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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 2017TERM 1Friday 27 JanuaryStaff ReturnMonday 30 JanuaryYear 7, 11 and 12 ReturnTuesday 31 JanuaryYears 8, 9 and 10 Return

Wednesday 8 FebruaryGHS Swimming CarnivalTuesday 14 FebruarySwimming Carnival Backup dateThursday 16 February Zone Swimming CarnivalMonday 13 to Wednesday 16 MarchYear 7 Great Aussie Bush CampMonday 27 March to Friday 31 MarchYear 10 Work ExperienceFriday 7 AprilLast day of Term 1 Friday 14 AprilGood FridaySaturday 15 and Sunday 16 AprilEaster Weekend

CANTEEN -Phone 65589963TERM 1Monday 30 JanuaryElonaTuesday 31 JanuaryJenWednesday 1 Februaryno volunteerThursday 2 FebruaryMelissaFriday 3 FebruaryElonaMonday 6 FebruaryElonaTuesday 7 FebruaryKellyWednesday 8 Februaryno volunteerThursday 9 Februaryno volunteerFriday 10 FebruaryElonaMonday 22 JulyElona

NEWSLETTER Thursday 15 December 2016

Care Achievement Respect Effort Responsibilty

WE WISH ALL OF OUR STUDENTS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY, A

TRULY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PROSPEROUS, HEALTHY AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Diverse educational programs that challenge and inspire students

PRINCIPALS REPORTAs you know, this will be my last speech at a presentation night at GHS. In 2017, I will be working with Principals of Primary and High schools in the role of Principal School Leadership or PSL. The PSL’s role will allow me to work closely with individual Principals and with groups of Principals around the Coffs Harbour area, and sometimes further afield. The focus will be on collaborative dialog, professional support, critical peer reflection and mentoring. I am excited about what is in store, and appreciative of the importance and relevance of this position for Public Education across the state. Mrs Trudi Edman will be relieving in the Principal’s role, with Mr Mik Wisely continuing on as relieving Deputy Principal. The school could not be in better hands.

Gloucester High School is a great school. I knew that even before my first day in January 2011. The school’s reputation was well known around the traps. I had worked first hand with GHS staff members, including Mike King, and knew about the great things that were happening here. So I was chuffed when I found out I’d got the Principal’s position. I still have two abiding memories of my first assembly: firstly, I remember thinking “Where are all the kids!?” and secondly, I remember being approached by three Year 11 boys who shook my hand firmly and said “Welcome to Gloucester!” Since then, my opinion of the school and all those within it has been confirmed and enriched. Fantastic things can happen in a small school, when the kids are as enthusiastic, open and positive as ours are, and when the staff are prepared to go the extra mile to provide opportunities both within and outside the curriculum. So I take this opportunity to say “thank you” to everyone involved in our school community, both this year and for the past six years. You have made my journey an exciting and fulfilling one, and I have loved our time together.

Thank you to my teaching staff. I will miss your professionalism and willingness to innovate, reflect and enhance your practice. To my great support and administrative staff – I thank you for your tremendous hard work, your sustained professionalism and your friendship. I am continually thankful for my hard-working executive. I have appreciated your capacity to lead strategically, work as a team and always hold the best interests of students at your core. I consider myself lucky to have worked with you. To our School Admin Manager, Chris Moulds, your support, clear thinking and considered judgement really have made my job a pleasure. To the dynamic P&C team, thank you for your ongoing commitment to the school and its students. You are a great bunch, and should be proud of the work you do. To all those who volunteer within our school, I offer my sincerest gratitude. The confidence you instil in students often makes the most difference. To my colleague Principals from the Bucketts Way Community of Schools – I have really enjoyed working with you, and am proud of what we have achieved.

