11102012 - Ipswich Grammar School

Junior School Bulletin
11 October 2012
Contents
Senior Speech Night........... p 2
Junior Speech Night........... p 2
Assembly Commitments.... p 2
Senior School Fundraiser... p 2
Exercise Book Covers......... p 2
Tuckshop Orders................ p 3
October
16 Junior Schools' Academic
Day of Excellence & Chess
19 Year 3 Sleepover
22 Student Free Day
31 P-6 Interhouse Swimming
Carnival
November
7- Year 4-6 Exam Week
16
12 Junior School Parent
Support Group Meeting
13 Senior School Speech
Night
15 JSPSG Pizza Lunch
19- Year 6 Camp
21
21 Year 1 Museum Excursion
22 Year 6 Camp recovery day
(optional)
Dear Parents,
From the Head of Junior School’s Desk
With the early onset of the storm season, it is timely to review our procedures and
expectations which swing into operation when storms hit, most often mid-afternoon
compromising departure routines.
Should parents become aware that a storm is imminent and make the decision to collect
their son early from school, they are more than welcome to do so. However, once a
storm has commenced parents would be discouraged from attempting to collect their
son due to the inherent dangers and safety concerns.
Once there is the presence of lightning and thunder, the procedure which operates is
similar to a “lock down” routine. Students and staff remain indoors and are not permitted
to be outside the classroom until notified of the all clear via the PA system.
Some implications for parents are as follows:
• Due to disruption to power and the safety risks posed by accessing telephone
landlines and cabled computers, reception staff will not answer the phone,
instead allowing it to go to message bank and clearing the messages later when
it is safe to do so while email communication will be terminated;
• Student dismissal at 2.55pm may be delayed until the threat has passed;
• Pick-up/ Drop-off Zone will not operate until the threat has passed;
• Similarly, bus transit may be delayed;
I thank you for your understanding should these procedures be necessary this term. The
safety of all members of our school community remains the highest priority.
End of Year Camping Program
The camping program is approaching rapidly. These activities enable the boys to interact
within their peer groups in differing contexts, highlighting a variety of skills including
organisational abilities, problem-solving expertise, group work and domestic skills.
These programs are graduated to accommodate the needs and ages of the students:
• Year 3 – overnight camp at school
• Year 4 – 2 days, 1 night staying at Bornhoffen, Springbrook
• Year 5 – 3 days, 2 nights at Tyalgum Ridge Retreat, Tyalgum NSW
• Year 6 – 3 days, 2 nights at Currimundi Beach
BASC – Student Free Day (Monday 22 October)
BASC will be operating on the Student Free Day. Bookings are essential as numbers
are limited.
Helpful Links
◆ MyIpswichGrammar
◆ Tuckshop Menu
◆ Clothing Store Price List
◆ Transport/Bus Info
◆ Contact Us
Important Dates to Remember
Interclass Reading Challenge – Fri 14/9 – Fri 12/ 10
Junior School Literary Competition – Entries to be submitted by Fri 12/10
Junior School Cultural Festival including Battle of the Choirs & Interhouse Public
Speaking finals - week commencing Mon 15/10
Follow us on..
Junior School: 3813 9630 - Absentees: 3813 9666 - Junior School Fax: 3280 1384 - BASC: 0439 077 650
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Senior School Speech Night
Parents, you would have received or are about to receive an electronic invitation to the Secondary School Speech Night on
Tuesday 13 November. It is not compulsory for Junior School students to attend this evening but you are more than welcome.
Siblings and other Junior School students who do attend, however, should be attired in full school uniform.
Junior School Speech Night
Shortly, all families in the Junior School will be sent an invitation to the Junior School Speech Night on Thursday 29 November.
This culmination and celebration of the year’s work and events is shaping currently and classes are about to commence important
rehearsals to ensure that each student has a full understanding of their participation for the evening. RSVP is not necessary.
Assembly Commitments for Term 4
Week
Year 4-12 Assembly
(Auditorium)
P-2 Assembly
(Earle Williams Literacy Centre)
1 Monday 8 October (10am) Thursday 11 October (8.40am) Nil
Year 3-6 Assembly
(Earle Williams Literacy Centre)
2 Nil Thursday 18 October (8.40am) Friday 19 October (8.40am)
3 Nil Thursday 25 October (8.40am) Friday 26 October (8.40am)
4 Monday 29 October (10am) Nil (due to JS Music Morning) Nil
5 Nil Thursday 8 November (8.40am) Friday 9 November (8.40am)
6 Monday 12 November (10am) Nil
Nil
Friday 16 November (9.30am)
7 Nil Thursday 22 November (8.40am) Friday 23 November (8.40am)
8 Friday 30 November (2.10pm) Nil Nil
Senior School Fundraiser - Slushie Day/s
The Senior boys have chosen to renovate and establish a Seniors' Common Room in the old “Armoury” adjacent to the Seniors'
Quad. This room had fallen into disrepair until the Seniors, through the assistance of Mr Blyth and the IGS Maintenance Team,
have gone about the process of resurrecting it to its original state. To raise money for the renovation, the Seniors will be selling
“slushies” on the following days:
Prep to Year 2 students - Tuesday 16 October
Year 3 to Year 6 students - Wednesday 17 October
Cost: $2.00 per slushie.
Prep to Year 2 students will pre-order in the morning (Tuesday 16 October) by letting their teacher know their name, choice of
flavour (bubblegum and cola) and pay their money. The rolls are then delivered to the Junior School reception for collection by the
Seniors. At lunch, your son will accompany his classmates to collect his slushie from the Seniors adjacent to the Sports Dome.
The Seniors will be located in the Junior School Courtyard on Wednesday 17 October for the Year 3 to 6 students to purchase
a slushie.
Exercise Book Covers - 2013
Each year, usually in January, I find myself thinking impure thoughts because of my frustration with sticky contact plastic and
my rush to cover exercise books for my children. I know that this same ritual and annoyance takes place in many other school
households.
In conjunction with the school's 150th anniversary, the Junior School Parent Support Group has agreed to supply hard-wearing
and decorative slip-on PVC book covers as a fundraising venture. Mrs Hooper and Miss Perrem have worked solidly to design
Junior School: 3813 9630 - Absentees: 3813 9666 - Junior School Fax: 3280 1384 - BASC: 0439 077 650
sperrem@ipswichgrammar.com - dmacknish@ipswichgrammar.com - basc@ipswichgrammar.com

