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Junior School News
Junior School News
THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER FOR BBC JUNIOR SCHOOL From the Headmaster
It is obviously a very busy week in preparation for next Tuesday’s Speech
Night and it has also been a very exciting one.
This afternoon we have the final sporting competition of the year which
is the GPS Track and Field Championship. I thank all those boys who have
made huge sacrifices to prepare for this event and all coaches who have
encouraged and inspired our boys to achieve personal bests.
Today we celebrated World Teacher’s Day and I would like to thank our
whole staff team for the incredible job they do in inspiring all the young men
entrusted to our care to achieve personal excellence.
A personal highlight for me was to be at Middle School briefing this
morning and see 10 boys express their sincere appreciation for the efforts of
many Middle School teachers. On behalf of the whole staff, I thank you all
boys; your kind words were deeply appreciated. I would like to share a letter
of appreciation from one of the boys today and invite you to read more on our
website via www.bbc.qld.edu.au/news/
“I would like to tell Mrs Cheng that I’m thankful for her being my Chinese
teacher. Too often we progress through the ‘ropes of life’ and do not spend
the time to express our gratitude for the support you gave for our growth. As a
teacher, you could just ensure my knowledge is up to the standard. However,
you saw me not as one of the many students you have, but instead you valued
me for my strengths and even weaknesses. You promote an environment
where I feel like I am able to not only share my contribution, but also to know
it is actually considered and appreciated. Once again I would like to thank you
for your endless support.” – Daniel
Mr Graeme McDonald
HEADMASTER
30 OCTOBER 2014
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Events
Upcoming
Friday 31 October
3.15pm - 4.15pm Healthy Body Mini Clinic (4)
Prep - Year 4 - Junior School Green
Optional Friday night - Year 5 and 6 Father/Son
Fishing Weekend
Saturday 1 November
Year 5 and 6 Father/Son Fishing Weekend
Monday 3 November
Music Audition Week
1.30pm - 2.15pm Junior School Assembly
College Hall
2.15pm - 3.00pm Transition for Year 6
Tour of Middle School 6B and 6D
3.15pm - 4.15pm Athletics Mini Clinic (3) Prep Year 2 - Junior School Green
Tuesday 4 November
7.00am - 8.00am Highlander Wresting (4)
Oakman Park
3.00pm - 4.00pm Art Club (4) - Junior School Art
Room
3.15pm - 4.15pm Chess Club (4) - Junior School
Map Centre
No GPS Pre-season Cricket Training
7.00pm Senior School Speech Night - QPAC
Wednesday 5 November
3.15pm - 4.15pm Athletics Mini Clinic (4)
Years 3 - 4 - Junior School Green
Thursday 6 November
3.15pm - 5.00pm GPS Pre-season Cricket
Training - John Noblet Oval
Friday 7 November
3.15pm 4.15pm Healthy Body Mini Clinic
JS Green
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FROM THE HEAD OF JUNIOR
SCHOOL
I hope that, like me, you took the opportunity on Friday or
Saturday to visit the BBC Art Show ‘Footprints on our Future’. There
are not too many occasions in the multitude of College activities that
there is an event that highlights what the boys do from Prep to Year
12. Not only did I enjoy seeing the pieces that every Junior School
boy had completed but I marvelled at the talent of the boys from
the Senior and Middle Schools. While the boys have the creativity
it has to be nurtured by the teachers, and BBC is fortunate to have
three extremely dedicated professionals in Adrian Hunter, Maia
Lambrechtsen and Kim Murray. They are assisted by their hard
working aides, Sue Hunter, Kerry Brown and Lucy Moxon. I must
confess to being a little biased in favour of Ms Murray as she does
an amazing job in bringing out the best in the 400 boys in the Junior
School.
