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Term 2, Week 7

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Please Note:Founders' Day Celebration: Please join us as we celebrate our 175th Anniversary on Tuesday 15 June from 10:50am, See more details below
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Term 2, Week 7

Contents

Senior Executive
Headmaster - Mr Richard Ford
School Events
Founders' Day Celebrations Prep Families Morning Tea Winter Salon at the Clarendon Arms Grade 12 Families - Save the Date
Senior Campus
Drama and Dance Update We CAN Change the World
Careers Centre
UTAS Schools Recommendation Program Bond University Applications Tertiary Education Open Days University of Melbourne Interstate Day A Primer of Marine and Antarctic Science
Community Notices
Saver Plus Circle of Security Program PCYC Youth Adventure Club
Senior Executive

Headmaster - Mr Richard Ford

The other day I was texted two photos. When the images popped up on my screen, I was surprised and a little horrified. I had not seen the images for ...

The other day I was texted two photos. When the images popped up on my screen, I was surprised and a little horrified.

I had not seen the images for years and I responded to the sender asking them not to share the images with anyone else.

At assembly recently, I let the School Co-Captains have a look at the photos on my phone and let them describe the two images to students.

One image was of me in Grade 6 in the kitchen cutting onions wearing my swimming goggles. It was not a good look and nor did it significantly prevent the stimulation of my eyes’ lachrymal glands.

The second image was one of me horizontal on my bed in Grade 7 with a history textbook smothering my face after I had fallen asleep when I was meant to be studying. This moment in my childhood has served to this day as reminder of the importance of active study.

For more than thirty years, these two images had lived in a photo album until my mother decided to photography them digitally and share them with me.

Like you, I grew up in a world where photos were not digital. We had our role of film and twenty-four photos available to us. Film rolls were left at the local camera shop and photos were collected the next day.

Growing up, sharing photos was slow and costly. For students growing up in 2021, sharing photos is fast and free.

In this fast and free world of image sharing, young people need to be reminded by parents and educators alike of a few key points. In brief, these are the three points I shared with students:

  1. Ask before sharing – If you take a photo, do your friends the courtesy of checking they are ok appearing on your social media;
  2. Only post images you would be happy to see again five years from now – Once you post, you lose control of content which could cost you opportunities now and in the future; and
  3. Speak up – If another student takes a photo of you and you do not want your image captured, speak up. If someone posts an image you want taken down, speak up. If you need help with speaking up, speak to a teacher who will help you.

Each of these three points are common sense but among young people today across Australia, they are not common practice.

My hope is that through shared conversations at School and home, this common sense will become increasingly the norm for students who are part of the Launceston Grammar community.

As parents and carers, I would also encourage you to explore the resources available to you on Launceston Grammar’s subscription to SchoolTV .

The short and informative videos available to you include an excellent series on cybersafety and it would be good for all of us to view some of these videos.

175th Celebrations

In just over a week, on 15 June, the School will be celebrating the actual day on which the School was founded 175 years ago.

Students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 will come together at recess at the Senior Campus for a photo on the main oval, cake and to sing happy birthday.

If parents or grandparents would like to come along and join in the singing and cake from 10:50am to 11:10am, please Register Here so we can ensure there is some birthday cake for you to enjoy.

Richard Ford
Headmaster

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School Events

Founders' Day Celebrations

Launceston Church Grammar School’s Board and Headmaster, Mr Richard Ford, warmly invite families to join us as we celebrate Launceston Grammar’s ...

Launceston Church Grammar School’s Board and Headmaster, Mr Richard Ford, warmly invite families to join us as we celebrate Launceston Grammar’s 175th Anniversary with our Founders’ Day Celebrations.

EVENT DETAILS:

  • Date: Tuesday 15 June, 2021
  • Time: from 10:50am – 11:10am
  • Venue: Launceston Grammar Senior Campus

Register Your Interest Here

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Prep Families Morning Tea

A morning tea has been organised by Prep Parent Representative,  Paulette Gerrard. This will be a great opportunity for Prep families to get together ...

A morning tea has been organised by Prep Parent Representative,  Paulette Gerrard.

This will be a great opportunity for Prep families to get together for a relaxed morning tea.

EVENT DETAILS:

  • Date: Friday 18 June, 2021
  • Time: 8:30am – 9:30am
  • Venue: Launceston Grammar Junior Campus – Resource Centre

Register Your Interest Here

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Winter Salon at the Clarendon Arms

Grade 6 Parent Representative Lisa Walkden invites Grade 6 families and other Launceston Grammar families interested in art to attend an evening at ...

