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05WEEK

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Gilson Gazette - 16 August 2019

Sorting Food at Service Day

2019

Weekly Newsletter for Parents, Students and Friends of Gilson College

Contents

general newsWHERE ARE THEY NOW? - KAIDYN RULLA ..................................4GCCC NEWS ...............................................................................5CASUAL CLOTHES DAY ................................................................5FUNDRAISERS ...........................................................................5PB4L HOME MATRIX ..................................................................5

PrIMarY news AWARDS NAMES ........................................................................5CASUAL CLOTHES DAY ................................................................6E SAFETY .....................................................................................7YEAR 6 CANBERRA INFORMATION NIGHT ..................................7

seCondarY newsYEAR 11 CAMP INFORMATION EVENING ...................................8VCAL VOLUNTEER DAY ................................................................8CASUAL CLOTHES DAY ................................................................8KEY DATES FOR YEAR 9 AND YEAR 10 STUDENTS AND PARENTS. 8

YEAR 7 ANCIENT HISTORY PRESENTATIONS ............................10YEAR 11 SERVICE DAY ..............................................................11YEAR 4 PERSUASIVE WRITING..................................................12PB4L HOME MATRIX ................................................................15

For I was part of that doomed race

Whose death-cell was the womb

But who can clear a bloody space

And call it living room

I never had a name or cried

That central cry "I am"

But in a world-wide shambles died

Defenceless as a lamb

Remember me next time you

Rejoice at sun or star

I would have loved to see them too

I never got that far.

In my home state of NSW they are now debating and voting on a piece of legislation that sounds quite rational, ethical and compassionate - the Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019. While it appears that overdue reform will benefit childbearing women the reality is the lives of young children yet to be born could be extinguished far easier.

Back in the 1980s, one of my favourite Australian poets Bruce Dawe wrote on this contentious issue that is of global concern. His poem entitled 'The Wholly Innocent' may challenge some, but here it is …

I never walked abroad in air

I never saw the sky

Nor knew the sovereign touch of care

Nor looked into an eye.

I never chose, nor gave consent

Nor voted on my fate

Unseen, I came, unseen I went

Too early and too late

This was my life-line trust

As absolute as blood

Now down in the bucket thrust

Anonymous as mud

Oh you within whose God-like power

Lies to so decide

Remember me when, some late hour

Talks turn to genocide

I acknowledge the confronting nature of this issue especially when seen from a different perspective, as in the poem above. I also acknowledge that some will have been personally crushed by this issue. So at this point I would remind us all that God extends a very gracious and compassionate response to those whose choices in the past have caused grief. I think of King David’s moral lapse and then his act of murder to cover up the situation. Also the woman who was brought to Jesus for having done the wrong thing and how forgiving He was by not condemning her actions in the past, but pointing her to a better future.

So here’s to a better future for all, because it’s (really) worth a thought.

Mark B Vodéll Principal

Editorial - The wholly innocent

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW? - KAIDYN RULLA

From time to time we have our former students make contact and let us know how things are going in their life. For those of us in the great calling of education

it is always good to hear of the various places that our students have chosen to go and what they are doing with their life.

In 2016 Kaidyn Rulla graduated from Gilson College - Taylors Hill and he chose to further his education in the United States. Kaidyn who was quite the athlete chose Herkimer College / State University of New York which has a nationally ranked sports program. He has just graduated from his course with Magna Cum Laude and, because we do not use the Latin system of honours here in Australia, it translates and means it is awarded to those students who have graduated

“with great distinction”. We congratulate Kaidyn and join

his family in wishing him all the very best as he begins the next chapter.

Primary Awardees

Verse of the Week“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of

them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. – Deuteronomy 31:6."

GCCC NEWS17th August - We welcome you

to join us this Sabbath as Pr Mau Tuaoi shares the word. The worship program will start at 10.00am followed by a time to fellowship over a hot cuppa and a snack. Life groups will commence straight after snack and chat. Please bring some healthy snacks to share.

