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Issue 6 – Term 2 – Week 9 Wednesday, 26 June 2013

Tuncurry Campus year 9 students Jordan Clark & Kobi Simon with Bangarra Dance instructor at the recent Bangarra Dance Workshop. Full article on page 11

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Issue 6 – Term 2 – Week 9

Lost Property -‐ School Musical

There was quite a bit of lost property left after Disco Inferno, if you are looking for something please contact Carol Holm at Tuncurry Campus

COLLEGE NEWS

College Principal’s Report

I would like to congratulate all the staff and students involved in the production of the college musical Disco Inferno. It was an outstanding effort by all in the lead up to and the performances held over the three nights and one matinee performance. This production showcased the marvellous talents of our students, staff and parents in costume design, staging and lighting, props, band, singing and acting. A lot of time was given after school and on weekends by staff and students to ensure the musical was a success and that our community could experience an entertaining evening. The feedback has been very positive, and I know those involved thoroughly enjoyed themselves, even at times when it was a little stressful. Thank you to those parents and students who supported the musical with your attendance.

As you would be aware, there was an explosion at a house in Tuncurry on Friday 14 June. As a result, the campus daily operations were interrupted, as we needed to follow emergency plans in regard to student and staff safety. I would like to acknowledge the leadership of Veronica Amato and Steve Nicholas and their staff in the professional manner in which they implemented these procedures. A special thank you to the front office staff who answered a multitude of phone calls and requests from parents during the day in a calm and reassuring manner.

It has been a very busy term and I would like to thank all staff for their dedication in delivering quality teaching and learning and SASS staff for their support of staff, students and parents. I hope you have an enjoyable and safe break.

Graeme Jennings College Principal

Year 10 subject selection

In Year 10 students are asked to select subjects for Years 11 and 12. Here is a link with some tips to help your child choose well.

http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-‐and-‐study/planning-‐for-‐the-‐future/year-‐10-‐subject-‐selection

Developing positive sleep patterns During puberty, hormones shift the teenager’s body clock forward, making them sleepier one to two hours later than adults would be. This change in the circadian rhythm seems to be because the brain hormone melatonin is produced later at night for teens. This can make it harder for teens to fall asleep and with having to get up for school a ‘sleep debt’ is caused that can sometimes lead to chronic sleep deprivation.

There are many ill effects from sleep deprivation including concentration difficulties, shortened attention span, memory impairment, poor decision making, lack of enthusiasm, lack of energy, moodiness and reduced sporting and academic performance.

So what can we do to prevent sleep deprivation? Parents and students need to work together to find ways to increase the nightly quota of sleep.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:

School Development Day ...................... July 15

Term 3 commences .............................. July 16

CHS Cross Country ................................. July 19

Regional Athletics .................................. July 24

GLLC Awards Assembly ......................... July 31

P & C Meeting Tuncurry Campus 7pm .. Aug 7

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Some ideas to consider:

Sleep-‐in on Saturday morning (maximum 2 hours).

Avoid late nights on the weekend, try and go to bed the same time as you do during the week so you do not disrupt your sleep patterns.

Avoid caffeine after dinner or even better, no later than 4pm.

Television and gaming keeping students awake and late-‐night light exposure leads to inadequate production of melatonin. So decide what time electronic devices will be switched off each night (at least half an hour before you go to bed).

Set up a relaxing ‘wind-‐down’ routine for before you go to bed. Do this same routine every night (e.g. warm shower, reading, listening to quiet music) so your brain associates these activities with bed time and sleep.

Work on adjusting the body clock by going to bed slightly earlier each day, perhaps 10 minutes earlier for a week. Then next week go to bed another 10 minutes earlier until you have adjusted to the right bedtime for you so you get enough sleep.

It will take around 4-‐6 weeks of getting extra sleep regularly before you really feel the benefits, so hang in there!

