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GLOUCESTERHIGH SCHOOL

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School Calendar 2019Monday 11 MarchGreat Aussie Bush Camp departs 9am

Tuesday 12 MarchSydney Jewish Museum 8.30am - 8pm

Wednesday 13 MarchGreat Aussie Bush Camp returns 3pm

Thursday 14 MarchBreakfast Club for students 8 - 9am

Monday 18 MarchP&C Meeting 7pm

Tuesday 19 MarchIndustrial Arts Industry Visit 9 - 11am

Wednesday 20 MarchWhite Card Training

Thursday 21 MarchBreakfast Club for students 8 - 9am Y7 Vaccination Program

Tuesday 26 MarchY10 Drama Night 7pm

Thursday 28 MarchY12 Drama Night 7pm

CANTEEN - Phone 65589963Monday 11 MarchElonaTuesday 12 MarchJennie SmithWednesday 13 MarchMerrilynThursday 14 MarchChristina & CindyFriday 15 MarchElonaMonday 18 MarchElonaTuesday 19 MarchNo VolunteerWednesday 20 MarchAlison BlanchThursday 21 MarchMelFriday 22 MarchElona

NEWSLETTER Friday, 8 March 2019

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NEWCASTLE SHOWOn Friday 1 March, Ms Erin Blake and members of the cattle team travelled down to Newcastle Show. Many awards were won by the students and cattle.

• Senior Individual Junior Judging - 1st Toby Ware, 3rd Tayla Casey, Highly commended Jordyn Crook

• Senior Junior Judging team - 1st- Mitchel Osborne, Tayla Casey, Jordyn Crook• Highly Commended ‘Norma’ in Heavy Weight Steers bred by the school exhibited

by Lachlan Blanch• Light Weight Steer - 3rd ‘Orlando’ donated by David and Narelle Bignell led by

Courtney Webeck• Heavy Weight Trade Steer - Highly commended ‘OTIS’ donated by Jane and

Howard Lister of Gloucester led by Toby Ware • Champion Trade School Steer - ‘OTIS’ donated by Jane and Howard Lister of

Gloucester led by Toby Ware

The other animals Oscar, Ollie, Oreo also got Highly Commended ribbons in the Heavy Weight class.

Jordyn Crook, Mitchel Osborne and Jessica Kernahan also competed in the rissole making competition that the show added to the competition for some fun. These students had to come up with a recipe to make the rissole and were judged on shape, size, smell and overall flavour as a taste test.

A huge thank you to the families for supplying cattle to the school to enable the students to gain showing and preparing skills; they thoroughly enjoyed this activity. Without the local community support this program wouldn’t be able to run at the school.

This show was a trial run for our future competitions with these cattle at both Gloucester and their final show at Wingham Beef Week in May. It was a wonderful day out with the students and the team is extremely grateful for Tim Norrie for transporting the animals to the show and David Bignell, our bus driver.

It was an extremely long day and we returned back to school at 6.30pm with tired eyes and smiles on our faces from a very successful show.

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Senior Individual Junior Judging: Jordyn Crook - Highly Commended, Tayla Casey - 3rd, Toby Ware - 1st

Senior Junior Judging Team:Mitchel Osborne, Tayla Casey, Jordyn Crook - 1st

‘OTIS’ - Champion Trade School SteerLed by Toby Ware

‘OTIS’ - Heavy Weight Trade SteerHighly Commended Led by Toby Ware

‘Orlando’ - Light Weight Steer - 3rdLed by Courtney Webeck

‘Norma’ - Heavy Weight Trade SteerHighly CommendedLed by Lachlan Blanch

CONGRATULATIONS CATTLE TEAM

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PRINCIPAL’S REPORTWe have had some worthy achievements from the last few weeks:

• Our Agriculture team came back from the Newcastle Show with a swathe of ribbons, highlighted in the previous story. Have a look at the impressive display in the foyer of the school.

• The school received a letter from St John Ambulance Mid Coast Division commending Chantel Martin on gaining her Provide First Aid Certificate and Strycker Stretcher Certifi-cate and volunteering over 80 hours of her time over the Christmas vacation during the Tamworth Country Music Festival.

• The school received a letter from NSW Parliament congratulating Riko Fitzgerald on her outstanding achieve-ment in Japanese Language.

• Mr de Angelis and Ms Tomita took a group of girls to a 2 day event (this Thursday and Friday) Women in STEM. I look forward to hearing about the activities.

