The Southportonian 2019 by The Southport School

2019 SOUTHPORTONIAN THE ANNUAL MAGAZINE OF THE SOUTHPORT SCHOOL

FRONT COVER PHOTO: PALM OF VICTORY ARCH In 2012 The Southport School unveiled the new architecturally designed Sheil Building that included a striking northeast to southwest diagonal cloistered passageway on the ground level. This presented the Headmaster, Mr Greg Wain, the opportunity to introduce a new symbolic tradition at TSS. On the eastern side of the building, a sandstone block is embedded in the brickwork, engraved with the words ‘Arch of the Good Shepherd’. On the other side of the passageway another sandstone block proclaims the ‘Palm of Victory Arch’. Boys who enter the Secondary School will, on Orientation Day, walk through the Arch of the Good Shepherd. On their final day of school six years later, the graduates walk through the Palm of Victory Arch to be celebrated by family, teachers and the student body forming a guard of honour.

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Headmaster.............................................................................2 School Captain........................................................................7 CFO.......................................................................................10 Chaplain................................................................................11 TSS Foundation....................................................................14 Old Southportonians’ Association.......................................16 Academic Talent Development............................................18 Archives.................................................................................20 Business and Enterprise........................................................21 Design Technology...............................................................22 Digital Technology................................................................23 Drama....................................................................................25 Engineering and Robotics....................................................27 English...................................................................................28 Health and Physical Education............................................29 Humanities............................................................................30 Languages..............................................................................32 Libraries.................................................................................35 Art Show................................................................................36 Life and Faith........................................................................38 Mathematics..........................................................................39 Science...................................................................................40 Visual Art...............................................................................41 Vocational Education and Training......................................42 Wellbeing Health..................................................................43 The Academic Staff...............................................................45 The Staff and Student Leadership........................................48 Generations...........................................................................50 Dean’s List.............................................................................55 Prize List................................................................................58 Preparatory............................................................................63 Deputy Headmaster - Head of Preparatory........................64 The Staff & Preparatory Seniors..........................................67 Arrowsmith...........................................................................68 Trevor R Wood Library.........................................................70 Prep Art.................................................................................72 Preschool...............................................................................74 Reception...............................................................................78 Year 1......................................................................................82 Year 2......................................................................................86 Year 3......................................................................................90 Year 3/4 Honours..................................................................94 Year 4......................................................................................96 Year 5....................................................................................100 Years 5/6 Honours...............................................................104 Year 6....................................................................................106 Dixon...................................................................................126 Mitre....................................................................................128

Musgrave.............................................................................130 Shepherd.............................................................................132 Rogers..................................................................................134 Biddle...................................................................................140 Delpratt................................................................................144 McKinley.............................................................................150 Thorold...............................................................................156 Atkinson..............................................................................160 Kaiser...................................................................................164 Maughan..............................................................................168 Melbourne...........................................................................174 Radcliffe...............................................................................180 Surman................................................................................184 Turnock...............................................................................188 Walker..................................................................................192 Valedictorians......................................................................198 Harvest................................................................................213 Activities and Sports...........................................................227 Prep Sportsmaster...............................................................228 Basketball.............................................................................232 Cadets..................................................................................239 Cattle Show Team...............................................................246 Chess...................................................................................247 Cricket.................................................................................250 Cross Country.....................................................................260 Debating..............................................................................262 Football................................................................................264 Golf......................................................................................273 Gymnastics..........................................................................274 Music...................................................................................277 Round Square.....................................................................287 Rowing................................................................................291 Rugby...................................................................................296 Sailing..................................................................................306 Sony Camp..........................................................................308 Speech and Variety Club.....................................................310 Swimming...........................................................................312 Tennis..................................................................................314 Track and Field....................................................................319

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MR GREG WAIN

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A Journey of Evolving Masculinity and Positive Psychology Tribalism

n September this year the ABC aired the documentary Collingwood: From the Inside Out tracking the AFL football club over the 2018 season and, in particular, the evolution of the coach, Nathan Buckley.

A legend as a Collingwood player, in 2012 Buckley took over from highly regarded coach, Mick Malthouse, who had won the Premiership in his final year. Under Buckley they went to fourth in his first year, to sixth, then eleventh, and by 2017 they were thirteenth on the ladder. Buckley initially blamed cultural issues on the poor performance, but some of the cultural problems were a product of Buckley's initial coaching approach. The culture was such that Collingwood players young and old weren’t developing as footballers, or as young men. They were being micromanaged by a coach who would only tolerate perfection in every part of the football club. For a coach who had mastered the art of AFL football throughout an almost flawless career, such things as errant foot skills, holes in the backline and chaotic passages of play were sights which angered and upset him. By the end of the 2017 season, the media had turned on Buckley with brutal criticism and there was backlash from disappointed Collingwood fans. After a wide-ranging club review, Buckley was given a two year extension on his contract, though many had expected him to be sacked. Buckley was forced to go back to the drawing board. The young Nathan Buckley signed with the struggling Brisbane Bears in 1993 but forced a move to Collingwood 2

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after only one year, adamant that he had more chance of winning a premiership with Collingwood than with Brisbane. Ironically, at the peak of his powers as a player, Brisbane would beat Collingwood in the Grand Final in both 2002 and 2003. In yet another legendary playing performance in the enthralling 2002 Grand Final, which Collingwood lost by just nine points, Buckley was awarded the Norm Smith Medal for Best Player – only the third player in history to win the medal as a losing side player. Out of respect for his teammates he took off the medal after he left the dais. In 2003, Buckley won the Brownlow Medal for best player in the AFL. Buckley was one of the game's elite players over a 14 year playing career, judged as one of the top 50 players of all time and was Captain of Collingwood from 1999 to 2007. For AFL fans, Collingwood Football Club is both famous and infamous. AFL commentator Mike Sheahan describes it thus: “The perception of Collingwood, in a lifetime of following AFL, is that they are the enemy, they are everyone’s enemy … because they are Collingwood … the inner city blue collar mentality… us against the world … they loved that, and they perpetuated it”.

THE HERMIT CRAB CONNECTION

Why was I watching a documentary on Nathan Buckley? An interest in leadership obviously, and it is a great story of how a great footballer has listened and learned and grown into a great coach. I also come from an AFL background as a WA boy. Strangely, my brother’s daughter, Chloe, became a Collingwood fan from the age of three: bizarre behaviour for a Western Australian, but Buckley was her hero. She played AFL at a high level at primary school – outplaying most of the boys – and beyond high school. When younger, she had two hermit crabs as pets named Nathan and Buckley! My other Nathan Buckley connection was running into him at the second World Congress on Positive Psychology in Philadelphia in 2011. TSS had been dabbling in Positive Psychology since 2008, after I was introduced to the field at a visit to the US Navy Officer Training Academy in Annapolis. By 2011, we were getting more serious about Positive Psychology and it was an area that had also raised interest at the Collingwood Football Club. Buckley was spending time in the USA looking at NFL football programs, and exploring the relatively new concepts of Positive Psychology. Knowing my niece Chloe would be very impressed if I met Nathan Buckley, I went up and said “hello” and told him “he had the honour of two WA hermit crabs

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being named after him by a devoted Collingwood fan”.

thought, yeah, that’s me. I just have a resting Neanderthal frown.”

a hockey stick to help his dog fight off a wolf.

I remember wondering what effect the Positive Psychology conference would have on his coaching and leadership, but I don’t think it resonated with him as a young coach.

So, what catalysed Buckley’s, and Collingwood’s turnaround?

Tuft’s work ethic was legendary. As a professional cyclist, he rock climbs on rest days when others are putting their feet up. On one occasion, Tuft wanted to be the fittest rider to commence the season. As others flew in to the preseason camp in Arizona, Tuft rode there from Canada – 3,200 kilometres, camping out each night.

Buckley was described as hard as nails, demanding, a driven perfectionist who was relentless in pursuit of success. When things were not going well, and they were not from 2012 to 2017, his mantra was ‘more, more, more’, a one size fits all approach to all players, and he sought to micromanage and be critical of all aspects of the program and the players. He was yet to embrace Positive Psychology. TRADITIONAL MASCULINITY

Like many men of that playing era, Buckley was stoic: that traditional masculine trait of enduring pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining, and generally showing few emotions. Useful in a football game or in warfare, but not helpful in 21st century life. Prolonged stoicism leads to an inability to show emotion, talk about emotions, or talk about problems and vulnerability. Not helpful for good mental health or for relationships, and not good role modelling for young men. Emotional stoicism is an unhelpful aspect of traditional masculinity where society puts pressure on men and boys to suppress vulnerability and weakness; “don’t cry”, “don’t express feelings”, “don’t be like a girl”. This can be damaging – for men and the women in their lives. Buckley said he had learned this from his father (as many of us from that era did): tough love, be hard on yourself and hard on others. “That's how I'm perceived isn’t it? As the most serious man that’s ever lived? Like on The Bachelorette, there was a girl that said, ‘I’ve just got a resting bitch face’ and I

Two things happened. Prior to the 2018 season he again visited the USA. At Stanford University he saw ‘distributed leadership’. The Head Coach delegated, and trusted his staff and the players. They were empowered to lead in their area, and the Head Coach listened to their advice. BOYS AND MEN LIKE TO GATHER TOGETHER TO DO STUFF

The second ‘happening’ was the real moment of epiphany for Nathan Buckley. He finally ‘got it’ when he watched the cycling documentary All For One about Orica GreenEDGE, the first Australian-backed team to take on the Tour de France. Buckley left the theatre buzzing. The movie was Buckley’s moment of epiphany - a mental moment where one has instant clarity – the light bulb comes on which can turn into motivation to change and evolve. Watching the movie All For One, Buckley was flooded with images of fun, laughter, support, teamwork, respect, love, the necessity for humour when working with young men, men talking about vulnerability and empathy… concepts foreign to Buckley’s previous notion of the stoic, driven, perfectionist sportsman. CYCLIST SVEIN TUFT

Svein Tuft is an unusual character, a reflective and philosophical mountain man, the Bear Grylls of cycling. He was brought on to Orica GreenEDGE as a mentor and role model for the younger guys. After leaving school he bought an old bike, built a trailer for it and packed up his dog and 90 kilograms of food and gear. He lived in the mountains of British Columbia for months riding from one climbing spot to the next, camping under the stars. He once used

You can see why Nathan Buckley took this guy seriously. Tuft shares his insights on evolutionary psychology: “We come from tribal communities…we like to feel connected … I think a lot of us are still searching for a group of people that are going to do something special, we want to be part of that.” The two concepts that stood out for Buckley were ‘connectedness’ and ‘we want to be part of something special’. Buckley couldn’t help but see the laughter and fun that balanced out the tough slog of training and racing, the deep respect and positive and encouraging relationships, and how the young men just wanted to spend time together. The movie All For One did what the 2011 World Congress on Positive Psychology had failed to do. Nathan Buckley finally got it. What he had done to grow as a player had worked for him as an individual, but he needed a new approach to lead a diverse team. The documentary, Collingwood: From the Inside Out, tracks Buckley’s growth as a leader after his moment of epiphany. Buckley learned he could show empathy but still be strong, that delegation is leadership, that compassion is not a sign of weakness and that having a joke does not stop serious pursuit of a goal. And he was starting to understand the tribalism of boys and young men; they yearn to be part of a group that does things together.

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He started focussing on his players as people, rather than performers. Buckley began the 2018 season with the Svein Tuft quote, and said to his players: “There is a stubborn streak in me … I’ve tended to worry too much about what other people think of me … I’m now questioning where I fit … whether I am of value.” Buckley delegated. He appointed a Leadership and Culture Manager, Nick Maxwell. I would call him a ‘relationship and culture manager’: someone who builds relationships, gets boys or young men talking and helps them put words to the culture of the organisation. We do a lot of this at TSS. Good men and women, sharing stories of TSS and themselves, starting conversations and putting words to issues boys find difficult talking about. Important conversations for young men to practice in a supportive environment. In the trailer we heard from young player, Adam Treloar. In the documentary he gives an insight into the pressures of current day professional sport: “Growing up, I looked up to every footy player … they lived the life of an AFL athlete … everything looked so rosy … but (now I’m in it) I realise there is so much that goes into this … we are like heroes to people … I’m a very nervous type person who gets really nervous before a game … the pressure … constant social media … the press … there is no break from the pressure … I’ve been struggling with a bit of anxiety … I worry if I’m not up to scratch, I let the team down … I’ve got to somehow keep at that high level.” Later in the documentary Treloar opens up about an anxiety episode he tried to cover up: “I remember just being in the spa at the recovery session, and getting really upset for no reason, I started tearing up and started to cry, and kind of ducked my head under the water to wash away the tears, …‘cos the boys were all there … and then I’d pop up and keep talking to the boys … I messaged Maxy and he said call me as soon as you can.” Maxwell took him straight to the team psychologist for help, and afterwards Adam Treloar had the courage to share his vulnerability and model helpseeking behaviour on national TV. Powerful stuff!

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One of the positive psychologists who Nathan Buckley would have listened to at the 2011 conference was Barbara Fredrickson. She explained how negative emotions narrow our thoughts to getting rid of the threat or fleeing the scene – our evolutionary ‘fight or flight’ response. Fredrickson says: “Positive emotions include feeling grateful, moments of sharing laughter, a tranquil environment (ocean, mountains), being inspired by others, feelings of joy … they open us to an outward perspective, they change the boundaries of our mind … you can see more possibilities … see our common humanity with others. Positive emotions increase our tendency to approach others openly and be less concerned about differences … positive emotions also help us process the residue of negative emotions.” Positive emotions also promote better academic performance. There was a wonderful TSS tribal moment just before the final afternoon of this year’s Queensland Core Skills test. You could palpably feel the solidarity and spirit of the tribe: the anticipation of a shared experience that mattered. Taisei Fujii spoke, their Captain of Academics, their Taisei, and there was great spirit and joy. The result? Our boys’ brains were primed to think broadly, be creative and use more areas of their brain. EMPATHY AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

At Collingwood, the joy and fun in 2018 led to greater trust, closer relationships and better footy. Buckley himself modelled empathy and compassion whilst coping with the immense stress as coach. Just minutes before kick-off in the 2018 AFL Grand Final, a giant handmade banner was torn apart by a freak gust of wind before the players could run through it. Buckley immediately ran over to the fans who made the banner and consoled them saying it wasn’t their fault, giving them a hug and saying everything was OK. Buckley was asked about the culture transformation at Collingwood. He showed he was not yet completely comfortable with things, when he said a little defensively: “Well it’s not like we are sitting around singing Kumbaya and crying in each other’s arms every

second day”. But then he relaxed a bit and said: “But there is no doubt our sense of connection has grown.” Buckley was stepping back and letting others flourish. He was also developing his emotional intelligence. I have seen the difference emotional intelligence makes in rugby over many years of having an acute interest in GPS Firsts' matches. Time and time again I see two opposing coaches with roughly the same national level of rugby knowledge and two teams of players of roughly the same skill… but the group with the highest level of emotional intelligence – coaches and players – most often wins out. Emotional intelligence, or EQ, helps us build positive and productive relationships. Daniel Goleman, who popularised EQ, lists five components: Self-Awareness - understanding your own moods, drives, strengths and weaknesses, and their effects on those around you. Self-Regulation - the ability to control your impulses and moods and think before you act in an emotional moment. Motivation - a propensity to pursue goals with energy and persistence for reasons beyond money or status (this roughly equates to the meaning and purpose element of Positive Psychology). Empathy - seeing things from the other person’s point of view and understanding their emotions. Social Skills - finding common ground, building rapport and developing relationships. To improve your EQ, as Nathan Buckley did, you need to be hungry for feedback – positive and negative. Don’t get upset or defensive; reflect upon it, talk to people to clarify it and change your behaviour as a result. WHAT STUDENTS NEED FROM SCHOOL

What Nathan Buckley’s young men needed from him and the Collingwood Football Club is not dissimilar to what boys need from school. One of my favourite education researchers and organisational change agents, Canadian Michael Fullan, wrote in May this year

h eadmaster that what students most need from schools is engagement in lessons and a sense of connection. Fullan notes that all the forces causing angst in society are also causing stress for students – climate change, an unpredictable employment market, a decline in trust in institutions like government, churches, schools, and, of course, social media. Through social media, people are connected to more people, but at a very superficial level, lacking the richness of face-to-face human interaction. TSS is not perfect in terms of student engagement and connection, but my observations, and a number of recent surveys of our boys, indicate that we are miles above the 78 PISA countries’ average of just 32% of Year 10 students who feel a sense of belongingness and connection to their school. Well done TSS staff. Another Canadian research paper I read this year asked students: ‘What was the main aspect of school that promotes mental health and wellbeing?’. Their answer was: ‘Having lots of caring adults at the school’. When asked what they meant by ‘caring adult’, the students explained it simply means adults being supportive: asking a student how they are going, having faith in them and treating them with respect. Another reason for me to thank our caring teachers and staff. WHAT STUDENTS WANT FROM PARENTS

What do students want from parents? The Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth published research this year on 15 to 18 year olds’ perceptions of what they want from their parents. A typical message from a boy to his parents was: “I am sorry, I love you and I am so, so incredibly grateful. I can’t put it into words how much I need you in my life. I’m learning. If you can be patient and just love me for whatever I am right now, it would be so good.” Researchers noted that Australian teenagers still deeply want and need support and guidance from their parents. Many students have a different, broader view of what it means to ‘do well’ at school than their parents. While parents emphasised grades, students emphasise ‘doing their best’ (what

we call diligence), establishing and maintaining friendships, developing life skills, mental health and doing well in extra-curricular activities. PRESSURE AND STRESS FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS

A recurrent concern was: “I put a calm glaze over a really, really stressed out inside … so it’s like just casual anxiousness on the top that everyone’s ignoring, and then underneath it’s just like, ‘oh my God!’ how am I going to get this all done?” … “A lot of the time, especially grownups, they’re like, the whole rest of your life is going to be harder than this. Well, nothing at the moment seems like it’s going to be harder than this because I’ve got pressure from all sides…” A strong theme that emerged was the level of pressure, stress and anxiety that students reported about ‘doing well at school’. The key finding here was that parents of students in the later years of schooling should ideally have less to do with ensuring educational and occupational outcomes and more to do with providing emotional support to minimise mental health issues. Being good at listening was also seen as a key attribute of an ideal supportive adult. Students can readily sense when a connection with an adult is authentic and whether the adult is actually listening and interested in them. Despite their growing maturity and independence, students still very much needed to know that their parents were proud of them and their efforts. That’s what our boys need, and that’s what the Collingwood boys need too - the adults to really listen to them, a recognition of the stress young people are under and therefore an emphasis on wellbeing, acceptance without judgement and a feeling that the adults are proud of them. Having read this research, a profound line from School Captain Wilson Statham’s speech at Graduation was: “I can assure you mum and dad that I have done all I can to make you proud.” MINDFULNESS

If Nathan Buckley asked me what else he could do to improve Collingwood, I would explain to him the TSS

wellbeing and Positive Psychology acronym MENS REMAP. It is a simple but effective recipe for humans for a flourishing and fulfilling life and for flourishing groups and organisations. Buckley is now covering all these components except the ‘M’ for Mindfulness. Mindfulness improves our executive functioning: including self-regulation, working memory, emotional development and stress. Mindfulness is the intentional focus of one's attention on the present. For example, simple breathing activities, which many of our teachers use with the boys in class, teaches the brain to de-stress in three ways. Firstly, it enhances the ability of the pre-frontal cortex (the rational brain) to quieten the emotional brain. Secondly, it reduces the resting-state activity of the amygdala (a key emotional part of the brain) so it is less likely to initiate its stress response. Thirdly, mindfulness slows heart rate, decreases blood pressure and improves digestion. All this enhances concentration, compassion and calm. EVOLVING MASCULINITY

Buckley has also commendably evolved in terms of his views on masculinity. Western Bulldogs player-turnedjournalist, Bob Murphy, writing in The Age, commented on emotional maturation in the AFL: “We’re seeing a new kind of masculinity. … In 2000, St Kilda’s warrior Max Hudghton emptied the contents of his drink bottle on his face to hide his tears after the Saints were narrowly beaten. The culture of that time was to hide emotion from the opposition, because it was seen as weakness. We now see Max’s tears as the release of tension from a player who had just exhausted every bit of himself on the ground for the team he loves. It mattered. The leaders in AFL clubs are now no longer afraid to lay themselves bare in front of their teammates. … I’ve heard in their voices to teammates a warmth and tenderness that was unthinkable when Max Hudghton was running around just 20 years ago… an example of evolving masculinity… The old school will see tears and hugging as evidence of ‘players gone soft’. But this emotional maturation might in fact prove to be the exact opposite.

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h eadmaster Courage and toughness is required to show vulnerability. It is not softness or whimsy, but armour for the battle. There is a strength in vulnerability and honest communication not to be underestimated. This new type of masculinity is gaining momentum not just because it is a healthier way for young men to live, but it helps bring out the best in men.” CONCLUSION

So how did the ‘new culture’ Collingwood go in the 2018 season? Overall, despite not taking on all the TSS boys’ education programs, Collingwood achieved a massive turnaround. They achieved third place on the ladder and ended up having to play top-rated Richmond in the preliminary finals to earn a spot in the Grand Final. Richmond were the favourites to win the premiership cup. Collingwood had injuries and Richmond was cruising. The commentators said: “It’s almost impossible to pick Collingwood … It would have to be the greatest preliminary final upset since 1999.” In an interview that week, Buckley reflected on the positivity, trust, fun and laughter now around the club. He said: “It’s quite amazing … everyone looks forward to driving to work to be part of it.” Buckley’s insightful team talk before the game explained the philosophy of Kintsugi pottery from Japan: “When

something is broken, they don’t discard it, they put it back together, stronger and more beautiful than before … a metaphor for us as broken people, not trying to hide the cracks, but acknowledging them … when bad things happen, with help, we can put ourselves back together and grow from the experience (traumatic growth) … as a team, it is about us accepting ourselves as not perfect, and accepting each other as not perfect… and to have the courage to share that with each other … the beauty about what we are doing is celebrating each other … accepting each other … and not just the best of who we are, but also the worst of who we are … and if we can trust each other with that sort of information, and be ourselves entirely, then we have already won boys … we’ve already won.” Collingwood thrashed the red-hot favourites Richmond, 58 to 97 in a huge upset win and advanced, against all odds, to the Grand Final. But the fairy-tale ending was not to be, and in a thrilling Grand Final, the West Coast Eagles kicked a goal right on the final bell to win by just five points.

Buckley had got it, saying: “Scores are important, but I’ve learned that the human side of it is far more important than I thought it was… and what’s even more interesting is that I enjoy that far more than the numbers, which I used to think were the be-all and end-all.” He also reflected that early on he had: “cared too much about what other people think.” JUST BE YOURSELF, EVERYBODY ELSE IS TAKEN

That’s the same advice given by many graduating TSS Seniors to the younger boys: “Be yourself … don’t try to be what other people want you to be… join in the activities you want to do.” As the famous 19th century author and poet, Oscar Wilde, so brilliantly stated: “Be yourself, everybody else is already taken.” Thank you all for your support of The Southport School during the past year, the 119th year of this great school. … I wish you all a happy, peaceful and holy Christmas.

Collingwood went from finishing a dismal thirteenth in 2017, to being just one kick away from an AFL premiership in 2018. Same players, different culture. And a hugely commendable achievement by Nathan Buckley who won the 2018 AFL Coaches Association ‘Coach of the Year’ Award. SCHOOL COUNCIL SEATED ROW:

FR H. REUSS, DR C. MIRAKIAN, MR R. CARDIFF, MS L. MCCOLL, MR G. WAIN, MRS J. REDLER

SECOND ROW: MR G. RIX, MR A. TWEMLOW, DR A. PAXTON-HALL, MR F. PERRIN, MR N. QUARTERMAINE ABSET:

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MR N. SHARPE

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WILSON STATHAM

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ell Valedictorians, the time has come. Our final moments as students of The Southport School. Our time spent on these special grounds is coming to an end and in a few short moments, we will bind together, side by side, to sing our war cry one last time. As we do this, we turn the page into the next chapter of our lives.

Another year has flown past at TSS and what a year it has been for the red, white and blue. Whether it be through academics, culture or sport this school offers so much more than just an education. The efforts and willingness to give everything a crack at this school is evidently shown by the boys through our results of the 2019 year. Academically this year we’ve seen a large number of boys rewarded for their efforts by receiving Dean’s List, scholars’ ties and academic certificates, led by our hardworking Academic Firsts. With this cohort being the last of the OP system the Year 12’s left nothing in the tank, giving it 100%. We also saw diligence averages improve reflecting on the hardworking attitude and ethos among our students.

Culturally, the Music and Drama Departments have seen an increasing amount of boys perform at a number of different events showcasing the talent that is within this school community. The debating culture has changed considerably this year, having war cry’s at every home debate and filling the Broomhead Lecture Theatre on some occasions. The Round Square program has also been a crucial part to this

year raising approximately $15,000, a collective effort from all students and staff that goes towards some great causes. The constant beat of the school is the Drumline who are always there when called upon and never fail to perform. The number of boys being recognised in this cultural part of the School is a true testament.

On the sporting front at TSS we have seen over 85% of boys participate in sport this year, which is encouraging as that’s what makes this school so special, having everyone just give it a crack. We also saw our boys bring home the premiership proudly in Rugby, Cricket and Sailing. Achieving top three places in Swimming, Gymnastics, Debating, Tennis and Soccer, as well as marginal losses in Rowing and Basketball, while Chess, Cross Country and Athletics showed their will to never give up. For the fourth year in a row, with all GPS sports being taken into account we have come on top of the GPS sports ladder. Being one of the smallest GPS schools, all boys have played their part in this and it’s a display of the hard work that our boys constantly put in. I think I speak on behalf of everyone when I say it's hard to explain how

much this place really means to us. Many of our experiences at TSS can’t be explained through simple actions or simple words but rather feelings and emotions that have evolved over our time here. These feelings may seem simple to those unaware of the spirit and culture within this special place, but to us they reach a spot in our hearts. Looking out onto a crowd of your brothers at the rugby, screaming war cry’s as one and being led by the Sharky Army to the beat of the Drumline. Belting out the school song Band of Brothers in the Chapel and hearing it echo off the Chapel walls. Walking up the Clocktower lawn and taking in the surroundings of this picturesque place we attend. They are feelings like no other. Feelings that no one but TSS boys will experience. Outsiders who look at this place, see a picturesque institution known to them as a school. But to us, it is more than just a school. It’s a part of who we are as young men.

There are endless amounts of experiences and memories that you will all have from your time at this school, cherish and hold onto them as it saddens me to say that for us, they won’t ever happen again.

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Our school creed by William Shakespeare, “we few, we happy few, we band of brothers”, is one that our cohort has taken on exceptionally. Being a band of brothers means to give everything you have and constantly put your best foot forward for the mates beside you. It means no matter how hard you fall, there will always be someone to pick you up. Most importantly it means that no matter what distance separates us, when we return as Old Boys we will always have something in common. However, I look back and remember sitting in the Chapel with the Second XV on the day of Round 1, and Mr Webb introducing us to the unknown second line of that William Shakespeare quote. It states, “for he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother”. We have shed blood on these grounds as a cohort for many years, but for each and every one of you who will be walking out of this school for the final time, as we do our final war cry, tears will be shed and our blood will forever remain in the veins of this school. The sacrifices and experiences we have gone through together has brought us closer and united us as a band of brothers. We understand each other and have grown together for years and whether you like it or not we’ve all impacted one another for the betterment. For the blood and tears shed, every one of you boys will always be my brother.

The Valedictorians, my fellow brothers, I could not of asked for a better bunch of boys to experience my school years with. What we have made, our experiences together, our memories, our mateship, our brotherhood is something only we can describe. There’s no place I’d rather be than to be finishing this journey with every single one of you together. Some of us may never see each other again because our future careers and our festyles and goals, so this is where we finish together, but I know that many of our paths will cross again, and because of that I say to you now what I was once told by a Senior, “forever my door will be open for any Southport boy, as I know they

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would do the same for me.” This is because no matter the distance that seperates us an unspoken brotherhood will always bring us together. You can take the boy out of TSS, but you can never take TSS out of the boy.

Mrs Mackie, Mr Huckstep and Mr Bland this year, along with all other Housemasters. The extent you go to for up to 100 boys in a House is inspiring and we are truly grateful for your mentorship and commitment. You treat us like sons and are always someone that we can trust and talk to. Particularly I want to thank Mrs Mackie, who is someone I looked up to when she was my Housemaster in my early years. I want to thank her for her inspiration and kindness towards not only me but everyone who had the pleasure of being around her here at school.

Graduation gives us the time to reflect on our lives here and remember all the special moments and stories that we have shared together. Whether it be those special memories of Pos talking about his rep blazers again and shedding a tear or two, or the memories of beating Nudgee in Round 1, it is a time for many mixed emotions. A time to commence a new beginning. It is also a time to thank those who have mentored us and helped us grow to become the men we are today.

To all of our parents, thank you for the opportunity to experience a brotherhood like never before. For you “...it was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” but no matter what you continuously love and care for us and for that we will be forever grateful. I would also like to make a special mention to our boarder parents who are doing it tough in the horrific drought that is occurring and for them to know that we are thinking of you during these tough times.

I want to start off by thanking Mr Wain, along with all of you boys, for entrusting me with the honour of School Captain of The Southport School this year. It has been an experience I’ve thoroughly enjoyed and is something that I will cherish forever. Thank you to all the teachers who are here day in, day out, endlessly putting in huge amounts of effort to help the boys. Thank you for always being there and for being so down to earth. I know the boys will all agree that you build strong bonds with all of your teachers, especially in Years 11 and 12 and it’s something that not a lot of other school students would experience to the degree we do. It’s something you won’t realise you had until you leave. We may not realise it as a cohort but the amount of work that Mr Wallace puts into Year 12 is significant and for his dedication and commitment he deserves a special thank you. My personal thanks must go to all the staff I have had close contact with throughout my time at TSS. You’ve been there to pick me up when I’ve struggled to overcome challenges and I wouldn’t be where I am today without you all. I would like to personally thank my Housemasters over the years,

Finally, and most importantly, to my family. I couldn’t imagine what I would do without you. I don’t think I could ever show enough gratitude to you all. To my three brothers Max, Joh and Dan, although you can be pests at times, we have created a bond between us that can never be broken. I love you all and cherish the strong bonds we have together. Mum and Dad, I can’t put into words how much you both mean to me. I know I don’t say it enough, but I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the incredible opportunities you have provided me with. Dad, I have looked up to you every day my whole life and if I were to be half the dad you are to me someday, I would be proud. You have taught me so much in life that I will cherish, and you have formed me into the man I am today. Mum, you have been my rock since day one and I owe you so much for who I have become. Raising four boys isn’t easy but you make it look like a breeze, your love and care for us all is unconditional, and

sch ool captain I am extremely grateful for everything you do. I love you both so much and I promise I have done everything I can to make you proud.

It’s easy to take things for granted as a teenage boy at this school, so I encourage all of the students to give your parents an extra hug, because what we receive at this school is more than just an education, it’s a part of our lives. Now we turn the page into our future, our lives after school and I guess it’s pretty hard to give life advice as an 18 year old schoolboy. But what I will say from my limited experience is this: Be your own man and don’t let anyone change you. You are who you are and always remember that being a Southportonian will be a part of that. Life will throw stones at you, don’t throw them back, collect them and build an empire. This year we have experienced many great times… but we have also experienced some not so great times. It's these tough times, the times when we are hurting that shape us into who we are as men. We may encounter

many defeats in life, but we must never be defeated. In fact, it is necessary to encounter defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from and how you can be a better person. It’s never wrong to do the right thing and how you do anything is how you do everything. In that way, you will grow your influence to make an impact. In that way you will honour all those who have gone before you and who have invested in you. Look in unlikely places for wisdom and enhance your life everyday by seeking that wisdom. It's been an honour and privilege to have served as your School Captain this year and I thank everyone for entrusting me with the position. I’d especially like to thank Bloky and the Prefects for all their support and assistance throughout the year. I hope I have done everything I could’ve done to make your year the best and most memorable one yet. Together we were a diverse, unique group of boys, but the way in which you’ve all lead the School this year is a credit to each and every one of you. I couldn’t be any prouder than to be a part of this cohort and finishing my schooling years together with you each and every one of you.

“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift, and that is why we call it the present.” Take it all in today boys, live in the moment. Today is a gift that will remain with you for the rest of your lives. As you walk across this stage for the last time take it in. As you sing that School song for the last time, take it in, and when you belt out that war cry for the very last time, take it all in. These last moments together are some of the memories that will remain with you forever. We have made history, we have left a legacy, and we will leave as brothers of The Southport School. “We few, we happy few, we band of brothers” Palmam Qui Meruit Ferat!

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MR ROSS CARDIFF

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o year at The Southport School is quiet, however 2019 saw a large amount of activity on the Senior Campus, particularly with the commencement of the new Annand Theatre. The existing Annand was built some 30 years ago and while a lovely building, it was unfortunately too small for a student population on the Senior Campus of over 1,000 boys. The recent construction of the Prep Hall, highlighted the age of the building and what type of facility is now available. Planning for the new theatre occurred over several years with a number of variants being put forward. At one stage, we were looking at keeping half of the old theatre and adding on a new section. In the end though, it was more cost effective and a better design result to demolish the existing building and start afresh. A large change was the inclusion of the Music Department into the lower floor of the building. The Cable Station buildings have served their purpose but the new music facility will rival any school in the country. In contrast to the theatre section of the building, it will naturally get much more use as it will be the hub of music at TSS Senior Campus every day.

The theatre itself is primarily a meeting place with 1,200 seats to comfortably house the entire cohort and staff. It will also be a very good theatre for those times when we undertake a production. The first 300 seats are also fitted with tablets, which will allow the front section to become a lecture theatre. A large curtain to allow it to be used as a smaller space when required also splits the auditorium. For the 2019 cohort 10

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though it meant a lot of disruption with the theatre being demolished mid-year and construction commencing on the new building. It was important that we finished the first stage of the building; the “Graduation Forecourt” in time for the Year 12’s to graduate and allow the boys the opportunity to have their final war cry around the ceremonial roundabout after they had graduated in the Centenary Centre. It was an emotional time and a fitting end to the year for our graduating boys.

Another big change in 2019 was a tender process for our catering services. With 1,650 students and 250 staff, TSS has many mouths to feed, particularly when you factor in 310 boarders and 17 families living on campus. A thorough process by a dedicated team over several months in 2019 saw seven firms tender and the end result was the selection of Chartwells - a dedicated education supplier to take over the contract. Over the summer break much work is being done to upgrade the facilities and this will be in place for the start of 2020. The final project, which has commenced, was the construction of

the new uniform store across from the Library. This will move The Store to a larger dedicated facility by Term Two 2020, which will allow the old Store to be re-tasked to change rooms. We thank the Parents and Friends for a contribution of part of the funds to the new Store to allow it to be constructed.

We saw activity throughout 2019, which will continue into 2020 as these projects come to completion. 2019 was another year of records for TSS with our highest ever enrolment of 1,640 students and the turnover of the School peaking at $50 million, meaning it costs approximately $1 million to run The Southport School each and every week. I would like to thank all of the members of the Corporate Staff for their amazing efforts during 2019. We have a great number of staff that work in the background to ensure that when the teachers, coaches and most importantly, the boys undertake the activities of the School all is in place for this to occur. The team works! On behalf of the Corporate Staff, we congratulate the 2019 graduation class and wish them well for the future.

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FR JONATHAN WHEREAT

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“You can’t handle the truth”

ruth was the focus for the Annual House Services this year. I explored the need for truthfulness in all of our relationships. We watched the court scene from A Few Good Men where Colonel Nathan Jessop, played by Jack Nicholson, is being interrogated by the Tom Cruise character Lt. Daniel Kaffee. We hear the strongly worded response telling the lawyer “You can’t handle the truth!" Jessop goes on to say how the marines at Guantanamo Bay operated, but the lawyer simply wants to know “Did you order the Code Red?” The Colonel shouts back “Yes I ordered the Code Red!” Thereby condemning himself. We then asked the question; what aspects of the Colonel’s reply are true and which comments are not true? This led us on to discuss how Jesus is the truth for Christians and what that implies; the truth regarding power, the truth regarding service, and the truth of life. Finally we focused on the truth we owe to ourselves, the honesty which is essential to happy family life and also with our friendships, and the need for truth in all our business and organisational enterprises. This need for truth is fundamental to creating a healthy ethical society and we have all seen what happens when this truthfulness is absent. Each of the 12 Houses has an Annual House Service which aims to remember and honour the Patron of the House; to acknowledge the Seniors of that House; and to celebrate all aspects of House life. These services are a Holy Communion service and many family members and friends of the School attend these wonderful occasions. BAPTISMS

There were 16 Baptisms during 2019. • Nathaniel James Beecher son of Joshua and Taraleigh Beecher • Hamish Mark Lee Watkins son of Kris and Jane Watkins

• Gypsy Hart Douglas daughter of Tim and Rebel Douglas • Cooper Jock McCaelan Stewart son of Nicholas and Erica Stewart • Mila Jade Snodgrass daughter of Craig and Jodi Snodgrass • Sidney Lachlan Andrew Dare son of Anthony and Lauren Dare • James Ainslie Templeton son of Robert Templeton and Genevieve H Knoblanche • Reuben James Cush son of Thomas and Monique Cush • Ethan Zac Hing Ong son of Stephanie Zhou and Nick Ong • Emilia Elle Bookless daughter of Matthew and Alyce Bookless • Hugo Campbell Jones son of Brendon and Melissa Jones • Owen T Ray son of Trent Ray and Nicola Ray • Hugh Gregory Atthow son of Ian and Donna Atthow • Tanner John William Atkinson son of Rick and Jessica Atkinson • Ellie Angel Davis daughter of Arron and Holy Davis • Liam Alexander Spottiswood son of Andrew and Andre Spottiswood I also officiated at the Admission to Holy Communion of Jonathan Paterson a Year 7 boy at TSS at St James Church Biggera Waters in March.

CONFIRMATION

Each year in Term Three we offer confirmation to those, who with their parents, are interested in being Confirmed. This year we had three boys from Goondiwindi, Archer Woods and Harry and Charlie Dawson. Initially we had the Bishop booked for Thursday 12 September 2019 in St Alban’s Chapel with preparation happening on Sunday afternoons leading up to this date. The Rector of St Peter’s Southport invited us to join the confirmees from the Parish and St Hilda’s on Sunday 8 September. This Sunday is also the annual Horace Henry Dixon Service and a staff member from TSS is invited to be the guest speaker at both services. This year it was very ably done by Mr Nicholas Stansbie who related the life of H.H. Dixon with the Gospel reading of the day. WEDDINGS

We continue to offer weddings to Old Boys and staff. I have been involved in five weddings this year, three in the Chapel and two off campus. Seoung Mook Choi to Ming Gao in February; Adrian Grazioli to Kate Hanna in March and Morgan James Ross to Georgia-Meg Brink in July. Tim Skinner married Eloise in a beautiful ceremony at O’Rielly’s SOUTHPORTONIAN

Vineyard. Just two weeks before the fire sadly burnt down Binna Burra Lodge I officiated at the wedding of staff member Kesh Chinia and his wife to be, Carina. It was a blending of Indian culture via African and German culture in the Australian bush! Father Bryan Gadd, previously TSS Chaplain, was involved in two weddings during 2019, Old Boy Daniel Scarle and Ebony Laing in October and in December the marriage of his daughter Kerys Gadd to Thomas Downs-Andrews. WEEKLY CHAPEL SERVICES

In Term One the weekly Chapels were asking what nourishes your spirit? We acknowledged that every person has a spirit – their inner being that is that centre of all our desires, values and beliefs and we need to nourish and feed our spirit so we can produce good fruit for our lives and the lives of those around us. In Term Two we turned our attention to “building on good foundations” knowing that if any building is going to stand, or any organisation or government is going to survive the challenges of differing world views, it needs good foundations, and if individuals are going to withstand the storms of life that test who we are, we too need good solid foundations. The parables of Jesus formed the basis of our Chapels in Term Three. The term concluded with a Quiz show based on Who Wants to be a Millionaire.

Great NBA caps were the prizes for the winner. The boys enjoyed the game. Finally we considered “what the world needs now is love, sweet love”. We had a brief survey of the Global Goals for 2030 and why they were essential. We examined the things that would obstruct us from achieving these goals. Four core roadblocks we identified were; the fear of change, the values we currently hold dearly, our worldview and most powerful, the lack of will to change. THE FOUNDATION PREFECTS’ SERVICE

At TSS we pride ourselves on the fact that the School Captain and Prefects are not only commissioned at a whole School Assembly but they are also instituted during one of the first Chapel services in the year. During this service, the School Captain is installed in his own stall at the back of the Chapel. New Prefects are also appointed and installed at the beginning of Terms Two and Three. During these services, the Headmaster addresses the boys and speaks about servant leadership as taught by Jesus. CHAPEL FOR SPORTS TEAMS

Sport is a major part of TSS and it is not uncommon to have a service in the Chapel prior to the home games and major competitions. The boys have a service and are often given a palm cross, reminding them of the School motto to the effect that he who wants to hold

the palm of victory must merit it. I am also asked each year to do the blessing of the Rowing and Sailing fleets. The Swimming and Gymnastics teams have their services each year just before the GPS competition. When possible the Headmaster leads the boys in a set of prayers and invites a number of them to offer a sentence prayer. ANNUAL CHAPLAIN’S VISITOR FOR 2019

Dr Chris Mulherin was the guest

speaker at the Annual Chaplain’s Dinner at which 20 of the staff of TSS, five of whom were from the Science Department, shared a meal and heard Dr Chris talk about his work with ISCAST and his doctoral thesis. The discussion that followed soon turned to the topic of global warming and the implications. During the rest of the week Dr Chris spoke to all four Chapel services which covers all the boys in the Senior School. He raised the question “can a scientist believe in God?” Dr Chris then introduced the boys to four globally significant scientists who are all Christians. He showed a number of photos from the Hubble Space Telescope and introduced the history of Christianity and science through some of the giants of the science revolution. The main message being that they all began with a conviction that God had two books; the Bible and the book of nature which also reveals God based on Psalm 19 “the Heavens declare the glory of God”. HOUSE SACRISTANS

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O. MARTIN, A. APANA, MR G. WAIN, FR J. WHEREAT, M. LAMBIE, K. KLEPTSOV

SECOND ROW: J. GIUFFRE, J. FULTON, L. JONES, M. DWYER, A. HOPKINS. V. VIVLIOS ABSENT:

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J. LEMMING, J. STATHAM

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Often I am encouraged to participate in Anglican Schools Chaplaincy meetings which occur once a term and this year I have also attended the National Anglican Schools Conference which was held in Hobart. I regularly attend St James Biggera Waters in the parish of Gold Coast North and on a couple of occasions this year have preached there. PREPARATORY SCHOOL CHAPLAINCY AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PERSPECTIVE

Chaplaincy and Religious Education has added a great deal to the life and culture of the Preparatory School again in 2019. One change that was made during the year was the move from two Chapel services each week to three services. This was bought about by the installation in the Pearce Theatre of the seating in the now redeveloped Annand Theatre. The seating means that, while the boys are much more comfortable than they were sitting on the wooden benches, we cannot accommodate the same numbers as before. Now we have a Years 5 and 6 Chapel, a Years 3 and 4 Chapel, and a

Reception to Year 2 Chapel each week. This has enabled us to make each of the three services more age specific. As we continue to develop the Pearce Theatre, we look forward to seeing it become a more intimate space that can be used for many purposes as well as Chapel services. We continue to use the Bounceback themes as the basis of our weekly Chapel services. Bounceback is used to help build resilience in our boys, and the biblical teaching behind each theme is presented. By presenting themes across all levels of the Preparatory School we ensure that a common emotional vocabulary is used and understood. This year we moved to a new support material in our Religious Education program. The activities in this new material are more academically challenging than that used in previous years, and this has meant a new level of engagement has been evidenced.

Australia for the next couple of years. The boys Mr Scoones taught, will remember appreciatively his energy and imagination in taking them through the faith journey. We wish him well. The pastoral role of Chaplain continues as a support mechanism for boys, parents and staff. We all go through times of sadness or uncertainty, and knowing someone cares and hears our voice is a source of comfort for many. It is the nature of our human existence that we need to lean on each other from time to time. The culture of the Preparatory School provides a “safe place” for all members of our community. Let us continue to pray, asking God’s protection over our boys as they go through these important years of development. May they grow into young men who understand our Anglican faith and have positive relationships with each other as well as with our Creator, God.

Mr Scoones who has been teaching Religious Education to Preschool, Reception, Year 1 and Year 3, finished his time with us at Prep at the end of 2019. He and his family are pursuing the great adventure and touring around

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MS OLIVIA DEAN

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BUILDING A COMMUNITY

rue community engagement involves people working collaboratively, through inspired action and learning, to create and realise bold visions for their common future. The TSS community came together like never before in 2019 helping the TSS Foundation raise $1 million through fundraising campaigns, sponsorship and donations.

ANNAND THEATRE 2020

Like many independent schools across Australia, The Southport School depends on the support of the entire community – a group that enables TSS the opportunity to move ahead and develop essential innovative educational facilities for our current and future students. The Annand Theatre transformation commenced in 2019 and the financial support from Old Boys, past and present parents, sponsors, students and staff has been extraordinary.

staff. The new design will also incorporate the Music Department, who were for decades housed in the Cable Station buildings along the Nerang River. As the biggest capital undertaking ever delivered at The Southport School, we have ensured we stay true to the School’s heritage, which was taken into consideration during the design process. While our historic Chapel is the spiritual heart of the School, the new Annand will be the cultural heart and a place where our boys can come together like never before.

with his tale of tragedy and triumph on the cricket field, demonstrating his resilience and determination as a student and as a young man. The Foundation would like to sincerely thank all of our 2018 donors and 2019 sponsors for their continued support, assisting the Foundation in making a difference to the lives and future of our students.

TSS FOUNDATION COCKTAIL RECEPTION

With every donation generously matched by the TSS Foundation, a total of over $755,000 has been raised so far for this project, helping us to advance and transform our school to ensure its future strength and standing. The Annand Theatre has been the centrepiece of TSS since 1993, housing a number of cultural performances, school assemblies and graduation ceremonies; culminating each year with the highly anticipated Speech Day. It will contain 1200 seats, accommodating both the student population and the 120 senior academic 14

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On Friday 22 March, the TSS Foundation hosted its annual Cocktail Reception – a thank you event to honour all 2018 donors, golf and breakfast corporate sponsors and the many people within the TSS community that support the work of the Foundation. Held within the new walls of the Preparatory School Hall, donors relaxed and mingled whilst enjoying the company and surrounds. Headmaster Greg Wain and TSS Foundation Chairman Angus Douglas thanked the crowd for their support before welcoming Matthew Dalton to the microphone. Matthew, a graduating 2019 student, was gifted with a Foundation scholarship allowing him to thrive and succeed at The Southport School. Matthew entertained guests

2019 BUSINESS BREAKFAST SERIES

We had a nonstop start to the popular Business Breakfast event series in 2019, having welcomed Mr Keith Fennell in March and Mr Mal Meninga in April in addition to Mr David Grevemberg in May. Keith, a former Australian SAS soldier, believes his experiences on the battlefields in Iraq and Afghanistan left him with a desire to engage and inspire. At our April breakfast over 500 guests gathered to hear the stories of the living legend that is Mal Meninga. Having recently moved to the Gold Coast to take up a position at the Titan’s, Mal’s inspirational words were both nostalgic and engaging.

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Mr David Grevemberg CBE, Global CEO Commonwealth Games Federation showed his wealth of experience as a professional athlete and world-renowned sport administrator in May when he outlined the strategy and transformation of a city during the successful delivery of a major events. In July we welcomed Mr Nick FarrJones in the lead up to the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Nick entertained with his winning combination of energy, enthusiasm and his instinctive understanding of what it takes to excel in any field. Articulate and intelligent, Nick Farr-Jones displayed why he is a natural leader with an innate ability to motivate others. In September as the guests enthusiastically entered the sold out ballroom of the Marriott Resort, there was a distinct atmosphere of excitement and anticipation. As if in the presence of royalty. The King himself – Mr Wally Lewis. As the lights dimmed and the video rolled, it was hard to believe this enigmatic, kind-hearted father of three was the same skilful, tough and competitive player gracing the screen that morning. Recounting his distinguished career during the 1980’s and into the 90’s, it was not hard to see why Wally is one of the most charismatic and dominant players in Rugby League history.

Finally in November we were joined by Mr Curtis McGrath OAM who served in the Australian Army as a combat engineer for six years. On August 23 2012, Curtis stepped on an improvised explosive device which detonated, taking both his legs and severely injuring his hand. Recently crowned with two gold medals at the 2019 Canoe Sprint World Championships, Curtis continues to strive for excellence in his pursuit to

win gold at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games. GENERATIONS COCKTAIL RECEPTION 2019 – OLD BOYS WEEKEND

Last year, the hallowed walls of the historic Hall of Fame were host to generations of Old Boys and their families celebrating their commitment to The Southport School. Grandfathers, fathers and students came together once again to enjoy a very special night in the TSS calendar. This wonderful event continues to be an integral part of the annual Old Boys’ Weekend. One particular family showed their commitment and heritage by attending in record numbers. Sixteen family members from the Chandler clan filled the room, eagerly awaiting to hear from Hugh and William Chandler who were our chosen students and Old Boy speakers for 2019. Headmaster Mr Greg Wain welcomed the crowd, discussing the traditions and rich history that generations of Old Boys bring to TSS. Whilst Hugh may have taken a fair amount of convincing to address such a respected group, the Vote of Thanks to the Old Boys was an excellent example of a committed student who has an immense love for the institution that has played such an integral part in his educational journey. Hugh thanked the Old Boys and the Old Southportonian Association for their ongoing support of the school and its traditions. Hugh’s father Mr William Chandler then took the stage, discussing his memories from his time in Delpratt and indeed the challenges and successes his family has experienced over many years. TSS FOUNDATION GOLF DAY AND MCWHIRTER CUP

As the hosts of the Old Boys Weekend re-union events last year in addition to our golf day, the RACV Royal Pines Resort did not disappoint, turning on a stunning day to enjoy the beautiful championship course and its surrounds. Players were lucky to secure their spot on the green with this extremely popular

event selling out in just two weeks. Once again, our Golf Day partner, House of Golf, provided some amazing prizes for all players in contention including our ever-competitive Old Boys. Hole Sponsors this year supported our Scholarship Program with their generous contributions.

Tee off was set earlier this year at 11.00am allowing players to return for the prize presentation as the sun was setting. Conditions were ideal early in the day with the crosswind picking up sending some balls astray to the water and the sand. The TSS Foundation winners on the day were long-term supporters Paul Forbes and the team from Robina Financial Services with a score of 53.75 nett. Mr Grant Oxenford and staff member Mr Josh Mc Queen also secured the Nearest the Pin and the Longest Drive. OSA Mc Whirter Cup winners included Old Boys Mr Baz Lea for the Nearest the Pin and Mr Luke Dempsey for the Longest Drive. Second place Old Boys Mr Andrew Jefferies, Mr James Mc Dougall, Mr Rick Atkinson and Mr Ben Windsor should be congratulated on their final score of 54.25 nett narrowly missing out on the coveted prize of the McWhirter Cup taken out by Mr Adam Hutchinson, Mr Carey O’Dowd, Mr Jason Matigian and Mr Adam Lacey with a score of 54 nett. The TSS Foundation Golf Day and Old Boys Weekend will be held from Thursday 13 - 15 August 2020, we hope to see you there. To discuss giving opportunities or information regarding the work of the TSS Foundation, please visit the Foundation page on the TSS website or email olivia.dean@tss.qld.edu.au

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MR CHRISTOPHER JOHNSTONE

president old southportonians’ association

DIX 1979-1982, BID 1989-1990

often wonder why we call ourselves ‘Old Boys’. Undoubtedly (some) of us are old. And we all were once “boys”, but a gentleman is not usually referred to as a person who is an ‘old’ boy, or indeed a ‘former’ boy.

The descriptor ‘old’ is used in a relatively consistent way by alumnus of English public schools, but they tend to prefer adjectives derived from the name of the school itself – Eton, and its ‘Etonians’ is a prime example. Hence, ‘Southportonian’ to us makes perfect sense.

Our American cousins are no less affectionate towards there ‘schools’ but this is often more linked to their University alma mata than the particular High School. Those few great American private schools which might, at least from the outside look similar to TSS, maintain the same old ‘persons’ links as we do, though often, in a vastly more spectacular financial sense. I return to this below. My point in all this is to ask why? Why is it that we, who have attended the School, continue, at least to some extent, to define ourselves by reference to our time at TSS? And why do we do it by calling ourselves boys? The answer, I suggest is superficially simple, but ultimately quite complex. Human history is about community.

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Community is about the common good. The common good requires conformity to some extent, which enables us all to “fit” somewhere, in the spectrum of that part of human history that happens around us. We all had experiences at TSS when we were boys. The best experiences were (and probably always are) shared experiences; in this case, obviously, with our class/team/house mates. Now, although those experiences necessarily differ, having regard to the time and place when they occurred, but I like to think that the product of those experiences, which upon recollection tend to result in the momentary pause for bemused reflection, are the same. And we, who have left, continue to see those experiences through our ‘boy’ eyes. In a funny way, those memories cause time to stop. For TSS boys, no other singular time and place has the kind of lasting impact on each of us than TSS. We are not unique in that; indeed I think that is one of the lasting positive legacies of the GPS system, but we are in the minority in a global sense. It also means that we always ‘belong’ as part of the school, even though the School (on any given day) has no real memory of us - we are just names on a database. But that is the point. The corporate memory of Old Boys gives context and history to TSS and, as a consequence, means that the current boys at the school, belong to the very same thing. I think then there is but one type of TSS boy but which exists in two forms

– the ones who are there now, and the ‘Old Boy’, who has left, but will always belong. It is because of this, that the Old Southportonians’ Association exists. In that role, we enjoyed a number of branch reunions throughout the year culminating in Old Boys' Weekend which seems to get stronger each year. In a similar vein, we were delighted to welcome Mrs Annelise Kemp as an Honorary Associate Member of the OSA and her husband Mr Sandy Kemp as an Honorary Life Member, both for their tireless support and maintenance of the OSA network in North Queensland and more recently, in the Lockyer Valley. We also continued our support to the school with the provision of bursaries to sons of Old Boys and to the rowing shed through the administration of the Clavill Bere Fund.

When the OSA was established, there was, of course, no email or internet, indeed the telegraph was often the main technology connecting TSS parents with their boys at school, and the OSA was the organisation which maintained the flow of information about the

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School between those families, and the boys who had left. There was also no organised fund raising, the OSA did all of that.

Now I said I would return to the question of finances, which I do now. Today, rightly, the Foundation through the Director of Philanthropy, the P&F and the various friends of particular co curricular activities undertake their own fund raising. Each has different objectives and the boys see

immediate benefits in some respects, and long-term benefits from others. Nevertheless, and as I mentioned in my report last year, Old Boys continue to be the largest donors to the TSS. The OSA itself, which has not undertaken any fundraising in recent years, is however undoubtedly financially stronger than many other GPS Old Boys’ Associations. This is due to the extraordinary work and support offered to TSS through the OSA, of many Old Boys who have been acknowledged, and continue to be acknowledged by the OSA over many years, indeed by my reckoning, more than half a century. Those gentlemen do not need to be named here.

TSS. At our AGM in 2019, the OSA determined, that we should commit a significant portion of capital to the development of a new building to be situated at the North end of Main Oval for the benefit of the School and our guests over the course of the year. This will be the most significant project to which the OSA has ever committed, and is exceedingly ambitious. We are confident with the support of our network, and the School, it will come to fruition in the near future.

All of this has caused us as an organisation this year, to reassess how we can contribute to the betterment of

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DR SARAH BOND

academic talent developm ent

he unique learning needs of high-ability and academically talented students are fostered through the Academic Talent Development and Honours Programs at TSS. The ATD program is based on Gagne's Differentiating Model of Giftedness and Talent (DMGT 2.0). The initial purpose of this program is to identify outstanding natural abilities (e.g., language(s), maths, sciences and humanities). Selection for the ATD program is based on a body of evidence, including: measures of intellectual and/or school ability; academic achievement measures; current performance levels; and feedback from parents, students, and teachers. Elements of the program include clustering students with like strengths, specialised programs within the classroom, pull-out program, workshops with guest speakers, academic clubs and competitions and a dedicated ATD centre. The pullout program is focused on timely and relevant topics, such as space exploration, drones, sustainability, and stress. Guest speakers from local universities speak on relevant and engaging topics, such as the importance of research in society and emerging virtual technologies. The centre is open during lunch and breaks and during dedicated afternoons; this provides students with a supportive and engaging environment in which to explore their academic pursuits. Future Problem Solving (FPS) challenges students to apply their minds to some of the significant issues facing the world of today and the future, equipping them with the vision, skills and tools to design and promote positive futures for the society in which they live. Tournament of Minds (TOM) is a problem solving program whose aim is to enhance the potential of our youth by developing diverse skills, enterprise, time management, and the discipline to work collaboratively within a challenging and competitive environment. In the Formula One STEM Challenge (F1 STEM),

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participants take on the challenge of developing the world’s fastest miniature F1 car. This program aims to develop skills in problem solving, project management, communication, presentation, teamwork, innovation, self-promotion, collaboration, marketing and entrepreneurialism. In Year 10, the ATD elective class creates and implements a community service initiative. Students each create a ‘pitch’ to the class and then the topic is chosen by the group. Students research, gather data from stakeholders, plan and implement their initiative with a focus on documenting impact. The final project is ultimately entered into the international Future Problem Solving Community Problem Solving competition. Boys in Year 11 are invited to participate in the ATD Honours Program. The goals of the Honours Program are to create excitement for academia; to stimulate a desire for citizen service; to build leadership skills; and to develop character in students. Through the research process, students develop skills in: formulating an appropriate research question, engaging in a personal exploration of the topic, communicating ideas, and developing an argument. Younger students (Years 7-9) participate in Junior Masterclass, during which they learn about and implement research skills on a topic of interest. Participation in this

process develops the capacity to analyse, synthesise and evaluate knowledge. The Southport School's ATD program aims to nurture and grow students’ natural ability, through hard work, effort, and perseverance, into highlevel competencies in their strength area(s). The ultimate goal is to create a generation of future leaders in their fields. ATD AT THE PREP SCHOOL

Nurturing and growing students’ natural abilities is at the cornerstone of planning for provisions and opportunities for all boys at TSS. The opportunities available through the ATD Department value add to the mainstream curriculum and focus on highly able and academically talented students. Identification of these students and their unique learning needs at an early age is critical to long term access and participation in the learning process. It supports students to maintain a learning attitude characterised by high motivation and volition and a desire to deepen knowledge. From birth, some children consistently show behaviours that indicate they are progressing more rapidly than usual, in one or more areas of development. Highly able and academically talented students in the early years are often the naturally innovative, creative little children who

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think outside the box, really get the teacher’s humour and show an intense or very strong desire to learn. They are the little students who teachers later describe as the “fast finisher”, as their rate and pace of learning is naturally a lot quicker.

of their development, with the joys and strengths that come from mastering challenges as well as companions who share their interests, curiosity, depth of understanding, and sense of humour’(Neihart, Reis, Robinson, & Moon, 2002).

Preparing today's students for tomorrow's world begins at a very early age, therefore fast paced learning at an early age requires accommodations to regular curriculum delivery. In 2019, staff across Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 have played a significant role in identification of these students and have collaboratively supported new innovations and programming to support their unique needs. Teacher willingness to accommodate advanced learning pathways for students requires close collaboration with the ATD Department, and includes flexible timetabling and classroom accommodations. Because of this, students are able to access accelerated learning in Maths and English as well as small group focus interventions such as Maths Extension through inquiry and Young Innovators.

Programs provided by the ATD Department bring like-minded students together.

‘Highly able individuals of all ages thrive best in learning environments that are a good fit for the level and pace

Program provision begins with teachers clustering their like-minded students within their core classrooms, providing them with curriculum extensions and enrichment in response to their needs. Some students require a little more and the pull-out program continues to build in rigour and cater for this need. Concepts learnt are closely linked to the student’s in-class experiences however curriculum outcomes are at two - three years above age expectations. Based on future problem solving and using an explicitly taught framework for inquiry, students learn how to apply what they already know creatively and effectively. They are charged to question deeply, think meta-cognitively and to research with a discerning analytical eye for information authenticity, applying new found knowledge to complex, creative, multi-layered solutions.

During this process the importance of mindset cannot be ignored. This year, in collaboration with our School Psychologist Ms Amelia-Rose Read, a parent workshop on The Agile Learner – strategies for building learner potential, was very well attended. Teaching students to become ‘agile learners as they negotiate their learning landscape’ (Anderson, 2018), is pinnacle to advancing one’s potential and is interwoven into all programs provided by this department. Understanding social and emotional responses to learning, particularly at a young age, supports our aim to develop a generation of future leaders in their fields.

ACADEMIC TALENT DEVELOPMENT SEATED ROW:

MS J. INGLIS, J. GILBERTSON, D. STANSBIE, S. SAVILL, D. MATHESON, J. WINDLE, D. CARL, DR S. BOND

SECOND ROW: J. GAN, A. AYRE, L. DELL, J. WESTMACOTT, Y. SONI, A. CONN, L. DOUGHERTY, B. DOMINIKOWSKI, T. STUCKEY THIRD ROW:

H. ZDANOWICZ, R. HEBDON, D. ALOYSIUS, A. SKAWINSKI, J. RUNCHEL, E. PFEIFFER, T. QUINN, S. DARCH

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arch ives

MS DEBBIE TURNER

arch ivist

“Tradition is based on memories, which give confidence, courage, enthusiasm, determination, an interest in the past and hope for the future”. Cecil Pearce Esq, Headmaster 1951-1971

eing an Archivist of such a large, traditional school comes with great responsibility. The TSS community bestows great trust in its archives to maintain their legacy for future generations. A quiet expectation that the job is being done and to a high standard.

The restoring, preserving and recording of information and memorabilia is the easiest part of an archivist's job. Along with trophies, honour boards, tours, hosting heritage groups, Old Boys weekends and displays, TSS Archives is a very busy place. The hardest part of the job is finding different ways to connect our wonderful legacies to the outside world. If you do not connect the community with it's heritage, it can become just a lot of ‘old stuff ’ in the storage room or files on a computer. With this in mind, Archives has been very proactive this year with the boarding Houses. A big part of the budget has gone into restoring and reframing old photographs, hanging photo wallpaper and framing artefacts for the Houses to display. The students walk past these items daily and get a reminder of the Old Boys who have gone before them and how important it is to uphold their legacy and tradition. The weekly Did You Know articles and different snippets of TSS history submitted to our publications, The Band of Brothers and the OSA Magazine help share some important stories that have shaped our past.

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Teacher Mr Keshlan Chinia visited Archives in Terms Three and Four with his Digital Technology classes, collecting information on iconic buildings, Old Boys and sporting history and helped the boys create some outstanding virtual museums and websites. These digital works when added to the existing archive website will be available for the TSS community to view. On recently finding a quote written by past Headmaster, Cecil Pearce regarding traditions and memories, the importance of capturing the oral histories, recording old stories, meeting and listening to Old Boys recall their TSS days is just as vital today as it was back then. They say that when an old person passes away, a library burns down. It is crucial that these wonderful TSS memories are never lost, that we preserve these for the generations to come. Thank you must go to Mr Andrew Stark for his enduring support of everything Archives; the Facilities Department who lift, shift and transport trophies and artefacts; Maintenance for hanging, banging and fixing, particularly Mr Selwyn King, our artistic honour board maker and Old Boy, Mr Lionel Meerkin (Shepherd House 19421947) expert trophy shiner and

volunteer. Archives could not function smoothly without you all. Archives promises to take an interest in the past with enthusiasm, courage and determination, to give confidence to the TSS community that there will always be hope for our future and our traditions will always live on.

business and enterprise

MS JESSICA PROUTEN

h ead of business and enterprise

019 has proved an exciting period of change in the Business and Enterprise Department. With the implementation of four new subjects in Year 11, teachers and students are working at the cutting edge of Queensland Curriculum engaging in a new system of learning.

The Department continues to grow, attracting students from Year 9-12 to learn about real world business contexts. Within classrooms, teachers have identified some of their favourite teaching moments this year. • Guerrilla Marketing is a concept I teach every year in our marketing unit of Year 10 Business. The best part of this is students finally recognise, after I show examples, that this form of marketing really does grab the attention of customers in a completely different way. Mr Browne • The 1932 Donoghue v Stevenson case that underpins negligence. Students were half way through drinking their own ginger beers before I shared the case and they were absolutely shocked! Needless to say, none of them have forgotten that lesson. Mrs Jones, Year 10 Legal Studies • The Year 11 Economics students enjoyed learning about game theory and the applications of the prisoners’ dilemma, as well as unintended consequences from decisions made with the best of intentions. It has helped the boys to understand how and why individuals, businesses and governments make decisions, and encouraged them to think creatively about solutions to a variety of situations. Mr Huckstep

• The Year 11 Accounting students have flourished this year and embraced the topic of Real World Accounting. After learning the manual accounting process they were introduced to computerised accounting and couldn’t believe how productive they could be and how easy it is to produce multiple reports at the click of a button once all the data has been entered. From this they were able to interpret the reports and advise management on business strategies such as expansion, investing and purchasing new assets. Mrs Dickson It has also been fantastic to observe the entrepreneurial growth in our Year 12s. Completing a task in Term Three that required them to come up with a business idea of their own, and pitch it, Shark Tank style. Mrs Jones commented ‘I felt so proud watching them present their pitches with such creativity and confidence!’ Outside of the classroom we have had the re-launch of the Business Leadership program. This year, all boys in Years 10-12 were offered the opportunity to participate, and new activities were added. The uptake has been phenomenal. Core pillars that remain include lunch time guest speakers (we welcomed Mr Statham, Mr Cross, Mr Lloyd and Mr Atkinson this year) as well as afternoon competitions. In addition to these, students have attended ‘watching and listening’ morning teas, where we discuss new Podcasts, TV

shows and movies that help business understanding, and attendance at the Foundation Business Breakfasts, where personal quesions and answers with the guest speakers have been a highlight. We are looking at further growth in 2020 and the opportunity that this provides to students to get an insight in the business world, even when they cannot study a core business subject. Students have once again participated in competitions beyond the School, with a number receiving distinctions in the Australian Schools Economics Competition. The Business Leadership program was also recognised with a ‘Best Practice’ award from the Business Educators Association Queensland. We also continue to work in partnership with local universities with students participating in a number of activities at Bond University this year. In terms of staffing in the department this year, we have also seen the appointment of Mr Browne as Assistant Head of Business and Enterprise, recognising his long service in the Business Department at TSS. We have additionally welcomed Mrs Jones in Term Two, teaching Business and Legal Studies. When reflecting on 2019 it has been wonderful to see teachers and students alike embracing the new but also reflecting on the old OP system as our last cohorts graduate. We look forward to continuing this tradition in 2020 and the future.

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design tech nology

MR BEN HIRST

h ead of design tech nology

e have reached the conclusion of what is the last Senior Technology Studies program as it is no longer offered as a subject. The final group of boys to participate have produced some well-considered projects to take home. They have gained a wealth of knowledge, understanding and reasoning during the creation of their project. These learnings will be able to be applied to future employment opportunities as well as many aspects of their life beyond school, enabling them to analyse and problem solve in all sorts of situations. The final project gave students an opportunity to create a product of their own choosing.

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The final Senior Graphics program has also concluded. The QCAA’s elimination of these subjects makes way for the new General syllabus subject, Design. Currently Mr Stephen Eardley has taken on this subject complementing his vast experience in drawing and artistic development. He has found it refreshing to migrate his Visual Art skills to a design approach, where they translate into functional art during the development of products, apparel or even architecture.

The Years 9 and 10 Design program has been redeveloped to align with the Senior Design subject while still allowing the students to use the 3D printer or laser cutter machine to create an end user product. Students always enjoy turning their idea into a functional product that they can pick up and admire. Even as a scaled down version of their proposed design, it still gives them the opportunity to evaluate the viability of their design and consider any modifications required to improve the concept.

YEAR 12 TECHNOLOGY STUDIES - CHAL JAGO

YEAR 12 TECHNOLOGY STUDIES - WILL TAYLOR

YEAR 10 DESIGN - TINY HOUSE - CHARLIE BLOK

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they develop new skills as they are given more challenging ideas. They also increase their knowledge as new tools and complex machinery are introduced into the program.

Junior Design Technologies continue to thrive where students develop an interest and understanding of how a fully stocked workshop can allow them to turn an idea into a tangible product. Mr Bruce Rutherford has been challenging the Year 7 boys to think before they build, testing their higher order thinking in the development of a product, earning them the right to produce it in the workshop. As the students progress through the years

Safety in the workshops remains paramount with students accustomed to wearing appropriate safety equipment. Together with the use of the online Onguard safety program, student’s knowledge and understanding of safe work practices continue to be instilled, not only in the workshop but in everyday life. The Industrial Technology students appreciate the opportunity to build on this knowledge under the direction of Mr Ken Connors. Many of the boys that take on this subject will utilise these safe work practices in future apprenticeships or possibly into full time employment in a move into the industry. Best of all the boys in the redeveloped Industrial Technology Skills program get to create some quality furniture projects, showcasing their skills, pieces they are proud to take home.

digital tech nology

MR ROB CLEG

h ead of information tech nology

he Digital Technology Department runs classes in the Senior School for all year levels from Year 7 to Year 12. The department aims to give its students skills and knowledge to design, develop and evaluate digital solutions and to engage with key digital technology concepts such as abstraction, digital systems, data representation, specification and algorithms. Students learn to make the most of the digital technologies available to them and gain knowledge, skills and confidence in using information technology at school. Digital technologies allow students to be critical thinkers able to solve problems and designers of creative answers. In Years 7 and 8, all students undertake a rotation of approximately 12 to 13 weeks in Digital Technology. The Year 7 students were introduced to some basic concepts in computer science, including binary numbers and encoding of characters. They created their own animated sprites using Piskel (piskelapp.com) and then used their characters to create a game in Scratch (scratch.mit.edu). The course stressed independent learning and creativity and set the students up for further studies in coding and game design.

In Year 8, the students were taught key digital and computational thinking skills surrounding game design, archiving virtual museums, typing with accuracy and online quizzes. Students then worked in the Adobe Animate to create a Room Escape game. They had to carefully work their way through a detailed tutorial to produce their game. Many students then went beyond the scope of the tutorial creating interesting variations and levels of difficulties.

Students then ventured into the TSS Archives to assist Mrs Debbie Turner in archiving information based on a topic of interest. Students had to design an interactive virtual museum using the provided information and digitise a part of history in an immersive manner. Other activities included an introduction to cyber security, augmented reality and virtual reality. These key areas are rapidly growing and students need to develop an online, spatial and creative awareness of them in order to thrive in the future. Our Year 9 and 10 students were offered elective subjects of Digital Technology – Coding and Digital Technology – Software Applications. In the coding strand, students learnt concepts in computational thinking and algorithm design and had opportunities to code in languages such as html, CSS, JavaScript, SQL and C#. Students in the software applications strand explored creative digital graphic design and the basics in web design focusing on current trends. Students created desktop and mobile webpages in Wix and focused on designing infographics using Piktochart. Students were given the role of a web designer and given the task to work for a client, Mrs Turner, and develop a website for the To Honour your Name publication. Students designed their web pages to commemorate the

soldiers who served in WW1. Students explored the history of Graphic Design and developed skills in Adobe Illustrator to create their own brands and merchandise which would be marketed towards a target audience. Students were then required to design an engaging presentation in order to market their product to the class.

This year saw Year 11 undertake the new senior course of Digital Solutions. Digital Solutions enables students to learn about algorithms, computer languages and user interfaces through generating digital solutions to problems. In Semester One, the students studied Unit 1: Creating with Code, where they learnt the Python language and developed a game using Pygame. Semester Two saw the students cover Unit 2: Application and Data Solutions, where they learnt how to develop and query databases, using the language SQL. The Year 12 class completed their final year in Information Technology Systems (ITS). ITS is a practical discipline that prepares students SOUTHPORTONIAN

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to respond to emerging digital technologies and information technology trends. Students develop the knowledge of, and skills in, the systems supporting IT. Year 12 ITS covered website design in Semester One and game design in Semester Two. Students undertook advanced studies in HTML5 coding and CSS, developed a Wall of Fame website for an Old Boy of TSS, some of which included Mr Alan Radcliffe, Mr Nathan Sharpe and Mr Malcom Broomhead AO.

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real world clients in the future of this forever changing industry.

Students were then introduced to the game engine Unity and designed and developed 2D and 3D games that would help solve a real world problem using the concept of how gaming can make a better world. Some of the games developed explored issues such as: Recycling, Deep Sleep Awareness and Literacy and Numeracy. Other activities included 3D modelling and game design in virtual reality, mind mapping ideas into engaging infographics and learning skills on how to present, document and work for

My thanks goes to Mr Kesh Chinia for his enthusiasm and commitment to developing high quality resources and helping the academic curriculum keep up to date with changing technologies. Mr Chinia also ran the AV Club which has now evolved into the TSS eSports Club. This co-curricular activity gave students opportunities to engage with their physical, mental and social wellbeing while also exposing them to the emerging technologies of virtual reality, augmented reality, online gaming, green screen live streaming/commentary, video editing and photography, 3D modelling and printing.

drama

MR WILL HORAN

h ead of drama

019 was an innovative and creative year for the Drama Department with unprecedented success in student performance standards, continued increase in the number of students electing co-curricular drama and drama as non-compulsory study, successful transitioning to Queensland’s new senior assessment system, and ultimately providing greater pathways for students to access their creative potential. Drama at TSS has focused on an interrogation of the human condition, by investigating, communicating and embodying stories, experiences, emotions and ideas that reflect human experience. Full-scale implementation of Queensland’s new Senior assessment system from Years 7 to 11 has seen an increase in academic rigour and theoretical application, yet also expressive opportunity for our boys to flourish creatively. Across the course of study, students have explored and developed a range of interrelated skills of drama that will complement the knowledge and processes needed to create dramatic action and meaning. Greater focus on how students engage with dramatic works as both artists and audiences have ensured effective preparation for external assessments.

Modernisations to the curriculum have seen Senior Drama students learn a range of forms and styles in the dramatic art. A deeper appreciation of the inherited theatrical traditions and their influence on contemporary and current practice have allowed a greater understanding of how we can use drama to challenge our understanding of humanity, and how drama is

shaped to reflect lived experience. An overhaul of new dramatic textbooks and challenging and provocative play scripts, with a uniquely Australian focus, has assisted the high calibre of results from the Year 12 cohort, and set a high standard for the transitioning Year 11s to follow. Underpinning this success is industry leading resources and their tailored immersion into the dramatic curriculum and classroom learning. Online platforms such as Digital Theatre, Masterclass Series and Frantic Assembly Learning Modules provide access to backstage insights, practitioner interviews, written analysis and some of the world’s finest theatre productions, anywhere, anytime. Furthermore, immersion of industry professionals in capacities as actors and directors across all year levels, as well as the delivery through class workshops and guest speakers, has allowed students to gain hands-on experience to cement their classroom learning. A new 52 seat retractable seating bank in the Drama Studio encourages seamless movement between theory and practical application, as well as a professional platform for audiences to view performances. 2019 has seen the active involvement of students as audiences across professional productions (Death of a Salesman, Storm Boy, Romeo and Juliet, Away, Shock Therapy Productions) and festivals (BLEACH and Brisbane Festival), cast forums, theatre technical

tours, and new play readings, not only strengthening dramatic practice and application, though also establishing network and career pathways.

2019 has seen the strengthening of creative relationships between The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) and TSS through hosting intensive holiday workshops. Students Harry Gates, Charlie Chandler, Cameron Vele and Charlie Hutchison were invited and gifted the opportunity to attend these workshops with established Australian directors and actors. Further, new creative partnerships between Berlin based theatrical company The Farm and TSS have also been well established in their investigation of gender equality through performance. 2020 proposes an exciting year of change and inspired creativity for TSS Drama. Not only due in part to curriculum change and a buzzing creative culture, but also the emergence of the new Annand Theatre. With the unveiling in November 2020, and also the unveiling of our School Musical, the Annand Theatre will offer our boys SOUTHPORTONIAN

engineering and robotics

MR MARK LOCKETT

h ead of engineering and robotics

rom soaring skyscrapers to tiny medical devices, it’s impossible to imagine our lives without engineering. The Engineering courses at TSS are vehicles for the integration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) into the lower and upper secondary school curriculum, as well as an outlet for creative problem solving and designthinking. The Year 7 and 8 Robotics Engineering courses are designed to give a taster of what engineering is all about. The underlining philosophy is to actively engage students through designbased projects while deepening their understanding of fundamental concepts. In addition, the courses improve student learning through hands-on, project-based experiences that connect them to everyday STEM applications.

In Year 9, students continued their STEM journey. By integrating computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing via 3D printers, students appreciated the importance of developing their technological literacy through practical skills and thus gain a deeper comprehension of our dynamic modern world. Coding played a large part in class activities and through the LEGO robots and the drones, students had the opportunity to test their coding and debugging skills in a variety of hardware platforms and different challenges.

To develop students’ understanding of the wide variety of engineering fields, Year 10 students study civil, mechanical and aeronautical engineering theory and solve various challenges during their one semester course. From designing domes, to 3D printing and testing structural beams, to creating model gliders, the integration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics is easily demonstrated during this exciting Year 10 course.

The new QCAA Engineering course continued to attract students to the subject. With a deeper level of theory and engineering design the new QCAA course will better suit those students who wish to follow an engineering pathway in higher education.

Once again, Year 12 students undertook their CASA Remote Pilot Drone licence under the guidance of The Little Ripper Aviation Academy. The practical test saw students flying in both GPS and non-stabilised altitude modes, fully testing their flying skills.

The afterschool Young Engineers’ Society continued to grow with many students using the time to complete classroom assessment or develop new skills and interest in robotics, 3D printing and drone racing. The addition of the LEGO Masters’ building club, run by Mrs Kristen Bannister, during lunchtimes, saw many Year 7 students come along and show their amazing imagination and building skills.

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english

MR SCOTT MCDONALD

h ead of english

his year has seen a long-awaited unveiling of our new curriculum in English. With a range of new texts to study and a marking guide that sees each piece worth 25% of an overall grade, has also come the opportunity to give our boys preparation into exam-wiseness, to prepare them for their 2020 exams. In all of the Senior grades, this has involved a scaled down form of the end of term assessment delivered under exam conditions, demonstrating the principle that assessment offers valid learning experiences. For the current Year 12s, we continued to honour the OP system and this year had a student place at the highest band possible, a VHA 10, which is a resounding achievement. Once again I wholeheartedly thank the English staff for their commitment to the young men of The Southport School. The hours behind the scenes in preparing lessons to engage students do not go unnoticed. On a daily basis I am awed by their commitment to the craft of teaching and humbled by their insight and dedication to gaining the best results from the boys. I would also especially like to thank Ms Heidi Jackson who, as Assistant Head of Department, has developed a world-class junior English program. Heidi is a reliable professional who brings vision and excellence to every aspect of the role. This year has seen the launch of a new branch of English in the Literature course. While most schools in the district have struggled to field a single class, The Southport School has become a leader in the subject with four classes being offered this year. Literature runs concurrently with English but is more targeted for those boys who enjoy creative writing, reading literary texts or analysing texts for multiple meanings. We also continue to run English for ESL Learners as an alternative pathway for students to improve language skills and writing to prepare for tertiary study. All students in this

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year’s cohort satisfied their entrance to an Australian university. The new ATAR system has seen English Communication - our vocational English course – develop, under the coordination of Ms Fiona De Vivo, into Essential English, which continues to prepare boys for ‘real world’ challenges, such as their first job interview. The Accelerated English and English Extension program has continued into the new system to cater to those students for whom English is a calling. 2019 has also seen an expansion of our work with Harvard Professor John Collins, on improving writing. Twice a Term staff members have been involved in ‘Coffee with Collins’ sessions, skyping in before school to Boston to share examples of best practice and collaborate on analytical writing, retrieval routines and genre-specific vocabulary use. Writing for mastery and peer-editing remain cornerstones of the program. On a final note, I would like to offer sincere thanks to Ms Libby Venz who retires from The Southport School at the end of this year. As the previous Head of English, Ms Venz has been a kind and supportive mentor in my role since 2015. She was instrumental in introducing English Extension to the school, which is now one of our highest

ranked subjects, and she is highly regarded throughout the state for her vast knowledge of the subject. She will be missed, but has assured us she is only a phone call away and will remain a critical friend of The Southport School. We wish her all the best and she goes with our gratitude.

h ealth and physical education

MR STEVEN BAKER

h ead of h ealth and physical education

SS Physical Education Department provides a clear pathway for boys to follow from Year 7 to Year 12, and is bolstered with underpinning principles of age appropriate Long Term Athletic Development (LTAD), feedback, opportunities and reparation for fitness development and ample study opportunities in Senior Physical Education and Recreation Studies. The Physical Education Department this year has included an experienced staff including the Director of Rugby, Mr Adrian Blundell, The Director of Cricket, myself Mr Steven Baker, the Director of Rowing, Mr Adam Harrison, First XV Coach and Dean of Leadership Mr Mike Wallace, First XV and First XI Manager Mr Greg Norman, Director of Football Mr Joe Dolan and we welcomed our new key staff in Mr Blair Tonkin and Mr Aaron Hooper. In 2019, Senior Board Physical Education and Recreation Studies enjoyed renewed interest from TSS boys in these subject areas. We seamlessly managed the conclusion of the OP syllabus for Year 12’s, finishing up, development and implementation of the new ATAR syllabus with the Year 11's. Further improvement in use of ICT, drone footage, real time feedback via video feedback and tracking watches as well as use of Collins writing techniques and drafting, academic writing and referencing, has assisted the results of the Year 12 cohort. This is an outstanding effort to set a high standard for the Year 11’s in the incoming syllabus to emulate in 2020. Well done to all boys and staff involved in the subject and special mention goes to Alexander Walker who received a high VHA ranking and the Year 12 PE prize for top achievement. Mr Wallace and Mr Hooper deliver the Senior PE lessons exceptionally well through Years 11 and 12 as we continue to refine and evolve in seeking best practise in the subject area. The new ATAR syllabus and TSS allows five lessons per week and many exciting opportunities to explore content in a dynamic way for our boys. This year has also seen Recreation Studies progress to include practical and theoretical components of

community recreation, striking skills, invasion games, aquatic adventure skills/qualifications, coaching and fitness training. Underpinning these activities was development of coaching and leadership development through giving boys ownership and responsibilities in leading/organising/ implementing a whole range of activities towards potential employment in the booming recreation industry. The cutting edge Sports Excellence program for Years 7-10 in Core Physical Education lessons continues to evolve. This program has offered the boys to select from a wide range of sporting options each term working with outstanding specialist staff in these areas. This has allowed for very high quality teaching and learning, effectively allowing for us to offer ‘Sports Excellence’ training in PE time. Furthermore, the Year 7-10 lessons have been periodised, working towards ‘athleticism’ in core strength, sport specific strength, running and agility technique, plyometrics (jump/power training) and flexibility. The activities conducted were age appropriate and are fundamental towards the National Curriculum as well as providing health improvement and injury prevention. This was progressively developed through the year from base level aerobic fitness with cross-country running through to athletics and

athleticism training then swimming as key movement proficiencies. Compulsory fitness tests are conducted each semester and reported to parents coupled to diligence grades. This feedback allows boys to track their progress against national standards and to provide feedback on their performance, progress and effort. TSS Years 7-10 core PE students perform at a satisfactory to excellent standard across the standardised tests and we work hard with any boys below these standards to assist their progress to satisfactory levels. The careful planning of Years 7-10 Physical Education has allowed the successful transition from Junior Health and Physical Education to Senior Board Physical Education and Recreation Studies. Theory classes in Years 7 and 9 were well resourced and focused towards age appropriate and national curriculum based model with Year 7 working through mental health, resilience and adolescent development. Year 9 was focused towards sport psychology, nutrition, physiology and personal development. Congratulations to the graduating Year 12’s and I would like to commend the work of all staff on an excellent year.

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MRS NATASHA ROSKY

h ead of humanities

he Humanities and Social Sciences are the study of human behaviour and interaction in social, cultural, environmental, economic and political contexts. The Humanities and Social Sciences Department (HaSS) at The Southport School has both a historical and contemporary focus, from personal to global contexts, and consider challenges for the future. Through studying Humanities and Social Sciences, the boys develop the ability to question, think critically, solve problems, communicate effectively, make decisions and adapt to change. They are encouraged to think about and respond to issues requiring an understanding of the key historical, geographical, political, economic and societal factors involved, and how these different factors interrelate. The subjects designed and delivered within the HaSS Department include a wide range of skills that can be represented broadly as questioning, researching, analysing, evaluating and communicating. From Years 7 to 12, the boys apply these skills to investigate events, developments, issues, and phenomena, both historical and contemporary. Since starting as the Head of Department in January, I have been warmly welcomed into the Humanities and Social Sciences Department while also gaining the full support of the students, staff and parents of the school community. I started the school year with a clear vision to build on the existing strengths of the HaSS Department in terms of pedagogy and relationship building, while also modernising both the curriculum and the assessments to produce a rigorous academic program with a specific focus on improving the writing of our boys. Even within this school year, the changes that we have employed have been transformative, which encourage us to aim higher next year as we enter into the first set of external exams in Term Four in 2020.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr John Wallace, who as Acting Head of Department of Humanities for the previous two years, created a

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positive and strong team atmosphere within the HaSS Department, making my transition into the department a smooth one. Mr Wallace continues to be an invaluable part of TSS both within and outside the classroom as he has a wealth of knowledge and spirit for all aspects of life at TSS. Assistant Head of Department, Mr Lindsay Close, has also been excellent in his support helping to lead the HaSS Department. Mr Close is a highly knowledgeable teacher of Senior and Junior History, particularly in the area of Ancient History in Years 10 and 11. The HaSS Department has knowledgeable and passionate teachers with decades of experience in both teaching and in the wider world. Mr Virgoe Buckland, drawing on his extensive expertise in Modern History, channelled the last cohort of the boys studying under the 2004 modern history syllabus towards excellent results. This year, Mr Conan Bland and Mr Chris Marcellin have worked seamlessly together in Senior Geography to create an engaging, technology-focused program tailored to the interests and required skill set of the boys. This high standard of work in the Senior Geography program has been underpinned by that of the dynamic teaching of Mr Tony Watt in

his important role of Junior Geography teacher.

In order to prepare the young men of TSS for the rigour and expectations of the new QCAA external exam system, the teachers in Years 7 and 8 have a writingfocused approach in their teaching and assessments. Mr Denzel Wilson, Mr Jackson Alves and Mr Anthony Petrie have been an integral part of redesigning the HaSS program which was evident in the presentation of the boy’s Living History Museum research projects in Term Three. This excellent group of teachers has assisted our boys in attaining high standards of learning, which has been reflected in external History and Geography competitions and senior submissions in the Senior subjects. This year marks the end of the OP system, and we are very proud of the boys that have completed their studies in the Senior History and Geography

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subjects. Many of the boys produced outstanding assignments for which they are to be commended. The knowledge and experience gained from the completion of these research assignments will set the boys up well for their future tertiary studies. This year in Ancient History, with a cohort of 15 boys lead by Mr Wallace, three VHA standards were achieved by Zane Nonggorr, Tyler Fairnington and Richard Kim. Mr Buckland taught a cohort of 26 boys Modern History, in which five VHA standards were achieved by Tyler Fairnington, Tom Scotchmer, Timothy Oxenford, Brandon Botting and James Frizelle. In Senior Geography, with a cohort of 12 boys lead by Mr Marcellin, there was one VHA standard achieved by Tom Watts. Congratulations to all the boys and their teachers for a successful year.

This year a large cohort of Years 7-10 boys took part in two national Humanities-based competitions which included: The Australian School’s History Competition and The Australian School’s Geography Competition. Our boys made TSS proud as many of them achieved a Distinction Certificate or higher. On a state level, TSS was involved in the annual Queensland History Teacher’s Association Historical Writing Competition which was held in September, with a Highly Commended certificate awarded to Vishaak Gangasandra for his analytical

essay on The leadership qualities of Hannibal Barca. The HaSS Department will continue to encourage boys to participate in external competitions next year.

As the study of Humanities and Social Sciences includes those subjects that study human nature, it promotes the critical examination of global culture, history and how we behave. At its heart is a desire to make the world a better place. With this in mind, the foundation of our teaching is to provide a broader understanding of the world in which we live, and how people can participate as active and informed citizens with high-level skills needed for the 21st century. Therefore, the study of Humanities is of great practical importance in this evolving and ever changing modern world. It helps students gain the intellectual and emotional skills they need to understand the human realities they engage with, and it helps them gain the empathy they will need in the future to be good friends, good fathers, and good citizens.

As teachers, it is imperative to model the importance of lifelong learning by utilising the extensive professional learning opportunities made available to us at The Southport School, to enhance our knowledge and teaching practices. In October, Mr Bland and Mr Marcellin were able to gain more insight into integrating technology into the Geography classroom by attending the biennial Australian Geography Teacher’s Conference here on the Gold Coast, themed The Innovative Geographer. During this time, I also had the pleasure of travelling to Adelaide for the annual Australian History Teacher’s Conference, entitled History Matters, a conference that was as always well attended and the quality of the presenters was exceptional with The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG as one of the keynote speakers.

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MRS SOPHIE ARTLEY

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visit a restaurant and order their meal again, reinforcing the material they have learned in a situation likely to be repeated throughout their lives in cities around the world, such as Paris or Shanghai.

CHINESE AT THE SENIOR SCHOOL

Mr Jerry Kuo In 2008, The Southport School embarked on an adventurous program to enhance the teaching and learning of languages, particularly Chinese, through the Living Language and Culture Program. As a result, we now have a record number of boys choosing to learn Chinese, many of them continuing right through to Senior. This qualifies them to be among the elite number of Australians who speak, read and write some Mandarin Chinese, and will surely be an asset in their future careers. Experiential learning at TSS through the IDEALS program is based on the principles of Kurt Hahn, founder of Outward Bound. Hahn believed that ‘there is more to us than we know’, and that students extend themselves best in situations with some element of risk, guided by teachers. Unique settings are also an effective way to encourage the boys to try new skills. As part of our Languages curriculum in Year 7, students of French and Chinese go out into the community, to a patisserie or a dumpling restaurant, to order their own meal and practise what they have learned in class. In Year 8, students 32

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In Year 9 Chinese, students travel to Surfers Paradise on buses and trams to interview Chinese people about weather, transport and activities. In Semester Two students study the Legend of Monkey Magic, perform a puppet show and learn Lion Dance and stick fighting. For students who choose Chinese in Year 10, the Great Wall Expedition is offered as an alternative to the Outward Bound camp in northern NSW. Students have four days in Beijing City, and four days hiking on the Wild Great Wall at Jiankou guided by the Beijing Hikers. This remarkable program provides students with opportunities to practise speaking Chinese when buying tickets to scenic sites, such as the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven, and purchasing meals, and shopping. As for Year 11 students, they are learning about a wildly famous Chinese TV show If you are the one, GaoKao (Chinese high school entrance exam); they need to prepare a presentation in Chinese about traveling in China, Chinese Kungfu legends and the contribution of Chinese culture to the world. I would like to wish health and happiness to our Year 12 Chinese students as they head out into the world of work and study, and hope their Chinese continues to improve. Congratulations to James Ware for achieving the Hunt Prize for 2019,

awarded to the top non-Chinese background student in the graduating class. I would like to thank the Languages Team of Ms Sophie Artley, Mrs Kristen Bannister and Mr Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden for their outstanding hard work this year. It is a rare privilege to work with such professional educators. CHINESE AT THE PREP SCHOOL

Mrs Doreen Ng-Yap

As the Year of the Pig is coming swiftly to an end, we reflect on what 2019 has brought us at TSS Prep. We reflect on the highlight of activities and the achievement of our language students at TSS Prep. We thank you for a productive year. In language acquisition, we encourage experiential learning and engagement in real life situations. We also incorporate ICT and online language learning through participation in online language programs. We celebrated students’ success in achieving a high standard in Chinese. The two academic Achievement Awards recipients for 2019 are Jake Frenklah and Kyle Grassicks, both in Year 6. Congratulations for their success in language learning at Prep. The highlight of our language activities at Prep were: • Celebration of Chinese New Year, Year of the Pig • Cultural studies: Dragon Boat Festival, Duan wu jie • Moon Cake Festival, zhongqiu jie

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• Excursion to religious and educational centre • Visit to Chinese Restaurant, zhongguo Fanguan • Cultural Activities include: Chinese Paper Cutting, making Chinese Lantern, making Jianzi, Chinese Calligraphy, Taichi and Meditation • Interacting with visiting students from China, student exchange from Wuhan • Participation in Language Perfect World Language Championships Competition

writing, listening, dictation, grammar and cultural knowledge. Congratulations to all the winners. The award winning recipients of this year’s competition worked diligently over this 10-day event in August and achieved commendable results. The winners from Prep were: CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF THE PIG

Bronze Awards

Jack Beeton, Kyle Grassick, Nicholas Hill, Hrithik Ramachandra and Harrison Howard

Credit Award

Mitchell Nauta Hendriks

2019 YEAR 6 LOTE CHINESE EXCURSION, AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Students participated in various cultural activities and hands-on activities during the excursion.

