27 June 2019

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s News

This week is again extraordinarily busy with students on Wednesday out bushwalking and another group involved in MNSEC football. Today all students are involved with a Flinders University Presentation and on Friday Year 8 students are attending a second gymnastics workshop after Luke Bartlett was successful in obtaining a Sporting Schools Grant.

Next Tuesday we have the Year 8/9 Three Way Conferences when students lead the conversation about their learning so far this year. If parents have not yet booked a time, please do so through the Sentral Parent Portal or call the school and ask them to book you a time.

Last week three of our students were involved in the Power Cup as part of the SAASTA program. With thanks to Tyler Norton for accompanying our students, congratulations to all our SAASTA students for their outstanding academic results which contributed to their selection for the teams.

All Year 11’s and their families will receive an invitation before the end of term for the SACE Information evening which will be held on Tuesday, July 23, the first week back after the holidays. This evening is an important step in the process for selecting subjects and deciding on future pathways during and after school, so you are all encouraged to attend with your student.

With only a week to go before school holidays we wish everyone a safe and relaxing holiday. A reminder school finishes 1 hour earlier next Friday 5th July. Buses will run 1 hour earlier.

Tyler Hogan
Principal

SAASTA Power Cup

The Gladstone High School SAASTA Class participated in the 2019 Power Cup from Wednesday, June 19 to Saturday, June 23.

This was an enriching cultural experience for the students. It allowed them to venture out of their comfort zones and share their own cultural beliefs.

The students participated in a football carnival which resulted in the Far North Academy and Christies Beach boys team progressing into and ultimately winning the 2019 SAASTA Power Cup.

In order to achieve this the students were required to achieve Excellent Academic results, a high level of attendance and engagement at school as well as winning majority of their games.

Finally, I would like to thank the students and staff for assisting and participating in the workshops and major events.

An extended thank you to SAASTA, Far North and Christies Beach staff for providing this valuable learning experience.

Tyler Norton
SAASTA Teacher

“I enjoyed meeting new people that have the same cultural values as me. I loved the different war cries and dances. The SAASTA program will help me further with my education.” Delira

“I liked the Power Cup, it gave me the opportunity to meet new people, learn more about their culture and play football with different students. I especially loved the war cry and dances. The Work Expo was great, as it gave us the opportunity to discover job options for our future. I definitely encourage more of our Aboriginal students to do SAASTA at GHS. A big bonus for me was performing a cultural dance on the Adelaide Oval.” Zephie

“I really enjoyed the football aspect of the Power Cup and meeting students from other schools. The Work Expo was great in helping with career pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The SAASTA program is helpful for us to help achieve our SACE through a culturally friendly program.” Tyrell

Year 8 and 9 Three-Way-Conference

Have you booked your 3-Way-Conference?

Year 8 and 9 Three Way Conferences will be held on Tuesday, 2 July (Next Week) from 3.30pm to 7.00pm in the Function Room of the Southern Flinders Regional Sports Complex.

Please book your appointment on Sentral by accessing the parent portal interview section at a time that best suits your family. If you are unable to access Sentral please contact the school on 8662 2171.

There are 6 Learning Conferences to choose from in each time slot (you only need to select 1 per child in Year 8 or 9). A teacher will be assigned depending on availability. You can change your interview bookings any time prior to the closing date by re-visiting the parent portal or contact the school directly on the above-mentioned number.

If you have any questions regarding the 3-Way-Conference, please contact Stephen Bosch at the school.

Breakfast Club

Breakfast is now available for students who may need it in Home Ec. If you are looking for breakfast, students are welcome to go to Home Ec. Centre before 8.40am and help themselves to cereal and toast.

Camp Payments

Year 10 Careers Camp

Year 10 parents received consent forms and invoices for Careers Camp being held July 30-August 2. Camp needs to be paid in full ($155.00) prior to student’s departing. If you wish to organise a payment plan please contact Sue Foulis, Finance Officer by Thursday, June 28. Please ensure all forms are returned with payment.

Year 9 Ski Trip

The final payment of $231.25 for Year 9 Ski Trip is due on Friday, July 26 (Week 1).

Student Attendance

Each day your child attends school has a positive effect on their development and future success. If your child/ren miss one day of school a week, equals 40 days per year which equates to 200 days for a student throughout their high school. Students who do not attend school regularly miss out on planned learning experience, sequence of instructions and class participation. The impact of this compounded with each absence. It may be difficult for your child/ren to build positive relationships with both staff and other students.

Student attendance has 2 categories:

• Habitual non-attendance: a student has 5 or more absences for any reason in a term (averaging 1 day each fortnight)
• Chronic non-attendance: a student has 10 or more absences for any reasons (average 1 day per week)

If you are having problems with your child/ren’s attendance, please contact the school to talk about any issues that may cause your child/ren not wanting to come to school.

If your child/ren is absent it is, you as the parent/guardian responsibility to contact the school either through SMS 0439 454 743 or by calling the GHS directly on 8662 2171.

For more information please visit the

Canteen Roster

Please find below Canteen Roster for Week 10, Term 2 and Week 1, Term 3. If you are unable to fill your shift please contact Lyn at the school. If you can volunteer in the canteen on Wednesday, July 3 or Monday, July 22 or Thursday, July 25 please contact the Front Office.

Please arrive on time to help with preparation from 10.30am.

Review and consultation of VET for school students

The Minister for Education has released a VET issues paper highlighting the key challenges facing delivery of VET to school students. The paper seeks feedback on how they can be addressed to maximise the benefit of VET for students, employers and the South Australian economy.

The work is being complemented by a review of career counselling and a review of costing and funding VET. All of this work will inform a VET for schools policy released later in the year.

For more information and to provide feedback visit the website below:

Community News

Nyrstar Apprenticeships 2020

Applications are now open for full time and school-based apprenticeships in the following trade:

• Metal Fabrication
• Fitting and Turning
• Electrical

Minimum standard for all positions is completion of Year 11 by the end of 2019.

For further information and an application form please email Ann.Scholar@nyrstar.com. Applications close at 4.00pm on Friday, August 16, 2019.

Full Impact ITF Taekwondo

Expressions of interest for a local martial art school coming to your town. Port Pirie Full Impact ITF Taekwondo is looking to expanding their local martial art school in Gladstone. With over 45yrs experience as an organisation local Chief Louie Dimou wants to bring it to your town. Taekwondo is a Korean martial art which focuses on self-defence for all ages, and teaches discipline, respect, self-esteem and self-confidence. If you are interested, please contact Tamra Robinson on 0428 112 424 or find us on Facebook. We are happy to answer all questions.