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School Calendar 2013 Term 2Friday 10 MayYear 7 and Year 9 VaccinationsHunter Cross Country

Monday 13 MayParent Teacher Evening for Year 10-12Brainstorm Production

Tuesday 14 to Thursday 16 May NAPLANThursday 9 to Sunday 12 MaySilver Duke of Ed - Barrington TopsFriday 15 MayRFS Training - Year 10Monday 27 MaySchool Photos

Tuesday 28 MayYear 7 and Year 8 Exams

Wednesday 29 MayRSA Course

Friday 31 MayRFS Training - Year 10HSC Seminar Day - Singleton

Monday 3 JuneYear 7-9 Parent Teacher EveningYear 9-10 Exams

Wednesday 5 June

Year 10-12 Drama to Belvoir Theatre

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NEWSLETTER 10 May 2013

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KEpLER TRaCK NEW ZEaLaNdMonday 22 May, the first day of the Kepler Track, we walked from Te Anau to the Mt Luxmore Hut. 22.9km +830m. We woke up early to have breakfast and set off walking by 8am. There was heavy fog over Te Anau and this meant not a lot to look at. About 30 minutes into the walk I was already regretting packing extra food than I did for the Routeburn. We had a quick detour by the wildlife park, which had a few native New Zealand animals. After an hour of walking we reached the Control Gates, where the level of lake Te Anau is managed, and had a snack break and a quick ‘hack’ whilst battling the sand flies.

Continuing on, weaving our way through the forest before reaching Brod Bay where I put some of Mr Cavanagh’s ‘Magical’ Foot Fleece on so I didn’t get a blister. We had a quick hack, whilst Luke and Hadiah

had a quick fish before we began the 740m ascent to the snow line.

Before long we had to stop to take layers off and have a drink. We overtook quite a few people and realised that the hut was going to be quite full. Some energetic ‘Kiwi’s’ overtook us whilst we were stopped, only for us to pass them again at the next Zigzag. This lifted our spirits. There were a few points during the ascent where we had some breathtaking views above the fog. Luke, Pete, Tom, Hadiah and I stopped quite a bit to get some photos. The view was like an ocean with mountain ranges poking up over the horizon.

We reached the snow line where we decided that ‘us boys’ would continue to reserve some beds while Mrs Costa, Mrs Cavanagh and Mr Costa waited for Mr Cavanagh. Above the fog, the sky was blue and we had a beautiful warm day. As we walked along the ridge we had some amazing views looking back down onto lake Te Anau and beyond.

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Upon reaching Mt Luxmore hut we were shocked as to the size of the hut and the views from it. We reserved our bunks and had some lunch while we waited for the others to come.

It wasn’t long before the others arrived. After lunch, the fog came in quite heavily. So Mr Costa took, Tom, Pete Luke, Hadiah, Mrs Cavanagh, Mrs Costa and myself to Luxmore Caves. The caves were quite smoky for some reason and we were treated to some amazing views in the chambers of the cave. I however struggled the most and had to let the others go at one point, as I couldn’t fit through. Once we finished in the cave we went back to the hut and hacked on the hack pad (helicopter pad) until Tom was banished for various reasons, after which Luke, Mr Costa, Hadiah and I got a seven hack! We then had dinner and were smoked in the hut as some ‘Kiwi’s’ decided to bring steak on a hike. Pat, our hut warden gave us our hut talk and then played cards until we went to bed. Tuesday 23 May, Mt Luxmore hut to Iris Burn hut. 14.4km -1360m. We woke in a bunkroom kept warm by many bodies. The south arm of lake Te Anau was covered in fog and we left early enough to watch an awesome sunrise over the fog-covered lake. Steadily we made our way up to Mt Luxmore where we were treated to an amazing view from 1472m. The wind picked up from the east over the lake which brought with it the fog. We descended from the peak and followed the ridge where we were treated to some phenomenal views to either side. The ridge was literally a couple of metres wide and made for an amazing experience. As we descended to the Iris Burn Hut we had fog to one side and clear on the other, looking behind us the scenery looked like a postcard from Nepal. A helicopter came to the hut so some of the DOC (Department of Conservation, like National Parks) so workers could inspect a shelter recently built. The sand flies at Irish Burn were especially bad Wednesday 24 May. Iris Burn to Moturau Hut. 17km -340m. We had a leisurely start after a sleepless night. We had breakfast and then we packed up. The walking was very easy going and we crossed many streams, which led into the main river. It wasn’t far after Rocky Point Shelter that we reached Moturau Hut. After we got bunks Tom and I went for a swim in Shallow Bay, not for long though, way too cold.

