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GLOUCESTERHIGH SCHOOL

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School Calendar 2018TERM 1Tuesday 3 April to 13 AprilY10 Work ExperienceWednesday 4 April to 13 April Y12 Half Yearly ExaminationsMonday 9 April Y9 Drama NightThursday 12 April Y7 VaccinationsZone X-CountryFriday 13 April to 14 AprilDuke of Ed WalkFriday 13 AprilEnd of Term 1

TERM 2Monday 30 AprilTeachers return for Staff Development DayTuesday 1 MayStudents return to schoolWednesday 2 MaySchool ANZAC AssemblyThursday 3 MayScience and Engineering ChallengeTuesday 8 MayY8 Drama NightWednesday 9 MayAthletics CarnivalThursday 10 MayY11 Bio and Y9 Marine ExcursionFriday 11 May - Sunday 13 MayY11 Duke of Ed WalkMonday 14 MaySchool PhotosTuesday 15 May to Friday 18 MayNAPLAN

Tuesday 15 May to Friday 18 MayWingham Beef Week

CANTEEN - Phone 65589963Monday 9 AprilElonaTuesday 10 AprilMerrilynWednesday 11 AprilNo volunteerThursday 12 AprilMel SealeFriday 13 AprilElona

NEWSLETTER Friday, 6 April 2018

Care Achievement Respect Effort Responsibilty

PRINCIPAL’S REPORTHope you all had an enjoyable and relaxing Easter. These last two weeks of term are very busy.

We wish Year 12 students well for their Half Yearly Examinations. Year 10 students are currently on work experience until the end of term. Thank you to Mr De Angelis for the huge amount of work involved in contacting prospective placements, collecting and collating the paperwork from students and work places and then the follow up when students are at the work site. This is a very valuable component of our curriculum as it provides students with an insight to prospective employment opportunities and/or courses they may like to study at university or TAFE.

One lunchtime while wandering the playground, I heard singing in the music room. On investigation, I was entertained by students practicing for the school choir. It was heartening to see students enjoying themselves in a classroom at lunchtime, working as a team. Thanks to Mrs Ingram for providing the students with this extracurricular activity. This is one of many additional activities provided for students at lunchtime.

A number of Year 10 students have been trained in the Student Teacher Understanding Network (STUN) program. Students are trained to participate with a partner in lesson observations of a teacher, and then engage in constructive feedback with that teacher on various aspects of the lesson that had been pre-negotiated beforehand. This is a very powerful program for both students and teachers. Students are empowered with a voice for teacher improvement and teachers get to have lessons observed and commented upon by their ‘clients’ to improve teaching practice. This links to a teacher’s annual review program – Professional Development and Performance Program where it is expected that teachers have at least two lessons observed by an immediate supervisor, colleague or student.

Last week we held our mandatory evacuation practice. The students handled the evacuation in a very calm and sensible manner. All students and staff were evacuated and accounted for in a timely manner. Congratulations to all.

Schools are very busy places and teachers have timetabled classes that they are expected to be teaching or they have prearranged meetings they are expected to attend. I am

Diverse educational programs that challenge and inspire students

NAPLAN EQUATING TESTSelected students in Years 7 and 9 will complete the Naplan Equating Test (paper test) during week 2 of Term 2 (7-11 May). The Naplan Equating Test is used as a guide to the effectiveness of the actual NAPLAN testing conducted in week 3 of Term 2. 28 students in Year 7 and 20 students in Year 9 will sit the Language Conventions test.

Students were selected at random by ACER, the body conducting the test. The school had no control over who was selected and staff did not see the content of the test. These measures were taken to ensure the accuracy of the testing process.Students who sit the Equating test will not receive any results.

NAPLAN TESTThe annual NAPLAN testing will take place in week 3 of Term 2 (15-17 May). Our school will be doing a paper test, not an online test. Students from Year 7 and Year 9 will complete the NAPLAN testing in Literacy and Numeracy. Results will be sent to parents later in the year. These results will be used to assist staff in improving student literacy and numeracy in all subject areas at Gloucester High School.

