GENERAL WEEKLY NEWS
Please click here to return to CGGS Newsletter 28 - 21 September 2007
Please click here to return to CGGS Newsletter 27 - 14 September 2007
The article below was published in CGGs Newsletter 26 - 7 September 2007
TOURNAMENT OF MINDS
Junior School
On Saturday 1 September, 21 students from Years 4, 5 and 6 competed in Tournament of Minds (TOM) Southside Regional Finals. This is a national competition where teams of seven students from a mixture of Year levels, work together to solve a long term challenge over six weeks and train to solve a spontaneous challenge given on Tournament Day. There were three teams entered from the Junior School – two language literature teams and one social science team.
This year, the language literature problem was entitled Generating Genre and involved creating a new genre for Pangaea Bookshop. The Bookshop was going out of business because all of the existing authors were bored with writing in their existing genres. In order to find new ideas, they needed to recruit three enthusiastic readers with fresh ideas. Golden bookmarks were hidden in books from the most popular genres in order to find the new recruits.
Three well known authors who were recognised experts in writing in different genres had to be researched. The authors had to be seen as assisting in the creation of the new genre. Finally the new genre had to be presented to the bookshop’s representative and authors convincing them of the merit of the new genre and prove that it would excite readers of the 21st Century.
The Social Science team had to solve the problem It All Adds Up. As a group, representing a number of special interest groups, the team had to create and present a television advertisement of exactly 30 seconds on an issue of national or global importance. The team then had to illustrate the target group’s reactions after watching the television advertisement.
On Tournament Day, all teams had to solve a spontaneous or ‘on the spot’ challenge where they were judged on the creativity of their responses and how well they worked together as a team.
All three teams performed well on the day and can be very proud of their efforts. Throughout the six weeks, new friendships were forged and creative thinking skills and team work skills were enhanced.
The students who competed in TOM at the ANU last Saturday were:
Team 1: Julia Donnelly, Kate Johnston, Noorya Ahmed, Hannah Gain, Phyllida Behm, Matilda Millar-Carton and Charlotte Strong. Team 2: Emily Campbell, Sally Waterhouse, Ellie Caspersonn, Melinda Fule, Cassidy Shaw, Niki Johnson and Sophie Harris. Team 3: Bethanie Ferraro, Brittany Staniforth, Renita Arumugam, Priscilla Symmes, Michelle Lee, Belinda Weiss and Iona Claringbold.
At the presentation ceremony on Saturday evening Team 1 and Team 3 were awarded Honours for their performances on the day. Both teams now move on to the next level of the competition – the ACT Territory Final, to be held at ANU on Saturday 22 September.
Jillian Shaw
Tournament of Minds Coordinator
Senior School
Tournament of Minds (TOM) provides those involved with the opportunity to foster cooperative learning and teamwork and develop creative problem solving approaches and techniques.
This year, we had two very enthusiastic and hard working TOM teams, one in the Maths/Engineering challenge and another in the Language/Literature challenge. They made a considerable effort to prepare for six weeks before Tournament Day. On the day, they had 10 minutes to present their solution to their long term challenge and they also completed a spontaneous (unprepared) challenge. Their presentations were witty and well acted, with well made backdrops to support their themes.
The Maths/Engineering team were delighted to be awarded Honours and to progress to the ACT Territory Finals later this month. Good luck girls!
What the students valued most about the experience was the opportunity to learn to work well in a team with others from different year groups. What the facilitator values most are the flights of imagination that result in an amazing team performance!
The team members were:
Language/Literature Team: Natascha Vale, Mischa Kalachov, Charmian Sim, Madeleine Harwood, Alex Shields, Sam Roald and Alex Harwood.
Maths/Engineering Team: Imogen Brown, Lauren Ashman, Tara Dear, Adrienne Owen, Sasha Naidoo, Monique Seaniger and Mirja McLean-Engstrom.
