Senior Newsletter - The Southport School

Senior Newsletter
No 25 Thursday 18 August 2011
Corinne Miller - drama
Gold Coast Secondary Schools Drama
Festival
Last Saturday night, 13 August, five senior
drama students travelled to St Andrew’s
Lutheran College to compete in the 39th
Annual Gold Coast Secondary Schools’
Drama Festival. Tristan Furney, Alex
Arena, Zane Moulton, Dean Kenny and
Elijah Crawford performed “Bouncers”
by John Godber.
The play is set in and around a northern
London nightclub called “Mr Cinders”,
with the action focusing on the exploits
of the four doormen and their customers.
The play creates a vivid picture of the
relentless hedonism of northern night life
with its raw energy, flashing disco lights,
and raucous lads and lasses out on the
town.
After an amazing performance that
bought the house down, the boys were
awarded “Most Outstanding Comedy
for 2011”. They also received seven
highly commended certificates for
acting, movement, dance, chorus &
ensemble work.
All of the boys should be congratulated
on an astounding, brave performance.
Thanks must also go to Liam Rasmussen
for his technical work.
Congratulations to all involved, it
certainly was a show to remember!
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Coming Events
AUGUST
19 Independent District School T&F
GPS Track & Field 1 - ANZ Stadium
TRIVIA NIGHT
yr 12 Ag Science Farm Surveys
excursion \
year 7 Students & Teacher Stand
down Day
Chess Rd 2 NC (A)
Prep Big Band Eistedfodd Art
Centre
20 Tennis/Basketball Rd 2 NC (A)
Gymnastics Rd 4/5 BBC (A)
21 Stradbroke Island Dux Open Day
22 Yr 8 E Stradbroke Island Camp
yr 11 Ag Assignment Due
yr 12 Ag Assignment Due
yr 12 English Recorded Interview
year 10 BOM Exam (This Week)
year 11 BOM Assignment Due
Kreisler Strings Eistedfodd
Full Staff Meeting
Boarders’ Chapel
23 Yr 8 E Stradbroke Island Camp
yr 12 Accounting Exam
yr 12 Chinese Speaking and Writing
Task
yr 12 Drama Prac Test
maughan House Commemoration
service
24 Yr 8 E Stradbroke Island Camp
round Square Breakfast Meeting
holy Communion
yr 10 French Writing Test
yr 12 French Reading Test
Cremona Strings Eistedfodd Art
Centre
Atkinson House Commemoration
service
yr 12 Drama Evening Performance
Test
25 Yr 8 E Stradbroke Island Camp
yr 9 History poster due
yr 10 Ag Science Excursion
yr 12 Japanese Speaking Test
Assembly
GC Nth Primary Cricket Trials
yr 12 Supper - Dining Hall
yr 12 Drama Evening Performance
Test
26 GPS Track & Field 2 - ANZ Stadium
yr 11 Art: ‘Writing Task Draft’
yr 12 Art: ‘Extended Writing Task’
GCCC Junior Council Meeting
yr 9 Chinese Speaking and Writing
Task
yr 8F Listening Test
year 12 Japanese Speaking Test
Chess Rd 3 ACGS (H)
Fashion in the Chapel
FREE Remedial Chinese classes
for students, and Speaking
Competition Preparation,
27 Tennis/Basketball Rd 3 ACGS (H)
Gymnastics Rd 6 BGS (A)
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29 Yr 8 F Stradbroke Island Camp
yr 11 & Yr 12 RAP
life Education Visit
yr 12 QCS Preparation Session
yr 12 Tech Studies Com Serv toy
project
yr 12 French Listening Test
yr 8D Listening Test
yr 10 Accounting Exam (This Week)
yr 10 Legal Studies Exam (This
Week)
Boarders’ Chapel
30 Yr 8 F Stradbroke Island Camp
yr 11 & Yr 12 RAP
life Education Visit
yr 12 QCS Day 1
yr 9 1 French Listening Test
yr 8BE French Listening Test
31 Yr 8 F Stradbroke Island Camp
yr 11 & Yr 12 RAP
life Education Visit
yr 11 Physics EEI Due
holy Communion
yr 12 QCS Day 2
Chinese (LOTE) Excursion
yr 11 French Writing Test
september
1 Yr 8 F Stradbroke Island Camp
yr 11 & Yr 12 RAP
life Education Visit
yr 8 Humanities Class Test
yr 9 History test
yr 12 Stand Down Day
Fathers’ Day Breakfast
yr 11 Japanese Reading Test
yr 9 2 French Listening Test
yr 10 French Listening Test
yr 8 Chinese Speaking Task
yr 11 Chinese Speaking and Writing
Task
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Chess Rd 4 BSHS (A)
P&F ‘Presidents Dinner’
Assembly
FREE Remedial Chinese classes
for students, and Speaking
Competition Preparation,
2 GPS Track & Field 3 - ANZ Stadium
PUBLIC HOLIDAY - GC Show Day
TSS Cattle Show Team - Gold Coast
show
yr 11 Art: ‘Writing Task Draft Return’
no Basketball Fixtures
3 Tennis/Basketball Rd 4 BSHS (A)
Gymnastics 2011 GPS
Championships at TSS
TSS Cattle Show Team - Gold Coast
show
Rowing AGM
Friends of Rowing AGM
Date: Tuesday 30 August 2011, 6:30pm
Venue: River Centre
Light refreshments will be served.