For more information on NAPLAN the link is https://www.nap.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT continued.....appealing to parents that if they would like to speak with a teacher, could they please contact the teacher and make an appointment. Also, if contact has been made with the front office to make an appointment with the teacher and if the teacher is on class, the office staff will send an email to that teacher. It may take the teacher until the end of the day to respond.

Best wishes to the Duke of Edinburgh group who are having their first camp out next week. Fingers crossed for good weather.

This is the last newsletter for the term. On behalf of the staff at GHS, have a safe and enjoyable vacation. School resumes on Tuesday 1 May for our students.

Mrs Trudi Edman

HEAD LICEWe wish to advise you that we suspect that head lice are present in the hair of some students here at school. Please check your child’s hair for nits/lice. If you find any eggs or lice please commence treatment as recommended. Information on head lice is available on the NSW Health website. The link is http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/headlice/Pages/treatment.aspx

Information is also available through the Department’s website at https://education.nsw.gov.au/student-wellbeing/health-and-physical-care/health-care-procedures/conditions/head-lice

We appreciate your assistance in this regard.

https://www.nap.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/naplan-2018-information-brochure

http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/headlice/Pages/treatment.aspx



https://education.nsw.gov.au/student-wellbeing/health-and-physical-care/health-care-procedures/condi

https://education.nsw.gov.au/student-wellbeing/health-and-physical-care/health-care-procedures/condi


EXPLORING EARLY CHILDHOOD EXCURSION 27 MARCHYear 11 students studying Exploring Early Childhood went on an excursion to Manning Base Hospital and the Manning Education Centre (MEC). This excursion was part of their study of the core topic 'Pregnancy and Childbirth' where the students have been focusing on the physical and emotional demands of the mother during and after childbirth.

Mrs Kerrie Wisely and other staff kindly took us on a tour of the Maternity Unit, Paediatric Ward and a session with the simulation machines at the MEC. Some of the highlights included getting to know the Midwife in the special care nursery who introduced us to 4 premature babies - and 1 set of twins, meeting the Play Therapist in the Paediatric ward and having a hands on experience with the birthing manikin at the Manning Education Centre.

Student’s report

"We learnt about all the before and aftercare when a mother is in labour. We were able to see where the babies went after birth as well. We were also given a tour of each room.

We were able to talk to some of the midwives who told us about their jobs and the different pathways available for their field of work. We also got to meet the play therapist in the Paediatric ward who was working with some children.

Overall it was a really fun and informative day. We learnt a lot of new things. We were very lucky to have such an in depth tour by Kerry Wisely. "

Laura Llewellyn, Teacher


SPORTS NEWS.....YEAR 9 STUDENT WINS GOLDSarah Schiffmann has just completed a very successful track season. In January she competed in the NSW Country Championships winning gold in both the 3000m and 1500m. Her next competition was Regional Little Athletics where she won the 3000m and 1500m, breaking both records and also placing 2nd in the 800m.

When competing at the Athletics NSW Junior Championships Sarah entered the 3000m and 800m and took out a silver medal and 4th place respectively. The placings and times that Sarah received at this competition and other NSW Athletics competitions qualified Sarah to compete in Athletics Australia Junior Championships in March. Sarah chose not to contest the 800m at this event so that she could focus on the 3000m and 1500m. She knew that she would have to do something special to beat all of the fabulous U16 girls from all around the country. Sarah executed her race plan perfectly and she amazingly won the gold medal in the 3000m and also a 4th in the 1500m.

Sarah’s last tack event for the season was State Little Athletics where she won gold in the 3000m, gold and a meet record in the 1500m and a bronze in the 800m.

Sarah is now looking forward to competing in School and Athletics NSW Cross Country competitions during the cooler months.

Sarah credits much of her success to her coach Guy Creber for supporting her and giving her the training and confidence to compete so successfully.

ZONE X-COUNTRYThe Zone X-Country will be held at the Wingham Sporting Complex next Thursday (12th April). Students who have been identified based on performances in PE lessons have been given permission notes and these need to be returned to the front office ASAP.

If students are intending on travelling on the bus, $10 must also paid to the front office. Students who travel by bus will depart GHS at 9am and return at 3pm (in time for afternoon buses).

