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Term 4, Week 1

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October

Term 4, Week 1

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Senior Executive
Acting Headmaster - Mr Nicholas Foster Acting Head of Senior Campus
Teaching and Learning
Australian Children's Literary Board Award
Careers
Future Education, Opportunities and Events
Community
Sony Foundation Holiday Camp 2022 - Our School at its very best Uniform Shop Vacancy and Opening Hours Metro Bus information
Senior Executive

Acting Headmaster - Mr Nicholas Foster

The first week of term four has been a busy one. Our Senior Boys and Girls First XI Soccer teams represented the School with distinction against the ...

The first week of term four has been a busy one. Our Senior Boys and Girls First XI Soccer teams represented the School with distinction against the much larger Guilford Young College in Hobart in the recent state final. Our Senior Girls were seeking their 5th premiership in a row. In a nail-biting game that went into extra time, which was finally decided by a penalty kick-off,  the girls were narrowly defeated. Whilst I, like many of us, enjoy winning it filled me with great pride to see the humility with which our girls accepted defeat and congratulated their opponents. As one of the girls commented to me afterwards, “we will get them next year!” I read once that when we win, we see some of our character; when we lose we see all of it. Our girls’ humility and grace showed their outstanding character. 

Following on from this match our Senior Boys also tackled Guilford Young College which fielded a team containing many highly credentialled state league players. In an incredible game which also went into overtime, our boys came away with the victory. It was heartening to see the girls celebrating on the field with our boys as they won the State Final for the first time in over 22 years ending a run of 4 in a row for Guilford Young and bringing the trophy back to Launceston Grammar. 

We recently held the Blessing of the Fleet at the School which is the traditional commencement of the rowing season. We were joined by Alexandra Viney (class of 2010) who helped christen the boat named in her honour. Alexandra was an outstanding rower as a student achieving success with our Senior VIII at the Head of the River and was poised to achieve more success in her rowing post School. This was dealt a blow as Alexandra was in a horrific accident which saw her severely injured and she did not step back into a boat for many years. Alex told the story of the hardships faced when finally getting back into a boat and the joy and camaraderie that she found rowing with others. Alex went on to row at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games and recently represented Australia at the World Championship bringing home a silver medal. Alex’s inspirational message to the students demonstrated her courage, her humility, and her grit.  We feel privileged to have a boat named in her honour. This follows on from the great success of Henry Youl (Class of 2009) at the World Championship. Earlier this year a boat was also named after him to acknowledge his successes and contribution to rowing. It is wonderful that our students can sit in a boat bearing the name of students who not so many years ago rowed out of the same shed where they are now learning their craft. 

We were excited to hear the news of Mr Ross Youngman who successfully swam the English Channel raising in excess of $165,000 for the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation. At the time of writing Ross is preparing to swim in a marathon around Manhattan Island.  

Earlier this term some of our students joined Indira Naidoo at a breakfast during the Tamar Valley Writers Festival and were fortunate to hear her speak. Her recent book The Space Between the Stars is both poignant and beautiful. 

One of the great strengths of Grammar is, and always has been, its community and the lessons that we can learn from those that have gone before us to help inspire and encourage us to do great things in the service of others, and in challenging ourselves.  I recently heard that a person’s desire to reach should always exceed their grasp as they strive to reach further than they could possibly dream. The stories of our alumni encourage our students and very soon as our Grade 12’s finish their final exams, they too will start their journey as alumni of the School whilst also leaving their legacy to inspire those coming behind. The stories of the four alumni and our students that I have mentioned today demonstrate the determination, grit, sense of service to the community and compassion that I know we hope to instil in our current students. To have such inspirational alumni to follow is truly inspiring. 

Today also sees Mrs Janet Knowles, finish at Launceston Grammar after 15 years of outstanding service. Janet will be greatly missed and we wish her and her husband Bevan every success and happiness as they relocated to Brisbane.  