Music Calendar
Ensemble Competing at Eisteddfod
Grainger Concert Band....... Tues 16 August
Brass Ensemble.................... Wed 17 August
Drumline............................. Wed 17 August
Big Band 2......................... Thurs 18 August
Big Band ........................... Thurs 18 August
Guitar Ensemble.....................Fri 19 August
Weiniawski Strings..................Fri 19 August
Snr Concert Band...................Fri 19 August
String Orchestra..................Mon 22 August

Readers are leaders
Andrew Stark - head of libraries
Those of you who follow this column regularly might remember that August is a busy month for readers. During this month, Book Week
will give a national focus to reading and schools around Australia (and in some of our international neighbourhoods) will be celebrating
the joy and benefits of reading. Officially, Book Week, the longest running children’s festival in Australia (it’s in its 66th year!) is a weeklong
celebration that begins on August 20. During the week, we do not simply focus on the CBCA short-listed books, but celebrate all
forms of Australian literature produced by our highly regarded authors and illustrators.
During the boys’ reading lessons, they have been introduced to a variety of Australian
(and international) authors and illustrators and many boys have taken up the challenge
of reading through the CBCA short-listed books. The CBCA finalists were announced
earlier this year and this Friday, August 19, the winners in each category will be declared.
While this is an exciting time for young readers around Australia, it is even more
exhilarating for those authors and illustrators who have made the final cut in one of the
world’s most highly regarded literary competitions for young readers.
Recently, library staff began organising four different collections of fiction and non-fiction
with the intention of placing a small library of works in each of the senior school boarding
houses. Each ‘Boarders’ Library’ will be the domain of each boarding house and selected
boys will be responsible for maintaining the collection and suggesting acquisitions to
extend it. Each collection will consist of a combination of brand new and second-hand
books, and, never fear, each House will have its fair share of ‘Harry Potter’, Matthew
Reilly and Robert Muchamore! A similar library will be set up in Rogers House for Prep
boarders.
It is envisaged that each Boarders’ Library will be up and running for the beginning of
Term Four and boarding boys are very welcome to add their own books from home to the
collection. There will be no official ‘borrowing’ of the books; all the books are available at
any time (and there is now no excuse for nothing to do during prep!)
Happy reading!
FOUNDATION
TSS Foundation Business Breakfast Tuesday 23 August 2011
Special Guest Dr Peter Beattie
FORMER PREMIER OF QUEENSLAND AND QUEENSLAND TRADE COMMISSIONER FOR THE AMERICAS
Dr Beattie is the former Premier of Queensland and former Queensland Trade Commissioner for
the Americas. He became leader of the Labor Party in Queensland in 1996 and was elected Premier
in 1998. He held this position for nine years, until retiring in 2007. During his time as Premier,
Dr Beattie launched the Smart State Strategy to boost biotechnology research in Queensland. The
Institute for Molecular Bioscience was the first institute built under the Smart State Strategy. After
retiring as Premier, Dr Beattie was appointed Trade Commissioner for the Americas. He retired
from this position in 2010. Dr Beattie is currently the non-executive Chair of the Board of the
National Association of Cinema Operations – Australasia (NACO)
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music notes
Rob Cooke - director of music
Eisteddfod success
Congratulations to the Grainger concert band (Year 7-9 musicians) who have just received third place in their section. These promising
young musicians did so with 10 out of 30 musicians missing due to illness and camps. Well done boys!
Music permission slips
Permission slips have been sent out via email for upcoming eisteddfod performances. Could all parents please make sure these slips are
returned as soon as possible so we can process them in time for the performances.
Gala Music Concert
Congratulations to all the musicians who performed in the annual Gala Concert last week. It was a fantastic concert that showcased the
wonderful talent we have at TSS. We now look forward to the performances at the Gold Coast Eisteddfod next week.
Calling all Composers!
The Australian Society of Music Educators organise an annual composition competition that supports up and coming young composers.
Music can be written in a variety of styles and the finalists will have the opportunity to hear their works being performed. Entries close on
Friday 26 August so make sure you come to the music department to get the entry forms.
A Quote
“It occurred to me by intuition, and music was the driving force behind that intuition. My discovery was the result of musical perception
(when asked about his theory of relativity) - Albert Einstein
Careers
Scot Gannon - careers counsellor
This is a reminder that our Student for a Semester Application Form is currently open online for the September semester.
• View the list of subjects available in our September Student for a Semester timetable
• Applications for the September program are open to current year 11 and 12 students
• For assistance with the application form, please view the Student for a Semester application process
• Student for a Semester participants receive a discount on normal Bond University subject fees - program fee is $229.00
Important Dates:
• Applications Close -Monday, August 22, 2011 (please note, student references will need to be returned by this date)
• All offers will be issued from Bond University by - Monday, August 29, 2011
• Student for a Semester Orientation - Friday, September 9, 2011 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm
• Classes commence - Monday, September 12, 2011
• Exam period - Friday, December 9 - Saturday, December 17 (students will need to be available to sit their exam in this period)
If you require further information please contact me directly on 07 5595 1067 or visit Student for a Semester online at www.bond.edu.au/
studentforasemester.