CELEBRATION OF CHINESE NEW YEAR

VISIT TO CHUNG TIAN TEMPLE

INTERACTING WITH VISITING CHINESE STUDENTS FROM WUHAN, CHINA

PARTICIPATION IN THE 2019 LANGUAGE PERFECT’S WORLD LANGUAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS

TSS Prep students participated in the world’s largest online language event, organised by the Education Perfect Team, with more than 300,000 students from around the world competing over a week of language challenge in August. Students were tested on their language skills, including reading,

STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN CULTURAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CHINESE PAPER CUTTING, LANTERN MAKING AND CHINESE SHUTTLECOCK MAKING.

STUDENTS PRACTISING TAI CHI AND MEDITATION DURING THE EXCURSION

SAMPLING CHINESE FOOD DURING THE EXCURSION.

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their lifestyle. Year 9 finished off the year learning how to describe where they live and produced video and PowerPoint presentations as part of their speaking assessment.

STUDENTS USING A PEN BRUSH TO PRACTISE CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY

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Mrs Sophie Artley The TSS French students have had an eventful year, learning many new things about the French language and francophone culture around the world.

STUDENTS WORKING IN TEAMS LEARNING TO READ CHINESE CHARACTERS

STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN A TEA CEREMONY

We had a Great Year! Yum Seng! Cheers!

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We welcomed the new Year 7 students at the beginning of the year, many of whom had not learned any French before. They have had a very enjoyable semester learning how to greet people, introduce themselves and how to order food and drinks in a French restaurant. We even managed to try some delicious French food during our patisserie visits. The boys had great fun dressing up and performing role-plays for the class and are very enthusiastic about learning a new language. Year 8 classes have been learning how to introduce their family, talk about their pets, describe their likes and dislikes and discuss their school. In fact, many of the boys surprised themselves at the end of the year with how much language they could produce. There were some fantastic spoken presentations where the students were able to demonstrate just how much vocabulary they have acquired this year and they are well prepared for continuing the subject in Year 9. The Year 9 boys started the year learning about weather and activities. In Term Two they performed a fashion show in class to demonstrate their knowledge of clothing, colours, adjectives and opinions. The students thoroughly enjoyed dressing up and performing to the class. In Semester Two they learned how to speak about healthy eating and lifestyle and produced some amazing posters aimed at persuading young people to improve

Year 10 have spent the year perfecting their understanding of more complex grammar in order to prepare them for the rigours of the new system. The boys are now able to speak in several tenses and have enjoyed studying topics such as education, family and relationships, holidays and free time. We are hoping to be able to take this cohort to France in 2020 to spend some time staying with French families, immersing themselves in the language and culture. The Year 12 students have studied a number of current topics such as their use of modern technology, media, social networks, cinema, youth culture and health, free time and holiday preferences and plans for the future. They have engaged in a variety of media including websites, film, radio shows and TV programs and now have a firm grasp of the language, a skill they will carry with them for the rest of their lives. We wish our graduating Seniors Ben, Max, Matias, Giulian and Jake all of the best in their post-TSS endeavours.

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MR ANDREW STARK

h ead of libraries and information ser vices

s it so often does, the 2019 academic year began with a flurry of activity in the Harley Stumm Centre. Boys were finalising their textbook requirements, staff were collating new resources for the year ahead, new parents were keen to see the Senior Library facilities and we all prepared to embrace the challenges on the horizon! No matter the changes in the delivery, focus or intention of the educational process in Queensland, our mission to provide excellent service and accessible, authoritative resources (both on and off line) remains the foundation of our operations. Many people would understand that a ‘modern library’ is, amongst other things, a dynamic space that encourages both academic rigour and social engagement while establishing cultural points of reference. History vindicates the value placed upon communication, literacy, literature and numeracy but it has been the library and its pivotal role in establishing and nurturing global social, cultural and educational landscapes that has promoted and maintained the ideals of civilisation.

Challenging boys to achieve their full potential is the essence of boys’ education and one of the best starting points is in the school library. Modern and supportive libraries constantly change their space and foci, while finetuning their resources and expertise and this can only be maintained with the support of exceptional staff. The Library Team: Ms Marr, Ms Frankel, Mrs O’Neill and Mrs Harris provide the TSS community with outstanding and timely service, and in July we took great pleasure in welcoming Ms Courtney Gibbons.

of parent-based activities including the Study Skills Program for Parents. Additionally, TSS boys continued to be directly involved with the Senior Library through a variety of after-school activities: Study Gym, evening prep, and the increasingly popular TSS and St Hilda’s Philosophy Club. Throughout the year, the Senior Library continued to be very well represented at a variety of local, national and international academic events. Presentations were made on behalf of the Senior Library to delegates attending: the International Boys’ Schools Coalition, Montreal; St John’s College, Johannesburg, St Alban’s College Pretoria and Birmingham University, UK. It is very reassuring that librarians around the world are interested in learning more about what we are doing here at TSS and the role the Senior Library plays in developing dynamic pedagogy for boys.

Closer to home, we welcomed the Australian Society of Archivists Special Interest Group to TSS and the Senior Library also hosted a variety

While 2019 has been a very busy year for the Senior Library, ultimately, our core business focuses on providing academic support and extension for our students. Successfully educating any young person requires more than a textbook and a teacher. It necessitates a holistic approach; one that provides knowledge, guidance and encouragement; and one that includes progressive critical life-literacy skill development and services.

The Senior Library remains a cornerstone of The Southport School experience for boys, staff and parents, and will continue to provide the whole school community with excellent support and service well into the future.

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MR ANDREW STARK

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TSS ART SHOW RETURNS

“Creativity takes courage” - (Henri Matisse 1889-1954)

he presentation and preservation of art within communities underwrites the cultural and social values endorsed by those communities. For millennia, humans have recorded images of their everyday activities, their tragedies and triumphs, their past and present. From cave wall to canvas to computer, every single piece of art reveals something about its creator and society. Providing the opportunity for TSS community members to celebrate human creativity and excellence is very important. Supporting the creative arts is paramount to human enlightenment and we were delighted, after a 15-year hiatus, to host TSS Art Show once again.

Using four separate exhibition spaces, the Art Show included works from both Prep and Senior students as well as an extensive collection of works by professional artists of national repute. All works in the exhibition were available for purchase with the proceeds of the sale of all boys’ works going directly to LIVIN, an organisation that provides mental health support initiatives for our local community. We were thrilled to raise $3,500 for this very worthy organisation.

game’ weekend and became quite a drawcard for visitors to the School.

The event itself was much more than a simple art show. With extensive support from the Art and Music Departments, TSS Art Show became a community and cultural feast of art, live music, gallery walks and artist talks. To launch the event, a lavish cocktail reception was held under the Clock Tower Building and guests marvelled at the artistic and musical talent provided by over 100 Prep and Senior School students.

Day two of the Art Show saw the four exhibition spaces open for public viewing. On this day, visitors participated in gallery walks, artist talks and a variety of arts-based activities. The exhibition was held over a ‘home 36

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Organisers of TSS Art Show 2019 were very grateful for the assistance and support provided by Anthea Polson Art Gallery and Lorraine Pilgrim Gallery. The event would not have been such a community success without their support and encouragement.

Most, if not all of us, realise that art has considerable influence over releasing human emotion and energy. Art can serve as a window to the soul and the human spirit; it has the potential to create new and diverse visual narratives. Inevitably, every artwork, in its own way, speaks to us – we just have to learn how to listen.

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life and faith

MR DAVID ELLIS

h ead of life and faith

ife and Faith is a school based subject taken by all Years 7 to 12 students at TSS. It contributes to the holistic education of boys within a Christian community of the Anglican tradition. The Life and Faith curriculum provides opportunities for students to develop a greater awareness of the self and to reflect upon their own spirituality. There is a significant emphasis on encouraging students to develop a moral and ethical framework from which to approach contemporary ethical issues, both in Australia and internationally. Students are asked to consider a range of worldviews so that their personal stance on issues is well informed. The Year 7 Life and Faith syllabus has focused on developing an awareness of what it means to be human. Year 7 students have explored the three parts that make up the whole person – the human body, the human mind and the human spirit. The year ended with all students producing a filmed interview with an adult relative, investigating how they use all three parts in their daily life. In Year 8 Life and Faith, students have studied the application and implications of the five types of human powers. Students have analysed and evaluated how human powers: physical, intellectual, spiritual, resource and social; can be used positively or abused for destructive purposes. These powers are explored through a range of multimedia sources. Year 9 Life and Faith students have explored human nature, worldviews, and an introduction to ethics. Students considered how human actions can be defined as being motivated out of instinct, the law, ethics or love. A range of religious and non-religious worldviews were deconstructed to raise understanding of how others see the world. Students were introduced to ethics through the investigation of how humans treat animals in different contexts. This year in Year 10 Life and Faith students have been developing a

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framework from which they can engage with contemporary issues relating to morality and ethics. Students are asked to consider different ways of thinking and the factors influencing decisionmaking in regards to ethical dilemmas. Topics covered include an introduction to ethical thinking and issues of life and death. The Year 11 Life and Faith syllabus focuses on students engaging with ethics. Students are given opportunities to develop critical thinking skills so that they are well equipped to approach ethical issues in the contemporary world. Topics covered included human rights, medical ethics, business ethics, and technology ethics. Year 12 Life and Faith students have focused on group tasks that incorporate collaboration, creativity and critical thinking; and the individual evaluation of the self. Students worked in teams to suggest viable solutions to real world problems. Students are also asked to reflect on their own worldview and to evaluate their time here at TSS. 2019 has been another highly successful year for Life and Faith. The faculty continues to engage all students through the innovative use of technology and to encourage student collaboration and creativity in lessons.

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MS ROBYN GIBSON

h ead of math ematics

“No employment can be managed without arithmetic, no mechanical invention without geometry.” Benjamin Franklin AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION

n August this year approximately 170 of our top mathematics students participated in the Australian Mathematics Competition. This is an international competition open to all students in Years 3 to 12. They answered increasingly challenging questions sourced from a multitude of different fields of mathematics.

This year, TSS had 37% of all our students who entered receive a High Distinction or Distinction. Congratulations must go to the following boys who received a High Distinction: Ray Zhai, James Zhong, Jock McCormack, Lachlan Graham, Foster Lane and Zachary Cirocco.

making it a clean sweep of first, second and third.

The recipients of Distinction and High Distinction certificates are recognised at a full School Assembly.

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YEAR 7 AND 8 MATHS QUIZ

In August three teams of our students from Year 7 and 8 (accompanied by myself and Mrs Kate Gallie) participated in the QAMT Years 7 and 8 Maths Quiz held at Aquinas College. This annual event was attended by 10 other teams from across the Gold Coast. The quiz was comprised of five rounds ranging from individual to team responses across a range of topics including estimation, problem solving, speed and accuracy skills and general mathematical knowledge. After all the scores were tallied, TSS 1 (Ray Zhai, Jinxiang Li and Ethan Melton) won the night with TSS 3 (Jeffrey Warren, Jeremiah Gan and Thomas McClintock) coming in a close second. TSS 2 (Max Carr, Ryan Hebdon and Jed Gallie) were one point off

The students were presented with medals and will represent the Gold Coast region in October at University of Queensland. We wish the boys every success.

This year we have welcomed three new staff members to the Mathematics faculty. Mr Brett Newton, has come to us from Inverell State High School and brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in the pastoral care/ behavioural field as well as the experience of working within a school with external exams. Brett is currently teaching Years 9, 10 and 11 and is the Turnock Housemaster. Mrs Johanna Karathansopoulos joined us from Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School at the commencement of 2019. She has two sons at TSS and has recently taken on a role as a Rowing Coach. Mrs Karathansopoulos currently teaches Years 8 – 12 and is the General Mathematics coordinator within the faculty. She brings to the faculty experience in teaching a range of abilities plus engaging the students in meaningful lessons. Ms Jade McCarthy replaced Mr Alan Baldry (currently on Long Service Leave) in May this year. Ms McCarthy has

experience in teaching a range of abilities across all year levels, particularly Specialist Mathematics. She is currently teaching Years 10 and 11. We are very fortunate that Ms McCarthy will be continuing with us in 2020. NEW QCAA SENIOR PHASE OF LEARNING

2019 has certainly been a year of change across Years 10 and 11 with the introduction of the new mathematics syllabuses. The students have noticed a big difference with regards to the level of difficulty and the amount of time and homework required in order to be successful at their chosen level of mathematics. It is very important that students choose the level of mathematics commensurate with their ability, in order to receive a successful grade for each semester to maximise their opportunities after Year 12. As always I would like to thank the continuing staff for their dedication to the teaching of Mathematics to the young men of The Southport School: Mr Jackson Elliott, Mrs Kristen Bannister, Mr Khalid Almaktoum, Mr Oliver Alini, Mr Blair Tonkin, Mr Adam Hellier, Mr Peter Pilcher, Mr Matthew Slattery, Mr Alan Baldry, Dr Peter Schouten, Mrs Johanna Karathanasopoulos, Ms Jade McCarthy and Mr Brett Newton.

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MRS KATE WARING

h ead of science

r Nicholas Stansbie gave the staff a very informative talk on Positive Psychology and sport after attending the 2019 Positive Education Schools Conference. Although the talk was primarily centred on sports coaching (original presentation from Matt Scholes), the same core values can be attributed to all teaching in the classroom and to collegiality in the staffroom. The main driver was built around the science of optimism, positive feedback and praise with the dual aims of improving performance and promoting wellbeing. The key message was to use this approach in order for staff and students to perform better, exhibit greater resilience, optimism and (my favourite) grit and determination to succeed. Matt Scholes highlighted seven things for coaches and teachers to be aware of: • Avoid “amygdala hijack” – the ‘fight or flight’ response in our students The amygdala hijack is an immediate, emotional response to an event triggered by the amygdala in the brain, but which bypasses the neo-cortex – the centre of rational, considered thought. Teaching and life can be frustrating, but when you are frustrated, this is not the time to give or accept feedback. • Play to their strengths All students and staff have strengths and attributes that they can bring to a team situation. Use those attributes to increase a sense of inclusion and value.

• Optimism Students need to realise that they can always improve and importantly, if they’ve had a setback or performed poorly in an assessment item, that there is always hope, and support available to them to build a strategy for improvement. • Flow Is the mental state in which a person is engaged and fully immersed with a feeling of energised focus, involvement, and success in the process of the activity. • Neural plasticity Through using all the above strategies, we can change the way in which students and staff think. By focussing on strengths, and ensuring that we are structuring our feedback appropriately, we can help our students and staff overcome their natural negativity bias and develop the self-confidence and optimism, which is so essential in life.

Finally, I wish the departing Year 12 Valedictorians all the very best of luck with their future lives, chosen career paths and in discovery of their passion. I hope they always remember their schooling lives with fondness and a smile.

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for Semester One, before returning to QCAA to chase his passion involving the external exam implementation. Mr Brett Smith also teaches Biology and Junior Science and is the new Radcliffe Housemaster, taught at Ballarat Grammar School for the last 20 years. Mr Rhys Ibbott is a familiar face that has returned to teach Junior Science after Mr Adam Harrison left to join the ACGS Rowing Team. Our much loved and long standing Lab Assistant Mr Adrian Gaglione, has taken a Semester of long service leave and his big boots have been temporarily filled by Mr Thilini Gaspe who is doing an admirable job with Junior Science.

The Science Department has welcomed some new faces this year. Mr Troy Lethlean came from QCAA and taught Biology and Junior Science

visual art

MR STEPHEN EARDLEY

h ead of visual art

CHARLIE HANRAHAN YEAR 12 OIL ON CANVAS

s with all subjects in the School there has been a shake up with the change to the senior syllabus. We need to prepare our students to not only physically create artwork but understand the importance of the relationship between artist and audience. As we progressively understand the requirements of the new Years 11 and 12 courses, Mr Eli Faen and myself are amending the course structure and expectations to best prepare the students for their future. Fortunately we do not need to throw the baby out with the bath water, and have maintained the most successful elements, just creating greater depth in response. There has also been an introduction of greater depth in study of artwork and history developing greater specific art vocabulary and written/ oral expression. Mr Eli Faen has been guiding the Year 7, 8 and 9 students through the fundamentals that open into expanded major works. After the rotational compulsory arts experiences of Years 7 and 8, Year 9 are offered Visual Art as a Semester elective or a two Semester elective. Many of the Year 9 cohort chose to undertake at least one semester of art. The students have again drawn inspiration for their practical major artwork from the local environment – with excursions to Tallebudgera/ Burleigh Headland, and the Gold Coast Spit. Interestingly the new syllabus is requiring this immersion experience as a starting point for developing artwork. The Year 10 Visual Art students can select one semester of art in the year and the course has been designed to align closely to the senior expectations. There is an expectation of greater depth of research requiring more investigation, development and depth of response. There is also exam preparation, a taste of the senior exam style. The Year 11 students have been immersed and overwhelmed at times by the sheer volume of work, knowledge and expectation. The new course is very specific and quite prescriptive. There is a greater emphasis on the relationship between art maker and audience and understanding of art theory, philosophy and contemporary art practise. The focus for Semester One was Art as Lens

– looking at how we see, what we see and how we record it through person, place or object. Semester Two had a focus on Art as Code. This made the students look at the different contexts that artist make visual art through and how they can incorporate this layering of symbolism in their own responses. A substantive amount of visual artist case studies were undertaken as a way of galvanising knowledge and building a fuller understanding or how contemporary artists work. Visiting an exhibition is an important component of the senior courses. Students experience, in real time, the artistic qualities of the artwork allowing them to engage beyond the digital thumbnails they often refer to on a computer screen. The Year 10 group visited the Tweed Regional Art Gallery in Murwillumbah to see Three Decades: celebrating the Tweed Regional Gallery collection. The Year 11 and 12 students visited GOMA to see the 9th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art. This is such a wonderful exhibition every three years and we are fortunate that it is on our doorstep. This exhibition informs for many years contemporary art practise in the region. The Year 12’s finish the old syllabus in style creating artwork that moves beyond the self to ‘Make a Difference’ by addressing significant world issues in their art.

Several Year 12 students were selected this year to exhibit in the Gold Coast Secondary School’s Art Exhibition – ENERGIES 2019. This year the format was only digital as we await a world class regional gallery at HOTA in 2021. The work of Charlie Hanrahan, Luca Lee, Wilson Statham, Oliver Martin and Sam Gibson represented the School. The St Alban’s Gallery will be returned to the Art Department in 2020. This is very welcome as one of the requirements of the new syllabus is for the students to publicly display their artwork. This year we have utilised the foyer of the Broomhead Lecture Theatre to display portraits, and the windows of Bennett 1 Art Room for continually changing junior exhibitions. There were quite a few students who exhibited work in the revamped St Alban’s Art Exhibition in Term Three. Mr Andrew Stark, our Head of Libraries and Information Services, has reinvigorated the annual Art Show. To close, a thank you to Mr Dan Sleeman, our hard working Art Department Assistant who helps in so many ways with department matters and student requirements. Most importantly to all of the Visual Art students who travel through the department and inspire the faculty with enthusiasm and new ways of seeing. Please enjoy the artwork you see throughout the Southportonian. SOUTHPORTONIAN

vocational education and training

MRS HELEN MCCLEARY

vet coordinator

he TSS Vocational Education and Training (VET) office has wrapped up another busy year, with students across Years 10-12 exploring many varied options as they navigate a path intended upon opening up a world of post-school possibilities.

Upon reflecting on the work experience placements our students have completed in 2019, it becomes obvious that this initiative is more so being used as a vehicle of discovery as opposed to the traditional mindset of only completing work experience in the industry you anticipate undertaking as a full-time future. Many of our young men look to do work experience in areas they have little knowledge of, which is purposeful in helping them to continue on in consolidating their skills or alternatively reinforcing the search for an industrial best fit. Paramount to the success of a work experience placement is a student’s ability to source their own host employer – whether it be the workplace of parents, aunts and uncles, family friends or even cold calling – the same message invariably comes back to the VET office: employers are impressed with students who have the initiative and courage to explore this option. Several host employers invited students to return to the workplace for a second placement, such was the level of commitment and willingness of our boys to fully engage in these opportunities. Over 100 days were amassed in areas of mechanics, scientific laboratories, court houses, financial planning, engineering, barbering, building and construction, plumbing, carpentry, health services and aviation; the possibilities are limitless. The VET office also oversees students as they embark upon nationally

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accredited certificate programs, including Certificate II, III, IV and Diploma courses. Again this is a very busy area, with many of our country boarders taking advantage of the opportunity to complete their Certificate III in Agriculture as a school-based traineeship, where they complete practical hours on their home properties during the school holidays and theory work via online submission with a nominated registered training organisation. This course provides an excellent way of formalising the skills many of the boys have been learning over several school breaks already spent working on the family farm, fusing prior knowledge with industry advances.

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In contrast to those students who are undecided in their career paths, we have some boys who know exactly where they are headed and are already steering their futures on an identified path by way of schoolbased apprenticeships. These take the shape of one day per week during the school year being spent with the host employer and continue on until Year 12 graduation, at which time the

student converts to full-time apprentice status. This program enables students to set their chosen careers in motion whilst still at school, with the added benefit of reducing the time left to completion after graduation. Again, an incredibly worthwhile initiative, as it not only sets the students on their life course but also instills excellent time management skills as success is reliant upon effectively combining school curriculum with employment accountabilities. As a first this year, apprenticeship support network, Busy At Work partnered with Bunnings Warehouses to host the inaugural ‘Bunnings Apprentice Trade Event’ in October, designed to bring registered training organisations, industry trade reps and prospective employers all together under one roof. In addition to accessing interactive displays and jobs boards, students interested in pursuing a trade were able to bring their resumes and cover letters for registration with gateway programs designed to match students with potential employers. This event was well-received by the Gold Coast community and is in the early stages of planning to become an annual fixture; we look forward to attending again in 2020 as well as supporting our students in all their vocational endeavours.

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DR ANGELA ZAGOREN

director of cou nselling and well being h ealth

he Wellbeing Health team was able to deliver targeted programs this year largely guided by our Life-Fit-Learning results - our co-created wellbeing measure with Griffith University. We are particularly delighted to continue with our support and education to all TSS stakeholders including students, staff and parents, and take great pleasure in sharing with you some of the key highlights of 2019. STUDENT WELLBEING

From early beginnings in Preschool to final senior year, TSS boys are supported by a wonderful team of psychologists. School psychologists work collaboratively with parents, teachers and students to support each boy’s educational, social and psychological needs. Student selfreferral to the school psychologist was not a common occurrence when I commenced work at TSS in 2015. It is now the second highest referral pathway, closely behind Housemaster referrals, at the Senior School. TSS is committed to normalising psychological support by having psychologists: visibly present and actively involved in school events; facilitating wellbeing programs; teaching mental health programs to students such as Teen Mental Health First Aid; and explicitly teaching boys how to ask for help and how to schedule an appointment with a health professional. These are skills we hope they will take with them when they leave TSS and apply later in life, if and when they should need them.

Our Wellbeing Health offerings this year were dominated by Life-

Fit results suggesting the need for a nutrition and sleep focus – two of our leading MENS pillars. Specifically, every year level assessed (Years 4-11) in 2018 indicated that they did not consume the recommended serves of vegetables or water, whilst an overconsumption in junk food was found. Prep staff have subsequently rallied behind Crunch&Sip (a daily water and veggie/fruit break) and we have been working on extending this to Year 7 boys at Senior. Our Wellbeing Health Promotions Officer and Accredited Practising Dietitian, Ms Caitlin Anderson, has also been running nutrition workshops across both campuses where she teaches boys about wholefoods: including: where food comes from; label reading; important nutrients for growth and development; foods for energy and sports performance; and fun, novel ways to prepare healthy snacks.

It was wonderful for Wellbeing Health to be part of the tender committee which reviewed the catering offered at TSS. It was a rigorous review and selection process, and we are excited to work in partnership with Chartwells,

our new catering provider, to deliver high quality, nutritious and delicious food options to student canteens and the Dining Hall in 2020. I would also like to acknowledge our hardworking Maintenance and Facilities staff who coordinated a hydration audit of water bubblers across both campuses in response to our Life-Fit results. As a result, there will be a planned rollout of updates and additions next year, ensuring our boys have convenient access to cool drinking water.

In addition to the Senior School events of MENS Health Week and Take My Ride, we have developed and facilitated the Positive Play program and Take 5 at the Preparatory School. Delivered by Housemasters in House meetings, Take 5 covers five modules around student protection themes - Feeling Safe, Body Warning Signs, Who’s on your Support Team, Keeping Secrets and E-safety. This program educates boys through short, fun conversation starters designed to increase protective behaviours. Positive Play involved the creation and consolidation of a weekly program of activities for boys such as The Rainforest, Zen Zone, Lego Land

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wellbeing h ealth or Lunch Bunch. These activities are staffed by passionate teachers who give up their lunch break to offer structured play options to boys who may find outdoor playtime overwhelming or who struggle to engage themselves independently in an activity. We were also excited to create additions to the 2019 Student Record Books that covered weekly wellbeing health reflections and health related goal-setting, and we continue to raise student awareness of National wellbeing days such as RUOK? Day and Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence at assemblies.

STAFF WELLBEING TRAINING

Feeling safe and cared for is a critical state of mental health required in order for learning to occur. Having highly skilled teachers who are also well trained in the psychology of how boys learn best and methods of supporting them to flourish is an ideal combination. This year I facilitated Youth Mental Health First Aid training to key pastoral care staff in Day and Boarding roles and will continue to offer this training to

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teaching and coaching staff each year. YMHFA is designed to enhance teacher understanding of common mental health problems and informs staff how to both support and encourage a young person to access appropriate help. Housemasters and the Leadership team also joined me for an interactive workshop focused on ‘Responding to Suicidality’ that involved education, discussion, planning and procedural approaches to managing high-risk psychological situations involving students. In addition to sharing Life-Fit results with staff at our whole school staff meetings, I also enjoyed sharing important research updates within the field of Positive Psychology. As would be expected, there have been corrections and changes within this area of psychology over the past two decades since its inception, and it was exciting to share with staff the new research directions that could enhance the future wellbeing offerings at TSS. PARENT WELLBEING EVENTS

Due to circumstances outside of our control we were not able to bring the Sleep Talk to our parent body as we intended this year. However, we have capitalised on this setback by planning ahead to expand this parenting seminar to both our Prep and Senior families next year. Life-Fit results from 2018 revealed that our Preparatory students

were not meeting the minimum hours of sleep for their developmental needs, with Years 4-6 under sleeping on average 1.2 hours a night. That adds up to missing the equivalent of a full night’s sleep each week. In the Senior School community, our Years 10 and 11 day boys averaged 7.6 and 7.8 hours on weeknights, respectively, which is shy of the 8-10 hours recommended. Pleasingly, our boarders across all age ranges fell within the recommended levels which reflects the hard work and consistency of our boarding staff who have committed to; device removal, consistent House routines and regular waking and sleeping times, to name a few. Sleep is often overlooked in the causation and treatment of mental health problems and is the MENS pillar that I believe is the most important when it comes to wellbeing. Term Four also saw a wonderful turnout for the Promoting Positive Behaviour Parenting Program run by our Prep psychologist, Ms Amelia-Rose Read and myself. We specifically designed it to be a relaxed, fun and friendly four-hour program split over two weeks, with practical and evidence-based strategies for enhancing parent-child relationships and managing problematic behaviour. This is the second year we have run this program and due to consistently positive parent feedback it will remain a regular offering at the Preparatory School.

th e academic staff Executive

Director of Counselling and Wellbeing Health

HOLTSBAUM, LEIGH

Headmaster

ZAGOREN, ANGELA

HOPPE, MARK

BA, BA Hons (Psych), PhD (Psych)

BEd GCEdSt

Heads of Department

MASSEY, BRETT

BAKER, STEVEN

TONES, COREY

WAIN, GREG

BEd (UNE), DipTeach (WASTC), MBA (UNE), MEdAdmin (UNSW) MACEL, FAIM

Chaplain WHEREAT, JONATHAN ThDip (ACT)

Deputy Headmaster - Head of Preparatory School SYMMS, JEFFREY

BEd (QUT), DipTeach (QUT), GDipTeachEd (QUT), MEd (UC)

Deputy Headmaster – Head of Senior School HAWKINS, ANDREW

BA. AppSc (HMS), BEd (UQ) MEd (UQ)

BEd (UQ), DipBusMan, BApSc (UQ), GDipBusMgmt(Griffith)

CLEGG, ROBERT

BSc (ANU), GradDipEd (CAE), GradDipInfTech (CQU)

COOKE, ROBERT

BMus(Adelaide), GradDipEd(Adelaide)

Chief Financial Officer CARDIFF, ROSS

BCom (Griffith), PGDipFinMan (UQ), FCPA

Senior Management Dean of Students Years 7-12 BOS, KAREL

BEd, MEdLead (ACU)

GIBSON, ROBYN BEd, MEd

BEd TIA (SACAE) BAppThtre, (Griffith), DipEd

LOCKETT, MARK

BEng (Hons) (Brighton), Post GradCertEd (Brighton) Marcellin, Christopher BA(UNP) HDE(UNP) IELTS CELTA

MCDONALD, SCOTT

BJrn (UQ), BEd (UQ), BA (Hons)(UQ), Cert IV TAA

Dean of Studies GOLDBURG, BRYCE

BAS AppGeo (QIT), DipEd (Q), BEdSt (Q) MEd (GU)

Preparatory School Deputy Head – Curriculum WYER, MARK

BEd(QUT), GCEd(QUT), MEd (QUT)

ANDERSON, KERRIE

BEd Vis Art(QUT), MEd (GU), MEd (USQ)

AQUILINA, KERRIE-LYN DipEd (UNSW)

AYRES, RUSSELL

GradDipTeach (Swinburne), GradCertStratComm (UC), BJourn (UC)

BAKER, ROBERT

DipTeach, BEd, MEd (Griffith), CertIV (Ministry and Theology)

BENNETTS, CARLY BEd

CHAPMAN, SHONA

Dip Teach (BCAE), BA (UQ), MEd (UNSW)

WARING, KATARINA

BPharm(UQ), DipEd(UQ)

STANSBIE, NICHOLAS

DipEd(QUT), BEdSt (UQ), MEd (Deakin), MEdSt (UQ), GCertMark(GU), MACE, MAGCA

BCom, HDE (Rhodes)

STARK, ANDREW

BEECHER, JOSHUA

WATT, ANTHONY

BSc Hons. (LaTrobe), Grad Dip Ed(Monash)

BOXALL, KAY

BBusMan (UQ), BA (UQ), GDipEd (UQ), MEdSt (UQ) Cert IV Bus

Housemasters

Dean of Boarding

SMITH, BRETT

PROUTEN, JESSICA

Dean of Students Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Programs BSc (Hons) (Southampton), PGCE (Cambridge), MEdMan (Melbourne), GAICD.

(Acting Term Four) BEd (USQ), MEd (UQ), GCert (London)

Preparatory School Teaching Staff

BA (Hons) (UWA), GradDipEd (UWA), GradCertTheology (CSU)

HORAN, WILLIAM

BEd (Hons)(Cheltenham), MSc (Leicester), FAIM

MCQUILLAN, STEPHANIE

ELLIS, DAVID

INGLIS, JOANNE

HAIN, BRYAN

BEd

WILKINS, MARK

BEd

HIRST, BEN

Director of Sports and Activities

BA (Hons)(Ontario), MTeach (Griffith)

EARDLEY, STEPHEN

Deputy Headmaster - Head of Learning and Teaching BEd (Deakin), GCertTESOL (Griffith), MEd (Griffith)

BSc, DipEd

BEd

BLAND, CONAN

BHMSc (SCU), BEd (SCU), MEd

BUCKLAND, VIRGOE

BA (UQ), BEdSt (UQ), DipEd (UQ), MSportCoach (Griffith), GDipComms (Distinction) (QUT), MEd (Griffith) CertResCare (ACU)

CONNORS, KEN

BLM (CQU), Cert IV WT&A

DICKSON, KERRIE

BBus (RMIT), GradDipEd (Monash), BEd (QUT), MEd (QUT)

FENNELL, KEITH

BA (UOW), GradDipEd (UOW), Cert III VocInd (AASL)

FENNELL, RACHAEL

CertEC (Rochampton), DipTeach (CAE), MEdEC (Greenwich), CertIII EdSup BEd

CHATFIELD, ANNETTE BEd

CORBETT, LISA BA, BEd

CROOK, JUDITH DipTeach

CONYNGHAM, ALISON

Dip Teach (CAE), Post Grad Dip Ed (UQ), MEd (Griffith)

DARBY, LYNDA BEd

DUNBIER, HEIDI CertEdSupp

EGAN, ROBERT JAMES

BSc (Hons) (Loughborough), MSc (Hons), PGCE

ELLSMORE, RHONDA BEd, CertCCS

FELLOWES, DARREN BEd

GIPPEL, SANDRA BEd

BA (UQ), BEd (UQ)

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GITTINS, CATHRYN BEd

GOUDY, DEBRA BEd

HAMILTON, STEVEN BEd (Griffith)

HARRIS, CINDY BEd (Rhodes)

HUMPHREYS, KAREN

BEd (QUT), AdvDipChildServ

HUTCHISON,EDWINA

Cert III in Education Support

HURD, TERRI-LEE

BSpPath & Aud. (Hons) (UQ) MSPAA, CPSP

JACKSON, ANGELA BEd (UNE)

JONES, SUZANNE

BEd (Griffith), DipTeach(CAE)

JOSS, SHARON AdvDipEd

KOZNED, REBECCA

BEd (Uni SA) BA (Uni SA)

LESKO, KERRIE

BTeach (NTU), BEd (QUT)

MATTHIAS, TRISHA

BMus (Sch.Mus.Ed.) Hons (UQ)

NEWTON, CRAIG BEd (Griffith)

NG-YAP, DOREEN

BScinEd (SAUC, Singapore), GradCertLOTE (UNE, NSW), GradCertTESOL (UNE, NSW), GradDipEd (CAE, SA)

NIXON, HOLLY

AdvCert (BusStd), Cert III Support

PEMBERTON, AMANDA BEd (Griffith)

POESZUS, JASNA

DipTeach (Sydney), BEd (Tasmania), GDipSpecEd (Tasmania), MEd (Sydney), GradCertGiftedEd (UNSW)

ROWE, BRIAN

BEd(Flinders), MSchMan (CQU), MACE

SCHINCKEL, DEBORAH

MEd (QUT) BEd (UniSA), DipTeach (Sturt CAE)

SENDEN, ANNE CertIIIEdSup

SPOWART, JOHN DipTeach

SPROULE, JAMES BEd

STEVENS, RUTH DipTeach(CAE)

STIBBE, THERESA

Cert IV (Teacher Aide)

STRETEN, JENNIFER

BA (Mus), AMusA, DipTeach

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SUPER, COLETTE

DipEd (Cape Town), DipMotTherapy(Tygerberg)

THOMAS, MEGAN BEd (QUT)

TOMKINSON, MICHELLE BEd - (Griffith)

TREVETHAN, FERGUS

BA, GDipEd, GDipPsy (Monash), GDipPsyAdv (UNE), GDipPosPsy (Melbourne), GDipMenHlth (UNE)

WALLACE, ROSEMARY

AdvCertTravTour, CertIIIEdSup

WATTS, JULIE

BEd (JCU), BTeach (Griffith)

WEAVER, SUSAN

DipTeach, BEd, GCert (TESOL)

WILSON, JACKIE MTeach (Hons)

WILSON, LOUISE DipChildServ

ZAUNER, LEANNE BEd - Primary

Senior School - Teaching Staff ALINI, OLIVER

BSci (Phys, Chem), GDipEd Almaktoum, Khalid BCivEng, GDipEd

ALVES, JACKSON

BEd (Griffith), CertIVTAE, CertIVFit

ARTLEY, SOPHIE

BA Hons (Hull, UK), PGCE (Nottingham, UK)

BALDRY, ALAN

BA (Sydney), DipEd (Sydney), DipResCare (ACU), GradDipRE (ACU), MEd (Griffith)

BALLARD, ADAM

BA (UQ), BEd (UQ),

BANNISTER, KRISTEN

BA (UWA), GDipEd (ECU), GDip (ECU), GCert (Murdoch), CertIVTAE, CertIIIOutdoorRec

BERRYMAN, ANDREW

BEd (UOW), MEd (UOW)

BLUNDELL, ADRIAN

BEd (Griffith), BExSc (Griffith)

BROMLEY, PETER DipT

BROWNE, IAN

BBus (Griffith), GradDipEd (Griffith), Cert IV TAE, CertResCare(ABSA)

BUCKLEY, MITCHELL

BMusStud (Griffith), GradDipEd (Griffith), AMUS A

CHINIA, KESHLAN

BA (Griffith), DipEd (Griffith), CertIIIHosp (TAFE)

CLOSE, LINDSAY

BBus (QUT), BEd (QUT), DipTeach (BKTC), GCertResCare (ACU), MHist (UNE), MEd (USQ)

DE VIVO, FIONA

BSSc (ACU), GradDipEd (Griffith)

DICKSON, MELISSA BCI, BEd (QUT)

DOLAN, JOSEPH

BSc (Hons), SpSc, GTP Graduate (UK)

ELLIOTT, JACKSON BEd

GALLIE, KATE BEd

GAYTON, JOHN

BA(UQ), BEdSt (UQ), DipEd (UQ)

HARRIS, ROBERT

BEd (Deakin), BPhysEd (Deakin)

HELLIER, ADAM

BSc (Hons), PGCertEdSec

JACKSON, HEIDI

BSocSci (UQ), BEd (UQ)

JONES, CHAUNTELLE BCom, GDipEd

KARATHANASOPOULOS, JOHANNA BEd(QUT), BAppSci(QUT)

KENNEDY, CAMERON

BSc(UQ), BEd(UQ), MSc(Sunderland)

KUO, JERRY

BSc(Bond), PostGradDip Psyc(QUT), DipEd(Griffith)

LEES, SIMON

BSc (Hons), Post GradCertEdSec

MAZEY, ALISON

MLI(QUT) BMus/BEd (QUT) Dip MusTh(ConCQU) Cert Res.Care (ACU)

MCCARTHY, JADE BEd (Griffith)

MCQUEEN, JOSHUA BExSci, BEd(Griffith)

NORMAN, GREGORY DipPE (ACPE)

PETRIE, ANTHONY BEd (ACU)

PILCHER, PETER

DipTeach(WIE), BMathematics(UOW)

QUAIN, DALE

BSc (Hons) (UWA), MTeach (Griffith)

ROBERSON, ALEX BA, BEd (SCU)

ROSKY, NATASHA RUTHERFORD, BRUCE

BEd, Certificate in Animal Production (LPC), Cert IV TAE 40110

SCHOUTEN, PETER

PhD (USQ) BSci (Hons) (USQ) GDipL&Teach (USQ)

SLATTERY, MATTHEW

BHMs & BEd (SCU), GDipMath (CSU), MEd (UON)

th e academic staff SPEECHLEY, BRYCE

BEd (SCU), BSCA (ACPE)

STALLING, ANDREW BScApp (Hons)

TONKIN, BLAIR

BHSc (Griffith), Grad Dip Ed (QUT)

WALLACE, JOHN

BA, DipEd, TTC (Tas), MACE JP Qld, CertResCare (ACU)

WALLACE, MIKE

BEd (Hons) (QUT), GCert Coach (Massey)

WARE, MICHAEL

BEd (QUT), BCIDrama (QUT), PerfCertTCL

WILSON, DENZEL

BEd (RAU) TTHDE, DipSpMan (LBS)

Corporate Staff

GAGLIONE, ADRIAN GIBBONS, COURTNEY

Dip Library and Information Services (SBIT)

GRAHAM, ANNE GREEN, MICHELLE

Nat Cert Business (Cert IV), NZIM Cert in Mgmt

GYDE, MICHELLE

BCom (VUW), CA (CAANZ), GIA(Affiliate)

HALSALL, STUART

KINKEAD, JAN LATIMER, JACQUELINE LE GASSICK, BRENDAN

BIRD, SPRING

MAHONY, JAN

MAGUIRE, SIOBHAN

BRADBURY, JODIE

MARR, STEPHANIE

BROMLEY, PATRICIA (PATSY)

MCCLEARY, HELEN

MCDOUGALL, AMY MEDNIS, DAMIAN

Dip Ed (QUT), BEd (QUT), MHSc Human Movement (QUT)

MORRIS, HEATHER

CORNELSEN, GREG

MURPHY, BRYCE

COWAN, CHRYSTA

AMELIA-ROSE READ

BEc (UNE)

CURKO, SONJA DEAN, OLIVIA DEW, SALLY DOLAN, LEESA DUKE, BELINDA

B.A.S Ecology and Environmental Science (UC), BA Hons Anatomy (UQ), GradDip Psychology (CSU).

DUYCK, HANS EDWARDS, GREG FENNELL, COLLEEN M Comm (UOW)

FRANKEL, LISA

Assoc Dip Applied Library Sciences (GCIT)

YORATH, JENNY

BExSci (Griffith), Dip Journalism (Syd), Cert IV Career Development

COOKSON-BUTLER ELIZABETH RN Child, BN (Hons) Cardiff UK

WILSON, GARY

RN, BHSc - Nursing (USQ), BHSc Acupuncture (ACNM)

BOULTON, KEN

COLE, JANICE

WILLIAMS, DEE

BMassComn (USQ)

BAKER-WRIGHT, ROBYN

BPsychSc (Griffith), PGDipPsych (Bond), MPsych (Forensic) (Bond)

TWEMLOW, NICOLE

KING, SELWYN

ARKULISZ, LYNDA

CLANCY, JACLYN

TURPIN, DAVID

BA (Griffith), GradDipLibSc (QUT)

ANDERTON, DAVID

BUCKLEY, BRENT

AdvDipLib & Info Services( Griffith)

HARRIS, LINDSAY

JOHNSON, STEVE

DipBus (WBC)

TURNER, DEBORAH

A.A.L.I.A.

ANDERSON, CAITLIN

BIVIANO, CLAUDIA

TROLLOPE, DANIEL

HANLEY, LYNETTE

HUMPHREYS, RICHARD

ATTOE, SALLY

LLB (Law) University of East Anglia, UK

BCom(Mngt) (UWS), BPropEcon (UWS) GDipSpMngt (UC), ASA (CPA)

ALFORD, JENNIE BHlthSc(Griffith), MNutrDiet(Bond)

THOMAS, DAVID

DipFinance/Accounting (SA)

PAUL, FRANK BPsychSci(Hons)(UQ), MClinPsyc(Bond)

REDLER, JODY

BScience (USQ)

ROBINSON, STEPHEN SCHRODER, MARISA SCOBIE, PENNY SHORT, DAVID

PhD (Lincoln), MBA (Massey), CHA, DipTD, CICA, QASA

SLEEMAN, DAN STONNELL, CUSHLA STRAWBRIDGE, LIZ

BConsMgt(Hons) (Griffith), PGDip(OHS) (QUT)

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THE SOUTHPORT SCHOOL STAFF

M. LOCKETT, L. HANLEY, R. STEVENS, J. WALLACE, G. NORMAN, KL. AQUILINA, M. WYER, B. GOLDBURG, R. CARDIFF, J. WHEREAT, J. SYMMS, G. WAIN, A. HAWKINS, J. INGLIS, K. BOS, N. STANSBIE, T. WATT, B. HAIN, V. BUCKLAND, G. EDWARDS, I. BROWNE, J. REYNOLDS, R. CLEGG, T. STIBBE

M. GREEN, P. BAKER, J. BRAMWELL, M. SCHRODER, J. YORATH, A. BLUNDELL, L. DOLAN, J. ALFORD, D. WILLIAMS, C. STOKES, A. PEMBERTON, H. DUYCK, J. CROOK, G. JONES, M. WALLACE, J. COLE, P. BROMLEY, D. SLEEMAN

C. BIVIANO, R. O'NEILL, D. FUHRMANN, S. BIELANOWSKI, J. ELLIOTT, A. ZAGOREN, C. TONES, D. FELLOWS, J. BEECHER, A. BALLARD, J. SPROULE, P. SCHOUTEN, B. MURPHY, R. KOZNED, L. ZAUNER, J. STANSBIE, R. BAYLDON-LUMSDEN, L. SWINDLEY, B. SPEECHLEY, B. LE GASSICK, M. DICKSON, S. HUCKSTEP, D. SAW, D. SHORT, J. KUO

SIXTH ROW:

C. BENNETTS, J. RYAN, K. FENNELL, J. ALVES, A. ROBERSON, K. ALMAKTOUM, M. WARE, C. STONNELL, C. LESTRO, S. DEW, C. FENNELL, A. SENDEN, C. MARCELLIN, P. SCOBIE, S. LEES, A. PETRIE, A. MAZEY, J. MAHONY, S. BIRD, S. ARTLEY, K. GALLIE, J. KARATHANASOPOULOS, E. LUPO, N. ROSKY

A. HOOPER, B. NEWTON, B. TONKIN, B. SMITH, T. COLLIE, L. MCAFEE, D. QUAIN, D. TURPIN, H. MORRIS, A. CONYNGHAM, C. JONES, J. MCCARTHY, T. GASPE MUDIYANSELAGE, C. GIBBONS, C. KENNEDY, J. WILSON , N. FELEDY, D. THOMAS

D. ANDERTON, R. BAKER, S. BAKER, S. BOND, R. COOKE, C. COWAN, S. CURCO, K. DICKSON, L. DU FEU, S. EARDLEY, K. ELLIS, L. FRANKEL, A. HODDER, G. HOPWOOD, W. HORAN, E. HUTCHISON, A. JACKSON, S. JOHNSON, S. JONES, J. LEONIDAS, J. LUCAS, S. MARR, K. MARTIN, L. MASTERS, A. MCDOUGALL, D. NG YAP, H. NIXON, L. PAYNE, P. PILCHER, J. POESZUS, A. QUADE, J. REDLER, M. ROBINSON, S. RUTHERFORD, D. SCHINCKEL, J. SCOONES, L. STRAWBRIDGE, D. ST VINCENT WELCH, M. TOMKINSON, D. TROLLOPE, N. TWEMLOW, L. VENZ, J. WATTS , G. WILSON

EIGHTH ROW:

NINTH ROW:

ABSENT:

SEVENTH ROW: J. PROUTEN, S. HALSALL, J. SPOWART, K. BANNISTER, S. MCQUILLAN, A.R. READ, O. DEAN, A. SILVERA LEMOS, M. ARREOLA, R. WILLIAMS, R. EGAN, R. AYRES, J. LATIMER, F. DE VIVO, A. DUNCAN, G. CORNELSEN, C. PILCHER, M. GYDE, C. ANDERSON , E. FAEN, H. JACKSON, D. MEDNIS, S. BAKER, M. BUSCHEL

E. SALIS, E. COOKSON-BUTLER, S. ROBINSON, D. TRAVIS-JONES, R. GIBSON, A. STALLING, R. IBBOTT, L. HOLTSBAUM, K. CHINIA, S. WEAVER, L. DARBY, H. MCCLEARY, K. BOULTON, A. CHATFIELD, C. GITTINS, C. NEWTON, K. LESKO, S. MCDONALD, B. RUTHERFORD, J. DOLAN, J. BRADBURY, L. WILSON, A. HELLIER, K. RANKIN, T. MITCHELL

FIFTH ROW:

FOURTH ROW: L. ARKULISZ, J. STRETEN, A. STARK, C. BLAND, C. NESBIT, S. KING, K. ANDERSON, S. GIPPEL, M. BUCKLEY, J. MCQUEEN, D. ELLIS, H. DUNBIER, K. CONNORS, M. SLATTERY, S. MAGUIRE, R. ELLSMORE, R. BAKER-WRIGHT, S. CHAPMAN, K. HUMPHREYS , B. BUCKLEY, O. ALINI, M. HOPPE, S. ATTOE

THIRD ROW:

SECOND ROW: J. KINKEAD, K. WARING, J. GAYTON, K. BOXALL, R. WALLACE, D. TURNER, S. JOSS, S. HAMILTON, B. MASSEY, C. SUPER , A. BERRYMAN, S. MCLENNAN, B. DUKE, T. MATTHIAS, B. HIRST, F. PAUL, M. THOMAS , TL. HURD, D. GOUDY, A. GRAHAM, L. HARRIS, R. HARRIS, R. HUMPHRIES, J. WILSON

SEATED ROW:

th e staff and student leadersh ip HOUSEMASTERS FRONT ROW:

J. INGLIS, A. HAWKINS, G. WAIN, J. WHEREAT, K. BOS, N. STANSBIE, T. WATT

MIDDLE ROW:

D. SAW, K. CONNORS, I. BROWNE, V. BUCKLAND, C. BLAND, L. HOLTSBAUM

BACK ROW:

B. NEWTON, K. FENNELL, J. ELLIOTT, B. SMITH, S. HUCKSTEP, S. MCQUILLAN

ABSENT:

K. DICKSON, R. FENNELL, M. WILKINS

HEADS OF DEPARTMENT FRONT ROW:

B. HAIN, B. GOLDBURG, A. HAWKINS, G. WAIN, J. INGLIS, K. BOS, N. STANSBIE, R. CLEGG

BACK ROW:

J. PROUTEN, S. BAKER, K. WARING, D. ELLIS, B. HIRST, S. MCDONALD, R. GIBSON, A. STARK, N. ROSKY

ABSENT:

S. BOND, R. COOKE, S. EARDLEY, W. HORAN

SCHOOL PREFECTS SEATED ROW

D. BURTON, J. FUHRMANN, W. STATHAM (SCHOOL CAPTAIN), MR G. WAIN, H. BLOK (SCHOOL VICE-CAPTAIN), H. FRENCH, T. FUJII

SECOND ROW: A. WALKER, S. GIBSON, W. BLYTH, A. KITCHIN, T. WATTS

SCHOOL WARDENS SEATED ROW:

H. DIGHT, K. SHIELD, Z. SHORE, MR G. WAIN (HEADMASTER), C. WILSON, J. LOECHEL, B. OWEN

SECOND ROW: C. COX, S. CHARLTON, H. BURDON, J. HOBART, H. GRADY, W. RICHES THIRD ROW:

F. TAYLOR, J. SMITH, Z. NONGGORR, A. APANA (SCHOOL SACRISTAN), N. WRIGHT

ABSENT:

D. ATTENBOROUGH, L. CHRISTIE-ADAMS, T. WRIGHT

SOUTHPORTONIAN

S. WOLBERS, H. GOOCH, X. ROBINSON, W. THOMASSON, L. GILBERTSON, M. KEMP, C. BROWN, A. BRADNAM, J. CAVILL, O. GOOCH, J. BLAIR, J. GALLIE, L. EVANS, C. WHYATT, I. LAI, H. KITCHIN, S. DREW, H. BROWN, S. RAY, J. MCCARTHY, J. TWEMLOW, B. DOUGLAS, C. SNELLING

C. GORDON, C. COLE, W. JACKSON, C. DUNN, I. RAMSDEN, J. MANTON, H. MOFFREY, N. DUNN, M. GALLIE, O. DUNN, H. HOWARD, S. WHYATT, R. OBERMAN, N. HILL, C. CLINTON, F. DREW, A. LEES, D. LEES, D. GALLIE, J. LYNTON, M. RAMSDEN, M. HAWKINS

J. CAMERON, C. MCINTOSH, J. GREENUP, I. BARNES, W. ROBERTSON, J. JACKSON, F. CAMERON, P. BOUSGAS, L. HARDY, J. BERESFORD, J. WEIS, J. DUNNE, J. GALLIE, F. REICHMAN, R. CLINTON, D. MCINNES, W. KELLY, H. MOLONEY, L. MAYNE, F. PELGEN, J. PARKINSON

N. GRAHAM, A. HILL, H. MACLEOD, J. RAY, B. JURISICH, A. CHANDLER, M. CHANDLER, M. ULLIANA, E. TREVOR-JONES, J. RAFF, B. POSTLE, N. CUFFE, D. WALLER, L. FRITH, A. NICKALLS, F. BACKUS, N. EVANS, D. MAVERICK

J. MACMILLAN, D. ATTHOW, J. CAMERON, R. HEBDON, Z. HOWARD, S. OWEN, C. CHANDLER, C. WOOD , C. DACEY, J. HARDY, H. BAKER, H. OBERMAN, G. MILSON, H. NORMAN, B. NICKALLS, G. BRYANT, W. OVERELL

H. SYMONS, L. MCINNES, J. LEAVER, W. MAYNE, A. HOBART, T. KELLY, D. BASSINGTHWAIGHTE, F. TAYLOR, E. MACLEOD, M. BRANCH, H. CHANDLER, A. CAMERON, E. RAMEAU, B. BROWNLEE-SMITH, J. PEARCE, S. KASOKASON, B. BENNETT, B. OWEN

B. WALLER, T. OXENFORD, A. HANCOCK, R. DOUGLAS, B. STUART, S. PEARSON, H. DALZELL, A. KITCHIN, J. HOBART, Z. NIXON, M. EDDY, J. ATTHOW, C. HART, B. COOK, S. MCINNES, M. LAWTON, A. KITCHIN

R. ANTHONY, W. BAWDEN, J. BENDER, T. BLUNDELL, W. BOOTH, L. BRADNAM, S. BRADNAM, D. BRIGGS, W. BURTON, M. CHIPMAN, J. CLEGG, L. COWDEN, T. DACEY, O. DUNN, C. FIELDING, R. FIELDING, T. GARRETT, W. GATENBY, J. GILBERTSON, M. GODDARD, R. GRAHAM, M. HARVEY, J. HOLSHEIMER, C. JAGO, J. JUST, J. KELLY, M. KING, A. LATIMER, J. LEMMING, S. MATARRELLI, E. MCDOUGALL, H. NUTLEY, J. PEGLER, W. RADBURN, F. SALMON, T. SALMON, J. SARGOOD, C. SNELLING, J. STUART, C. VEIVERS, J. WINDLE, H. WOODFORD

2ND ROW:

3RD ROW:

4TH ROW:

5TH ROW:

6TH ROW:

7TH ROW:

BACK ROW:

ABSENT:

THE SOUTHPORT SCHOOL GENERATIONS

M. MARINO, M. EDE, J. BASSINGTHWAIGHTE, D. ATTOE, A. BOUSGAS, O. ANDERSEN, P. PULJICH, J. MANTON, B. LYNTON, A. BATES, T. KLARIC, A. ROSS, O. PULJICH, F. DREW, M. COLE, M. NORMAN, F. HOLTSBAUM, S. THOMAS, S. DOUGLAS, B. BROOKES, K. BROOKES, B. ILLICH, M. THOMAS , N. LEWIS, O. STENT, J. WEBB, N. MOORE

FRONT ROW :

generations FOURTH GENERATION

THIRD GENERATION

SECOND GENERATION

FIRST GENERATION

Travis Blundell (12 TH)

James Edmonds Blundell (Father) TH (1977-1981)

Peter Warren Blundell (Grandfather) TH (1949-1953)

Peter Leigh Blundell (Great Grandfather) TH (1919-1926)

Buster Henry Douglas (4 MI)

Timothy Zach Douglas (Father) TH (1982-1993)

Gordon Douglas (Grandfather) TH (19591963)

Jack Alexander Heaton (Great Grandfather) TH (1923-1930)

Sonny Jardine Douglas (2 MI)

Timothy Zach Douglas (Father) TH (1982-1993)

Gordon Douglas (Grandfather) TH (19591963)

Jack Alexander Heaton (Great Grandfather) TH (1923-1930)

James Greenup (7 DE)

Richard Harold Greenup (Father) DE (1984-1988)

George Grahame Lang Greenup (Grandfather) DE (1955-1961)

George Alfred Greenup (Great Grandfather) DE (1929-1932)

THIRD GENERATION

SECOND GENERATION

FIRST GENERATION

Roman Michael Gallagher Anthony (1 MI)

David Stanley Anthony (Father) SU (1994-1996)

Michael Adrian Anthony (Grandfather) TH (1962-1968)

Drew David Bassingthwaighte (10 DE)

David Murray Bassingthwaighte (Father) DE (1987-1991)

Alastair David Bassingthwaighte (Grandfather) DE (1958-1960)

Bailey Austin Gordon Bennett (10 TU)

Simon Gordon Bennett (Father) TU (1981-1989)

John Kynaston Austin (Grandfather) TH (1950-1951)

Jamie Beresford (7 DE)

Richard William Joseph Beresford (Father) DE (1988-1993)

William Lionel Beresford (Grandfather) DE (1954-1960)

Mackenzie James Branch (11 RA)

James Laurence Branch (Father) RA (1985-1985)

Lance Neville Look (Grandfather) TH (1956-1961)

Gus Bryant (9 MC)

Mark Henry Bryant (Father) MC (1963-1966)

Henry Norman Bryant (Grandfather) MC (1926-1930)

Archie Cameron (10 TH)

Brian Boyd Cameron (Grandfather) TH (1953-1959)

Keath Fletcher Cameron (Great Grandfather) TH (1932-1932)

Hugh William Chandler (12 DE)

William Hugh Reid Chandler (Father) DE (1980-1986)

William John Reid Chandler (Grandfather) DE (1948-1958)

Macdonald Douglas Crombie Chandler (8 DE)

Douglas Richard Chandler (Father) DE (1987-1992)

William John Reid Chandler (Grandfather) DE (1948-1958)

Nicholas Cuffe (8 TH)

Eric William Cuffe (Father) TH (1980-1984)

Gordon Cuffe (Grandfather) TH (1945-1953)

Robert Darcy Roy Douglas (11 DE)

Robert Nelson Douglas (Grandfather) DE (1954-1956)

Robert Marsh Douglas (Great Grandfather) DE (1918-1920)

Charlie Leslie Hart (11 SU)

Troy Eric Hart (Father) DE (1977-1984)

Victor Peter Green (Grandfather) DE (1955-1956)

Michael William McIntosh (Father) MC (1987-1991)

William Allan Macarthur Bowman (Great Grandfather) MC (1915-1919)

Connor William McIntosh (8 MC) Jack Parkinson (7 DE)

Matthew Donald Parkinson (Father) DE (1988-1992)

Bryan Donald Malcolm Parkinson (Grandfather) DE (1950-1957)

Joshua Timothy Pegler (9 KA)

Kenneth Monler Pegler (Grandfather) MC (1954-1955)

Keith Augusta Pegler (Great Grandfather) MC (1910-1912)

Benjamin George Postle (8 MC)

Alan Braidwood Postle (Father) MC (1970-1971)

Lindsay Alfred Postle (Grandfather) MC (1933-1933)

Freddy Maxim Salmon (4 MU)

Christopher Mark Salmon (Father) KA (1989-1996)

Gary Alan Salmon (Grandfather) MC (1964-1967)

Thomas Peter Salmon (10 KA)

Nicholas Sean Salmon (Father) KA (1985-1991)

Gary Alan Salmon (Grandfather) MC (1964-1967)

Henry William Symons (10 DE)

Robert Edwin Patterson (Grandfather) DE (1945-1952)

Stuart Byron Patterson (Great Grandfather) DE (1918-1924)

Elijah Trevor-Jones (8 MC)

David Trevor-Jones (Father) MC (1987-1990)

Raymond Joseph Hayter (Great Grandfather) TH (1916-1921)

SECOND GENERATION

FIRST GENERATION

Oliver Gordon Andersen (R DI)

Michael Charles Andersen (Father) MA (Father) (1994-1995)

Dan Atthow (9 DE)

George Alfred Greenup (Great Grandfather) DE (1929-1932)

Jack Lindsay Atthow (12 DE)

George Alfred Greenup (Great Grandfather) DE (1929-1932)

Duke Attoe (PR SH)

Spencer David Attoe (Father) ME (1990-2000)

Finn Backus (8 BI)

Hamish William Kirkwood Backus (Father) BI (1989-1991)

Harold MacMillan Baker (10 KA)

Peter Alan Graham (Grandfather) TH (1959-1965)

Isaac Harry Barnes (8 TH)

Anthony David Charles Barnes (Grandfather) TH (1955-1961)

Jack Bassingthwaighte (PR MU)

Andrew Alastair Bassingthwaighte (Father) DE (1989-1993)

Ashton Lee Bates (4 DI)

Alexander Charles Howard Bates (Father) RA (1989-1994)

Wyatt William Robert Bawden (7 ME)

Travers Ashbury Dobie Bawden (Father) ME (1978-1986)

Jack Francis Justin Bender (8 MA)

Daniel Francis Justin Bender (Father) MC (1982-1984)

Jackson Robert Blair (5 SH)

James Ian Gray Buchanan (Great Grandfather) DE (1924-1932)

Will Hayman Walker Booth (12 AT)

Geoffrey David Booth (Father) MC (1985-1986)

Ariston Joseph Bousgas (PR MU)

Constantine Peter Bousgas (Father) MA (1982-1986)

Peter Constantine Bousgas (8 TU)

Constantine Peter Bousgas (Father) MA (1982-1986)

Archie Luke Bradnam (2 MI)

Ashley Thomas Bradnam (Father) RA (1985-1989)

Levi Bradnam (10 RA)

Ashley Thomas Bradnam (Father) RA (1985-1989)

Sidney Bradnam (8 RA)

Ashley Thomas Bradnam (Father) RA (1985-1989)

Declan Bailey Briggs (9 TH)

Rawdon Briggs (Grandfather) TH (1945-1947)

Bailey Vincent Brookes (1 DI)

Nathan Leslie Brookes (Father) AT (1992-1995)

Kai Daniel Brookes (1 DI)

Nathan Leslie Brookes (Father) AT (1992-1995)

SOUTHPORTONIAN

SECOND GENERATION

FIRST GENERATION

Campbell James Brown (3 MI)

Lochlin Mark Brown (Father) AT (1985-1996)

Harlan David Brown (5 SH)

Kenneth John Brown (Father) SH (1979-1985)

Brooklyn William Brownlee-Smith (10 ME)

Aiden William Brownlee-Smith (Father) ME (1988-1999)

William James Burton (10 SU)

Scott James Burton (Father) SU (1978-1982)

Frederick Nicholas Cameron (9 MC)

Ian Milne Dixon Cameron (Grandfather) MC (1952-1956)

Jack Cameron (8 DE)

Justin Alan Lord Cameron (Father) DE (1985-1989)

Jamie Cameron (7 DE)

Justin Alan Lord Cameron (Father) DE (1985-1989)

James Cavill (6 MI)

Richard Graydon Cavill (Father) KA (1972-1979) (Father)

Archer Connell Chandler (9 TH)

John Cameron Chandler (Grandfather) TH (1940-1945)

Charles Cameron Chandler (10 TH)

John Cameron Chandler (Grandfather) TH (1940-1945)

Matthew Phillip Chipman (9 TU)

Philip Geoffrey Chipman (Father) TU (1977-1981)

James Clegg (1 MU)

Craig Dudley Clegg (Father) TU (1996-1997)

Cameron William Clinton (5 MI)

William John Clinton (Father) JS (1982-1983)

Ryan William Clinton (7 TU)

William John Clinton (Father) JS (1982-1983)

Chase William Cole (5 MU)

John Christopher Cole (Father) TU (1984-1989)

Max John Cole (3 MU)

John Christopher Cole (Father) TU (1984-1989)

Benjamin James Cook (11 ME)

Anthony Edward Cook (Father) ME (1989-1993)

Luca Cowden (7 KA)

Mathew James Cowden (Father) KA (1986-1990)

Cy Cleveland Dacey (10 MA)

Jason Leslie Dacey (Father) MA (1981-1988)

Taj Hudson Dacey (11 MA)

Jason Leslie Dacey (Father) MA (1981-1988)

Hunter Dalzell (10 DE)

John Kennedy Dalzell (Father) AT (1985-1989)

Finlay Edward Drew (6 MI)

Jonathan Edward Drew (Father) AT (1981-1991)

Fraser Sinclair Drew (3 MI)

Jonathan Edward Drew (Father) AT (1981-1991)

Samuel Jonathan Drew (5 MI)

Jonathan Edward Drew (Father) AT (1981-1991)

Cooper Lee Dunn (5 DI)

Courtney Edward James Dunn (Father) SU (1990-1994)

Noah William Dunn (6 DI)

Marcus Alexander Allen Dunn (Father) ME (1987-1993)

Oliver Thomas Dunn (9 ME)

Marcus Alexander Allen Dunn (Father) ME (1987-1993)

Oscar James Dunn (6 DI)

Courtney Edward James Dunn (Father) SU (1990-1994)

Jacob Nicholas Dunne (7 MA)

Keith Paul (Grandfather) TH (1957-1964)

Mathew Stephen Eddy (9 MC)

Jeffrey Paul Pilkington (Father) WA (1981-1982)

Max Ede (PR MI)

Jonathan Grant Ede (Father) AT (1986-1989)

Lachlan David Evans (5 DI)

Dean John Evans (Father) KA (1983-1989)

Nicholas Evans (8 KA)

Dean John Evans (Father) KA (1983-1989)

Curtis Fielding (11 ME)

Andrew Mark Fielding (Father) ME (1980-1992)

Riley Fielding (10 ME)

Andrew Mark Fielding (Father) ME (1980-1992)

Lachlan Frith (8 MC)

Jack Reginald Frith (Great Grandfather) MC (1916-1918)

Drew Patrick Gallie (3 MU)

Price Andrew Michael Gallie (Father) WA (1983-1989)

Jack Michael Gallie (6 MU)

Price Andrew Michael Gallie (Father) WA (1983-1989)

Jed William Gallie (7 WA)

Price Andrew Michael Gallie (Father) WA (1983-1989)

Max Walter Gallie (6 MU)

Price Andrew Michael Gallie (Father) WA (1983-1989)

Tide Garrett (7 ME)

Scott Garrett (Father) ME (1985-1989)

William Robert Gatenby (8 AT)

Michael Thomas Gatenby (Father) AT (1983-1991)

Jack Anthony Gilbertson (7 KA)

Anthony Graham Gilbertson (Father) KA (1991-1993)

Luke Anthony Gilbertson (4 DI)

Anthony Graham Gilbertson (Father) KA (1991-1993)

Max Foster Goddard (11 TU)

Bayden Foster Goddard (Father) TU (1982-1986)

Hugo Thomas Gooch (2 DI)

Jason Anthony Gooch (Father) RA (1990-1996)

Oscar Jackson Gooch (4 DI)

Jason Anthony Gooch (Father) RA (1990-1996)

Cooper James Gordon (3 MU)

Benjamin James Gordon (Father) MA (1984-1993)

Nicholas Lachlan Graham (8 TH)

Lachlan Thomas Graham (Father) TH (1981-1985)

Robert Graham (PR MI)

Robert James Graham (Father) SU (1994-1998)

Archie Hancock (9 RA)

David Alexander Beauchamp Hancock (Father) RA (1977-1984)

Jackson Horton Hardy (11 ME)

Brent Robert Hardy (Father) ME (1983-1992)

Lachlan Matthew Hardy (9 ME)

Brent Robert Hardy (Father) ME (1983-1992)

SOUTHPORTONIAN

generations SECOND GENERATION

FIRST GENERATION

Maxwell Ian Harvey (10 MC)

Andrew Kenneth Harvey (Father) MC (1980-1984)

Macaulay Andrew Hawkins (3 MU)

Andrew William Hawkins (Father) MC (1992-1995)

Ryan Newton Hebdon (8 TU)

Troy Jonathan Hebdon (Father) TU (1988-1994)

Alexander George Hill (8 TU)

David Clifford Hill (Father) TU (1991-1993)

Nicholas Harry Hill (6 MI)

David Clifford Hill (Father) TU (1991-1993)

Andrew Peter Hobart (9 WA)

Craig Rowland Hobart (Father) TH (1980-1985)

Joshua Ronald Hobart (12 WA)

Craig Rowland Hobart (Father) TH (1980-1985)

Jordan Yuta Holsheimer (9 TH)

Ryan Hans Holsheimer (Father) ME (1987-1991)

Fynn Martin Holtsbaum (3 SH)

Leigh Victor Holtsbaum (Father) KA (1988-1999)

Harrison Troy Howard (6 MU)

Troy Geoffrey Howard (Father) DE (1986-1989)

Zak Wiliam Howard (9 RA)

Troy Geoffrey Howard (Father) DE (1986-1989)

Blake Zachary Illich (R MU)

Bradley Matthew Illich (Father) SU (1989-2000)

Joe Jet Laughtland Jackson (7 DE)

Craig Laughtland William Jackson (Father) DE (1977-1982)

William John Maynard Jackson (5 DI)

Grahame John Gooding (Grandfather) MC (1961-1964)

Chal John Swaffer Jago (12 TH)

John Charles Jago (Father) TH (1978-1981)

Bede Morissey Jurisich (8 MA)

Ross Milne Jurisich (Father) MA (1986-1989)

Jack Benjamin Just (10 ME)

David Cameron Just (Father) ME (1987-1991)

Solomon Mari Kasokason (11 DE)

Albert Kasokason (Father) DE (1993-1995)

James Patrick Kelly (R DI)

Patrick John Miller Kelly (Father) ME (1996-1997)

Thomas Michael William Kelly (10 MC)

William Allan Macarthur Bowman (Great Grandfather) MC (1915-1919)

William Kelly (8 MC)

William Allan Macarthur Bowman (Great Grandfather) MC (1915-1919)

Max Conrad Kemp (5 MI)

Michael Ian Kemp (Father) TU (1977-1984)

Mason Douglas King (8 ME)

Chay Douglas King (Father) TH (1987-1991)

Aidan Alexander Kitchin (12 TU)

Adrian Christopher Kitchin (Father) TU (1980-1988)

Angus Adrian Kitchin (10 TU)

Adrian Christopher Kitchin (Father) TU (1980-1988)

Hamish Edward Kitchin (4 DI)

Adrian Christopher Kitchin (Father) TU (1980-1988)

Isaac Tzu-Shing Lai (5 DI)

Tony Fang-Mo Lai (Father) TU (1992-1993)

Archer Latimer (PR SH)

Neill Buchanan Latimer (Grandfather) JS (1938-1938)

Mackenzie Thomas Lawton (11 TH)

Thomas Antony Lawton (Father) TH (1979-1981)

Jake Emrhys Leaver (11 WA)

Rhys Leaver (Father) DE (1985-1989)

Austin Ross Lees (5 MU)

Shaun David Lees (Father) MA (1990-1995)

Darius Ian Lees (3 MU)

Shaun David Lees (Father) MA (1990-1995)

Jake Lemming (12 WA)

Kim Lemming (Father) WA (1989-1991)

Nicholas Rex Lewis (PR MU)

Nathan Gordon Lewis (Father) TH (1995-1999)

Brody William Lynton (2 DI)

Peter William Lynton (Father) RA (1988-1993)

James Thomas Lynton (5 DI)

Peter William Lynton (Father) RA (1988-1993)

Ewan Lindsay MacLeod (11 WA)

Rod Lindsay MacLeod (Father) WA (1984-1988)

Hugh Campbell MacLeod (7 WA)

Rod Lindsay MacLeod (Father) WA (1984-1988)

John Campbell Macmillan (11 DE)

John Campbell Macmillan (Father) DE (1983-1986)

Jack Matthew Manton (5 MU)

Matthew James Manton (Father) TU (1984-1993)

James William Manton (2 MU)

Matthew James Manton (Father) TU (1984-1993)

Maxx Marino (PR SH)

Robert James Marino (Father) AT (1989-1990)

Sraosha Matarrelli (5 DI)

Bruno Craig Matarrelli (Father) WA (1992-1993)

Lachlan Mayne (7 MC)

Walter Herbert Coburn Mayne (Great Grandfather) DE (1921-1923)

William Clive Colburn Mayne (9 MC)

Walter Herbert Coburn Mayne (Great Grandfather) DE (1921-1923)

Jefferson Look McCarthy (3 DI)

Lance Neville Look (Grandfather) TH (1956-1961)

Edward McDougall (7 MA)

Richard James McDougall (Father) SH (1984-1987)

Duncan Robert Prescott McInnes (8 TU)

Duncan Ian Robert Manning McInnes (Father) MC (1967-1969)

Lachlan Duncan Prescott McInnes (12 TU)

Duncan Ian Robert Manning McInnes (Father) MC (1967-1969)

Stirling McKinnon Prescott McInnes (11 TU)

Duncan Ian Robert Manning McInnes (Father) MC (1967-1969)

George Howie Milson (8 TH)

James Howie Milson (Father) TH (1972-1977)

Harper Damien Arthur Moffrey (6 SH)

Damien Arthur Moffrey (Father) WA (1981-1988)

Harry Benjamin Moloney (8 TH)

Phillip John Dowling (Grandfather) TH (1959-1961)

SOUTHPORTONIAN

generations SECOND GENERATION

FIRST GENERATION

Nate Loui Moore (PR MI)

Trent Nathan Moore (Father) ME (1995-2004)

Adam Morgan Nickalls (7 TU)

Justin Charles Nickalls (Father) BI (1989-1990)

Broc Jett Nickalls (8 TU)

Justin Charles Nickalls (Father) BI (1989-1990)

Zachary Riley Nixon (11 TH)

Nigel Norman Nixon (Father) ME (1981-1985)

Hugh Douglas Arthur Norman (9 DE)

John Douglas Norman (Father) DE (1988-1992)

Myles Geoffrey John Norman (4 DI)

John Douglas Norman (Father) DE (1988-1992)

Henry James Galileo Nutley (1 MU)

Simon Ross Nutley (Father) KA (1976-1979)

Hamish Oberman (9 ME)

Jason Harold Oberman (Father) ME (1983-1994)

Riley Oberman (6 MU)

Jason Harold Oberman (Father) ME (1983-1994)

William Overell (10 KA)

Roger Scott Overell (Father) KA (1979-1988)

Benjamin Alexander Owen (12 DE)

Robert John Reardon (Grandfather) DE (1958-1963)

Samuel Michael Owen (9 DE)

Robert John Reardon (Grandfather) DE (1958-1963)

Timothy Phillip Oxenford (12 ME)

Vaughan Christopher Oxenford (Father) ME (1980-1984)

Joseph Pearce (9 SU)

Jason James Pearce (Father) JS (1981-1983)

Sam William Pearson (11 MC)

James Russell Pearson (Father) MC (1977-1981)

Flynn Pelgen (7 TH)

Siegmund Angelo Pelgen (Father) TH (1986-1989)

Peter Bozidar Puljich (R MI)

Anthony Srecko Puljich (Father) AT (1989-2000)

Oliver Peter Pullich (2 MI)

Vlatko Pullich (Father) BI (1981-1989)

William Geoffrey Radburn (11 DE)

Sean Christian Radburn (Father) DE (1986-1989)

Jack William Raff110503 (8 TH)

David George Raff (Grandfather) TH (1960-1962)

Emerson Rameau (9 KA)

Karl Christian Rameau (Father) KA (1982-1985)

Isaac James Ramsden (4 MU)

John Ryan Ramsden (Father) DE (1994-1995)

Mason Lee Ramsden (2 MU)

John Ryan Ramsden (Father) DE (1994-1995)

Joe Gordon Ray (7 ME)

Tom Daniel Ray (Father) ME (1980-1991)

Samuel Brian Ray (4 SH)

Tom Daniel Ray (Father) ME (1980-1991)

Fletch Maxwell Reichman (7 SU)

Darron James Reichman (Father) SU (1978-1983)

William Macpherson Robertson (7 WA)

Christopher Macpherson Robertson (Father) MC (1985-1986)

Xavier Jack Erasmus Robinson (2 SH)

Daniel Joseph Robinson (Father) SH (1984-1990)

Archer Ray Ross (3 MI)

Charles McKenzie Ross (Father) AT (1988-1992)

Jack Sargood (9 TH)

John Charles Wagstaff (Grandfather) TH (1959-1964)

Chase Benzan Snelling (5 SH)

Courtney Snelling (Father) KA (1981-1987)

Connor Benzan Snelling (4 SH)

Courtney Snelling (Father) KA (1981-1987)

Oliver Stent (PR SH)

Tristan Jonathan Stent (Father) ME (1989-1998)

Ben Bradford Brodie Stuart (12 DE)

Douglas Gordon Stuart (Father) DE (1975-1979)

Jamie Malcolm Stuart (9 RA)

Malcolm Graham Stuart (Father) RA (1976-1981)

Finn Nelson Taylor (12 ME)

Richard Nelson Taylor (Father) MA (1981-1986)

Maxwell Thomas (PR DI)

Simon Edward Thomas (Father) MC (1992-1995)

Samuel Thomas (2 DI)

Simon Edward Thomas (Father) MC (1992-1995)

William Warrick Thomasson (3 MU)

Warrick John Thomasson (Father) SU (1990-1996)

James Adam Twemlow (4 MI)

Adam Kenneth Twemlow (Father) MI (1985-1985)

Monte Peter John Ulliana (9 MA)

John Andrew Helgeson (Grandfather) DE (1959-1962)

Cooper James Veivers (9 TU)

Paul Douglas Veivers (Father) TU (1988-1991)

Benjamin Hansen Waller (12 WA)

Peter Thomas Waller (Father) WA (1982-1987)

Daniel Thomas Waller (9 WA)

Peter Thomas Waller (Father) WA (1982-1987)

Jackson Webb (PR DI)

Adam Maxwell Webb (Father) AT (1993-2002)

Joshua Weis (8 MC)

Mark Douglas Weis (Father) MC (1991-1992)

Carter Philip Whyatt (3 DI)

Matthew David Whyatt (Father) TU (1990-1992)

Stirling David Whyatt (5 DI)

Matthew David Whyatt (Father) TU (1990-1992)

Jayce Windle (7 WA)

Matthew James Windle (Father) WA (1992-1996)

Scott David Jelle Wolbers (2 DI)

David Scott Wolbers (Father) TU (1982-1990)

Cody Vincent Millard Wood (10 ME)

Paul Craig Wood (Father) DE (1980-1984)

Hridaya Jack Woodford (R DI)

Kieron Luis Woodford (Father) RA (1984-1995)

SOUTHPORTONIAN

dean’s list ACADEMIC FIRSTS 2019 SEATED ROW:

J. MEWTON, B. BOTTING, E. COCHRANE, J. SMITH, T. FUJII, K. SHIELD, J. WALDEN, Z. JOYCE, MR G. WAIN

SECOND ROW: MR O. ALINI, F. LANE, A. KITCHIN, W. BLYTH, D. ROBERTSON, M. WOOD, D. ATTENBOROUGH ABSENT:

C. HANRAHAN; M. LAMBIE

YEAR 11 DEAN’S LIST SEMESTER TWO 2018 SEATED ROW:

MS J. INGLIS, H. DIGHT, C. HANRAHAN, M. LAMBIE, K. SHIELD, F. REYNOLDS, E. COCHRANE, T. FUJII, MR G. WAIN

SECOND ROW: Z. SHORE, J. MEWTON, A. TIMONEY, J. WALDREN, J. WARE, J. SMITH, D. BURTON, W. STATHAM, R. KIM, B. BOTTING THIRD ROW:

T. OXENFORD, J. FRIZELLE, T. SCOTCHMER, H. GRADY, W. RICHES, K. NEWITT, W. BLYTH, D. ROBINSON, A. KITCHIN, A. WALKER, D. ATTENBOROUGH, F. LANE

ABSENT:

T. FAIRNINGTON; B. MCMAHON; F. SMITH; T. WATTS; M. WOOD; T. WRIGHT

YEAR 10 DEAN’S LIST SEMESTER TWO 2018 SEATED ROW:

MS J. INGLIS, J. HARDY, C. PYE, L. GOLDIE, S. LEDINGHAM, N. ROBINSON

SECOND ROW: O. CRONIN, N. PURZA-PAGE, L. COLE, V. GANGASANDRA, P. WOLFENDEN, M. FUHRMANN, J. CASTOR, K. KANEMURA THIRD ROW:

B. STEWAT, C. JONES, B. REILLY, J. MCCARTHY, M. DWYER, Z. ROSSITER, H. BENNETT, MR G. WAIN

ABSENT:

G. GIBSON, B. HARDY

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YEAR 9 DEAN’S LIST SEMESTER TWO 2018 SEATED ROW:

MS J. INGLIS, S. GEMERI, S. WOLFENDEN, L. FREE, B. WELCH, J. LEES, MR G. WAIN

SECOND ROW: H. ALOYSIUS, J. HUANG, J. RUNCHER, F. ATKINS, M. MITCHELL, R. FENNELL, C. WOOD THIRD ROW:

H. HOULAHAN, S. KYRIAKOU, L. CHABERT, J. MCCORMACK, J. BIDDLE, B. WILLIAMS, G. COLLINS, E. STANICH, N. BEVIACQUA, D. GOLLAN, N. MCKENZIE, MR G. WAIN

ABSENT:

J. COFFEY; L. LANE; D. SELBY; H. STAPLETON; A. WIESE; E. WOOD; J. YOO

YEAR 8 DEAN’S LIST SEMESTER TWO 2018 SEATED ROW:

MS J. INGLIS, L. HARDY, M. CHIPMAN, T. YEUNG PACKER, M. OTTO, Z. MILLER-WRIGHT, MR G. WAIN

SECOND ROW: W. MARSHALL, F. MAHU, A. O'KEEFE, C. HEWITT, K. GEMERI, C. AMOS, J. MORRIS THIRD ROW:

C. VEIVERS, J. FRAY, J. WARE, C. KHERN, J. MADDEN, J. MAURICE, H. CARRIGAN, A. VAHID

FOURTH ROW: T. TRAN, J. SA, R. WHEELER, J. BOLTON, C. DAWON, H. WARD, A. SKAWINSKI, A. HOBART, H. O'CONNOR, S. LUKE, A WOO ABSENT:

G. BURDON; Z. CRAIN; T. RAMSAY; J. WEI Z. YOUSUF

YEAR 7 DEAN’S LIST SEMESTER TWO 2018 SEATED ROW:

MS J. INGLIS, C. MURAKAMI, E. RUSSEL, F. ALLMAN, T. STUCKEY, MR G. WAIN

SECOND ROW: J. GAN, N. CUFFFE, N. HANRAHAN, C. ANNING, E. CHABERT, R. SHEPPARD, L. DELL, O. JACKSON

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THIRD ROW:

Y. SONI, R. HEBDON, D. ALOYSIUS, K. KARATHANSONOULOS, J. LI, T. MCCORMACK, E. MELTON

ABSENT:

J. CAMERON; MAXMILION CARR; J. CARTER; J. LAURENS; J. NIDDRIE

YEAR 7 Jack Abercrombie

Dean's List

Ali Al-Jumaily

Digital Technologies Runner Up French Runner Up Dean's List

Ashton Bellchambers

Dean's List Silver Palm

Declan Carl

Dean's List Silver Palm

Lyndon Carrigan

Dean's List

Kalani Creech

Dean's List

Minh Duc (Alex) Dao

French Winner

Benedykt Dominikowski

Visual Art Winner Dean's List Silver Palm

Tajideen Faragallah

Humanities & Social Sciences Runner Up

Jackson Fogarty

Chinese Winner

Jed Gallie

Digital Technologies Winner Health & Physical Education Winner Science Winner Dean's List The Inglis-Fox Family Cup Silver Palm

Jack Gilbertson

Music Runner Up

Nikos Karathanasopoulos

Dean's List

Christopher Louw

Visual Art Runner Up Dean's List Silver Palm

Matthew Lowe

Dean's List

Cooper McFadzen

Dean's List

Phoenix McNab

English Runner Up Life & Faith Runner Up Dean's List Silver Palm

Cooper Stewart

Dean's List Silver Palm

Alec Lavender

Dean's List Silver Palm

Conrad Stone

Robotic Engineering Winner Dean's List Silver Palm Jinxiang Li

Life & Faith Runner Up Music Runner Up Robotic Engineering Runner Up Science Winner Dean's List The Year 8 Dux Proxime Accessit Silver Palm

Fraser Vele

Chinese Runner Up

Jeffrey Warren

Dean's List Silver Palm Accelerated Mathematics Runner Up

Daniel Wells

Dean's List Daniel Maurice

Health & Physical Education Runner Up Mathematics Runner Up Dean's List

Thomas McClintock

Accelerated Mathematics Winner English Winner French Runner Up Humanities & Social Sciences Winner Music Winner Dean's List The Year 8 Dux Silver Palm

Life & Faith Winner Dean's List Abrahamson Cup Silver Palm

Andrew McMath

Dean's List Silver Palm

Ethan Melton

Dean's List Silver Palm

Daniel Aloysius

Dean's List Silver Palm

Omar Mian

Dean's List

Humanities & Social Sciences Runner Up Dean's List

Connor Murakami

Cormack Anning

Dean's List Silver Palm

Joseph Atkinson

Dean's List

Jayden Niddrie

Design Technology Runner Up Dean's List

Matthew Bialocerkowski

Dean's List

Angus Robinson

Damian Blackmore

Mathematics Winner Dean's List

Drama Runner Up Visual Art Runner Up Dean's List

Jadyn Ryan

Dean's List

Sidney Bradnam

Dean's List

Alexander Brown

Dean's List

Christian Schiller

Chinese Runner Up Dean's List

Maxmilion Carr

Dean's List Silver Palm

Rohan Sheppard

Charlie Coffey

Health & Physical Education Winner

English Runner Up French Winner Dean's List Silver Palm

Yathish Soni

Robotic Engineering Winner The George Johnston Memorial Trophy for best performance in ICAS Science Test (Yrs 8 & 9) Winner (shared) Dean's List Silver Palm

Tadhg Stuckey

Dean's List Silver Palm

Samuel Sweetland

Design Technology Winner Dean's List

Cody Wood

Mathematics Winner Dean's List Silver Palm

Rui Zhai

Robotic Engineering Runner Up Accelerated Mathematics Winner Dean's List Silver Palm

YEAR 8 Massimo Abela

Caden MillerWright

Humanities & Social Sciences Winner Dean's List The Year 7 Dux Silver Palm

Sean Mudimu

Dean's List

William Cox

Dean's List

Benjamin Murray

Dean's List

Nicholas Cuffe

Dean's List

Asten Nash

Drama Winner

Alexander Nott

Mathematics Runner Up Dean's List Silver Palm

Lucas Dell

Callum O'Connor

Dean's List Silver Palm

Accelerated Mathematics Runner Up Digital Technology Winner Science Runner Up Dean's List Silver Palm

Flynn Pelgen

Music Winner Dean's List Silver Palm

Hamish Ramsay

Health & Physical Education Runner Up

Joe Ray

Design Technology Winner

Fletch Reichman

Life & Faith Winner Science Runner Up Dean's List Silver Palm

Samuel Savill

Design Technology Runner Up Dean's List Silver Palm

Dominic Stansbie

Drama Runner Up English Winner Dean's List The Year 7 Dux Proxime Accessit Silver Palm

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YEAR 8

YEAR 7

Max Dewhurst

Chinese Winner Dean's List

Sean Hamadi

Digital Technology Runner Up Dean's List Silver Palm

Ned Hanrahan

Dean's List Silver Palm

Ryan Hebdon

The George Johnston Memorial Trophy for best performance in ICAS Science Test (Yrs 8 & 9) Winner (shared) Dean's List Silver Palm

Alexander Hill

Drama Winner Dean's List

Oliver Jackson

Visual Art Winner

Kosta Karathanasopoulos

Dean's List Silver Palm

prize list

Justin Bolton

YEAR 9

Business & Enterprise Runner Up Dean's List Scholar's Tie Silver Palm

Jett Morris

Dean's List Scholar's Tie Silver Palm

Oliver Nostdal

Dean's List

Wylie Bucknell

Mathematics Runner Up Dean's List

Tea-Oh Woo

Silver Palm

Max Otto

Dean's List

Hayden Carrigan

Design – Traditional Technologies Winner Engineering Winner

Samuel Owen

Visual Art Winner

Thomas Chen

Dean's List Silver Palm

Thomas Ramsay

Design – Innovation Runner Up Geography & Civics Winner Dean's List Silver Palm

Matthew Chipman

English Runner Up

Zavier Crain

History Winner Life & Faith Runner Up Dean's List The Year 9 Dux Scholar's Tie Silver Palm

Jacob Sa

Dean's List

Adam Skawinski

Music Runner Up

Thien Tran

Accelerated English Runner Up Design – Innovation Winner Digital Technology - Coding Winner Dean's List Silver Palm

Mackenzie Davis

Dean's List

Charlie Dawson

Design – Traditional Technologies Runner Up

Liam Douglas

Geography & Civics Runner Up

Asaad Vahidy

Dean's List Scholar's Tie Silver Palm

Digital Technology - Software Applications Winner Dean's List

Cooper Veivers

English Winner

James Fang Koen Gemeri

French Runner Up

Jack Ware

Brodie Graham

Dean's List Silver Palm

Chaad Hewitt

Drama Runner Up Health & Physical Education Runner Up Dean's List

Accelerated English Winner Chinese Winner Digital Technology - Coding Runner Up Dean's List Scholar's Tie Silver Palm

Andrew Hobart

Accelerated Mathematics Winner Music Winner Science Runner Up Dean's List Ansell Cup (shared in 2019) Scholar's Tie Silver Palm

Alastair Johnson

Dean's List

Murdoch Johnstone

Dean's List

Cyruss Khern

Dean's List Scholar's Tie Silver Palm

Charlie Lane

Health & Physical Education Winner

Saxon Luke

Dean's List Silver Palm

Joe Madden

Science Winner Dean's List Scholar's Tie Silver Palm

Francois Mahu

Accelerated Mathematics Runner Up French Winner Dean's List Silver Palm

William Marshall

Ansell Cup (shared in 2019)

Joseph Maurice

Digital Technology - Software Applications Runner Up Visual Art Runner Up Dean's List Gold Palm The Year 9 Dux Proxime Accessit Scholar's Tie Silver Palm

Zach MillerWright

James Wei

Business & Enterprise Winner History Runner Up Dean's List

Yuvraj Whala

Mathematics Winner Dean's List

Tea-Oh (Andrew) Woo

Chinese Runner Up Engineering Runner Up Dean's List

Timothy Yeung Packer

Life & Faith Winner Dean's List

Zayan Yousuf

Dean's List Silver Palm

YEAR 10 Herschel Aloysius

Music Winner Dean's List A. H. Ware Shield Silver Palm

Nicholas Bevilacqua

Dean's List Silver Palm

Jack Biddle

Design Runner Up Mathematical Methods Winner

Charlie Blok

Dean's List Scholar's Tie Silver Palm Australian Curriculum History Runner Up Chinese Runner Up Design Winner Global Systems Runner Up

Nicholas Bowen

Visual Art Runner Up

Louis Chabert

Health and Physical Education Runner Up Physical Education Runner Up

Charlie Chandler

Drama Winner Gullotta Cup

George Collins

Australian Curriculum History Winner Engineering Runner Up Specialist Mathematics Runner Up Visual Art Winner Dean's List Silver Palm

Ryac de Barros

Economics Runner Up Legal Studies Winner Dean's List

Jack Denson

General Mathematics Runner Up

Lachlan Dougherty

Dean's List

Andrew Douyere

Digital Solutions Runner Up

Max Eckersley

Drama Runner Up

Reyne Fennell

Dean's List Silver Palm

Lachlan Free

Engineering Winner Dean's List

Saxon Gemeri

Academic Talent Development Program Runner Up Dean's List Silver Palm Dean's List Silver Palm

Jye Gray

Dean's List

Angus Kitchin

Geography Runner Up

Spiros Kyriakou

Chinese Winner Mathematical Methods Runner Up Scholar's Tie Dean's List Silver Palm

Nicholas McKenzie

Geography Winner

Patrick Mercer

Health and Physical Education Winner

Max Mitchell

Industrial Technology Skills Runner Up Physics Winner Dean's List Silver Palm

Mitchell Nelson

Global Systems Winner Industrial Technology Skills Winner

Evan Pfeiffer

Ancient History Runner Up

Joshua Popov

Business Certificate III Winner

Drama Winner Dean's List

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YEAR 10

Jack Runchel

Joseph Ryan

Dean's List The Year 10 Dux Proxime Accessit Silver Palm Academic Talent Development Program Winner Accelerated Mathematics Runner Up Digital Solutions Winner Modern History Winner Dean's List Scholar's Tie Silver Palm

Marcus Savala

General Mathematics Winner

Jackson Sinfield

Dean's List

Ewan Stanich

Accelerated English Winner Accelerated Mathematics Winner Chemistry Winner French Winner Life & Faith Winner Modern History Runner Up Specialist Mathematics Winner Gold Palm Yr 10 Dux Dean's List Silver Palm

Harry Stapleton

Dean's List Silver Palm Biology Runner Up English Runner Up

Zachary Strydom

Business Runner Up Dean's List

Gianluca Tomasoni

Agricultural Science Runner Up

Billy Walker

Accounting Runner Up Dean's List

Benjamin Welch

French Runner Up Legal Studies Runner Up Dean's List Silver Palm

Harry Wells

YEAR 11 Nicholas Cross

Accounting Top of Subject Dean's List

Barry David

Literature Top of Subject Physical Education Top of Subject Dean's List

Martin Dwyer

Accelerated English Runner Up Life & Faith Runner Up Modern History Top of Subject

Vishaak Gangasandra

Accelerated English Top of Subject Accelerated Mathematics B Top of Subject Ancient History Top of Subject Business Certificate III Top of Subject Chemistry Top of Subject Life & Faith Top of Subject Physics Top of Subject Specialist Mathematics Top of Subject Dean's List Gold Palm The Nick Peate Award Yr 11 Dux Silver Palm

Lachlan Goldie

Engineering Runner Up English Top of Subject Visual Art Top of Subject Dean's List Silver Palm

Lachlan Graham

Mathematical Methods Top of Subject

Lachlan Hale

Physical Education Runner Up Dean's List Silver Palm

Bayden Hardy

Biology Runner Up Dean's List Silver Palm Chinese Runner Up Mathematical Methods Runner Up Dean's List Silver Palm

Agricultural Science Winner Music Runner Up

Samuel Wolfenden

Ancient History Winner Dean's List Silver Palm

Jackson Hardy

Joel Harrison

Dean's List

Cody Wood

Business Winner English Winner Life & Faith Runner Up Physical Education Winner Dean's List Scholar's Tie Silver Palm

Caleb Jones

Economics Top of Subject English Runner Up Legal Studies Runner Up Dean's List Silver Palm

Elijah Wood

Accelerated English Runner Up Accounting Winner Biology Winner Chemistry Runner Up Economics Winner Physics Runner Up Scholar's Tie Dean's List Silver Palm

YEAR 11

Shaun Ledingham

Chinese Top of Subject Dean's List Silver Palm

Beau Levy

Dean's List

Jack McCarthy

Biology Top of Subject Legal Studies Top of Subject Dean's List Silver Palm

Will McCoy

Visual Art Runner Up

YEAR 11 Baxter Stewart

Ancient History Runner Up Dean's List Silver Palm

Kandi Undi

Literature Runner Up

Cameron Vele

Drama Top of Subject

William Webb

Dean's List Silver Palm

Peter Wolfenden

Dean's List

Lachlan Wright

Industrial Technology Skills Top of Subject

YEAR 12 Anthony Apana

The K.I. & J.W. Hong International Student of the Year Award

Sean Arthur

VET Student of the Year Award

Declan Attenborough

The Archbishop's Prize Dean's List Semester 2 Silver Palm Academic 1sts

Jack Atthow

The Bill Chandler Agricultural Award for Practical Agricultural Science

Jett Bevacqua

The Yr 12 Recreation Studies Prize

Harry Blok

The Founder's Prize for Leadership and Service Dean's List Semester 2

Wilson Blyth

The Bond University John Eales Rugby Excellence Scholarship The Blue Mountains International Hotel Management Prize for Year 12 Business Management Dean's List Semester 2 Silver Palm Academic 1sts

Brandon Botting

Dean's List Semester 2 Silver Palm Gold Palm Academic 1sts

Hugo Burdon

Headmaster's Medal for Sport

Dean Burton

Headmaster's Medal for Leadership and Service The Round Square Award The UQ Yr 12 Achievement Award The Year 12 Music Prize The Year 12 Music Extension Prize Dean's List Semester 2 Silver Palm

Zachary Cirocco

Dean's List Semester 2 Silver Palm

Ethan Cochrane

QUT 2019 Engineering Technology Prize The M.R. Walker Memorial Prize for Year 12 Accounting The Year 12 Engineering Technology Prize Dean's List Semester 2 Silver Palm Academic 1sts

Harrison Crooks

Bond University Business Extension Program Bursary

Harrison Bennett

Dean's List Silver Palm

Lucas Piper

Economics Runner Up Geography Top of Subject

Austin Billing

Accounting Runner Up Dean's List

Noah Purza-Page

Jonathon Burnett

A.B. Rourke Prize

Engineering Top of Subject Dean's List Silver Palm

Dean's List Semester 2

Connor Pye

Physics Runner Up Dean's List Silver Palm

Joseph Devlin

Joseph Castor

Chemistry Runner Up Specialist Mathematics Runner Up Yr 11 Dux Proxime Accessit Dean's List Silver Palm

Patrick Richardson

Sport and Recreation Top of Subject

Hamish Dight

The Gordon Tweedale Memorial Prize for Year 12 Senior Agricultural Science

Dean's List Silver Palm

Zak Rossiter

Business Top of Subject Dean's List Silver Palm

Keenan Schlaphoff

Modern History Runner Up

Oliver Cronin

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Dean's List Semester 2 Silver Palm Tyler Fairnington

Dean's List Semester 2 Silver Palm Gold Palm

prize list YEAR 12 James Frizelle

The Bond University Excellence Scholarship Dean's List Semester 2 Silver Palm

Joe Fuhrmann

Dean's List Semester 2 Silver Palm

Taisei Fujii

The John Evans Award for Academic Leadership The 2019 ANFIN Award The Ivy Margarette Williamson Scholarship (shared) The George Edgerley Johnson Memorial Prize for Year 12 Chemistry The Year 12 Chinese Prize The Goldsmith Prize for Year 12 Economics The E.A. Venz Prize for English Extension Literature The Rev. N.C.C. Bertram Memorial Prize for Year 12 Life & Faith Dean's List Semester 2 Silver Palm Gold Palm Academic 1sts Dux (shared)

Samuel Gibson

Dean's List Semester 2

Hunter Grady

The A.H. Kaiser Prize for Year 12 Mathematics A

Hanrahan Charlie

Dean's List Semester 2 Silver Palm Academic 1sts

Joshua Hobart

The Old Southportonian Association Prize (shared)

Tomoki Ishigaki

The Year 12 English for ESL Learners Prize

Zackeri Joyce

Dean's List Semester 2 Silver Palm Academic 1sts

Richard Kim

The Harley Stumm Memorial Prize for Year 12 English Dean's List Semester 2 Silver Palm

Aidan Kitchin

Bond University Vice Chancellor's Elite Scholarship The Archbishop's Prize The Old Southportonian Association Prize (shared) Dean's List Semester 2 Silver Palm Gold Palm Academic 1sts

Maxwell Lambie

Dean's List Semester 2 Silver Palm Academic 1sts

Foster Lane

The Archbishop's Prize The Yr 12 Senior Drama Prize Dean's List Semester 2 Silver Palm Gold Palm Academic 1sts

Calum Lockett

Dean's List Semester 2 Silver Palm

Jordan Loechel

The Robert Holle Prize

Peter Lynch

Year 12 Legal Studies Prize Dean's List Semester 2

Jake Mewton

Yr 12 French Prize Dean's List Semester 2 Silver Palm Academic 1sts

Zane Nonggorr

Sports Honour Award The Rev. Canon B.E. Maughan Prize for Year 12 Ancient History

Benjamin Owen

Dean's List Semester 2 Silver Palm

Timothy Oxenford

Dean's List Semester 2 Silver Palm

YEAR 12 William Riches

Dean's List Semester 2 Silver Palm

Duke Robertson

Dean's List Semester 2 Silver Palm Academic 1sts

Tom Scotchmer

The Phil Ward Trophy for Yr 12 Excellence in Business The Thomas Glassey Memorial Prize for Year 12 Modern History Dean's List Semester 2 Silver Palm

Kye Shield

Dean's List Semester 2 Silver Palm Academic 1sts

Zach Shore

Dean's List Semester 2 Silver Palm

James Smith

Headmaster's Medal for SportGriffith University Academic Excellence Award The Ivy Margarette Williamson Scholarship (shared) The Frank Surman Prize for Best All Rounder in the Sciences Dr R.S. Berry Memorial Prize for Year 12 Biological Science The Murray Johnson Memorial Prize for Year 12 Mathematics C The Flint Prize for Year 12 Physics Dean's List Semester 2 Silver Palm Gold Palm Academic 1sts Dux (shared)

Wilson Statham

The Chelmsford Cup The Dean Fraser Memorial Prize for Year 12 Visual Art

Ryan Sun

The Goff Prize for Year 12 Mathematics B Dean's List Semester 2 Silver Palm

Finn Taylor

Dean's List Semester 2

Angus Timoney

The Year 12 Information & Technology Systems Prize Dean's List Semester 2 Silver Palm

James Walden

Dean's List Semester 2 Silver Palm Academic 1sts

Alexander Walker

Year 12 Physical Education Prize Dean's List Semester 2 Silver Palm

James Ware

Year 12 Hunt Prize Chinese Dean's List Semester 2

Tom Watts

The Thelander Shield The W.B. Greer Memorial Prize for Yr 12 Geography The Year 12 Technology Studies Prize

Mitchell Wood

Dean's List Semester 2 Silver Palm Academic 1sts

Thomas Wright

Headmaster's Medal for Sport and Activities

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preparatory

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MR JEFF SYMMS

deputy h eadmaster h ead of preparatory

ongratulations to all boys, parents and teachers on what I believe has been a very successful year at TSS Preparatory. As I attended the many functions that bring our school year to a close, I thoroughly enjoyed celebrating with the boys their achievements across all areas of school life. From the youngest of our Preschool boys to our graduating Year 6 students, there was a wide-spread sense of joy and satisfaction upon the completion of another fine school year. I am certain that when a school is dedicated to the holistic, all-round development of its students, there is the greatest chance of success for all, and I firmly believe that TSS Preparatory is a learning community in which all boys can find their place to shine. From the outset I would like to acknowledge the tremendous work that the staff at TSS Preparatory undertake to provide such a positive and productive school environment. There is a lot of ‘education bashing’ in the media of late, which paints Australian schools in a negative light. Of course this complex issue is reduced down to the lowest common denominator when discussed in the papers, with little of the commentary being valuable in providing answers or really understanding all the factors in play. I can say, however, that the oft-repeated comment about low levels of teacher curriculum knowledge or pedagogical (teaching) skills are well off the mark when reviewing TSS Preparatory. Our Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Corporate Staff all go well above and beyond the parameters of their job descriptions to ensure that they do the very best they can to support the boys. Their dedication to ongoing professional development and the process of professional evaluation and review that they undertake is exemplary, and I am blessed to work with such a team. While we always acknowledge there are areas that may be improved, and we constantly analyse our practices

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to facilitate such improvement, we never lack enthusiasm or passion for moving forward and I believe this is key to our ongoing students’ success. Academically, in 2019 TSS Preparatory School confirmed its position as one of the state’s highest performing primary schools. As only one of two schools on the Gold Coast to make the list of Queensland’s top 20, we were delighted that our Year 3 cohort ranked as number one in our city and number one amongst all of the GPS schools for academic excellence as measured by the annual NAPLAN assessments.

