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129 Ravenshaw Street, Gloucester NSW 2422 / P 02 6558 1605 / F 02 6558 1229 www.gloucester-h.schools.nsw.edu.au / [email protected]

GLOUCESTERHIGH SCHOOL

Quality education in a caring, innovative environment.

School Calendar

2018Friday 14 DecemberY10 Drama Production in Hall 7pm

Saturday 15 DecemberY10 Drama Production in Hall 3pm & 7pm

Wednesday 19 DecemberEnd of Term for Students

2019Tuesday 29 JanuaryStaff Development Day

Wednesday 30 JanuaryYears 7, 11 and 12 students start

Thursday 31 JanuaryYears 8, 9 and 10 students start

Wednesday 6 FebruarySwimming Carnival

Thursday 14 FebruaryOn Stage Drama Excursion

CANTEEN - Phone 65589963Wednesday 30 January ElonaThursday 31 JanuaryMerrilynFriday 1 FebruaryElona

Monday 4 FebruaryElonaTuesday 5 FebruaryJenny SmithWednesday 6 FebruarySusanna JacksonThursday 7 FebruaryNo volunteerFriday 8 FebruaryElona

NEWSLETTER Friday, 14 December 2018

Care Achievement Respect Effort Responsibilty

CONGRATULATIONS SARAH AND COURTNEYThe Australian All Schools Athletics Championships was held recently in Cairns. Both Sarah Schiffmann and Courtney Webeck attended and competed against the best high school athletes in the nation.

Results:Sarah Schiffman1st in 1500m (U/15s) and 3rd in 3000m.

Courtney Webeck2nd in 800m (T12)Courtney crossed the line first, setting anew Australian record but was placed second after the handicaps were calculated.

This is the link to Sarah’s winning race:https://athstv.jwpapp.com/m/zPtPPLKc/girls-1500-metre-run-u16-finals?list=bgkWR7xs

What an amazing result! Congratulations Girls.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORTGHS students have had another very successful year across all key areas of learning and in many varied extracurricular activities. Thank you to the families and friends of our students who attended GHS annual Presentation Night. The students who excelled within their subject/course in each cohort are acknowledged with academic awards. Awards were also bestowed upon students who demonstrated consistent effort and improvement. Students were also acknowledged through sports awards and CARER awards.

On behalf of GHS, I would like to thank all of our families and community organisations who encourage and support student success by sponsoring and presenting awards and who have supported teaching and learning programs throughout the year.

https://athstv.jwpapp.com/m/zPtPPLKc/girls-1500-metre-run-u16-finals?list=bgkWR7xs

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A THANK YOU LETTER RECENTLY RECEIVED.

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WE WISH YOU

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A

HAPPY NEW YEAR

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT continued.........Our HSC results were released today, 13 December. Once again, I am thrilled with the results. We had 36 students sit examinations. From this number, 4 of our students achieved 10 Band 6 results and 19 students achieved 34 Band 5 results and a student came 5th in NSW for one of her subjects. There were a number of students who missed out on a Band 5 by only 1 mark.

Thank you to the dedicated staff at Gloucester High School. We have a fantastic team consistently working for your children. Our teachers are supported by: our office staff, our learning and support staff, agriculture and maintenance staff, P&C and canteen manager/helpers and volunteers. This genuine team effort is reflected in the results achieved by our students, your children. Everyone here has a vested interest in ensuring our students are supported academically, physically, emotionally, culturally and spiritually.

I wish our students, their families and staff of GHS a safe and relaxing holiday. I look forward to 2019 and welcome parents/carers to be involved with our P&C, school canteen and in volunteer helper programs.

Mrs Trudi Edman, Principal


NSW PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE 2018 Congratulations to the four students who have completed the Premier's Reading Challenge for 2018. They each read 15 books and logged their reading to complete the challenge over several months.

We look forward to seeing some more students take up this challenge next year!

Liz Collins for Lyndy Grey, Teacher Librarian

HUNTER REGION UNDER 15’S NETBALL SEMI-FINAL 2018On Tuesday 20 November, the Under 15’s Netball Team competed in the Hunter Region Super 16 Semi-Final Netball Gala Day at the National Park Netball Courts in Newcastle. The Gloucester girls made it into the Top 16 teams in the Hunter. The team consisted of: Keira Macdonald, Keely Yates, Eden Parker, Laura Stone, Sarah Redman, Anita Jackson, Tanai O’Brien, Ella Howe and Natalie Rayner.

