GLOUCESTER HIGH SCHOOL · 4/1/2016 · Wingham Beef Week will be held from Monday 9 May till Saturday 14 May 2016. Gloucester High School has attended and participated at Wingham

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School Calendar 2016TERM 1Tuesday 29 March to Friday 8 AprilYear 10 Work ExperienceWednesday 30 March to Thursday 7 AprilYear 12 Half Yearly ExaminationFriday 1 AprilYear 9 Extension History - TimbertownWednesday 6 AprilBoys U15’s Soccer - LaurietonThursday 7 AprilZone Cross CountryFriday 8 AprilLast day of Term 1

TERM 2Monday 25 AprilANZAC DayTuesday 26 AprilStaff Development DayWednesday 27 AprilANZAC School AssemblyFriday 29 AprilMock Trial Round 2 v WauchopeMonday 2 MayYear 7 VaccinationsHunter Squash TrialsTuesday 3 MaySchool Photo’sWednesday 4 May School Athletics CarnivalTuesday 10 to Thursday 12 MayNAPLAN

CANTEEN -Phone 65589963Monday 4 AprilElonaTuesday 5 AprilRennaWednesday 6 AprilDeb WThursday 7 AprilMelissaFriday 8 AorilElona

TERM 2Monday 25 April ANZAC DayTuesday 26 AprilStaff Development DayWednesday 27 AprilElonaThursday 28 AprilKristieFriday 29 AprilElona

NEWSLETTER Friday 1 April 2016

Care Achievement Respect Effort Responsibilty

YEAR 7 STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL 2016The elections for the Year 7 SRC (Student Representative Council) were held Thursday 31 March. Staff were very pleased with the number of students who nominated themselves for the positions of SRC, showing willingness to be involved in school activities and take on responsibilities that will help them and others.We would like to thank all the students on their effort and congratulate Ben, Zeke, Charlie and Amy who have been selected to represent Year 7 and trust that they will do a commendable job.

It is difficult to believe that this will be the last newsletter for this term! Where has the time gone? From the school’s point of view, this has been a very busy and productive term. Our Year 12 students have been interviewed and our parent information night conducted, with some hands-on activities designed to strengthen the partnership between students, parents and staff. Year 12 students have been working with their mentors in honing their study skills, and some have attended the optional Friday afternoon study skills sessions. Hopefully the hard work and organisation of students will give them the confidence they need to successfully meet the challenge of Half-Yearly examinations head on.

Our Year 10 students are currently doing their two week stint of work experience. Already, the positive stories and experiences are rolling in. I’d like to thank our local businesses for their ongoing and ever-reliable support for our students, through their generosity of time and effort over these weeks.

This term has seen a Swimming Carnival, Spirit Day (with fantastic speaker, Luke Kennedy), the appointment of a new School Office Manager (well done Chris Moulds!), evacuation and lockdown drills, the adoption of the new mobile device procedures, two rounds of OPAL for Years 10 to 12, the Gloucester Show, Duke of Ed sleepover, University Roadshow, Onstage excursion, two Parent / Teacher evenings, the Year 7 Great Aussie Bush Camp, Art Express excursion, Mock Trial, Lions Youth of the Year, Vocal Camp at Lake Keepit, major staff Professional Learning events, Term 1 Collegial Leadership Network meetings for executive staff, the completion of the 2016 School Plan update, and the completion of the GHS Annual Report. All this on top of a full commitment of lessons, extracurricular activities and sporting events. It’s no wonder we’re all tired!

If you’d like to look at what we have planned this year in our School Plan, this is on our school’s website http://www.gloucester-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/our-school/school-plan. If you would like to view what the school’s achievements have been during 2015 in our Annual Report this will also available on the school website by the end of next week.As this is the last newsletter this term, I’d like to wish you all a relaxing holiday. I look forward to a great Term 2.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Diverse educational programs that challenge and inspire students

NSW PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE 2016The NSW Premier's Reading Challenge (PRC) ‘aims to encourage in students a love of reading for leisure and pleasure and to enable them to experience quality literature. It is not a competition but a challenge to each student - to read, to read more and to read more widely.’ [https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html].The 2016 PRC opened on Monday 7 March and closes on Thursday 18 August. Students in Years 7, 8 & 9 can register online. The Library currently has 592 titles that appear on the PRC Reading List. Look for the bright blue PRC stickers on the spines of our PRC books. If you would like more information – or help registering – please see Ms Grey.


