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Dear Members of the Â鶹ÊÓƵFamily I am pleased to inform you of an important development at Â鶹ÊÓƵCollege on behalf of the Â鶹ÊÓƵCollege Board. After an extensive search process, the Board of Directors is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Leigh Hobart as the new Principal of Â鶹ÊÓƵCollege, effective from April 2025. Dr Leigh Hobart is a seasoned educator who is returning to Toowoomba, bringing with her over 30 years of experience in the field of education. As a sixth-generation Toowoomba resident, Leigh has deep connections to the Darling Downs region and is excited to rejoin this vibrant community. Throughout her extensive career, Dr Hobart has held various significant roles in education, most recently serving as Deputy Headmaster – Academic Performance and Innovation at Brisbane Boys' College. With a focus on developing an inclusive and collaborative culture, Dr Hobart has led various initiatives that have had a profound impact. From introducing a phonics-based reading and writing program in the early years to negotiating the implementation of the Queensland Senior School curriculum, she has consistently demonstrated her commitment to excellence and innovation. Her professional journey has been driven by a deep passion for leading learning communities where students and staff can flourish. She firmly believes in the transformative power of education and its role as fundamental to a high-functioning and progressive society. Dr Hobart's dedication to student improvement and success is a testament to her passion and commitment. She values integrity, respect, professionalism, and lifelong learning, creating a solid foundation for her leadership journey. Her highly developed interpersonal skills and collaborative approach have earned her the admiration and respect of the community, staff, and students at the schools she has served. Dr Hobart's expertise extends beyond her leadership roles, as she has actively engaged in research, initial teacher education accreditation, and professional development networks. Her academic achievements, including an Education Doctorate from QUT and a Master of Education, further enhance her ability to lead and inspire others. As Dr Hobart continues to make an impact in the field of education, she hopes to inspire young women to pursue their dreams with passion and determination. Her journey is a testament to the power of resilience, hard work, and belief in oneself. She firmly believes that every young woman has the potential to achieve and make a positive difference in the world and looks forward to engaging with the Â鶹ÊÓƵcommunity to add value to their already vibrant school. I would also like to acknowledge our current Principal, Dr Linda Evans, for her dedication and commitment to our community during this transition period. Her humility, professionalism and capacity to inspire students and staff will live on well into the future. Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to Â鶹ÊÓƵCollege. We are confident that under Dr Hobart's leadership, our school will continue to thrive and provide an exceptional educational experience for all our students. Yours sincerely Ian Andersen | Chairman

Q&A with Year 11 student Jordan Amos, Student and Coach of the Modified Rugby Program at UniSQ. What is the name of the program you are involved in? The name of the program is the Modified Rugby Program (MRP) and was created by the Ginger Cloud Foundation. MRP is an organisation that allows young neurodiverse individuals to engage with the community in a game of a modified version of rugby and to have fun playing sport and staying active. How did you get involved in the Modified Rugby Team? I got involved in MRP through the school as a Mentor in February last year at UniSQ with my friend Mabel Galbraith (Year 11) and continued through the rest of the year and we were fortunate enough to be offered to coach at UniSQ this year. What has the experience been like for you? The experience has been nothing short of amazing. I never thought I would have had this much fun doing MRP in a million years, but I find it so enjoyable to do and so rewarding. MRP has been so good for me as I am able to help younger kids in the rugby community have fun and be involved. What have have been some of the highlights? There have been so many highlights! Last year, we played with some of the Australian Wallabies when they were in Toowoomba. I was fortunate enough to meet former rugby greats like Chris Latham and Wallaroo Selena Worsley-Tranter. Later that year, we played a mini game in between TGS 1st and 2nds at the Grammar Downlands match. Every experience at MRP is a highlight for me! How does volunteering your time and giving back to the community feel? When I was volunteering as a mentor, and even now as a coach, giving my time and giving back to the MRP community didn’t seem like a difficult decision. I find it an absolute privilege to have this experience and for them to allow me to continue. How do you assist the Modified Rugby Team? As a mentor you assist the coaches by keeping your mentee (player) engaged in training drills and gamedays. As a mentor you are usually paired with a player for the season to easily connect with them so the players feel more comfortable. As a coach, we get the privilege to run trainings, run gamedays as well as referee and we also have to do various paperwork for the people who are in charge of MRP to keep the success of the organisation. Recently the team played on the main field of TGS what did that feel like and how did the team react? The players have played at TGS many times before but every time you can see the players feel really special as the rugby boys usually create a tunnel for them onto the field for their game. The players are particularly eager to be involved whenever they play at TGS and are always wanting to support the TGS boys, as they joined the boys to make a tunnel for the 16A’s and even joined in with their war cries. It was truly remarkable.