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23 May 2013Junior School BulletinContentsAssembly Commitments ... p 2Student Awards................... p 3Year 4 Science Excursion.... p 3Year 4B Article.................... p 5IGGS Dance........................ p 6Boys Behaviour................... p 7May24 Year 3 - 6 Assembly29 Clayfield College Sport DayYear 1 - 3June5 ICAS Science CompetitionYear 3 to 66 Form PhotosMusic Ensemble EveningPrep to Year 2 Assembly7 Year 3 - 6 Assembly8 Warriors' Day Football10 Queen's Birthday Holiday12 Prep Excursion to theBotanic Gardens13 Prep to Year 2 Assembly14 Year 3 - 6 Assembly17 Junior School ParentSupport Group MeetingHelpful Links◆ MyIpswichGrammar◆ Tuckshop Menu◆ Clothing Store Price List◆ Transport/Bus Info◆ Contact UsFollow us on..From the Head of Junior School’s DeskDear Parents,Firstly, let me congratulate the Junior Choir on their stellarperformance on Wednesday at the Ipswich Eisteddfod. While Iwas unable to attend, a number of parents have indicated thatthe boys had their best performances of these pieces and that recent rehearsals hadbeen reaping excellent rewards. Mrs Tank has been toiling tirelessly to prepare theseboys throughout a busy season for the Performing Arts faculty having just completed theseason of the school musical, The Russian Lieutenant.Not only has the Junior Choir shone the IGS beacon in the community lately but a numberof year levels have travelled out into Ipswich and Brisbane for academic excursions.Each and every time a group returns from an excursion, it is followed by praise forour boys from random members of the community. Our boys really do shine with theirmanners, courtesy and demeanour.Extra curricular activities continue to roll forward with Art Club groups working closelywith Miss Caton, Junior Chess Club students meeting regularly with Mrs McGrath,Chess Club working closely with two external coaches and Mrs Lewis, and Debatingkicking off this week with Mrs Lewis, Dr Fanshawe and me. It is pleasing to see so manyboys avoiding stereotypical images of boys which are portrayed in the media and bypeers, and seeking many varied experiences in all forms of sport, culture, service andperforming arts. Without these experiences, our boys would not be equipped to makeinformed decisions about the activities that they wish to pursue or even those in whichthey have undiscovered talent.ICAS ScienceAll Year 3 to 6 students will be participating in the International Competitions andAssessments for Schools (ICAS) Science this year. The sitting date is Wednesday 5June.Form PhotosA reminder that form photos are scheduled for Thursday 6 June from 8.35am. You willshortly receive, if you have not already done so a Whitehead Studios Envelope via yourson's form class teacher. Extra envelopes can be collected from the Junior Schooloffice if you wish to place an order. Envelopes (correctly filled in) must be handed to thephotographer on the day.• Prep & Year 1 - polo shirt and grey shorts• Years 2, 3 & 4 - woollen jumper (ties also for Year 4)• Year 5 & 6 - blazer, tie and trousersJunior Warriors’ Day/ Family Fun DaySaturday 8 June is set aside in the calendar as our Junior Warriors’ Day at the football.This is a day when we encourage as many Junior School boys and families as possible toattend and join in the spirit and excitement. Mr Fancourt, the MIC Football has arrangedmany activities and rides from 10am to keep the boys entertained prior to the big gamein the afternoon. As usual, we will paint our Junior School students' faces ready for thegame. Understandably, there may be some clashes with other commitments. However,we would still like to see a massive representation from the Junior School ready toJunior School: 3813 9630 - Absentees: 3813 9666 - Junior School Fax: 3280 1384 - BASC: 0439 077 650sperrem@ipswichgrammar.com - dmacknish@ipswichgrammar.com - basc@ipswichgrammar.com

