Issue 1 Term 1 - Week 4

Issue 1 Term 1 - Week 4 Friday, February 17 2017

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Issue 1 – Term 1– Week 4

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:

P&C Meeting (Tuncurry Campus) ............................................................................................................ Mar 1

College Cross Country .......................................................................................................................... Mar 15

COLLEGE NEWS

College Principal’s Report

Welcome back to the 2017 school year. As always it has been a busy start with new staff and many new

enrolments. A particularly warm welcome is extended to families whose child/children are attending for the first time at the college.

As you would have been informed via media, our 2016 HSC results were outstanding with many students gaining ATARs in the high 90’s. These results again demonstrate the great strength the Great Lakes Learning Community (six feeder primary schools and three campuses of the college) provide for over 3,000 students.

In 2016, as part of a cycle of evaluations, the GLC Core Values were reviewed. This involved surveying staff and students, discussions at P&C, executive and staff meetings and consideration of the latest research into the impact of core values. As a result, we are adopting three GLC Core Expectations- Respect, Responsibility and Personal Best. The two values of Cooperation and Fairness have been incorporated into the three Core Expectations.

We look forward to working with our parents/carers, students and community groups in 2017.

Graeme Jennings College Principal

Week 9 Senior Campus Formal Assembly Tuesday March 21 Week 9 Tuncurry Campus Formal Assembly Tuesday March 21 Week 10 Forster Campus Formal Assembly Thursday March 30 Week 11 ANZAC Assemblies Forster & Tuncurry Thursday April 6


COLLEGE BAND NEWS

College Band rehearsals have started for 2017 under the direction of Mrs Narelle Richardson (based at Forster

Campus). Mrs Richardson has years of experience in leading choirs, concert bands, jazz ensembles and has been a Musical Director for many musical productions here and elsewhere. Mrs Richardson is the MD for the College’s production of Grease next term.

Continuing College Band students are encouraged to return to rehearsals at their campus, particularly if they were in possession of a school instrument last year. There are positions available for newly enrolled students who can play any woodwind, brass or percussion instrument, or a bass guitar. It is important that band musicians have at least a beginner’s understanding of reading music (for their instrument) on a stave and how those notes are played on their instrument. Having private lessons outside school hours is strongly encouraged and playing with the band will both support and help to rapidly develop the skills learnt in private tuition.

Rehearsals occur once a week at each campus as follows:

Tuncurry and Senior Campus - Tuesdays 8.00am - 9.00am

Forster Campus - Thursdays 8.00am - 9.10am

Performances opportunities occur every term and students need to be able to commit to all rehearsals and performances for the year. Students are rewarded for consistent attendance and effort. In addition, those with excellent punctuality also go in a draw to win a $20 gift voucher.

Selected students in the College Band will also participate in the Grease (Musical) band. This band rehearses between 3.30pm and 5.00pm at Tuncurry Campus this term - same timeslot as the lead cast.

For more information, please email [email protected], phone Forster Campus on 6554 6062 for an appointment or students can collect an information letter from Mrs Richardson at rehearsals.

Mrs Narelle Richardson College Band Director

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COLLEGE SPORT

It was a hot and sticky day – perfect for Year 7 and 8 to get in the pool, race, cool down and have fun at the Stage 4

swimming carnival. The day was action packed with a large number of students entering events. Of course, the mat race, wheel barrow race and kick board relay were the most popular.

The fastest boys and fastest girls competed in a Champion of Champions race. Students are to be commended for their behaviour and effort on the day. A special congratulations goes to the age champions and those swimmers who qualified for Zone Swimming in Taree. The age champions were:

AGE BOY GIRL

12 Angus Donald - Forster Campus Olivia Dew - Tuncurry Campus

13 Jack Dent - Forster Campus Bella Lawson - Forster Campus

14 Sebastion Moore - Forster Campus Nettie Holmes - Forster Campus

15 Callum Boag - Tuncurry Campus April Cougle - Tuncurry Campus

16 Dane Jeffery - Forster Campus Misty Cornish - Forster Campus

17 Pierce Jackson - Senior Campus Thalia Kladis - Senior Campus

2017 SPORTING DATES:

Hunter Boys Volleyball, Lambton ................................................................................................... February 17

Hunter Diving, Lambton ................................................................................................................. February 21

Hunter regional Swimming, Maitland ............................................................................................ February 28

Open Netball, Taree ............................................................................................................................. March 2

College Cross Country ........................................................................................................................ March 15

University Shield, Buckley Shield, Harry Elliott Oval .......................................................................... March 29

CHS Swimming/Diving, SOP ................................................................................................................. April 2-4

NSW Netball Schools Cup, Forster........................................................................................................... April 4

Zone Cross Country (back up date 4th May), Wingham ......................................................................... April 6

Hunter Squash, Cardiff ............................................................................................................................ May 1

College Athletics Carnival, Tuncurry ........................................................................................................ May 5

Zone Athletics Carnival, Tuncurry (backup 15th June) .......................................................................... May 18

Hunter Region Cross Country, Cessnock ................................................................................................. June 2

CHS Cross Country, Eastern Creek .......................................................................................................... July 21

Hunter Regional Athletics, Glendale ................................................................................................. July 26-27

NSW Netball Regional Finals, Port Macquarie ....................................................................................... July 26

under 14’s Netball Gloucester ........................................................................................................... August 31

CHS Athletics, SOP ..................................................................................................................... September 6-8

Zone Sport Organiser’s Meeting, Taree ...................................................................................... November 29


Our 2017 musical production will be the hit classic, Grease. Opening on Broadway back

in 1971, the musical spawned the famous 1978 movie, many revivals and most recently, the Grease Live television event.