We rightly take a place in state rankings as one of the top performing primary schools, particularly so when comparing the achievement of boys, and of that I am exceptionally proud. We regularly have ranked at number one in Spelling and Writing across the Coast and at number two in Reading. It seems that someone forgot to tell our boys that girls are supposed to do better in these subjects. In Mathematics, we maintained our position as the number

one school in Year 3 and number two in Year 5. The three R’s are in good shape at TSS. The boys’ results in international academic competitions in mathematics, English, Writing, Spelling, and Reading have all yielded very high totals of Distinction and High Distinction awards. This places our boys in the top percentile rankings of children from across the world and in a number of academic-based programs in which our boys have participated, not only their excellent results, but also their overt love of learning and perseverance has been noted. But more pleasing than these statistics which acknowledge our top performers is the data that is available regarding our value-add to the boys’ academic performance. Year after year, the data reveals that the work undertaken by our Teachers and boys together, results in a higher rate of growth when compared to students who commenced school with similar starting scores, and higher rates of growth when compared to students who attend similar schools. This is what all schools should be striving for. Of course, it is a combination of factors that create the right environment in which our boys can thrive. Dedicated and talented Teachers, working within a well-resourced school and with engaged and motivated students, supported by invested parents who demonstrate a genuine interest

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in their son’s progress and who work hand-in-hand with his teachers to create an optimal learning environment is the right recipe for success.

Our boys have also shone on the sporting fields, courts and tracks throughout the year, with even more and more choosing to take up either an individual or team sport. Our 2019 sport tour of New Zealand was a success in which the boys won 12 out of 13 matches played and our impressive fouth placing in the Junior GPS Athletics carnival, being two examples of their commitment and success. On the cultural front, I think that a highlight for many was the combining of our music and Visual Art Departments at the Art Show. With the boys amazing art pieces on exhibition and the musical performances scattered across the campus – it was certainly a night to remember as our boys’ openness to engage in the arts was on display for all to see. Our instrumental and choral program continued to grow and truly shine, and I know you will be truly stunned by the Years 3-6 Choir performance coming up very shortly in our program. I truly could go on and on about the year’s highlights but suffice to say congratulations to the boys and teachers of TSS Prep – there is so much of which we can be truly proud. Sadly at the end of a school year there are members of staff who leave us to pursue new opportunities. Mr Johnathon Scoones resigned his position as a teacher of RE to set off on a tour of this great country with

his family. Mrs Jackie Wilson will go back to the future when she takes up the role, vacated by Mr Scoones, as RE teacher. Mrs Wilson taught RE at TSS Preparatory a number of years ago and is excited about the opportunity to return to this area of our School’s curriculum.

He has become known for his quiet confidence and patient approach to solving problems.

Mrs Rebecca Kozned and Ms Shona Chapman have both covered maternity arrangements for Mrs Thomas and Mrs Harris who will return to the Preparatory School in 2020. Mrs Kozned will return in a part time capacity in 2020. Mrs Kerry Boyd who has been a Teaching Assistant in our Reception classes for many years, completed her education degree in 2018 and has been keen to move onto a class of her own. In 2020 she takes up a full time teaching position in Brisbane.

To the Teachers, Mr Wyer has been a valued colleague, there to support with advice and shared wisdom.

Mr Rob Harris leaves us to join the staff at St Andrew’s Lutheran College where he returns to secondary school teaching and as a year level co-ordinator, and Ms Joanna Charles who very capably stepped in and took over Year 4T when Mr Trevethan left to take up his school counsellor role at Canterbury College, concludes her contract with us.

The boys have trusted him and counted upon him and he leaves TSS with many a young man the better for having known him.

As my Deputy, Mr Wyer has been a close confidant and loyal support. He and I have shared many hours together working on numerous projects to enhance the School and I will miss his reflective approach when examining new possibilities.

I look forward to continuing our association into the future as he begins to lead his own school and know that our professional relationship has many more miles to run. I, like the whole school community, wish Mr Wyer, wife Sarah and boys Xavier and Lachlan all the very best for this next exciting stage of life.

Of course, as our school community is aware, Mr Mark Wyer, Preparatory School Deputy Head leaves TSS at the end of 2019 to take up his new position as the Head of Preparatory School at Anglican Church Grammar School, in Brisbane. Mr Wyer has been the Deputy here for the past nine years and in that time he has become a special person in many boys’ and in fact parents lives as he has helped them navigate tricky times.

At the Celebration of Achievement for Years 3 – 6 at the end of the year, I spoke in my address about the special relationship enjoyed by many boys and their dogs and how the passing of our own family pet had given me pause to reflect on the role he had played in our lives. As part of that address I shared the most important things which we can learn from our dogs, if we really pay attention and let them teach us, and subsequently I have received a number of requests to share this list. So here it

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is and I hope it provides some advice that resonates with your family: 1. When our loved ones come home – always run to greet them. 2. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to bring you joy. Marvel in the world’s simple pleasures. 3. Run, romp and play daily. 4. Delight in the simple joy of a long walk with someone you love. 5. Be faithful.

6. When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and just let them know you are there.

11. Take naps

7. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

13. Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

8. On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

Throughout time, people have searched for the key to true happiness, and perhaps it’s been right there in front of us the whole time. The most humble of creatures can be our greatest teachers.

9. On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree. 10. And perhaps most important of all, if what you want lies buried, keep digging until you find it! And three specifically for some of us older dogs…

12. Stretch before rising.

I thank the TSS community for entrusting the education of their sons to our School and for your continued support and faith, and I look forward to the great things that 2020 will bring to our boys.

RECEPTION TO YEAR 6 STUDENTS FIRST ROW:

C. BENDER, H. FURNELL, L. LLEWELLYN, J. ANDONAKIS, N. NOBLE, V. PAPPAS, T. TAYLOR, J. PURZA-PAGE, Z. CONNORS, J. GREAVES

SECOND ROW: A. HAMADI, A. WALKER, R. LYNCH, C. KYRIAKOU, N. DUNN, H. MOFFREY, T. SKUBRIS, T. KELLY, B. RYAN THIRD ROW:

J. GALLIE, O. EDDY, C. NYKIFORUK, W. POOLE, A. ZACK-HOLT, H. SHEEHAN, N. HILL, H. LYGO, A. JAMES, K. GRASSICK

FOURTH ROW: M. GALLIE, K. MORRIS, J. RIGAS, C. CHABERT, W. PICKETT, C. TOWNHILL, H. HOWARD, N. BEYERS, J. JACKSON, R. SLY, E. MASSEY ABSENT:

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th e staff & preparatory seniors

PREPARATORY SCHOOL TEACHING STAFF FIRST ROW:

T. MITCHELL, S. KIRKE, C. TONES, B. MASSEY, K. HUMPHREYS, T. MATTHIAS, M. WYER, J. SYMMS, K. AQUILINA, R. EGAN, M. HOPPE, J. BEECHER, T. HURD, J. POESZUS, R. ELLSMORE

SECOND ROW: J. BRAMWELL, J. STANSBIE, A. JACKSON, J. BRADBURY, L. WILSON, K. BOXALL, J. CROOK, S. WEAVER , E. HUTCHISON, C. SUPER, J. STRETEN, A.R. READ, A. PEMBERTON, C. BENNETTS, L. SLATER, A. SENDEN THIRD ROW:

R. STEVENS, R. WALLACE, L. ZAUNER, D. FELLOWES, J. SPROULE, L. PAYNE, S. JOSS, J. WATTS, A. SILVERA, J. YORATH, L. CORBETT, C. NEWTON, M. TOMKINSON, D. NG YAP, S. JONES

FOURTH ROW: K. BOYD, M. SCHRODER, H. NIXON, K. LESKO, J. SPOWART, J. SCOONES, C. GITTINS, S. HAMILTON, R. AYRES, R. HARRIS, F. TREVETHAN, S. ROBINSON, D. GOUDY, S. CHAPMAN, R. KOZNED, D. SCHINCKEL, J. WILSON ABSENT:

K. ANDERSON, R. BAKER, M. BUCKLEY, A. CHATFIELD, S. CURKO, L. DARBY, H. DUNBIER, S. GIPPEL, L. HANLEY, C. HARRIS, S. MCLENNAN, A. QUADE, E. SALIS, T. STIBBE, C. STOKES, M. THOMAS

FIRST ROW:

J. GREAVES, O. FRAY, Z. CONNORS, J. CAVILL, K. MORIMOTO, L. NASH, S. ROBBIE, E. MASSEY, N. NOBLE, A. HAMADI, L. LLEWELLYN, J. SPOWART, J. PURZA-PAGE, J. FRENKLAH, H. FURNELL, C. BENDER, L. ASHE

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SECOND ROW: J. BEETON, T. TAYLOR, C. RUSSELL, T. SKUBRIS, J. ANDONAKIS, B. RYAN, E. WHEELER, J. GALLIE, H. MOFFREY, R. GARNIER, R. TEE, G. BRADBURY, T. KELLY, A. WALKER, R. LYNCH, A. MONIE, C. CASE, J. MORRISSEY THIRD ROW:

A. JAMES, W. MCDOUGALL, E. HODGSON, V. PAPPAS, C. NYKIFORUK, J. SUDARMANA, K. GRASSICK, J. FERRARO, C. PLACE, O. EDDY, R. BEEDLE, G. DOUGHERTY, E. GEMERI, N. DUNN, C. KYRIAKOU, O. YARED, E. MCANULTY, H. GREENER, L. COZZOLINO

FOURTH ROW: F. HOLLIDAY, F. DREW, W. ZHANG, H. LYGO, J. BIBBY, A. WALLACE, R. PEMA-CHAWHAN, A. ZACK-HOLT, R. SLY, J. JACKSON, A. GUPTA, N. HILL, H. SHEEHAN, R. COKER, L. LIANG, O. BOYD, P. FROST, J. RICHARDSON, M. WICHAIDITH, W. POOLE FIFTH ROW:

R. OBERMAN, K. MORRIS, L. KEARNEY, O. DUNN, H. BERNDT, W. KRYNEN, J. KENNEDY, H. HOWARD, C. CHABERT, M. DUNNE-JOHNSON, N. WILSON, C. TOWNHILL, W. PICKETT, G. CIESIOLKA, M. PRYSE LLOYD, N. BEYERS, R. MADDEN, H. WIESENER, M. GALLIE, J. RIGAS, B. JEWASKIEWITZ, S. LEWIS

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R. MARTYN

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MR S. HAMILTON, RMR R. HARRIS, MR M. HOPPE, MR S. MCLENNAN, MR J. SPOWART

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MRS LYNDA DARBY

arrowsmith coordinator

s Norman Doige, the world renowned psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, says in his New York Times bestselling book The Brain that Changes Itself our brains are capable of change over our lifespan. This, as he describes, is neuroplasticity.

In 1977, Barbara Arrowsmith Young, founder of the Arrowsmith Program, hypothesized that “targeted cognitive exercises could change the brain and the resultant change would improve an individual’s ability to learn.” This, as she describes, is neuroplasticity in action.

February 2016 marked the opening of the doors to the Arrowsmith classroom at TSS, where it is our belief, that offering these targeted cognitive exercises to students in our School, will develop their cognitive capacity, in turn supporting their ability to learn as others do. This as I describe is neuroplasticity in action for our students. Over the years that we have offered Arrowsmith, research has been ongoing. This has been exciting for those schools who have had the courage to take on the program. Currently, research lead by Doctors’ Greg Rose, Lara Boyle and Rachel Weber on students in the Arrowsmith Program is demonstrating this fact – that the brains of students in the Arrowsmith Program are changing in positive directions and 68

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these changes are linked to positive changes in cognition, academic achievement and social/emotional behaviours. More information can be gained on the Arrowsmith website with regard to these findings.

We have welcomed parents, teachers and friends into our work space to experience and challenge us this year. It may have been a quick introduction to the effort needed to remain on task and engage in effortful processing in the Arrowsmith exercises, but the general consensus was that Arrowsmith is ‘way harder’ than anyone expected.

I am thrilled to be able to highlight these research findings and I am so proud that TSS are leading the way with providing a program such as this, to students who so desperately need it. As always our year has been filled to the brim with happenings. We have welcomed our first St Hilda’s student to full time Arrowsmith this year. She has been terrific, having to navigate her way across two very separate campuses. The boys have taken her under their wing and in turn she has taught them how cool it is to be a girl.

The Arrowsmith boys have also spent a busy year participating in all their other activities. Involvement in the wider school community is highly encouraged and the students have been active participants in things like, the Year 6 Night of Notables, in school and additional out of school sporting commitments, the TSS Art Show, Round Square, national swimming titles, sailing competitions in cool and exciting destinations around the world and mastering scooter tricks. Our year has been busy, successful, draining, tiring, exciting, fun, chaotic and challenging, but we wouldn’t have it any other way. When the students were asked what they had learned this year their responses ranged from ….‘I have learned how to make new friends

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in Arrowsmith’ to ‘I have learned how to stay focussed and on track in my cognitive.’ to ‘I have learned that boys can be annoying, but I am learning how to deal with them’ and ‘Now I am starting to understand how my brain is wired differently to others’.

That’s a whole lot of learning for just one year. As we do each year, we have students who will be leaving after a several year journey in the program. We wish them well as they continue through their school life, and we know that this will be made more achievable given their stronger neural connections and enhanced learning capacities. It is always fitting to finish this page with their words. Lewis Ashe Year 6

I started in Arrowsmith in 2016, when it first opened with nine other boys. I was happy to be in this new classroom and this new school. Before Arrowsmith, I had problems with writing and reading and I felt that it was really hard for me. When I first started I thought that it was going to help things to be easier in the future. I couldn’t

read very well, I couldn’t write anything apart from my name. I was born with a thinner corpus callosum, which means that I don’t get things as easy as other people do. Arrowsmith helped to build new pathways that we called ‘highways’ around my corpus callosum. In the beginning, working every day on my cognitive exercises, was really hard. My focus was very poor and I couldn’t do a whole lot. Back then, I could not work independently. Now, four years later, I can read books, I can write lots of words, I can even write sentences. I can attempt to spell words I don’t know. I am a more independent worker now and my focus is much better. I can keep working on my exercises now for a full 40 minutes. It has taken me four years to get to this stage, but now I know I can go to Senior School and be OK. I am happy that I came to Arrowsmith now, even though it is tough.

School at TSS next year, it will be easier for me. I just want to thank Mrs Darby for teaching me over my two years. Congratulations once again to all the wonderful kids that have passed through the Arrowsmith doors. They are a constant reminder that not all Super Heroes wear capes.

Joanthan Rigas Year 6

Before Arrowsmith, I hated being at school I would find any way to get out of school and had really bad anxiety. I was not the best at reading, spelling and remembering things. So my mum investigated Arrowsmith because one of my friend’s brothers was in Arrowsmith. The next year I started Arrowsmith I was nervous because I had never done it before. When I started, I made a lot more friends but still kept all of my friends back in class. In Term Four, the end of year assessments start. I remember when I did my first test, I was nervous because I thought I was going to do badly, but I did really well and got to average on most of the cognitives I did. I hope I will do really well again this year so that when I go to Year 7 in the Senior

We look forward to seeing some faces old and new for 2020 and we are gearing up with excited anticipation of another visit from Barbara Arrowsmith Young in March. Here’s to a wonderful year ahead for us next year.

ARROWSMITH FIRST ROW:

M. DUNCAN, A. WALKER, C. SNELLING, C. SNELLING, L. ASHE

SECOND ROW: L. HUGHES, J. RIGAS, T. FABER TEACHER:

MRS L. DARBY

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MS DEB SCHINCKEL

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he library collection continues to be updated and relevant to the boy’s interests and supports the criteria of the Australian Curriculum. New series which have enticed the boys to read widely include Anh Do Ninja Kid, Tim Harris’ Mr Bambuckles, Funny Kid by Matt Stanton, Timeslip - Dan Scott and more titles from favourite authors like Tristan Bancks, James Patterson and Dav Pilkey. Junior fiction authors Aaron Blabey and Nick Bland continue with their popular Pig the Pug and Bear series. We have also increased the picture book focus to build the mindfulness and growth-mindset collections. Non-fiction titles with a curriculum science focus and science experiments have been eagerly borrowed by the boys. We were able to provide authors who spent time with all year levels this year in our author program. Preschool and Reception were given story writing and cartooning tips from the very humorous Dave Hackett. Chris Collin sang, danced and read his way through Funky Chicken sessions with Years 1 and 2 boys. Trevor Fourmile informed and entertained Year 3 with stories of his local Indigenous culture and growing up Indigenous. Tim Harris worked with Year 4 sharing writing tips and planning. Mark Greenwood worked with the Years 5 and 5/6 Honours boys, focusing on his knowledge of Australian history. He engaged the boys with artifacts and mystery and had them creating their own mystery stories. Martin Chatterton worked with Year 6 in Term Four.

In March, Mrs Poeszus and I took 20 Year 6 boys to Somerset Celebration of Literature. We were fortunate to be the only group in Tristan Bancks’ session so had the privilege of working closely

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with him. The boys also attended sessions with Graeme Base, Felice Arena and slam poet Solli Raphael. A very productive day with many boys purchasing books and collecting autographs.

The annual Reader’s Cup was held in July. Nine TSS teams participated, (each comprised of four Year 6 boys) and eight Year 6 teams from St Hilda’s competed in the quiz. The participants were required to read three books (Dog Runner, Bree McDibble, Home, Narelle Oliver, Cyclone Tracy, Alan Tucker) prior to the quiz. They were then asked eight questions about each book and 10 general book knowledge questions. A St Hilda’s team were the overall winners this year, with the team ISE: Nate Wilson, Griffen Doughety, Kensuke Morimoto, Ellis Gemeri, Nate Wilson becoming TSS Reader’s Cup Champions for 2019. Thank you to all the boys for their enthusiasm and participation.

The Reading Challenge was again taken up by boys in Reception to Year 6 who were required to read at least 20 books from a suggested list of titles. This year I administered the challenge and made some changes to the tasks and expectations. The written tasks relate directly to the Big Write program being used at all year levels. The boys were directed to a wide variety of genres and formats, which provides them with a wide range they may not usually choose.

“Reading is my Secret Power” was this year’s Book Week theme. There was a focus on this theme during Term Three displays, book sharing and discussions relating to the CBCA short listed

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books. Winners included Book of the Year: Early Childhood: Tricky’s Bad Day (Alison Lester), Picture Book: Cicada (Shaun Tan), Younger Readers: His name was Walter (Emily Rodda) and Eve Pownell Award: Sorry Day (Coral Vass). The Art Department again focussed lessons on the short listed books and shared the boy’s fabulous work for display in the Resource Centre and Art rooms.

and recommendations. Some Years 3-6 classes have had a literature skills focus and a book relating to a weekly skill was chosen for class reading and discussion. We have also worked with classes on Literature units, HaSS and Science topics and assisted in planning and attending incursions and excursions to various locations relating to these curriculum areas.

and efficient assistance with all things ICT as required in the Resource Centre.

I sincerely thank the leadership team for their ongoing support to learning and teaching in the Resource Centre and Trevor R Wood Library.

This year the Book Fair was held in Term Three. We sold good quality books to the value of $1,300 which provided the library with $300 to purchase new titles from Pegi Williams Book Shop(Book Fair suppliers). Classes from Preschool to Year 2 have visited for stories and borrowing on a weekly basis and we enjoy their enthusiasm, encourage their love of books and continue to promote reading with them through displays, discussions

Thank you to Ms Jenny Bramwell, Mrs Lyn Hanley and Ms Emily Salis for their continued assistance and support. Thank you also to Mr Stephen Robinson for his prompt

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MS KERRIE ANDERSON

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ross cultural research findings show that a well-rounded educational experience including the arts, is closely linked to increased levels of academic achievement as well as social and emotional development. To this end, TSS Prep Art seeks to immerse boys in the pursuit of creativity incorporating the core curriculum areas.

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The Art Department welcomed Mrs Pemberton this year, and her experience in the area of primary school curriculum development is greatly valued. ‘Mrs P’ also demonstrates the teacher as art maker. A background in graphic design has inspired her production of intensely lifelike pastel portraits of people and animals, which are much admired by her students.

Boys have enjoyed tie dyeing t-shirts, collage, drawing, watercolour painting, ceramic painting, and candle making. ART SHOWS

Many Prep boys were invited to show work in the inaugural Prep to Year 12 whole school Art Show held in the Senior School Clocktower.

they greatly value. The TSS Prep Young Archie Award for 2019 is Kyle Grassick 6H. The Year 6 cohort has undertaken a portraiture unit based on a study of human anatomy and the drawings by Renaissance artist Leonardo Da Vinci, and contemporary artists such as Ben Quilty.

In Term Three, Prep hosted the first of its kind: A ‘Celebration of Arts’ show. This fusion of food, music and art was a sensory delight. The Art Department and new Prep Hall housed well over 1,000 artworks from Preschool to Year 6. ‘YOUNG ARCHIE’ AWARD

A huge thank you also to Mrs Sara Baker, Mrs Danielle Townsend-Saw and Mr Charles Martin who have periodically assisted us as invaluable teacher aides. We also value our South African Junior Resident Masters Kyle, Cayden, Tom, Chad and particularly Marc who has spent most of his time in Australia in Prep Art! ART CLUBS

Two art clubs are held for 45 minutes each on Tuesdays, to cater for boys who just can’t get enough art! Art club is part of the Prep to Year 12 wellbeing program.

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Since 1921, the Archibald Prize has been awarded to the best portrait of a man or woman distinguished in art, letters, science or politics, and painted by any artist resident in Australasia. This open competition is judged by the trustees of the Art Gallery of NSW. The Prize was first awarded by J.F.Archibald, whose aim was to foster portraiture and perpetuate the memory of great Australians. Over the years some of Australia’s most prominent artists have entered and their subjects have been equally celebrated in their fields. The prize each year is $100,000. TSS Prep Art has its own ‘Young Archie Award’, and Year 6 boys this year have drawn Australians whose contributions

KYLE’S SUBJECT IS EDDIE WOO

Eddie Woo (born 1985) is an Australian mathematician, best known for his free YouTube channel “WOO TUBE”, focused on explanations of perennial mathematical problems. This assists many thousands of students free of charge, and has over 500,000 subscribers and more than 30 million views worldwide as of December 2018. In 2018, Woo was the first teacher to ever give the Australia Day address in NSW. In March 2018, Woo was named a Top 10 Finalist in the Global Teacher Prize. It is interesting to note that many boys chose to draw their own teachers,

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and indeed their own parents. This year in fact 6J teacher Mr Spowart, was skillfully rendered by Year 6 TSS student and son Jay Spowart.

Lucia undertook a collage activity based on animals, suitable for a picture book with Years 2 and 3.

The Year 6 Portrait exhibition, was displayed in our new illuminated Art exhibition cabinet in the Pearce Theatre. It was kindly donated by the Friends of Prep.

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ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM

During 2019 Prep Art boys once again welcomed creative practitioners from the Art and Design world into their classrooms. This year we welcomed artists in residence Caitlin Reilly and Ms Lucia Masciullo. Caitlin undertook a two day oil painting workshop with Year 6 students. The theme of the workshop was ‘Landscape: close up and far away’. We used our own beautiful gardens, bush and local environment as subject matter. Students used oil paint on canvas boards and oil paper. Caitlin Reilly writes: “My work is an expression of my love for the area in which I live. It is the intention that this feeling comes to life through my painting, sculpture and drawings.” Her home has been shared between Shanghai, China and Byron Bay Australia. Lucia Masciullo is an award winning children’s book illustrator. She has collaborated with top Australian and English publishers and illustrated more than 20 books and the popular series Our Australian Girl. Born and bred in Livorno - Italy, she moved to Australia in 2007 and she now lives on the Gold Coast.

In Term Three, Year 5 students accompanied by their classroom teachers and the Art Department visited the Brisbane QAGOMA:Qld Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art. The excursion was linked to the Australian history program, and throughout the day, boys investigated the art of the first Australians: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ceremonial art, and contemporary Australian Indigenous art. A highlight of the day was the art of Albert Namatjira and the Hermannsburg Pot exhibition. A picnic on the grassy bank of the Brisbane River was followed by time spent in the art studios for kids providing opportunities for hands on art making. Two blockbuster shows were Ben Quilty and Margaret Olley, rock stars of Australian Art. Olley achieved considerable fame and fortune in her lifetime, painting luscious still life and indoor scenes vibrating with colour and light. Olley generously gifted a vast collection of art back to Australian galleries, including works by Cezanne, Picasso and Degas. Her younger friend and mentee, Ben Quilty produced work that seriously challenged our boys with depictions of the Afghan war and the impact of PTSD on returned soldiers. SNAPSHOT OF 2019 IN PREP ART:

• Reception boys created a series of artworks relating to their environment and self. Works included garden inspired collage, crayon resist paintings and clay sculptures. • Year 1 boys created a micro and macro series of insects. Works included miniscule observational drawings of mini beasts from a selection of National Geographic photographic images, followed by mixed media exploratory drawings of insect anatomy.

• Year 2 immersed themselves in the history of the School, by creating pen and ink drawings of the Jordan Administration building and marble sculpture: “Transient Spirit” by Graham Radcliffe. • Year 3 boys connected art with HaSS and created cultural masks. The boys used mixed media to decorate their masks resulting in colourful and creative displays. • Year 4 students studied 20th century European impressionism, resulting in a suite of paintings including a large Monet/Russel seascape and a Van Gogh inspired sky-scape and sunflower work on canvas.

• Year 5 studied the work of Ben Quilty and Margaret Olley. The boys created charcoal drawings of cars and then painted their favourite vehicles using palette knives inspired by Ben Quilty’s series of car paintings. • Year 6 studied the art of central Australia and Albert Namatjira as a prelude to a large, spectacular textured landscape painting. At the end of Year 6, boys are rewarded with the coveted skateboard unit which features high chroma urban designs and personalised logos which reflect who the boys are at this stage in their life. The Prep Art program aims to expose our students to the rich traditions of Australian and international art. Art works by our creative boys, have been valued and showcased throughout the school and on many living room walls at home, as testament to the critical value of children’s art.

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MRS KAREN HUMPHREYS

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QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN PRESCHOOL

SS Preschool’s main goal is to provide a quality program to support the developmental needs of our boys in the year before formal schooling. Our philosophy sets the foundation for our approach to achieving quality outcomes for our boys. It is used in daily practise to clearly guide our decision making and service decisions. As educators, management, families and children engage in the day to day practices of Preschool, assessment of what is being experienced has become a natural process. During April, TSS Preschool worked through a quality approval process which occurs every three years. This is a most thorough evaluation of the Preschool with all aspects of our operation from the educational programming to the physical facilities and every policy and process in between, being assessed and rated against the National Quality Standards. In all 81 areas assessed, the TSS Preschool has been rated at the highest ‘Exceeding’ level and has been commended for operating such an excellent educational facility. In December 2016 TSS Preschool was awarded an Excellent rating after 12 months of preparing evidence to highlight its “excellence”. TSS Preschool remains the only Kindergarten program on the Gold Coast that has been granted both the Exceeding and Excellent ratings.

A quality program does not just happen! It takes dedicated educators to work together to continually assess

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each and every aspect of Preschool and identify areas to improve. This is not only excellent practice but a requirement under legislation to provide a document outlining quality improvement, (known as the Quality Improvement Plan or QIP). TSS Preschool’s Quality Improvement Plan is a dynamic document that guides progress towards improvement.

For quality improvement to occur, our key strategy is critical reflection. Leaders, educators, students and families all have a voice in Preschool and have regular opportunities to reflect and identify areas in need of improvement. These voices inform and support our quality practice. Where opportunities are identified to enhance outcomes for the service, team, children and families; solutions will be developed and changes made. These change processes are managed sensitively and collaboratively with key stakeholders and the rationale for change is clearly communicated

verbally and digitally. These processes are documented in the Quality Improvement Plan and updated as and when needed.

As a quality service, TSS Preschool uses the Quality Improvement Plan for continuous assessment against the National Quality Standard and QKLG, the approved learning framework, to identify new goals for the service as part of an effective cycle of improvement. Establishing and maintaining a culture of ongoing reflection and self-review offers challenge, inspires motivation, and supports positive levels of staff satisfaction. This provides opportunities for all staff to improve their practice and programming, which contributes directly to improved learning outcomes for children.

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Australians are given the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of histories and cultures, their significance for Australia and the impact they have had, and continue to have, on our world.

One area of quality improvement we have worked on is the outside play space. The boys were consulted in what they would like to see in their playground and educators worked with a playground designer to produce an outstanding and stimulating environment to complement our Bush Preschool area, which has also been upgraded during 2019. There is a real Gold Coast beach feel to the new play space with a large sand pit, beached boat and life-saving tower, being watched over by lifesavers dressed proudly in TSS colours. As the School has Old Boy links to Northcliffe Surf Club we had the number of their lifesaving tower, 32, added to our mini tower. The 2019 cohort were the first boys to engage with the new area and have absolutely loved the experience.

Another area educators have strived to provide a quality program in is links with our community. The Preschool boys have had the opportunity to engage with various community members during 2019. Uncle Boomerang is a regular favourite who visits on a termly basis to build on the boys’ growing knowledge of the local Indigenous culture. They have built a bush tucker garden together, learnt about Australian animals, Yugambeh language and dreamtime stories. It is important to ensure all young 76

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Our quality program has seen another cohort of boys prepared and ready for the challenges that lie ahead for them on their journey through TSS.

Educators from FOOST join Preschool annually to teach our boys about how food and nutrition benefits their lives now and impacts them for their entire life. Through engaging, hands on cooking activities the boys become “chefs” preparing food to eat or take home. These life skills are invaluable. Learning about healthy lifestyles contributes to child’s sense of wellbeing and builds their confidence in themselves. Educators at TSS support our boys to learn about healthy eating, hygiene and how to keep fit and active. As they become more independent, they can take greater responsibility for their own health, safety and wellbeing.

Another very special visitor to join us at Preschool was Mr Wain our Headmaster. He spent some time engaging with the boys in Bush Preschool searching for the Gruffalo!

presch ool PRESCHOOL E SEATED ROW:

C. BEETON, Z. WALKER, L. DODHY, N. WU, W. WALLACE, J. WEBB, H. WILKSCH

SECOND ROW: B. CHAMBERLAIN, M. THOMAS, M. SIMON, C. CHENG, W. MITROPOULOS, D. ASHOMKA, J. BASSINGTHWAIGHTE, C. BERCICH THIRD ROW:

E. ZHANG, B. HARRIS, R. ISAKSSON, O. HADDLETON, Z. LEE, F. ISAKSSON, M. EDE

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MS R. ELLSMORE

ASSISTANT:

MS L. WILSON

FIRST ROW:

J. GRAHAM, A. TE KLOOT, N. MOORE, K. NAYLOR-WHITHEAD, A. STROEBEL, P. SNELL, W. DENG, E. WANG

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SECOND ROW: C. MCKINNON, S. WHALA, M. BOS, A. LATIMER, J. NAUTA HENDRIKS, D. ATTOE, L. GEORGE THIRD ROW:

E. SHI, J. SCOTT, C. MCKENZIE, J. RICE, H. BELL, L. PARR

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MRS K. LESKO

ASSISTANT:

MS T. MITCHELL

FIRST ROW:

E. BARAGRY, D. BAI, H. FOLWELL, N. LEWIS, A. PAKPICHJAROEN, M. MARINO, H. SMITH, L. KALAMARAS

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SECOND ROW: O. SHOOBRIDGE, A. BOUSGAS, G. GUTHREY, R. FENG, S. HAMILTON, M. PETERS, M. MCEWEN-WEBBER THIRD ROW:

J. LEAL, J. KIM, H. ARTELL, Y. MCNAMEE, J. LI, O. STENT

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J. HSU

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MRS C. SUPER

ASSISTANT:

MS A. JACKSON

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MS KAY BOXALL

reception coordinator

019 has been a very exciting year for Reception. From day one the boys discovered many of the new spaces both inside and out and adapted very quickly to their new space, as young children do. Our wonderful teaching spaces have enabled us to design many collaborative sessions with our neighbouring Reception classes. There are so many opportunities to be creative in our approach to teaching young children. The Reception environment has meant we have thought about different approaches to many of the subject areas in the Australian Curriculum. The boys have realised that learning can take place in areas outside the classroom as well as inside. Life in Reception is quite different to Preschool, but the boys took it in their stride and faced various challenges with a smile. Having such a large area to play in was initially a bit daunting for some, but with time they loved interacting with the Year 1 boys and making their own choices of games to play. They have enjoyed a variety of activities at different times of the year, including, playing soccer and rugby, looking for bugs, climbing the spider gym, digging in the sand pit, using the gross motor equipment and building forts from sticks found in the rainforest.

At the beginning of the year some boys were not quite able to write their name. Now the boys are writing sentences and stories. Each boy is on an individual journey and this is reflected in the adjustments that the skilful teachers make to the program to enable all boys to access the curriculum. The students are now very independent in their use of the THRASS chart and they are able

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to analyse their spelling words using the MASUTA model.

In Maths the boys are now able to calculate addition facts independently. They are counting in a variety of ways and love doing number work with the One Hundred Board. The celebration of 100 days of school was so much fun as the boys participated in many related activities. We have enough computers in our classroom for the boys to use during our Maths and Literacy group times. Each week the students have also enjoyed going to the Computer Lab to hone their IT skills. We work around a different theme each term. During Term One we explored a variety of nursery rhymes to help us in literacy. We did this in our English time but also carried it over into Art. With the help of their parents the boys then learnt a rhyme at home. We celebrated our learning at the end of Term One on nursery rhyme day. The boys dressed up as their Nursery Rhyme character and recited their rhyme to their family

members. After the presentation we had a delicious morning tea with our families. This was a wonderful morning and quite an achievement for a fiveyear-old. In Term Two our Science focus was Living Things. We learnt a lot about animals and plants and all the things they need to stay alive. At the end of the term Barnyard Babies came to visit us. The boys put on their farm clothes and learnt some important information about caring for and handling animals. They were able to pat and brush the animals too. This caused quite a lot of excitement for the animals and the boys. The boys loved choosing a picture from the THRASS chart to help them with their costume for THRASS Dress-Up Day.

We studied Geography too and found out how to use Google Earth so we could find out about our neighbourhood and School. We learnt about maps and even made our own

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map of our playground. We love using the internet in many of our subjects.

In Term Three we did an author study on Nick Bland. The boys were able to explore some of Nick Bland’s amazing picture books and use them as a stimulus to write their own stories. This really inspired the boys to read some more Nick Bland stories when they were in the library. Another exciting thing happened in Term Three, we met Mr Ayres and found out he would be teaching us Lego Robotics. This meant that each week we learnt a new building skill. We can now construct towers, cranes and pyramids using Lego blocks. The boys are looking forward to continuing this in Year 1. These lessons really engage the students and challenge many of them to build in a new way. Transport is always a very exciting topic for boys and we had fun exploring many different types. Thinking about different modes of transport was useful for us as our science topic was “how things move”. We read books on the subject of transport and constructed our own forms of transport.

Celebrations are always very special and the boys had fun creating and making their own gifts and cards in class for Mother’s and Father’s Day, but they were also able to buy them a great gift from the stalls organised by the Friends of Prep. There were so many amazing gifts, so some hard decision making was in order to make the best choice. Mums were lucky that they could attend an entertaining morning tea and the dads had fun participating on the oval after school with their sons. We learnt about family trees in history and we looked at different types of families and the variety of ways in which they celebrate their special days.

PE has been fantastic this year, with such great variation in the program. This has given the boys a wonderful opportunity to practise and improve their gross motor skills. They participated in swimming, gymnastics and really impressed their parents with running, jumping and throwing at Sports Day. The boys really enjoyed the program that was put together by Mr Egan, Mrs Goudy and Mr Silvera.

were keen to commence the great activities that had been organised. All the children quickly started to interact with each other and the playground came alive. It was wonderful to see all the spaces transformed into a hive of industrious activity. What a fun morning we had with our sister school.

As we close on another successful year in Reception it is good to reflect upon how far so many boys have travelled in their first year of school. They have not only involved themselves in all activities within the classroom, but have also made the most of the opportunities to play a variety of sports in the afternoons. It has been awesome to have the parent support too, which allows us to do so many more activities on a daily basis, and for the parents, they have a new appreciation of how hard their young children work at school. Busy boys are happy boys and this is certainly the case as you see their smiles as they shake their teachers’ hands at the end of the day and then greet their mums, dads and carers. We wish them all well for Year 1 and we look forward to seeing them out in the playground at break time.

Book Week was fun too, as the boys and teachers dressed up as their favourite characters from many different stories and then paraded in the new Prep Hall. We have a very creative and involved group of parents who rise to all the challenges to help the boys enjoy all aspects of school. A highlight of the year was the picnic with St Hilda’s. It was our turn to host the St Hilda’s girls this year. The boys were excited to write and send their invitations and then waited with anticipation for the day to arrive. The day finally came. You could feel the excitement in the air in mid-September when the bus arrived from St Hilda’s. Each boy greeted their girl with a rose and a smile, as true gentlemen do. Once the boys met the girls they

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As a teacher I am always amazed by the young boys we teach in Reception. It is an absolute honour to be part of this program and work with such a dedicated team of teachers.

reception RECEPTION B SEATED ROW:

O. ANDERSEN, C. DOUGLASS, I. ROOTS, T. KEILY, C. COTTLE

SECOND ROW : E. SMITH, N. MALEC, H. FINUCAN, L. TEUNISSEN, H. GWILLIAM, J. GUBANYI THIRD ROW:

J. NAUTA HENDRIKS, T. STROUD, J. YU

TEACHER

MRS K. BOXALL

ASSISTANT:

MRS K. BOYD

RECEPTION C SEATED ROW:

S. KIM, J. RYALL, T. BUTLER, M. WU, M. COUGHRAN, N. STERRITT, G. REIDY SECOND ROW: P. PULJICH, C. FILE, M. BUKHARI, H. GOLLAN, B. ILLICH, L. HARDY THIRD ROW:

J. WEBB, L. TSEKENIS, A. LI

TEACHER:

MS C. BENNETTS

ASSISTANTS

MRS H. DUNBIER (ABSENT), MRS L. RAYHNAM

SEATED ROW:

D. EL-DEBEL, G. ZAKARIA, J. KIM, O. LIN, E. GALE, J. GILBERT

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SECOND ROW: J. YU, J. WOODFORD, J. QUINN, Z. WOOD, H. CHOW THIRD ROW:

S. SMITH, T. SEMCHENKO, R. HARRIS, C. TE KLOOT

TEACHER:

MRS C. GITTINS

ASSISTANT:

MRS E. HUTCHISON

SEATED ROW:

E. SWAN, R. ROBERTSON, L. DICKSON, M. FLANDERS, H. WILLIAMS, O. LASHMAR

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SECOND ROW: A. TAO, R. SUN, S. JANSEN, B. HAMILTON THIRD ROW:

R. ROBERSON, H. MASSEY, J. LEA’AETOA, J. KELLY, J. JIN

TEACHER:

MRS S. CHAPMAN

ASSISTANT:

MRS A. SENDEN

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MRS MICHELLE TOMKINSON

year 1 coordinator

his year has flown by, and the boys have grown enormously since the first day they walked through our Year 1 classroom doors. They have come so far emotionally and academically and it has been our great pleasure and privilege to watch them flourish. The boys have laughed, learnt, grown and enriched their lives throughout the year.

In English, they started the year playing THRASS games, chants and revising the chart, writing recounts and learning to form letters correctly in the red and blue lines. The Year 1 boys now know how to add adjectives, sizzling starters, connectives, capital letters and full stops into their writing using the VCOP Gang. We introduced the Big Write every Thursday and the boys in Year 1 have really shown interest, enjoyment and improvement in their writing skills. In reading the boys learnt how to decode words, use fluency, comprehend and retell the story. We had a book character dress up day and it was great to see all the creative book character costumes. They used the THRASS chart to write stories, learn about nouns and verbs, THRASS out their spelling words and play spelling games. We had a THRASS dress up day which was great fun and went on a THRASS treasure hunt. The boys made fictional animal diorama’s and delivered a speech on their animal telling us about their appearance, what they ate, where they lived and some interesting facts. The boys have come a long way in their presenting skills and are now showing us they can engage the audience, use eye contact and speak in a loud, clear voice.

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In Maths we focused on numbers to 100. Students described number sequences resulting from skip counting by 2s, 5s and 10s, carried out simple addition and subtraction and learnt about place value. They identified representations of one half, recognised Australian coins according to their value and described two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional objects. They particularly enjoyed making shapes from playdough and tooth picks.

Science had us learning about materials, light and sound, animals and their habitats and the weather. As part of our unit on animals and their habitats we went on an excursion to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. The boys enjoyed seeing lots of Australian animals in their habitats and having an educational talk and hands on experience with snakes, bugs and birds. A big thank you to the wonderful parents who came along to help supervise and share this experience with the boys. I think the favourite part of the day was seeing the boys’ faces when the eagle soared only centimetres over their heads.

As part of our studies in History we visited the Gold Coast Hinterland Museum where the boys got to see an old school room, train station, horse and cart and homesteads. We had some visitors come in and the boys posed questions about the olden days to our visitors. They were surprised to learn that in the olden days they had to go outside to go to the toilet in an ‘outhouse’! We also learnt about natural, managed and constructed places in Geography and how to look

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after these special places. They talked about how to care for them and drew a map of how to get from our classrooms to the office using symbols and a key.

This year the boys learnt to code in Robotics and paint, create and use clay in Art. They sang in the choir at the high tea and performed on stage at school. The boys learnt about life and faith in Religious Education classes and attended Chapel weekly, learning about emotional wellbeing through

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the Bounce Back program. They participated in the Athletics Carnival and Cross Country and were involved in swimming lessons during PE. They also got to experience a Nippers Day at the beach and a gymnastics program was taught during their Core Skills classes. In ICT we created PowerPoints on a chosen animal and inserted tables into Microsoft Word to graph the weather. They have certainly had many opportunities to learn new skills during all of these specialist lessons.

The firefighters came out to visit Year 1 and teach them about fire safety. The boys learnt to stop, drop and roll and to get down low and go, go, go. The fire fighters let the boys have a turn spraying the fire hose and although it was pouring rain, the boys stood out there eagerly waiting for their turn. Some Year 1 boys completed the mud challenge for the first time. They bravely crawled, climbed, and jumped through mud all to raise money for the Outback Futures Fund. The Year 1 classes also did an incredible job at raising money for the Cambodia Fundraising Appeal, we thank all families who generously donated to these worthy causes.

I would like to say a big thank you to the amazing Year 1 teaching team, Mrs Corbett, Mrs Kozned, Mrs Stansbie and Mrs Zauner and our support staff Mrs Stibbe and Mrs Raynham. Together they have done an incredible job planning, teaching, supporting and caring for your sons. As the Year 1 boys move out of the Cribb area and into the wider school grounds we wish them all the best in their academic, social and emotional journeys. Having seen them grow throughout the year we know they are ready for Year 2 and wish them every success.

year 1 YEAR 1C SEATED ROW:

T. WILKSCH, W. HARTLAND, O. HENNOCK, J. CLEGG, T. CRAIN, K. GOEL, J. ARNELL SECOND ROW : O. NORCROSS, C. LANE, A. SMITH, M. ARONIS, M. BOGATIE, B. FABER THIRD ROW: H. HUGHES, O. CONRY, E. FOLWELL, N. KARTHIK KUMAR, C. GWYNNE TEACHER: MRS L. CORBETT ASSISTANT: MRS J. STANSBIE

YEAR 1K SEATED ROW): N. SARDANA, K. BROOKES, K. BROWN, S. WOODALL, E. THURA, A. SCOTT-KEDDIE, J. REINHOLD SECOND ROW: E. FERGUSON, M. MUDGE, T. GRIFFIN, H. GOLLAN, L. NOBLE, A. KULASEKARA THIRD ROW: C. ZHANG, M. AVERY, G. BOS, R. MAHON TEACHER MRS R. KOZNED

YEAR 1T SEATED ROW : J. LAWLER, H. BROWN, B. BROOKES, M. MILLIGAN, H. PICKETT, H. BEETON SECOND ROW: O. TSENG, P. DONOHOE, D. LESA, S. ZHANG, A. LEE THIRD ROW:

A. PHILLIPS, D. MASTROCOSTAS, W. WU, B. DEY

ABSENT:

K. MIYAKAWA, W. ZHAO

TEACHER:

MRS M. TOMKINSON

SEATED ROW:

LK. PENG, W. PASK, E. MA, R. ANTHONY, L. KIM, LA. PENG

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SECOND ROW: O. WALFORD, L. DURMAN, J. NUTLEY, J. BIDJA, E. JACOBS THIRD ROW:

H. BROWN, L. NEWTON, X. TANNER, N. ZHOU

ABSENT:

J. THAI

TEACHER:

MRS L. ZAUNER

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MRS SUE JONES

year 2 curriculum coordinator MRS RUTH STEVENS MRS SHARON JOSS MRS JACKIE WILSON

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he boys have enjoyed the many diverse activities and opportunities presented to them throughout the year.

There were many highlights during Semester One. The boys were very enthusiastic about working with robots in Robotics with Mr Ayers. They enjoyed learning the basics of programming by giving robots commands to complete various tasks. Science experiments involved many hands on activities involving mixtures. The boys particularly enjoyed making playdough and chocolate crackles. Swimming days were very much appreciated by all during the hot months. Participation in the Strings Program was keenly embraced when they took home their instrument best suited to them. ICT lessons were challenging with the expectation of typing without looking at the keyboard using Typing Club. An excursion to the Light Horse Museum in Mudgeeraba was meaningful and engaging for the boys and gave them an awareness of wartime experiences. This made their Anzac Day service at School more relevant and significant. They proudly performed at the Mother’s Day Morning Tea at Royal Pines. In art the boys created an Under the Sea masterpiece that raised a generous amount of money as part of the Friends of Prep fundraising activities. They also made individual cards for their mums. The Athletics Carnival enabled boys the opportunity to display some of the skills that they had focused on during PE and Core Skills sessions. Some boys in Year 2 had the opportunity to be leaders of their House teams. The Surfing Scientist, in Term One, and Dr Joe, in Term Two, entertained

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and interacted with the boys through a series of Science experiments. We gathered together as a cohort and recreated a ‘human’ THRASS chart which was so outstanding that we were successful in retaining the THRASS Championship trophy. In Term Three, we immersed ourselves in learning about the countries of the world, through inquiry questions, research, active discussion and investigation. The boys learnt a greeting from a new country each week. The theme for Book Week was ‘What’s My Super Power?’ Boys and staff dressed as their favourite book character. We celebrated ‘one hundred days’ in Year 2 with fun activities in Maths. An interactive memorable visit from Chris Collin, author of Funky Chicken books, was a great success. In Science, we commenced our theme on Life Cycles early as our silkworm eggs hatched and we began to record and observe their growth. The boys returned from holidays to witness the impressive growth of the silkworms, the spinning of their cocoons, the emerging moths and the laying of eggs, to complete their life cycle. Our postponed History Walk to the Senior School took place, led by Mr John Wallace, who gave the boys an understanding of what school life was like as a pupil in the past at TSS. We were revved up and excited by the Gold Coast 600 car race and they enthusiastically completed creative design projects relating to

this topic which were displayed in the classrooms. Academically, the boys have shown pleasing progress through consistent effort and consolidation in all curriculum areas. The boys continued to extend their knowledge and understanding in all strands of maths with a variety of strategies and tasks. Reading and Comprehension skills have developed further with explicit teaching and individual programs. The use and application of THRASS, has improved their spelling results. With the introduction with VCOP and The Big Write, this year, the boys’ skills in vocabulary, connectives, openers and punctuation have extended their writing skills and competence. The boys were most fortunate to have the wonderful support from the Year 2 Teacher Aide, Mrs Judy Crook, as well as the various Learning Support Teachers, whose care and encouragement have been invaluable. We would also like to thank the Specialist Teachers, who have assisted in the enrichment of their learning. Throughout the year, in their special ‘Blessing Book’, the boys compiled thoughtful and insightful reflections on the many relevant Chapel/Bounce Back topics. This book is certainly a keepsake for parents. The Year 2 boys have thrived and matured and appear to be well prepared for the challenges ahead in Year 3.

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year 2 YEAR 2H SEATED ROW:

W. HOWARD, O. DEVENCORN BASTOS, O. DYER, J. MCDONALD, C. COMERFORD, K. HO

SECOND ROW: K. RICE, N. RAMEAU, B. GWILLIAM, M. ASHOMKA, J. BANNISTER, V. LEE, A. KAKAVAS THIRD ROW:

C. COSGROVE, O. GWYNNE, C. ELLIOTT, S. WOLBERS, S. CONNORS

TEACHER:

MRS S. JOSS

SEATED ROW:

J. MERRIFIELD, E. GRASSICK, L. BERCICH, S. MU, B. LEICESTER, J. ELLIS, J. MANTON, G. ZAGOREN

YEAR 2J

SECOND ROW: C. HONG, L. LU, B. ISAKSSON, B. HILL, O. LIN, M. HAMILTON-DEVJAK, E. TAYLOR THIRD ROW:

K. BLACKBURNE, H. WILLEMSEN, S. WALSH, G. WAGNER, Z. FARAGALLAH

TEACHER:

MRS S. JONES

SEATED ROW:

S. DOUGLAS, S. SNELL, C. GRIFFITHS, E. PURZA-PAGE, D. NGUYEN, A. SHEPHARD

YEAR CLASS 2S

SECOND ROW: C. DRYSDALE, E. BARR, L. EASTMENT, A. BRADNAM, O. PULLICH, C. SELWOOD-DEBELAK, E. MCDOUGALL THIRD ROW:

O. HILL, K. ZHENG, D. MALANDRIS, Z. HUANG, E. WALKER

ABSENT:

X. ROBINSON

TEACHER

MRS R. STEVENS

SEATED ROW:

A. ABDELSHAHIED, S. RIGBY, B. LYNTON, M. PELS, Q. CHENG, A. ACKROYD, A. ZHENG, S. THOMAS

CLASS 2W

SECOND ROW: H. GOOCH, J. SHI, D. JONES, S. MITROPOULOS, M. RAMSDEN, A. LI, C. POLETTO THIRD ROW:

T. ROSSITER, O. PRYSE LLOYD, J. KIM, C. FITCH, J. ZHANG

TEACHER:

MRS J. WILSON

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MR CRAIG NEWTON

year 3 coordinator

new year, and a new team. The beginning of this year brought some fresh faces into Year 3, as Mr Brett Massey and I welcomed Mr James Sproule and Mrs Annette Chatfield to the team. These experienced educators brought a wealth of expertise to our year level and helped create the fantastic bond we all shared with the boys throughout 2019.

The transition into Year 3 in the Preparatory School brings with it an array of exciting new opportunities, challenges and adventures, which our boys triumphed over in many ways. House meetings, carnivals, NAPLAN and overnight camps – all pivotal turning points for a young TSS boy.

The year got off to a flying start as our budding scientists investigated the living world and beyond. We began by learning how animals can be classified into different groups, as well as understanding what makes things living and non-living. Our Science excursion to Seaworld allowed the boys to broaden their understanding of the vast array of living things we enjoy in our local area.

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In Term Two, the boys enjoyed learning about Aboriginal life in our local community and took part in an Aboriginal history day on the Prep and Senior Campuses. The boys enjoyed building wurlies, fishing in the Nerang River, creating Indigenous artwork and learning about who was here before them and how they lived. Our visit to the Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre allowed us to explore a largely undisturbed setting of Indigenous life as we were guided around Burleigh Headland by an Aboriginal Elder. A visit to the nearby Surfworld Museum at Currumbin then provided us with an insight into how the culture of surfing became ingrained into our city and helped shape the Gold Coast of today.

NAPLAN in May enabled the boys to showcase their achievements in many areas of Literacy and Numeracy. With a focus on the knowledge and skills needed to succeed, the boys, superbly supported by their teachers, approached the tests with enthusiasm. Confident in their ability and well-prepared, the results were simply outstanding. This Year 3 cohort achieved at the highest

level, ranking first on the Gold Coast for Spelling and Writing, and second in Reading Comprehension, Grammar and Punctuation, and Numeracy. Overall, this perched them at the top of all Gold Coast schools in Year 3 NAPLAN, for which the boys are to be congratulated.

One of our major highlights of Term Three was when our Year 3 boys joined forced with our sisters at St Hilda’s for an evening observing the moon, stars and planets of the night sky. Beginning with a get-to-know-you barbecue, the Year 3’s engaged in various activities in culmination of our science unit – night and day. The Starlab dome was an exciting way to begin, allowing the students to strengthen their understanding of how the earth, sun and moon work together to create day and night. This was followed by the highlight of the evening, where we explored the wonders of the Solar System using telescopes. Saturn’s glorious rings and Jupiter’s many moons, as well as star constellations and our moon’s rugged terrain were all on display. It was wonderful to see such

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enthusiasm for our Science topic from all of our Year 3 boys. Listening to the insightful conversations between the TSS boys and St Hilda’s girls has made us wonder whether there may be some future astronomers among us!

During our final term, the Year 3 boys were encouraged to examine their family history and origins, ultimately learning how various cultures have

influenced the ways we live our lives here on the Gold Coast. Our annual Multicultural Day gave us the chance to further enhance our learning, as parents from a range of cultural backgrounds came in to share their experiences of what life was like for them growing up in different countries. The Prep Resource Centre was buzzing with excitement as parents shared stories, photos and artefacts of their lives. We finished the year off learning about festivals and celebrations both here at home and around the world – from the traditional, to the scary, to the completely and utterly weird! One of our most memorable Science topics this year involved our experimentation with solids and liquids, where the boys created an unusual non-Newtonian substance known as ‘Oobleck’, and investigated which state of matter it is. The boys loved getting their hands dirty and bringing science to life as they explored, explained and elaborated on their learning about the world around them.

November saw the highlight for many of the boys’ time in Year 3, with their first overnight camp – the Year 3 Sleepover. Farewelling our parents in the afternoon, we began with a swim at the Senior Campus before returning to Prep for pizza around the campfire. As the sun went down, all eyes were on the big screen as we enjoyed a movie in the Prep Hall and drifted off to sleep in our sleeping bags. After only a few initial nerves, the boys now felt eager to take on their next adventure – Year 4 camp!

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YEAR 3M SEATED ROW:

A. YEH, T. KLARIC, O. MALEC, H. LEINSTER, H. MCEWEN-WEBBER, E. REIDY, S. MILLS

SECOND ROW: O. CROY, E. SLY, W. LU, I. GRIFFIN, B. PYKE, S. QUINN THIRD ROW:

F. BROSNAN, C. PRENDERGASTBURTENSHAW, C. GORDON, C. BROWN, D. JACKES, J. PRITCHARD, B. LESSER

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MR B. MASSEY

SEATED ROW:

H. HOGAN, K. SALAM, L. PASK, C. BOURNE, L. STENSEN-HARGRAVES, F. ROCHE, F. HOLTSBAUM

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SECOND ROW: N. BIBBY, D. LEES, J. WHITTON, M. WU, O. DUYCK, M. JACOBS THIRD ROW :

M. HUGHES, M. COLE, L. HEATHWOOD, M. HAWKINS, E. MILLIGAN, C. FRAME, P. SINGH

ABSENT:

J. RIGBY, S. SANCHEZ

TEACHER:

MR C. NEWTON

SEATED ROW:

J. POWER, J. LEE, N. EL-DEBEL, J. KILNER, C. MASSEY, W. HARDY

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SECOND ROW: B. PATTERSON, D. GALLIE, O. SMITH, T. PRYSE LLOYD, B. BEETON, O. DURMAN, A. PAREKH

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THIRD ROW:

K. GREEN, L. TE KLOOT, W. THOMASSON, B. SNELL, R. LAVIROTTE, J. DONOVAN

TEACHER:

MR J. SPROULE

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MRS ANNETTE CHATFIELD

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019 has been an exciting and fast paced year for all of the Year 3/4A team. Year 4 students were welcoming of our Year 3 students; acting as fine role models and providing them with ongoing support throughout the year.

We began our year with several ‘thinking challenges’ which proved to not only test our mettle, but provided much laughter along the way.

For our first challenge, we worked in groups of five to stack a series of cups into a pyramid. This might sound easy but limitations were in place. We could not touch the cups and had to manipulate them using only string! This proved a great activity for building teamwork and demonstrating persistence, creativity and resourcefulness. These skills would prove invaluable throughout the year.

Following this, we tackled a marshmallow and pasta tower. Again, it was fun to engage in working 94

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partnerships in an effort to meet this design challenge. The room buzzed with conversations about how components could be firmly attached so that structures could be assembled effectively and not collapse. This was a challenge particularly enjoyed by Oscar and his team. We can certainly say, our problem solving skills were stretched by this activity. In the second semester, we took on the challenge to build a freestanding, upright pringles ring. Once more, we worked with partners in an effort to successfully complete the structure. While Ashton and Archer M-W had an inkling of what might be needed, it was indeed difficult to produce the final product … and resist the temptation to eat the materials!

In order to develop the skills of writing, reading, speaking, listening, viewing and creating, 3/4A were presented with a myriad of learning opportunities. Early on, boys took on different roles to create a freeze frame PowerPoint of Grandpa’s Teeth for our younger TSS students. Morgan brilliantly portrayed Grandpa who despaired over his

missing false teeth. Oscar acted out the inspector’s role with great aplomb and Ashton, Alisdair and Rayhan narrated the story as written by Rod Clement.

This year, to improve our writing, we embarked on the VCOP program and practised analysing written work during ‘Breakdown Buddies’. At these times, we enjoyed reading another student’s work with a view to providing constructive criticism. Talking about our writing and developing skills to specifically analyse sections lead to better vocabulary and punctuation. Our day often began with an unusual or strange image which provided a visual stimulus for boys to write a paragraph. There was no shortage of students wanting to share their written work; all of which was a very high standard. A major highlight for the year was our excursion to St Helena Island. Visiting the island, helped us to gain an insight and deeper understanding of how difficult life was for prisoners transported to Australia in the early days of European settlement. We arrived on the island in a rush of excitement and great anticipation. It

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didn’t take long to learn that our prison guard’s favourite mantra was, “Stop complaining, nobody cares!” Seeing the cramped spaces and hearing prisoners’ stories certainly helped us to appreciate our current lifestyles and freedom. Learning that a prisoner would rather drown himself than remain on the island was a story that will, I am sure, stick with some of the boys for a long time. To add to the experience, Alisdair was chosen to ‘whip’ a disorderly convict using the cat-o-nine tails. This task was often assigned to prisoners who were rewarded with reduced sentences. It was truly a fun day and provided powerful links to the learning and knowledge of history developed in the classroom.

“A problem well stated is a problem half solved.” This quote by John Dewey reflected the process required to eliminate our ‘problem’ crows. Once students clearly identified the situation, they conducted personal research to find ways to discourage the birds. Armed with this knowledge, our boys designed scarecrows, some of which soon found their place in our gardens. Jack’s scarecrow was

particularly amusing with its motion speaker and Ashton’s recycling design was remarkable. These unique projects were the topic of many staff conversations.

In our Ready, Set, Grow Science Unit, we hypothesised about the germination of bean seeds. It did not take long for seeds to sprout and then we had the pleasure of planting them. Further to this, we produced our own mini movies using clay animation. This popular activity allowed boys to creatively illustrate the lifecycle of a living organism. Boys worked as individuals or in groups and soon learnt that patience was needed to make their models and create sequences of photos. The resulting videos were amazing.

Later in the year we explored forces and created marble runs, mazes and catapults using everyday materials. To build these structures and demonstrate our understanding of forces, we called upon many of the problem solving skills we continued to develop throughout the year. The challenge was enhanced by the need to clearly explain the Science behind each of the activities. Our boys have been involved in a wide variety of academic and co-curricular performances this year. Their positive attitude and commitment to achieving personal excellence, has made this a rewarding year for all.

YEAR 3/4A SEATED ROW:

T. TSEKENIS, A. BATES, A. ROSS, F. DREW, D. FRAY, M. DEVLIN

SECOND ROW: A. MOORE-WILTON, J. DOUGHERTY, M. WEDEMEYER, O. GOOCH, C. WHYATT, J. MOODY, J. FU THIRD ROW:

Z. MIAN, A. HEAD, R. FRENKLAH, N. KURIDZA, T. NEWTON, J. MCCARTHY

ABSENT:

R. SYADIQIN

TEACHER:

ANNETTE CHATFIELD

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MR DARREN FELLOWES

year 4 coordinator

What we learn with pleasure we never forget.- Alfred Mercier

n Year 4 we believe learning should be enjoyable in every way for both teacher and student. When our students are engaged and invested in their learning and are truly having fun, that’s a big part of how learning “sticks.”

It’s been an amazingly busy and action packed year for the boys and Teachers of Year 4! This year, the boys have had many exciting experiences both inside and outside of the classroom.

Straight out of the blocks, the boys began the year with their first outdoor recreation camp at Tyalgum Ridge Retreat in northern New South Wales. The camp provided the staff and students with a fantastic opportunity to get to know each other in a very different setting to TSS Prep. New students were able to quickly form friendship groups in a relaxed setting and the Teachers were also able to look at how the boys work together to solve problems and develop team and leadership skills. After a short bus trip to this beautiful area, we were greeted by friendly staff and we quickly settled into the strict routine of camp life. The boys were split into groups and over the two and a half days, participated in team building and trust games, archery, low ropes, the tall tree flying fox, feeding the farm

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animals, lots of walks into the rainforest to waterfalls and creeks, making fires and cooking damper on sticks and canoeing on the dam. The days were certainly fun and as full as the boys were with bacon and eggs each day for breakfast, morning and afternoon tea, tasty lunches and huge home-cooked dinners and dessert each night. Each day had some down time with supervised free time in the swimming pool which was certainly a hit with the extreme heat, playing a game of soccer or touch football and a game or two of pool or ping pong in the games room before getting ready for the evening meal. Our evenings involved a relaxing movie night before everyone collapsed exhausted into bed. After three days away, we returned back to School totally exhausted and ready to get stuck into the rest of the year.

On the camp, our teaching team of myself, Mr Tones and Mr Trevethan were assisted by Ms Mathias and also Mrs Poeszus. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The heat was trying but

it certainly made the afternoon swims a highlight over the three days. We took our learning on the road and the water as we travelled to St Helena Island as part of our Humanities and Social Sciences curriculum. The day trip entailed a bus trip to Manly and then a beautiful ferry ride to the Island in Moreton Bay. The boys experienced life as a convict through the fantastic staff who gave the boys an interesting perspective of convict life.

Wednesdays were dominated by the Instrumental Program. From humble and often ear piercing beginnings, to performing at one of the music evenings with more dulcet tones. Every Wednesday afternoon, the entire year level participated in small instrument ensemble classes where the Music Teachers from the Prep and Senior Schools assisted in teaching these eager boys to develop their musical talents. Each Wednesday culminated in the boys coming together to practice as a band preparing for performances at concerts throughout the year. We hope

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that the boys will build upon their musical prowess and continue to foster their interest and ability in this area of the Prep co-curricular program. The success and growth of the boys and their playing of their instruments was exceptional.

Our academic year is jammed packed, building new and extending existing knowledge. Underpinning our Science and HASS programs are the foundations of Literacy and Numeracy.

Year 4 is a growth year, bridging and building on the skills and knowledge required when undertaking the fundamentals of reading, writing and numeracy. Specifically, the boys looked at European exploration and colonisation in Australia and elsewhere up to the early 1800s and life for Indigenous Australians pre and post-contact. They examined the concept of sustainability, and its application to resource use and waste management. They looked at the role of local government, laws and rules, and group belonging and how they meet people’s needs.

that can’t be seen with the naked eye. They began to appreciate that the Earth’s surface has characteristics that have resulted from past changes and that living things form part of systems. They understood that some systems change in predictable ways, such as through cycles. Our time together has been brief and we have valued every minute with the boys. We thank them for letting us be a part of their TSS journey.

Science allowed the boys to broaden their understanding of natural and processed materials. They learnt that forces include non-contact forces and began to appreciate that some interactions result from phenomena

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Z. JENSEN, A. ROSS, O. DALGAIRNS, L. CLEVERLY, M. BENTLEY, O. REARDON, J. SCOTT, C. WILKSCH, M. NORMAN

SECOND ROW: L. ZHANG, J. HILL, J. YU, F. SALMON, R. GOLLAN, T. PICKETT, J. EDLINGER, S. RAY THIRD ROW:

H. ROBINSON, J. GLASS, Z. MARLAND, J. FULLER, M. ILLES, R. COWAN, W. WALFORD

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MR C.TONES

SEATED ROW:

E. PEARCE, O. MAZEY, G. SHANNON, T. EDLINGER, A. NORTON, C. DIAZ, R. MARKEY, L. GILBERTSON, J. STREET

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SECOND ROW: M. MURPHY, I. RAMSDEN, A. HUNT, N. HALL, N. PARKER, A. HERMANN, E. SCHULZE, H. KITCHIN THIRD ROW:

H. LEEDING, C. SNELLING, S. O’REILLY, J. UCCELLINI, C. MUDGE, L. SUPPLE, B. DOUGLAS

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MR D. FELLOWES

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J. TWEMLOW, E. DAN, N. GOLLAN, S. SKUBRIS, L. ZHANG, H. BABBAGE, J. CLEVERLY, W. HAWES

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SECOND ROW: L. LUTHERUS, L. O’BRIEN, S. LYKISSAS, E. SNELL, A. GILMOUR, X. HAMADI, C. SIBLEY

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C. LAMILLA JAMES, C. PACE, H. CREAM, C. MITROPOULOS, J. QUINN, G. KAKAVAS

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MR F. TREVETHAN

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MRS SANDY GIPPEL

year 5 coordinator

“Education begins the moment we see children as innately wise and capable beings. Only then, can we play along in their world.” Vince Gowmon – Author & Poet

hat a privilege it was to witness the Year 5 cohort of 2019 as they navigated their way through an extremely busy year. They flourished as they became skilled at managing their academics, sport, music and themselves. As their teachers, we are proud to be sending these capable young men on, to become the leaders of the Prep School next year.

At the very beginning of the year and with only a few days to get to know each other, we packed up and headed off to Camp Goodenough. A wonderful early opportunity to set the foundations for great relationships between the Year 5 teachers and students. Getting to know the boys outside the confines of a classroom gave a great insight into their capabilities, personalities and fears. This is not always apparent in the normal day to day teaching environment. As the boys pushed themselves to participate in unfamiliar areas, strong bonds developed and these remained for the rest of the year.

Like our camp, any learning outside the classroom is so valuable, as it connects the real world with what we are teaching. To that end, the boys indulged their senses at the Brisbane Science Museum, where they had the chance to explore, question and challenge their own thinking. A type of boy heaven, where higher order thinking was compulsory and there was no wrong answer. As the year progressed 100

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the boys were also entertained and educated through a stage production in the Prep Hall about the development of Australia in the 1800’s with a focus on the Goldrush. The boys thought they were just being entertained but the learning was very rich. Our studies on the Solar System took us to the Brisbane Space Museum. This coincided with 50 years since the landing on the moon. Actual pieces of equipment were displayed and life size models of space craft gave the boys an idea of the magnitude of what happened all those years ago. The Visual Arts Department took us to the Queensland Museum and the Gallery of Modern Art at Southbank. I am always thrilled to hear the comments from the boys about how much they enjoy the visit and watch how they are drawn to the intriguing, alternate and often bizarre artwork and artefacts on display. What a wonderful chance to expand their minds and instil a sense of wonder in them. A memory that left them thinking long after they had left the building.

The list of activities that the boys participated in was significant. Family planning, learning about how we are changing and how it affects us, acknowledging Chinese New Year, complete with giant lettuce eating dragons, visiting authors and writing workshops, which taught us how to write exciting stories and attending GPS sporting events in support of our own competitors. Through careful planning and teamwork, we managed to fit it all in. Academically, in the confines of the classroom the boys were exposed to a very multimodal delivery of lessons this year as they each had a laptop as their learning tool. This was utilised not only as an extremely easily accessed tool for research using inquiry learning as a platform, it was also used to set reminders, record events and capture learning moments that could then be reviewed later. It also gave the boys a good understanding of how to become savvy users of technology. Interestingly, many boys still often opted for

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“If you want something done, give it to a busy person”.

traditional methods of research or delivery of their work and this was great to see, as they started to view their device as merely another tool used to help them question rather than just answer. NAPLAN is always a hot date in Year 5. The boys were steadfast in their approach as they dutifully completed the three days of testing. They did not disappoint us or themselves, as they produced results that had them ranked as one of the best performers of their age group on the Gold Coast. The results were also a great record of their academic journey and showed that they have improved greatly since they last sat the test in Year 3.

Inside or outside the classroom, it was an extremely busy year and the boys managed to keep up with many other activities and commitments. Training and competing in sports and athletics, practising and performing in Music, public speaking, Debating, Chess, Robotics, GATEways, Choir and rehearsals and attending tours. Perhaps Benjamin Franklin had the future of Year 5 classes in mind when he said,

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YEAR 5B SEATED ROW:

J. LEICESTER, M. BROWN, Z. JONES, K. OMOMO, J. CORBETT, B. SARGEANT, A. SNELL, S. PEMA-CHAWHAN, J. MANTON

SECOND ROW: L. EVANS, W. BARNES, H. LEVIS, A. GHOUSSAIN, H. PYKE, C. CLINTON, A. LEES, T. FABER THIRD ROW:

R. ZHANG, T. WILKIE, J. BLAIR, M. MERRIMAN, C. PHILLIPS, M. NAUTA HENDRIKS, K. WHALA, L. WILSON, C. MAHER

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H. KEMM

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MR J. BEECHER

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W. CHEN, J. HOULAHAN, J. AHEARN, K. DRYSDALE, W. JACKSON, L. HENNOCK, H. HOGAN, A. ZAGOREN

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SECOND ROW V. STRAMARCOS, L. NEOPHYTOU, N. HON, Z. MELTON, L. HUGHES, C. MARLAND, C. SNELLING, B. DOBSON-MILLER, H. WALSH THIRD ROW:

S. CONNELLY, S. DREW, K. WOODALL, P. SA, C. DUNN, H. BROWN, J. BIGG, C. CLELAND

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MRS S. GIPPEL

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S. MATARRELLI, M. NASH, C. COLE, J. LYNTON, S. BARNES, J. CUMMINGS, H. JACKSON, H. SMITH

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SECOND ROW: C. ELL, G. PALMER-PEACOCK, T. ASHE, J. STAPLETON, S. WHYATT, N. JEFFRIES, B. NICHOL, E. WALLACE, B. SUMMERS

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M. DUNCAN, I. LAI, R. STANSBIE, T. ROGERS, O. BOS, M. KEMP, L. BOUGHENOUT, J. NICHOLLS

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D. YU

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MS J. WATTS

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MR MARK HOPPE

years 5/6 h onours

he Honours classes are designed to offer like-minded boys a chance to work in a challenging learning environment. It supports boys in the pursuit of their academic aspirations and promotes risk taking, creative and critical thinking and independent learning behaviours. Opportunity, Speak Up, Respect, Learn From Each Other, Cultivate Compassion and Be Your Best Self. These positively framed expectations were not only adhered to, but consistently exceeded as part of the boys’ academic and co curricular programs.

The collection of 26 boys that made up this year’s 5/6 Honours class wholeheartedly embraced each and every challenge put before them. From day one activities of being wrapped up in toilet paper and asked to navigate their way through an obstacle course to engineering challenges involving raw eggs, the class has demonstrated a willingness to trust themselves, their classmates and their teachers in order to discover new understandings that will hopefully serve them long after they’ve left the gates of TSS Prep.

Early in Term One, the class established their own set of rules, a set of behaviours and expectations that they wanted as part of their learning environment – Embrace The

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When asked about their highlights from the year, different boys recalled building catapults as part of their Semester One Science unit, working collaboratively to create their own green screen video, performing a Dr Seuss classic to classes of younger Prep boys, the infamous Canberra Trip of 2019 or even challenging themselves at the AB Paterson Public Speaking competition. Most would agree that a lasting memory from 2019 for the Honours boys will be the 1740km, four-day adventure to the heart of Cotton Growing Country in Wee Waa, NSW, during Term Four for our Geography and Science field trip. Not only did the experience cover extensive aspects of curriculum knowledge and content but it gave the class a unique insight into the lifestyle and struggles of regional and rural Australians.

There can often be the pressure to shine on boys in the Honours class, mostly from themselves, to measure the success of their year by the recognition or report grades earned or academic prize awarded late in Term Four. It’s true – a prize or grade can be one measure and can feel incredible in the moment. As their teacher, my definition of success takes on a much more long term, holistic view of their learning and development. The boy who steps far beyond his comfort zone, facing a fear of public speaking or leading his peers. The boy who reaps the reward of toiling and persevering with a difficult subject or unit of work, embedding the study habits that he’ll need in future years. The boy who believes in himself enough for the first time to share his writing, to earn the applause and accolades of his peers. The boy who extends the hand of friendship to a new student or someone who is just yearning to laugh and play and share. I’ve shared this closing thought before but it remains relevant today… 2019 was just a small fraction of the journey for each of the boys of the Year 5/6 Honours program and, whilst some of the content may be forgotten, it is my hope that all of the boys have learnt something new about themselves, something new about how to treat others, and something new about what it takes to achieve their goals in the years ahead. Congratulations on an outstanding year gentlemen! - Live Well, Love Much, Laugh Often.

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CLASS 5/6H SEATED ROW:

R. WAN, O. FRAY, H. RAMACHANDRA, J. FRENKLAH, S. HIRABE, E. SINGH, M. ALVAREZ-CALDERON, T. LEES, L. BACKWELL

SECOND ROW: H. SHEEHAN, L. CRAIN, R. MADDEN, N. WILSON, C. CHABERT, H. HOWARD, N. HILL, W. ZHANG THIRD ROW:

J. MORRISSEY, J. BEETON, C. WHITEBROOK, K. GRASSICK, M. WICHAIDITH, X. ZHANG, J. SUDARMANA, O. STRAHLE, J. PURZA-PAGE

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MR M. HOPPE

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MR MARK HOPPE MR ROBERT HARRIS MR SCOTT MCLENNAN MR STEVE HAMILTON MR JOHN SPOWART

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nother year at Prep has come and gone with what seems like ever-increasing speed. The cohort of boys were a pleasure to teach and they certainly experienced a full and at times, hectic calendar. The Year 6 teaching team would like to take this opportunity to wish the wonderful Year 6 class of 2019 the very best as they embark on the next exciting chapter of their lives. The boys of 2019 were keen to share some of their highlights from what was a busy year.

got to go inside the TV rooms where they broadcast the news. Wednesday was the Royal Australian Mint, The National Film and Sound Archives, The Electoral Education Office and iPlay. Thursday was the best day by far: Questacon, The National Zoo and the AIS. Questacon was really satisfying with big slides, caged lightning and much more.

THE NEW ZEALAND SPORTS TOUR

Oscar Eddy I was fortunate enough to be a member of the TSS Prep New Zealand Sports Tour this year. Everybody experienced lots of fun on things such as the Artic Centre, the billeting families and giving it their all in either Basketball, Football or Rugby. Overall, we competed against four schools, with our Basketballers being undefeated, the Rugby team losing one and our Soccer boys also remaining undefeated but had a draw along the way. Overall, 10 wins, one draw, one loss, a very pleasing effort. We would like to thank Ms Goudy, Mr Tones, Mr Egan, Mr Silvera and a special thanks to Ms Schroder for making this all possible. THE CANBERRA TOUR

Aryan Gupta We had sickness, cancelled flights and even an unexpected night in Newcastle, however, the resilience and grit of the boys on the Canberra tour enabled us to make it through.

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We were finally on the way to Canberra from Sydney Airport after a flight from Brisbane. The four hour bus ride was long but we soon arrived at the National Capital Exhibition and learnt the history of Canberra. Later, we arrived at our motel in Queanbeyan. After a good dinner we strapped into our jackets to face the below zero temperatures and were exposed to beautiful lights from the Telstra Tower where you could see the whole of Canberra. Tuesday was a whole new day. The War Memorial and Parliament House were interesting. Mr Wyer gave us a talk about the memorials and those who served in war. We saw a plane that flew in World War II and weapons, suits and so much more. At Parliament House we saw both the Senate and the House of Representatives and even

Friday was unexpected due to severe sickness and the gale-force winds. Due to the wind we had to stop at Newcastle for the night. We arrived at Brisbane Airport at about 8:00am. I would just like to take the time to thank the teachers that helped us during the week Mr Wyer, Mr Harris, Mr McLennan, Mr Hamilton, Mr Spowart, Mr Hoppe, Ms Matthias and Mr Sproule. You have

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all helped us during the tough times and told us to keep going and never give up. This was one Canberra trip that will be unforgettable. NIGHT OF THE NOTABLES

Edward Hodgson A highlight of Term Three was the annual and much anticipated Night of the Notables event which was a huge success. The boys worked hard in the preparation for the evening, which required in-depth research and a selection of truly notable Australians who had made an impact on society. With biographies written, question cards prepared, timelines created and posters displayed, each boy dressed up as their chosen notable, along with props ready to wow, educate and entertain the many parents, staff and other invited guests who came along to the evening.

HOUSE EVENTS

Taj Kelly At TSS there are many House events that take place each year. They all call on different strengths and talents and give each boy a chance to give his best with his fellow Housemates. The first one is the House Swimming Carnival. This is a great event which excites the boys and gives an opportunity for everyone, not just the strong swimmers to get in the pool and have a go to earn a House point. The second is Cross Country, which offers all students an opportunity to take on the bush course in their own school environment. After this comes the much anticipated Athletics Carnival. The boys are busy on this day taking part in a variety of athletic challenges including high jump, relays, shot put and many more. To round off a busy year, we have the beloved House Music where the boys sing with their Housemates. The Housemasters and the wonderful music staff work together with the boys to create a fantastic choir in a relatively short period of time.

On the evening we ‘stepped in their shoes’ and became our notable Australian which involved answering questions about ourselves and achievements and sharing interesting facts about our lives. The evening was a great way to showcase the boys’ hard work they had put into their chosen notable Australian and was a fun way to learn about the many different notable Australians in our society.

Of course there are many other House competitions along the way including Chess, Debating, Soccer, Cricket and more. I have found that these House events promote teamwork and fun. OPPORTUNITIES

Christos Kyriakou Year 6 has been an exciting year for the 2019 cohort. A highlight for us was receiving our Year 6 badge. When you receive yours, wear it with pride and set a positive example for the younger boys who look up to you. You’ll have the opportunity to visit Parliament House in Canberra. You’ll take an in-depth lesson into how our Government officially operates. The Canberra Zoo will be on the list and so will be an afternoon at iPlay after the Questacon visit.

Be honoured to pay your respects to our fallen soldiers in Canberra as this will be something to remember. There will be an excursion to experience the Chinese culture with a vist to the Chinese Temple in Brisbane. Taking advantage of sports opportunities, captaincies and leadership roles will definitely assist your personal growth and development goals. This year is the first year in 10 years that Musgrave have won the House Music Competition. Congratulations Musgrave and good luck next year. Also, get ready to learn about the Senior Campus. It is really motivating, especially setting new academic and sports goals. Look forward to advancing into more co-curricular activities to excel and grow. There are so many opportunities to look forward to. After all, Year 6 is your final Prep year, make it a good one and leave a positive message for others. GPS SPORT

Ryder Tee At TSS Prep, all boys have been given the opportunity of participating in GPS sport and competing at an amazing level against other GPS schools. You begin in Year 3, where you have all types of sports like Cricket, Rugby, Swimming, Tennis, Debating and Chess. TSS will help you to improve by giving you training opportunities to make sure you achieve your best. You may think driving up to an hour is quite hard, but this gives you the opportunity to catch up with your mates and perhaps talk tactics. I strongly urge all boys to get involved in GPS sport as it builds relationships, gives you the chance to learn new skills and represent our great School.

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boys playing solos on their instruments. After the concert we had a great dinner at the RSL before heading back to the motel.

PUBLIC SPEAKING

Nick Hill This year, TSS Prep provided even more opportunities for the boys to improve their confidence when speaking in front of large numbers of people by reciting poetry, speeches and even Debating. The boys did a wonderful job this year during our poetry recitation, being able to recognise how to recite funny, classical and other poems elevating the standard to an even higher level. Our Year 6 poetry winner was Finlay Drew. In Public Speaking, boys were given different topics to choose from and present them in front of their class. All boys presented with excellent manner and eye contact as well as really interesting content. Some boys represented TSS at the A.B. Paterson Public Speaking Competition and four of those boys were then selected to go through to the next round of that competition too. Debating teams this year competed against many other GPS schools and were very successful. Our boys were really talented in presenting and have left a high standard for our next speakers to come. MATESHIP

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The Year 6 community has demonstrated great mateship in 2019. Throughout the year, bonds and friendships have grown across the School. TSS mateships go back in history, all the way from the Anzacs when they defended against overwhelming odds and stuck together as friends which helped to keep them alive. The Round Square community has made friends overseas in Cambodia with donations and charity work. We also helped them develop a new oval as their old one was lost in a flood. GPS sports have just extended our bonds and rivalry with other schools. Without doubt, our mateship and camaraderie at this great School is a true feature. 108

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The next morning we went to Tenterfield where we stopped at the Tenterfield School of Art’s Museum. We had our second successful concert at the venue. After the concert, we departed to Captain Thunderbolt’s Hideout. Some boys even climbed to the very top of the mountain. We then went to the Railway Station Museum and got to eat lunch on the trains and explored the old locomotives.

HALOGEN LEADERS DAY

Jake Frenklah Early one March morning, eight boys, one teacher and a bus driver set off for Brisbane to attend the Halogen Young Leaders Day. Held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, the eight Captains and Vice Captains were keen to take their leadership skills to the next level and what better way to do that than engaging with some of the greatest leaders in Australia. Cate Campbell (Australian Olympic swimmer), John Coutis (doesn’t have a functional lower body and outstanding motivational speaker), Tim Diamond (founder of Cotton On foundation for helping children in Africa) and Matt Cosgrove (author and illustrator) shared with us their journeys about their rise to the top and the leadership actions they have taken. They told us their story and their highs and lows along the way. Inspired, we finished the day knowing we had all learnt something we could implement at TSS. The bus home was full of new knowledge and understanding, and most of all, leadership action. A big thank you to Mr Beecher for taking us. It was a fantastic day and was exactly what we needed to kick-start our year in leadership. THE STANTHORPE MUSIC TOUR

Thomas Skubris Late in August, 32 students and seven teachers departed for Stanthorpe, on the Prep Music Tour. Our first concert was at St Joseph’s School. We performed 10 songs with some of our

On Saturday, our first destination was the Granite Belt Maze and mini golf. It took all the boys at least half an hour before they solved the riddle. Our second stop was the Law Dogs where they put on a show from the newest recruit, Rebel being only eight weeks old, up to Taser the massive 50kg German Shepherd! On Sunday, we headed back to TSS after a great time in Stanthorpe. CHINESE LOTE EXCURSION

Oscar Dunn Term Four saw our annual trip to the Chung Tian Temple. We were filled with excitement as we bussed up the M1. We arrived and were immediately drawn into a calming Tai Chi session. It was all about relaxation of the body and the mind. We entered the main temple and were taught a variety of things about the history and ideals of this intriguing place. The boys were split into three groups to experience different activities of meditation, calligraphy and the Tea Ceremony. We learnt how to meditate without distraction, the art of writing Kanji and the intricacies of Chinese tea making. Along the way we were told of the pagoda, the tall building that holds ashes of loved-ones past, and were able to ring the giant bell in the courtyard.

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A short bus ride to the Parkland Chinese restaurant at Sunnybank gave many the opportunity to experience traditional Chinese food for the first time. We all sat with our friends enjoying a variety of dishes including noodles, fried rice and dumplings all washed down with more Chinese tea. Filled with delightful food, the boys enjoyed getting to know each other over a delicious meal and loved spending time learning new things.

are very thankful for because it was very hot. We had many great activities such as the giant swing, alpine rescue, caving, rock climbing and body boarding. During the alpine rescue you could only use two metal planks to pass the obstacles, and you had to hold two cups of water and every time you touched the ground or disobeyed the rules you would have to pour water out of your cups. The giant swing was also entertaining. At the start where you get pulled up, it seems terrifying, but once you start swinging, it is fun. When you pull the lever at the beginning, you drop, and you feel as if you have butterflies in your stomach. Overall, I enjoyed the Year 6 Camp, and I know our cohort did also.