support the First XI at Brassall. Come for the entire time or just for a bit. As our Junior School boys will be active in a variety ofphysical activities on the day, it has been approved for the boys to wear their sports uniform for this occasion.The Prep boys will be walking onto the field with the firsts at 2pm to form the "tunnel". The Year 1 students are playing at halftime (2.45pm).Assembly Commitments for Term 2Week Year 5-12 AssemblyP-2 AssemblyYear 3-6 Assembly(Auditorium)(Earle Williams Literacy Centre) (Earle Williams Literacy Centre)PIZZA! PIZZA! PIZZA!7 Monday 27 May (10am) Thursday 30 May (2.15pm) Nil8The Junior NilSchool Parent Support Group Thursday would love 6 June to (2.15pm) reward the boys with Friday an end 7 June of term (8.40am) treat of pizzalunch.9 Nil Thursday 13 June (2.15pm) Friday 14 June (8.40am)10When?Friday 21 June (2.10pm) Thursday 20 Thursday June 2013, June second (2.15pm) break NilHow Much?$3 for one quarter of Pizza (choices below)What do we do to order? Complete and return the form below with your money in an envelope to theHosts for the upcoming Assemblies Junior (Thurs School 15 May - Reception Thurs 30 May) by no later than FRIDAY 14 June. Pizzas will beCooper Brown, Theo Baker delivered to classrooms ready for the lunch break.Set-up -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Crew for upcoming Assemblies (Thurs 16 May - Thurs 30 May)Tim Gibb, Finlay Rush, Kris Kong, Charlie JonesSons Name: ……………………………………………………...…...….. Class:…………………..…..………….Upcoming performances at AssembliesFri How 7 June many - Year slices 5 Strings per (Will order Stoddart, @ $3 per Angus order Preston, (quarter Archie of a Horneman-Wren, pizza) Allan Chivanga, Tudor Leonida, Ryan Phillips)Sincerely, No…………@ $3 = Total Paid $...........Pizza Choice (circle one option only per order) -David MacknishHead of Junior School1. Ham and Pineapple2. Meat Lovers3. Gluten Free Base – Meat Lovers Only PIZZA! PIZZA! PIZZA!The Junior School Parent Support Group would love to reward the boys with an end of term treat of pizzalunch.When?How Much?What do we do to order?Thursday 20 June 2013, second break$3 for one quarter of Pizza (choices below)Complete and return the form below with your money in an envelope to theJunior School Reception by no later than FRIDAY 14 June. Pizzas will bedelivered to classrooms ready for the lunch break.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sons Name: ……………………………………………………...…...….. Class:……………………...………….How many slices per order @ $3 per order (quarter of a pizza)No…………@ $3 = Total Paid $...........Pizza Choice (circle one option only per order) -1. Ham and Pineapple2. Meat Lovers3. Gluten Free Base – Meat Lovers Only

Awards for Thurs 16 May 2013Student AwardsValues AwardsExcellence AwardsBenjamin CooperSamuel TaylorHarrison MemoryThomas TozerHenric StoesselFredrik BrockIntegrity AwardsCharlie BurkeNathan FraserCaelan MacaulayCommunity AwardsJacob BlackmoreThomas MichieShaman ShanMatthew SchoemanRhys JensenLeadership AwardsHenry BlackledgeWorking diligently to complete all tasks and displaying a confident attitude. Super job, Ben.Presenting interesting Show & Tell presentations about minibeastsChallenging himself and improving his reading fluencySpelling AwardWriting AwardEager Reader AwardPersevering to solve challenging number patterns and place value tasks, both at school and at home.Well done.Always standing up for what is right and having the strength of character to provide anexcellent example of what we stand for at IGSStanding by all the values that we stand for at IGS. He always presents himself well by workinghard and expecting much of himself.Using manners and working well in a small group History activity. Great job, Jacob.Thinking of others and helping his classmates in group and supporting them during table workLibrary Award – for his kind donation of booksLibrary Award – for his kind donation of booksPlaying safely in the playgroundTrying always to do the right thing and modelling this behaviour to his classmates and for following theIGS Way.“Doing it the IGS Way” Prep AwardsIsaac Sandaver For looking smart and always ensuring that his belongings are safely put awayEdward Roberts Working hard during “Letters & Sounds” to hear not only beginning sounds but end sounds alsoBenjamin Lattimore Remembering to play safely in the playground and reminding othersXavier Tucker Showing kindness to his peers and being a responsible friend during small group learning timesDylan SmithUsing his best manners; asking his teachers and friends how they are feeling each dayReading AwardsAlex Gorman 500 Reading Club AwardMatthew SchoemanTane Gregory1000 Reading Club Award1000 Reading Club AwardBradley Worboys3000 Reading Club AwardsYear 4 Science Centre ExcursionLast week our young budding scientists from Year 4 embarked on a journey to discover more about the world and how it works.And what better place to do it all than the Queensland Science Centre. Throughout the day the boys were involved in manyhands on experiments to learn how things work. Some of the favourites included the spinning chair, testing how fast you canthrow a ball, and racing against a professional athlete in a running race. Keen to test their skills at everything they learnt a greatdeal about how we use energy and the effects of force and motion in everyday life. These were great supplements to our unit ofwork this term, “Smooth Moves” where we have been looking at this in great detail. Check out the pictures of the day and you’llsee all the boys had a great time!CongratulationsWell done Alexander Jacobson-Jones for receiving a Highly Commended for Instrumental Solo-Consolation in the 10 to 12 yearssection at the Ipswich Junior Eisteddfod.Junior School: 3813 9630 - Absentees: 3813 9666 - Junior School Fax: 3280 1384 - BASC: 0439 077 650sperrem@ipswichgrammar.com - dmacknish@ipswichgrammar.com - basc@ipswichgrammar.com