Walking of the track will be at 10.30am and the first race will commence at 11.30am. The last race starts at 12.30pm. For those students that have been before, the track has not changed from previous years.

A canteen will be available on the day at the venue.

Parents are welcome to attend as spectators and transport their children to and from the venue. Parents who transport


SPORTS NEWS continued.....other students will need to provide the school with a copy of their drivers licence and registration papers, along with completing an Appendix 5 form and provide 100 points of ID to be sighted at the front office.

SPORT CHOICE SHEETS - YEARS 7 AND 8Students in Years 7 and 8 were given their Sports Choice sheets for Term 2 in Roll Call on Thursday 5 April. These are due back to Mr Cameron by the end of Term (Friday 13 April). If a student did not receive one or needs another copy please see Mr Cameron.

Please be mindful that choices are preferential in order on the sports choice (ie. Choice 1 is the sport you most want to do and so on through to Choice 3). It is possible that sports such as Soccer and Hockey will be conducted with the assistance of the local sporting clubs.

If a student does not submit their sport choice sheet they will be placed in a sport at school that has places available.No sport choice sheet = no choice!

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL WEDNESDAY 9 MAYOur annual Athletics Carnival will be held on Wednesday May 9 (Week 2, Term 2). The carnival will be held at the Kay Green Memorial track adjacent to the Rec Centre. Students are asked to assemble on the Netball courts at 8.55am for roll call and will be rotating around the various events during the day. Students who catch buses will be dropped off at the track and also picked up from there in the afternoon.

Parents are welcome to attend and spectate on the day. A permission note and organisation for the day will be sent home with students early in Term 2.

No canteen facilities will be available on the day so students will need to bring their recess and lunch, plenty of water, a hat, sunscreen and appropriate clothing to participate in activities. Students are encouraged to wear their house colours.

For those who qualify, Zone Athletics will be held on Thursday 24 May at South St, Tuncurry.

CONGRATULATIONS TAYLA, YEAR 12 STUDENTYear 12 student, Tayla Predebon has been chosen as part of the Women’s Country Rugby League (CRL) Northern team. Tayla will play against the Southern NSW team on 14 April. This game will be a selection trial for the Country Women’s side to play against the City Women’s side at Mudgee in May. Tayla has been playing as a front rower and is one of the younger players involved.

Tayla is excited to have the opportunity to play along side and against current Jillaroos.

We wish Tayla all the best with her Rugby League career.


SCHOOL PHOTOS MONDAY 14 MAY 2018 (TERM 2, WEEK 3)Most students have been issued with a school photo envelope in week 9/10 of this term. If the student was away during this time, they can see me, their roll call teacher or go to the front office to get an envelope.

The envelope contains information about photo package options, prices and details about online ordering, which you will also find in this newsletter.

• The office has a limited supply of envelopes if you happen to misplace yours

Please note:

• Please refer to the information in the newsletter about payment options

• Cash payments can be brought on the day – the envelope is given to the photographers on photo day

• If you require change on photo day (i.e. you only have a $50 note to pay for a $37 Portrait Pack 1, please get your child/children to let me know so I can organise for change to be given to them on the day)

• You can also pay for photos at the Front Office, at anytime, with cheque, credit card or eftpos

• You can order photos anytime throughout the year, not just on photo day

• We ask that all students have their photos taken, whether you are ordering photos or not. This ensures we can keep our school records up-to-date.

• There is a separate envelope required for FAMILY and GROUP photos – this envelope is available at the Front Office or from Ms Keirstead

• Bell times will be set for the Tuesday-Friday times – period 1 will start at 9:10 am

The order of the year groups is: Period 1 – Year 12, SRC, CaptainsPeriod 2 – Year 11Period 3 – Year 10Period 4 – Year 7Lunch – Family and group photosPeriod 5 – Year 8Period 6 – Year 9

P & C NEWSVolunteers are needed for the Canteen first week of Term 2 and lots more. Please phone Mandy at the Canteen 65589963 to find a suitable day. If we don’t have volunteers there will be reduced profit to spend on our children’s education. Please help our canteen stay open.