attractive artwork in order to finalise the school's order in sufficient time for supply before students depart at the end of November.
Having purchased many rolls of contact plastic over the years, many of which were of dubious quality, I know how expensive the
entire exercise can get. In setting prices for the new book covers, we have attempted to ensure that the costs are reasonable
and comparative to some which can be purchased from stores.
When viewing the order form (hard copy will come home shortly with students also) and brochure, you will note that Mrs Hooper
and Miss Perrem have included the total number of exercise books of the two available sizes which are on the booklists for next
year. As a parent, you may wish to purchase covers for all of them. However, please remember that a handful of these books are
placed in storage each year until the student has finished one book and needs a replacement. Should you wish to save on the
cost of covers, it is intended that a cover be removed from any completed book before it is sent home and then the cover can be
used on the replacement. Worth considering.
I encourage families to seriously consider ordering some of these book covers. I certainly will in order to preserve my peace of
mind in January!
Tuckshop orders
It is timely to remind parents of a few notes regarding tuckshop orders:
• Tuckshop ordering is easiest and most secure using Flexischools so that money does not need to come to school and the
orders are forwarded through to the tuckshop automatically.
• Parents who placed regular weekly orders for last term will need to reinstate these orders again for this term. They do not
automatically carry over.
• Students in Years 5 and 6 who participate in interschool sport on Fridays should either bring their lunch on Fridays or order
all of their food at Morning Tea as students depart on buses by 12.15pm, well before lunch orders are prepared. If ordering
all food at Morning Tea, please ensure that the elements which will be kept in school bags for consumption at lunch will keep
appropriately in this non-refrigerated environment.
Sincerely,
David Macknish
Head of Junior School
Junior School: 3813 9630 - Absentees: 3813 9666 - Junior School Fax: 3280 1384 - BASC: 0439 077 650
sperrem@ipswichgrammar.com - dmacknish@ipswichgrammar.com - basc@ipswichgrammar.com

Uniforms uniforms for books
Our school has designed and
pre-purchased a limited number of
Class Covers book covers, which have
been customised with the Ipswich
Grammar School logo and colours.
"It's a win for parents,
teachers and our school"
Megan
"Quality was fabulous!
I love them"
Narelle
"I can't believe how quick
and easy they are!"
Karen
Time saving
Every year frustrated parents spend hours
measuring, cutting and covering children's
books in contact. With Class Covers, parents
can cover a book in 15 seconds, not 15 minutes!
Quality
Class Covers are a superior, photo quality
product, designed in Australia by an Australian
owned and operated company.
School branded
Class Covers are designed with your school
colours and logo. Photos can also be used.
Fundraiser
Buying these covers supports our school by
raising valuable funds for the Support Group.
Scrapbook Size
Order now for 2013
A4 Size
These are available for purchase via order form only (attached).
A limited quantity has been produced and only available while
stocks lasts.
The Support Group provides additional equipment and enhances
the school environment for the students of the Junior School.

