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An Independent Public School

The Newsletter of Gilmore College TERM 4 ISSUE 1 2018

An Independent Public School

Gilmore College celebrating R U OK? Day

A national day of action in September, dedicated to reminding people to ask family, friends and

colleagues the question, “R U OK?”

From The PrincipalIt seems incredible that we are already farewelling our Year 12 students at their Valedictory Ceremony. On Tuesday 23 October we truly celebrated the achievements of our largest Gilmore College graduating class – the Class of 2018.

The ceremony was a brilliant and fitting end to 6 years of secondary schooling and I would like to extend my thanks to Lauren McCaig, Dianne Walker and their cast of hundreds of our staff, who pulled together to make the evening so memorable. Among all of our special awards and the presentation of 135 Year 12 graduation portfolios, I spoke to the students about the important role that they play in continuing to positively contribute to their local community and the wider world. I acknowledged the immense pressure that many of them have endured to get to the final days of their schooling and urged our parents/carers and community members to “cut them some slack” - just for a little, while as they breathe in just what they have achieved over the last 14 years.

Two other major recent events of note were the launch of our Positive Behaviour School (PBS) motto “SOAR” and our Open College Board meeting. PBS, while still in its infancy, has already delivered many positive outcomes for our school and its proud culture. The recognition that we hold the four pillars of Support, Organisation, Aspiration and Resilience as important, is a major step in creating and maintaining a school culture that aligned to our moral purpose of improving young people’s lives through education.

Our College Board has grown enormously over the past three years, as we seek together to improve our school results and performance across a range of indicators. My thanks to the parents who attended the recent Open Meeting on 25 October for their interest and contributions.

Finally, the election and nomination process for parent positions on the College Board is still underway, but with certainty I can announce that we will be without our wonderful chair Erica Jones in 2019, as she and her family leave Kwinana to support a whole new community through their work with the Salvation Army.

While we will hold a farewell for Erica in December, I would like to publicly thank her for her support, effort, commitment and vision in continuing to build a great Gilmore College Board as our Chair over the past two years and as a member for three years.

Rohan SmithPrincipal

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The KIC iDIVERSITYThe KIC iDIVERSITY Project is a 6 day program for students with special learning needs. It explores the range of careers available in the Kwinana Industrial Area and gives students the opportunity to get an insight into what industry does and what industry expects of employees.

Over 6 days in Term 4 (17, 18, 23, 24, 30 & 31 October 2018), students visited a range of working environments within the KIA, met current employees in a range of roles and had the opportunity to reflect on their possible future involvement in the local workforce. They also had a day of work experience. Demi Milstead spent the day at Kwinana Industries Council working with Debbie Hoey preparing for this years iCONFERENCE and Lily Masters spent the day at The Sound Telegraph getting an understanding of how their business operates. Other activities during the program included teambuilding, improving confidence and self esteem, resume writing, social media, personal and presentation skills.

KIC president Albert Romano, Dylan Hampshire of Kolbe Catholic College, Lily Masters and Tianqi Lithium general manager Phil Thick.

Demi and Lily graduated the program on 31 October at the Presentation Ceremony attended by school representatives and proud parents of the students.

Debbie HoeyEducation Development OfficerKwinana Industries Council

Rohan Smith, Demi Milstead, Lily Masters and Jodi Gosztyla

Interschool Debate Competition – Round 3 On 17 August our Year 9 Debating Team attended the third round of debates for the Interschool Debating Competition which was held at Lakeland Senior High School. Our ever-controversial topic, The World Should Welcome Driverless Cars, was difficult to debate, especially being on the affirmative side of the argument, however, we persisted with our preparation.

When we arrived at the school we were buzzing with excitement, having just come off the back of a win at our last Debate. We were ready, we were prepared and we were ready to win again. The school was welcoming to its competitors and seeing familiar faces around us in their library only made us more determined to give it our best shot.

With the chairperson, Michaela Van Lit, ready to set the pace of the debate, our first speaker, Angela James, set us up for a good argument, clearly defining the topic, no matter how much the opposing team tried to dispute this. Our second speaker, Taryn Gibbs, made even clearer our perspective and drove statistical facts into our adjudicators mind, setting us up for a good competition. Thirdly, our closing speaker, Keana Ireland, concluded our argument powerfully, giving the opposition little to justifiably rebut.

Our opposition, Melville Senior High school, who we had made an alliance with over the last few debates, tried their very best to defeat us and shut our arguments down. After a nerve-wracking few minutes, the adjudicator told us our results, with only one point separating the teams... We had won. A bitter sweet victory, celebrated by both teams, with the alliance barely shaken. The preparation and rehearsing had paid off and we were now officially back to back winners.

Hannah CarterPre-Service Teacher - English

The Year 9 Debating team were confident and collected and a true representation of

what we aspire to for our students.

Taryn Gibbs, Angela James, Keana Ireland, Michaela Van Lit

Keana Ireland, Taryn Gibbs, Angela James, Michaela Van Lit

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Year 12 Mountain Biking CampOn 12-14 September the Year 12 Outdoor Education class completed a 3 day camp, riding almost 60km through the Dwellingup jarrah forests and camping in tents with their peers.