Grade 6 Parent Representative Lisa Walkden invites Grade 6 families and other Launceston Grammar families interested in art to attend an evening at the Clarendon Arms Hotel, Evandale, for the Winter Salon event.

This will be a great opportunity to appreciate high quality art and enjoy dinner at the hotel.

EVENT DETAILS:

  • Date: Friday 18 June, 2021
  • Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
  • Venue: Clarendon Arms Hotel, 11 Russell Street Evandale

Register Your Interest Here

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Grade 12 Families - Save the Date

Grade 12 parents and carers are advised to save the date for some evening drinks on Friday 25 June 2021. Venue is to be advised, so be on the look ...

Grade 12 parents and carers are advised to save the date for some evening drinks on Friday 25 June 2021.

Venue is to be advised, so be on the look out for further updates shortly.

Any questions, please contact Deb Mitchell via Debstewartmitchell@gmail.com

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Senior Campus

Drama and Dance Update

The annual Drama competitions again returned to the stage after a 2020 pause; last year was only the second time in the 118 year history of the ...

The annual Drama competitions again returned to the stage after a 2020 pause; last year was only the second time in the 118 year history of the Launceston Competitions that the event has been cancelled.

Students were out in force strutting their stuff on the stages of the Earl Arts Centre and the Princess Theatre from Saturday 9 to Thursday 13 May. All Grades 9-12 drama and dance classes and interested grade seven students performed in a range of solo and ensemble pieces including monologues, duologues, creative programmes and recitals.

The adjudicator, Anita Eldridge (Queensland) repeatedly made mention of the high standard of performance and the sophistication of their choices. As always, we were proud of the sportsmanship and professional manner in which our students acquitted themselves through the week. Thank you to Ms Marianna Hedges and Ms Ingrid Reynolds for their work with Grades 7 and 9 respectively.

Louise Peters
Head of Drama/Convenor Speech and Drama Sub-Committee

Launceston Competitions 2021

Launceston Grammar Results
Grade 7

First Place

Impromptu Reading: Oliver Tiernan

Second Place

Impromptu Reading: Bonnie Tiernan

Recital: Oliver Tiernan

Monologue: Oliver Tiernan

Third Place

Creative Individual Programme: Bonnie Tiernan

Monologue: Bonnie Tiernan

Highly Commended

Grade 9

First Place

Character Duo: Lavinia Freeland & Roisin Goodsall

Monologue: Grace Fieldwick

Second Place

Character Duo: Jeremy Thomas & Grace Fieldwick

Monologue: Lavinia Freeland

Monologue: Jeremy Thomas

Third Place

Monologue: Millie Snell

Monologue: Chelsea Lockrey

Recital: Roisin Goodsall

Monologue: Laura Akerman

Highly Commended

Monologue: Isaac Foster

Grade 10

First Place

Character Duologue: Meg Chapman & Serena Gray

Impromptu Reading: Oscar Tiernan

Championship Speech Secondary: Oscar Tiernan

Second Place

Character Duologue: Lola Eastaugh & Nine Gibson

Creative Dance Group: Mia Ainslie, Layla Andersen & Ava Curtis

Creative Individual Programme: Oscar Tiernan

Monologue: Lola Eastaugh

Monologue: Hannah Woollams

Recital: Lola Eastaugh

Third Place

Character Duologue: Sahara Rumble & Hannah Woollams

Creative Individual Programme: Mia Ainslie

Monologue: Serena Gray

Recital: Hannah Woollams

Highly Commended

Character Duologue: Toby McGee & Tom Carins

Monologue: Oscar Tiernan

Monologue: Toby McGee

Impromptu Reading: Nina Gibson

TCE

First Place

Character Ensemble: Grace Roberts & Jade Freeman

Recital: Grace Robertson

Second Place

Character Ensemble: Charlotte Savva, Estella Campbell-Hodge & Ged Watts

Recital: Sophie Breward

Third Place

Monologue: Ged Watts; Grace Robertson

Character Ensemble: Laura Scott & Anjana Kumar

Recital: Estella Campbell-Hodge

Very Highly Commended

Character Ensemble: Poppy O-Shea, Ashleigh Hutt & Poppy O’Shea

Highly Commended

Character Ensemble: Emily Thompson-Chia & Sophie Breward

Monologue: Poppy O’Shea; Victoria Monson; Charlotte Savva

Royal Society of St George: Sarah Scott

Trophies

Arthur Ride Memorial Trophy presented to the competitor securing the highest aggregate for their grade