Book Cover Order Form
Parents to complete & return as soon as possible as
numbers are available only while stocks last.
Student Details
Student Name: _____________________________
Year Level: ________________________________
Class: _____________________________________
Book Cover Order
The table below outlines the approximate number of books required for your child’s year level.
Please keep in mind that all books are not being used at once when placing your order.
Requirements
A4
(booklist)
A4 Teacher
Recommendation
Scrapbook
(booklist)
Scrapbook Teacher
Recommendation
Prep 4 2 6 4
Year 1 7 3 8 4
Year 2 12 6 6 6
Year 3 12 2 6 2
Year 4 14 7 N/A N/A
Year 5 15 10 N/A N/A
Year 6 23 14 N/A N/A
Please complete the following table to order your school book covers
I wish to purchase A4 Scrapbook
Number of covers
Price Per Cover $4.00 $5.00
Total Purchase $ + + =$
Orders and payment must be received as soon as possible. Orders will not be processed without
payment. Please keep in mind that once our supply has been sold we will not be reordering.
This form is to be returned to the Junior School Reception.
Book covers will be sent home with your child prior to the end of the school year.
Payment method: Cash (enclosed) Cheque (enclosed) made payable to Junior School Support Group
Parent name (PRINT): ____________________________
Signed: _______________________

Entries due
Friday 12 October
Junior School
Literary Competition
See your teacher for an entry form. Submit entries in hard copy or to
juniorschool@ipswichgrammar.com
Category 1:
Write a narrative (story) and win great prizes. Your narrative must containt one of the
following key sentences:
• The room spun; the music faded and everything went black.
Category 2:
Write and illustrate one page of a “Dr Seuss-style” picture book.
Ensure you include well thought out text and designed illustration in
the style of Dr Seuss.
• Glowing deep ice-blue, the crystal hummed the menacing sound of a thousand bees.
• Towering above, the trees formed cover from the brilliant sunshine.

Junior School
Literary Competition 2012
Entry Form
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Category 1: Narrative (Sections for Years 3/4. and Years 5/6)
Narrative must contain one of the following pieces of text:
The room spun; the music faded and everything went black.
Name
Glowing deep ice-blue, the crystal hummed the menacing sound of a thousand bees.
Category 2:
Towering above, the trees formed cover from the brilliant sunshine.
Illustrated original picture book page including text, produced in the styleof Dr Seuss.
(Sections for Years 3/4. and Years 5/6)
Students may entry both categories for their year level and they may submit more than one entry per
category.
Prizes -Prizes will be awarded to the winners of each section of the 2 categories. Runner-up and high commended
prizes may be given at the discretion of the judges pending quality of the entries. All awards will
be book prizes.
Length -Illustrated picture book page - Limit of one illustrated page with original text.
Narrative - There is no set length for narrative entries. However, they must clearly convey the recognised
structural elements of:
• Beginning
• Problem
• Complications (preferably 3 complications)
• Climax
• Resolution
• Coda
Judging- Picture book page entries will be judged upon their structure, text and imagery composed in the
style of Dr Seuss.
Narrative entries will be judged upon structure, planning, character development, vocabulry, imagery, and
appropriate use of conventions such as personification, simile,metaphor, nominal groups,circumstances, as
well as spelling,punctuation and presentation.
Due date for entries - All entries must be submitted by Friday 12 October.
Entries should be submitted in hard copy or electronically by email (juniorschool@ipswichgrammar.com) or
on USB.
Cut here and attach Entry Form to entry or submit Entry Form following email of entry file.
Class
Title of entry
Tick Category & Section
Narrative - Year 3/ 4
including: “The room spun; the music and everything went black.”
“Glowing deep ice-blue, the crystal hummed the menacing
sound of a thousand bees.”
“Towering above, the trees formed cover from the brilliant sun
shine.”
Narrative - Year 5/ 6
including: “The room spun; the music and everything went black.”
“Glowing deep ice-blue, the crystal hummed the menacing
sound of a thousand bees.”
“Towering above, the trees formed cover from the brilliant sun
shine.”
Picture book page in Dr Seuss Style - Year 3/ 4
Picture book page in Dr Seuss Style - Year 5/ 6