RGS Newsletter Friday, 21 February 2020 © The Rockhampton Grammar School, Term 1 2020

1 August)

From the Headmaster Success is an outcome of dedication and teamwork. Our School has many reasons to be proud of our students’ efforts in many facets of their studies and co-curricular activities. Just this weekend it was an honour to see last year’s Dux of the School, James Vandeleur being announced as the top student in Queensland for 2019. The whole school is very proud of James not only with his studies and commitment to our School, but also because he is a person of great character as well as scholarship. This award is also recognition of the great culture of learning and the relationship of students, teachers and parents at RGS. The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) also on the weekend released the annual Outcomes data for 2019. Again, RGS produced impressive results in this report, both in the local education sector and against schools across Queensland. The depth of success highlights how our School benefits all our students, not just those at the top end of academic results. RGS is also not an academic selective school. Importantly, in 2019 as with many years previous, we also produced strong results in the Vocational Education sector when many graduates have started their working careers. As impressive as these results are, we are also proud about the type of people that exit RGS. Their character and values are equally as important. We want good scholars, but we also need excellent people. Next Tuesday it will be an honour to present leadership positions to the RGS Class of 2020 at the School’s Foundation Day and Induction of School Officers Ceremony. It will also be an honour to welcome our special guest, the Governor of Queensland, His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC. Once again we look forward to working together as a team to help produce the best possible outcomes for all our students. Dr Phillip Moulds, Headmaster

(up to 23 August 2019)

CO-CURRICULAR: The RGS Co-Curricular calendar has no shortage of opportunities for students at the School.

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Co-Curricular Opportunities The Rockhampton Grammar School offers a diverse range of sports and activities in the School’s Co-Curricular programme. The 2020 Co-Curricular is in full swing with inter-school sport already underway for girls basketball, boys futsal, water polo. rugby union starts this week and students have been testing the waters at rowing. RGS is also strongly represented in the local cricket competition and the netball season starts later this term. The inter-house battles continue at this week’s Secondary School Swimming Carnival at the RGS Pool. Jardine House started the year on a winning note taking out the inter-house water polo competition (pictured).

James tops the State Rockhampton Grammar School 2019 graduate James Vandeleur has topped the State, receiving the Outstanding Academic Achiever award. This result placed James ahead of more than 37,700 students across Queensland. James achieved the highest standards in eight school subjects and the Queensland Core Skills Test. He also completed a VET course and three Australian Musical Examinations Board courses. The 2019 Dux of the School joined 31 students at the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) Achievement Awards in Brisbane. Twenty-nine of the Distinguished Academic Achievers were from south-east Queensland schools. James is preparing to study a Bachelor of Advanced Science at the University of Queensland this year.

Monday 17 February RDSS Rugby Union competition starts Exams: Year 12 (until 6 March) Rowing: Years 9-12 On-Water Training Netball: RGS Year 7 trials (3.30pm at RGS Tennis Courts) Wednesday 19 February Netball: RGS Year 10 trials (3.30pm in Duggan Hall) Thursday 20 February Andrew Fuller workshops with Year 11 and 12. Parent session in the Auditorium from 7pm – 8.30pm. Mashed Theatre Performance (Years 8, 9 and 12) RGS Twilight Swimming Carnival (3pm start) Meet the Secondary Teachers Function (Duggan Hall starting at 5.30pm) Friday 21 February RGS Secondary Swimming Carnival at the RGS Pool (finish at midday) RGS Parent Association meeting (in the RGS Board Room) Monday 24 February Student Free Day – Secondary School (Primary School classes are as normal) Netball: RGS Netball Meet and Greet (5pm in Spaceframe) Tuesday 25 February Foundation Day and Induction of School Officers Ceremony (11am in Duggan Hall). Wednesday 26 February Year 12 Geography Excursion Netball: RGS Netball Club Committee Meeting (5.30pm in the Long Room) Friday 28 February Year 12 Formal RDSS T20 Cricket (Years 7 – 9) competition starts Year 8 Geography Excursion Saturday 29 February Duke of Edinburgh Excursion Music Workshops (and Sunday) RGS Taekwon-Do tournament in Duggan Hall Dates could be subject to change

Upcoming Events (up to 2 March 2020)

