Middle and Senior School - North Ward Campus Prospectus

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Your child is an unique individual. At Townsville Grammar our aim is to provide an environment where every child can develop their individual talents and achieve their Personal Best.

We subscribe to a whole school approach to Pastoral Care, involving all Class, Form and Subject Teachers, Year Level Co-ordinators, Heads of School, the School Psychologist, Boarding Houseparents and Nursing staff. This network of adults within the School provides a platform of support to help your child achieve their Personal Best.

At the beginning of the school year, every Year 7 student is assigned a Year 9 student as their “Buddy�.

The Buddy Programme eases the transition into a new school, improves social skills and also provides students another support person to go to who has successfully transitioned from Primary to Secondary and can provide handy tips and a friendly ear.

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Learning A cademic Endeavour Since its foundation in 1888, the cornerstone of Townsville Grammar School’s educational philosophy has been to provide the best possible academic opportunities for students in North Queensland.

A broad, liberal education will always be the best investment in your child’s future, no matter what career path they pursue in their future.

Townsville Grammar School has developed a tailored curriculum taught by handpicked staff, committed to best-practice pedagogy.

Their approach to teaching and learning is student-centred, authentic, collaborative, developmental and challenging.

Townsville Grammar School celebrates consistent effort as much as academic success. All students will ever be asked is to do their best. As a result, each student has an opportunity to be recognised for their hard work.

An added opportunity available to all students afterschool in the Middle and Senior Schools is access to after school tutorials in each of the key learning areas a free service provided by our teaching staff to ensure that each student is able to easily access assistance or extension when required.

ive typersistence Our goal is to inspire and reward a passion for life-long learning, where every child can discover their personal best no matter where their individual strength may lie.

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Subjects The North Ward curriculum caters for a wide range of abilities, from those aiming at university entrance to those seeking a school-based apprenticeship. An upward spiral of academic success for Grammar graduates has proven that the students are capitalising on being in an environment that genuinely values success.

Middle School Years 7,8 & 9

Year 10

Years 11 & 12

Design & Technology

Applied Technology

Accounting

English

Art

History (Ancient and Modern)

French

Business Studies

Health and Physical Education

Dance

Biological Science (& IB SL or HL)

Humanities (History & Geography)

Drama

Information Technology Italian

Design Technology English (Core, Literature or ESL) French

Japanese

Geography

Literacy Support

History

Mathematics

Hospitality

Music

Information Technology

Performing Arts

Italian

Reading

Japanese

Science

Mathematics (A, B or C)

Visual Art

Music Physical Education Science (Physical and / or Natural)

Chemistry (& IB SL or HL) Drama (& IB Theatre Arts) Earth Science

Manufacturing Building & Construction Mathematics (A, B and C and IB SL or HL) Music (& Extension & IB SL or HL) Physical Education Physics (& IB SL)

Economics (& IB SL or HL)

Psychology (IB)

English (& Communication & IB SL or HL)

Spanish (IB ab initio)

French

Technology Studies Visual Art

Geography Graphics Hospitality Practices Industrial Skills Engineering Information Processing & Technology Italian Japanese (& IB SL) Legal Studies

IB = International Baccaleareate SL = Standard Level HL = High Level

International Baccaleareate Townsville Grammar School is an accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) World School and offers students entering Year 11 the choice between the IB Diploma Programme and the Queensland Curriculum. Emphasising high academic standards, critical thinking, intercultural understanding and respect for others, the IB Diploma is accepted by universities around the globe with many universities offering scholarships, bonus entrance points, subject credits and even advanced placement to IB graduates. Townsville Grammar School is committed to a philosophy of internationalism and the IB programme is an important pillar in providing this global world view.

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To provide a broad, cultural experience whilst at Townsville Grammar School all stuents have elective curriculumn options in Performing Arts and Music.

Musical groups and ensembles as co-currricular options are available for those with enthusiasm and commitment. Teamwork, mutual respect and support are life skills acquired through membership of a musical choir or ensemble, some of which are listed below: »»Grammar Singers

»»Celtic Strings

»»Grammar Mezzo

»»Grammar Big Band

Choir »»Girls’ Vocal Ensemble »»Middle School Boys

Vocal Ensemble »»Grammar Symphony

Orchestra

»»Concert Band »»Clarinet Ensemble »»Flute Ensemble »»Classical Guitar

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»»Chamber Orchestra

(Strings) Instrumental and vocal tuition are available through the Music Centre. All enquiries regarding private tuition and instrumental hire should be addressed to the Director of Music.

Further details of each of these are available on the School’s website.

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Townsville Grammar School offers a comprehensive sports programme where students have the opportunity to participate no matter what their experience or prowess.

Physical Education is a compulsory part of every child’s Middle School curriculum and provides opportunities for each student to learn important life lessons. In addition, your child has the opportunity to support their Sporting House in: »»Swimming

»»Cross Country

»»Athletics

»»McKimmin Mile

Interschool sports are offered seasonally.

These can include: »»Volleyball

»»Basketball

»»Hockey

»»Water Polo

»»Soccer

»»Tennis

Students can also proudly wear the Black & Gold in Club sporting competitions. »»Netball

»»Rugby Union

»»Rowing

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Belief S Gratit cholarships and Bursaries

To assist children to attend the School where their family’s financial circumstances may otherwise prevent them from doing so, the School awards a series of partial scholarships and bursaries each year in several categories including academic scholarships, boarding bursaries and music bursaries.

Academic Scholarships are available to students who are due to enter the school in Year 7 and Year 11. These are open to any student including those currently enrolled at the school or prospective students from another school.

Boarding and Music Bursaries are open to any student entering the North Ward campus the following year.

International Baccalaureate Scholarships are available to those students entering Year 11 the following year who are studying the International Baccalaureate.

General Excellence Bursaries are available on an ongoing basis. These bursaries are available only to external candidates.

Scholarship and bursary availability and application forms are available on the School’s website www.townsvillegrammar.com

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Further enquiries are welcomed by the Director of Enrolments.

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B uses The School currently runs a number of bus routes using its own buses.

There are also a number of inter-campus services that connect the Junior School campuses with the North Ward campus. A number of these are free of charge.

A full list of routes, timetables, and prices are available on the School’s website.

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F ees 2019 Years 7 - 12 Fees Term:

$3 095

Annum: $12 380 General Purpose Levy $400 (student insurance, school diary, local excursions, yearbook,etc.)

Sibling Discounts 1st Child - 0% discount 2nd Child - 10% discount 3rd Child - 25% discount 4th (and subsequent) - 50% *not applicable in PK & PP years.

Enrolment Charges Application Fee $110 Confirmation Fee $300 Technology Levy (Boarders only) $175

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