Last week Mr de Angelis and I interviewed most of Year 12. It was just to touch base with them and see how they were travelling so far in this HSC year. The students completed a survey which looked at the Senior Success Program, the hours spent studying at home and at school, where they study, hours of part time work and hours of sport. This information assists us in making improvement to the Stage 6 curriculum particular around support during study periods, readiness for HSC examination and planning post school options.

On Tuesday evening we held a Surviving the HSC information night for both parents and students. I was able to discuss the Senior Success Program and use the results from the student survey to provide an overview of where this cohort of students are situated in readiness for the HSC. We had an activity where the parents and students were separated. The parents listed the concerns and issues they had regarding their child getting ready for the HSC and the students listed the issues and concerns they had with their parents during their HSC preparation. Both groups had to list strategies that may overcome their concerns. This was then shared between both groups with the aim of strengthening the lines of communication.

I would like to raise a few concerns and ask for your support in these matters.

I would like to invite you to have a talk with your child about the difference between bullying and teasing. Our Wellbeing and PDHPE programs cover these topics in depth. Being NOT NICE is when someone says or does something UNINTENTIONALLY hurtful and they only do it once. Being MEAN is when someone says or does something INTENTIONALLY hurtful and they do it once. BULLYING is when someone says or does something intentionally hurtful and they keep doing it, over a period of time, even when you tell them to stop or show them you are upset. Students have been explicitly taught the process of reporting incidents of bullying when they occur in the classroom and when they occur in the playground. For more information please visit https://www.huffpost.com/entry/bullying_n_2188819

I would like to remind you of the current mobile device policy. Mobile phones are NOT permitted to be used during class time, during change of lessons, during roll call or on the way to and from class and they are to be stored in their bag NOT on the desk or in their pocket where students can become distracted if a call or message comes through. This also relates to ear phones. They are NOT permitted under the same conditions. On the first instance students will be asked to put the phone in their bag, the second time they will be asked to put it on the teacher’s desk until the end of the lesson and the third time they will be asked to hand it to the Deputy Principal until the end of the day. If during this process a student refuses, the Head Teacher and or Deputy Principal will intervene and it becomes a discipline matter. It would be great if they could be left at home and if you need to contact your child during the day we can give them a message or allow them to call you from the phone in the office.

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ABORIGINAL FAMILY EVENINGA big thanks to those families who attended and took the opportunity to work with staff to complete their child’s Personalised Learning Pathway (PLPs). The evening was held in the school library and a Welcome to Country was presented by Steve Brereton (Aboriginal Liaison Officer) in Biripi/Worrimi traditional language. The school presented the activities planned for the year and what supports are in place for all students. Also discussed was the assessment process for students years 7-12 and our literacy programs that are in place to support students.

We will be working with Aboriginal students 1on1 to complete their PLPs and send them home for parents to read and comment on. The information in the PLPs is used to inform teachers about individual student’s strengths, goals and aspirations.

If you missed this event and would like more information on our Aboriginal Programs please contact Mik Wisely for further details.

Mr Mik Wisely, Aboriginal Education Coordinator

SCHOOL PHOTOS 2019Monday 13 May 2019 - Term 2, Week 3Don Wood Photography will again be providing school photos. Below is an outline of the cost of various packages available from Don Wood for Gloucester High School. Pack 1 - $38 Pack 2 - $40 Pack 3 - $42 Pack 4 - $44 Portrait only - $28, Group only - $34More information about online ordering and photo packs will be provided to students later in Term 1. If you have any questions, please contact me on 65581605.

Ms Sue Keirstead, PDHPE Teacher

TELL THEM FROM ME SURVEYIn Term 1 2019, our school is taking part in the Tell Them From Me student survey. The following pages include information on the survey and a non-consent form to be completed should you wish to exclude your child from the survey.This form was given to students during roll call on 1 March 2019. If you did not get this form and would like to exclude your child from the survey please return the note to the office by 11 March (this is the date when we can take the surveys).

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT cont...One last concern is regarding school uniforms. GHS is a uniform school endorsed and supported by the P&C. All students and families are well aware of this and either during transition meetings, enrolment meeting and wellbeing meetings students have agreed to follow the school uniform policy and wear the correct uniform. A uniform is about belonging and being proud of being in a particular group. At GHS we have plenty to be proud of – excellent academic results, successful Agriculture programs, fantastic individual, team and house sporting achievements, wonderful musical and drama opportunities, TAS, Science and STEM opportunities and of course the opportunities of linking with community through VET, traineeships, work-placement, work experience and volunteer programs. If you have difficulty in obtaining part of the school uniform please contact the school for support. A reminder that in all specialist/practical rooms, students MUST wear sturdy enclosed leather shoes. This is a work health and safety requirement.