The next P & C Meeting is Monday 21 May at 7pm. The last Minutes of the General Meeting of the P & C are towards the end of this newsletter.

TERM 2 CANTEEN ROSTER

Tuesday 1 May - Elona Wednesday 2 May - No volunteer Thursday 3 May - No volunteer Friday 4 May - Elona


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FANCY DRINKS ANYONE? On Tuesday 20 March, Year 12 students treated staff to a ‘Fancy Drink Day’. This was part of a major assessment event for the competency Serve Food and Beverage. Students were also assessed for the units of competency Prepare and Serve Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Work Effectively With Others.

Staff were served beverages such as a pineapple and mint frappe along with finger food. Feedback from staff on the day was positive.

Students worked exceptionally well on the day with some great teamwork being observed by their teachers Mrs Harris and Ms Ribbons. Thank you to those staff who continually support our Hospitality Program at GHS.

Mrs Harris and Ms Ribbons Hospitality Teachers

DRINKS

Chocolate Martini

Pina Colada

Blueberry Mojito

Pineapple and Mint Frappe

FOOD

Mushroom Triangles

Blini with creme frache and smoked ham

Chorizo cheese puffs

Spicy salami bites

Sticky chicken with pickled cucumber

Naan tandoori chicken


2018 NSW PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE YEARS 7 - 9

The NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge supports students by promoting a love of reading for pleasure and leisure. In the 2017 Challenge over 290,000 students read over 8 million books!

The most popular books in 2017 were: Pig the Pug (K-2), Fantastic Mr Fox (Years 3-4), Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Years 5-6) and The Hunger Games (Years 7-9).

The 2018 Challenge is now open. Logon at https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html and start adding books to your Student Reading Record. If you need help, please ask Ms Grey for assistance. Look for the bright blue PRC stickers on the spines of our PRC books. You can check out all the titles by searching “Reading lists” on the Oliver Library home page. Select the ‘Premier’s Reading Challenge 2018’ list.

To complete the Challenge you must complete your online Student Reading Record by Friday 31 August 2018 (midnight).

Challenge Number of books you must read

Minimum number of PRC books

Maximum number of Personal Choice books

PRC booklists you can read from

7-9 20 15 5 5-6, 7-9

ANZAC DAYParents, students and friends are invited to join with our school in remembering ANZAC Day this year. ANZAC day falls in the school holidays on Wednesday 25 April. We are encouraging our students to represent our school by participating in the march from the Soldiers Club to the cenotaph in Memorial Park. Please wear your full school uniform and meet at the Soldiers Club at 10.20am ready to assemble and begin the march. All are welcome to come along.

We will be having our usual school ANZAC Assembly on Wednesday 2 May.

Let’s remember those who served our country with pride and respect.

YEAR 7 - NSW SCHOOL VACCINATION PROGRAMYear 7 students who have returned their consent form will attend the Vaccination Clinic on Thursday 12 April. If you have not already done so, please return your child’s consent form to the school office asap if you wish your child to be vaccinated.

Please ensure your child eats breakfast on the day of the Vaccination Clinic. For more information the link ishttp://www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Pages/schoolvaccination.aspx

https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html

http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Pages/schoolvaccination.aspx


CAREERS NEWSUNE OPEN DAY - 11 May

UNE Open Day gives you the chance to explore UNE and find out everything you need to know about studying at university. Every year, UNE hold information sessions, individual course advice, tours of the academic campus and colleges, live demonstrations, free food and activities. Open Day runs from 7:30am - 2:30pm, starting at the residential colleges at 7:30am, where you can tour the residences and meet current students to chat about college life. Academic course advice is available from 9:00am - 2:30pm, with tours of academic areas and course advice information sessions running between 9:30am and 1:30pm, so there’s plenty of time to explore, talk to course advisers, and get a taste of university life. Full details: https://studyat.une.edu.au/openday2018Notes have been given to interested Year 11 and 12 students. The cost will be $25 per student. This fee will go directly towards transportation. The Newcombes Coach will be approximately $1500, but this cost has been subsidised by the University of New England ($20 per student).

Please have students return signed permission notes and payment to the front office ASAP.

