TERM 3 | 2016
GRAMMAR QUARTERLY
YEAR ONE PLAYGROUND
YARN BOMBED
GRANDPARENTS, FRIENDSHIPS AND FATHERS
CELEBRATING RELATIONSHIPS CHESS CHAMPIONS
OUTSTANDING RESULTS FOR GRAMMAR
WHAT’S ON TERM 4
DATE CLAIMERS FOR TERM 4 Tuesday, 4 October - Thursday, 1 December
4 October 14-15 October
Year 2 Camp
17 October
Student Free Day
27 October
Grammar Art Show
28 October
Secondary Father Daughter Breakfast
1 November
We celebrated all things French on the French National Day “le quatorze juillet”.
Term 4 Commences
Students were able to purchase a range of yummy French themed foods at morning tea and on assembly they found out about the work of Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), who currently provide medical aid and services in over 60 countries and for whom we raised over $450.
P&F Melbourne Cup Lunch
We were also treated to a wonderful rendition of Edith Piaf’s “La Vie en Rose” by Rebecca Morgan in Year 10.
3-11 November Year 3 Camp 4 November
Year 11 Semi Formal
16 November
Year 12 Dinner Event
17 November
Year 12 Graduation
18 November
Year 12 Walk of Honour and Last Day
23 November
Year 11 Work Experience until 29/11
24 November
Year 6 Celebration and Chapel Service
25 November
Year 10 CAP until 29/11
28 November
Year 4 to 6 Awards Night
29 November
Prep to Year 9 Christmas Chassembly
30 November
Secondary Awards Night
1 December
At lunchtime our Language Ambassadors and Year 10 students ran some Eiffel Tower craft sessions outside the Primary Library and the Eiffel Tower photo booth was also a big hit. In lessons there were a range of activities for all Primary classes from making French themed spoon people to flying the planes of “la Patrouille de France” who traditionally fly through the skies of Paris as part of the military parade on “le 14 juillet.” As only our second fundraiser we were thrilled with the support from our Primary and Secondary students and MSF has recently included a testimonial in their fundraising handbook about our wonderful community spirit. Merci à tous.
Last Day of School 2016
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PRINCIPAL’S PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME WELCOME
BIG DATA DOCTOR By Maria Woods Principal, Sunshine Coast Grammar School
WHAT ARE SCHOOLS OF THE PRESENT DOING TO EQUIP STUDENTS WITH SKILL SETS THAT THEY WILL NEED TO TAKE ON THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF A FUTURE THAT WE ARE STILL IMAGINING? For educators we are very cognisant that the world of tomorrow for our students requires a mix of skills and there is much research and rhetoric on the 21st century ideals of innovative thinking, collaboration, adaptability, flexibility and resilience to grow with change. Innovation actually demands a cross-range of technical and non-technical skills, and that students still need a range of opportunities to explore their own individual talents and interests.
There is no question that the exponential improvements and advances in technology such as artificial intelligence, robotics, big data and cloud computing will have and have begun to have a profound impact on employment. Technology has been at the heart of dramatic change and improvement. In the process, the nature of many jobs have changed dramatically. Some jobs have disappeared, but many new ones have been created.
Now and into the future, business, industry and organisations will continue to spend substantial time and resources on people. Employers recognise that building the right culture underpins the success of the business. Employee attitudes, the cultural fit and emotional intelligence are equally important as the more technical skills that will be required in the new world order.
In August the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) released a report documenting the loss of 146,800 jobs in the five years to June 2014, compared with the creation of 944,500 jobs over the same period. Bernard Salt, regarded as one of Australia’s leading business advisors, futurists and social commentators asserts that job creation has outstripped job loss by 10 to 1 since the year 2000. Good news for our future generation.
Employers of the future value analytic and critical thinking, problem solving, social or cultural knowledge, creativity, leadership, communication and people skills. These skills will be a distinct advantage when young people are competing against others who have similar qualifications, experience and industry specific knowledge and skills.
Baby boomers, Gen X and Gen Y have seen in their lifetimes an evolution of what new jobs are being created. As educators we are reminded that there is a trend away from being committed to one or two careers. Because technology has allowed more and more to be able to work from anywhere in the world, geographical location is no barrier.
