Netball last year, I am looking for coaches for our
Netball teams for the 2011 season. The commitment to
this task is 1 to 2 training sessions a week and
attendance at Saturday morning games every Saturday
in third term. Any level of ability is welcome; however,
I am looking for people with some experience. This is a
paid position.
Furthermore, I am always on the lookout for badged
umpires during the playing season and this role is well
recompensed. If you are able to help out please let me
know via email (listed below). If you know of anyone
who may be interested in either coaching or umpiring,
would you please speak with them and have them notify
me if they are interested. Your help is greatly
appreciated.
Mrs Wendy Mayes
Netball Coordinator
[email protected]
On Wednesday, 2 March, twelve IGGS attended the
Regional Swimming trials. Congratulations to the following
swimmers on their selection in the Metropolitan West Swim
Team to compete at the Queensland School State
Championship on Thursday 7 April to Saturday 9 April at the
Sleeman Sports Complex, Chandler.
Sharnie Kunde
Courtney McKee
Ashleigh Kammholz
Laura Scolaro
Tiarni Westby
Emma Young
Anna Scolaro
Miss Erin Flanagan
Swimming Coordinator
Page 10 Touch Football Good luck to all girls in our first game against Moreton
Bay College. A reminder that spectators are most
welcome to attend this home game at the IGGS Hockey
Fields, on the corner of Chermside Rd and Jacaranda St,
at 3.45pm on Friday 11 March.
Girls are asked to check the noticeboard for playing
times. If players have not received a Touch Football
booklet, please see Mrs Summerville in the Gym for a
copy.
Mrs Sally Summerville
Touch Football Coordinator
HPE Department Basketball I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to the IGGS
community. My name is Stewart Drinkeld and I am the Head of Department
for Health and Physical Education. I am very excited to be working at IGGS
and being part of another school which has high academic standards and
expectations of all girls, and to be part of a school with a proud history. I
have spent the past 6 years at IGS in numerous positions and I’m particularly
passionate about Health and, of course, students being active.
Basketball Refs Urgently needed.
Pre-season has got off to a flying
start, with all teams training hard in
readiness for the first round of
matches on Friday 11 March.
The HPE department has been working busily to ensure all girls are engaged
in HPE, with numerous activities being planned. Currently, a large number
of classes are swimming and completing some Life Saving skills while others
are generally in the gym involved in a multitude of activities. During this
term, the oval has been avoided to reduce sun exposure during the hot
weather conditions.
Years 7, 8 and 9 students should have received their Health workbooks from
their teacher. This workbook will be used for the whole year so all students
must make sure they take care of it and bring it to their respective health
lessons.
Year 10 students have a group task to do, over this term, on a women’s
health issue and have to present their task to their fellow students. This
unit is totally student driven so the emphasis is on students taking
responsibility for their own learning. This assessment task will be due very
shortly.
Years 11 and 12 are on a rotation for their HPE lessons with the focus on fun
and participation. We are very fortunate to have secured a Zumba specialist
for our HPE lesson on Friday. This will run for 5 weeks and, hopefully, give
the girls further exposure to different types of exercise available to them
once they finish school.
I would like to remind parents that hats are an essential item for HPE, so all
students must own a hat to participate. I would like to thank everyone for
their warm welcome to IGGS so far and I’m looking forward to making a real
contribution to the further development of Health and Physical Education at
this school.
If parents have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact me through the
school number, on 3454 4447 or via email - [email protected]
Mr Stewart Drinkeld
Head of Health & Physical Education
Learn To Play Squash Would you like to learn a new sport and have some great fun at the same
time?
Brassall Squash Club is holding Junior Coaching Clinics at Healthworks,
Brassall from 3.45pm every Tuesday afternoon during term time.
The cost is just $5 which includes coaching, the use of a racquet and
protective eyewear.
So come down to Healthworks, Brassall, in Workshops Street and learn to
play squash – the world’s healthiest sport!
For more details, call Andrew Dent on 0414 745 921
Page 11 The Lord Mayor of Ipswich,
Councillor Paul Pisasale, has again
kindly offered to support the Open
team with the purchasing of their
strip, and we thank him very much
for his generosity during these
embattled times.
Meanwhile, we are urgently seeking
2 referees for the season, to join us
on home and away fixtures.
Referees are paid and are a very
important part of our team. If you
have any contacts or know of
interested persons, please do not
hesitate to call me on 0407 025 048
or email [email protected].
Mr Justin Bryan
Basketball Coordinator
Ipswich Central Junior AFL Club Inc.
We need you! More players are
urgently required for the below
teams.
All Grades: Auskick
Under 8, 9, 10, 11
Under 12, 13, 14 & 16
Girls Under 15
You can join us now for as little as
$77.
For more information, please call
Howard on 3389 7463.