CASUAL CLOTHES DAYThere is a 'no-theme' Casual

clothes day for both Secondary and Primary is on Wednesday 21st August. Gold coin donation to participate. Monies raised are going to - The Year 12 Mission Trip to Nepal.

FUNDRAISERS Recently we have had a number

of students selling items for their own clubs, churches etc. Please note while we encourage independance in our students, we request that fundraising items e.g chocolate, are not brought to school to be sold to other students.

If you wish for your child to have a fundraiser at school, please ensure that you contact the Heads of School for permission.

COLLEGE FEESCollege Fees are now well

overdue. Please have this settled as soon as possible.

PB4L HOME MATRIXTo further help support our

students in becoming respectful, responsible and resilient members of

society, we are proud to announce that we now have an, ‘at home expected behaviour matrix’. This was developed by a wonderful team of parents from our school. The Matrix outlines for our families the expected behaviours that we should be seeing throughout the home. To help support your child, we would love it if you could spend some time going over and teaching these behaviours at home. If you have any feedback or suggestions about our home matrix, please feel free to contact the Deputy Head of Primary, Mr Damon Lawty via SEQTA. Please see page 15 for the home matrix table.

PrIMarY news AWARDS NAMES

On Monday morning one student from each class was acknowledged for demonstrating the value of ‘Compassion’.

FH – Malaika OlelaFM – Sophie AllenFR – Isaac Huynh1H – Lancine Sangare1L – Lucia Momirovski2C – Inesa Lopez2J – Levi Luong2Z – Joseph Thang3H – Johnathan Truong3R – Aayush Rana3T – Heilala Makasini4B – Victoria Fonoia Tavita

4S – Garv Narula4W – William Yao5A – Michael Siljanovski5H – Efrain Masis Figeroa5S – Jacob Long6G – Alex Dalas Christodouludes6M – Jayda GermanoFrench – Caitlyn Ho

CASUAL CLOTHES DAYNext Wednesday 21st August is a

whole school Casual Clothes DayAll Primary students will be

able to come in casual clothes (no theme) but must bring in a Gold Coin Donation to participate

Monies raised are going to: The Year 12 Mission Trip to Nepal

The VALUE for Week 6 of Term 3 will be:

Gentleness is being considerate or kindly in disposition.“A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.”

William Hazlitt“ A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Proverbs 15:1

“Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” Philippians 4:5

E SAFETYDo you know what your child is

doing or viewing online? How much time is your child left unsupervised online?

Children and young people may not deliberately seek out inappropriate content.

They may inadvertently access content while undertaking online searches; they may seek it out or be referred to it by others.

What can parents do?• Encourage your child to tell you

about inappropriate content they have come across and make a complaint about specific content.

• Limit their exposure to inappropriate content by

gentleness

TERM 3 BOOK WEEK COMING UP Week 6, 19 – 23 August

Theme – The Bible “My Secret Power”

Students will parade in their costumes in the gym on

Friday, 23 August. Parents are also welcome to participate in the parade as your favourite

Bible character.

supervising their online time where possible.

• Install filters, labels and safe zones that enable you to reduce their risk of exposure to unsuitable or illegal sites.

• Keep them connected to trusted friends and family online and offline.

• Help your child use search engines to locate websites. Consider developing a list of favourites for younger children.

• Reassure your child that access to the Internet will not be denied if they tell you about seeing inappropriate content.

• If you are worried, or your child is vulnerable, please seek professional support.

• Report inappropriate content to the site administrator.

YEAR 6 CANBERRA INFORMATION NIGHT

On Tuesday 27th August we have our Canberra information night. This

will take place in the Year 5/6 Building, beginning at 6:30pm. On the night we will outline what happens at Canberra, what to bring, medications etc.

secondarY news

YEAR 7 ANCIENT HISTORYAs part of their studies in History,

Year 7 Humanities students studied ancient Asian and Mediterranean civilisations. For their major assessment task, students select an Ancient Mediterranean civilisation to research, which includes Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt. Students develop three inquiry questions, which they must research and then write a report on their findings. They must also create a model which reflects an aspect of their chosen ancient civilisation.