On day one we started the trek at Turner Hill Mountain Bike Trail just South of Dwellingup. It was very challenging with drops, berms, log rides and many technical challenges that required patience and skill. From here we rode towards Marrinup Campsite via the Munda Biddi trail. After arriving in the afternoon we set up tents and had a feed and relaxed. Later that night we visited a WWII prisoner of war camp that housed German and Italian soldiers capture by the Allies. Students were amazed at this piece of history and enjoyed the torch light tour.

The next day we packed up and got back in the saddle. Firstly we completed the Marrinup Mountain Biking Trail, which was much more free flowing when compared to Turner Hill. From here a quick break and then we started the main ride of the day from Marrinup to Nanga. It was a good challenge, but a lot of fun due to the many downhill sections as we descended into the Murray River Valley. After a very tiring ride we arrived in Nanga and set up camp. The weather was drizzly that evening and unfortunately most students retired early to stay away from the rain.On the final day, Friday, we went to a high ropes course which included ziplining, jumps, climbing and balancing all at height amongst the trees. Many students had a ball challenging their fears and speeding between trees in harnesses and jumping off platforms towards the ground. What great fun! We then headed to town for a well deserved lunch of a pie and sauce. It was a good camp with fantastic endurance, skill and bravery shown by our Year 12 students.Well done.

Jeremy Ingram Head of Learning Area - Health and Physical Education and Jenna Websdale Teacher - Health and Physical Education

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Interschool Athletics CarnivalOn Thursday 11 October, Gilmore College sent a team of 40 students to compete in the School Sport Western Australia Interschool Athletics Carnival at the WA State Athletics Stadium.

Our athletes showed outstanding skills, athleticism and courage to represent our school admirably. Ultimately the overall result did reflect the quality of our team, however there were many outstanding results during the day and a number of our senior school students, Tara Garlett and Tyson Headland, were both recognised as runner up champions in the Year 11/12 age group.Some outstanding individual results included Morgan Bropho and Dylan Van Zuydam combining in the Year 11/12 boys 800m to win both A and B division respectively. Kirralee Vollmann won the Year 10, A Division discus and shot putt events - is that 3 years in a row Kirralee? Tyler Piazzola was dominant in the Year 9 boys 200m and continued this great form placing in multiple events throughout the day placing 2nd in the 100m.

Mena Abol Okech narrowly missed out on the Year 10 boys A Division 200m with an impressive time of 24:43 sec. Tara Garlett won the Year 11/12 200m event and narrowly missed the sprint double, placing 2nd in the 100m A Division. Congratulation also to

Denzil Thorne, Mena Abol Okech, Shaun Pereyra and Shannon Beaman for winning the Year 10, 4 x100m relay.As previously mentioned, Tyson Headland had a dominant day, winning the A Division 200m, 400m, 1500m and placing 2nd in the 100m. In his final race in Gilmore colours he anchored the 4x100m team (Tyson, Matthew Beaman, Morgan

Bropho and Dylan Van Zuydam), to victory, powering away on the home straight.

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WinnersMorgan Bropho Year 11/12 A Division 800mDylan Van Zuydam Year 11/12 B Division 800mKirralee Vollman Year 10 DiscusKirralee Vollman Year 10 Shot PuttTara Garlett Year 11/12 200mDenzil Thorne Year 10 4 x 100m relay Mena Abol Okech Shaun Pereyra Shannon Beaman Tyson Headland Year 11/12 200mTyson Headland Year 11/12 400mTyson Headland Year 11/12 1500mTyson Headland Year 11/12 4 x 100m relay Matthew Beaman Morgan Bropho Dylan Van Zuydam

Tyson has now represented Gilmore College in every year from 7 to Year 12 and has improved every year. Congratulations Tyson, you sure have made us proud with your commitment to representing the school.Although the above students had outstanding results, it was the many students gaining multiple places in many results that ultimately decides the success of the Gilmore College team each year. I would like to thank all students who represented the College so well on the day and congratulate them on their efforts, school pride and excellent image that they project of our school. Well done.

Jeremy Ingram, Adam Hammond & Natalie ThomasTeachers - Health and Physical Education

As the temperature rise, the best place to be is in the pool.

Year 8 AquaticsJust reminding all Year 8 students and their parent and guardians that the Year 8 aquatics module is currently running from Week 5 through to the end of the term.

Students will need to return permission forms and equip themselves with bathers, towel and $2.20 for each PE lesson. Classes will consist of some basic swimming techniques and fitness, novelty relays and games including volleyball and water polo. As the temperature rise, the best place to be is in the pool, so what are you waiting for, get yourself ready and make sure you are organised each session.

Mr Ingram and the HPE Team

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Worm Farm incursionOn 23 October, students from Miss Brown’s 7.6 Humanities and

Social Science class participated in an incursion about Worms and Worm Farms.

Kevin from The Worm Shed gave an exciting presentation on the life of worms and how they are beneficial for reducing organic waste as they are able to turn it into fertiliser for the garden. Students were then able to touch a worm and study it with a microscope. The class then made their own mini worm farms in bottles that they could take home.This year Gilmore College was successful in our application for a Waste Wise grant and used this money to host the incursion and install two recycled fridge worm farms. As a part of the Gilmore College Sustainability initiative, the school is reducing the amount of organic waste going to landfill. After the incursion, students from the Green Team assisted Kevin to install the two large scale worm farms at the side of the May O’Brien Building Office (HASS office).A massive thanks to Miss Brown’s 7.6 class for being excellent participants, the Gilmore College Green Team and Kevin from The Worm Shed.