Worthy of particular mention are two men who have been a consistent and formidable part of Gloucester High for many years. We have already said “Goodbye” to Mr Mike King, but I would like to again thank him publically for his inspiring work over many years at this school. I spoke earlier about reputation, and Mike has a lot to do with this. Our best wishes also go out to Mr Greg Leighton, who will be taking extended leave from the end of this year. Mr Leighton has made a profound difference to many students over his time at the school. He has taken leadership roles in organising the successful Trichallenge event and the mammoth job of organising our school’s academic reports. Greg’s rapport with students is second to none. He is respected by all within our school community and should be proud of his high quality work over many years, both in the classroom and as a member of the school’s leadership team. All the best to Greg and Kaye in their next chapter together.

Finally I would like to publically acknowledge my wife Karen and my two boys, Jack and Charlie, who have traipsed around the state with me. And, Karen, here we go again! Without your support, the job would have been impossible.Education is all about teaching and learning. Over the last six years, I have taught a bit and learnt a lot.


I have taught students how to use a compass, how to plan a bushwalk and how to get ticks out. But I have learnt just how resilient kids can be in the face of freezing horizontal rain and exhaustion. And I have learnt to stay at least three metres away from Laura Dunlop when she uses a metho cooker!

I have taught students the basics of song writing. But I have learnt what it feels like when the kids you teach make one of your songs sound better than you could ever imagine!I have taught everything from Year7 Mathematics to Extension 2 Mathematics but I have learnt that this doesn’t mean a thing if you can’t get one of Lachy McLeod’s brain teasers out!I have learnt that Deb Hogan can go from “quietly collaborative” to “insanely competitive” with the simple introduction of a pack of cards and the word “euchre”!I have taught a bit about collaboration and cooperation, but have learnt a lot about the power of student voice, distributed leadership and authentic contributions to school excellence.Most of all, I have learnt that being a part of Gloucester High School has been a privilege, a pleasure, and an experience that I will take with me forever. I offer you all my sincerest thanks for accepting me so warmly. I look forward with great anticipation to hearing what these great students will be doing with the rest of their lives, and I hope that they remember our time together with the fondness that I know I will.

Cheers, and Farewell!Pat Cavanagh

A SUMMARY OF THE P&C’S YEARWe have raised about $20,000 over the year, most of which is proceeds from the canteen. I would like to thank the volunteers for their help and the families that purchase from the canteen. We need more volunteers to help at the canteen and if there are any parents or carers who could assist, please contact the canteen in the new year to arrange a suitable time.

The P & C has donated about $9000 to the school this year to help improve our children’s education. The funds have been used for an online maths programs, English homework books, presentation night prizes, canteen vouchers for students, subsidised barista training, stockyard panels for the ag farm and musical instruments. The P & C have also assisted the school with BBQs for the Y6 transition information night, the Trichallenge night and STEM night.

Our project which we are working towards is the airconditioning of the hall. We have already put $20000 aside for this project and hope to put another $10000 towards this early in the new year. It would be great to have it functioning by this time next year.

We are very sorry to see some of our teachers/executives leaving this year or going on long service leave, but we wish them all the best with their new endeavours. We will certainly miss Mr Cavanagh at our meetings who kept us up to speed on what was happening at the school but congratulate him on the way he has lead and managed the school. His friendly and happy nature, even when under pressure, was appreciated by all.We are always hopeful for new members and it would be great to see you next year at a P & C meeting.


PRESENTATION EVENING12 DECEMBER 2016

ACADEMIC AWARDS - YEAR 7Joseph Forrester Academic Excellence in Year 7B Excellence in French Excellence in PD/H/PE Excellence in Mathematics

Ezekiel Llewellyn Academic Excellence in Year 7M Excellence in French Excellence in Music Excellence in Science Excellence in Geography Excellence in Metal Technology

Danielle Channon Academic Excellence in Year 7S Excellence in English Excellence in French Excellence in Mathematics Excellence in Science

Emma Ashton Excellence in iCreative Technology

Mauatua Barff Excellence in English

Makayla Battams Excellence in Mathematics

Tristyn Beard Excellence in Wood Technology Excellence in Visual Arts

Charlie Carruthers Excellence in Music

Rohan Everett Excellence in Music Excellence in PD/H/PE

Ben Haynes Excellence in Geography Excellence in Science

James Latimore Excellence in History Excellence in AgricultureKeira Macdonald Excellence in History