CAMP CURRIMUNDI

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Amin Hamadi

Raam Pema-Chawham

The Year 6 camp was entertaining and a great opportunity to meet the new people in our cohort. In camp, many people had fears and worries that they were able to overcome.

When I first joined TSS Prep I was very nervous as this was my first-time moving schools.

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As soon as I joined, all the boys comforted me and supported me, showing me around and helping me in my work as well. After only a few

weeks in, I was already feeling like an Old Boy at TSS Prep. As my transition was so smooth I have really enjoyed this School and look forward to future years. The year has gone so quick and I can’t believe how much I fit in to this School already. I have made so many friends and I can’t wait to make more in the Senior School. The excursions and camps I have been on so far have been really fun and exciting and I am so glad I moved to this wonderful School. As of now I am feeling a part of a band of brothers and I really enjoy that feeling.

year 6 YEAR 6J SEATED ROW:

E. WHEELER, T. SKUBRIS, G. BRADBURY, W. MCDOUGALL, R. LYNCH, C. RUSSELL, A. HAMADI, J. CAVILL

SECOND ROW: C. PLACE, J. RIGAS, O. DUNN, M. DUNNE-JOHNSON, J. JACKSON, L. LIANG, W. POOLE THIRD ROW:

C. NYKIFORUK, F. HOLLIDAY, J. FERRARO, H. LYGO, R. COKER, R. BEEDLE

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MR J. SPOWART

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C. BENDER, L. NASH, E. MASSEY, A. MONIE, N. NOBLE, L. LLEWELLYN, Z. CONNORS

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SECOND ROW: F. DREW, R. SLY, B. JEWASKIEWITZ, J. KENNEDY, A. ZACK-HOLT, K. MORRIS THIRD ROW:

A. WALKER, O. YARED, V. PAPPAS, J. BIBBY, J. RICHARDSON, C. KYRIAKOU, H. GREENER

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MR S. MCLENNAN

SEATED ROW:

K. MORIMOTO, E. HODGSON, J. ANDONAKIS, J. GALLIE, N. DUNN, H. FURNELL, L. ASHE

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SECOND ROW: S. LEWIS, R. OBERMAN, W. PICKETT, N. BEYERS, H. BERNDT, A. GUPTA THIRD ROW:

E. MCANULTY, O. EDDY, E. GEMERI, G. DOUGHERTY, O. BOYD, P. FROST, L. COZZOLINO

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MR R. HARRIS

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S. ROBBIE, T. TAYLOR, T. KELLY, B. RYAN, C. CASE, J. SPOWART, J. GREAVES

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SECOND ROW: W. KRYNEN, H. WIESENER, C. TOWNHILL, G. CIESIOLKA, M. PRYSE LLOYD, M. GALLIE THIRD ROW:

R. TEE, H. MOFFREY, A. WALLACE, L. KEARNEY, R. PEMA-CHAWHAN, A. JAMES, R. GARNIER

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R. MARTYN

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Jaxen Andonakis My favorite part about Prep has been the teachers being courteous and fair, and if you get in trouble one day it will not drag on to the next day which is nice. I have had a great time in Prep because of the equipment such as computers, facilities and supplied learning equipment. My journey through the Prep environment has been smooth, and I have been very grateful for what I have been given from my parents. Thank you to all my teachers that have been very easy going through the past years towards me, thank you for having me Prep.

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Cole Bender

I started out in TSS in 2019 in Year 6. Immediately I loved every part of the school. I involved myself in GPS Debating and enjoyed myself creating speeches. The opportunities that the school provides makes it one of the best as well as the great teaching and lessons to involve and extend the students. Later on in the year we went on amazing camps and trips which extended us through lessons of friendship and of Australian history. I was granted the opportunity to become a Vice Captain, despite being new. I highly recommend this school.

I have been at TSS for seven years and I have loved every moment of my time here. My time at TSS has been very eventful with sport, public speaking and many other activities. Prep has set me up for my time at the Senior School. I would have to say my favourite part of the Prep School was the enthusiasm and participation toward the House events. As I have been told, in the Senior School it is a lot more hardcore. I am very excited and I have enjoyed the events TSS has organised and set up. Thank you to all the nice and helpful teachers that have helped along the way.

Nicholas Beyers In Prep, I have enjoyed having lots of friends and learning new things almost every day when I come to school. It amazes me how much I know now compared to before I started Prep and my improvement throughout my seven years. Learning this year has been a unique experience with the Night of the Notables, the Chinese excursion and much more fun projects. I have loved getting involved in extra-curricular activities like Camerata Singers, Years 5/6 Choir and Cremona Strings. The best part has been all of the friends and teachers that have helped me enjoy and learn from Reception to Year 6.

Lewis Ashe I came to TSS in Year 3, and I thought I wouldn’t make friends, but being a Shepherd boy, you always make friends. It’s been fun, and I’ll be sad to say goodbye to Shepherd House after four years. My favourite thing at TSS has been all the carnivals – swimming, athletics, cross country and House music because it brought us all together as a House to win. I’ve been in the Arrowsmith program since I’ve been at TSS, I like joining in with my cohort in classes. I’ve enjoyed all the teachers who have been helpful and funny as well. 112

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Jack Beeton When I joined TSS in Year 2, I instantly knew that I would enjoy my time at TSS and I was certainly correct. In the five years that I have been here, I have learnt so much, not just in subjects like English and Maths, but how to be a good person in general. I have made so many friends in the last five years and I’m sure I will make even more in the six years to come in the Senior School.

Jayden Bibby Hayden Berndt I have been here for six years, and Year 6 is by far the best! There were many twists and turns to most of the trips, like Canberra. There were so many wondrous sights, but it would’ve been better if three quarters of the Year 6 cohort didn’t get sick. My peers have shown me what fellowship is all about - trust, loyalty, kindness and teamwork. I want to thank all of my teachers for helping me over the years. I can’t wait to depart for Year 7.

This is my second year at TSS Prep where I have faced many challenges. I’m glad I accepted every opportunity that I have been given. I have some amazing friends at TSS and when I look back at my time all the games and activities that I played with them mean the world to me. The teachers I have had I will never forget. They have encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone. The most memorable time I have had is at the House events which were great fun. I am excited to start the next chapter of my life at the Senior School.

Oscar Boyd Well, from my whole Prep School experience, there have been a lot of ups and downs. In Year 6, which is what I like to call the captaincy Term. I applied for four different roles, House Captain, Vice-Captain, Cricket and Soccer Captain. I unfortunately missed out on all of them by a small percentage. Sure, it gives a kick in the guts, but whenever I missed out on a captaincy, it inspired me to be the best I can be and improve. Some key highlights were all the House events, and this made me push myself to the limits and try my absolute best.

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Gabriel Bradbury

James Cavill

Rex Coker

Leonardo Cozzolino

Finlay Drew

My time at Prep has been a blast. I have been on many Round Square tours as the Captain. Some of these tours include the Grafton Art Tour, Armidale in Year 5 and my personal favourite, Hervey Bay. In this tour two teachers took 10 boys on a one-hour flight north of the Gold Coast. It was a lot of fun. We went to a water park and helped in a school. I also participated in the music program, I have been in the band since Year 4 and had private drum lessons since Year 3. This year I had the privilege of going to Stanthorpe with the Year 5/6 Choir. Overall the time I spent here at Prep has been one to remember.

I have loved the year I have been here at TSS. When I changed to this school everyone was welcoming to me and I have made many new friends in the past year. I have had some ups and downs in learning, I think I have had the best teachers that you probably could get. I have some fun days and some bad days. I have had the best days at TSS and TSS is the best school I have ever been to. I hope I can have a good six years in the Senior School and meet new friends on the big campus.

This school has given me so many amazing opportunities such as sport tours and music tours and has really taught me to be a gentleman, on and off premises. The sheer quality of this school has helped me to become a better man overall and has been since the first year I was introduced here.

This year has been a massive roller coaster for me. Canberra was definitely one of the biggest highlights because most boys got sick, including me. I had to stay in our room for three or four days which was extremely tiring, but in the end, we all came back in one piece. Another huge highlight for me was in Art where we got do our skateboards. It was the biggest project of the year, and I think I did very well with it. In academics, I think I did quite well in Science and Digital Technology as well as English. This year was my favourite year I’ve ever had.

My time at the Prep School was the best three years of my life. Even though I was worried when I started, I quickly got into habits like everybody else and almost immediately, felt like I wasn’t new anymore. I want to thank all my teachers for their time and the life lessons along the way. My highlights were Camp Currimundi, the crazy Canberra Trip and Wet ‘n Wild. Thanks to all of my friends and I can’t wait for High School.

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Charlie Case I have enjoyed my time here at TSS Prep. My journey started in Year 5. My first day was daunting to say the least, but I got through the tough times with my peers and soon to be friends. Also, sport opportunities are limitless! I hope I will have an even better time going into the Senior School. Most importantly, Shepherd will always be the best House by far!

I started my journey at TSS in Prep and what a time I’ve had with all my teachers and friends. I would just like to thank all my teachers from Prep to Year 6. You have taught me so much and I have had an amazing time learning. Thank you and good bye, TSS Prep School.

My time at TSS has been enjoyable apart from the challenges that my friends and I faced together like our horrifying and unlucky Canberra trip. That experience has made me more prepared for Year 7, along with all of my other seven spectacular years. The stories that my teachers have told have made me enjoy this year even more. Going to the Senior School and being able to see my Dad at the school will be an awesome opportunity. I’m sure that other kids will agree that Year 6 has had some highs and lows but we have all punched through together.

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Griffen Dougherty This year I came to school hoping for a new beginning and hopefully more friends. My old friends did not notice me and that is very inconvenient for an extravert, so I tried to find more people like me, and I found a friendly group of boys. Now I am a Music Captain and an all-round student, this is all thanks to my wonderful teacher, and I am surrounded by nice, quirky and positive boys. This year has been an adventure for me, and I hope next year is even better.

My time at TSS Prep has prepared me for my life ahead. I started school at TSS in Reception. This year my teacher has got me ready for high school. It’s been super fun. My favourite sport at TSS is Basketball. I loved every second of Basketball even though I’m not the best at it. My favourite part of Year 6 is Canberra, even though gastro affected the trip. All my teachers and friends have been helpful to me. I can’t wait for high school as I will encounter new experiences and lots more activities.

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Oscar Dunn TSS. What a time it has been from Year 2 to Year 6. In Year 2 as a new boy I was met with so many students that helped me learn my way around the school. In Year 3 I was met with new teachers, new subjects and new sports to join. Two years later, all the boys were met with brand new laptops that gradually helped them learn new things and in Year 5 the boys could sign up to GPS sports. Year 6 was an amazing year with many sports, I played Rugby, Cricket and Basketball summer competition. All the teachers prepared us for Year 7 and Canberra, we all know Canberra wasn’t the best, but Year 6 camp was a great time for everyone to get to know each other more. Thank you teachers for preparing me and everyone to be the best we can be.

Michael Dunne-Johnson I have been at TSS since Prep and it has been the best journey. Throughout the years I have experienced new and unique opportunities, however the best one would be being a part of an amazing school. It feels like only yesterday when we attended our first camp in Year 4, and that’s a memory I will never forget. Throughout the years we were introduced to brand new things that took us out of our comfort zone. For example in Year 5 the giant swing, and that only progressed in Year 6. TSS has been the best time of my life and I’m sad to be leaving the Prep School.

Jake Ferraro

Jake Frenklah

I came to TSS in Year 4, and my time here has been great ever since. Throughout my time here, we did many great activities such as Years 4, 5 and 6 camps, many GPS sports such as Debating and Chess, and many excursions to various places. On the Year 6 Canberra trip, many boys fell sick which encouraged the remainder to step up and help each other out. Every year, we learnt a lot in the classrooms and about ourselves. TSS offered all of us many great opportunities and encouraged everyone to step up and try our hardest to achieve great results.

Ever since I joined the school more than six years ago the journey has been amazing. The privileges and the enjoyment this school has given me is one I could never repay them with. I will forever remember TSS Prep, the time that kickstarted me into life and education. The friends and the enjoyment that took place are amazing. I can’t wait for my journey across the road and I hope it’s as good as this one.

Harry Furnell TSS Prep has been a long roller coaster, and there have been some great moments in this school with my friends and teachers. The School has offered me many co-curricular activities such as GPS Rugby and Tennis. I could never have accomplished what I have done without the teachers, boys and my parents. This year reminded me about how much I love this School and all the people in it. Finally, I think that my teachers have prepared me well for the journey across the road, to the Senior School. I have been at this school since Reception, and I have never been so sad to leave it.

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Oliver Fray Oscar Eddy I have been at Prep for nearly seven years now and have been proud to represent my school wherever I can. I enjoyed the Thredbo Ski Tour in Year 5 and the New Zealand Sports Tour this year. Although there are always ups and downs, I want to thank everybody who has ever helped me on my journey. Thank you TSS for the sporting opportunities you provide and to the teachers. Thank you also to my friends. I am looking forward to the Senior School and wish everyone the very best.

My last three years at TSS have been amazing. I have had a great time with all the teachers looking after me. I made so many friends that look out for me and I’ve had an amazing time in the Honours class with Mr Hoppe and all of my classmates this year - it’s truly been an amazing and exciting journey.

My TSS experience has been brief as I only came last year, however, it has been one of the best decisions of my life. TSS Prep has offered me many opportunities to participate in whether it be sport, music or academics. If I have learnt one thing, it would be that if you get an opportunity, I would suggest you take it. Over the last two years, I have been privileged to take part in the New Zealand Sport Tour twice. It has been a very enjoyable time. So far, my TSS experience has been beyond what I thought it would be and I can’t wait to go across the road next year.

Jack Gallie My journey through TSS started in Reception. From then, TSS has given me many opportunities such as; sports, music, education and much more. I have also had the opportunity to be the Vice Captain of Musgrave House. In my time at Prep, I have been lucky to represent my school many times in running, singing and swimming to name a few. Prep has set me up for the Senior School, and it will be sad to leave. I have had some of my most valuable experiences and memories here, but I’m looking forward to the Senior School. SOUTHPORTONIAN

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Ellis Gemeri

Hugh Greener

Amin Hamadi

Nicholas Hill

I have been at Prep for seven years now and this year was definitely my favourite. My favourite part of this amazing journey would have to be taking part in House events. I have made bonds that will last a lifetime and I am very exited for what the Senior School has in store.

I started here at TSS in Year 5, moving here from my old school was a big step up, yet a good one. This school has made me do things I could never have dreamed of by pushing me in every aspect of my Prep School life. To even make me strive towards a captaincy role, something that I achieved. This school has not only helped me in my academics but to make friends and made me a better me, not to mention prepare me for the Senior School. “We few, we happy few, we band of brothers” truly comes into play now.

Although I have joined TSS just this year, I have had an astonishing year. I have loved every second of my time at this remarkable school. Some of the highlights of this year would be Camp Currimundi, GPS Soccer, playing in Cremona Strings and the Canberra Trip - learning about Parliament. I feel so incredibly lucky that I have the chance to go to this prestigious school. I will miss the Prep School but I’m most certainly looking forward to the Senior School. Thank you for the fantastic year Prep.

The Year 6 camp was entertaining and a great opportunity to meet the new people in our cohort. In camp, many people had fears and worries that they were able to overcome. At camp we got relaxation time where we got to play sport and we got to go into the pool which we were very thankful for because it was very hot. We had many great activities such as the alpine rescue, giant swing, boogie boarding and caving. The alpine rescue was a teambuilding activity; you had to use teamwork to complete the challenges. You could only use two metal planks to pass the obstacles, and you had to hold two cups of water and every time you touched the ground or disobeyed the rules you would have to pour water out of your cups. You could also lose water by accidently spilling it. The giant swing was also entertaining, at the start where you get pulled up, it seems terrifying, but once you start swinging, it is fun. When you pull the lever at the beginning, you drop, and you feel as if you have butterflies in your stomach. Overall, I enjoyed the Year 6 camp, and I know Year 6 did as well.

Wow, what a journey I have had at TSS from Prep to Year 6, it has been amazing. I am so grateful to have the privilege to go to TSS. I have made so many memories and friends that I will never forget here. Whilst I am sad to leave the Prep Campus I am excited to start my journey at the Senior School.

Reuben Garnier During my four years at Prep I have had many experiences along the way. A lot of fun things have happened, such as the camps where I got to spend time around my mates. My favourite activity was the caving in Camp Currumundi. I have had a lot of fun with different sports and camps as I passed through each grade. All of my teachers have been great, starting all the way in Year 2 with Ms Joss. This year I had Mr Hamilton, he has opened my eyes up to some magnificent experiences, like the GPS Day of Excellence and the Readers Cup just to name a few. My highlight of the year was the New Zealand Sports Tour where I got to represent TSS playing Soccer. Overall Prep has been great and will be a place to remember.

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Aryan Gupta

As a boy from Prep the journey through TSS Prep has been great, all the people I have met, the friends I have made have been awesome. Throughout Years 3-6 I’ve had the opportunity to have a new level of involvement in the school, with new things to do and more responsibilities to undertake. I have been given the responsibility of being a House ViceCaptain, and Music Captain. As a Year 6 boy I hope the transition to Year 7 goes well.

My time at Prep has been short since I came in Year 5. I have had a great experience such as Camps, Canberra, GPS sports and music tours. I have enjoyed Canberra, The Stanthorpe and Tenterfield Music Tour and camps. This school is the best school I have been to and hope to get more opportunities in the Senior School. I want to take the time to thank the boys of the Year 6 cohort. As we move on to the Senior School. We will never forget this school. Thanks, TSS Prep. Go Musgrave Kookabruthas.

Edward Hodgson My TSS life began at the end of Year 3, and I have enjoyed every single minute of it, from representing the School in sport to being a proud Kookabrother. My journey has been incredible and I have made new friends. I have been given endless opportunities and I’m super grateful and proud to be a TSS boy. I will miss TSS Prep, but I also will be looking forward to Year 7.

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Flynn Holliday

Jibreel Jackson

The Southport School. What an adventure. In my life, I have been to a lot of schools in a lot of different places but never to one like this. Never one so elegant and so social with the public. I may have been at this wonderful school for only two years, but it has been the best two years of my life. I only started in Year 5 and it felt like I belonged. I was not just welcomed as a student, I was welcomed as member of the band of brothers that we are today. I love this school, I love my House and I love the community. I’m a Southport boy.

I started off at this wonderful school in 2012, since then I have had many highlights such as the 2018 Round Square Leadership trip to Armidale, wonderful staff to support and encourage me to keep pushing through the years I have been here. Over the years it has been challenging at times but it has been wonderful. I have been involved with trumpet and bands from Year 4 onwards and it has been such a great journey over the years to be able to come to a school that’s kind and generous and has wonderful facilities and students around you.

Benjamin Jewaskiewitz I only came to TSS Prep in Year 5 and I was automatically accepted. TSS Prep has been a very important time in my life and has been very fun and eventful. My favourite event was going to Canberra and learning about some of the history of Australia. One highlight was working in the stalls at the Shepherd House Cake Stall. I really enjoyed Prep because of the nice and supportive teachers that I have had. I can’t wait to cross the road and go from a big fish back to a small fish.

Taj Kelly

Will Krynen

My many years at TSS have been wonderful. All of the teachers have been nice and friendly and made my experiences great. I have been here since Prep in 2013, and I have spent seven amazing years in this school. My favourite parts of Year 6 include the Canberra trip, aside from getting sick. At Camp Currimundi there were a lot of fun activities to do. We also got to spend lots of time with our mates. Wet ‘n’ Wild is also one to look forward to. Year 6 has been absolutely amazing! Out of each of my years at TSS, Year 6 has definitely been the best.

I had such a great time at Prep, even though I was only here for one year. I made so many good mates, and I would like to thank all of the amazing teachers that taught me. I learnt so many new things throughout all of my classes. I had so much fun trying new sports that I have not played before, and also playing the sports that I usually play with all my mates. I had the best time at Prep and I hope that all the boys and the teachers had a great time as well.

Christos Kyriakou Luke Kearney Harrison Howard

Angus James

Since the begining of my journey in 2012 I was welcomed by a supportive community, inviting me into the School and my House. So many people have helped me find my true interests. Seven years later, I am leaving the Prep School with experiences I will never forget. The school’s camps to music events and, most importantly, GPS sports.

My time at Prep has been amazing. I have enjoyed every minute of it. I have been lucky enough to be here since Prep. From my first day everyone was nice and kind to me. I have made a lot of great friends throughout my time here. I have done a lot of fun things like House sporting carnivals. I have loved being a part of the mighty Mitre House. I am looking forward to going to the Senior School but at the same time I will truly miss Prep. I have loved my time here, thank you.

My first year at TSS was with Mrs Garret and I can still remember how fun it was, including the day she got married. Since then, all of the years have given me special and unique memories. Now going into Year 7, I will be the little fish in the pool again, going from the beginning and making a new start.

Joe Kennedy I’ve had one amazing year at TSS so far and had many wonderful adventures along the way. I’ve embraced every second of my experience so far and loved the highlights such as the Canberra trip which offered some horrific obstacles as well. I have thoroughly enjoyed making new friends and my experience has had so many fun times. There are so many opportunities at TSS such as water sports, sailing and loads more. Thank you to all the teachers which have left me with so many memories.

This is my seventh and best year at TSS Prep. A highlight for me was receiving my Year 6 badge. When I received mine, I wore it with pride and set a positive example. I had the opportunity to visit Canberra, the Buddhist Temple and Camp Currimundi. I want to thank all of my teachers for their support. I look forward to advancing to more co-curricular activities and to excelling and growing. Currently I’m the big fish in the small pond but soon I will be the small fish in the big pond. After all, Year 6 is my final Prep year, I made it a good one and left a positive example for others. SOUTHPORTONIAN

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Sam Lewis I have many great memories from my time at Prep since I started in Year 3 after moving up from Melbourne. The sleepover in the Annand Theatre was a real highlight. The Camp in Year 4 to Tyalgum Ridge was fantastic and I remember that Gabe and I managed to not fall out of the canoe! The most memorable moment in Year 5 was going on a five-hour bus trip with 10 other mates on the Armidale Tour. What I will never forget from Year 6 is my time as Basketball Captain, the New Zealand Tour and the Canberra Trip (except for the gastro). Being Basketball Captain challenged me and improved my public speaking dramatically.

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Ryder Martyn

I have been at TSS for seven years and I have enjoyed every second of it. Year 6 has to be the best out of all of them because of the great adventures and challenges I’ve faced. Some of the highlights have to be Camp Currimundi and Wet ‘n’ Wild where I had to challenge myself on all activities. I would like to thank the teachers for an amazing time and for all their hard work. I am excited to go to the Senior School next year for all the new adventures and challenges to come.

I am very new to TSS, I started in Term Three this year. I have had an amazing time and already made some great friends and the staff here are awesome. Yes it was a big difference from my old school where I didn’t even have any homework at all, but I am figuring it out and fitting in nicely. Another thing is that TSS creates is lifelong memories that I think would be impossible to forget, like the Canberra Trip. If I tried to forget that I don’t think it would work at all as I had an amazing time on that camp. Not only am I learning how to be a TSS student, I am really enjoying it as well, knowing I have plenty more great things to go through along the way.

TSS is one of the best schools I’ve ever been to and the only school that’s made me feel like I belong somewhere. I’ve had ups and downs but TSS are a band of brothers and from Reception to Year 6 was long, but worth it. I learned lots of new things I probably would have never learned if I didn’t come here. The Camps were the highlights of my time here. I have loved my time at Prep and as my time as a Senior in the Prep School is almost over, I’m happy to start a new experience in the Senior School. My favorite Camp was in Year 6, the giant swing was the best. I can’t wait to graduate to the Senior School but I’ll miss Prep. I’ve had the best time in TSS and I don’t want it to end.

I have enjoyed every day that I have spent at this school, from Year 4 to Year 6. It has been an extraordinary experience. Here at Prep, each memory will not be forgotten. It has been great meeting new people and making new friends. I am looking forward to the journey that lies ahead in the Senior School. The Prep School will be dearly missed and thank you to all of the teachers who have encouraged me and helped me through this amazing experience. Go Shepherd!

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Leo Liang I’ve really enjoyed the last three years at Prep, even though there’s some trouble along the way the teachers were always there to help. Year 6 has been the best year of all with all the things going on. Starting off with going to camp Currimundi, then Canberra, this has really been a fun year, I will really miss Prep. I hope the Senior School will be as much fun as Prep, I am really looking forward to moving on. I will miss Prep so very much!

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My journey through TSS has one big leap from starting in Prep all the way through to Year 6. I enjoyed Year 6 the best because I had no one to tell me what to do and because I met some good friends that year. One of my highlights was all the sporting events and sports carnivals that I did for Musgrave. I also enjoyed the two Rugby New Zealand tours as I was the Captain of the Rugby team one year and I loved doing the activities the teachers set up for us. My memories of TSS Prep will live forever.

Reggie Madden Starting Prep was a daunting experience but it soon changed for the better. There were many enjoyable times and the four terms of 2019 have been astounding. Whether it was sporting events or excursions, this year was one of the greatest. I would like to thank all the teachers and staff that were involved in my short journey at Prep.

Elton Massey I have enjoyed all seven years at Prep. I have loved all the activities - sport, music and co curricular that are given to us at the school. One of the highlights was receiving my Year 6 badge at the end of 2018. Although I could have chosen any year, I believe that Year 6 has been the best, taking me from Currimundi all the way to Canberra and back with very few problems (with the exception of Canberra). Of all the things TSS has given me I am most grateful for the friends it has given me and I think I will have them for my whole life. Overall, I believe that I am ready to write the next chapter of my life in the Senior School.

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Ethan McAnulty

Harper Moffrey

Kensuke Morimoto

Jackson Morrissey

Nicholas Noble

This year has been fun, exciting and a time to remember. There were so many great activities and exciting things we did in the classroom, and I have learnt so much from applying myself. All teachers have been so helpful to me, in particular, my classroom teacher who provided so much time for me, thank you. I will undoubtedly miss my days here at Prep.

2019 has been an amazing year. This includes the Canberra trip, even though many of the cohort were sick. I started at TSS in Reception, and this year has been the most enjoyable by far. I have loved all of my teachers and have loved each of the excursions that we have been on. Some that stuck out were the Canberra trip, Camp Currimundi and Tyalgum Ridge. I have been looking forward to Year 7, but now I realise that I am going to miss Year 6 and the Prep School.

My years in Prep have been short as I only started in Year 4, but it has undoubtedly been memorable. I have had fantastic opportunities from TSS like GPS sport and music. Also, I wanted to thank all my friends, teachers and my parents who had supported me through my journey in Prep because I thought that I couldn’t go through my journey without them. Lastly, I surely believe that Prep has prepared me for the journey ahead in Senior School.

I arrived to The Southport Preparatory School in 2016 (Year 3) and I was instantly thrust into an amazing environment with fantastic students and teachers. Over the years, I have grown a love for the school and its ways. That said, I am very excited to soon undertake the transition to the Senior School across the road, and make new friends and memories.

I have had a roller coaster of a time at Prep. As bumps and loops flew my way, every teacher motivated me and pushed me to be the best I could be. I always got involved in as much as I could from music to sport. Year 6 was fun with all the excursions to just doing fun activities in the classroom. Being involved at Prep helped me to make good friends that always had my back along the way. It was very good but I’m very excited to make new friends next year and to see what the Senior School has to offer.

William McDougall This year has been a great year. From Preschool to Year 6, I have really enjoyed my time at TSS. The array of sports is amazing and you can make many friends and excel in soccer, rugby, golf, cricket and karate. TSS is a good school with a nice rainforest that has chickens and gold fish. This is good for little kids wanting to learn about soil and lots of grubs and worms. At TSS there are very good learning facilities where we can do different subjects. You can also make lots of friends in these classes.

Lachlan Nash Ky Morris Angus Monie This is my third year at TSS Prep School and I have to say this was the best year. I have enjoyed every minute of the Prep School. I have made loads of friends and have had amazing opportunities. I have loved the sports programs and the amazing tours and trips (like Canberra and the New Zealand Tour). I would like to thank all of my teachers for all their support and assistance. I have had so many great times and I can’t wait to enter the Senior School and all the opportunities it will give me.

I’ve been at TSS Prep since 2012 and Year 6 has been my favourite year so far. We had the opportunity to go to Camp Currimundi and Wet ‘n’ Wild. Thank you to all the teachers who have helped me through my seven years in Prep. Sometimes I wasn’t the easiest to deal with but you always put up with me and helped me. It’s been a challenging seven years but my friends have always cared for me and helped me through. The Prep School was excellent but I can’t wait for the next chapter of my life at the Senior School.

After six years of Prep, it has brought me a lot of great memories like making the ‘A’ Tennis team. I would like to thank all the teachers that have helped shape me. When I came to TSS from Sydney, I did not know anyone. Shepherd House and all my friends made me feel very comfortable. Year 6 has been the best year of my TSS journey because of the trip to Canberra although people got sick it was one of the best camps. I will really miss this amazing Prep School but I know the Senior Campus will be great.

Connor Nykiforuk I’ve been at TSS from Reception and it’s been a wild ride. What I like about TSS is the wonderful education, the caring teachers, the exciting history, our House and school spirit and GPS events. There are also great lessons like Robotics, Religion, Music, Sport, LOTE and the extra curricular activities like Speech and Drama. Learning musical instruments is a thrilling experience and a blast when you learn strings, recorder and brass instruments and all the sports. You can learn a wide range of sports, too many to tell but all of these experiences will stay with me forever.

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Riley Oberman I look forward to travelling across the road to Senior School next year. Thank you TSS Prep for the fantastic opportunities you have given me.

Vasili Pappas This is my seventh year at TSS and also the best year. TSS has been one of the most important parts of my life academically and socially. As I look back, my favourite parts would be the camps and excursions. Some of the highlights include Camp Currimundi, Canberra and all the House activities. Stepping up to be leaders of TSS was very eventful as we all had important roles from House Captains to Sport Captains. Although I have plenty of memories from TSS Prep, I’m excited for what’s ahead in Year 7.

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Raam Pema-Chawhan Even though I only joined in Year 6, my time at Prep has been terrific. All of my friends and teachers have made that happen. A few things that stood out for me include the Canberra trip. Even though it got turned upside down, it was still very enjoyable. Also the LOTE excursion was delicious. The restaurant food was amazing and it was really fun to learn about the Chinese traditions. Overall Prep is one of a kind and a very happy and bright school to be in.

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Max Pryse Lloyd

Jayden Richardson

I enjoyed my years at Prep, and I made many friends. I think it is a great school and it should be rated number one! It has so many opportunities and I made many good friends. I really enjoyed the learning too - it is good that you can learn new things that are very interesting. The array of sports is huge like Soccer, Rugby, Golf, Sailing, Cricket, Basketball and many more.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at TSS Prep. Over my two years at this wonderful school, I have encounterd many great moments and wonderful people who have guided me on this grand journey called life. My House has been very good at getting me to try new things. I sincerely thank Shepherd House for the amazing opportunities and the amount of confidence and wonderful memories they have blessed me with. Go Shepherd!

This is my third year at TSS Prep, I have faced many challenges during this year but the teachers have made it fun. This is the best year I have had because we went to Currimundi and the Canberra Tour. I wasn’t easy to control but I would like to give a big thanks to all of my TSS teachers. They are amazing with what they do to help - they got me all the way to Year 6. I couldn’t have done it without them. I can’t wait to get to the Senior School and meet new people.

William Poole William Pickett My time at Prep is a part of my life I will never forget, like the war cries at House events, I loved every part of it. I encourage all boys to make the most out of the time you have at this amazing place. The teachers are always so enthusiastic and happy. My favourite part of the whole year was the Canberra trip. It is such a privilege coming to Prep, and I love this school more than anything in the world. It is such a delightful feeling getting to school every day and seeing my friends and trust me, make the most of this fantastic place - it has everything to make you exceptionally well prepared for later life.

My time at TSS Prep has gone fast and I have enjoyed all seven years. All GPS sports has been fun, all excursions and camps have been a blast and I have met some great mates. Sadly, I have come to the end of my time in Prep and I would like to thank all the teachers that make TSS what it is today and hopefully all my special memories will live on.

Jude Purza-Page My seven years at the Prep School have been amazing! The friends I’ve met, I know will stay with me for a lifetime. Whilst I will be sad from leaving the Preparatory School, I know the Senior School has an everlasting journey awaiting for me.

Jonathan Rigas The last six years have been lots of fun and laughter. I have had the best teachers too. I love school because I am now in Arrowsmith and it has helped me a lot with reading and writing. I have made lots of good friends. Round Square is lots of fun. The Hervey Bay trip is fun because you can give back to the community while having fun with friends and you get three days off school giving back to the community. Canberra was a good trip but everyone got sick.

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Sebastian Robbie

Blake Ryan

Thomas Skubris

Jay Spowart

Thorne Taylor

My years at TSS have changed my life. I have been at TSS since Year 4. This school has helped me intellectually. All of the staff have been there when I needed it most, especially in rough times. Really, I would just like to say thank you to all the staff for guiding me through Prep. Year 6 was particularly interesting, especially the Canberra trip. Lots of people have said it was the highlight of the year, and it certainly is a trip to remember. Besides the sickness on the Canberra trip, my life at Prep was great. It really could not have been better!

The Prep School has been great fun. I am now finishing my seventh year. The teachers have been great and the staff at the school have been incredible especially Mr Hamilton! Art has been the best experience for me, I really enjoy art, and Ms Anderson has taught me a lot about heritage and flow in paintings. The class rooms have been above the standard and the supplies that have been used to get me to this spot have been the key of my journey.

Joining Reception for me at TSS was very daunting but over the years the boys have made me feel like I’m part of a band of brothers. TSS has been a great experience from learning to read and write, all the way up to being part of the GPS sports program. TSS has offered lots of different camps that I have being fortunate enough to go on in the past three years of being at TSS. The Prep School has been an amazing experience and I can’t wait to see what the Senior School has to offer.

During my two years at Prep, I have enjoyed making lots of friends. I would like to thank the teachers that taught me new and interesting things such as art, English, Science, HASS, Maths, LOTE, handwriting and Robotics. In Year 5, it was a pleasure to meet the teachers here and learn from them. Time to time I get stuck on a few things, but I am lucky enough to have really nice teachers to help me out. Being in Mitre was a pleasure and it was fun. I will always remember my time at Prep.

I have had so many great experiences at TSS Prep. I have been here since the start of Prep, and I have learned a lot. This year in Year 6 has definitely been my favourite. I have tried many new things, and I have made some great friends at the Prep School. Thank you.

Hudson Sheehan Craig Russell TSS. What an experience it was. I was lucky enough to join TSS in Year 5. I am thankful for all staff that make Prep amazing and fun. Through my short time I have been lucky enough to be a part of the New Zealand Tour for Rugby which was a heck of a journey meeting new people and making good mates. I have taken part in many GPS sports, having fun and trying hard with my friends. I am especially thankful for all Year 6 staff who have made my last year of Prep fantastic and making unforgettable memories.

Over the past seven years TSS has taught me so much. With friends that I’ve had since Reception or even just this year, or even the teachers that had made this place enjoyable, they have definitely helped through my TSS years. I have had an amazing seven years and I hope that the next six will be as good.

Riley Sly My time at TSS Prep has been the highlight of my life. This year I was able to go on the New Zealand Sports Tour. We had a blast playing against the New Zealand teams in the freezing air. Our Rugby team was the most successful TSS ever, winning three out of four games. The most important thing about Prep would have to be the House I was in and the teachers I have had along the way. My Housemaster and class teachers have done a lot to diminish the speedbumps and get me ready for the Senior School.

Joseph Sudarmana At TSS Prep I’ve had many opportunities trying new things that I wouldn’t have done if I didn’t start at this school in Year 5. Those experiences have shaped who I am today, physically and mentally, making me a more confident student.

Ryder Tee My lovely journey here at TSS started back in Year 2. My four years at TSS have been amazing. My friends have helped me along the way, even though I have had my ups and downs. I have played in many sports which include Cricket, Rugby, Tennis and Swimming. TSS Prep is an amazing school with so many great opportunities. I have tried to do everything that I could ever think of. I have enjoyed it because that is the thing about TSS, even though sometimes things might be challenging, they always find a way to make it fun. Here are my final words of Year 6... Go Shepherd!

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Cody Townhill

Alexander Walker

Archie Wallace

Emerson Wheeler

Perry Whitehorn

I have had a wonderful time at the Prep School, albiet a far too short amount of time. My favourite trip of Prep would have to be the Year 6 camp. It was a great experience. The food was delicious and the staff were very nice and approachable. My favourite part of camp would have to be the giant swing. It was amazing! I am looking forward to Year 7 and the Senior School, but memories at the Prep School will always have a place in my heart.

This is my seventh year at TSS Prep and I have loved every second I have been here. Year 6 has challenged me the most, facing many challenges and activities such as Camp Currimundi and all the House Sporting events. I have had some amazing times and some rough times, when my cohort went to Canberra and so many people got sick, I was devastated to miss the one thing I was looking forward to for many years. As I leave the Prep School I will have many memories to remember and I will definitely leave with a smile on my face starting my new journey at the Senior School.

2019 has been an awesome year with many highs, including Canberra, the Chinese Excursion and Camp Currimundi. I joined the TSS Prep community in 2016 and I have loved every step of the way. I will surely miss this place. Thank you for an awesome time at Prep and go the mighty Dixon Dragons!

I came to TSS in Year 6. It was a joy; it was a trip of a never-ending journey. But as everyone knows all stories must come to an end just like my story in Prep ended. When one day ends the next will always come, just like the days in Prep. But in Prep your days there are limited. My favourite camp and my only two camps are the Canberra and the Sunshine Coast camp which was only about three weeks into my year at TSS. Our Canberra trip was my favourite.

On the 9 October, 2019 I started my first term of TSS. It was great. I met so many people and made lots of new friends. I am mainly looking forward to going to the Senior School because of all of the extra activities you normally could not do in the Prep School. For example, science! I heard that in Science, you get to experiment with different things. Technology classes will be my favourite for sure because we might get to code. If we are lucky enough, we might even get to program a Raspberry Pi.

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Max Wichaidith

Nate Wilson

Alex Zack-Holt

It’s been a wild ride here in TSS. I had moved to countless schools, and I thought this school would be like any other. I was wrong. There has never been a dull moment here, good or bad. I sincerely doubt there are other schools that do things like House Music, the Swimming Carnival or even awards like the Howard Smith Cup. As I look back in my time at TSS Prep, I wouldn’t have changed it for the world.

My experience in the TSS Prep School has been an absolute blast, I am forever grateful for the wonderful staff and students that have helped me secure my place as part of a band of brothers. To me, that means the world. What’s more, if this is the experience that I can have in the Prep School, imagine the possibilities of the Senior School.

Over my time at TSS Prep, I have experienced many things that will stay with me for years. Most of these memories relate to sports and excursions. The Prep School Ski Trip to Thredbo, the Canberra trip (where so many people got sick), the 2018 NZ Sports Tour, the time in Year 4 where I chipped my tooth for the second time, when I broke my arm in Year 3 at school, in Year 2 when Minecraft books were very popular and my first day in Prep when no one knew each other will be some of my favourite memories that have stayed with me from Prep. Not to mention all the wonderful teachers I have had over the years.

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Henry Wiesener My two years here at TSS Prep have been far too short. I wish that I found out about this masterpiece sooner! I have had lots of opportunities to meet friends and learn. The New Zealand Tour was the highlight with making new friends. I cannot wait to go to the Senior Campus, I think that TSS Prep has prepared me.

This is my fifth year at TSS Prep and I’ve enjoyed every second of it. We have had loads of fun. The highlights of this year was Camp Currimundi and Wet n Wild. Spending the entire week on the Canberra trip with our friends as well learning about Parliament and much more was great. I want to thank all of my teachers for the past five years of my life and preparing me for the Senior School. This school really feels like family after five years. I also want to thank my friends for being with me from day one at TSS and I can’t wait for the Senior School.

William Zhang It has been a great journey through TSS. In Year 4, I started my journey and I was really nervous but I was welcomed by the great students in the school. I have had a lot of opportunities and I will miss being at TSS Prep.

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PREPARATORY HOWARD SMITH CUP

SWIMMING

CROSS COUNTRY

TENNIS

SOCCER

RUGBY (OZ TAG)

BASKETBALL

ATHLETICS

CHESS

DEBATING

CRICKET

MUSIC

TOTAL

DIXON

MITRE

MUSGRAVE

SHEPHERD

SENIOR HOUSE SHIELD TOUCH AND TUG-OFWAR

SWIMMING

CROSS COUNTRY

THEATRE SPORTS

TRACK AND FIELD

DECLIMATIONS CHESS AND SINGING

ACADEMIC AND DILIGENCE

TOTAL POINTS

RANKING

1.5

29.5

11TH

BIDDLE

1.5

29.5

11TH

DELPRATT

5.5

6.5

8TH

KAISER

3.5

8.5

6TH

MAUGHAN

5TH

MCKINLEY

4.5

6.5

6TH

MELBOURNE

3.5

54.5

3RD

1.5

4.5

8.5

31.5

10TH

SURMAN

5.5

57.5

2ND

THOROLD

9.5

63.5

1ST

TURNOCK

4TH

WALKER

1.5

9.5

9TH

ATKINSON

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MR MARK HOPPE

dixon h ousemaster

s the Dixon Housemaster for the fifth year, it is my absolute honour and privilege to again reflect on the year that was, and celebrate not only the incredible array of outstanding achievements of the boys of Dixon House, but also the displays of character, compassion and connection that have been on show in such abundance over the course of 2019. At the time of writing, Dixon’s chances of lifting the coveted Howard Smith Cup for 2019 were slim. Other Houses have enjoyed resounding success across the Inter House competitions and will be deserving of the accolades of having their names etched on the Cup. That doesn’t diminish Dixon’s successes and achievements and they are no less worthy of celebration.

CELEBRATING SPIRIT

CELEBRATING SERVICE

Spirit is often an intangible, illusive ‘thing’ – something we strive for but often difficult to define. Dixon House has been blessed in recent years with a passion and commitment towards that blue shirt with a House spirit that has been the envy of others. To the boys of Dixon House, from Reception to Year 5, I celebrate your energy and enthusiasm for our House and your willingness to go above and beyond the expectation, time and time again. To our Year 6 Dixon cohort – Ross, Jack, Nicholas, Jayden B, Rex, Zane, Noah, Oscar D, Oscar E, Jake, Kyle, Joe, Leo, Elton, Ethan, Jackson, Connor, Cameron, Jayden R, Seb, Blake, Hudson, Archie, Perry, Henry and William – I hope that Dixon holds a place in your heart and in your memories of the Prep School for many years to come. You have been wonderful examples of spirit and leadership; setting a benchmark that year levels to come will seek to emulate.

Term Four has traditionally been Dixon’s opportunity to showcase their willingness to support those less fortunate and engage in community and service learning activities. To the huge numbers of Dixon boys who gave up their time to make our “Tonne of Love” campaign such a success, I celebrate your selflessness and compassion. Making another’s life that little bit brighter is one of the greatest gifts we can give.

And so we look ahead to 2020, another year of friendly competition, but more importantly, another year of fostering character, compassion and connection amongst the boys of Dixon House. HUDSON SHEEHAN

Dixon House Captain 2019 CELEBRATING LEADERSHIP

To the four badged leaders and their army of boys that formed the leadership team for 2019, to you I express my humble thanks. Like those that have come before you, Hudson, Jack, Kyle and Ross, each of you have led with unwavering commitment and dedication, care and support as well as innovative and creative thinking – and never did you let the badge or the title allow you to lose sight of the reason 126

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you were doing the job. To the Dixon House staff – Mr McLennan, Mr Newton, Mrs Hurd and Mrs Poeszus in particular – for their continual support and care of the boys within the House.

It has been an honour and a privilege to act as Dixon House and TSS Prep School Captain and be part of the leadership group at The Southport School. TSS Prep and our leadership programs have taught me that leadership is more than one person standing up the front telling people what to do. It’s about a collection of boys having a go and leading by example. It’s about standing

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at the back and encouraging all boys to get involved. And it’s about standing in the middle and being there for your mates when they have done good or giving them a shoulder when they are feeling down.

same thing happened in the Athletics Carnival. In the House Cross Country, Dixon knew that we didn’t have the fastest runners, but we were always giving that extra energy that we didn’t have, to pass that Shepherd boy ahead. In the House Singing, we all binded together to bring home an amazing second place. This year we all showed what it means to be a Dixon Dragon and I’m sure that next year, we will not only show great mateship, but learn from and about each other, every step of the way.

The opportunity to be involved across all parts of our school’s activities, including House events, academic programs, GPS sport, music and charities has made my experience at TSS Prep very rewarding. I love TSS and I am thankful for all the support and guidance given to me over the past seven years. ROSS BEEDLE JACK BEETON

Dixon House Vice Captain

I was honoured to be given the position of Vice Captain and be part of the leadership team focussed on making a difference in the community. We worked hard to develop existing and new creative fundraising ideas to help our two amazing charities; Act for Kids and Rize Up. Many children on the Gold Coast are doing it tough, and our work ensures that they receive a Christmas gift or essential school and clothes supplies. We hope to better last year’s impressive result and fill more than 21 Kmart trolleys.

The Howard Smith Cup is the annual prize awarded to the highest achieving House in the Prep School across all competitions. This year may not have been Dixon’s year to again lift the Cup, but that didn’t take away from the huge effort the boys gave to do their House proud.

In the swimming carnival, we all cheered each other on, and some shining stars were even there to pick another Housemate up out of sadness and some even doing an extra event to fill in for someone who wasn’t there or was feeling the nerves of the day. The

New initiatives have allowed Dixon boys to ‘do their bit’ for the

environment and raise money. The Containers for Change campaign is now earning 10 cents for every recyclable item. We have raised funds through selling Dixon merchandise and ‘Crazy Sock Day’. Thank you to the Dixon boys and their families for your support and making a difference to kids in need. KYLE GRASSICK

Dixon House Vice Captain “We are Dragons”, that is the first thing I remember being told about Dixon, and it so perfectly describes the overall experience of my time within the House. The spirit of a Dragon symbolises strength, courage and knowledge, all of which are a big part of life in Dixon. House spirit grows within every boy through the years, learning the war cry and then competing in the Inter House competitions, both of which develop bonds, and help everyone learn each other’s strengths and how to support each other’s success as a group. Year 3-5 creates opportunities for a deeper level of involvement in House activities, with the regular House meetings, charity drives like Dixon Raffle and of course the amazing House events throughout the year. All of which grow that spirit of a Dragon. Nowhere is spirit more visible than when you reach Year 6 and take up the mantle to lead with strength, courage and knowledge sharing the passion with everyone in the House to keep that spirit alive.

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MR BRETT MASSEY

mitre h ousemaster

s we pack up our classrooms, tucking away our books, pencils and memories, I am feeling very proud of the might and mateship of Mitre House in 2019 and the journey we have travelled together.

As a House, we have lived, loved, laughed, played, studied, learned, and enriched our lives together this year. The boys’ level of thinking and growing ability to understand the complexities of our world became more sophisticated. We truly enjoyed the many House competitions over the year and although we did not always win, we certainly behaved like champions by supporting one another and keeping our heads held high. One of our highlights was participation in the House Music Competition and our performance of Don’t Look Back in Anger by Oasis. I was incredibly proud of our singing!

have been four fine young men: Jake Frenklah, Nicholas Hill, Oliver Fray and Max Wichaidith, whose willingness to go that extra mile, often sacrificing recreational time of their own has just been a delight to witness. Boys, you have been exemplary leaders and I wholeheartedly thank you for you amazing contribution to Mitre House in 2019. I would like to wish all our mighty Mitre Year 6 boys the very best and know that they leave us well prepared for the next step in their journey through life. I would also like to extend a massive thank you to our House staff for their dedication and effort to our beloved Mitre House. Each moment of your life is a picture you have never seen before and will never see again. So live each moment to make it count and make each moment beautiful.

along the way. We sang, swam, ran and supported each other throughout this amazing year.

We enjoyed all time spent together and the moments I have spent with my Mitre mates couldn’t have been better. As a Captain you also need to know that you have the other Vice Captains supporting you and I could not have asked for a better leadership team than Nick, Max and Oliver. I knew they were prepared to go out of their way to help the House be a better House.

Carpe Diem Boys! (Seize the Day!) JAKE FRENKLAH

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It’s almost as if the year has just been swept away, as 2020 launches its arrival. The year has gone by so quickly and it’s amazing to think that 2019 is over. For me as Mitre House Captain, I could not have enjoyed it any better. Every second of being around my mighty Mitre mates I cherished, with the friendship bond created going to last a lifetime. As a House we loved being around each other, with fresh faces joining us

In Mitre, our words that represent us are: steadfast, determined, compassion and leadership. These words highlight what a true Mitre man is all about and we showed that in all our events, being

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determined, showing compassion for one another showing true leadership and being steadfast on the game. It was highly enjoyable sitting back and watching the Mitre boys grow in their leadership, their confidence and their mateship. It was one of the major pleasures of being the Mitre House Captain. I came into this year as the Mitre House Captain wanting to change the House. At the end of the year I wanted to sit back and be satisfied with the work that I have done. I hope that I have changed this House and even though I have learned my fair share of leadership skills the hard way, I can hopefully be satisfied with how much I have done for the House. It has been a rollercoaster ride with more ups than downs but the whole experience will be one to never forget. To Mr Massey, thank you for being such a great role model and an exemplary example for those to follow. To the upcoming leaders of this great House, good luck, and set goals to raise the bar higher than ever. To my Leadership Team, not only the Vice Captains but the ones that came to every one of the optional meetings, thank you for being such a trustworthy group of people. It has been an amazing year for Mitre, and I hope this pleasure will be ensued in the years to come. 2020 will be a much bigger year and good luck to the incoming Captains.

NICHOLAS HILL

Vice Captain Mitre House has so much grit and determination especially during the House events. Mitre has participated in many House events this year like

Swimming, Cross Country, Athletics, Debating, House Music and so many more. The boys of Mitre have shown so much effort on and off the sporting grounds. Mitre have achieved some great results this year with first in Debating, first in Tennis and third in Athletics. Mitre sang really well at House Music, singing Don’t Look Back in Anger by Oasis. Whilst the boys didn’t achieve the result they might have wanted, they did incredibly well. Everyone sang their hearts out and gave it their best shot. Mitre is known for their fun and supportive attitude that the boys always continue to show. I hope Mitre House can do really well in the years to come.

OLIVER FRAY

Vice Captain The Mitre House Multicultural Marketta was a great success with almost all the food being sold and making $1000 more this year compared to last year. Thank you to all the boys and Mitre House families who brought in food for this special occasion with delicacies from all around the world such as American, Mexican, Korean, Japanese and more. We made a total of $3024 from the Marketta which beat our goal of $3000. We made a lot of money for the Mitre raffle and a lot of prizes were won ranging from Prep students to teachers winning signed shirts, gift cards and more. Thank you to Jake and the mighty, Mitre boys along with Mr Massey for going out of their way in their free time to gain these prizes so we could make the raffle possible. This year has been a great year for Mitre House and I wish everybody the best for next year.

MAX WICHAIDITH

Vice Captain Every House in TSS is special in its own right, and Mitre is no exception. The bond between the Mighty Mitre Men, their Captains and their Housemaster is like no other. Each year, I am reminded again and again of our mateship. In the Swimming Carnival, although we may have lost, we had demonstrated true sportsmanship. When one of us jumped off the block, we cheered. When one of us touched the wall, we cheered. When one of us swam the wrong way and came last, we cheered. Everybody came and tried their hardest, and to me, that will always be a win. Another example was the House Music Competition. Even though we didn’t cheer in victory that day, we cheered that we tried our hardest. Here in Mitre, we are supportive of each other, where kindness and compassion are the cornerstones of everything we do as a House. I am in my final days at TSS Prep, and even when I’m on the other side, I know Mitre will remain the House that I have grown to love. While the year for Mitre wasn’t immersed in victories, we certainly took the points for showing mateship and compassion to one another.

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MR JOSHUA BEECHER

musgra ve h ousemaster

amily, Service, Brave and Bold! These four values have been at the forefront of everything we have achieved this year. I set the Kookabruthas the challenge of being their best self and creating a real family environment throughout the House this year and they have done this in spades and reaped the rewards. I would like to extend a huge thank you for all of your support. We are also very fortunate to have the best mentor teachers and I would like to take the opportunity to thank Mrs Gippel, Mr Hamilton, Mrs Nixon, Mr Ayres, Mrs Cunningham, Mr Harris and Mrs Streten who have not only provided the boys with guidance and wisdom, but they helped me immensely.

The House system at The Southport School is a truly unique experience for every boy. The bonds these boys have made will forever be with them wherever they go in life. Everyone is treated equally regardless of age or how long they have attended the school and no one is ever left behind.

From House meetings to Carnivals, there have been countless moments to reflect on. If you ask the boys I have no doubt the first thing they would say would be either “finally winning House Music” or “winning every major event.” But the one that really sticks with me was the focus and determination they have put into improving the schools recycling and service learning. Both of these involve teamwork, co-operation and collaboration, and every Musgrave boy has been a part of this process.

The 2019 Leadership Team was tremendously lead by House and School Captain Jude Purza-Page and Vice Captains Max Gallie, Jack Gallie and Edward Hodgson. They lead the House with pride and worked their best each and every week to ensure Musgrave was the House to beat. Along with their fellows Year 6 Kookabruthas, their leadership, kindness, compassion and encouragement have left a lasting effect on the boys in Musgrave. They have certainly set the bar high for the succeeding Year 5 boys and I am truly grateful for this.

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As the year comes to a close, it is still fabulous to see Kookabruthas of all ages chatting and playing together across the campus. To the graduating class, I would like to sincerely thank you for the lasting impression that you have left on myself, Musgrave and The Southport Preparatory School. Musgrave will return even stronger in 2020 and this is a credit to you.

What do I say? Determined is a word I’d describe Musgrave House this year. Determined in all aspects: sports, music, culture and the arts. In my words, Musgravian’s are a family, a band of brothers. We stick together, we

musgra ve fall together, we laugh together and we do everything together. This is because we are a family.

HOUSE EVENTS

Max Gallie Vice Captain LEADERSHIP

Jude Purza-Page Captain To me a leader is not defined by a ‘badge’ or a name, a leader is defined by a commitment, a trust, a motto and in our case, to stay true to the ‘kookabrutha spirit’. Being a true Musgrave boy isn’t just wearing a yellow shirt, or coming to a meeting with 90 other boys on a Friday afternoon. It’s more than that, it’s the loudest cheer at the Swimming Carnival, or supporting your mates at the Athletics Carnival. That’s a true leader in my eyes.

It has been an honour to be Musgrave House Vice Captain for 2019. Musgrave House went exceptionally well in House events, winning all four of the major events. The Musgrave boys always give it a go and that is why we do as well as we do. All the boys were all extremely happy when we won House Music, as the last time we won was 10 years ago. Personally, I loved every minute of playing alongside the House and watching them all try their hardest. One of my favourite parts of competing with my House would have to be chanting our war cries. In addition to winning sports, the boys tried their hardest in class which is why we won Term Three House points overall. This year we have all tried our best and I wish Musgrave House all the best in the future.

CHARITY WORK

To the Year 5, next year is your last year at the Prep School, and if I could give you two pieces of advice they would be: Never Give Up, Never Give In. The future not only holds a very promising batch of leaders, but a kind, humble and generous batch of leaders. I feel confident knowing the legacy of Musgrave House is in very good hands.

Edward Hodgson Vice Captain

a recycling paper cardboard box to fill with used paper and each week a team of Musgrave boys collected and emptied them into the main school recycling bin. Every classroom embraced this initiative and we saw the amount of paper recycling increase drastically during this time. Our Nude Food Thursday idea was about bringing in no waste packaging and using reusable containers for your lunch. With more awareness, promotion and participation, I would like to see this become an established initiative moving forward to make our school more environmentally aware.

JOURNEY OF A MUSGRAVE BOY

Jack Gallie Vice Captain My journey at TSS started in Reception, that’s almost seven years now. I never envisaged that I would go on to become Vice Captain of Musgrave. At first, Musgrave didn’t mean a lot to me and it wasn’t until I was in Year 3 that’s when my true journey started. I started competing in House events and attending House meetings which was when I started learning how much Musgrave meant to me. All throughout my time at Prep as a Musgrave boy I have had many opportunities and memories. The memory that I will always remember is when I was in Year 3 and I was running in Cross Country, all the boys cheering me on, it gave me more courage to run faster. Those boys will always be my Kookabruthas!

This year the mighty Musgrave looked at introducing three new environmentally friendly initiatives at school to reduce the amount of waste we produce and help save our planet. These three initiatives included; Nude Food Thursday, Bottle Recycling, and Paper Recycling. Paper Recycling had the best participation rate, with each classroom being provided with SOUTHPORTONIAN

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MR COREY TONES

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rums boom across the grounds, a sea of students wear their House colours proudly, voices sing out and feet stomp. The Mighty Green Shepherdites make their presence known. Green, which can symbolise life itself, renewal and energy filled the senses during every House event.

It was an absolute privilege becoming the new Shepherd Housemaster for 2019, and I particularly enjoyed working with a wonderfully supportive leadership team. This year, we have been able to identify and adopt four ideals that highlight what it means to be Shepherd Rams. R – Resilient. Difficulties can arise in all aspects of school life and Shepherd boys are encouraged to recognise, learn and grow from these experiences. A – Admirable. 2019 saw Shepherd House consistently leading the way with the choices they made.

Of particular interest was the respect shown to our TSS uniform, the way in which our boys conducted themselves at sporting events and support shown for others. Aspects that I regularly witnessed with admiration. M – Motivating. Shepherd boys displayed high levels of participation throughout the year. Countless boys stepped out of their comfort zone to compete as a result of personal and House motivation. It was one of the determining factors that saw an improvement in almost every event we

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took part in. S – Strive. Shepherd boys recognised that being the greatest is fine, however, we also understand that more importantly, you must strive to be your best. Whether in the classroom, playground, on the stage or competing against others, the decisions that Shepherd boys made always reflected a striving attitude to do their absolute best. The year wouldn’t have been what it was without the support of so many people. To the Shepherd House teachers, Mrs Yap, Mr Fellowes, Mr Sproule and Miss Watts, your contributions during all aspects of House life, and the guidance and encouragement you gave to all Shepherd boys was greatly appreciated. To the Shepherd families, your generous and thoughtful nature ensured that The Green Machine was able to assist those less fortunate through the donation of over $4600 worth of books. Not to mention the time given up to help turn the Prep Hall green for our inaugural House Breakfast. Finally, I owe a huge thanks to the boys that wear the green with so much pride and enthusiasm. To the departing Year 6 boys, thank you for showing the younger members of our House what it means to be green. To the boys in Years 4 and 5, I thank you for your participation in all aspects of House life, and your willingness to learn from those who have gone before you. To the Year 3 boys, thank you for making 2019 so much fun. Your zest for life and the way you embraced the

Shepherd green has left some lasting memories. Finally, to our Leadership Team, Claude, Ellis, Reggie and Amin, thank you for the effort and countless hours that you put in behind the scenes to ensure that Shepherd House had a tremendous year.

TERM ONE

Claude Chabert House Captain Term one was a busy start to the new school year. Boys came rushing in the school grounds to tell their crazy stories about their adventures during the holidays. The first House competition was the Swimming Carnival in Week 3. It was awesome to see all the boys in the mighty green cheering on the members in their House. We tried hard, but were not able to take away the win in this event. For the first time in a while Shepherd had decided to move the legendary Cake Stall to Term One, a day where you could shove as many lollies, cakes, ice-cream and other tasty goodies into your mouth as you liked. This year we were raising

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money to provide books and stationery to a local school that didn’t have the same resources that we have. Shepherd House raised over $4,000, which was amazing! Term One also saw our Candles and Clay Service. We were given a bit of clay that over the year we would make into pots to hold a candle. This represents Jesus moulding us into leaders in the school as we make our final journey before leaving the Preparatory School. My personal highlight was definitely House Cricket. Playing cricket with all your mates and doing everything to try and win the game by running that tiny bit faster between wickets, diving to stop a ball or encouraging others if they misfield the ball. Being House Captain has been a great privilege for me this year and I really enjoyed leading The Mighty Green Machine. TERM TWO

Amin Hamadi Vice Captain To start off Term Two, we took part in the cross country. During the Cross Country many boys in Shepherd tried their very hardest and we ended up finishing in second place, an improvement from fourth in 2018. Personally, I was quite nervous about the event, but I knew that I would try my hardest just like the other boys in Shepherd would also try their hardest. House Chapel was also on very early and Shepherd had been preparing for it since the end of Term One. I was one of the speakers for the service and I had to describe all of my years in primary school. The Athletics Carnival also took place in Term Two, and everyone in Shepherd showed resilience and motivated each other. In events like hurdles or high jump, some boys may have hit the high jump bar or taken a tumble trying to clear the hurdles. They showed resilience and got back up and finished the race. The second round of voting for the new Shepherd Vice Captains was one of the highlights of my year. When I was doing my speech I felt nervous because I had missed out on a Captaincy position at the end of last year. I felt confident

after making it through to the interview stage and was delighted to join the Shepherd House Leadership Team for the rest of the year.

with four amazing Captains, we’re a force to be reckoned with. TERM FOUR

Reggie Madden Vice Captain

TERM THREE

Ellis Gemeri Vice Captain In Term Three Shepherd welcomed two new Captains, Amin and Reggie. These two boys instantly started to help more, always taking on roles in Assembly and in Chapel. They have more than proven themselves to be valuable assets to Shepherd and all our ambitious goals. Whenever it was our duty weeks, you could count on Shepherd to get the job done. Flags rising with the sun and dropping after school, very rarely being forgotten. With Chapel, we all chipped in and got the work done quickly and efficiently, and when there’s a role to be filled; hands will always raise within seconds. What placed the cherry on top was Shepherd’s determination when fundraising. In Term Three we had two new fundraising initiatives with the S.S.S (Shepherd Sausage Sizzle) and the Shepherd water bottles. The sausage sizzle was a large success, even drawing in the teachers. The water bottles were another great way for Shepherd to raise money for the new House banners. If you haven’t seen our Facebook advert, you need to check it out! In House Music, Shepherd sang their hearts out once again. Quoting Mr Tones, “If we don’t win, someone’s going to have to sing well to beat us”. Shepherd may have come second this year, but the thing is we tried our hardest to achieve gold, there is nothing more to ask for. Shepherds goal for greatness is one of our key attributes, but when joined

For Shepherd House, Term Four was a competitive term that could’ve decided the placings for the Howard Smith Cup. Many different events that were held in Term Four allowed all boys to participate. Cricket was played over several weeks throughout the term. The Shepherd boys did well in this competition with almost half of the GPS 6As players in their A team. The House Chess competition was a sporting high of the term with Shepherd taking the win. We only lost one player in the second round, and Ryan Zhang brought it home for the House with many memorable victories. Debating was a tough event for the House with our boys suffering two narrow defeats. We argued our cases well, took on the judges feedback, and look forward to competing again in the future. The first ever Preparatory School House Breakfast took place this year, with Shepherd House leading the way. It was a great morning with lots of fun, food, speeches and a brilliantly decorated hall. We hope that this event continues to grow in future years. During the last half of the term, Year 5 boys stepped up for the roles of 2020 House Captain. With a number of eager Shepherdites delivering leadership speeches, the decision was hard to make for all voters. We wish them the best of luck leading the House forward next year. A personal highlight of the term was watching our chess team eradicate Dixon in the first round, quickly followed by the rest of Mitre in the next. This year was a great one for the House. With perseverance through all different events, I know that the House will prosper in the coming years. I congratulate Mr Tones for his outstanding first year, leading Shepherd as Housemaster.

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MR IAN BROWNE

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n the 25th year of Rogers House we start afresh… new students with different personalities, traits and backgrounds. We start with many new parents to boarding, all hoping for their son to have a wonderful experience, make new friends, have a great time, and learn some life skills along the way.... hopefully that has been Rogers House. The House has been full of life, vigour, respect and mateship, with up to 46 students gracing the halls of Rogers. All of them excited, nervous, some even a little homesick, a few very keen, and some a little quiet, but all ready to take the biggest change in their life, and become a part of this uniquely wonderful year in their first boarding experience. The boys each with their own characteristics, have brought a flavour, a feeling and a brotherhood to Rogers. They gave the staff very few major challenges, as they have had way too many more joys along their journey through the year. We have seen them all grow in size, stature, strength, maturity and confidence. As staff we have seen them face some tough times, physically and academically. They have been tested outside of their comfort zone, achieve little goals set, and conquer larger ones. They have all pushed away their fears and ‘had a go’ at something new, different, and in some cases, very scary. They have built relationships, become independent and best of all, we have seen them bond together and make this work.

brother at home, they now have many more here at TSS.

So what are Brothers? • Brothers enjoy teasing you, annoying you, getting you, and in trouble, especially in front of parents. • Brothers help you through tough times, pull you up when you’re down, and bring you back down to ground when you are up too high.

• But most of all, when you have a brother, you have him for life. That’s what I hope all of the Rogers boys this year now have, and will cherish for many many years….

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Some of my more vivid memories include; • Playing rugby as a Rogers team, against a New Zealand club side

MR IAN BROWNE

ASSISTANT HOUSEMASTER MR JACKSON ELLIOTT HOUSE CAPTAIN

FLYNN PELGEN

HOUSE VICE-CAPTAINS

LACHLAN JOHNSON COOPER MCFADSEN

SPORTS CAPTAINS

TREQAAN STANLEY SAMUEL SAVILL

RESIDENT TEACHER

MR SAM HUCKSTEP

RESIDENT MASTERS

MR TIM BROWNE MR ADAM MALLETT MR LUKE PAPWORTH MR HARRY SMITH MR BRAD STACEY

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• Brothers at times; love you, hate you, protect and defend you. They will even sometimes take the blame for you… they look out for you.

I talk a lot about “our little band of brothers”. For some, who have brothers you will understand, and for the boys this year, even if they don’t have a

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on Anzac Day, and we won! Then we went off to Goondiwindi for a tournament in May, and also won. Thanks to my father and son, who assisted me in coaching the boys to their first ever ‘Test Match’ victory. • Cathedral Sleepover – what a once in a life time experience (that I have done seven so far). Sleeping under a grand Cathedral ornate roof top, on a solid granite floor, on a piece of cardboard as thick as the coins we donated. A ‘great’ night’s sleep was had by none. Most of us got two or three hours sleep max.

newcomers. I congratulate them all on being so willing to try something new.

• Year 7 Camp – seeing all of the Rogers boys lead from the front, impress the camp staff, never giving up and showing up the day boys time and time again.

There were many notable performances by the staff members of Rogers House throughout the year. The academic expectations and work load at TSS can be a very daunting for many newcomers. I personally thank our Academic Prep Supervisors; Mr Bos, Mr Elliott, M Mallett and Mr Smith all led by Mr Alves, and have all been of great help to the House, especially in the very important academic area.

• Sean Mudimu, ‘Mr Everything’ – he was the busiest student all year. Music, Drama, Cross Country, Public Speaking, Football, Rugby, Rowing, Athletics, the list goes on, and a top academic as well. A huge heart, a growing leader and a wonderful young man. Along with a combination of teaching staff including Mr Petrie, Mr Almaktoum, Ms McQuillan, Mr Alves, Mrs Bannister, Mrs Gallie, Ms Mazzey and especially Mr Elliott (as the Year 7 Coordinator), they have all guided and prodded the boys along in their school work. Thank you to these Year 7 Core Teachers for all that they have done for our boys.

• Community Service (in and out of the School) – the Rogers boys embraced community service, and this year have raised, with parents and friends support, nearly $2,500 for charity, including Anglicare’s ‘Night in the Cathedral’ experience we all won’t forget. • Touch in the afternoons and fishing - 400 rods and only 46 boys • Seeing Jamie Cameron last out of the House every day, seeing Tom Williamson ‘dancing’ on the last night, and singing Happy Birthday to Strath, 20 times this year.

• Matron’s birthday parties. Especially the State of Origin cake and Halloween dress up. • Flynn, Mac, Lochie, Tre and Sam - leaders amongst boys, and men. Mature ahead of their age, and such wonderful people. • The five Rogers sleepovers for 45 new boys, and how well all of the current boys got involved in making the ‘new’ boys feel very welcome. • Seeing so many boys have a go at rowing… those first few strokes in a scull, on their own was truthfully for me a wonderful experience.

• Seeing one of our boys, Taj Krasna, speak in front of over 700 people at Yalari Dinner about how much he has enjoyed his first year at TSS.

The Boarders Support Group at TSS are a wonderful collection of parents who run events and bring our community together. I must thank Mrs Susie Kelly for her help this year. Rogers House, however, is not just a building, walls and a floor; it is about the team work, community and people who contribute to it’s life and vitality. • A huge thank you to the Sisters in the Hospital that help our boys each and everyday. Mrs Cookson-Butler, Mrs Attoe and the many others.

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This year we have been supported by a group of very able Resident Masters; • Mr Sam Huckstep, unfortunately left Rogers at the end of Term Three. Mr Huckstep brought enthusiasm and rigour to the position, and even some Touch Football skills, and we thank him for his time in Rogers.

• To Cora our Rogers cleaner who is wonderful, and keeps the House looking top notch. • The Maintenance team who have been wonderful in fixing Rogers and keeping it as good as it was back in 2011 when first renovated. • To the Kitchen Staff who nutritionally keep our boys fed. • Grounds and Facilities staff for their help and assistance.

Our House Mother, ‘Ms D’ Donna Fuhrmann has developed into the heart of Rogers House. She is always there with that nurturing hand or hug, a ‘clean your teeth’ or a ‘let’s go together and tidy your locker’. She has done a wonderful job, and I’d like to thank her very very much for all her efforts over the past three and a half years in this role. I look forward to working with her for many years to come.

• We also farewell from Rogers (to McKinley), Mr Tim Browne, my older brother. After many years away he has returned for a short stint to replace Mr Huckstep. Thank you for helping out in both Houses. Your experience and knowledge is invaluable to Rogers but also to TSS Boarding. • Remaining staff for next year; Mr Harry Smith, Mr Brad Stacey and Mr Luke Papworth, I’d like to also thank them for their help and support this year. It’s wonderful to work with colleagues that care and are passionate about the House and the School.

• Leaving to explore other ways of living on the Gold Coast, we farewell Mr Adam Mallett. Five and a half years in Rogers, has been the longest serving Resident Master I can remember in my time. An Old Boy, member of Biddle House, ex swimmer who at the early stages of his time in Rogers was the best swimmer for his event in Great Britain, yet they didn’t select him for the Olympics! He’s been a rock for me in support, and one of the nicest guys you can meet. Thank you for your service to Rogers and TSS Boarding. Mr Jackson Elliott as Assistant Housemaster has brought energy, stability, a clear pastoral, academic and running focus to the House, and for me has been a fantastic support in the House. Jackson also has a huge position in the Day School, and has blended both roles seamlessly. A huge thank you. Along with wife Alisa, and their two girls, they have made Rogers their home, and brought new life to the family atmosphere that Rogers has.

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Again I thank you for your friendship, support, and passion for Rogers and TSS this year.

I want to thank my wife Carlene for her patience, advice, support and dedication to the House and me. The boys also want to thank you for all the special meals you cooked throughout the year in our home.

Finally I must thank the boys. In celebrating my 28th year at TSS as a staff member, 10 of those now in Rogers, I couldn’t have received a better gift than to have had this special group go through Rogers House. Each student has his own character and special traits, but all the students in Rogers have excelled in one way or another. They have all been stars at one time throughout the last 12 months. Through all the ups and down of the school year it has been a pleasure to have these boys in the House and I hope Rogers has played a significant role in nurturing these boys toward becoming outstanding young men.

rogers ROGERS HOUSE 2019

Clint Hoare Michael Keet Jack McDornan Harry Sewell William Slack-Smith Tommy Stradwick Fraser Vele Dru Wilson Jamie Beresford Will Brewster Jamie Cameron Jack Gibson James Greenup Joe Jackson Toby O’Neill Jack Parkinson Thomas Scholes Jaden Wood Harry Allan Gus Ciesolka

Callum Dalton Harry Dawson Maverick Dennis Lachie Mayne Charlie Nolan Tayte Nolan Joshua Pfeiffer Sam Pratt Hamish Ramsay Josh Bredhauer Lyndon Carrigan Lewis Edwards Xan Gane Drew Hindmarch Taj Kransa Sean Mudimu Macalister Ramsay Strath Sendall Charlie Smith Tom Williamson

HOUSE LEADERSHIP TEAM

Samuel Savill Trequaan Stanley Lachlan Johnson Cooper McFadzen Flynn Pelgen

In this last year we all can undoubtably say how many great memories there has been in the House. From cheering on Hamish at GPS Athletics and our afternoon touch games where Will Slack-Smith continues to surprise everyone with a crazy trick each time. HOUSE CAPTAIN’S REPORT FLYNN PELGEN

What a year it has been for all of us! This year has flown just like that, to think only 10 months ago most of us had just left home to start unpacking our bags here in Rogers House. To think now we are all packing up getting prepared to move to our senior Houses. We all have had a great time at TSS so far, both in the Day School and the Boarding House. I believe we all came into Rogers not knowing what great mates we all would make this year, only to be pleasantly surprised.

ROGERS HOUSE SEATED ROW:

T. STANLEY (SPORTS CAPTAIN), MRS D. FUHRMANN (HOUSE MOTHER), L. JOHNSON (VICE CAPTAIN), MR I. BROWNE (HOUSEMASTER), F. PELGEN (HOUSE CAPTAIN), MR J. ELLIOTT (ASSISTANT HOUSEMASTER), C. MCFADZEN (VICE CAPTAIN), MR S. HUCKSTEP (RESIDENT TEACHER), S. SAVILL (SPORTS CAPTAIN)

SECOND ROW: G. CIESOLKA, C. NOLAN, J. PFIEFFER, T. NOLAN, H. SEWELL, J. GIBSON, T. SCHOLES, H. DAWSON, L. EDWARDS, C. DALTON, J. BERESFORD THIRD ROW:

MR L. MCAFEE, MR L. PAPWORTH, MR A. MALLETT, T. KRASNA, J. MCDORNAN, L. MAYNE, S. SENDALL, T. O’NEILL, W. BREWSTER, S. PRATT, C. HOARE, M. RAMSAY, J. WOOD, F. VELE, W. SLACKS-SMITH, L. CARRIGAN, S. MUDIMU, MR H. SMITH, MR B. STACEY, MR T. BROWNE

FOURTH ROW: J. CAMERON, H. RAMSAY, T. WILLIAMSON, M. KEET, D. HINDMARCH, J. BREDHAUER, H. ALLAN, J. JACKSON, C. SMITH, J. GREENUP, M. DENNIS, J. PARKINSON, T. STRADWICK, D. WILSON ABSENT:

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Even in the good times it still gets incredibly crazy in the Boarding House. An example of this is definitely the State of Origin matches with both sides of supporters eager for the title! Even in Term One with all the inter-House rivalry between the Houses, even these times everyone has always had their own individual mark on the House to truly make this an outstanding year. Even through our tough times and differences we still remain a strong community and hopefully friends.

These great times are only possible because of our amazing boarding staff. Between organising our next trip or just chilling on the pontoon for hours just waiting for a nibble. Everyday organising our small routines to get through the morning - some boys probably wouldn’t wake up until quarter to eight if it weren’t for the MODs in the morning. The way the Housemasters keep everything organised is a mystery to all us boys.

Ms D for all the hard work you’ve put in throughout the year.

Thank you Mr Browne and Mr Elliott for all your time, effort and dedication to this House, always making sure our weeks and weekends are always interesting and if anything was ever wrong, all of us knew where to go to. Thanks to all the staff and boys for making this an amazing year. Thanks to all the MOD’s; Mr Smith, Mr Stacey, Mr Huckstep, Mr Browne 2.0, Pap and McAfee for the great times on weekends and afternoon duties. One member of staff that deserves a great thanks is our House Mother, every day either folding and labelling our clothes for the afternoon retrievals or meeting us at morning tea with the infamous seconds list. Thank you

ROGERS HOUSE AWARDS

Matron’s Trophy.................................................. Joe Jackson

The boy who has been the most helpful and polite in assisting Matron in her daily duties within the House.

Most Improved Performance..Charlie Nolan / Jack Gibson

Donated by the Jackson Family. The before and after factor. The boy who has managed to turn himself around and as a result has made a worthwhile contribution to the House.

The Partridge Cup............................................... Joe Jackson Academic Improvement. The boy who has demonstrated the greatest academic improvement in his time in Rogers House.

Senior Scholar........................................................Sam Savill Donated by the Hong Family. The Year 7 boy who has demonstrated the greatest proficiency and dedication in his academic work.

The Sportsman Award......................................Gus Ciesolka

House Chess Champion .............................Jack McDornan Rogers Brotherhood Trophy............................... Joe Jackson Student’s Student of the Year. This trophy is decided by the students themselves on a vote conducted in Term Four. The young man voted by his peers to be the Student of the Year, will have shown mateship, loyalty, brotherhood, and friendship to all. (First presented by the 2013 Cohort, as their gift to Rogers House) .

The Quiet Achiever Award................................ Dru Wilson

Donated by the Stirling and Lob Families. Achievement by a boy in any field or fields of endeavour with the minimum of fuss.

The First “Best” Mate.................................Lyndon Carrigan Donated by the Castle Family. The boy who is the most reliable, a sure support and always ready to lend a hand to his mates.

All-round Development................................. Sean Mudimu

Donated by the Hastie Family. The boy that has demonstrated the greatest proficiency in the greatest number of facets of school life.

Donated by the Trollope Family. The boy who has demonstrated his commitment to the School’s sporting program, but has also demonstrated the qualities of sportsmanship and fair play.

The Luke Glover Memorial Award........Cooper McFadzen

The Max Brady Table Tennis Trophy.............. Michael Keet

Music Award .................................................... Flynn Pelgen

House Pool Champion................................. Josh Bredhauer Donated by 2012 Graduating Year

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Housemasters Award for High Proficiency and Good Citizenship.

Donated by the Thomas Family. The boy who has demonstrated his commitment to the School’s music program and has demonstrated his willingness to improve his musicals skills

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MR LEIGH HOLTSBAUM

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y first year as Biddle Housemaster has been extremely rewarding. To have such a fantastic group of 67 boys in the House this year has made the job very satisfying. Spending time with this group over the past two years has been enjoyable and fulfilling, yet still challenging at times. I guess without challenge it wouldn’t be much fun and I certainly wouldn’t personally be able to grow and learn in my role, without the challenges. We all create challenges for ourselves and we make mistakes. My message to the boys is consistent, when we do make a mistake, you must learn from it, take ownership and work to improve by fixing it.

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ASSISTANT HOUSEMASTER HOUSE CAPTAIN HOUSE VICE-CAPTAINS

The Biddle House motto is ‘Viriliter Agite’ and translates to, act manfully. The meaning of this 32 years ago when Biddle House was established was significantly different to today’s meaning. A man is no longer judged by how he can hide his emotions, how much he can bench press, what rugby team he plays in or how he rules his House. What I am trying to achieve as Housemaster, is to teach the boys to act in a manly way with respect for self and each other.

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MR JOE DOLAN HARRY BLOK TOM WATTS WILSON BLYTH CHARLIE COX

HOUSE SPORTS CAPTAIN LACHLAN CHRISTIE-ADAMS HOUSE SACRISTAN

health and what it means to be a man in the modern world. The world has changed and how to act manfully is also changing. His main point was that today we need to encourage boys and men to share their feelings, show vulnerability and to become men in their own individual ways. The boys of Biddle House are learning these new ways, and hopefully I can be a positive guide on their journey to manhood. It’s no secret that I tend to show my emotions and I am proud to say that ‘real men do cry’. I want the boys to grow and to develop all the values that the school is trying to instil, and to go out into the world and be confident but also caring, to show empathy and to be a life partner who is loving and respectful.

MR LEIGH HOLTSBAUM

MAX LAMBIE

MENTOR TEACHERS MR ANDREW BERRYMAN MR BEN HIRST MRS KATE WARING HOUSE MOTHER

MS LORINA SWINDLEY

RESIDENT MASTERS MR KHALID ALMAKTOUM MR JOSH CONNOLLY MR CAYDON HARRIS MR AARON POOK MR ETHAN SHIELDS

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those moments where boys have put themselves out of their comfort zone, take a risk and bared their emotions. These moments don’t happen all the time, but when they do it is special and makes it all worthwhile.

This year, there has been much to celebrate as 2019 has been an excellent year for Biddle by many measures. The House performed to the best of its ability in the Clusters and sports events and it has been amazing to see the results from the latest academic reports which shows Biddle House has the highest GPA average out of all the Boarding Houses and the best Diligence average across the whole school. After all, an education is what you come to TSS for, we are a school first and just happen to be a great boarding school and are really good at sport as well. This year Biddle has

had more First team representatives than any other Boarding House and I can’t complain about the level of involvement in the Schools’ co curricular program across the House, as can be seen with every boy receiving at least half colours. I am very proud of my Biddle boys and congratulate them on an excellent year.

Harry Blok and Tom Watts have led the House by setting the standards and by ‘being the example’. They set a great example to the other boys in the House by striving for success and being involved in a wide variety of cocurricular areas across the School. All this without dropping their academic standards, whilst working hard to lead Biddle House and set the tone for all the other boys. I also thank the House Vice Captains Charlie Cox and Wilson Blyth, House Sports Captain Lachlan Christie Adams and House Sacristan Max Lambie for your commitment

and effort this year for Biddle House. I thank you, as you have made my first year as Housemaster significantly less complicated.

Thank you to the Biddle House Boarding staff, Assistant Housemaster Mr Joe Dolan, House Mother Ms Lorina Swindley, our Resident Staff Mr Joshua Connolly, Mr Aaron Pook, Mr Khalid Almaktoum, Mr Ethan Shields and our Junior Resident Master Mr Caydon Harris. Also to our Mentor Teachers Mr Andrew Berryman, Mrs Kate Waring and Mr Ben Hirst. Your support of the boys in Biddle House and contributions to the boys is exceptional. You are fantastic teachers, coaches and role models for our boys and we are grateful for the role you play in the day to day lives of the Biddle boys.

BIDDLE HOUSE OFFICIALS SEATED ROW:

W. BLYTH, H. BLOK, T. WATTS, C. COX

SECOND ROW: L. CHRISTIE-ADAMS, MR L. HOLTSBAUM (HOUSEMASTER), M. LAMBIE

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It is a privilege and honour to be the Biddle Housemaster and I look forward to our future. Congratulations to the fine young men who are our Valedictorians of 2019, and I have every confidence that we will continue to see Biddle House thrive in 2020.

the House Clusters and there is no doubt the boys gave it their all in their respective events. At the beginning of the year we set out the goal to maintain and improve the House spirit, which I believe we achieved. One of the most satisfying moments in the House during the year was in Term One at the Swimming Carnival, where multiple teachers commented on how impressive it was to see the Biddle boys cheering on their fellow Biddle boys swimming, regardless of their position in the race. It was also great to see a large number of Biddle boys representing the School at the highest level representing the red, white and blue with pride.

BIDDLE HOUSE CAPTAIN REPORT

Harry Blok and Tom Watts Well what a year its been. It only seems like yesterday we were saying goodbye to the 2018 Biddle Seniors. Another year done and dusted, full of more ups, than down. The House Shield didn’t exactly go to plan coming equal 11th, but it has been far from disappointing. Biddle was very competitive in all

Biddle’s diverse backgrounds is unlike any other House, with boys not only coming from all over Australia but also overseas. This diversity gives Biddle its rich culture. It is difficult joining a new school with faces you have never seen before and it’s even harder moving to another country, but Biddle is lucky to have such great staff who make the change so easy. Biddle’s House Mother, Mrs Swindley, who is not just a matron to us boys but a mother.

BIDDLE HOUSE SEATED ROW:

M. LAMBIE, C. RASHEED, D. ATTENBOROUGH, T. CANNINGTON, C. COX, H. BLOK, MR J. DOLAN, MR L. HOLTSBAUM, MRS L. SWINDLEY, T. WATTS, C. CLAPP, J. O’GRADY, W. MUIR, R. LI, S. CHADWICK

SECOND ROW: MR B. HIRST, C. VELE, H. HOULAHAN, W. CULLIMORE, R. KING, N. MCGREGOR, N. WATERS, W. BLYTH, L. CHRISTIE-ADAMS, O. BILLSON, M. WATERS, G. SIBSON, C. RITCHIE, J. LEE, MRS K. WARING THIRD ROW:

C. WHITE, C. PARKER, M. MITCHELL, H. STUART, R. BAKER, C. BASKUS, M. NELSON, C. WATT, H. WELLS, C. BLOK, N. BOWEN, L. CIOLLI, A. FERRY, MR H. HOULAHAN

FOURTH ROW: MR A. BERRYMAN, MR C. HARRIS, B. HUDSON, Q. KHERN, D. GERMON, S. LUKE, T. HUMPHRIES, M. READING, B. RIGBY, J. ANDREWS, N. DOYLE, H. FOWLES, J. MADDEN, L. DOUGHERTY, M. BAKER, E. SHIELDS FIFTH ROW:

MR A. POOK, F. BACKUS, G. WILLIAMS, T. HOULAHAN, J. HARROLD, X EDDINGTON, W. COX, J. SIBSON, S. MADDEN, M. MONTGOMERY, E. MONTGOMERY, T. WATTS, L. TENNANT, MR I. HARGREAVES

SIXTH ROW:

D. WILSON, J. MCDORNAN, F. VELE, C. HOARE, H. SEWELL, D. BOLCH, S. SAVILL, W. SLACK-SMITH, M. KEET, T. STRADWICK

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biddle Mr Dolan the English larrikin who was recently appointed Assistant Housemaster. Mr Holtsbaum the fearless Housemaster, who is respected by all the boys, and to help support Mr Dolan and Mr Holtsbaum are the Biddle’s MOD’s. Mr Connolly, Mr Pook, Mr Almaktoum, Mr Shield and Mr Harris who are renowned to be the best in the School. We also can’t forget Yvonne or better known as Aunty Yvonne to the boys. Along with keeping the House spotless, Yvonne goes above and beyond her role by caring for the boys and often supplying us with treats.

Another outstanding year spent with outstanding young men and staff. Countless memories that will last forever. We could not have possibly imagined our last year of school being spent any other way. We’ve been honoured to be the Biddle House Captains and we wish the House all the best next year as we are sure you can achieve great things. There’s something about Biddle House that seems to separate it from the others and it’s fair to say with the younger boys coming through it will have a great future. The culture is one that cannot be replicated, and we hope it continues for a very long time. The House barbeques and touch footy on a Wednesday afternoon unites the House and gives us a chance to come together and connect as one. Something we are sure all the Year 12’s will miss next year.

BIDDLE HOUSE AWARDS

Griffiths Family Trophy...................................... Harry Wells

Howard Biddle Cup.................. Harry Blok and Tom Watts

Wallace Family Trophy........................................Joe Madden

Biddle Family Cup...... Wilson Blyth, Charlie Cox & Tom Watts

The K. A. Brooks Shield....................................Charlie Blok

Kate Waring Trophy.......................................... Wilson Blyth

The Halpin Encouragement Award..................Cameron Vele

Year 7 Dux.........................................................Samuel Savill

Awarded for Junior Leadership

Awarded for best Junior Academic

Awarded for best Junior Sportsman

Awarded for special effort

Greg Elkins Memorial Trophy.......Lachlan Christie-Adams Awarded for proficiency and good citizenship

Awarded for Leadership

Awarded for contribution to House and School community

Awarded to a Well-rounded Scholar, Athlete and Gentleman

Year 7 Proxime Accessit................................Jack McDornan Year 7 Overall Excellence Award......................Samuel Savill Year 8 Dux..................................................Isaiah Hargreaves

Housemaster’s Prize................................... Nicholas Bowen Awarded for the Most Improved Student

Manwaring Trophy.................................... Brayden Hudson Awarded for Excellence

B.J. McGuckin Cup......................................... Oscar Billson

Year 8 Proxime Accessit........................................... Will Cox Year 8 Overall Excellence Award............................. Will Cox Year 9 Dux...........................................................Joe Madden Year 9 Proxime Accessit.......... Saxon Luke & Cyruss Khern

Awarded for Year 11 Excellence

Year 10 Dux........................................................Charlie Blok

Puljich Family Trophy.......................................Charlie Rasheed

Year 10 Proxime Accessit.Harvey Houlahan and Max Mitchell

Awarded for Service to Biddle House

V.B. Wright Shield................................................ Harry Blok Awarded for Senior Sportsman

Wrigley Family Award.....Declan Attenborough & Wilson Blyth Awarded for House Dux

Year 11 Dux.........................................................Reilly Baker Year 11 Proxime Accessit................................. Oscar Billson Year 12 Dux.............. Declan Attenborough & Wilson Blyth Year 12 Proxime Accesit..............................................Max Lambie

Tyson Family Award............................................Josh Sibson Awarded for House Spirit

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y son Archie is starting school next year and just like every parent, we evaluate our options and ultimately what we want for our son.

Looking past the obvious factor of academics, cultural and sport offerings, Gemma and I want our son to be able to talk confidently in front of a large crowd and be given the freedom to be himself, develop resilience, and be a leader of character. We want our son to be humble when experiencing success, to respect tradition and ceremony and to ask a lady to dance like a gentleman. By the time he completes his schooling, we want our son to be a man whose grandfather would be proud of him. Early last term, during Generations’ Dinner, Hugh Chandler was given the opportunity to address the audience that included a proud father and grandfather.

Hugh was nervous, yet he challenged himself and displayed courage to address this audience. In his address, he showed gratitude to his teachers, and thanked the School for the opportunities and the culture that helped shape who he had become. I would expect part of the reason you sent your son to this school, is that they are provided with such a variety of experiences. Opportunities to create well rounded men and encouraging 144

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boys to get up on stage and challenge themselves is central to this. One boy that is not afraid to take the stage is our House Cultural Captain. Ben Stuart. Ben has an incredible talent for acting, and the commitment he has shown to Drama while juggling high academic grades has been outstanding. What is more important about his story is not his obvious talent as an actor, it’s that he has been able to motivate and influence others to experience performing arts.

During the Theatre Sports Competition this year, Ben rallied together an unlikely bunch of boys to participate – and the experience for these boys of an unprepared performance, in front of their peers, is character building…..it has impact.

HAMISH DIGHT

HOUSE VICE-CAPTAINS HOUSE SPORTS CAPTAINS HOUSE CULTURAL CAPTAIN HOUSE SACRISTAN MENTOR TEACHERS HOUSE MOTHER RESIDENT MASTERS

MR DANIEL SAW

BEN OWEN JEREMY KELLY JACK WARE HUNTER BEIRNE BEN STUART ANTHONY APANA

MR MIKE WALLACE MR MITCHELL BUCKLEY MR ADAM BALLARD MRS JUDY RYAN MR ADAM BALLARD MR AARON HOOPER MR LEE MASTERS MR STEVE RUTHERFORD MR TOM BURTON

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Whether it be a Speech, a Drama performance, Declamations or Debating – I want my son to feel confident in front of an audience. When we ask for volunteers for House Declamations, it is never an activity that boys put their hand up for immediately. Because quite simply, its scary. Declamations require an immense amount of courage to stand up in front of 300 peers and recite a speech from memory. This year, Solomon Kasokosan and Sam Owen both accepted the challenge and both boys were just exceptional. There is not a student here who does not respect the boy who has the fortitude to take on this task.

At the end of the Junior Declamations event, I watched Sam’s brother Ben, hurriedly walk up and congratulate him with a sincere pat on the shoulder. This was such a small gesture by a big brother but I could tell how much it meant to Sam. I was able to snap a quick picture on my phone just after the embrace.

This captured moment, is not an infrequent moment for Ben, he is like a big brother to all the boys in the House. Ben looks for opportunities to recognise others across all year groups. He provides quiet praise to boys when needed, boosts confidence where it may be lacking and generally keeps a pastoral eye on the whole House. To do all this outside of public House meetings, and 1:1, is a testament to the leader he has become and small gestures driven entirely by internal motivations. As a Housemaster, this moment made me reflect on the journey of brothers through boarding, and that there is no rite of passage, or expectation in this regard. Every boy has their own journey that does not have to be the same path an older brother may have DELPRATT HOUSE OFFICIALS SEATED ROW:

B. OWEN, H. DIGHT, J. KELLY, A. APANA

SECOND ROW: MR D. SAW, H. BEIRNE, MR C. BLAND, B. STUART, J. WARE

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taken. Big brothers are often the harshest critics but also the most caring and fiercest in defence and if you are a younger brother, it is ok to blaze your own path, create your own identity and do things a little differently.

What this picture doesn’t show about Hunter is the energy he brings to the House, it doesn’t show his sensitivity to others, it doesn’t show his passion for the School, all of which has a positive impact on his peers.

One of our Valedictorians that is not afraid to do things differently is Hunter Beirne. One of our House Sport Captains, he has the natural charisma to rally boys behind him, and I distinctly remember his speech leading into the Swimming Carnival just prior to the event and the positive impact it had on the whole House. We have a photo of Hunter’s first day of school. In it were our new boys being shown how to make the Dellie ‘D’ sign with their hands as shown by Sam Scott, the 2015 House Captain. It serves as an early indication that Hunter was going to endeavour to do it his own way throughout his time at TSS.