ANZAC DAYParents, students and friends are invited to join with our school in remembering ANZAC Day this year. ANZAC Day is Monday 25 April. We are hoping for a good response from families to join us as students are encouraged to represent our school by participating in the march from the Soldiers Club to the cenotaph in Memorial Park. Please wear your full school uniform. Let’s remember those who served our country with pride and respect.We will meet at the Soldiers Club at 10.20am ready to assemble and begin the march. All are welcome to come along.

WINGHAM BEEF WEEK 2016Wingham Beef Week will be held from Monday 9 May till Saturday 14 May 2016.Gloucester High School has attended and participated at Wingham Beef Week for a number of years with success.This year we will attend Beef Week from Tuesday 10 May until Friday 13 May 2016. The program includes various talks from specialists in the field relating to agriculture and beef production, judging workshops and competitions, parading competitions as well as a carcass appreciation seminar and competition. Gloucester High School will be represented by Year 10 Agriculture, Year 11 and 12 Agriculture and Primary Industries students. Students will leave school on Tuesday morning 10 May and return for buses on Friday 13 May. The students will camp at Wingham Show Ground for the three nights and participate in events and workshops over the four days from 7:30am every morning.

We do require a female volunteer chaperone for the excursion. The chaperone would be required to camp overnight at the showground with us. Please call Mr Peter McCann on 65581605 for more information. An information pack is being prepared and will be sent home early next term with details of the program, cost and a list of essential items students will need for the week.

YEAR 7 SCHOOL VACCINATION PROGRAMWeek 2 Term 2 - Monday 2 May 2016

• read all the information provided• complete the consent form, including signing their name next to the vaccine/s they would like their child to receive• return the completed consent form to the front office before Friday 8 April 2016• ensure that their child eats breakfast on the day of the school vaccination clinic.

Year 7 students*• dTpa vaccine (Diphtheria, Tetanus & Pertussis (whooping cough)) as a single dose• varicella vaccine (chickenpox) as a single dose; and• human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in a 3-dose schedule at 0, 2 and 6 months (students who commence HPV vaccination in Year 7 but do not complete the course may be offered catch-up doses at school in Year 8

A Record of Vaccination will be provided to each student vaccinated at each clinic. Parents/guardians should ensure that this record is kept for future reference and should not assume that their child has been vaccinated if they do not receive this Record of Vaccination.

DISTRIBUTION OF NEWSLETTERSCurrently we provide all Year 7 students with a printed copy of the school Newsletter. Commencing Term 2, Year 7 students will no longer receive a printed copy. The newsletter will be emailed to all families and available on our school website http://www.gloucester-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/newsletters each fortnight. However if you would like a printed copy of the newsletter you may pick up a copy from the front office.


SCHOOL PHOTOS 2016 - TUESDAY 3 MAY (Term 2, Week 2)Period 1 YEAR 10

Period 2 YEAR 11

RECESS STAFF

Period 3 YEAR 8, SRC

Period 4 YEAR 9

LUNCH GROUP PHOTOS (family, friends)

Period 5 YEAR 7

Period 6 YEAR 12, Captains

• Please make sure you arrive at the hall at the start of the period to assist with organisation • All money to be paid to the photographer on the day • Try to have the correct dollar amount in your envelope – there will be limited change available from the photographer FRIENDSHIP GROUP PHOTOS - for students who would like to organise group photos with their friends, the following must occur:• You need to use the Family photo envelope which you can collect from the front office• You need to write on the envelope the number of people in YOUR group• At least ½ the number of people in the group must pay before the photo can be ordered (for example, if there are 5 people in the group, at least 3 group members will have to pay for their copy of the photo before the photo will be taken. This will mean you will get 3 photos)• Each person will have to pay for a group photo if they would like a copy of the photo

SCHOOL PHOTOS TUESDAY 3 MAY (TERM 2, WEEK 2)IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS 2016