The girls played two full games. The first game was played against Lambton High. It was a tough game and Lambton’s experience proved too strong for us. Gloucester played Maitland Grossman in the second game. It was a very close contest and both teams enjoyed playing against each other.

All girls played extremely well in both games. Kudos to our tireless defenders, Keely and Natalie, who worked well together in the circle. Laura and Sarah worked well to advance the ball down the court and some great intercepts were made by Keira and Anita. Tanai, Eden and Ella continued to display excellent shooting ability. They displayed exceptional determination and good sportsmanship skills that Gloucester is well-known for. Congratulations girls on your achievements.

A big thankyou to Betty Pearson for umpiring and to our supportive parents transporting and cheering our girls on. What a great day!

Mrs Toni Stanton

Caitlin and Emily


Y10 VISIT TO KIMBARRA LODGEOn Tuesday 11 December, a group of Year 10 students, accompanied by Miss Ross, visited the Kimbarra Aged Care Lodge. As part of the Year 10 History topic, Popular Culture, students sat down and had afternoon tea with the residents as they talked about their experiences throughout the decades. Tallulah, Emily, Umi, Bronte, Alyssa, Patricia, Lillian, Leon and Jasmin asked the residents, Tom, Betty, Neville, Cath, Jean, Stein and Gwen, a range of questions and recorded their experiences, significant events and perspectives. We are going to collate their stories into a booklet for both the Lodge and school library.

URGENTLY NEEDEDIf anyone has school uniforms in reasonable condition that they no longer require, please deliver to the school office as our emergency supplies are running low. Thank you.

MAKE SURE YOUR CONTACT DETAILS ARE UP-TO-DATEParents/carers, if you have changed any details e.g. your address, mobile phone, home phone, email address or emergency contacts, please make sure you let the office know in the New Year so we are able to keep an accurate record. It is important for us and your children that we are able to contact you in case of an emergency.


YEAR 9 PHOTOGRAPHYThese art works were produced by Year 9 for their recent assignment. Students produced some exciting images using large format negatives in the darkroom, utilising the wet photographic process. This process is quite unique as it cannot be replicated on a computer even though the image is are edited further after the wet process to add colour. Initially the original photo is composed from photos from the students’ archives which are overlayed in Photoshop, made into a negative, printed through a laser printer onto a transparency then exposed and developed in the darkroom.

Great work Year 9.Mr Chris Steele

THE WORKS ARE ON DISPLAY IN THE SCHOOL FOYER.

By Lucy CorbettBy Sarah Schiffmann

By Josh Anniwell Both by Chloe Edstein

FREE SOFTWARE FOR STUDENTSAll students have access to FREE software such as Microsoft Office for their home computers and other devices. Students can access this software at:

https://nsw-students.onthehub.com/WebStore/Welcome.aspx


SAFETY TRAINING FOR PRIMARY INDUSTRY STUDENTSIn late November Years 11 and 12 Primary Industries classes undertook a week-long course at Taree TAFE to gain skills in tractor and ATV driving. The students completed core skills in their HSC Primary Industry course. These students are now well equipped to use the tractors and ATV’s in a safe and professional manner and are able to drive a variety of different year model tractors both old and new to equip them with the ability to use different tractors that they may face out in the real farming community.

During a dinner one night, we discussed how difficult it was for schools to prepare animals for steer shows on limited school budgets. Geoff Turner, the head teacher of the Agricultural Department at Taree TAFE and Laurie Gallagher the Agricultural teacher offered 10 bales of silage to GHS. The silage was loaded by Matty Johnson who kindly came over to load it onto a Denell Transport truck and kindly offered to cart it back to Gloucester. The students are now able to feed the steers that they are preparing for the Wingham Beef Week which is in May 2019. Preparing steers for local hoof and hook competitions requires many hours of preparation, feed for stock, transport of both feed and stock and dedication from the students. Through local community support the school is able to continue this program for the students at Gloucester High. The students love preparing animals for shows and the donations of steers is very much appreciated by everyone involved in the program.