We just have to look at businesses here on the Sunshine Coast to see this in action. What will the jobs of the future look like? Consider big data doctors, meme counsellors, and digital disruptors. Most of the job titles will remain the same as they are today. We will still require nurses, tradies, and teachers (hopefully!), but the nature of what we do and the skill sets we will require are evolving and have been over decades. At Grammar we are examining our curriculum and what is required for the future. It’s much more than coding or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). It will require young people to be agile, agents for change, personally resilient and optimistic about their place in the world and the significant impact they can make for a bright future.
IN MEMORY OF AL ROBERTS ASSOCIATION WITH SUNSHINE COAST GRAMMAR SCHOOL 1997 - 2000 (RIP 2016)
• During 1994 John Burgess and Al Roberts discussed a vision for ‘the best school to be built in Queensland.’ • During 1996 Al Roberts helped formulate the direction of our Grammar School and in 1997 was the Principal of Secondary preparing for the Secondary component of our school to be opened in 1998. • Between 1998 and 2000 Al Roberts continued in that role until taking on the Head of Secondary Administration for Term 4 of 2000.
Al was a personable colleague who loved his family and spoke often of them, he was heavily involved with debating and was an avid fan of the Brisbane Broncos Rugby League team. Grammar Quarterly | Term 3 | 2016
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GRAMMAR DIGITAL
MAYOR SCOPES OUT GRAMMAR
As Australian educators, politicians and information and computer technology advocates have called for coding to be included in our school curriculum, Sunshine Coast Grammar School became the first school in Queensland to adopt the ScopeIT Education solution into their classrooms. Following the success of this program students invited the local Sunshine Coast Mayor, Cr Mark Jamieson to the school to see just how the program is assisting to develop skills in programming, digital design and robotics, to prepare our students for the jobs of the future.
2016 ROBOCUP
WINNER
Year 12 student Ben Rodgers is the first Grammar student to win the 2016 RoboCup Junior Queensland Championships. This event required Ben to think creatively, developing solutions to the robotic Soccer challenge. Ben designed and built two robots up to 2.5kg in weight using them to compete against other students in the competition.
Well done Ben!
YEAR 7
ROBOTICS
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GRAMMAR ACADEMICS
USC LEARNING LOUNGE Ms Christine Potts - Secondary English and History Teacher
The Learning Lounge is designed for Pre-Service Teachers to have the opportunity to engage in professional development opportunities. The presentations are by qualified teachers who are passionate about a particular area of education. It is an initiative that has been extremely successful and is greatly valued by our Pre-Service Teachers and academic staff alike. The event took place this term thanks to Ms Christine Potts. Christine’s goal is to help Pre-Service Teachers better understand how students learn. Christine’s presentation focused on promoting positive self-perception and a growth mindset in the classroom. The presentation additionally offered practical strategies to differentiate lessons to promote positive self-perception.
GRAMMAR STUDENTS SELECTED TO ATTEND
YEAR 10 STUDENT SELECTED FOR IMMERSION PROGRAM AT CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY
QUT STEM HOLIDAY CAMP
Sunshine Coast Grammar School Year 10 student Olivia ColtonMelas is the first Grammar student to be selected to participate in the prestigious Cambridge Immerse Program.
Neve Notley, Nicholas Es’haghi and Stuart Sutton have been accepted into the QUT Vice-Chancellor’s STEM Camp.
Famous as one of the greatest seats of learning in the world, Cambridge University provides students with a truly immersive two week educational experience, taught by leading academics, that enables selected participants to gain unrivalled insight to further their knowledge and passion in subjects of their choice.
Neve, Nicholas and Stuart will join a select group of high achieving students from around Queensland on a five-day camp that will provide them with engaging and inspirational research experiences in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. They will get a taste of first-year university life and work together with other Year 11 students, as well as academics and QUT students, in an intensive and hands-on research project.
Head of Secondary School at Sunshine Coast Grammar, Mr Mel Holland, is incredibly proud of Olivia and believes that her selection in this program will be a great stepping stone for her career path of choice. Olivia will reside in Queen’s College, one of central Cambridge’s most beautiful university colleges as part of the 13 day immersion program while she participates in the Medicine Stream. “Olivia’s participation in the Medicine Stream will undoubtedly contribute significantly towards her ambitions to go on to study medicine in the future,” said Mr Holland. “With its diverse and enriching curriculum, the program will equip Olivia with the academic edge and tenacity required to explore her chosen field at a more advanced level.” Grammar Quarterly | Term 3 | 2016
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GRAMMAR BOOK WEEK
Grammar was transformed into a sea of true blue Australian traditions as part of Book Week celebrations with book characters and Aussie literature legends coming to life. An annual tradition at Grammar since the School’s inception in 1997, each year staff and students from across the Primary and Secondary schools come to school dressed as their favourite book character for the day. This year was no different, with the theme “Australia. Story Country.” Sunshine Coast Grammar School Principal, Mrs Maria Woods, said that Book Week at Grammar has become a real tradition and is embraced by the entire school community.