At assembly on Monday it was my pleasure to present
certificates the boys in Years 3 to 6 who were awarded a High
Distinction or Distinction in the ICAS Maths Assessment. Matthew
Deighton, Matthew Jansen and Samuel Stafford all received
High Distinctions. Hamish Burnie, Toby Davidson, Tate De Jager,
Joseph Gilroy, Luke Goffage, Darcy Graham, Frank Herron, Mac
Johnson, Daniel Kim, Nicholas Marshall, Oliver McDowell, William
Ruddell, James Talkington, Finn Trebilcock and Sean Wan received
Distinction Certificates. I would also like to congratulate the 66
boys who also received a Credit Certificate. Also in assembly I
acknowledged the boys who took part in the Australian Mathematics
Competition. Joseph Gilroy, Matthew Jansen, Oliver McDowell,
Finn Trebilcock and Lachlan Tu did extremely well, achieving High
Distinctions. Matthew Jansen is to be further congratulated for
receiving a Mathematics Prize in the competition for being in the top
1% of students in Australia.
Earlier this month 6S was invited to be involved in an
international initiative called ‘Bebras’, whose goal is to promote
computational thinking for students. Bebras is a competition and is
run by National ICT Australia (NICTA) and funded by the Australian
Government. Congratulations to Ethan Lo and Lachlan Ellis, whose
team achieved a perfect score of 135 out of 135 putting them in the
top 1.4 percent of the 1600 Years 5 and 6 Australian students and
also to Ben Ward who was awarded a highly commended with a
score of 120 for working independently on the challenge.
The AGM for the Junior School Support Group was held last
Wednesday and I am pleased to announce that Vanessa Kelly was
elected President for 2015. Bonita Cory agreed to continue as
Treasurer and our Secretary will be Catherine Burnie. I would like
to thank Ian Naylor, our outgoing President, for his many years of
energetic support for the Junior School. The Junior School’s loss
will be the Middle School’s gain. I would also like to thank all our
Class representatives who gave of their time so willingly throughout
the year, attending the meetings and distributing information to their
classes.
Thank you to all our parents and grandparents who came to
school last Thursday to join in the Prep to Year 3 Grandparents and
Friends’ Picnic Day. The boys were very excited to show their school
to their guests and I was very pleased that many boys introduced
me to their grandparents. It was lovey to see all the blankets on the
ground at Oakman Park, as young and old shared some special time
together. I believe that this will become a regular fixture in our Junior
School calendar. My thanks go to Amy Woodgate and Mark Griffith
for coordinating the morning.
Mr Gary Musson
HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL
FROM THE CHAPLAINS
Last Friday we had the opportunity to savour an incredible array
of art that had been created by students throughout the College.
How true is the saying that “a picture is a thousand words.” While
the meaning of some pictures leaves the viewer thinking, other
pictures have a very real clarity of purpose. For example, while
overseas, my wife and I took some photographs of some amazing
historical locations simply to remind us of where we had been.
Some of these photographs were taken in Athens and Ephesus
where the Apostle Paul had been. It was quite something to stand
FROM THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Remaining Music Performances
Please note the last performances for our Junior musicians in Term 4:
Tuesday 25 November 25
Junior Instrumental Concert,1.30pm - College Hall
All boys in Years 4, 5 and 6 will perform in this concert, celebrating
their work in the Instrumental music classes. Parents and friends are
most welcome to attend.
Monday 1 December
where he stood. I must say having done that, this gave me a fresh
Junior Co-curricular Awards, 11.20am - College Hall
appreciation for Paul’s writings.
Performances by the Year 3 Choir and Junior Strings
It is clear from what Paul wrote about that he didn’t see any
Wednesday 3 December cricket, tennis, football or rugby. What he did see was athletes
Junior Speech Night, 6.00pm - College Hall
competing and he keenly compared a running race to the race of
Performances by Acton Strings, Junior Band and Colla Voce
life in one of his letters. There are many points he makes but one
in particular is that in a running race there is only one winner yet in
the race of life, there can be many winners. Paul highlights the fact
that the prize is to know Christ and to experience all that God would
have for us as we journey heavenward. He uses the image of the
race to encourage his hearers to think about their life purpose and
their relationship with God.