Our production will run for three nights in Week 9 of Term 2 (22nd - 24th June) at Forster Campus MPH.

Auditions were held late last year and an exciting cast of talented students from across the college has been formed. The lead cast has already begun rehearsing and will be working hard after school each week to get the show together.

All students who auditioned but did not secure a lead role have been invited to form the Chorus – a very important group that supports the lead cast throughout the production! Students who did not audition are also most welcome to join – Chorus rehearsals will take place each Thursday from 3:30-5pm at Tuncurry Campus Music rooms.

Opportunities to assist with backstage, sound and lighting, artwork and other roles will be open to interested students as the event draws near.

For more information, please contact Vincent Jensen at Tuncurry & Senior Campuses and Narelle Richardson at Forster Campus.

Vincent Jensen – Producer/Director Head Teacher CAPA – Tuncurry & Senior Campuses

Congratulations to all students who auditioned for roles in our 2017

musical, Grease. The following students have been selected for lead cast roles:

Character Cast

Sandy Maddison Palmer

Danny Hugh Sweeney

Rizzo Jasmin Correia

Frenchy Keely Johnson

Marty Emily Dreise

Jan Jessica Peeters

Kenickie Ben Copland

Doody Joey Taylor

Roger Lochran Ward

Sonny Jordan Fowler

Patty Haylea Legge

Eugene Jarrod Hillyer

Miss Lynch Lyndsay Hoare

Johnny Casino Callum Berry

Vince Fontaine Cody Clayton

LEAD cast members will rehearse each TUESDAY (3:30-5pm) at Tuncurry Campus Music Rooms in Term 1 and Forster Campus MPH in Term 2.

ALL students are welcome to join the CHORUS – you don’t have to be the best singer, just enjoy being on stage and performing as a member of a

group. The Chorus rehearses each THURSDAY (3:30 - 5pm) at Tuncurry Campus Music Rooms in Term1 and Forster Campus MPH in Term 2.

All other students who auditioned are invited to form the Chorus.

For more information…see a Music teacher at your campus

LEAD cast members will rehearse each TUESDAY (3:30-5pm) at Tuncurry

Campus Music Rooms in Term 1 and Forster Campus MPH in Term 2.

ALL students are welcome to join the CHORUS – you don’t have to be the best

singer, just enjoy being on stage and performing as a member of a group. The Chorus

rehearses each THURSDAY (3:30 - 5pm) at Tuncurry Campus Music Rooms in

Term1 and Forster Campus MPH in Term 2.

All other students who auditioned are invited to form the Chorus.

For more information…see a Music teacher at your campus


Have fun – having a laugh often paves the way

to discuss something more serious

Be available – create opportunities to chat

Be interested –discuss their interests rather

than making some point

Be positive – quietly praise when they deserve

it

Lecturing or learning? – constant

lecturing/interrogating means they tune out,

allow them to learn problem-solving

Don’t overreact – teenagers sometimes make

dramatic statements for effect (just like adults

sometimes do!); listen and offer opinion

calmly

Have fun – having a laugh often paves the way

to discuss something more serious

Be available – create opportunities to chat

Be interested – discuss their interests rather

than making some point

Be positive – quietly praise when they deserve

it

Lecturing or learning? – constant

lecturing/interrogating means they tune out,

allow them to learn problem-solving

Don’t overreact – teenagers sometimes make

dramatic statements for effect (just like adults

sometimes do!); listen and offer opinion

calmly

Extracts from ‘Communication with your teenager’ Parent Line Brought to you by the Great Lakes College School Counselling Team

Forster Campus – Sue Colditz, Tuncurry Campus – Fern Champion, Kym Earle

P&C NEWS

Think before you say ‘no’ – think it through and give reasons for

your decision; try to be fair and negotiate/compromise if

appropriate

Acknowledge their feelings – this helps so they know they have

really been heard

Respect their privacy – give them some space of their own; don’t

go into their room without their permission; don’t go through

their diary or drawers in their absence

Make sure they’re safe – you may need to ask for information to

make sure they are safe, e.g. where your teenager is spending

time, with whom, how and when they will get home

Show them you care – however much they ignore or make fun of

your efforts they need to know more than ever you believe in

them and love them

Think before you say ‘no’ – think it through and give reasons for

your decision; try to be fair and negotiate/compromise if

appropriate

Acknowledge their feelings – this helps so they know they have

really been heard

Respect their privacy – give them some space of their own; don’t

go into their room without their permission; don’t go through

their diary or drawers in their absence

Make sure they’re safe – you may need to ask for information to

make sure they are safe, e.g. where your teenager is spending

time, with whom, how and when they will get home

Show them you care – however much they ignore or make fun of

your efforts they need to know more than ever you believe in

them and love them


Welcome to all students, parents and caregivers for the 2017 school year. The P&C is the primary advocacy group for students, parents, carers, teachers and other members of the three campuses which comprise the Great Lakes College. The group meets monthly, alternating venues between the Forster and Tuncurry Campuses. The meetings last approximately one hour, and often we invite a guest speaker to give a short talk on their particular role with the students at the college.

