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Learning with Grace and Charity
Thank you to everyone for coming together last week for our annual Sorry Day Assembly, a gathering that acknowledges and reinforces our commitment to reconciliation as educators, leaders, professional and support staff, parents, students, and community members.
A community approach is integral in advocating for equity, social justice, and wellbeing for all people, as well as highlighting the exceptional quality of commitment and care within our community.
We learned that we will always say sorry, and we will always be sorry. I was so struck by this simple and powerful message delivered by Mrs Barber, Reconciliation Action Plan Coordinator, during her address at the Assembly. Three little words. I am sorry. She reminded us that not so long ago, we had also said three simple, yet powerful words, ‘lest we forget’.
Our Sorry Day Assembly is an annual gathering in our calendar where we collect our thoughts and strengthen our resolve and our commitment. It is retaining its power and momentum as the children in the Assembly are showing commitment to reconciliation, in much the same way as we see so many young people involved in ANZAC marches across the country. Thank you, Mrs Barber, for a wonderful address.
Sheila Heen, a lecturer at Harvard Law School and co-founder of Triad Consulting Group, co-author of the books Difficult Conversations and Thanks for the Feedback, reminds us that many people avoid emotive topics and conversations out of fear.
She shows us that coming to a topic or conversation that is emotional or difficult is often only hard because of a belief that the purpose of the conversation is to convince somebody that they’re wrong or to convince somebody that you are right. Conversations where there needs to be only one right person, and every other person is wrong more often than not, do not tend to go well.
So why must we address the wrongs of the past? On balance, there are two things - number one, to remember that worrying about the potential costs of raising something important is only half the ledger. The other half of the ledger is what the potential costs of avoiding it and letting it fester. Forgiveness, acceptance and gratitude are the secret elements more powerful than divisiveness resulting from the win and loss scenario. Stories are always a central feature of assemblies and sharing stories with an audience who yearns to hear them is so powerful, builds empathy and invites us to share the experience that leads to the need to say sorry.
The assembly was a wonderful reminder of who we are, what we value, and demonstrated the goodness of this special place.
Where has the term gone? It’s the end of Week 7, and we are collectively sprinting towards the June-July break. Hold on tight, stay warm, look after one another and thank you.
Anna Owen
Principal
GRAMMAR LONG LUNCH
Time: 12:00 - 6:00 pm
Location: Sunshine Coast Grammar School
Tickets: Purchase your ticket via Events Online
Sponsorship packages are now available
We invite businesses and individuals to partner with us in delivering an unforgettable Long Lunch. Find out more about our sponsorship packages on our website.
*Please note this is an 18+ event.
PARENT INFORMATION SESSION
We are thrilled to announce that the parent information session with renowned cyber safety expert, Susan McLean, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, 15 July.
Susan is a leading Australian expert and is internationally renowned for her knowledge of all things cybersafety and young people. Her extensive qualifications and knowledge include a comprehensive understanding of the Law (Criminal and Civil).
Parents and carers are invited to attend Susan McLean's informative and empowering session, where she will discuss the challenges of growing up online. This FREE event is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights and is not to be missed.
Additionally, students from Years 5 - 12 will have the chance to hear from her on Tuesday during school hours. These sessions will provide important information and guidance on navigating the digital world safely.
Register for this free event via Events Online.
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
A reminder that the Nambour Show Day Public Holiday is Friday, 13 June 2025. Our campus will be closed and will reopen on Monday, 16 June.
FROM THE P&F
Our Term 2 Secondhand Uniform Sale is fast approaching on Thursday, 12 June. Pre-loved uniforms will be available to purchase from the Grammar Function Centre. If you need further information or wish to donate any uniforms, please contact us at pandf@scgs.qld.edu.au
President
Event Parking Information
We have a number of celebratory events as we approach the end of Term 2 and we are expecting increased traffic on campus on the following days:
- Wednesday 11 June - Grandparents' Day
- Friday 20 June - Foundation Day
Additional parking will be made available, and we ask our community to follow the directions of grounds staff.