Chloe Reid Excellence in Geography

Amy Shultz Excellence in History

Sapphira Snow Excellence in English

ACADEMIC AWARDS - YEAR 8 Ethan Bird Academic Excellence in Year 8D Excellence in English Excellence in Mathematics

Charlotte Maslen Academic Excellence in Year 8P Excellence in Geography Excellence in PD/H/PE Excellence in Science Excellence in Drama

Holly Willis Academic Excellence in Year 8M Excellence in English Excellence in Music Excellence in Science Excellence in Aboriginal Studies

Adam Battle Excellence in Mathematics

Sarah Benson Excellence in English Excellence in Music

William Bowden Excellence in Music

Umi Chan Excellence in Geography Excellence in History

Emily Dulihanty Excellence in Food Technology Excellence in Visual Arts

Cameron Dunlop Excellence in History

Bethany Hester Excellence in Mathematics Excellence in Metal Technology Excellence in PD/H/PE

Anneka Hooke Excellence in History

Elizabeth Howarth Excellence in French Excellence in iCreative Technology

Leon Mackintosh Excellence in Geography

Xander Patterson Excellence in PD/H/PE

Esmee Rose Excellence in French

Hayley Weismantel Excellence in Science


ACADEMIC AWARDSYEAR 9

Azren Snow First in Year 9 First in History Extension First in Marine and Aquaculture Technology First in Mathematics Second in English Second in Geography Equal Second in History Second in Information & Software Technology Second in Science

Kyra Edstein Equal Second in Year 9 First in Drama First in Geography First in Science Equal Second in History Second in Mathematics Third in Industrial Technology - Metal

Tahnee Yates Equal Second in Year 9 First in Industrial Technology - Timber First in English First in Physical Activity and Sports Studies Second in Industrial Technology - Metal Third in Science

Madelaine Blanch Third in Year 9 First in Agriculture First in History

Ella Blamires First in Food Technology

Olivia Corbett First in Visual Arts

Stephen Hester First in Information & Software Technology

Emily Murray First in Photographic & Digital Media

Kaito Sutton First in Industrial Technology – Metal

Ayrleah Tull First in Music


Laura Dunlop First in Year 10 First in English First in Geography First in History First in Mathematics First in Science Second in Agriculture Second in Food Technology Second in PD/Health/PE

Jenna Davis Second in Year 10 First in Drama First in Food Technology Second in English Second in History Second in Visual Arts Third in Science

Nina Samson Third in Year 10 First in Marine and Aquaculture First in PD/Health/PE Second in Science Third in Geography

Madalyn Bignell First in Agriculture

Frankel Chan First in Information & Software Technology

Liam Chester First in Music

Molly Danton First in Visual Arts

Andrew Hughes First in Industrial Technology - Wood

Emily Kerins First in Photographic and Digital Media

Thomas Murray First in Industrial Technology - Metal

Tayla Predebon First in Physical Activity and Sports Studies




Ruby Pippen First in Year 11 First in Biology First in Chemistry First in English (Advanced) First in Legal Studies First in Visual Arts Third in Mathematics Extension

Gabe Hennessy O’Reilly Second in Year 11 First in Mathematics First in Mathematics Extension First in Physics Second in Business Studies Second in Chemistry Second in Software Design and Development

Harrison Bird Third in Year 11 First in Engineering Studies First in English (Standard) Second in Physics Third in Industrial Technology Third in Mathematics Third in Music 1

Chloe Harris First in Business Studies First in Software Design and Development Third English(Standard) Jacob Bird First in Ancient History First in English Extension Second in English (Advanced) Third in Biology Third in Legal Studies Tiana Durbidge First in English Studies Second in Exploring Early Childhood Second in Hospitality

Kylee Fitzgerald First in Community and Family Studies First in Exploring Early Childhood