In the Picture

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RGS News Meet the Teachers Function Parents of students in Years 7 to 12 are invited to join teachers in an informal gathering in Duggan Hall on Thursday 20 February from 5.30pm until 7:00pm. The aim of this function is to give parents and teachers an opportunity to become acquainted. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by 9am on Tuesday 18 February at www.rgs.qld.edu.au/meet-the-teachers. For further information contact Jess Williams jwilliams@rgs.qld.edu.au CCL Parent Leadership Survey Please check the letter emailed from the Headmaster requesting your participation in a survey regarding your thoughts on leadership and its importance to your child/children’s educational journey. The short survey can be accessed at: https://ccl.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8pkfl8rEVHa GY73 Andrew Fuller Visit Andrew Fuller will be visiting our School on Thursday, 20 February, to talk to the students and parents about “Identifying their Learning Strengths”, “The System – How to survive Year 12” and “How Parents can help their Senior School Students”. The Year 12 students will have a session from 12:30 pm till 1:30 pm, the Year 11 students a session from 1:50 pm – 3:10 pm and the Parent Session will be held from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. All sessions are in the Auditorium and the Parent Session is open to all parents/guardians wishing to support their student through their studies. I would encourage you to attend, especially our Year 11 and 12 parents or guardians. (see flyer attached to this newsletter) Traffic Advice – 28 February The RGS Year 12 Formal will be held at the School on Friday, 28 February. Please be advised that we will have a large increase of traffic on both Archer and Agnes Streets between 4.30pm and 7.30pm.

ID Photos – Change of Date The 2020 Student ID Card and Year Group Photos for the Secondary School will be taken in Term One on the following date: Tuesday 3rd March after 3pm & Wednesday 4th March Dress will be Formal Uniform & Personal Appearance will be in accordance with the School Dress Code. Payment for the photos is as follows: 1. Each student will receive a Year Group Photo and Portrait Pack for a cost of $45 plus an ID Card. 2. Payment for Year Photo and Portrait Pack will be debited to your Term II fees account. 3. Should you NOT wish to purchase the Year Group Photo or Portrait Pack, could you please let the School Marshal (Mr Petrie) know by Tuesday 3rd March so the photographer can be advised. 4. After this date, and following delivery of the photos, should you choose not to purchase the Year Group Photo or Portrait Pack, a refund may be claimed from the photographer upon return of the combined Year Group Photo and Portrait Pack directly to them. 5. Would you please note that the Year Group Photo and Portrait Pack are packaged as one and CANNOT be split. 6. This amnesty will apply for a period of three weeks ONLY following the distribution of the photos to students. 2020 aDvANCE Summer School The 2020 aDvANCE Summer School was an amazing event for the third year in a row. Sixty-six students registered for five amazing days of workshops working with four industry professionals from Sydney in various dance genres. Sally Hare (Musical Theatre), Thomas Egan (Rhythm Tap), Neale Whittaker (Hip Hop) and Aimee Whittaker (Contemporary) worked with the students throughout the week learning various moves in these genres culminating in a Showcase concert on the last day. This year also saw the introduction of a Junior Summer School Programme for students aged 6-7 years of age who attended a short amount of time each day as an introduction to what Summer Schools are like. The students from all over Central Queensland, enjoyed dancing with students from other academies, not only sharing their love of dance but also creating lasting friendships. Families of the dancers also enjoyed socialising at the Summer School’s pool party held towards the end of the week. Feedback from the guest tutors, parents and students rate the Summer School as excellent value for money and a very professional, well-run event. The RGS Dance Council is now looking forward to planning for the 2021 aDvANCE Summer School.

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Events – Term 1 RGS Parent Association Ball The RGS Parent Association presents the “Roaring Twenties Ball” on Saturday 28 March, 2020, at the RGS Rowing Club. Tickets are available at http://www.trybooking.com/bgtyq (see attachment at the end of this newsletter)

Events – Term 2

Head of Secondary School - Academics and Students

2019 Outcomes data released You may know that the Overall Position (OP) ranking system, which concluded last year, was first introduced in Queensland in 1992. Over the weekend the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) released all Year 12, 2019 Outcomes data for Queensland’s schools. This data includes OP, vocational education and training (VET) and Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) data.