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“We celebrate with a whole school assembly and each year students share with others what reading means to them. We even included some fair dinkum favourite songs as a point of difference this year like Waltzing Matilda, Give Me a Home Among the Gum Trees and ACDC’s Thunderstruck,” said Mrs Woods. “The festivities aim to highlight the importance of reading and promote the library services across the school.”
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GRAMMAR CELEBRATIONS TOURS
GRAMMAR HAS BEEN
Prep to Year 6 Community Art Project
It was with much excitement that students, parents, grandparents, special friends and caregivers were invited to assist in the ‘Yarn Bombing’ of our school.
What is Yarn Bombing? In acknowledging the extensive and exquisite skills of our school families and extended and external families, we extended an invitation to crochet or knit a small or larger piece of work in their choice of yarn, wool, string or plastics. These handcrafted pieces were sent to school, secured and then ‘fitted’ as a display to decorate a significant group of trees which feature in the Year One playground.
Yarn Bombing is a whimsical celebration of creativity and colour. Yarn Bombing decorates the unexpected and is just pure fun! The overwhelming success of this project was determined by the generosity and skill of the students, families and extended families. Mrs Bev Woods (Prep - Year 3 Visual Art Specialist) collected these pieces and organised the dressing of the trees, assisted by a wonderful group of mums. The project created so much joy in learning and re-learning a beautiful skill from the past.
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GRAMMAR MUSIC
CHORALE PERFORM IN BRISBANE
Our Grammar Chorale produced a fine performance at Brisbane Boys College as part of the PMSA Chorister Event. Singers from across the four schools joined together to create really wonderful music.
STRINGS, WIND & BRASS Our Year 4 students are undertaking String lessons and have been allocated a violin, viola, cello or double bass. The majority of these instruments have been purchased new at the start of the year, so this cohort of Year 4s has the privilege of ‘playing in’ our instruments, laying down the first sounds that will, over time, develop the tone of each instrument. Our Year 5s are undertaking either Wind or Brass instruments and we’re thrilled to have added oboes and French horns to the standard band mix of flutes, clarinets, saxophones, trumpets, trombones, euphoniums and tubas. Our best kept secret though, was the music we performed for our Primary Music Gala. What a wonderful event.
SHEP QUEENSLAND
Some Secondary music students were offered positions to attend Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University’s State Honours Ensemble Program Queensland (SHEP). SHEP offers Secondary students an intensive environment of musical excellence under a team of national and international experts. There was the opportunity to participate in Wind and String Orchestras, Vocal and Celtic Ensembles and a Symphony Orchestra and Big Band. 8
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GRAMMAR MUSIC
HEAR THE LIONS ROAR Chris Smith Hear The Lions Roar © Mr Chris Smith 2016
GRAMMAR’S PRIMARY
MUSICIANS SHINE! Performing as part of a 350-piece Ensemble for our Platinum Foundation Day has been a highlight of the year so far for our Primary Musicians. It takes hard work to master the skills necessary to perform for three and a half minutes, not only physically - training fingers and muscles to find the right notes and play them at the right time, at the right volume; but also collaboratively - working together as part of a very large team and synchronising intent to create meaning and magic for an audience. Add to this the three and a half minutes of memorisation and you’ve got an idea of the incredible achievement our students demonstrated after just a semester’s tuition on their instruments.