We had dinner and were all keen to have Mrs Costa’s famous apple pie, which was cooked by Tom, Mr Cavangh and Mrs Costa. It was possibly the best apple pie I’ve had.

Thursday 25 May. Moturau to Rainbow Reach. 6km +80 -40. The last day we were up early to ensure we didn’t miss the bus back into Te Anau. We left at 8am and had easy walking for 1.5 hours. With a couple of quick photo stops on the way. With a final photo on the swing bridge before the car park at the end we were all sad to see the walk come to an end.

Jack Wilson


Welcome back to an exciting term that contains many excellent opportunities for both fun and learning. As Mr Cavanagh has explained elsewhere in this newsletter, there have been some opportunities for staff to take on extra responsibilities. Our school’s already considerable reputation is being further

enhanced by Mr Cavanagh’s participation in our district and regional organisation as relieving School Education Director. We look forward to sharing his experience upon his return.

Wingham Beef Week -Students have been preparing cattle for Wingham Beef Week, a four day showcase of our students’ cattle rearing and handling skills. I would like to express my thanks to the Agricultural Sub-committee for their support of our staff. This is an excellent opportunity for students to meet with students from other schools who share their passion and learn. Thanks particularly to Mr Wisely, Mrs Dwyer, Mr Garland for their support of this valuable program. We especially welcome back Mr Graham Agricultural Assistant to his familiar role of assisting in the success of this event.

NAPLAN testing commences next week for all students in Year 7 and 9. This testing is used to assess our schools progress toward meeting national targets for Literacy and Numeracy. The results of these tests will be available to parents and the school in late Term 3 early Term 4. It is critical that all students complete this testing to assist us to determine growth of student performance by Year 9.

Improving Numeracy National Partnerships Project Selection, Gloucester High School is one of 8 schools in our education district to receive significant National Partnership funding that will be used to enhance delivery of numeracy in stage 4 classrooms. A school team is being formed and this week regional consultant Julie Hurford will be working with staff to prepare an improvement project that will be evaluated mid- 2014. This funding is a welcome addition to school resources and will be focused on DEC identified areas of numeracy. Mr Dowle will be co-ordinating this project team.

Mr De Angeles our relieving Careers Adviser has been busy connecting with employers and overseeing the work experience program for Year 10. This program is a vital element of our school-to-work preparations. Year 10 students have participated in work placement for two weeks with up to two different employers. It is

RELiEviNG pRiNCipaL always gratifying to get reports back of students who have demonstrated exemplary skills in their selected workplaces. Holly Bowden, Rose Windred, Eli Cossar were among the many students who received very positive feedback from their employers. However in their case the employer, Gloucester Memorial Hospital rang the school to praise them for their exemplary work ethics and practice. Congratulations to Holly, Rose and Eli and all students who participated. Thanks once again go to our business community who make time to support our students by supervising and preparing reports on these students, we could not offer these highly valued opportunities without your support.

Thank you to staff organising a range of recent sporting and cultural activities-Mr Marmions Junior Debating Teams has made the Debating Taree Eisteddfod by defeating a St Clares team. This was followed up by a comprehensive win in the grand final against St Clares A team.Mr Frankcombes Chess Team has been active, winning many contests recently. So interested students should contact Mr Frankcombe for details.Mr Davis and Mrs Ingram took the school musical cast to visit NIDA and participate in workshops that will assist them to prepare for the up and coming performance of Hairspray commencing Wednesday 18 June. Mr Cameron, Ms Keirstead and Mrs Stanton organised an excellent Athletics Carnival complete with brilliant blue skies. Students participated, as always, in a spirit of competition and fair play. Well done.

RELiEviNG SChOOL EdUCaTiON diRECTORAs you are probably aware, I will be working as the Relieving School Education Director for the Manning Camden Haven schools for a period of four to six weeks. Although these duties will take me away from Gloucester High for a short period, I look forward to the new learning that I’ll be involved with over the coming weeks. In particular, it will be great to see the innovative and creative programs undertaken in other schools, and to compare them with what is happening at Gloucester High School. It will also provide me with a large number of “key contacts” at district and regional levels, who I can call on when I return to Gloucester High School. The decision to take up this opportunity was a difficult one, but one that was made easier by the knowledge that the leadership depth at our school is so great! Mr Mike King will be relieving in the Principal’s role, while Mrs Mary Doust will be assuming the Deputy’s position. I look forward to the challenge that this placement offers, and anticipate a rewarding few weeks ahead.Cheers!