Warm regards 

Nicholas Foster 

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Acting Head of Senior Campus

What a great start to Term 4! Our Senior 1st Girls and Boys Soccer teams competed in the SATIS State Soccer finals against Guilford Young College in ...

What a great start to Term 4!

Our Senior 1st Girls and Boys Soccer teams competed in the SATIS State Soccer finals against Guilford Young College in Hobart. Both of our teams had the best game of their season and provided spectators and online viewers with edge-of-their-seat action throughout the game. Our girls had a 1-goal lead until Guilford Young scored in the final seconds of full time, forcing the game into overtime. The same then occurred in overtime with the one-goal lead being taken from us with less than 10 seconds remaining and unfortunately, we were defeated in the penalty shootout. Huge credit to the girls who were gracious in defeat and held their heads high, having given their best efforts.

The score was 3-3 at full-time in the boys’ game, which also put them into overtime. With less than two minutes left, Sebastian Gardner scored his second goal for the game from a header to give us the first SATIS State premiership in 22 years. I couldn’t be prouder to stand on the sidelines and watch our students represent the school with passion and courage, fighting to win at every contest in the game. The way our students handled themselves on and off the field is a great reflection of the pride they have in the School and the respect they have for each other, our coaches and support staff. 

Term 4 already feels like it will be over in a flash. Our students and staff are working very hard over the coming weeks in preparation for the end-of-year TCE examinations. It is important that during this very busy and often stressful time that conversations are had about managing workloads and expectations and ensuring that well-being is a priority. I encourage students to seek out the support they may need to alleviate any pressure and enhance their preparation for exams. This may be through accessing extra study support in the Learning Hub before or after school, communicating with Staff, Tutors or Heads of House or accessing other support networks through the School pastoral care program.   

We have without a doubt the best School Outdoor Education program in the state, if not the country. Our highly experienced and passionate Outdoor Ed staff provide amazing experiences across Tasmania for our students in Grades 7-10 and for Grade 11 and 12 students that wish to continue studying TCE Outdoor Leadership.  Our Grade 7 students will depart for Maria Island on Friday of week 2. This is a highlight of the year for our students and for many alumni that I speak to, it ranks highly in their fondest memories from their time at Grammar. In week 7, our Grade 9 students will embark on a 9-day camp at Mount Cameron.  

Another highlight of our year will be the Sony Christmas Camp, held from Friday 16 December to Sunday 18 December on our Senior Campus. The Camp hosts children with disabilities, where our Senior Students run a rich program of fun activities. I encourage all students to consider volunteering to assist with this wonderful opportunity, along with alumni and our wider school community.   

Adrian Finch 

Acting Head of Senior Campus 

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Teaching and Learning

Australian Children's Literary Board Award

We are very proud to announce that Grammar 7s student Chanel Charles has had her literary work published in Edition 3 of ‘Oz Kids In Print’. Learning ...

We are very proud to announce that Grammar 7s student Chanel Charles has had her literary work published in Edition 3 of ‘Oz Kids In Print’. Learning Hub Supervisor Mrs. Parker shared her comments about Chanel’s success with us.

“This is quite impressive as entries came from many schools nationally. The poem is entitled ‘Three Poppies’ and Chanel wrote this war poem with love and deep understanding and for a young person to do so is a considerable achievement. Chanel’s thoughtful words are truly what the world needs right now. A massive Congratulations to Chanel!”

Read the poem in full here.

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Careers

Future Education, Opportunities and Events

TASMANIA POLICE CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 2023The Tasmania Police Career Development Program is aimed at Grade 12 students from around Tasmania who ...

TASMANIA POLICE CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 2023

The Tasmania Police Career Development Program is aimed at Grade 12 students from around Tasmania who have a keen interest in becoming a Police Officer.  It is a free, five-day program conducted during school holidays, during which students will live at the Tasmania Police Academy, Rokeby, and experience first-hand what police recruit training involves.