1. Reminder; Griffith University Open Day - Sunday Aug 14 All campuses go to the following website for all the details http://www130.
griffith.edu.au/view/landing/openDayLanding.php
2. Year 12s Thinking about Southern Cross University, Gold Coast Campus? They have a school recommendation scheme known as the
STAR entry scheme. It closes August 24th. See Mr Gannon if you are interested.
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Swimming
SmartPrint OSA Race Day
New Zealand Short Course Swimming
Championships Wellington 6-8 August
Alex Press currently in year 11 Surman
House represented Queensland
Swimming at the recent NZ Swimming
Championships. Alex earned this
representation following a very
successful Australian National Age
Championships during April when
he won gold in the boys 15 years 50m
freestyle narrowly missing the Australia
age record. Whilst Alex is still an age
group swimmer the strength of his
performances during 2011 has gained
him this senior representation for
Queensland.
Alex competed in the boys 16 year age
group wining two gold, one silver and
one bronze medal. His performance
in the 50m butterfly equalled the
Queensland 16 year old State record.
Alex’s full results were as follows
Boys 50m Butterfly 1st 24.77
Boys 50m Freestyle 1st 22.82
Boys 100m butterfly 2nd 55.94
Boys 100m Freestyle 3rd 51.60
Parents and Friends of TSS
Community are invited to attend the
SmartPrint OSA Race day, to be held
on Saturday 1 October at the Gold
Coast Turf Club.
Kris Hailey - osa cooordinator
This event was well supported last
year with all profits raised going
towards OSA bursary funds. These
bursary funds allow the OSA
to support parents who require
assistance in keeping their boys at
TSS. The SmartPrint Race Day is the only fundraising event organised by the OSA each
year. Come along and enjoy a great day of camaraderie and be in the draw to win some
great prizes.
For bookings, please contact the OSA Office on (07) 5531 9803 or complete the form on
the attached flyer and return it to the OSA Office, The Southport School, Clocktower
Building, Winchester Street, Southport.
Mothers Rowing and Ergo Fitness Classes
James Stewart - junior rowing coordinator
Mums, if you’re interested in learning to row or joining a crew, morning trainings are
available. Times begin from 8:30am through to lunch each morning and cost is $20 per
session/ per rower.
For the first time ever we will be conducting Ergo Fitness sessions on the beautiful TSS
rowing deck over looking the water. (Think spin classes at the gym with music but this
time you’re on an ergo!!) No experience necessary. Cost is $15 and classes can run each
morning at 8:30am depending on numbers interested.
If you are interested in either of these please email james.stewart@tss.qld.edu.au and
outline what sessions, times and days would be suitable. Round up some friends and
come and have some fun and get fit at the same time!!
P&F PRESIDENTS DINNER
Thursday 1 September 2011
Q1 SKYPOINT OBSERVATION DECK
183 METRES HIGHER THAN RPR’S
6.30PM - 11.00PM
TICKETS $75
THREE COURSE DINNER, WINE AND PRE-DINNER DRINKS
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE STORE
NAMES OF GUESTS TO BE SUPPLIED AT TIME OF BOOKING FOR ENTRY INTO THE VENUE
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PARENTS AND FRIENDS

Gymnastics
Glenn Ng - director of gymnastics
Congratulations to all TSS boys who performed admirably at the GPS Round Three lead up competition
against Gregory Terrace. As the first official GPS competition, TSS did reasonably well, producing
respectable scores and defeating GT on the day, winning all three Divisions convincingly. However, the
competition has also shown many of our weaknesses, including what we can improve and we are looking
forward to producing better team scores next week. Competition highlights consist of all Division One
members gaining a top three placing, Christian Ben-Kats of Division Two obtaining first place overall and
on five of the six apparatus, but best performance of the day goes to Daniel Christopher in Division Three
coming 1 st overall, winning all six apparatus. Good luck next week when we compete against BBC!
Pictured Left: Gymnast of the week Daniel Christopher
Cattle Club
Ross Wilson - mic cattle club
The boys travelled to Brisbane on the 6th August for what was going to be a very busy week at the Ekka. A larger team of boys competed
across a range of events including the judging of the School’s steers in their respective weight classes, the Braford Heifers in their
respective classes, school junior paraders and team/individual judging. In what proved to be very tough competition the boys were
successful in picking up several red ribbons, just missing out on first place.
Congratulations must go to Sam Greenup for being runner up in the senior section of the young paraders competition where competitors
are judged on their ability to control an animal in the ring, and present it to the judge in the best possible condition. Sam faced a very
tough test by competing in one of six individual heats (ie 120 young paraders age 16-19) and going on to the final where he unfortunately
missed out to the eventual winner. Congratulations to David Burey and Jacob Segeren for their professional presentation and preparation
of “Celeste” and “Saadi” for judging. Saadi unfortunately missed out but Celeste paraded by David picked up a well earned second place
against the eventual winner of Senior Braford female.