We encourage our families and visitors to use on-site parking options instead of community parking off campus.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Kelly Somerville
Director of Operations
At our recent Sorry Day Assembly, our Chapel Captains shared these poignant words:
"Today we are thinking about the past, present and future as we build relational bridges from now to next. In Ephesians 4:32 we read, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Let’s think about our values of kindness and compassion with regards to Sorry Day and reconciliation. There is, unfortunately, so much that has been done in the past that has caused harm. But today we can act with compassion and fairness in our daily choices.
What does it look like to display faith in action and build bridges in all of our own relationships? The Bible says that we should say sorry, forgive others and reconcile with them. The question for now and the future is, can we do it and how do we do it?
Jesus not only taught this but chose to live it out. He is the ultimate model of faith in action. God can restore us into a right relationship with Jesus, who also opens the door for us to live in right relationships with each other. We need God’s help to forgive both others and ourselves, to promote forgiveness and be willing to say sorry - as a nation, community, in our families and as individuals. We hope for a better today and a better tomorrow together.
Let us pray together: Dear Lord Jesus, you have modelled for us forgiveness and reconciliation and we acknowledge our need of you in this area. May we build new connections and restore relationships where there has been hurt. Thank you for dying and rising again so that our wrongs can be forgiven. We place before you the pain and anguish of dispossession of land, language, culture and family kinship that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have experienced. We acknowledge the pain of the past, as well as the hurt and frustration of many of our sisters and brothers in the present. But with hope, we look towards more positive things to come. May we never be complacent about the need to work for justice. Give us the courage to work together towards change and improvement. And may we be people for whom it is natural to say sorry, to ask for forgiveness, to grant others our forgiveness and above all to accept your forgiveness. Amen.’
Jon Taylor
School Chaplain
Growing Healthy Coping Strategies
It’s been a wonderful first month for me at Grammar! Starting something new has reminded me how even positive change comes with challenges. Transitions, uncertainty, stress and emotional ups and downs are all part of life. For our students, learning how to adapt and cope is a vital life skill - one that develops with support, modelling, explicit teaching and lots of practice.
Healthy coping strategies are tools we collect for our toolkit over time. For younger children, their ability to organise, self-regulate, and make sense of big feelings is still developing - sometimes they need to borrow our tools while they create their own.
All emotions are valid and temporary. When children learn there are many ways to respond to what they feel, they build resilience and confidence. Creating a “toolkit” of strategies helps them feel more equipped to handle life’s tricky moments.
Here are some simple ideas for helping your child grow their toolkit.
Raising Healthy Minds
The Raising Healthy Minds app is a free, personalised, pocket resource to help parents and carers raise confident, resilient children. Co-designed with parents and experts and funded by the Australian Government, Raising Healthy Minds aims to support children’s social and emotional wellbeing with evidence-based information.
You’ll find information on topics like dealing with worries and making friends, as well as ideas for day-to-day life, like creating family routines, looking after yourself as a parent, and building strong relationships.
The app offers a mix of quick-read articles, videos and animations aimed at parents and carers of children aged 0-12 years. You can tailor information to the age of your child and opt in to receive helpful tips.
Raising Healthy Minds provides simple-to-use information at your fingertips with clear actions you can start today.
Download from Google Play or the App Store or go to raisingchildren.net.au/rhm to learn more and raise a healthy mind.
With care.
School Psychologist | Clinical Psychologist
FROM THE HEAD OF PRIMARY
Special Events
Grandparents’ Day is a much-loved tradition at Sunshine Coast Grammar School and it is with great pleasure that we invite our school community, next Wednesday, 11 June, to Grandparents’ Day 2025. The day will commence with a Chapel Service at 7:45 am, followed by an assembly in Grammar Hall at 8:45 am.
Our Prep to Year 6 classrooms are then open for Grandparents to visit for a glimpse into learning in a 2025 classroom. Grandparents are encouraged to visit younger students’ rooms first before visiting the older siblings’ classroom. Grandparents are also welcome to stay for a morning tea with the students.
Students are asked to please bring a small plate of morning tea to share. As a reminder, we ask that families please avoid bringing food containing nut products.
Week 9, the last week of Term 2, is also a time to acknowledge and celebrate the Foundation Day for Sunshine Coast Grammar School on Friday, 20 June. Once again, we will gather in Grammar Hall to acknowledge students and teachers, whilst the Annual Grammar Gift will be held on the oval following the Foundation Day Assembly.
