28 February 2019

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s News

Congratulations to our MNSEC Swimming team on their achievements last Tuesday night. It was fantastic to see such a great team spirit and the support from family and friends. As a result it is rewarding to see 8 swimmers selected for the MNSEC Swimming team, competing in Adelaide next Tuesday evening. We wish our swimmers and the team all the best.

The Year 8’s left for camp yesterday and despite the very warm conditions they are having an enjoyable time on the water and also getting a chance to know their peers in a more informal setting. We look forward to a report from them ready for the next newsletter.

On Monday Daniel Seidel attended the official opening of the UniHub in Port Pirie. Five of our students attended also as participants in the Starting University Now (SUN) program. This allows students to undertake units of study through Central Queensland University giving them a head start towards a University degree. We are very excited to have students studying units from Psychology, Law and Paramedical Science. It is very exciting to be part of this new program and it provides a great opportunity for our students to start their tertiary education whilst still at school and with the support of the UniHub.

Next Friday is the school Athletics Day. We look forward to seeing parents attending and cheering on the students. It would be great to see a parent team take on the students and staff on the day. The Year 9’s are organising the BBQ with the addition of bacon and egg sandwiches and soft drinks available. This is a fundraiser to reduce the costs associated with the ski trip so please come along and support them.

A reminder Tuesday 12th March is a Student Free Day across our partnership. All staff will be involved in training called “A Framework for Understanding Poverty”. The day is being catered for by Gladstone High School so please fill in the form being sent home asking for any donations. The fundraising from an event such as this, helps to keep our canteen viable.

Tyler Hogan
Principal

GHS Swimming Carnival

The Gladstone High School Swimming Carnival was held on Wednesday 13th of February at the Gladstone Swimming Pool. It was a great day with lots fun had by all. Sullivan (456) won the High School competition closely followed by Oswald (391) and Richards Gale (334). The Primary competition was a close one as well with Crystal Brook Primary (120) coming out on top of St Josephs (103), Gladstone Primary (84) and Laura (83). Max Smart set four new school swimming records on the day in events 25m Butterfly, 50m Freestyle, 50m Backstroke and 50m Breaststroke. The main event of the day was the teacher, parent, student relay. The teachers got off to a flying start with Miss Kerr flying out the blocks. Mrs Hogan continued on from this strong start setting a blistering pace. The students were gaining quickly and the gap between the teachers and students was deteriorating with the parents not far behind either. Miss Murrie flew off the blocks and extinguished any dreams of a student come back. Thanks to all students, parents and teachers for making the day a great success.

Luke Bartlett
PE Teacher

MNSEC Swimming

On the 19th of February 15 students from year 8 to 12 attended the MNSEC swimming carnival at Booleroo Centre swimming pool. The weather was cool but calm for swimming and the carnival was well organised thanks to the officials. All students swam extremely well, with some swimming in extra events on the night. Orroroo Area School won the night overall with Booleroo Centre District School coming in second and Gladstone coming fourth. Gladstone came in second in the Junior Shield with swimmers from Gladstone Primary, Laura Primary, St Joseph’s Parish School and Crystal Brook Primary. The students who have been selected as part of the MNSEC team to compete in Adelaide are:

Thank you to all the parents who supported the event and special mention to the parents including Geoffrey Klemm, Kristen Cleggett, Robyn Staker, Jo Brand and Annie Zanker who helped with timekeeping our lane.

Congratulations to all swimmers on the night especially to Max Smart who came third in the overall Male Swimmer of the meet.

Julia Murrie

Governing Council

It is my pleasure to have been nominated for Chairperson of the Governing Council for 2019. We have a dynamic group of people representing the parents, caregivers and the community of Gladstone High School. For 2019 we welcome three new faces to the team. Our new Vice-Chairperson Andrew Hughes, and 2 new community representatives Kim Barberien and Russell Willsmore, and we welcome back Brooke Hodgson and Jodie Zwar who have re-nominated for another two year term. Governing Council is an integral part of running a school and so we appreciate the time and energy of those who are part of the team. If you would like to be a part of our team, we have committees you may be interested in. Do you have a background in Agriculture? You could join the Agricultural Committee, or perhaps your interest lies in having a school that is vibrant and aesthetically pleasing. We have a Grounds Committee that you could be part of. Maybe you have some super fundraising ideas and are keen to support the school through raising funds to improve the quality of grounds and education at the school. You are most welcome to join our Fundraising Committee. Governing Council runs the school canteen. We have had an overwhelming response to our request for volunteers to help out, but if you are interested in learning more, you are welcome to join our Canteen Committee.

Parents and caregivers are always welcome at school events. There are often opportunities to volunteer at these events. It would be great to have a school supported by those who care about and want to improve their child’s education. If you are interested in learning how you can be a part of an exciting future, please feel free to contact a member of the Governing Council. Our members are your voice, so please don’t be silent, speak up through your representatives.

Let’s make GHS great!

Kathryn Hansen
Chairperson
GHS Governing Council 2019

Canteen Catering Fundraiser

Gladstone High School is hosting a District Partnership Training day on
Tuesday 12th March (Student Free day)

The Canteen committee is catering for this event for approximately 120 people.
Morning Tea and Lunch is being provided.

To ensure financial success, the committee is asking for your assistance by way of food donations and or help in the kitchen on the day. Please indicate below how you would like to help. Your anticipated help is very much appreciated.

Please drop your food at Front Office either Thursday 7th March or Friday 8th March OR bring to the School Canteen on the morning of Tuesday 12th March 8:30am-9:30am

PLEASE RETURN THE FORM to Front Office by Wednesday 6th March.

Crazy Sock Day

On the Wednesday 6th of March, the Student Leaders will be holding a ‘Crazy Sock Day’ in support of Amelia Coe’s participation in the World’s Greatest Shave. All students are encouraged to wear their craziest socks for the occasion and bring a gold coin donation. A jar with an unknown amount of lollies will be held in the Resource Centre, with a gold coin donation required for each guess. The jar will be available from Monday 4th to Wednesday 6th. All money raised throughout the week will go towards The World’s Greatest Shave, which raises much needed funds for Blood Cancer research, as well as the support of families facing Blood Cancer.

Student Leaders

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.

New Long Jump Run-ups

After a number of years in the pipeline we finally have our new long jump run-ups ready for use in the upcoming Athletics Carnival. The new artificial surface will provide competitors with a safer approach to the pit, reducing the risk of injury and increasing the opportunity for broken records. A big thank you to Barry Martin and Digger Glenn for the work they have put in making this upgrade possible.

Daniel Seidel
PE Coordinator

School Immunisation Program 2019

Immunisation Providers will be visiting Gladstone High School on Thursday 11th of April 2019, to administer the following vaccines-

All Year 8 students

• Dose 1 of human papillomavirus vaccine, (Gardasil)
• Dose 1 of the diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough vaccine (Boostrix)

Year 10 & 11 students

• Meningococcal B Vaccine

All information regarding the vaccinations will be with the consent forms.
It is important that students have breakfast on the day of immunisations.

Any queries contact Dymph, Gladstone Health Centre ph: 8662 2158 or dymphna.catford@health.sa.gov.au.

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