• Students were issued with envelopes this week• A media consent form for Year 7 and new students were attached to the envelopes which need to be returned to the school on the day of the school photos• All students will have their picture taken on the day, whether they are ordering pictures or not • Please refer to the insert in the order envelope for all of the packages, options and prices• Envelopes for family and friendship group photos are available at the front office. Students wanting to order a copy of the SRC or Captain photos will need to pick up an extracurricular envelope at the front office• Envelopes are to be brought to the school with the students on photo day and are handed directly to the staff of Don Wood Photography• School photos can be paid for at the School Office by cash or cheque.• Payment options also include credit card – details to be put on envelopes or contact the photographer directly on 95425370• Limited change will be available on photo day – please try to include the correct cash amount in your envelope • If parents or students are unable to pay on photo day, late payments can be made directly to Don Wood Photography • Please contact Sue Keirstead if you have any questions on 65581605• Package information http://www.gloucester-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/calendar/-/calendar/view/month/1-5-2016


ROTARY AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND STUDENT EXCHANGE 2016 PROGRAM EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST OPEN

This program is designed for 14-15 year old students (In Year 8 or 9 in 2016) to experience a true ‘exchange’ with a family in New Zealand. Local students are matched with a New Zealand student and the New Zealand student will attend your school during Term 2, 2017. Both students then travel to New Zealand and attend school there for Term 3, 2017. This is an exciting way to experience another culture with the support of Rotary. For more information and expression of interest please contact Sam de Witte 65581734 or Jim De Silva 6558 9248

ACROSTIC POEM

VIOLIN

Very cool instrument

Interesting instrument, size and shape

Orchestral instrument

Lots of people play the violin

Individual instrument

Nothing beats the violin

YEAR 7 MUSICYear 7 have been very busy this term with their music assignments. Below is just a few examples of the high quality of work these student are producing.


HARMONY DAY AT JOHN HUNTERHarmony Day celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.

The theme for 2016 is “Our diversity is our strength”

John Hunter Hospital School students have created artworks to reflect their individual differences and similarties. One face six different ways. Each way reflects an element of our world, which all rely on each other for survial.

Year 8 student, Tallulah Nixon is receiving treatment at John Hunter Hospital and is attending school there.

This is Tallulah’s art work.

YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE

Lincoln is enjoying his experience with GWG Construction. While Ella and Brayden are enjoying work experience at Valley Industries making Bee boxes!


THREE MONTHS EXCHANGEThis Saturday 2 April, Madalyn and Emily fly to New Zealand for three months on a Rotary Australia and New Zealand Exchange program. They have been matched with families in New Zealand and will be living with that family for the next three months.

Madalyn will be living with the Robinsons who live in a town called Kerikeri which is in the Bay of Islands on the North Island of New Zealand. Madalyn will be attending Kerikeri High School which has around 1500 students.

Emily will be living on a dairy farm at Dargaville also on the North Island and is at the bottom of the Bay of Islands which is two hours north of Auckland. Emily will be living with the Nillson Family and will attend Dargaville High School.

While in New Zealand the girls will attend a week Safari trip around the North Island with the other Australian exchange students. This will be based in Taupo and from there they will be doing many fun things like white water rafting, caving, and having the option to go bungy jumping. On Satruday 25 June, the girls will be flying back to Australia with their New Zealand exchange students. The New Zealand exchange students then will be living with Madalyn and Emilys’ family for three months. The exchange students will then both attend Gloucester High for the following three months.

Thank you to Gloucester Rotary 9650 for supporting this program. The girls are very excited and grateful to be given this opportunity.

JAPANESE VISITThis week three Japanese students had the oppoprtunity to experience Gloucester and Gloucester High School. The girls were visiting the Fitzgerald family and wanted to experience school in Australia. The girls jotted down a few differences our school has with theirsschool back home in Japan.In our school (Japan):• students clean the school by ourselves everyday• at the start of class we stand and bow saying

“onegaishimasu” sit and start class• end of the class, we stand, bow saying

“arigatowgozaimashita” and end the class• students must get to school at 8:15am• in our school we have our own class room and each subject the teacher comes to our class to teach us• Japanese school teachers not very friendly• we need to change our clothes for PE classes• students must not put on accessories• students must not hair dye• students must not pierce their earsWe had a lot of fun at Gloucester High School. Gloucester High School has a lot more freedom then Japanese schools. Everbody is very friendly and smiles (smile is very good) Thank you Maaya, Momoka and Sana


CAREERS NEWSYear 10 Work ExperienceYear 10 students are currently out on Work Experience. There is a wide variety of placements in and outside of the Gloucester community. Fifty eight out of sixty one students were able to secure two weeks of placement, and hopefully, the remaining students acquire some type of work next week. I will be visiting or making contact with all host employers in the next week to ensure students are following the Work Experience guidelines. I would also like to remind all students to provide their host employer/s with their Evaluation Reports, as this will be the basis for the Post Work Experience activities conducted in Careers lessons next term. I hope you’re all having an amazing time! Mr De Angelis