Many thanks to the parents and community members who actively support the school.

Thank you to the staff attending the Year 7 Great Aussie Bush Camp – to students and staff; have a fantastic time.Mrs Trudi Edman, Principal

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CENTRE FOR EDUCATION STATISTICS AND EVALUATIONE cese@det.nsw.edu.au www.cese.nsw.gov.au

Tell Them From Me student survey:Information and consent form forparents and carers

Dear Parents and Carers

In Term 1 2019, our school is taking part in the Tell Them From Me student survey. The survey will provide us with valuable feedback on what our students think about school life, how engaged they are with school and the different ways that teachers interact with them. Schools in Australia and around the world have used the Tell Them From Me survey to help them improve. The survey is completed on-line and is run by an independent research company, The Learning Bar, which specialises in school-based surveys.

Staff in schools will not be able to identify individual students from their responses. To ensure confidentiality, participating students will receive a unique username and password. Where fewer than five students respond to a question, the results will be suppressed. The survey typically takes 30 minutes or less to complete and will be administered by the school during normal school hours. Once the surveys are completed by students, reports are prepared and in most cases are available to schools within three business days.

As well as schools getting student feedback, the Department of Education, through the Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation (CESE), has access to data from across NSW and is running a research project to look at state-wide patterns of student wellbeing, engagement and effective teaching practices. The research is looking at how these things impact on student outcomes, including academic performance. Individual students will not be identified in any CESE publications, and all information will be handled in accordance with the relevant privacy legislation. Students’ personal information will not be disclosed by the department to any other person or body other than as required by law.

This research will help schools in New South Wales to better understand how to improve student wellbeing and engagement. It will also help teachers and principals discuss what works to improve student outcomes.

Participating in the survey is entirely voluntary. Your child will not take part if either you or your child do not wish. If, during the survey, your child is uncomfortable, he/she can choose to stop the survey at any time. The majority of questions in the survey can be skipped.

If you do not want your child to take part in the survey, please complete the attached form and return it to the school by 4 March 2019

More information about the survey and the research is available in English on the CESE website: http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au/information-for-parents

Trudi Edman Dr Jenny Donovan Principal Executive DirectorGloucester High School Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation

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CENTRE FOR EDUCATION STATISTICS AND EVALUATION E cese@det.nsw.edu.au www.cese.nsw.gov.au

Tell Them From Me Student Feedback Survey non-consent form

If you do not want your child to participate in the student feedback survey, please sign this form and return it to the school by 4 March 2019

I DO NOT give consent for my child/children to participate in the Tell Them From Me student feedback survey.

Name of student 1 Roll class of student 1 ………………………………………………………………… ………………………………. Name of student 2 Roll class of student 2 ………………………………………………………………… ……………………………….. Name of student 3 Roll class of student 3 ………………………………………………………………… ………………………………. Name of student 4 Roll class of student 4 ………………………………………………………………… ……………………………….. Name of parent/carer ………………………………………………………………………... Signature of parent/carer ……………………………………………………………………. Date …………………...................

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SCHOLASTIC - Book Club

Pick up your Book Club Catalogue Order (Issue 7) from the LIBRARY.

Orders for this issue need to be returned and paid for at the Front Office by 28/10/16

Pick up your Book Club Catalogue Order (Issue 2) from the

LIBRARY. Orders for this issue need to be returned and paid

for at the School Office by 19/3/19.

LIBRARY NEWSWelcome to the second part of the term, where assessments start becoming due like white rapids racing towards a waterfall. Remember if you are doing assessments, don’t forget to use consistent font and always keep a record of where you got your information from, either in your school books or as part of a reference list/bibliography.

International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8th is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.

International Women’s Day (IWD) has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. Prior to this the Socialist Party of America, United Kingdom’s Suffragists and Suffragettes, and further groups campaigned for women’s equality.

Today, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere and I encourage everyone to celebrate the women (mums, sisters, grandparents, and friends) in your life and their impact on you.