This Friday night students in the Middle and Senior School will
share in some unforgettable moments at the GPS Track and Field
event. For our Seniors it will be their final GPS event. Competitors
AMEB Exams
Congratulations to the following boys for their excellent results in
recent AMEB music exams. These exams require commitment and
dedication to complete and the boys are to be commended for their
efforts.
Samuel Alner (5O)
Grade 1 Viola
Credit
Mitchell Boyne (5O)
Grade 1 Viola
Honours
Ms Emma Carey
DIRECTOR OF WOODWIND
will often say how much they appreciated the support of their mates
in the stand and how much that lifted them. We need to realise
too that as we run the race of our life that there are so many in the
stands urging and encouraging us on to be the people God calls us
to be. What an uplifting mental picture that is!
2014 ISCF and Ministry Support Family Dinner
FROM THE TUCKSHOP
Tuckshop roster commencing 1 November
Monday
The Christian Ministry and ISCF end of year clecebration will
Karen Culshaw, Tammy Knight, Lynne
Cafferky, Sarah Mason, Karla Argent
be held on will be held on Saturday 8 November from 5.00pm to
Tuesday
Zofia, Janette Young, Kerin Somerille
7.30pm. This function is open to all students and families and will
Wednesday
Sonja Shiphard, Sue Jeffery, Michelle
take place at the Junior School Undercroft near the Tuckshop. An
Heading, Semsa Canbulat, Donna Dowton,
Asian delight dinner, dessert and drinks will be provided. The cost
will be $15 per person with children under 12 being $10. This is
payable at the function. We would be delighted to have you and your
family attend.
To RSVP please phone Graham Cole on 3309 3558 or Thomas
McPherson on 3721 5954 by Monday 3 November.
Kathie James
Thursday
Zofia, Barbara Mills, Aliani Daniskevicius
Friday
Rosemary Smith, Angela Daly, Kristine Evans
Mrs Barb Harvey
TUCKSHOP CONVENOR
Rev Graham Cole
CHAPLAIN
Mr Thomas McPherson
ASSOCIATE CHAPLAIN
JUNIOR SCHOOL SUPPORT GROUP
Have your say about fundraising events for the Junior School.
The Junior School Support Group would love your support in completing the attached survey in relation to the 2014 Junior School Christmas
in July Social/Fundraising event. So we can make plans for 2015 your feedback would be most appreciated.
We ask if you could complete this survey of 10 questions by Friday 7 November 2014.
Please click on the below link
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TPJKYKY
Thank you for your assistance.
The Junior School Support Group
YEAR 6 EXCURSION TO CSIRO
Last week, the Year 6 boys went on an excursion to the CSIRO
Artist of the Week
Dutton Park. The boys learnt about energy and electricity and
enjoyed their experiences in constructing their own electrical circuits.
Mr Mark McConnachy
6M TEACHER
‘Morgan’ Year 6
For those of you who attended the Art Show on the
weekend, you may have seen Morgan’s piece in the sea
of ceramic works. Morgan’s creature possesses markings
and engravings which depict the texture of coral. His form
is unique in design and he has shaped and moulded it
beautifully. Great work Morgan.
Thank you
May I take this opportunity to thank all who visited the
Art Show, ‘Footprints on the Future’. I hope you enjoyed the
many varied and interesting works our boys from Prep to Year
12 created. It was wonderful to see so many people enjoy
and appreciate the creativity of our many talented boys.
Ms Kim Murray
ART TEACHER
Co-curricular activities
GPS CRICKET
Pre-season cricket training and cricket skill testing for Years 4,
5 and 6 boys continues to be well supported with almost 100 boys
GPS Track and Field Championships Years 5 to 7
Congratulations to all boys who competed in the GPS Track
and Field Championships at QSAC yesterday. BBC team came fifth
overall.
Mr Russel Hansen
CO-ORDINATOR OF ACTIVITIES
currently attending each of the Tuesday and Thursday sessions. It is
great to see so many boys learning new skills, interacting well with
coaches and enjoying themselves.
Special thanks to Jarrod Turner for coordinating these CricSkills
sessions. Further details about these skill tests and results will be
made available to boys soon.