Brought to you by the Great Lakes College School Counselling Team

Forster Campus – Sue Colditz and Terry Channell Tuncurry Campus – Steve Colditz and Sue Macindoe

COLLEGE SPORT

CHS Open Girls Soccer Knockout

The open girls’ soccer team travelled to Newcastle on the 4th June to compete in the Hunter Region Finals. This is a huge achievement and has not been accomplished for a number of years. The girls made the final eight in the region and faced Glendale HS in the first game. It was a physical match and the girls were victorious, 2-‐1. They came up against Kotara HS in the next game. Another tough match,

the girls went down 5-‐0 but kept their heads up and fought the whole way.

The team consisted of: Maddi Rowe (captain), Hayley Turner, Ashlee Wilson, Lilly Smyth, Jess Johnson, Sarah Whitehouse, Lucy Attkins, Katie Gilfillan, Sam Bestwick, Montana Rayner, Tijarna Rayner, Chloe Astorini, Laura Schubert and Brooke Summers (assistant coach).

Congratulations girls on 3rd in the Hunter Region. You all played well and did the College proud.

Wendy Yarnold Open Girls Soccer Coach

Above: Great Lakes College Open Girls Soccer Coach

Sydney Academy of

Chess Interschool

Chess Challenge 2013

Battle lines were drawn on Tuesday 11th June in the Forster Campus Library. We played host to the Interschool Chess Challenge run by the Sydney Academy of Chess. It was open to all schools in our area -‐ DEC, Catholic and Private. Fifty five students came and played this most ancient of war games. The chess tournament had two divisions -‐ Primary and Secondary. Chess clocks were in use and each student played seven x 15 minute games throughout the day. Very positive comments from participants indicate that in 2013 we should run this challenge again.


Winners

Secondary Division: Great Lakes College, Forster Campus -‐ 21 Points

1st Place -‐ William Rose -‐ 5.5/7 2nd Place -‐ Marcus di Paolo -‐ 5.5/7 3rd Place -‐ Ryan Dunne -‐ 5/7 4th Place -‐ Billy Dalton -‐ 5/7

Primary Division: Westport Public School -‐ 22 Points

1st Place -‐ Jackson Schofield -‐ 6/7 2nd Place -‐ Liam Birrer -‐ 6/7 3rd Place -‐ Lachlan Higham -‐ 5/7 4th Place -‐ Finn Soon -‐ 5/7

Steffani Laurence Teacher Librarian

Above: Students competing in the Interschool Chess Challenge

School Zone Safety

NRMA are encouraging schools to participate in a short internet based survey to help them improve safety around schools.

Last month they advised Roads and Maritime Services (formerly RTA) of a number of faded school zone signs and these have already been replaced.

Anyone can complete the survey by visiting www.mynrma.com.au/schoolzonesafety

P & C NEWS

BRAVO…Congratulations to everyone involved in the production of the College Musical "DISCO INFERNO". I was fortunate to be in the audience for for each of the performances and was thoroughly entertained. The work the students, staff and volunteers have put in, was evident by the professional performance the audience was lucky to enjoy. It certainly brought back some memories of my youth, great music, disco scene and some very unfortunate clothing and décor choices. Well done to all involved.

Thank you to everyone who supported our PIE DRIVE fundraiser. We hope you enjoy your purchase! A big thankyou to Sibella Ellery and Catherine Courtney-‐O'Byrne for their hard work in the organisation and implementation of the fundraiser. Another thank you to Catherine Courtney-‐O'Byrne & Katherine Stevenson for helping me out at the Senior Campus Open Day. It was great to meet so many of the new students for 2014 and their parents, taking advantage of meeting staff and finding out about the courses and pathways available in the Senior Campus. Thank you to all the staff for giving of your time to allow students and their families this opportunity, which will make the transition to senior school much easier.

Our College Canteens are run by a magnificent, hard working of team of staff and volunteers and their efforts are greatly appreciated by the P & C. We are urgently looking for more volunteers to help out our already marvellous team of helpers. If you are looking to meet new people, need to volunteer to get Centrelink payments or have a few hours to spare, then we have an opening for you. Please contact Ros (Forster Canteen) or Belinda (Tuncurry Canteen) at the canteens and offer your help. Every little bit makes it easier for everyone. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday August 7 at Tuncurry Campus Library at 7.00pm. We will be hearing from the Careers Team. So come along and share a cuppa and friendly discussion. Enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday! See you soon.