Grade 6 – Lydia Hayes

Grade 7 – Oliver Tiernan

Grade 10 – Lola Eastaugh

Overall winner of the Arthur Ride – Lydia Hayes

Royal Society of St George Trophy – Oscar Tiernan

Championship Speech Secondary: Oscar Tiernan

Mrs. C. Hall Perpetual trophy – Launceston Church Grammar

(Highest Aggregate in Impromptu Reading classes)

Westy’s Carpet Service Perpetual Trophy – (Creative Writing) – Broadland

Begent & Maguire Perpetual Trophy – (Public Speaking Aggregate) – LCGS

Congratulations to all students who competed and represented the School with such distinction.

 

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We CAN Change the World

Last Friday Activities Week came to an end for Grade 10. For those students who participated in the Futures Week, it culminated in a day exploring ...

Last Friday Activities Week came to an end for Grade 10.

For those students who participated in the Futures Week, it culminated in a day exploring the world of entrepreneurship.

Last year Launceston Grammar had several student entrepreneurs build their own profit-driven businesses; they even vied in a pitching competition with $500 prize money on offer.

This year, however, there is a specific focus on Social Entrepreneurship. In small teams, students were presented with a real-life problems, these included: Homelessness, Mental Health, Marine Plastics and the current Housing Crisis in Tasmania.

Throughout the course of the day, they came up with viable and sustainable enterprises to tackle these issues. Using business canvas models and utilising a range of diverse skill sets, what each group came up with was nothing short of remarkable!

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Careers Centre

UTAS Schools Recommendation Program

The UTAS Schools Recommendation Program is currently accepting applications for students wishing to commence study in 2022. Depending when students ...

The UTAS Schools Recommendation Program is currently accepting applications for students wishing to commence study in 2022.

Depending when students apply (please see the timeline below) they will receive an early offer for study in 2022.

Rather than an ATAR, applications are assessed on Grade 11 results, Grade 12 results (to date) and the School’s recommendation.  More information about this process is available HERE.

What courses can students apply for?

The program is open to nearly all UTAS courses, including their new flexible double degrees, undergraduate degrees, and associate degrees.  Take a look at the UTAS courses website. Please be aware that:

  • courses in Nursing, Medical Radiation and Paramedicine work differently.  These courses can still be applied for from 31 May, but, depending on the course, students may not receive an offer until their ATAR is released in December.
  • the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery is not part of the program.  Instead, students may apply for this course in early August.

For more information about the courses not included in the Schools Recommendation Program.

How can my child find out more information or get help with their application?

Students are encouraged to email me or pop into the Careers Centre if they have any questions or would like to apply.  Applications only take about 10 minutes to complete.

Adam from UTAS will be visiting the School to run a student information session on Thursday 17 June, followed by a lunchtime application session.

When do applications close?

Applications close on 31 October.

What about other universities?  Are they accepting applications?

Only UTAS and Bond University (see details below) are currently accepting early applications – all other Australian universities will accept applications starting in early August.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE KEY DATES

 

 

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Bond University Applications

Bond University (Robina, Queensland) is currently accepting applications for students wishing to commence study in 2022.  Please note that, whilst ...

Bond University (Robina, Queensland) is currently accepting applications for students wishing to commence study in 2022.  Please note that, whilst students can begin their application now, they will need to wait until mid-year results have been released to complete their application.

Rather than ATAR, Bond will be assessing applicants based on Grade 11 results and Grade 12 mid-year results, and will be offering early offers based on these results.  Students will also need to complete Grade 12 and successfully complete any prerequisite subjects for their chosen degree.  More information about this process is available at the Bond University Website.

What courses can students apply for?

All courses, except for Bond University’s Medical Program, will be assessed using these revised entry requirements.

How can my child find out more information or get help with their application?

Students are encouraged to email me or pop into the Careers Centre if they have any questions or would like to apply.  Applications only take about 15 minutes to complete.

Vanessa Lea from Bond University is also available for one-one-one Zoom chats with interested students – please speak with me to arrange a meeting.

When do applications close?

There is no strict closing date.

What about other universities?  Are they accepting applications?

Only Bond University and UTAS (see details above) are currently accepting early applications – all other Australian universities will accept applications starting in early August.

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Tertiary Education Open Days

Open Days are a fantastic opportunity for students and parents to gain an insight into courses, accommodation and facilities at tertiary education ...