UNE Open Day: Friday 6 MayAn excursion for all interested Year 12 and 11 students is being organised for Week 2 of next term to visit UNE’s Armidale Campus’. Permission notes will be going out next week. We will depart Gloucester High School at 5.00am and return back to school at approximately 6.30pm. The cost will be $20 per student. Lunch will be provided by UNE. Historically, many GHS graduates attend UNE, and in recent years, many students have successfully secured a place in the university through their Early Entry Program. It will be a great day for students to obtain a taste of what UNE has to offer. I encourage all ATAR Year 12 and 11 students to attend. Contact Mr De Angelis for more details.

COURSE & INSTITUTION INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR STUDENTS & PARENTSAustralian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP) Information Evening Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP) Information Evening – Wednesday 27 April, 2016 at 6pm. Come along to ACAP’s Information night and find out more about our VET, Bachelor, Honours, Graduate Diploma and Masters programs. ACAP staff will be on hand to answer your questions. Level 5, 11 York St Sydney. RSVP at http://www.acap.edu.au/future-students/info-sessions/ or call 1800 061 199.

University of Notre Dame Pathways to University Information Session Tuesday 19 April 2016. Students can find out about pathways to uni at Notre Dame. The Foundation Year program (delivered over two semesters) and Tertiary Enabling Program (delivered over one semester) are ideal ways for students to transition from school into university study, providing valuable academic and study assistance. For more info call the Prospective Students Office on 02 8204 4404 or email [email protected]

GENERAL COURSE UPDATES, CHANGESSouthern Cross University to launch new-look Bachelor of Music degree in 2017. The degree prepares students for a portfolio career in music with the flexible course structure offering study across performance, song-writing/composition, music education, sound production, new media arts and screen. Students with strong performance or song-writing/ composition abilities can audition to receive more intensive tuition to develop their skills in a specialist area scu.edu.au/music

OPEN DAYS - APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAYSCharles Sturt University: The following days fall in the school holidays. Engineering: Bathurst 11 April 2016

Communication and Creative Industries: Bathurst - 11 April 2016

Clinical Science, Dental Science, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy: Orange - 15 April 2016

Communication and Creative Industries: Wagga Wagga - 18 April 2016

Policing, Law and Criminal Justice: Bathurst - 18 April 2016 (high level of student interest)

Nursing and Paramedic: Bathurst - 21 April 2016 (high level of student interest)

Nursing: Albury - 22 April 2016


OPEN DAYS - July School HolidaysGraphic Design, Advertising, Public Relations: Port Macquarie - 4 July 2016Agriculture: Wagga Wagga - 6-7 July 2016Medical Radiations Science and Paramedics: Port Macquarie - 8 July 2016

EXPOS & FORUMSNational Skills Week 2016 - NEW WORLD, NEW VISION, YOUR FUTURE August 29 – September 4, 2016. Every year National Skills Week recognises, celebrates and informs students and the wider public of the diversity, benefits and career pathways associated with Vocational Education and Training (VET). For more information visit http://www.nationalskillsweek.com.au/

CADETSHIPS, APPRENTICESHIPS, TRAINEESHIPSAutomotive Apprenticeship Career Pathways. For school leavers who are starting to look for work but are frustrated as they don’t have the necessary experience. Automotive Apprenticeship may be a solution! AGT recruit and employ for a range of Automotive Industry roles that include Mechanical, Motorcycle, Spare Parts and Panel + Paint. For career path information please contact 029796 3655.

2017 Defence Force Gap Year enrolments2017 Defence Force Gap Year enrolments for twelve roles now open http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/GapYear/

AWARDSNSW Government’s $1000 Jobs of Tomorrow Scholarships People with skills in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) are in high demand The NSW Government’s $1000 Jobs of Tomorrow Scholarships aim to boost the number of students enrolling in STEM vocational courses to help meet demand from industry and prepare students for future job opportunities. Further details can be found www.smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au/for-students/scholarships/jobs.

