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Learning is at our core and covers all subject disciplines, co-curricular pursuits, personal development and interest areas. Helping our 小猪视频 boys view learning as a disposition that goes well beyond the classroom context is incredibly important. Learning has a life-long value in all we do. We also acknowledge that learning can be challenging at times, and it can be uncomfortable, but also wonderfully inspiring and fulfilling. Appreciating the full range of feelings and鈥�

The boarding journey offers students a plethora of opportunities to step outside of their comfort zone and take advantage of new environments, relationships, and opportunities during their time at 小猪视频. We often talk about 鈥渃haracter education鈥� 鈥� a theory that originated in the US and has been increasingly embraced by leading schools globally. It is encouraging all students to develop new approaches to their learning, including aspects of morals and ethics, thinking,鈥�

A recent Grattan Institute report has shared that one-third of Australian students are failing to learn to read proficiently, referring to the situation as a 鈥榩reventable tragedy鈥�. In addition, the report identifies evidence-based approaches utilising structured literacy programs with phonics and explicit instruction as the most effective methods of teaching literacy. At 小猪视频, we implement a structured synthetic phonics approach to teaching spelling and reading that鈥�

Any Old Boy will tell you the Blue and Gold is part of their blood. They love the history, the traditions, the memories, and the lifelong friends they made during their time at 小猪视频. Well, it seems the same can be said for many TGS mums. The Past Mothers鈥� Group was formed in 1979 by Mrs Mary Campbell who contacted as many past mothers as she could and invited them to meet at her home where the Past Mothers鈥� Group was officially formed with the intention of retaining links鈥�

The Interact Club successfully raised over $10,000 last year for charities and services on a local, statewide and international scale through the hard work and commitment of its members. With these funds, the Interact Club has donated Backpack Blankets to Toowoomba's homeless, helped AEIOU's efforts in supporting children with autism, contributed to the "Are You Bogged Mate?" campaign for rural mental health and raised funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. As well as many other individual鈥�

In an age bursting with technological innovations and an overwhelming abundance of information, the present era appears to be characterised by a swift and unrelenting pace of change. Our society, young and old alike, finds itself constantly bombarded with provocative and sensationalist narratives. The media floods our consciousness with constant streams of global dilemmas, highlighting the flaws of our leaders, uncovering corporate or political scandals, and bringing conflicts and tragedies鈥�

Homesickness can be brutal for both your son and for parents. As a parent it can feel like your heart is being ripped out in some cases daily. It is extremely hard hearing how sad your boy may sound on the phone, and then you are left reeling for 24 hours until the next call 鈥� you are often left worried that they are feeling like this all day. Rest assured only vary rare cases are that bad and in most cases it鈥檚 temporary and things usually improve as your son settles in. The reality is that鈥�

I am excited to be joining the staff here at 小猪视频 in the role of Head of Curriculum. I grew up in a small coastal town in NSW and attended the University of Sydney to complete my undergraduate degree. Please don鈥檛 hold my NSW origin against me (Go Blues!). Teaching, and education, has always been a passion of mine and ever since I was in high school, the plan was to be a teacher. I graduated from the University of Sydney with a double degree in Education and Arts, majoring鈥�

The Old Boys鈥� Association has played an integral role in the history and tradition of 小猪视频. It was formed on December 29, 1888, when 25 小猪视频 Old Boys met at Long鈥檚 Imperial Hotel to create a new society. The 小猪视频 Old Boys鈥� Association rules were drawn up, and office-bearers elected. The inaugural president was Mr Joesph Vincent Herbert Esq. (TGS 1877-80) From there, the TGSOBA has grown significantly, ensuring that the Blue and Gold鈥