Posted: 16th June 2022
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Be a part of our 'Adopt a Boarder Weekend' held over 23 and 24 July. A great opportunity to create friendships between day boys and boarders. Read More
Posted: 26th May 2022
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McKinley Boarding Bulletin – Term Two, Week 6 Mr Dan Saw, McKinley Housemaster Our recent parent survey provided great insight into the core values we need to focus on as a community. Above all, we take the old adage, “it takes a tribe to raise a boy”, quite literally. Therefore, an aligned approach between McKinley. Read More
Posted: 26th May 2022
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Rogers Boarding Bulletin, Term Two, Week 6 Mr Jackson Elliot, Rogers Housemaster We are just over the he halfway point of the term. It feels as though we have been back for longer than six weeks as this term has been very eventful. I find at this stage of the year we begin to encounter. Read More
Posted: 26th May 2022
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Once again TSS has partnered with Opera Qld to to bring the 'Festival of Outback Opera' to the bush. A spectacular evening was had recently in Longreach, enjoyed by many TSS families. Read More
Posted: 25th May 2022
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Biddle Boarding Bulletin – Term Two, Week 6 Mr Leigh Holtsbaum, Biddle Housemaster The run into the end of term is starting to build momentum as hump week is now behind us. Unfortunately, the persistent bad weather we are currently experiencing has been playing havoc with sport and not allowing the boys as much freedom. Read More
Posted: 25th May 2022
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A reminder to parents regarding medication at school. Read More
Posted: 5th May 2022
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Close to 200 TSS boarders and staff made the trip out west last weekend where we were welcomed with open arms by the friendly community. Read More
Posted: 5th May 2022
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Semester One has drawn to a close and we have kicked off Semester Two at the normal TSS pace, that is flat out! However, it would be remiss of us not pause, so we can reflect on our past performance, celebrate achievement and then set new goals for the remainder of the year. Read More
Posted: 5th May 2022
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It has been a relatively disruptive start to the term with two long weekends and many events scheduled. Our boys attended the ANZAC Day service at Southport, the Gundy Show, Oliver! the Musical is also on our events list for this week. Read More
Posted: 5th May 2022
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The second term has started swiftly, and the boys have settled in and started the new units of school work. This term the boys will need to be very organised this term as increased sporting activity and academic demand of the new units require dedication and a diligent approach to reach their potential. Read More
Posted: 17th March 2022
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Year 12 boarding student Jock Thornton relates how the Northern Rivers dealt with the devastating floods recently. Read More
Posted: 17th March 2022
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Rogers Boarding Bulletin Mr Jackson Elliott, Rogers Housemaster Finally in Rogers, we feel as though we are settling into routines without too many restrictions around Covid-19 and unprecedented weather events. The boys are starting to understand expectations of boarding and form strong relationships with staff and peers. It has been wonderful to see a lot. Read More
Posted: 17th March 2022
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Mr Pook delivered a excellent message at a recent House meeting about the importance of treating others with respect and kindness, particularly when the pressure is on or when we are at our most vulnerable. Read More
Posted: 17th March 2022
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A very wet and wild couple of weeks for the boys in Biddle House, but still the boys stood strong and took it in their stride getting on with the job at hand. It is a very busy part of the term with lots happening academically, around the house and in the sporting arena as we approach the final rounds of the summer sports seasons. Read More
Posted: 24th February 2022
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We have welcomed 43 new boys into boarding life at The Southport School. It has been an initiation to boarding they will never forget. We have had boys coming and going with the ever-changing landscape that is Covid-19. Read More
Posted: 24th February 2022
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What a start to the year, two good weeks and then Covid-19 hit us but I am not going to dwell on that and I simply want to share the start of the year which has been great. Fortunately, the boys have hit the ground running and whilst there have been some restrictions they have taken it in their stride and settled into the school year with relative ease. Read More
Posted: 24th February 2022
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Another unusual (or maybe this is the new status quo) start to the school year, has once again been handled with maturity and resilience by our boys. A steady flow of COVID positives and even greater volume of Close Contacts has indeed been unsettling, but a sustained focus on our values and a commitment to controlling the ‘controllable’ has led to fruitful beginning to 2022. Read More
Posted: 18th November 2021
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Out with the old and in with the new – we welcomed the 2022 Year 8’s into the House this week for their sleepover. The House is in serious study mode with boys tackling exams, we welcomed a temporary matron and Rosky gives her last review. Read More
Posted: 18th November 2021
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What a great way to finish 2021. Biddle House wrap up Term Four and finishing well. Read More
Posted: 18th November 2021
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Mr Browne welcomes the new Boarding Parent Support Group Committee, thanks the Rogers boys for buddying the new Year 7 2022 students on Transition Day and farewells the boarding community after 19 years of living on campus. Read More
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