15 December 2016

Newsletter Articles

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

PRESENTATION NIGHT

(Principal’s Speech from Presentation Night)

Good Evening Everyone

I would like to welcome you all here tonight, our special guests who are presenting, parents, families, friends, and staff welcome to the 2016 Presentation Night.

Tonight we recognise the successes of our schooling year, both academic and extra curricula and we will celebrate the completion of schooling for the Class of 2016.

Graduation is a significant rite of passage and a moment to be exceedingly proud of.

This evening we will present awards for;

• outstanding academic achievement
• Vocational Education and Training
• Sporting achievement
• attendance
• Leadership
• And service to the community

In 2017 at the first assembly of the year the DUX of the Class of 2016 will be presented as will the students who achieve Academic Excellence Awards in their year 12 results – which will be released next Tuesday!

I have had an amazing three terms as Principal this year and have really enjoyed learning about the rich history and tradition that is Gladstone High School.

As your Principal I have two main objectives:

Firstly – to provide the support, through structures, processes and people to help all our students achieve the very best they can and

Secondly - to instil in them the desire continue their learning journey as independent adults beyond school

It is at nights like this that as a community we can take time to reflect on the value and importance that education plays not in the lives of our children and young people but also in the vibrancy of the whole community.

I can think of very few things that bring me more joy than the look on a student’s face when they achieve something they have worked hard for, the light bulb moments when they realise they understand something or the pride they take in completing something for the first time, whether it is a maths equation or a piece of art.

I would like to acknowledge the role that parents and families also play in our school through;

• reinforcing the value of education at home
• helping with homework
• volunteering in the canteen or on excursion
• being a member of governing council
• or just by coming to nights like this!

I look forward to working with you all in the next five years as I continue as Principal and hope that together as a community we can continue to grow learning at Gladstone High School.

Tonight would not be possible without the work of many people – specifically the teachers who have worked tirelessly all year and the staff and student leaders who worked to put this program together.

So without further ado – let’s get this show on the road

Your MC’s for this evening are

Sharni Chapman, Jack Flavel, Doug Russell and Millie Smart .

Thank you and enjoy

PRESENTATION NIGHT AWARD WINNERS

ROTARY CLUB OF PORT PIRIE DUX OF THE SCHOOL Winner is: 2015 - Stephanie Northcott
CALTEX ALL ROUND ACHIEVER Winner is: Matilda Zander
LIONS CLUB OF ROCKY RIVER – Citizenship Winner is: Jack Flavel

PEER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AWARD MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Winners are: Year 8 - Madeline Hansen - Year 9 – Lachie Hansen, Year 10 – Patrick Klingner, Year 11 – Taryn Kelly Year 12 –- Sharni Chapman
VOCATIONAL LEARNING AWARD Winner is: Rachelle Kinnear
UNISA WHYALLA CAMPUS AWARD Winner is: Craig Zanker
AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE LONG TAN AWARD Winners are:
Year 10 Noah Zwar , Year 11 Madeleine Smart & Year 12 Sharni Chapman

OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Winners are:

Year 8 Emily Ashby, John Treasure & Madeline Hansen
Year 9 Chelsea Chapman-McInerney, Emily Smart, Sophie Crouch, Tahlia Chapman, Deanna Dohnt, Adam Jackson, Rachael Hodgson, Ellen Crisp
Year 10 Alice Jackson, Ben Treasure & Alyssa Crisp
Year 11 Taryn Kelly, Craig Zanker, Hayley Jackson & Chloe Smart

MERRY CHRISTMAS

I wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Enjoy a safe, happy holiday break and I look forward to seeing you all in 2017.

Kathleen Hoare
Principal

YEAR 12 FORMAL

Year 12 Formal was held in Port Pirie on Friday 9th December.

GHS CANTEEN NEWS

The Gladstone High School Governing Council & Canteen Committee would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Janet Ewens for her service as Canteen Manager for the past 3 ½ years.

Janet has worked tirelessly to ensure students & staff have the opportunity to purchase fresh healthy food every school day. Janet has had to adopt many changes over the past few years to ensure the Canteen remains viable. We congratulate her for her hard work & dedication, and we wish her an enjoyable retirement.