We look forward to sharing these special mornings with those who can attend.
Congratulations
It is always wonderful to see the vast range of achievements of students each year. Congratulations to all students who have been successful in a range of recent events, including the da Vinci Decathlon, District Cross Country, Regional Cross Country, Sunshine Coast Individual Age Chess Championship and Queensland Schools Pool Lifesaving Championships.
Learning Experiences
Our Year 4 students joined in some hands-on learning experiences for their living history incursion recently, which explored what it would have been like living in Australia at the time of the arrival of the First Fleet.
Next Monday, 6NO and 6CS students will participate in guided tours of the State Parliament buildings as part of their Civics and Citizenship unit on Government. 6MK and 6SF will attend this excursion on Monday of Week 9.
Academic Reports - A message from Kathryn Wilkinson, Dean of Teaching and Learning
At the end of this term, families will receive their child’s Semester One Report via Parent Lounge. This report outlines each student’s progress in relation to Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum, which includes updated content and revised achievement expectations.
Student achievement is reported using five levels: Emerging, Developing, Demonstrating, Advancing and Extending. Most students will be working at the Demonstrating level, which reflects the expected achievement for their year level. Developing indicates that additional support is required, while Advancing and Extending reflect learning beyond the standard.
These levels provide a clear and consistent way to understand each child’s progress. In addition to the written report, families will also have the opportunity to meet with teachers again in Term 3.
If you have any questions about your child’s report, please contact their Classroom Teacher in the first instance. For further discussion, you are also welcome to contact the Dean of Primary (Prep–Year 2 or Years 3–6).
Craig Angel
Head of Primary School
FROM THE HEAD OF SECONDARY
Last Friday, I had the pleasure of attending the Large Ensemble Showcase held by our music department. The obvious joy our students display whilst performing is a testament to the staff who spend countless hours developing their talents. I do want to congratulate our Music Department for all the incredible work they do with our students.
Our tennis students also competed in the Queensland Secondary Schools Tennis Teams Regional Competition last week. I am pleased to advise that our Senior Boys and Girls teams, along with our Junior Girls, have now qualified for the State competition.
The end of the term is fast approaching, next week is yet another short week with the Nambour Show holiday on the Friday. Parents are reminded that the school will not be open on Friday, June 13. On Monday, 9 June, the Secondary Athletics Carnival will be held at the University track. Students will be transported from school to the track from 8:30 am and will return to school by 3:00 pm. Students will be permitted to wear the House uniform to school. Students driving to the University track is discouraged as parking is very limited.
Due to the shortened term, our planned reporting deadlines for staff have needed to be adjusted, and accordingly, reports will be made available to families in the first week of the holiday break. I do apologise for this change. Unfortunately, the number of public holidays and a short nine-week term have had an impact on teaching programs.
Mr Darren MacLeod-PatersonHead of Secondary
STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS
Congratulations to Year 12 student, Harrison K, for being promoted to CUO (Cadet Under Officer) in the Australian Air Force Cadets - 207 Squadron, earlier this year. This is the highest rank a cadet can achieve. Harrison has also completed his Gold Duke of Edinburgh International Award and will attend the Gold Award Ceremony at Brisbane City Hall in July. An outstanding achievement. Well done, Harrison!
FROM PATHWAYS & PARTNERSHIPS
On Tuesday, 13 May, around 30 enthusiastic Year 9 and 10 Grammar students stepped behind the scenes of one of Australia’s most vital industries at the Sunshine Coast Careers in Health Day, hosted by the Sunshine Coast Health Institute. The day was organised by Head of Pathways, Wanda Hayes, with Pathways Counsellor Lauren Soden also attending to support students throughout the experience.
Read more about the experience below.
Thinking about a future in healthcare? Make an appointment with the Pathways Team to explore study and career pathways.
Wanda Hayes
Head of Pathways and Partnerships
FROM THE DEAN OF CO-CURRICULUM
Winter Cricket training commencing from Thursday, 12 June. Join the Grammar team via the PlayHQ App.
On Saturday, seven Grammar teams competed in the opening Regional Round of the UN Youth EVATT Competition against ten other teams from the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Hervey Bay.
Debating the questions of Transnational Drug Trafficking and Overfishing, teams represented their allocated country in a mock UN Security Council Meeting. After much discussion, debate and negotiation, resolutions were passed (or in some cases, vetoed).
