2013 Senior Admissions Handbook - The Southport School

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4 The Southport School Senior Handbook 2013 Welcome from the Parents and Friends On behalf of The Southport School Parents and Friends Association Inc., welcome and congratulations on the enrolment of your boy at TSS. The P&F is a very active organisation in supporting the School not only by means of funding various “legacy” projects for the school, but also providing funding for the requirements of a large cross section of various School activities. Over the last few years, the P&F has provided funds to air-condition the Chapel, for the new Prep Pavilion, the refurbishment of The Old Gym Cafe and, most recently for the new Village Green Grandstand. As well as this, the P&F provides a diverse and variety of funding to all our various “Friends of ” groups, by assisting them to purchase an array of sporting equipment for the various sporting groups, a number of musical instruments for the music department and funds for support of the Cadet Forces within the school. A large part of our funding is generated from the School Store which is operated by the P&F, where our charter is to return the monies raised, back into the School for the benefit of the boy’s. As we move forward, not only does the Store carry clothing for your son but also “support” clothing for Parents. Please feel free to shop for yourself at our Store, and wear the School colours when cheering your Son on. The P&F has 11 hard working and enthusiastic sub-committees, who raise funds to ensure that the boy’s sporting and cultural activities remain viable. These groups are titled “Friends of ” and there is no doubt you will be exposed to their efforts during your time at TSS. “Friends of ” groups include Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Gymnastics, Music, Rowing, Rugby, Sailing, Football, Tennis and Prep. All of these groups involve Parents giving up their time to support the Director of that particular activity, the school and, most important of all, the boys. I hope you too will think about joining one of these groups, as I can assure you the camaraderie and effort that each parent put’s in, can be seen by the satisfaction of seeing the each boy’s enjoyment in that particular activity. Throughout 2012, it has been my privilege to attend a variety of the support groups AGM’s and social events; and it never ceases to amaze me how many TSS parents continue to commit themselves to help the boys in their chosen activity through these support groups which, in turn, assists the school. As a parent, I encourage you and your son, to take every opportunity to embrace what this wonderful school has to offer you both. At times it will seem exhausting, but I can assure you it is all worthwhile. The time goes all too quick. Finally, I welcome you all to TSS, where you will find it is much more than just an educational intuition, it will become part of your everyday life not only while your son is at the school but far beyond after he has left. Welcome to the TSS Community. David MacInnes P&F President P&F Functions Our P&F operates several functions with the aim of ensuring all parents, new and returning, have an opportunity to come together. Tuesday 29 January 6pm Annand Theatre – Headmaster’s Presentation to ALL TSS parents – hosted by the P&F who will be providing a light supper and a cash bar afterwards; Tuesday 19 March Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is being held on March 19 at the Annand Theatre. Thursday 29 August The P&F Presidents Dinner will be held on Thursday 29th August 2013 at Q1 Sky Point Tower. This is a fabulous event for all parents to come together and enjoy great food, good wine and greater company. Please refer to our website - http://www.tss.qld.edu.au/Community/ParentsandFriends/PandFHome.aspx for further information and full details. Your P&F Committee looks forward to meeting you at one of these functions.
The Southport School Senior Handbook 2013 5 Years 8 - 12 Orientation Day Schedule Program for Orientation Day - Tuesday 29 January 2013 Students are required to be in full day uniform (not Chapel dress). Year 8 students must bring their TSS sports uniform 8.00am – 9.00am New Boarders move into Boarding Houses. Day Housemasters will be available to meet parents on the Chapel Lawns outside the Dixon Gates. 9.00am – 10.30am All new students and parents assembled inside Annand Theatre located near roundabout on Dixon Drive for welcome to TSS. Boys move to the Arch of the Good Shepherd with Housemasters, Pastoral Care Teachers, House Captains, Wardens and Prefects. 10.30am – 11.00am Morning Tea is served to the boys at the Houses. Parents move to Morning Tea at the Dining Hall. School Photos are taken in House order in the Memorial Room. 11.00am – 12.30pm All Year 8 boys are assisted by Pastoral Care Teachers in collection of Timetables, Record Books and Textbooks. Years 9 - 12 boys move to the Centenary Sports Centre. Years 9 - 12 DO NOT COLLECT TEXTBOOKS UNTIL 1:00PM. 11.00am – 11.45am Parents are invited to return to the Annand Theatre to be addressed by Headmaster, Mr Wain. 11.45am – 12.00pm Prefects and House Captains return to assist parents and offer school tours. Parents may leave and return at 3.00pm to collect their son(s). 11.45am – 12.30pm New Boarding parents meet at the Chapel. 12.00pm – 1.15pm Lunch for all new boys in Dining Hall (no parents), Prefects, House Captains, Kit Mentors, Housemasters & Management. 1.00pm – 3.20pm Orientation Program begins for all Year 8 students only. Boys to meet at Centenary Sports Centre. Day Boys may be collected by parents at 3.20pm. Boarders to remain at their Boarding Houses. 1.00pm – 3.00pm Collection of textbooks and timetables for ALL NEW Years 9 – 12 students. Years 9 - 12 day students may then leave. Boarders to remain at their Boarding House. 2.45pm – 3.00pm International Students ONLY – Student Visa processing, Admissions Office. 3.00pm Afternoon tea in Boarding Houses for all Boarding parents (old & new) and their families. Boarders to remain for the evening.
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