The Southport School Band of Brothers Issue 17

ISSUE 17: June 2018

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In this issue 17 TSS NEWS 4

Broomhead Lecture Theatre Where School Meets University

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Our Boys, Their Future Learning to Lead

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At Home on the Water

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Stand Up to Bullying

TSS ARTS

T S S F E AT U R E 16

Building and Coding a Future

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3 Rowing Robinsons Later - and the Dream Finally Comes True

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Keeping it in the Family

TSS SPORTS

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2018 House Drama Festival

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TSS Cricket Wrap Up 2018

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Students Reflect on the Changing World

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The Impact of House Sport

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TSS Prep World Poetry Day Recitation Competition

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TSS Rowing First VIII Claims Head of River After 12 Years

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GPS Sports Wrap Up

TSS IN FOCUS

TSS HISTORY

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Fostering 21st Century Skills

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ANZAC Day Service

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Old Boy Tristan Nicholls Pays Tribute to Mark Wilkins

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Radcliffes Leaving Their Mark on TSS

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Toward a State of Flourishing

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Dr Kristy Goodwin Seminars

TSS COMMUNITY 51

TSS Foundation - The Business of Breakfast

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Old Boys Inspiring Reverence

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Ensuring a Future for TSS

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Focus for the Future

TSS EVENTS 60

2018 School Formal

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A Special Visit

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Friends of Prep Mother’s Day High Tea

we few, we happy few, we band of brothers.

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Comradery, Resilience and the Strength to Pull Through Mr Greg Wain Headmaster

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s members of such a large community we will often be touched by moments of great joy, achievement and celebration, along with moments of sadness, frustration and disappointment.

This is all part of our human condition, and one of our roles as teachers and parents is to help our boys build resilience to cope with these moments. At this time we remember much loved teacher and Day Housemaster Mr Dylan De Vries who sadly passed away this term.

I thank the boys and staff who knew Mr De Vries for helping each other and keeping an eye on each other during a difficult time. Mr De Vries loved his time at TSS and he often told me how the School and boys provided him with such sustenance, humour and a real sense of meaning and purpose.

On a different note, Term One certainly provided many boys with times of frustration and disappointment, and the opportunity to build resilience, as we fought against the dreaded norovirus, or Buggy Boy as one boy humorously named it. At the end of the term, I thanked and congratulated our boys and staff on their composure during that time of sickness and disruption, and, again, for looking after each other. Thank you also to our parents (and boarding house acting parents!) for your late nights, tolerance and patience as we followed the advice of the best experts in the State.

At the last secondary assembly of the term, after the Chaplain’s Easter Service reminded us of our values and mission, we took stock of the epic ten week battle - TSS

versus Buggy Boy. Things were touch and go for the first three weeks of Term One; by Week 4 TSS was pulling ahead with more boys recovering than coming down with the bug and we thought the worst had passed; but

by Week 6, Buggy Boy was back on top with massive disruption to classes and sport. Despite all that, and many predictions of a Term One sporting demise, the boys kept at it as best they could building to the crunch time of GPS Premierships and Championships towards the end of term.

events all season, with the third row being the actual Head of the River. In the greatest sporting comeback in recent history, from sixth place two weeks before, they won!

Happily, at the final assembly we celebrated wins in cricket, rowing, sailing, a second in swimming and a third place in debating (the best finish for debating in many years). So, despite all the ‘challenges and bad stuff ’, the boys achieved the most successful GPS Term One competition that anyone can remember.

Mr Hain and I cannot think of any other school that has achieved so many first and second place positions in Term One, ever, and that is a good reflection on the boys and the school spirit of which you are all part of.

Well done to all who persisted in the face of adversity, supported others and hence did their bit to make the School thrive through tough times.

Every boy who became sick had the challenge of getting back on top of his academic program, and not that the boys would wish it to happen, the cancelled House competitions provided an increase in class time to assist in our academic pursuits.

What the boys achieved in all areas in Term One is a good lesson for all of us, as Mr Hain and I were talking about recently. Rarely does preparation for sport, or exams, or a musical performance, go perfectly… it is how you deal with, and overcome, the challenges and obstacles that matters. Well done boys.

Sport isn’t all we do at TSS, but in Term One it provided a great measure of the success in the battle against Buggy Boy and overall courage and persistence in the face of adversity. The First VIII rowers for example, due to Buggy Boy hitting them one after the other, had only three rows together in the Saturday GPS

Finally, do please enjoy reading the news, features, arts, wellbeing updates, and history snippets - not to mention the well-deserved international recognition of one of our famous teachers! - contained in this edition of Band of Brothers.

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LE C T U RE TH EAT RE Where School Meets University

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Mrs Jacqueline Latimer Marketing

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he Southport School welcomed Old Boy and Director of BHP Billiton Limited, Malcolm Broomhead, to officially open one of the School’s most recent construction projects – the new aptly named Broomhead Lecture Theatre (BLT).

The Theatre, affectionately known as the BLT, was based on the design of those at Harvard University and features the “Harvard U” where the seating wraps around the teacher, an element that impressed Mr Broomhead.

It’s great to see the School thriving and I think this facility and its concept is fantastic...

“It’s great to see the School thriving and I think this facility and its concept is fantastic. It helps with the transition between school and university, which I personally found difficult, so I hope this helps with that,” Mr Broomhead said.

As a Thorold boy, who was at TSS from 19641969 when he was School Captain, Mr Broomhead developed quite an emotional attachment to the School, which is something he still feels today.

“When I was at school I used to look at Old Boys and think ‘why do they come back here’ and now here I am,” he laughed.

“But what I’ve grown to realise is this school is like a family and, as you get older, the relationships you build during this time in life are particularly important.”

Mr Broomhead has seen a great amount of success in his career. Following his university studies in Civil Engineering and Masters of Business Administration, he gained extensive experience in the resources, finance and construction industries. He has since worked in various management and leadership positions such as Managing Director and CEO of Orica Limited.

His extensive experience is something the Year 10 students in attendance wanted to take advantage of, with a few of them firing some interesting questions his way (Q and A details can be found on page 6). This was also live-streamed to an audience who were able to hear Mr Broomhead’s answers first-hand.

Following the Q and A session, Mr Broomhead was joined by Father Harry Reuss and Chairman of the School Council Mr Fraser Perrin to officially bless and open the Theatre.

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It’s great to see the School thriving and I think this facility and its concept is fantastic.

Duke Robertson What advice can you give the boys on what action to take to make sure they reach their academic potential at school?

Flynn Jackes What do you see as the benefits and negatives of the Adani mine for Queensland and Australia?

“What worked for me, particularly later on while I was at university, was actually reading the curriculum. I found it important to do all of the pre-reading so that, particularly in your last year, it’s all familiar, you’re not stressed and you know the work. I think it can really make all the difference. I’ve got a son in Year 12 and he’s found this to be a helpful strategy.”

“There are two things with Adani: one is how it’s funded but I won’t get into that because that’s political and two, the environmental factor. Everyone from the environmental point of view wants to see the world as 100% renewable and reduce our carbon footprint. But that can’t happen yet because there’s just not a battery technology to store renewables on an industrial scale.

“So the bridge between now and then, whenever then is as we are just waiting on research and development to create that battery, right now we’ve got to have electricity and power.

And Australia has built its standard of living, which is pretty good, on the back of coal fired electricity and power.

“There is an environmental issue and I do understand that, but on the other hand there’s a social justice issue. Why should we deny people who are living with no power or sanitation the same standard of living we have. I think you often hear the environmental debate but there’s another valuable debate that you don’t hear, which I think is equally as strong.”

Vishaak Gangasandra After we graduate at TSS, what beginning/starting steps or actions would you advise us to take to become as successful as you?

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“I think you’ve got to do stuff that you really like. Start doing something and then within that there will be things you don’t like and things you do like and therefore you’ll be good at.

“I think the idea of spending 10 years churning away in a profession or trade without liking it is a waste of life. And you won’t necessarily succeed at something unless you’re passionate about it.”

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Our Boys, Their Future Learning to Lead

Catherine McGregor AM

Li Cunxin

Professor Ian Hickie AM

Taj Pabari

MEMO TO ‘THE WORLD’ see you at TSS July 2018!

Mr Andrew Stark Coordinator of Professional Learning Events

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t was with great excitement (and considerable pride) that The Southport School was granted the honour of hosting the 25th Annual Conference for the International Boys’ Schools Coalition. Since 1995, the International Boys’ Schools Coalition (IBSC) has endeavoured to bring together educators from around the world to focus on enhancing the educational journey of boys and young men. We are delighted that, in July 2018, the world of boys’ education will meet at TSS. The theme for the 2018 Annual Conference is ideally suited to TSS – ‘Our Boys, Their Future: Learning to Lead’. Within the conference framework there will be four Academic Streams: Leadership, Boys Education, STEM and Futures, and, for the very first time, Junior Years. These key areas have been selected to reflect the fundamental elements of boys’ education as we strive to prepare young men to become progressive, caring and responsible citizens in an ever-changing world.

Keynote Speakers include: Noted social commentator, Catherine McGregor; Science and Medical Specialist, Professor Ian Hickie; young inventor and social entrepreneur, Taj Pabari; and internationally recognised Artistic Director, Li Cunxin.

This event will truly bring the world to TSS. Further information regarding the International Boys’ Schools Coalition is available at www.theibsc.org

The Conference will run from Sunday 8th July to Wednesday 11th July 2018 and includes some of Australia’s most influential academics and social commentators. Included in the program are: five internationally recognised Keynote Speakers, 11 nationally noted Featured Speakers and over 80 separate workshop presentations. We are expecting over 600 educators from 15 different nations to join us.

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Our staff are highly sought after and valued, and appointments such as this cement our reputation as an innovator and leader in education.

Kathryn Barry

From Leading at Prep to Leading the Leaders!

Mr Jeff Symms

The Southport School has a strong reputation throughout the country for the quality of its educators and many go on to contribute significantly to the wider educational community in varied and inspiring roles.

Deputy Headmaster and Head of Preparatory School

The most recent educational ‘gift’ that TSS has shared is Preparatory School Deputy Head – Kathryn Barry.

In March, Kathryn was appointed to the role of Prinicpal Consultant with QELi (Queensland Education Leadership Institute), an organisation dedicated to helping school leaders reach their potential. QELi tailor specific research-based programs to suit individual schools and school systems priorities.

This was an incredible opportunity for Kathryn to impact on the development of a strong school leadership culture across the state’s schools. It’s terrific for TSS, as our school will benefit not only from the opportunities she will have working alongside the other consultants, but also in cohort with educational leaders such as Dylan Wiliam who partner with QELi to provide international-standard professional learning for teachers.

Kathryn was certainly not looking for work outside of the Preparatory School, but through the educational network we became aware of the opportunity and I as Deputy Headmaster and Head of Preparatory School proudly nominated Kathryn for consideration.

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Not surprisingly, the Directors at QELi recognised in Kathryn, what we who work with her at TSS Prep saw daily; her thorough knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning and her commitment to strong school leadership which creates a climate in which students and teachers can flourish. They also recognised her passion for education and her prodigious work ethic.

Her selection for this important role is quite rightly a credit to all that she has achieved, but also an endorsement of TSS and the quality of the team assembled across both campuses.

Our staff are highly sought after and valued, and appointments such as this cement our reputation as an innovator and leader in education.

This appointment is a six month secondment, during which time Kathryn will travel throughout Queensland delivering workshops in schools to teachers and to leadership teams, helping to improve educational quality statewide.

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Preschools Visit to the Local Retirement Village Mrs Karen Humphreys Preschool Coordinator

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SS Preschool recently joined the Prep choir boys to sing at a local retirement village. Although the boys regularly enjoy visitors from our community, this was the first time boys from Preschool have attended an excursion.

It was a very exciting day for the boys when they travelled, via bus, to the Southport Aged Care home to sing some songs to the residents. The boys loved the bus trip and really enjoyed performing in front of an audience. It was a very lively performance with songs such as Old McDonald had a Farm and If You’re Happy and You Know It, which had the audience also singing along! The residents were very thankful and welcoming and were thrilled to have the boys come and visit.