As a part of this programme, students will undertake the Tasmania Police fitness testing and written examinations.  Those students who are successful in these will progress through to the next stage of the recruitment process and possible employment at the completion of their Grade 12 studies.  More information about the Program can be found here.

Applications for the April 2023 Career Development Program are now open to current Grade 11 students only.  The Program will be held during the Term 1 holidays.  To apply, Grade 11 students should check their school email account for full details.  Applications are strictly due to the Careers Centre by Friday 28 October.

 

2023 UTAS HIGH ACHIEVER PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION

Current Grade 10 and Grade 11 students are encouraged to attend an information session about the UTAS High Achiever Program being held at lunchtime on Wednesday 26 October in Room C3.

The Program provides a unique educational experience for high-achieving Tasmanian senior secondary students to study at university as part of their Tasmanian Certificate of Education. The aims of the Program are to:

  • provide opportunities for high achieving Grade 11/12 students to start university early
  • to build familiarity and confidence with university-level learning
  • to encourage and support pathways to University of Tasmania courses

All successfully completed High Achiever Program units contribute towards the Tasmanian Certificate of Education. Scaled unit results are also eligible for inclusion in the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Interested students who are unable to attend the information session are encouraged to contact me to arrange an alternative time to meet.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

AVCAT SCHOLARSHIPS

AVCAT scholarships, including the Long Tan Bursary, are tertiary scholarships for the children and grandchildren of Australian ex-serving veterans. Scholarships are $4000–$6000 per year for three years.

Applications are currently open and close at midnight AEDT on 31 October 2022.

Apply online at www.avcat.org.au.

 

UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS: CLOSING THIS MONTH

University of Tasmania scholarships close on Monday 31 October.

Students requiring any help including proofreading of their applications are encouraged to contact me.

 

POSITIONS VACANT

 

AUTOMOTIVE APPRENTICESHIP

Kate Presnell Bodyworks are seeking expressions of interest for their 2023 apprenticeship intake. If you have undertaken a VET course in Automotive or are simply passionate in the automotive industry and would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please send a resume and cover letter to recruitment@presnellbodyworks.com.

I welcome the opportunity to sit down with parents and students at any time throughout the year to discuss options; please contact me by phone: (03) 6336 6058 or email: careers@lcgs.tas.edu.au to arrange an appointment.

 

Fiona Symons

Careers Advisor

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Community

Sony Foundation Holiday Camp 2022 - Our School at its very best

We are delighted to be partnering again with Sony Foundation as we host the annual Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp. The camp is a highlight ...

We are delighted to be partnering again with Sony Foundation as we host the annual Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp. The camp is a highlight for our Grade 11 and 12 students who volunteer as personal carers taking on the responsibility of caring for a child with a disability and providing valuable respite for families.

From Friday 16 December and across the weekend our special guests will experience a range of activities including swimming, instrument making, science experiments, a mini carnival and much more.  

The generous support of the Sony Foundation over the past 18 years has enabled our students to connect with families from both Launceston and across the state in providing much-needed respite. The success of the program relies heavily on the generosity of the wider community, and we thank the Tasmanian community for their support.

The 2022 Sony Camp will run from 16-18 December and applications of interest close Friday 28 October.

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Uniform Shop Vacancy and Opening Hours

The Launceston Grammar Uniform Shop is seeking a casual retail salesperson. Noone is a service-driven organisation, the position involves a hands-on ...

The Launceston Grammar Uniform Shop is seeking a casual retail salesperson. Noone is a service-driven organisation, the position involves a hands-on approach with particular emphasis on personalised customer and product services. The hours will be at the store on the Senior Campus.

If you are looking for a position that gives a great deal of job satisfaction and enjoy working as part of a friendly, enthusiastic team – then this is the opportunity for you.

Please drop off your resume (including referees) to us or email it to launcestonCGS@noone.com.au.

 

The Launceston Grammar Uniform Shop hours for Term 4.

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Metro Bus information

Metro service arrangements for Friday 4 November. Metro info ...

Metro service arrangements for Friday 4 November.

Metro info

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