Oliva Gray First in Primary Industries Second in Industrial Technology Lachlan Howard First in Industrial Technology Jasmin L'Green First in Drama Second in Visual Arts Third in Legal Studies Claire Maslen First in Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Emmeline Moulds First in Hospitality Second in English (Standard) Third in Mathematics General Indira Virzi Hartigan First in Mathematics General Third in Visual Arts


ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Oihanu Barff Year 12 Federal Member for Lyne - Dr David Gillespie’s School Community Service Award

Laura Dunlop Year 10 AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCEHayley Johns Year 12 Long Tan LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK AWARDS Emme Moulds Year 11 Michael Johnsen MP State Goodwill and Leadership Award Brad Darmody Newcastle University Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Academic Excellence in Year 12 Oihanu Barff - Year 12 University of New England Vice-Chancellor’s High Achievement Prize Outstanding Performance in School Activities

Blake Gibbons Year 12 Raymond Burt In Memorial Prize Award for Spirited Effort

Isabel Everett BEST PASS IN THE HSC 2015 Ross Shaw Memorial Prize for Best Pass in 2015 HSC

Lachlan McLeod Year 11 Duke of Edinburgh Navigation Shield Outstanding Progress through the Duke of Edinburgh Award Laura Dunlop Year 10Ruby Pippen Year 11

Stephen Hester Year 9Emme Moulds Year 11 Bridget Hill Year 7Chantel Martin Year 7 Marlene Sadler Year 7 James Terras Year 8Ariel Hill Year 9 Laura Dunlop Year 10 Gloucester High School DISTINCTION AWARD

Black OPAL AwardAwarded to the student who has achieved the highest On-going Performance Assessment Log scores across 2016

CARER AwardCare, Achievement, Respect, Effort and ResponsibilityClass of 63

Reading Program Awards - Encouragement Award - Outstanding Effort in 2016 Reading Program Awards - Encouragement Award - Outstanding Effort in 2016 Reading Program Awards - Encouragement Award - Outstanding Effort in 2016 Reading Program Awards - Encouragement Award - Outstanding Effort in 2016 Reading Program Awards - Encouragement Award - Outstanding Effort in 2016


SPECIAL AWARDS YEAR 7

Emma Ashton Effort and Commitment to StudyAmy Niddrie Effort and Commitment to StudyAmy Shultz Effort and Commitment to StudyTristyn Beard Academic ImprovementBen Haynes Academic ImprovementBradey Rose Academic Improvement SPECIAL AWARDS YEAR 8

Umi Chan Effort and Commitment to StudyMadeline Griffith Effort and Commitment to StudyCharlotte Maslen Effort and Commitment to StudyXander Patterson Academic ImprovementZahr Renshaw Academic ImprovementJasmin Thompson Academic Improvement


Madelaine Blanch Effort and Commitment to StudyOlivia Corbett Effort and Commitment to StudySara McBride Effort and Commitment to StudyEmily Murray Lucas Kemp Memorial Prize for Effort and CommitmentJacob Moulds Academic Improvement Patrick Scarborough Academic Improvement Jessica Wenham Academic ImprovementAmy Campbell NSW Premiers Reading ChallengePaula Edwards NSW Premiers Reading Challenge


William Brown Effort and Commitment to StudyAndrew Hughes Effort and Commitment to StudyNina Samson Effort and Commitment to StudyAndrew Hughes Effort and Commitment to Industrial Technology - TimberOwen Bithrey Academic ImprovementBrody Dougherty Academic ImprovementTayla Predebon Academic ImprovementAndrew Hughes Robbie Sandford Memorial Prize for WoodworkLaura Dunlop Service to the School CommunityLiam Chester Commitment to MusicBailey Gourley Encouragement Award GHS Junior Cattle ShowMadalyn Bignell Michelle McMinn Memorial Prize for Agriculture


Blake Steadman Service to the School CommunityChloe Harris Service to the School CommunityChloe Harris Effort and Commitment to Business StudiesKylee Fitzgerald Effort and Commitment to StudyBryce Lacey Effort and Commitment to StudyJasmin L’Green Effort and Commitment to StudyLachlan McLeod Effort and Commitment to StudyLachlan Howard Effort and Commitment to Industrial Technology - TimberJustin Berry Effort and Commitment to ConstructionNina Samson Commitment to Music