At the close of the performance some boys handed out chocolate eggs. One of the residents commented on how lovely it was to see the boys in the “giving” role instead of the normal “receiving” role. We were so impressed at how well the boys behaved and how respectful they were towards the residents.

On the bus trip, we thought we saw the Easter Bunny’s house which provided much interest and discussion. Taking the boys out of their normal environment piques their curiosity and as such promotes rich conversations and questioning that leads to deep learning about their extended world.

Excursions support National Quality Standard, QA6, Collaborative partnerships with families and communities.

Element 6.2.3 states, “The service builds relationships and engages with its community”. The provision of these excursions support our boys in making connections to the outside world, helps them to find their place in the world, develops understanding of how society works, and assists them in recognising their shared values that underpin our society.

As early childhood educators, creating a ‘sense of community’ is an important part of what we do. It is integral to the core themes of belonging and identity that run through the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF): ‘Children learn about themselves and construct their own identity within the context of their families and communities’ (DEEWR, 2009, p.

20). The framework emphasises the importance of community engagement: Learning Outcome 2 of the EYLF focuses on children’s connectedness with others and with the wider world (DEEWR, 2009, p. 25) Educators regularly use critical reflection to ensure the excursions/incursions provided support the needs of both the boys and community at that time.

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TSS SPONSORS PNG NATIONAL FISHING TITLES

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Mr Conan Bland Delpratt Housemaster

Mr Leigh Holtsbaum Biddle Assistant Housemaster

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he 2018 PNG National Fishing Titles brings the nation’s keenest fisherman together for competition and celebration of game fishing.

It is held annually on a rotational basis in either Port Moresby, Rabaul, Madang or Lae. This year, TSS came on board as Gold Sponsors to the event and it was held in Lae over a ten day period from March 23rd to April 1st. The significance of TSS sponsoring this event represents much more than a marketing opportunity, it is an acknowledgement of our relationship, and indeed friendship with the Lae community. For the staff that are lucky enough to travel to Lae, there is a wonderful feeling of bygone hospitality, of warm-hearted generosity and sociability.

The Southport School has a long and proud history with Papua New Guinea. The strong connection that we share is due to a relationship that was formed back in the 1930s, when the first students from Papua New Guinea were received and cared for within this school.

Over the decades, as the reputation of our boarding offering grew in the communities, and bolstered by the AUS-Aid Scholarships of the 80s and 90s, the number of PNG Nationals and generational expatriates have grown to over 30 students. We now have students who represent all the regions in PNG. From Goroka in the

Eastern Highlands, to East New Britain in the Islands to Lae in the Momose region, and of course, our many students who hail from the Central Province.

Sponsoring this important event is an acknowledgement of the contribution Papua New Guinea students have made to the life and culture of our school. This is a contribution that is made not just through adding to the cultural diversity of our students but by enriching the perspectives of others with their own experiences and providing clarity to the fortunate nature of their own place in the world.

Delpratt Housemaster, Mr Conan Bland, and Biddle Assistant Housemaster, Mr Leigh Holtsbaum, were generously hosted by the Beirne family with Finn (DEL8) and Hunter (DEL11) and the Hickey Family, Blake (MCK10). Many TSS families fish in this magnificent event each year and it is a wonderful opportunity to socialise and go in search of some prize catches. Most of our school’s New Guinea students are very keen fishermen and in this event many of the boys ventured back home to partake in the competition. The tournament has many categories ranging from Light Tackle to Heavy Tackle with prizes for Billfish and other game fish species.

The Southport School team elected to fish in the first two days of the event and were lucky to encounter some of the greatest fishing PNG has ever seen. Over the two days the TSS team tagged and released five Blue Marlin up to 100kg, a Pacific Sailfish and three Tuna. The fish were caught on 15kg and 10kg lines which placed the team in a fantastic position on the leader board. Mr Bland was in awe of these great fish and tagged his first, second and third Blue Marlin during the tournament.

Lae is such a beautiful place and it was amazing to see some of the picturesque coastline from the water. During the remainder of the tournament the Beirne, Hickey and Henwood families continued to catch many great fish, with junior angler Blake Hickey landing a pending PNG National Record Blue Marlin on a 10kg line weighing in at 52.8kg. The mums also got in on the action catching several Blue Marlin, winning the female category for the tournament.

Huge thanks to the Beirne and Hickey families for your generosity and hospitality, it was an amazing experience and a wonderful opportunity to see many of our boys at home on the water.

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stand up

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to bullying Mrs Jacqueline Latimer Marketing

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SS was a sea of white on March 16 with both staff and students banding together in support of the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence (NDA).

In light of this important anti-bullying day, the TSS community was encouraged to wear white and help raise funds for Act for Kids, a not-for-profit charity helping to treat and prevent child abuse and neglect.

Deputy Headmaster and Head of Senior School Mr Andrew Hawkins said both cyber safety and the inappropriate use of the internet has been very much the focus in 2018.

“The importance surrounding the issue of bullying and violence in schools is at the forefront of student wellbeing at TSS. The National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence presented a great opportunity for all areas of the School to collaborate in support of our boys and staff, particularly with regard to cyber safety and the internet” Mr Hawkins said.

Preparatory School Deputy Head – Pastoral Care Mr Mark Wyer said the day allowed the TSS community to collaborate and pay recognition to this important issue.

“The NDA provided an opportunity for our Prep boys to consolidate and reinforce the messages that are conveyed through our Prep School Chapel services and also through our Bounce Back pastoral programs,” Mr Wyer said.

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“This day allowed all TSS boys to stand united in the fight against the many forms of bullying and further educate them about promoting positive social skills and behaviour”

“This day allowed all TSS boys to stand united in the fight against the many forms of bullying and further educate them about promoting positive social skills and behaviour.”

Mr Wyer said the continued work with classroom teachers, Housemasters and co-curricular staff allows all boys to come to school every day in a safe and caring environment, encouraging them to reach their full potential.

Teachers across the whole school were very supportive, and shared lessons on bullying and violence and the impact it can have. Both the Senior and Prep schools held special assemblies on the day dedicated to the issue and discussed ways to combat the various forms of bullying and violence.

TSS Preschool discussed this at length and shared the message to always “choose kind”. During a class discussion, under the guidance of educators Ms Kerrie Lesko and Ms Tiffany Mitchell, the boys showed great depth in their understanding of kindness.

“The boys were super enthusiastic about wearing their white shirts today. We took some time out of our day to talk about some of the themes around the “National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence. As we listened to what the boys had to say we were reminded of their wisdom and the innate kindness they each possess,” Ms Lesko said.

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Making America Great Again A Mrs Helen McCleary Senior Studies

Ms Katrina Martin Admissions Registrar

n American invasion took place in the Annand Theatre on Friday, May 11 and, amidst the popcorn and cheer-leading acrobatics, eight visiting US Colleges disseminated a wealth of information to aspiring students.

Building on the US and UK Pathways Initiative, students far and wide were invited to meet and speak directly with US College Admissions Officers representing a diverse range of Colleges across America.

Whether the students were interested in aeronautical engineering, sporting scholarships or liberal arts education, they were given the unique opportunity to access current comprehensive relevant information in their particular field.

Over two hundred students and parents attended the evening, demonstrating the growth and accessibility in achievable US pathways for both TSS students and the wider school communities.

“What made your Fair stand out is the quality of the conversations with students and parents. The families appeared serious and open to our variety of institutions.

My sincere thanks for hosting what we believe was the best Fair during our visit to Australia. We look forward to exhibiting again next year at TSS.�

The Southport School continues to actively support those students looking to study abroad. As an internationally accredited College Board testing centre, we cater to our Years 10, 11 and 12 students in offering PSAT and SAT US College Board entrance exams several times throughout the year. Additionally, TSS has added the ACT entrance test to its suite of assessments, making us one of only six ACT Testing Centres here in Australia.

The TSS invasion of the USA looks set to flourish in the coming years as our best and brightest will indeed Make America Great Again.

The level of enthusiasm by the attendees was equally matched by that of the visiting Admissions Officer from Whitworth University, Washington:

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Mr Russell Ayres LEGO Robotics Teacher and ICT Mentor Teacher

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oding and robotics are areas of education that are growing at a rapid pace. They are an incredibly engaging way to entice students into improving their Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) knowledge.

Or at least that’s been my experience. I’m in a fortunate position in that it’s not difficult to engage students in my classroom.

My name is Russell Ayres and I teach the robotics program for boys in Years Reception to Year 6.

Year by year, the program I teach engages the boys in everything from engineering structures such as bridges and pyramids, all the way through to robotics programming.

The idea is, if the boys can think it, they’ll be able to build it. If they want the robot to perform a task, they’ll be able to code it.

If they want to build a robot to perform a task, they’ll be able to both build it and program it.

The program is hands on, interactive, and it helps build skills that will be vital to their futures.

In Reception and Year 1, the boys learn how to build basic structures and simple machines, including gear systems, pulleys, belts, and more. By the end of Year 1, they also start to dabble in the basic principles of coding.

From Year 2 onwards they build on this coding knowledge and become more proficient each year. By Year 6, they’re using this coding knowledge and combining it with their knowledge of basic structures and simple machine to build and code robots to complete various tasks, as well as building circuits, solar cars, and more.

The entire program is open ended, so students get out of it, what they put in.

It encourages the boys to think differently, get creative, and learn new skills. Brick by brick, they just might be building their working futures.

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R E H C TEAROFILE IN P

ERS Y A L SSEs Teacherr U R MR Robotic r Teache o O LEG T Ment C I and I currently teach...

I’ve been at TSS since...

A leader I respect is...

The robotics program for students Reception to Year 6.

2017

My other responsibilities include...

I came to TSS from...

I’m the ICT mentor for teachers at the Prep campus.

Essentially, this means helping ensure various technologies are incorporated into the classrooms in a meaningful way.

A Federal Government department based in Canberra.

A journalist specialising in new media and the digital age.

I’ll steer clear of politics and say Mal Meninga. He helped build the premiership force that was the Canberra Raiders in the late 80s through mid 90s. It pains me to say it as a New South Wales fan, but he was a Queensland hero as a player and his eight straight Origin series victories as coach will be hard to surpass. He galvanised a deeply split Australian Rugby League team and made them world champions again. There aren’t many sporting leaders bigger than Mal… Literally!

The TSS co-curricular I’m involved in this year is...

I’ve previously taught...

I’ve previously worked with the Federal Government where I managed a digital news hub. I held tutorials for public servants on how to write and produce news stories fit for digital publication. As a journalist writing stories was more fun than work.

I’m hoping to set up a robotics club on the Prep campus. This would help the boys improve their coding, engineering, and design technology skills.

A quote that resonates with me is...

“The opposite of what you know is also true”. It reminds me to not always be stuck in my ways.

I’m currently reading...

Sapiens. A Brief History of Human Kind. It’s certainly not brief but nor is human history!

My Myers Briggs profile is...

Career aspect of which I’m proud...

I’m grateful for...

My family. I have an incredibly supportive wife and two fantastic boys.

The classroom is always moving, never static. The boys keep me on my toes and always surprise me with how insightful they are and how willing they are to help one another out.

I’m simply proud to be a teacher in the first place. I studied my postgraduate degree full time, while working full time, and my wife and I were blessed with a baby during this same period. He had a number of health challenges during this time, including needing to go through open heart surgery, so to be where I am today is an accomplishment in itself, which I’m really proud of.

Recent Professional Learning...

An area of expertise/passion in education is...

I’ve attended a number of courses both at Griffith University and Queensland University of Technology that showcased various technologies for the classroom, including robotic technologies. They highlighted the importance of STEM in the classroom and how it can be used to really engage our students in subjects and concepts that will be important for their futures.

Coding, design, and engineering. Today’s children are going to face a working future that’s very different to the one we face today. I think it’s important they learn a certain skillset so that if they think of a world changing idea, it doesn’t just stay an idea in their minds. They are able to make that idea a reality.

ESTP

Units I am currently teaching...

Robotics, including design and digital technology.

I enjoy teaching boys because...

I go about maintaining balance and wellbeing...

By not sweating the small things. Some things you can’t control so they aren’t worth stressing over. An internal version of ‘pick your battles’ I suppose.

Something students might not know about me is...

