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Inside this issue

Peter Kuss | PrincipalPrincipal’s Column

Golden GroveHigh School

Golden GroveHigh School iCARE – identity, Care, Achievement, Respect, Excellence.

TERM 2 | ISSUE 42 June 2017

Page 2• Principal’s column cont.• Senior School Assessment TimesPage 3• Attendance Matters• Mathematics CompetitionPage 4:• Success at School• Autism SA WorkshopsPage 5:• Year 9 History• Year 10 JapanesePage 6:• Vista & SSSSA AthleticsPage 7:• AIME Ambassador for GGHS• Y9 Boys Vista SoccerPage 8:• Careers NewsPage 9:• One+ Talent Show• School Production ‘Bollywood 12’Page 10:• Mark Le Messurier, Parent CoachPage 11:• One Step Environmental NewsPage 12:• Dates to Remember• Uniform Shop Term 2 & 3 Times• Weekly Clubs at GGHSPage 13 - 15:• Upcoming Seminars & Workshops

Year 12 StudentsTerm 2 is progressing quickly and this time of the year marks the midway point of lessons for all Year 12 subjects. It is hard to believe that for Year 12 students the year is 50% completed. Subject teachers are aiming to have all new work completed by the last day of Term 3, with the precious few weeks in Term 4 put aside for final revision and exam practice.This is the perfect opportunity for Year 12 students to pause, take stock and reflect on how their year is progressing. Have they been disciplined with their study habits and feel ‘on-top’ of their workload? Are they meeting due dates and submitting work to the high standards they have set for themselves? Are they sticking to the study schedule devised back in Term 1? Are they maintaining a healthy balance between school, part-time work, sport and social activities? Are they being resilient when the unexpected occurs (and it will happen!) and bouncing back strongly?If the answer to these questions is yes, then I applaud and congratulate them and am confident they can look forward to the end of the year with optimism. If the answer is no, then they should not despair. It is never too late to re-focus and re-set their course. But it needs to start now. There are 15 precious weeks remaining and so much can be accomplished in that time. Make a new plan, share it with your loved ones and get in contact with your teachers to find out what needs to be done to ensure success. Work in partnership with those who are ready to help you, such as Mr Walkom, Ms Watt, Ms Hodgson and your Home Group teacher.

Finish the term on a positive note so that you can have a good break in July, then push hard in Term 3 before your exams begin. Before you know it, it will all be over and Schoolies will be here!School UniformThere has been a lot of media coverage in The Advertiser over recent weeks in regards to student uniform. The Governing Council of GGHS has endorsed the requirement for all students to wear the official school uniform and last year approved the changes in uniform items introduced in 2017. Schools implement uniform policies for a range of reasons but, for me, the most important reason is the sense of pride and community that an appropriate uniform provides. School leaders are always happy to receive feedback from students and families about the suitability and functionality of uniform items. We will then work with our uniform supplier to ensure that the garments provided are of the highest possible quality and comfort. Thank you to the majority of families who so strongly support our uniform stance, however if you have any issues or concerns, please provide that information via the school email address. We will ensure that any feedback received is brought to the attention of the Governing Council and relevant school committees.

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Tuesday 13 JuneSchool Closure

ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING IN THE SENIOR SCHOOL“Regular homework including revision can contribute to student success.”

Week 8, Term 2 - Monday 19 June to Friday 23 June 2017For students and staff in the Senior School this is an important time of the Semester. Whilst the normal schedule for classes continues for Year 12 students (who have their trial examinations in Week 8 of Term 3) the schedule for Year 11s will be significantly changed and Year 10 classes that week will include Structured Assessment Tasks. Further information and an examination schedule for Year 11s will be sent home with students closer to the event. Regular homework including revision can contribute to student success.Structured Assessment Tasks (SATS)This form of assessment is in place for all Year 10 classes in both semesters. These end of course assessments have been seen to provide a focus for the student looking for purpose and meaning in their learning. What is a SAT?A SAT is a Structured Assessment Task. It is a task developed as part of the Learning and Assessment program for a course of learning at Year 10 level. The format, content, length and weighting of the task in relation to the overall semester grade are determined by the staff of each Learning Area. SATs are administered near or at the end of the Semester Assessment Period in a designated week as part of a whole year level schedule of SATs. Grades showing achievement in the SAT will be reported on in the End of Semester Report as a discrete grade. Stage 1 ExaminationsMany classes have an examination as part of their Learning and Assessment Plan. The ability to perform well in an examination is a valuable life skill and apart from examining student learning in a particular subject, these examinations offer students a great opportunity to develop their ability to prepare for and sit examinations. Students of examinable subjects will be required to prepare for and attend examinations as scheduled. There will be no Home Group during Week 8 for Year 11 students. A detailed examination schedule will be sent home later with students.Guidelines for StudentsStudents will be made aware of the nature, length and weighting of the SAT or exam for each of their subjects. Much thinking and work will need to be done to prepare for success. At the end of the year, most subjects will again have a SAT or exam and effective preparation for the intensive week of assessment will be a key to a successful outcome. Regular homework including revision can contribute to student success.Greg WalkomAssistant Principal, Senior School