While results will not be released until all Qld Regional Rounds are complete, our teams are all to be highly commended. Most of our teams were comprised of students in Year 9, with only one Year 10 student and two Year 11 students. All but two competed in this high-level competition for the first time, predominantly against students in Year 12.
All teams are to be congratulated for their determination, listening and speaking skills, knowledge of current world issues, and complex UN Security Council procedures.
In true UN spirit, new partnerships were established to develop a plan to connect with teams from other schools in the region on a more regular basis to promote further opportunities for our students.
Well done to all students.
Readers' Cup
On Thursday night, five students competed in the Year 8 Readers' Cup Competition at Baringa Secondary College. They read five books and answered questions about them in four rounds. There were 19 other schools in the competition. It was a fun night with some lively competition. In a very close fight to the end, our team successfully came second.
The team consisted of Amber W, Chelsea J, Naia S, Olivia R and Sahara S.
Mark Henricks
Dean of Co-Curriculum
FROM THE SPORTS DEPARTMENT
Year 10 student Addison Houslip recently won the Women’s 10km race at the Queensland 10km Championships in Brisbane in a blistering time of 35.52 minutes. Amazing Addie!
Inter-House Athletics Carnival
The much-anticipated Grammar athletics carnivals take place next week. It is important that all students check GECO announcements so that they are clear on timings and expectations, particularly those students who are required to leave on early buses.
- These are regular school days and attendance is compulsory.
- All students should be wearing their house shirt.
- Secondary students do not have permission to drive to the track.
Please contact Mr Talbot (Years 7-12) and Mr Withers (Years 3-6) with any questions.
Monday 9 June
- 7:30 am – 800m and triple jump competitors meet at the teardrop before boarding organised transport to UniSC.
- 8:25 am – all other students are registered in form class and then move to their house area before boarding organised transport to UniSC.
- 2:00 pm – all students return to school on organised transport.
Tuesday 10 June
- 7:30 am – 1500m competitors meet at the teardrop before boarding organised transport to UniSC. These students will arrive back at school at approximately 9:30 am and head to lesson 1
- 7:50 am - Primary
- High Jump for 10–12 year olds will be conducted separately from the Primary Carnival.
- Year 3 to 6 students who are serious High Jump competitors and wish to qualify for the District team will have the opportunity to compete at school on Thursday, 19 June.
- Year 7 students who are 12 years old will complete their High Jump event at the Secondary Carnival on Monday, 9 June.
- Please note: High Jump results do not contribute to Age Champion or House Championship points for Primary.
Sunshine Coast Region Cross Country Carnival
Grammar students produced some extraordinary performances at the carnival at Noosaville State School on Tuesday. The Sunshine Coast Regional team will be finalised shortly. Please see below the places achieved:
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Hannah P 18G (2nd) |
Jaz E 15G (2nd) |
Ethan H 11B (15th) |
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Grace B 18G Multi-Class (1st) |
Wes N 14B (10th) |
Ash W 11B (22nd) |
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Jack T 17B (10th) |
Oscar K 13B (2nd) |
Isabella P 11G (13th) |
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Will K 16B (1st) |
Alice A 12G (10th) |
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Jude B 16B (3rd) |
Nellie P (exemption) |
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Quinn M 16G (12th) |
Harvey H 12B (25th) |
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Gymnastics
Pippa E recently competed in her first Senior States Championship in Women's Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) level 7. Over two days, Pippa performed routines in all four apparatus and achieved Personal Best scores. The competition was tough, and she achieved 12th on beam against 32 under 14. Pippa now looks forward to the National Club competition held at the Gold Coast at end of September and after that, moving up to level 8 with new challenges ahead. Great work, Pippa!
Pool Lifesaving
On Sunday, 1 June, the Sunshine Coast Grammar Pool Lifesaving Club hosted the 2025 RLSSQ Schools Pool Lifesaving Championships at the Grammar Aquatic Centre. Eight Schools attended,d with over 100 competitors taking part in a variety of pool lifesaving events. The Grammar Team was led by Secondary Pool Lifesaving Captain - Jack M. He has been competing for Grammar in pool lifesaving since Year 5. Our Primary Pool Lifesaving Captains - Grace M and Ari W lead the team by being outstanding athletes and excellent role models.