Please note, there is NO CRICKET TRAINING on Tuesday 4
November due to the BBC Speech Night.
Internal trial matches
Based on current boys attending training and new boys starting
at BBC next year, we appear to have the numbers for three teams in
Year 5 in 2015.
Three teams in Year 6 in 2015 and four teams in Year 7 in 2015,
which is great for BBC cricket.
As previously indicated, for boys who are entering Years 5 and
6 in 2015 only, we have scheduled internal trial matches for Saturday
8 November, 2014.
Year 5 in 2015 trials will take place on Miskin Oval while Year 6
in 2015 trials will take place on P&F Oval at BBC. In each year level,
we have between 30 to 40 players to trial on Saturday 8 November
(including boys ‘new’ to BBC in 2015) and will therefore split the year
level trials into 2 sessions/groups.
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Session 1 begins at 1.45pm
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Session 2 begins at 3.15pm
Boys will receive a note with full details from Mr Marriott or Mr
Hansen next week confirming which session they should attend.
For those boys entering Year 7 in 2015 only your trials will be
conducted under a similar format on Saturday 15 November 2014.
A similar note with full details will be provided in the week prior to the
trial.
Whilst these trial matches do assist in team selection and in
placing boys’ in the correct ability group/team, if boys are unable
to attend due to other commitments, there is no problem. Training
continues for three more weeks on Tuesday and Thursday after
school.
Importantly, BBC cricket teams for the 2015 GPS season will not
be finalised until late January 2015.
For further information regarding cricket at the College, please
contact me via email [email protected]
Mr David Marriott
DIRECTOR OF CRICKET AND IMPACT CRICKET ACADEMY
BRISBANE BOYS’ COLLEGE OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE
• Caring for children from Prep to Year 8
• Boys and girls welcome
• After School Care - 3.00pm (2.45pm Prep) to 6.00pm
• Vacation Care - 7.00am to 6.00pm
• Casual bookings welcome
• Great food and great fun
• Quality assured and licensed
Enrolment packs are available from the Junior School Office or by contacting Action Factory on 3720 9094 or Gary Knight on
0407 019195. For further information visit - www.actionfactory.com.au
Children are able to complete homework and prepare for lessons with the support of OSHC Educators. Action Factory offers a
number of planned and un-planned activities for After School Care. The OSHC Educators collaborate with the children to provide play and
leisure opportunities that are meaningful to children and support their wellbeing, learning and development. Children are provided with an
environment to create their own play experiences and activities on the day, but we have suggestions below if the kids run out of ideas...
Next week at action factory:
After School Care Activities Afternoon Tea Menu
Monday Josh W suggests “Clay Work and Board Games”
Josh W suggest “Fried Rice”
Tuesday Josh W suggests “Tennis and Music”
Josh W suggest “Burgers”
Wednesday Josh W suggests “Balloon Volleyball and Rugby”
Josh W suggest “Apple Crumble”
Thursday Josh W suggests “Poison Ball and Movie”
Josh W suggest “Savoury Breads”
Friday Josh W suggests “Pictionary and Mancala”
Josh W suggest “Cereal”
PLEASE NOTE - Ensure all bookings are made by Friday prior to the week of care required. Bookings made in advance will
secure a place. Bookings made on the day or during the week of care required, cannot be guaranteed.
MOVEMBER
In order to support prostate cancer and depression initiatives, Mr
Bassingthwaighte and I are attempting to grow moustaches through the month of
‘Movember’. All support would be extremely appreciated.
You can show your support by donating in one of two ways;
1) A labelled jar will be available at the Junior School
Office for loose change donations throughout the month of
November or
2) You can visit the ‘Movember’ website at
http://au.movember.com/?home
to contribute via the internet. It is a simple procedure to follow:
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Simply hit the ‘Donate’ button, followed by
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‘Mark McConnachy’ in the ‘Search for an Individual’
space
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‘Donate to Me’ and follow the forthwith prompts
In advance, I thank you kindly for your generous support.
Mark McConnachy
YEAR 6M TEACHER