PRINCIPAL’S COLUMNcontinued from page 1 ...World Scholars Cup12 of our wonderfully talented students are heading overseas in late June / early July to compete in the World Round of this global competition. 9 Middle School students (3 teams of 3 students) are travelling to Hanoi in Vietnam under the support of Cheryl Watt and Buddy Dawson whilst 3 senior students are travelling to Athens, Greece under the supervision of one of the parents. This is a fantastic opportunity for these young people. We wish them every success and cannot wait to hear about their experiences and successes when they return.

Three years ago, Oryst Tkacz retired from Golden Grove High School. He then took on the Campus Director role for One+, which he has held for the last two and a half years. Oryst made the decision to retire for good so that he can pursue other interests such as his passion for ballroom dancing and travelling. Oryst has been a fabulous supporter of Golden Grove High School and the wider campus for many years and we wish him all the best for a well-deserved retirement. The Campus Principals are now completing a selection process to identify the new Campus Director, who is due to start at the beginning of Term 3.Peter KussPrincipal

ORYST TKACZRETIRES

Oryst, 2nd from right, is pictured with

the 3 Campus Principals

Mathematics Competition

The Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) will be held in Term 3 this year. Students are encouraged to participate in this competition and it is an expectation that students in the Mathematical Methods classes will participate. The competition will extend students with their application of problem-solving and reasoning skills and also provides students with an excellent opportunity to assess themselves against other students in Australia.More information is available at www.amt.edu.au. Students can also speak to their Mathematics teachers about these competitions or contact Mr Brian Palmer at the school.Entry forms for the competition will be available soon.Mali NaheswaranLeader: Mathematics

I can’t impress upon you enough the importance of consistent attendance and punctuality to school and to every class. No matter the reason (legitimate or otherwise), inconsistent attendance impacts success. You can follow your child’s attendance pattern on DayMap.Coming to school every day is the single most important part of your child’s education. Students learn new things at school every day – missing school puts them behind. Why it’s importantWe all want our children to get a great education and the building blocks for a great education begin with students coming to school each and every day and on time.Students develop good habits by coming to school every day – habits that are necessary to succeed after school, whether in the workplace or in further study.Missing school can have a big impact on students academically and socially. It can affect their academic results, including their SACE, and, just as importantly, it can affect their relationships with other students and may lead to social isolation.There is no safe number of days for missing school – each day a student misses puts them behind and can affect their educational outcomes.Each missed day is associated with falling behind in subject topics and assessment tasks and leads to fewer subject choices and may impact on achievement in Years 11 and 12. Getting in earlyIt’s never too late to improve attendance – coming to school more often can lead to better outcomes. We are here to help – if you are having attendance issues with your child, speak to the Year Level Leader or Deputy Principal about ways to address those issues.What we can doThe main reasons for absence are:Sickness – There are always times when students need to miss school, such as when they’re ill. It’s vital that they are only away on the days they are genuinely sick. Setting good sleep patterns, eating well and exercising regularly can make a big difference.“Day off” – Think twice before letting your child have a “day off” as they could fall behind their classmates – every day counts.Truancy – This is when students choose not to go to school without their parent’s permission. There can be many reasons for truancy; the best way to address this is for the school and parents to work together.While all absences can hinder academic performance, unexcused absences are a much stronger indicator of lower reading and maths achievement.If for any reason your child must miss school, there are things you can do with your school to ensure they don’t fall behind:• Speak with the Home Group Teacher or Year Level Leader and find out what work

your child needs to do to keep up.• Develop an absence learning plan with your teacher and ensure your child completes

the plan.Remember, every day counts. If your child must miss school, speak with your Home Group Teacher or the relevant Year Level Leader as early as possible.We ask you to support us in our goal of achieving the South Australian Education Departments target of 96%. Currently we have an attendance rate of 88%. If we work together we can make this happen.Toni CarellasDeputy Principal