I have sporting interests outside the world of rugby league. I’m a huge basketball fan and I play once a week with a few of the teachers from TSS. I’d also love to get involved with the basketball program at TSS and help mould the next Ben Simmons!

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T KET C O L g ARKEngineerinr M MR tics and ordinato Robo ology Co n Tech

I currently teach...

I’ve been at TSS since...

A leader I respect is...

Years 8 and 9 Robotics and Years 10, 11 and 12 Engineering Technology.

January 1997, and I’m in my 22nd Year at TSS.

Mitch Resnick, LEGO Papert Professor of Learning Research and Director of the Lifelong Kindergarten group at the MIT Media Lab.

My other responsibilities include...

I came to TSS from...

Melbourne House Mentor, Coordinator of the Young Engineers’ Society and Year 8 Debating Coach.

Southern Cross College, Redcliffe (six months) after I emigrated from the UK and prior to that two years at Wyvern College in Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK.

I’ve previously taught...

The TSS co-curricular I’m involved in this year is...

Design Technology, Graphics, Food Technology and Textiles.

Young Engineers’ Society, Debating and Sailing in Term Four.

Units I am currently teaching...

Year 11 Material Engineering and Year 12 are studying Aeronautical Engineering and completing the Drone Pilot license module.

A quote that resonates with me is...

The Serentity Prayer: God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.

My Myers Briggs profile is...

INTJ

I’m currently reading...

The Strain by Guillermo del Toro. I love del Toro’s abstract view on a horror genre.

I’m grateful for...

My parents, my family and for all the opportunities I have been given.

Career aspect of which I’m proud...

I enjoy teaching boys because...

They are funny, honest, loyal and learn through doing, thinking (most times) and discussing.

Engaging students with new technology and engineering practices like robots and drones.

An area of expertise/passion in education is...

Recent Professional Learning...

Harvard Edcast Podcast with Mitch Resnick.

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Developing Engineering courses through ‘playful learning’ and constructionism.

I go about maintaining balance and wellbeing by...

Walking our two labradoodles every morning and evening and relaxing with my family and reading a good book.

Something students might not know about me is...

I am a fan of Thrash and Heavy Metal Music, particularly Iron Maiden and Metallica.

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BOSTON PRESENTATION LEGO SYMPOSIUM

Mr Mark Lockett Robotics and Engineering Technology Coordinator

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n my part-time role of Master Trainer at LEGO Education Australia, I was recently invited to present at the LEGO Education and STEM Symposium at Tufts University in Boston.

The Symposium highlighted how STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) can be taught in school using LEGO Education products. With over 300 delegates from 30 countries, the conference offered highly relevant educational keynotes and more than 25 different workshops over three days.

My workshop had over 50 participants in the two 90 minute sessions.

The workshop was a ‘teacher focused’ introduction into using LEGO robotics to teach STEM at a variety of year levels.

The conference provided numerous opportunities for networking across many countries.

I looking forward to introducing many of the newly learnt concepts in the different year programs.

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... and the dream finally comes true Mr Tony Watt Dean of Boarding

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hen Chris Robinson first took to the oars as a member of the TSS First VIII, it was the birth of what would become a family dream. Chris hungered to be part of the crew to seize the coveted prize of winning the Head of the River, perhaps the most prestigious and hotly contested regatta on the Rowing calendar. After all, TSS had a reputation as a “rowing school” and so it was not an unrealistic ambition.

It was 1976 and Chris and his crewmates threw themselves into the battle of a very close race but, for all their willing effort, they were narrowly beaten to come in third. It was an honourable achievement, but for Chris and TSS it wasn’t the top step of the podium. 2006 was the last time TSS was first across the line but, in that year, there was no Robinson aboard.

Seven years later Will – the next “Rowing Robinson” – inherited his father’s dream as a crew member of the First for the 2013 Head of the River. History was to repeat itself though, and once more, an all-out effort couldn’t get the boys higher than third across the line. The TSS rowing reputation maintained its glow, but it wasn’t the ultimate golden glow and realisation of the Robinson Family dream remained tantalisingly out of reach.

The next of the Robinsons to take to the water in pursuit of victory was Hugh, who took on the heavy responsibility of

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Captain of Boats in 2018. In doing so, he also became the torch bearer for the family dream that had endured for more than forty years and for the hopes of TSS looking for that elusive win for over a decade. It promised to be a challenging season from the start, as Hugh and 29 other boys turned up for the first pre-season training camp where the first vital lesson was learned. Trust. Trust the coaches, trust the process and above all trust in each other, for there are few sports in which a minor mistake by one person can undo six months of hard training in an instant. But the greatest challenges and lessons lay ahead, beyond the normal rigours of training and the hard realities of competition.

Still, the crews were shaping up for what looked a promising season and there was a frisson of excitement and possibility running through the TSS boatshed. The Head of the Rowing program and First VIII Coach Mr Adam Harrison together with former Old Boy and Olympic Rower Duncan Free could see the prospects for victory ahead. “We knew we had the crew for a win and what we needed was a couple of weeks of continuity and solid training to hone the boys to a fine edge.” Normally, this would be quite do-able within the context of the season preparations and though Mr Harrison and Mr Free would get their two weeks, it came at the eleventh hour and in the face of circumstances that would test everybody’s resolve.

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On February 1, during week 2, TSS was hit with a fierce Norovirus outbreak. A highly-contagious, airborne virus that produced a debilitating gastro condition, it struck the entire School indiscriminately, but particularly the boarders. For six long weeks the virus ran rampant, with boys dragging themselves in and out of the Health Centre and other improvised facilities, where the nursing staff battled the bug with determination, professionalism and compassion.

The impact was massive, and no segment of the School community was spared - including the rowers.

The situation was so extreme that at GPS regattas, TSS would be isolated from other schools and required to use separate toilets. On many occasions, the boys were so incapacitated by the virus that they simply had to withdraw from events.

In the First VIII, things looked dire as six of the nine crew were affected. Training went on under trying circumstances as the boys were split into smaller boats to reduce risk of infection. That much-needed couple of weeks of concentrated training would be managed with a couple of mini-camps, but the crew came together a bare two weeks out from the Head of the River and the

boys would manage to compete as a full crew only twice before the toughest of all regattas.

If all this wasn’t enough to cripple the chances for TSS, due to their obvious and understandable lack of race results, the First VIII was consigned to the furthest lane. It seemed as though the boys would have no chance of getting within a bull’s roar of the podium, and just to finish would be a victory of sorts. But never underestimate the will to win of TSS. The boys bolted to the front and those spectators - aware of the circumstances - would have been forgiven for thinking this was a gallant last hurrah that would soon be overwhelmed. But the boys pulled with nothing less than Herculean determination and refused to yield to any challenge to finish where they had fought so hard to be – first. They’d saved their best performance for the race that counted most. They’d made TSS history with the first Head of the River victory in a dozen years, but more than that they gave the whole School a badly needed shot in the arm after it had been on its knees for weeks.

aboard when TSS took Head of the River. Hugh would perhaps say it all for his family, the School and his crewmates in a victory night celebration speech.

“To my brothers in the First VIII, ‘thank you’. The long hours we spent in the boat, the kilometres on the ergo’s, the kilos in the gym, the good rows, the bad rows and the outright nectar rows like today… it’s these moments which have shaped us into the victorious crew we are today…to the rest of the boys, throw yourself at all challenges ahead and prove that you are extraordinary individuals… learn to trust each other as this will create tight bonds which will be with you for the rest of your lives… if there is something you take away from tonight, it’s that the crew that is willing to drag itself though hell for the longest period of time, will be the crew that stands in triumph.”

There was of course a personal victory for the Robinson Family. It may have taken three Robinsons and more than four decades, but a Robinson was

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KEEPING IT IN Mr Chris Robinson

THE FAMILY A rowing history

Old Boy, McKinley, 1976

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fter being dropped from the 14 A’s cricket to the B’s I thought it best I should go and learn to row. It was 1973, the year the original part of the boat shed as we know it was opened and the christening of the first Spiritus Palmae VIII. It was also the final year the Head of the River (HOR) would be raced on the Milton reach of the Brisbane River.

Back in those days there were no quads and no year group racing. You teamed up with mates and had to learn to row sweep oar in a four. You competed against anyone in Year 8 to Year 12 for a spot to row in the Head of the River.

There were about 11 or 12 fours and in ’74 a second VIIIs race was introduced. HOR was moved to Lake Kurwangbah in the Pine Rivers district.

In ’75 Chick Graham had joined the coaching staff and I rowed in the Third IV to win our race at HOR. At the end of the ’75 HOR Chick took on the Head Coach’s role, Director and Maintenance Manager. He put together a group of 16 boys who would form the First and Second VIIIs in ’76. I was lucky to be one of them and we started training on the 21st May 1975 in preparation for the next year’s HOR.

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I was picked to row third seat in the First VIII then and the crew did not change for the whole season. Chick trained First and Second VIIIs and we challenged each other in every session.

In ’76 we saw our new boat – the Clavill Bere turn up. TSS competed with nine IV’s and three VIII’s. We were unlucky not to win the HOR and were placed third behind Grammar and State High in the closest contested race in 11 years.

Five out of the VIII were McKinley boys and we won the House rowing!

Chick created a spirit within the boat shed that is still in evidence today.

He taught me resilience, self-confidence and determination. He had a way of describing and explaining rowing techniques used by no other coaches.

He was a larrikin and knew how to get the best out of the boys.

Fast forward 33 years to 2009 my eldest son Will joined the TSS boatshed and found himself under the same unique and incorrigible coaching force of Chick Graham.

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TSS Drumline Asked to Perform During Commonwealth Games

Mr Rob Cooke Director of Music

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he Southport School contributed many volunteers and facilities to the successful running of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

Our talented TSS Drumline were invited to perform at many functions during the Games, with the highlight being their performance during the ‘Welcoming of the Australian Athletes’ ceremony at Star Casino on April 2.

Over 1000 people witnessed the fine musicianship and precision of this group who were later personally congratulated by the Queensland Premier, the Honorable Annastacia Palaszczuk.

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HOUSE DRAMA FESTIVAL Mr Andrew Hawkins Deputy Headmaster and Head of Senior School

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ouse Drama is but one example of a number of activities we do at TSS where the boys immerse themselves in the lead-up and this sometimes, but not always, detracts from their academic progress.

But when the curtain during this year’s House Drama Festival was drawn, McKinley began the first of 12 plays, before Biddle rounded out a fine night of performance.

This makes one reflect on what House Drama offers our boys from Years 7-12, we only have boys on stage; every script is original and the creativity and diversity that went into the 12 directors’ interpretations of the Underdog theme, was nothing short of inspirational.

Drama provides the freedom to also explore topics that we as men find difficult to express, let alone comprehend, and Turnock’s theme of Generational Suicide was a great example of this. Well done to Aidan Kitchin, the Turnock boys and staff for their willingness to attack this topic.

Although Melbourne House took out the overall title this year, perhaps an important factor to remember is that drama adjudication comes down to perspective and interpretation. What all 12 houses should realise is

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they were part of a festival that had an unprecedented quality and a consistency of performances we have not seen before.

Our Head of Drama Mr Will Horan worked tirelessly to get the standard to where it was, along with the House Mentors and Housemasters who supported their boys unconditionally. A big congratulations must go to the boys themselves for getting out of their comfort zone and immersing themselves in an all-male cast, plays that were taken in various directions, all tackling a tough theme.

Congratulations also to the following twelve House Directors in recognition of their work (In order of performance appearance): 1.

Boyd Radel and Hugh Robinson – McKinley House

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Jordan Negrine – Surman House

3.

Mitch Kersten – Turnock House

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Spencer Jeans, Oscar Churchill and James Murray – Walker House

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Ben Funnell – Maughan House

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Jack Venables – Delpratt House

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Dean Burton, Sean McMenamin and Oliver Robb Gladwin – Melbourne House

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Saxon Wood – Atkinson House

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Jacob Dwyer – Kaiser House

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Xavier Doerr – Radcliffe House

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Jack Weir – Thorold House

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Matty Robinson – Biddle House

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Six Goblets for Outstanding Dramatic Achievement Awarded to the outstanding actors, directors, playwrights and/or crew of the festival: 1.