Regards Robyn Stevenson-‐Relf (President)

http://www.mynrma.com.au/schoolzonesafety


FORSTER CAMPUS

Principal’s Report

Weeks 7 & 8 have been exceptionally busy at Forster Campus. Teachers are busy completing reports following the recent Semester 1 exams. I have been reading the reports with interest and am very impressed with the achievement of many students. It is obvious that most have worked hard to achieve their personal best, achieving quality grades as a result of their efforts. Reports will be issued to students during period 5 on Thursday in the last week of term.

Our college musical, ’Disco Inferno’ will be held on Thursday through to Saturday of Week 8. It is Saturday 15th June, as I sit writing this article at school. The musical is just five days away. I have been here since 9.30am and the staff car park was already full of vehicles from students and staff who were busy working to make sure that all is in readiness for showtime. The dedication of staff such as Vincent Jensen, Wendy Yarnold, Brian Hunt, Natalie Popple, Steve Ravoul and so many more continues to humble me. Pictured below are just some of the staff helpers who have helped in the preparation of props:

Above: Jane Sites working on the musical props

Above: Brad Germon working on the musical props

Our school has been very fortunate in securing new carpet for our whole school. This has been an absolute blessing as the carpet had not been replaced since the school was built, and it was quite old, stained and frayed. Unfortunately the carpet had to be laid whilst school was operating and students and staff have been working under duress whilst the job is being completed. The new carpet has certainly brightened things up and the workmen have been fantastic in working in around us.

There have been many other wonderful activities and achievements that have occurred recently at our school. Please keep reading to find out more!

Judy Hall Principal

Deputy Principals’ Report

It has been an extremely busy term at Forster Campus. I would like to congratulate the majority of students who have handled the myriad of activities with maturity and cooperation. The whole school has had new carpet installed, Great Lakes Council have completed the nitrogen garden, a large number of maintenance jobs have been completed, half yearly examinations, reports, Year 7 camp and a musical!

Year 10 have just completed their course selections for Year 11, 2014. If there is any parent who needs further clarification on anything relating to their child’s choices could they please contact Mr Germon or Mr Hunt.

Year 8 will be receiving their elective selection booklets early next term for 2014/2015. There will


be an information evening held on 6th July at 6:30pm in the library. Students will be required to choose two 200 hour electives – these two courses are studied in Year 9 and Year 10.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mrs Kim Hamilton and Mrs Felicia Lieberman for their work at the College Connections Centre (CCC). The impact you are having on our students is remarkable.

Brad Germon & Mick Adams Deputy Principals

Support Unit News

A great time was had by all when the students in the Blue room went for lunch to the Gold Medal Chinese Restaurant in Forster.

The students shared a variety of Chinese cuisine and had fun trying to eat the food using chop sticks.

An additional bonus was that the excursion was fully covered by the proceeds of the sales of vegetables from the class garden.

Anita Toland Support Teacher

Above: clockwise -‐ Nadine McCosker, Craig Finlayson, Brodie Cronin, Lachlan Knoll, William Donnelly, Jaye Clegg, Dion

Northam, Anita Toland, Anne-‐Mieke Weerheim , Eliza Masling and Skye Hubbard.

Junior Debating

Year 7 students argue there’s no need for homework!

Chelsea Herb, Kate Hallett, Georgia Hadenham and Saira Simpson proved true advocates for Forster Campus when they hotly contested Rounds One and Three of the Premier’s Year 7 & 8 Debating Competition on the 13th June 2013.

Held in Forster Campus’ library, the team took part in two debates against Dungog High School and did their best as the affirmative team to argue that ‘homework should be banned in Years 7 and 8’ and ‘Australia should ban smoking’.

Speaking confidently and with conviction, the team put forward two very strong cases, making them very hard debates to call for adjudicator, Mr Shumack. Despite putting up a gallant effort and improving greatly throughout the day in both debates the team was just pipped at the post by their Dungog High School rivals.

In defeat the team showed excellent sportsmanship and were wonderful hosts to the Dungog High teams.