As part of this data release, the QCAA Academic Achievement Awards were announced in Brisbane on Saturday. One of our 2019 graduates, Mr James Vandeleur, was announced as the top academic achiever for Queensland. This means that he achieved the best QCE results by all Queensland 2019 graduates (of which there were nearly 38,000)!! This outstanding achievement by James is highlighted on the front page of today’s Morning Bulletin. Well done to James and his family on this amazing achievement!!

The School’s motto, Macte Virtute et Litteris (Grow in character and scholarship) highlights the fact that a Grammar education extends well beyond that of an OP, QCE or VET qualification. All educators, from the initial journey which commences at the School’s Early Learning Centre (ELC) to the Primary School, and finally the Secondary School, contributes to every student realising the value of an education and developing a passion for the wonder of learning and discovery. While such academic data can be measured, the School’s commitment to ensuring Grammar students realise the significance of contributing to the community and exemplifying this via their actions is not so easily quantified.

Later this week I will be sending a summary of the School’s Year 12, 2019 Outcomes data for you to review. It is clear The Rockhampton Grammar School 2019 graduates have achieved exceptionally well across all three academic areas (OP, VET and QCE). That requires a solid relationship by all stakeholders and I encourage you to contact me if you have any questions.

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Student Mobile Phone Policy Update The School recognises that, when used appropriately, mobile phones offer students and their parent’s advantages in terms of ease of communication and a sense of personal safety. However, inappropriate use may have a negative impact on the learning environment and well-being of students. A review of the Mobile Phone Policy resulted in the School deciding the use of mobile phones, IPods and similar devices such as cameras, are not required during the school day. All students in the Secondary School are now required to turn these items off and place them out of sight on arrival at school. Items may be turned on again as the students depart at the end of the school day. The device should be stored securely in a student’s locker if they are a day student in the Secondary School, in a student’s locked cupboard if they are a boarder. Whilst on School grounds, phones must be off and out of sight between the times of 7:50 am and 3:50 pm on school days. In addition, boarding students are not to use their mobile phones, IPods and similar devices such as cameras outside the dormitories between the hours of 7:50 am and 3:50 pm on school days. Non-observance or breaches of the rules will result in the mobile phone/device being confiscated, parents notified, and the following process followed.

• First offence – the mobile phone/device confiscated and securely stored for a period of three (3) days term time.

• Second offence – the mobile phone/device confiscated and securely stored for a period of one (1) week term time. The student and parents/guardians or boarding staff will be required to organize a meeting to collect the mobile phone/device. The student and parent will be required to sign a ‘Second Offence’ contract ensuring they understand the next confiscation will result in the mobile phone/device being confiscated for a period of ten (10) weeks term time.

• Third offence – the mobile phone/device confiscated and securely stored for a period of ten (10) weeks term time.

Year 7 Ritamada The Year 7 day trip to Ritamada was made very special by the contributions of our wonderful Form Teachers and Form Seniors. After a tour of Ritamada, the Year 7’s enjoyed a day of both structured group activities and relaxed play. It is always wonderful to share in the beauty of Ritamada with Mr Damien Boicos and Ms Sam Price Rees. It was a great day to watch the Year 7 team make new friendships and strengthen old ones. The students are now looking forward to their next trip to Ritamada in Terms 2 and 3 when they will attend their form camps.

Co-Curricular Expo A huge thank you to Mr Todd Wells, Director of Co-curricular and his team of Staff and students who co-ordinate each of our sports and activities, and the wonderful displays set up for our Year 7’s to experience.

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This afternoon is always a highlight for our new students as they are able to fully see and, in some cases, experience what our rich co-curricular programme has to offer. The students have been talking about the sports they will play and the activities they will join as the excitement about high school continues to fill the Birkbeck building.

Homework It is to be expected at this time of year for new students making the transition to secondary school to experience some ups and downs while they establish the routine of homework. Experience tells us that this will settle down and students will soon settle into a routine. In tutorial over the last two weeks we began using the assessment schedule, found on Parent Lounge, to transfer the relevant assessment items for each class into diaries. The students found this a really worthwhile task. I ask that you take the time to look in their diaries at this exercise. You may also like to print the assessment schedule and highlight the relevant assessments together with your child and keep this on the fridge or study board at home. Year 7 Immunisations Thank you to those parents who have returned the Immunisations forms directly to the Health Centre. Please ensure your forms are in and correct. All immunisations will be given during the tutorial period led by Mrs Rundle. This ensures the students are not missing curriculum based work and the nurses are only attending to one class at a time making for a smoother and calmer process. The date for our first Clinics is now set: Term 1 – Week 6 Please, if you have any questions contact the Health Centre.