Aidan Kitchin – Direction & Acting – Turnock House

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Jack Venables – Direction & Acting – Delpratt House

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Saxon Wood – Acting – Atkinson House

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The Adjudicator’s Award Awarded at the discretion of the adjudicators acknowledging an admired aspect of production.

For their ensemble skills and dynamic expression as a unit – Biddle House.

Overall placings 1.

Melbourne House – 100

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Turnock House – 98

Oliver Robb Gladwin – Direction & Script – Melbourne House

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Biddle House – 94

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Delpratt House – 91

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Cameron Vele – Acting – Biddle House

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McKinley House – 90

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Brock McMahon – Acting – McKinley House

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Maughan House and Radcliffe House tie - 87

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Surman House – 86

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Atkinson House – 83

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Walker House – 81

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Thorold House – 80

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Kaiser House – 77

Drama provides the freedom to also explore topics that we as men find difficult to express let alone comprehend...

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Students Reflect on the Changing World Mr Andrew Stark Head of Libraries

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TSS and St Hilda’s Philosophy and Reading Club makes its intellectual mark

vid readers know that books can inspire, and elevate, that great stories can challenge and teach. They also know that reading can change the way we view the world around us.

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These are young people with valid opinions and suggestions. They deserve to have a forum in which to express their views, while enjoying the right to confront, challenge and question the views of others.

Three years ago, the TSS and St Hilda’s Philosophy and Reading Club was created as an extension of the Book Club. The Philosophy Club invites Senior School girls and boys to meet and reflect upon the issues facing our modern world. Students who attend are required to read at least two books, consider the implications of the themes, contexts and imagery presented in these texts and be prepared to discuss these issues in an open forum.

The Philosophy and Reading Club meeting for Term Two focused on the theme of ‘voice’ and the students read (at a minimum) the titles The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night and The Knife of Never Letting Go. In light of these texts, and world events, the girls and boys considered the concepts of the individual’s voice and what, if anything, has the right to eliminate that voice; and, in an age of ‘freedom of speech’ how really free is our speech and when ought that freedom be removed?

Each meeting is very lively and often ignites a serious and in-depth debate. It requires more than simply asking a question to the group. The students are encouraged to pose questions but also encouraged to propose answers and solutions.

The issues considered cover the usual economical, environmental, political and social boundaries but also veer into the realm of gender issues, the specific role families may play in the greater context of the planet, and the significance of the individual.

These are imposing concepts to consider for any member of the community but particularly for these young men and women. It is very reassuring to note that so many of our students take a great many issues very seriously and take the time to formulate, then verbalise their opinions. Equally important, is their acceptance of the opinions of others.

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Prep World Poetry Day Recitation Competition Mrs Kerrie Aquilina Years 3/4 Honours Teacher

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ach year in March, nations across the globe celebrate World Poetry Day. This special date in the calendar was proclaimed by UNESCO as a “…celebration of the unique ability of poetry to capture the creative spirit of the human mind.” World Poetry Day promotes a return to the traditions of poetry recitation and the teaching of poetry, allowing people to see that across the world, individuals relish the opportunity to communicate their feelings, express their thoughts and ask the same questions about life.

TSS Prep continually offers an array of opportunities for our boys to express their creativity and develop their love of literacy. To this end in 2018 we decided to continue to provide this creative avenue of expression – the Poetry Recitation Competition. We first introduced this competition to our boys in 2017, asking them to select, learn and memorise a poem of their choosing. Once again this year, all boys from Reception to Year 6 undertook this challenge and found themselves immersed in a world of words they perhaps may not have previously experienced. From Nursery Rhymes in Reception, to the classic poems of Lawson and Paterson and even to the ever-popular contemporary poetry of Nesbitt and Herrick, all of the boys ably presented a variety of works that demonstrated their skills of communication and strengthened their confidence when speaking in front of an audience.

Congratulations to our winners for 2018: RG

Hugo Brown

Year 2

Fraser Drew

RB

Charlie Goodchap

Year 3

Alisdair Head

RS

Charlie Gwynne

Year 4

Heanen Smith

RC

William Pask

Year 5

Finlay Drew

Year 1

Jack Merrifield

Year 6

Callum O’Connor

We sincerely believe this competition provides our young men with another window for expression, a better understanding that poetry has a purpose and a heightened awareness of the power of words.

The Poetry Recitation Competition will remain part of our calendar at Prep as we continue to assist our boys in becoming literate, confident members of our ever-changing world.

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CRICKET WRAP UP

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TSS SPORTS

Mr Steven Baker Director of Cricket

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he GPS Cricket season for 2018 is concluded and TSS are winners of the GPS Cricket for the 20th time in a century of GPS sport. TSS now has more premierships than any other GPS school in cricket.

We have automatic entry into the State Cup which is much later in the year, so the First XI boys have a few more games in the red, white and blue to come.

The TSS First XI has been a close knit side led by Hugo Burdon who showed excellent composure and game smarts under pressure. They have taken on all challenges on the training paddock, on tour and in all games played, to have a whole undefeated season, even beating the Old Boys team! This was a champion First team with Hugo Burdon, Jack Hocart, Casey Murphy, Matt Eddowes, Ky Newitt, Kye Shield, Tom Watts, Harry Lickiss, Cody Durante, Brad Munro, Eli Fahey, Jack Sinfield, Matt Manley and Luke McIlwraith.

All competing TSS teams finished off the season well with the TSS Year 7A and Second XI Teams also having outstanding undefeated seasons, with teams that played hard, fair and smart, backed by exceptional coaching.

Well done to parents, players, coaches and the School for all of your efforts!

The Presentation Night was an enjoyable evening capping off an excellent season, with the boys speaking well. The opportunity to recognise the efforts of all involved and celebrate the triumphs and the camaraderie were highlights. The “Hocart Family” and “Ross Wallace” were recognised via the Sam Loxton award. The following awards were presented.

The Handyside Trophy - Most Successful Team

First XI, Second XI and 7A’s Undefeated

Sam Loxton Trophy - Best Supporter of TSS Cricket

Ross Wallace and The Hocart Family

10+ Years of Service to TSS Cricket

Bruce Waite

The John Glenn Trophy - Best Junior Cricketer

Daniel Statham

The Westcott Family Trophy - First XI Bowling Award

Ky Newitt

The Westcott Family Trophy - First XI Batting Award

Eli Fahey

The Dirk Wellham Trophy - First XI Best Fieldsman

Cody Durante

The Paul Norris Memorial Trophy - First XI Best All Rounder

Hugo Burdon

Second XI Player of the Year Perpetual

Sam Carter & Ben Funnell

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The Impact of

HOUSE SPORT Mr Robert Egan Prep Sportmaster

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s we move towards the midpoint of the year, it is natural to look forward to opportunities on the horizon, but it was once said, “You can’t really know where you are going until you know where you have been”.

This year has already seen our boys put their best foot forward in pursuit of House points at our Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics Carnivals, as well as Tag Rugby. Semester Two highlights include House Cricket, Football and Basketball tournaments.

Sport here at TSS has team and competition woven through every fibre. Semester One has been filled with GPS Cricket, Debating, Swimming, Tennis, Football, Chess, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Sailing, Junior Rugby and Junior Football. TSS sporting teams have competed in local and state competitions on numerous occasions, going up against the best Queensland has to offer. This article, however, is focused on House competition.

It is well known that sport has a plethora of positive effects on boys’ behaviour, physical and psychosocial development, but why is House sport so important to our boys and the competition format so exciting?

Adding another dimension to the competitive and team aspect of life here at Prep, House sport, being a competition amongst peers, provides one of the purest events around. The House system works both horizontally and vertically throughout the School, linking boys together from Reception to Year 6 in either Blue, Green, Red or Yellow. The event runs year round; the trophy is awarded to the House that scores the most points across all disciplines from House Debating to House Athletics.

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The team aspect is a major contributing factor to House sports success. Standing shoulder to shoulder with your peers, your House, your equal, provides a sense of belonging and purpose for each boy in each House. Learning the House chants, wearing the House colour and winning points for your House fills boys with a sense of pride. They develop patience, dedicate time, effort and work together for a common goal.

This was no more evident than at the Cross Country Carnival, where every boy from Reception to Year 6 turned up, dressed up, ran hard and contributed towards his House’s overall score. Over 600 boys pitted themselves against the clock for Dixon, Mitre, Musgrave or Shepherd.

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The competitive aspect is a real strength of the House sport structure.

Played across a multitude of disciplines, each House relies on different boys throughout the year, calling on their strengths in that particular event to support the House. Competition teaches boys to win and lose, play with sportsmanship, control emotions, and develop resilience. The highs and lows of sport can provide a unique opportunity to galvanise friendships and develop ‘bounce back’. The competitive spirit was in full flow at the pool in January at our Swimming Carnival. Commitment and energy towards swimming, House and each other was superb. There were 50 races, four different strokes, 500 plus boys racing over 25 and 50 metres. A fantastic way to spend a summer afternoon.

This article has skimmed the surface of what House sport is all about, but overall it helps develop each boy, all of the boys, into a well-rounded, mature adults. As American poet Maya Angelou focused on assessing our past to plan for the present, philosopher George Santayana once said, “Those who are unaware of history are destined to repeat it” which, in this case, would not be such a bad thing. We look forward to our next major House sporting event with bated breath.

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TSS ROWING FIRST VIII Mr Adam Harrison Director of Rowing

claims Head of River after 12 years

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SS Rowing had a good season with a number of crews performing exceptionally well at the Head of the River. The TSS First VIII pulled off one of the greatest victories, bringing the O’Connor Cup back to TSS for the first time in over a decade.

The TSS Rowing program had 210 rowers signed on for the 2018 season. Using this large squad, the School was able to field all GPS point scoring events available with three extra crews to bolster the squad.

The 2018 rowing season for TSS saw many solid performances throughout the season

TSS rowing had a solid day at Lake Wyaralong in the Beaudesert Hinterland, achieving third place in the Old Boys Cup, which reflects the depth across the GPS squads. One of the many highlights was the fact we finished in the top three in 12 of the 15 available races on the day.

There were many highlights to the 2018 Season. Our Year 8 ‘learn to row’ introduced all new rowers with their performances reflecting this with six of the ten divisions winning their race. The Year 10 program performed solidly improving on their Year 9 season with a noted increase in performance and attitude toward shed culture.

Our Year 11 program performed well on the day and have proven they will be a strong group coming through for 2019. One of the major highlights of the 2018 season

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was the Year 11 VIII. They were a small cohort in Year 9 and have developed into a strong squad. We wait with anticipation to see what they are capable of in 2019 and the hunt for the O’Connor Cup. In addition to the Head of the River, TSS attended the Australian Rowing National Championships held at the Sydney International Regatta Centre. The results were: Men’s Under 17 Quad

Third

Men’s Under 19 4+

First

Men’s Under 19 8+

Fourth

Championship School Boy Eight

Fourth

The 2018 rowing season for TSS saw many solid performances. There is no doubt the School can aspire to higher levels of achievement within Queensland GPS Rowing. Based on our improvement over the past few seasons we are looking forward eagerly to the 2019 Head of the River.

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Race and Crew Details Race Start 10:25

Boat Open First VIII

Hugh Robinson

Jed Heslop

Tyler Wright

Harry Cox Jake Heck Austin Bettles Archer Southwood

Dougal Coleman

Isaac Mibus

GOLD COAST Mrs Jacqueline Latimer Marketing

STRIPS brisbane of its glory

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he Southport School and St Hilda’s are enjoying rowing glory after both claiming Head of the River Championships, effectively ending Brisbane’s dominance on the water.

“The coaching team consisting of Duncan Free, Scott Wilkins and Stuart Paton showed tremendous resilience, helping to guide the boys over the hurdles in front of them to take out the 2018 Head of the River.

TSS clawed its way to victory in the wake of a disjointed season and St Hilda’s claimed their first ever win since 1914, also breaking all former records for a BSRA Regatta.

“It was one of the gutsiest performances I have seen in my time involved with rowing.

Now, both schools are set to continue their success under the guidance of one man – Director of Rowing Adam Harrison.

