9 August 2018

Newsletter Articles

Principals Report

Last week it was with great excitement that we learned of the final grades for many of our Year 12 students in the Research Project. With support from Dean Humphries our students have achieved excellent results with an overwhelming majority of our students achieving an A or a B. Congratulations!

We were fortunate to also have 2 presentations to our senior students last week with the MFS Road Accident Prevention session on Tuesday and the Adelaide University Rural Health Alliance visiting on Thursday. Both of these sessions were thought provoking and resonated strongly with students. The University students spoke about the various different health degrees available as well as scholarship options for rural health students. The small number of students that opted to attend commented on how interesting and interactive the sessions was, with even more options now available to them.

Congratulations to all of our award winners at the assembly today. It was also wonderful to hear from our students involved in the show, STEM, soccer, hockey, the Biology and Careers Camp with updates for the whole school.

On Saturday our Year 9 students will depart for the slopes at Falls Creek, accompanied by Julia Murrie, Dean Humphries, Helen Gaunt, Molly O’Dea and Emma Paparella. I am sure we will be hearing about their experiences when they return and wish them a safe trip. At the same time our Year 11 students will be undertaking Work Experience, with many students in work places out of the local area. Work experience is valuable for learning about possible career paths as well as those that are no longer something to consider.

Thank you to the staff and families who have supported our students in undertaking all of the above activities.

News just in is that Sonia Pringle’s position at Risdon Park Primary School has been extended for a further 2 weeks as the Principal has extended her leave and will then retire. Luke Bartlett will remain here and continue to provide consistency for the students in Sonia’s classes.

Tyler Hogan
Principal

Year 8 Excursion to Kelly Engineering

The Year 8’s have commenced a new STEM project for this semester and on Monday 30/7/2018 they toured Kelly Engineering which is the Industry partner. After a tour of their manufacturing facilities the students were able to observe the products that will form the basis of the design challenge. The first piece of equipment the students looked at was the Kelly Tillage System which consists of a diamond harrow and chains of linked discs. The discs represent the first of the design challenges that students can choose. The students can redesign the discs to try and improve them or design a new disc. Following this was the tracking trailer, which is dual axle trailer. The second challenge students can choose is to design an attachment for the trailer to make it a multi-use trailer for farmers. To conclude the tour the students looked at the design facilities.

Luke Huiskamp
Year 8 STEM Teacher

Year 11 and 12 Subject Counselling

Subject Counselling Interviews will run from 8.30am – 5.30pm on Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd August. They will also be held on Tuesday 28th August from 11.30am – 3.30pm and all appointments will run for 15 minutes. Please book your interview times online at the link below or you can use the (Book your appointment now) button shown below in the newsletter. If you are unable to access internet connection to make your booking, please contact the school on 8662 2171 and we will assist you in making your preferred booking.

Bookings will close by COB Friday August 17th.

Renee Thamm
SACE Coordinator

FINANCE NEWS - QUICKER SCHOOL PAYMENTS FOR PARENTS

Sometimes mornings are a rush to get out the door. That’s why being able to simplify that part of the day is important.

Gladstone High School is happy to announce that you can now pay school fees, buy uniforms, pay for camps & excursions and order school lunches with the mobile app Qkr.

We encourage all families to use this app (which is free) to make your life easier!

The very simple instructions are attached.

Sue Foulis
Finance Officer

MATERIALS AND SERVICES CHARGE 2018

A reminder the eligibility for School Card assistance of combined family gross income has a significant increase for 2018. The 2016-2017 financial year income limits are as below;

If you think you are now eligible all application forms are available from Front Office. Contact the school on 8662 2171 or you can apply on line at:

Sue Foulis
Finance Officer

Library News

A list of new books is attached with the electronic version of the school newsletter.

School Canteen

Our school canteen relies on the support of volunteers to ensure we can deliver the highest quality food possible, every school day for students. If you have one or more days per term to spare, we would love to see you. Volunteering in the canteen is from 10.30am until 1.30pm.

For further information and requirements please contact the school on 8662 2171.

Health News

With the cold and flu season underway now is a good time to remind everyone the best way to prevent colds and flu.

Good hygiene is one of the most important ways to help prevent colds and flu (influenza)

Other ways to help prevent flu can include:

• annual flu vaccination
• antiviral medicines, although these are only recommended for preventing flu if you have been exposed to the flu in the previous 48 hours

Good hygiene includes:

• washing your hands regularly and properly with soap and water, particularly after touching your nose or mouth, and before handling food
• sneezing and coughing into tissues then throwing them away immediately and washing your hands
• cleaning surfaces such as your keyboard, telephone and door handles regularly to get rid of germs
• not sharing cups, plates and cutlery
• where you can, avoid sharing towels with other people and throw disposable tissues and paper towels in the bin immediately after using them

More information on how to prevent cold and flu can be found

TAFE SA PORT PIRIE CAMPUS OPEN DAY

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

Wellbeing and Engagement Collection

This week our Year 8 and 9 students have completed the Wellbeing and Engagement Collection for 2018. The survey asked students about their social and emotional wellbeing; school relationships and engagement and learning in school; and physical health and wellbeing and after school activities. Student’s answers are kept confidential, no one will use the results to identify individual students, however, the results will be a useful resource in targeting the needs of our students.

Kate Cameron
Student Counsellor

Community News

Are you looking for help to find work?

yourtown provides assistance to

Young people aged 17- 21

• Assist in creating resumes
• Cover letters
• Referral to training
• Employability skills training

Contact our office to arrange an appointment and check your eligibility.

Next Step Program

SANFL Next Step Program is a clinic open to:

5-8 year olds - $90
Tuesday 2 October, Alberton Oval from 9am – 12pm or 1pm – 4pm
Restricted to 120 registrations per session

9-14 year olds - $200
Wednesday 3 October and Thursday 4 October, Alberton Oval from 9am – 2pm each day
Maximum 125 Registrations

Each participant will receive:

Personalised Guernsey, football, SANFL Macca’s League Grand Final Family Pass and other awesome goodies.

Register before 1 August, for your chance to be one of the 2018 Grand Final Medal Presenters. Register at the link below. Registrations close on Tuesday 28 August.

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

“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