Congratulations to all athletes on your outstanding results.
Secondary School Championships
- Females - Second Place
- Males - First Place
- Overall - First Place
Primary School Championships
- Overall - First Place
Thank you to all the parents who attended and assisted on the day. Thank you to staff members Mrs Robina Long, Mrs Sharon Moore, Mr Rohan Young and our Coach Luke Stafford, who all gave up their Sunday to assist the team on the day. It was also wonderful to see Mrs Deb Boustead back on campus supporting the Grammar Pool Lifesaving Program. Finally, thank you to the Grammar students who assisted on the day with setting up, time keeping and tidying up.
Sunshine Coast Surf Pool Rescue Competition
On a very rainy, dull day, we had six Grammar Pool Lifesaving Club members compete at the Sunshine Coast Surf Pool Rescue Competition on Saturday, 31st May at the Grammar Aquatic Centre. The Grammar Club finished fifth overall.
- Ari W - Under 12 Males
Second - 100m Obstacles
Second - 50m Brick carry - Luke Y - Under 13 Males
First - 100m Obstacles
First - 50m Brick carry - Owen B - Under 13 Males
Second - 100m Obstacles - Ari W and Luke W - Under12/13
First 2x 50m Patient Tow with fins - Tom B and Owen B - Under12/13
Third 2x 50m Patient Tow with fins - All four boys - Under12/13
First - 4x50m Medley Relay
Australian Representatives
Congratulations to Year 10 student Reagan Copsey and Year 11 student Indi Bland for recently being selected in the Australian Royal Lifesaving Youth Team!
Reagan will be travelling to Swansea, Wales in July to compete in the 2025 Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships, while Indi will compete in the 2025 Battle of the Tasman in August.
We look forward to hearing about the success at the International meets.
Jeannie Baxter-Reid
Teacher in Charge - Pool Lifesaving
Rowing
We wish the following students every success as they represent Grammar at the Queensland Indoor Rowing Championships at the O2 in Bokarina this Sunday - Max P, Charlotte R, Katie H and Dash M.
Run Club
Olympian Juan Van Deventer leads the Grammar Run Club on Monday mornings on the training oval at the top of the school from 7:00 - 7:45 am.
It was so great to see so many new students and parents at the Grammar Run Club. These sessions are open to all staff, students P-12 and their parents. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with members of the Grammar community, get fit and have fun in a supportive environment. All abilities are welcome!
In addition, Level 3 Sprint Coach and parent Lee Batchler is delivering speed sessions for interested students. There is a focus on field and court athletes. This will run alongside the regular fitness session, so runners have a choice!
Sunshine Coast Marathon
Don't forget to sign up as part of Team Grammar for this year's Sunshine Coast Marathon. There are 5 different events to choose from, 2km to the full marathon.
We look forward to watching and cheering our Grammar Community as they take on these events.
If you are keen to register or find out more, click here: Sunshine Coast Marathon
Remember to join our team: SUNSHINE COAST GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Event date: Sunday 3 August 2025.
Start/Finish Line: Alexandra Headlands Surf Club
Surfing
Mack surfed really well yesterday at the regional surfing trials and came second. It was tricky conditions as there was barely any swell. He’ll now compete in the state titles at the end of August. Well done, Mack!
Tennis
Alex Anderson Qld 13-18 Years State Tennis Team
Alex was chosen as a member of the Qld State Tennis team to compete at the National titles held in Bendigo, Victoria from 3-10 May.
The competition consisted of a Team Event and an Individual Event. Queensland finished the competition in fourth place behind NSW, Victoria and Western Australia. In singles, Alex only lost 2 matches. An excellent achievement competing against some highly ranked players in Australia.
In the singles event, Alex lost in the Quarter Finals of the consolation event. In this event, he beat one of the players he lost to in the team’s event.
Alex was very pleased with his level of play during the event, and he is looking forward to being a member of the team next year, which will be his final year of schooling.
Queensland Secondary Schools Tennis Teams Regional Open and Years 7-9 Competition.
On Monday, 2 June Grammar entered two Open Boys, one Open Girls, two Years 7-9 and one Years 7-9 Girls teams to compete at this highly competitive competition. The day was unfortunately rain-affected; however, results were able to be obtained in each division.