U14’S BUCKLEY SHIELD RUGBY LEAGUE On Wednesday 30 March, Gloucester High School U14’s Rugby League squad travelled to Tuncurry Rugby League Park and competed in a carnival day set up by the ARL (Australia Rugby League). Each game was 25 minutes in length. Schools represented included, Taree, Wingham and Chatham High schools, Bulahdelah Central School, Great Lakes Campus.

Our opening game was against Great Lakes campus. We came out nervous, made some mistakes and by half time we were down 24 -0. In the second half the boys played better footy and scored a try and only conceded one against us. Great Lakes had some strong runners and we found it hard to stop their momentum. Leon scored our try and Bailey kicked the goal. Final score was 30-6.

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM – LITERACY AND NUMERACYIn May 2016 the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) will be completed by students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.

The NAPLAN tests will be conducted from 10-12 May 2016. TUESDAY 10 MAY WEDNESDAY 11 MAY THURSDAY 12 MAY

Language Conventions Reading Numeracy(Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar)

Writing

Years 7 and 9 there here will be two Numeracy tests: one where a calculator is allowed and one where calculators are not to be used. For the calculator test, the student should use the calculator that they currently use at school. Friday 13 May – A ‘catch-up’ day is scheduled for students who missed a test or were absent on a test day.

Students may be withdrawn from NAPLAN by their parent or carer. This is a matter for consideration by parents in consultation with the school principal. If you wish to withdraw your child from the tests, a parent or carer consent form must be signed.Please make an appointment with Mr Cavanagh if you would like to discuss your child’s participation in NAPLAN.Additional information about NAPLAN can be found at www.nap.edu.au/NAPLAN/Parent_Carer_support/index.html.


U14’S BUCKLEY SHIELD CONTINUED...Our second match was against Taree High School who had a strong large squad of players. Due to us being under numbers, Taree loaned us a player to create our 13. From the kick off we were under pressure with Taree putting on points through some really talented players they had playing out wide. Our boys battled hard in defence and could not match it with their pace and ability to evade tackles. When we had our opposition on their line our defence was good and the few chances we had with the ball looked exciting. The end score was 44-0.

All our players where outstanding on the day with every student playing above their regular requirements, either increased work load or playing against older and bigger players. We came away injury free both Mr Cameron and Mr Wisely felt great bringing the all the boys home in one piece.

We would like to thank the parents and supporters who travelled to Tuncurry as your cheers and words of support could be heard. Thanks to Mr Cameron for driving the school bus and to Lucas for running water and your player support.

We now look forward to our next game of U14s Rugby League which is the Bulahdelah Gala Day later in Term 2. Thanks to all the players for their courage and spirit which made our day a great experience for all.

U14s Coach Mik Wisely


MOCK TRIAL WINNERSThe 2016 NSW Law Society Mock Trial competition got underway this month with Gloucester competing against Coonabarabran High School. These schools met at the halfway point of Tamworth Council Rooms. Gloucester was the prosecution in a 'driving in a manner dangerous' case in which Gloucester represented the police case. The team was composed of Steph -Barrister, Blake - Solicitor, Ruby - Magistrate, Kelsey - Associate and our two witnesses were Laura and Jasmin. All team members acquitted themselves very well. Laura and Kelsey scored 100% for their roles and Jasmine scored 90% for her role. Our Barrister made good objections but as the magistrate pointed out they will need to explain their reasoning more clearly next time. Both barrister performed with distinction and showed form that we hope will further develop in the next round.

Essentially, the court had to determine whether the driver of a car moving out into a flow of traffic was driving in a manner, dangerous when they collided with a motor cyclist. The court on this occasion didn't believe that the prosecution had made their case beyond reasonable doubt. The driver was therefore acquitted. However Gloucester High School ran out winners 278 to 254.

We would like to thank Mr Dunlop and Mrs L'Green who transported the students to Tamworth. Their moral support was much appreciated.

Our next round will be against Wauchope High School and will take place on the first Friday of Term 2. Best wishes to the team in this next round. This team is well experienced and will present some significant challenges. We will be acting as the defence in this case.

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Principal Mr Pat Cavanagh Deputy Principal Mr Mike King Address: 129 Ravenshaw Street, Gloucester NSW 2422Telephone: 6558 1605 Fax: 6558 1229Email: [email protected]

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GLOUCESTER HIGH SCHOOL · 4/1/2016 · Wingham Beef Week will be held from Monday 9 May till Saturday 14 May 2016. Gloucester High School has attended and participated at Wingham