Over the past 20 years I have had the great pleasure to witness and be a part of the remarkable growth and changes that have occurred at Grammar. In this time I have given thought to our need for a signature school song; one that our community could sing together to celebrate and honour our school. A special song that is sung at important occasions like assemblies, graduation ceremonies and reunions. I have given much time to researching the rich history of Grammar. I have spoken to foundation and current staff, present and past students and many parents, to seek their opinions, thoughts and feelings about their school. It has been a very enjoyable experience and my work has culminated in the writing of a possible school song for Grammar. In the lyrics I have attempted to include some of the most important values, attitudes and beliefs that form the foundations of our school identity. I would like to acknowledge and thank those who have assisted in the development of this song and I hope that we can hear it sung and enjoyed for many years to come. ‘Neath tropic sunshine, ‘midst forest green Where passion meets purpose and Christ is seen In all that we do and in all that we say Have faith in Jesus, He guides our way Gold as the sunshine, Blue as the sea Maroon regalia Green as the fields Forged in endeavours honest and true We’ve made good friends in the days of our youth From different countries, cultures and creeds Standing together we’re strong and free To learn, love and play and be better each day Through helping hand Jesus shows the way Gold as the sunshine, Blue as the sea Maroon regalia Green as the fields Young men and women go forth hand in hand To forge their futures in this lucky land In competition hold colours high Striving for victory, honour and pride Courage and spirit will come to the fore Oh we shall not yield, hear the mighty Lions roar Hear the Lions roar Hear the Lions roar Hear the Lions roar Hear the Lions roar
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GRAMMAR EVENTS
GRANDPARENTS' SPECIAL FRIENDS' AND
DAY
One of the highlights of our annual Primary school calendar, Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day, was held on the final day of Term 2.
The morning is a wonderful opportunity to bring into our school generations of family, as well as special friends, to experience the sense of community, care and love of learning. Our Primary students and their guests celebrated the morning with a special assembly followed by an invitation to visit the children’s classrooms, play games, participate in crafts and enjoy a bite to eat with the very special people in their lives.
LOVE NEIGHBOUR YOUR
Our Secondary Family Chapel this term was an encouraging service with a theme of loving your neighbour. Our guest speaker was Peter Walsh, a policeman, life coach and member of the Army Reserve. He asked us to consider the words of Jesus and to show care towards all whom we come into contact with. Our Secondary Chorale sang a moving rendition of ‘Shall we Gather at the River’, and Rebecca Morgan in Year 10 beautifully performed ‘Good Good Father’. Rebecca joined Annie Simpson and Samuel Davies to share details of their recent Christian leadership event called Bible Society Masterclass, which was held at Mueller College, Rothwell.
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GRAMMAR EVENTS
2016IAL COLON
DAY
Colonial Day is an exciting day in the Year 4 History Program; it is the culmination of the ACARA Year 4 History Unit - First Contacts. The Year 4 students and teachers get to dress up in era costume and spend the day joining the voyage of the Convicts, James Murphy and Anne Fowles, on the First Fleet to Australia. They step back in time to the Old Bailey and experience the difficulties of long sea voyages and witness convict punishment all in one day. There was plenty of opportunity for participation, role playing, singing, dancing and a lot of fun was had by all.
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GRAMMAR HOSPITALITY
SPIRIT HOUSE
TRAINING DAY Written by Noah
The Year 11 Hospitality class were given the opportunity to learn the art of Asian cookery with instruction from a qualified chef from the Spirit House Cooking School. The class enjoyed learning a variety of traditional Thai and Vietnamese dishes as well as the key flavour combinations which make up the foundations of Asian cookery; salt, sweet, sour and heat. The aim of the day was to gain technique and service ideas for their Asian banquet later in the year.
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The decorated restaurant on the banks of the Maroochy River saw a team of nine Senior Hospitality students run the kitchen and front house service on the night of 18 August, serving in excess of 100 guests. The students had been preparing and planning for this event for their entire hospitality journey. The culminating event saw the students work alongside the Hospitality Department, the management team at the Boat Shed and the Head Chef of the restaurant to create a menu that displayed a level of complexity that was
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both achievable whilst still exhibiting the students' skills. The event was extremely successful with the students enjoying working alongside qualified chefs, learning complex skills and asking plenty of questions to pick the brains of the highly knowledgeable employees. All guests left the evening more than satisfied with the night’s proceedings. The feedback gathered was overwhelmingly positive and the students are thrilled with their final performances.
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GRAMMAR LANGUAGES
JAPANESE VISITORS
FROM SHOHEI HIGH SCHOOL
Thank you to the wonderful host families and buddies for looking after the 28 Japanese students from Shohei High School who visited Grammar for the first time. The amazing experiences that the Japanese students had during the course of their stay is a credit to the hospitality of Grammar families and teachers. Some of the students have only studied English for three months prior to their visit so it was a daunting yet rewarding experience. We look forward to furthering the relationship when three of our students head over to Japan in Term 4.