Mr Harrison, who’s been with TSS since 2015, helped the Open First VIII steal the title from former champions St Joseph’s Nudgee College, after driving a ‘cultural change’ into the rowing program. He said he knew it was only a matter of time before this translated into success on the water.

Following a successful 2017 rowing season at St Hilda’s under Coaches Sean Carolan and Stuart Paton, the St Hilda’s First VIII girls won the Schoolgirls Open VIII in record time, winning their first ever rowing title in the history of the school.

With the St Hilda’s training season off to a great start, Mr Harrison said the focus now for both schools is very much aimed at building on the success of the last season and emulating the tremendous efforts of all competitors.

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WRAP UP

Mr Bryan Hain Director of Sports & Activities

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he Southport School certainly has a proud tradition in the Semester One sports and with 2018 being one to remember as the GPS Association’s 100th year.

The GPS Swimming Championships saw TSS finishing in second place, just behind Brisbane Grammar School. The school swimming program has steadily grown stronger over the past five years, finishing in the top two every year since 2012 (winners 2013, 2015 and 2016).

At the National level, TSS student Kalani Skipps won Gold – the first ever title from our very own ‘learn to swim program’. Students Connor O’Neill and Zach Maher have represented Queensland at a junior level and Old Boy Max Osborn has qualified to represent Australia at this year’s Junior Pan Pacific Championships.

On the international stage the School was pleased to see our own High Performance Coach Mr Chris Nesbit on the Australian team at the Commonwealth Games and three TSS Aquatic swimmers taking home medals (1x Gold, 2x Silver, 1x Bronze). Two TSS Old Boys missed the team by one place.

It would be fair to say TSS now has one of the strongest swimming programs in the country. No swimming program in Australia is developing junior swimmers into senior athletes like TSS. Collectively 28 years of coaching at TSS went into four medals at the Commonwealth Games.

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ext on the GPS calendar was the Head of River and the exciting First VIII race, with strong rowing crews from Nudgee, Churchie and TSS. It was a difficult period leading up to the big day, with a large number of rowers affected by a gastro virus that spread quickly through the boarding community. In the end a strong TSS crew rowed a superb race and won the Centenary Regatta just in front of Nudgee College.

This dedicated and talented group of rowers also went on to row at the Nationals where the following boys won Gold in the Men’s Under 19 IV. The crew, consisting of Dougal Coleman, Harry Cox, Archer Southwood, Tyler Wright and Austin Bettles, lead from the first stroke but were put under immense pressure in the closing stages of the race by Scotch Oakburn (Tasmania) and St Patricks (Victoria) - a great way to finish a memorable rowing season.

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he school cricket program has always had a strong tradition at TSS, winning many premierships in the 60’s and 70’s. Having won the title in 2016, it was always difficult to see a young team go back to back. Once again the weather in February had an impact on fixtures and the TSS ground staff worked extremely hard to prepare the Village Green for some close fought matches. In the end the title came down to the last match of the season, a home round versus our old rivals, Nudgee College.

The match saw TSS bat first, scoring a number of runs that set Nudgee a realistic target. If TSS lost the match BBC would have been in a position to share the title, but TSS held their nerve, bowling out Nudgee in the last over of the match, with only five runs required on the day. The TSS First XI was led by Hugo Burdon who showed excellent composure and game smarts under pressure. Hugo Burdon (Qld U17) and Jack Sinfield (Qld U15) also represented Qld Teams through the season.

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he Inter School Sailing Regatta, that takes place at the Royal Queensland Sailing Club in Manly. A full day of sailing, with the TSS crews racing seven times against boys from BBC, BGS and a range of other sailing schools outside the GPS community. The day started with light winds in the morning but finished with stronger and faster races in the afternoon. TSS won the GPS fleet racing championship in style with talented TSS skipper Tom Wright and crew Lachlan Free winning all seven races, a feat that I’ve not seen before. This was an exciting way to finish a memorable first term of sport for TSS. This year we have seen huge growth in sailing with over 120 boys taking part. This is a record number, far outstripping any other GPS school.

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uring Semester One, each Sunday morning one of the biggest junior Park Runs in SE Queensland was held on the TSS ovals.

Hundreds of young athletes ran with enthusiasm that flowed through both the Senior and Prep campuses - also a good way to help the boys with their cross country training.

The recent Centenary GPS cross country championships saw TSS finish in third place overall with some great individual and year group performances.

Under the leadership of Head Coach Jackson Elliott and his team, TSS had one of the best prepared squads. Third overall is a fantastic team result!

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n the TSS tennis courts the Open First IV had a historic year culminating in a GPS Premiership, our first win for 18 years. Jack McCarthy earned a Headmasters Citation for his undefeated season at #1 singles. We have not been able to find a player in Year 10 or younger in GPS or TSS tennis history, to complete this feat. Our Captain William Timoney’s own play and leadership was pivotal, particularly in the crucial matches. Ethan Shoesmith showed why he is being tabbed as the ‘newcomer of the year’ with exceptional doubles play and quick singles victories.

Rounding out the First IV was stalwart Ryan Selvey, who anchored the singles line-up and played a key role throughout the season. We were also strengthened by Matias Macdonald in reserve who joined us from Columbia, and is certain to have a big impact in 2019. It is important to note that all current tournament players have career high Australian rankings. Our coaches have been exemplary again and special mention goes to Kaden Hensel for leading our First IV to victory.

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SS Football had another fantastic season with over 570 boys taking part in the GPS centenary year. The First XI had a tough season with losses to Churchie, State High and Gregory Terrace, but fought back with a courageous victory away at Toowoomba.

A further victory against BBC maintained the confidence as did draws with top of the table teams from Ipswich and Brisbane Grammar. However, after a fast and very entertaining encounter the 2018 Premiership went to Nudgee with a final score of 3-2. This year there were increased numbers in the younger year groups, with Years 7, 8 and 9 fielding 16 teams between them. There is a real community aspect developing within TSS football and I’m sure the FIFA World Cup will once again increase its popularity.

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GPS SAILING CHAMPIONS

2018 Mr Nicholas Stansbie Sailing Coordinator

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he sailing season of 2017-18 concluded at Manly’s Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron with TSS taking out the GPS Sailing and Queensland State Pacer championships.

TSS, Brisbane Boys College and Brisbane Grammar School, together with the local schools Iona College, Moreton Bay College and Moreton Bay Girls College, provided a number of crews and a packed field of entrants.

The teams, coached by Grant Wharington, Tom Cunich and Matt Wright, fought hard on the day and it was great to see Grant back after suffering a serious injury aboard Scallywag during the Volvo 60 Ocean Race.

The outstanding crew of the day was our own Tom Wright and Lachlan Free. The team won all seven races, despite some heavy competition, particularly in race six, coming through to first place from fourth on the final downwind leg.

This magnificent achievement was a repeat of Tom’s exploits three years ago, when again he was the top performing skipper in the GPS Championships. Tom was well supported by his fellow members of the First team, notably skippers Xavier Doerr and Oscar Weatherseed. Oscar and his crew Ethan Donnelly

finished second overall and Blake Wilson, with the assistance of Andrew Douyere, also sailed well and finished third overall.

Credit must also go to the remaining crews, all of whom worked extremely hard throughout the season.

It’s also fitting to mention the Year 12 boys who showed true leadership and graciously helped the other boys, whether organising, fixing boats or teaching, inspiring them onward. Tom Edmunds, Oscar Weatherseed, Xavier Doerr, and Sailing Captain Connor Pilcher, have been instrumental in ensuring that Sailing at TSS is at an all-time high.

The TSS Crews comprised: First Team: Tom Wright, Lachie Free, Oscar Weatherseed, Ethan Donnelly, Xavier Doerr and Zach Miller-Wright Second Team: Connor Pilcher, Harry Stapleton, Blake Wilson, Andrew Douyere, Lachlan Wheatley and Xavier Smith-Power Squad: Tom Edmunds, Charlie Hart, Oscar Billson, Foster Lane, Jack O’Hagan, Lachlin Iland, Tom McGregor, Brandon Rerrie, Cameron Roberts, Max Hateley, Jackson Fray Band of Brothers

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Fostering 21st Century Skills

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Discovering the extraordinary within the ordinary - all with a flick of a switch Ms Kerrie Lesko Preschool Teacher

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reschool is often seen as a place of fun, laughter and play. And from the outside looking in, it’s easy to make that assumption. However, it extends far beyond these pleasing observations and introduces formal education in a relaxed setting.

Students are provided with opportunities to embark on lifelong learning through well planned and open-ended educational experiences. Today, Early Childhood Educators (ECE) have the ability to assist students’ learning by helping them thrive in the 21st Century.

The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority has identified and defined a skillset students need in the 21st Century. These include critical thinking, creative thinking, communication, collaboration and teamwork, personal and social skills, along with information and communication technologies (ICT).

As ECE’s, we are constantly looking at how we can implement these skills within our Preschool program.

We aim to lead and provoke creative and critical thinking amongst the students, and the learning experiences we provide are well thought out and always have a purpose driving their placement in our learning program.

discussed different theories about how the light was being made. From an educator’s point of view, this was a magical moment of investigation for the boys.

To see their faces light up as they experimented both independently and with others, reminded us how, as adults, we often forget to look for the extraordinary in ordinary things.

The sense of wonder is one of the many joys we are presented with when working with young children. We often consciously choose not to give our students the answers, but instead provide them with opportunities to discover answers for themselves. If creative and critical thinking is to be fostered within a preschool learning program, opportunities for questioning need to be provided on a daily basis.

Loris Malaguzzi, founder of the Reggio Emilia Early Learning Philosophy, on which we are inspired by daily in Preschool, describes it perfectly:

Creativity seems to emerge from multiple experiences, coupled with a well-supported development of personal resources, including a sense of freedom to venture beyond the known… The wider the range of possibilities we offer children, the more intense will be their motivations and the richer their experiences. We must widen the range of topics and goals, the types of situations we offer and their degree of structure, the kinds and combinations of resources and materials, and the possible interactions with things, peers, and adults.

One such way we chose to facilitate this was with the introduction of an overhead projector. Many of the boys had never seen a projector before so it provided them with much intrigue. With a simple flick of a switch, the boys were instantly fascinated by how the light projected onto the wall and how they were able to make shadows with their hands, bodies, doilies and other various objects. As the boys experimented, they

As much as we the educators are there to provide our students with opportunities to develop 21st Century skills, I am reminded that we too can learn from the students, by learning to pause and to look for the extraordinary in the ordinary and see where it can take us within our planning and programming.

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Junior Resident Master Program Mrs Helen McCleary Junior Resident Master Coordinator

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hroughout the course of our very busy school terms, we are fortunate to make available a Junior Resident Master (JRM) Program to young men from around the world looking to embark upon a gap year in Australia before commencing their own tertiary studies in their home countries. Traditionally, TSS has hosted JRMs from reciprocal schools situated across the United Kingdom and South Africa, with each of the candidates participating in a lengthy recruiting process before being appointed to one of the five positions we have at any one time. Dean of Boarding Mr Tony Watt joins me in conducting skype interviews with the shortlisted candidates, with consideration given to what we believe the JRM will bring to the House by way of personality, maturity, sporting interests and general character. From these interviews we are able to make determinations as to which potential JRM will be a best fit for each of the boarding houses, ensuring they will have a positive, constructive role uniquely suited to their allocated House.

By day, our JRMs work on a rotational basis per semester, being allocated to various departments across both Prep and Senior campuses for a maximum of

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two terms before rotating into a different role for the remaining two terms of their tenure. Outside school hours, our JRMs are solely committed to duties within their allocated boarding house as scheduled by their Housemasters, as well as being involved in a diverse range of activities including sports coaching, tutoring, attending excursions and acting as bar stewards at numerous functions.

TSS currently hosts an outstanding group of five young men, all from the United Kingdom. In the photo from (L): Owen, Ben, Dan, James and Luca, joined us in July 2017/January 2018, and since then have become an integral, valued part of our school community. They have embraced our culture, while also sharing some of their own, and worked steadfastly in the roles allocated to them. Their collective maturity, affability and willingness to be involved in all things TSS renders them a wonderful asset to students, staff and the wider community.

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“Thoroughly deserved... A truly inspirational man who genuinely cares for the wellbeing of each and every student ensuring they strive for their individual best. Congrats Mr Wilkins.”