My hope is that my son will be at a school that carefully guides him, yet still allows him the freedom to be himself.

were better and life is like that. Jack didn’t slow down or give up, rather he worked just as hard training with the Second VIII, and completed extra training to ensure he would be in contention for the GPS Cross Country team – which he made along with Ben Owen – a testament to self-discipline and grit of both these boys. His reaction to this setback, is a positive example to your boys on how to respond in this situation. When Jack Cameron had a serious accident that prohibited him from all sport for 12 months this year, he responded with maturity and determination. Charlie Lane, Dan Vega and Hamish Dight, all had significant injuries this year, though remained positive and focused on recovery. We have countless examples of your boys remaining resilient in the face of challenges and when boys react this way it is noticed by the rest of the House ….and it impacts the culture.

It was heartbreaking for Jack Atthow to just miss out on the First VIII this year. It wasn’t that he didn’t train hard enough, it was just that by some measurement at a point in time, others

My hope is for my son to build resilience and be future focused in the face of adversity.

DELPRATT HOUSE SEATED ROW:

MRS J. RYAN, MR M. BUCKLEY, H. BEIRNE, A. APANA (SCHOOL SACRISTAN), B. STUART, B. OWEN, H. DIGHT, MR C. BLAND, MR D. SAW, J. KELLY, J. ATTHOW, J. WARE, H. CHANDLER, MR A. BALLARD, B. DAVID

SECOND ROW: K. UNDI, M. ALEXANDER, S. KASOKASON, T. NONA, K. BLIGH, J. PERE, W. RADBURN, P. RICHARDSON, L. PIPER, R. DOUGLAS, A. BEALE, J. CASTOR, J. MACMILLAN THIRD ROW:

L. MACTAGGART, M. STANLEY, H. SYMONS, M. HENWOOD, A. DALGLIESH, I. TOLOTU, H. DALZELL, B. WILLIAMS, D. BASSINGTHWAIGHTE, K. MASUDA, D. VEGA

FOURTH ROW: C. COWAN, H. PEARCE, D. ATTHOW, J. WARE, C. LANE, O. GLEESON, S. OWEN, Z. BOARDMAN, H. NORMAN, M. JOHNSTONE FIFTH ROW:

R. KELLY, Z. PIZZINAT, M. CHANDLER, C. LINES, M. RUSSELL, A. COLEMAN, E. PARRY, J. CAMPBELL, N. ALEXANDER, A. BAKER

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J. PARKINSON, T. O’NEILL, J. BERESFORD, J. GIBSON, T. STANLEY, T. SCHOLES, W. BREWSTER, J. GREENUP, J. JACKSON, J. CAMERON

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delpratt success in sport yet continue to remain humble. We also acknowledge the achievements of those who have worked hard and achieved success in the less visible sports.

demonstrating it. This is a reflection of their attitude to service, and moments such as this don’t go unnoticed by their peers – it has impact on the culture of the House. One student, who epitomises service to others is Anthony Apana.

One student who has remained future focused is James Ware, who in addition to being the one of our House Sport Captains, was recognised as a leader within our GPS Swim team as Vice Captain of Swimming. Hugh Norman has dedicated hundreds of hours to barefoot skiing, and earnt his place in the QLD team that competed in the National Championships. Although he didn’t walk away with a podium finish, his participation at this level helped QLD win the National Supporters Cup. The photo on the left was taken 15 minutes after James received news of his appointment. James didn’t earn this position for being the fastest or strongest in his event. Regrettably, James didn’t get to swim at the GPS Swimming Championships. James just missed out on selection, for an event that had been a long term goal, and one that he had trained for since arriving at TSS. It reminds all the boys, that at this school, leadership is not given through being the best at something. It is given for the character traits that allow you to bring out the best in others. As Housemasters, we closely monitor boys who receive rock star accomplishments, as sometimes, when boys achieve great things, they can have the tendency to let it go to their head, especially if they reach a premier team at a young age. However, although Lockie Mactaggart was justifiably proud of coxing the First VIII and competing in National and State Level competitions, he serves as a fine example to the other boys in the House, on how to react to accomplishment. He remains proud yet humble, getting up very early most days, while still working hard on his academic improvement. Pat Richardson in Swimming, Mac Henwood, Isaiah Tolotu, James Pere and Hunter Dalzell in Rugby, and Will Radburn in Cricket, are examples of boys who experience

Finn Beirne also officially received confirmation of attaining a PNG national fishing record…an achievement that had been at the top of his priority list for many years. We celebrated both these achievements in the House, and with our community to recognise that a sport’s relative obscurity does not diminish the value of one’s participation or dedication to deliberate practice.

As School Sacristan, Anthony has participated in every significant church service in 2019 and although this is a very high profile role at TSS, it requires a level of commitment that can only come from a strong faith. Having a Delpratt boy occupy this position throughout this year is an overt reminder to all our boys about the Christian values and sacred traditions of this School and Anthony should be commended for his dedication in this fundamental part of our school life.

Just like your boys, I want my son to remain humble when he achieves success. At the start of Term Two we saw a disproportionate number of Delpratt students volunteer to lay the crosses at the school service on ANZAC Day.

Volunteering to put on the thick wool World War I uniform, and perform this role in front of 1,000 people, tells us that that these boys understand they are part of something bigger than themselves, and, that they are willing to make themselves uncomfortable while

I want my son to be a part of a school that is founded on the values of service and hope that my children will grow up with similar appreciation. I spoke about this moment in a recent newsletter, though it is a great example about how leadership can define culture. This picture taken at the House Singing Cluster – a mid-week activity where boys were told it was dress of the day (jacket not required). In the Chapel are two Boarding Houses and two Day Houses. Just prior to the event commencing I watched Hamish, our House Captain at the base of the Delpratt stairs, telling boys to put their blazers on… Throughout the year, Hamish has been an exceptional leader, and been an example to your boys on how to wear the uniform correctly, how

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to treat boys respectfully across all year groups and generally how to behave as gentlemen. This moment in Chapel is about more than simply doing the right thing, it represents a real respect for the School and the House, an act that can only come from a passion for this House and its reputation. Another student that is fiercely passionate about the reputation of the House is Jeremy Kelly, our Co-Vice Captain. I often ask Jeremy for his matter-offact advice as I know he will give it to me straight. Jeremy has very real influence on the House, not just due to his commanding presence, or honesty, but because he relates well to the boys across the year groups. Jeremy started a new tradition this year – one that will continue with our 2020 Seniors. During Wednesday evenings, the Seniors run their own House meeting – a platform to address the culture of the House, but also celebrate accomplishments.

When my son is in a position to lead in the future, I want him to be an example to others, and always look for opportunities to impact the culture of the team around him.

What I have been trying to articulate with this address, is that I want for my son what I see in the men who depart this school, and that is why my boy Archie will be starting at TSS Prep next year. I hope that the House Supper provided a moment for our Valedictorians to 148

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reflect on the impact each of you has had in the House and School this year, but also an opportunity for every boy to think about how they are going to contribute to the House and influence others positively in the future. Lastly, I would like to thank all the parents, for the opportunity to be your sons’ Housemaster. It is a privilege to be a part of these boys lives as they grow into confident, capable, humble men. HOUSE CAPTAIN REPORT

Hamish Dight My first experience of Delpratt was well before I attended the School as I would walk around the Boarding House when my brother was in Year 8. I remember almost being freaked out as nearly every boy that I saw would say “G’day Dighty” even though I had never met them. This would eventually become normal and it would continue for my entire time at TSS. Fast forward a few years and I was given the opportunity to experience boarding school for myself as I attended Rogers House in 2014. I would like to thank Mr Browne and all the Rogers staff for their role in helping me adjust to the vastly different environment that boarding and Senior School is. It would be in Rogers that I met my first fellow Delpratt boys, Ben Owen, Jeremy Kelly, Hugh Chandler and Jack Atthow. The following year we would all venture up to the Clocktower and become fully immersed in what we have called home for the last five years. We would also be joined by Hunter Beirne, Ben Stuart and James Ware with Anthony Apana joining us the following year. However, our transition in to Delpratt wasn’t all smooth sailing, as we spent the majority of Year 8 trying to find our place in the House. It turns out we spent most of our time either in the Housemaster’s office or outside waiting to go in as a result of our behaviour, or more specifically our misbehaviour. This would turn out to be a trend that continued through to around Year 10. During Year 9 there was a week in which I remember every single boy in our year was sent down to the Housemaster’s office every night of the week with each day bringing about

different issues and consequences. Although this isn’t exactly a positive experience, I wouldn’t have it any other way. It is moments like these that have brought us boys closer together. Even though we may fight, argue and disagree almost all the time, at the end of the day we are still mates. As we are a smaller group of boys than the other Boarding Houses, I have found that we are much closer together. I consider you all my brothers and couldn’t have led the House without you. Although we haven’t led the House to a House Shield, I feel that we have created a positive culture in which every boy gives House activities everything they have. During the first term we experienced success in the House Cross Country as we finished third. This was a result of the all the practice the boys put in during the term as they trained two to three times a week for the whole term. Even though many of the boys hated the early wake ups they all got stuck in and gave it their best. However, this all would not have been possible if not for the guidance and assistance provided by the Housemasters and staff of Delpratt. Thank you to Mr Wallace and all the other mentor teachers for the positive and encouraging environment you bring to roll call every day. I would like to thank our House Mother, Judy, for the time and care she puts into her work, week in week out. I would also like to thank Mr and Mrs Bos for their role in helping all of us boys get to where we are now. Whether it be when we occasionally drop in unannounced for a chat after returning from over the road or having all the boys over for dinner, you have always been there for us. Although I do remember we had an unspoken ban from having dinner at the Bos residence in Year 8 after we accidentally broke Lucia’s table which she had recently received as a birthday present. Nevertheless, all of us boys are grateful for the love and generosity you have shown us and for that we thank you. I would also like to thank Mr and Mrs Saw for their service to Delpratt. Mr Saw has always been able to find time to help the boys out and he managed to do this all whilst his four young kids were running around. Even though all the boys are saddened

delpratt by your departure to McKinley, we know that you are the perfect fit for a Housemaster, and we wish you all the best. Although we do take comfort in the fact that one of the main reasons you are leaving is purely the four flights of stairs you have to climb every day. Furthermore, I would like to thank Mr Bland and his wife Gemma for the amazing work they do for the House. Whether it be Gemma cooking brownies for the boys on a Sunday night or Mr Bland grabbing some extra snacks for the boys at House barbeque, you have always made the boys feel at home. However, it is the work Mr Bland does behind the scenes that really shows his dedication and passion for the House. Despite that half of the Bland family was sick on the eve of the Delpratt Breakfast, he was still able to successfully organise the event whilst caring for his family on a minimal amount of sleep. Your

ongoing commitment to the House is unparalleled and you always act with the best interests of both the boys and the House at heart. I would like to personally thank Mr Bland for guidance and assistance you have given me in my role as House Captain. Your ability to listen and give advice has been greatly appreciated. Finally, I would like to thank my parents for allowing me to attend such a prestigious school and more specifically, this amazing House that I have called home for the last five years. The memories and relationships I have made here will last a lifetime and for that I can’t thank you enough. I only hope that one day I can send my child here so that he can have the same experience that I had. Thank you for the many sacrifices you have made to send me here as well as the love and care you have given me, as without it, I couldn’t be where I am today.

Thank you for the unflinching support throughout my schooling journey here at TSS. You have inspired me and encouraged me to be both the best student and person I could possibly be. To the future boys of Delpratt, continue to build on the great culture that is Delpratt. Make the most of your time here and give it everything you have, because before you know it you will be in a same position as the Year 12 boys are in now. We may be one of the smallest Houses but that has never stopped us from being the best we can be. Thank you to all the Dellie boys for making this an experience I will never forget, and I wish you all the best for the rest of your time here.

DELPRATT HOUSE AWARDS

The Bishop Adrian Charles Award.............James Parkinson

The Buckland Family Trophy.............. Solomon Kasokason

Year 7 Sport and Cultural Award.................. James Greenup

The Mrs Loffel Trophy........................................ James Ware

The Most Improved Year 8 award...................Rowand Kelly

Diligence................................................................Joe Castor

Best Year 7 Academic Scholar

Awarded for Sporting Activities at TSS

The Matron Brown Prize...... Jack Cameron and Michael Russell Awarded to the Best Academic Year 8

The Twist Trophy..............................................Jay Campbell Most Outstanding Year 8 Sportsman

The Centenary Trophy.......................................Barry David

Awarded for Outstanding contribution to the House by a new boy this year

The Davis/O’Neill Prize...............................Hugh Norman Most outstanding Year 9 Sportsman

The Kennaugh Family Trophy............................... Jack Ware Best Academic Achievement Year 9

The Wood Trophy............................Drew Bassingthwaighte Best Junior All-rounder

The Herbert Melbourne Memorial Trophy..... Lockie Mactaggart Most Outstanding Year 10 Sportsman............................. and Hunter Dalzell The Flower Trophy......................................................Joe Castor

Most Outstanding Tennis Player

The Bell Memorial Trophy...................................Joe Castor Best Academic Achievement in Year 11

The Carmichael Prize............................................... Kiirra Bligh Most Outstanding Year 11 Sportsman

P.R. Ward Trophy.................................. Solomon Kasokason

Pastoral Care to the House Year 11 & 12

Most Outstanding Swimmer

The Best Diligence Average in the Senior House

The Housemaster’s Prize............................... Hamish Dight For Leadership and Service - the House Captain

The Strong Family Trophy......Jeremy Kelly and Hunter Beirne For House Spirit

The Bishop John Matthews Trophy...............Jeremy Kelly and The House Vice-Captains Ben Owen The G.W. Johnson Prize..... Anthony Apana and Hugh Chandler

For Service to the House (Excluding Captain and Vice-Captain)

The Starr Prize................................................ Hamish Dight For Academic Achievement in Year 12

The Norman & Lever Prize................................. James Pere Most Outstanding Rugby Player

The Craig Smith Prize.......................................... Ben Stuart Most Outstanding Achievement in Drama

The Ballantine Cup............................................Jack Atthow Most Outstanding Year 12 Sportsman (involvement – Cluster and GPS)

The Jubilee Cup...................James Ware and Hamish Dight Rhodes Prize: Scholar, Sportsman, Leader

The Maurice and Mary Delpratt Trophy..................Ben Owen Awarded to the Best All Rounder

Outstanding Service as Dormitory Captain

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s I approach the end of my McKinley journey and start to look back and reflect, often with a smile and a chuckle, but always with a warm heart, I say this… I’m so very proud of this House. I’m proud of the culture… proud of the staff… and so proud of you boys. This is a House with a 110 year history and it’s an absolute honour to be part of it. McKinley is special, and I choose the word ‘special’ deliberately. In looking up the definition online I found this…. better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.

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Now let’s unpack the second part of the definition for a moment. There are many McKinley idiosyncrasies that are indeed ‘most special’. First and foremost of course there is the McKinley haircut - a haircut either given by the designated McKinley barber or indeed a ‘haircut selfie’, often with some second hand dodgy set of clippers. I must say in the early days of my Housemastership it was something I wanted to curtail, so I banned the McKinley haircut in 2013, then again in 2014… and after the ever reliable and responsible 2017 House Captain, Reilly Gall walked passed me one morning with an all over ‘fresh’ number 3 cut- I enquired- who did that? His response gave weight to one of the ‘great’ special things about being a McKinley boythat of honesty - something we value more than anything else as a House. Reilly of course upheld this and replied “I did it myself Sir”. Now thinking the McKinley haircut had been banned for years, eye contact was maintained for a very long five seconds and proving McKinley upholds honesty more than anything else he added “this looks to be a good time to tell you half the Year 9 cohort had a haircut last night too”.

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What else is uniquely special that only belongs in our House? Well this year we added something new- that of McKinley singing!

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House Singing was added to the event calendar of the House Shield in 2019, and for many reasons, some of these rather obvious to McKinley staff, this made us a little nervous. At a House meeting prior to the singing gala I asked the boys- how are you lads travelling with the singing? Have you prepared or practiced? We received the usual male, adolescent, over confident response of “Sir, we’ll nail it”. They then added “our theme is loud and proud!” And knowing our boys, they didn’t disappoint. It was the loudest version of ‘Here I am Lord’ in recorded history! The boys did seem a little disappointed in their 12th placing from the 12 Houses.

What I’ve also observed over the past eight years is to the extent in which boys will go to help one another. Of course McKinley is not alone here. The very DNA of TSS lies in this point. Mickie boys will go that extra yard to help a mate. In what can only be described today as a ‘me first’ culture – McKinley boys possess an almost

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MR OLIVER ALINI ZACH SHORE

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TOM MCCORMACK HUDSON MEYER

HOUSE SPORTS CAPTAINS JOSEPH THOMPSON MATTHEW DALTON LOGAN JONES

HOUSE SERVICE CAPTAINS MENTOR TEACHERS

ZACHARY JOYCE JAKE GRAY

MR ROB COOKE MR BRUCE RUTHERFORD MR SCOTT MCDONALD

HOUSE MOTHER MRS SHARON BIELANOWSKI RESIDENT MASTERS

MR TIM BROWNE MR DALE QUAIN MR CHAD LE ROUX MR DECHLAN DAY MR JED EGLINGTON

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‘old fashion’ sense of loyalty. I am so proud of this culture. This is the very soul of TSS - and McKinley House is a shining example of this. The people have been the main beneficiaries of the Headmaster’s leadership at this School and, in particular, the boys. They don’t and won’t see it - but I do and have. As a product of an all boy GPS day and boarding school some 30 plus years ago, and having worked in these settings almost ever since - I can honestly say you have changed the fundamental culture of this school. Thank you Mr Wain and the Council for making boarding such a priority. TSS is the biggest boarding school in Queensland and one of the biggest all boys in Australia. We are not and will never be perfect, but what you have led has been truly outstanding and I very much look forward to working with you in your last year as Headmaster in 2020.

But what is ‘special’ about a ‘McKinley haircut’ or ‘McKinley singing’ is that no one is at the centre of their humour or jokes but themselves. To me that suggests McKinley is a safe environment, a place where people are genuinely accepted for who they are. It’s a place where we enjoy a special and unique collective bond, both a physical space and an emotional space that we share each and every day.

McKinley is a culture where all the small stuff does matter, the relational moments with each other every day, sometimes with a little banter but always appropriate and definitely where people are noticed and feel part of something. Noticing boys is the real ‘special’ of McKinley. There’s nobody who notices our boys more than our House Mother, Mrs Sharon Bielanowski.

Machie is a constant in the House. So much so, her dependable and loving presence often goes unnoticed - not too dissimilar to someone who is always there and we sometimes take for granted, but the one everyone turns to when they need something - a shirt, a blazer, an ear to listen or a hug. As a mother and grandmother you bring wisdom, but also a genuine love and interest to every boy. Machie, quite simply, you are the House. You know them and you love them. Mr Alini and I can’t say an MCKINLEY HOUSE OFFICIALS SEATED ROW:

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indifferent word about any of them without you going to their defence. You spoil them rotten. On behalf of the McKinley community, we both acknowledge and thank you for just being you. Your words of wisdom, your daily smile and love, and most importantly, for noticing each and every boy. Thank you.

Quite simply, I would not have endured so long in McKinley House without Mr Oliver Alini. Apart from the two years he was Surman Housemaster, Mr Alini has always been a McKinley man. He’s co-shared the House with me for the last four years - taking a leading role and along with Machie and I, have formed a united McKinley pack- that put the boys above anything else. Most people see Mr Alini

as the academic, process person, who loves systems and logic. That he does, but the Oliver Alini I have worked with over the last eight years is truly invested in people, one who cares for people at the most human level, and has added so much to this House. Thank you for your outstanding contribution over the years to McKinley.

In summary, what is actually “special” about McKinley? It’s the great character yardstick against which every boy in McKinley is measured. The boys know it, honour it and stand tall against it. Out of it comes a natural pride, a humility, a solid recognition of selfworth and a recognition of the worth of others.

I see it every day around the House in many ways that largely pass unnoticed or unremarked…because that’s just the way it is with us. And although this sounds quite simplistic- it’s actually quite profound. I’m no stranger to boarding schools and without fear of contradiction I can assert that there’s a truly exceptional depth of relationship and rapport in McKinley House. As I have remarked before, some of it comes from staff, some from parents and family, some from the boys themselves, and some from a history that spans more than a century. You simply have to feel it and experience it to really get it. I just know in my heart that McKinley House certainly has it.

MCKINLEY HOUSE SEATED ROW:

MR R. COOKE, J. THOMPSON, Z. JOYCE, M. DALTON, T. MCCORMACK, MRS S. BIELANOWSKI, MR T. WATT, MR O. ALINI, Z. SHORE, L. JONES, J. GRAY, S. MCDONALD, MR B. RUTHERFORD

SECOND ROW: N. BALTUS, J. WAGNER, D. HUI, W. BUCKNELL, J. RAFTER, J. GILLETT, H. LIU, H. BLAIR, S. PEARSON, F. SMITH, J. DOWLING, B. MOFFAT, C. THOMPSON, B. HICKEY THIRD ROW:

G. BLACK, B. ADAMS, C. SCHUTT, T. KELLY, E. PFEIFFER, J. BREEN, J. BIDDLE, L. STEWART, J. MCCORMACK, H. MONIE, A. DOUYERE, R. RADEL, D. FINALL, A. CHONG, M. HARVEY

FOURTH ROW: T. RAMSAY, A. WOODS, M. SCHUTT, R. PFEIFFER, B. RAYMOND, G. POWELL, W. BUCKNELL, H. ZHONG, C. DAWSON, W. MAYNE, J. TOWNE, C. LAIFOO, G. BRYANT, S. SMITH FIFTH ROW:

W. KELLY, W. JOHNSON, M. PRICE, L. HURLEY, A. PHILP, B. POSTLE, A. HACON, W. BROOKS, A. HUI, L. FRITH, E. TREVOR-JONES, F. CAMERON, H. MCCORMACK, J. WEIS

SIXTH ROW:

W. HACON, M. DENNIS, L. MAYNE, S. PRATT, H. DAWSON, C. NOLAN, T. NOLAN, C. MCFADZEN, J. PFEIFFER, L. JOHNSON, C. DALTON, H. ALLAN, H. RAMSAY, C. MCINTOSH

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him good luck in his new school and position.

way; Roman, Mazda, Ben Mallet, Troy, and Pap. All these residents enhanced my boarding experience positively and cannot speak highly enough of all their characters.

HOUSE CAPTAIN REPORT

Zach Shore For the past four years McKinley House has been my home. For myself and others it is an experience we will never forget. The skills and knowledge which are gained from a boarding house are insurmountable in helping us through both school and home life. Being an international boarder I had no idea what to expect from the Gold Coast nor TSS, but I am undoubtedly glad that my family and I took the chance presented to join the School. From the connections I have made with my peers and the skills and selfperseverance that boarding creates, I would truly recommend anyone who is thinking of putting another kid through boarding to do so. Being a Day student up until boarding in Year 9, I can truly say from my experience the connections, fun, and intelligence gained through boarding far surpassed the day boy counterpart.

I would also like to thank Matron, the amount that Matron truly does for everyone in this House is incredible. Whether it is ironing all our pants and shirts for this evening, or sneaking in the weekly Milo tin, we are grateful for everything Matron does and I will truly miss her help with my washing and ironing as I move onto university.

To our Mentor Teachers, the boys truly speak highly of Mr Cook, Mr McDonald, and Mr Rutherford. From my experience with Mr McDonald and what other McKinley students have said, we are grateful for the entertaining mentor lessons and the conversations every morning.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Firstly, I would like to thank Mr Watt for his commitment to the House and to making the Senior cohort years truly memorable. But that is just the type of man Mr Watt is, a man who gives his all for boarders and the community. I would also like to thank Mr Alini for his service to McKinley House. Mr Alini has helped me academically more than any tutor could, whether it was simple Maths in Year 9 or Biology in Year 12 you always had the answer to my questions. Unfortunately, Mr Alini is moving to New Zealand at the conclusion of this year and we wish

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To the Resident Masters, Jason, Chad, Brownie, Qwaine, Decs and Jed Eglington - thank you for keeping the House in order from sunrise to sundown. Without you managing the desk and defusing the occasional ruckus a lot more trouble would happen. I would also like to thank previous residents that have helped me along the

I would like to congratulate Mr Saw on his appointment and wish him the best of luck for years to come. I would like to thank all the parents of McKinley boys. Without your sacrifice these young men wouldn’t have the opportunity to experience the camaraderie, mateship, perseverance, and competitiveness that this House and School instills in its students. I would like to particularly thank the Bryant’s, both Hacon families, Pearson’s, Radel’s, McCormack’s and Dowling’s for making Wednesday night barbeques a true highlight of the week with your generous steak donations.

I would like to thank the Headmaster Mr Wain, the administration and maintenance staff, also all the staff that made my time at TSS smooth and stress-free. Thank you to all the teachers for progressing my learning so that I graduated and achieve the grades that I did.

Thank you to all the amazing people - staff and boys, that truly make TSS what it is.

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MCKINLEY HOUSE AWARDS

The Thorne Cup.....................................Cooper McFadzen Awarded to the Dux of Year 7

The Mackie Prize.........................................Hamish Ramsay Best All-Round Effort and Achievement in Year 7

The Morrison Family Shield................................ Ben Postle Awarded for quiet achievement and spirit in Year 8

The M.P. Muir Shield ......................................Alastair Philp Awarded to the Dux of Year 8

The J. Winn Trophy..........................................Lachlan Frith Awarded to the outstanding Year 8 Sportsman

The Gary Fox Shield....................................Charlie Dawson Awarded for quiet achievement and spirit in Year 9

The S.M. Lahey Memorial Award................Wylie Bucknell

Awarded for outstanding sporting abillity in School and House endeavours in Year 9

The Garth Wynn Shield............................. Thomas Ramsay

The Cameron Herbert Shield....................... Joseph Wagner

Awarded for specific or general improvement in Years 10-12 as chosen by the Housemaster

The Murphy and Weil Trophy............................. Nic Baltus Awarded for leadership in Year 11

Matron’s Award ................................................Joshua Rafter Awarded to the Dux of Year 11

The Morris Cup................................................... Finn Smith Awarded for quiet achievement and spirit in Year 11

The McInnes Prize - Senior................................... Jake Gray

Awarded to the boy who has excelled in cultural activities, especially drama

The R.J. Scholefield Memorial Award........ Hudson Meyer

Awarded to the boy who, in the opinion of the Housemaster and Assistant Housemaster, has given his all. The House Captain, House Vice-Captain and McKinley Lion winners are ineligible

The H.A.T. Biddle Memorial Trophy....... Matthew Dalton

Awarded to the Dux of Year 9

Awarded by the Housemaster to the boy who has brought credit upon himself and the House through his achievements in sport

The T.Y. Morrissey Trophy.............................Thomas Kelly

The Bassingthwaighte Shield............................ Zakeri Joyce

Awarded for Junior House Spirit

Awarded to the Senior Dux of McKinley House

The McInnes Prize - Junior....................... William Johnson

The McGuckin Shield................................... Joe Thompson

Awarded to the boy who has excelled in cultural activities, especially drama

The J.A. Collins Shield........................................ Jack Biddle Awarded to the Junior Dux of McKinley House

The R.B. Chandler Award................................ Hugo Monie Awarded for outstanding effort in all aspects of House and school life in Year 9 and Year 10

The Gillham Family Trophy............................... Rhys Radel Awarded for excellence in sport while displaying integrity

The A.W. Servante Trophy.................................. Jack Towne

Awarded to the boy in Years 7-9 who has shown great improvement as chosen by the Housemaster

Awarded to the boy who has shown great leadership through personal example

The Spirit of McKinley Trophy.........................Logan Jones

Awarded to the boy who has best displayed, through his commitment and behaviour in House activities, that elusive spirit for which the House is known

The R.J. Irwin Award............................... Tom McCormack

Awarded to the senior boy who has given outstanding service to McKinley House and his school, in all aspects of school life

The C.K. & G.F. Richards Trophy......................Zach Shore

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hat are the ingredients to a successful team or organisation? Successful teams sometimes win, they are most likely productive and may well be financially viable. But how does this relate to a boarding context? For Thorold House, success is framed in a positive culture of brotherhood. It is a sense of belonging, feeling safe and being part of something that boys are proud of. It is about sacrifice, putting your mates first and committing to an ideal that is bigger than the self.

HOUSEMASTER

Thorold House, under the leadership of Cam Wilson, Andrew Balch, Chal Jago, George Blake, Travis Blundell and Oliver Martin—won the House Shield and it is not the 111-year-old trophy sitting in our cabinet that evokes a sense of pride. It is reflecting on the journey – the desire, the commitment and the sacrifice. Winning the House Shield does not define our House. It was a close competition this year and any number of Houses could have won it. We don’t have swimmers, elite runners, debaters, public speakers, chess champions, boys who are in the TSS Choir or many high-level academics. We were also at the lower end of the Diligence scale in Term One but showed a greater improvement than any other House. I remember asking the boys of Thorold what the House Shield meant to them and where they wanted to place. They looked at each other, venom filled the air, and said they wanted to win! I looked at our Senior boys and said something like, ‘don’t you boys dare say you want to win unless you are prepared to put in a greater effort than any other House’. I remember seeing conviction in their eyes, the room was void of adolescent frivolity, the mood had, in an instant, turned quite serious. They were not happy with their result the previous year and were hell-bent to make amends. I was new to the role so thought, well, it looks like they want

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it but saying they want something and being prepared to truly commit, to sacrifice, is another thing.

ASSISTANT HOUSEMASTER HOUSE CAPTAIN

ANDREW BALCH CHAL JAGO

HOUSE SPORTS CAPTAINS

MENTOR TEACHERS

RESIDENT MASTERS

MR ADAM HELLIER CAM WILSON

HOUSE VICE-CAPTAINS

HOUSE MOTHER

The boys began Cross Country training in Week 1 and I must commend our leaders and Seniors who lead by example and ran with our Junior boys. Thorold had won the Tug of War for the previous three years so to lose our opening encounter against a ‘fired-upMelbourne’ was not the start we were hoping for. But the Thoroldians won their remaining pool rounds, defeated Melbourne in a playoff and managed to overcome Biddle in the final. Our Touch Football team demonstrated just as much commitment as did the boys who lined the rope to scream support for their mates. Thorold won the first Cluster and placed second in House Cross Country. Our boys were then humbled as we rounded out Term One in ninth for House Swimming.

MR KEITH FENNELL

GEORGE BLAKE TRAVIS BLUNDELL OLIVER MARTIN

MR ADRIAN BLUNDELL MR STEPHEN EARDLEY MS ROBYN GIBSON MRS ANN DUNCAN MR CAMERON LESTRO MR BRETT NEWTON MR DANNY MARSHALL MR BILLY ROBERTS MR MARC BUTLER

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their commitment, their brotherhood and their sacrifice for something that was far bigger than their personal goals and aspirations. Seventy boys singing hymns at night under the guidance of Travis Blundell, or trialling for our Declamation’s Team, or even the Thorold Chess Competitions are just a few examples of the way Thorold boys committed to their House this year. Oliver Martin’s leadership was instrumental in Thorold winning House Theatre Sports and our sporting Captains, George Blake and Travis Blundell, ensured we carried this positive momentum into House Athletics where we claimed fourth. Academics and Diligence were added to the House Shield this year as was House Singing. The Boarding Houses were less than excited about this but our boys claimed third in Declamations, ninth in Chess and first in Singing. The House Shield is now a diverse and hotly-contested trophy. The cultural and academic aspects of the Shield did not play to our strengths but it was the leadership of our Seniors and the countless hours of preparation that enabled our House to achieve something special. It gave our boys the opportunity to showcase

I would like to thank Mr Hellier, our Assistant Housemaster, for his loyalty, tremendous work ethic and initiative this year. The efforts of Ms Ann Duncan, our House Mother, cannot be fully articulated in a couple of sentences as she truly is the ‘heart’ of Thorold House. I would also like to thank Mr Lestro for the morals that he demonstrates daily, Mr Newton for his infectious smile and positive outlook, Mr Marshall who cares so much for

our boys and Mr Roberts who sets a wonderful tone within our House in regard to high expectations. Our House Mentors have also been instrumental in supporting our boys throughout the year. Thanks to Ms Gibson for showing our boys what it means to be a servant leader, for Mr Eardley who conveys care and understanding that is second to none and Mr Blundell who remained committed to his Mentor group during the mayhem of Term Three Rugby.

In closing, I would like to thank my wife, Colleen Fennell, for her devotion to everything Thorold, and our generous and supportive Thorold community who make considerable sacrifices to ensure their sons have the very best start to life.

THOROLD HOUSE OFFICIALS SEATED ROW:

C. JAGO, A. HELLIER, K. FENNELL, C. WILSON

SECOND ROW: A. BALCH, G. BLAKE, T. BLUNDELL, O. MARTIN

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Cam Wilson It seems like only yesterday that I was a homesick, Year 8 Thoroldian unpacking my bags in Dorm 1 for the first time. Coming from my home of three sisters, it was a welcome change as I got to know the boys around me that would become my Thorold brothers. As the year went on, our year group became stronger as new boys began to arrive. We were privileged enough to have the boys in the older grades looking out for us throughout the year and pointing

us in the right direction. The bonds between year groups is something that is not always focused on, but is so important, especially in a House like Thorold where brotherhood is the centre of our culture. Living amongst people from all around Australia and the world is a point of boarding that makes it such a special experience. As we approached Year 12 towards the back end of 2018, George, Travis, Oliver, Chal, Andrew and I were given the opportunity to lead the House with the rest of the Seniors. One of the goals that we set out to achieve in 2019 was to win the House Shield. We knew it would be difficult as the odds were not in our favour so we set out to do what had to be done. Under the experienced leadership of our new Housemaster, Mr Fennell, we were able to carve a path for our Thoroldians to have a genuine crack at claiming the Shield.

Thorold House has a proud history of tradition and brotherhood and this is displayed all over the walls. With the end goal in mind, we tackled each Cluster starting with Cross Country. Our success is attributed to the training the boys were a part of in Term One. This, for me, was a real show of our strength as a House. Seeing boys who are not built to run not only get involved in training, but encouraging their mates along the way made me proud. Since being a Thorold boy I have been a part of three House Shield wins and to finish on top in 2019 is a legacy that I am proud of.

THOROLD HOUSE SEATED ROW:

L. SMITH, O. MARTIN, M. MCDONALD BASCUR, C. KENNEDY, M. MCMULLEN, A. BALCH, C. WILSON, MR K. FENNELL, MR A. HELLIER, C. JAGO, T. BLUNDELL, G. BLAKE, W. VOLLER, R. MUDALIAR, G. WEREH

SECOND ROW: Z. DONATO, H. GILMORE, L. ILAND, M. CHAFFEY, H. MCDONALD, K. DITTMAR, L. WRIGHT, M. COOK, S. SMITH, L. HALE, G. GIBSON, M. LAWTON, L. GRAHAM, J. HAWKINS, S. MORRIS, S. STRID, MR S. EARDLEY THIRD ROW:

S. CUSDEN, T. SMITH, H. BALCH, C. BROWN, W. O’BRIEN, E. EDWARDS, D. JONES, X SMITH-POWER, L. MCVEIGH, H. MCDONALD, J. SRHOJ, A. CAMERON, T. VANDERSTOK, N. WHEELER, R. RABURA, C. CHANDLER, MR M. BUTLER

FOURTH ROW: MR D. MARSHALL, H. CARRIGAN, B. GRAHAM, J. SARGOOD, M. ILAND, M. EDDY, M. BEXTON, L. HOLLIS, T. AMBROSE-PEARCE, H. WRIGHT, W. GEE, D. BRIGGS, H. STANGER, W. MCDONALD, C. MCDONALD, C. MARCELLIN FIFTH ROW:

MR J. ROBERTS, N. GRAHAM, I. BARNES, J. RAFF, L. WEBSTER, S. SMITH-POWER, T. SECCOMBE, A. CHANDLER, J. HOLSHEIMER, T. MAHER, B. HOLLIS, N. CUFFE, L. SCIONTI, H. MOLONEY, S. SWEETLAND, MR C. LESTRO

SIXTH ROW:

MRS R. GIBSON, X GANE, F. PELGEN, J. BREDHAUER, C. SMITH, S. SENDALL, L. EDWARDS, M. RAMSAY, L. CARRIGAN, D. HINDMARCH, T. WILLIAMSON, T. KRASNA, S. MUDIMU, MRS A. DUNCAN

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th orold Approaching the House with a completely different leadership style than what the boys were used to was difficult for everyone to adapt, however, he showed persistence and the boys soon caught on. I would like to thank Mr Fennell for all the effort and time he has invested into the House and for that we are so grateful. The House Shield is something that is important to all Thoroldians and it was the collective commitment that made the result possible. It was the grit behind the scenes by both boys and staff, and this framed the culture within our House. Mr Fennell has had an exceptional first year as our Housemaster and our successes this year wouldn’t have been possible without him. He has helped each boy grow in their own way and is determined to make each of us men, which takes time and a lot of patience.

Thank you to Mr Hellier whose sense of humour brought a bit of sanity and relaxation to the mood of the House. To the MODs; Mr Roberts, Mr Marshall, Mr Newton, Mr Lestro and Mark our JRM, thank you for making us all feel at home. You’ve all left your own mark on the House that the boys will remember. Thank you Matron for everything you do, your devotion to the House is second to none and we couldn’t ask for anyone better to look after us throughout the year. I would also like to thank Thorold parents who make this experience a reality. We are

all so appreciative of the sacrifices you make to send us to such an amazing school. There is so much potential coming through the younger years and it is clear that the House will be in good hands in the years to come. The leadership team taking over next year have shown considerable growth in the past 12 months and I look forward to seeing the House progress even further next year. I took my time for granted when I was a Junior as I couldn’t wait to get to Year 12 and graduate. I hope you boys don’t make the same mistake and cherish the time with your mates and grasp every opportunity that comes your way. I couldn’t be more proud of what Thorold has achieved this year and I wish you all the best of luck in the future. Remember to look back and always be grateful for the mateship and experiences that will shape the Thorold man you will become.

THOROLD HOUSE AWARDS

R.W. Morse Shield....................................Samuel Sweetland

J.F. Allen Shield.............................................. Maxwell Cook

Awarded for Year 8 Sportsman, Scholar & Leader

Awarded to the best Dorm Captain

T.C. Atkinson Shield.................................... Brodie Graham

Thorold House Propsting Award....................Oliver Martin

Awarded to the Top Junior Scholar

Awarded for Drama

Junior Sportsman Award............................ Archie Cameron

Senior Sportsman Award..................................George Blake

A.K. Tranent Trophy..................................Charlie Chandler

K.M. Cameron Cup....................................... Ryan Mudaliar

Awarded for Year 10 Determination and Effort in Academics and Sport

Awarded for Improved Performance in any area

Dobrenov Family Cup.....................................Lachie Wright

R.J. Ritchie Trophy................................................. Chal Jago

Awarded for Year 11 GSA (Gentleman, Scholar, Athlete)

Awarded for Character and Integrity

S.C. Joyner Award............................................... Sam Morris

Humphrey Bere Memorial Trophy................Oliver Martin

Awarded for All Round Ability and Leadership Potential

Awarded for Scholarship, Sport, Service and Leadership

P. & J. Sobels Award.......................................... Lachlan Hale

Sir Jack Leggo Memorial Cup................... Hayden Carrigan

Awarded for Determination & Effort

J. M. Greenwood Shield............................. Lachlan Graham Awarded for Quiet Achievement

D.S. and K. Hastie Trophy............................... Lachlin Iland Awarded for Pastoral Care

Awarded to the person who most embodies the House motto (“To the fore if I am able”)

Sydney Roberts Memorial Trophy............... Travis Blundell Awarded for Outstanding Service to Thorold House

Thorold House Cup.......................................... Cam Wilson Awarded for Leadership and Service

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019 was a challenging, but very successful year for Atkinson House. Sam Charlton, Foster Lane, and Max Cossill assumed the student leadership mantle in the House and have done an absolutely superb job. Ryan Selvey and Jack Kann were excellent in their roles as Sports Captains and Kostya Klepstov and Harry Crooks did a thorough job as Sacristan and Cultural Captain respectively. Indeed all of the Year 12’s played significant roles in the myriad of activities on offer at TSS in both the House and wider school spheres.

HOUSEMASTER

For the most part the boys have conducted themselves superbly and upheld the traditions, standards and values of this fine school. On most occasions the boys worked within the established systems and routines. Some inevitably made mistakes, but most worked through these errors, learned something and emerged richer and more mature as a result.

HOUSE SACRISTAN:

The boys performed admirably in the House competition and were organised and committed. The boys competed with passion and enthusiasm. To spur us on in House events many of the boys wore the House bandana to accompany the great House singlets. It was an excellent year of transition for the Year 7’s and 8’s. Our young House members have been positive and involved. Although struggling in the House Shield the boys stayed focused to the end and obtained some good results in the latter stages of the year.

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In the academic arena most boys have worked hard to reach their full potential. The House has a cherished reputation in the academic arena with a number of boys on the Dean’s List during 2019 and many others achieving excellent results. This academic effort is complemented by strong involvement from Atkinsonians in cultural, sporting and spiritual domains. In particular Atkinson has had a large number of boys involved in the Music program. The boys have been very fortunate to have a range of committed adults who help to direct and encourage them. Thanks to Mr Denzel Wilson, Mr Steven Baker, Mr Michael Ware, Mr Lindsay Close, and Ms Nicole Feledy who are a fantastic team of Mentor Teachers. Mr Andrew Stark has also formed a positive role and contribution to Atkinson. Thank you to Mr Wilson for taking so many fantastic photographs to chronicle the year.

MR VIRGOE BUCKLAND

HOUSE CAPTAIN:

SAM CHARLTON

HOUSE VICE-CAPTAINS:

MAX COSSILL FOSTER LANE

HOUSE SPORTS CAPTAINS:

JACK KANN RYAN SELVEY

HOUSE CULTURAL CAPTAIN:

MENTOR TEACHERS

HARRY CROOKS

KOSTYA KLEPTSOV MR DENZEL WILSON MR LINDSAY CLOSE MR MICHAEL WARE MR STEVE BAKER

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The House Supper was a resounding success. It was pleasing to have a number of Old Boys join us for the Supper. A big thank you to the Year 11’s, for their assistance in organising and running the Supper. Students who made speeches delivered these in a respectful and dignified way and the boys are to be congratulated for this. Grant Callaghan (bagpipes) and Mr Buckley (trumpet) performed amazing music solos.

his time as Housemaster of this great House.

HOUSE CAPTAIN REPORT

Sam Charlton

I wish the Atkinson Valedictorians for 2019 every success in the future. Strive hard to reach your goals and work hard for success, but mostly strive for happiness. The Year 11 cohort now waits enthusiastically to make their positive mark on Atkinson House in 2020. I wish all Atkinsonians and their families a peaceful and enjoyable festive season. I wish Mr Lees all the best for

After almost 13 years, the journey through TSS has almost come to an end for the Year 12 men of Atkinson and I. I think I can speak on behalf of them when saying how thankful we are to go to a school such as this. TSS doesn’t only offer an education, but also instils values that help us grow from adolescent to adulthood. We are constantly told that the world outside of this school is pandemonium, and that we haven’t experienced the many challenges of life. I’m confident in saying that TSS does a fantastic job at preparing us for it. Although we haven’t faced the trials of life yet, I know that

Year 12’s won’t walk, but will run into the next year taking on anything that is thrown at us. This spirit of the School is carried down into Atkinson House. Atkinson is a tightly bonded group of boys with a staff team that aren’t only teachers but are mentors in aiding us through our schooling life. I truly do feel blessed to be a part of this House. Whether it be Bakesy telling us to dig in and have a crack or Mr Ware leading the singing in our weekly Chapels, the care and bond is effervescent. The House motto of ‘make me your brother’ is one that I will live by, as it reminds me to always stand with those who are willing to stand by me. I need to thank both Mr Wilson and Mr Buckland personally. They have both served as my Housemaster over my six years in Atkinson and I’m honoured to say that I could learn from them. They both excelled in the true meaning of our motto by showing first-hand how to get everyone involved and feeling welcomed. I couldn’t imagine my years at TSS being mentored by anyone else and I’m eternally thankful for it.

ATKINSON HOUSE OFFICIALS SEATED ROW:

F. LANE, MR V. BUCKLAND, S. CHARLTON, M. COSSILL

SECOND ROW: H. CROOKS, J. KANN, R. SELVEY, K. KLEPTSOV

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To Mum and Dad, there is so much to thank you both for. You are my rocks and any success I achieve; I owe to you. You both are not only my biggest supporters but are also my biggest drivers, even when I don’t have the gas myself to do it. Your work ethics are nothing but perfection, and I aspire to have the same care and determination as you do. The effort and sacrifice that goes into sending two boys through TSS is an achievement in its own. I can’t think of better role models for my brother and I to follow and I can’t put into words how thankful I am. There isn’t anything you wouldn’t do for me, and for that I truly do love you both.

To the Atkinson men that are graduating at the end of this year – I have nothing but respect and care for you all. I’m privileged in saying that I was able to go through my schooling life with you boys. Some I have known since my first day at this school just under 13 years ago and others I met along the road. Either way the potential that comes from the group is outstanding and I can’t wait to see where the future takes you. It’s important to remember to strive for greatness. Don’t put enough fuel in your rocket to only reach the moon, when you can put in even more and reach the stars. Although we are back to being the small fish in the big pond, we are also welcomed into a new life. One that we can mould, but it’s truly based on how much effort you are willing to put in, whether it be academics or on the sporting field, I know you are all able to achieve your goals.

Finally, a message from me. I have had great difficulty recently coming to terms that in under a month I will walk

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out of this School having graduated. This School means so much more than just an education to me. It’s hard to put into words my feelings towards TSS. I have never felt so involved in a culture and it’s honestly hard for me to say goodbye. My memories of this School will live with me forever. Every moment is shared with a friend here and that is one of the best experiences that anyone can understand. I want to also say to the boys in the younger grades, you are now the leaders of this School. Carry the legacy that has been passed down year after year. Remember that cherishing and loving every moment of this School is so important. You truly will not understand the saying ‘that time flies until your time is up’. So, take advantage of every opportunity that this school offers, as it won’t last forever. I’d like to leave you with a quote from Winston Churchill; Continuous effort, not strength, nor intelligence is the key to unlocking you potential.

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Parsons Family Trophy........................................ Conrad Stone

Lomakin Family Cup.......................................... Oliver Cronin

Buckland Family Trophy.......................Jason Pels/Thomas Xu

H. Elishav Cup......................................................... Foster Lane

The G.A Lissner Cup......................................Rohan Sheppard

T.M.G. Neville Cup........................................... Max Eckersley

The L.R. Royle Cup...............................................Casey Amos

The J.W. & S. Beveridge Cup................................. Max Cossill

The Mackay Cup..............................................Harry Stapleton

The D.S. Hastie Cup.......................................Grant Callaghan

The R.A. Williams Cup.................................Noah Purza-Page

The Sandeman Family Trophy.. Lewis Cole/Hayden Atkinson

The M.C. Halpin Cup......................................Kostya Klepstov

The J.W.R. Hillier Cup........................................Sam Charlton

Junior Cultural Award.............................................Stuart Place

The G. Lemmer Memorial Award........................ James David

The Darke Family Trophy................. Jim Hutchison-Strachan

P.J. Redler Award............................................ Noah Purza Page

The C.M. Ross Cup.................................... Charlie Hutchison

T.C. Wilson Trophy................................................. Foster Lane

The P.L.A De Szell Cup........................ Timothy Yeung-Packer

T.C. Atkinson Cup...............................................Sam Charlton

The P.L. De Szell Cup.............................................. Jo-Jo Fifita

Housemaster’s Medal.............................................Zac Cirocco

Year 7 Academics

Year 7 Sport and Culture

Outstanding Achievement in Year 8

Outstanding Achievement in Year 9

Outstanding Achievement in Year 10

Outstanding Achievement in Year 11

Outstanding Achievement in Year 12 - Best Trier

Outstanding Junior Cultural Involvement

Outstanding Cultural Involvement

Outstanding Contributions to Drama

Junior House Sportsman

Senior House Sportsman

House Sport Participation and/or Excellence

Public Speaking

Junior House Spirit

Outstanding Involvement & Commitment to the House - Year 12

Special efforts in Pastoral Care

Senior House Spirit and Sustained Effort

Leadership and Service

Improved Attitude and Effort

Commitment to Round Square

Year 12 Academics

Atkinsonian of the Year

Academics and Table Tennis

ATKINSON HOUSE SEATED ROW:

K. KLEPTSOV, W. BOOTH, L. LYNDON, T. ARMSTRONG, L. HEYDENRYCH, F. LANE, S. CHARLTON, MR V. BUCKLAND, MR D. WILSON, M. COSSILL, J. HUTCHISON-STRACHAN, J. KANN, R. SELVEY, W. TAYLOR, Z. CIROCCO

SECOND ROW: MR L. CLOSE, O. CRONIN, I. WHITSED, N. PURZA-PAGE, E. FROUD, S. FIFITA, H. ATKINSON, L. LEE, H. CROOKS, J. DAVID, C. WOODBRIDGE, G. CALLAGHAN, L. COLE, B. FOSTER, S. CLARKE, M. MCCULLOCH, MS L. SWANEPOEL THIRD ROW:

MR M. WARE, M. ECKERSLEY, D. LEHNDORF, T. BARUA, H. STAPLETON, L. ROSS, D. BADENHORST, B. MEYWES, J. DONOVAN, A. PLACE, O. BAYLISS, M. SAVALA, J. KAFRITSAS, L. WHEATLEY, R. BELAPUNA, MR A. STARK

FOURTH ROW: MR S. BAKER, J. MCQUILLAN, I. JURKIC, H. WARD, R. PAYTEN, W. SMITH, B. HOLLEY, J. MCDONALD, M. DAVIS, T. DAVID, A. HEYDENRYCH, C. AMOS, J. SLATER, J. CATHCART, T. YEUNG PACKER FIFTH ROW:

A. WHEATLEY, W. GATENBY, A. LAVENDER, J. LAURENS, R. SAMPSON, J. HILLMAN, B. WELLARD, D. BADENHORST, S. PLACE, B. KOWALCZUK, R. SHEPPARD, C. HUTCHISON, R. EAST, M. HU, P. TONES, J. FOSTER

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C. ROSS, C. CUNNINGHAM, A. AL-JUMAILY, J. PELS, C. XU, S. LEE, A. MERRELL, L. WATANABE, L. ROCHE, W. SPEERING, R. ACKROYD, J. AMOS, C. STONE, A. MILLS, J. HAWES

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MR SAM HUCKSTEP

kaiser h ousemaster

positive culture in a school, team or organisation has many benefits, including improving overall performance. But is this effect measureable? According to author of “The Culture Code”, Daniel Coyle (2018), a study from Harvard University of more than 200 companies showed that a strong culture increases net income 765% over 10 years. So the relevant question is how does having a strong culture impact a school like TSS?

HOUSEMASTER:

MR SAM HUCKSTEP

HOUSE CAPTAIN: HOUSE VICE-CAPTAIN:

HUNTER GRADY ZANE NONGGORR

HOUSE SPORTS CAPTAINS: MATTHEW MANLEY HAMISH ROBERTS HOUSE CULTURAL CAPTAINS:

To answer that let me start at the beginning: Orientation Day 2019. This is always such a valuable day for new students, helping to alleviate some of the concerns and questions students might have before starting classes the next day. Kaiser House had four new students in Year 8 and 9, and they sat down to lunch in the Dining Hall with five of our House Captains. Kaiser was the first group to arrive and when I came back 30 minutes later they were still sitting together, talking and getting to know each other. All the other Houses had gone, but none of our boys showed any sign of wanting to leave.

As a Housemaster this pleased me greatly and I knew that this was a great sign of things to come. You see, the Kaiser Year 12’s know the importance of learning the names of the younger students. They get that TSS can be a daunting place as a new student to the School and they encourage boys to ask questions. They are keen to find out about their successes and achievements. In essence, they were building culture.

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Coyle (2018) states that “culture is a set of living relationships working toward a shared goal. It’s not something you are. It’s something you do”. Kaiser House has had outstanding House Captains over the last three years: Layton Bingham in 2017, Flynn Baildon 2018 and Hunter Grady this year. Something that has been noticeable among all three of these young men is their ability to relate and get on with their peers, as well as the younger members of the House. Seeing Hunter Grady sitting and having lunch in the House with the Year 10s and hearing them talk about how such a good guy he is proves the importance of these simple acts. This goes across the House, with the Year 12s being active figures in their Mentor Groups, facilitating and enhancing this positive culture further by encouraging inclusion and building positive relationships. Another highlight for the House was winning the Sharky Spirit Award at the conclusion of the cross country. As stated by Deputy Headmaster Mr Andrew Hawkins, not only did Kaiser have the best war cry, but it was the high standard of dress, the unity demonstrated, and the positive approach of the Senior students that set Kaiser apart from the other 11 Houses. Again it was the little things in the practises leading up to this, the Year 12s did not yell or try to embarrass the boys in the House, but rather spoke calmly

SAM BOWEN BLAKE LONG

HOUSE SACRISTANS:

JOSHUA STATHAM KEENAN SCHLAPHOFF

MENTOR TEACHERS:

MR DAVID ELLIS MR ELI FAEN MR KESHLAN CHINIA MS HEIDI JACKSON

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about the purpose of the war cry, and even encouraged the younger students further by selecting Year 9 Kade Aitchison to lead part of it.

Building this culture has been a work in progress over the course of the three years I have been the Kaiser Housemaster. It takes small steps, reinforcing the positive behaviours through discussion, recognition and awards. For example, after each House event Senior students present a Kaiser Man Award for a student who demonstrates teamwork, encouragement of others and fair play. We use the EAGLE games during Mentor Meetings to foster similar ideas, focusing on inclusion, encouragement, loyalty and teamwork. We have Year 11 meetings to discuss ideas about what is working well in the House and what areas could be

improved. We encourage every student to talk about their achievements and successes in Mentor Meetings and highlight a selection of these in House meetings. We have Mentors who are excellent in encouraging students to take ownership of the group and who are great facilitators and supporters of the students in their care. Having such professional, motivated and caring staff is extremely valuable and I would like to take this time to personally and sincerely thank Mr David Ellis, Mr Keshlan Chinia, Ms Heidi Jackson and Mr Eli Faen for all that they have put into the House during their time as Mentors.

celebrate the purpose of the whole group” (p.235). Kaiser House is made up of one Housemaster, four Mentors and 92 students, and everyone has a part to play in ensuring that the time in the House is fun, inclusive and memorable.

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Hunter Grady

In summary, a lot of what we do in Kaiser House is about building purpose by highlighting small, but significant behaviours. As Colye (2018) notes “these small efforts are powerful because they transmit, amplify and

I’d like to begin this speech by thanking the other Kaiser Valedictorians that not only started the journey with me in Year 7 but also joined in later years and walked beside me in my personal journey though the Senior School as they also created a path of their own. As a year group I believe that each and every one of us found our own personal strengths and used them for the good of the House, whether that be Zane’s literal physical strength as KAISER HOUSE OFFICIALS SEATED ROW:

H. ROBERTS, Z. NONGGORR, MR S. HUCKSTEP, H. GRADY, M. MANLEY

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the foundation for our House Tug of War team since his first year in Kaiser or Bailey who excelled in technology and used this to help create amazing lighting points in our House Drama in previous years.

I’d like to use these differing examples about Zane and Bailey to put forward a message for younger students in the House. I believe every one of you will find something that you enjoy and wish to excel in at this school, I ask that you don’t only look at how that affects you personally but think about how you can use that skill or one of the many others you possess to help Kaiser House. To continue talking about my journey and how this message resonated for me, in Year 7 I can remember that the first cluster I ever put my name down for was House Tug of War. In just one afternoon I went from a boy that only really knew one older boy in the House

(my cousin) to being able to say “Hi” to at least six or seven around School the next day. These boys became my first point to go to with questions, making school a much less intimidating place. To my parents, I can’t thank you enough for the sacrifices you’ve made. I think mum especially can agree that I’ve tried almost everything TSS has to offer since starting in Prep, from Gymnastics to Rugby. I wouldn’t have been able to do any of it without you both and I hope I’ve made you proud.

To Mr Huckstep, you have been an amazing Housemaster, role-model and friend. Almost every day I spot you talking to different boys about how they’re doing and what is going on in their life, always with a big smile on your face.

I would like to thank all the Kaiser boys sitting in this room. It is clear to see that Kaiser is in good hands for many years to come so cherish the moments while they last, because eventually they’ll end and you may be standing up here like me trying to think about where the last few years went.

Finally to the Kaiser Seniors, I’d just like to say thank you to Zane, Wilson, Hamish, Matt, both of the Sam’s, Blake, Ryan, Felix, Max, Bailey and Oliver, I couldn’t have asked for a better group of boys to travel through this school with and I wish you all the best in a successful life outside of School.

KAISER HOUSE SEATED ROW:

B. BROWN, S. BOWEN, R. SUN, O. WHITTINGTON, M. LEVIS, W. STATHAM, Z. NONGGORR, MR S. HUCKSTEP, H. GRADY, M. MANLEY, B. LONG, N. WATERS, H. ROBERTS, F. REYNOLDS, S. HALFORD-SMITH

SECOND ROW: MR E. FAEN, J. STATHAM, C. ROBERTS, K. SCHLAPHOFF, C. JENKINS, V. GANGASANDRA, B. RERRIE, A. BILLING, C. CAMPBELL, Z. ROSSITER, T. DOWTHWAITE, H. STACEY, J. KOLOSKI, L. BIGNELL, H. VOUSTY, MS H. JACKSON THIRD ROW:

MR R. IBBOTT, P. MERCER, J. COFFEY, O. CROWTHER-WILKINSON, N. MCKENZIE, R. DWYER, P. LE GASSICK, J. BUDGEN, J. GILMOUR, B. CAMPBELL, T. SALMON, B. STEWART, J. LEVIS, J. SCOTT, T. MURDOCH, H. BAKER

FOURTH ROW: A. O’KEEFE, J. NOTT, K. GEMERI, E. KAY, B. FROHLICH, E. RAMEAU, H. O’CONNOR, S. GEMERI, N. WILLIAMS, N. AIVALIOTIS, K. AITCHISON, F. COWAN, J. FRAY, O. NOSTDAL, J. PEGLER, MR K. CHINIA FIFTH ROW:

C. SCHILLER, N. EVANS, B. STROEBEL, K. MARHABA, T. ROSSITER, T. QUINN, S. COLLIVAS, J. LI, J. WESTMACOTT, C. COFFEY, D. STATHAM, X GRASSO, J. MCDOWELL, M. DEWHURST

SIXTH ROW:

J. GILBERTSON, A. NOTT, A. AYRE, L. COWDEN, N. HAYES, T. GUAN, B. DOMINIKOWSKI, K. SCOGNAMIGLIO, L. ELLIOTT, D.T. ROGERS, D. PALMER, J. ELL, Z. WALKER, J. ABERCROMBIE, L. HUGO, R. ZHAI

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KAISER HOUSE AWARDS

Eleanor Mackie Award...................................... Wilson Statham The Kaiser House Cup .......................................Hunter Grady House Founder’s Prize .................................... Zane Nonggorr B. Dahm’s Prize.......................................................... Ryan Sun Top Year 12 Academic

Wright Family Award..........................................Felix Reynolds Academics and Sport

I. Whish-Wilson and P. Smales Prize............... Zane Nonggorr Top Senior Sportsman

Wilson Family Award...........................................Hunter Grady Senior Leadership and Responsibility

Nick Bailey Prize......................................... Nicolas McKenzie Top Junior Academic

W.M. Heck Prize..................................................Saxon Gemeri Year 10

M.P. Higton Prize.............................................. Oliver Nostdal Year 9

C.J. Mills Prize................................................................... Jin Li Year 8

W.J. Greinke Prize..........................................Jack Abercrombie Year 7

Housemaster’s Cup (Eagle Games).................................... KA3

Bartlett Family Award...............Max Levis & Matthew Manley Spirit and Sportsmanship

Aaron Elson Memorial Award......................... Ngiyaani Waters Service to the House, School or Community

Hornabrook Family Award.............................. Hamish Roberts Student of Good Character

Harmer Family Award............................................. Blake Long Excellence in Music

Alan Ware Prize........................................ Vishaak Gangasandra Year 11

Wilson Walkden-Brown Memorial Award......Hunter Grady & Zane Nonggorr Harry Ford Trophy................................... Vishaak Gangasandra Top Year 11 Academic

Blair Carter Prize...............................................Daniel Statham Top Junior Sportsman

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MR WILL HORAN

acting maughan h ousemaster

would like to take this opportunity to praise the House for their valiant fight in the House Shield, but more importantly, their unbridled love for each other, the House, and their infectious House spirit. And it is without this foundation, the journey would have been only half. House culture all starts with a sense of belonging and connections – strong and overlapping interactions among all members of the House community, and Maughan’s distinctive character and fundamental belief – to seek higher and better things –and an understanding of what it takes to thrive is widely spread and fostered among all boys.

Determined to better last year’s overall House placings, Maughan House, after Cluster 1 - both Tug of War and Touch Football – it was evident that flickers of our potential was realised, placing third. Strong vocal support, a change from runners to spikes for Bailey Anderson, and Keegan Gill and George Nield as our anchors and some last minute strategic advice from Mr McQueen, proved no match for the bigger, broader, and hairier, boarders. Touch Football – our strength – a force to be reckoned with – saw the boys exercise their composure, grit and teamwork. Maughan and Turnock in the final saw overflowing Maughan support encroached onto the playing field, and Mr Wilkins officially ‘warned’ as he challenged an Australian Level Referee on their knowledge of the ‘rules’. The boys, defeated on the scoreboard, but not in spirt, celebrated a close second place – hereby moving us into third position overall.

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Unashamedly confident, and on the back of the success of a triumphant victory in 2018, the pressure was on to hold the title at the Swimming Carnival. First to barrack from the sidelines, and loudest war-cry to be heard, Maughan’s support, rallied by the Sport Captains, was infectious. Hand, after hand, Vice Captain’s lifted exhausted swimmers out of the water, the Skipps brothers, brought their own and achieved victory multiple times. A great day of success and internal belief, after Maughan managed to win both the Senior and Junior divisions placing us first for Swimming. Thus, in turn, placing us first in the House Shield.

Exceptional running and gruelling persistence highlights the Maughan boy’s determination as we came in fourth in Cross Country and Athletics in ninth, edging out Thorold to hold firm in first place. Senior members running alongside Junior members, passionately filling vacant positions in

HOUSEMASTER

MR MARK WILKINS

ACTING HOUSEMASTER HOUSE CAPTAIN

MR WILL HORAN ALEXANDER WALKER

HOUSE VICE-CAPTAINS HEATH SARGEANT GEORGE ORSMOND HOUSE SPORTS CAPTAINS

WILLIAM RICHES JORDAN WATSON

HOUSE SACRISTAN

JAYDEN GIUFFRE

YEAR LEVEL CO-ORDINATORS JUNIOR – THOMAS WRIGHT SENIOR – MITCHELL FREEMAN MENTOR TEACHERS

MR DR SARAH BOND DR PETER SCHOUTEN MR JOSH MCQUEEN

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all year levels, a true collective effort by all. It must be said, however, that Mr Wilkins did cover more kilometre’s than most that day - I’ve never seen James Neild run so fast. At one stage, a member of Thorold, who must have traded singlets with a Maughan boy, was chased by Mr Wilkins, much to his horror, up and down the Clocktower lawn, with Wilko yelling “I’ll get you, moooveee it!”, only for the boy to shriek, “I’m not actually in Maughan, Sir …stop … please”.

Few Houses become truly great and even few become consistently great. When achieving, greatness is not immutable: all Houses go through cycles of growth, and Maughan experienced this growing moment under the modification to the House Cluster events – with the inclusion of Academics, Singing and Theatresports, we placed twelfth, and equal sixth

respectively. The boy’s courage in uncharted terrain left us proud, and we can walk away, heads held high, valuing the moments learnt along the way. These setbacks encourage character, drive and purpose, and makes winning all that much sweeter. Your memories and stories will always outlast the shortlived sense of winning.

And what would a House Shield be without its controversy – picture this on the final awards assembly, while Mr Wilkins continues to crunch the winning figures, we wait with bated breath as the top 12 Houses are read. Seventh, sixth, fifth, fourth. Excitedly, we haven’t been called yet. “All remaining House Sport Captains make their way to the podium”. Jordan Watson, much to Mr Wilkins’ delight, struts over. Congratulations; Melbourne, Surman and Thorold. Yep. They’d forgot to call us at all. I tried to

hold Mr Wilkins back – like a red rag to a bull – his head starts to glisten – he is fuming. Jordan disappears into his seat. We finish fifth overall … eventually.

As we share stories of success and failures and celebration, my message to you all this year is to look around this room, to see the people making up this special House, but most importantly to look inside yourself. As best expressed by American actress Glenn Close, “what each of you have, and what you must believe in from this day forward, is your inherent uniqueness. Your singular point of view. No one looks out onto the world through your eyes. Your perspective is unique. It’s important and it counts. Try not to compare it to anyone else. Accept it. Believe in it. Nurture it. Maintain and protect who you are, and remember that being a person with integrity is the

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most valuable asset you have. Don’t ever let anyone take it from you.”

‘Sawubona’ is the Zulu word for ‘hello’ in South Africa. There’s a beautiful and powerful intention behind the word, because ‘sawubona’ literally translated means, “I see you, and by seeing you, I bring you into being.” Now, Mr Wilkins, is not a Zulu, but he certainly is South African. And in Maughan, we have the culture that really sees each other for who we are. By truly ‘seeing’ someone you are shedding light upon them; a spiritual light that is energising and empowering – this light brings you to life, for you to actually ‘see’ yourself – beyond the physical.

Integrity is derived from the Latin word integritas which means whole or complete; it is related to integrate, or bringing together. An integration of your outer life and inner life—two sides coming together, creating a whole, consistent you. In our society such integration can be hard to come by. Many of us, I believe, are disconnected from our true inner core, while others of us rarely reveal it. Instead we slap on a social persona to carry us through our day, and over time this becomes more and more who we begin to believe we are. I urge you to find and define your sense of purpose in this world. Sort out your shoulds and wants. Define your values and visions. Have your outer life represent your inner life. Stay committed to what you believe and make clear decisions.

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I encourage each of you to carefully consider the values and the culture of the House in which you seek to serve. Observe the high standards set for personal conduct – identify mentors who exemplify integrity and leadership excellence. Developing as a leader largely comes from also practicing good followership. I see no better exemplar of a man of integrity than Mr Wilkins – a man who stands firmly in what he believes in, a man of traditional principle and value, and who fiercely protects what he loves. See how the leaders in the student and teaching staff you are following carry themselves, how they manage their responsibilities. Rex Tillerson, US Secretary of State (2017-2018), recommends to study how they communicate and make decisions, observe how they learn from mistakes or missteps — their own and those of others. Importantly, recognize that integrity is not unique to any one culture. No matter where you are in the world, integrity and good character are prized by every great faith and every great tradition. Integrity means managing our lives in a way that focuses on the ideals that unite us as people.

As voiced by J.K Rowling, ‘we do not need magic to transform our world, we carry everything we need inside ourselves already, we have the power to imagine better’. I urge you to set aside your labels and explore what your principles say about the world you wish to serve. Because beliefs are our anchors. If they aren’t, we run the risk or opportunism, making choices because others do so, not because we should. Our ambitions, our decisions, our responses, are shaped by what we hold to be true. As the saying goes, ‘If you have integrity, nothing else matters. And if you don’t have integrity, nothing else matters.’

Stand up and let your own strong sense of principle guide you. In the words of Ronan Farrow, journalist who helped expose Harvey Weinstein, ‘Right now, we are surrounded by a culture that tells us to take the easy way out. That tells us to kill the story instead of poking the bear. A culture that tells us not to trust that voice that says to fight.’ As the Valedictorians embark on new adventures, and new leaderships form in Maughan House, you will face moments where you have absolutely no idea what to do – where you will be totally unclear to what is the right thing for you, your family, your House. And I hope that in that moment you’ll be generous with yourself, but trust that inner voice because more than ever we need people to be guided by their own senses of principle. Because if enough of you listen to that voice — if enough of you prove that this generation isn’t going to make the same mistakes as the one before — then doing the right thing won’t seem as rare, or as hard, or as special (Ronan Farrow).

We need young people with the courage to say this is our world now, and there are going to be some changes. Be courageous. Challenge orthodoxy. Amal Clooney, Human Rights lawyer, challenges the youth of today to stand up for what you believe in. Conducting yourself with self-respect and acknowledgement of what’s true to you. Integrity is the stronghold of our morals and values, it’s consistently tested but with the right foundations, built through TSS, will remain unbreached.

maughan All I can hope for is that each one of you will stand firm and grounded and cherish who you are. A large part of the successful running of the House is a direct result of the devotion given to Maughan by the Mentor Teachers, Mr Josh McQueen, Dr Sarah Bond, and Dr Peter Shouten – the only double doctor mentor team in the entire School. A heartfelt thanks to them for the time and patience that they have committed to the boys in their charge. I speak on behalf of Mr Wilkins and say Maughan is blessed to have such a dedicated group of Mentor Teachers. This year would not have been possible without their support. I thank you.

To the House Officials, thank you for your support. You young men have lead this House to victory and deserve praise for your leadership and commitment to Maughan House. Your leadership, and courage will leave a lasting legacy. To Alex Walker, I owe great gratitude to you. Your humble and unselfish service to others personify all there is to be a great leader and human being. A true dignified gentleman, I acknowledge your timeless guidance, and care you have given to all in Maughan House.

To the Year 11’s, I look forward to seeing you flourish next year. Now, is your time to lead and you are our future leaders. I am confident you have capacity to do great things. Lead selflessly, with compassion and empathy, the House will be looking to you for leadership and direction. In only my short term as Acting Housemaster, you have welcomed me,

and for that, I appreciate your kindness. You are men of special character and I can’t wait to see what the future holds.

success, something I am very proud to have been a part of. For this, we have a lot to thank for the enduring resilience, drive and determination of our Housemaster Mr Wilkins.

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Alexander Walker Thirteen years ago, I started my journey at The Southport School and what an incredible 13-year journey it has been. When I first stepped foot in the new reception building at the Prep School all those years ago, never in my wildest dreams would I imagine just how great my time here would be and now as my TSS career comes to a close I couldn’t help but reflect on and be thankful for the incredible and unforgettable opportunities this School has provided me with.

In 2014 when I first came to the Senior School as an energetic Year 7, I was excited for what was to come. However, coming across the road from Year 6 where we were at the top of the food chain, me and my friends thought that we’d still be the big dogs and that the Seniors would simply give us free reign over the school. Boy were we wrong. Fortunately enough for me, I was put into Maughan House, or the Maughan Institute of Sport as it was known back then. Maughan had just won back to back House Shields in 2012 and 2013 and came second in 2014, firmly establishing ourselves as a giant amongst the Houses. To this day, we may be just about the only Day House that the Boarding Houses see as a genuine competitor in terms of competitiveness, spirit and commitment towards our House

He is the very essence of what it means to seek higher and better things. So much so that it is safe to say that his contribution to the House has been so great that Mr Wilkins has become synonymous with Maughan House itself. Throughout my time here, I have learnt that if you give Mr Wilkins your support and show him that you are made of strong character, he will move mountains to support you and I strongly encourage each and every one of you to get to know him over the next few years, you will truly become a better person for it.

I remember hearing when I was in Year 7 that as you progress through the School you start to realise that teachers are so much more than just educators, they are, believe it or not, real people who will become friends with which you can talk to about almost anything and ones you will have for life. There is no greater example of this than in Maughan House. Not just with Mr Wilkins but with the Mentor Teachers too and we have so much to be thankful for because of the never-ending help and support of Mr Horan, Mr McQueen, Dr Bond and Dr Schouten.

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If there is one thing that I have learnt during my time here at TSS it is that there is more to education than just academia, and you can only learn so much in the classroom. So, the best piece of advice I could offer you is simply to just ‘give everything a crack.’ Try new things. You would be amazed at just how much the school has on offer for you and I strongly encourage you all to take advantage of every possible opportunity that you are presented with because I promise that you will learn valuable and fundamental life lessons and skills

through these programs. Go to that Speech and Variety meeting that you are petrified you may have to speak at, then continue going until you’re the most accomplished speaker in the club; help change the world and put together birthing kits that will save lives in the third world; complete military basic training, passing with flying colours; run a marathon. Do the things that make your knees go weak, your palms sweat, and your hands shake and never stop doing them, no matter how difficult they may seem. This is how you build resilience, courage and character. Now, if you’re wondering why I chose these examples, it’s because these are just some of the extraordinary things that the Seniors in Maughan House have done during their time at TSS.

I am so lucky to have shared my journey with you boys. I was shocked when thinking about all the things that we have done as individuals, but it blew my mind to think about all we have achieved as a group. As is the nature of any group of TSS boys we have created an unbreakable bond – a brotherhood. ‘Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much’.

As the Seniors of 2019 tackle the next stage of our lives, we recognise that we pass on the baton into the able hands of the younger boys. This year I have had the privilege of getting to know some truly amazing people all the way from Year 7 to Year 11. I hope that today’s celebrations offer you the inspiration you need to go and make your life extraordinary. When you make that decision, and your heart and mind is

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G. NIELD, B. VINE, A. RICE, N. FARLEY, W. RICHES, F. SMITH, A. WALKER, MR M. WILKINS, G. ORSMOND, H. SARGEANT, L. WHARINGTON, J. GIUFFRE, M. FREEMAN, T. WRIGHT, T. VANDENBERG

SECOND ROW: DR P. SCHOUTEN, R. GREEN, B. ARSCOTT, W. MCCOY, B. ANDERSON, J. HOCART, J. WATSON, K. SKIPPS, I. WILLIAMS, C. GRAY, B. STEWART, K. GILL, M. GIUFRE, J. BOX, J. NIELD, DR S. BOND THIRD ROW:

MR W. HORAN, C. DACEY, H. HOWARD, R. DE BARROS, A. KELOVKAR, G. COLLINS, F. MCGREGOR, S. ROBINSON, T. DACEY, G. PAUGA, D. KROOK, J. RYAN, E. DONNELLY, T. JAMIESON, J. RUNCHEL, L. SCERRI, MR J. MCQUEEN

FOURTH ROW: Z. MILLER-WRIGHT, J. GRAY, M. OTTO, C. HEWITT, E. CARRICK, K. NASSER, Z. YOUSUF, T. MAHER, S. WALKINSHAW, T. TRAN, A. BLANKS, H. GRAY, K. SKIPPS, M. ULLIANA, H. ALOYSIUS, V. STERGIOU FIFTH ROW:

S. RICHARDS, A. CONRY, J. BENDER, J. GAN, D. YOUNG, Z. BATTOCCHIO, D. ALOYSIUS, V. WILKIE, S. MAVIGLIA, W. CARTER, M. SCHWEDE, B. PARKER, B. JURISICH, E. RUSSELL, D. BLACKMORE, C. WATSON

SIXTH ROW:

C. FOOTE, J. JENSEN, F. GILL, C. MILLER-WRIGHT, E. ONG, J. GENNARI, A. STEWART, J. WARREN, A. TRAN, J. ROBINSON, J. DUNNE, E. MCDOUGALL, C. SKIPPS, A. BELLCHAMBERS, C. STEWART

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maughan set on the pursuit of becoming the best possible version of yourself, know it within yourself that greatness lies not in the pursuit of your own development, but in the pursuit of our collective development. For, when we focus on helping the growth of others, we find growth in ourselves. I hope to see you all next year being awarded with full colours and different awards at the 2019 House Supper.

the House to better things. If I have somehow earnt the right to give any advice on leadership I would say that when it comes to the responsibility and status associated with being a Senior at TSS there is no greater quote to sum up what separates the best from the rest than the words of J.K. Rowling, “If you want to see the true measure of a man, watch how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.” Everyone is special in their own way, the inspiration you need to be a better person may come from the most unlikely sources. Everyone deserves their chance. You might be the one to give them the chance they need.

Boys, it has been an honour to be your House Captain this year. I can only hope that I have done you all the service you so thoroughly deserve. Thank you for a great year, and I look forward to seeing you all at this time next year. I’ll leave you with this:

Lead with the heart, act with compassion, do what makes you happy, make yourself proud, and above all else, continue to seek higher and better things. Meliora Sequimur.

To the Year 11’s, enjoy your final year. You are a capable group of young men, who I am confident will make the very most of your time as Seniors and lead

MAUGHAN HOUSE AWARDS

The Year 7 Top Academic Award............ Caden Miller-Wright The Year 7 Top Sportsman Award........... Caden Miller-Wright

The Johnson Trophy................................................ Will Riches Awarded for an Outstanding Overall Involvement in Year 12

For an Outstanding Performance in Year 7

The Kris Bezuidenhout Cultural Award.......Bailey Anderson and Awarded for an Outstanding Cultural Heath Sargeant

The Year 8 Top Academic Award........................ Jeremiah Gan

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Award................James Box

The Year 7 Mark Wilkins Trophy............................ Jake Jensen

The Year 8 Top Sportsman Award......................Vincent Wilkie

Contribution to the House

Awarded for Excellence in Community Service and Pastoral Care

The Townson Trophy ........................................Conan Watson

The Patrick Sharpe Memorial Shield.....................Keegan Gill

The Year 9 Top Academic Award.............................Thien Tran

The Housemaster’s Trophy............................... William Riches

For an Outstanding Performance in Year 8

The Year 9 Top Sportsman Award.......................Chaad Hewitt The McGavin Trophy.................................. Zach Miller-Wright For an Outstanding Performance In Year 9 and Max Otto The Year 10 Top Academic Award......................... Elijah Wood The Year 10 Top Sportsman Award....................Aadit Kelovkar The Andrew Johnson Trophy..................... George Collins and For an Outstanding Performance in Year 10 Herschal Aloysius

Awarded for Devotion to Maughan

Awarded for Outstanding Service to the House

The Patron’s Prize.......................................... Alexander Walker Awarded for Outstanding Leadership and Service

The J.G.McKay Shield...................................... William Riches Awarded for Leadership, Service and Compassion towards the Men of Maughan

The Silver Jubilee Trophy............................. Alexander Walker Awarded for Rhodes – Gentleman, Scholar, Sportsman

The Year 11 Top Academic Award..................... Baxter Stewart The Year 11 Top Sportsman Award........................James Nield The McDonald Trophy....................................... James Box and Jack Hocart

For an Outstanding Performance in Year 11

The Year 12 Top Academic Award................ Alexander Walker The Year 12 Top Sportsman Award......................Kalani Skipps

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hat a different year this has been, who would have thought we would move from wooden spoon to top 3 in a two year period. From the very beginning, there was fierce determination to build on the progress we had made the year before. Our Year 12s harnessed it and the House embraced it. I have said this before, the House Shield is not the be all and end all, and I’ll be the first to admit that I am guilty of focusing on it. Quite often I am asked how the House is going and I’ll go straight to current House Shield results, but the true indicators are the day to day occurrences. When I go to my pigeon hole at School and there are Headmaster citations to deliver to boys for their achievements. When the Deans send the Housemasters a list of behavioural issues they are dealing with at the moment and most Houses are mentioned except Melbourne (not always the case but it’s nice when it happens). The Assemblies when there could be half a dozen Melbourne boys on stage receiving Academic certificates, it’s the banter I hear being thrown around in the House outside my office door, when I touch base with the psychologists and they tell me about the boys that have self-referred themselves because they haven’t been too proud to seek assistance, its these sorts of moments that give you that sense of feel with how things are going and are moments we want to continue to grow from.

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The House Shield though is very significant. It provides the boys with an environment that offers so much growth and potential, something that is so unique to this school. It provides a platform for boys to demonstrate their skills to their peers when many wouldn’t have seen them perform. It creates leadership roles, it builds confidence, it builds comradery, it delivers a sense of belonging. It gives boys opportunities to try new things and step out of their comfort zone and most importantly it builds resilience.

Like in any competition, a lot of things need to go right throughout the year to do well in the House Shield. You can have a House full of talented boys and things can just not go your way. I am happy to say that we had plenty of positives this year and the boys worked extremely hard and selflessly for the House as a whole.

HOUSEMASTER HOUSE CAPTAIN

MR KEN CONNORS DEAN BURTON

HOUSE VICE-CAPTAIN

JAMES FRIZELLE

SPORTS CAPTAINS

KY NEWITT JOSEPH DEVLIN

CULTURAL CAPTAIN HOUSE SACRISTAN

CALUM LOCKETT MARTIN DWYER

MENTOR TEACHERS MR MARK LOCKETT MR JOHN WALLACE MR SIMON LEES MRS JOHANNA KARATHANOSOPOULOS

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Again a mid range placing for Swimming, which I must say out of 12 Houses is still an excellent effort.

The first Cluster began with Touch and Tug of War and Dean and the Seniors had the boys fired up to a point that they were ready to pull a semi-trailer up a hill. It didn’t matter who our opponents were, the size or the stature of the boys on the other end of the rope, they were ready to tear it out of their hands. Mentors and I remarked at the scene before us. Although we placed mid range for that Cluster, it set the tone for things to come.

Track and Field are not our strong points, coming in at ninth and 10th positions but culturally is where we step up.

Faulkner, Massimo Abela and CJ Louw for getting us into a third placing.

We saved our best for last with a very successful final Cluster of Declamations, Chess and Singing, with Massimo Abela and Martin Dwyer representing us in Declamations. I have said this so many times now but I am just so proud of these boys, Declamations would have to be the most challenging event to be involved in, delivering a piece of literature from memory in front of a packed lecture full of your peers is something to behold, definitely character building. Both boys placed second in their division, a magnificent effort.

This year Drama was a different format which only required six boys to compete and was completely impromptu. Well done to Dean Burton, Max Carlos, Cody Wood, Dechlan MELBOURNE HOUSE OFFICIALS SEATED ROW:

K. NEWITT, J. FRIZELLE, D. BURTON, J. DEVLIN

SECOND ROW: C. LOCKETT, MR K. CONNORS, M. DWYER

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the competition where Melbourne rightfully came it at first place. It takes into account the combined Grade Point Averages and Diligence score as well the improvement in each, a combination of four different scores for which we placed in the top four in each of those categories. Another amazing effort. With the help of the latest superstars to join the House, the Atia boys, Raff and Ben (Ben who is probably still jet lagged from competing in the World Championships) and with the multi talented Jackson Hardy, easily dominated the competition placing us first in Chess. In Singing the boys in my opinion were awesome but my opinion apparently differed from the judges, so is an area we may need to work on but nevertheless placed us second in the Cluster overall.

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to put in as much effort as you can, results will follow.

And so with that, we were catapulted into the top three, something I didn’t think we would see so soon but incredible to be part of.

These results will fluctuate from year to year, even semester to semester. We have a very academically strong Senior group leaving us but still leaves us in a very strong position and lots of boys that are willing to work hard to better themselves. I have said this before to the boys, we all have different strengths, we can’t all be the Tim Oxenford’s, Charlie Hanrahan’s and the Mitchell Woods of the world, where we merely step into a classroom and walk out with A’s, that’s not true they work hard, but for most of us achieving top results is something that will prove exceptionally difficult. But what we can all achieve regardless of our ability is a good Diligence score. It doesn’t matter who you are or your ability, if you aim

In addition to the House events we have boys from all grades participating at a National and State level for a range of sports; Rugby, Basketball, Cricket, Swimming, Gymnastics and Chess. Culturally we have many boys involved in three or more musical groups with a lot of those sitting AMEB exams Grade 5 and above. A remarkable effort indeed.

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the job. This has helped our growth, our achievements and allowed us to embrace with enthusiasm and confidence all the challenges set to us on a daily basis. Thank you for your dedication and support.

There are few people I would like to acknowledge and thank. On behalf of the entire Melbourne community, a thank you to our House Mentors; Mr Lockett, Mr Lees, Mr Wallace and Mrs Karathanasopoulos. Thank you for the guidance you have given the boys and support you have provided to me throughout the year. I couldn’t do my job without your support. Thank you to: • James Wei and Oliver Dunn as my photographers throughout the year and Mr Lockett for compiling those into videos for me.

I can still remember my first day in Senior School. It was in 2007 and I sat for the first time in Melbourne House listening to Mr Thorpe, my new Melbourne Housemaster. He was telling us about Melbourne House and the year ahead. I looked around the room and was in awe. What especially impressed upon me were the older boys who had greeted us with the warmest of welcomes. I immediately felt that they were my new brothers, this was my new second family and Melbourne House my second home.

This year I have been supported with the best leadership team that any House Captain could wish for. James Frizelle, Joe Devlin, Kye Newitt, Calum Lockett, as well as Finn Taylor who has helped me significantly throughout the year. Their effort and dedication has made 2019 a great year.

• Our House Supper MC’s Martin Dwyer and Curtis Fielding and our fantastic performers, Max Hateley and Hudson Faulkner. • Thank you to Ms Kinkead for your background support and being ever ready to be called upon. Finally, but definitely not least, to the mum’s, dad’s and all carers. As staff we are honoured to be involved with such a fine group of people. Thank you for your unwaivering support.

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Dean Burton The year of 2019 has been an incredible year for Melbourne House. First in Academic improvement, first in Diligence and then to it top all of finishing third in overall placing, lifting our performance from twelfth last year. Congratulations to all the boys

It was also in Year 7 that I first had the pleasure and good fortune of meeting Mr Wallace, who was then, and has been right through my Senior School life, my Mentor. On behalf of all us Melbourne boys graduating this year a very special thank you. Your encouragement, support and advice have had a significant impact on our development, what we are today and aspire to be in the future. Mr Connors has made a real impact in the last two years. Not in just moving Melbourne House towards the top of the ladder. He has set a spark in our House with his leadership and style which has inspired all the boys to try harder and do better for Melbourne House and for each of us individually. Mr Lockett, Mr Lees and Mrs K are like family to us and their commitment is greatly appreciated. The culture of all the Melbourne House staff always demonstrate a willingness to contribute to the best their ability and wanting to do more than what is expected of

There is a group of people who we must thank for all that they do. They are our parents, who unselfishly give us all so much in our daily lives. To all the mums and dads we thank you for the opportunity and the sacrifices you make to allow us to be at this great school.

One thing I want to impress upon all the boys in Melbourne House, is that time goes quickly and you must be sure that you embrace every day at School with enthusiasm and take on as much as you can, do as much as you can do, commit and participate in everything. When you do this always try your best. It does not matter if you finish last in the swim race, still play the violin with SOUTHPORTONIAN

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the sound of a cat screaming or missed getting an ‘A’ in that last exam. As long as you give your best and keep trying to improve you will develop and become better at many things, some of them not what you want, but as you grow and develop, your aspirations change and as long as you always do your best, you will achieve in many things over time.

For the Year 12 boys graduating we all have many fond memories of TSS and especially the things that happened in Melbourne House. Some of us started together in Prep thirteen years ago and the majority of us have been together since Year 7. You are my closest brothers and like you, I will miss the fun and banter in Melbourne House, wearing the black and white, trying to do our best in Track and Field.

Inspiring and guiding our younger brothers as others before us did. Today is the end of that chapter and we are about to add a new story to our book of life.

House boys for the last time. When you come off that stage you will be young men who are about to start an exciting journey, turning the page to a new chapter of your life.

What I want to add, is to be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else, will be your greatest achievement. Be bold and do what you want to do. On your future journey give and share with others. This will bring you happiness, contentment and fulfilment. We no longer need to wear a blazer and tie. Some of you will grow your hair, sprout moustaches and we will probably meet in the street wearing clothes that we had bought from St Vinnie’s. This is the time of life where we will experiment and really decide what we want to do. This is our decision. We have been taught right from wrong and given guidance and learnt how to take on the challenges before us. Now is our time to discover and then plan for what we really want to be. In a short time, we 13 graduating boys will walk onto the stage, wrap arms and shout our beloved Toga as Melbourne

No matter what you do, with all that has been given to you from this great school you are prepared and ready to make a difference. One great man who suffered defeat on his initial endeavours but became one of the greatest leaders of all time, Sir Winston Churchill said “We make a living with by what we get. We make a life by what we give” Good luck to my brothers, the Melbourne House graduating boys of 2019 and all best in the future for all my TSS brothers.

MELBOURNE HOUSE SEATED ROW:

MRS J. KARATHANASOPOULOS, C. HANRAHAN, F. TAYLOR, R. MURPHY, P. LYNCH, K. NEWITT, J. FRIZELLE, MR K. CONNORS, D. BURTON, B. DOUGLAS, M. WOOD, T. OXENFORD, J. DEVLIN, D. PETIE, C. LOCKETT

SECOND ROW: H. FAULKNER, J. HARDY, S. GRAY, B. LEVY, B. COOK, J. VAN DER LAAN, M. HATELEY, Z. NIXON, H. ROWLES, M. DWYER, M. CARLOS, J. BURT, C. FIELDING, J. YUN, T. SCHWERKOLT, S. MORGAN THIRD ROW:

MR M. LOCKETT, C. WOOD, J. HUANG, H. HONG, J. MCAULEY, J. POPOV, B. BROWNLEE-SMITH, Z. STRYDOM, C. PATU, J. SINFIELD, R. FIELDING, J. JUST, B. TESTA, J. RANSBY, J. HOPKINS, MR J. WALLACE

FOURTH ROW: L. HARDY, C. BRADBURN, J. WEI, H. OBERMAN, A. WELLS, D. FAULKNER, J. LOMAX, L. DOUGLAS, L. ROWLES, K. KOPUA, K. FISHER, L. BURT, Y. WHALA, O. DUNN, Z. CRAIN, J. MORRIS FIFTH ROW:

E. KELLY, J. RYAN, H. WILSON, K. LITTLE, H. SULLIVAN, C. COMERFORD, C. CARLOS, N. VAN DER LAAN, L. MAIR, B. TZANNES, M. KING, N. PIERRON, N. HANRAHAN, C. ANNING, F. ALLMAN

SIXTH ROW:

MR S. LEES, M. ABELA, M. BRADBURY, C. LOUW, J. WEBSTER, L. KEATES, J. RAY, D. WELLS, W. BAWDEN, D. STRYDOM, C. WOOD, F. LEWIS, T. GARRETT, T. FARAGALLAH, B. PARSONS, E. ARMENIS, C. MURAKAMI

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MELBOURNE HOUSE AWARDS

The Layt Family Trophy ......................................Taj Faragallah

The Sixth Form 1983 Prize.............................................. Beau Douglas

The A. and J. Harkin Prize ............................................Joe Ray

The Steve Roberts Memorial Trophy .................... Finn Taylor

The Tobiano Family Trophy ....................................... CJ Louw The Herbert Melbourne Memorial Award......Connor Murakami The Brook’s Prize..............................................Massimo Abela The Lillyman Family Award.............................. Ned Hanrahan The Pilgrim Trophy............................................... Zavier Crain The Elek Trophy........................................ Cameron Bradburn The A.E. Barnes Trophy.........................................Austin Wells The Giltrap Prize.................................................... Cody Wood The L.J. Crisp Award........................................... Jack McAuley

Previously the Housemaster’s Award

J. A. Sprott Shield................................................ Jackson Hardy For recognition of initiative and unselfish commitment to the Spirit and Ideals of Melbourne House

Melbourne House 1979 Captain’s Prize........... Martin Dwyer House Spirit

The Wright Award for Drama................................. Max Carlos S.D. Kakonikis Trophy.......................................Lachlan Hardy Junior Encouragement

The Libretto Family Trophy................................. Dean Burton Leadership

The Pegasus Prize ..................................................Jack Sinfield The Ian Beath Trophy......................................... Jackson Hardy The Whittaker Cup............................................. Martin Dwyer The Fides Prize................................................Tom Schwerkolt The Barry Parsons Award.................................. Mitchell Wood SOUTHPORTONIAN

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haun Killian from the Australian Society for Evidence Based Teaching says, “To a large extent, the nature of the relationship that teachers forge with their students dictates the impact that they will have on them. If you want to have a positive and lasting difference on students, you must forge productive teacher-student relationships. Teachers who actively build such relationships can positively influence the way students think, act and achieve at school. When these positive influences are enacted by teachers, students are more willing to have a go at challenging tasks, to risk making mistakes and to ask for help if needed.” The relationships constructed within the House setting in Radcliffe between staff Mentors and the boys on a daily basis are prime examples of the concept that Killian describes. Ms Melissa Dickson, Ms Jessica Prouten, Mr Andrew Stalling and Mr Rhys Ibbott are an exceptional group of dedicated teachers and providers of pastoral care to the Radcliffe boys. Within the broad framework of Mentor meetings, House activities and House Shield competitions, the staff of Radcliffe work consistently to build and strengthen positive relationships between themselves and the boys and also between the boys themselves. In his House Captain’s report, Sam Gibson, who has been an outstanding Radcliffe House Captain this year, refers to the confidence he felt entering his final year as a result of the support and guidance he received from older boys within the House whist making his way through the House from a Year 7 boy to the leader of 2019.