Constance ChipperTeacher - Humanities and Social Science

“The experience with the worms was weird, I have never really touched or held a worm before. I was expecting them to have teeth or climb up my shirt. But, overall, this experience was fun!” – Laurance Francisco

“Feeling the worms was really weird, they might even pee on you! This day made lots of memories come back from when I was little. Today was really fun!” – Haylee Orton

“When we were doing the worm farm I got scared at first but when we had to pick them up I was okay with it.” – Peyton Houra-Tuwhangai

“When I picked one of them up it was really fidgety and I screamed” - Darsha Price

“Working with the worms was so fun because they wiggle and tickle you” – Cody Salisbury

“It was very fun. Honestly the worms felt weird! Still fun though” – Jeremy Roxas

“It was very fun, especially when we got to pick them up” - Ashlee Moran

“It was fun because I did it with my friend who don’t like that!” - Emily Jones Banks

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Gilmore and Orelia team up to improve literacy and numeracy

In line with our whole school approach to improving literacy and numeracy, students from 9.5 have teamed up with buddies from Miss Barton’s Year 4/5 class at Orelia Primary School.

The aim of the activity is to not only improve literacy and numeracy skills in both groups,

but also to build positive relationships between our future Year 12s and 7s. The Year 9s supported their buddies with guided reading activities and a multiples/area game. Students from both classes commented on how much they enjoyed working together and that they couldn’t wait to do it again, which is lucky because the collaboration will continue throughout Term 4 and into 2019. Thank you to Orelia Primary School, Miss Barton and Room 7 for having us. We are all looking forward to our next visit.

Lesley BrownTeacher - Humanities and Social Science

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Ian Ramos, Fey Whitehead, Jam Agnete and Katrina De Oro

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Water Wise RecognitionOn Wednesday 24 October we became a recognised Water Wise School. We were visited by the Water Corporation who acknowledged the College for all our efforts to try and reduce our water usage and the implementation of water saving practices.

The Year 8.1s, 8.2s and Year 11 ATAR Modern History classes were there to receive the award and then they were treated to a

surprise visit from Kep, the hardest working (and cutest) member of the water saving team. Kep is the only dog in Australia who is

trained with the sole purpose of sniffing out leaks and we were lucky enough to be given a demonstration of Kep at work. We were all very impressed

with Kep’s ability to find the leak in under 60 seconds and her overall adorableness.

Rachel ElsegoodTeacher - Humanities and Social Science

*** Extra cute fact - Kep’s tail

was bandaged due to her injuring it by over

wagging it because she gets too happy!

8.1, 8.2 and Yr 11 ATAR Modern History- Certificate Presentation Innocent Chikwama, Sam French, Wil Brown, Kep and her handler

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None of your businessOn 1 November, Miss Brown and Miss Jere-Edward

escorted Year 10 students from 10.1, 10.2, 10.3 and 10.4 on a walking tour of Fremantle’s businesses.

The aim of the excursion was to highlight the range of small businesses within the Fremantle area, the goods and services they provide and the image they portray in order to attract consumers. However, we learned far more than was expected. Tour guide, Michael, drew links between Fremantle’s rich history, geography and economics, making for a very engaging experience. Students learned

that Fremantle was a free colony, until convicts were requested to help in the building of the settlement. They

also learned about old and new businesses, the convict and whaling history of the Round House and viewed a range

of Street Art.

Lesley Brown and Esther Jere-EdwardTeachers - Humanities and Social Science

“I learned a lot about the history of Fremantle.” Jan IIlao

“I really liked the art and I learned a lot.” Kurt Tamares

“I liked learning the history of the place.” Vince Valenzuela

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Tahlea Eaton, Nathan Beynon and Dillion Males

Nathan Beynon, Dillion Males, Diego Horvat and Brandon Matthews

Lochlan Taylor, Diego Horvat, Nathan Beynon, Dillion Males, Sibyl Dostanovic, Miss Doomen, Brandon Matthews, Mauwa Kizenga, Beatrix Pool, Rico Luis Tobillo, Casey Murnane, and Lewraine Francis Creencia

The time we did a rat dissection in Year 11 General Human Biology After finishing our exploration of the body systems, covering everything inside us from head to toe, we decided to conclude this unit of study by getting up close and personal with the insides of a rat.

With similarities between the insides of a human and rat, students were easily able to identify organs and organ systems and follow the path of the digestive system and other systems with the use of their dissecting kit tools and hands.

While not for the faint of heart, many brave students attempted and completed the dissection whilst others held onto their lunch at the back of the classroom.

Lisa DoomenTeacher - Science

Presentation to the Rotary Club of KwinanaJosh Semper, National World Skills Bronze Medal winner and Gilmore College super star, recently spoke at the Rotary Club of Kwinana as a thank you for their continued sponsorship through the Kwinana Industries Council (KIC).