Year 8

The past two weeks have been a busy time for all Year 8 students. Classes are well underway and assessment items are already being issued. Students attended a very worthwhile presentation by an organisation called Elevate with the topic being “Junior Time Management”. The process outlined in this presentation will be followed up by Form Teachers. Students also went through the Year 8 Regulations and Expectations document and this document can be found on Parent Lounge. This week students were asked to complete an anonymous survey about Leadership. This survey was developed for RGS by the Centre for Creative Leadership. The data from this survey will form the basis for some activities on Student Leadership which will be covered later in the year. The Writing Boost programme has continued with students being asked to write for 10 minutes a day about what they have learnt. This programme allows students to develop skills in writing including sentence structure, grammar, spelling and punctuation. I am very proud of the way the Year 8s have commenced the year.

Year 9

The year 2020 is well underway and the first couple of weeks have been exceptionally busy. All classes are functioning well and in some cases assessment tasks have begun. Students recently attended a workshop on Time Management with ‘Elevate’, an organisation that specialises in working with students on issues that impact student learning. The students were given some invaluable information on the importance of time management and how to structure their weekly time available around the needs of study, social interaction and co-curricular. In the coming weeks all Year 9 students will be committing to developing their own timetable and I encourage all parents and caregivers to spend some time in discussion with the students about what their plans look like. The Year 9 students have also completed an online survey this week from the Centre of Creative Leadership. This survey is being completed by all students in the school

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from Year 5 and the results will be used to formulate plans around future leadership directions and programmes. Tutorial time this week has centred around the needs of humans and how our emotional needs drive our behaviour. This will continue into next week. I am pleased with the way that the students in Year 9 have started the year and look forward to creating a positive relationship with every individual in the cohort.

Year 10

Students are reminded to ensure that time tables and assessment schedules are copied into school diaries this week. Similarly, students are reminded that a strict mobile phone policy is in place for school hours. Research has indicated that devices have a negative effect on learning, hence there is no need for any device during school time. Subject change allowances concluded last Friday. The Round Square International Conference 2020 in Scotch Oakburn College, Launceston, from 18 - 23 September. The Conference is filling fast with only 5 student places available. If you are interested, please email me at jburr@rgs.qld.edu.au Year 10 Immunisations Thank you to those parents who have returned the Immunisations forms directly to the Health Centre. Please ensure your forms are in and correct. All immunisations will be given in form classes. The dates and times for the clinics are not set.

Year 11

It’s been a big two weeks with students re-assessing their subject choices to ensure they align with what they enjoy, are good at and their post-school goals. Students are now settling into classes and learning what is expected from them academically across Years 11 and 12. Last week we welcomed back into school life Connor, Bruce, Will, Jack and Geordie. I commend these boys on how well they managed their

period of time away from normal school life and we are overjoyed to see them back in classes again. The two Elevate workshops on Time Management and Study Skills gave students invaluable skills towards managing their studies and I was incredibly impressed with the engagement and enthusiasm the cohort showed at these sessions. Now, with the beginning of week four, assessment items are getting underway across most subjects so a focus on how to study effectively and manage their time are certainly key skills that will be required by students for success.

Year 12

Over the course of the past two weeks the Year 12’s have been busy on all fronts. The Valentine’s Day fundraiser was, as always, a resounding success, raising over $800. The Formal Committee ably supported this initiative and raised over $450 dollars with a sausage sizzle at morning tea. What was most pleasing to see was the togetherness of the group and support offered by the whole cohort. This week in Curriculum Preparation, the school psychologists visited the Year 12 group to proactively explore stress management techniques and tackling procrastination in order to prepare for the upcoming exams. This was complimented with a work-life balance session delivered by Mr Stephen Brady. Both sessions were well received and provided practical strategies for our students. Foundation Day and Leadership Induction Ceremony The Year 12’s will be inducted into their 2020 leadership roles on Tuesday 25 February. The ceremony will be held in the Duggan Hall beginning at 11:10 am. Parents and family members of our Year 12 students are invited to attend the ceremony. Reserved seating is available by contacting Miss Megan Thomasson on 49360 625 or mthomasson@rgs.qld.edu.au. Morning tea will be available in the MAH following the ceremony. Formal Preparations are well underway for this year’s walkthrough and formal. The student committee have been busily finalising preparations for Friday 28 February. Walkthrough guest wrist bands will be available for collection from the Secondary School Office from Monday 24 February. Each Year 12 student must collect their envelope of wrist band and distribute them to their guests. Guests without wrist bands will not be permitted on School grounds.