Researching Skills

With assessments, its important to be effective in researching to maximise your efforts. If you choose to use books to research, make sure to utilise the Library collection in the NON-Fiction section. These books often have relevant information, comes from a reliable source and most are recent – meaning they have the latest information in that field. We call this the 3Rs and by using the 3Rs, it can save you time looking through sources that are not helpful to you completing your assessment task.

When using Google – try to use “ ” around words to ensure search results where the words are together. Example “persuasive writing” finds web pages where persuasive and writing are together, not just found on the same page separately.

For more info on refining google search:https://bynd.com/news-ideas/google-advanced-search-comprehensive-list-google-search-operators

Ms Lara Field, Relieving Teacher Librarian

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GLOUCESTER HIGH SCHOOL’S PROCEDURES FOR FIRST AIDRecently our procedures have changed for handling first aid at our school. We are no longer in a position to distribute over the counter medications such as paracetamol (Panadol), iburprofen (Nurofen, Advil), insect bite relievers (Stingoes).

If students become unwell or are injured during the day they must notify their classroom teacher who will grant them permission to report to the school office. The student will then be assessed by the school office first aid personnel. Parents of students unable to be returned to class will be contacted to collect the student and take them home. If a parent is unable to collect his/her child, it is essential that the parent make alternate arrangements so that the student may be collected from school as soon as possible. The first aid room is for assessment and observation only. In emergencies an ambulance will be called (at no cost to the parent), and parents will be immediately contacted. If necessary, the child’s doctor will be notified. It is essential that contact telephone numbers are kept up to date.

Parents/carers of children who require prescribed medication to be administered at school must complete a written request which outlines all details and medication required to be administered at school. Any medication to be given to a student at school must come in its original packaging and if prescribed medication, the prescription label must be attached. The medication will be held at the school office for the required day only.

Parents/carers of children who have been diagnosed with asthma and/or anaphylaxis are excluded from the above statement for this diagnosis. It is important for students to have immediate access to their medication and have an established Asthma Care Plan and/or ASCIA Plan provided by the students doctor. High school students should carry their own adrenaline autoinjector (EpiPen®, Anapen®) or asthma reliever medication on them while at school. Please inform the school that your child is carrying their own autoinjector/asthma reliever by completing the Request for student to carry own autoinjector or asthma reliever medication. This is in addition to the medication held by the school. The school still needs you to provide at least one additional EpiPen®, Anapen® and/or asthma reliever medication for your child in case we need it in an emergency. This could happen, for example, if your child doesn’t have theirs with them at school when it is needed. We will store it in a central location in the school and use it to help your child if required.

Students must not carry medications unless there is a written agreement between the school and the student’s parents/carers, this includes non-prescribed medications that a doctor may not write a prescription for, as it may be available ‘over the counter’. NSW Health advises that ‘over the counter’ medication may still be harmful and that schools should follow the same procedure for non-prescribed medications as for prescribed medications. Therefore, any over the counter medications provided to students by parents will not be given to students at school unless a signed written request from parents is given to the school office. This will be valid for that day only. Over the counter medications and consent forms will not be held for “just in case” purposes.

Please note that medications including but not limited to paracetamol are not kept on school premises.Parents are expected to: • cooperate with the school on student health matters • inform the school of the health needs of the child at enrolment or when health conditions develop or change. • liaise with the child’s medical practitioner about the implications of any health condition for their schooling and convey advice and information from the medical practitioner to the school. • if required, provide prescribed medication and ‘consumables’ for administration by the school in a timely way and as agreed with the principal. • where relevant, collaborate with the school in planning support for the child’s health needs at school including updating information and reviewing plans.

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GLOUCESTER HIGH SCHOOL’S PROCEDURES FOR FIRST AID cont...The school office can accommodate for parents to issue medication to their child in the school office area only during break times, but this is strictly through prior arrangements with the school office and student.

For further information, including Frequently Asked Questions on NSW Department of Education administering medication and non-medication procedures, visit https://education.nsw.gov.au/student-wellbeing/health-and-physical-care/health-care-procedures/administering-medication

We are strongly committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our students to thrive and succeed at this school. This is best achieved when we keep you informed and work in partnership with both you and, where possible, your children.

YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCEYear 10 Work Experience will be conducted during Weeks 10 & 11 this term (1 April – 12 April). If students have not secured a position, it is imperative that they do so in the next few weeks. The Gloucester community has historically been and remains very supportive of the Work Experience Program. It’s just a matter of getting out there and presenting yourself to businesses and organisations. It is important to remember that employers and parents alike will need to complete The Student Placement Record forms before students are legally able to commence work.