Jacinta Bown English Teacher

Above: from left Georgia Hadenham, Kate Hallett, Saira Simpson and Chelsea Herb.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:

CHS Cross Country ............................... July 19

Regional Athletics ................................ July 24

GLLC Awards Assembly ....................... July 31


Year 7 -‐ Morisset Outdoor Education Camp

Excitement, enthusiasm and energy shared by all at the Year 7 Camp in Week 4! Despite the constant rain, we did not give up on any challenge. There were all different kinds of activities. With the rain pouring down, we ventured through Mud World, over and under, up and down through obstacle courses. It was freezing but the hot shower at the end made it all worth while.

The Survivor Challenge comprised of two teams, a pool of mud, submerged tyres and a wooden platform. We had to reach the centre platform using only three wooden planks and two pieces of rope. Sounds easy? Nup! There was a catch. If any team member fell into the muddy water we had to sing a song for the camp leader. Good thing we knew plenty of nursery rhymes.

Another activity we enjoyed was the Challenge Ropes. Eight metres high in the tree tops, navigating obstacles swaying and moving in the wind and rain, we faced a new challenge with every step!

Overall we had a great time. Thanks to Ms Andersen and Ms Orman for organising everything.

By Hannah Williams and George Castillo Year 7 students

Above: Year 7 students enjoying their camp at Morisset

Tip No 5 – Drinks Swaps When it comes to swapping, don’t forget to give your beverages the Swap It treatment too.

Swap fruit juice for a piece of fruit and a glass of water.

Swap sweetened, fizzy drinks for a glass of water or soda water.

Swap sugary cordial for mineral water with a twist of lemon or lime juice, a handful of ice and mint leaves.

Swap two sugars in your coffee or tea for one; then swap one for none.

Swap full fat milk in a cappuccino or latte for reduced fat.

Swap big for small.

Visit: www.swapit.gov.au for more tips to keep your family swapping.

Year 8 Maths in Careers Day

Year 8 students at Great Lakes College Forster Campus got an insight into a range of career options at the recent Maths in Careers Day. Fourteen external volunteers from a range of occupations visited the students to facilitate workshops with the year group.

Students selected industry sectors of interest to themselves leading up to the day, before being grouped with presenters that best suited their particular careers of interest. According to Brian Hunt, Careers Adviser, the Maths in Careers Day is “a perfect opportunity for students to get their first taste of different jobs they might like to start aiming towards”.

Three class lessons leading up to the day were used to investigate different careers, research current trends and investigate the changes expected to occur in the future. “This unit of work and Maths in Careers Day really made some of the students aware of a huge range of jobs, and even industries

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that they had not considered as future career opportunities” said Leanne Wilson, Mathematics Head Teacher.

Thanks to the external presenters/organisations who volunteered their time: Tony Bestwick Earthmoving, Craig Arthurson (Bristow Helicopters), Matt Camilleri Building, Scott Farley (Ditchfield), Glenn Daley (Hunter New England Health), Richard Old (Great Lakes Tourism), Melanie Jordan (The Treatment Room), Lara Hoye (Seed to Feed), Jess Bestwick (Great Lakes Children’s Centre), Warwick Maloney (Movement Exercise Physiology), Peter Morgan Landscaping, (Lidbury Summer Whiteman Surveyors), Ash Alcorn and Kellie Watson (Great Lakes YMCA).

Kingsley Pursch Maths Teacher

Above: Keiara White delivers Welcome to Country

Above: Students working with Matt Camilleri to make a wall frame and square it off

Above: Childcare session with Jess Bestwick

Above: Surveying the land with Lidbury Summers & Whitemen

TUNCURRY CAMPUS


As the term draws to an end, it is wonderful to reflect on all the achievements so far. At our Merit assembly this week we came together to celebrate our achievements and hard work with 260 awards to students who have been outstanding in their efforts across a range of subjects. In addition, at the Great Lakes Learning Community Academic Assembly next term our, top 40 students will be recognised for academic excellence.


At this point though, I would like to draw to your attention to the overall achievements in the classroom. As I have been reading Semester 1 student reports, I have been impressed by teachers comments on students improvements, their new learnings and persistence. So many students have impressed, not only by their grades but also by their endeavours to do better.