The P&C is responsible for the management of the canteens at both campuses. Each canteen has a full time employed supervisor, as well as a small number of additional paid staff. Both canteens rely on extra help provided by volunteers. These volunteers help to reduce wage costs that in turn, lead to increased profits, which are ultimately then donated back to the college. All volunteers are warmly welcomed at both canteens, and I encourage anyone with a little spare time to consider helping out at either of the canteens. The canteens provide a range of nutritious meals, all under the NSW Healthy Canteen guidelines. Prices are very competitive, so please give the canteen a go!

The P&C can financially assist students who are representing the college at national and/or international sporting events. This is by written request.

We currently have approx. 25 financial members of the P&C. The monthly meetings are well attended, and usually all campus principals are present. There is ample time to ask questions, all in a non-judgemental environment.

All committee positions will be declared vacant at the upcoming AGM, and a new committee elected thereafter. The AGM is scheduled for 6.30 pm on Wed Mar 1, at the Tuncurry library. All are invited to attend, especially if interested in becoming part of the P&C committee. The AGM will be followed by the usual monthly meeting, starting at 7pm.

I do encourage all to attend the P&C meetings. They are an informal way of meeting with college principals, but also seeing differing aspects of College issues, which can affect our children’s education. Your voice will be heard, and you can make a difference.

Guy Laden P&C President

FORSTER CAMPUS

Principal’s Report

2017 Year 7 Welcome Year 7 students, who will be looked after by their Year Advisers, Phil Koch and Carla Clough. Year 7 and the staff attending the Year 7 Camp in Week 5, are really looking forward to this experience and working with the Year 7 students.

As a reminder, the Year 7 Parent/Carer Welcome BBQ with Staff is on at the Bullring from 4pm on Monday 29th February, 2016. I look forward to meeting with you at this event.

All students have quickly settled down into their class learning routines and are wearing the correct school uniform, including the BLACK, ENCLOSED LEATHER shoes.

Deputy Principals’ Year Groups Mick Adams Stage 5 Deputy Principal Phil Grieve Stage 4 Deputy Principal

New Staff Michelle Owens English (replacing Troy Hawkins) Kaila Brown HSIE for Term 1

Tim Alliston PDHPE Digby Wood PDHPE

Phil Koch TAS John Thomson TAS (Chatham HS 2017)

Renee Chinn English (replacing Michelle Gray who gained a permanent job at Bulahdelah Central School)

Nadine McCosker Support (gained MC teacher permanent position through merit selection)


DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Year 7 Parent/Teacher BBQ (@ Bullring) ............................................................................................................... Feb 20

Year 7 Camp ..................................................................................................................................................... Feb 22-24

P&C Meeting (@ Tuncurry Camps) ......................................................................................................................... Mar 1

School Photos ........................................................................................................................................................ Mar 6

Motivational Media Performance .......................................................................................................................... Mar 7

School Photos Catch Up Day................................................................................................................................. Mar 14

Year 7 Vaccinations .............................................................................................................................................. Mar 16

National Day of Action against Bullying................................................................................................................ Mar 17

Bangarra Dance Workshops Chatham High .......................................................................................................... Mar 17

Professional Learning: School Development Day Tuesday 27th January 2016 This was an excellent day beginning with the college staff all together. Forster and Tuncurry Campus’ had sessions on Positive Behaviour for Learning with implementation beginning in 2017. All staff across the campuses are fully behind this program and we look forward to celebrating the positive results.

Jennifer Miggins Principal

Wednesday March 22

Wednesday May 10

Wednesday June 21

Wednesday August 2

Wednesday September 13

Wednesday October 25

Wednesday December 6

All family and community members are welcome to come along to join the

Aboriginal Education Team.


SRC news

The school year has started well for the SRC with the School Leaders working hard at the Stage 4 swimming carnival to raise funds for our school. The SRC is currently looking for volunteers for the 2017 school year from years 7 to 10.

All students are encouraged to attend, particularly year 9 students who may be thinking about applying for a school leadership position in 2018, as this is now a prerequisite.

During Term 4 2016, the SRC ran a fundraiser to support children that may not get Christmas gifts each year, by donating gifts to the Kmart Wishing tree. Students set up a gold coin donation in roll call each day and successfully managed to raise $180.

The funds allowed school leaders to select a number of gifts including sporting equipment, Lego and toddler toys for both male and female children.

These gifts were then wrapped by Forster Campus school leaders Keely Robinson, Gemma Caves, Nick Phillip and SRC volunteer, Nettie Holmes.

These students gave up their first day of the Christmas school holidays to assist Ronald McDonald House with their fundraising by wrapping Christmas presents.

The four volunteers and ex School Leaders Ramsey Maberly-Smith, Mia Williams and George Castillo, assisted the community in having their gifts wrapped in time for Christmas.

Danielle Kirkland PDHPE Faculty

Leading by Example at Forster Campus

Transitioning from Primary School to High School can be daunting for some students. Orientation Day is the first time they’ve ever been to a High School.

26 Year 10 students participated in training last year to prepare them for their role in supporting the younger students who would be joining us in Year 7 this year.

These Peer Leaders played a key role in the Orientation Day and the first day of school this year, giving tours of the school, sitting in on classes, assisting the teachers with activities, running their own activities, teaching the younger students how to read a timetable, reassuring nervous students and so much more.


They even gave up their last day of school holidays to be here with Year 7 on their first day of school.

Over the past two weeks I’ve witnessed some of these Peer Leaders helping the Year 7 students find their classes, talking to them in the playground, asking if they’re doing ok and just being kind and interested in how they’re finding high school.