UMAT WORKSHOP UMAT registrations for 2018 are now open. Senior students may need to sit this exam if they would like to apply for medicine in 2019. Seventeen universities accept school leavers directly into their medical programs. Please visit http://www.MedEntry.edu.au

WEBINAR ON EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT US/UK UNIVERSITIES 14 APRILThere are profound benefits of gaining admission to top universities across the US and UK. So, how do you get in? What’s the application process like? Which university would be the right fit? Join us for an online webinar, to have all your questions answered by overseas education experts, Crimson Education. Sign up, free, here: https://learn.crimsoneducation.org/usukwebinar_2018-0

WORK EXPERIENCE YEAR 10 students are entering their final week of Work Experience!!!! All Year 10 students should be going out on Work Experience Week 11 (April 9 – April 13).

The first week has been very productive and employers have only provided positive feedback!

Students must ensure they follow the procedures outlined in the Work Experience Handbook. It also includes 2 Evaluation forms for Employers. These Evaluation forms must be given to the employers on their first day of work. They should be completed by the employers throughout the placement and collected by the student on their last day of work. They will then be returned to Mr De Angelis upon their return to school Term 2.

All students were also issued with an Emergency Contact Card. They need to ensure they keep and bring this card every day in case there is an issue at work. It should be kept in their wallet, bag, pocket, etc.

What we expect of Students:

Work Experience is part of your Year 10 school work and therefore continued excellent behaviour is expected. You are also representing the school, very much in the public view, and the continued success of the program depends on student/employer cooperation.

https://studyat.une.edu.au/openday2018

http://www.MedEntry.edu.au

https://learn.crimsoneducation.org/usukwebinar_2018-0


CAREERS NEWS continued.....What to do if:

1. If you are sick you must…… (a) Ring the employer and let them know. (b) Ring the school (or Mr De Angelis) after 9:00am and report that you are sick. You will need to bring a note to school the following week, accounting for your absence.2. If you are running late….. (a) Ring the employer and let them know.3. If you are unhappy in the job……. (a) Ring Mr De Angelis and let him know. Don’t just disappear or become “sick”.4. If you are injured during your work experience…… (a) Report the injury to the employer immediately (b) Ring the school and let Mr De Angelis know.Have a great second of week Year 10 students! Make the most of your experiences, represent our school with pride and enjoy yourselves. Good Luck!

Mr De Angelis

Kyle working on small motors at CRT Gloucester

A very happy William at DRIFTA

Year 10 Work Experience Photos

Diagnostic Assessment for students who have: Reading & Comprehension difficulties Light sensitivity & headaches/migraines ADHD & Autism

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Adam preparing the Schnitzels in the Kitchen at the Roundabout Hotel

Tallulah assisting the clients at the Bucketts Way Neighbourhood Group’s Cottage

Umi transporting fish at Pioneer Fish Farm


Gloucester High School P&C Association Inc

Minutes of the General Meeting held on Thursday 19th March, 2018 at 7.00pm in the School Library

Welcome

Present: Eve, Narelle, David, Suzie, Fiona, Christina, Sharon C, Robyn, Trudi, Judy, Rob

Apologies: Sharon B, Susie Mc

Confirmation of Minutes of Previous Meeting

Read and accepted. Moved Narelle Seconded Robyn

Business Arising from Previous Minutes: • Sports shirts - Adam to get samples to bring to the next P&C meeting

• Window insulation - The Newcastle agency for magnetite.com.au are able to come out to give us a quote

if required. The product is made from acrylic and attaches magnetically to a frame that fixes to the inside of the window. Claims to reduce heat coming off glass by 70%. On display in HIA centre Mayfield. This option would require Dept of Ed to man- age it.

• Stratford Coal Grant closes 31 March - Possible options: Yr 11 area upgrade or ipads. - ipads require extra programs and a licence $1500 upfront plus maintenance. Apple not completely

compatible with Dept of Ed’s system - Yr 11 area upgrade involves cementing under COLA 5 x 5m and new tables or new table tops and

crossbars. Possibility of Men’s Shed assistance and P&C doing garden to save money. • Canteen Manager role - P&C need to reassess the role and the contract.

