Official Opening of the Edna Shaw Ceramics Studio On Founders Day this year, Townsville Grammar officially opened the ‘Edna Shaw Ceramics Studio’. Special guest, Miss Edna Shaw, attended the ceremony, which was followed by a pleasant morning tea, allowing Miss Shaw to meet several of the recipients of the Award that she generously sponsors.
Miss Shaw was a student at Townsville Grammar from 1938 to 1940. It was in fact while at Grammar that Miss Shaw first gained her passion for art, when
Boss Rowland explained the differences in the paintings of Gainsborough and Sir Joshua Reynolds. Since her days at Grammar, Miss Shaw has completed a Fine Arts course at the University of Melbourne and worked as a Research Assistant , Teacher and Examiner in the field of the Fine Arts.
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Miss Shaw is passionate about art and sponsors five Art subject prizes awarded to Year 8 to Year 12 students at the Annual Speech Night Awards.
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It is a fitting tribute to Miss Shaw’s dedication to both the Fine Arts and Townsville Grammar School that the new state of the art Ceramics Studio be named in her honour. LEFT Mr Richard Fairley and Miss Edna Shaw at the opening of the Edna Shaw Ceramics Studio
National Sports Representatives Three Townsville Grammar School students have proved that passion, dedication and no doubt, talent can lead to representing Australia for your sport. Hayley Grant, Katie Cox and Brad Simmons had the honour of representing Australia at the Youth Olympic Festival in their chosen sports. Hayley, who is currently in Year 11, is a talented sportswoman, representing Queensland and Australia on various occasions for Cycling. Hayley started cycling at age 10, and has gone on to have an amazing list of achievements, including coming in the top ten for the 2007 National Track Championships and winning the Under 15 Women’s Road Race at the National Road Championships in 2005. Hayley Grant, Brad Simmons and Katie Cox
Katie, who is currently completing Year 12, has established herself at TGS as a sporting power. Katie has represented Queensland and Australia in Athletics. Katie’s top achievements are winning the Long Jump and placing third in the Triple Jump at the Australian All Schools Track and Field Championships in December 2006. Brad, who is currently in Year 10, is an amazing swimmer, holding many records. He has represented both Queensland and Australia, most recently winning five gold medals at the 2007 State Age Championships, as well as four gold medals at the 2007 Australian Age Nationals. Brad was also selected to be part of the Trans Tasman series. All three students are kept extremely busy with study, training and competing. With such dedication to their sports, their success is sure to continue.
Introducing Mr Simon Armstrong Deputy Principal (Operations)... After over 20 years of teaching on the Gold Coast, with twelve of those years being at All Saints Anglican School in the role of Head of Faculty and Director of Sport and Activities, Mr Simon Armstrong needed a new challenge in his teaching career. Mr Armstrong felt that the position of Deputy Principal (Operations) at TGS was an opportunity not to be missed.
contact with the students and staff, addressing issues and trying to solve problems together.
As a result, Mr Armstrong made the move to Townsville with his wife, Kylie, and children Oliver, Benjamin and Meg. Their first impression of Townsville was a positive one, with everyone so friendly and welcoming.
Drawing inspiration from his wife and children, Mr Armstrong is also inspired by TGS students, stating that “they are fantastic.”
Each day presents Mr Armstrong with unique situations and new challenges, which is what he says makes his job so enjoyable and satisfying. The favourite part of Mr Armstrong’s new position is when he is in
Mr Armstrong is looking forward to the upcoming challenges that lie ahead, as well as the successful implementation of initiated changes that will ultimately benefit the TGS Community.
Mr Armstrong has already made a positive impact on the students, staff and the TGS School Community, and it is a pleasure to welcome him to TGS.