Work Experience is an extremely beneficial exercise for young people and will provide many students with the only employment experience they possess. All students are encouraged to work hard, follow instructions, ask questions and make the most of their time. Basically, the more they ‘put-in’ the more they’ll ‘get-out’. Work Experience will further assist students when creating their resumes and provide them with the awareness necessary for a successful job interview.

Students will need to ensure that their employer/s complete the evaluation in the Work Experience Handbook. Again these evaluations will provide the opportunity for students to reflect on the work they have done.

Good luck and enjoy this opportunity.Mr Michael De Angelis

INTERESTING CAREERS... SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT.What does a “Dogger” do?

The Good Universities Guide states that Doggers attach slings to cranes and direct the movement of loads handled by cranes in locations such as manufacturing plants, construction and mining sites, and the maritime industry. Find out more by browsing The Good Universities Guide – Dogger

Creative or Artistic?

Take a look at the Study and Career pathways taken by 7 individuals and their very different journeys within the Visual Arts Sector, including: The Artist; The Curator; The Educator; The Conservator; The Art Installer; The Gallerist and The Arts Worker. http://www.artmuseum.qut.edu.au/schools/watch-listen.jsp

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CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY EXPLORE DAYYear 11 and 12 students are invited to attend the 2019 Charles Sturt University (Port Macquarie Campus) Explore Day on Tuesday 9 April. Students will attend workshops, talk to staff and students, and check out the facilities at CSU. Mr Michael De Angelis will take a group of students to visit the campus. Permission notes will be distributed soon.

Program and sessions are listed below:

Workshops:

• Exercise and Sports Sciences: Try your hand at mental and physical skills related to sport and exercise participa-tion. Are you up for the challenge?

• Medical Radiation Science: Enter our imaging laboratory to find out how we use simulations to put theory into practice.

• Paramedicine: Try your hand at performing CPR and learn how to apply an automatic defibrillator. You might just save a life!

• Physiotherapy: Explore some of the exciting areas that physiotherapists may work in: respiratory, musculoskele-tal and paediatric physiotherapy.

• Occupational Therapy: Learn about wheelchair mobility by adjusting and fitting a standard wheelchair and mov-ing it in and around obstacles.

• Environmental Science and Outdoor Recreation: Discover all the fascinating areas environmental management covers – recreation, biodiversity, tourism, cultural heritage, ecosystems, spatial sciences and protected wilder-ness.

• Creative Industries (Design and Visual Arts): We’ll introduce you to what it is like to be graphic designer and spe-cialist in visual communication. Work through a series of design problems using your creative-thinking skills. Talk with academic staff to gain an insight into future careers in the creative industries. Show us your passion and en-thusiasm and we could make you an offer to study with us in 2020!

• Teaching and Education: Thinking of becoming a teacher? Come and discover the pathways to a rewarding ca-reer. Bring your questions and talk with academic staff about how your strengths and interests can build your future in teaching. Information only.

• Social Work: We often hear that ‘life’s not fair’, but is it ‘fairer’ for some than others? Come and explore what so-cial justice means in 21-st century society.

• Accounting and Business; Explore key concepts in the dynamic world of contemporary accounting and business at this practical session.

• Criminal Justice, Policing and Law: From cybercrime to terrorism – how do we tackle crime in the modern world? Come and investigate different criminal case studies to find out.

• Psychology: How do our mental processes affect our behaviour? Come and find out through a series of practical activities.

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OPEN BOYS BASKETBALLThe Gloucester Open Boys Basketball team competed in the 2019 Craig Shield Cup on Friday 22 February in Taree Saxby Stadium. The team, made up of Year 10, 11 & 12 boys, played extremely well and were highly competitive. Overall they came 2nd place for the day, which was a great effort.

The boys dominated both halves in the first game against Wingham HS. Toby Ware scored 12 points followed by Darcy Allardice and Connor McIntosh with 8 each. The team did a great job boxing out the offense and won the game 36 -20. We played Taree HS for second game as well as the final match for first place. In both games Taree simply played better basketball, mostly due to their greater experience playing as a team. Most of their players are also representative players for the Taree Tornadoes. These losses did not deter Gloucester from playing hard for the duration of both games. Zeke Llewellyn, who played with finesse, was our standout player in the final match.

