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TERM 1, WEEK 5
24 FEBRUARY 2017 Dear Parents and Carers
Co-educational Day & Boarding, Prep to Year 12
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Southern Downs Swimming Carnival
Regards,
Simon ShepherdPrincipal
FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARY• Swimming Training 6.00am• Pipes and Drums 7.30am• Give-It-A-Go Netball• Basketball Fixtures, Toowoomba• Junior School Chapel
SATURDAY 25 FEBRUARY• Cattle Club - Killarney Show• ACER Scholarship Exam
SUNDAY 26 FEBRUARY
MONDAY 27 FEBRUARY• Swimming Training 6.00am• Touch Training 7.00am• Gym/Circuit Training 3.15pm• Pipes and Drums 3.15pm• Town Volleyball Comp
TUESDAY 28 FEBRUARY• Year 5 Storm King Dam• Basketball Training 7.00am• Gym/Circuit Training 7.00am• JAM Choir 8.00am• Interclan Volleyball 3.15pm• Arranmore Tennis 3.15pm• Sheep Club 3.15pm• Cattle Club 3.15pm
WEDNESDAY 1 MARCH• Year 5 Storm King Dam• Year 6 Storm King Dam• Career Avenues Testing - Year 10• Swimming Training 6.00am• Gym/Circuit Training 3.15pm• Senior Sch0ol Musical 3.15pm
As many of you may have seen in the paper this week, the Brisbane Lions were in town. We were fortunate enough to be the venue where the Mayor hosted her Mayoral Business Breakfast at which a number of the Brisbane Lions spoke, along with their Coach, Chris Fagan.
Before I go further it would be remiss of me not to publically thank all of our Prefects, Mr Proudlove, John Rogers, our catering team and our Admin team for making the event not only possible but the success it was.
During the event we had a number of players engage in a question and answer session with their coach and what they shared was very informative. Perhaps the biggest takeaway from the morning came from Michael Close, a young key forward. Without prompting he raised the way in which training has changed under Fagan as a coach. Now at each training session he is required to set goals around what he wants or needs to achieve during that session. The impact of this has been to give every session a real sense of validity and purpose.
Comparing this to the classroom, our teachers, particularly in the upper age groups, now place learning objectives for each lesson on the white boards so that all students know what they need to achieve by the end of the lesson. Just like Close, all of our students now know what they are trying to achieve each lesson. There are clear reference points for them to check their progress against and can inform them as to where they need to put in extra work or clarify their understanding.
During the breakfast session Close publicly affirmed Fagan’s practice in making him set objectives or goals for each training session. He stated that he was much more focused and he felt he was performing more effectively. I would hope that we can encourage all of our students to affirm their teachers’ practice in the same manner as Close did for his coach. Futhermore, we can all encourage our students to make full use of lesson objectives to help them improve their education. The greater the level of engagement and self-responsibility demonstrated by students, the better they will be.
In education, positive relationships between teachers and students are essential and lead to the most effective learning and the best student outcomes. If we applied the same principle to AFL then the Lions are heading for a season in which there will be a massive level of improvement as it was clear that Fagan has made positive relationships with the players in his team.
Junior, Middle and Senior School
JAM Key DatesTuesday 8:50am 28th February to 3:10pm Thursday 2nd March – Year 5 Storm King Dam Camp
Wednesday 8:50am Wednesday 1st March to 3:10pm Friday 3rd March – Year 6 Storm King Dam Camp
Thursday, 2nd March and Thursday 23rd March commencing 9:00am - Junior School Assembly, in the WALEC Bandy Theatre (Prep to Year 4). Parents and carers welcome.
Thursday, 16th to Friday 17th March – Years 3 and 4 Storm King Dam CampDetailed information will be provided to Parents and Carers early March
Friday 24th March – Warwick Show Day Holiday
Friday 31st March commencing 2:30pm – Junior School Chapel, in the Chapel (coincides with JAM sing-off). Parents and carers welcome.
Friday 31st March – Last day of Term 1
Friday 14th to Monday 17th April – Easter Break
New Staff Profile Brooke Bell (Year 6 Teacher)
Brooke Bell joins SCOTS PGC this year after working in the Northern Territory for four years. Prior to that she has enjoyed working in a variety of mainstream and special education settings throughout Australia and in the UK.
Brooke’s degrees include a Bachelor of Primary and a Master of Special Education. She is passionate about education equality and strives to provide her students with a fun, engaging and exciting learning environment.