Mr Pat Cavanagh

WiN a $4000 hOLidaY!Stewart House Donation Drive 2013.Your donation supports 1800 children who attend Stewart House each year from public school’s across NSW and the ACT. Students were given Stewart House envelopes this week, please place a $2 coin or equivalent in the envelope, complete the entry details on the back and return it to the front office as soon as possible to be eligible for the draw.


SChOOL phOTOS IMPoRTANT INFoRMATIoN 2013MoNDAy 27 MAy (TERM 2, WEEk 5)

• Students have been issued with envelopes

• All students will have their picture taken on the day, whether they are ordering pictures or not

• Please refer to the insert in the order envelop for all of the packages, options and prices.

• Envelopes for family and friendship group photos are available at the front office. Students wanting to order a copy of the SRC or Captain photos will need to pick up an extracurricular envelop at the front office.

• Envelopes are to be brought to the school with the students on photo day and are handed directly to the staff of Don Wood Photography

• School photos are not to be paid for at the School Office

• Payment options include cash or credit card• Limited change will be available on photo day please try to include the correct cash amount in your envelope

• If parents or students are unable to pay on photo day, late payments can be sent directly to Don Wood Photography

• Please contact Sue Keirstead if you have any questions on 65581605

The order of the photos is:Period 1 Year 11Period 2 Year 12, CaptainsRecess Staff, SRCPeriod 3 Year 7Period 4 Year 8Lunch Family/group photosPeriod 5 Year 9Period 6 Year 10

aNZaC daYWe gather together on ANZAC Day not to glorify war or praise the victors, but to remember those who have served our country during these times of conflict and crisis and to reflect upon their selfless sacrifice. Without their bravery, dignity, and strength in the face of extreme adversary, the society in which we live today would be vastly different.

Many citizens around Australia who are attending services today have not served our country, or may not even have relatives who have. However, we are all gathered here at this memorial to recognise and reflect on those brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice, and to commemorate our enduring ANZAC legacy.

As a member of a young Australian society, I speak for my generation. We were not alive to experience the hardships and tragedy of the major wartime conflicts, and therefore have not experienced the immediate wartime effects on our friends and family. We cannot understand the anxiety people must have felt when their loved ones went off to war. We cannot grasp the elation they must have felt when they returned, or the anguish when they were told they were not coming back. These emotions are totally unfamiliar to us, and hopefully, we will never have to experience them.

Although many of us today find the notion of world war almost unthinkable, we know that these terrible events happened. There are films we can watch, books we can read, and many courageous veterans who share their stories with us. The legacy that has been left behind is deeply ingrained into the Australian psyche. The ideals of courage, valour and mateship still resonate as strongly today as they did in the past.

The courageous acts of those men and women who have served our nation have secured the safety of our generation, and the safety of many generations to come. Their efforts were not for null. Their sacrifice was not futile. Our society is forever indebted to these brave soldiers and nurses, and it is our honour and privilege to continue the legacy of the ANZAC.ANZAC day is not merely a holiday, but rather a spirit. It is a time to reflect on the qualities of past generations, who in the face of hardship displayed courage, discipline, self-reliance, self-sacrifice and mateship. Even as the number of the original ANZACs grows smaller, the ANZAC spirit will continue to live on, as it is a reflection of the very heart of our nation. Lest we forget.


Hi! My name is Holly Carr Paterson. I am on an exchange from New Zealand. I am staying here in Australia with Laura Bignell and her family for three months. I have already been here for one month and I am loving my stay here.

I live in a small country town around the same size as Gloucester called Otorohanga. It is located on the North Island of New Zealand and it has a population of 7000. Otorohanga is famous for being the Kiwiana town of New Zealand. Throughout the main street we have kiwiana icons symbolising New Zealand. Otorohanga is also known as the gate way to the Waitomo Caves. The Waitomo Caves are famous for glow worms, stalic lights and black water rafting. I live on a sheep property. I have three younger sisters, two of which attend the biggest local primary school. I am 14 years old and a Year 10 student where I attend Otorohanga College with my younger sister Sophie. In New Zealand we start school at five which is Year 1 and finish primary school at the end of Year 8. After primary school, you go to College (high school) from Year 9 to Year 13. However, Year 13 is not compulsory.

