2013 Senior Admissions Handbook - The Southport School

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24 The Southport School Senior Handbook 2013 Services The Services program is an essential component of the School’s community ethos and reflects our commitment to the IDEALS of Round Square, discussed previously in this document. Service to the community plays a key role in preparing boys for a life after School and instils values of care and concern for others. This program manifests itself in various ways in different year groups where the principles of community are expressed either through involvement on camps, to work in the broader community or participating in the cadet corps. Community Service During IDEALS Week, held in the last week of Term 3, Year 10 boys who are not cadets will be immersed in their Outdoor Education camp. Year 11 and Year 12 boys not involved in the cadet program will engage in community service activities in their House Groups. Cadet Choices The Southport School is unique in offering experience in all 3 services of the Australian Defence Force Cadets (ADFC) which is Australia’s largest youth development organisation. Australian Navy Cadets (ANC), the Australian Army Cadets (AAC) and the Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) are all represented. Cadet Service is compulsory in Years 8 and Year 9 (optional for Years 10, 11 & 12). The Annual Training Program focuses on experiential leadership development, teamwork, physical fitness as well as service related knowledge and skills. The Services Program involves the entire School Community where boys engage in on and off-campus activities with Defence Force Veterans and RSL Organisations. The training year culminates in a Tri-Service Parade where all cadets (year 8-12) form up on the boatshed ovals and demonstrate marching techniques taught throughout the training year. Cadet Service at The Southport School has a long and rich history with service spanning over a century. It is integral to the ethos of leadership development and is a unique, challenging and rewarding experience. Outdoor Education Learning beyond the classroom happens with our extensive Outdoor Education Program developed for students in Year 4 to Year 11. At the TSS Stradbroke Island complex, boys are encouraged to appreciate beach ecology and its environs. Our other rural education and adventure camp at Hidden Creek provides facilities for abseiling, orienteering, bush walking, rope courses and canoeing. Both camps are integral to the personal development of each student and attendance is compulsory. Further information regarding Outdoor Education can be found online at - http://www.tss.qld.edu.au/Parents_And_Students/ senior/OutdoorEducation.aspx. Camps Year 7 City to Island Curriculum Challenge The Year 7 cohort will be participating in a number of curriculum challenges located between the School campus (City) and South Stradbroke Outdoor Education Centre (Island). The boys will be participating in their core class groups and the major emphasis will be to introduce some key curriculum elements from subjects in practical activities and challenges in an outdoor setting. Year 7 Stradbroke Camps These camps are undertaken in class groups and are based at our Outdoor Education Centre on South Stradbroke Island. Boys will be exposed to pastoral and social activities in an outdoor education environment. These camps will occur in either Term Two or Term Three. Year 8 Stradbroke Camps These camps are undertaken in class groups and are based at our Outdoor Education Centre on South Stradbroke Island. Major emphasis is placed upon an environmental study of the island, developing boys’ social skills and camping skills in preparation for later camps. It usually includes an overnight canoeing and camping trip to a nearby island campsite. These camps occur in either Term 2 or Term 3.
The Southport School Senior Handbook 2013 25 Year 9, 10 & 11 Camps The Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11 camps build sequentially upon the skills and knowledge developed on the earlier camps. As well as many activities mentioned above the boys are required to engage in a 2-4 day hiking experience in small groups. This is a physical challenge as well as an opportunity for leadership and social development. The Director of Outdoor Education will provide all relevant details for Year 9, 10 and 11 camps closer to the time of their respective camps. Year 9 camp is conducted in Term One. Information will be distributed to students during Week 1 of Term One, and it is encouraged that you respond quickly to facilitate efficient organisation for this camp. Year 10 camp is usually conducted in Term Two, and Year 11 camp in Term Three. The boys will need to have a larger hiking pack and a bushwalking tent (shared between 2 boys) for these camps. Outdoor Education experiences are a compulsory component of your sons’ education and families must make every effort to ensure their sons can participate in this activity. Note: Please refer to the 2012 School Calendar for further information on all school camps throughout the year (http:// www.tss.qld.edu.au/pubsevents/calendar.asp). TSS Learning to Lead - Becoming “Ideal Leaders” We believe every member of the School Community has leadership ability and the potential to lead in particular situations. All members of the School Community are Learning to Lead. Specifically for students, TSS provides young men with the capacity to Learn to Lead as they develop skills for achievement, personal growth and well-being IDEAL Leaders at The Southport School: …enhance their community by building positive and productive Christian relationships …develop intelligent dispositions, thinking skills and knowledge …pursue well-being and balance
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