THURSDAY 2 MARCH• Year 5 Storm King Dam• Year 6 Storm King Dam• Basketball Training 7.00am• Gym/Circuit Training 7.00am• Robotics/Coding Club Yrs 3/4 7.45am• Cricket Training 3.15pm• Robotics Club Yrs 5 & 6 3.15pm• Sheep Club 3.15pm• Cattle Club 3.15pm
FRIDAY 3 MARCH• Year 6 Storm King Dam• Swimming Training 6.00am• Pipes and Drums 7.30am• Give-It-A-Go Netball• Basketball Fixtures, Toowoomba
SATURDAY 4 MARCH
SUNDAY 5 MARCH
MONDAY 6 MARCH• Swimming Training 6.00am• Touch Training 7.00am• Gym/Circuit Training 3.15pm• Pipes and Drums 3.15pm• Town Volleyball Comp
TUESDAY 7 MARCH• Basketball Training 7.00am• Gym/Circuit Training 7.00am• JAM Choir 8.00am• Interclan Volleyball 3.15pm• Arranmore Tennis 3.15pm• Sheep Club 3.15pm• Cattle Club 3.15pm
WEDNESDAY 8 MARCH• Swimming Training 6.00am• Gym/Circuit Training 3.15pm• Senior Scho0ol Musical 3.15pm
THURSDAY 9 MARCH• Basketball Training 7.00am• Gym/Circuit Training 7.00am• Robotics/Coding Club Yrs 3/4 7.45am• Cricket Training 3.15pm• Robotics Club Yrs 5 & 6 3.15pm• Sheep Club 3.15pm• Cattle Club 3.15pm
Free Dental Clinic
The Child Benefit Scheme is government funded and is in place for eligible children to have FREE dental work bulked billed to Medicare. Dental treatment includes, exams, clean, x-rays, fillings and extractions (no money is exchanged). Eligible children are aged between 2 years and 17years.
Too see if you are eligible, please call Guy Street Dental on 07 4661 3773.
A message from the Chaplain.....I believe my role as Chaplain here at the College is to uplift the spiritual life of our community. Not only does the College excel in academics, sport, drama, art, etc. but we are looking holistically at every student. Therefore I address contextual and contemporary issues with them looking at ethical values, good principles, and practices. At times I do address far-reaching and profound issues e.g. sexuality, using social media, etc. Last year I addressed issues like integrity, justice, inclusion, respect, honesty, etc. Because we are a church school, I do use the Bible as one of the many resources in my preparation.
At times I might say things that the students may interpret as controversial to their understanding. When they share that with you as a parent, and you are also in disagreement with me, can I please ask that you contact me. To contact the Principal or any other teacher is not helpful because they might not have been in the chapel for that particular session. It would be great to have a conversation with you as there are always two sides to a story.
I'm looking forward to working with you on this and the opportunity to get to know your family.
Blessings Rev Willie
Co-Curricular News and Events SCOTS PGC College Sport Fixture
Friday 24th February
VENUE TRANSPORT
Yr7/8 Girls 4:15pm St Joseph's College Court 1 Depart Oxenham St 2:30pm
Yr7/8 Boys 5:10pm St Joseph's College Court 1 Return approx 8:15pm U15 Girls 6:05pm St Joseph's College Court 1U15 Boys 7:00pm St Joseph's College Court 1 Depart Locke St 5:15pmOpen Girls 8:00pm St Joseph's College Court 1 Depart Oxenham St 5:25pmOpen Boys 9:00pm St Joseph's College Court 1 Return approx 11:30pm
For wet weather information please check our facebook page or ring Mr Craymer.