The Search Institute, a US based educational research organisation, describes such supportive but positively challenging relationships as “Developmental Relationships”. They say that, “Young people are more likely to grow up successfully when they experience developmental relationships with important people in their lives. Developmental relationships are close connections through which young people discover who they are, cultivate abilities to shape their own lives, and learn how to engage with others and contribute to the world around them. The Search Institute has identified five elements that make relationships powerful in young people’s lives.” 1. Express Care - Show me that I matter. 2. Challenge Growth - Push me to keep getting better. 3. Provide Support - Help me complete tasks and achieve goals. 4. Share Power - Treat me with respect and give me a say. 5. Expand Possibilities - Connect me with people and places that broaden my world. I think that these elements identified as vital to establishing positive developmental relationships fit very well into the pastoral care facility that is Radcliffe House. Our boys are encouraged to reach a little further, but

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MR BRETT SMITH SAM GIBSON DUKE ROBERTSON BRANDON BOTTING ANDREW HOPKINS MRS MELISSA DICKSON MS JESSICA PROUTEN MR ANDREW STALLING MR TROY LETHLEAN MR RHYS IBBOTT

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within the supportive context of a safe environment. They are provided with a variety of opportunities to get involved, learn new skills and make contributions to the institution, and as they do so, to strengthen the bonds with each other.

I have spent a good deal of my time during this, my first year at TSS, getting to know each of the boys in Radcliffe House in order to facilitate such developmental relationships. Each individual boy has strengths and abilities that can contribute to the fostering of positive developmental relationships within Radcliffe. This way, the boys and staff of Radcliffe grow together. In my recent address to many members of the wider Radcliffe community at the Annual House Supper, I expressed my gratitude to the boys and families of Radcliffe House for the warm welcome

I have received in my new role. Indeed, I have entered into developmental relationships with the people of the Radcliffe community. Within the many messages of support from boys, parents and the School, I have received each of the five elements identified by the Search Institute. This is because developmental relationships are multidirectional. It’s not just young people who can grow successfully with the support and encouragement from others, it’s all of us! I look forward to playing my part in the fostering of these successful developmental relationships within Radcliffe House further in the coming years. HOUSE CAPTAIN REPORT

Sam Gibson This year I’ve been privileged enough to have the role as House Captain of Radcliffe. I don’t know how my year would have gone without the years of quality House Captains and Seniors that came before me and helped set this unique House into the position it is in today. When taking up the role of House Captain, I was very nervous that I may not fill my responsibilities

appropriately. However, it did not take me long to realise that I was just a small part of such a big picture. It wasn’t just myself, Duke Robertson and Brandon Botting leading this House, it was the Seniors of 2019. Each and every one of us was unique in our own way and played a crucial part in growing Radcliffe this year. From having boys in the First XV squad, boys with Representative Blazers for Music and three boys in the Academic Firsts, I would like to think that the 2019 Radcliffe Seniors were the most diverse group of boys that have travelled through the lockers in a long time. The diversity of our Seniors is what made Radcliffe so powerful this year, and for that I thank you boys. Every one of you was a role model to all in the House and have helped set a great foundation for the future Seniors of Radcliffe. In 2019, Radcliffe House finished tenth in the race for the House Shield. Although it may not be the result we were after, I can’t commend the efforts enough of all within the House. We may not be recognised as the top tier sporting House or the best singers and performers; however, over my sixyear journey in Radcliffe I’ve learnt to always put my best foot forward and give everything a good crack. RADCLIFFE HOUSE OFFICIALS LEFT TO RIGHT: B. BOTTING, MR B. SMITH, S. GIBSON, D. ROBERTSON

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This attitude is something that I saw every week from all in our Radcliffe community. As the years go on, I hope this spirit continues and helps the House travel closer and closer to the Shield.

your efforts and support have positively impacted many within our community, with activities such as our contribution to Guide Dogs Queensland. May you all continue to show your support in the years to come. Furthermore, I would like to thank and congratulate our Housemaster, Mr Smith, on a very successful first year in Radcliffe. Your support and encouragement to all the boys and staff in the House is greatly appreciated by all and I wish you the best for the future and hope to see you in the same office as years go by.

On behalf of the Senior boys in Radcliffe I would like to thank all Mentor Teachers for the continuous support and guidance through our final year. To Duke, Brandon and Andrew, I would like to thank you for the support you have provided this year to help make all events and gatherings run smoothly. To the Seniors and the rest of the House, without all of your commitment and enthusiasm this year, Radcliffe would not be where it is today. Each of you are an equal part of Radcliffe’s picture within the School and the Gold Coast community. All of

On behalf of the Seniors, I would also wish to reflect upon our time with a very special man. In both 2017 and 2018 we were fortunate enough to be led by Mr Dylan De Vries. Mr De Vries was a strong leader and role model within our House; however, more than that, he was a great friend to all. He has played a very special part in shaping many of us into the men we are today and will forever be in the hearts of us boys in Radcliffe.

Finally, a message to the Valedictorians as well as the younger men in Radcliffe. Seize every opportunity life throws at you, as you only live once. Don’t be afraid to fail, work hard in what you believe in and be the greatest man you can possibly be. Life at TSS flies by in a blink of an eye, make every moment count because these years are the best years of your life. As you travel into the big wide world, don’t forget where you came from because whether you realise it or not, Radcliffe has played a very important part in all of our lives and has helped shape us into the men we are. Each and every one of you have my utmost respect and I thank you for giving me the opportunity to be your House Captain for 2019. I wish you all success in the years to come and I hope we may cross paths again in the future.

RADCLIFFE HOUSE SEATED ROW:

K. BARRY, B. VERTULLO, C. MCGREGOR, M. JONES, K. VAN BENNEKOM, B. BOTTING, S. GIBSON, MR B. SMITH, D. ROBERTSON, B. KELLY, Z. BOTSMAN, J. MEWTON, G. NOONAN, MR T. LETHLEAN, G. GRASSO

SECOND ROW: S. HEATHWOOD, G. NAYLOR, B. MCPHEE, O. PORTELLI, C. JONES, N. THORNBURGH, W. SPISICH, M. BRANCH, J. BURNETT, P. WOLFENDEN, O. WEIR, H. KING, L. GOLDIE, Z. BEAUCHAMP, MR A. STALLING THIRD ROW:

MS J. PROUTEN, S. WOLFENDEN, D. DONNELLEY, R. NORTON, F. PORTER, L. BRADNAM, N. VAN BENNEKOM, L. CHABERT, B. MERCER, J. MARKHAM, S. THOMAS, J. VERTULLO, B. WELCH

FOURTH ROW: W. MARSHALL, C. HAWKINS, L. SMITH, J. KELLY, J. SA, O. WATT, T. KENNEDY, A. HANCOCK, J. BULAT, R. WHEELER, Z. HOWARD, W. WORBOYS, A. WOO, S. ALONSO, J. STUART FIFTH ROW:

R. MERCER, J. NIDDRIE, S. BRADNAM, E. CHABERT, A. WHITTAKER, M. BIALOCERKOWSKI, K. KARATHANASOPOULOS, H. LAVERY, J. ATKINSON, C. JEWASKIEWITZ, L. DELL, C. PEDDLE, O. O’NEILL, A. BROWN

SIXTH ROW:

M. HALSALL, D. INGRAM, D. MATHESON, T. FELLOWES, S. SMITH, J. STEWART, N. KARATHANASOPOULOS, C. BROWN, S. WATT, K. SAW, G. POOLE, T. BROWN, J. PATERSON, A. NASH, M. KUNG-KELMAN

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E. HARRIS, A. HOPKINS, J. MCCARTHY, T. QUINN, MS M. DICKSON

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RADCLIFFE HOUSE AWARDS

Parker Family Trophy..................................... Brandon Botting

M. Dickson Trophy...................................................... Kael Saw

Logan Trophy..................................................... Giulian Grasso

J. Gayton Trophy...................................................Jackson Bulat

A.E. Hancock Trophy........................................ Lachlan Goldie

Davis Family Trophy............................................Dallas Ingram

F. Sutherland Trophy..................................... Jonathon Burnett

O. and D. Williams Trophy ........................ Mackenzie Branch

Kennett Trophy................................................... Louis Chabert

G. Davies Trophy............................................... Jack McCarthy

A. Stalling Trophy............................................ Brayden Mercer

H. McSoriley-Jackson Trophy............................. Greg Noonan

A. Murr Trophy..............................................................Jacob Sa

D. DeVries Trophy .......................................... Joseph Atkinson

B. Rutherford Trophy..........................................Tristan Quinn

D. DeVries Trophy ............................................ Giulian Grasso

Awarded to the top Academic in Year 12

Awarded for Service to Radcliffe House by a Year 12

Awarded for Achievement in Year 11

Awarded for Leadership in Year 11

Awarded for Achievement in Year 10

Awarded for Leadership in Year 10

Awarded for Achievement in Year 9

Awarded for Leadership in Year 9

Pointon-Perrin Trophy..............................................Lucas Dell Awarded for Achievement in Year 8

J. Prouten Trophy...............................Kosta Karathanasopoulos Awarded for Leadership in Year 8

R. Hawthorn Trophy............................................... Asten Nash

Awarded for Leadership in Year 7

Awarded to the Junior Radcliffe boy with an Admirable Disposition

Awarded to the Junior Sportsman

Awarded to the Senior Radcliffe boy with an Admirable Disposition

Awarded to the Senior Sportsman

Awarded for Academic Improvement

Awarded to the most Diligent student in Radcliffe House

Awarded to the boy who displays the highest degree of care and compassion for others:

S. McAllister Courage Award.................. Diesel Donnelley and Alex Whittaker F.C. Allison Trophy ........................................William Marshall

Awarded to the Radcliffe boy who best demonstrates the House motto: Surgite ad Vincendum (“Rise up to overcome”)

Awarded for Achievement in Year 7

A.J. Radcliffe Shield................................................Sam Gibson Awarded to the Radcliffe Man of the Year

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MRS KERRIE DICKSON

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urman House was a force to be reckoned with this year and we delighted in coming together at our end of year House Supper to recognise the achievements of the boys and as a collective.

Reflecting upon the past year, 2019 saw Surman House achieve the top Day House in the House Shield competition, and coming second to Thorold, which is one of our finest result in the 40-year-history of the House. It is certainly an outstanding performance, and of course a far cry from the 11th place of a mere three years ago.

1. A Common goal Our Year 12 leaders have come together to encourage everyone’s best effort and to promote teamwork and unity. Great teams have a shared focus, and for our House it was to win the House Shield. The leaders worked with the younger boys, encouraging them to seize the opportunities presented and to try some new activities. A diverse range of activities are on offer in the inter-House competitions from sport, Declamations, Singing, Theatre Sports to Chess – so everybody can get involved, and we did. 2. Commitment

We performed admirably in all of the major competitions and came second in Swimming, third in Cross County, first in Track and Field, second in Theatre Sports and second in Singing with maximum attendance and participation by the Surman boys. This has been an unprecedented year for the boys and the results have been achieved through talent, application and importantly through outstanding leadership by our Senior Leaders in Year 12. To the young men of our House, I say ‘well done’ and take this opportunity to affirm why we came within a whisker of taking out the House Shield. In simple terms, this result was not achieved by accident but rather through the 3 C’s: 184

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At every House Competition this year, Surman boys recognised the opportunity that presented itself and committed to seizing the moment and having a go. Commitment is the single most important factor that makes the difference between success or failure. Everybody wants to win, but are we committed to put in the effort and put our individual pursuits second to the House goals on the day of competition? House Singing was a good example of this. We practiced during Mentor, House meetings, and in Chapel in the lead up to the event.. and honestly, I was worried. As an observer of this competition however, it was a spine tingling moment when our Surman boys rose to the occasion and sang with full force and their hearts. We certainly showed the other Houses that we are a force to be reckoned with and placed second by half a point.

HOUSEMASTER

MRS KERRIE DICKSON

HOUSE CAPTAIN HOUSE VICE-CAPTAIN

JOE FUHRMANN ETHAN COCHRANE

HOUSE SPORTS CAPTAINS SEAN ARTHUR ANDREW RIDGWAY HOUSE CULTURAL CAPTAIN IDEALS CAPTAIN HOUSE SACRISTAN

SOSHI JO ANDREW RIDGWAY JARED FULTON

MENTOR TEACHERS MR GREG NORMAN MR MATTHEW SLATTERY MRS SOPHIE ARTLEY MR DALE QUAIN MR JERRY KUO MR BLAIR TONKIN

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seen younger boys sitting with the older boys and genuine friendships made. This has certainly helped us develop our cohesion in Surman House so that we became a champion team in 2019 and hopefully, beyond.

3. Cohesion In Surman House we promote unity, and an important characteristic of a champion team is that its teammates genuinely care for each other and enjoy hanging out together. This cohesion within Surman House has helped us perform at a higher level. I encourage the younger boys to reflect on the Year 12 leaders who are in the House during every break and how they are very inclusive. During this time I have

My message to each boy in Surman House is that regardless of your individual talents, it is essential that each of you have a go, invest some time and tap into the power of teamwork to help our House perform at an even higher level. Let’s continue to evolve into a champion team, perform at an elite level and build on the unity forged in the House by the leaders this year. Thank you to each of you, and in particular to the Year 12’s and the House Officials Joe Fuhrmann, Ethan Cochrane, Andrew Ridgway, Sean Arthur, Soshi Jo, and Jared Fulton, for making 2019 so successful and fulfilling for Surman House. They have been outstanding in their commitment to their leadership positions this year, creating an inclusive culture and have been excellent role models for the younger boys. We wish all of our Year 12 boys all the best for the future. We also celebrate our academic accomplishments for the year and I am pleased to report that our boys have

excelled, with several boys making the prestigious Dean’s list in Semester One and that the average diligence score across the House this year is 2.3, which is outstanding. I would now like to convey a very special thank you to our Surman pastoral care team – Mrs Artley, Mr Kuo, Mr Tonkin, Mr Slattery and Mr Norman (and Mr Quain during Term Four). It is the pastoral care system that is at the very essence of what we do at TSS, and it is our teachers, psychologists, Deans and support staff who play an integral role in providing this care.

Finally, thank you to the young men of Surman House and your families for enriching my life, making every day a fun one and welcoming me every morning with open arms and hearts into Surman House. I look forward SURMAN HOUSE OFFICIALS SEATED ROW:

S. JO, J. FUHRMANN, E. COCHRANE, A. RIDGWAY

SECOND ROW: S. ARTHUR, MRS K. DICKSON, J. FULTON

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to our House going from strength to strength in 2020.

HOUSE CAPTAIN REPORT

Joe Fuhrmann 2019 is a time to celebrate our House, and the boys that make it so special. From my first few days as a part of Surman House six short years ago, I’ve always felt at home. I was encouraged to come into the House and talk to a Senior, encouraged to put my hand up and have a go at something new, and most importantly encouraged to be myself. It is these values which make Surman so great and that allowed me and so many others to enjoy their time as part of the House. This is the attitude that the Senior Leaders of

Surman aimed to reinforce and upkeep this year. It gives me great pride to be able say that we’ve achieved our goal. This year, in all events Surman has come together like no other House in the School. We’ve consistently had the highest participation rate out of all the other houses. It’s this participation and willingness to have a go that has enabled us to do so well this year, we’ve achieved as a House, not a group of individuals what no one thought possible. To place second in the House Shield competition is no small achievement. Since Year 7 I’ve seen the past Surman Seniors aim for top 12 in the House Shield and be happy with an 11th place finish. This year, the Seniors tried something different and it’s worked.

To my fellow Valedictorians of 2019, you’ve provided me with some of my most cherished memories and made sure my time in Surman has never been dull. Together we’ve created a legacy for the younger boys to follow, the comradery and mateship within our year is a quintessential example of a true TSS brotherhood and it’s made us a family. I wish all the boys the best in the future and I hope the relationships we formed during our time together are timeless even as we go our separate ways.

To my parents, words cannot explain how grateful I am for what you’ve given me and my brothers. Your continual sacrifices to ensure that we never miss out on everything is inspiring. I hope that I’ve made you proud, during my many years at the School. I’ve tried to

SURMAN HOUSE SEATED ROW:

N. ROBINSON, S. JO, W. PICKERING, S. ARTHUR, S. THOMPSON, J. HUNTER, E. COCHRANE, MRS K. DICKSON, J. FUHRMANN, J. FULTON, A. RIDGWAY, J. WALDEN, W. GRANT, M. SMITH, K. SHIELD

SECOND ROW: MS S. ARTLEY, K. KANEMURA, S. SCHMIDT, M. FUHRMANN, J. MEO, H. GATES, T. JACOBSON, J. YUEN, C. HART, D. KENNEDY, C. CLARK, J. SERGIS, K. NGAMANU, F. JACKES, M. SABADOS, MR B. TONKIN THIRD ROW:

L. FREE, K. TOWNHILL, B. LYNCH, S. BEDINGFELD, L. O’CONNOR, A. GROOBY, C. WHITTON, W. ABBOTT, T. GOSSETT, L. JOHNSTON, B. WALKER, F. ATKINS, M. GARNIER, W. BURTON, B. RYAVKIN

FOURTH ROW: B. WILSON, F. MAHU, W. JACKSON, J. PEARCE, A. JOHNSON, J. O’HAGAN, S. FERRIS-NATHAN, L. KENNEDY, C. CARTISANO, R. STUCKEY, O. WARD, S. DARCH, A. CONN, MR M. SLATTERY FIFTH ROW:

M. KARUNARATNE, J. MCANULTY, D. BURNZ, O. JACKSON, A. CHARLES, B. KRUGER, T. MCINERNEY, O. MIAN, T. MCCLINTOCK, J. TEE, S. HAMADI, F. WARD, C. BRANT, J. KUO

SIXTH ROW:

K. RODWAY, D. CARL, C. PHILLIPS, C. FERRIS-NATHAN, F. REICHMAN, J. MCPHEE, A. GLADYSHEV, C. O’CONNOR, J. CLELAND, A. ARTHUR, M. LOWE, B. ROPER, R. JOHNSON, T. STUCKEY, E. KARUNARATNE

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M. BUCHANAN, X STEINFORT

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surman grab every opportunity that comes my way with both hands and to become the type of man that you hoped I would.

To Mrs Dickson, the best Mentor I’ve ever had. Thank you. You’ve always been there, willing to help and listen to whatever I have to say. Over the past three years I’ve seen first-hand how just how good you’ve been for

Surman. Under your leadership we’ve flourished, we are no longer a “lesser” House within the School, and the sacrifices you’ve made for Surman and everybody in the House which have cemented your legendary status within the House. I’ll miss your guidance and advice next year Ma’am, but I know that the future of Surman is safe in your hands, the House will continue to grow and expand under you. I speak for all Year 12 boys when I say your mentorship will never be forgotten.

the things which build your character. I would like to offer one final piece of advice... Enjoy it! Enjoy every moment, embrace every opportunity and build lasting relationships.

Finally, to the Surman boys. It is up to you boys to continue the legacy that we have tried so hard to create over many years. You are the future of Surman and will decide the way the House performs, so take hold of every opportunity that comes your way. I encourage you to have a go at everything, don’t shy away from a challenge, and embrace it as these are

SURMAN HOUSE AWARDS

The Lisa Miller Award............................................ Declan Carl

The D.S. Wilson Award..................................... Harrison Gates

The Susan Presto Award.............................. Callum O’Connor

The M.J. Ryan Trophy..........................................Tim Jacobsen

The Housemaster Trophy....................... Thomas McClintock

The Academic Shield........................................................ Year 8

Year 7 Dux of Academia

Surman House Year 7 Sportsman

Year 8 Academic Excellence

The K.J. Humphries Trophy................................ Sean Hamadi Surman House Year 8 All-rounder

The Hughes Family Trophy.................................. Lachlan Free Best Junior Surman House Supporter

The J.D. Perry Trophy....................................... Francois Mahu Year 9 Surman House Dux of Academia

The P.E. Bentley Cup........................................ Matthew Lowe Junior Surman House Sportsman of the Year

The G.W. Pearson Trophy.William Jackson & William Abbott The Spirit of Surman House

The D.A.C. Williams Trophy................................. Billy Walker Best Junior Surman House Academic

The Thomasson Family Cup................................. Tom Gosset Consistent Effort

The Yourell Family Trophy............................Andrew Ridgway Most Supportive Surman House Member

The A.D. Waite Award........................................Kye Kanemura Year 11 Surman House Dux of Academia

Year 11 Outstanding Social Leadership in Surman House

Awarded to the Best Surman House Allrounder for Sports and Studies

Awarded to the Year Level with the Highest Average Academic and Diligence Results

R.A. Bell Family Trophy..................................... Joe Fuhrmann Year 12 Leadership in Surman House

Ron Bruce Trophy........................................... Ethan Cochrane Outstanding Service to Surman House

Daniel Family Trophy................................................Kye Shield Achiever of the Year for Excellence in Academics, Sport and Surman House Activities

P.A. Lovell Trophy......................................................Kye Shield Year 12 Surman House Dux of Academia

B.D. Mickey Award.............Syris Schmidt & Kaleb Ngamanu Year 12 Surman House Senior Sportsman

Corinne Miller Award...................................Saxon Thompson Services to Surman House Drama

Greg Norman Trophy................ Joe Fuhrmann andMilo Smith Awarded for Integrity in the Achievement of Four or More Full House Colours

Founding Housemaster...................................... Joe Fuhrmann Awarded to a Year 12 student - Academic, School Honour Blazer for major Sport and Prefect Pocket

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MR BRETT NEWTON

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019 marks the 40th anniversary of Turnock House having been founded in 1979. The House namesake Harry Turnock was a complete all-rounder being considered a true gentleman, scholar and athlete.

He was Dux of his grade in the year of 1923 whilst also balancing Vice Captain of McKinley House, First IV Rowing, First XV Rugby, First XI Cricket and First IV for Tennis.

Following his graduation in 1923 Harry returned five years later to TSS as a Master. He taught French, English, Maths and Geography. Over the years Harry worked through the ranks and settled as McKinley Housemaster. This was a position he held from 1932-41. He was renowned for a strong House spirit and a great awareness of the school’s tradition. As a school, TSS prides itself on the development of boys into young men through a holistic approach. This was a strong theme in Harry Turnock’s approach throughout his long association with the School. An approach that is evident in the day to day life of Turnock House. Today, as in Harry Turnock’s time, TSS nurtures boys’ potential in the fields of academia, sport and culture. However, it is not solely these three areas that create the young men of today. In

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today’s society more than ever it is the social and emotional development of the boy which is essential to his development as a whole person. Being a member of Turnock House goes a long way to supporting this development. Turnock like any family or community is made up of the whole spectrum of personalities, ages, abilities, passions, as well as personal stories of trials and tribulations that when mixed together affect the dynamic of the group. However, it is the brotherhood of the red and black shield bearing the horse that gives the boys a sense of pride and belonging. It is always easy to witness this on Cluster days when we come together to compete and challenge one another. Whether it be on the sporting field, in the pool, performing in a drama setting or singing in the Chapel, the support and sense of belonging is evident. But it is the everyday that makes this House special. From the humble 2019 leadership of Captains Aidan Kitchin and Hugo Burdon, to the way new students immerse themselves and are accepted into the House from day one. It’s the morning greetings between students and staff with the sincerity of their interactions. It is the times Turnock boys raise concerns about their mates, or give their Housemaster a heads up when someone may need a bit of support on a particular day. It is the Year 11s this year raising much needed funds for Rosie’s Friends on the Street through their BBQ at the House Athletics Cluster.

HOUSEMASTER

MR BRETT NEWTON

HOUSE CAPTAIN

HUGO BURDON AIDAN KITCHIN

HOUSE SPORTS CAPTAIN

DION SAMUELA

HOUSE CULTURAL CAPTAIN JORDAN LOECHEL HOUSE SACRISTAN MENTOR TEACHERS

VASILI VIVLIOS MR ALEX ROBERSON MR PETER PILCHER MS EMMA LUPO MS JADE MCCARTHY MR ALAN BALDRY

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It is the acceptance that things do not always go the way we want them to and we work harder to make amends next time round. It is the resilience demonstrated by Year 12 students Jesse Grey and Lachlan McInnes when their First XV seasons were derailed by injury. It is the celebration of achievements and recognition of effort between boys. Turnock is all of this. 2019 has been an amazing year for Turnock. Overall in the House Shield the boys placed a very strong fourth. Competing solidly across all Clusters. It was a testament to the House to witness the boys getting involved and put themselves out there to support each other. Undoubtedly, winning the Touch Football Cluster is a memory Jesse Grey, Michael Van de Schyff, Hugo Burdon, Lachlan McInnes, James Smith, Harrison French and Dion Samuela will remember fondly.

The Turnock cohort is full with talent and abilities. It has been a privilege to acknowledge some incredibly high achievers in their chosen fields as members of our family. Standouts this year have included Dion Samuela (Year 12) making the Australian Schoolboys Rugby team, James Smith (Year 12) representing Queensland in AFL, Chez Bos (Year 7) becoming Queensland Surfing Champion, Ben Reilly (Year 11) winning a silver medal at the Australian Swimming Championships, Harrison French (Year 12) winning gold at the Australian Rowing Championships, Max Carr (Year 8) excelling in his Australian Music Examinations Board exam with honours and Aidan Kitchin (Year 12) receiving a Bond University Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship.

best for the future and know they will do well in their chosen career.

Thank you to the Year 12s for leading Turnock to so much success this year. As a group you have inspired and set the bar high for those to follow. In particular thank you to the House leadership of Aidan Kitchin, Hugo Burdon, Billy Vivlios, Dion Samuela and Jordan Loechel. Each of you have contributed in your own unique way through your individual positions to the inclusive culture that exists in Turnock. I wish all Year 12 students the

A potent message from Bryce Courtenay’s legendary novel of is:

Finally I would like to send my best wishes to the young men, families and staff of Turnock House. All the best for 2020 and beyond.

HOUSE CAPTAIN REPORT

Hugo Burdo and Aidan Kitchin

It All Starts With The Power Of One One teacher, one mentor, one friend One chapter, one formula, one experiment One dive, one catch, one six, one wicket, one war cry One spirit, one House.

TURNOCK HOUSE OFFICIALS LEFT TO RIGHT: MR B. NEWTON, D. SAMUELA, A. KITCHIN, H. BURDON, J. LOECHEL, V. VIVLIOS

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to prioritise and adapt your pursuits whilst continuing to focus on fitness and your involvement in a wide range of sports. You will inspire even more interest when you also become the Director of TSS Gymnastics in 2020.

As Zig Ziglar surmised “you don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” It is our beginnings which connect each of us through our shared TSS experiences. This spectacular school provides more than a platform, we have a springboard from which to propel into the greater pool of life. At TSS we have many lessons in the classroom and on the field, however one I am most grateful for is learning to foster the qualities of leadership. In 2018 as we became Seniors Mr Fennell and Will Timoney set the stage to grow our Turnock community and brotherhood. This was achieved through a positive brotherhood framed within the morals and values of our School. Under Mr Newton and with every one of your input we have been able to continue this momentum throughout 2019.

In Turnock this year, every Senior has slipped into the role of leadership naturally. Together we have created a culture of inclusion and formed a place to celebrate joint success. We have welcomed our new Housemaster Mr Newton and brought a great team spirit to every Cluster. Our 2019 cohort has been approachable and we have enjoyed mentoring younger members of Turnock, through showing you that sporting, academic and cultural passion pays off. Mr Newton thank you for calmly steering us this year, especially given you have taken on a role which has meant a significant sacrifice to your family time. It is great news that your son Jasper now joins us at TSS. Like you I have encountered some health issues in 2019 and I admire your vision

Thank you Mr Pilcher for being my House Mentor within Turnock and Mr Baldry, Ms Lupo and Mr Roberson. You all put in the extra effort to connect us and check in with our welfare, whilst motivating us to do our best in all parts of school life.

I would like to thank all of Turnock for making my time at TSS so memorable and I would like to share with you a thought from a great cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar: “Whatever level you reach, getting better never stops”.

TURNOCK HOUSE SEATED ROW:

D. SAMUELA, D. MCCARTHY, H. FRENCH, J. GREY, T. YOUNG, J. BRINSMEAD, H. BURDON, MR B. NEWTON, A. KITCHIN, S. STEVENS, N. LUKASHOV, C. DURANTE, A. TIMONEY, J. SMITH, E. HILLMAN

SECOND ROW: Z. LIAO, M. GODDARD, J. LOECHEL, V. VIVLIOS, M. OHORI, N. BROWN, N. CROSS, N. ROBERTSON, M. VAN DER SCHYFF, B. REILLY, M. SPITTLE, S. ROSS, S. MCINNES, C. GOH, L. MCINNES, J. BEVACQUA, S. LEDINGHAM THIRD ROW:

MR P. PILCHER, C. VIVLIOS, B. BENNETT, D. GOLLAN, C. MCGEARY, T. MAURICE, A. KITCHIN, W. THILWIND, G. TOMASONI, E. STANICH, L. GRAHAM, C. FITZPATRICK, S. KYRIAKOU, R. FENNELL, J. DIMARCO, J. LEES, MS E. LUPO

FOURTH ROW: MR A. BALDRY, L. FRANOVIC, M. KANNEMANN, R. SAMPSON, C. VEIVERS, B. BROWN, E. COFFEY, H. SPITTLE, J. MURRAY, L. MILLER, J. MAURICE, J. DEBELAK, G. BURDON, W. HODGSON, M. CHIPMAN, MR A. ROBERSON FIFTH ROW:

P. BOUSGAS, H. MCDONALD, S. LEDINGHAM, D. MAURICE, B. NICKALLS, H. POTTS, F. KUKAS, A. ROBINSON, B. BRINSMEAD, R. HEBDON, A. MCMATH, A. HILL, Z. MCDERMOTT, L. DOUGHERTY, D. MCINNES, M. CARR

SIXTH ROW:

L. REINHOLD, P. MCNAB, M. DAO, M. THILWIND, A. GOEL, J. KOMOROWSKI, K. CREECH, T. MAYES, M. LE, A. NICKALLS, C. BOS, B. MURRAY, R. CLINTON, Z. DE MARTINI, Z. BEVACQUA, T. WEBSTER

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C. LOADES, C. PYE

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Knowing that Turnock has continued to strengthen during 2018 and 2019

means this is just the beginning and we have full confidence that you will take up the baton to continue to care about one another and grow the bonds of brotherhood and rise Turnock within the ranks of The Southport School. I wish each of you all the best as you head into your exams and to my fellow peers I hope your futures are fulfilling and purposeful and we get to enjoy each other’s company often beyond the gates of TSS.

TURNOCK HOUSE AWARDS

The Housemaster’s Trophy............................Phoenix McNab Awarded to the Year 7 with the Most Outstanding Academic Performance

All-Rounder.......................................................Adam Nickalls Gentleman, Scholar, Athlete Year 7

The Housemaster’s Prize.................... Michael van der Schyff Gentleman, Scholar, Athlete Year 11

The James Family Trophy..................................... Connor Pye

The Andrew McCowen Shield............................. Hunter Potts For the Year 8 who in the day to day life of the House proves himself to be honest, affable and always willing to serve the School community.

Awarded to the Most Outstanding Year 11

The Trist Family Trophy.................................... Alexander Hill Awarded for the Most Outstanding contribution to House Drama

The Housemaster’s Trophy........................... Maxmillion Carr Awarded to the Most Outstanding Year 8

Brian Smith Perpetual Trophy..............................James Smith Awarded for contribution to House Competition in Athletics

The Greenfield Family Trophy....................... Joseph Maurice Awarded to the Most Outstanding Year 9

The Bacon Trophy...........................................Benjamin Reilly Awarded for the Most Outstanding performance in Swimming

The Fox Family Trophy.................................Benjamin Brown Gentleman Scholar Athlete in Year 9

The Fletcher Family Trophy..........................Harrison French Awarded to the Most Outstanding Rower

The McKinnon Family Trophy...........................Ewan Stanich Awarded to the Most Outstanding Year 10

The Jay Family Trophy.................................... Daniel Maurice Awarded to the Most Outstanding Junior Sportsman in Years 7-10

The Bennett Shield............................................ Reyne Fennell

The Nathan Sharpe Trophy.................................. Billy Vivlios School Captain 1995 and Wallaby. Awarded to the young man who most embodies the House Motto of “Productiveness and Faithfulness.”

The Goddard Family Trophy.........................Harrison French Awarded to the Senior All-Round Sportsman of the Year

Awarded to the student in Years 7-9 who by loyalty, dedication and reliability has made an outstanding contribution to the House and has been fully involved in the life of the School

The Midwood Trophy................................. Shaun Ledingham

The Hutcheon Family Trophy

The T.H. Turnock Trophy.................................. Aidan Kitchin

Awarded for Academic Excellence - Dean’s List Semester One

Phoenix McNab Maxmillion Carr Ryan Hebdon Andrew McMath Matthew Chipman Joseph Maurice Riley Sampson Cooper Veivers Daniel Gollan Reyne Fennell Spiros Kyriakou Ewan Stanich Nick Cross Shaun Ledingham Connor Pye Aidan Kitchin James Smith

Awarded for Excellence

Awarded to the Year 12 student who by his example, loyalty, dedication and reliability has made an outstanding contribution to both the School and House

Priestley Family Trophy................................Laurie Dougherty House Spirit

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MS STEPHANIE MCQUILLAN

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t can be a little daunting stepping into the Housemaster role mid-way through the academic year, and even more daunting when you have such big shoes to fill. But as I quickly came to realise, Walker House is a special House and I must thank all of the boys and parents for being so welcoming. When you first enter Walker House, there is a tangible energy which seems to radiate from the boys. One of support, encouragement and genuine care for each and every member within the House.

HOUSEMASTER

When I first arrived, I asked the boys to try and define what it means to be Walker. The overwhelming answer was one of brotherhood and community. The genuine willingness to not only support and encourage each other, but to actively try and bring out the very best in each other. The magic, I’ve discovered, lies in the Walker camaraderie. One which is built on unwavering trust and friendship and which empowers the boys to become the best version of themselves. To actively take risks and challenge themselves to go that little bit further, safe in the knowledge that they are surrounded by a network of support and friendship. Of brotherhood.

HOUSE SACRISTAN

This past Semester, I have seen the boys show enormous amounts of strength and courage by stepping out of their comfort zones. Delivering Declamation speeches in front of a packed Broomhead Lecture Theatre, playing Chess under pressure and surrounded by a sea of boys, stepping

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up to perform in the House Drama competition despite having some pretty serious reservations and still smashing it. To me, this is the true definition of brotherhood. Of giving something a go because your House needs you and more importantly, your House believes in you. To be a member of Walker House is a great privilege and something which is articulated in the words and actions of the fine young men of Walker House every single day.

To our current Walker House Year 12’s, I offer my heartfelt thanks. Thank you for being so welcoming and supportive. Our House is much richer having had your leadership. Together, you have defined what collaborative leadership is. You have supported each other and the House through countless events, clusters, singing practice and exams. An example of this is from the recent House Singing competition. The boys and I really wanted to make Ms Fennell proud and try our very best to finish in the top three. However not

MRS RACHAEL FENNELL

ACTING HOUSEMASTER MS STEPHANIE MCQUILLAN HOUSE CAPTAIN HOUSE VICE-CAPTAIN HOUSE SPORTS CAPTAIN

NASH WRIGHT TAISEI FUJII JOSHUA HOBART BENJAMIN WALLER JAKE LEMMING

MENTOR TEACHERS MR PETER BROMLEY MR ROB CLEGG MS CHAUNTELLE JONES MS NATASHA ROSKY MR RYAN BAYLDON-LUMSDEN

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being a Music teacher myself, or in fact possessing any kind of musical ability or talent whatsoever, all I could bring to the table was enthusiasm, lots and lots of enthusiasm. Led by the Year 12’s, the boys used their mentor sessions to practise and rehearse the selection of hymns over a period of weeks so by the time the big day arrived, Walker were ready. I must commend the boys who really took to the challenge and on the day of the competition, I could not have been more proud. They sang with enthusiasm, and in my humble opinion they all sang in key, and we did finish in the top three!

To the Year 12’s, thank you. For your leadership, your enthusiasm and good humour. For the way you have led the House and for understanding the responsibility that comes with being a Year 12. I am very grateful to each one of you and I have so enjoyed getting

to know you. The office will be much quieter without you and you will all be missed, but I know that you are more than ready for the next chapter. Each of you possess wonderful skills and qualities which will help you forge your own path and I am excited to hear where your next adventure takes you.

our Year 7 teaching team. Mr Jackson Elliott, Mr Anthony Petrie, Mr Jackson Alves, Mrs Kate Gallie, Mr Khalid Almaktoum and Mrs Kristen Bannister. Thank you for all the care, patience and support you provide on a daily basis to our youngest Walker members as they embark on their TSS journey.

Walker House is very much a team and this is evident in our staff who all play a crucial role. Mrs Rachel Fennell, who although officially on maternity leave, attended our House Supper to deliver the Valedictorian presentation to Year 12. I know this meant a great deal to the boys and her presence was testament to the strong bonds which have been formed throughout the years. To our Mentor Teachers, Mr Clegg, Mr Bayldon-Lumsden, Ms Rosky and Mrs Jones, I sincerely thank you for all you do. The quiet talks after class, the extra-curricular involvement, the unwavering support, enthusiasm, guidance and genuine care you provide. Our boys are very fortunate to have such amazing mentors in their corner. Whilst not officially attached to our House, I would also like to acknowledge the contributions of

To the Year 12 parents – this time of year will undoubtedly be an emotional time for you as you celebrate the end of a long journey with your son. For some of you, you commenced this journey at the Prep School with a little boy in tow, full of wonder and excitement. For others, your journey started a little later in the Secondary School. Regardless of when you started the journey, you are all celebrating the end of a remarkable journey with your son. You should all feel incredibly proud of your boys. They are articulate, kind, compassionate, funny and most WALKER HOUSE OFFICIALS LEFT TO RIGHT: J. LEMMING, J. HOBART, N. WRIGHT, T. FUJII, B. WALLER, MRS R. FENNELL

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importantly real gentlemen. You have done an amazing job as parents and on behalf on them, I thank you. To our boys – thank you. Your spirit, enthusiasm and determination is what drives our House forward and I am proud of each and every one of you. I look forward to seeing what 2020 brings us.

In conclusion, Mr Hawkins often says TSS isn’t just a school, it’s a way of life and that couldn’t be more true. At a time of year which offers us the rare opportunity to reflect on the year that’s been; the highlights, the challenges, the achievements and the wow moments. I would like to acknowledge the entire Walker House community. To the boys, staff and parents, thank you for all of your contributions. The early morning starts, the training sessions, the Saturday match games and the endless amount of support and encouragement. It is due to the contribution that each and every member of our House has made throughout the year which allows us to truly celebrate and acknowledge the young men of Walker. Ad Victorium per Unitatem - To Victory through Unity.

Teachers and the changeover of Housemaster at the start of Semester Two. It has without a doubt been a busy one. But it is changes like these that I believe just brings the boys closer together as brothers and builds individual character and strength. Approaching 2019, I can’t say winning the House Shield was my number one priority, I would have to say unity was. My main aim as House Captain this year, was to try and get everyone involved, including the younger years in House events and most of all, to have fun. That’s what I loved about this year, because at the end of the day, it didn’t matter whether we were versing another House in Tug of War or swimming that last 25m of butterfly, we did it together and that is what Walker House is all about. As the saying goes, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much”.

We may not have won this year, but we certainly improved since last year. Just knowing that, in my eyes we have succeeded. “But success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.” One of my biggest highlights of the year was the cross-country pancake run every Tuesday morning in Term Two. My favourite moment was just being able to see the big smiles on the Junior boys faces at the mere fact that they were involved in something, and also being able to share that with the Year 12’s. It was the little things like this that for myself and I’m sure the rest of the Seniors wouldn’t trade anything for.

HOUSE CAPTAIN REPORT

Nash Wright It has been an honour to be the Walker House Captain for 2019. This year has been an interesting one, with lots of changes including the introduction of new House Clusters such as theatre sports and House Singing, new Mentor

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Most importantly, the boys and I wouldn’t be where we are if it weren’t for a few people. Mrs Fennell, thank you for everything you have done for me over my time at TSS. For me personally, you have been an amazing mentor, inspiration and friend. It has been my greatest pleasure

to have worked so closely with you and to take on the challenges of the House. On behalf of all my fellow Walker brothers especially the Year 12 Seniors, thank you. You have made our years at TSS very special and memorable. You brought out the best in all of the boys in the House and we can’t thank you enough. We were truly lucky to be able to have such an amazing Housemaster like you for majority of our time at TSS.

Ms McQuillan, even entering late into my life at The Southport School, I want to thank for making my last two terms at this school so enjoyable. You have done such an extraordinary job in making your new Housemaster role such a smooth change over. The Walker boys are very lucky to have you join us. Thank you for always having a big smile on your face and for giving your endless positive energy towards the boys in the House each and every day.

The Mentor Teachers, Mrs Jones, Mrs Rosky, Mr Clegg and Mr BayldonLumsden. I want to personally thank you for the brilliant work that you have done with all of the boys in the House this year. On a daily basis, you have mentored us and shown us the way, taught us valuable lessons and left such remarkable memories with all of us to take away. I am fortunate enough to have developed many bonds with all of you whilst my time at The Southport School. I cannot thank you enough.

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I am now looking forward to seeing what Walker has in store for 2020 and in the years to come, because I can confidently say that Walker House is something special and you all should feel privileged to be able to be a part of it.

Lastly but certainly not least, I want to acknowledge and thank all the boys in Walker House. You all have made my last year one that will remain in my heart for a lifetime. A special thanks to my fellow Senior cohort. I couldn’t have asked for a better, more diverse and fun group of boys to spend my journey with at TSS. I have grown up with you boys since the day I first stepped foot in the School. We’ve all made mistakes, some bigger than others but as Richard Branson said, “You don’t learn to walk by following rules, you learn by doing, and by falling over.” I look forward to seeing what all of you men accomplish in the future because I know that it will be nothing short of extraordinary. That’s the special thing about the bonds we have formed. I can say for certain that I will have each and every one of you as a lifetime contact.

never know where it might take you. Be kind, stay humble and be yourself, and everything else will fall into place. Victory Through Unity.

Finally, to the Walker boys. At The Southport School you are constantly being encouraged to be your best and give everything a go. During my time at TSS, I’ve discovered that it’s these years in school which is the best time for you to discover what your own best is. Give something a go and put everything you can into it, because in life you will always regret the things you didn’t do, rather than the things you did. Cherish every moment while you’re here at the school. Take every opportunity given to you and just simply have a go. You’ll

WALKER HOUSE SEATED ROW:

L. HUGHES, M. MATSUO, T. FAIRNINGTON, R. KIM, T. SCOTCHMER, B. WALLER, T. FUJII, MRS R. FENNELL, N. WRIGHT, J. HOBART, T. MACGREGOR, D. KNIGHT, J. LEMMING, C. SELBY, M. EDDOWES

SECOND ROW: T. ISHIGAKI, J. HARRISON, J. BATT, J. BROWN, E. MITCHELL, A. TURNBULL, E. MACLEOD, H. DEVANTIER, H. BENNETT, M. SHORTLAND, B. HARDY, K. DITTMAR, W. WEBB, L. VINACCIA, J. LEAVER, N. OXLEY THIRD ROW:

MR R. BAYLDON-LUMSDEN, T. YOON, J. BOYLE, J. GOFFMAN, N. BEVILACQUA, J. DENSON, M. DE LUTIIS, T. HANCOCK, J. DWYER, O. WATSON, S. MASSEY, H. BUTLER, H. ZDANOWICZ, H. ANTHONY, K. PRICE, MRS N. ROSKY

FOURTH ROW: D. WALLER, A. VAHIDY, O. WAGNER, Z. DART, L. WHELAN, A. SKAWINSKI, A. HOBART, J. BOLTON, J. FABER, O. GREENER, T. CHEN, B. KNIGHT, MR A. HOOPER FIFTH ROW:

MR R. CLEGG, N. MAHONY, M. DENSON, C. BALDING, C. LYGO, S. STURGESS, T. GOFFSASSEN, B. SHUTTLEWOOD, L. MURPHY, C. DWYER, E. MELTON, Y. SONI, H. GOFFMAN, D. CHEN, F. GABY, T. BENNETT

SIXTH ROW:

J. WINDLE, M. FLETCHER, T. MASSEY, C. MILLIGAN, R. SUMMERS, C. CUMMINGS, R. ALEXANDER, F. GOSS, H. MACLEOD, J. GALLIE, E. FABER, H. ILLES, W. ROBERTSON, D. STANSBIE

ABSENT

P. ANTOINE, A. HUGHES, C. MURRAY

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WALKER HOUSE AWARDS

The Perkins Award...............................................M.J. Eddowes For contribution to Athletics

The Alan Parsons Award..............................M.R.H. Shortland For contribution to Basketball

The Rob Clegg Award.................................................... T. Fujii

Spirit Award Year 8 ........................................... B. Shuttlewood Most Outstanding Year 8 .............................................D. Chen Academics Year 9.......................................................... J. Bolton Spirit Award Year 9 .........................................................J. Faber

For contribution to Chess

Most Outstanding Year 9 ........................................ A.P. Hobart

The Scott Bouvier Award....................................M.J. Eddowes

Academics Year 10................................................N. Bevilacqua

For contribution to Cricket

The David Eddowes Award.................................E.L. MacLeod For contribution to Cross Country

The Walker Debating Award.......................................... T. Fujii The Ray King Award...........................................E.L. MacLeod

Spirit Award Year 10 ................................................ J.W. Dwyer Most Outstanding Year 10...................................N. Bevilacqua Academics Year 11................................................. H.A. Bennett Spirit Award Year 11.............................................E.L. MacLeod

For contribution to Football

Most Outstanding Year 11 ...........................M.R.H. Shortland

The Hobart Award................................................... J.R. Hobart

Academics Year 12........................................................... T. Fujii

For contribution to Music

The Greg Lambert Award....................................... J.R. Hobart For contribution to Rowing

The John Maher Award...........................................B. H.Waller For contribution to Rugby

Spirit Award Year 12...............................................N.N. Wright Most Outstanding Year 12.............................................. T. Fujii Bruce Curtis Community Service Award.............B. H. Waller Low Memorial Award.............................................. J.R. Hobart Awarded for Service to the House

The Walker Speech and Variety Award................... S.A. Vahidy The King-Christopher Award..................................E. Mitchell

Walker Memorial Award................................................. T. Fujii Awarded for Dedication and Effort

For contribution to Swimming

The Brad Deutscher Award...................................N.N. Wright

K.S. Mackay Award................................................N.N. Wright Awarded for Excellence in Leadership

For contribution to Tennis

Housemaster’s Awards Academics Year 7...............................................D.M.P. Stansbie

Steve Roberts Memorial Trophy...........................N.N. Wright

Spirit Award Year 7................................................. H. MacLeod Most Outstanding Year 7 ..........................................J.W. Gallie Academics Year 8.....................................................E.A. Melton

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Anthony Apana 2016-2019 Delpratt House Sacristan, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Rugby - Third XV

Thomas Armstrong 2018-2019 Atkinson House House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Football - First XI, Rugby - Fifth XV

Sean Arthur 2014-2019 Surman House House Sports Captain, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Tug-of-War, GPS Cross Country - Open Team, GPS Swimming -Relay, Australian Army Cadet - Cadet Sergeant

Declan Attenborough 2017-2019 Biddle House Academic 1sts, Dean’s List, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, GPS Chess Premier Team; Player of Round 8; Highest Points, Cricket Second XI

Jack Atthow 2014-2019 Delpratt House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Tugof-War, GPS Cross Country - Open Team, Rowing Open Second VIII; Award for Service to the Shed, Rugby Fifth XV, Australian Army Cadet - Cadet Sergeant

Andrew Balch 2016 - 2019 Thorold House House Vice Captain, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Cricket - Second XI, Rugby - Fourth XV

Kiarn Barry 2012-2019 Radcliffe House Business Leadership, House Cross Country Team, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, GPS Gymnastics - Division 1, Rugby - Fifth XV

Hunter Beirne 2015-2019 Delpratt House Sports Captain, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, House Tug-of-War, Rowing - Open Third VIII, Rugby - Third XV

Jett Bevacqua 2016-2019 Turnock House House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team

George Blake 2016-2019 Thorold House House Sports Captain, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, House Tug-ofWar, Cricket - Fourth XI, Rugby - First XV - Premiers; Most Improved Player

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Harry Blok 2016-2019 Biddle House School Vice Captain, House Captain, House Cross Country Team Age Champion, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Cricket - Second XI, GPS Cross Country - Open Team; Most Inspirational Performance, Football - First XI; The Players’ Player, Rugby - Fifth XV

Travis Blundell 2018-2019 Thorold House House Sports Captain, House Singing, House Swimming Team, Basketball - Open Second X, Chess Open E

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Wilson Blyth 2016-2019 Biddle House School Prefect, House Vice Captain, Dean’s List, Academic Firsts, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Tug-ofWar, Cricket - Fourth XI, Rugby - First XV - Premiers; The Faulkner Trophy

Will Booth 2007-2019 Atkinson House House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, Rugby - Fourth XV

Zachary Botsman 2017-2019 Radcliffe House Rowing - First VIII; G R Howard Gill Memorial Medal; Harry Turnock Memorial Trophy for Best Performing Senior Crew, House Cross Country Team, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, House Tug-of-War, Rugby Fifth XV, Australian Army Cadet - Cadet Sergeant

Brandon Botting 2007-2019 Radcliffe House House Vice Captain, House Sports Captain, Academic 1sts, Dean’s List, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, House Tug-of-War, Football - Second XI, Rugby Second XV, Australian Army Cadet - Cadet Sergeant

Samuel Bowen 2007-2019 Kaiser House House Cultural Captain, House Singing, House Touch Football Team, Australian Army Cadet - Cadet Sergeant

Jack Brinsmead 2007-2019 Turnock House House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Tugof-War, Basketball - Open First X; Best Clubman

Bailey Brown 2007-2019 Kaiser House Business Leadership, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team

Hugo Burdon 2014-2019 Turnock House School Warden, House Captain, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Cricket - First XI; The Handyside Trophy - Most Successful Team, GPS Cross Country Open Team

Dean Burton 2007-2019 Melbourne House School Prefect, House Captain, Dean’s List, Rugby - The ‘Front Row Club’ Trophy, Round Square Executive Member, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Tug-of-War, Big Band, Concert Band, Drumline, GPS Music Day of Excellence, Percussion Ensemble, Senior Choir, Football- Third XI, Rugby - Second XV

valedictorians

Thomas Cannington 2017-2019 Biddle House House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Cricket - Third XI, Rugby - Fourth XV

Samuel Chadwick 2018-2019 Biddle House House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Cricket - Second XI, Football - Second XI, Rugby - Fifth XV

Hugh Chandler 2013-2019 Delpratt House House Cross Country Team, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Cricket - Third XI, Rugby - Fourth XV

Samuel Charlton 2007-2019 Atkinson House School Warden, House Captain, House Cross Country Team, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, House Track and Field Team, Cricket - Second XI, Football - Third XI, Australian Army Cadet - Cadet Sergeant

Lachlan Christie-Adams 2007-2019 Biddle House School Warden, House Sports Captain, Esports Club, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, Australian Army Cadet - Cadet Sergeant

Zachary Cirocco 2013-2019 Atkinson House Dean’s List, House Cross Country Team, House Swimming Team

Charles Clapp 2017-2019 Biddle House ESports Club, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Football - Third XI, Rugby - Fifth XV, Australian Army Cadet - Company Cadet Under Officer

Ethan Cochrane 2015-2019 Surman House House Vice Captain, Dean’s List, Scholars’ Tie, Academic Firsts, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team

Maxwell Cossill 2014-2019 Atkinson House House Vice Captain, Rowing - First VIII; G R Howard Gill Memorial Medal; Harry Turnock Memorial Trophy for Best Performing Crew; M Urban Trophy for Most Improved Oarsmen, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Tug-ofWar, Rugby - Fourth XV

Charles Cox 2011-2019 Biddle House School Warden, House Vice Captain, Rowing - First VIII; G R Howard Gill Memorial Medal; Harry Turnock Memorial Trophy for Best Performing Senior Crew, TSS Speech Variety Club, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Tug-ofWar, Rugby - Fourth XV, Australian Army Cadet - Cadet Sergeant

Harrison Crooks 2008-2019 Atkinson House House Cultural Captain, House Singing, Basketball - Open Third X, Australian Army Cadet - Cadet Sergeant

Matthew Dalton 2017-2019 McKinley House House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Cricket - First XI; The Handyside Trophy - Most Successful Team, Football - Third XI, Rugby - Fourth XV

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Joseph Devlin 2013-2019 Melbourne House House Sports Captain, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Rugby - First XV - Premiers

Hamish Dight 2014-2019 Delpratt House School Warden, House Captain, Dean’s List, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, House Tug-ofWar, Cricket - Third XI, Rugby - Third XV

Beau Douglas 2018-2019 Melbourne House House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Tug-ofWar, Rowing - Open Third VIII, Rugby First XV - Premiers; Second XV

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Cody Durante 2007-2019 Turnock House House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Cricket - First XI; The Handyside Trophy - Most Successful Team; The Westcott Family Trophy - First XI Batting Award, Football - Third XI

Matthew Eddowes 2017-2019 Walker House House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Cricket - Second XI; Best & Fairest Award, Football - Second XI, Rugby - Fourth XV

Tyler Fairnington 2008-2019 Walker House Dean’s List, ESports Club, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, Basketball - Open Third X

Nicholas Farley 2013-2019 Maughan House House Singing, Basketball - Open Third X

Mitchell Freeman 2015-2019 Maughan House House Senior Coordinator, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, Basketball - Open Second X, Cricket - First XI; The Handyside Trophy - Most Successful Team, Football - Third XI

Harrison French 2014-2019 Turnock House School Prefect, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, House Tug-of-War, GPS Cross Country Open Team, Rowing - Open First VIII; G R Howard Gill Memorial Medal; Ben Michael Award for Best Oarsman; Harry Turnock Memorial Trophy for Best Performing Senior Crew; Westcott Trophy for Captain of Boats, Australian Army Cadet - Cadet Sergeant

James Frizelle 2011-2019 Melbourne House House Vice Captain, Dean’s List, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Rowing - Open Second VIII, Rugby Fourth XV

Joe Fuhrmann 2012-2019 Surman House School Prefect, House Captain, Dean’s List, Round Square Executive Member, TSS Speech Variety Club, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Tug-of-War, GPS Cross Country - Open Team, Football - Second XI, Rowing - Open Third VIII, Rugby Fifth XV, Australian Army Cadet - Cadet Sergeant

Taisei Fujii 2008-2019 Walker House Dux of the School, School Prefect, House Vice Captain, Academic Firsts, Dean’s List, Business Leadership, ESports Club, GPS Chess - Premier Team; Captain of Chess; Widdicombe Award, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, GPS Music Day of Excellence, String Quartet, Weiniawski Strings, Debating - Senior A, Football - Third XI

valedictorians

Jared Fulton 2007-2019 Surman House House Sacristan, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team

Jayden Giuffre 2007-2019 Maughan House House Sacristan, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team

Samuel Gibson 2007-2019 Radcliffe House Head Day Boy, House Captain, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, House Tug-of-War, Football - Third XI, Rowing - Open First VIII; G R Howard Gill Memorial Medal; Harry Turnock Memorial Trophy for Best Performing Senior Crew, Rugby Third XV, Australian Army Cadet - Cadet Sergeant

Hunter Grady 2016-2019 Kaiser House School Warden, House Captain, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Tug-ofWar, Football - Third XI, Rugby - Third XV

William Grant 2016-2019 Surman House House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, House Tug-of-War, Cricket Fourth XI

Giuliano Grasso 2017-2019 Radcliffe House Business Leadership, House Cross Country Team, House Swimming Team, Concert Band, GPS Music Day of Excellence, Senior Choir, String Quartet, Weiniawski Strings

Connor Gray 2010-2019 Maughan House ESports Club, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, Concert Band, GPS Music Day of Excellence, Senior Choir

Jake Gray 2017-2019 McKinley House House Cultural Captain, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Tug-of-War, Cricket - Third XI, Football - Second XI, Rugby Fifth XV

Charlie Hanrahan 2015-2019 Melbourne House Academic Firsts, Dean’s List, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, Cricket Second XI, Rugby - Fifth XV, Tennis Third IV

Jesse Grey 2017-2019 Turnock House House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Cricket - Fourth XI

Liam Heydenrych 2017-2019 Atkinson House House Track and Field Team, House Tug-of-War,

Samuel Halford-Smith 2018-2019 Kaiser House House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Rugby - Third XV

Luc Hickey 2019 Melbourne House ESports Club, TSS Speech Variety Club, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team

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Ethan Hillman 2013-2019 Turnock House House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, Auditioned Choir, Big Band, Concert Band, Drumline, GPS Music Day of Excellence, Percussion Ensemble, Senior Choir, Basketball Open Third X

Joshua Hobart 2016-2019 Walker House House Sports Captain, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Tug-of-War, Auditioned Choir, Big Band, Concert Band, Drumline, Senior Choir, Rowing - Open First VIII; G R Howard Gill Memorial Medal; Harry Turnock Memorial Trophy for Best Performing Senior Crew

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Andrew Hopkins 2009-2019 Radcliffe House House Sacristan, House Cross Country Team, House Swimming Team, Basketball - Open Third X

Lachlan Hughes 2019 Walker House House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team

Jim HutchisonStrachan 2007-2019 Atkinson House House Singing, House Swimming Team, Auditioned Choir, Big Band, Concert Band, GPS Music Day of Excellence, Senior Choir, Basketball Open Second X

Tomoki Ishigaki 2016-2019 Walker House House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, Basketball - Open Third X, Football - Second XI

Chal Jago 2014-2019 Thorold House House Vice Captain, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Cricket - Third XI, Football - Second XI, Rugby - Fifth XV

Soshi Jo 2007-2019 Surman House House Cultural Captain, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, Senior Choir, Weiniawski Strings, Cricket - Third XI, Football - Third XI

Josh Hunter 2015-2019 Surman House House Singing, House Swimming Team Logan Jones 2014-2019 McKinley House House Sacristan, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Tug-of-War, Cricket - Third XI, Rugby - Fourth XV

Marlon Jones 2016-2019 Radcliffe House House Cross Country Team, House Swimming Team, House Tug-of-War, Rugby - First XV Premiers; The Collins Family Trophy

Zackeri Joyce 2017-2019 McKinley House Academic 1sts, Dean’s List, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Tug-of-War, Chess - Senior; Player of Round 1

Jack Kann 2014-2019 Atkinson House House Sports Captain, House Singing, House Touch Football Team, Cricket - First XI; The Handyside Trophy - Most Successful Team

valedictorians

Benjamin Kelly 2007-2019 Radcliffe House Business Leadership, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, House Tug-of-War, Basketball - Open Second X

Jeremy Kelly 2014-2019 Delpratt House Vice Captain, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Cricket Second XI, Rugby Fourth XV, Australian Army Cadet - Cadet Sergeant

Campbell Kennedy 2018-2019 Thorold House House Singing, House Swimming Team, Rugby - Fifth XV

Richard Kim 2012-2019 Walker House Dean’s List, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team

Aidan Kitchin 2013-2019 Turnock House School Warden, House Captain, Academic Firsts, Dean’s List, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Basketball - Open Second X, Tennis - Second IV; Most Valued Player, Australian Army Cadet - Cadet Sergeant

Konstantin Kleptsov 2014-2019 Atkinson House House Sports Captain, House Cross Country Team, House Swimming Team, House Track and Field Team, Debating - Senior B, Football Third XI

Dion Knight 2015-2019 Walker House House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, Football Third XI, Rugby Third XV

Maxwell Lambie 2015-2019 Biddle House Academic 1sts, Dean’s List, ESports Club, TSS and St Hilda’s Philosophy and Reading Club, House Sacristan, TSS Speech Variety Club, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Football Second XI, Rugby Fifth XV

Foster Lane 2014-2019 Atkinson House House Vice Captain, Academic Firsts, Dean’s List, TSS and St Hilda’s Philosophy and Reading Club, TSS Speech Variety Club, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Debating - Senior A; IG Morrison Award

Luca Lee 2007-2019 Atkinson House House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, Basketball - Open Third X, Football - Second XI; Player of the Year

Jake Lemming 2017-2019 Walker House House Sacristan, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, Football Third XI

Max Levis 2017-2019 Kaiser House House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Tugof-War, Basketball Open First X

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Runlong Li 2015-2019 Biddle House House Singing, House Swimming Team

Calum Lockett 2007-2019 Melbourne House House Cultural Captain, Dean’s List, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, Big Band, Big Band 2, Concert Band, Senior Choir, Sailing - Seconds; Racing Captain; Colm Anderson Trophy for Service to the Sailing Club

Jordan Loechel 2016-2019 Turnock House Business Leadership, Round Square Executive Member, TSS and St Hilda’s Philosophy and Reading Club, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, House Cultural Captain, President’s Award, House Cross Country Team, House Swimming Team, Debating - Senior A, Australian Army Cadet - Senior Cadet Under Officer, TSS Historical Honour Guard

Blake Long 2014-2019 Kaiser House House Cultural Captain, House Singing, House Swimming Team, Auditioned Choir, Big Band, Concert Band, Senior Choir

Nazar Lukashov 2013-2019 Turnock House House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, Basketball - Open Second X; Coaches Award

Peter Lynch 2015-2019 Melbourne House House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, Cricket - First XI; The Handyside Trophy - Most Successful Team; The Westcott Family Trophy - 1st XI Bowling Award, Football - Third XI

Luc Lyndon 2017-2019 Atkinson House House Singing, Rugby - First XV Premiers

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Thomas MacGregor 2016-2019 Walker House House Singing, House Swimming Team

Matthew Manley 2007-2019 Kaiser House House Sports Captain, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Tug-of-War, Basketball - Open Second X; Most Valued Player, Cricket - First XI; The Handyside Trophy Most Successful Team

Oliver Martin 2014-2019 Thorold House House Sacristan, TSS Speech Variety Club, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, GPS Cross Country - Open Team, Australian Army Cadet - Cadet Sergeant

Maito Matsuo 2016-2019 Walker House House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Rugby - Second XV

Declan McCarthy 2017-2019 Turnock House House Singing, Basketball - Open Second X

Tom McCormack 2014-2019 McKinley House House Vice Captain, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Cricket - Third XI, Rugby - First XV Premiers; Second XV

valedictorians

Matias McDonald Bascur 2018-2019 Thorold House House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, Tennis IV First IV

Connor McGregor 2017-2019 Radcliffe House House Cross Country Team, House Swimming Team, Big Band 2, Concert Band

Lachlan McInnes 2007-2019 Turnock House House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Cricket - Fourth XI

Moby McMullen 2017-2019 Thorold House House Cross Country Team

Jake Mewton 2018-2019 Radcliffe House Academic Firsts, Dean’s List, ESports Club, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, Basketball

Hudson Meyer 2011-2019 McKinley House House Vice Captain, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, House Tug-of-War, Cricket - Fourth XI, Rugby First XV - Premiers

Ryan Mudaliar 2018-2019 Thorold House House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, Football First XI; Mel Strong Trophy; The Players’ Player

William Muir 2014-2019 Biddle House House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Rugby - Fourth XV

Ryan Murphy 2010-2019 Melbourne House Business Leadership, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Basketball - Open First X

Ky Newitt 2015-2019 Melbourne House House Sports Captain, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Tug-ofWar, Cricket - First XI; The Handyside Trophy - Most Successful Team; The Westcott Family Trophy - First XI Bowling Award; Player of the Year, Football - Player of the Year, Australian Army Cadet - Cadet Sergeant

George Nield 2014-2019 Maughan House House Cross Country Team, House Swimming Team, House Tug-of-War, Auditioned Choir, Big Band, Concert Band, GPS Music Day of Excellence, Senior Choir, Cricket - Fourth XI

Zane Nonggorr 2011-2019 Kaiser House House Vice Captain, Rugby - The ‘Front Row Club’ Trophy, School Warden, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Tug-ofWar, Cricket - Fourth XI, Rugby - First XV - Premiers; Best & Fairest

Gregory Noonan 2017-2019 Radcliffe House Dean’s List, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, Basketball - Open Third X; Coaches Award

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Jakub O’Grady 2016-2019 Biddle House House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, Football Second XI

George Orsmond 2015-2019 Maughan House House Vice Captain, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Tugof-War, Rugby - Fifth XV, GPS Swimming - Open Team - Relay Swimmer, Australian Army Cadet - Cadet Sergeant

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Benjamin Owen 2014-2019 Delpratt House School Warden, House Vice Captain, Dean’s List, Scholars’ Tie, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Cricket - Second XI, GPS Cross Country - Open Team, Rugby - Third XV; Best Clubman, Australian Army Cadet - Cadet Sergeant

Timothy Oxenford 2014-2019 Melbourne House Dean’s List, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, Rowing - Open Second VIII, Rugby Fourth XV, Australian Army Cadet - Cadet Sergeant

Denver Petie 2018-2019 Melbourne House House Cross Country Team, House Swimming Team, Football - Second XI

Felix Reynolds 2007-2019 Kaiser House Dean’s List, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Rowing - Open Second VIII; Michael B Morgan Award for Determination & Commitment, Australian Army Cadet - Cadet Sergeant

William Riches 2017-2019 Maughan House School Warden, House Sports Captain, Dean’s List, House Cross Country Team, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Basketball Open Third X; Most Valued Player, GPS Swimming - Open Team - Captain; Relay Swimmer; National Qualifier

Arthur Rice 2013-2019 Maughan House House Singing, House Swimming Team, Cricket - Third XI, Australian Army Cadet - Company Sergeant Major

Andrew Ridgway 2014-2019 Surman House House Ideals Captain, House Sports Captain, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Tug-ofWar, Rowing - Open Second VIII

William Pickering 2007-2019 Surman House House Cross Country Team

Charles Rasheed 2014-2019 Biddle House House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Cricket - Second XI, Rugby - Fifth XV

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Hamish Roberts 2016-2019 Kaiser House House Sports Captain, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Cricket Fourth XI, Rugby - First XV - Premiers; Coaches Award; Most Consistent Player; Rugby Goal Kicking Champion; The Players’ Player

Duke Robertson 2008-2019 Radcliffe House House Sports Captain, House Vice Captain, Academic Firsts, Dean’s List, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, GPS Swimming Open Team; Relay Swimmer; Best Clubman, Australian Army Cadet - Cadet Sergeant

Dion Samuela 2017-2019 Turnock House House Sports Captain, House Touch Football Team, House Tug-of-War, Cricket - Fourth XI, Rugby - First XV - Premiers; The Faulkner Trophy

Heath Sargeant 2018-2019 Maughan House House Vice Captain, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Tug-ofWar, Rowing - Open Third VIII, Rugby Fourth XV

Tom Scotchmer 2012-2019 Walker House Dean’s List, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Basketball - Open Third X, Football Second XI, Australian Army Cadet - Cadet Sergeant

Cooper Selby 2015-2019 Walker House House Singing, House Swimming Team, Australian Army Cadet Company Cadet Under Officer

Kye Shield 2016-2019 Surman House Academic Firsts, Dean’s List, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Tug-of-War, Cricket - First XI; The Dirk Wellham Trophy - First XI Best Fieldsman; The Handyside Trophy Most Successful Team

Zach Shore 2016-2019 McKinley House School Warden, House Captain, Dean’s List, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Rowing - Open Second VIII

Kalani Skipps 2015-2019 Maughan House House Cross Country Team, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Rugby - Second XV, GPS Swimming - Open Team; GPS Relay Swimmer; National Medalist

Finley Smith 2015-2019 Maughan House House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team

Ryan Selvey 2015-2019 Atkinson House House Sports Captain, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, House Tug-ofWar, Tennis - First IV

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James Smith 2007-2019 Turnock House Dux of the School, School Warden, Academic Firsts, Dean’s List, TSS Speech Variety Club, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, GPS Cross Country - Open Team, Australian Army Cadet - Cadet Sergeant

Lucais Smith 2017-2019 Thorold House House Singing, House Swimming Team, Football

Milo Smith 2009-2019 Surman House House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Rowing - Open Third VIII, Australian Army Cadet - Cadet Sergeant

Sheldon Smith 2015-2019 Thorold House House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, Australian Army Cadet - Cadet Sergeant

Wilson Statham 2007-2019 Kaiser House School Captain, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Cricket - Second XI; Best & Fairest, Rugby - First XV - Premiers; Second XV, Australian Army Cadet - Cadet Sergeant

Samuel Stevens 2013-2019 Turnock House House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Tug-of-War

Ben Stuart 2015-2019 Delpratt House House Cultural Captain, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Rugby - Fifth XV

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Ryan Sun 2018-2019 Kaiser House Dean’s List, House Cross Country Team, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team

Finn Taylor 2007-2019 Melbourne House Round Square Executive Member, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Australian Army Cadet - Cadet Sergeant

William Taylor 2011-2019 Atkinson House House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, House Tug-of-War, GPS Swimming Open Team - Relay Swimmer

Joseph Thompson 2016-2019 McKinley House House Sports Captain, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Rowing - Open Second VIII, Rugby Fourth XV

Saxon Thompson 2009-2019 Surman House House Singing

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Angus Timoney 2008-2019 Turnock House Dean’s List, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, Tennis Second IV

Kohl van Bennekom 2017-2019 Radcliffe House House Cross Country Team, House Singing, Basketball - Open First X

Tyler Vandenberg 2014-2019 Maughan House House Singing, House Swimming Team

Benjamin Vertullo 2007-2019 Radcliffe House ESports Club, House Singing

Bayley Vine 2012-2019 Maughan House House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Rowing - Open Second VIII, Rugby Fourth XV, Australian Army Cadet - Cadet Sergeant

Vasili Vivlios 2007-2019 Turnock House House Sacristan, House Singing, House Swimming Team, Drumline, Percussion Ensemble

William Voller 2015-2019 Thorold House House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, House Tug-of-War, Rowing - Open Third VIII, Rugby - Third XV

James Walden 2010-2019 Surman House Academic Firsts, Dean’s List, ESports Club, House Cross Country Team, House Singing

Alexander Walker 2007-2019 Maughan House School Prefect, House Captain, Dean’s List, House Cross Country Team, House Swimming Team, Cricket Fourth XI, Rugby - First XV - Premiers; Second XV, Australian Army Cadet - Cadet Sergeant

Benjamin Waller 2015-2019 Walker House House Sports Captain, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Tug-of-War, Rugby - Second XV; Alan Ware Memorial Trophy for Best Defender; Best Forward, Australian Army Cadet Regimental Sergeant Major

James Ware 2015-2019 Delpratt House House Sports Captain, ESports Club, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, Basketball - Open Third X, Chess - Open E, Cricket - Third XI; Best & Fairest, GPS Swimming - Open Team Relay Swimmer, Tennis - Third IV

Ngiyaani Waters 2019 Kaiser House House Touch Football Team, Cricket Fourth XI, Rugby First XV - Premiers

Jordan Watson 2017-2019 Maughan House House Sports Captain, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, GPS Cross Country Open Team, Football - Second XI, Rugby Second XV

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Tom Watts 2017-2019 Biddle House Head Boarder, House Captain, Dean’s List, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, Cricket - First XI; The Dirk Wellham Trophy - First XI Best Fieldsman; The Handyside Trophy Most Successful Team

Gideon Wereh 2018-2019 Thorold House House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Rugby - Third XV

Lachlan Wharington 2018-2019 Maughan House House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Tug-of-War, Basketball - Open Second X

Oliver Whittington 2011-2019 Kaiser House House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team

Iestyn Williams 2009-2019 Maughan House TSS and St Hilda’s Philosophy and Reading Club, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, Rowing - Open Third VIII, Australian Army Cadet Company Sergeant Major, TSS Historical Honour Guard

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Campbell Wilson 2015-2019 Thorold House School Warden, House Captain, TSS Speech Variety Club, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Touch Football Team, Cricket - Third XI, GPS Cross Country Open Team, Football - Second XI, Rugby Third XV

Nash Wright 2016-2019 Walker House School Warden, House Captain, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, House Tugof-War, Auditioned Choir, GPS Music Day of Excellence, Senior Choir, Basketball - Open Third X, Tennis Third IV

Mitchell Wood 2014-2019 Melbourne House Academic Firsts, Dean’s List, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, Basketball Open Third X

Thomas Wright 2013-2019 Maughan House House Junior Coordinator, House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Swimming Team, Debating Senior B, Sailing - First; Captain; Mat Belcher Sailing Excellence Perpetual Award

Taj Young 2013-2019 Turnock House House Cross Country Team, House Singing, House Tug-of-War, Basketball - Open Third X; Most Improved Player, Tennis - Third IV, Australian Army Cadet - Cadet Sergeant

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MICHAEL LE, YEAR 7 - PENCIL ON PAPER

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ADAM NICKALLS, YEAR 7 - PENCIL ON PAPER

OSCAR BILLSON, YEAR 11 - LEAD PENCIL

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CARSEN PATU, YEAR 10 - SELF PORTRAIT MERRICK ILLES, YEAR 9 - MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER

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WILSON STATHAM, YEAR 12 - DIGITAL IMAGE - BURGER GIRL

HAMISH RAMSAY, YEAR 7 - PENCIL ON PAPER

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activities and sports

MR ROBERT EGAN

prep sportsmaster

he world’s gaze fell on the Gold Coast last year, as we welcomed the Commonwealth Games. This inevitably meant 2019 was going to be a spring board year. The excitement and energy continued, transferring into participation numbers in both our GPS and Junior programs, in addition to hard work and results on the pitch and in the pool.

The grounds and facilities here at TSS continue to grow and evolve each year. Several major projects were undertaken over the past 12 months, including the state of the art Gymnasium, resurfacing of the tennis courts, renovation and upgrading of the undercover basketball courts, completion of the oval cricket nets and two new astro turf areas at Cribb and Jordan. Another significant year in terms of investment in infrastructure here at the Prep School puts us in a unique position amongst schools on the Gold Coast and arguably Australia, of having our own worldclass facilities available on our door step. 2020 promises much of the same, with several major ventures already underway, putting our boys in an exciting position going forward.

Our Junior Sports program enjoyed an outstanding year of competition and growth in 2019. Our TSS Preparatory FC and TSS Rugby Club offers something unique and special for our boys in Reception to Year 4. Speaking early this year with Simon Strachan, from Gain Line, our Junior program reflects one of the biggest contributing factors for success he 228

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sees in professional sport around the world, that being cohesion. Coming out of class, arriving on the oval, into a program to match any other on the coast, our boys continue developing the bonds of friendship and solidarity fostered in the classroom and out on the sporting field. TSS Preparatory Football Club entered its third year of existence, boasting 12 teams in 2019. The number of boys taking the football field has doubled this year in the Football Gold Coast, Miniroos competition. TSS Rugby Club has been around a few more years than its football counterpart and continues to produce in the Gold Coast and District League. With a number of rugby sessions on offer, including tackle clinics, scrummaging clinics and the Rugby Academy, there is a plethora of opportunity out there for our aspiring Rugby players. That may be one of the reasons why the Prep Oval is becoming a place where teams look forward to visiting on the weekend for the hospitality and sportsmanship of TSS, but less so the fixture, as they know they are in for a tough game. The Junior Sports program, running 16 to 22 fixtures each year, making it the longest season at the School is a great example of the commitment to craft and each other that our boys demonstrate. With over 80% percent of our Reception to Year 4 boys in either program, it is exciting to see the preparation towards GPS. Watch this space.

The program continues to grow in its support staff, including our group of dedicated external and parent coaches. Our coaching pool has now over 90 coaches, whom have worked hard to develop our boys and their skill base this season. Over the past two years it’s been a pleasure to see the development of the learning culture extend outside of the classroom and into the coaches and parent group in sport. The development of our program has moved into coach education, where there is now an open learning environment and comfort of shared practice; coach to coach, coach to parent, coach to player and parent to player. In our Junior Rugby and Football programs you will find the majority of coaches hold a level one or above certified qualification, seeing Prep boast over 80 accredited coaches working with our boys. This coupled with the openness to ask and share information, time and resources makes for a rich learning environment

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for our boys to develop within and a great example of a learning culture for our boys to follow. Jason Maguire from Queensland Football and Pat Richards from Queensland Rugby Union are working behind the scenes delivering courses at TSS. We now have three accredited ARU rugby coaches educators on staff, including myself at Prep.

Sharing a few thoughts at the beginning of the year, we strived as a Prep School to do three things. One, to play to win, by battling hard in training. The second, get out of our comfort zone and try something new. Third, not to practice just until we get something right, but to extend ourselves in practice until we get it wrong. These ideas all point to that proximal learning zone, an area where we learn, improve and advance ourselves. There have been numerous individuals, who once again, have applied themselves diligently to their craft and reaped the rewards at all levels. 2019 saw 38 hinterland representatives for 12 years and under, double figures for State level representatives, as well as a number of boys going on to represent TSS at Nationals, including two boys making the Australian Athletics Team. Results we can all be duly proud of, well done.

The GPS is indeed an outstanding opportunity for our boys to involve themselves in what can only be described as the premium school sporting competition in Queensland. This association connects individuals and schools in a unique and special way, fostering shared values of dedication, courage, respect, fair play and pursuit of excellence. Competing across 18 disciplines, the nine GPS schools log heads yearlong, and I’m excited to say that for 2019, after tallying up all the results, TSS comes out as number one overall. Particular mention should go to our Cricket, Sailing, Tennis and Rugby this year, taking home their respective titles. This is certainly something to be proud of at all levels, with our school not only taking home premierships and trophies in team sports, but also showing real breadth in our talent, performing well across the board. The Preparatory boys grew in stature this year with plenty of highlights across the sporting spectrum. As I’m writing this article, we are a week out from the Athletics Championships and I wish our young athletes the best of luck. Early success in the Swimming Championship brought a fitting result of sixth overall for Prep, with plenty of individual placing. Our Prep GPS sports team proved popular this year, fielding six teams each week. Prep Cricket put on a strong showing first up in Term One, bringing home its highest winning percentage for a number of years. Term Three’s GPS Rugby was a significant success for us here at Prep, with the new format of graded tournaments at Under 11 and significant work on the schemes being reflected in competitive rugby on the pitch. A resounding step forward. Numbers grew in our Tennis, Cross Country, Golf, Gymnastics and Chess

programs. The added competition for places was reflected in results, with an improvement across the board in these sports. A special mention to our Cross Country runners, whom recorded their strongest position in the championships for a number of seasons, third overall. This running culture continues. The Preparatory School finishes another year in GPS with bated breath for next year, starting to prove a powerhouse in terms of results and a development pathway to success in the senior grades.

Lou Holtz once said; “Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.” Sport at Prep doesn’t stop at GPS or Junior sport. There is a plethora of opportunities out there for our boys to engage in outside of our inter-school competitions. The co-curricular program continues to grow, proving variety is the spice of life. Once again there were over 50 clubs on offer throughout the year, with eight to 10 operating at any one time. These clubs vary from team sport, such as Football, Rugby, AFL and Basketball, alongside individual sporting endeavours such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Fitness and Tennis. This year I would like to highlight an optional club that is important, exciting and provided free of charge, our Scrummaging Clinic. This venture runs throughout Term Two and Three, providing important safety and technical direction around an area of rugby that is both safe and fulfilling when performed correctly. Thank you to our First XV coach Mr Mike Wallace and Mr Todd Clemments for providing SOUTHPORTONIAN

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both their time and expertise in this area.

I’d also like to take a moment to acknowledge our departing Director of Gymnastics, Mr George Jones. In last year’s address, I discussed the Prep Gymnastics program launch, which continues to cater for upwards of 80 boys each week. This program, along with our high performance GPS squad program, provides essential body management, technical direction, and core strength to our Prep boys. Mr Jones was a major part in launching this program back in 2018 and will, alongside this, leave a legacy of Gymnastics prowess behind him. He will be sorely missed around campus, we wish him all the best for the future. Each week it is a privilege to receive a number of messages from coaches and parents alike, discussing our boy’s success in other areas of sport. Mahatma Gandhi once said that ‘satisfaction lies in the effort, not in the attainment, full effort is full victory.’ It is astounding to discover the breadth of sporting endeavours our boys give their full efforts towards. This year we have celebrated achievements in motor racing, equestrian, martial arts, sailing, surfing, climbing, cycling and surf lifesaving to name just a few. With the temptation of technology and eGaming, it’s heart-warming to see our TSS boys engaging in so much activity, be that in traditional and non-traditional sport. A bit closer to home, our HPE and Core Skills program continues to thrive. 2019 saw the launch of our new Talk Sports program, where workshops are on offer for our sporting enthusiasts to gain further insight into elite sport.

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So far this year we have had health man Mr Mark Robertson, an Old Boy come into talk to our students about nutrition in sport and a goal setting seminar for productive sports practice. There is sure to be more to come from this area of our program. A number of high profile visitors or visits to Prep this year included Northcliffe Surf Club, World Champion Ironmen, Rugby World Cup Winners, Sydney FC Footballer, West Ham Academy, PGA Golfer, Queensland Rugby and internationally renowned coaches. It is great to see the calibre of personnel on our staff and resources our boys access continue to grow. One of the many highlights was the visit of former England, Bath and London Irish Rugby Player, Mike Catt to campus. It was great to discuss all things Rugby and share with him the program here at TSS. He was impressed with our facilities, spoke highly of our boys, the program and the reputation the TSS Rugby program carries internationally. Congratulations and best wishes to Mike on his appointment as Ireland’s Rugby Assistant Coach.

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Overall House Champion 1.

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Age Championship 9 Years 1. Kai Green 2. Isaac Griffin 3. William Thomasson

10 Years 1. George Kakavas 2. Samuel Ray 3. Nicky Hall

11 Years 1. Leo Llewellyn 2. Austin Lees 3. Harrison Howard

12 Years 1. Oscar Yared 2. Jack Gallie 3. Max Gallie

School Champion - Angus James ATHLETICS CARNIVAL RESULTS

Overall House Competition 1.

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Age Championship Another dimension to the competitive and team aspect of life here at Prep is House Sport. With the House system running vertically thorough the school, it provides the boys from Reception to Year 6 an opportunity to work together for Dixon, Mitre, Musgrave or Shepherd. The events runs year round, the trophy is awarded to the House that scores the most points across all disciplines from House Debating to House Athletics. This year’s carnivals were fiercely competitive with an array of winners:

9 Years 1. Charlie Lamilla-James and Mac Hawkins 2. William Thomasson

10 Years 1. Nicky Hall 2. George Kakavas 3. Rhys Cowan

11 Years 1. Leo Llewellyn 2. Jack Stapleton 3. Jack Ahearn

12 Years 1. Oscar Yared 2. Angus James 3. Claude Chabert

School Champion - Oscar Yared

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Overall House Competition

Cross Country Mr Fellowes, Mr Egan

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Mr Beecher, Mr Sproule, Mr Fellows, Brett Hodgkinson, Dale Quain, Brian MacNicol

Age Championship

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1. Mac Hawkins 2. William Thomasson 3. Fraser Drew

Mr Fellows, Mr Close, Mr Sproule, Mackenzie Browne, Dechlan Day, Marty Stone, Cayden Harris, Pat Murtargh, Will Dobrenov, Callan Malloy

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Junior Rugby

9 Years

1. Jack Quinn 2. Luke Zhang 3. Leo Zhang

11 Years 1. Hudson Sheehan 2. Kyle Grassick 3. Orlando Bos

12 Years 1. Gus Ciesiolka 2. Oscar Eddy 3. Craig Russell

School Champion - Gus Ciesiolka I would like to share my gratitude for all of our coaches, parents, officials and administrators who have worked tirelessly this year to provide the platform for which our boys flourish. Your dedication, hard work, knowledge and expertise shape our boys into the exceptional men we see move onto the Senior School. Thank you to the following staff members for their contributions this year;

Swimming Ms Cole, Mr DuFeu, Mr Proud, Mrs Senden

Cricket Mr Egan, Mr Tones, Mr Sproule, Mr Beecher, Mr Craig Sweet, Mr Kyle Yssel

Track and Field Mrs Goudy, Mr Egan

Chess Mrs Anderson

Our dedicated parent coaches and officials Mr Egan, Mrs Schroder, Mr Fellowes, Ms Gittens, Mr Sproule, Mr Wallace, Ms Dew, Henry Bradford, William Thornton, Robert Raymond, Tyson Spisich and James Oxenford.

Junior Football Mr Egan, Mrs Schroder, Mr Silvera, Mr Bos, Mr Roberson, Ms Dew, Matt Crawford, Brett Hodgkinson, Rei Ente De Oliveira, Aidan Pemberton, Finlay Johnston, Michael Walvis.

Basketball Mrs Schroder, Mr Tones, Vicks Sams, Sharon Sams, Casey Murphy, Lauren Bright

GPS Tennis Mrs Goudy, Conor Sloss

Sailing Mr Massey, Mr Spowart, Ms Gittens

GPS Debating Mr Newton, Mr Hoppe

Our International Sports Tour jetted off during the Autumn/Winter break, heading for the South Island of New Zealand. The eight day tour was action packed with fixtures, traveling, museums, luging, spectacular views, sport, sport and more sport. This was the first time for many of our touring team overseas and an exciting time for all to immerse themselves in the New Zealand culture and traditions. During our travels we spent time with St Andrews College and Medbury College in Christchurch, Point Pleasant Primary in Waihi and The Remarkables Primary in Queenstown. Thirty-four boys from Years 5 and 6 represented themselves superbly on and off the field, making their mark in terms of manners, sportsmanship, confidence and sporting ability. It was great to see our TSS boy’s resilience and selfconfidence grow throughout the trip. It is true, that travel is one thing you pay for that makes you richer, and this was certainly the case with this tour. The TSS touring team embraced the spirit of the adventurer, coming home with new and enriched friendships, from both within the touring own group and their billeting families. Touring allowed the boys an opportunity to develop their confidences in new social situations, afforded the opportunity to prove their sporting prowess, and pitted themselves against some first rate opponents and left them with memories that are sure to last a life time. Congratulations to the touring group, who recorded 10-1-1 (W-D-L), a sporting performance to be proud of. A final thank you to the touring members of staff, Mrs Schroder, Mrs Goudy, Mr Silvera and Mr Tones, for their dedication and hard work before, during and after this year’s tour. Early this year we discussed The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler. A book about pushing limits which, sums up the approach our Prep School had to 2019 and continues to have towards next year. As we look towards next year it’s important to take stock of our challenges and successes from 2019 and find creative solutions and stay optimistic in our pursuit of our optimal performance or ‘flow’. The question is what next, where are we going to find our next 4%? 2020 promises to be an exciting year.

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MRS MARISA SCHRODER

prep basketball coordinator

he 2019 GPS Basketball season was very successful considering we had a challenging start. Despite several scheduled rounds cancelled and student illness the Prep School maintained wins for most of their games. With five teams competing against the mighty Brisbane schools our boys demonstrated qualities of enthusiasm, passion, teamwork and sportsmanship. Their commitment to their basketball development was reflected in the results. In the GPS program, we aim to challenge the boys’ basketball ability, interaction with others and leadership on the court. A large focus is set on playing hard, playing fair and most of all, to enjoy the game. The boys who represented TSS this season displayed all of the above qualities and should be commended on their good work. Congratulations Mrs Vicki Sams who has now achieved five years of coaching service within the Prep program. We are very fortunate to have Vicki on board as her knowledge of the game, coaching skills and quality feedback during training is greatly valued.

Basketball referees. Thanks to the coaches for their timeless efforts in teaching the boys the skills and for their understanding and passion for the game. We have seen tremendous growth within the Prep program and this would not happen if it was not for our enthusiastic and committed coaches. Team Coaches

We have continued with our Years 1-3 skills program in Term Four. This has grown over the years with 60 Preppies joining in and enjoying the coaching from Mr Le Gassick and his Senior basketball students. We end the year with the ever so popular Inter-House Basketball Competition and once again it has been well supported by boys in Years 4-6. This within School competition is growing with 70 eager basketballers competing. Once again we thank the Senior Basketball players for their mentorship and coaching role. Thanks to Mr Brendan Le Gassick for his continued support throughout the season and to Mr Tommy Paisley who organises the GPS and Internal

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Mrs Vicki Sams

Mrs Sharon Sams

Mr Casey Murphy

Mr Corey Tones

Ms Lauren Bright

The following boys received the Most Valuable Player and Coaches’ Awards for their respective teams:

Finally, I would like to thank our GPS Basketball Captain, Sam Lewis, who assisted on game day and helped organise the Internal Basketball Competition. Thanks Sam for your wonderful entertaining speeches and for your eagerness to always offer help. Thanks to all the parents who have supported their sons this season. It was great to see so many parents driving up to Brisbane to watch the games and cheer on each of the teams. Good luck to all the Year 6 Basketball players; we wish you every success at the Senior School.

Team

Most Valuable Player

Coaches Award

Stirling Whyatt

Cameron Clinton

Charlie Ell

Matthew Merriman

Joe Kennedy

Riley Oberman

William Pickett

Noah Lynch

Reggie Madden

Edward Hodgson

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MR BRENDAN LE GASSICK

director of basketball

he GPS Basketball program had 300 students participate this season with 28 teams competing at a high level of competition across both the Prep and Senior Schools.

To the Prep boys and Mrs Schroder, congratulations on what was a challenging one with several scheduled rounds cancelled due to student illness, however it still didn’t stop the Prep School from winning most of their games. Mrs Schroder continues to provide unwavering support of the program.

Our First V playing group and Nationals Development Squad enjoy our annual Term Four interaction with the Prep School students. The Senior students assist with a skills session for Years 1 - 3 and the round robin interschool competition for Years 5 and 6 students.

team’ of 2019 displaying some outstanding team and individual skills under the watchful eye of the NSW State Performance Coach, Mr Alvin Caoyonan.

The First V team had a change of Head Coach in 2019 with Year 7 teacher and former Australian and NBL player, Mr Anthony Petrie taking the reins. Mr Petrie has developed a challenging environment with a focus on commitment to School values in his first year at the helm. Mr Petrie’s communication skills and attention to detail, has created a new and exciting chapter that will represent TSS on court with passion and effort. TSS First V commenced the GPS season with a tough start to the season losing their first three games to Nudgee, Churchie and BSHS. TSS then found rhythm and finished the second half of the season strongly winning four of the last five games, finishing fifth in the premiership with a four win and four loss record.

Across at the Senior School the Year 9A team took out our ‘most successful

during the Term Three holidays. The players were full of confidence, winning their first four games of the tournament, ensuring a top eight finish. TSS fell five points short to the eventual state champions (Ignatius Park College, Townsville) in the quarter finals, finishing a credible sixth in the State. In Term Four TSS will again participate at the Australian School Championships (ASC) in Melbourne during the first week of December with a U17 development team. This tournament will allow TSS students an opportunity to compete against some of the best players in the nation and provide the returning players national exposure and development for next year’s GPS competition.

Once again thank you to our basketball community consisting of students, parents, coaches, old boys’ and the Friends of Basketball committee for all their efforts during the year.

