Court Street GILGANDRA NSW 2827 Phone: 6847 2276 Fax: 6847 1288

PRINCIPAL Mr Neal Reed DEPUTY Mr Joshua Webb HEAD TEACHERS English/HSIE Mrs Fiona Lambell Mathematics Mr Steven Schier Science Mrs Suzie Frost TAS Mr Russell Woollams SUPPORT Mrs Di Irvin (rlg) YEAR ADVISORS Year 7 Mr Andrew McCutcheon Year 8 Mrs Laura Jordan Year 9 Miss Kristy Smith Year 10 Mrs Jessica Reid Year 11 Mrs Stacey O’Neill Year 12 Ms Kristen Skewes P&C President Mr Paul Alchin AECG President Ms Kiaya Leonard ARCO Mrs Meredith Schier

Newsletter 2 21st February 2019 Term 1 Week 4

EMAIL: gilgandra-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.gilgandra-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Quote of the week

“Do important things NOW

Before they become URGENT”

Principal’s report...

Week 4 is upon us and we already have some significant achievements reached by our students. Last week we enjoyed a wonderful swimming carnival organised by Mr Wilson and his team. A big congratulations to the age champions: Juveniles Sarah Temple & Oscar Spora, Junior Champions Sarah Schier & Jacob Wilson, and Senior Champions Caitlin Carlow & Kyle Welsh. Last week our teaching staff had their first team meetings. We have developed four (4) teams this year for staff to contribute to as their way of enriching our school learning culture. The teams are Gifted and Talented (led by Miss O’Sullivan), Sport and Enrichment (led by Mr Wilson), Aboriginal Education (led by Ms Naden) and Creative and Performing Arts (led by Mrs Reed). I am looking forward to the opportunities these teams will bring to the students and the different ways they can advance and affirm our school’s reputation as a leading high school in the Central West. This week is also a week of commemoration. On Tuesday afternoon our

school community said farewell to long time member of staff, Mrs Judy

Harvey. Superlatives do not do her work ethic and commitment to our

school justice - Judy, we thank you for your service and contribution to our

school across generations and for the joy and friendship your brought to

our school. You will be missed.

Neal Reed

Visiting WAR FM are Brielle Reid, Jacob Wilson and Mr Reed.

Swimming

Carnival

The annual GHS swimming carnival was held on Wednesday 13th February in surprisingly cool conditions. Competition was fierce with Oxley the overall winner on the day. Age Champions were: Juvenile: Sarah Temple and Oscar Spora Junior: Sarah Schier and Jacob Wilson Senior: Caitlin Carlow and Kyle Welsh

Communication

The school has been evaluating our

procedures on communication with parents

and community members. We have

streamlined our processes and are asking that

parents and community members contact the

school through the following appropriate

channels:

Via email or front office

We are asking that all parents and community

members use this way of contacting us in the

future. This will make sure that messages are

given to the right person on the day. Please

refrain from contacting staff members via their

personal phones or emails.

Homework Centre

Will run on Monday afternoons

3.30pm—4.30pm In D12 at Gilgandra High School

All students are welcome and can bring any work they need assistance with

From the Careers Desk The transition from school to the adult world can be difficult to navigate and has been described as one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. Supporting your children at this time can help make that move smoother. I get a lot of information over my desk that is relevant to students and their parents and I have begun a newsletter that I email to all students in Years 10, 11 and 12. I am inviting parents to be included. If you would like to receive a Careers Newsletter please email a request to me at the address below. Together we can empower your children to make informed decisions about their future. Heather Frewin heather.frewin@det.nsw.edu.au

Year 12 Fundraising

Valentine's Day provided the opportunity for Year 12 students to raise money towards their

end of year projects. Roses, chocolates, love hearts and well

wishes were a feature of the day. The lucky winners of the 100 club were Mrs Nelson, Ms Patton and Bonnie Tink

Tylah Anforth and Tayarna Mckenzie

Year 12 Valentine’s Day Fundraiser

Moorambilla Voices

All students in Years 7 and 8 will have the

privilege of attending a workshop which will be presented on Tuesday 26th February 2019. Senior students with an interest in music are

also invited to attend.

Canteen

Dates for your diary...

Monday 25th February Boys Western Region Basketball trials

Monday 25th February Homework Centre 3.30pm to 4.30pm

Tuesday 26th February Moorambilla Voices

Thursday 28th February Boys Cricket

Monday 4th March Homework Centre 3.30pm to 4.30pm

Monday 11th March School Photos

ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE Term 1 Assignment (ASG), Assessment (AST), In class task (ICT), Student Research Project (SRP),

Skills Assessment (SAT) Completion of Project work (CPW), Working Mathematically Task (WMT), Bookmark (Book)

Practical Task (PTK)

Due Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12

Week 5 25-2-19

to 1-3-19

Geography Part A

In class task

English Task 3 Part 2

English Task 3 Part 2

Week 6 4-3-19

to 8-3-19

Volunteers are required to help in the canteen.

If you can spare some time Please ring the school 6847 2276

Canteen Manager Kristy Gale with volunteer Wendy Henry preparing fresh, healthy salads

for lunch. This is one of the many healthy options available to all students and staff. Other

seasonal choices are available throughout

Madison Hourigan and Ella McAnnally-Elwin in Food Technology