Cr Wendy Cooper wrote: “You would have been so proud of Josh tonight. He spoke well and with his usual quiet unassuming manner.”Well done, Josh. We wish you all the very best in your future endeavours.

Patrice KilpatrickIndustry & Enterprise Coordinator

Resilient Friends Club Pledge: I am responsible for the safety and well-being of myself and others

Over the past 15 weeks, our students have been part of the Resilient Friends Club Program (RFC).

RFC is a not for profit program that works in the community to raise awareness to breakdown the stigma attached to mental health and social issues. RFC pledge is ‘I am responsible for the safety and well-being of myself and others’15 students started the program and learned how to deal with emotions in a safe and healthy manner. Part of this program was to leave a message for future students. Gavin and Sharon worked closely with students for 1 hour a week over a period of 15 weeks.The students started the program with little confidence and have grown into confident young adults, that are resilient, mentally strong and now have the ability to face what comes at them in a positive way.

Jodi GosztylaYouth Worker

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Greyhounds at Gilmore

Sheldon’s First Day RU OK? Day – 14.09.18

Today I went to school - high school to be exact. Wow, what an

adventure I had. I went to the office and I signed in as a visitor and I got

my flash RU OK? Day bandana.

Ms Lobb then took Mum and I to the Library which is were I will be hanging out most of the time I am at school. We got ourselves settled and then a small group of Year 12s popped in to have a pat and a chat. They had some tests coming up today and were feeling a bit stressed until they came and hung out with me. After that I had a group of Year 10s come and do some reading with me while I walked around and got lots of pats. I then became an artist’s model!! I went into the Art room to be a life model while the Year 7s had a go at drawing me. I think I did a great job and WOW, there were some amazing artist’s in the class. I loved all the pictures and the pats. While there some of Ms Dancer’s class and Ms Dancer popped in to say Hi

and give me pats. I liked meeting them.

Next was a break that everyone calls Recess and I got to have some yummy snacks. Mum made sure that everyone knew my favourite was cheese, but then there were also chicken nuggets. We went for a walk to the Year 12s common room, which is a place they can hang out while on breaks. I played ping pong and met so many nice people. These kids have exams coming up and they all said how nice it was to have me there as it helped them chill out. After Recess I got to spend a bit of time in Ms Doomen’s Science class. This was my hooman, Travis’s class so I got to meet his friends and have a rest while they worked.

Back to the Library now for some more reading with a big group of Year 9s. Again, they were amazing. Some of the kids I met feared me at first and I must say the way their friends helped them with their fear was outstanding. I might be very big, but I am a gentle giant. I had my toy white tiger with me and the kids all played with me which was super fun.Lunch time was next and we went outside with everyone else for the R U OK? Day activities. There was a sausage sizzle as well, so I got two sausages because I was the best-behaved boy. Some of the kids and teachers came past for pats and photos and I really loved that. We spoke to lots of people who were on the school site for the activities and everyone asked questions about us Greyhounds. Mum did real good with all her information.After lunch Travis stole me again to spend a little bit of time in his Humanities and Social Science class with Ms Brown. I was pretty tired, so after walking around saying hello to everyone, I went up the front of the class and had a nap. Mum woke me and we went back to the Library were I had a class of Year 7s again who were reading. They just loved me! (and why wouldn’t they???). I stayed in the Library meeting people and hanging out with the Year 7s until it was time to go home. I was exhausted when I got home and hopped straight up onto Mum’s bed for a nap.

Love from Sheldon the Foundation Greyhound at Gilmore College

Mum and I would like to thank everyone at Gilmore College for how welcoming they all are to me and I am super excited to be spending

some time at the school next term.

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CSBPIn 2017 Kara Ratcliff had the opportunity to commence a Traineeship through SMYL Community College and CSBP, whilst still working towards her Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)..

During this time Kara went to work on site at CSBP one day per week throughout the school year. Due to Kara’s hard work and diligence, CSBP were able to employ her throughout the holidays. Kara completed her traineeship Term 3 and was awarded a Certificate II in Business. CSBP held a special morning tea for her last day and were more than happy with her efforts over the past two years. Well done Kara and thank you CSBP.

Jodi GosztylaYouth Worker

The Arts

DanceYear 11 Danielle MartinYear 10 Franzielle PalaganasYear 9 Georgia GeeYear 7 Rozahlia Da Silva Drama Year 11 ATAR Leah CarrollYear 11 General Unnati PatelYear 10 Emily QuinnYear 9 Lachlan WhitmanYear 8 Cheyanne TarbinYear 7 Phoebe ArmstrongMediaYear 11 Chloe Williams Year 10 Callym NugentYear 9 Amelia Santana Year 8 Christine AntonioYear 7 Ryan Rees Music Year 10 Maliski MoralesYear 9 Joshua CombenYear 8 Xandrhyllah MercadoYear 7 Sebastian Maddigan Visual ArtsYear 11 Joshua MurrayYear 11 Cert II RJ CaranayYear 10 Tatianna ClaridgeYear 9 Sophie FunnemanYear 8 Gypsy FennerYear 7 Seamus Murphy