Both Open Divisions were very competitive and Grammar were successful in winning both events. Grammar was also successful in winning the Girls Years 7-9 event. The Boys Years 7-9 competition was very strong, with Grammar finishing in 3rd and 5th positions.
Both Open teams have now been invited to contest the State Championships to be held at UQ in Brisbane in July. The Girls Years 7-9 team will be invited to contest the State Championships in Rockhampton in September. More information will follow for this.
Well done to all players on their patience during the rain delays and the exemplary behaviour they displayed throughout the day.
Thank you to Coach Clint Fyfe and Mr Simon Groom for accompanying the teams and myself on the day.
Mrs Sandra Ferrier
Teacher in Charge of Tennis
Touch Football
On 22 - 23 May, the Sunshine Coast Regional Touch Football trials were held at Glasshouse. We are proud to announce that seven Grammar students represented the Independent District. The team comprised three boys and four girls, all of whom demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication. Congratulations to our amazing students: Nash H, Riley M, Harvey H, Alice A, Nellie P, Amity B, and Harper T. Your performance was truly commendable, and you represented our school with pride.
A special thank you goes to Mr Brad Doughan and Mr Andrew Withers for their outstanding coaching of the Boys Team. Their guidance and support were invaluable.
FOOTBALL
It has been another week of stellar performances on the football pitch. Hear from more of our teams below:
NETBALL
Club
This Saturday, 7 June, the Grammar Netball Club will be running the BBQ at the SCNA Netball Courts. Thank you to our parent volunteers who will be assisting with BBQ, marshalling, and baking duties this weekend. Make sure to pop down to buy a savoury or sweet treat to support our wonderful Grammar Netball Club!
Good luck to all teams this weekend, who continue to showcase their skills and competitiveness in this competition.
SCNA Club Carnival
Over the weekend, three Grammar teams competed in the annual carnival. The day was filled with competitive matches and lots of fun! Well done to all teams and to our Grammar Lions team who came Runners Up!
Academy
Our Academy netballers have had some great opportunities both on and off the court. Last week, Sunshine Coast Lightning Physiotherapist James De Laijer led our students through an injury prevention workshop. Our netballers learned some valuable skills to both manage and prevent injuries, which included an ankle strapping demonstration. Thanks to James for an engaging session.
School
The Monday Night Secondary Schools Netball regular rounds have wrapped up for 2025. Well done to all 13 Grammar teams on a hard-fought season and to our Coaches who have dedicated time to both training and games. Congratulations to the following teams who have progressed through to the semi-finals. Go Grammar!
- Grammar Inter Gold - 6:00 pm
- Grammar Junior Green - 5:00 pm
- Grammar Junior White - 4:00 pm
Secondary Schools Competition Breakfast and Awards
The Secondary Schools Netball Breakfast and Awards will be held on Thursday, 19 June, to celebrate the 2025 Monday Night Netball season. Coaches, players, and parents/carers are invited to join us for light breakfast refreshments to celebrate the season and recognise some outstanding contributors.
Light breakfast, refreshments and beverages will be provided.
Dress: All students are required to wear formal uniform, including blazers. Please, no senior jerseys.
RSVP: By Monday, 9 June via this form.
SC Thunder Home Games
There are 7 upcoming home games this season and we're inviting you to cheer on our team! With our Director of Netball, Shannon Eagland, playing and our Head Coach, Layla Bahgat, coaching the Rugby team, these games are not to be missed!
Each game is played at Chancellor College with the Ruby's starting at 1:00 pm and the Saphire's at 3:00 pm. Game dates are below:
- Sunday 15 June
- Sunday 22 June
- Sunday 29 June
- Sunday 13 July
- Sunday 27 July
- Sunday 3 August
- Sunday 10 August
RUGBY
Dylan Daure Trophy
- U13 Grammar 31 v Matthew Flinders 24
- U14 Grammar 26 v Matthew Flinders 26
- U15 Grammar 29 v Matthew Flinders 17
- Second XV Grammar 36 v Matthew Flinders 0
- First XV Grammar 48 v Matthew Flinders 5
Springers Cup
Representative Teams
Congratulations to the following players who are representing the region at the Rugby 7's Tournament in Toowoomba this weekend - Jemima H, Jessica C, Meg F and Sarena M.
