
Readers are Leaders
Posted: 1st April 2021
Posted in: Academic, News, Prep School, Senior School
If you can't get to the library, bring the library to you. Read More
Posted: 1st April 2021
Posted in: Academic, News, Prep School, Senior School
If you can't get to the library, bring the library to you. Read More
Ms Inglis shares photos of the different and varying ways our senior boys are currently completing their exams. Read More
Posted: 24th March 2021
Posted in: Academic, News, Senior School
It has been great to kick off our Business Leadership program with interested Years 10-12 students. The program offers a range of business related activities, and is open to all students (not just Business students) who are interested. This recognises that all boys will work in a business, and should have the opportunity to develop skills in this field. Read More
Posted: 24th March 2021
Posted in: Academic, News, Senior School
Mr Wallace has been impressed with attendances to date, which have been superb with a full house on all nights. The next meeting will be an Impromptu Speech evening where boys will be encouraged to practice their on the spot speaking skills. Read More
Posted: 24th March 2021
Posted in: Academic, Boarding, News, Senior School
As the term comes to an end, it’s wonderful to see the progress (and changes) many of the new Rogers boys have made. Mr Browne urges parents to complete their REACH leave for the holidays and outlines the upcoming Gundy Rugby match. Read More
Posted: 18th March 2021
Posted in: Academic, Events, News, Prep School
This week Mr Symms provides insights from technology parenting expert Dr Kristy Goodwin on how to set up some 'digital boundaries' within the home to help guide your son's screen time, invites parents to this evening's information session about the Honours academic selective program and shares some good news on Mr Sproule's campaign to raise funds for cancer research. Read More
Posted: 18th March 2021
Posted in: Academic, News, Senior School
To better understand the needs of our students, we have carried out a series of short cognitive ability assessments with all students entering Year 7, and new Years 8 and 9 students. The results from the assessment help teachers target enrichment, acceleration and/or support for students, appropriate to their strengths and development areas. Read More
Posted: 18th March 2021
Posted in: Academic, Home Panel, News, Senior School
Senior Library will be open Sunday 21 and 28 March to assist boys during their exam period. Read More
Posted: 11th March 2021
Posted in: Academic, Events, News, Prep School
This week Mr Symms provides some hints for getting the most out of the upcoming parent teacher interviews, reminds parents of the importance of boys being at school and being present in class until the end of the day, and he shares some wonderful Art Work by one of our talented Year 5 boys. Read More
Posted: 11th March 2021
Posted in: Academic, Home Panel, News
In 2021 at Prep, we enter our third year of working with the Big Write methodology. This framework is based upon the mantra, “If you can’t say it, you can’t write it,” and encourages students to discuss topics and develop their vocabulary so they become better communicators of the written word. Read More
Posted: 11th March 2021
Posted in: Academic, News, Senior School, Sport
What are you doing Monday mornings at 6am? The Year 12 Sport and Recreation class are boarding the bus and heading to the surf. Not a bad way to start your week. Read More
Posted: 11th March 2021
Posted in: Academic, Home Panel, News, Senior School
Exams are just around the corner and there are still assignments to submit. Here's some advice to help you navigate this busy time of term. Read More
This week, Year 9 Chinese students went to Chinatown in Southport to practice their speaking skills by surveying Chinese people in local community. They also enjoyed a wonderful meal in a local Chinese restaurant. Read More
Mr Hawkins provides excerpts from the School’s media releases in response to allegations made against boys from a variety of schools across Australia. Read More
Posted: 4th March 2021
Posted in: Academic, Events, News, Prep School
This week Mr Symms congratulates our new 'Junior Sharky', reminds parents of the importance of online cyber-safety and recognises those boys selected to participate in the GATEways program. Read More
Posted: 4th March 2021
Posted in: Academic, Events, Home Panel, News, Senior School
We are very excited to be hosting students and teachers from 24 public and private schools across Brisbane and the Gold Coast at a Youth Male Summit ‘Men of the Moment’ next week. The Summit will provide workshops, and explore current programs and ideas in schools. Read More
Posted: 4th March 2021
Posted in: Academic, News, Prep School
Do you often ask WHY? Are you someone who thinks deeply and questions what is? Do social justice issues, community based or even globally interest you? Do you like discussing moral and ethical issues? Are you a big talker? Do you like critical and collaborative thinking? Do you like solving mysteries and condundrums? Then the Ethics Olympiad could be just the competition for you! Read More
Posted: 4th March 2021
Posted in: Academic, News, Senior School
Students in Year 9 will be participating in a study towards the end of Term One to assess the effects of an educational program which aims to enhance students’ skills in critically thinking about health claims. This program has been developed by the Institute of Evidence-Based Healthcare at Bond University. Read More
Posted: 4th March 2021
Posted in: Academic, Events, News, Senior School
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 10 March, and the venue will again be the TSS Memorial Room. The theme of the evening will be Impromptu Speech and all boys will be invited to participate during the the evening. Read More
Mr Stark reminds students that starting an assignment as soon as it is received creates an academic safety-net. Read More
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