Miss Erin Blake, Ag Teacher


Presented by Mrs Toni Stanton Year 7 Adviser and Mrs Leanne Wakefield

ACADEMIC AWARDS YEAR 7

Jorja Beard Academic Excellence in Year 7C Excellence in Mathematics Excellence in French Excellence in Music Excellence in Visual Arts Excellence in Creative Technology

Gloucester Lions Club

Jessica Murray Academic Excellence in Year 7F Excellence in Mathematics Excellence in Science Excellence in Geography Excellence in French

Gloucester Stroud MediCo

Ryan Beggs Academic Excellence in Year 7T Excellence in Mathematics Excellence in PDHPE Excellence in French Excellence in Music

Gloucester Max Value Pharmacy

Verity Badham Excellence in History

Jack Bignell Excellence in PDHPE

Kate Bradbury Excellence in Music

Katrina Channon Excellence in English

Toreen Denyer Excellence in English Excellence in Visual Arts

Connor Farley Excellence in Metal Technology

Alicia Godsmark Excellence in Visual Arts

Ella Howe Excellence in Science

Emily Kearney Excellence in PDHPE Excellence in Geography Excellence in History

Elyssa Keen Excellence in Science Excellence in English

Natalie Rayner Excellence in Agriculture Excellence in Geography

Chloe Tresidder Excellence in Visual Arts

PRESENTATION NIGHT



Brooke Willis Academic Excellence in Year 8A Excellence in English Excellence in Mathematics Excellence in Music Excellence in Food Technology

Gloucester Lions Club

Cooper Harrod Academic Excellence in Year 8E Excellence in English Excellence in Mathematics Excellence in Science Excellence in PDHPE

Gloucester Max Value Pharmacy

Anna-Rose Seale Academic Excellence in Year 8N Excellence in Science Excellence in Geography Excellence in Music

Gloucester Stroud MediCo

Savannah Ashby Excellence in Music Excellence in Visual Arts

Bronwyn Battle Excellence in Science Excellence in Visual Arts

Hayley Connell Excellence in French Excellence in History

Melia Gauci-Mulder Excellence in Aboriginal Studies

Lachlan Harvey Excellence in Visual Arts

Lynelle Hester Excellence in Drama Excellence in Timber Technology

Anita Jackson Excellence in Geography

Travis Johnston Excellence in Metal Technology

Jessica Kernahan Excellence in Agriculture

Alarni Longbottom Excellence in Mathematics

Tanai O’Brien Excellence in English Excellence in PDHPE

Sarah Redman Excellence in French Excellence in PDHPE

Emily Walker Excellence in Visual Arts Presented by Mr Tony Kingston Year 8 Adviser and Mr Ernie Abeysekera


Ezekiel Llewellyn First in Year 9 First in Mathematics First in Science First in Information & Software Technology First in iSTEM First in Geography First in PDHPE Second in Industrial Technology - Automotive Second in History

Gloucester District Tennis

Emma Ashton Second in Year 9 First in English First in Drama First in Physical Activity & Sports Studies First in History First in Marine & Aqua Technology Second in Science Second in PDHPE Third in Geography

Rob Moore & Associates

Makayla Battams Third in Year 9 First in Food Technology First in Visual Art Second in English Second in Physical Activity & Sports Studies Second in Geography Third in History

Barrington Trophies

Tristyn Beard First in Industrial Technology – Automotive Chloe Edstein First in Photographic & Digital Media Sarah Schiffmann First in Industrial Technology - Timber N & F O’Brien

Carpentry Amy Shultz First in Agriculture

Sapphira Snow First in Music

Presented by Mr Scott Davis Year 9 Adviser and Mrs Donna Kemp



Presented by Mrs Colleen Sorrensen Year 10 Adviser and Mrs Amy Hughes


Isabella Erasmus First in Year 10 First in English First in Agriculture First in Industrial Technology - Metals First in History First in Mathematics Second in Science Second in iSTEM Second in Geography Third in PDHPE

Webbs

Real Estate

Charlotte Maslen Second in Year 10 First in Drama First in iSTEM First in PDHPE Second in English Second in Physical Activity & Sports Studies

Rotary Club of Gloucester

Thomas Bandy Third in Year 10 First in Science First in Physical Activity & Sports Studies First in Geography Second in Industrial Technology - Metals Third in iSTEM

Majestic Family Store

Adam Battle First in Mathematics

Sarah Benson First in Industrial Technology - Timber N & F O’Brien Carpentry

Riko Fitzgerald First in Food Technology

Nicholas Murray First in Industrial Technology - Automotive

Holly Willis First in Visual Art



Azren Snow First in Year 11 First in Biology First in Chemistry First in English Advanced First in English Extension First in Mathematics Second in Mathematics Extension