Eight of these Peer Leaders have now been selected to join us at the Year 7 camp to

continue in their supportive roles. However, all of the Peer Leaders did an amazing job and showed

their maturity and leadership skills throughout.

Annette Whiting Student Support Officer

Winners are Grinners!

Pictured are two of Forster Campus' Year 10 students, Mario and Mitchell from last year who took out the major prizes in the Industrial Technology- Timber section at the Manning and Great Lakes Schools Competition display at Taree Regional Art Gallery. Both students received cash prizes and tool prizes as a bonus. We look forward to competing in this annual event again this year.

Ian Dillon Head Teacher TAS

Bottom Photo: Camp Peer Leaders - Alyssa Fuller, Taylah Wright, Dillan Webster, Maddison Reeves, Jordan Fowler, Luke Holbrook, Matt Tait, Ben Chapman Top Photo: Peer Leaders - (Back Row) Luke Holbrook, Ryan Reece, Maddison Reeves, Dillan Webster, Taylah Wright, Jessica Gwynne (Middle Row) Joanne Tran, Amy Doorey, Mackenzie Vidal, Alyssa Fuller, Braeden Lee, Matt Tait, Royce Smith, Ben Chapman (Bottom Row) Gerard Castillo, Sam Young, Ryan Howe, Haley Deland


Mandatory Sport

Term one mandatory sport begins with Years 7 and 8 working on fitness, fun and water safety. Students will be completing, walks, runs, swimming activities and some lifesaving during the term.

Next term we will be looking at options of zumba, tai kwon do, squash, gym, tennis and bowling.

Years 9 and 10 sport choices have been issued and students should have returned their notes and money. The following sports have been offered:

Beach Activities Snooker - full

Bullring Activities - full Squash

Striking Sports - full Surf Survival

Basketball/Netball - full Ten Pin Bowling

Skateboarding YMCA - Gym - full

If you have not selected or paid for a sport yet, please do so as soon as possible.

C Whitbread Sport Organiser

PDHPE Staff Profile

Digby Woods 7-10 PDHPE, 8 Team Games, 9 PASS Subjects Taught:

Kids keep you young – it is fun to watch them learn. Why you became a teacher:

Hunter Volleyball Convenor, Great Other Responsibilities:Lakes College Open Boys Volleyball Coach

Telling a story One thing in a day you can’t do without:

Penrith Panthers Football Team:

Eos in Greece or Lagos in Portugal Favourite place visited:

Be Kind:- Be Useful Known for saying:


Help To Keep Your Kids Safe Online

The Commonwealth Government’s Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner has developed a resource for parents called iPARENT which is designed to help parents learn how to be safe and secure with the connected devices in their children’s lives.

iPARENT – found at https://www.esafety.gov.au/education-resources/iparent provides facts and statistics about Australian children online, managing technology in the home and strategies used by parents to keep children safe online.

A parent’s guide to online safety can be downloaded from the site and a range of useful information is available. For example, parents can access information about cyberbullying including:

How to talk to your child

A parent’s guide to responding to cyberbullying

What to do if your child is being cyberbullied or is

cyberbullying others

Sources of professional support and help

Information is also available for parents about unwanted contact, inappropriate, offensive or illegal content and sexting.

The Department of Education also has a cyber safety resource for parents on its website called Raising Good Digital Citizens which is accessible at http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/en/technology/usingtechnology/raising-good-digital-citizens

The Welfare Team Forster Campus

TUNCURRY CAMPUS


A warm welcome to our Year 7 students and to the many new enrolments in Years 8, 9 and 10. I have been impressed with the manner in which you have settled into our school and embraced our culture of working hard. Also welcome back to the students in Years 8, 9 and 10. I hope you all had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday!

Tuncurry Campus also welcomes a number of new staff joining us this year:

Mr Ruprecht is in the CAPA faculty, teaching mostly Music; Mr Blanch is in the Science Department replacing Mr Webb who is in PDHPE this year; Mrs Woolley will also be in the Science Department. She is replacing Mr Beavis. Miss Leaudias joins us in the Maths KLA replacing Miss Evans and Mrs Shepherd will also be joining us 3 days a fortnight in the Support Unit. We also welcome back Mrs Lawton after her maternity leave.

We also have Mrs Booker, Mrs Sheffield and Mrs Guillier joining us as Student Learning Support Officers, assisting teachers in the classroom and Merv Brown will be working with our Indigenous students four days a week.

During 2016 the college decided to embrace the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL). Already we have reduced the five core Values and replaced them with three Core Expectations of Respect, Responsible and Personal Best.

Throughout the year myself, Mrs Cougle and other members of staff will be having many conversations with students and parents regarding these expectations.

https://www.esafety.gov.au/education-resources/iparent

https://www.esafety.gov.au/education-resources/iparent

http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/en/technology/usingtechnology/raising-good-digital-citizens

http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/en/technology/usingtechnology/raising-good-digital-citizens


A significant change to the timetable structure for Years 9 and 10 has occurred. All elective classes now have a double period every fortnight. This enables teachers to have a 2 hour timeslot to organise activities and small excursions to take place outside of the campus, without disrupting the students learning in other subject areas. Already the PASS and Marine Studies electives have organised such events to take place.