The boys didn’t have quite the success in judging this year but
would have benefited from the experience. It was pleasing to
see a very competitive group of steers being presented by the
boys. Against stiff competition, they more than adequately held
their own against very established producers of steers who do it
for a living. Having received the carcase results recently, it was
tremendous to see that the group managed successfully to prepare
and finish the steers and closely match the market specifications
for each animal.
One of the pleasing aspects of the show was to see the enthusiasm
of the team members in helping out other producers and in
particular “Milhaven” Stud. Mr and Mrs Wieland have been very
kind supporters and mentors of the boys and assisted them as they
have gone around the different shows this year. Congratulations to
BJ who picked up a second place with one of the Studs Red Angus
bulls and further success was achieved in the Shorthorn arena.
Well Done BJ.
Overall, a very successful show was had with much to look forward to next year. There are a number of people boys and myself would
like to thank for helping them throughout the year. In no particular order, sincere thanks to the Walton, Segeren, Ussher, Wieland and
Lahey families for all their assistance throughout the year. A special mention to the TSS staff who gave up their time to assist with the
different shows, the kitchen staff for the great food, and most importantly the Kleinschmidt family at Maudsland for kindly allowing us to
agist our cattle on their property.
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Chinese News
Lisa Miller - hod languages
TSS Joins Australia-China BRIDGE Project
The Asia Education Foundation, funded by the Australian
Government, has developed a set of 24 School Partnerships
between Australia and China. TSS is proud to be matched with
Tsinghua High School, from Chaoyang District in Beijing. The
BRIDGE Project (Building Relationships through Intercultural
Dialogue and Growing Engagement) involves reciprocal
professional learning, including homestay and school visits, of
Chinese teachers to Australia, and Australian teachers to China.
This term, TSS Senior School Chinese Teacher, Ms Lisa Miller,
hosted Ms Sandy Zhou, a Year 12 English Teacher from Tsinghua
High School, in her home and in the classroom for two weeks. In
December Ms Miller will travel to Beijing to stay with Ms Zhou,
and an ongoing relationship will be developed between the two
schools, online, and through exchange visits of students. In the
September holidays, Head of Learning and Teaching, Ms Inglis,
Head of Humanities, Mr Rob Ritchie, Head of Science, Mr Tim
Smith, Head of Life and Faith, Ms Maryanne Saxton-Hillier, and
Teacher of Ancient History, Mr John Wallace, will visit Ms Zhou’s
school as part of their Asia Education Foundation and Independent
Schools Queensland sponsored Study Tour of China.
Pictured: Ms Sandy Zhou worked with TSS Year 8 students on
their Honours projects Left to right: Jordan Consoli, Tom
Li, Jack Klementsen, Ms Zhou, Hayden Sargent, Zac McFarlane,
Lauchlan Meyer
If you would like to know more about the project, please visit the website www.asiaeducation.gov.au and follow the links, or email Ms
Miller lisa.miller@tss.qld.edu.au
FREE Chinese Language Classes
Due to the generosity of the Asia Education Foundation, we are able to offer Chinese conversation classes for the TSS Community again
for the last four weeks of this term. Please come along, no experience is required, and the lessons are fun and engaging, taught by Mr Ren,
the Chinese Language Assistant in the Senior School. Lessons will last for one hour, and will include notes, and links to youtube clips, for
practice.
Tuesday 23 August 4pm
Tuesday 30 August 4pm
Tuesday 6 September 4pm
Tuesday 13 September 4pm
Launch of the China Bridge Club
On Tuesday 13 September at 6pm we will host a dinner for all interested members of the community to start a China BRIDGE Club
to support and build our Chinese Language, Living and Culture program for the future. The inaugural speaker will be our Asia Literacy
Ambassador, Mr Austin Whittaker, CEO of C6 Energy. If you would like to join us, please RSVP by email lisa.miller@tss.qld.edu.au
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Urgent request to osa members
Mike Halpin - vet coordinator
TSS hopes to conduct the 2011 OSA Careers Mentor Day on Monday 5 September from 1-30pm to 3-30pm. The idea is for Old Boys
to talk to current boys about their journeys to their present careers, with handy hints, some sage advice and perhaps a few stories of what
worked and what didn’t along the way. The Year 10 boys are about to choose their senior subjects, to be studied in the next years, while
the Year 12s are about to choose their tertiary options for next year. These are challenging times and any help in this decision-making
process would be greatly appreciated.
We need representatives of every industry, every trade, every profession…. a lofty goal!
Please consider this request and if interested in helping, then please call Mike Halpin in the VET Office on 5531 9896 or email
mike.halpin@tss.qld.edu.au
Mobile Learning - a moveable feast
Richard Jones - e-learning coordinator
With the increasing affordability of mobile wireless and 3G devices many schools are considering how these can best be utilised for
learning – are they suitable for use in the classroom or should they be banned outright, is one level of current debate.
At TSS our feeling is that while they can be a distraction to students, they do also provide instant access to the universe of information
that is the internet. In addition many of the smarter devices, such as Apple’s iPad, iPod and iPhone come with a full suite of apps for rich
content creation, email, calendar, note taking, eBook reading, location-based services, audio/video capture and so on – in fact there seems
to be an app for everything.