Webbs Real Estate

Madelaine Blanch Second in Year 11 First in Agriculture First in Ancient History First in Hospitality Second in English Advanced Second in English Extension

Gloucester Thunderbolts

Swimming Association

Noah Jeffreys Third in Year 11 First in Business Studies First in Investigating Science First in Visual Arts

Gloucester/Stroud MediCo

Jyah Bowden First in English Studies

James Connor First in Building Construction First in Industrial Technology – Timber

N & F O’Brien Carpentry

Tyler Cook First in Exploring Early Childhood

Olivia Corbett First in Community and Family Studies

William Dulihanty First in Legal Studies

Kyra Edstein First in Drama

Paula Edwards First in French Beginners

Hamish McClure First in Engineering Studies First in Music

James McLeod First in Mathematics Extension

Emily Murray First in English Standard

Kate Schiffmann First in Primary Industries

Jacob Sopher First in Metals and Engineering

Tahnee Yates First in PDHPE

Presented by Mr Michael De Angelis Year 11 Adviser and Ms Katheryn Smith


Achievement Awards Presented by Mr Mik Wisely

Federal Member for Lyne - Dr David Gillespie’s School Community Service Award

Stephen Hester Year 11

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE Long Tan LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK AWARDS

Charlotte Maslen Year 10 *Georgia Dark Year 12 (*Received award at Year 12 Graduation Assembly)

Michael Johnsen MP State Goodwill and Leadership Award

Kyra Edstein Year 11

Newcastle University Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Academic Excellence in Year 12

Tayla Predebon Year 12

University of New England Vice-Chancellor’s High Achievement Prize

Outstanding Performance in School Activities

Liam Chester Year 12

(*Received award at Year 12 Graduation Assembly)

CARER Award Recipients

Black OPAL Award Recipients

Y7 Special Awards

Y8 Special Awards


BEST PASS IN THE HSC 2017

Ruby Pippen Ross Shaw Memorial Prize for Best Pass in 2017 HSC

Gloucester Soldiers Club

Duke of Edinburgh Navigation Shield

Cadel Beard Year 11

Outstanding Progress through the Duke of

Edinburgh Award

Gloucester High School

Black OPAL Award

Ezekiel Llewellyn Year 9

Awarded to the student who has achieved the highest On-going Performance Assessment Log (OPAL)

scores across 2017

Gloucester High School P&C

Isabella Erasmus Year 10 Gloucester High School P&C

Madelaine Blanch Year 11 Addison Partners

*Mia Bowden Year 12

*Received award at the Year 12 Graduation Assembly

CARER Award Presented by Mr Mik Wisely

James Latimore Year 9

CARER Award Care, Achievement, Respect,

Effort and Responsibility

Class of 63

Olivia Corbett

Year 11

Gloucester High School DISTINCTION AWARD

Ezekiel Llewellyn Year 9

Positive Behaviour Reward System

Recognising overall Excellence in School

Participation

Gloucester High School P&C

SPECIAL AWARDS YEAR 7 Presented by Ms Myree Ribbons, Mr Rob Seale & Mrs Jeannette Mumford

Elyssa Keen Effort and Commitment to Study Newcombes Coach LinesToreen Denyer Effort and Commitment to Study Forster BuslinesNatalie Rayner Effort and Commitment to Study McRae’s Fashion CentreMiranda Yates Academic Improvement Leveltec EngineeringChelsea Webeck Academic Improvement Mrs Vicki CoombesAnthony Shultz Academic Improvement Gloucester /Stroud MediCoEli Zycki Reading Program Encouragement Award for Outstanding Effort in 2018 Irlen Dyslexia Centre


SPECIAL AWARDS YEAR 8Presented by Ms M Ribbons, Mr R Seale & Mrs Jeannette Mumford

Sarah Redman Effort and Commitment to Study Mid Coast ConnectThomas Connor Effort and Commitment to Study Newcombe Coach LinesAlarni Longbottom Effort and Commitment to Study Lodge GloucesterMacy McMillan Academic Improvement Quota Club InternationalCody Howard Academic Improvement Majestic Family StoreGeorgia Schultz Academic Improvement Gloucester Betta Home Living

SPECIAL AWARDS YEAR 9Presented by Ms Toni Corbett & Mr Phil Dowle

Allison Simon Effort and Commitment to Study GACCIEmma Ashton Lucas Kemp Memorial Prize for Effort and Commitment Mr & Mrs KempSarah Griffiths Academic Improvement Gloucester District TennisLucas Summerville Academic Improvement Roundabout Inn