Open Days are a fantastic opportunity for students and parents to gain an insight into courses, accommodation and facilities at tertiary education providers.

Please see below a list of 2021 Open Day dates and websites where you can find out more and register your attendance.
Check the list  2021 Institution Open Days

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University of Melbourne Interstate Day

The University of Melbourne Interstate Day is being held at the Parkville campus on Friday 9 July.  This event is for interstate students in Grade 11 ...

The University of Melbourne Interstate Day is being held at the Parkville campus on Friday 9 July.  This event is for interstate students in Grade 11 or 12.

The day will go into application processes, scholarships, student services, accommodation options and financial assistance. This is an opportunity to meet with current students who’ve also moved to Melbourne from around Australia to learn about their experience and find out how they managed the transition.

Please note: this is not an Open Day, it is a one day program specifically designed for interstate students.  Attendance is by registration only and registrations will close as soon as capacity is reached. Students are able to bring one parent or guardian with them to the event. Please ensure this parent or guardian also registers due to event ticket and capacity restrictions.

Find out More or Register Here

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A Primer of Marine and Antarctic Science

Applications are now open for the next offering of A Primer of Marine and Antarctic Science (KSM101),at the University of Tasmania. This ...

Applications are now open for the next offering of A Primer of Marine and Antarctic Science (KSM101), at the University of Tasmania.

This opportunity is offered to students in Grades 11 and 12 and is 100% HECS-free (no tuition fees).

Developed by researchers from the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Science, this self-paced and fully online unit features four modules:

Module 1: Marine life

Module 2: The Ocean system

Module 3: Climate Change and multiple stressors

Module 4: Stewardship of the oceans

Successful completion of this unit gives students bonus points towards their application for Practical Introduction to Marine and Antarctic Science (XAS101) and credit into the Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science.

Applications close 11 June, with the unit starting 28 June 2021. Students can register their interest here. After registering their interest, students will be contacted with instructions to complete their enrolment.

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Community Notices

Saver Plus

Corona virus has impacted on all of us in so many ways, including in our community. The financial stress and pressure that many of your parents are ...

Corona virus has impacted on all of us in so many ways, including in our community. The financial stress and pressure that many of your parents are faced with having to access funds for laptops and other resources has seen this program assist hundreds of families during this period. Saver Plus helps to build a nest egg for emergencies such as this event and I encourage you to share this information with your families.

The program’s impact in our local community and across Australia has been significant. In Tasmania we have recruited more than 2000 families onto the program and provided more than $1 million to help with educational costs.

Saver Plus participants in Tasmania have been using their matched savings, each up to $500, to help pay for educational costs including school uniforms, textbooks, excursions, laptops, tuition costs and course equipment.
A reminder that people may be eligible to join Saver Plus if they or their partner:

  • have a Centrelink Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card;
  • are at least 18 years or over;
  • have some regular income from work or Child Support payments;
  • are in receipt of an eligible social security benefit; and
  • are a parent or guardian of a child at school this year or next year, AND/OR are attending or returning to education or training themselves.
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Circle of Security Program

Speech Pathology Tasmania invites parents, grand-parents, and carers to join facilitator Rosie Martin for the Circle Of Security Program via ...

Speech Pathology Tasmania invites parents, grand-parents, and carers to join facilitator Rosie Martin for the Circle Of Security Program via telepresence.

The program is delivered in a small group setting, each week for 8 weeks, via zoom.

We have two upcoming groups on offer, both at times when children might be sleeping:

  • Tuesday evenings 8pm-9:30pm | July 27 – Sept 14
  • Friday mornings 5:45am-7:15am |  July 30 – Sept 17

Circle Of Security is a parent-child attachment program which supports the relational base of language and social skills.

Research shows that secure children exhibit:

  • Increased empathy
  • Greater self esteem
  • Better relationships with parents & peers
  • Increased capacity to handle emotions more effectively
  • Enhanced school readiness

This warm, non-judgmental approach to exploring attachment is practical, kind, scientific, appropriately challenging, and wonderfully gentle.

More details can be found on the Speech Pathology Tasmania website or by phone 6234 5717.

 

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PCYC Youth Adventure Club

The Launceston Police and Community Youth Club is hosting an Adventure Club for youth aged between 13 – 18 years of age. They invite our students to ...

The Launceston Police and Community Youth Club is hosting an Adventure Club for youth aged between 13 – 18 years of age.

They invite our students to join the ultimate action.

See more details here.

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