It hasn’t taken very long for students to be involved in extra-curricular activities with the College swimming carnival having already been held and auditions and rehearsals for the College Musical conducted. Coaches are also collecting names for several sports in preparation for upcoming tournaments. I look forward to hearing, reading and hope seeing many of our students participating and achieving success in these extra-curricular activities.

Finally, the following is part of my address that I gave to the students at the Welcome Assembly.

“It is important that we start the year on a positive note. It is a fresh start and I expect that you will also try your hardest i.e. strive for your Personal Best and I will leave you with something to think about”.

“Dream Big Start Small But most of all …. Start” Paul Rosenbaum Relieving Principal

Deputy Principal’s Report

What a great start to 2017 for those at Tuncurry Happy New Year Parents and Carers! Campus. We have lots of keen and eager Year 7 students, lots of new enrolments and many other students returning to school fresh and with a positive attitude.

I also have the pleasure of remaining in the relieving position for another year and continue to look forward to making positive connections with the parents and students of our campus. Here are just a few reminders for the start of the year for both students and parents.

Contraband here at school Aerosol cans Chewing gum Permanent markers Liquid paper bottles

Parent support is always encouraged around these issues

A few general rules that students may also need to be reminded of: Skateboards and scooters are to be walked out of the school, never ridden Mobile phones are to be “off and away” during class time Toilet time is at lunch and recess, not during class time Get to class “on time every time” When arriving late to school or leaving early, parents are to sign

students in or out, or provide a note of explanation

Parents please also remember that we have a payment portal. This means payments can be made online through the school website. For any other question or up to date information please take a look at the school website


Parents please remember your child’s year adviser as a point of contact with the school.

Year 7 – Simon Patterson Year 8 – Gemma Lawton Year 9 – Jock Webb Year 10 – Mel Atkinson

Thank you for your patience last year as I was finding my feet in this position and, as mentioned before, I look forward to continuing to work with you in supporting your child/children throughout 2017.

Debbie Cougle Relieving Deputy Principal




School Photos ....................................................................................................................................................... Feb 15

Vaccinations.......................................................................................................................................................... Feb 16

Photo Cath up Day ................................................................................................................................................ Feb 23

SRC Planning Day .................................................................................................................................................. Feb 24

Celebration Assembly ........................................................................................................................................... Feb 28

P&C Meeting (@ Tuncurry Camps) ..........................................................................................................................Mar 1

Celebration Assembly ........................................................................................................................................... Mar 14

Cross Country .................................................................................................................................................... March 15

Year 7 Camp ................................................................................................................................................. March 15-17

Enrichment Program 2017

Following our successful Enrichment Programs in 2016 which culminated in the Afternoon of the Notables and a range of engaging seminars, our 2017 Enrichment Program is due to get underway. This year the program has been expanded and will include Year 7, 8, 9 & 10 students.

The program aims to challenge students to think beyond the classroom curriculum using creative problem solving skills and lateral thinking tools to explore both individual and group personal interest projects. The following outlines the focus of each year group’s program:

Year 7 (Term 2): Self/Personal Development focusing on a notable/famous person in an area of personal interest.

Year 8 (Term 1): Self/Personal Development focusing on individual/group research task and conducting a

seminar using one or more of the following seminar categories for research:

Futuristic

Problematic

Controversial

General interest

Advanced knowledge

Year 9 and 10 (Term 3): Self/Personal Development focusing on a self-determined in-depth study in an area of interest concentrating on a real life problem or conflict.

Student groups meet once a week for 10 weeks with Miss Jones to work on their projects. A celebration of learning will be held to showcase their final projects with an invitation being extended to parents and carers. Nominations for this program may be made by any of the following:

Parents/Carers who think their child would benefit by being involved in this program may ring the office and

request an application form from Miss Jones.

Students who are interested in participating in this program may obtain an application from the Miss Jones.

Teachers who think any of their students would benefit by participating in the program will have the opportunity to nominate students.

Nomination forms are to be returned to Miss Jones by:

Year 7 - Friday 12th May 2017

Year 8 - Friday 24th February 2017

Year 9 and 10 - Friday 29th September 2017

I look forward to mentoring our students throughout the program and joining you in celebrating and congratulating

their learning and achievements throughout the year. Should you have any further enquiries regarding the

Enrichment Program, please contact Michelle Jones.

Michelle Jones CAPA Faculty


SENIOR CAMPUS


Congratulations Year 12 2016. Individual and group HSC results indicate 2016 was yet another outstanding year for Great Lakes College Senior

Students.

Congratulations to Michael Morris who is the 2016 DUX of the Senior Campus. With Band 6s in Chemistry, Advanced

English, Physics and E4s in both Extension 1 and Extension 2 Mathematics. Michael was listed in the NSW Board of

Studies prestigious “All Rounder’s List” and he was placed in the “Top Achievers” for Chemistry. Michael was

awarded an incredible 99.75 ATAR.

Each year we hold a special assembly to celebrate the achievements of those students who excelled in the HSC by

achieving ATARS in excess of 90. In 2016, twelve of our students were awarded ATARS above 90, seven of these

students achieving ATARS above 95. This is a fantastic achievement and we congratulate Michael Morris, (99.75);

Kristian Fiebig (99.45); Matt Crowther (98.2); Caitlin Sweeney (97.4); Joey Newman (97.05); Ellie Clemensen (96.8);

Emily Barnett (95.2); Emma Handono (94.2); Michael Laden (93.8); Anna Robinson (92.45); Jamie De Gioia (91.8) and

Matt Moulder (90.2).