EVERY DAY COUNTS

BEING SUCCESSFUL AT SCHOOLSome pointers on being successful at school

The following information was sent out to all Year 8 – 10 students to help them identify and focus on strategies that may help them be more successful at school. A Self Review and Goal Setting sheet was also completed for Term 1 reports and hopefully this has been completed in student diaries. Subject teachers have been asked to look at these also. It would be helpful if parents were aware of the information below and help their child select successful habits and strategies to employ at school and home to maximise their chances of success.

BEING SUCCESSFUL AT SCHOOLFor all students, success at school is important. Being successful improves your chances of doing the things you want to achieve in life. You can improve your results and achieve success if you plan for it and make the effort. You can develop a growth mind set!Some things that will help you improve include:

• Regularly attending school and classes• Being punctual to all classes• Doing your best and being engaged in class and with home work• Getting on well with all your teachers and other students• Managing your time at school and home to meet deadlines• Attempting and completing all work to the best of your ability• Setting and achieving manageable goals (personal best)• Being organised and ready for all classes • Having all equipment available for all lessons• Actively seeking help as needed but remember to keep trying and be persistentDoing your best at school also requires you to develop some good learning habits and these include:• Being persistent and trying even if it’s difficult “Grit”• Listening carefully and understanding what is said• Listening and acting on feedback which will enable improvements to be made• Observing others being successful and learning from this• Thinking about and reflecting on your learning• Learning from mistakes• Striving for accuracy in your work• Being creative, imaginative and innovative• Questioning and clarifying your ideas (how, why, where, when)• Managing your impulsivity and being patient• Applying your knowledge to new situations• Being able to work individually and collaboratively“Success means having the courage, the determination and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be.” George Sheehan

Mike Meredith Toni Carellas Greg WalkomAssistant Principal Deputy Principal Assistant Principal

AUTISM SA – POSITIVE PARTNERSHIP WORKSHOPS

– SAVE THE DATES!Free workshops for parents and

carers of school aged children on the autism spectrum.

These workshops are designed to help you foster productive school, family and community relationships to provide the best kind of support for your child.The workshops are being run at the following locations:Gawler:• Venue: Gawler & Barossa Jockey

Club, 51 Barnet Road, Evanston • When: Tuesday 6 and Wednesday

7 June (9.30am – 2:30pm) • Registration: from 8:45amAdelaide South:• Venue: Jimmy Deane’s – 1

Lovelock Drive, Noarlunga Downs• When: Tuesday 13 and Wednesday

14 June (9.30am – 2:30pm) • Registration: from 8:45amSalisbury:• Venue: Mawson Lakes Hotel and

Function Centre, 10 Main Street, Mawson Lakes

• When: Thursday 29 June (9.15am – 3:00pm)

• Registration: from 8:30amGoolwa:• Venue: Uniting Church Activity Hall,

1 Collingwood Street, Goolwa• When: Tuesday 27th July (9.15am

– 3:00 pm) • Registration: from 8:30 amFor more information about these workshops and when registration open online go to: www.positivepartnerships.com.au If you are not able to register online please call the Positive Partnerships Infoline: 1300 881 971 or email parentcarer@autismspectrum.org.auPaul GibbsLeader, Learner Support/Special Needs