PRESENTATION OF HOUSE SHIELD TO WINNING HOUSE – TIBBUC

SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR AWARDS (SPONSORED BY GHS P&C)Courtney Webeck Female Sportsperson of the Year Ethan Bird Male Sportsperson of the Year

Jacob Bird GHS Sports Award Kieran Schneider GHS Sports Award Tia Dougherty GHS Sports Award -


SPORT AWARDS 2016 The following awards have been presented at various assemblies throughout the year.

SWIMMING AGE CHAMPIONSBOYS GIRLS12yrs - N/A Keira Macdonald 13yrs - Lleyton Richards Lilly Ryll14yrs - Ethan Bird Charlotte Maslen15yrs - Dylan Schultz Jessica Moore/Kyra Edstein/Paul Edwards16yrs - Jacob Bird Abbie Windred17yrs - Jye Barkwill Emmeline Moulds/Kylee Fitzgerald

ATHLETICS AGE CHAMPIONSBOYS GIRLS12yrs - N/A Keely Yates 13yrs - Jack Blamires Emma Ashton/Sarah Griffiths14yrs - Cameron Dunlop Charlotte Maslen 15yrs - Seamus Burke Ella Blamires 16yrs - Kieran Schneider Charlotte Bruce 17yrs - Jonah Mason Natalie Schneide

CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONSSwimming – Harrison Clarke and Jessica Moore

Athletics – (GHS Gift) Harrison Clarke and Bronte Wisely

Regional (Hunter) RepresentativesJacob Bird (Squash)

Ethan Bird (Squash)Tia Dougherty (Squash)Courtney Webeck (X-Country and Athletics)Kieran Schneider (Athletics)

CONGRATULATIONS TO AWARD RECIPIENTS AND THANK YOU TO PARENTS, CARERS, FRIENDS AND

INVITED GUESTS FOR ATTENDING THE 2016 PRESENTATION NIGHT IN RECOGNITION OF OUR STUDENTS’

ACHIEVEMENTS.


QUICKSMART 2016Our QuickSmart students ended their year with a celebration last Wednesday 7 December. Ten students participated in the program this year, with eight of them completing it. Two students, who commenced the program later in the year, will take it through to completion in 2017.

The program will continue in the same format in 2017. Students identified for inclusion through PAT Maths assessment will be withdrawn three times each week to work with Mrs Schumann on basic Maths skills. Elements of the program will also move into the classroom in 2017 for all Year 7 and Year 8 students. This is expected to become a regular component of each Maths lesson.

Many thanks must go to Julie Schumann for her hard work and commitment to the program this year. She has done a fantastic job once again.

READING PROGRAM 2016A morning tea was held on Wednesday 7 December, to thank our volunteer reading tutors for their ongoing commitment to the school’s reading program which caters for students in Year 7 and Year 8. These wonderful people give up two hours of their time each week to work with our students and promote a love of reading.Some of our participating students were away on an excursion, but those present enjoyed the opportunity to chat with their tutors over soft drink and some of Mrs Cameron’s delicious cooking.We look forward to running another successful program in 2017.

BREAKFAST CLUBThank you to IGA for funding our Breakfast Club this term, Gloucester Hospital for the orange juice and Sheryl Tester for volunteering your time. Also, thank you to Wendy Burton for organising the volunteer students and managing the Breakfast Club program three mornings every week.


Year 10 2017As we approach the end of the year we would like to congratulate Year 9 on completing another year of their schooling. The New Year brings a number of changes, including Ms Corbett accepting the position of Head Teacher English/HSIE. Ms Corbett will no longer be the Year Advisor for 2017/18. Congratulations to Miss Tess Nolan who was successful in her application to take on this role.

