15 November 2018

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

We are slowly finalising staffing and subject choices for 2019, with a lot of work happening behind the scenes to make this happen.

I am now able to announce Jacqui Edge has accepted the position of Senior School Coordinator for the next 3 years and Kate Cameron has accepted the position of Wellbeing Leader for a year. We still have a few teacher vacancies to fill which we hope to have completed in the next week. Our Farm Manager position is about to be advertised for 2019 so if you know of anyone that may be interested please encourage them to contact the school.

In the meantime the Year 12 students are coming to the end of their exams and staff are busy uploading student work and packaging work for moderation. Year 11 students have exams next week and will commence their studies for Year 12 in the following week.

Year 10 students are also very busy with all students working on their projects for the Crop Science Investigator Project. At the end of the month winners will be selected and go onto a competition with MNSEC schools as well as Burra Community School. Year 10’s will also complete a series of timed tasks during next week.

The Year 9’s have been making subject selections for their elective subjects in 2019 with a number of new options being chosen. Year 8’s will soon be given the same opportunity to choose from some subjects for next year.

Last Friday staff worked on the development of the schools Site Improvement Plan after analysis of both our schools data and our feeder schools data in determining our future priorities for the next three years.

As we continue with next four very busy weeks a reminder the Presentation Night is on Monday, 10th December, in the School Hall. We will be having a light supper catered for by our students and there will be displays of students work including many of the Material and Product projects that you may have seen on Facebook. Well worth a look!

Tyler Hogan
Principal

GLADSTONE HIGH SCHOOL BYOD (Bring your own device) PORTAL ONLINE

Thinking about purchasing a computer for Christmas?

Before you do, check out Gladstone High Schools ICT portal containing devices we would recommend as minimum requirement to see your child’s ICT need met, whilst at High School and beyond.

Gladstone High School is committed to aiding students and staff in creating a 21st Century learning environment. To facilitate this we have engaged the services of ASI Solutions in supplying, delivering and promoting the bringing of a computing device to school by all students in Year 10 - 12. To support us in delivering this initiative we have developed a BYOD policy with standards and guidelines to:

• Facilitate and promote the bringing of a computing device to school by all students from Year 10-12 for use in their education
• Provide a safe user environment for students
• Ensure a minimum standard of device compatibility
• Enable students use technology to further their learning

This provides a basis on which Gladstone High School teaching staff can continue to tailor lesson delivery so that students can use their devices in class toward specific learning outcomes.

To purchase a computer for your child to use at school and at home, please access the ASI Solutions online portal.

Portal address: gladstonehs.asi.com.au
Registration Key code: gladstoneHS

This portal is exclusive to Gladstone High School. Please click on REGISTER where you will be prompted to enter your email address, activation code and a password of your choice.

Once registered you will be able to view the options of devices that we recommend as a minimum requirement and can be supported by our ICT staff. These options include MAC Book Air 13.3, MAC Book Pro 13.3, Microsoft Surface Pro and Laptop and HP Elite X360 or HP ProBook 430.

ASI Solutions officer payment options, insurance and purchasing support. If you would like to know more, please contact the school on 86 622171 or ASI Solutions on 1300 638 010.

Year 11 Essential Maths Bake Sale

Our Bake Sale held on Friday the 2nd of November was successful. We made a profit of $124 that was donated to 2 charities that the class voted on. The charities receiving the money is Save the Children & Help Tai Walk Again. Our task for this assignment was for the Year 11 Maths class to understand what it is like to have a small business. The Year 11’s and some volunteers all had fun making and serving the food to staff and students.

Chloe Hatswell and Aynsley Samuel

Material Products

Rhiannon Leslie Stage 2 Material Products. Rhiannon designed and built this dresser which features 3 drawers, top access storage, for frequently accessed products and LED lit mirror. Her stool features an original hexagon top with oak legs that compliment her table leg. Well done Rhiannon

Tarsh Wakefield completed this stunning TV Cabinet, designed in a chunky rustic style using mainly recycled hardwoods and no visible screws or fixings. Well done Tarsh

Steven Haynes-Nayda constructed this modern rustic TV Unit. Designed around a slab floating over an oak veneered box unit housing storage baskets. The unit is housed in a steel frame allowing strength and space for a large TV Unit. A great mix of sharp and natural lines. Well done Steven.

Noah Zwar designed and built this rustic country bar. Oak frames, frame recycled corrugated iron supporting the red gum slab top shelf. Well done Noah.

Community News

Army Reserve Information Evening

On 13 December 2018, an Army Reserve Information Session Evening (ARISE) including a vehicle and equipment display will take place at Keswick Barracks. It is designed to be an interactive activity, with great opportunities to look at a range of equipment and talk to soldiers about part-time career options in the Army Reserve. Also covered during the evening will be the Army Reserve Officer training program and the Accelerated Training Option (a period of full-time work in 2019). The activity will include a free sausage sizzle for all attending. To register attendance or more information email 9Bde.Recruiting@defence.gov.au

Gladstone Swimming Pool

Summer Swimming Lessons will be running from Monday December 17 to Friday December 21. Enrolments will be on Saturday, November, 17 from 10.00am – 12.00pm, at Gladstone Swimming Pool. For swimmers of all levels, school starters 2019 and older. RLSS Bronze awards on request. Please contact Robyn Staker 0417 826 325 for more information.