BATTLING NECK AND ‘NEK’!At 4.30am on the 7th August 1915, ANZAC soldiers from the Light Horse stormed the narrow ridge known as ‘The Nek’ as a diversionary tactic of the August Offensive at Gallipoli. The artillery bombardment finished 7 minutes early and whilst the soldiers discussed potential delays, the Turkish Soldiers returned to the trenches and re-armed themselves, once again holding the ridge. Three Light Horse regiments stormed the Nek, all of which were unsuccessful, yet the no man’s land was only the length of a tennis court! To illustrate the poor battle planning and attrition rates of World War One, two Year 9 History classes took part in the ‘Soldier Experience’ where students were informed about the Great War by Newspaper, indulged in the soldier cuisine of ANZAC biscuits and tinned SPAM and finally took part in a reenactment of the Battle at the Nek up on the Tennis Courts, as is famously depicted in the 1981 film ‘Gallipoli’. The students showed great bravery on the day, especially when sampling the SPAM and gained a firsthand understanding of how hopeless the scenario was for soldiers on the frontline, reinforcing how the ANZAC legend and spirit was born from such strength and courage when all odds were against them. ANZAC Day is a special day which we will forever share with our Turkish neighbours, as they too showed strength of character and pride in their country’s protection. Thank you to both classes for their participation and also the PE Faculty for their continuous support of this activity by providing the soft balls and courts facilities. Mr. PrettyYear 9 Humanities Teacher

YEAR 10 JAPANESE STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT SIGNIFICANT JAPANESE PEOPLEThis assignment has been created by Year 10 Japanese student, Tayla. Laura Carrington, Teacher of Languages

VISTA AND SSSSA ATHLETICS CARNIVALS 2017Towards the end of Term 1, two of the largest sporting events for the year, the VISTA Zone and SSSSA Athletics Carnivals were held at Athletics SA Stadium. After a challenging year in 2016, the GGHS Athletics Team was looking forward to getting back to our best and putting on a strong display. VISTA ATHLETICS CARNIVALIn the first and bigger of the two events, we took approximately 90 students to compete against other schools from the Northern and North East Vista School Zones. In previous years, Golden Grove High School had been a dominant force at this carnival but in the last couple of years, we had been challenged by some of the other schools, with Norwood Morialta High School and Banksia Park International School both placing above us in 2016.This year the competition was again neck and neck right up until the very end of the day. We had some fantastic individual and team performances across the day. Most notable were the achievements of our Year 8, 9 and Open Girls teams who all won their respective divisions. This put us in a strong position overall, and supported by some solid performances by the Boys teams, we knew that we were in with a good chance.As the scores were read out at the end of the day, it was Golden Grove High victorious by only a tiny margin, meaning we reclaimed our title of Vista Athletics Champions.This was a fantastic team effort by all involved.SSSSA ATHLETICS CARNIVALThe second carnival was the Secondary School Sport South Australia Statewide Knockout Athletics Carnival. This carnival is comprised of entries from all over South Australia and presents an extremely high standard of competition. For the past several years, Golden Grove High School has been in Division B1 which is third highest level of competition in the state! All students who went to this event again represented the school in a fine fashion with many of our students achieving a “standard”, which marks the top 5% of all competition within the state. These students are as follows:TAMSYN U/14 GIRLS 4 X 100 RELAY U/14 GIRLS 400M U/14 GIRLS HIGH JUMPKELSI U/14 GIRLS 4 X100M RELAYTIA U/14 GIRLS 4 X 100M RELAY U/14 GIRLS 80M HURDLESRILEY U/14 GIRLS 4 X 100M RELAYCASEY OPEN GIRLS TRIPLE JUMP OPEN GIRLS LONG JUMPJAZMINE U/16 GIRLS SHOT PUTOverall, our Boys’ Team finished 6th and our Girls’ team finished 2nd which put Golden Grove in 3rd place for the day. This is a phenomenal effort considering the very high standard at which we were competing. Congratulations to all students who participated in these carnivals and a big thank you to all the staff who came along and especially to Mr Potter’s Sport Studies class for coming along as officials.Matt SharpeSports Coordinator

YEAR 9 BOYS VISTA 5-A-SIDE SOCCEROn Friday 12 May 14 Year 9 boys ventured to Para Hills High School to take on the other schools of the North East Vista zone. We had two teams of seven players. Team 1 consisted of Ben, Jacob, Jordan, Tyson, Liam, James & Diyon and Team 2 of Conner, Jackson, Ryan, Jordan, Brody, Kylen & Alex. The competition was strong and we played our best. The day consisted of 9 games of 15 minutes each game in the minor round. By the end of these minor rounds both teams had some good wins on the board. We found ourselves playing off for the 5th vs 6th position in both their divisions. Team 1 finished 6th overall after a very close penalty shoot out against Prescott College. Team 2 played well in their final, beating Modbury High School 4-1 and finishing in 5th position. All the boys played their best on the day and a special thank you goes to Conner who also played for Valley View because they were short. A big thank you is also extended to Lachlan and Elliot for umpiring all day.Paul GraeberTeacher, Health & PE