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Careers Information

Myfuture Website Myfuture is one of Australia’s premier career information services.

The site contains information on courses, occupations, industries and institutions. The My Career Profile function on the site is a career questionnaire used to develop a career profile which is then matched with jobs students may be interested in. The Career Bullseyes provide lists of jobs that relate to the subjects/study areas students currently enjoy.

The Career Insight section has over 80 short articles about topics of interest for those wanting to learn more about jobs and related topics. Once students have joined myfuture, they can explore the following articles:

• Researching Careers: Where to begin • Making Good Career Decisions: The adventures of

you • What is a career? • 11 places to search for jobs • Australian Apprenticeships offer a world of

opportunities • Volunteering benefits your community and your

career • Work experience and why it matters • The 4 main factors affecting job prospects • 9 activities to help children understand careers

ADF News

• ADFA Education Award

Applications close 28 February for the 2020 ADFA Education Awards. Current Year 12 students are still eligible to apply. The application process comprises the ADFA entry aptitude test, medical testing and a series of interviews including an Officer Selection Board (OSB). The award recognises leadership potential, and academic and sporting achievements exhibited during Year 11. http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/adfa/howToApply/educationAward.aspx

• Defence Force Gap Year Applications will open in March this year and are to

be completed online. Students can register their interest in a 2021 Gap Year at ADF Gap Year

GAP Year Information Session: Wednesday March 18 from 6pm – 7pm. Rockhampton Leagues Club. RSVP to cpttownsville@dfr.com.au

CQU News • Year Experience Uni Day - Friday 6 March. Year

12 students are invited to attend the Experience University Day. Students select 3 faculty options and will be given a personal timetable to follow during the day. Applications close Friday 28 February. Students interested in the program have been asked to contact Mrs Hadwen for further details.

JCU News • HERO Work Experience. Year 11 and 12 students

will be able to apply for the HERO Work Experience program to be held at The Mater Hospital Rockhampton. Two (2) opportunities are provided – May (5 & 6) and October (dates tbc). The application process involves a written application with shortlisted applicants participating in a face to face interview. Places are limited for this program.

• Pharmacy Course: from 2021, students will be able to study the JCU Pharmacy course in Rockhampton. The course will be offered at the JCU GP Training Building.

• Physiotherapy: no longer requires a written statement as an entry requirement.

• T8 Schools. Our school has been selected as one of the Top 8 Schools for JCU. This provides several opportunities for our students including

QUT News Get Ready for Uni – 17 April Year 11 and 12 students who would like to experience student life on the QUT Campus are invited to attend the Get Ready for Uni day at the Garden’s Point Campus during the Easter holidays. More information including registration is available at QUT Get Ready for Uni Day and Program Bond University News • Year 12 Extension Program. This is a 2-day

workshop that assists students transition to university. Activities include: a campus tour a Bloomberg data session a session in the Transformer innovation space group project work and presentations, oral and written assessment pieces

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For successful regional Year 12 applicants, travel and accommodation for the program is provided by Bond University. The regional program will be held on 7 and 8 May. Applications close 27 March. More information is available from Mrs Pershouse (HOD Business and Japanese), Mrs Hadwen and https://bond.edu.au/extensionprogram

Tertiary Accommodation Information It is recommended that our Year 12 students and parents begin their research for residential colleges / accommodation options this term and start their application process next term. Terms 3 and 4 will be very busy for our Year 12’s and adding residential college applications and interviews may not be the best option. The Tertiary Accommodation Information Booklet contains information regarding accommodation options and application and interview tips. This booklet is available on Parent Lounge (Careers) and Student Café (Year 12 Leadership/Careers resource and covers accommodation options for universities from JCU in Cairns and Townsville to Melbourne institutions. UQ News • FEAST Program: Year 11 and 12 students can

register expressions of interest at http://www.science.uq.edu.au/feast This residential program will be held at UQ’s Gatton campus from 28 June – 1st July.