SPECIAL AWARDS YEAR 10Presented by Ms Toni Corbett & Mr Phil Dowle

Anneka Hooke Effort and Commitment to Study Scarborough EngineeringIsabella Erasmus Effort and Commitment to Study Gloucester Business ChambersCharlotte Maslen Effort and Commitment to Study Newcombe Coach LinesRyan Benson Academic Improvement Webbs Real EstateSarah Benson Robbie Sandford Memorial Prize for Woodwork Mrs SouthanIsabella Yates Service to the School Community Leveltec EngineeringKyle Clarke-Johnston Raymond Burton Memorial Prize Award for Spirited Effort Mrs K BrauntonTayla Hartley Michelle McMinn Memorial Prize for Agriculture Elk & Willow Boutique

SPECIAL AWARDS YEAR 11Presented by Mr Shane McInerney & Mr Mik Wisely

Hamish McClure Service to the School Community CWA Evening BranchMadelaine Blanch Service to the School Community Scarborough EngineeringJames Connor Effort and Commitment to Study Ray White Rural & LivestockOlivia Corbett Effort and Commitment to Study Newcombe Coach LinesElizabeth Blanch Effort and Commitment to Study CWA Day BranchHamish McClure Commitment to Music Mrs J IngramJacob Moulds Effort and Commitment to Building Construction N & F O’Brien Carpentry


SPORT AWARDS 2018 All trophies have been kindly donated by the Gloucester High School P and C

The following awards have been presented at various assemblies throughout the year

SWIMMING AGE CHAMPIONS

BOYS GIRLS 12yrs - Nicholas Edwards N/A 13yrs - Caiden Wakefield Emily Kearney 14yrs - Blake Murray Sarah Redman 15yrs - Harrison Moore Amy Shultz 16yrs - Ethan Bird Isabella Yates 17yrs - Dylan Schultz Kyra Edstein

ATHLETICS AGE CHAMPIONS

BOYS GIRLS

12yrs - Nicholas Edwards Rachel Smith 13yrs - Anthony Shultz Kate Bradbury / Natalie Rayner 14yrs - Joshua Norrie/Cody Howard Tanai O’Brien 15yrs - Bailey Whitby Emma Ashton 16yrs - Cameron Dunlop Bronte Wisely / Charlotte Maslen 17yrs - Callum Howard Tayla Predebon

Champion of Champions

Swimming - Harrison Clarke and Emily Kearney

Athletics - (GHS Gift) Harrison Clarke and Jordyn Snape

Regional (Hunter) Representatives CHS (State) Representatives Julius Hollingsworth (multi class swimming) Tanai O’Brien (Squash) Tanai O’Brien (Squash) Ethan Bird (Squash) Ethan Bird (Squash) Sarah Schiffmann (X-Country & Athletics) Emma Ashton (X-Country) Courtney Webeck (Multi Class X-Country & Athletics) Sarah Schiffmann (X-Country and Athletics) Courtney Webeck (Multi Class X-Country and Athletics) Jordyn Snape (Athletics) Nicholas Edwards (Athletics)

Records Broken

Emily Kearney 13 year Girls 50m Freestyle (32.31) old record K. Shanley 32.45 (1987) Emily Kearney 13 year Girls 50m Backstroke (38.86) old record R. Roach 39.33 (1994) Tayla Predebon 17+ year Girls Shot Put (11.08m) old record T. Predebon 10.09m (2017) Charlotte Maslen 16 year Girls Shot Put (10.4m) old record C. Gorton 9.87m (1982)

The following awards will be presented tonight:-

Winning House - TIBBUC

Sportsperson of the Year Awards (Sponsored by GHS P&C) Female Sportsperson of the Year Sarah Schiffmann Male Sportsperson of the Year Ethan Bird GHS Sports Award Emily Kearney GHS Sports Award Courtney Webeck GHS Sports Award Emma Ashton GHS Sports Award Tanai O’Brien GHS Sports Award Nicholas Edwards


TRY – A – TRADE DAY 2018Approximately 57 Year 9 students participated in the 2018 Gloucester High School Try-A-Trade Day (TTD) on Wednesday 5 December. The activities were organised to enable students to participate in ‘hands-on’ experiences.