Troy Atkins
Head of Rugby
UPCOMING EVENTS
District and Regional Trials
District and Sunshine Coast Regional commence next week for some sports. It is important that students monitor announcements closely, taking note of closing dates as these are strictly adhered to.
Please contact Mrs Hoffman (Secondary) or Mrs Halloran (Primary) if you have any questions.
Students 10-12 years https://scissa.asn.au/trial-info-primary/
Students 13-19 years https://scissa.asn.au/trial-info-secondary/
Grammar Fitness Centre
Attention, all secondary students and athletes
Improve your physical and mental health by exercising regularly, using the Grammar Fitness Centre, free of charge.
The school gym is located in the Aquatic Centre and is available for use by students in years 7-12 on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons between 3:15 - 5:00 pm. All you need to bring is a towel, water bottle, covered shoes and a positive attitude. These sessions are supervised and led by a qualified personal trainer who can help create a training program for you.
We value our students and would like to celebrate success through sport. Please email news articles and a maximum of 3 photos to Mr Withers - awithers@scgs.qld.edu.au (Primary) and Mr Abrahams - jabrahams@scgs.qld.edu.au (Secondary), and we will try to include them in our fortnightly newsletters. It is important that we include all Grammar students involved in an event, so please try to mention the names of all participants in your article.
Mr Justin Abrahams Mr Andrew Withers
Director of Sport (P-12) Assistant Director of Sport - Primary
FROM THE LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT
Education Perfect: International Languages Championships
The annual EP World Language Championships were held from 6 - 13 May. The results are now in, and there is a lot to be proud of! Over this week-long online competition, Grammar students answered an astounding 312,633 questions, earning 118,123 points! This collaborative effort saw us rank 35th in the world, 26th in Australia and 6th in QLD. In a language breakdown, we finished 7th for French and 4th for Japanese in QLD. Award levels are based on points earned, and there were 40 individual awards earned. We were proud to acknowledge our top-performing students on our Secondary Assembly today.
Secondary Japan Club
Throughout Term 2, the Japan Club continued to be a welcoming space where students connected over Wednesday lunch and enjoyed the richness of Japanese culture. This term’s activities were lucky and colourful as they were fun – from studying fortune predictions (omikuji), tasty lolly treats revealed through the 1,000 string game (senbonbiki), to high-energy mikoshi races and vibrant spring-themed art. The term wrapped up sweetly with sanshoku dango – soft, pastel-coloured rice cake treats. We are looking forward to even more Japan Club fun in Term 3!
Bastille Day Competition – French-Themed Food Art!
In Week 1 next term, we will be celebrating Bastille Day, and to get our celebration underway, we are running a French-themed food art competition for all students from Prep to Year 12.
This year’s Bastille Day theme is all about FOOD - one of the most important parts of French culture. For this year’s competition, students are invited to create a poster (no larger than A4) incorporating a real item of French food into their design (e.g. camembert, croissant, macaron, crêpe, baguette)! Fabulous prizes will be presented on Bastille Day assembly Week 1/Term 3.
Submissions can be made via this link or hand a printed copy into the Languages Office by the last day of Term 2.
We can't wait to see some amazing designs, but don't forget to make sure they are hand-drawn; computer-generated designs will not be judged!
FROM THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT
A note from Ms Bradbury
On Saturday evening, the Coolum Civic Centre came alive with the smooth sounds of jazz as our talented Stage Band opened the Jazz after Sunset event. Performing with energy and flair, the band set the tone for a fantastic night of music, warming up the stage for the incredible Robyn Brown & The Indigo Collective.
A special highlight of the evening was our performance of Cantaloupe Island, featuring a stunning solo by local Buderim tenor saxophonist Phil Hayter. His artistry added a rich, soulful layer to the piece that had the audience captivated.
A heartfelt thank you goes to Mr Larkin for his expert conducting and guidance throughout the evening. It was a joy to be part of such a vibrant musical showcase.
Live @ The Hangar
This term, 52 talented students took to the stage for our latest round of Live @ The Hangar concerts.
Each performer showcased their dedication and musical growth through solo performances on their chosen instruments, and the audiences responded with heartfelt appreciation.