The third match verse Chatham HS was the most exciting and competitive match of the day. Captain Cadel Beard and Toby Ware scored the majority of points while Darcy Allardice played excellent defence. A well placed time out by the coach slowed the momentum of the opposition in the final minutes of the game. Gloucester won the game 17 – 16.

Overall, the boys should be proud of their accomplishments. They represented GHS with pride and were excellent sportsmen. Thank you for your efforts!

Mr Michael De AngelisFrom Left to Right: Zeke Llewellyn, Tristyn Beard, Cameron Dunlop, Darcy Allardice, Toby Ware, Rowan Everett, Captain Cadel Beard, Connor McIntosh and Aiden Rose.

GOOD LUCK SARAH!Gloucester High School student Sarah Schiffmann has been selected to represent Australia at the World Cross Country Championships in Aarhus, Denmark on March competing in the Women’s U20 6km. Here is her story:

“I gained selection through 2 main qualifying races, one being the National All Schools Cross Country Championships at Maleny, Qld where I won the U16s 4km race by 25 seconds, I then went on to win the U20s 6km World Cross Country Trials at Canberra by 15 seconds. I was then selected to represent my country at the World Cross Country Championships, the second youngest ever to be selected. I am very grateful for this opportunity to represent my country in the sport I love.”

HUNTER REGIONAL SWIMMING CARNIVALEmily Kearney, Mackenzie Schafer and Zac Schafer all attended the Hunter Swimming carnival at Lambton this week.Emily has qualified for NSW CHS at Homebush later in the term in the 100m freestyle by coming 3rd in her age division. Well done Emily!

Mackenzie and Zac both swam in the 12 years age division and both swam with great determination.

A great achievement by all 3 students to compete at this level!

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MUSICAL CAST AND CREW REQUIREMENTSBeing a member of a full scale production will be a memorable, fun and exciting experience. As well as gaining specific musical and theatrical experience, you will also learn to work as part of a team, develop your social awareness and leadership skills and achieve a sense of accomplishment of producing something of which you can be proud.

PERFORMANCE DATES Wednesday (matinee) 26 June 2019 Wednesday (evening) 26 June 2019 Thursday (matinee) 27 June 2019 Friday (matinee) 28 June 2019 Friday (evening) 28 June 2019 Saturday (evening) 29 June 2019

PRODUCTION WEEKProduction week, including technical and dress rehearsals, will take place in Week 8 of Term 2, from Tuesday 18 June

YOUR MUSICAL STAFFDirector Mr Davis Musical Director Mrs Ingram Choreographer Ms DonaldsonCostume coordinator Mrs Sorrenson Stage Manager Emily DulihantyProduction Manager (Lighting & Sound) James LatimoreVideographers Stephen Hester/Holly WillisSets/Scenic Design Mr Seale/Mr SteeleProps Master Danica EnksProjections Mr Cornall, Josh Anniwell, James Latimore

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REHEARSALS AND EXPECTATIONS• You are expected to be available for all rehearsals (Mondays 3:20-6pm and at least one Sunday afternoon TBA in the lead-up to performances)• Detailed rehearsal schedules will be updated every week and will be posted outside the Drama and Music rooms.• You should bring your script, 2 pencils, your musical folder and a water bottle to rehearsals. You should bring homework and snacks and wear appropriate rehearsal clothing.• Lines are to be memorized by Week 4 of Term 2. If lines are not memorized, expect to write them for the act(s) not memorized and submit them to the director the following rehearsal. • All members of the cast are expected to be completing their academic requirements at school. If it is found that a cast member is in academic jeopardy, they may be removed from the cast.• You will need to supply your own costumes unless otherwise instructed by the director. You will be responsible for keeping your costume and props in stage-ready condition. Costumes must be cleaned before and during the run of the show.• You should promote and foster a professional attitude: dedicated, productive, positive, safe, pleasant, creative, collaborative. You should treat others with respect and courtesy.• You should respect the physical property of the production and any place of performance, as well as the property of any building in which rehearsals are held, and to abide by all reasonable rules and regulations of the school.

ABSENTEEISM• There should be no unauthorised absences at all.Planned Absences:• You should check the rehearsal schedule immediately and notify Mr Davis if you can foresee a clash of dates.• You need to give Mr Davis a minimum of 2 weeks notice if you cannot attend a rehearsal for any reasonUnplanned Absences:• If you are sick on the day of rehearsal you are to contact message Mr Davis on 0448337101. Sending a message with another student will be considered ‘unauthorised’.• Any unauthorised absences may jeopardise your position in this musical.