Elaine Clark
Tournament of Minds Coordinator
CHICKEN POX
Please be advised that one of our students has been diagnosed with chicken pox. This is caused by the same virus as chicken pox. Any student with an immune deficiency (e.g. leukemia or receiving chemotherapy) should be excluded from school for their own protection.
CONFIRMATION SERVICE%20web.jpg)
Congratulations to the students who were confirmed by Bishop George Browning, with help from our Chaplain, the Rev Paul Harris, last Sunday at our Family and Friends’ Service, held in our Chapel of the Annunciation.
Please click here to return to CGGS Newsletter 26 - 7 September 2007
The article below was published in CGGS Newsletter 25 - 31 August 2007
NOTICE FROM THE REGISTRAR
We are in the process of considering places for new students for entry in 2008.
Although we do not require final notification before the last day of Term 3 this year, it would assist with our planning if we had some idea of your plans for next year now. We hope that your son/daughter will remain at CGGS, nevertheless we appreciate that in special circumstances some students may not return next year or will be leaving mid-year this year. Notification of withdrawal from the School is kept completely confidential. Notice, in writing, of at least one complete School term is required to:
a) cease enrolment;
b) change from boarding to day student status;
c) change from day student to boarding status.
In case of a) and b) fees for one half term are payable if sufficient notice is not given. For example, if a student is not returning for Term 1 in 2008, written notice must be received by the Principal by the last day of Term 3 in 2007. In the absence of such notice, one half of the Term 1 2008 tuition and/or boarding fee is chargeable.
Barbara Connolly
Registrar
JUNIOR SCHOOL WINTER CONCERT.jpg)
On Wednesday evening 29 August evening, the Junior School held its annual Winter Concert. The Winter Concert is the major concert for the Junior School students and is always a fantastic night. Performing at the concert were all the ensembles - String Orchestra, Celtic Club, Concert Band, Recorder Ensemble, Senior Choir, Junior Choir, Chamber Choir and this year saw the inclusion of the Guitar Quartet. Interspersed between the ensembles were solo performances by some of our Year 6 students. This year’s performers were Zoe Behrens - violin, Portia Lawson - ’cello, Emily Greenberg - piano, Madison Holness - voice, Anne Kim - flute, Loren Parsons - clarinet, Sarah Johnson - trumpet, Briana Wade - trombone, Billie Hall and Naomi Nguyen - violin and horn duet. At the conclusion of the Concert all performers sang a two part canon accompanied by the Music Captain, Lucy Woodley, on flute. This is the first year we have had a Music Captain and it was Lucy’s job to act as Master of Ceremonies for he Concert. She did a wonderful job and it wasn’t easy as she also had to perform in five items.
Next Thursday, the Year 4 students will be back in CGGS Hall for their Year level concert, followed by the Year 3 concert on Tuesday 18 September, and the Junior Primary concert on Thursday 20 September. The Year 4 concert begins at 7pm while the Year 3 and Junior Primary concerts both begin at 5pm and both will be held in Clements Hall, Junior School campus.
Jenny Johnson
Head of Music and Performing Arts
Junior School
Measure Up!!! – CGGS Literacy and Numeracy Week
|
Activity |
Time |
Participants |
Location |
Description |
|
Measurement
Olympics |
Wed 5/9
9.40-10.30 |
Year 4 students
Year 9 Science Students
Parents |
SS Netball Courts |
Year 9 students design and run a set of rotational interactive measurement activities for Year 4 students. |
|
Treasure Hunt |
Wed 5/9
9.40-10.30
|
Year 3 students
Year 9 Science students
Parents |
JS Shaded area outside Years1-2 Class-rooms
|
Year 9 students design and run a measurement treasure hunt for Year 3 students. Decorated calico bags will have necessary equipment supplied.
|
|
Treasure Hunt
|
Wed 5/9
10.00-10.50 |
Year 7 students
Year 9 Science students
Parents |
SS oval
|
Year 9 students design and run a measurement treasure hunt for Year 7 students.