www.facebook.com/scotspgc P. 0412 984 636
3-5 Coronet St Rangeville QLD
4350
(St Joseph's Toowoomba)
Week 5 FIXTURES
Basketball CATERING
Dinner provided for all students
SCOTS PGC College Co-Curricular Training/Rehearsal/Activities Program
Monday 27th Tuesday 28th Wednesday 1st Thursday 2nd Friday 3rdSwimming Squad Circuit Training Swimming Squad Circuit Training Swimming Squad
(WIRAC) (WIRAC) (WIRAC)
Basketball Training Gym Training Basketball Training Pipes and Drums
U13, U15 & Open Boys/Girls Touch Training U15 & Open Boys/Girls (7:30am-8:30am)
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1:00pm- 1:30pm Musical Rehearsal
Gym Training Interclan Volleyball Gym Training Cricket Training
Sheep Club Netball Training Basketball U13 Boys/Girls
Pipes and Drums Musical Rehearsal Musical Rehearsal Sheep Club
Cattle Club Yr7 Debating Training Cattle Club
Monday 27th Tuesday 28th Wednesday 1st Thursday 2nd Friday 3rdSwimming Squad Swimming Squad Swimming Squad
(WIRAC) (WIRAC) (WIRAC)
JAM Choir (8:00-8:30am) Coding/Robotics Yr3/Yr4 Pipes and Drums
(Year 1 Room) (7:45am- 8:30am) (Year 4 classroom) (7:30am-8:30am)
Arranmore GIG Netball
(WALEC Courtsl) Sheep Club ( 3:30pm-5:00pm)
Pipes and Drums Sheep Club Coding/Robotics Yr5/Yr6 (WALEC Courts)
(WALEC Library) Afte
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3:15pm - 4:30pm
WEEK 6 PRIMARY CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMTIME
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6:00am - 7:30am
7:00am - 8:00am
WEEK 6 SENIOR CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMTIME
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6:00am - 7:30am
7:00am - 8:00am
Afte
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3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Co-Curricular News and Events
Come and get some extra training or just learn some new skills in a fun and safe environment. You will be coached by two experienced and qualified coaches in Matt Kairouz and Tim Gaske. Sessions will be at Wirac on Friday afternoons from 4pm‐5pm and only costs $10 per session. Payable before session starts.
Proudly support by the following local businesses
For more information you can contact either coach on: ‐
Matt Kairouz 0431 419 830
Tim Gaske 0434 211 441 or [email protected]
Co-Curricular General NewsCongratulations to all students involved in the WSSSA Swimming Carnival last Thursday night. All students represented the College with pride and should be proud of their efforts. We had the biggest team by far, which was evident in the relay events. Results Age ChampionsWill GilmoreTom Winter
Runner Up Age ChampionsDaniel ShepherdMax KeableErin FearbyShona McFarlandTom KeableToby GilmoreEmily Rhodes
School AwardsBarnes Cup- Champion Boys School- 15 Years & UnderBarnes Trophy- Champion Boys School- 16 Year & OverEJ Portley Trophy- Champion Boys SchoolMerv Lancaster Memorial Shield- Champion Open Boys and Girls RelayRobert Reid Memorial Trophy- Most Outstanding Swimmer (Tom Winter)Overall School Champions- Average
Darling Downs SelectionCongratulations to Tom Winter, William Gilmore and Toby Gilmore who have been selected in the Darling Downs Swim Team to compete at the QSS 13-19 Years State Swimming Championships in March. Well done to Shona McFarland who also competed at the Darling Downs Carnival but narrowly missed out on selection.
Toby Gilmore, Tom Winter, Shona McFarland and William Gilmore particpated at the Darling Downs Swimming carnival on Tuesday.
HPE Week 2017Monday 20 February to Friday 24 February
HPE week at SCOTS has been a great success with many students participating in the lunchtime activities we planned.
These activities included, Basketball shooting and dribbling, Dodge Ball Bonanza, Crazy tower build, three legged soccer and last but not least Disco Dance Fever! The biggest attendance was the dodge ball were we had in excess of 80 students in the gym.
10 reasons why you should enter the World’s Greatest Shave School’s Challenge!
TEAMWORK
Staff, students and parents coming together for a common goal gives everyone the ‘warm fuzzies’
LEARN ABOUT A GOOD CAUSE
Educate students on the value of helping others.
LEARN ABOUT BLOOD CANCER
Every day 35 Australians are diagnosed and over 60,000 people live with a blood cancer. Making students aware of these diseases helps them understand the world we live in.
ORGANISATION SKILLS
Allows students to take ownership of a project and develop leadership and organisation skills.
#GOVIRAL
World’s Greatest Shave creates awesome photo and story opportunities for your school’s social media, website, intranet, newsletters and annual report.
RECOGNITION
Gain recognition in your local area. The school that raises the highest total amount, and the school that raises the highest amount per student will each win a School’s Challenge trophy (and bragging rights of course!).
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Demonstrates terrific goodwill in your local community.
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS
This is a big one! Establish greater rapport between students and teachers.