Several months ago, the students completed surveys to indicate what kind of work they wanted to experience. Based on this information, local employers were contacted and arrangements were made to conduct some of these activities on TTD. The sessions allowed students to engage with professional workers within the industry, ask questions, perform basic tasks and/or observe the daily operations of a business. Some employers gave students ‘a tour’ of their facilities which created a very realistic view of how a particular business operates.

The Try – A – Trade Activities included:

Industry DetailsRetail Several retail students worked in various roles at Gloucester IGA, Circle of Friends and Elk and Willow.

They worked with staff and acquired an understanding of what goes on ‘behind the scenes’ in the retail industry.

Bucketts Radio 104.1 FM

A handful of students learned the ropes in the radio industry. Shane Holstein, gave the participant’s the opportunity to put playlists together using software and then they went on air live. It was certainly an interesting experience for these students, and if they want, they can speak to the Radio Station about having their own regular session.

Beef Farming Due to the large interest in beef cattle production this year, students were divided into two groups and worked for the entire school day on either Merewether Farm with Jamie Andrews or Peter Webeck’s Bundook Road Farm. They spent most of the day working in the yards, marking steers and tagging. They were an outstanding and impressive group of future farmers.

Fitness Four lucky girls spent the day with Michelle Craven-Gunn at Pure NRG. They assisted and engaged in exercise classes, performed some general clean-up duties and were simply active for the entire day. This was the first time students nominated and participated in this kind of activity for TTD and Michelle did a wonderful job giving the girls a taste of the industry.

Disability Two students spent the day working with residents at the Bucketts Way Neighbourhood Group’s Cottage. They were involved in a variety of activities and assisted clients with making Christmas ornaments.

Outdoor Recreation and Fitness

Two students spent the day with the BOAC team, predominately kayaking on the river. They weren’t discouraged by the rain as they were wet anyway.

Beauty & Nail Therapy

Five students spent the morning in a Beauty Make-up taster here at GHS under the supervision of Kellie Warwick. During the afternoon session, they learnt about nails and nail therapy with Daniella Hollis. It was an introduction to the requirements and techniques needed to work in these industries.

Age Care Students were engaged for the entire day in various activities at the Gloucester Memorial Soldiers Hospital. They worked with some residents and genuinely enjoyed their experiences.

Childcare Two separate groups attended a session each at Gloucester Pre-School and Barrington Pre-School and Long Day Care. This group of students thoroughly enjoyed their day and loved meeting and getting to know some of the children. Many of these students are looking forward to completing Work Experience in the childcare industry next year.

Industrial site / Metals

During the morning session students followed plans to measure, cut and shape a piece of metal at Leveltec Engineering. The staff were very helpful and offered sound advice on success within the industry. In the afternoon, students went on a tour of DRIFTA Kitchens. Later in the afternoon they attended a seminar conducted by the Civil Contractors Federation of NSW about the opportunities in this rapidly growing industry.

Dairy One student spent the entire day at Forbes Dairy. The student had a long day assisting during both the morning and afternoon milkings. She enjoyed the work and has a realistic understanding of how difficult it is.


TRY – A – TRADE DAY 2018 continued........Most students were able to come back to GHS for a free sausage sizzle and an unhealthy soft drink. Thank you very much to Mrs Donaldson and the SRC who did an amazing job cooking not only for Year 9, but also for the Year 6 students who were at GHS for an orientation day.

Try-A-Trade complements the Gloucester High School Careers program and provides present-day, realistic information so students can more successfully navigate their career path by making informed, planned and thoughtful decisions. It’s a great prelude to the Work Experience Program which will take place at the end of Term 1, 2019. Many students will hopefully have a better idea of where they want to (or don’t want to) complete Work Experience next year.

This is a very unique opportunity and a privilege that is only possible due to the support from the local business community and volunteers. Gloucester High School would like to extend a huge thank you to Gloucester IGA, Circle of Friends, Elk and Willow, Jamie Andrews, Peter Webeck, Leveltec Engineering, Barrington Street Pre School and Long Day Care, Gloucester Pre School, Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Hospital, DRIFTA Camping Kitchens, Pure NRG, Bucketts Way Neighbourhood Group, Forbes’ Dairy, Barrington Outdoor Adventure Centre, Kellie Warwick, Daniella Hollis and Bucketts Radio 104.1FM for making this day a huge success.