|
|
Trivia Quiz
|
Wed 5/9
11.50-1.00 (Maths time) |
Years 5-6 students
Years 5-6 Parents
|
JS Hall
|
Trivia Quiz in groups. Parents can form own group or join daughter’s group.
|
|
Working in Measurement
|
All week
|
Year 2 students and Parents
|
Year 2 class-rooms
|
Year 2 parents come in to talk to students about how they use measurement in their work
|
|
Storyteller
|
Thurs 6/9
|
ELC-Year 1 students and Parents
|
JS Library
|
Molly B will be visiting to read The Magic Hat – as advised
|
|
Measurement in JS Classrooms
|
All week
|
JS students
|
JS class-rooms
|
All students will engage in at least one measurement activity in their Maths programs during the week
|
|
Measurement in SS Classrooms
|
All Week
|
SS students
|
SS class-rooms
|
Teachers may use the concept of measurement in one or more lessons during the week.
|
|
Measurement Displays
|
All week
|
Whole School Community
|
JS Library
SS Library |
Display of books and materials to do with Measurement
|
|
Measuring Language
|
During the week
|
Year 10 students
|
English class-rooms
|
Students will participate in a competition – short stories with the theme of ‘time’ will be explored and students will create a literary response.
|
|
Party Measure
|
Begin
during the week |
Year 8 students
|
PDHPE class-rooms
|
Students will survey parents on their knowledge and understanding of drugs. Using the results of the survey, students will create brochures for parents.
|
|
Japanese Numeracy
|
During the week
|
Students studying Japanese
|
Class-rooms
|
Students will explore how the Japanese concept of numeracy is different to our own.
|
|
Staff Guesstimates
|
One recess
|
All Staff
|
Staff common rooms
|
Staff may participate in an estimation activity.
|
Please click here to return to CGGS Newsletter 25 - 31 August 2007
The article below was published in CGGS Newsletter 24 - 24 August 2007
MESSAGE FROM BISHOP GEORGE BROWNING
It is unusual for me to write to the School community but I feel that it is important for me to do so in the light of the recent media reports in the Canberra Times. I was overseas when the articles appeared and I will not comment on them except to say that I regret the distress they have caused to members of the School community.
The School is a valued member of the Diocesan family and has an important part to play in the life and the mission of the Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn. The School, the Principal and the Board have my full support and that of the Diocese.
I acknowledge that some of those affected by the changes at the School will find those changes difficult and my thoughts and prayers are with them. Change is a challenge for us all but it is a fundamental part of our Christian faith that we embrace change as we continue our journey through life.
I have always enjoyed visiting the School for confirmation services, presentation nights and other functions. My experience of CGGS has been that it is a caring community dedicated to the welfare and education of the students in its care. My prayer for you all is that despite the media reports you will continue to do just that.
Blessings
George Browning
NOTICE FROM THE REGISTRAR
We are in the process of considering places for new students for entry in 2008.
Although we do not require final notification before the last day of Term 3 this year, it would assist with our planning if we had some idea of your plans for next year now. We hope that your son/daughter will remain at CGGS, nevertheless we appreciate that in special circumstances some students may not return next year or will be leaving mid-year this year. Notification of withdrawal from the School is kept completely confidential. Notice, in writing, of at least one complete School term is required to:
a) cease enrolment;
b) change from boarding to day student status;
c) change from day student to boarding status.
In case of a) and b) fees for one half term are payable if sufficient notice is not given. For example, if a student is not returning for Term 1 in 2008, written notice must be received by the Principal by the last day of Term 3 in 2007. In the absence of such notice, one half of the Term 1 2008 tuition and/or boarding fee is chargeable.
Barbara Connolly
Registrar
GLANDULAR FEVER & WHOPPING COUGH
Please be advised that students have been diagnosed with Glandular Fever and Whopping Cough. Any student with an immune deficiency (eg leukemia or receiving chemotherapy) should be excluded from school for their own protection.