HURRY, SUBMISSIONSCLOSE ON SUNDAY 17 MARCH 2019.

Entry online at:https://woobox.com/7q239j

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GLOUCESTER SHOW - JUNIOR SECTION

Cooking – Section 9 Stewards: Sandy Tebbet, Virginia Monroe

Contact: Sandy Tebbet – 6515 0510 / 0419027086

Entry Fee: 50c per entry

First Prize: $2.00 Second Prize: $1.00

Entries in by 9:30am Thursday 4th April 2019

Judging at 10:00am

All exhibits & special prizes to be picked up SUNDAY 10AM-12PM

PLEASE BRING ENTRIES IN CONTAINERS AS WE WILL PLACE THEM ON OUR BOARDS

13-18YRS NO. 11 ON OWN BOARD

5 years and under

1. 4 x arrowroot biscuits decorated

5 to 8 years

Most successful Exhibitor - $20 Prize donated by Mrs J O Higgins

2. 6 x pikelets 3. Vanilla packet cake decorated in “BEES” theme 4. 6 x honey joys

9 to 12 years

Most Successful Exhibitor - $20 Prize donated by Mrs J R Higgins

5. 4 x Cup cakes (not packet) decorated in “BEES” theme 6. 4 x honey jumbles iced ( 2 x pink & 2 x white icing ) 7. Cinnamon Tea cake (20cm round cake tin)

13 to 18 years

Most Successful Exhibitor - $20 donated by Gloucester CWA Evening & Friends of Bakers Creek

8. 4 x plain scones 9. Honey roll with mock cream 10. Coconut cake white icing (no decoration) 11. Decorated 18th Birthday cake using fondant (20cm round or square cake tin)

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Gloucester Hockey ClubREGISTRATION DAY 2019& Expressions of InterestJUNIOR (U13’s Mixed Team) Weekend comp. in TareeJUNIOR (U15’s Mixed Team) Weekend comp. in TareePlease contact Andrew Germon (0407 963 238) or Phil Moore (0409 116 910) with interest

JUNIORS MIXED (Cook Park Competition)There will be a Junior Registration Day held at Cook Park on Sunday March 24th including a sausage sizzle

SENIOR MEN’S TEAM (Div.3) 14+yo Manning Valley Competition SENIOR WOMEN’S TEAM (Div.3) 14+yo Manning Valley Competition Please contact Mark Coombes (0408 804 405) or Dave Keen (0428 453 779) for interest in the senior teams

Gloucester Scout GroupAre you interested in camping, hiking, outdoor activities?

Having new experiences, making new friends, getting out and about?

Gloucester Scout Group is having an information day on Sunday 17th March

Between 1.00 and 4.00 pmAt the showground

Come along and try some Scouting activities, meet the leaders and see what Scouting is about.Joeys – 5 to 8 year old - 6.00 – 7.00 pm Monday

Cubs – 8 to 11 year old – 5.30 – 7.00 pm ThursdayScouts – 11 to 15 year old – 6.00 – 7.30 pm Tuesday

Venturers – 15 – 18 year old – taking names on waiting listLeaders – For all sections.

For any information please contact Heather 0419179274

Principal Mrs Trudi Edman Deputy Principal Mr Mik WiselyAddress: 129 Ravenshaw Street, Gloucester NSW 2422Telephone: 6558 1605 Fax: 6558 1229Email: gloucester-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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

teachers and community in the pursuit of excellence.

GLOUCESTER SCORPIONS SOCCER WINTER SEASON 2019

FREE SOCCER THIS YEAR WITH YOUR

ACTIVE KIDS VOUCHER !Take advantage of free soccer for our local competition,

please make sure you have your ACTIVE KIDS VOUCHER before registering.

Info Day Saturday 9th March (10am – 12pm @ Soccer Grounds)

Trial Games Saturday 23rd March, 30th March

Season Start Saturday 6th April

To Register: www.gloucestersoccernsw.org

Facebook: Gloucester Soccer Club

Need help? Call Felicity 0409 903 425

Or email gloucestersoccernsw@gmail.com

Registrations are still open for the Manning Teams

13 years, 16 years and Seniors Team.

For more information on Manning Teams call

Geoff Hawkins 0409 903 425