Year 10 Shirts -2017Year 10 students are provided with an opportunity to order year shirts as part of their school uniform. The style of shirt is very similar to their current shirt: short sleeved, sky blue polo shirt with twin navy stripes in the collar and sleeves and navy front panels, 2/3 button with School emblem/Year 10 2017 embroidered on left chest in navy. The students’ names will be screen printed in navy on the back with a great border designed by Sara McBride that represents each of their elective subjects.

To ensure the shirts are here in time we need to determine numbers and sizes of the shirts we order before the end of term. The available sizes are: 12Y, 14Y, 16Y, S, M, L, XL, 2XL and 3XL (these use the same sizing as their current school shirts). The cost of each shirts is $29 and needs to be paid to the office in full by the end of Term 1, Week 1 2017.

If you have any queries about the shirts or would like to contact me as your child’s Year Advisor please call GHS on 6558 1605 or email me any time at [email protected].

Miss Tess NolanYear 10 Adviser 2017

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YEAR 9 CAREERS STUDENTSNext year, during the final 2 weeks of Term 1, all Year 10 students will go out on Work Experience (10 days in total). Students will be given their Work Experience Forms (Student Placement Record) during Careers Lessons over the next couple of weeks. Some students are very keen and may want to organise their Work Experience over the holidays. Students are NOT permitted to complete a Work Experience over the holidays, but may make arrangements for the following term. They may choose to work for a particular employer for either 1 or 2 weeks. Most students choose 2 placements to experience more variety, but it’s up to the individual. This will be discussed in detail during our lessons.

The dates designated for 2017 Year 10 Work Experience will be: • Term 1 Week 10: 27 March – 31 March (5 Days)• Term 1 Week 11: 3 April – 7 April (5 Days)

DEFENCE FORCE RECRUITING NEWCASTLE INFORMATION SESSIONSEver wondered what a career in the Australian Defence Force can offer or want more information on how to join up, then make your way to an ADF Careers Information Session at Defence Force Recruiting Newcastle. At these sessions you’ll get to hear first-hand from current ADF personnel what it’s really like to be in the Navy, Army or Air Force. The presentations provide a general overview of the opportunities available in the ADF, and then your specific interests and opportunities can be discussed with the ADF personnel after the presentation.

In 2017 there will be an ADF Careers Information Session at DFR Newcastle on the second Tuesday of each month. Dates for the first half of 2017 are belowDATES: Tuesday 10 JanuarY, Tuesday 14 February, Tuesday 14 March, Tuesday 11 April, Tuesday 9 Ma and Tuesday 13 June 2017. TIME: 5.45pm (for a 6.00pm start) at 528 Hunter Street, Newcastle NSW 2300 REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED AT ALL SESSIONSYou can register attendance via email to [email protected] noting the date you are looking to attend and how many people you will attend with (bring the whole tribe!).

TRADE SKILLS CENTRE OFFICIAL OPENING 7 DECEMBER 2016The school is very proud to announce the official opening of the Metals Trade Skills Centre (TSC). Dr David Gillespie- Federal Member for Lyne was in attendance and officially proclaimed the centre open by cutting the symbolic barrier tape to the entrance. Our school’s Aboriginal Representatives created a smoking ceremony to cleanse and prepare the new learning area for a prosperous future. Our school captains welcomed Dr Gillespie and helped during the brief ceremony held at the steps of the TSC. We would like to thank all off the invited guests who attended and appreciate all the support we have received during the construction of the facility. Our students look forward to their first full year in our new learning area and Mr Rob Seale has done a great job in getting the centre operating and putting systems in place to ensure it is well maintained into the future. I would like to acknowledge Mr Pat Cavanagh for his leadership in pursuing this investment by the federal government and ensuring our community received the infrastructure boost.

Mik WiselyHead Teacher TAS


The Positive Partnerships initiative is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training through the Helping Children with Autism package and is delivered by Autism Spectrum Australia. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent the views of the Australian Government or the Department of Education and Training.