Maths Support is available for all students at  Golden Grove High School  at the following �mes: 

Mondays in 

 F16 at lunch�me (Provatas)  

Wednesdays in  

F13 before school (Bailey)  F16 at lunch�me (Speranza) 

 

Thursdays in  

Thiele at lunch�me (Fay) GG Library a�er school (Bailey) 

 

Fridays in 

Thiele at lunch�me (Naheswaran) 

 

Congratulations is extended to Stevie, who has been chosen to be the Golden Grove High School AIME Ambassador for 2017.Stevie’s role as a mentor for younger students will be to organise, encourage and ensure as many students as possible attend the AIME days at UniSA, participate in the Aboriginal Homework Club supported by AIME tutors, communicate with the AIME mentors and encourage all Aboriginal students to be eager and willing to learn.Stevie’s application, amongst other things, spoke of her desire to develop her leadership skills and mentor fellow students.On behalf of the ATSI team and fellow students, “Congratulations Stevie”.Vikki WalkomAssistant Principal, Learner Support

AIME AMBASSADOR FOR GGHS

Senior Students and parents/care givers are invited to come along to the 2017 One+ Careers Expo

This event will provide a wide range of career advice, to support students and families making decisions about SACE, post school training and further study options.

The day time session will see Year 10 students from our school(s) visit as class groups.

The evening session provides an opportunity for family groups and for Year 10 students to follow up their enquiries from earlier in the day.

Venue: Golden Grove Recreation and Arts Centre (Arts Theatre and Foyer)Address: 1 Tenison Place, Golden Grove

Date: Wednesday 14 JuneTime: Parents and Senior Students 3:30pm - 8:00pm

Guest Speaker: Ivan Neville 6:00pm-6:30pm Labour Market Research and Analysis Branch Manager from the Australian Government Department of Employment Canberra.

He will be presenting information about local labour markets, what employers are looking for in young people and other useful information to help students make informed career choices.

GLEESON COLLEGE40-60 Surrey Farm DriveGolden GrovePh: 8282 6600www.gleeson.sa.edu.au

GOLDEN GROVE HIGH SCHOOL1 Adey PlaceGolden GrovePhone: 8282 6400www.goldengrovehs.sa.edu.au

PEDARE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE2-30 Surrey Farm DriveGolden GrovePhone: 8280 1700www.pedarecc.sa.edu.au

Careers Expo

Options for Pathways and Career Planning

Extra-Curricular Activities Term 2 2017 – Mini Workshops for Senior Students (at lunch unless otherwise advised)

Date and Time Location Presenter Organisation Details

Term 2 Monday 5 June Thiele

11.30am-1.40pm Emma Bulling University of South Australia Student pathways

Monday 3 July 12.20pm tba DFR Defence Force Recruiting Career options with Defence Term 3 - tba tba Cultural Care Au Pair Gap Year Opportunities

The moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived. The brand NEW 2017/ 2018 Entertainment Memberships are here! With hundreds of valuable up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers for the best local restaurants, cafés, attractions, hotel accommodation, travel, and much more, the only decision you need to make is which Membership is for you. Purchase your Entertainment Memberships from Golden Grove High again to support their fundraising efforts for overseas tour groups.Follow this link to assist Golden Grove High School:https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/162706x

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKFUNDRAISER

TALENT NIGHTIS BACK IN 2017

This year we are holding the very first ‘ONE PLUS’ Talent Night. In the first of its kind, Golden Grove High School and Pedare College are collaborating to showcase our fantastic talents to make a unique night, with acts from both schools! We have had fantastic auditions, so we know that Talent Night will leave everyone in awe. Only our top 5 acts will now go through to compete against Pedare’s top 5 acts for a chance to take out the winning prize on the night. While the night does promise to be full of creative acts and entertainment, it is also a fund raiser for our school’s two World Vision children with all our profits going towards this. This year the event is being held on Monday 5 June (Week 6) in the Pedare Chapel. Doors open at 6:10pm with the event to kick off at 6:30pm. We anticipate the evening to finish at approximately 7:45pm. Tickets are $5.00 and are only available via the trybooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/QEXPChildren under 10 are free. We hope to see you all there for what will be a great cross-campus event! Student Voice Team