Principal’s Report/PBL: • WHS - photos of hazards sent to AMU. The Memorial garden has exposed tree roots which are a trip

hazard and pavers lifting. P&C could work on this as long as no equip- ment is used. • PBL - each week the focus is on one core value

• Karishma left her position last week as her husband has taken up a position in Wallsend. There is no

school counsellor at present, a counsellor in training will be here before the end of the term. Trudi, Mik and Myree are dealing with Wellbeing issues at the moment.

• Ag teacher EOI was advertised last week. Tania Sneddon is currently relieving in this position.

• Gloucester Show - Cattle, Riding, TAS, Hospitality were successful. Good comments about student’s

behaviour. • Ideas for promoting GHS in community - stall at Chill Out Day; print material (Webbs booklet) and

School Newsletter copies circulated to real estate agencies. • P&C minutes could be attached to an email to send to parents with the date of the next meeting.

Read and tabled. Moved Robyn Seconded Christina


Correspondence In: • P&C Federation Community newsletters • CBA Term Deposit renewal reminder • Email from Paula Yates about missing deposit for Canteen account

Correspondence Out: • Email to CBA re missing deposit in Canteen Account Read and

accepted. Moved Robyn Seconded Eve

Treasurer’s Report: (attached) Balance as at 14/03/2018 $1,891.47 + TD $10,632.77 + TD $29,413.47

Tabled and accepted. Moved Narelle Seconded Judy

Canteen Treasurer’s Report: (attached) Balance as at 19/03/2018 $23,962.94 + TD $16,456.27 reinvested for 5 months @ 2.4% Tabled and

accepted. Moved Robyn Seconded Narelle

Chaplaincy’s Report: Balance as at 19/03/2018 $675.43

Tabled and accepted. Moved Narelle Seconded Robyn Ag Sub-Committee Report: (attached) Balance as at 21903/2018 $26,900.98

Tabled and accepted. Moved Narelle Seconded David

General Business: • Ag - sold 3 heifers @ $650 each

- successful Gloucester Show • Chaplaincy - money left in the account could be used as a contribution to welfare programs - Susan

McLean’s Cyber Safety night.

Motion: Write a cheque for the balance in the Chaplaincy Account to GHS and close the account. Moved: Narelle Seconded: Eve

• P&C By-Laws - The GHS P&C Association intend to look at changing the By-Laws at our next meeting

(May 2018). This includes changing the day/time of the meeting and how many consecutive years can be served in the same position.

• The cupboard in the Interview Room needs cleaning out. Minutes from past P&C Meet- ings should be

kept as historical records. Financial records should be kept for 5 years.

Moved Narelle Seconded Eve

Date of Next Meeting: Monday 21st May at 7.00pm Meeting

TROY RYAN, YEAR 10 STUDENT - RACING Round 2 of the ASBK series held at Wakefield Park, Goulburn 16 - 18 March 2018. Troy was feeling very happy with the progress he was making on the Friday during the three 20-minute practice sessions for the Supersport 300 and R3 class. Making great progress and setting a new personal best lap time during each session throughout the day. Troy is feeling comfortable on each of the bikes and confident that he can get good qualifying times.

Saturday saw two qualifying sessions for both classes each 20-minutes long, and two races the Supersport 300 is 10 laps and the R3 8 laps. Troy again set more personal best times and qualified 12th in the Yamaha R3 Cup and 13th in the Supersport 300. In race one of the Supersport 300 class he had to work hard for his 12th place finish and had a really great race finishing 10th place in race one of the R3 cup.

Sunday, ready to go with four races, two in each class, but it did not go quite to plan. The weather in the morning was looking really good, but it quickly turned terrible with very strong winds and massive amounts of dust blowing everywhere also making visibility hard at times. The first race of the day was the Yamaha R3 Cup, Troy got a reasonable start and with the strong winds it was so hard to hold your line but he had a great battle to finish in 8th. The second race for Troy was the Supersport 300 again he got a reasonable start and was having a great battle with another rider but unfortunately on lap 8 in the last turn his front wheel hit the back of the other riders bike and Troy went down. Next thing he knew he was sitting in the gravel trap in a daze as his helmet had a decent hit to the ground, the racesafe medical team were there quick to attend to him, and this accident then caused the race to be red flagged. After a visit to the racesafe centre and a check over unfortunately Troy could not get a medical clearance to compete in his last 2 races so that was his racing over for the weekend, and mum was glad that there was nothing more serious. Troy will be racing again at Round 3: 19 – 22 April, The Bend Motorsport Park, South Australia.