Our IT department is busy making sure that the provision of the infrastructure needed to make mobile devices work is progressing as
rapidly as possible. On the eLearning front we are now focussing more on capabilities than specifics (eg Word Processing rather than
Microsoft Word, Video Editing rather than iMovie) so that we can specify what each device that a student chooses to use has the features
that the teachers need to incorporate them into their lessons.
This is a work in progress and it is impossible at present to allow just any device to connect to our network. However, we are aware that
in today’s world one size fits none.
You can reach me at the school on 5531 9851 or email me at richard.jones@tss.qld.edu.au.
Please also see our eLearning blog http://moodle.tss.qld.edu.au/moodle/course/view.php?id=27. While parents cannot make comments
on the blog I would be glad to include your views on this and other topics.
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Tennis
Terry Saunders - director of tennis
TSS first IV Regional Championships
Congratulations go to the TSS First IV Team in becoming the 2011 Regional Champions in the Queensland Secondary School Teams
Competition. Our Team, consisting of Joseph Gersbach, Alec McKenzie, Caleb Brown, Riki Beazley and Jock Campbell, after receiving a
first round bye, comfortably defeated Somerset in the quarter-finals.
They then defeated Helensvale State High School five matches to three matches in the semi-finals.
In a match of high quality tennis, of which our School and the boys, can be rightly very proud, TSS defeated Coombabah State High
School five matches to three in the finals.
Our Team will now contest the state Finals in Rockhampton in mid-September. We wish them every success.
TSS School Championships
Congratulations go to all students who recently competed in the Year 8 and Year 9 School Championships.
In the Year 8 Championships, Fraser Quirk defeated Kaya Genc in the Finals. While in the Year 9 Championships, Ishvar Nedunchezhian
defeated Bradley Dicks.
The Year 10, Year 11 and Open School Championships will be contested during the September School holidays.
GPS Tennis Season
The 2011 GPS Tennis Season commences this Saturday 20 August against Nudgee College.
Our Open and Year 11 teams travel away, whilst our Year 8 and Year 9 teams play at Miami Veterans Tennis Centre and the Year 10 team
play at our TSS Senior Courts.
ALL STUDENTS please check the Sports Organisation web for travel, departure and return schedules. Also check the TSS Sports Tennis
website and noticeboard for all team selection.
vibe event
FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR THE NEXT VIBE EVENT when you see a Vibe Staff member at your school, around town or a
student in your school ask if they have some tickets. Tickets at the door $12
Saturday 20 August – Expressive Ground, Tallebudgera Drive, Elanora - VibeBus $10 return/$6 one way – check stops online and register
by e-mail admin@vibeeventsqld.com.au
This is a fund-raising event for Mater Hospital Intensive Care Unit - watch 9 News Tues/Weds next week 5.30pm for more info.
Bands: Headline “Mutto” 2006 Top 12 Australian Idol finalist, Sanza Rose, Campfire Atmosphere, PBC Conglomerate.
Dance battles and DJs – don’t miss out – great night for ALL 15-18s. Bring ticket and ID for Free Entry! Bring a donation for Mater
Hospital.
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QUEENSLAND ASSOCIATION FOR GIFTED AND TALENTED CHILDREN INC. GOLD
COAST BRANCH
QAGTC Gold Coast Branch organise a range of workshops once a month for gifted children of the Gold Coast.
For August 2011 be involved in…………
Skepticism, curiosity and wonderment have surrounded the wonders
of the world for centuries. But are there seven wonders? What makes
the wonders so wonderful and how is it decided? What and where are
they, how were they built and did they exist? What is the mystery
surrounding the wonders of our world that go back millenia? We will have
a host of exciting investigations using art, pictures, stories, construction and
imagination where we will explore the many wonders of the natural, ancient
and modern worlds.
When: Saturday 27 th August, 2.00pm - 4pm, (please arrive at 1:45pm for registration)
Grades: Year levels 1-4
Where: Queensland Academy for Health Sciences (QAHS), Edmund Rice Dr, Southport
Workshop Presenter: Lyn Morris
Cost of event: Member cost: $20 Non-member cost: $30
Booking and Payment Details:
Places are strictly limited for this workshop - first in will reserve a place.
Bookings and payment are mandatory. Please book and pay as soon as possible to secure a place and avoid disappointment.
Step 1: Email your details to our Treasurer at gc_treasurer@qagtc.org.au . Please include name of child(ren), grade, parent(s)
name, email address and mobile number and please let us know if you are a member of QAGTC.
Step 2: Pay your workshop fee via EFT – details will be emailed to you once your Step 1 email has been received. Please deposit
the funds directly into the QAGTC bank account making sure to put your surname with “0049” in the description. Bookings are
only confirmed once this payment has been received.
Or book via the website http://www.qagtc.org.au/gold-coast
Bookings must be made with full payment by Monday 22 nd August 2011. Unfortunately no late payments can be accepted.
Payments made without booking and bookings made without payment cannot be accepted. Please follow steps 1 & 2 above. You
will receive a confirmation of your booking before the workshop. If you do not receive a confirmation please email
gc_treasurer@qagtc.org.au .