We are incredibly proud of every student, not only for their musical achievements but also for the courage it takes to step into the spotlight. Their hard work and commitment to excellence were evident in every note. Well done!
Thank you to the parents for their support, and to our dedicated studio teachers for guiding and preparing students so thoroughly in their instrumental lessons.
Performance is a vital part of learning an instrument.
It gives students a clear goal to work toward each term and builds confidence, resilience, and a sense of accomplishment.
Upcoming Term 3 Live @ The Hangar Concert Dates:
- Tuesday, 12 August
- Tuesday, 19 August
- Thursday, 21 August
Please speak with your instrumental teacher to confirm your participation.
For those still building confidence, we warmly invite you to our Term 3 Masterclass on Thursday, 7 August. This supportive session is designed to help you develop the skills and self-assurance needed to take the next step in your musical journey.
Weekly Instrumental Music Specialist focus
Meet Angela, our wonderful woodwind teacher at Grammar! She offers private lessons for both individuals and pairs on flute, clarinet, and saxophone.
With over 25 years of teaching under her belt, Angela is truly passionate about sharing the joy of music with her students. She especially looks forward to being part of the Year 5 Band Immersion Program on Tuesdays—it's definitely one of the highlights of her week! Whether your child is just starting out or ready to take their skills to the next level, Angela is excited to help them on their musical journey!
If you want to begin woodwind lessons, please complete the enrolment form. 
Upcoming Performances
Grammar Rox - Thursday 12 June
Join us at the Grammar Rainforest Cafeteria for our first Grammar Rox concert! Featuring all Rock Bands, this free event commences at 3:15 pm with a BBQ and snacks, thanks to our wonderful Music Support Group.
Morning Melodies
Take a seat with some friends and family in a cozy spot where the vibrant atmosphere will uplift your spirits and set a positive tone for the rest of your day.
Enjoy the company, savour the food, and let the music create unforgettable memories.
Victoria Bradbury
Director of Music Performance
This year’s Reconciliation Week theme, Bridging Now to Next, is all about learning from the past and moving forward together. Every room in the centre found its own way to explore this message.
It’s been a big week in Kindy 1! Our little legends have been busy creating not one, but two awesome displays — a bright and buzzy Bee Art wall for World Bee Day, and a thoughtful Reconciliation Week display. The timing was perfect, giving us loads of chances to explore, learn, and get creative.
We got hands-on with different art materials to make more bees, watched short videos about Indigenous animals and bush foods, read some beautiful storybooks, tried our hand at dot painting, and even built a bug and insect play table. These activities helped us learn more about nature and the rich culture of Australia’s First Nations people.
Our yarning circle continues to be a special part of our day. It’s where we raise our flags, check in on our native beehive, and care for our bush garden — all while deepening our connection to the land and each other.
On a recent walk to the library and chapel, our Kindy 2 friends spotted a caterpillar on the fence — perfect timing, since we’ve been learning all about the butterfly life cycle!
Over in Toddler 2, one of our friends shared photos from a family trip to Fraser Island and told us all about catching a fish. The next day, we made our own fishing game using sticks, string, and hoops. We “fished” in a water tray filled with sea animals and had a blast naming everything we caught — a fun way to build language and animal recognition skills.
In Nursery 2, the kids used sticks and paint to make dot art in the shape of Australia. They added colours from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags to show their support — a beautiful “show of hands” for culture and country.
Junior 2 got crafty with scissors, cutting out pictures from magazines to build their fine motor skills and express themselves creatively.
Over in Kindy 3, the sandpit turned into a beehive! One child set up shovels and a yellow bucket and declared it was “a hive for the bees!” Everyone joined in, making honey and working together to balance their sandy creations.
Toddler One explored shapes and patterns using colourful paper, building their concentration and problem-solving skills through play.
And in Junior One, the kids teamed up with Nursery 2 for a lovely morning in the yarning circle. They watered the plants with rainwater and enjoyed the fresh smells, especially the mint! Just as we wrapped up our Bee Day fun, we spotted bees buzzing around the hive.
Across every room, our children are connecting with nature, culture, each other, and the world around them. What a week of wonder, learning and laughter!
Nicole Turner
Assistant Director