On Wednesday, students presented their researched information and models as part of the annual Ancient Civilisations Exhibition. Featured models included pyramids, aquaducts, Colosseums, tombs, the

COMMAND C'S stickers examples

VCAL PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND

WORK RELATED CLASS

Sticker Drive / Sale!More details and how to order on

page 16

Nile River, landscapes, weaponry, statues and notable architecture.

Well done to all of the students for putting in so much time and effort into their presentations.

Thank you to all of the parents who were able to attend and be a part of this exhibition! Photos on page 10.

YEAR 11 CAMP INFORMATION EVENING

WHEN: Wednesday 21 August 2019

WHERE: Upstairs Eco Science Building

TIME: 6:30pmYear 11 parents and students are

encouraged to attend this information session so students will be well prepared for camp. There will be forms to fill out on the night. Please make sure your child's camp payment fee is paid.

VCAL VOLUNTEER DAYThe VCAL students headed off to

two venues on Monday morning. One group went to help sort toys, books, clothes with The Big Group Hug while others went to the Foodbank to assist

them with making up food parcels and cleaning. Students were astounded to see the enormous need we have in our community in helping those less fortunate.

Thank you so much to our wonderful school community for your donations. We are grateful for your generosity and support for this worthy cause.

Proverbs 14:31 "Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done."

CASUAL CLOTHES DAYNext Wednesday 21st August

is a 'no-theme' whole school Casual Clothes Day. Gold Coin Donation to participate.

Monies raised are going to: The Year 12 Mission Trip to Nepal.

KEY DATES FOR YEAR 9 AND 10 STUDENTS AND PARENTS.Year 9, 2020 Subject Selections• Tuesday 20th August - Parent

Information Night An approximately one hour

Be quick to secure your place at this fabulous evening. Tickets are selling fast. Steve is a world-renowned speaker and author. As this is a community event; 330 tickets are already sold leaving just 170 tickets with just a month to go.

DON’T MISS OUT- BOOK NOW

Gilson College Taylors Hill

Thursday 22nd August 2019

7.30pm Tickets to the

Raising Boys event at Gilson College

can be purchased at

https://www.trybooking.com/BAODR

Thursday 22nd August @ 7.30pm

presentation outlining the subject selection process and identifying important aspects relevant to Year 10 students as they begin preparing for the VCE.

• Monday 26th August - Final Subject Selection Form due.

By this date all Year 9 students must have a printed receipt of their subject preferences signed by their parents and careers teacher, and handed into their careers teacher.

Year 10, 2020 Subject Selections• Tuesday 13th August, 7.00pm

at the Eco Science Centre – Year 10 Parent Information Night: VCE and Subject Selection.

During this 90 minute (approximately) session Gilson College staff will outline to students and parents the important information they need to know about the VCE, VET and VCAL academic pathways. In addition, there is an explaination of the study options available to students and how parents can assist their children in getting the most out of their Senior years.

• 26th to 30th August – Student and Parent Interview and Final Subject Selection.

All Year 10 students and parents will be required to attend an interview to discuss, with a Gilson College staff member, their career aspirations and the possible pathways and subject choices that are available. Students final subject selection preferences will be recorded during the interview. Parents should sign up for interviews via the school interviews website. https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au Event code: 6xgvp







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YEAR 7 ANCIENT CIVILISATION EXHIBITION

YEAR 11 SERVICE DAY

Dear Minister,

Overfishing is bad. It’s killing fish and other sea creatures. Overfishing is also

destroying plants in the ocean like kelp, phytoplankton, algae, sea anemones, etc.

Imagine if your home was destroyed by overfishing.