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FIRST V BASKETBALL SEATED ROW:

MR A. PETRIE (HEAD COACH), N. CROSS, J. BRINSMEAD, R. MURPHY, MR B. LE GASSICK (ASSISTANT COACH) SECOND ROW: B. RIGBY, M. LEVIS, H. BLAIR, C. WATT, K. VAN BENNEKOM, L. MCVEIGH, P. LE GASSICK, M. SHORTLAND

THIRD V BASKETBALL SEATED ROW: A. HOPKINS, J. WARE, W. RICHES, M. WOOD, N. WRIGHT SECOND ROW: J MEWTON, G. NOONAN, T. FAIRNINGTON, T. ISHIGAKI, E. HILLMAN, MR M. LOVETT (COACH) ABSENT: T. YOUNG, H. CROOKS, L. LEE, N. FARLEY, T. SCOTCHMER

YEAR 11B BASKETBALL SEATED ROW: Z. LIAO, T. SCHWERKOLT, J. BOX, J. BATT SECOND ROW: MR O. HAYEK (COACH), N. BROWN, M. DWYER, V. GANGASANDRA, Z. ROSSITER ABSENT: M. OHORI, C. ROBERTS

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SECOND V BASKETBALL SEATED ROW: A. KITCHIN, M. MANLEY, T. BLUNDELL, J. HUTCHISON-STRACHAN, B. KELLY SECOND ROW: MR D. SIMINAC (COACH), N. LUKASHOV, M. FREEMAN, D. MCCARTHY, L. WHARINGTON

YEAR 11A BASKETBALL SEATED ROW: B. ANDERSON, H. LIU, H. DEVANTIER, A. BILLING, J. DAVID SECOND ROW: M. CARLOS, C. JONES, L. HALE, MR T. MURPHY (COACH) ABSENT: T. JACOBSON

YEAR 11C BASKETBALL SEATED ROW: M. MCCULLOCH, J. HAWKINS, C. GOH, N. OXLEY, C. PYE SECOND ROW: MR W. LAYT (COACH), L. GRAHAM, B. STEWART, M. COOK, C. HART, O. WEIR ABSENT: G. GIBSON, B. MOFFAT, L. ILAND, D. HUI, J. HOCART

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YEAR 10A BASKETBALL SEATED ROW: D. LEHNDORF, L. DOUGHERTY, F. PORTER, B. WELCH SECOND ROW: MR B. LE GASSICK, N. BOWEN, N. VAN BENNEKOM, B. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR ABSENT: MR C. MEULEMAN (COACH), H. STAPLETON, J. RYAN, A. KITCHIN

YEAR 10C BASKETBALL SEATED ROW: A. CHONG, D. FINALL, J. SCOTT SECOND ROW: MR N. MURRAY (COACH), T. BARUA, A. PLACE, C. FITZPATRICK ABSENT: J. BOYLE, S. GEMERI, N. WHEELER, H. SYMONS

YEAR 9B BASKETBALL SEATED ROW: C. KHERN, J. STUART, J. DEBELAK, W. HODGSON SECOND ROW: E. CARRICK, A. BLANKS, M. EDDY, L. ROWLES, J. SLATER, MR M. SAVIC (COACH)

YEAR 10B BASKETBALL SEATED ROW: O. CROWTHER-WILKINSON, J. LEVIS, J. HUANG SECOND ROW: E. BAKER, J. KAFRITSAS, B. CAMPBELL, MR M. KIRSTEN (COACH) ABSENT: D. BADENHORST, L. O’CONNOR

YEAR 9A BASKETBALL SEATED ROW: S. LUKE, A. HEYDENRYCH, J. KELLY, Z. HOWARD, B. BROWN SECOND ROW: E. COFFEY, B. RIGBY, T. AMBROSE-PEARCE, Z. DART, A. HANCOCK, MR A. CAOYONAN (COACH)

YEAR 9C BASKETBALL SEATED ROW: L. SMITH, H. GRAY, N. DOYLE, N. AIVALIOTIS SECOND ROW: A. HOBART, J. WARE, J. FRAY, MR R. NOBBS (COACH) ABSENT: T. TRAN, F. MAHU, M. DAVIS, T. CHEN

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YEAR 9D BASKETBALL SEATED ROW: H. O’CONNOR, D. BRIGGS, B. GRAHAM, W. JACKSON, J. PEARCE SECOND ROW: MR L. PARRISH (COACH) ABSENT: N. WILLIAMS, H. SPITTLE, T. YEUNG PACKER, C. HEWITT

YEAR 9E BASKETBALL SEATED ROW: M. ILAND, J. WEI, W. MCDONALD SECOND ROW: W. GEE, K. FISHER, MR J. MARTIN (COACH) ABSENT: O. DUNN, M. KANNEMANN, H. ZHONG

YEAR 8A BASKETBALL SEATED ROW:

X. EDDINGTON, B. BRINSMEAD, N. VAN DER LAAN, A. ROBINSON, Z. MCDERMOTT SECOND ROW: MR H. KADDATZ (COACH), X. GRASSO, I. HARGREAVES, C. PEDDLE, R. EAST ABSENT: T. ROSSITER

YEAR 8B BASKETBALL SEATED ROW:

E. MELTON, T. MCCLINTOCK, K. KARATHANASOPOULOS, T. MCINERNEY, A. HILL SECOND ROW: MR F. MOALA (COACH), N. MAHONY, P. TONES, D. CHEN ABSENT: O. MIAN, H. SULLIVAN, S. STURGESS

YEAR 8C BASKETBALL SEATED ROW: J. RYAN, C. LYGO, C. MURAKAMI, R. SHEPPARD SECOND ROW: MR C. HOLMES (COACH), D. BADENHORST, J. ATKINSON, Y. SONI, R. HEBDON, A. MCMATH, C. ANNING ABSENT: R. MERCER

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YEAR 8D BASKETBALL SEATED ROW:

A. CHARLES, B. KOWALCZUK, M. BIALOCERKOWSKI, H. LAVERY, J. LI, D. ALOYSIUS SECOND ROW: MR A. MENON (COACH), T. BENNETT, E. MONTGOMERY, M. CARR, T. STUCKEY, L. DOUGHERTY

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YEAR 7A BASKETBALL SEATED ROW:

C. BROWN, A. GLADYSHEV, N. KARATHANASOPOULOS, T. MAYES, J. ROBINSON SECOND ROW: MR N. BROWN (COACH), C. ROSS, A. AL-JUMAILY, C. O’CONNOR, H. ILLES, G. POOLE

YEAR 7C BASKETBALL SEATED ROW: T. MASSEY, M. LE, C. WOOD, B. PARSONS, M. HALSALL SECOND ROW: P. MCNAB, MR S. LOMAKIN (COACH), E. FABER ABSENT: T. FELLOWES, J. AMOS, J. ELL, C. LOUW

YEAR 7E BASKETBALL SEATED ROW:

A. TRAN, E. MCDOUGALL, J. JACKSON, N. HAYES, A. DAO, K. SCOGNAMIGLIO SECOND ROW: MR C. BROWN (COACH) ABSENT: K. CREECH, L. ELLIOTT, S. LEE, C. PHILLIPS, L. WATANABE, E. ARMENIS

YEAR 7B BASKETBALL SEATED ROW: F. REICHMAN, J. RAY, J. WARREN, F. LEWIS, T. FARAGALLAH SECOND ROW: M. BRADBURY, W. SPEERING, J. ABERCROMBIE, C. HOBBS, MR S. LOMAKIN (COACH) ABSENT: C. CUMMINGS, R. JOHNSON

YEAR 7D BASKETBALL SEATED ROW: J. MCDORNAN, L. COWDEN, J. STEWART, K. SAW, L. KEATES SECOND ROW: MR C. BROWN (COACH), X. GANE, C. CUNNINGHAM, A. NOTT ABSENT: A. GOEL, J. KOMOROWSKI, T. XU, J. PFEIFFER, Z. BEVACQUA, M. KEET

YEAR 6A BASKETBALL SEATED ROW: A. WALKER, W. POOLE, S. LEWIS, J. BIBBY, O. EDDY SECOND ROW: MS V. SAMS (COACH), J. KENNEDY, R. OBERMAN, H. WIESENER

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YEAR 6B BASKETBALL SEATED ROW: N. DUNN, N. HILL, R. MADDEN, L. LIANG, J. FRENKLAH SECOND ROW: MS V. SAMS (ASSISTANT COACH) J. RIGAS, N. LYNCH, W. PICKETT, B. RYAN ABSENT: MRS S. SAMS (COACH), J. ANDONAKIS, J. JACKSON

YEAR 5A BASKETBALL SEATED ROW: H. SMITH, J. NICHOLLS, C. CLINTON, O. BOS, S. HIRABE SECOND ROW: MR C. TONES (COACH), S. WHYATT, J. YOXON, H. LEVIS ABSENT: B. NICHOL

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YEAR 6C BASKETBALL SEATED ROW: J. PURZA-PAGE, J. BEETON, T. SKUBRIS, E. HODGSON, J. MORRISSEY SECOND ROW: MS V. SAMS (ASSISTANT COACH), W. MCDOUGALL, R. MADDEN, N. BEYERS, F. DREW ABSENT: MR C. MURPHY (COACH) G. DOUGHERTY

YEAR 5B BASKETBALL SEATED ROW: M. ALVAREZ-CALDERON, H. WALSH, M. MERRIMAN, I. LAI, C. DUNN SECOND ROW: K. WHALA, T. ASHE, M. NAUTA HENDRIKS ABSENT: MS L. BRIGHT (COACH), J. AHEARN, C. ELL

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MR KEITH FENNELL

director of cadets

MAJ (AAC) CONAN BLAND

officer commanding

MR SIMON LEES

tss h istorical h onour guard coordinator CADET LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Keith Fennell

his year the Headmaster gave permission to trial an alternative model of student leadership which we called the Cadet Leadership Program. As a former Australian SAS soldier I am most certainly not opposed to the Australian Army values system, my son is fifth generation to wear the Australian Army uniform, but after consulting with staff and students, an alternative model was developed and trialed in 2019. The structure of the Cadet Leadership Program (CLP) comprised of four learning pillars. Dr Zagoren led the Wellbeing Health pillar and this was framed in leadership of self, mindfulness, meditation, yoga and nutrition. The second pillar, Adventure Land, was led by Mr Saw whose team facilitated up to four platoons of adventure activities each week. These activities were extremely popular with our boys and included mountain biking, self-defence, wrestling, roping skills, abseiling, obstacle courses and orienteering. Mr Holtsbaum led our third pillar of Adventure Water. The boys were instructed in water survival techniques, fishing and maritime skills. Our final pillar, led by Mr Huckstep, was Service in which our boys mentored students from a disadvantaged

primary school. Our Cadets initiated communication activities, teambuilding games and cooked a BBQ as a means to have a positive impact on the lives of those who are less fortunate. Mr Bos also developed a Dean’s Space to deliver mentoring and targeted intervention to our Year 8 and 9 cohorts. Mr Lees facilitated and developed the most vital element of the program, The Southport School Honour Guard and Catafalque Party that was charged to not only represent our school at formal commemorative events like Anzac and Remembrance Day, but protect the traditions and history of our School. Although TSS will remain with the Australian Army Cadet Program during 2020, we have considerable autonomy

to develop the adventure space in accordance with AAC guidelines for safety. TSS has employed a dedicated member of staff to direct the AAC program in addition to organising a series of adventure camps. I would like to thank everyone for their commitment and creativity in putting together a dynamic alternative program for our Army Cadet Students this year. There were many staff members who consistently delivered above and beyond. I would like to celebrate Mr Saw and his Adventure Land team who achieved something special this year. Thanks again to all CLP staff and we look forward to further developing the AAC Program under the guidance of the incoming Director of Cadets, Mr Jason Sten.

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Mr Simon Lees TSS Historical Honour Guard Coordinator One of the values that TSS prides itself on, is tradition. The TSS Historical Honour Guard is one way where those Old Boys who made the extreme sacrifice are remembered. The Honour Guard numbers were increased this year from seven to 13 with all members being involved in a variety of commemorative services throughout the year. New members were Year 10: Reyne Fennell, Lachlan Wheatley; Year 9: Jackson Bulat, William Marshall; Year 8: Peter Bousgas; Broc Nickalls. New uniforms were bought and the TSS historical museum was developed into an area where the Honour Guard would form their base. The year started with a full term of training occurring for new and current serving members in preparation for Anzac Day at the beginning of Term Two.

members. It started at 0400 with the Senior Guard being asked to be the Catafalque Guard and flag orderlies for the Surfers Paradise dawn service in front of approximately 3,000 people. This was a great honour and one that all the boys rose to. Those boys who weren’t in the guard still showed in their World War I uniforms, showing the camaraderie that had formed amongst the boys. The Senior Guard then were to march in the Southport march with the TSS Cadet units and then form the Catafalque Guard for the noon service at Surfers Paradise RSL. The Junior Guard drove up to Brisbane to be the 39th Battalion banner bearers at the Brisbane Anzac March. This totaled seven services within a three day period. In Term Three the Honour Guard were used to commemorate the National Servicemens’ Association at Nerang RSL, The Korean War service at Cascade Gardens and the Kokoda Service along with boys from TSS who reside in Papua New Guinnea.

Mr Conan Bland Tonight, I want to reaffirm our schools commitment to the people in this room. You are here this evening, as you all positively contribute in some way to the Cadet program. RSL representatives and veteran associations provide meaningful opportunities through commemorative services for our boys to honour service during both times of war and peace. By sending our Guard Party and Cadet representatives to these services, it is our hope that the public understands this is a reflection of the broader School’s regard for the history of our community and that within a generation, surrounded by technology, and obsessed by screens, we are teaching our boys to take the time to be still, and silent, and reflect on their fortunate place in the world.

The year was finally capped off with the Remembrance service often called “Armistice Day”, 11 November to commemorate the end of World War I. During the year those boys that had been part of the TSS Historical Honour Guard for three years or more were rewarded by a Headmaster’s Citation, these included Jordan Loechel; Iestyn Williams; Kye Kanemura; Lachlan Free; Oliver Crowther-Wilkinson and Jackson Lees.

In Term Two, Anzac Day commemorations started with a service at Southport State Primary School. The following day the Junior Guard performed at the TSS Prep School service. On the same day Peter Bousgas and Broc Nickalls went up to Brisbane to hold the 39th Battalion banner at the Tattersalls luncheon. The Senior guard performed in the afternoon at the TSS Senior Anzac Service.

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Congratulations should go to all boys for their service this year.

I want to specifically mention our commitment to the 39th Batallion association and our responsibilities as custodians. It is a privilege to be given the right to the hold the banner in our Chapel, to stand firm and parade this banner at suitable occasions. The motto of the 39th Battalion, Factis Non Verbis, deeds not words, a leadership motto that strongly resonates with our own servant leadership philosophy – and one that we will continue to instil in our boys through this program.

The following day was Anzac Day and it was a busy day for all the guard

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I also want to reaffirm our commitment to the Old Boys, in respecting the customs and traditions of this School, but most of all respecting the rite of passage cadet experience common to students who pass through our gates for the last 110 years.

I think we can admit that at times, there will be elements of a traditional Cadet program, that boys may not enjoy and I am talking specifically about drill, but the truth is that the majority of soldiers, airmen, sailors and cadets do not enjoy it. That isn’t the point. The very deliberate purpose of drill is to impose conformity and teach self-discipline. A character trait that will serve you well throughout your life.

Whether you are in this room as a Senior Cadet, a former Serviceman, or an Old Boy, I very much doubt you will look back on your time on the parade ground as an enjoyable experience. However, I also doubt you would change the experience, as I wouldn’t. I think we all know, that with a generation that is often criticised in the media for getting its own way, and perhaps lacking resilience, taking something away that is challenging, and makes these boys uncomfortable is counterproductive to their development as young men.

So, moving into 2020 – although there may no longer be a Tri-Service Parade, drill will remain a fundamental aspect of the program although it will be combined with the best activities we can muster that fit within the cadet model designed to challenge the boys. It will be adventurous, allow them to build things, solve problems and crucially, learn to lead. Our Senior cadets, sit here tonight in civilian attire, in formal wear not uniforms, as this evening signifies their graduation as leaders and as men who commenced the program in Year 8, and have continued for five years. I would like to formally thank these boys for their commitment and their service over this time. Tonight is a celebration of this service and I say this on behalf of every generation represented in this room – we all appreciate your efforts as custodians of our military traditions. I particularly want to thank our leaders in each stand-alone program. To CUO Jordan Loechel, and our RSM Benjamin Waller – you have both led the Army Cadet Program this year with maturity. You have been incredibly respectful in trialling alternative activities, and been considered in your input. I know both of you have aspirations to commence Officer Training upon leaving this School, and I have no doubt that you will both continue to be exceptional leaders in your chosen fields. To Leading Seaman Tom Wright, as Head Navy Cadet, you have been level headed, calculated and responsible. I have watched you address the School, your peers and your Cadets on many occasions this year, and always admired your quiet confidence and obvious ability.

When I was appointed as Director of Cadets 9 years ago, there were a number of long term strategic projects, that I envisaged would benefit the program and the wider school. The projects were all focused on making sure the boys had an appreciation for the meaning and purpose of Cadets at The Southport School.

The first project was to establish a museum, as a place to reflect on the Old Boys who lost their lives during times of war and a place to humanise the names we see on plaques, and on honour boards.

This museum is now finally ready to be used by the boys. The second project was the publication of stories of the Old Boys who served in WWI and WWII.

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cadets The first book, To Honour Your Name, was published five years ago, and tells the story of the 52 Old Boys that died during World War I. These stories are now being told and repeated and memorised. It is tremendously satisfying to see these stories of our Old Boys being told throughout the year at assemblies and briefings, to bring relevance to various programs. I watch the boys as these stories are being told and the black and white photos are shown on the screen and they are always silent, always respectful, and eager to learn about the history of this School.

sets of Vietnam Jungle Greens and 10 SLR rifles to expand this initiative. Tonight, for the first time, we have invited the expanding number of boys that contribute to this service activity, our own Honour Guard, and I would particularly like to acknowledge Kye Kanemura for his exceptional leadership over the group this year. In acknowledging our successes over the years, I would also like to acknowledge the efforts of our staff. We have a wide variety of staff, teachers trained in the cadet program, others volunteering as supervisors, nonteaching Cadets staff and specialist instructors. My hope is that moving forward, the number of Cadet trained staff increase, that they actively engage in the program, and that these staff continue to model the uniform standards to the boys.

I should say that I have known Jason for close to 15 years, and it is a privilege to be passing on the baton to you. So, I would like to welcome Warrant Officer Class One, Jason Sten to The Southport School.

Stories, always resonate with boys and for thousands of years, across all cultures, they have been a way to teach understanding and promote values. The second book, is currently being written, exploring the lives of the 80 Old Boys who died in World War II, it is 50% complete, and will be published towards the end of next year. It is worth noting, that the largest financial commitment to this project has been the OSA and we thank them for their contributions thus far.

The third project was establishing a Catafalque Party that wears historical military uniforms. This project has grown significantly over the last four years and we must acknowledge the contributions of the OSA, Rotary, the district RSL and TSS for the funds to purchase these expensive Light Horse uniforms. We now have 38 uniforms, worth more than $30,000 and have recently purchased 10 full

Lastly, I would like to introduce our incoming Director of Cadets – Warrant Officer Class One, Jason Sten. The reason RSMs have traditionally been hired by GPS schools to take the role of Cadet Coordinators or in some cases, School Sergeants, is because in the military they are primarily responsible for the dress, bearing, behaviour, customs and traditions of the unit. Crucially, they are also responsible for making sure the “commander’s intent” is communicated to every soldier in a battalion. This hasn’t changed in modern times, however the way in which RSMs achieve it has. They are more compassionate, more relational and softer spoken. As Jason said in a meeting a few weeks ago “yelling won’t get you fit, PT will”. He also said “manners are for free”.

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n 2019 Training Ship Southport’s Ship’s Company included 85 cadets, four appointed Officers and four Unit Support volunteer instructors. Fifty-five Recruits began training with a large majority completing extra training sessions allowing them to be promoted moving from the rank of Recruit to Seaman.

Throughout the year the Cadets have been involved in a range of flotilla activities. These events provide the cadets opportunities to meet and interact with other Cadets in the South East region. Cadets attended; laser skirmish, tall ship cruises, live firing, Navy ship visits and promotional courses. Cadets from TS Southport performed particularly well in the training courses, outshining the majority of the Cadets on course. A special mention must go to Cadet Petty Officer Jackson Lees, and Cadet Petty Officer Lachlan Free and Cadet Leading Seaman Saxon Massey for their remarkable efforts.

This year our Annual Continuous Training camp returned to the school

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facility on South Stradbroke Island and due to the change to IDEALS Week this year, consisted of just the Years 8 and 9 cadets. As always we utilise this time to focus on developing the necessary skills for water competency as well as a variety of challenging training and team building exercises. This year we concentrated our water time honing our sailing skills and explored some of the Broadwater by canoe. The land activities consisted of laser skirmish and a team building activity and as always we allocate some of our time to community service. This year the Cadets dedicated their time to clearing the camp site of foliage to remove additional potential fire fuel. Quite a large task indeed, which the camp caretaker, Mr Steve Johnson was very appreciative. A big congratulations to the Cadets that demonstrated leadership where required in the absence of Senior Cadets on the camp.

TS Southport’s commitment to community service is unsurpassed as the Cadets again took on the task of providing Catafalque Parties, flag bearers, ushers and support staff to a variety of events around the Gold

Coast. This year Navy Cadets were involved in, Anazac Day services across Southport, The Southport Yacht Club Blessing of the Fleet, Battle of the Coral Sea Commemoration, Korean War Veteran’s Service, the Kokoda Anniversary Service, Victory in the Pacific Service, Gold Coast Navy Week Commemoration Service and Remembrance Day Ceremonies. The unit has definitely lived up to their motto of “Leading through Service”.

Cadet Leading Seaman Tom Wright and Cadet Leading Seaman Sam Stevens led the unit in the Annual Tri-Service Parade this year. The is the first time in 20 years TS Southport has had a fully appointed Chief Petty Officer in its ranks, a very special time indeed. All Cadets rose to the challenge that a parade such as this provides and all are commended for their tremendous performance.

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I take this opportunity to thank our staff for their commitment and willingness to give their time to offer an exciting and challenging program for the Cadets. If it was not for the

experience and patience of our staff, the program would not be what it is today. I also wish to thank the Year 12 Cadets who chose to remain in Cadets and who have really contributed to the success and good name of TS Southport. To LS Thomas Wright, LS Samuel Stevens, AB Kostya Kleptsov, AB Nash Wright, SMN Billy Vivlios, RCT Tom MacGregor and RCT Denver Petie; a huge ‘Bravo Zulu’ to each of you as individuals and to all of you collectively for supporting the unit, passing on skills and modelling positive attitudes. Training Ship Southport is richer for your contributions.

As we look to the future, we are excited about entering our 25th year as an Australian Navy Cadet unit at The Southport School.

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MR BRUCE RUTHERFORD

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his year we had three cracker steers purchased at the Blue Ribbon sale in Pittsworth last November. The first show was Boonah and we nearly froze to death but the steers behaved well, the boys prepared them nicely and they all gained a lot of experience.

The Ekka was next, we nominated two steers and kept one back, worried he would go over the weight class and we needed a good steer for the next shows. One steer in the heavy weight class of the prime and one steer went into the heavy weight led steer class. They never looked out of place in the competition but unforunatly also didn’t get a placing. The boys cared, prepared and showed the steers well and competed admirably in the team judging event, Tom Watts spoke for the team which included Michael Russell and Alistair Philp. Beaudesert Show was next as the Gold Coast Show cancelled the cattle section this year. With our best steer Patch, another young steer and heifer back from training at the Numinbah Correctional Farm, the boys set about their work and got them all looking their best. Competing in the led classes as well as the junior parading and judging.

Moreton Sale and Show, saw Patch finally winning, beating a large class of steers and previous show winners. A blue ribbon put a smile on the boys’ faces. They watched him get auctioned

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and were even happier to know he made a high price and weighed 745kg. Next stop was Blue Ribbon Sale to get a steer or two to add with our current steer and heifer to get ready for next year.

The Campdrafting Team consisted of; Tom Cannington (Year 12), Jack Atthow (Year 12), Hugh Chandler (Year 12), Jack Dowling (Year 11), Sam Pearson (Year 11), Hunter Dalzell (Year 10), Dan Atthow (Year 9), Will Johnson (Year 8), Angus Hacon (Year 8), Sam Pratt (Year 7), Tom Williamson (Year 7), Lachlan Johnson (Year 7) and Maverick Dennis (Year 7). Horses and family travelled from near and far; Mt Isa, Cloncurry, NSW and Brunette Downs in the Northern Territory. It is a massive effort by all parents to get the horses to the campdraft, prepared and ready for the competition. This effort, the donation of cattle in drought, and presence of judges Terry Hall and Peter Comisky who are infamous in campdrafting, demonstrates the importance of this event to the future of the sport. It provides a social outlet for all, the isolated, the drought

stricken, the fire stricken, the flood beaten; a chance to share stories, to smile, laugh and renew friendships. This sport can quickly deliver a lesson in humility to a competitor too, when the course or cattle make it hard to score, it is no good blaming or reflecting on what might have been; just adjust. The boys never stopped trying but the Dowling Family Trophy alluded us again, only a couple of points off and like last year, third place was the overall achievement. Round scores were as follows: Tom Cannington 1-89, 2-75; Jack Atthow 1-82; Hunter Dalzell 1-84, 1-85, 2-73, and highest average after three rounds; Maverick Dennis 1-70; Sam Pearson 2-80; Tom Williamson 2-82. Best cut out was 22 and five boys achieved this. Lachlan Johnson was one and received an encouragement award ribbon for the boys. Two made the finals, Tom Cannington 2017 winner, scored an 87. Hunter Dalzell the only TSS boy to get a full score in every run, got 91, just two points shy of a win. The Show Cattle Team: Jace Harrold (Year 8), Tom Watts (Year 8), Alistair Philp (Year 8), Michael Russell (Year 8), Charlie Smith (Year 7), Tom Williamson (Year 7), Harry Allan (Year 7), Sam Pratt (Year 7), Harry Dawson (Year 7), Drew Hindmarch (Year 7), Lewis Edwards (Year 7) and Tom Cannington (Year 12) helped out at the Ekka. The team is looking forward to next year.

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MS KERRIE ANDERSON

prep ch ess coordinator

he 2019 GPS Chess team had 61 boys play at least one game of GPS Chess this season. Our Prep team contributed magnificently to the overall team wins, and to the School spirit particularly on long bus trips to Brisbane and Ipswich.

The following five boys performed at a consistently high level throughout the season. Ryan Zhang Harrison Howard William McDougall William Zhang Chess is continuing to attract new players at TSS Prep and with preparation ably administered by our coaches, the boys move from beginner

to intermediate to advanced where they are continually challenged by experienced players and sophisticated strategies. Chess is a game that by its very nature promotes intellectual rigour, so beneficial to young minds. TSS Prep has some impressive players emerging and we anticipate some exciting achievements next year played out on the boards.

Thank you to the many boys who travelled long distances as reserves. With good grace and a positive attitude they enjoyed ‘friendly games’ against opposition reserves, and in many cases ended up playing official games thus increasing our overall scores. Late night snacks at service centres on the way home were a huge hit once more with the boys, and a palpable sense of camaraderie was evident throughout the season.

PREP GPS CHESS TEAM SEATED ROW:

S. PEMA-CHAWHAN, E. MASSEY, R. TEE, J. PURZA-PAGE, M. ALVAREZ-CALDERON SECOND ROW: W. MCDOUGALL, R. PEMA-CHAWHAN, R. MADDEN, N. WILSON, C. CHABERT, W. ZHANG THIRD ROW: R. GARNIER, J. FERRARO, A. GUPTA, C. CLINTON, L. COZZOLINO ABSENT: W. CHEN, E. GEMERI, H. GREENER, H. HOWARD, J. SUDARMANA, R. ZHANG COACH: MS K. ANDERSON

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MR ROB CLEGG

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“Of chess, it has been said that life is not long enough for it, but that is the fault of life, not chess.” William Napier

019 saw the TSS Chess squad perform very well across a number of competitions. In GPS, the Premier Team came a very creditable fifth and the Junior Team won their division, remaining undefeated for the season. Other teams also performed well and were competitive against all schools. TSS also did well in the Queensland High Schools competition, qualifying for the State Finals in October where they managed to place equal seventh, against very strong competition. There were a large number of students involved in the Chess program again this year, in both the Senior and Prep schools. Sixty-one students, from Years 5 - 12, played at least one game in the GPS competition. Our squad on the whole has been improving and we can look forward to continued success in the coming years.

Playing Chess helps in many areas of academic and social development, including improving concentration, memory, planning and foresight, so it is pleasing to see the number of students involved in Chess across the two campuses. Our Premier team this year consisted of Thomas Xu on Board 1, Taisei Fujii (Chess Captain for 2019) on Board 2, Ray Zhai on Board 3 and Declan Attenborough (Chess Vice-Captain) playing on Board 4. The team were competitive in every round and it was always exciting to watch their games. With such a young team coming through next year the prospects are very promising. 248

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All TSS teams performed well throughout the GPS season. Our highest performing team of 2019 was the Junior team, finishing first in their competition. Players in the Open A team included Ben Atia, Raff Atia, Jinxiang Li, Sonny Walkinshaw and Josh Laurens. Due to the competition being held in services week, only a limited number of Year 7 students were able to compete this year in the Gold Coast Individual Age Chess Championships for the Senior School. However all TSS players did extremely well. For the players born in 2006, Thomas Xu came second overall and Ethan Ong came sixth. For the players born in 2007, Raff Atia came first overall and Ray Zhai third, with both boys winning six out of seven games.

Our coaching sessions continued to be popular and the Senior School was fortunate to have Mr Craig Duxbury coach the squad. Craig worked well with the players and was extremely knowledgeable on all aspects of the game. My thanks again also go to Mr David Ellis and Ms Kerrie Anderson for their assistance with the GPS program this year. HOUSE CHESS COMPETITION

This rapid Chess competition, held in the Memorial Room in Term Three, was fiercely contested again by all Houses. This year Melbourne held off all the competition to win the trophy and gain valuable points for the House Shield, narrowly beating Walker House in the final. Well done Melbourne House. My thanks goes to the Chess Captain Taisei Fujii, for his active leadership of the team and his assistance throughout the year. Taisei led the squad by example, and was certainly respected by every member of the team.

ch ess CHESS AWARDS FOR 2019

Captain of Chess.........................................................Taisei Fujii

Player of the Round, Round 3 (BSHS)....................... Ray Zhai

Most Points in GPS in Premier Team.................. Ray Zhai and Declan Attenborough

Player of the Round, Round 4 (TGS).....................Thomas Xu

Most Points in GPS in Junior Team............................. Ben Atia Most Improved Player................................................Jinxiang Li Encouragement Award......................................... Ryan Hebdon

Player of the Round, Round 5 (BGS)......... Sonny Walkinshaw Player of the Round, Round 6 (BBC).................. Justin Bolton Player of the Round, Round 7 (GT)....................... David Chen Player of the Round, Round 8 (IGS)...... Declan Attenborough

Player of the Round, Round 1 (NC).................... Zackeri Joyce Player of the Round, Round 2 (ACGS)................Jeremiah Gan

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D.G. ALOYSIUS, V. GANGASANDRA, S.B. WALKINSHAW, D.K. ATTENBOROUGH, T. FUJII, J. LI, J. BOLTON, C. GOH, K.A.SCHLAPHOFF J.S. LAURENS, T.W.D. CHEN, A.T. TRAN, H. ZDANOWICZ, N.L. ROBERTSON, T. TRAN, R.N. HEBDON, T. XU, O.C. NOSTDAL, C.J. ROBERTS R.A. ATIA, M.M. CARR, R.W. CLINTON, D.W. BLACKMORE, J.X. GAN, E.Z.H. ONG, C.J. AMOS, L.A. DOUGHERTY, A.J. AYRE, D. CHEN, A.J. BELLCHAMBERS, R. ZHAI MR R. CLEGG, MR D. ELLIS

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MR ROBERT EGAN

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his year proved to be an exciting year of cricket at Prep. Eighty boys in Years 5 - 6 boys were quick out of the blocks in Term One, filling six teams each weekend in our 2019 GPS competition. A busy cricket camp either side of the summer break, served as a prelude to what was a thoroughly successful season. Our co-curricular clubs system, including T20 Blast, Junior Skills Program and now Junior Blaster Cricketers provides strength and depth to our cricketing program here at Prep, running through Terms One and Four. New from 2019, saw the pilot program for aspiring cricketers launch in Term Three, held by our illustrious Director of Cricket, Mr Baker. This program added a new dimension and support for our young cricketers pushing towards Representative Cricket, at a time of the year it’s most needed and preparing them for a successful start to the Club Cricket season. The Aspiring Cricket Program was widely successful and is sure to be repeated in the coming years. Still a relatively new concept, our Cricket Academy, run by our First XI coach Mr Ross Wallace, continued for its second year. Extending its reach into Years 3 - 6, this program again gives our young cricketers a chance to refine their skills before the club and GPS Cricket season, while picking up some helpful hints and tips for the GPS squad trials. All in all, it is an exciting time to be a young cricketer at Prep, with a plethora of opportunities for multiple ability and interest level towards 2020. signs point towards Musgrave and Shepherd, however it is all to play for in the final round. Plenty of runs, wickets and cheers still to come, before the winning House lifts the trophy.

At the time of writing this article, our Prep First team are preparing for the SEQ Cricket School Cup Final for the third year in a row. Hosting the district round in August here at Prep for the second year, it was great to see three TSS teams place in the top four for 2019. Unfortunately only one side goes through to the next round, taking place on the 29 November at South District Cricket Club. I want to take this opportunity to wish the boys the best of luck for the tournament ahead. We are also in full swing in our House Cricket competition, with our four Houses battling out for the 2019 title. Once again, it’s tremendous to see the oval awash with the House colours, blue, green, red and yellow, with friendly competition taking centre stage. Early

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Before discussing our Prep season, we would like to congratulate our Director of Cricket, Mr Baker and First XI coach, Mr Wallace on winning the 2019 GPS Centenary Cricket Premiership. Picking up seven out of the last 10 Earle Williams Trophy, there is certainly a number of cricketers over recent years for our Prep boys to look up to and learn from.

2019 GPS proved to be a fiercely competitive season, beginning with the boys giving the selectors headaches in Term Four, arriving to the trials all

guns blazing. There was no let up from any of our six sides throughout the season as the Years 5 and 6 recorded the highest win total for a number of years. Across the board, our Prep Cricketers who demonstrated individual ability and teamwork can be a formidable combination, especially when played with a strong competitive spirit and a ton of sportsmanship. The Year 6A Cricket team enjoyed a successful season. After two tight tussles with Nudgee and Churchie, the Year 6A’s went on a five game winning streak learning how to apply pleasure from ball one, with bat and ball, to stamp their authority on a cricket match. Scoring over 800 runs in a season is always going to make you competitive, but it was the way the boys bowled and back up their bowler in the field that made the team. Individually the Year 6A’s grow as players, came together as a team and saw the results. Highlights of the season included the away victories at BGS and IGS as well as a big win against GT at home in Round 8. The boys of the Year 6B Cricket team had a great season. With competition for

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places so tight, the Year 6Bs were strong again this year. Mr Sproule spoke of how the side know if they put their best foot forward they would win a few games, which they did multiple times this season. After starting the season with a nail biting 122 all draw against Nudgee, the 6Bs continued to flourish. A blip against GT was soon forgotten, with the side showing their roar against IGS winning by 70 runs. The Years 5/6C team had a mixed year in terms of results, however the boys demonstrated a strong work ethic in training and maintained commitment to matches, finishing with three wins. Mr Sweet upholds that, as with his side, it was great to see the whole year group produce some wonderful individual Cricket, but more importantly celebrate and support each other’s success, proving that Cricket is won by the best team. The number of wides and extras is always the marker for improvement, for which this number dwindled throughout the season for our Year 5/6Cs.

towards the As, which often meant one or two new names on the team sheet. A largely successful season saw big wins against BBC, GT and TGS, the Year 5Bs scored nearly 500 rounds this season. PREPARATORY SCHOOL CRICKET, BEST AND FAIREST

The Year 5A team brought a lot of energy, enthusiasm and individual ability to the side, but the way they grow as a team this year has to be commended. The transition or step into GPS Cricket from Club Cricket can be a challenge, tackling a new format with a new team. This group of boys was certainly ready for it. Their desire to improve, commitment in training and team focus saw the Year 5As hold their own against all comers this season. A pleasure to coach, the boys showed that hard work and talent is a formidable combination. The Year 5B’s have had a tremendous season, once again showing the strength in depth of our cricketing talent pool. Many of the boys began their cricketing journey this year, experiencing growth in a number of areas, but that didn’t stop them pushing for selection

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MR STEVEN BAKER

director of cricket

he key focus in 2019 was supporting opportunities for as many TSS cricket teams to take part in as many games as possible and to perform at their best. We cater well from the needs of the elite through to boys who just want a very social game with the boys on a Saturday!

It has been another successful season for TSS Cricketers with First XI winning the premiership making it seven wins in the last 10 years. We again won many games across all teams against larger schools. With five teams in Year 7 (a Year 7E team for the first time in a long time) and four XI teams as well as a strong teacher involvement…it is ‘how’ we have gone about our work that has been very impressive. TSS boys prepare well, look the part and play with purpose. Some boys have been able to achieve to a very high level to GPS, State or even National level this season. We strive to support the boys to achieve to the highest levels and with around 50 boys currently representing at a Gold Coast/ Zone level or higher we are in a healthy position from a high performance point of view. Some boys have been able to achieve even higher and have achieved GPS or State level this season. TSS is pleased to be part of your journey… could these boys follow the path of Billy Stanlake or Michael Neser?

GPS REPRESENTATIVE 2019

Cody Durante and Tom Watts QLD U15 2019

Liam O’Connor QCA U17’S 2019

Lachlan Crump and Jack Sinfield NATIONAL U17 SQUAD

Jack Sinfield QCA U19’S 2019

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The Handyside Trophy is hotly contested as this is recorded in the TSS Record Books and is certainly a way for a team to leave their ‘mark’ on TSS. We were very competitive across all of our teams again this year and while no team went undefeated this season. Three teams only dropped one game across their whole season. The Year 8As captained by Daniel Statham with coaches Mr Kieron Mulcahy and Mr Jack McDonald, the Year 252

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10Bs captained by Charlie Blok and coached by Mr Buckley and Mr Luke McIlwraith, and the First XI captained by Hugo Burdon and Tom Watts and coached by Ross Wallace and Brad Sperling were the most successful teams in 2019. It is no surprise that a member of one of the most successful teams also has the most Outstanding Junior Performer in GPS Cricket for the season. The John Glenn Trophy for the most outstanding Years 7-9 Cricketer and non-First XI player for 2019 is awarded for work ethic, attitude and performance for the team. Lachie Mair is our winner and he took on the opposition bowlers in 8A’s each week usually walking out with the game on the line. His batting has been imposing with 187 runs with an average of 37 with multiple 50’s including a match winning 79 vs BBC. He lays the foundation for the rest of the team to ‘cash in’ and can hit a ‘big’ ball! He is also a crafty bowler who really drives the team effort and dabbles between being part of the spinners brigade and the fast bowling cartel!

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TSS Cricket has many contributors. • The TSS Cricket Support Group. Thank you for your efforts in developing facilities, training clothes, match day catering, supporting our great sponsors in Porsche, Gabba Sports, Steel Constructions Australia and Medland and key events such as presentation night.

new gym that has been developed. The platform has been laid for our next steps forward.

• I would also like to recognise our caterers such as the Binns family for First XI lunches and Jenny and Roy for the canteen as well as the First XI parents for post-match functions. • Our Coaches deserve a massive pat on the back. Your reliability, care for the boys, enthusiasm and knowledge of the game has shone through. For we are a small school but we compete so well. Our Coaches teach the boys how to look the part, conduct themselves, work with others and to strive to be their best. Thank you and well done! • Last but not least our parents and players for your commitment, enthusiasm and resilience It is my absolute pleasure this year via the Sam Loxton Supporter Award to recognise the efforts of a family who have made a big contribution for TSS Cricket.

The Freeman Family with parents Mark and Mel volunteer their personal and family time to assist our supporters group. Over a number of years Mark has contributed many hours towards the unsung role of Treasurer and as key member on the committee, Mark and Mel are always around to support when needed with all hands on deck. Without your support we wouldn’t have the training shirts, grandstand nets or the opportunity to support the

TSS CRICKET SENIOR BEST AND FAIREST AWARDEES 2019

William Slack-Smith

Jack Parkinson

Drew Hindmarch

Sam Savill

Cooper McFadzen

Lachie Mair

Zeke Kelly

Ben Postle

Joe Madden

Chaad Hewitt

Saxon Luke

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Louis Chabert

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Charlie Blok

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Ewan Stanich

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Sam Heathwood

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Lucas Piper

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Wilson Statham & Matthew Eddowes

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James Ware The Col Hawtin Trophy

FIRST XI PREMIERS 2019 REPORT

Hugo Burdon First XI Captain Through sport we learn to embrace being out of our comfort zone but more specifically in cricket we learn, adaptability, through learning to cope and operate with uncertainty. Cricket is more than fitness, it is strategic, which requires a range of skills and emotional discipline.

So how have we got to this point through uncertainty? No one would predict that Matthew Eddowes one of our front line bowlers of 2018 First XI would be out injured last December, or that Cody sustained a finger injury in the Adelaide January pre seasons games but was there to face Round 1 against Nudgee. No one thinks you will win a premiership when you begin the 2019 season with a significant loss to Nudgee. Tom Watts didn’t know he would be thrown into captaincy mid game in week 5 due to my illness at the time and he did this effortlessly and carried on in week 6 and 7. Not ideal situations and the coaches and players shouldered it all.

Against BSHS their captain, who has been clocked bowling at 143km, summed up Jack Sinfield’s performance as having “nerves of steel” in getting us to their total. This win put us back into the mix. That inner strength is what binds us together. It is what we leverage off and why when we get knocked down we get back up again and every week someone pulls off an exceptional winning performance with either bat, ball or fielding. This team is not about being invincible, it is about facing adversity together. In the last round vs Ipswich Grammar School TSS First XI batted first towards the 2019 GPS Cricket Premiership. It SOUTHPORTONIAN

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was such an exciting finish and just like last year it came down to the last over. They needed 10 to win and we needed to bowl them out. If we had lost, to Nudgee would have won the title so it was a great win, just because every First XI game has been close, but the TSS First XI outplayed the opposition in the key moments of the match. Cody Durante (51) and Matthew Manley (36) had a key partnership and then TSS kept the pressure on in the field with Peter Lynch chiming in with a run out and three wickets. Matthew Dalton delivered in the last over of the match in a thrilling finale.

FIRST XI AWARDS 2019

Bowling: shared by Peter Lynch and Ky Newitt Batting: Cody Durante Alrounder: Jack Hocart Fielding: shared by Tom Watts and Kye Shield. TSS First XI 2019 Queensland T20 Cricket State Cup [Independent Schools Finals- Opens Division]

This sort of adaptability can only be learned through facing uncertainty and playing with a spirit to focus on the bigger goal and find a way to win. For every scenario we have been able to find a solution. That is the greatest strength of the TSS First XI. That is what shapes us, a determination to collectively do it for one another, for our coaches and support staff and for our whole School. Three consecutive years and seven in the past 10 years. What a highlight!

In winning GPS TSS gained entry into Independent Schools Final stage playing John Paul College in the first knock out match. Winning the toss TSS decided to bat on a flat pitch making for excellent batting conditions. TSS lead by their captain Hugo Burdon (52) and Mitch Freeman (51) and with some late big hitting from Ky Newitt (27no). TSS posted an excellent total of 192 for 6. TSS restricted John Paul College to 67 for 6 after their 20 overs. Hugo Burdon and Jack Hocart both picked up two wickets.

Nudgee College won the toss and batted first in excellent batting conditions. Nudgee got off to an incredible start with the first wicket falling at 228. Nudgee finished their 20 overs at 2 for 259, thanks mostly to one of the best batting displays from Mitchell Pascoe finishing with 163 off 70 balls. TSS batters went about running down the 13 runs an over as best they can with Jack Kann leading the way with 56 off 33 balls. TSS were eventually bowled out on the last over to finish with 168.

Well done to the boys and supporters through the season and best wishes to our departing Year 12s – Hugo Burdon, Mitch Freeman, Jack Kann, Cody Durante, Matt Manley, Ky Newitt, Matthew Eddoes and Peter Lynch. TSS FIRST XI PLAYERS 2019

Jack Hocart, Ky Newitt, Mitch Freeman, Hugo Burdon, Matthew Manley, Kye Shield, Jack Sinfield, Tom Watts, Cody Durante, Louis Chabert, Mathew Dalton, Jack Kann, Peter Lynch

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TSS then played a very determined Nudgee College to progress in the next stage of the State Cup finals.

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OPEN FIRST XI CRICKET SEATED ROW:

L. CHABERT, P. LYNCH, C. DURANTE, H. BURDON, T. WATTS, K. SHIELD, M. FREEMAN SECOND ROW: MR G. NORMAN, MR B. SPERLING, J. KANN, M. DALTON, K. NEWITT, M. MANLEY, J. HOCART, J. SINFIELD MR R. WALLACE (COACH), MR S. BAKER (DIRECTOR)

OPEN SECOND XI CRICKET SEATED ROW: J.J. KELLY, A.W.H. BALCH, C.J. HANRAHAN, M.J. EDDOWES, B.A. OWEN SECOND ROW: F.N. TAYLOR, J.N. KANN, D.K. ATTENBOROUGH, H.M. BLOK, W.A. STATHAM, C.R. RASHEED, MR A.R. POOK (COACH) ABSENT: MR D. WILSON (COACH)

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YEAR 11A CRICKET SEATED ROW:

S.M. HEATHWOOD, N. PURZA-PAGE, B.P. MCPHEE, R.D. SMITH, H.J. MCDONALD, L.W. BIGNELL, M.J. ECKERSLEY SECOND ROW: MR A.M. JACOB (COACH), J.H. VAN DER LAAN, W.G. RADBURN, A.L. BILLING, M.C. DWYER, M.R.B. CARLOS, J.F. BURNETT, MR S.M.J. CUSDEN (COACH)

YEAR 10A CRICKET SEATED ROW: T.E. MURDOCH, T.M.W. KELLY, J.R. MARKHAM, C.A. MURRAY, S.W. SMITH SECOND ROW: MR S.L. ROBERTSON (COACH), J.J. POPOV, B.J. WALKER, T.J. GOSSETT, J.W. DWYER, A.A. KELOVKAR ABSENT: L.S. O’CONNOR, MR M. JUDKIN (COACH)

YEAR 10C CRICKET SEATED ROW: M.I. HARVEY, G.J. BLACK, J.A.J. RUNCHEL, C.M. SCHUTT, D. VEGA SECOND ROW: H.W. MONIE, D.D. BASSINGTHWAIGHTE, J.H. BIDDLE, L.J. STEWART, A.J. PLACE, T.L. JAMIESON, G.N. VIVLIOS, MR T.L. MERRION (COACH)

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YEAR 11B CRICKET SEATED ROW: M.G.S. ALEXANDER, J.D. STATHAM, T.H. DACEY, R.J.M. BAKER, S.N. STRID SECOND ROW: MR K.D. CHINIA (COACH), J.O. HAWKINS, L.J. GRAHAM, W.N. CULLIMORE, L.F. PIPER, M.R. FUHRMANN, A.R. BEALE, S.A. MORRIS, MR T.P. BURTON (COACH)

YEAR 10B CRICKET SEATED ROW: H. ANTHONY, W.E. O’BRIEN, C.R.E. BLOK, T.A. VANDERSTOK, N.W. WHEELER SECOND ROW: MR L.R. MCILWRAITH (COACH), M.G. GARNIER, J. F. FERRY, E.E. EDWARDS, H.T. WELLS, J.A. DENSON, L.D. DOUGHERTY, K.L. PRICE, MR M.D. BUCKLEY (COACH)

YEAR 9A CRICKET SEATED ROW: E.E.L. CARRICK, B.J. GRAHAM, W.H.J. JACKSON, C.J. VEIVERS, M.I. OTTO SECOND ROW: MR N.N. PERERA (COACH), B.W. RAYMOND, A.R. JOHNSON, N.J. WILLIAMS, T.J. KENNEDY, G.S. POWELL, J. FABER, J.R. MADDEN

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YEAR 9B CRICKET SEATED ROW:

A.J. WOODS, K.N. NASSER, C.H. HAWKINS, J.M. MORRIS, M.K. KARUNARATNE SECOND ROW: MR C.N. PHILLIPS (COACH), Z.A. CRAIN, C.H. HEWITT, W.K. WORBOYS, J.A. MURRAY, H. SPITTLE, N.M. DOYLE, J.J. PEARCE, MR N. KELLY (COACH)

YEAR 9C CRICKET SEATED ROW: F.N. CAMERON, W.A. HODGSON, T.D. RAMSAY, L.M. HARDY, M.J. PRICE SECOND ROW: MR B. GOLDBERG (COACH), M.M. SCHUTT, A.A. VAHIDY, B.A. FROHLICH, M.A. READING, S.M.J. LUKE, O.S. WAGNER, H.L. OBERMAN, C.J. AMOS, MR M. BUTLER (COACH)

YEAR 8A CRICKET SEATED ROW:

O.C.P. JACKSON, Z.J. MCDERMOTT, D.J. STATHAM, G.K. WILLIAMS, W.D.J. KELLY, C.J. PEDDLE SECOND ROW: MR J.E. MCDONALD (COACH), E.O. CHABERT, J.E. TEE, U.A. WILKIE, L.A. MAIR, H.R. SULLIVAN, J.P.J. HANRAHAN, MR K.R. MULCAHY (COACH)

YEAR 8B CRICKET SEATED ROW: P.J.TONES, D.L.YOUNG, C.G. DWYER, E.R. KELLY, D. CHEN SECOND ROW: MR H.J.T. RICE (COACH), A.C.G. PHILIP, T.A. MCCLINTOCK, B.R.M. BRINSMEAD, E.A. MELTON, C.B. LINES, T.S. WATTS, MR M.I. NEBAUER (COACH)

YEAR 7A CRICKET

YEAR 8C CRICKET SEATED ROW:

C.W. MCINTOSH, C.H. BRANT, H.M. MOLONEY, L.A. DOUGHERTY, Y. SONI, C.J. PEDDLE, P.C. BOUSGAS, N.W. MAHONY SECOND ROW: MR M.D. STEVENS (COACH), R.E. EAST, J.K. HAROLD, M.W. MONTGOMERY, S.W. PLACE, M. D. RUSSELL, B.G. POSTLE, R. SHEPPARD, E.C. MONTGOMERY, MR J. HOPKINS (COACH)

SEATED ROW:

C.W. ROSS, C.R. DALTON, R.S. JOHNSON, J.W. ABERCROMBIE, D.M.P. STANSBIE SECOND ROW: MR M.W. DURBRIDGE (COACH), E. FABER, R.S. SUMMERS, A.M. NICKALLS, C.W. BROWN, C.M. O’CONNOR, W.D. SLACK-SMITH, MR Z.B. MERRION (COACH)

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YEAR 7B CRICKET SEATED ROW:

J.M. PARKINSON, Z.W. WALKER, M.R. FLETCHER, M.J. DENNIS, E.D. KARUNARATNE SECOND ROW: MR W. VAN DER WESTHUISEN (COACH), F.C. GILL, A.J. BELLCHAMBERS, B.T. MURRAY, L.J.H. ROCHE, E.Z. ONG, X.T. GUAN, MR. M.J. DAVIS (COACH)

YEAR 7C CRICKET SEATED ROW: C.R. STONE, J.E. CAMERON, D.L. HINDMARCH, H.A. RAMSAY, M.J. BRADBURY SECOND ROW: T.M. O’NEILL, J.P.S. STEWART, D.A. WELLS, H.H. SEWELL, H.A. DAWSON, J.W. BREDHAUER, MR J. TOBIANO (COACH)

YEAR 7D CRICKET SEATED ROW:

J.W. GALLIE, C.J. CUNNINGHAM, J.H. WINDLE, C.J. LOUW, A.F. NOTT, T.B. WILLIAMSON, C.T. SMITH SECOND ROW: MR P.J. PILCHER (COACH), A.J. MERRELL, C.M. CUMMINGS, M.W. RAMSAY, J.M. GIBSON, G.M. POOLE, L.M. JOHNSON, W.M. ROBERTSON, S.M. SAVILL

YEAR 7E CRICKET SEATED ROW:

F.H. PELGEN, C.B. PHILLIPS, C.D. HOARE, J.W. BERESFORD, L.B.C. MAYNE, H.M. ALLAN, D.G. WILSON SECOND ROW: MR. K. ALMAKTOUM (COACH), D.S. VELE, W.J. BREWSTER, J.T. ELL, C.J. MCFADZEN, D.J. BALCH, T.W.J. STANLEY, L.I. EDWARDS, S.L. SENDALL ABSENT: J. JACKSON

YEA 6A CRICKET SEATED ROW:

J. FRENKLAH, A. MONIE, T. KELLY, A. JAMES, R. GARNIER, R. TEE, J. PURZA-PAGE SECOND ROW: A. WALLACE, C. CHABERT, R. MADDEN, H. WIESENER, O. BOYD COACH: MR C. JONES

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YEAR 6B CRICKET SEATED ROW: SECOND ROW: ABSENT: COACH:

J. MORRISSEY, H. LYGO, K. MORRIS, S. LEWIS, R. SLY, J. GALLIE E. MASSEY, H. SHEEHAN, J. RIGAS, R. PEMA-CHAWHAN, A. ZACK-HOLT H. HOWARD MR J. SPROULE (ABSENT)

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YEAR 6C CRICKET SEATED ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: ABSENT: COACH:

C. BENDER, J. BEETON, E. WHEELER, E. HODGSON, Z. CONNORS A. HAMADI, G. DOUGHERTY, M. GALLIE, J. BIBBY, W. MCDOUGALL, W. POOLE R. MARTYN, A. GUPTA, R. OBERMAN, O. DUNN, R. COKER S. WHYATT MR C. SWEET (ABSENT)

YEAR 5A CRICKET SEATED ROW:

J. LYNTON, O. BOS, B. SUMMERS, E. WALLACE, Z. MELTON, T. WILKIE, M. KEMP SECOND ROW: V. STRAMARCOS, L. NEOPHYTOU, J. STAPLETON, L. CRAIN, T. FABER, K. WHALA COACH: MR R. EGAN

YEAR 5B AND 5C CRICKET SEATED ROW: H. SMITH, J. HOULAHAN, H. JACKSON, C. COLE, W. CHEN SECOND ROW: G. PALMER-PEACOCK, M. MERRIMAN, S. WHYATT, N. JEFFRIES, H. PYKE, J. BIGG THIRD ROW: J. CUMMINGS, A. SNELL, S. PEMA-CHAWHAN, L. WILSON, K. DRYSDALE ABSENT: R. COKER, C. ELL, R. MARTYN, R. OBERMAN MANAGER: MR J. BEECHER

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MR JACKSON ELLIOTT

director of cross cou ntry

he TSS Cross Country squads at both the Prep and Senior Schools passionately undertook another solid season in 2019. With consistent results having TSS in the top three for the last few years of the GPS Championships, it was clear that many schools had lifted their game and the standard was high across all schools.

REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS

THE GPS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Again this year, we had a number of outstanding runners who represented South Coast at the State Cross Country Championships at the beginning of Term Three. They were:

The GPS Cross Country Championships was held on Wednesday 29 May and the TSS team was keen to put in to practice all of their training from the preceding three to six months.

Year 10 - Brayden Mercer, Diesel Donnelly Year 10 - Hayden Atkinson, Oliver Cronin Year 12 Harry Blok With Diesel Donnelley and Brayden Mercer both being selected in the Queensland team to compete at the National Championships in Wollongong.

TSS performed well on the day placing equal third behind Nudgee College. It was great to see many smiles on the faces of the boys at the Championships and at the TSS Cross Country Trophy Presentation. The Junior team comprised of runners from Years 5-7 and these age groups performed admirably against the bigger Brisbane schools, achieving third place overall. In the Senior event, the Senior Team achieved sixth place in very close competition. Brisbane Boys College and Brisbane State High School were too strong taking out the first two places on the podium. This achievement was a genuine team performance with consistency across and through all age groups, with many of our runners contributing to our points tally, after focusing on other GPS sports throughout the season. AGE GROUP RESULTS

10 Years – 6th (4 points) 11 Years – 4th (5 points) 12 Years – 2nd (8 points) Junior team – 4th overall (17 points out of 30)

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13 Years – 5th (5 points) 14 Years – 9th (1 points) 15 Years – 6th (4 points) 16 Years – 3th (7 points) Open – 5th (5 points) Senior team – 6th overall (22 points out of 50) There were a number of top 10 performances on the day. These were: Sean Midimu - 2nd – 11 years Angus James - 2nd – 12 years Jack Gallie 6th – 12 years Hayden Atkinson - 8th - 16 years Harry Blok - 7th - Open Oliver Cronin - 9th - Open

Cross Country at TSS continues to build momentum. The leadership displayed this year by Captain Harry Blok was outstanding and assisted greatly in the culture enjoyed by all involved in the program. We look forward to 2020 being another strong year for running at TSS. Finally, I wish to thank the incredibly dedicated and capable staff we have involved in Cross Country at TSS. Age Group Managers – Mr Browne, Mr Slattery, Mr Alves, Mr Harris and Mr Fennell. Administration – Mrs Redler.

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MR ANDREW BERRYMAN

master in charge – debating

he 2019 Debating season was one of our most successful in recent years. A combination of a large number of very willing boys, wise and patient coaches, great support from the student body and good results across all year levels raised its profile, and resulted in a high overall finish and outstanding finish by the Senior A team. with this activity and take the Society’s success to new heights.

TSS again fielded a total of 25 out of a maximum of 28 teams this year. There were very solid results across all year levels, but special mention to our most successful team, the 7.1 team coached by Ms Stephanie McQuillan. The teams consisted of Taj Faragallah, Callum O’Connor, Campbell Ross and Dominic Stansbie.

The Senior A team of Jordan Loechel, Taisei Fujii, Foster Lane and Tom Wright, coached by Ms Erin Condrin and Mr Oliver Alini achieved our highest place finish in the last 20 years. After a mixed start to the season, the team were in fourth place after five rounds and looking at a mid-table finish. Two outstanding wins, away against Churchie and home against Brisbane State High School, had them finish in equal second on the table.

In addition, TSS entered a Year 11 team in the Queensland Debating Union competition, competing against all the strongest academic schools in Brisbane. The team of Vishaak Gangasandra, Martin Dwyer, Noah Purza-Page and Jackson Hardy, coached by Ms Jessica Prouten, made it through to the last eight teams in the competition, showing the improvement in TSS Debating and preparing them for the challenge ahead in Senior A Debating in 2020.

At the end of season presentation, the following awards were given out in recognition of their performances throughout the season:

The continued development of the Society is a testament to our Debaters. I must commend their attitude all season. Our Debaters are an excellent group of young men, and have continued to improve. I challenge all boys to stay

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I commend our Year 12 Debaters for the manner in which they have led our society over the past year. They have left a lasting impression on our boys, all of whom have been in full support of them during their highs and lows this season.

debating DEBATING ANNUAL AWARDS 2019

The Lockett Family Trophy............................Dominic Stansbie

The IG Morrison Award.......................................... Foster Lane

The Calais Family Award...................................... Sean Hamadi

The Widdicombe Award.............................................Taisei Fujii

The McDonald Cup.......................................... Arthur O’Keefe

The President’s Award ....................................... Jordan Loechel

Senator Bill O’Chee Trophy...............................Ryac de Barros

The BE Maughan Salvar................................................7.1 Team Dominic Stansbie Taj Faragallah Callum O’Connor Campbell Ross

Year 7

Year 8

Year 9

Year 10

The Alan Swanwick Trophy.................................Saxon Gemeri The MP Muir Award................................ Vishaak Gangasandra

Year 12 for Service and Commitment to Debating

Senior A Team

BE Maughan 1966

Year 11

DEBATING 2019 - YEARS 7 - 11 FIRST ROW: D.M.P. STANSBIE, C.J. AMOS, A.F. NOTT, Z.T. MILLER-WRIGHT, C.M. O,CONNOR, J.W. GALLIE, R.M. AKROYD, T.J.P. STUCKEY, T.Y.H. FARRAGALLAH SECOND ROW: S.D. GEMERI, R. SHEPPARD, J.R. MADDEN, J.A. MAURICE, O. CROWTHER-WILKINSON, L.G. DELL, C.M. ANNING, H.J. ALOYSIUS, D. CHEN, B.A.G. BENNETT THIRD ROW: J.H. HARDY, K.A. SCHLAPHOFF, A.P. HOBART, L.S. COLE, M.C. DWYER, V. GANGASANDRA, N. PURZA-PAGE, J. BOLTON, R.T DE BARROS

SENIOR A DEBATING SEATED ROW:

J.S.T. LOECHEL, F.M. LANE, T. FUJII, MS E. CONDREN SECOND ROW: MR O. ALINI, T. WRIGHT, V. GANGASANDRA

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MR JOE DOLAN

director of football

GPS SEASON 2019

019 was the first year without Keith Stevens in charge of the First XI after 14 years in the role. Keith will be remembered for his huge contribution to TSS Football in that time, especially the historic feat of winning three premierships in a row between 2012 and 2014.

This year, the First XI finished third in the Premiership table, their best finish since 2014. They got off to a fantastic start with an unforgettable 1-0 win on Ross Oval against Nudgee College, with goalkeeper Ryan Mudaliar saving a last minute penalty to secure the win.

They followed this up with a 2-1 win on the Village Green against Churchie with two goals from U16 Brisbane Roar representative Josh Dimarco, Churchie’s only defeat as they went on to win the premiership in 2019, as well as a 2-1 win away at State High with two goals from Lochie Johnston.

by both Toowoomba and Brisbane Grammar Schools and drew with Brisbane Boys College.

of the Year the 10Bs; and the 8Ds won all seven of their games.

A tough home win against Gregory Terrace and a hard fought draw away at Ipswich Grammar led them to a third place finish, behind Toowoomba Grammar School and Churchie.

TSS PREP FOOTBALL CLUB

Other notable A team mentions must go to the 11A team who had five wins without conceding a goal; the 9As who managed four wins as well as the 10As and 6As for three wins apiece. Unfortunately this great form couldn’t be sustained as they were beaten

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In other teams, the 6Bs racked up an impressive four wins, the Third XI managed five wins along with the Team

Prep Football entered its third season and once again proved a popular program and growing exponentially in 2019. After TSS Prep FC inaugural year as a stand alone Football Club in 2018, the program doubled in size boasting 12 teams in 2019. There is now over 100 boys from Under 6 to Under 10 that take to the field each week with the TSS crest on their shirt in the Football Gold Coast Miniroos competition. This junior football program, running for 22 rounds of fixtures, makes it the longest season at the School and is a great example of the commitment to craft and each other that our boys demonstrate. The program has grown both on and off the pitch this year, including our group of dedicated external and parent coaches. Our coaching pool is now over 30 coaches, whom have worked hard to develop our boys and their own skill base this season. New and returning coaches

football continue to show their passion for the School and sport, attending regular coach education sessions provided by TSS, in conjunction with Queensland Football, whilst contributing to a strong coach development ethos at the School.

Thank you also to the TSS staff members that support our coaches on a regular basis at training and on game days.

REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS

GPS Representative Team 2019 Ryan Mudaliar Sam Bedingfeld

THANK YOU

Queensland Schoolboys U12 Squad

Huge thanks go to all the parents, TSS staff and students for their commitment to our football program. Our home games take a huge amount of coordination and our Friends of Football support group led by President Rod MacLeod did a magnificent job again this year.

Liam Hugo

Brisbane Roar U13 Squad (2020) Liam Hugo

Brisbane Roar U18 Squad With our provisional First XI squad tour to Sydney at the end of the School year, we are already looking forward to GPS Football 2020!

Josh Dimarco

TSS HONOURS

TSS First XI Captain..................................................Harry Blok Vice Captains............................Ryan Mudaliar, Ewan MacLeod Old Boys Cup Winners................................................Old Boys Friends of Football Trophy.................................................... 10B Team of the Year

Golden Boot Award........................................... Sam Bedingfeld Mark Lawson Trophy..................................... Brett Hodgkinson

Jason Settree Trophy..............................................Josh Dimarco Most Promising Senior Player

Hodgkinson Family Trophy................................George Naylor Year 11A Players’ Player Award

Rudduck Family Trophy...........Ryan Mudaliar and Harry Blok First XI Players’ Player Award

Mel Strong Trophy..............................................Ryan Mudaliar First XI Player of the Year

Outstanding services to TSS Football

Koy Family Trophy............................................ Hugh MacLeod U13 Player of the Year

Derek Connolly Trophy................................ Cristian Cartisano Most Promising Junior Player

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OPEN FIRST XI FOOTBALL

TOM ARMSTRONG

SAM BEDINGFELD

CHARLES BLOK

HARRY BLOK

JOSHUA BROWN

JOSH DIMARCO

LOCHIE JOHNSTON

JOSH KOLOSKI

OPEN SECOND XI FOOTBALL SEATED ROW: T. ISHIGAKI, L. LEE, C. JAGO, C. WILSON, M. EDDOWES SECOND ROW: MR L. P. CLOSE (MANAGER), MR J. TOBIANO (COACH), MR J.K. MCQUEEN (COACH), B.S. BOTTING, J. M. GRAY, T. A. SCOTCHMER, K.J. O’GRADY, J.W. FUHRMANN, S.J. CHADWICK, M.J. LAMBIE ABSENT: L. SMITH BEAU LEVY

EWAN MACLEOD

RYAN MUDALIAR

MAX SABADOS

OPEN THIRD XI FOOTBALL SEATED ROW: T. FUJII, M. FREEMAN, T.J. WRIGHT, S.J. JO, K. KLEPTSOV SECOND ROW: L.P. CLOSE, A. R. POOK, A.J. RIDGWAY, S.J. CHARLTON, M.K. MANLEY, K.B.F. NEWITT, H.B.N. GRADY, P.J. LYNCH, C. DURANTE, T.P. OXENFORD, J. GRIFFITH ABSENT: C. CLAPP, H. SMITH, D. KNIGHT, S. HALFED-SMITH

YEAR 11B FOOTBALL SEATED ROW: J.P. BOX, R.J.M. BAKER, S.M. HEATHWOOD, H.S. GILMORE, I.J. JORDAN-SOM SECOND ROW: C.J. VELE, T.W. NONA, R.D.R. DOUGLAS, O.S.P. BILLSON, L.G. WRIGHT, Z.R. NIXON, L.F. PIPER, V. GANGASANDRA, S. M. KASOKASON, MR R. HAGBECK (COACH) ABSENT: MR M. LOVETT (COACH)

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YEAR 11A FOOTBALL SEATED ROW:

M.Y. OHORI, G.A. NAYLOR, B.A. DAWD, B.P. MCPHEE, L.C. VINACCIA, MR S. WAHATS (COACH) SECOND ROW: MR J. CARRINGTON (COACH), B.L. HICKEY, PJ. WOLFENDEN, N.R. MCGREGOR, L.S. HALE, M.C. DWYER, B.A. ANDERSON, E.K. FROUD, J.P. RAFTER ABSENT: W. MCCOY

YEAR 10A FOOTBALL SEATED ROW: J.B. JUST, D.M. GOLLAN, M.G. GARNIER, J.A.J. RUNCHEL, H.J. O. HOWARD SECOND ROW: R.H. BELAPUA, K. MASUDA, P.J. MERCER, T. YOON THIRD ROW: MR C.T.A. YOUNG (COACH), R.H. DWYER, J.E. SRHOJ, G.K. TOMASONI, E.A. STANICH, N. BEVILACQUA

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YEAR 10B FOOTBALL SEATED ROW:

T.P.S. MAURICE, L.S. O’CONNOR, J.A. KAFRITSAS, W.E. O’BRIEN, T.A. VANDERSTOK SECOND ROW: R. J. FENNELL, M.J. ECKERSLEY, B.J. WELCH, R. RABURA THIRD ROW: E.C.D. BAKER, D. BADENHORST, J.H. BIDDLE, C.S.J. WHITTON, J.D. SINFIELD, MR Z.B. MERRION (COACH)

YEAR 10D FOOTBALL SEATED ROW:

M.R.T. HENWOOD, C.C. CHANDLER, L.J. MACTAGGART, B.A. ADAMS, C.M. SCHUTT SECOND ROW: MR M.A. BUTLER (COACH), D.D. BASSINGTHWAIGHTE, A.S. CAMERON, D.A. JONES, H.W. STUART, MR K.W.T. ISSEL (COACH), MRS R.S. BAKER-WRIGHT (AGE GROUP MANAGER)

YEAR 9A FOOTBALL SEATED ROW: J.K NOTT, I.V. JURKIC, F.C.S. MAHU, B.A. KNIGHT, M.A. BAKER SECOND ROW: M.J. DAVIS, O.C. WARD, S.M.J. LUKE, J. FABER, C. CARTISANO, K.H. NASSER, H.L. OBERMAN, MR G. BARNES (COACH) ABSENT: H. WRIGHT

YEAR 10C FOOTBALL SEATED ROW: A. CHONG, H.M. BAKER, S.N. SMITH, H.W.S. BALCH, S.B. THOMAS SECOND ROW: L.J. DOUGHERTY, L.M. CIOLLI, L.A. ROSS, J.W. MCCORMACK, L.J. STEWART, E.R. EDWARDS, H.W. MONIE, N.J. BOWEN, MR C. HARRIS (COACH)

YEAR 10E FOOTBALL SEATED ROW: D.J. FINAL, B.B. BAILEY, D.A. VEGA, C.B. BROWN, C.D. PARKER SECOND ROW: MRS R.S. BAKER-WRIGHT (MANAGER), B.B.S. BROOKLYN, MR K.W.T. YSSEL (COACH)

YEAR 9B FOOTBALL SEATED ROW: W.A. HODGSON, M.I. OTTO, Z.T. MILLER-WRIGHT, D.T. WALLER, Z.A. CRAIN SECOND ROW: J.A. MAURICE, C.J. VEIVERS, J.J. PEARCE, T.J. KENNEDY, C. HAWKINS, J.R. MADDEN, H.L. CARRIGAN, MR M.L.J. FITZGERALD (COACH)

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YEAR 9C FOOTBALL SEATED ROW: H.J. PEARCE, H.J. FOWLES, D.B. BRIGGS, D.W. GERMON, B. GRAHAM SECOND ROW: A.T. CONN, C.J.N. COWAN, M.H. JOHNSTONE, J.M. MORRIS, J.F. SLATER THIRD ROW: MR J.W. ROBERTS (COACH), S.M. OWEN, L.X. MARRIOTT, C.W. DAWSON, G.S. POWELL, J.L.F. ANDREWS, W.K. WORBOYS, MR C.H.G. LESTRO (COACH)

YEAR 9E FOOTBALL SEATED ROW:

W.B. MARSHALL, W.J. MCDONALD, L.R. FRANOVIC, O.O. GLEESON, L.K. HARLEG SECOND ROW: H.B. STANGER, K.M. FISHER, M.A. ROADING, L.W. HOLLIS, T. HUMPHRIES, M. ISLAND, A.J. WOODS, MR J.A. CLOUGH (COACH)

YEAR 8B FOOTBALL SEATED ROW: W.R. GATENBY, O.C.P. JACKSON, D.L. YOUNG, D. CHEN, L. SCIONTI SECOND ROW: J.D.A. BAYARD, I.S.J. HARGREAVES, H.B. MOLONEY, M.J. ABELA THIRD ROW: S.R. HAMADI, E.D. TREVOR-JONES, T.E. ROSSITER, S.R. MADDEN, T.A. MCCLINTOCK, S. MCDERMOTT, E. PARRY

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YEAR 9D FOOTBALL SEATED ROW:

G.H. BRYANT, W.H.J. JACKSON, F.N. CAMERON, Z.A. BOARDMAN, C.F. MCDONALD SECOND ROW: M.M. SCHUTT, C. KHERN, Z.O.J. DART, M.S. EDDY, Z.W. HOWARD, J.S. TOWNE ABSENT: L. BURT, A. CHANDLER, A. HANCOCK, J. FRAY, M. JOHNSON

YEAR 8A FOOTBALL SEATED ROW: F.H. ALLMAN, W.D.J. KELLY, C. WATSON, E.G. RUSSELL, X.A. GRASSO SECOND ROW: M.D.C. CHANDLER, P.J. MAURICE, H.L. ZOTTI, V.A. WILKIE, J.G. HILLMAN, B.E. KRUGER, A.C.G. PHILP, A.M. LAVENDER, MR L.M.A. MAHU (COACH) ABSENT: N. CUFFE, Z. PIZZINAT

YEAR 8C FOOTBALL SEATED ROW: J.X. GAN, F.W.K. BACKUS, B.J. NICKALLS, N.J. EVANS, P.J. TONES SECOND ROW: J.P. FOSTER, R.K. MERCER, C.J. PEDDLE, C.W. MCINTOSH THIRD ROW: MR A. BALLARD (COACH), MR J. GRIFFITH (COACH), L.J. FRITH, T.J. MCINERNEY, A.C. ROBINSON, A.J. COLEMAN, A.N. HUI, J.W. RAFF ABSENT: C. MURAKAMI

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YEAR 8D FOOTBALL SEATED ROW: S. BRADNAM, P.C. BOUSGAS, D.R. MCINNES, R.J. KELLY, H.A. MCCORMACK SECOND ROW: C. LE ROUX, B.M. JURISICH, D.J. STATHAM, B.S. SHUTTLEWOOD, L.D.F.M. MAIR, W.O.L. COX, E.B. BAI, G.K. WILLIAMS, E.K. KELLY ABSENT: E. CHABERT, M. RUSSELL

YEAR 7A FOOTBALL SEATED ROW: J.W. GALLIE, J.I. GREENUP, W.J. BREWSTER, L.P. WATANABE, Z.W. WALKER SECOND ROW: MR Z. DONATO (COACH), L.D. HUGO, L.S. SUMMERS, D.S. PALMER, H.G. MACLEOD, C.M. O’CONNOR, G.G.P. POOLE, MR M.D. ROBINSON (COACH) ABSENT: J. RAY, J. STEWART

YEAR 7C FOOTBALL SEATED ROW:

T.J. KRASNA, D.M.P. STANSBIE, J.W. ABERCROMBIE, M.J. BRADBURY, L.B.C. MAYNE SECOND ROW: S.M. SAVILL, B.J. ROPER, C.J.W. MCFADZEN, J.M. GIBSON, C.M. CUMMINGS, F.D. VELE, MR T. HENDERSON (COACH) ABSENT: D. STRYDOM, E. FABER, C. CUNNINGHAM

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YEAR 8E FOOTBALL SEATED ROW: T.R. BENNETT, N.W. MAHONY, M.M. CARR, J.J. MCDONALD, I.H. BARNES SECOND ROW: MR E.P. BURTON (COACH), T.S. WATTS, C.J.H. HUTCHINSON, M.J. BIALOCERKOWSKI, W.L. BROOKS, B. HOLLIS, W. JOHNSON ABSENT: J.K. RYAN, N. ALEXANDER, R. HEBDON, J. CAMPBELL, E. MONTGOMERY, B. JIN, J. LI, J. HARROLD

YEAR 7B FOOTBALL SEATED ROW: C.D. MILLIGAN, L.R. CARRIGAN, M.A. HALSALL, D.L. HINDMARCH, A.F. NOTT SECOND ROW: J. EMERSON, D.G. WILSON, T.E. STRADWICK, X.A. GANE THIRD ROW: MR C. HARRIS (COACH), L.I. EDWARDS, J.T. ELL, R.A. ALEXANDER, J.W. BERESFORD, B.T. MURRAY, MR M.P. STONE (COACH)

YEAR 7D FOOTBALL SEATED ROW: C.W. ROSS, H.A. RAMSAY, T.Y.H. FARAGALLAH, A. AL-JUMAILY, M.J. DENNIS SECOND ROW: MR E. KRAVCHENKO (COACH), T.W. NOLAN, A.M. NICKALLS, T.W.J. STANLEY, S.H. SMITH, B.C. PARSONS, T.M. O’NEILL, I.O. JAMES ABSENT: S. LEE, C. DALTON

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YEAR 7E FOOTBALL SEATED ROW: A.J. AYRE, L.M. JOHNSON, D.J. CARL, C.D. HOARE, S.S. PRATT SECOND ROW: MR M.A. BUTLER (COACH), B.S. DOMINIKOWSKI, J.P.I. KOMOROWSKI, A. TRAN, T.E. SCHOLES, MR K. ISSEL (COACH) ABSENT: A.GLADYSHEV, Z. BEVACQUA, H. ALLEN, A. CIESIOLKA

YEAR 6A FOOTBALL SEATED ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: ABSENT: MANAGER: COACH:

YEAR 6B FOOTBALL SEATED ROW: SECOND ROW: ABSENT: COACHES:

T. SKUBRIS, A. HAMADI, S. LEWIS, A. WALLACE, G. BRADBURY J. JACKSON, W. PICKETT, R. OBERMAN, H. SHEEHAN E. WHEELER MR D. FELLOWES, MR J. SPROULE (ABSENT)

YEAR 6C FOOTBALL SEATED ROW: J. SPOWART, C. CASE, H. GREENER, E. WHEELER, J. BEETON SECOND ROW: W. MCDOUGALL, N. HILL, B. JEWASKIEWITZ, R. MADDEN, A. WALLACE, H. MOFFREY THIRD ROW: J. MORRISSEY, J. CAVILL, A. GUPTA, J. PURZA-PAGE ABSENT: J. ANDONAKIS, R. LYNCH, B. RYAN COACHES: MR D. FELLOWES, MR D. QUAIN (ABSENT)

YEAR 5A FOOTBALL SEATED ROW:

H. SMITH, J. CUMMINGS, A. SNELL, T. WILKIE, S. HIRABE, S. PEMA-CHAWHAN, W. CHEN SECOND ROW: J. NICHOLLS, B. SUMMERS, L. CRAIN, O. BOS, J. AHEARN MANAGER: MR J. BEECHER COACH: MR B. MACNICOL (ABSENT)

C. BENDER, O. YARED, A. MONIE, J. GALLIE, K. MORIMOTO O. EDDY, R. PEMA-CHAWHAN, H. WIESENER, M. GALLIE E. HODGSON, R. GARNIER, W. POOLE, O. BOYD, C. RUSSELL L. LLEWELLYN MR J. BEECHER MR B. HODGKINSON (ABSENT)

YEAR 5B FOOTBALL SEATED ROW:

L. HENNOCK, M. ALVAREZ-CALDERON, R. STANSBIE, J. STAPLETON, C. WHITEBROOK, E. SINGH, C. COLE SECOND ROW: J. MANTON, W. BARNES, E. WALLACE, C. MARLAND, T. FABER, C. DUNN ABSENT: C. ELL TEACHER MANAGER: MR JOSH BEECHER

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UNDER 10 FOOTBALL SEATED ROW: S. RAY, J. UCCELLINI, I. RAMSDEN, H. BABBAGE SECOND ROW: J. EDLINGER, T. EDLINGER, S. SKUBRIS, E. SCHULTZ, C. DIAZ, B. DOUGLAS, R. SYADIQIN THIRD ROW: X. HAMADI, T. PICKETT, G. KAKAVAS, R. GOLLAN, N. HALL, H. CREAM, C. MITROPOLOUS, N. GOLLAN

UNDER 9 FOOTBALL SEATED ROW: O. MALEC, A. ROSS, M. HUGHES, M. COLE SECOND ROW: T. KLARIC, D. FRAY, B. LESSER, F. BROSNAN, N. EL-DEBEL, A. YEH THIRD ROW: T. PRYSE-LLOYD, O. DUYCK, A. MOORE-WILTON, S. SANCHEZ, O. DURMAN, I. GRIFFIN

UNDER 8 FOOTBALL SEATED ROW: G WAGNER, H. WILLIAMSON, S. MU, A. YUI SECOND ROW: Z. FARAGALLAH , P. FRANKLEH , E. GRASSICK, G. ZAGOREN , J. MANTON, W. PASK, A. SHEPHARD THIRD ROW: MR A. SILVERA , A. KAKAVAS, L. LU, S. WALSH, C. POLETTO , M. PELS, G. BOS

UNDER 6 FOOTBALL SEATED ROW: D. EL-DEBEL, R. ROBERSON, N. STERRITT, O. ANDERSON SECOND ROW: I. ROOTS, H. GOLLAN, J. NAUTA-HENDRIKS, J. NAUTA-HENDRIKS, C. FILE, N. MALEC, R. HARRIS THIRD ROW: MR R. NAUTA-HENDRIKS (COACH)

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UNDER 7 FOOTBALL SEATED ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: FOURTH ROW:

J. LAWLER, B. DEY, K. BROWN, H. BROWN O. TSENG, R. GOEL, N. ZHOU, W. ZHOU, E. MA, A. SCOTT-KEDDIE, H. PICKETT E. FERGUSON, H. GOLLAN, M. MUDGE, E. FOLWELL MRS E. TANNER (COACH), MRS E. FOLWELL (COACH)

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MR GRANT GARRISON

director of golf

t was another great year for TSS golf with a record number of students attending. The developmental program more than doubled this year with more students interested in the game. Golf is growing rapidly at TSS.

Our practices this year were held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Parkwood Golf Club utilising the indoor golf centre, mini putt course, and 18 hole course. Our PGA coach corrected swings while conducting skill development games that helped our students improve. The TSS Golf Team played in one event each school term. Each tournament had over 80 players representing 10 separate schools from Brisbane to the Gold Coast. We had great weather for each event this year which were held at Palmer Colonial Golf Course, The Hills, Nudgee Golf Club, and Indooroopilly Golf Club. Lunch and awards followed each event. Congratulations to the following players for representing TSS in 2019. James Goffman Zac Cirocco Joshua Cathcart Ethan Melton CJ Louw Momo Hu Nicholas Hayes Josh Laurens Zac McDermott Hudson Stranger Max Carr Bailey Kowalczuk Hunter Potts Jeb Ferry Charlie Lamila James Tristan Wilke Jay Spowart Our events are managed through the Queensland Intercollegiate Golf

Association (QIGA), this 25 year old association has produced over 100 golf professions with notables such as Adam Scott and Jason Day who competed during their Senior School days. The QIGA represents many of the finest junior golfers in the country with many attaining university golf scholarships each year. We also had our annual USA vs Australia event with 40 American junior golfers challenging us to a two day match at Palmer Gold Coast Golf Course. This event was a big hit as our team members got to make new American friends. It was Australia again that won the perpetual trophy. This year’s event was special as our own Old Boy Tristan Nichols (MAU14) gave a presentation on playing university golf in the USA. Tristan was our player of the year in 2015 and just completed four years on the golf team at West Virginia University. He described his amazing experience playing alongside the best college players in the world and gave us current information on the scholarship process. Our team Captain this year was Zac Cirocco. Zac has been on the Golf Team since Year 5 and has become a fine player. Zac showed great leadership by caring for each team members. Thank you Zac for your commitment and service, you are a true champion and ambassador of this great game. Player of the year was once again James Goffman who had the lowest scores of the year playing consistently in all four events. James nearly made the

All College Team this year (top 10) and has become a recognised player in Queensland for his fine play in state events. Junior Player of the year was CJ Louw who dropped his handicap from 23 to 11. An amazing accomplishment. CJ has a great swing and an inspirational attitude. Tristan Wilke and Jay Spowart were our Rookies of the Year; these two primary students played in their first college golf tournament this year and faired well. These two students show great promise for years to come. Josh Laurens was rewarded the Coaches Choice Award for his dedication in promoting the game to primary students. He spent most of his Saturdays helping our TSS coach mentor with novice golfers to get them started on the right path. Our Most Improved Award this year went to Joshua Cathcart who went from a handicap of 16 to five, this is an amazing accomplishment in the game of golf. The Friends of Golf group organised two great events this year, our golf information night and our awards presentation. Thank you to our Golf Committee for organising these great events. Both events were held at the School’s new indoor golf centre as the team showed off their skills.

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MR GEORGE JONES

director of gymnastics

ymnastics is one of the toughest sports around. The mental and physical ability to succeed is immense. Yet, TSS has been providing opportunities for this sport for over 100 years.

So how does TSS keep on having success in this sport? How does TSS Gymnastics keep on turning out young men who succeed in gymnastics, and go on to achieve success once they leave school?

challenge from BBC to maintain their position. The Parallel Bars and High Bar proved challenging.

Our TSS gymnasts are a tight bunch of boys. They back each other at competitions and training, but also have a strong relationship with their coaches. All this adds up to a positive training environment in the gymnastic centre.

DIVISION 1

Onto the big one. This was where we had to make up ground on the other schools. Both Nicks had strong routines where we managed to hold our position. Onto the final apparatus, Floor. Here, Nicholas Hill had a strong routine, to top the TSS scoring. He was also the Division 3 TSS highest scoring gymnast. A strong effort from the team to finish in second place.

This is most evident when we travel to the Annual GPS Championships. Buoyed on by a successful GPS dinner the previous evening, the boys loaded onto the bus to do battle with the other GPS schools. DIVISION 3

The team of Claude Chabert, Nicholas Hill, Nicholas Graham, Tom Webster, Massimo Abela and Kayode Omomo, started their competition on Pommel. Kayode put in a strong effort to help the team place third after the first apparatus. Onto Rings and Vault. The boys managed to hold off a strong 274

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the boys put on their best performance. The boys remained in fourth place. On the floor the boys put together some compelling performances. Although outgunned by BGS and BBC, the team came home in fourth place, managing to keep Gregory Terrace at bay.

The Senior team was, Couper Baskus, Kiarn Barry, Jack Burt, Cody Wood, Jesse Meo and Cy Dacey. The team knew they would be in for a tough completion, from Brisbane Grammar and Brisbane Boys College. First up Pommel Horse. This is the apparatus where one small mistake can lead to disaster.

DIVISION 2

The team for Division 2 knew they had a battle on their hands right from the start. They went into the competition without their top gymnast, Kane Rodway, due to injury. Nevertheless the team of Daniel Maurice, Caden Miller-Wright, Heanen Smith, Etienne Chabert and Jayden Niddrie were not to be fazed by the situation. Once again, Pommel was the first apparatus. The boys did their best, however, they went onto Rings in fourth place. Rings, Parallel Bars and High Bar were always going to be tough for the boys. Up against strong teams from Brisbane Grammar and Brisbane Boys College,

The boys put in a great performance with clean routines form each member. Going onto Rings TSS were in second place.

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Rings is traditionally our strong apparatus. As it happened, all the boys put in strong routines maintaining second position.

State Club Championships The Senior team of Matt Stevens, David Makaryan, Jack Burt, Cody Corbett and Kaimana Barry were outstanding at these championships. TSS finished third overall, first on Rings and Vault, third on Floor and Parallel Bars. This added to the medal collection from last year.

National Club Championships Once again, the Senior team shone at these championships. Onto Vault. Couper Baskus excelled with a straight back salto, while the other boys nailed their vaults. Still in second place. Next Parallel Bars, once again no mistakes and clean routines to keep our position ahead of BBC. Jack Burt finished with a third placing on this apparatus. Next the spectacular High Bar. This is where the boys really excelled. Each boy displayed complete command of their routines with some spectacular skills and dismounts. Still in second place with BBC closing fast. So the final apparatus, Floor. Couper Baskus was superb with a double back somersault in his routine, plus multiple twisting skills. The other boys followed his example with error free routines. Throughout the Championship, TSS battled to maintain their position. However, TSS finished third place overall, behind Brisbane Grammar and Brisbane Boys College. SENIOR COMPETITIONS

Queensland Senior Championships A TSS team of contested Level 8 Open at these championships. To their credit the team of Couper Baskus, Cody Corbett, Kaimana Barry and Jack Burt finished sixth in the team competition. Cody Corbett and Kaimana Barry placed second and third on rings, Cody third on Floor and Parallel Bars plus his selection for the Queensland Team for the second year in a row.

The team finished in fourth place overall on Rings with David Makaryan finishing third in the individual competition.

DIVISION C TEAM AT THE NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

JUNIOR COMPETITIONS

During the year, the Junior boys competed at various competitions. All though it was tough going for them this year there are some promising signs for 2020. Jasper Power placed third on Vault at the Regional Junior Champs and continued with a strong performance at Junior State Championships.

We look forward to some of the boys taking the next step into GPS Gymnastics. WHERE TO NOW

Looking ahead there are a few challenges for TSS Gymnastics. Our lower level numbers are strong with 14 boys ready for GPS Division 3 Gymnastics in 2020. Years 7–9 is a potential growth area. With this group, a mature outlook in training can lead to rapid improvements, to strengthen Division 2 and eventually Division 1. Gymnastics will keep investing in coach education for future years. The quality of gymnastics coaches over the years has been the mainstay of improvements in the sport. It is pleasing to see many Old Boys coming back to become competent coaches. They also contribute to the raising of the standard by continuing to compete in Gymnastics. Their enthusiasm to compete serves as a role model for the younger gymnasts in the program. Each year when Year 12’s graduate, we lose a number of our Senior Gymnasts. The challenge is to keep a number of boys in the system to replace those who leave, so we can continue to maintain our standards.

Some first year boys at gymnastics showed great improvement and will be a strong asset in 2020. PREP SCHOOL

The two classes at the Prep School continue to be successful. Classes are always full with the program challenging the boys with basic gymnastic skills. Many thanks to the coaches; Michelle, Matt, Cody, Kaimana and Connor who provide an excellent standard of coaching for the boys. The program continues to be an important part of TSS Gymnastics.

For me, I am retiring at the end of 2019. Mr Brett Newton, (an ex gymnast and teacher at TSS), is ready to step into the role of Director of Gymnastics. It has been my pleasure to serve TSS Gymnastics since 2009, as Director and Head Coach.

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MS TRISHA MATTHIAS

prep music master

MUSICAL MOMENTS IN 2019

t TSS Prep, music is more than just another activity. It is part of what helps to make the School such a colourful, enjoyable and expressive place to learn. Music plays a part in all of the celebrations and rituals that we experience from assemblies, to House events, Chapels and concerts. For some, it is a preferred way of learning and knowing about the world. Even more importantly, music is often the key to unlocking unexpressed emotions, or the glue that draws us all together and lifts us up in times of great happiness or great sadness. In 2019 the Prep Music Department has continued to thrive! It is driven by an enthusiastic and committed team and grows because the boys make the most of their opportunity to be involved in such a diverse, supportive and challenging music program. The year was filled with many events and included two concerts that took a new path with great success.

A Celebration of the Arts This evening was presented by the Art and Music Departments. It included the Prep Art Show, with art displays including work from boys in Preschool through to Year 6. The evening aimed to celebrate creative art and music. There were performances in the Prep Hall, strings concert in the Pearce Theatre, a drumming circle for audience to join in, food and drinks and the amazing art show. This will once again be included in the calendar in 2020.

Other Performances have included Mothers’ Day Morning Tea, Speech and Drama Evenings, Percussion Pandemonium Concerts, Soirees, Celebrate Australia Concert and Assemblies.

Aged Care Community Concert

MUSIC MEMORIES IN 2019

A Night at the Movies A night filled with sparkle as boys presented music items from movies. The boys dressed in casual clothing with added sparkle, parents purchased tickets to the Gold Class section, staff dressed as characters from the movies and Chantal Ward compered and sang at this successful concert. The boys and families had a fantastic evening and would love to see it as part of the music calendar next year.

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A special morning where the Music Department shares their music with people from aged care. The invitation is extended to many aged care facilities to join us at TSS for a morning of music and of course, morning tea. The boys serve morning tea, chat with the visitors and present their music. This occasion is one that brings sheer joy to the faces of our visitors. I am proud that we are able to offer such an event for our aged care community.

TOUR TO STANTHORPE AND TENTERFIELD

At the end of August, 32 students and five teachers toured to Stanthorpe and Tenterfield for the 2019 Prep Music Tour. The tour is part of the music department’s plan to take boys to regions other than major cities and share their music. We are always thrilled with how many Old Boys we meet up with when undertaking this tour. The tour included concerts and sightseeing of the area. Performances for the tour included – • Concert at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Stanthorpe

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• Concert at the Robert Channon Winery, Stanthorpe • Concert at the Tenterfield School of the Arts • Singing at the morning Eucharist at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Stanthorpe

• The Law Dogs where dogs are trained for security purposes and drug detection. This is a fabulous show which was then highlighted by meeting some of the puppies at the conclusion.

Sightseeing in the region included;

• Tenterfield Railway Museum where the boys explored old locomotives • The border of Queensland and New South Wales • Granite Belt Maze and Mini Golf. The boys loved the puzzles that went along with exploring the maze

Special thanks and congratulations to the Music Captains for 2019. They have impressed with their commitment to their instrument of choice and to leading in their ensembles. They should be proud of their achievement as leaders in 2019. • Kensuke Morimoto (Choir Captain) • Kyle Grassick (Orchestra Captain) • Griffen Dougherty (Band Captain)

• Tenterfield School of the Arts Museum where we were treated to a tour and were shown the Historical Account of Federation • Captain Thunderbolt’s Hideout. He was a bushranger who was liked by the community but hunted by the law authorities. He escaped many times but was captured at the age of 32

MUSIC CAPTAINS 2019

Many families joined the boys on tour and took the opportunity to explore other aspects of the region. The tour is a wonderful chance for the boys to represent their school and to give back just a little to the community through music and by supporting the businesses in the region. Many memories will be taken away from this trip.

MUSIC AWARDS 2019

Congratulations are extended to the music awardees of 2019. Their commitment, hard work and dedication to music at TSS Prep has been greatly appreciated.

Orchestra Awards.....................................................Ellis Gemeri Hudson Sheehan

Elsie Rowney Memorial Award............................ Kyle Grassick

Guitar Award..................................................... Thomas Skubris

The Arshar Nelson Award...........................Kensuke Morimoto

Woodwind Award.........................................Kensuke Morimoto

Awarded for Musicien Complet

Choir Awards...................................................Hudson Sheehan Thomas Skubris Alexander Walker

Piano Award............................................................. Ross Beedle

String Award........................................................... Kyle Grassick Brass Award................................................... Griffen Dougherty Percussion Award..................................................Amin Hamadi

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ELSIE ROWNEY MUSIC MEMORIAL AWARD

Kyle Grassick Kyle has participated in the music program since he joined TSS in Reception. He started violin as part of the Year 2 Strings program and continued with private lessons under Mr Nick Stefan. This journey has seen him complete his AMEB Grade 5 Exam in 2019. Since 2016, Kyle has played in all three of the Prep School orchestras; Paganini Strings, Kreisler Strings and Cremona Strings, for which he was the Concert Master in 2019. He formed part of the Chamber Ensemble that accompanied our community choral item Zadok the Priest in 2018 and has performed at every Soiree at Prep. He has also played as part of the Senior School Wieniawski Strings since 2018 and externally plays with the Junior Symphony at Gold Coast Youth Orchestra. He participated in the 2019 TSS Concerto Competition at the Senior School, and represented the school in the Strings orchestra for the State Honours Ensemble Program (SHEP)

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at the Queensland Conservatorium two years in a row.

choice song. The standard was once again outstanding.

He was appointed as a Music Captain for Orchestra in 2019. Outside of the strings department Kyle has also been a member of the Camerata Singers and Years 5/6 choir. He formed part of the Prep Stanthorpe/Tenterfield Tour and played solos on tour.

The Tabrett Prize for House Music in 2019 was awarded to Musgrave House.

First Place

Musgrave House sang Lean on Me.

Second Place

Shepherd House sang Put a Little Love in Your Heart.

Third Place

Dixon House sang You’re the Voice.

Fourth Place

Mitre House sang Don’t Look Back in Anger.