Last week we had the three performances of the college musical, which represented the culmination of 6 months hard work. Great shows do not just happen but demand lots of rehearsal. And Disco Inferno was an exciting, colourful and entertaining show. I was particularly proud that Lead performers Caitlyn Hayes Hanson, Myles Norris, Robert Neate, David Stevenson Relf, Liam Johnson and Rian Lukeman, Patrick Tuohy, Savannah Farley and Dean Elliott were all ex-‐students of this campus and current students Avalon Neate, Jessica Sears, Lily Gibson, Jordan Berry presented outstanding performances. Our thanks must go to Tuncurry Campus staff, Mrs Beavis, Mrs Richardson, Ms Laurantus, Mrs Dianna Holm and Mrs Carol Holm for their work. Our thanks go to Coordinator Vincent Jensen and the Forster Campus.

Recently, 10 Aboriginal students went to the Bangarra Dance Workshops where they learned dances from this world-‐renowned Aboriginal dance company. As well as demonstrating excellent behaviour students, Gemma Pol, Jordan Clark and Kobi Simon were short-‐listed for the NSW Schools Spectacular Aboriginal Dance performance. This was an outstanding achievement. I am also looking forward to our Naidoc celebrations this Thursday. The assembly will feature a display of our Aboriginal culture and the achievements of many of our Aboriginal students.

On Monday I shared morning tea with 17 students who had been nominated as showing great citizenship by their year advisers. It was lovely to sit and chat with these students and share what is really great about our school. It was a real celebration and I was impressed by the students’ excellent manners. These students were; Chris Coleman, Tara Briggs, Tailah Greenwood, Charlotte Walker, Harley Aitchinson, Kai Mantle, Taylah Leung, Jesse Kenniff, Jodi Lane-‐McNally, Alistair Sheehan, Brendan Harvey, Jarrod Walton, Emily

Brybag, Jayson Bevan, Paige Deal, Daniel Wigley, Nathalia Ng.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thanks parents for their support for the school and I look forward to continuing this positive partnership into next semester.

Veronica Amato Principal

Girl Power in Numbers

This year, Tuncurry Campus has trialled a Girls Only Mathematics class in Year 8 to target their numeracy. The purpose of this trial was to increase the skill level of lower achieving female students and to build confidence in this subject.

To this date, their feedback has been positive. They are enjoying the class and their results are improving. The Mathematics faculty staff has researched and implemented various teaching and learning strategies to address girls’ education in all Mathematics classes. This includes ensuring equal opportunity for participation in discussions, relating Mathematics to real life, where possible, and designing tests that include questions that suit the strengths of both genders.

We look forward to analysing the effect this change has made on their achievements in numeracy over the coming year.

Linda Elliott Maths Teacher

Above: Year 8 girls Maths class


Above: Brooke Hobson & Elizabeth Marlin

engaging in their Maths lesson

Year 10 Food Technology

Masterchef Mystery Box Challenge

Two teams of eight students went head to head on Thursday June 6 in the annual Tuncurry Campus Masterchef Challenge. This year saw a series of twists added to the challenge. The ingredients under the box were increased from four to six and the number of teams was decreased from four to two. An extra challenge for the teams was the requirement that each group produce a three course meal. Students were given ten minutes to plan their menu after looking at the mystery box ingredients for 30 seconds.

Four judges including Year 10 Adviser Mrs Atkinson, Mrs Beavis, Ms Warren and Mr Horne sampled food produced by students that was as stated by the judges “of restaurant quality”. All meals were produced without recipes and relied on the students using skills and knowledge that had been developed in Food Technology.

Team 1 served up an Italian/Asian inspired menu consisting of chicken pasta and bruschetta for entrée, a chicken noodle sir fry for main followed by a delicious berry lattice cooked to perfection. Team 2 presented a cheese and bacon mini quiche as an entrée, creamy chicken pasta for the main course and a dessert of a meringue base with vanilla ice cream and a delicious berry coulis. The teams were evenly matched with Team 2 declared the victors by a small margin.