Monday 5th June

6:30pm start

Doors open 6:10pm

Pedare CC Chapel

Tickets $5:00 ea Children under 10 free

Tickets only available via:

https://www.trybooking.com/QEXP

You are invited to Golden Grove High School’s2017 School Production

BOLLYWOOD 12Thursday 15 June, 2017

At 7.00pm in DRMCTicket sales for this event are online through the Try Booking system and are not available through GGHS finance or reception. Tickets will go on sale at 9:00am 22 May until Tuesday 13 June. If any seats are remaining, they will be sold at the door. To order your tickets you need

to go to the following URL:

https://www.trybooking.com/QCZDOnce in the Try Booking on-line system, please select from the two ticket options available for this event. There is no allocated seating. Tickets are $5.00 – non-catered or $10 – catered and there will be a 30c charge per ticket for the service. Once tickets are

selected and paid for, print your tickets and bring them with you on the night. If you have no access to a printer, please see the front of house staff when you arrive at the theatre.

We hope to see you at our performance.Ms Wendy Davies (School Production Teacher)

and School Production Class of 2017

The SECRET of

BEHAVIOURAL CHANGE

In Kids

• There is a reason for your child’s behaviour.

• How behaviour works.

• It takes an intelligent plan to manage kids wisely.

Mark Le Messurier

Counsellor, Mentor and Educator Parent Coach Developer of “What’s the Buzz” and Author of “Parenting Tough Kids” and “Raising Beaut Kids”

Mark’s books will be available for purchase on the night. www.marklemessurier.com.au

Wednesday 21st June 2017 7.00pm - 9.00pm Golden Grove High School, Dame Roma Mitchell Centre

Entry by Gold Coin (Optional)

RSVP by 19/6/17 Register through eventbrite: https://marklemessurier2017.eventbrite.com.au Or via: SANDY RAWLINGS, FAMILY YOUTH COUNSELLOR@GGHS 0428 611 435

Golden Way Partnership Building Better Outcomes for Learners

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ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM NEWS

ONE STEP

SUSTAINABILITY IN HOME ECONOMICS

TERRACYCLING- IT’S NOT BIKES FOR MONSTERS!Twice a term our Environmental Action Team gets involved in a GGHS Sustainability Challenge. This term’s is all about finding new ways to recycle more products and reduce our waste impact for 2017 and beyond. As such, if you have old pens or pen caps, mechanical pencils, markers, highlighter pens, permanent markers or their caps that are no longer useful, don’t ditch them in the bin. Rather than a final resting place in landfill, help them get a second chance at life! Put them in one of the Terracycle boxes in either of the libraries, or the UNIT so they can be recycled.

SUSTAINABILITY TIP OF THE MONTHAn oldie, but a goodie! Did you know that smaller plastics like straws, plastic cutlery, bread clips and bottle lids can all be recycled! Fill up a plastic milk or juice bottle with all your small plastics and then you can throw them in the recycling bin. Putting them in individually will result in them ending up in landfill.

The Home Economics staff are everyday eco warriors, with a strong commitment to sustainability. This is reflected in their teaching methods and management practices. In the kitchens, portion control is a vital tool to limit waste. Leftover food is frozen for further use, while food scraps are composted and turned into chook food. Surely this has to be the ultimate in recycling! Along the way students learn how following recipes reduces waste and the importance of recycling everything possible.In the textile areas, students learn about the resources needed to produce fabric and how not to waste this valuable resource. This is reinforced by fabric scraps being reused for sewing practice rather than being disposed of.These lessons in everyday sustainability are among the most valuable for everyone to learn, not just young adults.

WAR ON WASTE - ABC TVCraig Reucassel is on a mission to uncover how much waste we produce as a nation and to learn how, together, we can all do something about it. Watch episodes of War on Waste and additional programming that provides tips on how to reduce your impact.You can catch the three episodes on ABC iView!http://www.abc.net.au/ourfocus/waronwaste/

Home Economics Sustainability

Recycling small plastics in a bottle

For more information about GGHS events, please visit the school’s calendar on our website at:www.goldengrovehs.sa.edu.auTo have notifications sent to your iPhone or Android phone please check the App Store or the Google Play Store for the Skoolbag app to be downloaded to your handset. Search the App Store for ‘Golden Grove High School’.