Congratulations to Kyle, a worthy recipient of this award and a young musician with tremendous potential. HOUSE MUSIC 2019

Now in its 42nd year the House Music competition saw Houses sing their set song I Can See Clearly Now and a free

Congratulations to Mr Beecher and Musgrave House on winning this year. Well done to all boys, and especially the Housemasters, for working with the boys to make this such a successful competition. Warmest thanks to music staff, Prep staff, families and boys for your support of the music program in 2019.

music CHOIR YEARS 3-6 SEATED ROW:

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THIRD ROW:

FOURTH ROW:

FIFTH ROW:

SIXTH ROW:

ABSENT:

M. DEVLIN, J. MCCARTHY, R. LAVIROTTE, H. MCEWEN-WEBBER, C. FRAME, L. BACKWELL, S. SKUBRIS, H. JACKSON, W. THOMASSON, E. MILLIGAN, M. HAWKINS, H. LEEDING, P. SINGH, O. MAZEY, H. LEINSTER, M. COLE, F. DREW, A. YEH MRS A. PEMBERTON, O. DALGAIRNS, L. CLEVERLY, H. ROBINSON, J. CLEVERLY, B. BEETON, C. COLE, K. DRYSDALE, R. WAN, D. GALLIE, X. HAMADI, O. DURMAN, S. QUINN, N. BIBBY, G. SHANNON, B. SNELL, J. CUMMINGS, A. NORTON, W. CHEN, C. MASSEY MRS J. STRETEN MRS S. GIPPELL, S. RAY, S. O’REILLY, E. SLY, J. PURZA-PAGE, J. MORRISSEY, S. HIRABE, M. ALVAREZ-CALDERON, H. BROWN, J. SPOWART, M. WEDEMEYER, C. MUDGE, L. ZHANG, S. DREW, K. MORIMOTO, J. BEETON, J. FRENKLAH, S. PEMA-CHAWHAN, E. DAN, MS T. MATTHIAS A. HERMANN, J. FU, L. ZHANG, K. WOODALL, G. PALMER-PEACOCK, J. QUINN, E. HODGSON, L. LUTHERUS, A. WALKER, R. ZHANG, T. SKUBRIS, A. GILMOUR, C. PACE, E. MASSEY, J. HILL, T. WILKIE, J. EDLINGER, B. RYAN K. WHALA, J. YU, C. PHILLIPS, N. HALL, C. RUSSELL, J. GALLIE, C. PLACE, F. HOLLIDAY, C. CLINTON, B. NICHOL, H. PYKE, G. BRADBURY, E. GEMERI, C. WHYATT, L. EVANS, N. PARKER, L. NEOPHYTOU W. POOLE, M. GALLIE, K. GRASSICK, A. GHOUSSAIN, L. KEARNEY, A. GUPTA, L. CRAIN, N. BEYERS, N. WILSON, N. JEFFRIES, J. STAPLETON, H. SHEEHAN, R. PEMA-CHAWHAN, M. WICHAIDITH, L. HUGHES, N. HILL, J. BIBBY H. HOWARD, S. LYKISSAS, S. MATARRELLI, L. SUPPLE

SPEECH & DRAMA SEATED ROW:

H. MCEWEN-WEBBER, M. NASH, R. MARKEY, S. CONNELLY, G. SHANNON, Z. MARLAND, C. DIAZ, I. GRIFFIN, J. SCOTT, H. LEINSTER SECOND ROW: MS. C. WARD, M. ALVAREZ-CALDERON, L. WILSON, R. STANSBIE, J. MORRISSEY, J. BEETON, L. NASH, J. NICHOLLS, J. FU, B. BEETON THIRD ROW: C. PACE, R. LYNCH, N. NOBLE, M. NAUTA HENDRIKS, F. SALMON, X. ZHANG, J. YU, R. ZHANG, B. RYAN, T. TAYLOR FOURTH ROW: W. POOLE, L. LIANG, M. GALLIE, R. MARTYN, C. TOWNHILL, A. GUPTA, L. KEARNEY, H. LYGO, B. NICHOL ABSENT: L. GILBERTSON, T. KLARIC, N. LYNCH, E. REIDY, F. ROCHE

PAGANINI STRINGS SEATED ROW:

E. MA, J. MERRIFIELD, K. HO, O. DEVENCORN BASTOS, S. ZHANG, H. WILLEMSEN, Z. HUANG, B. LEICESTER, E. GRASSICK, G. ZAGOREN, W. HOWARD SECOND ROW: X. ROBINSON, T. ROSSITER, A. BRADNAM, A. LI, M. RAMSDEN, V. LEE, J. BANNISTER, B. HILL, K. RICE, H. GOOCH THIRD ROW: MRS D. BATTOCCHIO, J. ZHANG, O. LIN, E. BARR, A. ZHENG, J. KIM, E. TAYLOR, K. BLACKBURNE, L. EASTMENT, C. FITCH, C. HONG, E. MCDOUGALL, MS E. NG ABSENT: S. CONNORS, D. JONES, L. LU, J. MANTON, S. MU, O. PULLICH, E. WALKER

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BRASS ENSEMBLE SEATED ROW: R. WAN, X. ZHANG, J. GALLIE, R. STANSBIE SECOND ROW: MS C. ISHYANA, G. DOUGHERTY, S. WHYATT, N. HON, C. BENDER ABSENT: T. ASHE, H. JACKSON, Z. MELTON, J. YU

SEATED ROW: J. SCOTT, J. FU, T. WILKIE, P. SA, M. MURPHY, E. PEARCE SECOND ROW: MRS N. MCALISTER, G. PALMER-PEACOCK, N. JEFFRIES, C. CLINTON, R. MARTYN, A. HERMANN ABSENT: J. FULLER, L. SUPPLE

CAMERATA SINGERS SEATED ROW:

O. MAZEY, C. COLE, L. ZHANG, K. MORIMOTO, G. PALMER-PEACOCK, K. WOODALL, J. FU, J. BEETON, H. JACKSON, L. ZHANG SECOND ROW: MRS J. STRETEN, W. CHEN, A. GHOUSSAIN, T. SKUBRIS, A. WALKER, J. GALLIE, J. PURZA-PAGE, A. HERMANN, J. CUMMINGS, O. DALGAIRNS, MS T. MATTHIAS THIRD ROW: N. BEYERS, N. HILL, L. CRAIN, N. WILSON, J. STAPLETON, H. SHEEHAN, K. GRASSICK, W. POOLE ABSENT: H. HOWARD, H. ROBINSON

YEAR 4 EXTENSION BAND SEATED ROW:

M. NORMAN, L. CLEVERLY, J. SCOTT, J. CLEVERLY, J. DOUGHERTY, H. ROBINSON, A. HEAD, R. SYADIQIN, O. MAZEY, O. DALGAIRNS, E. PEARCE SECOND ROW: MR R. COOKE, J. FU, S. O’REILLY, S. LYKISSAS, J. HILL, J. YU, R. GOLLAN, O. GOOCH, A. GILMOUR, J. FULLER, M. MURPHY THIRD ROW: Z. MARLAND, H. LEEDING, H. BABBAGE, L. SUPPLE, L. LUTHERUS, S. RAY, E. DAN, S. SKUBRIS, L. O’BRIEN ABSENT: C. MITROPOULOS, C. SIBLEY, J. STREET

CLARINUTS SEATED ROW:

T. LEES, H. RAMACHANDRA, C. WHITEBROOK, C. PHILLIPS, J. NICHOLLS, K. MORIMOTO, Z. JENSEN SECOND ROW: MR N. BURRELL, J. FERRARO, S. LEWIS, N. WILSON, R. MADDEN, L. HUGHES, S. RAY

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C. COLE, J. CUMMINGS, L. ZHANG, K. MORIMOTO, S. HIRABE, G. PALMER-PEACOCK, S. PEMA-CHAWHAN, L. ZHANG, J. FRENKLAH, J. LYNTON SECOND ROW: MR N. STEFAN, W. MCDOUGALL, H. SHEEHAN, L. CRAIN, N. BEYERS, C. CHABERT, R. PEMA-CHAWHAN, K. GRASSICK, M. NAUTA HENDRIKS, A. WALKER THIRD ROW: K. WOODALL, P. SA, A. HERMANN, J. SPOWART, N. HILL, B. NICHOL, C. PLACE, H. GREENER, I. LAI, T. SKUBRIS ABSENT: E. GEMERI, T. ROGERS

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HOLST BAND SEATED ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: ABSENT:

H. SMITH, J. HOULAHAN, K. DRYSDALE, T. WILKIE, R. WAN, L. BACKWELL, Z. JENSEN, S. MATARRELLI MR R. COOKE, G. DOUGHERTY, X. ZHANG, N. JEFFRIES, S. WHYATT, L. HUGHES, T. ASHE, L. NEOPHYTOU R. STANSBIE, L. EVANS, Z. MELTON, N. HON, B. DOBSON-MILLER, C. PHILLIPS, R. ZHANG, L. WILSON S. BARNES, H. BROWN

SEATED ROW:

S. MU, E. MCDOUGALL, A. BATES, E. REIDY, A. LI, K. SALAM, O. LIN, J. ZHANG, C. FITCH, Z. HUANG SECOND ROW: MR N. STEFAN, A. NORTON, E. MILLIGAN, L. ZHANG, C. PACE, C. WHYATT, L. ZHANG, E. SLY, J. MOODY, X. HAMADI, MRS J. STRETEN THIRD ROW: J. DONOVAN, H. MCEWEN-WEBBER, L. TE KLOOT, J. MCCARTHY, L. PASK, W. THOMASSON, P. SINGH, L. LU ABSENT: R. FRENKLAH, J. FU, S. QUINN, F. SALMON, R. SYADIQIN TEACHER TEACHERS: MR NICHOLAS STEFAN, MRS JENNIFER STRETEN

MUSIC CAPTAINS LEFT TO RIGHT: K. MORIMOTO, MRS J. STRETEN, K. GRASSICK, MS T. MATTHIAS, G. DOUGHERTY

YEAR 3/4 PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE LEFT TO RIGHT: O. MAZEY, D. GALLIE, L. ZHANG, MR G. GREEN, L. ZHANG, R. SYADIQIN, H. ROBINSON ABSENT: J. STREET

YEARS 5/6 PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE SEATED FRONT: L. BACKWELL, N. NOBLE, I. LAI, R. ZHANG, H. SMITH SECOND ROW: MR G. GREEN, G. BRADBURY, K. MORRIS, J. KENNEDY, A. HAMADI, B. DOBSON-MILLER ABSENT: S. MATARRELLI

SOUSA BAND SEATED ROW:

K. DRYSDALE, K. MORIMOTO, P. SA, R. STANSBIE, J. NICHOLLS, H. JACKSON, T. LEES SECOND ROW: MR M. BUCKLEY, C. CLINTON, G. DOUGHERTY, S. WHYATT, R. MADDEN, N. WILSON, S. LEWIS, K. MORRIS, T. ASHE THIRD ROW: N. NOBLE, N. HON, J. GALLIE, J. FERRARO, G. BRADBURY, G. PALMER-PEACOCK, C. BENDER ABSENT: A. HAMADI, H. HOWARD, J. KENNEDY, R. MARTYN, H. RAMACHANDRA

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MR ROB COOKE

director of music

s I sit here writing this years’ Southportonian article I am very conscious of the building work taking place outside that is creating a magnificent new theatre and Music Department. This certainly helps me to contemplate what has been in 2019 and what exciting possibilities wait for us in the near future.

This year has been just as busy and productive as ever despite the fact that 50 years of music department was packed and moved on two occasions! With the new Annand Theatre building works scheduled to start by the start of Term Two, moves were undertaken to move the Cable Station buildings and transplant them side by side. This required the Music Department to move an incredible amount of material and resources collected over 50 years of TSS history, store it in portable containers and still keep enough equipment to be operational. This was achieved but I must confess there were a few times when we had to dig through mountains of storage boxes to find that ‘must have’ item! Despite the magnitude of this project, all tasks were completed on schedule and Term Two commenced with the Music Department working from all corners of the TSS campus. The Cable Station buildings were again operational by the end of Term Two and once again, we moved the whole department back to our familiar surrounds- even though one building was the opposite way around. Needless to say, there was a short period of ‘spatial confusion’ from students and staff! What is quite astonishing, is the fact that despite all this, the boys and staff continued to produce great music. The year started off with some very productive workshops at the Gold Coast Youth Orchestra Building

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and also 30 boys performing in the annual GPS music showcase concert at QPAC. Rehearsals were then well underway for our first main event which was the ever popular Concerto Competition. Three boys were selected from 15 entries by independent adjudicators. These three boys were Dean BurtonVibraphone, William MarshallTrombone and Harry Bennett on Tuba. Harry went on to win the final in August for the second year in a row. Congratulations Harry! More great music was performed in the National Band Championships at Easter. The Senior Sparkes Wind Ensemble were placed a credible fifth position in the competition after many hours of intensive preparation. This was followed shortly afterwards with a second place by the ‘Acafellas’ choral group in this years’ Queensland Youth Music Awards competition. The Gold Coast Eisteddfod is always well supported by TSS, but this year many of our groups were hindered by sporting injuries and sickness. Of special note, was the performance by the Drumline who gained a third place and the Wieniawski Strings who also gained a third place in the A grade String Orchestra section. Besides the many competitions and festivals we took part in, TSS also provided some great music in the many soiree and term concerts. The formation of a Symphony Orchestra to perform the final movement of

Beethoven’s famous 5th Symphony at the Concerto Competition final and Awards Concert was a particular highlight of the musical year. The Year 12 music cohort in 2019 was a very creative group of performers and composers who provided fine musical example to the rest of the student body. The Music Captain, Dean Burton was exemplary in modelling musical leadership through his methodical and dedicated approach to practice and performance. Happily, we have just heard that he has been accepted into the University of Queensland to complete a music degree. Congratulations Dean! The adage ‘build it and they will come’ from the movie ‘Field of Dreams’ never seems to be more true as our new Music Centre is being built. Scheduled for completion by the end of 2020, these facilities will offer new and exciting opportunities in all areas of musical creativity. We are already dreaming and planning what those possibilities and opportunities might be and what they will potentially deliver - very exciting times for TSS Music! I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the music staff, students and parents for their continuing participation and work in the TSS musical community. Despite all the disruption and upheaval, the TSS musical spirit has remained and has produced some wonderful moments

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of musical creativity. Thank you and ‘Viva la Musica’! MUSIC CAPTAIN REPORT

End of Year Speech The year of 2019 has been another incredible year for TSS Music especially given the temporary changes for students and staff to facilitate the process of building the new Annand Theatre. This new facility will raise the bar for TSS to a whole new level and will especially benefit music. As they say: the show must go on - and like true performers staff and students took it in their stride, still delivering outstanding performances and seeing improvement the music talent and skills of all the boys. The Senior Concert Band started the year preparing for the National Band Championship. After multiple rehearsals and additional practice from the boys at home we were able to secure fifth place, which was an amazing achievement. All the boys took part in other performances with a major event being the Gold Coast Eisteddfod where TSS as always did themselves proud. A special mention to the Strings following their placement and let us not forget the TSS Drumline making their guest appearances at so many events in the year. TSS Music is made up of many talented young musicians and to show off their talent, TSS hosted another concerto competition. This Concerto Competition saw 14 talented young musicians, courageously step onto the stage - all performed their pieces to an exceptionally high standard. Three boys were selected to the final round, Harry Bennett on Tuba, William Marshall on Trombone and Dean Burton on Vibraphone. On the night the boys were backed by the TSS’s Symphony Orchestra and Big Band conducted by Mr Buckley and Mr Cooke. A big thank you must be given to the all the boys and members of staff who participated in the concert. The final round ended

with great performances from all three boys with Harry Bennet being successful as the winner. Harry performed a difficult Tuba concerto, delivering it in great style which demonstrated his outstanding talent on the Tuba. Thank you Mr Cooke for running this competition. It is an event that allows all the boys who participate to get out of their comfort zone and endure the challenges of performing solo on the stage. Tonight, I want to pass onto all the TSS Music boys and their parents a fact that learning a musical instrument delivers much more than just the pleasure of playing. While you learn to play, many other things are happening to you, which will benefit and bring great advantage in your years at TSS and also your future life. Playing music makes you smarter and research shows that students playing music rate higher in academic performance than those that do not. Studying and playing an instrument will give you confidence, improve your patience, increase the brain’s memory capacity by using both sides of the brain, and will deliver to you a sense of achievement. You will learn discipline from practice, good time management and stimulate the creative area of your brain. Not only that, you will you make great friends along the way. You will find what I and many of the Senior boys have discovered in our later years at school, that it will help relieve the stress and pressures that comes from study, assignments and the other challenges of student life. I want all the TSS Music boys to try this. Next time you’re cramming for the maths exam or finishing the English assignment, and you begin to hit the wall, pick up your instrument. Have a 10-minute break from your work and practice your instrument. Blow that trumpet, bow that violin or hit those drums. You will find at the end of that 10 minutes, you will be ready to get back your study feeling refreshed and with renewed vigour. Who would have imagined that instead of just being fun, you

could become smarter and receive all those other benefits from playing an instrument? I would like to tell you what milestone triggered me into making the decision that I wanted music to be a big part of my life. Mum and Dad had already bought me a drumkit in Prep, but when I was 12, I asked if I could get a Xylophone and learn that as well. They were worried that this might be just a whim, but said “OK we will look to buy it, but as long as you promise to practice on both the Drums and the new instrument, that means double the practice you are doing now.” I agreed, really keen to learn the Xylophone. Mum got the number of a shop who specialised in percussion and made the call. She ordered the Xylophone and I made my promises to practice. Tom (from the shop) arrived the following Saturday and set up the Xylophone. Tom had recently retired from the world circuit playing percussion in orchestras and symphonies and let me tell you he could really play the Xylophone. He picked up the mallets and played the most beautiful tune that resonated throughout the House and that sound is still within my mind today. Ok, so now we knew the instrument was good quality and could produce amazing sounds. Then Dad asked Tom the question that had a significant impact on my life. “As a beginning music student how much practice would Dean need to do to become proficient and play to a reasonable standard in the future years.” Here we go I thought, maybe that promise was a real mistake. There goes all my free time to practice. Tom replied “Ten minutes a day”. Ten minutes a day. I could not believe my ears. I had just won lotto. Ten minutes is nothing and I knew I would be able to keep that promise. I tell you this story because that simple commitment put me into a routine with little sacrifice but changed me in many ways. I love music and it is big part of my life. It has helped me SOUTHPORTONIAN

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through all the challenges of school, been my stress ball and introduced me to groups of people, students and teachers alike, who have helped, motivated, taught and performed with me, delivering great satisfaction to my life. If you put aside 10 minutes a day to practice your instrument, you will become very proficient and can make music a part of your life. Now the time has come as Music Captain that I would like to acknowledge some important people who have contributed to TSS Music in 2019. To all my Year 12 musos who worked this year in the TSS music program of mentoring students on their music skills and talent, and their associated development to becoming young men, thank you for dedication and commitment. To Shirley Nield and all the Friends of Music. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Your hard work and commitment underpin the outstanding success of TSS Music and plays an enormous part in our musical development. What you do, and the funds you raise ensures the ongoing success of music and the associated development of talent for all the boys in TSS. Two special ladies require mention. Ms Kinkead who makes everything happen perfectly and correctly and is our second mum at TSS, and Ms Sarka Budinska who provides essential backing support with her

outstanding piano playing. Thank you from all the boys. Mrs Mazey thank you for your dedicated coaching to the boy’s choirs and putting up with the cheeky Senior boys. Mr Green from the percussion area of TSS music; your commitment and teaching ability has truly improved the standard across drum kit and percussion. I also want to give a very personal thank you from me. You have helped me refine my playing and have shown me how to enjoy the music I play. To all the other music staff in strings, brass and all other areas, all of the music students appreciate your effort and guidance in 2019. On behalf of all the boys I express my gratitude to Mr Cooke for everything you have done for the TSS Music Department. Your commitment to every young musician in learning and practice provides every opportunity for them to develop as musicians and appreciate music. Personally, your support and knowledge, providing me the opportunity to stay after school to practice and supporting me on my endeavour to try and become a musician is greatly appreciated. Finally, Mr ‘Nathan’ Buckley who has does the most incredible job in coaching and teaching the boys. Especially the Year 12 boys where you have motivated and encouraged us to practice and complete our assignments, helping us to achieve our final grades in our last year. You

have the ability to teach and make learning about pieces, even the theoretical side of music, interesting and enjoyable and this has made a difference on our journey through music. To all the members of the TSS Music Department your dedication, support and going way beyond what is expected as teachers makes TSS music great. I have been blessed and privileged to have been given the opportunity to be your Music Captain and I’m grateful for all the support given to me. On behalf of all the Year 12 TSS boys graduating in 2019, thank you TSS Music for making music an important part of our student lives while at TSS, and putting something into our hearts and minds that will stay with us forever.

SENIOR CHOIR SEATED ROW:

MRS S. BUDINSKA, L.J. REINHOLD, F.H. PELGEN, C.R. MURAKAMI, R.W. CLINTON, P.G.J. MCNAB, R. ZHAI, M. ABELA, S.C. MUDIMU, MRS A. MAZEY SECOND ROW: M.J. BRADBURY, W.R.H. SPEERING, A.J. BELLCHAMBERS, J.W.GALLIE, L.A. DOUGHERTY, A.G. HILL, J.G. RAY, L.S. KEATES, D. CHEN, P.C. BOUSGAS, F.M. REICHMAN, C.B. PHILLIPS THIRD ROW: A.M. NICKALLS, W.B. MARSHALL, J.K. RYAN, O.C. NOSTDAL, A.A. VAHIDY, J. YUN, J.H. HARDY, S.K. DARCH, H.J. ALOYSIUS, B.J. NICKALLS, M.S. KANNEMANN, Z.G. BATTOCCHIO FOURTH ROW: T.A. MCCLINTOCK, D.G. ALOYSIUS, J. LI, S.G. LEDINGHAM, T.M. JACOBSON, Z.G.J. DART, V.A. WILKIE, M.J. BIALOCERKOWSKI, A.J. MCMATH FIFTH ROW: C.D.H. LOCKETT, J.A. NIELD, D.E.K. BURTON, V. GANGASANDRA, N.N. WRIGHT, G.W. NIELD, E.P. HILLMAN SIXTH ROW: A.P. HOBART, B.E. LONG, J. HUTCHISON-STRACHAN, J.R. HOBART, C.S. CAMPBELL, E.R. EDWARDS, A.J. SKAWINSKI, J.J. BULAT

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AMATI STRINGS SEATED ROW: R. ZHAI, T.O. MASSEY, J.B. WESTMACOTT, F.M. REICHMAN, C.R. MURAKAMI SECOND ROW: MRS D. BATTOCCHIO, C.H. ANNING, D.G. ALOYSIUS, J. LI, J.J. BULAT, A.G. HILL, Z.G. BATTOCCHIO

AUDITIONED CHOIR SEATED ROW: W.B. MARSHALL, A.J. MCMATH, E.P. HILLMAN, J.K. RYAN, C.R. MURAKAMI SECOND ROW: J. YUN, S.G. LEDINGHAM, J. LI, T.M. JACOBSON, J.A. NIELD, MRS S. BUDINSKA THIRD ROW : N.N. WRIGHT, E.R. EDWARDS, B.E. LONG, J. HUTCHISON-STRACHAN, J.R. HOBART, C.S. CAMPBELL, G.W. NIELD

WIENIAWSKI STRINGS SEATED ROW: J.X. GAN, G.V. GRASSO, T. FUJII, A.G. HILL, K. GRASSICK SECOND ROW: Z.G. BATTACCHIO, J. YUN, D.G. ALOYSIUS, J. LI, J.J. BULAT, H.J. ALOYSIUS, MR N. STEFAN

BIG BAND 1 SEATED ROW:

S.G. LEDINGHAM, E.P. HILLMAN, A.J. SKAWINKSI, G.W. NIELD, C.D.H. LOCKETT, J.A. NIELD, T.M. JACOBSON, W.B. MARSHALL SECOND ROW MR R. COOKE, J. LI, B.E. LONG, J. HUTCHISON-STRACHAN, J.R. HOBART, C.S. CAMPBELL, E.R. EDWARDS, D.E.K. BURTON

BAGPIPES LEFT TO RIGHT: L.D. HUGO, Z.G. BATTOCCHIO

GRAINGER BAND SEATED ROW:

J.A. GILBERTSON, P.G.J. MCNAB, L.D. HUGO, M.J. BRADBURY, D.J. CARL, L.J. REINHOLD SECOND ROW: MR R. COOKE, J.W. GALLIE, L.S. KEATES, H.J. WILSON, J.G. RAY, T.E. SCHOLES, W.R.H. SPEERING THIRD ROW: S.J. STURGESS, R.N. HEBDON, C.B. WOOD, S.W. PLACE, S.D. MASSEY, N.A. PIERRON, H.B. POTTS

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INTERMEDIATE PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE SEATED ROW: P.J. TONES, M.I. OTTO, H.B. POTTS, N.W. MAHONY, J.A. GILBERTSON SECOND ROW: A.C. CHANDLER, J.G. RAY, H.C. LAVERY, W.H.J. JACKSON, N.P.J. HANRAHAN, MR G. GREENE

BIG BAND 2 SEATED ROW: L.J. REINHOLD, D.M.P. STANSBIE, L.J.H. ROCHE, W.R.H. SPEERING, M. ABELA SECOND ROW: L.A. DOUGHERTY, M.S. KANNEMANN, H.J. ALOYSIUS, J.H. HARDY, K.J. NASSER, N.A. PIERRON, W.B. MARSHALL, H.J. WILSON, MR M. BUCKLEY THIRD ROW: R.N. HEBDON, Z.W. HOWARD, A.P. HOBART, J.R. HOBART, S.W. PLACE, C.L. MCGREGOR, C.D.H. LOCKETT

DRUMLINE SEATED ROW: W.H.J. JACKSON, J.A. MAURICE, E.P. HILLMAN, C.N. VIVLIOS, M.I. OTTO SECOND ROW: Z.W. HOWARD, V.D. VIVLIOS, A.P. HOBART, J.R. HOBART, D.E.K. BURTON, T.P. MAURICE, J.P. BOX, MR G. GREENE

SENIOR PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE SEATED ROW: J.A. MAURICE, E.P. HILLMAN, C.N. VIVLIOS SECOND ROW: Z.W. HOWARD, V.D. VIVLIOS, A.P. HOBART, D.E.K. BURTON, J.P. BOX, N.D. OXLEY, MR G. GREENE

SENIOR STRING QUARTET LEFT TO RIGHT: G.V. GRASSO, J. LI, T. FUJII, M.M. CARR

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SPARKE SENIOR WINDS CONCERT BAND SEATED ROW:

M. ABELA, J.B. WESTMACOTT, L.A. DOUGHERTY, M.S. KANNEMANN, L.S. KEATES SECOND ROW: G.V. GRASSO, Y. SONI, E.P. HILLMAN, S.G. LEDINGHAM, H.B. POTTS, W.B. MARSHALL, MR M. BUCKLEY THIRD ROW: C.T. GRAY, Z.W. HOWARD, D.E.K. BURTON, A.J. SKAWINSKI, S.W. PLACE, C. GOH, C.D.H. LOCKETT, K.J. NASSER FOURTH ROW: A.P. HOBART, B.E. LONG, J.R. HOBART, J. HUTCHISON-STRACHAN, C.S. CAMPBELL, H.A. BENNETT, C.L. MCGREGOR

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MS JULIE WATTS MRS LEANNE ZAUNER

prep rou nd square coordinators

he Southport School espouses the key values of learning, caring, participation, respect for others and service. A recent community-service tour to Hervey Bay, provided 11 enthusiastic Year 6 students with the opportunity to embody these values through their engagement in a range of community-service related experiences.

Being a Round Square initiative, the impetus was to facilitate experiences that assist in the development of responsible, caring global citizens. The Round Square philosophy of education includes six pillars or IDEALS (Internationalism, Democracy, Environmentalism, Adventure, Leadership and Service). With a focus upon developing Leadership and Service most notably, the boys were essentially ‘learning to lead’, through learning to serve.

The first day of the tour involved the boys attending Fraser Coast Anglican College, where they engaged with a wide variety of students. Service related responsibilities centred on the boys providing learning support to younger students, and supporting teaching staff in the delivery of their academic program. Day two of the tour saw the boys visit three very different, yet highly valuable, community service facilities. The first of which being HeadSpace; who provide tailored, holistic mental health support to young people aged between 12-25 years. The boys learnt that 75 percent of mental health issues

arise in individuals before they turn 25, and that most, if not all of us, will be impacted by anxiety or depression at some point in our lives. The boys’ questions of our HeadSpace facilitator revealed their genuine interest in the topic of mental health, and what support services are available should they, or someone close to them, exhibit or express mental health concerns.

A visit to the Paediatric Ward of the Hervey Bay Hospital was next on the agenda. After dressing in hospital gowns and face masks, the boys were able to enter hospital rooms to interact with patients, their families and medical staff. In what could have been quite a confronting experience, the boys displayed great compassion, kindness and respect for the individuals they were connecting with. Once again, their questions were heartfelt and displayed a sincere regard for the wellbeing of others. A generous donation of more than 50 children’s books, to the Paediatric Ward, was a lovely gesture which the boys demonstrated great pride in.

To conclude the second day on tour, we visited a local Anglicare Aged Care facility. It was here that the boys conversed with a wide array of residents; discussing their own life experiences, as well as that of the residents. Board and card games were taught to the residents, and entertainment was provided by one of the boys playing a variety of much loved songs on his acoustic guitar. The delight on the faces of both the boys and the residents was truly heartwarming.

In what was a highly successful, rewarding and inspiring tour, some of the most poignant moments came about through bearing witness to the boys’ conversations with one another, where they expressed how incredible they felt giving (time, attention and SOUTHPORTONIAN

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resources) to others, many of whom were less fortunate than themselves. There is a famous quote that says ‘We make a living by what we get, but a life from what we give’. If nothing else, each of these fine young men experienced first-hand the pride and joy that comes from giving to others. A gift and privilege that should never be underestimated.

MUD CHALLENGE

When asked about their favourite School event of the year; many boys and their families will mention our annual Mud Challenge as one of their highlights; and for more reasons than one. Of course, by its very nature, the Mud Challenge appeals to many from the perspective that it is challenging, encourages healthy competition and is a tremendous amount of fun. It brings friends and families together to spend quality time in the stunningly beautiful Numinbah Valley, whilst also raising much needed funds and community awareness for a charity of choice.

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In 2019, our chosen charity was Outback Futures, which delivers mental health, education and wellbeing support to rural and remote Queensland communities. The team at Outback Futures, consisting of highly qualified psychologists, counsellors, occupational therapists, literacy specialists and speech and language pathologists is committed to achieving positive long-term change in the wellbeing of these communities, by providing quality, consistent support. With many rural and remote communities struggling as a result of drought, flood and more recently bushfire, the timing of this event and the subsequent donation was significant. The team at Outback Futures, some of whom were present at the event, were overwhelmed by the generosity of the TSS Community who raised $13,019 for their charity. A significant sum of money that will assist them greatly in achieving their aims.

In what was a highly enjoyable experience of a lifetime for the 600+ participants that took to the Mud Challenge course on 9 November, it was also an opportunity to connect with the Round Square ideals of both ‘Adventure’ and ‘Service’. As a Round Square School, a spirit of adventure is strongly promoted through providing students with an opportunity to step out of their comfort zone, challenge themselves and build courage and tenacity. Likewise, a Spirit of Service encourages students to consider opportunities in everyday life, to provide for the needs of others. The Round Square team and broader TSS Community thank everyone who contributed to making this event, such an incredible success.

LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE

Leadership and Service are the final two IDEALS of the Round Square philosophy. This year, Round Square was led by three Year 6 students with around 25 Year 5 boys supporting them. Each week the boys attended a meeting where they were guided on presentation and speaking skills, using Care for Cambodia as the platform. The boys were given a class they were responsible for and organised themselves to work with the teacher to update the class on what we have done in Cambodia and where our fundraising goes. They shared videos of Srey Leap and Vichika, our two sponsored girls, and the two staff we sponsor at Feeding Dreams Cambodia. Their dedication and motivation inspired the Prep School to raise around $12,000, which is a little more than the money required to keep up our sponsorships with the US dollar in its current state. 5W raised over $2,000 through a fantastic group effort of cake stalls, selling toys, bikes and donating earnings from work. For their efforts, they spent most of a day at the Broadwater, enjoying Charis Seafood and swimming in the lagoon. It was a great day out!

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MR STEPHEN EARDLEY

rou nd square coordinators

ctivity through the office of the Round Square at TSS has seen a steady interest in the opportunities that Round Square offers the students.

The Round Square Student Executive Committee (RSSEC) continued to run smoothly under the leadership of Dean Burton, Joe Fuhrmann, Finn Taylor, Jordan Loechel and Brayden Hudson. There are fortnightly meetings for the whole Round Square group and alternate weeks for the leaders for planning and preparation. Students on the Executive Committee rotate through the various Committee’s gaining first hand understanding of leadership.

This year we had RS members share with the whole Senior School various United Nations declared days, highlighting important issues that fit within the Round Square pillars of Internationalism, Democracy, Environmental awareness and action, Adventure and challenge, Leadership and importantly Service to others. The RS Committee is mentored by myself, Ms Dee Williams and Mr Andrew Hawkins. The Australasian Region of Round Square is very active and co-operative. This year we have welcomed Matthew Flinders Anglican College, Sunshine Coast, Queensland as a full member of

Round Square. There may be future opportunity to co-ordinate activities with our closest Round Square school. There have been numerous exchanges into and out of TSS; some with Round Square Schools in Canada, Scotland and India plus affiliates with the International Boys’ Schools Coalition in the USA. The exchange portfolio has moved into the capable hands of Mrs Robyn Baker-Wright. If you or your son are interested in either a regional exchange (Year 8) or an international exchange (Years 10 and 11) please contact her and she will run through options and best times. One of the greater focuses that the RS Committee has is raising funds for charities. The Term One focus through a $2 Tuesday ( which is free dress and a BBQ ) and the House Swimming BBQ was to support Musgrave State School and to continue and strengthen their swimming program. The local precious coastal environment of Federation Walk, the Seaway Wall and The Spit benefited by the huge effort of donated time by a volunteer team of over 200 TSS and St Hilda’s students, staff and families involved with Clean Up Australia Day 2019. The support for this national event was acknowledged by the Gold Coast City Council site supervisor to Federation Walk, Josh Gray and Chair of Friends of Federation Walk, Mrs Lyn Wright. TSS has been involved with the Spit and Federation Walk from the beginning, supporting the planting and clean-up

sessions. Thankfully there was less rubbish than in previous years, which is a positive. The day concluded with refreshing drink, watermelon and fresh fruit prepared by the staff.

Term Two’s focus was again raising funds for the Leukaemia Foundation through a $2 shave and colour day and BBQ. This year there was an extended lunch allowing the 12 volunteer hairdressers and barbers to get through all of the willing students. Their contribution of time is invaluable for the success of this fundraiser and we owe them a huge thank you. The colourists, five staff and a House Mother were equally busy with decorative creations, The total funds raised from the Shave Day was approximately $5,000. The Rogers boys continued their sleepover in St John’s Anglican Cathedral in Brisbane. The aim of the sleepover was to raise awareness for the plight of homeless youth. A big thank you to the boys and their Housemaster, Mr Ian Browne, for their efforts to raise funds for Anglicare’s Youth Homeless Program.

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rou nd square they worked in a classroom at Feeding Dreams, helping the Khmer teacher with both the morning and afternoon groups.

Term Three’s focus was Cambodia, particularly Feeding Dreams - Centre for Children’s Happiness – a school and home for over 120 children rescued from the Steung Mean Chey (Smokey Mountain) rubbish dump in Phnom Penh. TSS Round Square held a $2 Tuesday to assist in raising funds for the Cambodia project.

Cambodia is developing quickly, but with 80% of the population below the age of 20, it will be some years before enough educated people can stand up and speak out about the corruption and the poverty. In the meantime, our visits not only help our boys to understand how lucky they are, but also enforces the TSS goal of, ‘Learning to Lead’. A visit to Cambodia helps the boys to realise that any one of us can lead change – we can help change people’s attitudes, awareness, understanding or even the future of others.

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Julie Watts - Cambodia Coordinator The first pillar of Round Square schools is Internationalism and encourages students to develop a respect of cultures and an awareness of the issues that are faced by people not living in first world countries. Each year, Round Square offers incredible opportunities for students to be involved in ‘big build’ projects around the world. At TSS, we have developed Internationalism through many regular trips and interactions with other countries. From music, to sport and languages, all have trips that give students the opportunity to explore the world. To see first-hand how life really is for the majority of people in the world who have limited access to water and food. The culture and service trip to Cambodia is life changing for our boys. The mid-year trip in 2019 saw boys, from Years 10 - 12, and two staff head to Cambodia to explore Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Although a visit to the Phnom Penh Killing Field and S21 (the school which became a prison and torture centre during the reign of the Khmer Rouge) is a harrowing experience, it is imperative to give students an understanding of what happened from 1975 – 1979, when Cambodia lost almost a third of it’s population, and why our help is so important. From Phnom Penh, the group of boys spent a week in Siem Reap, where 290

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We decided to hold an extraordinary Free Dress Day Bushfire Appeal to raise funds for the local Volunteer Fire Brigades of the Gold Coast region after the horrific fires. A representative joined us for Assembly where a cheque handed over in appreciation of all the volunteers continue to contribute to the Gold Coast in times of need.

In Term Four, a ‘crazy shirt’ $2 Tuesday was held to raise funds for the Rosies and Rett Syndrome. This was driven by Dean Burton who attended each of the Day House Suppers. This focused approach allowed a substantive cheque to be drawn for donation to Rett Syndrome Association of Australia.

Organised and driven by Mrs Robyn Gibson, there are regular opportunities for Senior Students to volunteer time working with the Rosies team to feed the Gold Coast homeless. A team of four students and one staff attends either Thursday night or Friday morning. The role is preparing food, cooking the BBQ, serving tea, coffee and drinks but more importantly listening to those in unfortunate situations. We expanded this year and attended the Gold Coast Homeless Connect Day at Metricon Stadium where many service organisation come together to provide a one stop shop for the needs of those who are sleeping rough or have found themselves homeless. Ms Dee Williams, Dean Burton, Finn Taylor, Joe Fuhrmann, James Frizelle and myself volunteered for the day.

It is often difficult to raise money and awareness for such a wide range of organisations in one year, but it is a credit to the Senior School boys who enthusiastically take on each of the Round Square endeavours, and introduce new initiatives each year.

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MR ADAM HARRISON

director of rowing

owing had a good season with a number of crews performing exceptionally well at the Head of the River. The TSS First VIII posted a good result with the crew finishing third in a photo finish across second, third and fourth. Nudgee were the victors with a very strong crew. This result was a solid for the School and the focus stays on sustainability in the hope to produce more winning crews in the coming seasons. The TSS Rowing program had 220 rowers signed on for the 2019 season, using this large squad the School was able to field all GPS point scoring events available with three extra crews to bolster the squad. TSS Rowing had a solid day at Lake Wyaralong in Beaudesert Hinterland achieving third place in the Old Boys Cup, which reflects the depth across the GPS squads. One of the many highlights was the fact we finished in the top three in seven of the 12 available races on the day. We will continue to work hard with the focus of keeping all TSS crews competitive and getting all boats into the top three at the Head of the River. In 2019 the Year 9 Quad were part of the Head of the River for the first time in history. Although their efforts did not go toward the Head of the River point score (Aggregate Cup) they were able to race on the ‘big stage’ which was a fantastic opportunity. TSS won 10 of the 12 divisions of racing and showed that the squad is going to be a force to be reckoned with over the coming seasons.

In addition to the Head of the River, TSS attended the Australian Rowing National Championships held at the Sydney International Regatta Centre. • • • • There were many highlights to the 2019 Season. Our Year 8 ‘Learn to Row’ introduced all new rowers with their performances reflecting this with six of the 10 divisions winning their race, particularly the Year 8 First Quad winning. The Year 10 program performed solidly improving on their Year 9 season with a noted increase in performance and attitude toward shed culture. Our Year 11 program performed well on the day and have proven they will be a strong group coming through for 2020. One of the major highlights of the 2019 season was the Year 9 Quads. They were a large cohort and have developed into a strong squad. We wait with anticipation to see what they are capable of in 2020 and the hunt for the O’Connor Cup.

Men’s Under 17 4X – 2nd Men’s Under 19 4X – 1st Men’s Under 17 2X – 1st Men’s Under 17 1X – 2nd

The 2019 rowing season for TSS saw many solid performances throughout the season. There is no doubt that the school can aspire to higher levels of achievement within Queensland GPS Rowing. Based on our improvement over the past few seasons we are looking forward eagerly to the 2020 Head of the River.

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OPEN FIRST VIII ROWING SEATED ROW:

L. MACTAGGART, S. GIBSON, H. FRENCH, M. COSSILL, J. HOBART

SECOND ROW: C. COX, L. WRIGHT, M. BRANCH, Z. BOTSMAN

OPEN SECOND VIII ROWING SEATED ROW:

SECOND ROW: B. VINE, J. FRIZELLE, T. OXENFORD, Z. SHORE ABSENT:

L. CHRISTIE-ADAMS

SEATED ROW:

C. VELE, C. FIELDING, D. KENNEDY, K. DITTMAR, L. COLE

OPEN THIRD VIII ROWING SEATED ROW:

C. MACMILLAN, B. DOUGLAS, J. FUHRMANN, M. SMITH

SECOND ROW: W. VOLLER, I. WILLIAMS, H. BEIRNE, H. SARGEANT ABSENT:

H. GATES

SEATED ROW:

D. ATTHOW, T. SCHWERKOLT, J. LEE

YEAR 11 FIRST VIII ROWING SECOND ROW: M. LAWTON, Z. NIXON, G. CALLAGHAN, K. BLIGH

YEAR 11 SECOND VIII ROWING SECOND ROW: H. FAULKNER, E. FROUD, T. JACOBSON ABSENT:

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YEAR 11 THIRD VIII ROWING SEATED ROW:

J. HARDY, J, LEAVER, O. BILLSON, B. COOK, I. WHITSED

SECOND ROW: S. KASOKASON, B. STEWART, M. COOK, V. GANGASANDRA

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YEAR 10 SECOND IV ROWING

YEAR 10 FIRST IV ROWING SEATED ROW:

B, HUDSON, N. BOWEN, G. COLLINS,

SECOND ROW H. HOULAHAN, J. BREEN

SEATED ROW:

SECOND ROW: L. BRADNAM, M. DE LUTIIS ABSENT

W. MCDONALD

SEATED ROW:

S. MUDIMU, E. HARRIS, O. WATSON

YEAR 10 FIFTH IV ROWING

YEAR 10 FOURTH IV ROWING SEATED ROW:

D. ATTHOW, O. CROWTHER-WILKINSON, C. CHANDLER

SECOND ROW: M. NELSON, M. MITCHELL

SECOND ROW: A. CAMERON, H. DALZELL

YEAR 9 FIRST IV ROWING SEATED ROW:

C. COWAN, K. AITCHISON

SECOND ROW: H. WRIGHT, H. WARD ABSENT:

J. MCCORMACK, T. MAURICE

YEAR 9 SECOND IV ROWING SEATED ROW:

T. HUMPHRIES, J. SLATER, W. MAYNE

SECOND ROW: W. BUCKNELL, C. LANE

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YEAR 9 THIRD IV ROWING SEATED ROW:

M. BAKER, J. LOMAX, K. FISHER

SECOND ROW: S. OWEN, C. DAWSON

YEAR 9 FOURTH IV ROWING SEATED ROW:

SECOND ROW: Z. HOWARD, O. NOSTDAL

YEAR 8 SECOND IV ROWING

YEAR 8 FIRST IV ROWING SEATED ROW:

M. ABELA, J. SIBSON, K. KARATHANASOPOULOS

SECOND ROW: W. COX, T. QUINN ABSENT:

S. SMITH-POWER

SEATED ROW:

D. MAURICE, A. BAKER, B. NICKALLS

SEATED ROW:

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J. CAMPBELL, B. NICKALLS, L. MURPHY

SECOND ROW: W. CARTER, O. MIAN

YEAR 8 THIRD IV ROWING SECOND ROW: X. STEINFORT, G. MILSON

W. MARSHALL, H. CARRIGAN, L. DOUGLAS

YEAR 8 FOURTH IV ROWING SEATED ROW:

B. KRUGER, C. COFFEY, B. WELLARD

SECOND ROW: A. ROBINSON, S. MADDEN

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YEAR 8 FIFTH IV ROWING SEATED ROW:

M. KING, R. SAMPSON, T. HOULAHAN

YEAR 8 SIXTH IV ROWING SEATED ROW:

L. WEBSTER, M. CHANDLER, N. CUFFE

SECOND ROW: D. MAURICE, W. BROOKS

SECOND ROW: J. ATKINSON, A. HACON

ABSENT:

B. SHUTTLEWOOD, D. ALOYSIUS, C. COMERFORD

ABSENT:

E. RUSSELL

SEATED ROW:

J. RAFF, W. GATENBY, A. HILL

SEATED ROW:

S. SWEETLAND, I. BARNES, L. FRITH

YEAR 8 SEVENTH IV ROWING SECOND ROW: X. GRASSO, E. TREVOR-JONES

YEAR 8 EIGHT IV ROWING SECOND ROW: S. HAMADI, T. MAHER

YEAR 8 NINTH IV ROWING SEATED ROW:

B. HOLLIS, T. GOFFSASSEN

SECOND ROW: A. COLEMAN, L. WEBSTER ABSENT:

S. BRADNAM

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MR ADRIAN BLUNDELL

director of rugby

019 was definitely another fantastic year in the proud history of the red, white and blue. Along with the First XV winning their 11th GPS Premiership, and the first undefeated season since 2007, there were also many outstanding highlights.

The preseason started earlier than usual with an increased focus on safety and confidence in contact. The First XV travelled to Moree in support of their 60th Anniversary celebrations and played as a curtain raiser to the Classic Wallabies. Shortly after the First XV squad toured to Lennox Head for an inclusive training camp culminating in a tough internal trial game before Easter holidays.

This extra focus on skills and intense training during the preseason was rewarded with a number of boys receiving representative honours. Australian U18 Representatives Zane Nonggorr, George Blake, Dion Samuela, Wilson Blyth (inj) REDS U18 Representatives Marlon Jones, Kaleb Ngamanu, Jojo Fifita, Hamish Roberts

Term Two training for the rest of the School began with the annual TSS Rugby Skills day, generously supported by Bond University Rugby and the TSS Rugby Supporter Group which allowed over 320 boys to attend and learn from elite coaches and play trials vs Toowoomba Grammar School, Nudgee College, Gold Coast Cyclones and internal trials. The TSS Rugby season launch was a huge success and was attended by well over 500 players and supporters. This culminated in all selected A teams travelling to the Sunshine Coast with the First XV for an inclusive training camp and games vs Sunshine Coast Grammar.

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Following the June/July holiday break, the official GPS Rugby season began. All teams and especially the open teams had outstanding seasons, highlighted at the home games at TSS, where we were greeted with fantastic weather, top class facilities and outstanding support! A season of huge excitement epitomised by last minute wins vs Nudgee College and Brisbane Boys’ College, and then to finish off a nail biting draw vs Ipswich Grammar School at the ‘Shark Tank’, meaning they remained undefeated for 2019 and in doing so retained the Ben Schooley Cup, and won the Centenary of Rugby Trophy and Queensland GPS Premiers Cup. Thanks to the entire First XV coaching and management staff, Mr Wallace, Mr Anderson, Mr Ryan, Mr Mednis, Mrs Waring and Mr Nucifora.

QLD U16s Representatives Jojo Fifita, Cooper McGeary, Hunter Dalzell, Jack Denson, Carsen Patu (inj) QLD U15s Junior Gold Cup Caleb Laifoo, Jock McCormack, Fraser Cowan, Austin Wells, Blake Raymond, Kacey Kopua Queensland Country U19URC (coached by Grant Anderson) Spencer Jeans (WAL 18), Tom van der Schyff (MCK 18), Reno Gerrard (WAL 18), Ronan Kapi (MEL 18), Tyrell Kopua (MEL 18), Zac Palmer (KAI 18) Junior Wallabies Noah Lolesio (WAL 17)

The Open Division was once again an area of strength for TSS fielding very strong Second XV through to Fifth XV. All displayed outstanding spirit and played with great sportsmanship all year. The Fifth XV highlight was a strong win 44-0 over TGS on a cold day up on the mountain. The Fourth XV were the only TSS team to record eight victories for the 2019 season and a

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narrow 12-10 win over Nudgee College was a clear standout. The Third and Second XV trained well all year and continued to improve with strong wins over BGS on Old Boys’ day will long be remembered. Well done to the Open coaches; Mr Connor, Mr Smith, Mr Webb, Mr Nucifora, Mr Vine, Mr Papworth, Mr Hawtin, Mr Norman, Mr Yssel and Mr Rutherford. Thanks also to Mr Hain for his contribution as Age Group Coordinator for our most successful age group.

A’s and also won four straight through the middle of the year. The Under 15Cs and 15Ds had a very enjoyable season and enjoyed combining for many games and finished off defeating Downlands Under 15Bs in the final match 47-14. Well done to the coaches; Mr Leigh Holtsbaum, Mr Sam Cox, Mr Karel Boss, Mr Calum Ball, Mr Gus Roberts, Mr Dylan Ingles, Mr Jeremy Roberts and Mr Ken Connors for his involvement as Age Group Coordinator.

The Under 16As displayed real resilience and impressed everyone with how hard they worked on improving their skills. A very mature 15-12 win over Anglican Church Grammar School away from home provided early momentum. The Under 16Bs had a disrupted year but a massive 41-14 win over Gregory Terrace was thoroughly enjoyed. The Under 16Cs and 16Ds trained hard all season and enjoyed strong wins over Churchie. Thanks to coaches; Mr Spencer Attoe, Mr Rico Gear, Mr Salesi Manu, Mr James Hohipa, Mr Tom Burton, Mr Chad le Roux, Mr Rhian Stowers, Mr Marc Burton and Mr Wallace for once again doing such a terrific job with this age group.

Even with a limited pre season the Under 14s age group hit the ground running with two tough first two games and then the As surprised everyone drawing with a massive Brisbane State High School team 29-29. The Under 14Bs early season were the most successful team in the age group and really showed some attacking flair racking up some huge scorelines. The Under 14Cs were a credit to TSS with their ‘never say die’ attitude recording a memorable win vs BGS. The Under 14Ds had large numbers every week at training and were the only Under 14s to win vs Anglican Church Grammar School. Thank you to the coaches, Mr Richard Browne, Mr Shephard, Mr Kleidon, Mr Fitzgerald, Mr Huckstep, Mr Quian and also Mr Ian Browne for his involvement with TSS Rugby as Coordinator and A team coach with this important age group.

After a slow start the Under 15As continued to train hard and finished the 2019 with six straight wins! The Under 15Bs improved along side the

The Under 13s age group for 2019 was bolstered by many new TSS boys starting in Year 7 and 8. They really developed throughout the short season for TSS. Often battling much larger opponents. The Under 13As came close on many occasions but thoroughly enjoyed an unprecedented victory vs Gregory Terrace. The Under 13Bs were the most successful team in the age group and enjoyed many wins throughout the season. The Under 13C/Ds showed great commitment throughout the year to all trainings and games, with the highlight being an amazing second half vs Nudgee College to secure an extremely rare victory in Round 1. Thank you to coaches Mr John Karatasios, Mr Dean Galpin, Mr Winniata Barrett, Mr Aaron Hooper, Mr Aaron Pook, Mr Craig Jones, and Ms Inglis in her role of Coordinator for providing this group of boys with such a positive first experience of TSS Rugby.

For the first time, the Under 12 age group fielded three teams in a very competitive GPS age group mixed across Prep and Senior campuses. The Under 12s developed their individual skills and team patterns as the season went on. The Under 12As highlight was winning 40-0 vs BSHS at home. The Under 12B team only lost one fixture for the 2019 season. The Under 12Cs displayed great skills throughout the season and enjoyed recording a 50 point win over BBC. A huge thank you to Mr Mackenzie Brown, Mr Lindsay Close, Mr Dechlan Day, Mr Marty Stone, Mr Cayden Harris, Mr Patrick Murtargh, Mr Will Dobrenov for coaching the Under 12 teams this year and Mr Elliot for his role as Manager.

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For most of the players in the Under 11 age group, this was their first experience on the GPS Rugby journey. A large focus for most of the season was on fundamental skill development including catch and pass, tackle technique, contact and attack skills. Again we had our largest numbers, being able to field three teams across this age group most weeks. All teams improved their skills throughout the season and continuously displayed great sportsmanship. Thank you to coaches Mr Fellowes, Mr Sproule, Mr Malloy along with Mr Egan and Mrs Schroder for their involvement in the program and providing a great introduction to GPS Rugby.

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All of this has only been possible with the amazing amount of assistance which has been provided from the TSS Rugby community. Special thanks to Headmaster Mr Wain, School Council and Mr Hain for their continued support of TSS Rugby. Ms Maguire, Mr Browne and Mr Dolan for their endless administration and management support. Mr Tonkin, Mr Mednis and Mr Cox for their specialist work of an early morning. The TSS Grounds and Facilities staff for ensuring our boys train and play on state of the art facilities. The medical staff; TSS Sister Mrs Attoe, Mr Brown, Mrs Waring, Dr Buckley, Dr Yelland, Mr Trollope, Ms Williams and Mr Eardley for ensuring all boys were cared

for and expertly treated. Mr Gaglione and the IT Department for their professional photos each week. Last but definitely not least, our major sponsors Frizelle Sunshine Automotive, and Bank of Queensland. Also the Rugby Supporters Group and all parents who assisted in the canteen and post match bar every Saturday. This group is crucial in the day to day running of TSS Rugby and funding fantastic events like Old Boys’ celebrations and more importantly growing the spirit of TSS Rugby.

Congratulations to all graduating rugby players, I wish you the best in your future endeavours on and off the rugby field.

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First XV Second XV

ACGS

BSHS

TGS R

BGS

BBC

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Third XV

Fifth XV

16A

16B

16C

15A

Fourth XV

16D

IGS

15B

15C

15D

W 26

14A

14B

14C

14D

13A

13B

13C

13D

12A

12B

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OPEN FIRST XV RUGBY SEATED ROW:

L.W. LYNDON, J.A. GREY, W.P. BLYTH, MR M.J. WALLACE (COACH), Z.T. NONGGORR, MR G.M. NORMAN (MANAGER), D.T.H. SAMUELA, G.H. BLAKE, H.R.H. ROBERTS.

SECOND ROW: DR J. BUCKLEY, H.G. VOUSTY, J.W. DEVLIN, S.L.S.T. FIFITA, M.D. VAN DER SCHYFF, M.R. JONES, A.M. WALKER, H.J. MYER, MR M BROWN, MR D. MEDNIS THIRD ROW:

MR G. ANDERSON, MRS K WARING, S.W. SCHMIDT, G.W. NIELD, T.H. MCCORMACK, N.W.D.M. WATERS, K.H. NGAMANU, W.A. STATHAM, MR A.L. BLUNDELL, MR D. RYAN, MR J. NUCIFORA

SEATED ROW:

S. HALFORD-SMITH, S. HEATHWOOD, J. WATSON, G. WEREH, B. OWEN, H. DIGHT, J. NIELD

OPEN SECOND XV RUGBY SEATED ROW:

SECOND ROW: MR R. CONNOR, J. BURNETT, T. MCCORMACK, N. THORNBURGH, J. SERGIS, D. BURTON, B. WALLER, MR R. SMITH THIRD ROW:

B. DOUGLAS, J. GREY, S. GIBSON, D. ROBERTSON, J. PERE, MR C. WEBB

SEATED ROW:

B. VINE, J. WATSON, W. BOOTH, J. THOMPSON, A. BALCH, H. CHANDLER, J. KELLY, M. EDDOWES, T. CANNINGTON

OPEN THIRD XV RUGBY

SECOND ROW: MR B. HAIN, H.BIERNE, A. APANA, D. KNIGHT, C. WILSON, J. LEE, H. MCDONALD, S. JO THIRD ROW:

M. WATERS, F. SMITH, W. VOLLER, H. GRADY, S. GIBSON, MR J. NUCIFORA, MR L. VINE

W. STATHAM, C. JENKINS, K. SKIPPS, M. MATSUO, S. GRAY, B. BOTTING, L. SIBSON

OPEN FOURTH XV RUGBY

SECOND ROW: MR G. NORMAN, MR L. PAPWORTH, T. NONA, C. RASHEED, M. DALTON, H. SARGEANT, L. JONES, W. MUIR, C. COX, J. FRIZELLE, T. OXENFORD, K. GILL, D. ROBERTSON, MR C. HAWTIN ABSENT:

K. BLIGH, H. FRENCH, M. COSSILL

UNDER 16A RUGBY

OPEN FIFTH XV RUGBY SEATED ROW:

C. HANRAHAN, H. BLOK, T. ARMSTRONG, L. BARRY, J. GRAY, C. JAGO, W. BUCKNELL

SEATED ROW:

B. ARSCOTT, J. DENSON, F. ATKINS, R. RABURA, R. RADEL, L. CHABERT, C. MCGEARY

SECOND ROW: J. ATTHOW, K. NEWITT, M. LAWTON, M. SMITH, C. THOMPSON, J. FUHRMANN, A. BEALE, B. STUART, M. LAMBIE, MR T. BURTON

SECOND ROW: MR S. ATTOE, H. DALZELL, J. BUDGEN, J. DWYER, X. SMITH-POWER, S. MCINNES, M. DE LUTIIS, I. TOLOTU, H. WELLS, MR S. MANU

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UNDER 16B RUGBY SEATED ROW:

H. MONIE, T. VANDERSTOK, C. CHANDLER, S. MORRIS, K. UNDI, J. BREEN, J. STATHAM

UNDER 16C RUGBY SEATED ROW:

C. BLOK, C. PARKER, S. CLARKE, B. BENNETT, B. ADAMS, S. KASOKASON, C. SCHUTT

SECOND ROW: W. O’BRIEN, L. STEWART, S. PEARSON, J. DONOVAN, M. STANLEY, T. MAURICE, H. ATKINSON, J. GILLETT, MR J. HOHIPA

SECOND ROW: H. HOULAHAN, L. PIPER, A. CAMERON, J. BIDDLE, N. MCKENZIE, J. SRHOJ, D. KROOK, MR R. STOWERS

ABSENT:

T. DOWTHWAITE

ABSENT:

MR T. BURTON

SEATED ROW:

C. WHITTON, L. ROSS, C. BROWN, D. VEGA, R. FIELDING, L. CIOLLI, C. VELE

SEATED ROW:

M. HENWOOD, K. AITCHISON, J. GRAY, J. MCCORMACK, S. SMITH, F. COWAN, C. LAIFOO

UNDER 16D RUGBY SECOND ROW: MR M. BUTLER, J. MEO, W. RADBURN, M. OHORI, M. DWYER, M. FUHRMANN, J. BURT, B. WILLIAMS, MR C. LE ROUX

UNDER 15A RUGBY

SECOND ROW: MR K. BOS, B. RAYMOND, D. FAULKNER, A. WELLS, C. KOPUA, D. BASSINGTHWAITE, J. MCAULEY, MR L. HOLTSBAUM, MR S. COX THIRD ROW:

J. FERRY, D. JONES, N. HILTON, H. WARD, W. BUCKNELL

SEATED ROW:

H. BAKER, L. MACTAGGART, M. VLLIONA, M. CHIPMAN, M. JOHNSTONE, Z. BOARDMAN, H. PEARCE

UNDER 15B RUGBY SEATED ROW:

J. MADDEN, J. MURRAY, C. WOOD, M. HARVEY, Z. CRAIN, J. MAURICE, H. FOWLES

UNDER 15C AND 15D RUGBY

SECOND ROW: H. BALCH, L. MARRIOTT, J. ANDREWS, C. HAWKINS, L. BURT, E. DONNELLY, O. WATSON, MR A. ROBERTS

SECOND ROW: A. CHANDLER, D. GERMON, S. OWEN, O. WAGNER, E. KAY, W. WORBOYS, T. HUMPHRIES, N. WHEELER, R. FENNELL

THIRD ROW:

G. POWELL, W. THILWIND, T.J. KENNEDY

THIRD ROW:

ABSENT:

MR C. BALL

M. SAVALA, S. FERRIS-NATHAN, T. MAHER, H. STUART, H. WRIGHT, M. READING, MR J. ROBERTS

ABSENT:

MR D. INGLIS

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UNDER 14A RUGBY SEATED ROW:

M. SCHUTT, C. COFFEY, J. MORRIS, T. HOULAHAN, L. TENNANT, E. CHABERT, D. STATHAM

SECOND ROW: MR I. BROWNE, L. MURPHY, J. SA, O. GLEESON, K. SKIPPS, C. DWYER, W. CARTER, J. LOMAX, MR R. BROWNE

UNDER 14B RUGBY SEATED ROW:

SECOND ROW: W. HOLLIS, V. WILKIE, S. SMITH-POWER, W. BROOKS, L. MAIR, MR A. SHEPHARD, MR J. KLEIDON

UNDER 14C RUGY SEATED ROW:

D. ATTHOW, N. CUFFE, I. BARNES, W. GATENBY, J. FOSTER, W. JOHNSON, M. CHANDLER

B. KRUGER, D. MAURICE, F. CAMERON, C. WATSON, W. KELLY, H. MCCORMACK, B. NICKALLS

UNDER 14D RUGBY SEATED ROW:

L. HARLEY, F. BIERNE, M.DENSON, S. SWEETLAND, H. MOLONEY, Z. KELLY, W. MARSHALL,

SECOND ROW: MR M FITZGERALD, S. MADDEN, J. SARGOOD, R. SAMPSON, J. TEE, H. CARRIGAN, B. FROHLICH, T. MAHER, N. ALEXANDER

SECOND ROW: C. MCDONALD, H. NORMAN, G. BRYANT, K. MARHABA, D. YOUNG, F. BACKUS, H. WILSON, A. WOODS, MR D. QUAN

ABSENT:

THIRD ROW:

A. COLEMAN, B. SHUTTLEWOOD, B. ATIA

ABSENT:

B. POSTLE, A. WOODS

MR S. HUCKSTEP

UNDER 13A RUGBY SEATED ROW:

T. GOFFSASSEN, D. WELLS, A. ARTHUR, B. MURRAY, D. MCINNES, H. DAWSON, A. NICKALLS

UNDER 13B RUGBY SEATED ROW:

L. MAYNE, J. GREENUP, J. JENSEN, J. MCPHEE, H. RAMSAY, N. GRAHAM, C. MILLER-WRIGHT

SECOND ROW: J. SIBSON, W. COX, C. LINES, B. WLLARD, L. FRITH, T. SANLEY, E. BAI, D. STRYDOM, MR D. GALPIN

SECOND ROW: MR A. HOOPER, W. BREWSTER, T. GARRETT, M. RAMSAY, J. GALLIE, N. HANRAHAN, B. HOLLIS, C. JEWASKIEWITZ, C. MCFADZEN, MR W. BARRETT

ABSENT:

THIRD ROW:

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G. MILSON, J. GIBSON, H. SEWELL

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UNDER 13C RUGBY SEATED ROW:

M. ABELA, C. MILLIGAN, T. WILLIAMSON, M. DENNIS, A. NASH, F. PELGEN, J. PARKINSON

SECOND ROW: A. MOLLIE, L. CARRIGAN, M. DEWHURST, T. O’NEILL, W. HACON, H. ALLAN, J. BREDHAUER, MS J. INGLIS THIRD ROW:

O. JACKSON, J. RAFF, S. HAMAOI, D. YOXON, J. WEIS, W. ROBERTSON

SEATED ROW:

A. WALLACE, R. GAINES, C. RUSSELL, K. MORIMOTO, E. MASSEY, J. GALLIE, R. TEE

UNDER 12A RUGBY SEATED ROW:

SECOND ROW: MR D. DAY, N. WILSON, D. INGRAM, C. DALTON, L. JOHNSON, J. BERESFORD, W. KRYNEN, C. CHABERT, A. CIESIOLKA, MR M. BROWNE

UNDER 12C RUGBY

UNDER 12B RUGBY

SECOND ROW: R. SLY, F. PELE, W. SLACK-SMITH, R. COKER, A. ZACHOLT, M. GALLIE, S. SENDALL, MR M. STONE THIRD ROW:

D. PALMER, S. SMITH, C. HOARE

ABSENT:

MR C. HARRIS

SEATED ROW:

W. JACKSON, S. DREW, T. KELLY, L. CRAIN, J. STAPLETON, K. OMOMO, J. LYNTON

SECOND ROW: J. LEICESTER, L. EVANS, H. SHEEHAN, H. PYKE, T. FABER, B. SARGEANT ABSENT:

H. HOWARD

COACH:

MR D. FELLOWES

H. MOFFREY, C. FOOTE, H. FURNELL, S. MUDIMU, T. KRASNA, D. WILSON, J. WINDLE

SECOND ROW: MR W. DOBRENOV, T. SCHOLES, C. NOLAN, C, SKIPPS, A. HAMADI, R. ATIA, A. GUPTA, M. PRYSE LLOYD, T. NOLAN, MR P. MURTAGH

UNDER 11A RUGBY SEATED ROW:

K. MORRIS, A. JAMES, O. YARED, N. NOBLE, J. CAMERON, P. FROST, H. LYGO

UNDER 11B RUGBY SEATED ROW:

K. DRYSDALE, P. SA, T. WILKIE, G. PALMER-PEACOCK, M. KEMP, A. SNELL

SECOND ROW : B. DOBSON-MILLER, E. WALLACE, N. JEFFRIES, A. GHOUSSAIN, Z. MELTON COACH:

MR D. FELLOWES

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UNDER 11C RUGBY SEATED ROW:

W. CHEN, C. COLE, J. HOULAHAN, E. WHEELER, J. CUMMINGS, L. HENNOCK

UNDER 10 RED RUGBY SEATED ROW:

E. SNELL, C. LAMILLA-JAMES, H. LEEDING, L. LUTHERUS

SECOND ROW: T. LEES, M. BROWN, L. HUGHES, J. CAVILL, J. MANTON

SECOND ROW: O. MAZEY, J. STREET, J. TWEMLOW, R. COWAN, J. SCOTT, C. WILKSCH

ABSENT:

S. MUDIMU

THIRD ROW:

J. HILL, J. QUINN, N. PARKER, A. HERMANN

TEACHER

COACH: MR DARREN FELLOWES

SEATED ROW:

B. PYKE, J. MCCARTHY, M. JACOBS, W. THOMASSON

SEATED ROW:

E. MILLIGAN, B. BEETON, S. QUINN, O. CROY

UNDER 9 RED RUGBY SECOND ROW: E. REIDY, R. DREW, R. LOUIROTTE, J. PRITCHARD, M. DEVLIN THIRD ROW:

C. P-B, L. HEATHWOOD, D.GALLIE, B. PATTERSON, M. HAWKINS

UNDER 9 WHITE RUGBY SECOND ROW: K. GREEN, B. SNELL, L. TE KLOOT, O. SMITH, C. BRODY, E. SLY, C. FRAME, F. HOLTSBAUM

FOURTH ROW: MR P. BURTENSHAW, MR R. JACOBS, MR J. OXENFORD

UNDER 8 RED RUGBY SEATED ROW:

A. ABDELSHAHIED, S. SNELL, E. BARR, W. HOWARD

SECOND ROW: MR D WOLBERS, B. GWILLIAM, J. BANNISETER, S. WOLBERS, MR C. BARR

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UNDER 8 WHITE RUGBY SEATED ROW:

S. DOUGLAS, D. JONES, O. GWYNNE, C. GWYNNE

SECOND ROW: MR C. JONES, E. MCDOUGALL, D. MALANDRIS, M. RAMSDEN

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UNDER 8 BLUE RUGBY SEATED ROW:

B. LEICESTER, L. BERCICH, O. HILL, B. LYNTON

SECOND ROW: MR H. HILL, C. DRYSDALE, T. ROSSITER, B. HILL, C. FITCH, J. KIM

UNDER 7 RED RUGBY SEATED ROW:

SECOND ROW: M. BOGATIE, B. FABER, M. ARONIS, E. JACOBS, N. KARTHIK KUMAR THIRD ROW:

MR S. BOGOTIE, MR A. FABER, MR A. HARTLAND

SEATED ROW:

C. TE KLOOT, S. JANSEN, H. WILLIAMS, H. GWILLIAM

UNDER 7 WHITE RUGBY SEATED ROW:

H. BROWN, L. DURMAN, T. CRAIN, J. NUTLEY

SECOND ROW: MR A. MILLIGAN, R. MAHON, H. BEETON, M. MILLIGAN, O. NORCROSS, MR L. DURNAM

W. HARTLAND, P. DONOHUE, C. GWYNNE, T. WILKSCH

UNDER 6 RUGBY SECOND ROW: J. GILBERT, M. COUGHRAN, B. HAMILTON, J. GUBANYI, J. QUINN, G. REIDY THIRD ROW:

J. KELLY, T. SEMCHENKO, J. LEA’AETOA

FOURTH ROW: MR P KELLY, MR J. WILLIAMS, MR D. JANSEN

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MR NICHOLAS STANSBIE

sailing manager

019 has seen another successful season for The Southport School Sailing Club! We have seen record numbers of boys, and nearly 80 boys have had their first experience of sailing, including the majority of boys in Rogers House. We have also seen a number of our boys sailing at a National and International level, with Angus Wheatley sailing in the Australian Optimist team and attending regattas in Oman, and Blake Wilson sailing in regattas in the Baltic and Mediterranean throughout the year. Our Sailing Leadership team in 2019 involved two boys who have committed themselves to TSS Sailing for many years, with considerable success. Tom Wright was our Sailing Captain, well supported by Calum Lockett as the Racing Captain.

There were some changes in our coaching team, with the introduction of two of our class of 2018, Connor Pilcher and Xavier Doerr who brought a unique energy and enthusiasm to the program. Connor took on the coordination of the Junior Sailing program and Xavier coached the Racing Team. They were joined by other coaches Danah Clements, Jess Sabin, Ky Heale, Mark Lockett and Di Francis. Our boys responded very positively to their expert tutelage and the enthusiasm and enjoyment of every session was palpable. This season also saw the introduction of two TSS home regattas – opportunities for the boys who were learning to sail to develop their skills in a competitive environment. These were

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very well attended and enjoyed by boys and the spectating parents! The Racing Team this year also had a renewed focus on teams racing in addition to Fleet Racing, and the additional tactical challenges that this involved caught the boys’ imagination and brought an additional competitiveness to many training sessions. Bad weather saw the cancellation of sailing at RQYS on more than one occasion, nevertheless the strength of the TSS sailing community was very evident and the support of the families of the Racing Team proved invaluable as we made the trip up to Manly each Sunday.

By the end of the season once again, the TSS Racing Team achieved the remarkable feat of a sixth successive GPS Sailing Championship, with a tightly fought win in the GPS Regatta. As has been the case in previous years, the level of competition in this regatta was significantly the highest of the season, with the best sailors from Brisbane Grammar School and Brisbane Boys College providing a real

challenge for our boys. In addition, crews from non-GPS schools including Iona College and Somerville House were also very competitive.

Sailing was delayed early due to light winds, however the breeze strengthened throughout the day allowing six races. Blake Wilson and Lachlan Free were the only TSS crew to win an individual race during the day, being successful in the first race. Our boys at times found the congestion on the start line challenging to negotiate, however, their overall speed and greater consistency throughout the course of the day proved invaluable. When the regatta concluded, Blake Wilson and Lachlan Free finished in second place, followed by Tom Wright and Zach Miller-Wright in fourth place and Angus Wheatley and Andy Douyere in seventh place from a fleet of 34 boats. This gave the TSS First VI the overall first position. Also competing for TSS were: • Calum Lockett and Tadhg Stuckey, who finished in 14th place

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• Harry Stapleton and Harry Hogan, 16th • Charlie Hart and Ben Stroebel, 19th • Lachlan Wheatley and Blair Parker, 21st • Rex Stuckey and Ryan Hebdon, 24th • Lachlin Iland and Yathish Soni, 29th Overall it was a fantastic and hugely competitive day of Sailing. The boys all conducted themselves in a wonderful spirit and were genuinely supportive of one another. Coaches Xavier Doerr and Connor Pilcher were deservedly proud of the way in which the boys had trained for this day and the depth of talent for the future was very evident.

It is also worth noting that our Sailing program at TSS is receiving wider recognition. We were nominated for the Queensland Sailing Club of the Year, where we were a finalist, as was Connor Pilcher for the award of Instructor of the Year. Onwards for 2020! As always, Sailing at TSS is very fortunate to have the support of the Friends of Sailing, led once again, by outgoing President, Matt Wright. 2019 saw the completion of the season with a dinner, where we were able to celebrate the achievements of the season and also recognise the contribution of Matt and his family. Mr John Douyere has now taken on the role of President.

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MS ROBYN GIBSON & MR STEPHEN EARDLEY

sony camp coordinator

his year saw many changes to the TSS Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp. In previous years we have held the camp during IDEALS Week in September, however due to the shift in our academic calendar, we decided to bring the camp forward to the Easter holidays. This meant that application forms for campers, carers and assistants had to be issued during Term Four 2018, which a closing date of November. Unfortunately, our camper applicant numbers were down on previous years as were our TSS student applications. This certainly did not dampen the enthusiasm of any of the Camp participants. Day One (Monday) saw the campers arrive, with many forging instant relationships with their carers. After our fire drill, our first activity was the pillowcase painting. Our campers traditionally love the feeling of the paint squelching between their fingers and watching masterpieces appear on the fabric. After a BBQ lunch in the grassed pool area it was into the pool. This activity would have to be the most popular – our campers, carers and assistants take such delight in being in the water. This hour and a half activity then leads into afternoon tea, dinner, showers, quiet time and bed. Every evening after lights out, the carers would meet with Mr Stephen Eardley for debrief. This session is of utmost importance to the wellbeing of our students.

Day Two (Tuesday) is traditionally our SeaWorld day, however due to the large crowds that would be attending during school holidays we decided that a change of venue was required. Many thanks to Parkwood International Golf Course (Boulders and Badlands 308

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Mini Golf), Jumps Indoor Trampoline Park and Go Bowling Ashmore who provided the solution to our problem. These new activities were a great success with campers, carers, assistants, nurses, volunteers and teachers. Day three (Wednesday) was a “stay at school” day. All activities were catered for on the TSS grounds. From another swimming session to boat rides on the Nerang River, BBQ lunch and mini olympics on the grassed area of the pool to flying kites on the river ovals before a disco in the Annand Theatre run by Year 11 student Oscar Portelli, day three certainly tired all the participants out. The day concluded with dinner, showers, quiet time and bed. Our final day commenced quite busily with everyone pitching in to pack up bags, beds, belongings and buddies. After an incredible Talent Show, we headed to the Dining Hall for the campers to be reunited with their families. The parents of the campers were introduced to the parents of our carers and the dialogue continued throughout lunch, with the meal concluding with a “Sony Foundation” cake, video and song. We would like to acknowledge the sponsorship from The Sony Foundation, The Southport School, Alliance Catering and TSS Dining Hall staff and EzyGo Golf Buggies. Without this assistance, the camp would not have been the success it was.

Special thanks must also go to the TSS Music Department (for providing some great music on day one) and TSS Swimming for allowing the camp to use the pool and for providing life guards on standby. But most importantly, the camp would not be possible without the nurses – volunteer Emergency department staff from the Gold Coast University Hospital. They ensure the medical care and safety of all on the camp and are engaged in all activities. We sincerely appreciate their valuable time, care, expertise and patience. A sincere thank you to the TSS staff who contributed to the smooth running of the camp – Mrs Jennie Alford, Mrs Michelle Green, Mr Karel Bos, Mr Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden, Ms Jessica Prouten. To past TSS Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp companions Sophie Wain, Emma Andrews, Thaddeus McFarlane, Ethan Shields and Gus Roberts our immense gratitude for your time, efforts and patience.

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MR JOHN WALLACE

speech variety clu b coordinator

his year the TSS Speech and Variety Club boasted a membership of 60-70 boys from Years 7 - 12. Speech activities revolved around Impromptu Speech, Prepared Speech, Declamations and Evaluation. The average meeting attendance for the year was 50 boys per meeting. Outstanding, given the busy schedules of all boys in the Club particularly the Senior boys. PHILOSOPHY OF TSS SPEECH AND VARIETY CLUB

To provide a platform for and to increase confidence and excellence in public speaking.

b. To develop the art of speaking and listening to others, to respect fellow speakers and to appreciate individuality in every person who speaks. c. To have fun and enjoy speaking to an audience. d. To become more articulate and to have a good command of the English language. e. To enhance leadership skills as embraced by The Southport School.

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The Club has been most successful due to the enthusiasm of the boys and the tremendous support of parents and staff. TSS Speech and Variety Club is seen by all members of the TSS community as a venue for boys to improve their confidence in public speaking and general communication skills. As one boy said a few years ago, ‘Thank you TSS for giving me a voice and the stage to express it’. Staff involved this year were Mr John Wallace and Miss Jessica Prouten. Miss Prouten will continue in her role as Assistant to Mr Wallace next year. She will also undertake the role of Supervisor to the boys in external competitions such as the AB Paterson Public Speaking Competition. There has also been

assistance from Mrs Natasha Rosky and Mrs Chauntelle Jones (Competition Evenings). This year we were privileged to have long term adjudicator (19962017), Mrs Karen Plant, mother of Adam Plant who graduated in 2000 as guest adjudicator of the House Declamations competition. A huge thank you to Mr Dan Sleeman for photography for the Southportonian. Mr Sleeman has kindly offered his services as video recorder for the Club. At the conclusion of this season, the Club had held its 429th meeting since the first meeting in 1985.

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MAJOR AWARDS FOR 2019

Impromptu Speech Year 7 1st..................Jamie Beresford 2nd................. Alexander Nott 3rd................... Sean Mudimu Impromptu Speech Year 8 =1st............ Andrew McMath =1st....................... Lucas Dell 3rd ............. Rohan Sheppard Impromptu Speech Year 9 1st................... Oliver Nostdal 2nd ...................... Joe Madden 3rd ............. Hayden Carrigan Impromptu Speech Year 10 1st..................Spiros Kyriakou 2nd.................. Brian Williams 3rd......................Charlie Blok Impromptu Speech Year 11 1st.......... Solomon Kasokason 2nd........ Vishaak Gangasandra 3rd..............Noah Purza-Page Impromptu Speech Year 12 1st.........................Foster Lane =2nd....................Charlie Cox =2nd................ Joe Fuhrmann Main Speech Prizewinners Year 7 Main Speech Champion............................ Taj Faragallah Year 8 Main Speech Champion....................... Rohan Sheppard Year 9 Main Speech Champion............................. Zavier Crain Year 10 Main Speech Champion........................ Brian Williams

Year 11 Main Speech Champion.......................... Joel Harrison Year 12 Main Speech Champion............................ Charlie Cox Honourable Mentions Main Speech Alexander Nott, Massimo Abela, Gus Bryant, Chaad Hewitt, Lucas Dell, Charlie Blok, Herschel Aloysius, Vishaak Gangasandra, Cameron Vele, Cormack Anning, Harry Blok and Luc Hickey. Declamations Prize winners Junior Declamation Champion.........................Arthur O’Keefe Senior Declamation Champion...............Vishaak Gangasandra Winning House Declamations............................. Kaiser House Major Trophies 2019 Joel Corrigan Memorial Award 2019................Alexander Nott Junior Member of the Year 2019............................... Lucas Dell Senior Member of the Year 2019.............Vishaak Gangasandra Magda Saffa Spirit Award 2019.............................. Harry Gates Sidney Cotton Trophy Years 7-12........................... Foster Lane Clubman and Service Years 7-12.........................Joe Fuhrmann AB Paterson Finalists 2019 Year 8........................................................................... Lucas Dell Year 9..................................................................... Chaad Hewitt Year 10.............................Herschel Aloysius and Saxon Gemeri Year 11........................................................Vishaak Gangasandra Rotary Club of Australia United Nations Public Speaking Competition Finalist Year 10................................................................... Saxon Gemeri 2019 Valedictorians James Smith, Foster Lane, Charlie Cox, Harry Blok, Max Lambie, Joe Fuhrmann, Luc Hickey, Cam Wilson, Wilson Statham, Oliver Martin

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MR LIAM DU FEU

director of swimming

GPS SWIMMING CAPTAIN

Will Riches 2019 GPS SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

his season of GPS Swimming has been a massive experience for everyone involved. From the Friday night lead up meets, to the team building session at Aqua Splash, all of the boys have bought into the culture of the team this year as we worked towards building the strength of our band of brothers. It wasn’t all easy though. The past eight weeks we were pushed to our absolute breaking point. Main set after main set, forcing the boys to work harder than ever before. The workload was beginning to get so intense that it prompted the question; how bad do we want it? I think our guts and determination displayed at GPS answered that question. The final results showed us coming in third place, only just behind Nudgee and BGS. As hard as it was to see someone else on top of the podium, all of the swimmers from TSS came together to produce a performance that we should all be proud of. Losing is always a tough pill to swallow but it is how the boys respond next year, that really matters. I’d like to say a massive thanks to all the staff who were a part of the GPS Swimming season as well as all of the world class coaches that helped push us boys to new levels. Also, to the Vice Captains, Kalani Skipps and James Ware, for their support and energy that helped create a really great team culture. HEAD JUNIOR COACH

David Thomas The Junior boys showed great fight and determination at the 2019 GPS Championships. Every boy, every swimmer, every supporter, every high five, every hard earned point is valuable to the team. With very little separating the Teams between fourth and seventh the boys should be very proud of their effort in securing sixth place.

2019 was a wonderful season for the Years 5 to 7 team with excellent team spirit and even more impressive attitude and commitment to training. Over 75% boys swam faster on GPS

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Championship Day than the Prep House Carnival at the start of the season – all those training sessions paying off. This year’s Captain Hudson Sheehan played a key role in rallying the troops and his energy and passion for TSS helped the boys throughout the season. Huge thanks to Mrs Cole, Mrs Schroder, Mr Egan, Ms Senden, Mrs Rasmussen, Ms Goulding and Mr Marshall for their support on the day and throughout the season.

Special mention to Angus Ciesiolka 12 years and under 50m Backstroke, Oscar Eddy 12 years and under 50m Breaststroke and Ethan McAnulty 12 years and under 50m Freestyle and Backstroke; winners in their divisions.

swimming GPS SENIOR SWIM TEAM FRONT ROW:

MR C. NESBIT, J. NIELD, G. ORSMOND, S. ARTHUR, J. SERGIS, P. RICHARDSON, K. SKIPPS, W. RICHES, J. WARE, D. ROBERTSON, C. RITCHIE, R. KING, W. TAYLOR, L. DU FEU

SECOND ROW: MR B. SENDEN, J. LEAVER, C. VELE, J. COFFEY, L. CHABERT, M. NELSON, B. REILLY, C. CLARK, E. MITCHELL, J. DONOVAN, N. BALTUS, G. PAUGA, N. ROBINSON, MR M. WILKINS THIRD ROW:

MR B. CURTIS, L. BURT, J. WARE, A. HANCOCK, H. WRIGHT, B. CAMPBELL, F. MCGREGOR, H. WARD, W. THILWIND, B. MERCER, W. SMITH, A. WOO, MR A. STALLING

FOURTH ROW: MR C. SWEENEY, W. MARSHALL, C. BRADBURN, T. QUINN, H. CARRIGAN, K. SKIPPS, V. WILKIE, Z. HOWARD, K. FISHER, J. SA, A. CONN, R. EAST, M. ABELA FIFTH ROW:

C. MURAKAMI, J. JENSEN, C. SKIPPS, M.LOWE, K. SAW, K. CREECH, C. BOS, H. DAWSON, F. REICHMAN, M. THILWIND, B. ROPER, R. MERCER

GPS OPEN SENIOR SWIM TEAM FRONT ROW:

MR C. NESBIT, J. SERGIS, P. RICHARDSON, K. SKIPPS, W. RICHES, J. WARE, C. RITCHIE, L. DU FEU

SECOND ROW: MR B. CURTIS, MR C. SWEENEY, W. TAYLOR, J. NIELD, S. ARTHUR, G. ORSMOND, D. ROBERTSON, R. KING, MR B. SENDEN

PREP GPS SWIMMING TEAM SEATED ROW:

H. JACKSON, K. DRYSDALE, O. BOS, K. MORIMOTO, P. SA, C. BENDER, S. DREW, J. LYNTON, H. HOGAN

SECOND ROW: J. MANTON, R. WAN, N. NOBLE, Z. MELTON, M. MERRIMAN, O. YARED, I. LAI, G. PALMER-PEACOCK, B. SARGEANT, T. WILKIE THIRD ROW:

MR D. THOMAS, J. GALLIE, A. LEES, E. WALLACE, P. FROST, H. LYGO, O. EDDY, E. MCANULTY, C. MARLAND, A. JAMES, MRS A SENDEN

FOURTH ROW: F. DREW, A. ZACK-HOLT, H. SHEEHAN, L. CRAIN, C. CHABERT, G. CIESIOLKA, S. WHYATT, J. STAPLETON, S. LEWIS, K. GRASSICK ABSENT:

H. HOWARD, B. RYAN

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MR DAVID HODGE

director of tennis

ennis embarked on another successful season in 2019, cementing our team as a perennial contender for the GPS competition. With a mixture of experience and youth in the line-up, Head Coach Kaden Hensel led the First IV team into battle in Australia’s toughest competition. Ryan Selvey was the unanimous choice for Tennis Captain and his experience was pivotal in our final league standing. Jack McCarthy backed up his incredible 2018 season by going undefeated at the number one position for a second straight year. A feat unheard of in GPS play. The team was well supported by Senior Matias McDonald and young gun Timmy Packer. MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS

Open – Jack McCarthy Year 11 – Thomas Schwerkolt Year 10 – Louis Chabert Year 9 – Chaad Hewitt Year 8 – Rohan Sheppard Year 7 – Jasper Cleland Year 6 – Alex Walker Year 5 – Luke Neophytou

The Tennis Festival was the social highlight of the season bringing together our fantastic tennis parents, players and our coaching team in celebration of the feats this year. Our diligent grounds staff quickly resurfaced our Senior School courts before the season began. Our most prestigious award of the year, the Hewitt Family Shield for Team of the Year, went to our Second IV who played spirited tennis all season capping off a memorable campaign with a victory over the highly touted BBC team. The team members were Angus Timoney, Will Bucknell, Aidan Kitchin and Sam Strid. Aidan Kitchen played his best season to date, taking out the Overall Most Valuable Player Award in a stellar effort which saw him take the top individual award in a count back over Jack McCarthy. 314

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MOST IMPROVED

Open – Taj Young Year 11 – Wyle Cullimore Year 10 – Thomas Gossett Year 9 – Buddy Holley Year 8 – Max Dewhurst Year 7 – Sean Mudimu Year 6 – Leonardo Cozzolino Year 5 – Thomas Rogers

tennis continue to dedicate their time to our teams, and we couldn’t do it without them. We’re very lucky to have former TSS Tennis standouts and Captains Max McCarthy, William Timoney, Vikram Nedunchezhian and Jesse Russell assisting our boys. Our team also enjoyed the mentoring of former ATP standout David Jeflea and former Grand Slam player Daniella Jeflea. Once again, our coaches were fantastic in going above and beyond every week for our boys. Our coaching team has largely remained unchanged over the past four years, bringing our team consistency of expectation and continuity in their development. Mr Conor Sloss, our Prep School Head Coach, has increased participation in Tennis significantly since taking the helm this year and our Hot Shots program has done exceptionally well in all competitions including making the state final in the Red Ball competition. As is the case every year we cannot thank Mrs Goudy enough for her support of the Prep Tennis team. Our Senior School staff

The future of TSS Tennis looks very bright as we bring one of our most experienced squads to date into the competition next year. We’re continuing to attract talented student-athletes from all around the world to take advantage of our unique environment for their tennis and academic needs. We look forward to your support as we go after the title again in 2020.

Our sincere thanks must go to our ever-supportive Friends of Tennis support group consisting of; Mr Peter McAuley, Mrs Callie Hewitt, and Mrs Lisa Carrick. Behind the scenes, we thank Director of Sport Mr Bryan Hain, Senior School Sports Administrator Ms Siobhan Maguire, Preparatory School Sports Master Mr Rob Egan, Sports Coordinator Mr Joe Dolan, and Sports Administrator Mr Daniel Trollope. TSS Tennis survives the long season well fed thanks to Subway -Southport. A special thanks for their amazing support during the year catering for our large number of players and opponents.

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YEAR 10A TENNIS LEFT TO RIGHT: S. GEMERI, C. WHITE, N. MCKENZIE, T. BARUA

YEAR 10 C TENNIS LEFT TO RIGHT: T. MURDOCH, J. FERRY, L. CHABERT, T. KELLY

YEAR 9A TENNIS LEFT TO RIGHT: W. BUCKNELL, H. SPITTLE, E. CARRICK, J. MCDONALD

YEAR 9C TENNIS LEFT TO RIGHT: N. DOYLE, O. NOSTDAL, H. GRAY, M. CHIPMAN

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YEAR 10B TENNIS LEFT TO RIGHT: O. CROWTHER, WILKINSON, J. MCAULEY, S. KYRIAKOU

YEAR 10 D TENNIS LEFT TO RIGHT: W. ABBOTT, L. REE, D. LEHNDORF, H. ALOYSIUS

YEAR 9B TENNIS LEFT TO RIGHT: C. HEWITT, A. WOO, T. RAMSAY, B. HOLLEY

YEAR 9D TENNIS LEFT TO RIGHT: H. O’CONNOR, C. AMOS, L. ROWLES, N. SUN, A. SKAWINSKI

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YEAR 7A TENNIS LEFT TO RIGHT: T. XU, E. ONG, J. PARKINSON

YEAR 7B TENNIS LEFT TO RIGHT: C. NOLAN, J. BREDHAUSER, H. DAWSON, K. CREECH

YEAR 7C TENNIS LEFT TO RIGHT: F. LEWIS, S. MIDIMN, J. PELS, W. SLACKSMITH

YEAR 7D TENNIS LEFT TO RIGHT: H. SEWELL, S. SENDELL, J. WINDLE, K. SAW, T. FELLOWS

YEAR 6A TENNIS

YEAR 6B TENNIS

LEFT TO RIGHT: L. NASH, S. ROBBIE, J. BIBBY, A. WALKER, H. FURNELL

LEFT TO RIGHT: R. TEE, L. COZZOLINO, F. DREW, C. KYRIAKOU

COACHES:

MRS D. GOUDY, MR C. SLOSS (ABSENT)

YEAR 6C TENNIS

MRS D. GOUDY, MR C. SLOSS (ABSENT)

YEAR 5A TENNIS

LEFT TO RIGHT: Z. CONNORS, F. HOLLIDAY, E. MCANULTY

LEFT TO RIGHT: C. CLELAND, Z. MELTON

ABSENT:

E. GEMERI

ABSENT:

B. NICHOL, R. ZHANG

COACHES:

MRS D. GOUDY, MR C. SLOSS (ABSENT)

COACHES:

MRS D. GOUDY, MR C. SLOSS (ABSENT)

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YEAR 5B TENNIS

YEAR 5C TENNIS

LEFT TO RIGHT: J. LYNTON, G. PALMER-PEACOCK, L. NEOPHYTOU, L. BACKWELL

LEFT TO RIGHT: M. NASH, J. CORBETT, M. MERRIMAN, T. ROGERS, S. BARNES, K. DRYSDALE

COACHES:

MRS D. GOUDY, MR C. SLOSS (ABSENT)

YEAR 5D TENNIS LEFT TO RIGHT: I. LAI, L. WILSON, M. NAUTA HENDRIKS, O. STRAHLE ABSENT:

L. BOUGHENOUT

COACHES:

MRS D. GOUDY, MR C. SLOSS (ABSENT)

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track and field

MR DAMIAN MEDNIS

director of track and field

he House Track and Field carnival was conducted at TSS on the last day of Term Two. This formed the basis of the TSS Track and Field Training Squad. During Term Three, training for all disciplines were held on Monday and Wednesday afternoons under the watchful eye of our highly regarded coaching team of former Mr Olympian Daryl Wohlsen, Mr Jackson Elliott, Mr Brett Green, Mr Josh Connolly and Ms Sonia Weatherley.

The following boys from both the Senior School and the Prep School all qualified for the State Championships: Hayden Atkinson, Charlie Blok, Harry Blok, Diesel Donnelley, JoJo Fifita, Brayden Mercer, Vincent Wilkie, James Smith, Bailey Campbell, Leo Llewellyn, George Kakavas and Oscar Yared. George Kakavas went on to claim second in the 800m and third in the 200m at the State Championships and Leo Llewellyn second in the tetrathon and third in the long jump.

The Senior GPS Track and Field Championships were held on Saturday 2 November at QSAC in Brisbane. Whilst our overall placing wasn’t the desired result, TSS had some

outstanding individual performances on the track and in the field. James Smith won his sixth consecutive high jump GPS title winning in a personal best height of 2.01m. There were also some outstanding individual performances namely Diesel Donnelley, Bailey Campbell, JoJo Fifita, Charlie Blok, Josh Sibson, MJ Lowe and Vincent Wilkie. The Junior GPS Track and Field championships were held on Thursday 31 October at Nudgee College. TSS Prep School finished fourth overall which was an outstanding effort by the boys and credit to our Prep Coordinator Mrs Deb Goudy and assisted by Mr Rob Egan. I cannot fault the desire and work ethic of our athletes and our group of dedicated coaches.

Captain. James has been an exemplary leader and an outstanding athlete throughout his time at TSS. To win six consecutive high jump titles is a class effort and one rarely achieved. Leading with a genuine love for Athletics, James had the ability to connect with all of our athletes from our youngest in Year 4 right through to his peers in Year 12. Thanks also to our outgoing president of the Track and Field Supporters Group, Mrs Luella Smith, for her support and hard work over the last five plus years.

Finally I’d like to make mention of James Smith – our Track and Field

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