CHANGE LIVES
The money you raise will give families facing blood cancer the emotional and practical support they need and fund vital research to help save lives.
IT’S FUN – NEED WE SAY MORE!
Sign up now at worldsgreatestshave.com
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Warwick Caledonian Society
Cordially invites all young ladies who wish to make their debut
at the
69th Annual Caledonian Debutante Ball
on
Saturday 27 May 2017 to contact
Mrs Ann Coy 4666 1507 or 0488 466 646
Southern Downs INCubate Twilight Startup Workshop Young Starters ~ Advance Queensland
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What is the INCubate Twilight Startup Workshop? An exciting opportunity has emerged for young entrepreneurs across the Southern Downs to pitch their ideas, gain invaluable business skills and lay the foundations for our future workforce. Southern Downs Regional Council has partnered with Advance Queensland and Toowoomba-based consulting company Strategenics, to deliver a workshop for young people in the region aged 15-24, to develop start-up skills to help ideas and innovations become alternative paths of employment.
MAKE YOUR IDEA REAL…STARTUP YOUR BUSINESS… FOR YOUR FUTURE!
The ‘INCubate Start-up Workshop’ will be held on Saturday, 11 March 2017 from 1pm to 10pm. The workshop will offer individuals the opportunity to pitch their product or business idea and then learn practical business skills and start-up principles, such as how to develop a business model and market an idea. Participants will work in groups to pitch selected ideas to a panel which will decide on the most promising idea. The chosen group will then receive a business coaching session from Strategenics’ founder and Managing Director, Mr Chris Mills. Proudly supported by the Queensland Government’s Advance Queensland initiative.
Strategenics ~ Rachel Coe & Liz Hamilton
Strategencis is a leading innovation and transformation agency helping people, businesses and communities transform to reach their potential. Strategenics deliver a range of consulting and advisory services, data science and analytics services, managed services, digital products, and high tech initiatives.
Unleash your potential…
Is your IDEA bigger than PokemanGO, Insta, Uber and Apple all put together?
BROUG HT T O Y OU BY –
SOUTHERN DOWNS REGIONAL COUNCIL, STRATEGENICS AND ADVANCE QUEENSLAND
SDRC Economic Development Officer – Jenny Sherrin [email protected] - 1300 697 372 SDRC Youth Development Officer - Hailey Cosh [email protected] - 1300 697 372
Date: Saturday 11th March 2017 Where: Warwick Town Hall 72 Palmerin St, Warwick When: 12:45pm Registration
1:00pm Start - 10:00pm Finish (Afternoon tea and dinner provided) Age: 15-24 – ONLY 36 places available RSVP: Friday 3rd March (details below)
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Career Avenues Testing
SET planning is a process in which Year 10 students are assisted to think through future education and career possibilities. The program will continue throughout Terms 2 and 3, and will culminate on Travel Day in Term 4 with an interview between the students, parents and their SET Plan Teacher, at which time the student’s subject selections for Years 11 and 12 will be finalised.
On Wednesday 1st March, as the first step in the SET Plan process, all Year 10 students will be undertaking a full career assessment conducted by Dr Marian Kratzing, a Careers Psychologist with Career Avenues, a specialist career consultancy service. The cost per student will be $148 which includes a comprehensive written report and a 30 minute individual interview/feedback session. (The comparative cost of an individual career assessment in Brisbane costs around $550).
The assessment session will be around 4 hours in duration and will consist of a number of questionnaires and tests designed to measure factors which are important in selecting a career. These will include:
1. An Aptitude Assessment covering six areas: non verbal, verbal, numerical, clerical, mechanical and spatial reasoning. This assessment is very important in helping students establish where their strengths lie.
2. Occupational Interest Assessment: This assessment item uses an Australian interest inventory to identify preferred vocational roles.
3. Personal Style Assessment: The personal style will give information about the kind of work focus and work environment which will most likely suit the student.
Report & Interview:Following the assessment session, the results will be scored and analysed and then Dr Kratzing will write individual reports for each students of around 12 -13 pages each. The reports will be handed back in an individual interview with Dr Kratzing. The interviews will take place at school in early May.
If you are a new student to the College in Years 11 or 12, we would encourage you to undertake this assessment to help assist you with your future career direction and subject selections. The cost of the assessment ($148) will be debited to your school account. If you would like to participate in the assessment process, please see Mrs Bellingham in the VET Office.