Shout of thanks for this round for the extra help goes to Darren at Race Centre with his advice we made changes to the bike every session and watched as he improved, this kept dad busy too. Doug, Troy’s brother also came along to help, dad and mum for their support. Also, thanks to all Troy’s sponsors who make his racing possible.

Taree Motorcycles, YRD Yamaha Racing Development programme, Kenma Australia, SBS Brakes, DNA High Performance Filters, Formaboots, West Sliders & Pannoz Haulage & Excavation

Mrs Belinda Ryan

Photo Credit: CompAust Racing https://www.facebook.com/compaust/



Learn how at:

Tuncurry Sat 24th March1:00pm - 3:00pm

Cundletown Sat 21st April

3:30pm - 5:30pm

Wingham Sat 19th May1:00pm - 3:00pm

Gloucester Sat 7th April

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Taree Sat 12th May

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Rego details: $20 fee includes workshop attendance & either a compost bin + aerator or a worm farm + worms to get started at home!

Visit www.midwaste.org.au/composting for more info & to register

Re-imagine Waste is part of our commitment to reducing the amount of waste going to landfill

workshop

IMAGINE TURNING YOUR KITCHEN SCRAPS into amazing food for your garden & soil

WORKSHOP AT GLOUCESTER THIS WEEKEND, 7 APRIL.

Presents A school holiday program

Youth performance workshop

Gloucester Citizens Centre

Wednesday, April 18 and Wednesday April 25 from noon - 4pm

Workshop cost : Free

Open to ages 12 to 18 yrs. Limited spots available. Sign up at Gloucester Health Foods

For more information contact: Anne Keen on 0431 928 290

as Louise Harrington

Love playing music on your favourite instrument? Love singing your favourite songs?

But nervous about performing in front of a crowd.

Interested in taking part in the Big Night In youth talent night and looking for a little practice?

GACCI’s Youth Performance Workshop is an opportunity for you to perform a pre-chosen song in front of a small audience of like-minded musicians while getting tips from former professional songstress and

actress Maureen Hjorth

Presents

Murder! Mystery! - and Suspenders

by Karen Doling

A comedy whodunnit Directed by Anne Keen

Gloucester Citizens Centre Performance dates: Friday, May 4 from 7pm; Saturday, May 5 matinee from

1pm and evening from 7pm Tickets: $20 (non members) $15 (GACCI member) $10 (17 yrs and under)

Tickets available at Gloucester Health Foods

as Louise Harrington

Sir Timothy De’Ath has been found dead in his library and everyone is a suspect

Starring: Maureen Hjorth, Rod Burrows, Dave Windred, Dave Keen, Elizabeth Collins, Colleen Sorrenson and Jim Bird



Youth Theatre

FREE Workshops Rehearsals start Tuesday 1st May

3:30 – 5:00pm @ Gloucester High School

Performance 3rd July

Theatre workshop for young aspiring performers in Years 6 – 9

Learn the art of:

Stage Craft,

Characterisation

and Improvisation

Contact Maureen Hjorth

0419426816

or see Mr Davis for

more information.

Principal Mrs Trudi Edman Relieving Deputy Principal Mr Mik WiselyAddress: 129 Ravenshaw Street, Gloucester NSW 2422Telephone: 6558 1605 Fax: 6558 1229Email: [email protected]

SCHOOL VISION STATEMENTGloucester High School aims to develop a supportive learning environment that engages all students,

teachers and community in the pursuit of excellence.

STUDENTS CAN WORK ON THEIR PHOTOS IN THE HOLIDAYS

gloucester high school · depart ghs at 9am and return at 3pm (in time for afternoon buses)....

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