JAPANESE CULTURAL EXCHANGE
Jordan Lucas (Year 10), Isabella Webb (Year 11), Nicole McKenzie (Year 11) are in Japan. They are staying for three months with host families at Shohei High School, which is north of Tokyo. Our girls are the first students to do a reciprocal exchange to Japan through Grammar.
UPCOMING GRAMMAR TOURS 2017
United Kingdom Cricket Tour
Timor Leste Service Tour
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GRAMMAR NEWS
THINKING LIKE A MATHEMATICIAN Mr Gerry Lynch Head of Mathematics
Ever wondered how a mathematician thinks about and solves a problem? The best way to answer this question is to get a group of people together to share strategies and think about mathematical problems. Last term, three students travelled with Mr Lynch to the Queensland University of Technology to do just that! Tharushi Abeyratne, Wil Keogh and Chloe Bannink worked with QUT mathematicians and other like-minded students on a variety of interesting and challenging Mathematics problems. Included in this event was special guest Anthony Harradine from Prince Alfred College. The event was run in association with the Australian Research Council of Excellence for Mathematical and Statistical Frontiers. The students enjoyed the workshop and were outstanding Mathematical ambassadors for our school.
WE ARE OFF TO STATE! PRIMARY
DEBATING
This year Ms Moore and Mrs Sawrey chose one team to work on a Social Science Challenge. It is with great pride that we can announce that our team placed second overall in the Primary division. Congratulations to Dacey, Geordie, Jakob, Lucy, Kenya, Scye and Jessica. Their teamwork was sensational. We compete at State in September at Griffith University on the Gold Coast. Wish us luck.
Year 6 debaters are participating in the Sunshine Coast University’s Chancellor’s Cup Competition. We wish them success in their endeavours.
“For good ideas and true innovation, you need human interaction, conflict, argument, debate.”
Margaret Heffernan
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GRAMMAR NEWS
CELEBRATING OUR
CHESS
FRIENDSHIPS
SUCCESS
Outstanding results were achieved at the Interschool teams Chess Championships recently. Our Premier Division team of Lucien, Thomas, Bennett and Isaac placed First and will be representing Grammar and the Sunshine Coast at the State Finals in Brisbane in October. They also enjoyed individual success with Jett winning the Open Division individual event. Merit awards were given to Stefan and Aleksander. Our two Secondary teams also played well on the day.
Primary students enjoyed a variety of activities in celebration of Friendship Week including a picnic lunch on the Principal's Lawn and 'chalking our walk'.
Well done to all those involved. It is a wonderful reminder of what good friendships are made of and how lucky we are to share these special moments with our friends at Grammar.
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GRAMMAR SPORT
SECONDARY
ATHLETICS CARNIVAL Windy conditions met competitors at the USC running track for our annual Athletics Carnival. Despite the tricky conditions (which made the records from the day all the more impressive) a great day was had by all and the enthusiasm and House spirit from all students was palpable. Congratulations to the mighty Bradman Bulldogs who emerged as victors on the day and also to the Sturt Leopards who took home the Spirit trophy.
Age Group U13 U14 U15 U16 Open
Age Champions Isabel Holowko, Matt Brice Amy Brice, Fletcher Swan Xsara Little, Elijah Judd Ashleigh Dell, Archie Horton Eliza Lane, Alex Gow
Record Open Girls Javelin Open Boys Long Jump U14 Girls Javelin U14 Girls Shotput U14 Girls Triple Jump U14 Girls High Jump U14 Girls Long Jump
Athlete Jaimie Summers Alex Gow Amy Brice Amy Brice Amy Brice Amy Brice Amy Brice
ARCHERY
Previous Record 27.93m - 2011 6.00m - 2005 24.16m - 2014 9.50m - 2000 9.98m - 2000 1.45m - 2006 4.57m - 2009
STATE RUGBY UNION
CHAMPION RUGBY NEWS
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2016 Record 31.45m 6.12m 31.90m 10.76m 11.30m 1.55m 5.02m
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OUR NATIONAL
Jordan Johnston in Year 4 competed in his first ever Australian Indoor National Archery Championship and took home gold at the Belmond Shooting Complex in Brisbane this term.
Runners up Ella Goddard, James Kleinschmidt Stella Horton, Tom Lunt Lucy Werchon, Ky Brutnell Isabel Lilley, Lachlan Bosworth Claire Donovan, Matthew Jackson
It has been quite a season for the Sunshine Coast Grammar 1st XV Rugby side and in particular for their captain, Tate McDermott, who has become the team’s first Australian Schools representative.