Also, thank you to the many people who have volunteered their time to help in the Canteen this year. Your help is invaluable & very much appreciated. We are always looking for more people to volunteer, so if you can help in 2017, please give your name to Front Office.

Thank you to the following volunteers:

Lyn Russell
Leanne Klemm
Tammie Nettle
Kate Flowers
Colleen Woodlands
Catherine Klingner
Diane Fountain
Kylie Sawley
Monica Jackson
Jo Harslett
Donna Treasure
Karyn Durrant
Catherine Combe
Brooke Hodgson
Robyn Kelly
Di Smart
Julia Wardrop
Jocelyn Thomas
Kathryn Hansen
Merrilyn Smith
Sonya Wilsdon

YEAR 8/9 KNOCKOUT TENNIS – PORT PIRIE

The day started off with a bye for both Gladstone teams, and a short intro to explain the rules. First to 4 games wins, with sudden death at deuce. The Gladstone teams consisted of:

Joel Ambjerg-Pedersen
Emily Ashby
Chelsea Chapman
Tahlia Chapman
Annabel Durrant
Lauren Ferme
Lachlan Hansen
Cooper Hayes
Adam Jackson
Chloe Jackson
Hamish Klemm
Taylor Robson
Will Smart
John Treasure
Lucy Wilsdon
Joel Zanker

Once ready Gladstone got into it with all teams winning their doubles and most of us winning our singles. Round 2 came around and as did more wins as well as a few loses. Then the final round come and the last games of the day the 2 Gladstone teams came up against each other. A bit of fun for the end of a great day. Thank you to Toni Ashby for accompanying us and Mr Martin for driving the bus.

Year 8/9 Knockout Tennis Team

2016 SCHOOL MAGAZINE

GHS this year have decided to include ALL our student’s success and celebrations throughout the 2016 school year, such as Award winners, Dux of the school and the Year 12 Formal celebrations.

Therefore the magazine won’t be available until early Term 1, 2017. Further information regarding cost and ordering will be provided at a later date.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY
HAIR AND MAKEUP TASTER COURSES!!

2 Days Hair & 1 Day Makeup Introductory Courses
Limited positions available
Our amazing and dynamic team of educators are looking forward to meeting and teaching
the next generation of budding hair and makeup styling superstars.
The hair and makeup workshops are a fun way to spark enthusiasm, passion and have a little holiday fun!

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY BUSINESS TRAINEESHIP

(MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES)

Career Employment Group is seeking applications for the multiple positions working with our high calibre educational institution host employer CEG.

VACANCIES IN PORT AUGUSTA:

School Based Business Traineeship
Full Time Business Traineeship

VACANCIES IN PORT PIRIE

School Based Business Traineeship

These are 12 month positions where the successful applicant will undertake a Certificate 3 in Business. Please note : to undertake the School Based Traineeship you must be enrolled in School.

The duties of the role may include:

• Maintain business resources
• Organise workplace information
• Create and use databases
• Design and produce business documents
• Design and produce text documents
• Organise personal work priorities and development
• Contribute to effective workplace relationships
• Write simple documents
• Apply knowledge of WHS legislation in the workplace

The following will set you above the rest:

• A current driver’s licence
• Customer service experience

The successful applicant will undergo a pre-employment medical inclusive of drug and alcohol testing and an interview to determine suitability.

To apply, clearly identify the location and position you are applying for, and forward a cover letter and resume to info@ceg.net.au.

For all enquiries please email info@ceg.net.au.

APPRENTICESHIP FITTER AND MACHINIST

We are offering the opportunity to provide a 4 Year Apprenticeship as a Fitter and Machinist, culminating in the achievement of a Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Stream). The position being offered is at our heavy engineering jobbing workshop in Northfield, Adelaide. Applicants must be self-motivated with a positive attitude, and willing to take instructions proactively. Strong mathematical skills and pre-vocational experience will be considered. Please forward applications along with your CV to adelaide@heavymech.com.au.

For more information on our field please look at our website which gives a better view of the machining that we do in the engineering environment.