Thank you Gloucester High for welcoming me. I am sure I will have a great experience.

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NapLaN If your child is in Year 3, 5, 7, or 9, they’ll sit NAPLAN tests on 14-16 May. And despite what you may have heard there’s no need to panic or start an intensive study program with your child. The results from this test will assist us to determine growth and develop personal learning plans.Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/homework-tips/all-about-naplan

aThLETiC CaRNivaL RESULTSPoint ScoreBelbora 688, Tibbuc 608, Mograni 540 and Kurricar 434

Age Champion U/12 Justin Plant and Jakara Henley U/13 Harrison Clarke and Olivia Allardice U/14 Max Hogget and Tia Dougherty U/15 Luke Borer and Natalie Schneider U/16 Ethan Hamilton and Hannah WestU/17+ Hadiah Virzi-Hartigan and Hannah Yates

Runners UpU/12 Liam Bolstad, Dylan Hotson and Sian HoggettU/13 Harrison Bird, Alice Flanagan and Taylor PredebonU/14 Cormac Campbell, Mia Bowden and Olivia GrayU/15 Eli Cossar and Hayley JohnsU/16 Ryan Yates and Laura Bignell U/17+ Nathan Butler and Kate Radford

Champion of Champions Lachlan Clarke Natalie Schneider

Runners UpKyle Rush Sian Hoggett

REadiNG ChaLLENGESOlder children with reading problems often have misconceptions about how reading works and they need additional strategies to help them. Knowing what they’re good at and what they value can help you to encourage their selections.http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/english/english-tips/when-older-kids-struggle-with-reading

ASSIgNMENTS DUEIs your child unsure how to work to a deadline? Teach them how to find the end date and work backwards to plan their preparation activities. These assignment starters on popular topics also help kids to kick-start their projects.Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/other-subjects-and-assignments

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On Thursday 2 May, 48 students from Years 7 to Year 12 travelled to Sydney to attend a musical theatre workshop at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) and The Addams Family, the Broadway musical now playing at Sydney’s historic Capitol Theatre. All 48 students are involved in this year’s musical, Hairspray.

At NIDA, Australia’s premier actor training centre (Mel Gibson, Cate Blanchett and Toni Collette have all studied here), the workshop was designed and coordinated by industry professionals to provide students with skills and advice in tackling musical theatre. The focus was on voice production and movement dynamics in dance. Instructors used You Can’t Stop the Beat from Hairspray as the basis for their work so the choreography team of Mrs Sorrenson, Ayla Ansell and Jess Hawkins picked up some handy hints.

After the inspiring workshops, the group were then treated to the acclaimed production of The Addams Family, based on the famous TV series of the sixties /seventies. Outstanding performances by the entire cast, especially John Waters as Gomez, inspired our students to consider ways in which they can enhance their own characterisations in Hairspray. The show provided lots of laughs, some very catchy tunes and impressive sets and special effects.

Then it was back on to the bus for the long trip home, arriving at our destination in the early hours of Friday morning. Thank you for the patient parents waiting and thank you for sending your children on this excursion. It was extremely beneficial for all concerned.

Mr Davis

yEAR 9 SyDNEy ExCURSIoN 2013Year 9 excursion to Sydney will be occurring from Tuesday 30 July to Friday 2 August, 2013.

The excursion has been organised with Macquarie Educational Tours for the four day/ three night excursion. A range of activities have been selected to support educational outcomes in the Year 9 curriculum and to provide students with the chance to experience new and exciting opportunities in a world class city such as Sydney.

This is an activity filled excursion and students will have the opportunity to visit the Australian Museum, the Art Gallery of New South Wales, the Powerhouse Museum, the Chinese Gardens of Friendship, Taronga Zoo ( which includes a Zoo Education Lesson), Sydney Aquarium and the Hyde Park Barracks Museum (as part of the ‘Archaeology Underfoot’ Program).