Under the guidance of 2016 Rio Olympic competitor, Ryan Tyack and coach Lynette, Jordan is the youngest archer with the Sunshine Coast Archery Team.
This year Tate has been successful in leading the Grammar 1st XV to victory in taking out their fifth consecutive premiership in the regional Sunshine Coast Secondary Schools Rugby Union competition, as well as being undefeated in their 2016 European campaign. Tate was chosen in the Australian Schools Barbarians to play Tongan Schools.
Jordan’s specific style of Archery is Barebow Recurve and he has set his sights on the 2017 National Youth Archery Championships to be held in Morwell, Victoria, next April.
Earlier this year, Tate was also selected in the Australian Schoolboys 7s squad and was a member of the QLD U17s 7s team that won the Australian Championships in Wagga Wagga last year. Grammar Quarterly | Term 3 | 2016
The State Rugby Union Championships were held in August in Goondiwindi. The team performed impressively making it into the grand final where they were runners up. In the run up to the grand final, the team recorded wins against each of the Brisbane teams they came up against. All the boys played in great spirit and showed excellent sportsmanship. Congratulations to Harry, Thomas, Harrison, Will R and Will M.
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GRAMMAR COMMUNITY
GRAMMAR STUDENTS AGREE GIVING BLOOD FEELS GOOD Sunshine Coast Grammar School provided 31 blood donations for the Red Cross Blood Service this term. These donations will result in 93 lives being saved in one day which is a wonderful effort. At Grammar, each year level has a charity of choice, this year the Year 12s charity is ‘Red 25’. ‘Red 25’ is a unique giving program, which rallies groups and organisations around the country to achieve 25 percent of all blood donations needed. Australia needs about 1.3 million blood donations each year and currently 22 percent comes from group donations. The ‘Red 25’ program aims to increase that benchmark to 25 percent. Earlier this year the Grammar community had the pleasure of meeting 4-year-old Elki
and her family through the Grammar Helping Hands backyard blitz project. The project saw over 40 staff and students lend a hand to makeover the family’s backyard. Elki who is receiving treatment for leukaemia needs blood donors to stay alive.
“We continue to encourage our students to be a part, be it big or small, of the solution in making a difference for Elki.” “Our goal is to ensure that the first time donation is not as scary as some students believe. By having the support of fellow students, teachers and our Principal, Mrs Maria Woods, I am confident this will increase their chances of a successful first donation and
COMMUNITY
KITCHEN A huge thumbs up to our amazing Grammar staff who once again cooked up a storm for the Grammar Helping Hands Community Kitchen. These meals go a long way in making a difference to the lives of those whose dinner tables they will grace. A huge thanks to Ms Carmen Johnson and our Hospitality department for their superb coordination efforts.
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achieve the goal of becoming lifelong donors” said Ms Katie Livock, Head of Year 12. Statistics show that one blood donation can save up to three lives, so for students to understand this, allows them to feel really special that they are contributing to such a wonderful cause. Since the beginning of 2016 Sunshine Coast Grammar School have contributed 67 donations to the ‘Red 25’ program and helped save the lives of more than 201 patients in need. “For a donor it’s just an hour of their time, sitting in a comfy chair and enjoying free refreshments afterwards. It is an easy way to help those in need like 4-year-old Elki and many others” said Rebecca Ind, Community Relations Officer for the Red Cross Blood Service.
Backyard Blitz
Phil Matherson lost his leg in a motorbike accident earlier this year and was referred to the Grammar community through one of our Year 4 families.
GRAMMAR COMMUNITY
Grammar Helping Hands community group engaged in a backyard blitz style makeover this term for the Matherson family in Landsborough. There was no task too big or small on the day with more than 70 Grammar students, staff and families painting fences, gardening, re-gravelling a driveway and mulching gardens amongst other difficult tasks.
Cthhe alk lk Wa Over 30 Grammar students shared a fantastic morning in sunny Buderim giving their time to support Team Adem as they hosted their inaugural ‘Chalk the Walk’. So wonderful to see so many Grammar friends and families joining in what was a beautiful community event.
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GRAMMAR CELEBRATIONS
The happy shoppers were spoilt for choice at this years Parents & Friends Father’s Day Stall. A huge thank you goes out to all the wonderful parent and teacher helpers that make this stall the enormous success that it is. Dads, we hope you liked your presents.