Students obtained Band 6s, (or equivalent Extension results), in the following subjects: - Ancient History, Design &

Technology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Mathematics, Extension 1 Mathematics, Extension 2 Mathematics,

Community & Family Studies, PDHPE, Biology, Physics, Dance, Senior Science, German Continuers, Advanced English,

English Extension 1, Visual Arts, Textiles & Design, French Beginners, Chinese Continuers, Engineering Studies,

History Extension, Music 1, Drama and Modern History.

In 2016, Great Lakes College Senior Campus participated in a mandatory Department of Education, (DoE),

“Validation” inspection. One of the measures the DoE uses to determine whether a school excels, is the number of

students within the school who achieve at least two HSC results in the Band 5 and 6 categories. In the 2016 HSC, the

Senior Campus had fifty seven students achieving at this level.

While we celebrated the success of those who achieved outstanding ATARS at our recent special assembly we also

celebrated the success of all our HSC students. In 2016, approximately 200 of our Year 12 students were awarded

with a HSC. With this many, students success takes many forms. For some, it is achieving this milestone in education.

For others it is combining academic subjects with vocational education subjects and obtaining a HSC that has joint

Board of Studies and TAFE accreditation, and for others it is the pure academic pathway to university or further

study.

In 2016, we had 53students who included one or more Vocational Education Training Course delivered by the school

in their HSC. These courses included Business Services, Construction, Hospitality, Metals & Engineering, Information

& Digital Media Technology and Furnishings. These students received a full Certificate II or a Statement of

Attainment toward CII on top of the HSC qualification. A further 35 students attained a full Certificate II or a

Statement of Attainment toward CII in a course delivered by TAFE and were also included these course as part of

their HSC.

Courses studied at TAFE included: Tourism, Automotive, Construction, Electro-Technology, Human Services, Retail,

Animal Studies, Flight Operations, Fashion Photography, Information & Cultural Services, Beauty Therapy, Children’s

Services, Multimedia, Design, Equine Studies, Primary Industries, Hospitality Specialisation and Hairdressing. Five

students included a School Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship in Vocational Education Courses (Retail and Business

Services) as part of their HSC which incorporated paid part-time work, training and school.

Congratulations to all our 2016 graduates!

Bob Henry Principal



Bravissimo............................................................................................................................................................. 15 Feb

Zone Swimming ..................................................................................................................................................... 16 Feb

School Photo Catch-up day.................................................................................................................................... 23 Feb

P&C Meeting (@ Tuncurry Camps) ......................................................................................................................... Mar 1

Deputy Principal’s Report

We extend a warm welcome to all Year 11 students and new enrolments, and hope that 2017 is a successful year

academically, culturally and socially.

The first few weeks have involved many students changing subjects. The cut-off date for class changes has now been

reached.

Can I remind all parents that your child must return the permission note prior to them being granted the privilege of

signing in and out of school and leaving early on Wednesday afternoons if they do not participate in TAFE or

extension classes. Those notes can be obtained from the front office.

If you are going on extended leave you must seek permission from the Principal and complete the “Exemption from

School” form. We also ask that you explain all absences and lateness with a note or via the parent portal. These

should come in on the day or the day following an absence. Calls can be made to the Front Office instead of a note. If

any student wishes to access the parent portal they can call the front office to arrange for a login and password.

An Assessment Mapping Guide will be distributed to all Year 11 students shortly to indicate when tasks are due. Year

12 should have there’s from last year.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me should you wish to discuss any aspect of your child’s education.

Brad Germon Deputy Principal

University of Wollongong Discovery Day

Last week, 12 Year 12 students attended the University of Wollongong Discovery Day. We travelled with 20 other

Bulahdelah Central School and Wingham HS students and staff. Over 7000 students from across the state attend this

5 day annual event.

Students had the opportunity to attend several lectures of their choice relating to different degree programs they

are considering, as well as general information sessions on maximising the ATAR, study skills, scholarships, early

entry, accommodation options and a campus tour with a student ambassador.

UOW is built on the old botanic gardens and is a picturesque campus with very modern facilities. They offer a free

shuttle bus to the shops, harbour, beaches and student accommodation.


This opportunity will be offered to Year 11/12 students each year at minimal expense. Next year we are considering

including a visit to Macquarie University on the way home.

Senior students should listen out in Term 4 this year for information on how to register for the 2018 Discovery Day.

Back (L to R): Lauren Grant, James Newham, Chloe Henshaw, Jacob Visser, Will Moran. Front (L to R): Lauren Fardell, Brianna Amato, Maddison Palmer, Wednesday Bannerman, Sam Butler, Briana Weatherburn, Ehlayna Walters.

Janelle Evans Careers Adviser


Senior Drama News

Late last year, Year 12 student, Joshua Shelley had his group performance selected for the NSW

Department of Education State Drama Festival which is held annually at the

Seymour Centre in Sydney.

The State

Drama Festival is a prestigious

event and receives many applicants a

year so to be selected is a great

honour. In addition, students who

are selected experience performing

on a professional stage with professional sound and

light crew.

Josh performed with his group from the State

Drama Camp which he attended earlier in the year

where he spent a week participating in Drama

workshops with other talented Year 11 students

from NSW. The group performance was devised by

the students themselves and incorporated physical

theatre techniques which explored the evolution of

humanity.