EnglishYear 11 General Rhys JonesYear 11 General Rylee de San MiguelYear 11 ATAR Roselle CarinoYear 11 ATAR Ella DrewYear 10 Ema RacicYear 10 Angelo CadagYear 9 Katrina De OroYear 9\ Hannah MitchellYear 9 Sarcha SimpsonYear 8 Alison FreemanYear 8 Grace JeffreeYear 7 Ranesch Maha kalithasYear 7 Keith Vincent Dela Calzada

Most Industrious Award, 31 October 2018

Health & Physical EducationYear 11 Health Korina Lumapas Year 11 Outdoor Ed Mekayla Jenkins Year 11 P.E Dylan Van ZuydamYear 11 Sport Coaching Grace Tinasau Year 10 Health Ryan Alcantara Year 10 P.E Stephen Malekin Year 9 Health Axis Woodall Year 9 P.E Shaniah Litimco Year 8 Health Jean Bermudez Year 8 P.E Dylan BauerYear 7 Health Dwayne DinglasanYear 7 P.E Breanna Ware

Humanities and Social ScienceYear 11 Business Management and Enterprise Casey MurnaneYear 11 Career and Enterprise Rhys JonesYear 11 Career and Enterprise Jamee FlemingYear 11 General History Dillon MalesYear 11 ATAR History Shyniah TetherYear 11 ATAR Geography Almira AlimpolosYear 10 Lara-Lee GoldingYear 10 Kurt Tamares Year 9 Angelos HughesYear 9 Axis WoodallYear 8 Vince SaysonYear 7 Elenor Rivera

MathematicsYear 11 Application Tanatswa ChafaYear 11 Essential Ethan BottYear 11 MethodsRoselle CarinoYear 10 Kurt TamaresYear 9 Katrina De OroYear 8 Vince SaysonYear 7 Louanna Pickett

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Science Year 11 ATAR Human Biology Abigail Del CarmenYear 11 General Chemistry Vincent De LunaYear 11 General Human Biology Lachlan TaylorYear 10 Kurt TamarasYear 9 Sarcha SimpsonYear 8 Lachlan MitchellYear 7 Sebastian Maddigan

Technology & EnterpriseYear 11 Children Family and Community Ebony DrakeYear 11 Engineering Jake BermudezYear 11 Food Science Russell YambaoYear 11 Hospitality Cert II Rhys JonesYear 11 KIC Marcus DaviesYear 11 KIC Rylee De San MiguelYear 11 Materials and Design Vincent DelunaYear 11 Materials, Design and Technology Mikael PetersonYear 10 Franzielle PalaganasYear 10 Anna SachYear 9 Justin KellyYear 8 Natalie LanceYear 8 Alison FreemanYear 7 Jazmine Delvo

Mathematics Learning Area

In developing our whole school approach to improve numeracy, we are implementing

various strategies.

Our first and ongoing initiative is to develop “Conversion” skills of our students. On Connect, in the Library, under the Whole School Literacy and Numeracy folder, we have placed a few resources.We ask that parents/caregivers and staff encourage and support our students in completing these tasks. Fact sheets are provided to further assist our students.A second initiative is the Maths Monday competition for our Y7 and Y8 cohort. In period 1 on a Monday all Y7 and Y8 students will be given a maths problem to solve.

Top girl and boy for each cohort with correct answers will be in line to win a prize. Our awesome Gilmore staff are participating in this competition. We are encouraging parents/caregivers to have a go as well. The question will be put up on Connect, in the Library, under Whole School Literacy and Numeracy.We look forward to receiving your feedback and are open to suggestions in promoting our whole school approach to Numeracy.

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Year 8 Point PeronA Year 8 excursion was organised to Point Peron Camp in Rockingham. The objective was to reward the Year 8 students who best represented the Good Standing Policy.

With this in mind, the criteria were set at the very high benchmark of 95% attendance and perfect behavioural and uniform records for Term 3. There were 55 students in total who achieved this and the first 32 to return their forms in time accompanied Mr Patterson, the Year 8/9 Manager and myself on the day. At Point Peron, the first activity was a session of rock climbing in the Indoor Arena. Students were given an instructional lesson followed by

the opportunity to test their abilities on the rock climbing wall. Ryan Overton was the student volunteer to lead the way and demonstrated to the others the positive attitude required to overcome any self-doubt or nerves.Standouts from this were Ryley Windon, Djai Hunter, Jai Hanson, Lily Armarego and Christelle Asosa, who all succeeded in reaching the top.Next, we moved onto archery. With the wind getting stronger the difficulty level increased. This meant the ability to hit a target 25 metres away became increasingly challenging. Despite this there were several students who excelled including Jessica Freeman, Vince Sayson and Shante Boullineau, who all demonstrated excellent skill with their ability to hit the target. There was an intense staff competition involving Mr Patterson and myself to see who claimed bragging rights on the day. Despite leading all day, I lost the battle as Mr Patterson somehow managed to fluke a bullseye with his final arrow.

The final part of the day was on the beach. The students took a large floatable water mat to the ocean where they got to relax for an hour of fun activities. Diago Da Silva was a standout, while most students enjoyed the opportunity to relax and have fun in the water.Overall it was a fantastic day. It was enjoyable to get the opportunity to reward some well deserving students and great to see everyone appreciate the experience.