Dominique Smith

“Congratulations Mr Wilkins. Definitely proud to be a Maughan family with such a wonderful leader.”

Rene’ Miller-Wright

“Beyond thrilled to see this news feed … even though we are new to the school we already know our son is in great hands! Such an experienced, caring and compassionate educator ...We certainly lucked in with Mr Wilkins as our son’s Housemaster.”

Lisa Carrick

Old Boy Tristan Nicholls Pays Tribute to Mr Mark Wilkins

Mrs Karen Ellis Marketing Coordinator

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ongratulations to TSS Maughan Housemaster and Business Teacher Mr Mark Wilkins whose name was in lights during the NFL Playoffs featuring the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium Texas, USA earlier this year.

Mr Wilkins was nominated for the Big 12 Conference by Old Boy Tristan Nicholls who, as one of the Big 12 student-athletes, was asked to name a teacher who made a lasting impact on him during his academic journey.

Tristan, a USA College golfer, said Mr Wilkins was a role model and as his Housemaster, “inspired me to push my limits”.

“He also taught me and my peers how to work hard and carry ourselves with class,” Nicholls added.

Following this accolade, Mr Wilkins received an outpouring of praise from former and current students as well as TSS parents, all expressing their congratulations and appreciation of the wonderful teacher and role model he is.

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Toward a State of

Flourishing Dr Angela Zagoren Director of Wellbeing Health

Miss Caitlin Anderson Wellbeing Health Promotions Officer

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t The Southport School, we aim to deliver an education that embodies both excellence and balance. Our holistic and strengths-based approach to education provides a unique learning experience that not only challenges each boy to reach his full potential, but also supports his cognitive, social and emotional development.

In order to excel over time and not burn out, our boys need to learn a skill-set reflective of sustainability, balance and self-care. Taking care of oneself requires discipline and self-regulation, a difficult task for most adults let alone a young person. This is why we regularly bring our students’ attention to our Wellbeing Health pillars that support our mind and body - MENS REMAP - Mindfulness, Exercise, Nutrition, Sleep, Relationships, Engagement, Meaning, Accomplishment and Positive Emotions.

Our vision of Wellbeing Health is captured in our new logo. The foundational pillars of MENS are essential in the development of strong roots, which grip the earth and help us to weather the storms of adversity along life’s journey. Strong roots promote strong growth where REMAP elements allow us to connect with the wider world to not only survive but flourish.

Introducing our Wellbeing Health Curriculum Guide The start of this year challenged our school, both physically and mentally, with the spread of illness. This provided the perfect opportunity to encourage selfreflection on how we care for ourselves, where health sits in our priorities, and ways we can improve our mind and body care. We discussed the importance of small, yet effective changes that can improve wellbeing

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health, such as avoiding devices before bed, drinking water regularly throughout the day, including more fibre for gut health and meditation to calm our minds.

To further support the delivery of this information, we recently introduced a Wellbeing Health (WH) Curriculum Guide, providing teachers with evidencebased and contextually relevant information and activities to use in the classroom. The guide was developed for all students from Preschool to Year 12 in the form of two to ten minute lessons, with plenty of opportunity for discussion.

Our first WH Curriculum Module was Mindfulness, which is defined by Jon Kabat-Zinn as ‘the art of paying attention; purposely; non-judgmentally; in the present moment experience.’ Mindfulness has been scientifically proven to enhance learning, creativity, sports performance and emotional regulation.

Mindfulness

in the classroom

What

Why Performance outcomes Improved concentration, focus, preparation and short-term memory

Mindfulness is paying attention; on purpose; non-judgmentally; to your present moment experience

Where Prefrontal cortex growth Improved planning, problem solving and emotional regulation Hippocampus thickness Improved learning and memory

Health and wellbeing Reduced stress, anxiety and depression.

Increased self-compassion and happiness.

Relationships Improved empathy, perspective taking and social skills

Amygdala shrinkage reduced stress response

How

Formal Practice Sitting meditations such as body scan, breath awareness and mindfulness of emotions Informal Practice Yoga and daily activities such as brushing teeth and eating

Additionally, we have launched two new initiatives: Mindspace and Zen Zone.

Mindspace is a guided meditation that is facilitated once per week during lunch. It is open to all Senior School students who would like to use Mindfulness as a performance enhancer or ‘reset’ during a busy day.

Zen Zone (Preparatory) is a brand new initiative, developed and facilitated by our Preparatory School Psychologist, Miss Amelia-Rose Read, and our Wellbeing Health Promotions Officer, Miss Caitlin Anderson. All sessions are structured with themes and interactive mindfulness activities, where students learn strategies to improve their performance in academics, sport, and performing arts, just to name a few.

These initiatives have been well-received by our students and complement our pre-existing wellbeing health initiatives of Zen Zone (Senior), Friends Club, the Rainforest (Preparatory), Art Club (Preparatory) and Bush Kindy (Preschool).

At the conclusion of the semester, we celebrated the internationally recognised, Men’s Health Week at the Senior campus. We hosted healthy food trucks, provided live music, piped classical tunes across the lush green lawns, ran self-defence workshops to teach de-escalation of violence strategies, and showcased a panel of our most respected male teachers on assembly to share their wisdom around important health topics. This was a special event which aimed to not only raise awareness of Men’s Health issues, but to also congratulate men on what they do well in regards to their health.

We look forward to further developing our Wellbeing Health Curriculum throughout Semester Two and are grateful for the support from students, staff and the community.

The Zen Zone was very relaxing and it taught us other ways on how to relax your brain and yourself when going through times of stress and when you’re feeling sad. It was really fun doing the activities and learning the ways to relax yourself.

Be mindful, not mind full

Mindful Moment

Lachie Crain 3/4A

Take 3 deep breaths Zen Zone was really relaxing and I got to learn lots of things about mindfulness. I really enjoyed making the mind jars and it was really fun to learn about how our brain works and how to calm down when you’re stressed or angry.

Strengthen your posture

Sean Hirabe 3/4A

Expand your awareness What can you see, hear, smell , taste and touch?

Every moment counts

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Seminars Dr Kristy Goodwin

Mr Mark Wyer Preparatory School Deputy Head - Pastoral Care

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arents today are faced with children who tap, swipe and pinch before they can tie their shoelaces or ride a bike. Two-year-olds know the ins and outs of every remote in the house, and new gadgets or apps appear daily promising to make children smarter and faster.

in simple terms, what is actually okay for children to use and what to avoid and when. Using the seven foundations of early childhood development, Dr Goodwin explains how parents can develop healthy digital habits in their children and use technology to promote and safeguard their whole wellbeing.

Many parents are worried about the effects all this technology is having on their children’s physical health and development. They feel guilty about the amount of time their children watch TV or play with iPads, but admit that trying to wrestle a digital device out of their child’s hand can frequently result in massive conflict and tantrums.

Dr Goodwin spent a day with the boys of TSS (both Prep and Senior) and also presented a Parent Information Evening for TSS families and friends to help put an end to the guesswork and guilt about raising boys in a digital world. She explained why boys often experience techno-tantrums and become agitated when they stop using screens, based on neuroscience, and offered effective strategies to ensure online safety and determine how much time online is healthy.

Our academic staff were also treated to a special session with Dr Goodwin to assist with implementing this framework into the classroom.

In Raising Your Child in a Digital World, leading children’s technology researcher and mum, Dr Kristy Goodwin, offers healthy, safe and practical ways to incorporate technology into your children’s learning and development. She takes the latest evidence-based research findings from all over the world to establish,

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School TV Digital Wellbeing Platform Mrs Karen Ellis Marketing Coordinator

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choolTV is a world first wellbeing platform featuring Dr Michael Carr-Gregg. It addresses the modern day realities faced by schools and parents who increasingly need clear, relevant and fact-based information around raising safe, happy and resilient young people.

In 2017 The Southport School was very proud to become a partner with this initiative. We as a school, recognised that whilst there is a great deal of information available, this can often be confusing and overwhelming for parents looking for guidance.

Deputy Headmaster - Head of Senior School Mr Andrew Hawkins said students, staff and parents alike, can visit areas of the website that are relevant to certain topics they may seek advice on.

“It’s designed to address these issues to further help empower parents with credible and sound information that is realistic and offers practical strategies.”

Preparatory School Deputy Head – Pastoral Care Mr Mark Wyer said SchoolTV can be used as an ongoing resource that helps tackle many of the challenges faced by today’s youth.

“Here you will find a range of topics published monthly with comprehensive videos from leading specialists and organisations. You will also find fact sheets, suggested books, apps, websites and much more,” Mr Wyer said.

“I recommend visiting the website which can be found via the Parent Portal: www.tss.qld.schooltv.me.”

“SchoolTV covers a range of topics including Cyberbullying, Anxiety, Internet Addiction, Social Media and Digital Reputation, Sexting, Drug and Alcohol Use, Suicide and Self-Harm and Depression,” Mr Hawkins said.

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John Norman Radcliffe circa 1940

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Alan Radcliffe circa 1979

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Alan Radcliffe today

ohn Norman Radcliffe was a Queenslander, the son of Mr and Mrs Oliver Radcliffe. His father, a Victorian, had spent most of his life with the Queensland Education Department and had been Queensland’s chief inspector of schools.

In 1936, John became acting Headmaster and was officially appointed Headmaster in December 1940 until his retirement in 1951. John then quietly became a Senior Master and stayed on at TSS until his death in October 1963.

John N. Radcliffe was educated at the Brisbane Grammar School where, in1912, he won an open scholarship to the University of Queensland.

At the University, he represented his College, St John’s, at cricket, tennis and rowing, becoming an Oxford Blue and a member of the university XI in 1912, 1913 and 1914. He also represented Queensland in tennis for those same years. He gained a Bachelor of Arts degree with honours in classics and selected as a Rhodes Scholar in 1914, leaving for Oxford soon afterwards to take up residence at Balliol. However, his university studies were cut short by the outbreak of war that same year. He joined the Royal Artillery and was sent with the B.E.F. to the Western Front in France where he won the Military Cross in 1917 and finished the war with the rank of Captain. After the war, he returned to Oxford to continue his studies and represented the University at both tennis and golf.

Alan Radcliffe, John’s son, came to TSS in 1935 and was a member of Thorold House until graduating in 1939. During his time at the School, Alan was a prominent academic, sportsman and School Swimming Champion.

Radcliffe returned to Queensland in 1919, joined the staff of the Queensland Education Department and married Miss Evelyn Harrower Raymond. Evelyn was the daughter of A.J. Raymond, for many years a member of the Brisbane City Council, and the sister of a former student of The Southport School, Archibald Raymond, a member of McKinley House from 1907 to 1910 and who had been killed in the Great War. Radcliffe joined the staff of The Southport School as a Senior Master in 1923. He obtained his Master of Arts degree from the University of Queensland in 1925 and later, at the invitation of the Rhodes Trust, returned to Oxford to read for his Diploma of Education. For many years, in addition to his other duties at The Southport School, he was the School’s librarian and acted as the editor of The Southportonian magazine.

When World War II broke out in 1939, Alan enlisted in the RAF. He was sent to Canada for training under the Empire Training Scheme and flew Hurricane fighters during the Battle of Britain.

In 1941, Alan transferred to Africa for ‘tank busting duties’ and subsequently flew Spitfires in Malta, Sicily and Italy. During this time he was appointed Squadron Leader of Squadron 241.

In 1944, Alan won the D.F.C for ‘Devotion to Duty and Leadership’ and went on to fly more than 400 sorties before being discharged in 1945. On returning to TSS after the war, Alan joined the staff of the Junior School as a Junior Master, transferring to the Senior School in 1949 as HOD of Swimming, Assistant to the Headmaster and to teach Geography.

In 1973, he took long service leave and travelled to Europe to further his studies in methods of teaching Geography and Social Science. Radcliffe House was named in his honour in 1975.

Alan Radcliffe retired from TSS in 1978. Today, Alan is still going strong and attends as many Old Boys functions as he can. He is our oldest Old Boy and still manages to do the TSS War Cry at Old Boys Assemblies, a true honour for such an honourable gentleman.