Michael De Angelis

STRATFORD COAL EDUCATION SUPPORT FUND

Education and Training Grants 2019

Applications are invited from interested persons and businesses for financial assistance grants for 2019 in the following categories:

Tertiary Assistance Grants – $2000 per grant. For intending or currently enrolled university applicants who have not previously received a grant.

TAFE Course Benefits - $1000 per benefit.

Apprenticeships/Traineeships Subsidies – Up to $6000 over three years to assist local businesses to employ an apprentice or trainee.

CriteriaUniversity and TAFE applicants need to have completed six years of their schooling at a Gloucester basin School ( Booral to Barrington ). For the business subsidies, applicants need to be locally owned or operated businesses.

NoteAll grants, benefits, scholarships and subsidies will be awarded on the basis of the quality of the written application.

APPLICATION FORMS AVAILABLE GLOUCESTER HIGH SCHOOL AND COUNCIL’S ADMINISTRATION CENTRE Gloucester & Stroud FROM THURSDAY 26/11/17.

For further information contact: John Walton (02) 65588272

Applications close on Friday 25th JANUARY 2019.

To appear in Gloucester Advocate from Wednesday 14th November 2018and every three weeks as space permits.


Diagnostic Assessment for students who have: • Reading & Comprehension difficulties • Light sensitivity & headaches/migraines • ADHD & Autism

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Summer School Holiday Activities

Check out our school holiday activities for primary school students!Get an interactive presentation on the new $50 banknote and discover banknote security features.

Explore the Museum with a treasure map and learn about the history of Australia.

Summer Session TimesWednesday, 9 January, 11.00 am – 12.45 pmFriday, 11 January, 11.00 am – 12.45 pmWednesday, 16 January, 11.00 am – 12.45 pmFriday, 18 January, 11.00 am – 12.45 pmWednesday, 23 January, 11.00 am – 12.45 pmFriday, 25 January, 11.00 am – 12.45 pm

Cost: FREE (bookings essential) Email: [email protected] Phone: (02) 9551 9743Reserve Bank of Australia Museum Ground Floor, 65 Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000To find out more, visit: www.museum.rba.gov.au/events


Holiday Workshops

What: Gloucester Gymnastics Club will be hosting two x 45 minute workshops during January. These workshops will be run by Lachlan Tolhurst and Rhianna Howlett, both coaches have competed at International Level and are Gymnastics NSW accredited.

All are welcome, you do not have to be a member of the club, just come along for some holiday fun and give gymnastics a go!

Children will be supervised during session times only, please be ready to collect your child at the end of their session.

When: Wednesday January 9th, 2019 Session 1: 1—1.45pm (4 - 7 Years) Session 2: 2—2.45pm (8 years +)

Where: Gloucester Recreation Centre

Price: $15 per session

To book please contact us through facebook (@gymnasticsgloucester) or email [email protected]

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If you would like to audition for an acting part, please inform Mr Davis or Mrs Ingram in person or by email at

[email protected]. Be prepared to sing a few bars from the song of your choice and read part of a scene from a

provided script.

Principal Mrs Trudi Edman Deputy Principal Mr Mik WiselyAddress: 129 Ravenshaw Street, Gloucester NSW 2422Telephone: 6558 1605 Fax: 6558 1229Email: [email protected]

SCHOOL VISION STATEMENTGloucester High School aims to develop a supportive learning environment that engages all students,

teachers and community in the pursuit of excellence.

1997 SMILES Program Erica Pitman

SMILES PROGRAM

Simplifying Mental Illness plus Life Enhancement Skills

The SMILES Program is designed to achieve:

Increased ability to cope effectively A new freedom for self expression Development of creativity Reduction in feelings of isolation Increase in self-esteem and much more!

This is achieved through: Education about mental illness Artwork & music Peer support Interactive exercises Relaxation exercises Problem solving

This all takes place in a fun-filled, supportive and caring atmosphere

When: 3 days in January 2019 – dates to be confirmed Where: TAREE Who for: 13-16 year old young people who care for someone

experiencing a mental illness. (specifically schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression or anxiety) For further information and to register, please contact

Mydie at One Door Mental Health on 6551 4333 or email [email protected]

STONEY AQUA WATER PARK

THURSDAY 10TH JANUARY 2019

$40 per student

Includes: Transport, 2 x sessions on the Inflatable water park, ½ hour stand up paddle boarding

To secure your seats – phone or text your name,

address and phone number to 0475 563 043

RSVP – 24th December 2018 – For student aged 8 years or older

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