Jamie LeeYear 8 Coordinator

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Success can be achieved through perseverance, hard work

and by striving to achieve your goals. Gavin Grace

Guest Speaker: Gavin “Gracey” GraceIn the first week of Term 4, the Year 7, 8 and 9 year groups had the opportunity to listen to the knowledge and life experience of guest speaker Gavin Grace, aka Gracey from the Arts vs Depression Foundation.

Each year group had their own assembly and they were granted unique access to his life story combined with his artistic talents to deliver

a message to the students about many lessons learnt along his turbulent journey.

The objective was to communicate messages relating to resilience and how success can be achieved through perseverance, hard work and by striving to achieve your goals.

Originating from South Auckland in New Zealand, he experienced a tough upbringing. Encountering hardship, violence and tragedy while growing up he managed to achieve success in his life by rising above the adversity and overcoming obstacles that were put in front of him. His story concludes in the present where he is now a successful corporate speaker living in Perth, using his skills in art along with his insight to advise, motivate and inspire people in all walks of life.

Allie Milstead, Gracey and Sammy-Rose Pairama

It was a fantastic experience to listen to the life story of such an inspiring individual. It was also very rewarding to see how our students listened and connected with Gracey as he delivered his powerful message. I now use his speech as a reference point when mentoring and advising students.

Jamie Lee Year 8 Coordinator

Gracey with the Year 8 Cohort

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World Teachers’ Day 2018On Friday 26 October, Gilmore College celebrated World Teachers’ Day 2018.

The English Learning Area and their students worked on special pieces, to say thank you to the staff who work tirelessly to build a positive environment at school every day.

To emphasise the heroics of the staff, each member was turned into a Superhero. The participating classes created costumes for each hero and gave them super powers to match. Students were able to show how well they know their teachers, highlighting our most distinguishing traits, as well as some traits we didn’t realise they notice.The end product was highly entertaining and teachers greatly appreciated the students’ effort to make their World Teachers’ Day so much more super.Thank you to the English staff and their students who gave up their time, as well as the helpers who put together the display in the Café.

Nicole LeslieTeacher - English

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Homework Classes and Before and After School Activities Term 4 2018

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Learning Area When Location Further Information Badminton Club All years welcome

Wednesday 3:00pm to 4:00pm Courts Health & Physical Education

Mr Jeremy Ingram

Basketball Training Year 8

Every day Recess 1 Courts Student Services

Mr Craig Davies

Board Game Club All years welcome

Tuesday 2:50pm to 4:30pm CMP1 Humanities & Social Sciences

Mr Daniel Szewczak

English Homework Classes OLNA Practice ATAR Preparation

Thursday 2:50pm to 3:40pm BLZ 2

English Learning Area Mr Shaun Morris Ms Nethia Duraisamy

Fitness Centre All years welcome

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

2:40pm to 3:30pm

Fitness Centre

Health & Physical Education Mr Jordan Sciascia

Follow the Dream Select students only

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 2:40pm to 4:30pm CMP1 Follow the Dream Coordinator

Mr Dave Smith

History ATAR Geography ATAR Modern History Year 11

Thursday 7:30am to 8:15am

FLZ1.3 CLZ5

Humanities & Social Sciences Ms Marilyn Harris Ms Rachel Elsegood

Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) The Hive (Hub of Information and Vibrant Education) All years welcome

Every day during lunch 1:11pm to 1:36pm

(alternate HASS teachers) CLZ 8 Head of Humanities & Social Sciences

Ms Cheryl Tate Homework Classes and Before and After School Activities Term 4 2018

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Learning Club All years welcome

Thursday 3:00pm to 4:00pm Library

Mathematics Homework classes and OLNA preparation All years welcome

Monday 3:00pm to 4:00pm (Mrs Kaur)

Monday & Thursday 3:00pm to 4:00pm (Mr Billimoria)

ALZ 4

ALZ 5

Head of Learning Area Mr Roneil Billimoria

Robotics Club All years welcome

Thursday 3:00pm to 4:00pm ALZ 6 Mr German Panopio

Science Homework Classes. All years welcome

Tuesday 3:00pm to 4:00pm FSC1 Please check with your Science teachers

Volleyball Training Years 7-9 welcome

Wednesday 7:30am to 8:30am Courts

Student Services Mr Craig Davies Mr Adam Hammond

Volleyball Training Years 7-9 welcome

Thursday 2:40pm to 4:00pm Courts

Volleyball Years 10-12

Every day Lunchtime Courts

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ConnectConnect is the Department of Education’s online environment which will provide teachers, students and parents with secure access to a collaborative online learning environment via the internet.The aim of Connect is to provide a secure internet service that will allow teachers to provide information about the teaching and learning activities occurring in the classroom directly to the parents of students in this class. Participation in Connect is optional for parents and if you would like to take part, you will require internet access and a computer. No additional software is required. The Department of Education will issue you with a unique user name and password which will provide you with access to Connect.Initially, Connect will allow teachers to provide general class information to you about the teaching and learning activities that his/her class are undertaking. In the future, the service may be further developed to allow more flexible communication between parents and teachers, as well as providing personalised information about your child’s learning activities and progress.In order for you to take part in Connect, please see main Administration for a Connect Registration for Parents form. Once completed and returned you will then be confidentially issued with your unique user name and password as well as access details for Connect.