INFORMATION BOOKLET ABOUT YOUR CLAIM FOR FAMILY ASSISTANCE
The Australian Government Family Assistance Office has provided copies of the above information booklet.
If you would like a copy of the booklet, please collect one from either the Junior School or Senior School Reception.
Measure Up!!! – CGGS Literacy and Numeracy Week
|
Activity |
Time |
Participants |
Location |
Description |
|
Measurement
Olympics |
Wed 5/9
9.40-10.30 |
Year 4 students
Year 9 Science Students
Parents |
SS Netball Courts |
Year 9 students design and run a set of rotational interactive measurement activities for Year 4 students. |
|
Treasure Hunt |
Wed 5/9
9.40-10.30
|
Year 3 students
Year 9 Science students
Parents |
JS Shaded area outside Years1-2 Class-rooms
|
Year 9 students design and run a measurement treasure hunt for Year 3 students. Decorated calico bags will have necessary equipment supplied.
|
|
Treasure Hunt
|
Wed 5/9
10.00-10.50 |
Year 7 students
Year 9 Science students
Parents |
SS oval
|
Year 9 students design and run a measurement treasure hunt for Year 7 students.
|
|
Trivia Quiz
|
Wed 5/9
11.50-1.00 (Maths time) |
Years 5-6 students
Years 5-6 Parents
|
JS Hall
|
Trivia Quiz in groups. Parents can form own group or join daughter’s group.
|
|
Working in Measurement
|
All week
|
Year 2 students and Parents
|
Year 2 class-rooms
|
Year 2 parents come in to talk to students about how they use measurement in their work
|
|
Storyteller
|
Thurs 6/9
|
ELC-Year 1 students and Parents
|
JS Library
|
Molly B will be visiting to read the Magic Hat – as advised
|
|
Measurement in JS Classrooms
|
All week
|
JS students
|
JS class-rooms
|
All students will engage in at least one measurement activity in their Maths programs during the week
|
|
Measurement in SS Classrooms
|
All Week
|
SS students
|
SS class-rooms
|
Teachers may use the concept of measurement in one or more lessons during the week.
|
|
Measurement Displays
|
All week
|
Whole School Community
|
JS Library
SS Library |
Display of books and materials to do with Measurement
|
|
Measuring Language
|
During the week
|
Year 10 students
|
English class-rooms
|
Students will participate in a competition – short stories with the theme of ‘time’ will be explored and students will create a literary response.
|
|
Party Measure
|
Begin
during the week |
Year 8 students
|
PDHPE class-rooms
|
Students will survey parents on their knowledge and understanding of drugs. Using the results of the survey students will create brochures for parents.
|
|
Japanese Numeracy
|
During the week
|
Students studying Japanese
|
Class-rooms
|
Students will explore how the Japanese concept of numeracy is different to our own.
|
|
Staff Guesstimates
|
One recess
|
All Staff
|
Staff common rooms
|
Staff may participate in an estimation activity.
|
Please click here to return to CGGS Newsletter 24 - 24 Aug 2007
The article below was published in CGGS Newsletter 23 - 17 Aug 2007 NOTICE FROM THE REGISTRAR
We are in the process of considering places for new students for entry in 2008.
Although we do not require final notification before the last day of Term 3 this year, it would assist with our planning if we had some idea of your plans for next year now. We hope that your son/daughter will remain at CGGS, nevertheless we appreciate that in special circumstances some students may not return next year or will be leaving mid-year this year. Notification of withdrawal from the School is kept completely confidential. Notice, in writing, of at least one complete School term is required to:
a) cease enrolment;
b) change from boarding to day student status;
c) change from day student to boarding status.
In case of a) and b) fees for one half term are payable if sufficient notice is not given. For example, if a student is not returning for Term 1 in 2008, written notice must be received by the Principal by the last day of Term 3 in 2007. In the absence of such notice, one half of the Term 1 2008 tuition and/or boarding fee is chargeable.