Other activities include a guided walking tour of The Rocks, a walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, a visit to Luna Park (which includes a pass for unlimited rides), ice skating at the Macquarie Ice Rink and a visit to the Imax Theatre. Students will also have the opportunity to explore Circular Quay and shop at Paddy’s Markets/ Market City and Chinatown.

The cost of the excursion includes transport, accommodation, entries and meals from dinner on day one until lunch on the final day and will be approximately between $450-$500 per student, depending on numbers. Please be aware that students will also require additional spending money for lunch on day one, dinner on day four and any extra shopping they wish to do.

This excursion will be soon after the Year 11 Jindabyne event. I am aware that for some families with students in both Year 9 and Year 11, this excursion will add additional financial pressures. Payment by instalments is an option and may assist in making the excursion financially viable.

If you have any questions, concerns or you are interested in your child attending the excursion but are unable to make a deposit by the due date, please contact me on 6558 1605.

Ms Carol LaytonYear 9 Advisor

SENiOR paRENT TEaChER iNTERviEWSMoNDAy 13 MAy 2013This is an opportunity for teachers and parent/ carers to evaluate your student progress and to plan for future improvement. We encourage that the students attend the interviews and play an active part in the meeting.Parents please have your student arrange appointment times with their teachers.

If you cannot get a booking please ring the school and arrange a time to meet with the teachers at a mutually agreed time. Interviews will be held in the Rooms 11,12 13 between 3:30pm and 6:30pm. Tea and Coffee will be provided.


WaLKEd aWaY WiNNERSDrama students from Years 9 and 10 competed in the Speech and Drama section at the Taree Eisteddfod at the Manning Entertainment Centre. In the Act Play section, Year 10 students Danielle Adams, Hayley Dobson, Amy Andrews, Bronte Davis, Hannah Feeney, Erin Maslen, Rose Windred and Jaimi White performed Shakespearean parodies while Year 9 students Rachelle Franks, Molly Hutchen, Cormac Campbell, Anna Lewis, Maddison Eveleigh, Kimberley Mitchell, Karla Tollis, Lily Nixon, Tia Dougherty, Tate Gordon and Josh Wilson presented original pieces of drama in the playbuilding section. All the performers walked away winners on the day. Well done, everyone!

Mr Scott Davis

WORK EXpERiENCEGloucester High School students Byron Hall and Jasper Hoggett went to the local community radio station, Bucketts Radio as part of the Work Experience program for Year 10. Byron and Jasper recorded ads, did live on air shows and assisted in administration duties. Bruce O'Connor, the station manager, said "it’s great to have the young people in Gloucester getting involved with their community radio station". Bruce has been hosting work experience students for the past 4 years now with the radio. "Most students have some interest in media, and last year we had a student that wanted to get into film media, and we hope that the work experience program helped her in pursuing her dream" said Mr O'Connor. You can hear Bucketts Radio on 104.1 FM 24/7. Feel free to ask Jasper or Byron about their experience at the radio station and if you think you’re interested in becoming a presenter, music director, news person, choose a song or just about anything, come down to the Majestic Arcade in the main street. If you want to hear your type of music on your local radio station get involved.

Jasper Hoggett and Byron Hall

GREaT EXpERiENCEMy first week of work experience I went to the Gloucester Veterinary Hospital. It was a great experience to be a Vet assistant for a week. I am now considering becoming a Vet because of the great experience I had with the people and animals at the Vet Hospital.For my second week of work experience I went to Strataford Coal and was in the Environmental department with Alarna, the mines Environmental Officer. I did many different things while I was there, like checking and calibrating High Volume Dust Monitors, checking the workers on the property the mine leases to people and doing lots of paperwork!The experiences were very rewarding and have helped me to decide what I want to do in the future.

Laura Bignell

UNLiKE aNYThiNG i havE EXpERiENCEdFor Year 10 work experience, I had the privilege to see firsthand what it was like being a tour guide at Jenolan Caves in the Blue Mountains. My week at Jenolan was unlike anything I have experienced before. It was filled with excitement, adventure and most importantly a lot of fun. I experienced all the fields of work involved in being a part of the team at Jenolan, from helping in the ticket office, to taking phone calls in reception (one of the more stressful jobs I might add) to cave maintenance and guiding. One of the most amazing things I experienced while there was taking part in the Plug Hole adventure Cave tour. The tour involved first abseiling down a cliff face where the group would then descend into the total darkness of the cave and begin squeezing, crawling, and sliding their way through the labyrinths of caves throughout the area, before finally emerging out into the light of day. Another experience I will never forget is when I got the opportunity to guide and introduce a platform of one of the caves to two tour groups. This was extremely nerve wrecking but also opened my eyes to how difficult it actually is to be a guide and the physical fitness that is required. Over all I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Jenolan Caves and would happily go back and work there again in future years.