One student summed up the feeling of the class with his statement “I had no idea that I could do what we actually did today -‐ it was so much fun”. Year 10 Food Technology are to be congratulated on their performance during the challenge.

Lee Ralston Head Teacher TAS

Above: Year 10 Food Technology Class

Above: Group 2 preparing to start the cook off

Above: Students from Group 1 preparing to plate up. From left: Alex Hicks, Stuart Crookston, Andrew Johnson

and Matthew Little.


Bangarra Dance Workshop

A few weeks ago, we were lucky enough to experience a Bangarra Dance workshop held at Camden Haven High school. Bangarra is a famous Aboriginal dance academy, so this was an amazing opportunity for our students.

We drove to the school by bus and when we arrived, there were many Aboriginal students from other schools. We also met Sidney Saltner, who is a leading male dancer and choreographer from Bangarra.

The Bangarra dancers gave us warm up exercises and stretches to do before splitting us up into boy and girl groups. Both of the groups were taught beautiful dances which were performed in front of everyone. Kobi Simon, Jordan Clarke and Gemma Pol were selected to audition for a part in the Bangarra academy dance in the 2013 School Spectacular. This is a great accomplishment and we wish them all the best!

Even though it was a lot of hard work, everyone had a really fun day. Our thanks to Mrs Amato and Mrs Cougle for giving us this opportunity. Another big thankyou to Mrs Beavis for organising the excursion, and to Mr Beavis and Karyn Pol for taking us there.

Written by Lucy McBride, Haley Lambert & McKenzie Walter Year 7

Above: Mckenzie Walter & Lalirra Simon learning some of the dance moves

Above: Kobi Simon and Jordan Clarke getting into the groove

Above: from left front, Hayley Lambert, Lalirra Simon, Karyn Pol (Aboriginal Learning Support Officer). From left Back, Lucy McBride, McKenzie Walter and Tiarna Barlow

SENIOR CAMPUS


Year 12 received their mid-‐course reports earlier this term and at this stage have one term of school left before adjourning for the HSC exams. The mid-‐course reports were a very important landmark on the journey to the HSC. The report gave students and parents/carers valuable feedback on each student’s progress towards the HSC in each course – results from the mid-‐course exams, a progressive


assessment ranking, information about their achievement of the individual course outcomes and their personal profile indicating the student’s commitment. There was also information about attendance and wider campus involvement. Each of these pieces of information is important feedback for students and parents/carers to reflect on and plan the journey to the HSC. There was also a well-‐attended three-‐way meeting evening where students, parents/carers and each teacher could discuss the report and make sense of what the student needs to do to ensure success.

At this point, most students are well placed for success provided they:

attend each and every lesson/day until the end of Term 3 (in fact, any student who’s attendance drops off after the Trial HSC will put their HSC in jeopardy and will forfeit participation in last day celebrations, the graduation and the formal). Our attendance target for Year 12 is 95% or better for each student;

Cease all part time work as of the beginning of Term 3 until after the last HSC exam. The HSC is a full time job and Term 3 is the heaviest term. The HSC must take priority;

Manage their assessment program and major works/presentations to leave appropriate time for thorough preparation for the Trial HSC Exams. These are the only full length, HSC style exams that a student will sit before, and as preparation for, the actual HSC exams. It is upon these results that teachers will plan lessons between the exam period and the HSC exams; and

Continually seek feedback on exam type questions.

Year 11 have also received their mid-‐course reports and should use it to gauge their progress. It provides quality feedback on a progressive assessment ranking, information about achievement of the individual course outcomes and their personal profile indicating the student’s commitment. There was also information about attendance with our target of 95% attendance meaning a maximum of five days absent by mid-‐year.

The coming term is a very busy and pressured one for both Year 11 and Year 12. Getting the priorities right are important if a student wishes to maximise the final result.

