Principal’s News

March is certainly living up to expectations with so many activities occurring across the school this month.

Athletics Day last week was a wonderful culmination of team work from both staff, students and parents from the high school and local primary schools. It was wonderful to see so many parents here cheering on the students, helping out with events and cooking the BBQ. To the students who filled events and put in their best effort in every event they were in, be proud of yourselves. It is very important to acknowledge the work of the staff and in particular Jordan Smith and the Sports committee for the work that went in, often unseen to ensure the day ran smoothly. The grounds were prepared to a very high standard largely due to the work of Barry Martin.

This week we have commenced grape picking of perhaps our biggest crop of grapes ever. Whilst the weather was quite warm it was certainly a good example of the whole school getting behind the day and working very hard to get the harvest in. Again there is a lot of work that has occurred behind the scenes to prepare for this week, with an amazing team of enthusiastic teachers and support staff all working together.

On Monday 23rd March the whole school will head to Jamestown for the MNSEC Athletics day and gain we are looking for enthusiasm and team work from all of our students in either participating or supporting their peers.

Only last week 8 of our students represented MNSEC at the SSSSA Swimming in Adelaide. We appreciated all of the parents who were able to attend and support the students. From what I have heard our students swam very well and did themselves proud.

Gladstone High School Athletics Carnival

                                        Gladstone Athletics 2020 Carnival

                                              RESULTS

House Trophy                                           Year 6/7 Trophy

Sullivan                   887                                St Josephs               203

Oswald                    834                                Crystal Brook           189

Richards/Gale          697                                 Gladstone                177

                                                                     Laura                     169

                                             Individual Trophy Winners

                Boys                                   Open                       Girls

Champion: Will Smart (Oswald)                       Elyce Malycha (Oswald)

R/U:             Max crouch (Sullivan)                   Casey Cleggett (Richards Gale)

                                                       Under 16

Champion: Samuel Shepherdson (Sullivan)   Lillie Shepherdson (Sullivan)

R/U: Brayden Hadley (Oswald)                      Ella Witty (Oswald)

                                                      Under 14

Champion: Max Flowers (Oswald)                    Asia Brand (Sullivan)

R/U: Connor Hoskin (Oswald)                          Lily Emms (Richard Gale)

                                                      Year 6/7

Champion: James Martin (Gladstone PS)       Eliza Heinrich (Gladstone PS)

R/U: Jobe Stevens (Laura PS)                       Erin Wheaton (Crystal Brook PS)

MNSEC formal for the year 12’s is coming up on 3^rd April and we are fortunate enough as a school to be hosting the event this year.

We are looking for any donations of black and white themed decorations with Gold and Silver also welcome. Decorations can be returned if desired.

If you have any decorations you are willing to donate/ lend, could you please drop these into the front office by the end of week 8 (Friday 20^th March).

Canteen Fundrasing / Catering Request

Gladstone High School Canteen committee will be catering for an event on Friday 20th March from 9.30am - 1.30pm.

We are seeking  volunteers to assist in the canteen and at the event from 9.30am - 1.30pm.

We are also looking for donations of the following food items to be delivered by Thursday 19^th March to the front office of the school or canteen manager. 

Morning Tea

Sweet Potato Chocolate Fudge:

500g sweet potatoes

Fruit Platter:

1 small bunch green grapes + 1 small bunch red grapes

2 punnets strawberries

5 kiwi fruit

1/4 watermelon

1/2 rockmelon

1/2 pineapple 

Savouries:

30 Homemade mini sausage rolls

LUNCH:

4 x Whole Roasted Chickens

2 x Quiches

5 x 6 pack dinner rolls

Big Green Salad

2 x Iceberg Lettuce

1 x 280g pack Spinach leaves

8 x tomatoes

1 large cucumber

1 bunch spring onion

2 x red capsicums

1 x dozen eggs

Beetroot and Carrot Slaw:

1 x 1kg pre-packed carrots

2 x bunches beetroot (8 beetroots in total)

Sammy D presentation

On Monday 2 March, we were lucky enough to have Neil from the Sammy D Foundation come and deliver a powerful presentation to our Year 8, 9s and 10s. Neil spoke about his son and the impacts on those around him following his death from a one punch attack in 2008. All of our students were engaged and moved by the presentation, some comments from students included:

Neil was very brave to get up and speak, he was a really good role model.

It was really sad that his son died, just from a fight

The presentation reminded us to make the right choices.

The Sammy D Foundation educates young people on the impacts of bullying, and drug and alcohol fuelled violence. By providing relevant age appropriate knowledge and tools, young people are empowered to make positive life decisions for a better community. If you would like any more information, visit their website: https://www.sammydfoundation.org.au/