• information Sheets Each year UQ publishes fact sheets that provide

information on many topics that will support pathway and course research. Some fact sheets are guides on scholarships, undergraduate courses, UQ guide for parents, Enhanced Studies program, Future Students - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students and more. UQ Publications to bookmark the page.

• Tips for new undergraduate students For students are planning to study at UQ next year, the article How to succeed in your first year of uni should be helpful. Topics covered include:

Being prepared Get up to speed on all the important details Attend O Week Practice being on time Know the campus Don't be afraid to ask for help Use your free time wisely Get involved Transport

QTAC Tertiary Institution Open Days May 8 - Friday University of New England:

Armidale Campus July 19 - Sunday

University of the Sunshine Coast (USC): Sippy Downs Campus

July 25 - Saturday

• Bond University • ACU Brisbane Campus

July 26 - Sunday

QUT Gardens Point Campus

August 2 - Sunday

University of Queensland: St Lucia Campus

August 9 - Sunday

• Griffith University: Nathan, Gold Coast and South Bank Campuses

• JCU: Townsville Campus August 16 - Sunday

• University of Queensland: Gatton campus

• University of Southern Queensland: Toowoomba Campus

August 23 - Sunday

• University of Southern Queensland: Ipswich Campus

• JCU: Cairns Campus August 30 – Sunday

• University of Southern Queensland: Ipswich Campus

Mrs Pam Hadwen Careers Advisor

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Co-Curricular

Online Registration In 2020, we will be trialling online registration for some of our sports and activities following the below steps – 1. Students will be sent an email to ask them to nominate

for a particular sport/activity 2. Parents of interested students will then be emailed the

registration information sheet. 3. Within Parent Lounge parents will then have the ability

through the Registration and Excursions section to give permission for your child to participate in the sport/activity Here you will also confirm your current medical details.

4. Payment information will be done separately using the information on the registration sheet and then sending your receipt to the appropriate staff member.

Our hope is to stream line the normal process and go paperless for parent consent to save parents continually having to complete the parent consent form and all medical details for all sports/activities and excursions.

RGS Sport Trials Monday 17th February 3:30pm Year 7 Netball Trials (Tennis Courts) Wednesday 19th February: 3:30pm Year 10 Netball Trials (Tennis Courts) Rockhampton District Sport Please refer to the attached document for all 10yrs-19yrs Rockhampton and Capricornia Sport Trial Dates. Interested students and parents can join Rockhampton District Sport on Facebook for up to date information. Sports Administrator, Linda Crossland can be contacted at RGSSport@rgs.qld.edu.au if you have any queries. Netball The RGS Netball Parent Support Group will be holding a meet and greet on Monday, 24 February in the Spaceframe. This will be an opportunity for players and parents to catch up as well as providing an opportunity to finalise registration, check uniform sizing and meet your coach. 6:00pm Monday 24 February – RGS Netball Meet and Greet (Spaceframe) 5:30pm Wednesday 26 February – RGS Netball AGM (Long Room)

Rowing NSW Rowing Championships Three RGS Rowers and Mr Smyth recently attend the NSW Rowing Championships in Sydney from 7 – 9 February. Congratulations to Laura Sypher and Olivia Cook for their silver medal in the Under 21 Lightweight Women’s Double and to Chad Willett for his Bronze medal in the U17 Double. Year 7 Try Rowing Over 40 year 7 rowers have attended the Try Rowing program over the past two weekends. The programme will continue after the long weekend with Sign On scheduled for Saturday, 15 March. Please see the schedule below.

Rowing AGM The RGS Rowing AGM is scheduled for 6:30pm at the RGS Rowing Club on Wednesday, 4 March followed by regular club meeting at 7pm. Rugby The Senior Rugby Squad had a Trial game vs Marist College, Emerald on 8 February. This was a great opportunity for the whole squad to play over four 20-minute quarters. The game finished 19-14 to RGS but most importantly all players had a good hit out and parents that live locally around emerald were able to catch up and watch the game.