Overfishing is killing more fish than usual. People have already risked tuna fish by

bringing it close to extinction. Approximately 20% of the fish caught in the world have

been illegally fished. When overfishing has not been allowed or strict rules apply in

areas, illegal fishing typically moves to another area. For the past 50 years, overfishing

has eliminated 90% of the top predators in the oceans, e.g. sharks, tuna fish,

mackerel, etc. Just look at this chart.

Here are some quotes about how overfishing is bad:

“Overfishing is an obvious threat to our capacity to feed ourselves” - Tim Winton

“The ocean is like a checking account where everybody withdraws but nobody

makes a deposit. This is what’s happening because of overfishing” - Enric Sala

I oh-so believe that overfishing should be banned.

Kind regards

Thomas Mickovski, 4S

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

YEAR 4 PERSUASIVE WRITING

[email protected]

Parents and Friends Committee Father’s Day Stall Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th August 2019

Gifts will range from $2.00 - $15.00

Gift cards 50c - $1. Gift bags will also be available.

Primary students: Students may purchase items on Wednesday and Thursday. There will be limited stock on the Thursday. Foundation - Year 3 parents: Please put money in a purse or snap lock bag to ensure money is not misplaced, and to avoid disappointment of lost payment. Secondary students: Secondary students may purchase on the Wednesday and Thursday - only during their lunch break. An announcement will be made to advise secondary students they can enter the Year 5/6 building to make purchases. Helpers: Our stalls cannot run without the generous assistance of parent volunteers. Assistance is required:

• Set up – Tuesday 27th August 12.00pm to 3.00pm • Stall - Wednesday 28th August 9.00am to 3.00pm • Stall - Thursday 29th August 9.00am to 2.00pm

At the present time parents can only volunteer for one stall day to keep it fair for all families. Parents are expected to stay for the whole time. Parents must have a current WWCC registered with the school office. If you would like to help, please email us with an expression of interest: [email protected]

Our events are a great opportunity to meet other parents, make friends, and network. PEP hours will be allocated for your attendance time.

You may order lunch from the canteen on the day at your expense. Warm drinks provided.

REMINDER Pizza orders must be returned by Monday 2nd September in the classroom.

NO ORDERS TAKEN AFTER THIS DATE

PIZZA DAY MONDAY 16th SEPTEMBER

1 GIANT SLICE OF PIZZA (MARGARITA OR VEGETARIAN)

1 PACKET CHIPS

1 JUICE BOX

COST: $5.00

PLEASE WRITE ORDER ON BROWN PAPER BAG AND PLACE MONEY INSIDE.

ORDERS MUST BE IN BY 9.00AM MONDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER IN THE CLASSROOM. NO ORDERS AFTER 9.00AM ON THIS DATE WILL BE FILLED.

• PLEASE DO NOT HAND ORDERS INTO OFFICE.

[email protected]

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CUSOMS ST I CKERS ARE NECOG IABLE :

BASE PR ICE OF $ 2 - $ 5

MINI: 25C

SMALL : 50C

MEDIUM: $1

LARGE: $1 .50

Prices:

VCAL: Work related skills /Personal Development

TAKING ORDERS FROM: NOW TO SEPTEMBER 3RD

DELIVERIES ARE COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 21 OR EARLIER

Important Dates:

Sticker forms presented in Newsletter and handouts

SECONDARY CALENDARTERM 3 2019

Week 6

m 20th AugYear 9 Parent Information Night on Subject Selections for 2020

m 21st AugSSV Intermediate Boys FutsalYear 11 Camp Parent Information Night

m 22nd AugSteve Biddulph - Raising Boys

m 23rd AugYear 9 Cognizance Program with Jarryd Horvath - part 4

CALENDAR 2019

Year 9 Service Day

PRIMARY CALENDARTERM 3 2019

Week 6

m 19th to 23rd AugBook Week

m 22nd AugSteve Biddulph - Raising Boys

m 23rd AugBook Week Parade

Week 7

m 27th AugCanberra Information Night

m 28th AugPerforming Arts Concert

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