What is Skoolbag?Skoolbag provides schools with an easy way to tell parents/carers everything they need to know, and it provides parents with the most convenient way to receive school notifications.

No more lost paper in student school bags! School newsletters, school notices and alerts are communicated directly to the parent smartphone through the Skoolbag school Mobile App.

Skoolbag is a school Mobile App that communicates directly with iPhone, iPad, Android, and Windows Phones devices.How does it work? Parents add the School Mobile App to their phone, and can view the school’s documents and notifications.Skoolbag: Skoolbag is a very flexible school mobile app and offers:

Alerts Events News Newsletters Links to website pages Embedded PDF documents Parent eForms for Sick Note/Absent and Change of details.

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Thank you to parents and caregivers who have paid their 2018 Contributions and Charges in fullContributions and Charges are used by the College to fund the curriculum activities, by providing resources to enhance the teaching and learning activities of classes and courses which are selected by students.

To recognise those families who pay their 2018 Contributions and Charges in full, we will be placing them in a fantastic Prize Draw each term to say thank you for their assistance in improving educational facitlites and resources at Gilmore College.

Term 3 the following prize winners were drawn:Owen Bentley $500 Short Breaks Australia gift cardAlex Breznansky $200 Short Breaks Australia gift cardJam Nacario $100 Red Balloon gift card

College TourThursday 6 December

Our Principal Rohan Smith and members of the College Board warmly welcome you to attend a Tour of the College on Thursday

6 December 9:00–10:30am.

College Tours provide prospective and current families the opportunity to visit the school during a normal day, visiting the places where learning and engagement take place and to provide you and your family with a true sense of Gilmore College. The student leaders in particular are a great source of authentic information about what it means to be a Gilmore College student day to day.

Morning tea and a Question & Answer session will follow the tour in the College staff room. We will answer your questions honestly, explain our ethos and our passions.

RSVP Tour of the College is essential before Monday 3 December. Please contact the Administration office on 9411 1811 or Gilmore.college@education.wa.edu.au.

Dylan Irula $100 Red Balloon gift cardBella Rose Edwards $50 Movie gift cardWilliam Baylis $50 Movie gift card

• All training sessions

• A personalised uniform

• Scratch matches

• Entry to School Sports Volleyball Carnival

• Entry to Volleyball Western Australia’s Schools Cup

• Transport to and from venue’s

• End of year presentation

WA Volleyball Junior League(WAVJL)

• The possibility to partake in a multi-round indoor volleyball competition.

Australian Volleyball Schools Cup

• The possibility for our year 10 male and female teams to participate against the best schools in the country at a tournament in Melbourne.

• Fundraising will be required and grant submissions to lower cost to students and their families.

Senior School Monday 2:40pm till 4pm

Year 10 Tuesday 2:40pm till 4pm

Year 7 Wednesday 7:30am till 8:30am

Strength & Conditioning Thursday 7:30am till 8:30am(*Optional)

Year 8 and 9 Thursday 2:40pm till 4:00pm

Schedule subject to change.

For more information please contact Craig Davies or Adam Hammond on 9411 1816.

$150 per studentProgram cost includes:

Training days/times:

Other possibilities:Not included in program cost

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FREE TEEN PARENTING SEMINAR – for EVERY PARENT

Triple P – Teen Positive Parenting Program

SEMINAR SERIES

Managing teenage children’s behaviour can be challenging at times for most parents. Parents are invited to attend free parenting seminar being offered this term to learn practical, positive and effective ways to manage common behavioural problems, and ways to help your child achieve their best at school and in the future. When: 23th November 2018 Seminar One: Raising Responsible Teenagers Time: 9.00 – 11.00 am Venue: Gilmore College, Dargin Place, Orelia Cost: Free – however bookings are essential For more information, or to register to attend a free parenting seminar please: Complete the slip below and return to Shannon Butler – Psychologist Student Services – Gilmore College OR contact Shannon Butler by ph: 9411 1805, e: Shannon.Butler@education.wa.edu.au BY 19th November 2018 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------- REGISTRATION FOR: TEEN POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM - SEMINAR SERIES Name of Parent(s) wishing to attend:

(1) Surname________________________ First Name____________________ Mobile (1) ____________________

(2) Surname _______________________ First Name____________________ Mobile (2)

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Home Phone: ______________________ Email:_____________________________________________________

Postal Address: ______________________________________________ Suburb:______ Postcode:____________

Name of Child: _________________________________ DOB of Child:____ / _____/ ________

I / We wish to attend (please tick): Seminar One – 23.11.2018

Please return your registration to Shannon Butler

Psychologist Gilmore College

By: 19 th November 2018

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www.innovatorsteaparty.org students@innovatorsteaparty.org

Inspire in 5

Career Presentations from Women in STEM

Monday 12th November 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Students in year 7-9, their parents & teachers welcome to this FREE event

brought to you by The Innovators’ Tea Party

A unique opportunity for local high school students to engage with some of WA’s leaders in Science,

Technology, Engineering and Maths.