QAGTC Inc. Gold Coast Branch Refund/Cancellation:
QAGTC Inc. Gold Coast Branch reserves the right to cancel events – if an event is cancelled a full refund will be given, or funds
can be transferred to another event. No refunds will be issued if an attendee cancels within 7 days of any event.
QAGTC is a not-for-profit member-funded volunteer-based association relying on public support to support gifted children, their
families and teachers. The opinions expressed at this activity by guest speakers and by QAGTC volunteers are those of the
individual concerned and not necessarily of QAGTC. QAGTC Inc. Gold Coast Branch would like to thank this venue for their
generosity in allowing us to use this venue for our meeting this month.

2011 TSS Graduation Rings
Available to order ‐
Sterling Silver Signet Ring with TSS Crest engraved on
Oval and 2011 engraved on back. A great momento for
the boys in future years.
These rings are available to order this year by
contacting Nicci or Tim Wilson a sample is available to
view at the Store with the sizings also in the Store.
The Cost is $85 which includes a velvet pouch – orders
and payment must be made by 5 th September, 2011 for
delivery during Term 4.
Nicci – 0413622757 nicci@mwconstructions.com
Tim – 0402998815 timothy.charles.wilson@gmail.com

TSS Basketball Supporter
Polo shirts
Navy or White
Mens and Womens tailored styles
$35.00 each
Please contact Kerri Fiteni
on kerri@aswn.com.au or
0412 532251
to place your order and purchase
a polo before our first game on
20 th August

FOUNDATION
The Southport School Foundation Breakfast
Invitation 23 August 2011
When
Tuesday 23 August 2011, Registration 6.30am for 7am start
Speaker
Dr Peter Beattie
FORMER PREMIER OF QUEENSLAND AND QUEENSLAND
TRADE COMMISSIONER FOR THE AMERICAS
Dr Beattie is the former Premier of Queensland and former Queensland
Trade Commissioner for the Americas. He became leader of the Labor
Party in Queensland in 1996 and was elected Premier in 1998. He held this
position for nine years, until retiring in 2007. During his time as Premier, Dr
Beattie launched the Smart State Strategy to boost biotechnology research
in Queensland. The Institute for Molecular Bioscience was the first institute
built under the Smart State Strategy. After retiring as Premier, Dr Beattie
was appointed Trade Commissioner for the Americas. He retired from this
position in 2010. Dr Beattie is currently the non-executive Chair of the Board
of the National Association of Cinema Operations – Australasia (NACO)
Where
Medusa Ballroom, Palazzo Versace
Seaworld Drive, Main Beach
Owing to sponsorship commitments, this event will remain at Palazzo Versace
and is strictly limited.
Cost
$49.50 per person per breakfast (inc.GST)
$470 per corporate table of 10 per breakfast (inc GST)
(payment required prior to breakfast. Refunds will only be given
with 48 hours notice prior to booked breakfast.)
For Enquiries Contact
Foundation Co-ordinator Gerry Northausen on 07 5531 9841
Please see the following page for your booking form.
Our Gold Sponsors

FOUNDATION
Booking Form 23 AUGUST 2011
Cost: $49.50 per person including GST
$470.00 for a corporate table including GST
(Payment required prior to breakfast. Refunds will only be given with 48 hours notice prior to booked breakfast.)
Bookings MUST be faxed, emailed or phoned to the number below even if paying by cheque.
Post cheques to: The Southport School Foundation Limited
C/- The Southport School, Winchester Street, Southport 4215.
For enquiries contact Foundation Coordinator Gerry Northausen on 07 5531 9841
Booking fax number 07 5591 2124
AUGUST TAX INVOICE The Southport School
Foundation Limited ABN 99 010 704 748
Contact Name
Company
Please fax a typed list of attendees names to
5591 2124 or email to
gerry.northausen@tss.qld.edu.au no later than
Friday 19 August 2011.
Number attending
Names:
Address
Postcode
Tel
A/Hrs
Fax
Email
Amount Enclosed $
Payment details Cheque Credit Card* *Merchant fees apply
Visa Master Card American Express Diners Club
Card Number
Expiry Date
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Our Gold Sponsors

Race Day Major Sponsor ...
OLD SOUTHPORTONIANS’ ASSOCIATION
Smart Print OSA Race Day
The Old Southportonians' Associaon invites you to enjoy a great day of camaraderie at the
Smart Print OSA Race Day at the Gold Coast Turf Club, Saturday, October 1st 2011.
