26 July 2018

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

Welcome back all of our families to Term 3. I certainly hope you all enjoyed a chance to have a break from the routines of school. We have started the term with a few welcomes and announcements.

Firstly we welcome Luke Huiskamp to our staff for the next two terms. Luke will be teaching Year 9 and 10 Health and Physical Education, Year 8 and 9 Science and the SAASTA program to a small group of students as well as having a Year 11 Home Group.

This week we have hosted 6 pre-service teachers from the University of Adelaide. The students are all in their second year of study and here to get a country experience. From all accounts so far they are enjoying the opportunity.

We have also welcomed Luke Bartlett as a relief teacher. Luke will be here for 4 weeks covering a range of classes and teacher absences due to camps and excursions that will occur in the next few weeks. We have certainly appreciated being able to have the same person here for 4 weeks as this creates consistency and continuity for our students.

Sonia Pringle has been seconded to Risdon Park Primary School as the Principal for the next four weeks, however, she will continue to teach her Year 12 English students in their double lessons for this time. We would also like to congratulate Sonia on her appointment to Balaklava High School as Principal starting in 2019. I am sure she will enjoy the reduced travelling involved and the opportunity that leading a school provides.

For our Year 12 students this will be the term when timelines start to loom. I encourage them to make use of their teachers and the resources available to them, to make the most of their remaining time at Gladstone High School and aim to have no regrets at the end of the year.

Next week our Year 10 students will be participating in the Careers Camp to Adelaide and will have the chance to visit many different places of study and employment. Again I encourage the students to seize this opportunity and gather as much information as possible to help make informed decisions with regards to subjects and future plans.

Tyler Hogan
Principal

Open Mixed Knock-out Hockey

On Friday 3rd of July 14 students travelled to Pt Pirie to participate in Mixed Open Knockout Hockey. The team included:

It was a perfect day to play Hockey and the other team provided excellent competition. The game was against Mid North Christian College with everyone playing well. Unfortunately their team consisted of some very talented older boys and we went down 3-2. The score was 1-1 at full time, which was then followed by 1 on 1’s, Alice Jackson scored 1, however Mid North scored 2. Best Players for the games were Tilly Brock as goalie, Alice Jackson, Adam Jackson and Emily Smart. Well done to Nic, Dylan, Joel, and Jake who filled in even though they don’t normally play Hockey. A big thankyou to Barry Martin for driving the bus.

Julia Murrie
KO Hockey Coach

SATAC & SACE Information Night

Research Project Results

The Research Project and Stage 1 Semester 1 results will be released at 8:30am on Tuesday 31st July. To access the results students need to login through 'Students Online' on the SACE website using their SACE registration number and PIN.

University Open Days

A reminder that the University Open Days are fast approaching. Please see the attached flyers for more information.

University of South Australia Open Day will be held on Sunday, August 12 from 9.00am – 4.30pm.

Adelaide Uni Open Day will be held on Sunday, August 12.

Year 11 & 12 SACE & IB

This program is being offered with an early bird special of $99 for the full program. More information is available through the electronic version of the newsletter.

TAFE SA PORT PIRIE CAMPUS OPEN DAY

TAFE SA Port Pirie Open Day, Wednesday August 22 10.30am- 4.30pm.

Medication in Schools – Q&A

Question: Can my child take medication at school?

Answer: Yes, your child can take medication at school. However, each child is required to have a Medication Authority Form to be completed by your child’s doctor. Forms are available from the Front Office or downloaded from

Medications include; prescription drugs, over the counter medications, ointments, alternative therapies, vitamins and minerals, food supplements and students unexpectedly needing pain relief while on school camp.

Year 9 Ski Trip

Reminder the final payment for the 2018 Ski Trip is due Friday 27 July. Food donations can be dropped off at the school to Mrs Davis in the Resource Centre from Monday, 30 July.

Community News

Help Tai Walk Again Fundraiser

“Pencil the date in your calendar"

This major fundraising event to support former GHS student, Tai Martin-Page and his family with ongoing rehabilitation is underway and we would love to see as many people as possible. The day includes Junior Football coaching clinics from North Adelaide and NT Buffalo players and a Netball Clinic for up and coming sporting greats.

Cornsey's All-star Band will get those toes tapping and AFL great Kevin Sheedy will be sure to entertain us with his life story and some football gems.

Keep an eye on the "Help Tai walk again" Facebook page for listing of Auction items and how you can bid online or on the day for some fantastic packages and items. See you all there.

Laura Memorial Civic Centre Management Committee

The Laura Civic Centre, this year celebrates its 50 year Anniversary. The Committee proposes to use the weekend of 3rd & 4th November 2018 to celebrate.

We are asking for help regarding a photographic display. Do you have photographs (or copies), invitations, booklets of an event held at the Civic Centre during the past 50 years - Weddings, 21st, Concerts, Receptions, Dances etc. that we may borrow for display? We shall take great care with them.

Please contact Co-ordinators Val Thomson 8663 2472 or Lorraine Griffin 8663 2412

Aviation Open Day

Aviation Open Day will be held at Mid North Christian College, 43 Port Davis Road, Port Pirie.

Friday 10 August 10am-2pm. For further information please contact Denisa on 8636 4240 or email denisa.pop@midnorthcc.sa.edu.au

SA Dental Service

Dental Care is FREE for All babies, preschool and most children under 18 years at School Dental Service clinics. Your local clinic is Port Pirie West School Dental Clinic. To make an appointment phone 8632 1926.

“BACK TO GEORGETOWN” WEEKEND

Saturday & Sunday MARCH 30th- 31st 2019

Celebrating 150 years of settlement

Georgetown Heritage Society would like to print an addendum to the book “The Families of Georgetown SA” with family updates from the original book.

This addendum to be launched during the weekend celebrations.

The addendum would be the same size as the original book with a soft cover. Price will depend on the number of pages. These histories need to be finished by Sept 30th

Send to John Fogarty – email fogsview@bigpond.com or by post to PO Box 41 Georgetown SA 5472.

Or to John & Janet Crawford – email jjcrawf@activ8.net.au PO Box 62 Georgetown SA 5472

See you in Georgetown in March 2019