In Term 4, Year 12 Drama student, Jessica

Peeters, received a scholarship to attend a

week of Drama workshops with the Australian

Theatre for Young People in Sydney during the

summer holidays. The scholarship included

return airfares to Sydney, accommodation,

tickets to see productions at the Sydney

Festival and four days of intensive Drama

workshops.

This was an amazing opportunity for Jessica

who enjoyed spending the entire week

immersed in Drama with other students from

around the State.

Marion Johnson English Drama Teacher Senior Campus


Well, we made it back safely into

Australia on January 19th after

spending the last three weeks

touring the West Coast of the

United States. Fifteen travellers

and two Group Leaders from the

Great Lakes district took part in

the trip of a lifetime during the

school holidays.

We flew out on New Year’s

Eve and arrived in Los

Angeles six hours before we

left Sydney, giving us two

midnights to celebrate the

New Year! We spent some

time at Santa Monica Pier

before heading toward our

hotel in Buena Park, and

before having dinner at the

hotel and getting over jet-lag.

Day two of the trip was spent on some

of the biggest roller coasters in the world

at Knott’s Berry Farm. That night, we had dinner

in downtown Hollywood, and drove the bus down

through Beverley Hills. The next day we did a day trip down the coast to San Diego and some retail therapy,

before going to the Pirate Adventure dinner show. Next morning, we woke bright and early ready to spend all day

at Disneyland. Despite the waits for rides, everyone had a great time.

Our final morning in Los Angeles meant we had to clean up our rooms (which took forever) and squeeze all our

stuff into our bags. We drove to Universal Studios, and saw the movie sets, and rode the rides, and saw the shows

and saw the new Harry Potter exhibit. Then we went to LAX airport for our flight to San Francisco.

Our first day in SF we took a Harbour Cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz (“The Rock”) and past

downtown San Francisco. Off the ferry, we caught a trolley car to downtown for some more retail therapy, and

then rode a cable car back to Lombard St – the crookedness street in the world.


Group Leaders: Matt Avery, Kim Morris

Students: Henry Bargallie, Samantha Bestwick, Taleesha Black, Shelby Connolly, Vincent Craven, Benjamin Denniss, Anita Handono, Mitchell Lewis, Crystal-Lee Marion, Ashley McMahon, Mackenzie Peacock, Taylor Sutton, Rebecca Tait, Nicole Taylor, Breanna Truett, Sarah Wilson

That night, we had dinner at the Hard Rock Café, before packing for our last day in San Fran. The highlight of the

Bus Tour of the city the next day was walking across the Golden Gate Bridge, before going to the airport to fly

north to Seattle for the hosting section of the trip.

We were met at Henry M Jackson High School late at night by our hosts who made us feel very welcome then

went straight home with our hosts. Most people had a great time with their hosts over the next fortnight. While

we were hosted, the group went shopping, sightseeing in the Seattle area, Went skiing or snowboarding and

spent a day with our host at school. It was certainly an interesting period staying with an American family and it

was very difficult to leave families that had taken us in and cared for us for a fortnight.

There were lots of tears and hugs when we left the school to fly out to San Francisco and then home to Australia.

The return trip was considerably quieter than the trip there as students tried to catch up on sleep deprivation. It

was also difficult adjusting to 40°C between Seattle and Sydney. However, everybody had a great time on the trip.

Watch this space for details of the 2019 trip, which will start to be organised in Term 2.


EXTERNAL NOTIFICATIONS

Taree West Raiders Hockey Club

Hockey is a great sport for everyone with training and games all at the one venue. We are a Fun, Family and Team focused

Club. We are looking for players to join our

2017 season. Even if you have never played before

there are teams for everyone! All players are welcome! From juniors to

seniors both Women’s and Men’s

For more information contact; Ruth Sheather: 0427 563 295 Michelle Collier: 0427 602 270

Jason Sipek: 0407 502 780 Leanne Davy: 0435 225 900 Visit our Facebook page.

Or website www.twhc.org.au

Are you looking for a great team sport to play? Come to Taree Tigers Hockey Club & give Hockey a go. There is a free starters pack for all new junior players.

It is a great team sport for boys and girls from 5 years of age. Taree Tigers Hockey Club is looking for players in 2017 for both Junior & Senior competitions. No matter what your

age or ability we have the junior Boys or Girls or senior team just for you. We have a registration day on Monday February 27th 4.30 to 6.30pm at the Taree Hockey Centre.

If you would like to just come and try before you decide you are very welcome also. Contact Tony Lewis on 0418510986 or Nicole Clark on 0467433428 for more

information. So come on, give hockey a go in 2017.

http://www.twhc.org.au/

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Register now! Registration is now open. Come and join your mates for some fun playing soccer. From mini roos

through to our senior squads.… There is sure to be a team for you! All teams need to be finalised before March 13th. Please go to MYFOOTBALLCLUB.COM to register.

Contact our registrar Sue on 0403662875 for more information!

Rego days at Lakes street, Forster.

7th of Feb, 10am-2pm

21st of Feb, 10am-2pm

6th of March, 10am-2pm

Links program provides free

assistance for any person, carer or

community member who would like

to connect with their community.

Linkers work closely with people

with disability, their families and

carers to support them to fulfil their

goals, hopes and dreams. You can

contact a Linker whenever you need

to, and in a way that suits you.

Linkers also work with anyone in the

community to help make their group,

business or organisation more

accessible for people with disability.

There is no formal assessment

process or referral that you need to

meet in order to access Ability Links

NSW. Give a Linker a call to see

what they can do for you!

