PRINCIPALS REPORT
PRINCIPALS REPORT Welcome to the Second Edition of our Connect Newsletter for 2024. It has been a very busy and positive second half of Term 1. After a huge start to the year, and after a few weeks of students finding their feet, everyone has settled well into a normal school rhythm. It has been […]
YEAR 7 AND 8
JUNIOR SCHOOL FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER REPORT Welcome to 2024 and a big welcome to all our new year 7 students and their families. Your secondary school journey is underway and before we know it the year will be 2029 and you’ll be graduating. The first day of school started with 122 year 7 students who were […]
STUDENT SERVICES
STUDENT SERVICES Wellbeing is a multi-faceted concept involving much more than just physical health. It’s a combination of a person’s emotional, mental and social health and it also reflects how they feel about themselves and their life in general. Wellbeing is linked to improved academic achievement, enhanced mental health and responsible life choices. What’s coming […]
YEAR 9
MIDDLE SCHOOL Congratulations to the Year 9 students on a successful first ever Personal Best Showcase! It was amazing to welcome almost 50 guests to celebrate the achievements of our students on the day. It was also inspiring to see our young people challenging themselves to achieve their personal best. Each class had such a […]
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Classroom Learning at GSC In Term 1 2024 has so far been abundant with learning opportunities for our students, both new and returning. As we approach the end of Term 1, Year 7s have settled into the secondary school routines of moving from class to class on time, getting prepared at their lockers for double […]
COLLEGE SPORT
SCHOOL SPORT UPDATE – Year 8 Volleyball and Cricket Highlights In the vibrant world of school sports, our Year 8 students continue to dazzle on the courts and fields. In the recent volleyball matches, both boys and girls teams displayed remarkable prowess. Their dedication and teamwork shone through every spike and serve, exemplifying the spirit […]
CURRICULUM/TEACHING AND LEARNING
NAPLAN MARCH 2024 Congratulations to our year 7 and 9 students for the completion of their NAPLAN tests. Students did their best to complete the tasks in Literacy and Numeracy areas. All students were also incredibly patient with issues around IT, particularly on the first day of testing. Parents can support students by making sure […]
HOUSE UPDATE – Copy
The event Survivor Day involved the whole school, all representing their houses. We as members of the SRC planned the amazing activities for us to earn points and hopefully win the 2023 House Cup! The day aimed to build the connections between year levels. There was Weetbix Whistling, Bottle Flipping, Balloon Blowing, Penne Pasta Sticks, […]
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
CURRICULUM/TEACHING AND LEARNING
By now, all students will have completed Milestone tasks in each of their classes. Teachers will be setting aside time in their lessons to give feedback for students to take on before embarking on their Common Assessment Tasks in week 8 of this term. EMBRACING FEEDBACK: A PATHWAY TO GROWTH Feedback is a powerful tool […]