Isabel Everett

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ChapLaiNS ChaTCore Values, Learning And ChaplaincyI am often asked how a chaplain in a state government school cares for the spiritual dimensions of the lives of people within the school community. I would like to suggest that all education has a spiritual base. Spirituality is a distinctively human ability and activity that enables us to find value beyond ourselves and to be changed by what we discover. It is a precious, unique and essential human quality.Good education has always been rooted in spirituality – in finding value both within and beyond the school or institution. Finding value beyond ourselves is an essential feature of human growth, development and the ability to belong as a social being. The values we take on in the process of growing and learning are vital to our ability to form and sustain healthy relationships, to feel confident about ourselves and to understand ourselves in relation to other individuals and the wider community. Discovering these values is a spiritual journey that involves developing an understanding of what matters, has value and is true.The core values of Gloucester High School are: care, respect, achieve, responsibility and effort. These arise from and are inclusive of the nine values for Australian schooling: care and compassion; doing your best; fair go; freedom; honesty and trustworthiness; integrity; respect; responsibility; understanding; tolerance and inclusion. These values underpin and support the work of learning and the overall work of a school community. They enable constructive growth in critical and creative thinking, in personal and social competence, and in the development of ethical behaviours. A chaplain is an advocate for these values and others which enable humans to flourish on a daily basis, particularly in the midst of personal crises, loss and of change. This happens in ordinary and practical ways; however, a chaplain always looks at any situation through the eyes of faith.In every community, some people derive values and meaning in life from being part of a faith community – from their insights and experience of god through prayer, meditation, study and worship. Others of no particular religious faith equally search for values and meaning which are not rooted in self, and which challenge and stretch their imagination and lead to a deeper understanding of life and their place within it. Arising out of our common humanity, we all share a spiritual journey.As a person of faith, a chaplain looks for values contained within the possibilities of god. These values have a dimension which incorporates basic human values while also transcending them. Examples of these values include peace, justice, forgiveness and truth, to name just a few.A chaplain is in a unique position to interpret the values which are shaping the way in which a school and individual

students are developing within the wider community. A chaplain also helps individual students and others in the community to understand the importance of the interrelationship between the values, how these values relate to each other and to their individual experiences and pursuits for knowledge and learning. The questions about how we are formed and shaped posed by this searching and process of discovery are not only there for individuals within a school community, but are also there for the community.Good education has always been rooted in spirituality – in finding value both within and beyond the institution. This leads to change being driven by a movement within the community which celebrates what it has discovered and cherishes. As a result, a school can be an environment where the spiritual is celebrated and acknowledged. The presence and role of a chaplain is to nurture that spirituality and be a tangible sign of the spiritual being celebrated.

Eulalie O’Keefe

SCHOLASTIC - Book Club

Pick up your Book Club Catalogue Order (Issue 3) from the LIBRARY.

Orders for this issue need to be returned and paid for at the Front Office by 17/5/2013

ThROUGh TO GRaNd FiNaLOur Year 8 Debating team won a place in the Grand Final of the Taree Eisteddfod at the Manning Entertainment Centre next Friday.

Last Thursday they combined well to defeat St Clares B in their heat. Given the affirmative case Laura Dunlop, Shaedon Flanagan and Jacob Bird argued strongly on the topic that children should work for their pocket money. They were ably supported by team adviser Bryce Lacy. Despite St Clare’s strong argument that children should help out with chores without expecting monetary reward and should instead put more time into study our team convinced the audience of the benefits of developing a sense of responsibility, independence and an appreciation of the value of money. Capitalists 1 Socialists 0.

Gloucester High School meets St Clare’s A team in the Grand Final on Friday 10 May at 10am.

Thanks to Coen Durbidge, Patrick Skelton and Lily Nixon for agreeing to a practice debate.