Barbara Connolly
Registrar
TYPE A INFLUENZA
Please be advised that students have been diagnosed with Type A Influenza. Any student with an immune deficiency (eg leukemia or receiving chemotherapy) should be excluded from school for their own protection.
LOST GLASSES
A father who attended the Year 6 Father Daughter Dinner on Tuesday night may have left his glasses and case on one of the tables. If anyone picked them up either on the night or the following day, could you please return them to Reception.
Description:
Reading glasses in gold/brown coloured case with Langley Pino printed on case. Inside reading glasses with black, thin, plastic arms, a silver rim on the top of the glasses and rimless bottoms. A black cleaning cloth was also inside the case.
Please click here to return to CGGS Newsletter 23 - 17 Aug 2007
The article below was published in CGGS Newsletter 22 - 10 Aug 2007NOTICE FROM THE REGISTRAR
We are in the process of considering places for new students for entry in 2008.
Although we do not require final notification before the last day of Term 3 this year, it would assist with our planning if we had some idea of your plans for next year now. We hope that your son/daughter will remain at CGGS, nevertheless we appreciate that in special circumstances some students may not return next year or will be leaving mid-year this year. Notification of withdrawal from the School is kept completely confidential. Notice, in writing, of at least one complete School term is required to:
a) cease enrolment;
b) change from boarding to day student status;
c) change from day student to boarding status.
In case of a) and b) fees for one half term are payable if sufficient notice is not given. For example, if a student is not returning for Term 1 in 2008, written notice must be received by the Principal by the last day of Term 3 in 2007. In the absence of such notice, one half of the Term 1 2008 tuition and/or boarding fee is chargeable.
Barbara Connolly
Registrar
TYPE A INFLUENZA
Please be advised that students have been diagnosed with Type A Influenza. Any student with an immune deficiency (eg leukemia or receiving chemotherapy) should be excluded from school for their own protection.
Please click here to return to CGGS Newsletter 22 - 10 August 2007
CGGS Newsletter 21 - 3 August 2007
CHAPEL NEWS
HARP LESSONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
There are many kinds of harps – from the large concert harp you see in the orchestra to tiny harps that can sit on your lap. At school we have a small lever harp for lessons and practice, so there is no need to haul a harp to school or even to have one at all. If you love it and want one of your own, just call HarpLore Australia or GanYar Harps, here in Canberra, and you can rent or buy harps of all shapes and sizes. Harp music is as varied as the sizes they come in and you can play classical, celtic, folk, jazz, blues or pop.
Lessons start in Term 3 with Liena Lacey, a new instrumental teacher to CGGS. If you would like to have lessons please come to the Music Department to collect a form.
Please click here to return to CGGS Newsletter 21 - 3 August 2007
CGGS Newsletter 20 - 27 July 2007
CHAPEL NEWS
Confirmation classes will commence in Semester 2 with the Confirmation Service on Sunday 2 September. Students who are interested should contact the Rev Paul Harris - e: paul.harris@cggs.act.edu.au
Schools Tree Day - 27 July 2007
As part of Planet Ark’s National Tree Day (29 July), Schools’ Tree Day was set up to raise awarness amongst students about environmental issues such as salinity, erosion and loss of habitat for native bird and animal species.
To celebrate Schools Tree Day, Deputy Principal, Fiona Godfrey and Year 9 students - Amy Goodall, Tanya McKay and Anna Douglass, planted an ornamental pear tree, near the Empire Circuit gate on the Senior School campus.
%20web.jpg)
Salvation Army Winter Appeal
On Tuesday 25 July, members of the Salvation Army spoke at the Senior School Assembly about their Winter Appeal. The Salvation Army has asked the School for donations of clothing and blankets. A crate has been left for us to fill before the end of Appeal (31 July). The crate is located outside the door to the Deputy Principal’s area on the Senior School campus.
Please click here to return to CGGS Newsletter 20 - 27 July 2007
|
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