Event details Inspire in 5 aims to showcase STEM careers to middle school students. This event is an interactive lecture-style experience, where students, teachers and parents will see 5 minute presentations from 12 different Women in STEM Mentors. After the 1.5hr presentation session, there will be an opportunity for attendees to meet & greet presenters and ask any questions they might have about their education, career and day-to-day role. Date: Monday 12th November Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

(please arrive early, presentations will start on time) Venue: City of Perth Library Auditorium Capacity: 80 attendees in total

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Jacqueline Brooker_Saver_Plus_High-School_Flyer_A5

Saver Plus is an initiative of the Brotherhood of St Laurence and ANZ, delivered in partnership with Berry Street, The Benevolent Society and The Smith Family and other local community agencies. The program is funded by ANZ and the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Go to www.dss.gov.au for more information.

Join Saver Plus and we’ll match your savings, dollar for dollar, up to $500 for school costs.

laptops & tablets

uniforms & shoes

sports fees & gear

specialist subjects

books & supplies

camps & excursions

To join Saver Plus, you must have a Centrelink Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card, be at least 18 years old, have some regular income from work (you or your partner), and have a child at school or attend vocational education yourself.

Could $500 help you with high‑school costs?

Contact Jacqueline Brooker your local Saver Plus CoordinatorPhone 0418 663 585 08 9265 5585Email jacqueline.brooker@thesmithfamily.com.auWeb www.saverplus.org.au

Jacqueline Brooker_Sav-er_Plus_TAFE_Flyer_A5

Saver Plus is an initiative of the Brotherhood of St Laurence and ANZ, delivered in partnership with Berry Street, The Benevolent Society and The Smith Family and other local community agencies. The program is funded by ANZ and the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Go to www.dss.gov.au for more information.

To join Saver Plus, you must have a Centrelink Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card, be at least 18 years old, have some regular income from work (you or your partner), and have a child at school or attend vocational education yourself.

Join Saver Plus and we’ll match your savings, dollar for dollar, up to $500 for education costs.

course fees

textbooks

study furniture

laptops & tablets

equipment & supplies

internet costs

Could $500 help with your TAFE, traineeship or apprenticeship costs?

Contact Jacqueline Brooker your local Saver Plus CoordinatorPhone 0418 663 585 08 9265 5585Email jacqueline.brooker@thesmithfamily.com.auWeb www.saverplus.org.au

FOR YOUR NEWSLETTER WAAPA Summer School 2018/2019 This Summer WAAPA at ECU, Mt Lawley is offering an exciting performing arts program for students from Years 1 to 12. The Summer School includes classes in RAP, Acting, Dance, Drama, Screen Performance, Music Theatre and of course, how to perform Shakespeare. For information about the fantastic courses on offer please visit WAAPA Summer School or contact Gabrielle Metcalf at g.metcalf@ecu.edu.au

MASTER MIND AUSTRALIA’S JANUARY 2019 JUMP-START PROGRAMS

OLNA – NAPLAN -- Study Skills – Essay Writing – Subject Revision & Preparation For all students entering Year 7 – 12 in 2019

The January Preparation Program aims to prepare students for Term 1 (2019) before the academic year begins. The classes will revise those important components from the 2018 syllabus that are vital for success in the new-year. The program will also preview what students can expect in their courses

in 2019.

Courses will be conducted at:

Christ Church Grammar School and Hale School

Sunday 20th to Friday 25th of January, 2019

Dr. Robert Hallam at Master Mind Australia on 9486 1377

www.mastermindaustralia.com.au

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2019 UNIFORM CONCEPTS SHOP

OPENING HOURS Wednesday 30 January 2019 9:00am – 4.00pm Friday 1 February 2019 9.00am – 4.00pm Monday 4 February 2019 8.00am – 11.00am Tuesday 5 February 2019 8.00am – 11.00am Thursday 7 February 2019 8.00am – 11.00am

from Week 2 normal opening times of the

uniform shop will resume Tuesday and Thursday 8.00am – 11.00am

Thank you and have a nice day

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Gilmore CollegeAn Independent Public School

Dargin Place, Orelia, Western Australia 6167PO Box 86, Kwinana, Western Australia 6966T. +61 8 9411 1811 F. +61 8 9419 2494E. Gilmore.College@education.wa.edu.auW. www.gilmorecollege.wa.edu.au

Important NumbersAttendance 9411 1823Library 9411 1842Main Administration 9411 1811Student Services 9411 1823

Ask School Reception for More Information

YEARS 7 TO 12

YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO:

$350 towards school expenses

Applications Close Friday 12 April 2019

DO YOU HOLD A: CENTRELINK HEALTH CARE CARD (OR) CENTRELINK PENSIONER CONCESSION CARD (OR) VETERANS’ AFFAIRS PENSIONER CONCESSION CARD

Applications Open: Wednesday 4 February 2019Applications Close: Friday 12 April 2019

2019 ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

OPENING HOURS

Wednesday 30 January 2019 8:00am – 4.00pm Thursday 31 January 2019 8.00am – 4.00pm Friday 1 February 2019 8.00am – 4.00 pm

Office Hours from Monday 4 February 2019 will be Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm

Thank you and have a nice day