Cost—$150pp, tables of 10—$1,500 or Race Day sponsor and Table of 10—$2,500
Admission to the Gold Coast Turf Club, Winners Circle Funcon Room
Complimentary Race‐book
Sumptuous 3 course Buffet lunch with complimentary beverages
includes sparkling wines, beer, spirits and so drinks
Members’ car parking
Private Tote facilies
For bookings, register online (see Events secon on TSS Old Boys site) or complete the form below
For sponsorship details, please contact Kris Hailey on (07) 5531 9803
Return to the form to:
OSA Coordinator, The Southport School, Winchester Street, Southport 4215
Name:
Address:
Postcode: Tel: Email:
I would like to purchase ckets at $150 per person—total of $
I would like to purchase table/s # at $1,500—total of $
I would like to be a Race Sponsor —includes a table of 10 — total of $2500.00 #
Please find enclosed a cheque payable to The Old Southportonians’ Associaon
Please debit my credit card* MasterCard/Visa Cardholder’s Name:
Cardholder’s Signature:
Card Number: / / / Expiry Date: / CVV _____
# Please provide details of Company Name for Tax Receipt :
*Fees Apply Account 7042000042
SMART PRINT OSA RACE DAY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1st 2011

TSS Friends of Tennis
Australian Open Raffle
What you can win:
1 x Men’s Players Towel
1 x Women’s Players Towel
2 x Drink Bottles
1 x Lunch Box
1 x Stationary Pack
1 x Can of Balls
1 x Koala
Tickets - $2 Each or 3 for $5
Tickets available from TSS Tennis Pro Shop
& the Prep car park before school
Raffle will be drawn at the CIC
Presentation
Please support & help our
young tennis players grow
up to become successful
just like our old boys
Bernard Tomic & Ben
Mitchell

QUEENSLAND ASSOCIATION FOR GIFTED AND TALENTED CHILDREN INC.
GOLD COAST BRANCH
The QAGTC Gold Coast Branch organises a range of Saturday afternoon workshops for gifted
children throughout the school terms. A parent support group usually runs in conjunction with
the workshops, sometimes featuring an invited guest speaker. The group aims to provide a regular forum where
parents can obtain information, support and advice on raising, motivating and advocating for gifted children, and
where they can also make friends and contacts within the QAGTC community, specifically on the Gold Coast.
Particularly if you’ve recently discovered that your child has been identified as gifted and you’re wondering what it
all means, it can be helpful to compare notes with others who are experiencing the same challenges in supporting
their children, in working with the school systems (or perhaps even homeschooling), and in dealing with a young
person whose behaviour and academic performance may not always fall within normal expectations. Discussing your
child’s education and development with others in a similar position sometimes helps to put things in perspective.
And it can be reassuring to meet parents who have been where you are now, but whose gifted kids have actually
“turned out ok”.
August Parent Support Group Meeting
Informal Discussion with Carol Barnes on Gifted Children with Learning Disabilities (GLD)
and other Possible Causes of Academic Underachievement
Carol will have just returned from speaking on GLD at two international conferences in Seattle and Prague.
She will do a mini-introduction to GLD, and then talk a bit about the latest research from overseas about
these gifted yet counter-intuitive learners.
There will be lots of time for discussion and questions. The seminar will be useful for parents and teachers
of gifted children at both the primary and secondary levels. Community members are also welcome to
attend. Tea and coffee will be in plentiful supply, as will access to general information on gifted resources
and contacts.
Date: Saturday, 27 Aug 2011
Time:
Venue:
Cost:
2:00 – 4:00 pm (please arrive at 1:45pm for registration)
Queensland Academy for Health Sciences (QAHS), Edmund Rice Dr, Southport
Free (gold coin donation appreciated to cover catering costs)
For catering purposes bookings are essential, as places are limited. Please book via the website:
www.qagtc.org.au. For email bookings, please send your name and contact details to our
Treasurer at: gc_treasurer@qagtc.org.au . All other enquiries to goldcoast@qagtc.org.au please –
not to the school.
Please Note: Children do not attend our meetings.
Information on children’s workshops running at the same time and place can be found here:
http://www.qagtc.org.au/gold-coast. Children not participating in workshops during the meeting
remain their parents’ responsibility. QAGTC has no child-minding facilities and can assume no
responsibility for unsupervised children.
QAGTC is a not-for-profit member-funded volunteer-based association relying on public support to support gifted children, their
families and teachers. The opinions expressed at this activity by guest speakers and by QAGTC volunteers are those of the
individual concerned and not necessarily of QAGTC. QAGTC Inc. Gold Coast Branch would like to thank this venue for their
generosity in allowing us to use this venue for our meeting this month.

Friends of Prep (FOP) is proud to present
AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE Oi Oi Oi!
TRIVIA NIGHT
2011
It’s here! ... the annual social calendar
highlight for Prep Parents and one of
FOP’s most successful fundraising events
Date: Friday 19th August
Time: 6.30pm sharp - 11pm
Venue: Centenary Hall of Fame (TSS Senior School)
Cost: $40 per person (create a table/team of 8)
Dress Theme: Anything Australian!
Prizes for the best dressed table!
Tickets now on sale at the Prep Office
PAY FOR A TABLE by cash or cheque made out to ‘Friends of Prep’
About Trivia Night 2011
Trivia Challenge: Each table is a team. Pit your team against over
20 other teams to win trivia fame! Trophies for winning team, plus prizes!
Food: Bring your own nibbles
Drinks: No BYO. Cash Bar only - Wine, Champagne, Beer & soft drinks available
For Info Contact:
Luella Smith 0488 172 036 or Mia Lee 0403 368 136
Tickets sell fast so don't miss out!
Fantastic raffle prizes to be won!
Bring your credit card, cheque book or cash!