Free One Day Workshop for Parents and Carers Positive Partnerships is coming to a location near you! Join us for a day of learning with other parents and carers of school aged children on the autism spectrum, designed to help you foster productive school, family and community relationships to provide the best kind of support for your child. Our workshops are for parents, carers and grandparents wanting to understand more about autism and learn practical strategies using evidence based resources to help maximise their young person’s learning. What will you gain by attending this workshop? An increased understanding of the impact of autism Further knowledge about how to develop effective partnerships with your school Information to help you access further support both inside and outside of school An opportunity to be part of a support network where you can share strategies and experiences with

other parents/carers An understanding of a planning tool that can be used to share key information related to your child Workshop details Venue: Rydges Port Macquarie 1 Hay Street Port Macquarie NSW 2444 When: Wednesday 22 February 2017 9.15 am – 3.00 pm (Registration from 8.30 am) Catering: Morning tea and lunch is provided. Please advise any dietary requirements upon

registration.

Register Online: www.positivepartnerships.com.au Registrations open on 8 December 2016 and close one business day prior to the workshop. Register early as places are limited!

Questions? If you are not able to register online please call the Positive Partnerships Infoline : 1300 881 971 or email [email protected]

Port Macquarie Wednesday 22 Feb 2017


What’s happening?From 20 December 2016, the Private VehicleConveyance (PVC) subsidy will be progressivelyphased out and replaced with the new SchoolDrive Subsidy.This change will make it fairer for everyone whodrives their children to school or to the nearestpublic transport location.If you’re a parent or guardian currently receivingthe PVC subsidy, you can choose to stay on it orswitch to the new School Drive Subsidy after17 January 2017.

What are the main changes?If you’re driving one or more eligible students fromthe same household to the nearest public transportpick up point or to school, the new School DriveSubsidy will be paid ‘per trip’ (for the completeschool trip). This ‘per trip’ payment is different fromthe current PVC subsidy, which is paid ‘per student’.

Other differences include:• A flat per kilometre rate (indexed annually to the cost

of living) will apply under the SchoolDrive Subsidy, unlike the flat payment per distance band in the current PVC subsidy.

• The requirement to do a special return trip each morning and afternoon will be removed.

• The 300km per trip payment cap will be removed.• The limit of eight trips per year for distance education

students to attend mini-schools during term time will be removed.

• The PVC subsidy rates will remain at 2017 levels in 2018 and beyond.

• Payments to third parties will stop (e.g. payments to a bus operator hired by parents from pooled PVC subsidy payments).

What’s happening?From 20 December 2016, the private Vehicle Conveyance (PVC) subsidy will be progressively phased out and replaced with the new School Drive Subsidy. This change will make it fairer for everyone who drives their children to school or to the nearest public transport location. If you’re a parent or guardian currently receiving the PVC subsidy, you can choose to stay on it or switch to the new School Drive Subsidy after

How do I check which scheme is better for me?Check the comparison calculator at transport.nsw.gov.au/schooldriveWhat do I need to do?If you want to stay on the existing PVC subsidy, you don’t need to do anything. Assuming the school trip doesn’t change, your payments will continue for all existing students until they leave school or until you need tore-apply because a student is moving up to ear 7 at high school.If the school trip changes because you move homes or the student changes schools, you will need to re-apply under the new School Drive Subsidy.

Remember, you can’t re-apply for the PVC subsidy after 20 December 2016, but you can switch to the new School Drive Subsidy at any time after 17 January 2017.

If you want to switch to the new School Drive Subsidy, apply online at transport.nsw.gov.au/schooldrive Just like the PVC subsidy, payments will be made twice a year, around August and February, based on the student’s school attendance for the preceding semester.The online application process only takes about 10-15 minutes to complete. If you don’t have access to the internet, feel free to call 131 500 for assistance.

After you’ve applied and been approved for the School Drive Subsidy, payments will be made automatically into your bank account twice a year.

You won’t have to re-apply until a studentreaches the end of Year 6, or until you nextupdate any details — such as a change of school,school trip or address.

http://transport.nsw.gov.au/schooldrive



Principal Mr Pat Cavanagh Releivingg Deputy Principal Mr Mik Wisely and Mrs Trudie EdmanAddress: 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.

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