Stephen Nicholas Principal

The ‘Helping Hands in India’ Delegation

On July 11 2013 ten students, two teachers and one parent will depart Australia for New Delhi, India. This delegation is in response to an invitation from the Sanskriti School in New Delhi to participate in their annual three day Model United Nations (MUN). The MUN attracts schools from Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, US and (now) Australia. While in New Delhi the delegation will also attend lessons with students of the school, participate in the school’s humanitarian ‘Umang’ program, assist in an orphanage and work in a ‘Hands on Humanity’ program assisting Indian manufacturers get a fair price for their products.

The members of the delegation are Amelia Cross, Claudia Yarad, Kaitlyn Poole, Aiysha Johnson, Jack Colman, Saul Brady, Dayal Williams, Damien Bestwick, Dylan Bell and Liam Johnson. They will be accompanied by parent Belinda Johnson, Senior Campus Librarian and SRC Coordinator, Carla Gillis and Principal, Stephen Nicholas. The MUN will require the students to join committees, debate issues, draft resolutions and vote on a wide range important local and global issues. This exciting experience is part of an emerging relationship between GLCSC and Sanskriti School, which has already involved reciprocal visits between the respective principals and a series of ‘Skype’ conferences between the elected leaders of each school. It is hoped that a formal ‘sister’ school relationship will result from this delegation.

Of course, the longer-‐term ideals are to build productive relationships between the students and teachers of each school based on a mutual respect for, and appreciation of, each other’s history, culture and place in the world.

Stephen Nicholas Principal


Senior Campus Open Day

Despite the cool and blustery conditions on Open Day, we had a very pleasing turn out rate at the annual day held on Saturday 15th June from 10am until 2pm at the Senior Campus.

Prospective Year 10 students from Forster Campus, Tuncurry Campus and from schools in the Taree District attended and took part in the following:

Tours of the various blocks associated with the senior teaching areas. The tour guides came from the current Senior Representative Council.

Addresses from Principal, Steve Nicholas and Deputy Principal, Tony Koch

Enrolment material and details about the Senior Campus were distributed.

Representatives from the P & C Association greeted all parents and students and assisted on the day

Viewing of Year 12 students working in classrooms and specialist areas on major works for the HSC

Parents were able to speak to the Careers teacher, staff working in classrooms and students about life at GLC SC.

A sausage sizzle held hunger pangs at bay. This was prepared by our General Assistant, Michael Boyd.

More than two thirds of the staff were in attendance on the day. Highlights included the tour, which included the beautiful school grounds, the state-‐of-‐the-‐art use of technology throughout the school, Hospitality, Textiles and Design and various Industrial Arts workshops in operation and the Science laboratory display of scientific activities.

Year 10 students will again visit during Transition Week November 19th-‐ 22nd.

Sue Goodison HT Teaching and Learning/ Open Day Coordinator

Angels in America and Eisteddfod Success!!

Year 11 Drama students enjoyed success at the Taree District Eisteddfod earlier this term, winning

the three sections in which they were entered. Makarla Johnston, Ruby Field, Lily Whitton, Ashley Nielsen, Sarah Grant and Lauren Patch wowed the adjudicator with their clever self-‐devised performance entitled, Facebook. Similarly, Daniel Mansour, Claudia Yarrad, Tiarne Johnson, Ayisha Johnson and Jazlee Kenny-‐Tate also placed first with their entertaining look at our obsession with food in their self-‐devised performance, Food for Thought. In addition, Myles Morris, Lauren Patch and Lily Whitton came first in Unscripted Drama. These impressive results auger well for HSC success next year!

In other exciting news, 18 students from Year 11 and 12 Drama and English attended a production of Angels in America written by Tony Kushner and produced by Belvoir Theatre in Sydney, as part of a program to make quality theatre accessible to students in regional schools. This regional theatre program is offered annually by Belvoir Theatre and provides free tickets and transport, and two Drama workshops. This year Great Lakes College was lucky enough to be selected to participate. All students who attended gained a great understanding of theatre as an art form as well as issues relating to the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s. Year 11 Drama student, Samantha Carlin stated, “This play made me think about how much people hide a huge part of themselves because they are afraid to be judged by society.” Belvoir Theatre and education director, Cathy Hunt are to be congratulated for this wonderful initiative.