DATES TO REMEMBER: JUNE 5 - JUNE 30 2017All dates are correct at time of publishing.

Term 2, Week 6 Monday 5 June One+ Talent Show, Pedare Chapel 6.30pmTuesday 6 June Grounds, Facilities & Services Meeting 6.15pmWednesday 7 June Y11 Drama Production Evening Performance DRMCWed - Friday 9 June Y11 Outdoor Ed BushwalkThursday 8 June Senior Boys KO SoccerFriday 9 June Y12 Meningococcal B Immunisation Dose 1

Term 2, Week 7 Monday 12 June Queen’s Birthday Public HolidayTuesday 13 June SCHOOL CLOSURE DAYWednesday 14 June One+ Career Expo 3.30 - 8.00pm Rec & Arts Centre Unit Variety Surprise Party School Production ‘Bollywood 12’ Day Performance DRMCThursday 15 June School Production ‘Bollywood 12’ Day & Night Performances DRMC (night show 7.00pm)Friday 16 June Y12 PE I-Rock Climb AIME Program, Mawson Lakes 9.00am - 12.45pm Y10 Science & Eng. Challenge, UniSA Mawson Lakes

Term 2, Week 8 Mon 19 - Fri 23 June Y10 SATS and Y11 Exams Tuesday 20 June Y8/9 SADA Interschool Debating St Peter’s College 7.15pm Finance Meeting 6.30pmTues 20 - Tues 27 June Operation Flinders, Boys Wednesday 21 June Y8/9 Boys 5-a-side Soccer Mark Le Messurier speaking at GGHS 7.00 - 9.00pm DRMC “The Secret of Behavioural Change in Kids”Thursday 22 June Y12 Legal Studies Courts/Parliament ExcursionFriday 23 June End of Semester One Australian Brain Bee Challenge, Adelaide University

Term 2, Week 9 Monday 26 June Start of Semester Two Y8 Boostrix & HPV Immunisation Dose 2Tues 27 - Thurs 29 June Y12 PE Aquatics, West LakesWednesday 28 June Unit Netball Carnival Y8 Charity Sports Event L6 & 7 Governing Council 7.00pm Thursday 29 June Y8/9 Boys & Girls Hockey Carnival, GGHSFriday 30 June Y12 PE I-Rock Climb ATSI Reconciliation Event, UniSA Mawson Lakes

Weekly Clubs at GGHSAll welcome!!

MondaysArt Club

Art Room E7 at LunchtimeDebating Club

C16 at LunchtimeTuesdays

Debating Club (GGII)G13 at Lunchtime

Environment Protection UnitA2 at Recess Time

Zine Team (Reading Room) GG Library at Lunchtime

WednesdaysAnimé/Cosplay Club

GG Library at LunchtimeCraft Club

D18 at LunchtimeWorld Scholar’s Cup Club

C16 at LunchtimeThursdays

Fandom ClubC16 at Lunchtime

FridaysCreative Writing Club

C16 at LunchtimeGames Club

C16 After School till 5.00pm

Golden Grove Campus Uniform Shop8289 5564

Term 2 and 3 Trading Times Monday 1.00pm - 2.30pm Tuesday 8.15am - 9.15am Wednesday 2.45pm - 4.15pm

Open the first Saturday of the month 9.00am - 12noon

Engaging Adolescents™ Resolve difficult behaviour in teenagers. A parent education course

COMING SOON

What people are saying: “We’ve just completed an Engaging Adolescents course for parents. There were eight participants (primarily Dads) which was very heartening. It went really well and the material was easy to follow and present. We received encouraging feedback on the second night from a step dad … [who said] the course helped him keep his cool and brought a more favourable outcome. Thanks for the program. We will be running it again in the new year.” - Robyn Mitchell, Practitioner “It has reminded me that I do love my teenager, and not to take her attitude personally. I can’t wait to get home and get

started.” - Parent, Mullumbimby, NSW Who is running the course: The course is facilitated by Tina Binder a certified Parentshop Engaging Adolescents Facilitator. Tina is a Social Worker working for UCWB supporting young people and their families.

Parentshop has helped over 100,000 people. Our trainers are highly experienced and qualified professionals with many years experience working with children and families. 