WIN
NER
SECONDARY FATHER SON
Breakfast
Gearing up for Father's Day we had a wonderful morning sharing a delicious buffet breakfast.
$150 BCF GIFT CARD WINNER The winner of the Parents and Friends Father’s Day Stall BCF Gift Card was the lucky Zara Larsen. Well done Zara - we hope you get to help Dad spend his winnings.
Congratulations!
Kiran (Year 10) and Felix (Year 11) performed a stirring rendition of ‘Father and Son’ by Cat Stevens. Adrian Judd who has seven sons (two of whom are currently at SCGS – Elijah Year 10 and Joseph Year 12) shared some inspirational wisdom about this important and valuable relationship.
FATHER’S AFTERNOON AT NEW LEAF There was an amazing turnout at the New Leaf Father’s and Special Friends afternoon. Lots of fun, games and laughter were enjoyed by all with the photo booth being a highlight. We hope everyone had a lovely afternoon in the lead up to Father’s Day.
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GRAMMAR CELEBRATIONS Father’s Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds and the influence of fathers in society. Our Prep to Year 3s did just that at the Grammar Father’s Day afternoon. Dads, you all look great in your paper ties.
YEAR 10 WORK
EXPERIENCE
Work experience placements assist students in their transition from school to work. It helps students make informed career decisions by
assessing their aptitudes and interests, and improves students’ maturity, confidence and self-reliance. The Year 10 cohort went out on the job for three days of work experience in July. Students were great ambassadors for the school, with quite a few students being offered part-time employment.
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GRAMMAR VET STUDENTS
GRAMMAR
STAND ALONE
VET
Maxime Schwiersch Diploma of Music Qld College of Music
STUDENTS
Rebecca Morgan Diploma of Music Qld College of Music
Tara Brierty Diploma Interior Design & Decoration Open Colleges/North Coast TAFE
Stand Alone Vocational Education and Training (VET) students enrol in a course of their choice with an external Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and complete their study independently. Parents pay for the course, although some do attract Government funding. The school supports the process by reducing the students’ subject load by one subject which equates to around four lessons a week. Stand Alone VET allows the students to explore possible future career or study options by giving them a kick start while they are at school.
Keeley Bytheway Cert II Rural Operations Online Horse College
Sisely Higgins-George Cert IV Vet Nursing North Coast TAFE (online) & Eumundi Range Rd Veterinary Practice
Olivia van Schyndel Maddi Scott Cert II Ausland Deaf Services Qld, Moorooka 22
Jordan Bond Diploma of Music Qld College of Music Grammar Quarterly | Term 3 | 2016
3D Animations Foundations Cert II Creative Industries (Media), AIE
GRAMMAR ALUMNI
KOBY JANSEN CLASS OF 2013
Recently, 2013 School Captain - Koby Jansen, returned to SCGS to speak to the Year 11 cohort about making the most of the opportunities available to them. Koby discussed the next part of his educational journey where he is attending College in the United States.
The students were kept engaged and enthralled with an amazing
As a pervious Grammar Tennis School of Excellence student and a top ranked Junior in Australia, Koby was offered a number of scholarships and made the decision to accept the offer from the University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley to study Bachelor of Science (Kinesiology Major) and represent the College playing tennis against other Universities across the US. Koby is in his 3rd year of studies and upon completion of his degree plans to return to Australia to work in the Sports Health sector.
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photo story of his experiences and the places to which he has travelled. Koby was inundated with questions, during and after his presentation, about the process of applying to American Universities
As our Year 11 students only have 16 months until they graduate, they are starting to make decisions as to the path they are going to take and Koby’s story is another reminder of the many and varied opportunities available for our students. We wish Koby all the best on his return to America and the completion of his studies.
SHERIDAN VICKERS-DALTON CLASS OF 2012
Sheridan has been undertaking her Bachelor of Secondary Education majoring in Biology and Physical Education at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Sheridan lived in Brisbane for the first year but moved back to the Coast and commuted to attend her classes. Sheridan worked part time for the university in her roles as a Student Ambassador and Campus Life Leader.
She is currently undertaking her final teaching field experience at Tullawong State High School where she will also complete her internship. Sheridan has been enjoying the long university holidays and recently travelled to London, the Seychelles and Dubai. Next year Sheridan is hoping to commence her teaching career on the Sunshine Coast.
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