Marion Johnson Drama Teacher

Above: front from left -‐ Rachel Hubble, Emily Anderson, Sophie Moulds, Marion Johnson (Teacher), Tiarne Johnson, Daniel Mansour. Back from left -‐ Dana Fletcher, Rhiana Johnston, Eliza Rooney, Penny Robinson, Prue Barrington, Samantha Carlin, Jazlee Kenney-‐Tate, Claudia Yarrad, Ashley Nielsen


EXTERNAL NOTIFICATIONS

SOCCER CLINICS JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

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Hallidays Point

1 -‐ 3 July 8-‐11yrs

12-‐16yrs

9am-‐12pm

1pm-‐4pm

Taree

4 -‐ 6 July 8-‐11yrs

12-‐16yrs

9am-‐12pm

1pm-‐4pm

Kempsey

8 -‐ 10 July

8-‐11yrs

12-‐16yrs

9am-‐12pm

1pm-‐4pm

The cost is $130 and includes an adidas soccer-‐ball, training jersey, water station, home-‐training program, 9 hours expert coaching by a Coerver accredited coach and a Certificate.

To register or further enquiries contact Jeff Summers (Regional Director) on 0402 211 738 or email: [email protected]

COME AND TRY BMX WITH THE MANNING VALLEY BMX

CLUB

Come and ride your bike on the new BMX track in Taree.

WHEN: On Saturday the 13th of July, from 11.00 am to 3.00 pm.

BRING: Bike, long sleeve shirt, long pants, shoes, gloves, full face helmet, (helmets and gloves can be borrowed from the club).

WHERE: Urara Lane Taree, (turn right before going down the hill to St Josephs Primary School).

WHO: Everyone can ride, Mums, Dads, Kids and Grandparents. Riders range from 4 to 50 plus. Canteen facilities will be available on the day and all riders receive a free goodies bag and sausage sizzle. For more information contact Greg 0410596662, Belinda 0477520413, Campbell 0451371824 or email the club at [email protected]

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FORSTER CAMPUS CANTEEN ROSTER Ph. 6554 5259 or Ros 6554 8432

Monday 15/07 Tuesday 16/07 Wednesday 17/07 Thursday 18/07 Friday 19/07

School Development Day A Visser L Perry

L Parsons L Perry

K Newman P Crawley J Southwell

C Harris


S Ellery J Smeaton Michelle

L Perry L Parsons L Perry

L Murphy P Crawley

M Caldwell G McBride


D Barker B Heffernan

L Perry A Edwards

M Melzard J Robinson

L Perry K Newman P Crawley

C Harris

TUNCURRY CAMPUS CANTEEN ROSTER Ph. Belinda 6555 0575


School Development Day J Elford D Ford V Johnson L Spitzkowsky


K Roach Volunteer Needed D Ford J Elford Volunteer Needed


H Lowrie Volunteer Needed D Ford J Elford L Nye

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, 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 Judy Hall Cape Hawke Drive Forster 2428 Phone: (02) 6554 6062 Fax: (02) 6555 6904 Canteen Phone: (02) 6554 5259 glcforster-‐[email protected] www.glcforster-‐h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Tuncurry Campus Principal: Mrs Veronica Amato The Northern Parkway Tuncurry 2428 Phone: (02) 6555 0500 Fax: (02) 6557 6511 Canteen Phone: (02) 6555 0575 glctuncurr-‐[email protected] www.glctuncurr-‐h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Senior Campus Principal: Mr Stephen Nicholas The Northern Parkway Tuncurry 2428 Phone: (02) 6555 0555 Fax: (02) 6557 6511 Canteen Phone: (02) 6555 0575 glcsenior-‐[email protected] www.glcsenior-‐h.schools.nsw.edu.au

College Office Hours All Campuses

8am to 4pm Monday to Friday

Preferred Uniform Supplier

LOWES Stockland Shopping Centre

Breese Parade FORSTER 2428 Ph.6555 3870

JUNGLE SURF Manning Street TUNCURRY 2428 Ph. 6555 8556

www.junglesurf.com.au

KELLIE TURNER EMBROIDERY 27 Pine Avenue TUNCURRY 2428 Ph. 6555 8698


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