To register your interest please contact: SANDY RAWLINGS (FAMILY YOUTH COUNSELLOR @ GGHS ) MOB: 0428 611 435

Enquiries about the course can be directed to: Tina Binder at tina.binder@ucwb.org.au or 8245 7100

Parents will learn: Some common ground shared by parents &

reasonable expectations to hold about adolescents

New understandings of adolescence A three-option model & flow chart for decision-

making Self check-in, first - for parents Building relationship with your teenager and making

the best of your non-crisis conversations with them

Research shows that positive parent /child relationships: Improve adolescent mental health, lessen depression

and anxiety Encourage less risky behaviours such as suicidal

ideation, substance abuse and internet addiction Improvement in academic achievement

An end to the arguing and yelling! · It saved our lives · Simple, sane, effective

This course is being facilitated by Parentshop® licenced practitioner. www.parentshop.com.au

FREE for parents of children aged 12 plus

Parents receive a Certificate of Completion

Little Lessons Australia is proud to announce a PARENT seminar with…

Mark Le Messurier

Mark Le Messurier is a well-known teacher, counsellor and author of 11 books. He is the co-author of BOTH ‘What’s the Buzz? friendship/ social skills building programs now assisting children (4 to 14 years) in schools and organisations around the world - http://www.whatsthebuzz.net.au/ He regularly presents at conferences and is a recipient of an Australian National Excellence in Teaching Award. Mark works in schools and in

private practice in Adelaide with young people he affectionately calls ‘Tough Kids’. He is the architect of the ‘Mentoring Program’ now running in many Catholic and state schools throughout Australia to support vulnerable students. Mark’s book, RAISING BEAUT KIDS ($35), follows PARENTING TOUGH KIDS ($35) which became an international best seller. Mark’s books will be available at the workshop for purchase, using cash or credit card. Mark will offer RAISING BEAUT KIDS and PARENTING TOUGH KIDS together as a BOOK BUNDLE for the discounted price of $50. Proceeds from book sales go to Hutt Street Centre - https://www.huttstcentre.org.au/

SIBLING RIVALRY WHAT’S IT ABOUT AND HOW TO RESHAPE IT

A seminar for Parents/Carers (Please note, the content of this event is for adults, no crèche)

THURSDAY 20TH JULY 2017

This workshop comes from Mark’s books - RAISING BEAUT KIDS and PARENTING TOUGH KIDS Competition between siblings has occurred since the beginning of time as kids vie for time, attention, love, resources and approval from their parents. It’s not new! Many of Shakespeare’s plays were tangled around sibling rivalry because it sets an intriguing backdrop of one-upmanship, scheming and deception. What about the sibling rivalry between troublemaker, Bart Simpson and his nerdy sister, Lisa? A few sitcoms have portrayed healthy connections between brothers and sisters in series as; Everybody Loves Raymond, Frasier, Brothers and Sisters and Parenthood. Some are worth a watch! Sibling relationships are the longest lasting and most constant intimate relationships formed by human beings - and mostly, they are driven by affection. They last longer than most friendships, through the deaths of parents and beyond many, many marriages. Sharing an extended shared history from early childhood into old age is significant! When the ‘sibling relationships’ are supported by parents in the early years they are likely to develop stronger self-esteem and feel more able to deal positively with their experiences. They are likely to be more compassionate, tolerant of differences and family connections will be stronger. Let’s talk, share, review and bring together our best management tools because there are a host of simple things we can do to help our kids ‘get along’ with one another!

Hewett Centre

28-30 Kingfisher Drive Hewett SA 5118

Registration from 6.30pm Presentation

7.00 - 8.30 pm

Ticket Prices: Early Bird $40 plus booking fee

(limited tickets) then General Admission $45 plus booking

fee

Bookings & Payment online only at

https://marklemessurierhewett. eventbrite.com.au

Be quick! Bookings due to

close on 30th June 2017

Please note, minimum numbers are required for this event to proceed.

Questions?

Please contact Little Lessons Australia

admin@littlelessonsaustralia.com.au or Tel. 0438 752 877

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: Mawson Lakes Hotel and Function Centre 10 Main Street Mawson Lakes SA 5095 When: Thursday 29 June 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 Thursday 18 May 2017 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 parentcarer@autismspectrum.org.au

Salisbury Thursday

29 June 2017