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Ian Narev

Tony Quinn

Dave Alred

TSS Foundation

The Business of Breakfast Ms Olivia Dean TSS Foundation

The charitable breakfast crowd have had the pleasure of listening to a diverse range of speakers...

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n the early hours of the morning, the TSS Foundation has welcomed over 1,300 guests so far this year to the Business Breakfast series, raising funds for the Indigenous Education program here at the School. The charitable breakfast crowd have had the pleasure of listening to a diverse range of speakers to date, with the first three events of the year selling out.

To kick start 2018, Dr Dave Alred wowed the audience with his thought provoking presentation on ‘Removing the hidden blocks to performance’.

Dave enthusiastically commanded the 450 strong crowd, sharing with guests the keys to becoming aware of negative avoidance behaviours and the ways in which to remove subconscious blocks in order to perform at your potential.

In a change of pace, a very different story was told in March by self-made entrepreneur and millionaire Tony Quinn. Tony’s theme for the morning ‘From a wooden caravan to a multi-million dollar business empire’ tracked his remarkable story of success that started in a Scottish mobile home. Tony founded a fat rendering plant which sowed the seeds for an extraordinary story of success in pet food, culminating in selling his business for over 400 million dollars. In addition to many more record business sales, Tony entertained with a fast paced story of a man who started out with

nothing, made his fortune in pet food and chocolates, and is set to reshape motorsport right across Australia and New Zealand.

In May, guests were treated to an insightful and engaging address by Ian Narev, former Chief Executive Officer of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Ian’s passion for education and leadership was evident throughout his presentation, referring to The Southport School’s Mission, Values and Vision as the benchmark for creating an educational environment that supports leadership, creativity and emotional intelligence. Ian’s presentation was extremely well received by the TSS community, inspiring guests to challenge their thinking and habits of mind.

The TSS Foundation would like to thank all of our Breakfast sponsors for 2018 and we look forward to welcoming more guests during the remainder of the year to this fundraising event. For more information on the series, please head to the TSS Foundation page on the school website or contact Olivia Dean on olivia.dean@tss.qld.edu.au

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OLD BOYS Inspiring Reverence Mr Conan Bland Director of Cadets

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n the not too distant future, the men and women who witnessed a world at war will no longer be around to march behind famous banners. All that is left will be memories passed on through the generations. Our younger generation, including the boys at this school, bear the responsibility to uphold the legacy of the ANZACs by carrying on traditions and engaging with their past. The OSA has advocated strongly for this position and has recently financially supported two initiatives that go a long way to ensuring that the students remain custodians of our school history.

The first initiative was to provide $6,000 to purchase a quantity of reproduction First World War uniforms for the Historical Catafalque Party.

This small group of students clad in historical uniforms represents the school during commemorative service events across South East Queensland by providing a guard party that symbolically guards fallen soldiers. The boys practice for hours and hours throughout the year with .303 rifles, perfecting their drill movements and timing as an ultimate show of respect. The impression this small group of students makes in the community cannot be understated or undervalued; it has a visceral impact on our veterans, and can be imagined in the passage opposite.

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An elderly veteran sits quietly in the front row of the ANZAC Day crowd, a row of medals pinned carefully to his breast pocket. He leans precariously forward, forearm pressed heavily against his walking stick and peers towards the Catafalque Party marching slowly towards the Cenotaph. The veteran looks at the TSS cadets intently, scrutinising every aspect; uniforms are crisp, badges positioned correctly, polished brass shooting shards of sunlight towards the crowd. His eyes move to the feet of these five boys; he must check the timing. By this stage, the boys have reached their positions, covering the four corners of the cenotaph and have begun to conduct the most reverent of drill movements, rest on arms. As the rifles slowly arc towards the ground in unison, a small sparkle wells in his eyes, a memory of a distant past. The Old Digger remembers a time when he was the same age as these boys, a time when his uniform was starched and crisp, and boots spit polished, a time when he stood straight and tall carrying the hopes of the nation. The elderly veteran takes in the melancholy scene, framed by the motionless cadets who remain like sad statues surrounding the cenotaph. He nods his head and leans slowly back in his chair, whispering his approval.

The second project supported by the OSA is to generously provide $10,000 to go towards publishing a book on the 79 Old Boys who died during military service in The Second World War. This will complement To Honour Your Name which was published in 2014, detailing the lives and accomplishments of the 52 Old Boys who made the ultimate sacrifice during The Great War. Completion of this new book is expected by the end of 2019 and it is to be published in the first quarter of 2020. Information collated in these two books serves to ensure that long after The Southport boys have left these beautiful grounds their virtuous deeds are kept in our memories and the names of those who performed them will never be forgotten.

The generous support provided by the OSA is an acknowledgment of the importance of being careful custodians of our school history. As Old Boys, it is a history that should be deeply personal, deeply moving and ultimately reflect a certain degree of the reverence we hope to instil in each and every boy throughout his time at this school.

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The book currently being researched will honour the deeds at school, home and abroad of those Old Boys below that served and died during The second World War

Name

Service Number

Unit Number

Place of Burial

Lloyd Adam

QX10291

AASC 2/IMAC

South Brisbane Cemetery

Owen Reid Amos

QX22157

2/31st Bn Infantry

Port Moresby (Bomana) War Cemetery

James North Bell

QX5707

2/7 Cavalry Regiment

Port Moresby (Bomana) War Cemetery

James Frederick Morgan Bennett

404195

11 Sqn. RAAF

Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery

Neville Watson Bertwistle

NGX53

1 Anti tank Regt RAA

Athens Memorial

John William Bracken

423608

2/12th Field Ambulance

Townsville War Cemetery

James Arthur Gerald Browne

404849

49 Sqn RAAF

Scampton (St. John The Baptist) Churchyard

Seymour Villiers Brown

405997

12 Sqn RAAF

Rheinberg War Cemetery

Donald George Campbell

405623

13 Sqn RAAF

Ambon War Cemetery

Keith John Chandler

405296

1 Coastal Op Training RAF

Runnymede Memorial

Roger Staniforth Chandler

435535

460 Sqn RAAF

Durnbach War Cemetery

William Allan Clifford

QX23215

2/29th Bn Infantry

Singapore Memorial

John Edward Coates

404956

106 Sqn RAAF

Reichswald Forest War Cemetery

Frederick Pearce Cobb

QX42392

2/3rd Ind Coy Special Forces

Lae War Cemetery

John Winzar Compton

QX36516

26th Bn Infantry

Port Moresby (Bomana) War Cemetery

Peter Kirk Crombie

408972

1 Op Training Bairnsdale RAAF

Sydney Memorial

John Kennedy Cullen

404779

49 Sqn RAAF

Runnymede Memorial

Cecil Tom Enright

404312

215 Sqn RAAF

Chittagong War Cemetery

Ernest Gatenby Fletcher

414792

463 Sqn RAAF

Runnymede Memorial

Roy E. Foster

9347

9 Sqn RAAF

Sydney Memorial

David Arthur Fox

QX16490

2/7th CAV REGT

Port Moresby (Bomana) War Cemetery

Ian Charles Sydney Fraser

QX12330

2/31st INF BN

Beirut War Cemetery

Bernard Malcolm Geissmann

404334

452 Sqn RAAF

Runnymede Memorial

William Parsell George

414927

76 sqn RAAF

Labuan War Cemetery

John Foster Gibson

NX26634

2/2nd Machine Gun Battalion

El Alamein War Cemetery

Robert Charles Spencer Glover

Lieutenant

RAN Volunteer Reserve

Plymouth Naval Memorial

D’Arcy lan Goddard

QX32424

2/9th Bn Infantry

Port Moresby (Bomana) War Cemetery

Wallace Gordon Gray -Buchanan

QX7011

1 ANTI TANK REGT RAA

Phaleron War Cemetery

Robert Roger Griffin

QX2786

2/9th Bn Infantry

Port Moresby (Bomana) War Cemetery

John Bryant De Burgh Griffith

429375

578 Sqn RAAF

Runnymede Memorial

John Johnson

425806

463 Sqn RAAF

Durnbach War Cemetery

John Henry Willox Johnstone

414043

1 Target Towing RAAF

Durnbach War Cemetery

John Mander Jones

QX17748

2/10th Field Regt RAA

Kranji War Cemetery

John Neville Keys

426112

466 Sqn RAAF

Meharicourt Communal Cemetery

James Vernon Stothard Lahey

405743

20 Sqn RAAF

Cairns Cemetery

Kenneth Marcus Denbigh Lyons

404752

463 Sqn RAAF

Runnymede Memorial

Alton Ronald Mackay

409163

611 Sqn RAAF

Orpington (St. Mary Cray) Cemetery

John Duncan Mackay

405864

129 Sqn RAAF

St. Pierre Cemetery, Amiens

Harold John Erickson

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Name

Service Number

Unit Number

Place of Burial

Robert Herbert McCowan

QX652

2/9th Bn Infantry

Tobruk War Cemetery

Hunter Harcourt McMullan

425732

138 Sqn RAF RAAF

Runnymede Memorial

James McWhirter

Paymaster Lieutenant

RAN Volunteer Reserve

Queensland Cremation Memorial, Brisbane

Hamilton Lewis Maddison

404702

217 Sqn RAAF

Colombo (Kanatte) General Cemetery

Donald Ian MacDonald

405593

460 Sqn RAAF

Runnymede Memorial

Charles Nelson Mann

QX17181

2/26th Bn Infantry

Labuan Memorial

James Fraser Munro

QX17279

AASC no.1 COY

Labuan Memorial

Alfred Henry Murray

Major. QX6442

Royal Australian Engineers

Mount Thompson Crematorium

Robert A. Nason

QX17445

2/10 Fd. Regt RAA

Kanchanaburi War Cemetery

Robert Nason Neill

404255

258 Sqn RAAF

Colombo (Kanatte) General Cemetery

Edward Joseph Pattingale

QX34024

42nd B Infantry

Lae War Cemetery

Lawrence Edward Powell

QX8554

2/25th Bn Infantry

Port Moresby (Bomana) War Cemetery

Lance Sydney Powell

404656

45 Sqn RAAF

Singapore Memorial

Sydney Warwick Cecil Roberts

QX10222

2/26 Bn. Infantry

Kranji War Cemetery

Robin Munro Ryder

404384

40 Sqn RAAF

Rheinberg War Cemetery

James Maxwell Scott

404043

460 Sqn RAAF

Reichswald Forest War Cemetery

Charles Harold Shaw

QX9366

2/10 Fd Reg. RAA

Kanchanaburi War Cemetery

James Ernest Field Stanfield

404275

455 Sqn RAAF

Runnymede Memorial

Edwin Michael Charles Steddy

QX6234

2/12th Bn Infantry

Port Moresby (Bomana) War Cemetery

Henry Raynor Stephens

404304

1 OP Training RAAF

Port Moresby (Bomana) War Cemetery

Peter Owen Ivaugh Stephenson

QX53988

2/9 Cavalry Commando Squadron

Lae War Cemetery

James Cecil Stevenson

Wing Commander 305

1 Aircraft Depot Laverton

Springvale Crematorium, Melbourne

Ian Jamieson Stewart

QX6832

42nd Bn AIF

Brisbane (Lutwyche) Cemetery

Ian Harper Stirrat

404186

112 Sqn RAAF

Halfaya Sollum War Cemetery

Donald Charles Stumm

270681

100 Sqn RAAF

Port Moresby Memorial

Harley Charles Stumm

70656

CDG. 167 Royal Air Force

Madras War Cemetery, Chennai

William Arthur Sudholz

414274

8 Sqn. RAAF

Port Moresby Memorial

George Archibald Taylor

Q228605

19 Bn Infantry

Roma Cemetery

Eric Teulon Thompson

404069

450 Sqn. RAAF

Alamein Memorial

Henry Burgoyne Tomkins

QX19137

2/7th Cavalry Regiment

Port Moresby (Bomana) War Cemetery

John Sivyer Turnock

404688

460 Sqn RAAF

St. Joris Communal Cemetery

Gordon Russell Tweedale (school records George)

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Malta (Capuccini) Naval Cemetery

Sydney Wallace-Barnett

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Kanchanaburi War Cemetery

Ralph Ernest Warren

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Runnymede Memorial

James George Hudson Webster

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Runnymede Memorial

Joseph Roy Wehl

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Kanchanaburi War Cemetery

Alexander Frederick Whittick

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Frederick Ernest Williams

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Fradley (St. Stephen’s) Churchyard

Roland John Young

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Alamein Memorial

John Fraser

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Garden Of Rememrance, Queensland

Ronald Charles Mundell

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Old Boys Present New Awards at Year 12 Graduation Ms Amy McDougall Old Boys Association

The John Evans Award for Academic Leadership Presented by Mr John Evans (as determined by the Deputy Headmaster – Head of Learning and Teaching) In John’s senior year (1987), the School introduced for the first time the awarding of School Colours for academic achievement. John was the first recipient of the award, and so the first ever in the School’s history. The School decided a few years after to revert to academics not achieving eligibility for School Colours, and instead be recognised with other awards, evolving to including today’s Dean’s List and the naming of the TSS Academic Firsts. John kept his prized and unique blazer until two years ago, when he approached the School to suggest it be displayed in a suitable place in the School. John discussed the idea with TSS Archives and Deputy Headmaster - Head of Learning and Teaching Ms Jo Inglis, with the aim of donating the blazer, as well as an ongoing academic award.

