21 October 2016

Newsletter Articles

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Welcome back to the final term of 2016.

We are about to embark on event season as the end of the year rapidly approaches and before we do I would just like to highlight some of the major events that have occurred and are coming up.

Recently the Georgetown Community celebrated their school history with an amazing dinner and family day. I would like to acknowledge the work of our staff, students and parents in catering the dinner for 250 people! The feedback from those who attended was impressive – Well done to Derek Friedrichs and his students.

During the school holidays Jack Flavel, travelled to Launceston to compete in the Young Judges competitions at their Show. Jack was a finalist in this competition and was awarded the highest score for his oral presentation and handling of sheep. Jack’s family and GHS are extremely proud of his achievements in representing not only his community but the whole of South Australia.

Next week schools across the country will celebrate National Teachers Day on Friday October 28. This day is designed to recognise and promote the work of teachers in our community and to highlight the importance of education as a profession that should be valued in our community. Please take the opportunity to say thanks to one or more of our amazing teachers next week!

As we approach the end of Year 12 formal classes next week, please continue to encourage your students to be diligent in maintaining contact with their teachers through final assessments and exams.

Reminder Governing Council Meeting is Tuesday 25th October 7pm.

Continued thanks to all the parents who let us know by phone, text or email if their student will be absent. It is important that we maintain accurate records of student attendance both for the department but also to monitor your students’ learning. Accurate record keeping is only one aspect of the attendance policy – the important part relates to achievement. In this aspect of attendance there is only one avenue for improvement and that is increased attendance – please continue to support us by not scheduling non vital appointments or activities during school time.

We are currently tracking at 91% and the Department target is 93% so every day really does count!

Kathleen Hoare
Principal

GLADSTONE HIGH SCHOOL OLIVE OIL FOR SALE

New season Olive Oil in handy 500ml pouring bottles available for $10.00.

Beautifully presented and a great Christmas or anytime gift.

Call into the Front Office to purchase.

Gladstone High School Canteen Manager Position

Applications for the position of Canteen Manager are now open for 2017.

COMMUNITY NEWS

COMETS 2016/17 SWIMMING SEASON

REGISTRATION NIGHT Wednesday 2nd November 5:30pm at the Pool

VACSWIM 2016

Monday 19th Friday 23rd December, Enrolment Saturday 3rd December 10-12pm at Gladstone Swimming Pool. For swimmers of all levels. School starters 2017 and older.

SOUTHERN FLINDERS NETBALL CLUB A.G.M

Tuesday 8th November 2016
At 7:30 p.m.
Held at the Laura Tennis Shed
All New Players, Coaches and Members are welcome to attend

BUSHFIRE ACTION WEEK

Gladstone CFS is hosting a Brigade Open Day
When: November 2nd 3:00pm to 6:30pm
Where: CFS Station 8 East Tce Gladstone