Weekend DATE TIME

1 Saturday, 8 February 8:00am - 10:00am

2 Saturday, 15 February 8:00am - 10:00am

Long Weekend - No Rowing

3 Saturday, 29 February 8:00am - 10:00am

4 Saturday, 7 March 8:00am - 10:00am

5 Sign On

Saturday, 14 March 8:00am - 10:00am

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Swimming Carnival - Secondary Thursday 20th February (approx. times)

− Order Open-U16-U15-U14-U13-U12 − 3:00pm – Individual Medley − 3:40pm - Medley Relay Events − 4:20pm - Butterfly

Friday 21st February − 8.00am: Students report to the Spaceframe for

roll check in form classes. − 8.15am: Students move to the swimming pool

area. − 8.30am: Carnival commences − Backstroke/Breastroke/Freestyle + Freestyle

Relay and Participation Races. − 12. 30pm: Carnival concludes. Boarders prepare

for long weekend bus departures. Day students dismissed.

Notes: • Students are required to dress in Sports House

uniform with School hats on Friday. • Regulation black swimming togs required for all

participants. • Yr 12 students only are permitted to dress in

'house theme' • No classes will be held on this day. Day students

are welcome to remain on campus after the carnival concludes until normal departure time if necessary.

• If the carnival is postponed due to bad weather normal classes will run until 12:30pm on the Friday.

• Parents and Families are more than welcome. Water Polo Congratulations to Jardine House who won the Etherington-Kele trophy for Water Polo during the recent inter-house competition. Students in the News Cricket It was a busy December for a lot of our RGS Cricketers with a State Championships being held across the State. At the end of term, Drewe Mace and Rory Connor represented Capricornia School Sport; Matt Van Bael, Rhett Austin and Jack Connor represented CQ at the Bulls Masters Youth Cup in Mackay; Josh Peckett, Archie Clifford, Sam Gasman and Oscar Donovan in Cairns with the U12 CQ Team; Riley McDonald and Ben Van Bael on the Gold Coast with the CQU13; and Sam Young, Luke Sanderson, Rory Connor, Lachlan McArthur, Lawson Denniss, Charlie Hewitt and Riley Sullivan in the CQ U14 team.

Gondwana National Youth Choir Congratulations to Claire Moulds, Fynn Moran and Lachlan Moulds (2019) who participated in the National Choral School for Gondwana at the University of New South Wales from 7-20 January.

Rugby League Shanikqua Pablo-Tamwoy was selected in the CQ U18 women’s rugby league development squad which will have camps throughout 2020.

Rugby Union Spencer Smallacombe, Nicholas Matauiau and Ben Graham toured the United Kingdom with David Campese Rugby Academy during the Christmas Holidays.

Rockhampton District Secondary Schools Representatives Cricket 15-19 Years Patrick Chay, Jack Connor, Matthew Van Bael, Max Norris-Kvikne and Rhett Austin Rugby League 16-18 Years Girls Alenna Whipp Softball 13-19 Years Razeen Rasul, Jed Napper, Nicholas Crouch and Cameron Mortimer Tennis 13-19 Years Lacey Robertson and Lucy McCartney Touch Football 13-15 Years Girls Sophie Smith Water Polo 13-17 Years Boys and Girls Kai Williams, Kyan Sinclair, Alice McDonald, Chad Willett, Lily Cottam, Riley Denham, Laura Sypher, Hannah Boyce, Lana Horwell, Timothy Cookson, Kade Goudie, Nicholas Storey and Samuel Newsome. Capricornia Secondary Schools Representatives Triathlon Caden Parsons, Martha Dingle, Henry Dingle, Megan Adamski, Riley Denham and Kade Goudie will represent Capricornia at the Queensland School Sport Championships in Hervey Bay on the 20-22 February.

Notifications of Achievements Due to the vast array of core and non-core sporting activities that students participate in, can all students’ sporting achievements be emailed through to Mrs Linda Crossland, the Sports Administrator. We have set up a new email address for everything relating to sport at RGS – RGSSport@rgs.qld.edu.au This will assist the School in providing information in newsletters and collecting information for the annual sports dinner. Rebel Sport Community Kickbacks Programme Any time RGS students/families spend money in the store

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and notify the staff of what school they are associated with, the School receives 5% of every purchase you make through the Kickback Programme. If the opportunity arises, please support Rebel who in turn support the School. Mr Todd Wells Director of Co-Curricular Next newsletter – Monday 2 March.

Attachments

• Swimming Carnival Schedule • Andrew Fuller Parents Session • RGS Parent Association Ball 2020 • Sport Trials calendars

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