ALL FUNDS RAISED GO TO FOP'S CONTINUING SUPPORT OF THE PREP SCHOOL

QUEENSLAND ASSOCIATION FOR GIFTED AND TALENTED CHILDREN INC. GOLD
COAST BRANCH
QAGTC Gold Coast Branch organise a range of workshops once a month for gifted children of the Gold Coast.
For August 2011 be involved in…………
How do Optical Illusions work? We identify most things by
sight, this means that a lot of information that our brain
processes and stores is in the form of visual images.
But how do our brain and eyes work together to create
these images? What happens if our eyes trick our brain
or vice versa? Can we train the visual cortex in the brain
to master optical illusions? Why do things appear where
they shouldn't and why do colours change and move? How
are optical illusions made? Why do we love puzzles? They are
for fun but also have common themes that underpin the patterns
that help us develop our logical, mathematical, visual and lateral thinking. A variety of investigations will
be explored in an exciting, visual, active and fun environment to discover and discern some spectacular puzzles and optical
illusions-and their effects on our amazing brains.
When: Saturday 27 th August, 2.00pm - 4pm, (please arrive at 1:45pm for registration)
Grades: Year levels 5-9
Where: Queensland Academy for Health Sciences (QAHS), Edmund Rice Dr, Southport
Workshop Presenter: Geraldine Townend
Cost of event: Member cost: $20 Non-member cost: $30
Booking and Payment Details:
Places are strictly limited for this workshop - first in will reserve a place. Bookings and payment are mandatory. Please book and
pay as soon as possible to secure a place and avoid disappointment.
Step 1: Email your details to our Treasurer at gc_treasurer@qagtc.org.au . Please include name of child(ren), grade, parent(s)
name, contact email address and mobile number and please let us know if you are a member of QAGTC.
Step 2: Pay your workshop fee via EFT – details will be emailed to you once your Step 1 email has been received. Please deposit
the funds directly into the QAGTC bank account making sure to put your surname with “0050” in the description. Bookings are
only confirmed once this payment has been received.
Or book via the website http://www.qagtc.org.au/gold-coast
Bookings must be made with full payment by Monday 22 nd August 2011. Unfortunately no late payments can be accepted.
Payments made without booking and bookings made without payment cannot be accepted. Please follow steps 1 & 2 above. You
will receive a confirmation of your booking before the workshop. If you do not receive a confirmation please email
gc_treasurer@qagtc.org.au .
QAGTC Inc. Gold Coast Branch Refund/Cancellation:
QAGTC Inc. Gold Coast Branch reserves the right to cancel events – if an event is cancelled a full refund will be given, or funds
can be transferred to another event. No refunds will be issued if an attendee cancels within 7 days of any event.
QAGTC is a not-for-profit member-funded volunteer-based association relying on public support to support gifted children, their
families and teachers. The opinions expressed at this activity by guest speakers and by QAGTC volunteers are those of the
individual concerned and not necessarily of QAGTC. QAGTC Inc. Gold Coast Branch would like to thank this venue for their
generosity in allowing us to use this venue for our meeting this month.

2011 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Australian University Games (AUG) is held on the Gold Coast, Queensland from 25 - 30 September
2011, and is expected to attract over 6,000 participants from over 40 universities throughout Australia.
29 individual and team sports will be played over five days of competition at venues in and around the
Gold Coast.
The success of the Games relies heavily on the assistance and expertise of a variety of people, in
particular its volunteer workforce. Approximately 300 volunteers are needed to help deliver the Games,
and you can be a part of this great event by becoming an official Games volunteer.
Volunteer Opportunities
AUG currently has opportunities available in the fields of:
Administration
Human Resource Management
Event Operations
Sport Management
Media/Marketing
Special Events/Sponsorships
Volunteer benefits
As well as gaining valuable industry experience with Australia’s largest annual multisport event, you will
have the opportunity to meet new people, engage in new experiences, develop new skills and most
importantly have fun.
Volunteers will receive a variety of benefits through their involvement with the 2011 Australian University
Games. Some of these include:
- official Games uniform and accreditation pass
- official Games volunteer training and resources
- behind the scenes access to a major event
- free meals (as designated during rostered shifts)
- access to the Games transport system (Games time only)
- access to volunteer prizes, giveaways and commemorative gifts
- invitation to the Opening and Closing ceremonies
- invitation to the volunteer thank you function
- volunteer participation certificate
The 2011 Australian University Games is all about participation, enjoyment and having a positive
experience. All of these things are what each and every volunteer can hope to expect at the Games.
To find out more about volunteering, or to view the positions available and apply, please click on
volunteer positions page on our website www.unigames.com.au.
If you require any additional information please contact our Workforce and Administration Coordinator by
emailing aug.volunteer@unisport.com.au
2011 AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITY GAMES
Suite 4, 42 Nerang Street
Southport
Queensland, 4215
Postal: c/o AUS, Sports House
Telephone: +61 7 5564 0476
Facsimile: +61 7 5564 0428
AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITY SPORT
Suite 1.12, Sports House
Cnr Castlemaine & Caxton Streets
MILTON QLD 4064
Telephone: +61 7 3876 2610
Facsimile: +61 7 3876 2620