He recalled the criteria that had been applied to the original academic colours award including contribution to the academic performance of the School, living the School’s values and helping other students with their studies. Ms Jo Inglis recommended that the award be presented to the Captain of the Academic Firsts, which matched well with the criteria John had recalled from when he received the blazer.

The important themes for John are; ensuring that excellence in academics is recognised as having comparable and indeed heightened significance as excellence in all other aspects of school life; understanding the importance of leadership in all facets of school life, including academics; those who are academic high achievers being able to use those skills to benefit others and the School’s academic performance as a whole.

The K.I. & J.W Hong International Student of the Year Presented by Mr Justin Hong (as determined by the Deputy Headmaster – Senior School) Ken and Justin Hong were both international students at TSS from South Korea. Ken was a boarder in Thorold House (1995-1999) and Justin was in Rogers House in 1995 and then briefly at Thorold before becoming a day boy in Walker House (1996-2000). The brothers were also lucky enough to serve the School as House Captains in Year 12.

Ken and Justin thoroughly enjoyed their time at TSS, and decided to come up with an award to recognise the success of international students, helping encourage them to participate and contribute more to the School.

Recently they both returned to the School for the first time in 16 years, where they caught up with old friends and familiar faces. Justin made comment on how much the School had changed since he was a student, however he said the spirit of the boys was something that hadn’t changed.

“It was a great honour for me to be a part of the ceremony. Ken and I sincerely hope this award can bring about positive influence to the international students of TSS,” Justin said.

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Ensuring a Future for TSS

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n many ways I am today because of what my school taught me then.

I entered The Armidale School (TAS) as a 10-year-old boarder and am eternally grateful to my parents for the substantial sacrifices they made to enrol me at such a wonderful educational institution.

This opportunity had a profound influence on my life and the lives of so many other students.

For this reason, I finally “got around” to leaving a bequest to my old school. I had been considering this action for many years, realising that TAS has impacted so much in my life.

TAS and TSS have so much in common - steeped in similar history and traditions, teaching similar values, exceeding well above their weight in many fields, the country influence especially in the early days etc.

However, the most common thread is the sacrifice so many Old Boys made in the theatres of war.

I think that we Old Boys from both schools had similar experiences. Those of us who attended school, especially prior to the 80’s, can remember some of the floggings we received on the sporting fields from the other GPS schools. We would rally and through unbridled passion and spirit for our school occasionally pull off a great and memorable victory.

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Much has changed and now TSS is the envy of many schools, through outstanding performances in so many disciplines.

Under first class management and staff, TSS is flying.

2017 saw outstanding academic results for Year 12 leavers. For the first time enrolments passed the 1,600 mark with 1,610 in attendance. The Boarding Houses are full at 310, making TSS the largest all male boarding school in Queensland. In sporting results this year, TSS has won GPS Cricket, Rowing, Sailing and Football and placed second in Swimming.

In order for TSS to grow and prosper, the TSS Foundation aims to gather sufficient financial resources to ensure that the School’s future is assured.

The Southport School must not rely on indefinite Government support.

where funds are managed through an Endowment Fund, leaving an enduring legacy. Managed by a Board of Directors, the TSS Foundation has the ability to assist the School in both the short and long term.

For further information on leaving a bequest, head to the Philanthropy page on the TSS website or contact me.

There are currently 15 Old Boys, parents, friends and teachers choosing to leave a bequest to TSS. On the TSS Philanthropy website you may view those leaving a bequest under Dixon Society members.

If you are currently leaving a bequest to TSS and your name is not listed on the Dixon Society Members’ page, please contact me.

We can all make a difference.

If you believe that TSS has played a similar role in your life as The Armidale School has in mine, please consider leaving a gift through your Will (a bequest).

If you wish to leave a bequest to TSS, you may choose to leave it to the TSS Foundation or the OSA Bursary Fund.

By choosing to leave your bequest to the TSS Foundation, your options are the Building, Library or Scholarship programs or to the Dixon Guardian Trust,

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inventiveness, self-awareness, courage and a sense of responsibility. The students spent several days planning a solution to a real-world problem and then presented their plan using a range of multimedia tools.

With over 40 countries involved in Round Square, the organisation has developed a framework that focuses on developing traits that will not only be necessary for living in a changing world, but will enable young people to succeed in being a leader of change.

Round Square encourages students to step outside their comfort zone. The words of founder, Kurt Hahn, echo through every conference: “There is more in you than you think.” There is nothing quite like witnessing young people, from all walks of life, sharing their ideas and skills to be a force of change.

t used to be enough to hope our children were academic, artistic, sporty or socially capable, but the world is changing so rapidly we have a whole new set of responsibilities to develop the necessary character traits needed in our younger generation.

Through the IDEALS of Round Square, (Internationalism, Democracy, Environmentalism, Adventure, Leadership and Service) key character traits have been identified to be developed by students being involved in experiential learning.

The regional conference, hosted by Keystone Academy, in Beijing, allowed TSS boys to share an experience with 160 students from other schools in the South East Asia-Australasia Region, to listen to six key note speakers who each focused on a global issue.

The theme of the conference was, ‘Dare to be a Force of Nature’ and encouraged students to reflect on global issues and work with experts in the field to come up with possible solutions. From the plastic ocean crisis to poaching, students were empowered by realising that individual people ARE making a difference.

The conference promoted the development of qualities and skills such as problem solving, communication, commitment to sustainability,

One of our TSS boys, Victor Wu, has been involved in the ‘Care for Cambodia’ campaign since his early days at the Prep School and he prepared for the life

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It is difficult to imagine, but children at Feeding Dreams spend their life trying to find things to sell, so they can have food, and have no experience with music, let alone playing an instrument. There is no electricity or toilets in the slums and life is hard. To be able to spend time learning an instrument, and then being able to keep the recorder, was beyond their previous experiences.

TSS has a long history helping Feeding Dreams Cambodia and our funding was instrumental in setting the school up and covering the running costs.

Prior to the China conference, TSS staff and boys, and staff and girls from New England Girls School (Armidale, NSW), went to Cambodia, to embark on a week of service at Feeding Dreams Cambodia. This organisation offers free education to over 800 children in one of the poorest areas of Siem Reap. The group taught in the classrooms each day and then did a rice and meat drop into the slums, where the children come from, to get an understanding of the hardships faced.

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changing trip by gathering more than thirty recorders and preparing a music tuition program for the students at Feeding Dreams. In incredibly hot temperatures, he battled the language barriers to teach the children how to play simple tunes on the recorder.

During the trip, TSS took over the sponsorship of Vichika, a lovely young girl who we have watched grow up, as she lives in the same area as our other sponsored girl, Srey Leap. Through our sponsorship, the girls are able to attend Feeding Dreams and the local Khmer school and are given rice so they do not have to spend their days sorting rubbish to find items to sell.

Our next goal for Feeding Dreams is to raise enough money to build the ‘Dream’ playground, which will include a soccer field, volleyball court and play gym equipment. This would not be possible without the continued support of the TSS community.

Thank you for your help to ‘Care for Cambodia’ and changing lives.

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uring the first week of Term Two, Mr Hamilton and I accompanied three Year 5 and four Year 6 Round Square students to The Armidale School for the South East Asia Regional Conference.

The boys participated in activities such as canoeing, nature walks, planting trees and group discussions that provided students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in different cultures.

The ANZAC Day service was a highlight, as was the time spent with ‘at risk’ youth and their dogs. A number of the Round Square students attended the trip and, upon returning, enjoyed sharing their highlights from the week away:

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“I really liked the boarding houses and the school had great facilities. During our time, we helped plant trees for the riverbed, so when it floods the water doesn’t come up and wash away the trees and nests of any animals. We also went canoeing and on a nature walk to observe the different animals around the lake and in the reeds.”

“I found the experience really nice, making new friends. My favourite activity was gold panning and canoeing because you can work together with other students to complete tasks. I also enjoyed planting trees and picking up rubbish to help the community. I liked visiting the museum and learning about the famous bushranger from Armidale, called Captain Thunderbolt. The boarding area was great as the beds were comfy and you had your own drawers.”

Alexander Nott “On our first day we went on the bus for six hours and played games. When we got there, we went swimming.

The next day we watched a dog show by a company called ‘The Backtrack Boys’. The performers were all from tough backgrounds and were all given a dog who wouldn’t judge them and because the dogs were loyal, they learnt to be better people. The troubled kids relied on their dogs and the dogs relied upon them. It helped these kids through tough times and taught us about how kids like them have different experiences to the TSS experience. One of my favourite things was the Baraza Groups, because my leader was really nice and everyone in the group came from a different part of Australia and the world. It was a really fun experience.”

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e held our highly anticipated School Formal on Saturday, April 28 at the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa. As expected, all the students were dressed in stunning fashion and the night was a huge success.

All the guests had a wonderful time celebrating the final year of their schooling.

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n May, TSS had a special visit from St Hilda’s Year 1. As the big day drew closer, the excitement grew. “Is it today?” “Are they coming today?” It seemed to take forever, but finally, the day arrived!

Our St Hilda’s guests arrived on a very large white bus that was heralded with a cry of, “They’re here! They’re here!” The girls trotted into classrooms and, together with our boys, were “sorted” into small groups. With some trepidation, children made their way to the Cribb eating area to begin colouring friendship crowns. It wasn’t long before tentative greetings developed into full conversations. Amidst the happy chattering, giggling and laughing, brightly coloured crowns were fitted with elastic and were worn with great pride.

Children then tackled the creation of a friendship chain. Inscribed with special words of friendship, it slowly began to take shape. “I think it will reach Brisbane,” said Ari. “Oh no, I think it might reach London,” cried another. It slowly took form and was draped over the Cribb bannisters as a bright and colourful reminder of our ties to our sister school. As Bennett Hill from 1W commented, “My buddy was Allegra. It was an awesome day!”

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he highly anticipated TSS Friends of Prep (FOP) Mother’s Day High Tea was this year held in the new Prep Hall. The FOP committee worked tirelessly to create a wonderful garden party feel, which was perfectly enhanced by fresh flowers, colourful tableware and indulgent treats. A special feature was the beautiful hand-sewn bunting created

by Christine Hughes and Kim Bibby, that was positioned perfectly on the roof of the venue, further complementing the event’s overall theme.

The High Tea was hosted by author Dr Nikki Goldstein and was well supported by those in attendance and local businesses who kindly donated generous gifts to help make the event a great success.

There was plenty of entertainment on the day with our Prep music students offering a variety of outstanding performances, as well as a high-energy fashion show with students from both TSS and St Hilda’s modelling a range of outfits from Country Road. A number of teachers also took to the catwalk, which was well received by students and guests alike, before an exciting aerial show finale that topped off a wonderful morning.

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Founded in 1901, TSS is an Anglican day and boarding school for boys from Preschool to Year 12, with boarding available from Year 7.

Winchester St Southport Queensland Australia 4215 Telephone: Facsimile: Email: Visit:

+617 5531 9911 +617 5531 9977 reception@tss.qld.edu.au www.tss.qld.edu.au

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