Title:Author:Goosebumps The Werewolf of Fever SwampR.L. StineStory:An eerie, adventurous book about Grady and his sister. When theymove to Florida, they witness a horror as they have a crazy adventurewith ‘The Werewolf of Fever Swamp!’Recommendation:Great for horror-story lover and for story lovers.Rating: 10/10 Review by Brian Wakista, 4BTitle:Author:Diary of a Wimpy Kid – Dog DaysJeff KinneyStory:The story is about Greg Heffty, a 12 year old boy who is on hisSummer holidays. He goes to the pool and also goes to the beachWith his friend Rowly.Recommendation:It’s really funny and I recommend it for 8-14 year old boys and girls.Rating: 19/20 Review by Campbell Macaulay, 4BWorld Explorers’ Quiz (answers are below in fine print)1. Which Dutch seaman landed on Tasmania in 1642?2. Which Englishman was first to land on the east coast of Australia?3. Name the explorer who discovered Shark Bay in Western Australia?4. What was Tasmania originally called by a Dutch explorer?5. Which European explorer was the son of the famous Viking Erik the Red?Answers: 1. Abel Tasman 2. Captain James Cook 3. Dirk Hartog 4. Van Dieman’s Land 5. Leif EriccsonQuiz by 4B

Glow in theDarkDisco DanceIGS boys Yrs 4—67 JUNEatIGGSAssembly HallFrom 6:00pm—8:00pmCost: $10.00Payable on arrival andincludes entry, a piece ofpizza, a popper and smallpacket of chips.Glow in the Darkmerchandise willbe on sale for $2eachLight refreshments will beavailable for parentsin the Senior School SocialStaffroom

BOY BEHAVIOURAre you tired, frazzled and worn out managing yourson’s behaviour?This presentation will be right for youPresenter: Dr Mark TaylorDate:12 JuneTime: 6.30 - 8.00pmVenue: Earl Williams Literacy CentreRSVP: Mrs Kym Horsey (3813 9630)Come and discuss some of the common challengesfacing parents of primary age children

150 Year AnniversaryLadies High TeaIpswich Grammar School,as part of our 150 Year Celebrationswould like to invite you to our InauguralLadies High Tea& Fashion ParadeProceeds from this event willsupport St Vincent Maisha BoraOrphanage in NairobiWhen: Sunday, 2 June 2013Where: The Great Hall, Ipswich Grammar SchoolTime: 2.00 pm - 4.00 pmIncludes: High Tea & a glass of champagne on arrivalTickets: $45 per person (Tables of 10)RSVP: Friday, 24 May 2013Host: 97.3s Robin BaileyIpswich Grammar School Ladies High TeaTo order tickets please complete the slip below and return to:Kathryn SearleCommunity Relations OfficerIpswich Grammar SchoolLocked Bag 6000North Ipswich QLD 4305P: 3813 9604 F: 3280 1311E: ksearle@ipswichgrammar.comName:Address:Postcode:Phone:Email:I wish to purchase tickets at $45 each = $I wish to purchase tables at $450 each = $If you wish to be seated with a certain group please nominate a tablename:I am unable to attend the High Tea but would like to make a taxdeductible donation of $ towards this fundraising initiativeof the Ipswich Grammar School.Please find a cheque enclosed payable to IGSPlease debit my credit card: Mastercard VisaCard Number:Card holder’s Name:Expiry Date:Signature:

URGENTLY REQUIREDStudy Tour Homestay FamiliesIn July 2012, Ipswich Grammar School began hosting study toursfrom various Asian countries. Following two highly successful visitsfrom Chinese schools earlier in the year, we are again calling forinterest from prospective homestay families to host the next groupof students arriving from Korea on 24 July-13 August 2013.This school will be staying for three weeks and is comprised of maleand female students aged 13-15. An expenses fee of $40 per studentper night will be paid (two students at a time).If you would like to host two or three of these visitors, or enquireabout the program, please contact Homestay Co-ordinator Weiko assoon as possible on 0423 433 234 or email weiko.design@gmail.comThank you for your interest in this exciting IGS initiative.

Heritage DayRoary the mascotBrisbane Roar Rapid Fire FieldJumping castlesSupa slideSupa swingsFree fairy ossMechanical suroardFree face painngProudly supported bySaturday 8 June - 10.00 am to 2.00 pm - Brassall Sporng Fields, Pearse DriveFirst XI Heritage game v BBC - kick off 2.00 pm