The contact details for your local

Ability Links NSW Linkers are:

Ability Links Taree

Telephone: (02) 5594 1110

Email: [email protected]

Website:

www.midcoastcommunities.org.au


http://www.midcoastcommunities.org.au/


is presenting MEET ME IN THE MIDDLE 10K A WALK WITH A FINISH FOR

FOODIES.

When: 26 March 2017

Start time: from 10am

Who ee. Family tickets available.

Where: There are four starting points: North Sydney, Alexandria, Rozelle and Double Bay. Meet in the Middle at

What: Once you get to the Middle (Barangaroo Reserve) there will be a gourmet picnic market for you to enjoy, alongside

Tonics from Archie Rose.

What: The event is proudly supporting the Starlight Children

Barangaroo for the kids to enjoy while you picnic with a view! The kidszone will include: a jumping castle, a sandpit, a

photo booth and magformers!

Sign up anytime between now and 25th March and receive 10% off current ticket price.

The code for a 10% discount is: STARLIGHTKIDS

URL for tickets: www.meetmeinthemiddle.com/tickets

Hi there! There is only one more week to take advantage of the

Super Early Bird Discount for Meet Me In The Middle.

Presented by Starlight Children's Foundation, Meet Me In The

Middle combines fitness, fine foods and wine all while supporting the

great work that Starlight do.

Starlight will also be hosting a kidszone which will include a jumping

castle, sandpit, a photobooth and magformers.

Our school has been awarded a discount code for any families,

couples or friends wanting to join in the latest event supporting a

very worthwhile cause. More details below.

http://www.meetmeinthemiddle.com/tickets


Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

20 February 2017 21 February 2017 22 February 2017 23 February 2017 24 February 2017

Lorraine Mehard

Ian YuleCathy Harris Patricia Macvean Pam Crawley

Daph Stockey

Sharon Deacon

27 February 2017 28 February 2017 1 March 2017 2 March 2017 3 March 2017

Jackie Whitbread Cathy Harris Patricia MacveanPam Crawley

Rachel Wicks

Daph Stockey

Sibella Ellery

6 March 2017 7 March 2017 8 March 2017 9 March 2017 10 March 2017

Hanne DonaldCathy Harris

Adele WorkumPatricia Macvean Pam Crawley Daph Stockey


Carlen Robertson

Jill McSweeneyCathy Harris

Patricia Macvean

Lara LumtinPam Crawley Daph Stockey


Lorraine Mehard

Ian YuleCathy Harris Patricia Macvean Pam Crawley

Daph Stockey

Sharon Deacon


Jackie Whitbread Cathy Harris Patricia MacveanPam Crawley

Rachel Wicks

Daph Stockey

Sibella Ellery

3 April 2017 4 April 2017 5 April 2017 6 April 2017 7 April 2017

Hanne DonaldCathy Harris

Adele WorkumPatricia Macvean Pam Crawley

Daph Stockey

Sibella Ellery

FORSTER CAMPUS CANTEEN ROSTERPh: 65546062 or 65545259

TERM 1

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

20 February 2017 21 February 2017 22 February 2017 23 February 2017 24 February 2017

Kamily Gerry Ryall Jannene Gerry Ryall

27 February 2017 28 February 2017 1 March 2017 2 March 2017 3 March 2017

Kamily Gerry Ryall Jannene Linda Nye


Uniting Church Gerry Ryall Jannene Gerry Ryall


Uniting Church Gerry Ryall Jannene Linda Nye


Gerry Ryall Jannene Gerry Ryall


Gerry Ryall Jannene Linda Nye

3 April 2017 4 April 2017 5 April 2017 6 April 2017 7 April 2017

Kamily Uniting Church Gerry Ryall Gerry Ryall

TUNCURRY CAMPUS CANTEEN ROSTERPh: 6555 0500 or Belinda 6555 0575

TERM 1

GREAT LAKES COLLEGE CANTEEN ROSTERS

If you are able to assist in either canteen, please contact the phone numbers above. Help is always appreciated.

The Great Lakes College Canteen Rosters

If you are unable to attend, please try to swap with someone else. If not, please telephone the contact person at the top of your roster. Thank you for supporting the canteen as we could not function without your help

and support. If possible, please be at the canteen by 9.00am.


College Contacts

Great Lakes College Principal: Mr Graeme Jennings

Phone: 6555 0555

Forster Campus Principal: Mrs Jennifer Miggins

Cape Hawke Drive Forster 2428

Phone: (02) 6554 6062 Fax: (02) 6555 6904

Canteen Phone: (02) 6554 5259 [email protected]

www.glcforster-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Tuncurry Campus (Relieving) Principal: Mr Paul Rosenbaum

The Northern Parkway Tuncurry 2428

Phone: (02) 6555 0500 Fax: (02) 6557 6511


www.glctuncurr-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Senior Campus Principal: Mr Bob Henry

The Northern Parkway Tuncurry 2428

Phone: (02) 6555 0555 Fax: (02) 6557 6511


www.glcsenior-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

College Office Hours

All Campuses

8am to 4pm

Monday to Friday

Preferred Uniform Suppliers

LOWES

Stockland Shopping Centre

Breese Parade

FORSTER 2428

Ph.6555 3870

MYSTIC SOUL

1 Trades Court

FORSTER 2428

Ph.6555 6116

JUNGLE SURF

Manning Street

TUNCURRY 2428

Ph. 6555 8556

www.junglesurf.com.au


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