Mr Roger Marmion


NEW BOOKS

SERIES – TALES OF THE OTORI (Lian Hearn)GRASS FOR HIS PILLOW – Book 2. Both Takeo and his beloved have visions of the future. Takeo struggles to escape the accomplished assassins of the Tribe and fulfil the last wishes of his adoptive father, Lord Otori Shigeru. And Kaed, heir to two seats of power, moves a step toward consolidating them, aided by her own wits and a precarious alliance with Lord Fujiwara.

THE HARSH CRY OF THE HERON – Book 4. Lord Otori Takeo and Kaede have ruled for over sixteen years. The Three Countries are at peace, but the violent acts and betrayals of the past will not lie buried. An embittered warrior, a renegade Tribe leader and a boy whose heart is filled with hatred all seek their vengeance. Against these gathering threats Takeo draws strength from his love for Kaede, but even this is not beyond the reach of their enemies.

HEAVEN’S NET IS WIDE – Book 5 – The Middle Country, home of the Otori clan is ruled by a benign but weak leader. In the east the warrior-like Tohan are gathering their power. And on the plain of Yaegahara the clans clash in a bloody battle that leaves the young Otori Shigeru desperate for vengeance.

SERIES – CHILDREN OF THE WIND (Kirsty Murray)BECOMING BILLY DARE -- Book 2. Paddy has run away and hidden on board a ship bound for Australia. After surviving the terrors of shipwreck, he faces the big question: how is he to make his way in the strange new land? On the road with a travelling circus, on the run with a wild child, and sleeping rough on the mean streets of Melbourne, Paddy learns to live by his wits.

A PRAYER FOR BLUE DELANEY – Book 3. Colm is on the run, determined to escape from the cruelties of Bindoon Boy’s Home. He strikes up an unexpected friendship with Billy Dare and his dog Rusty, and together they travel from the goldfields of Kalgoorlie to the rugged north. Whether they’re working along the Dog Fence, eluding the police or confronting a wild

boar, they’re a team. This action-packed story, set in the 1950s, continues the richly detailed historical quartet that began with Bridie’s Fire and Becoming Billy Dare.

THE SECRET LIFE OF MAEVE LEE KWONG – Book 4. Maeve's safe world is torn apart when her mother dies in a car crash. Sent to live with her strict Chinese grandparents, she fights to hold onto the things she loves most -- her two best friends, her dancing, her baby brother Ned. Secretly she pins her hopes on her Irish father, who doesn't even know she exists. From Sydney to Surfers, from Hong Kong to Ireland, Maeve searches for a path to follow, a place to belong.

SERIES – HYDENWORLD (William Horwood)HYDENWORLD: SPRING – Book 1. A scrap of glass and metal has lain forgotten for fifteen hundred years in England’s ancient heartland – the lost core of flawless Sphere made by the greatest of the Anglo-Saxon CraftLords. It was fashioned in memory of his beloved and contained in the very heart of this work is something extraordinary, a spark from the fires of the Universe.

AWAKENING – Book 2. One momentous evening, events are set in motion that will decide the fate of our world and the Hyddenworld – a land lying alongside our own, concealed from human eyes. As earth tremors ravage the Hyddenworld, a child of two worlds is born, a lost gem is found and the Hyddenworld’s sleeping Emperor finally wakes. And he requires a powerful gem to sustain his stricken body and time – work spirit.

HARVEST – Book 3. It is August, time of the first harvest, traditional time of plenty. But at the farthest reaches of the Hyddenworld, in sea-bound England, disaster looms. A blight in the land is growing, marked by quakes and increasingly unnatural blizzards, Judith is tasked with healing the land, but this burden is almost unbearable. Lonely and lovelorn, she threatens to reap a terrible harvest of her own.

SERIES – THE CHRONICLES OF PRYDAIN (Lloyd Alexander)THE BLACK CAULDRON – Book 2. In the land of Prydain, evil is never far away. Arawn, Lord of the Land of Death, has been building an army of dark warriors to take over Prydain,

GHS Library now has the complete set of titles in each of the series listed below…


and the only way to stop him is to destroy the Black Couldron he uses to create his dreaded soldiers.

THE CASTLE OF LLYR – Book 3. Princess Eilonwy hates to leave her friend Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper, and her beloved home, Caer Dalben. Why does she have to go to the Isle of Mona to train as a proper lady when she’s already a princess?

TARAN WANDERER – Book 4. Taran is an Assistant Pig-Keeper no longer – he has become a hero. Now he dreams of winning the hand of Princess Eilonwy, but how can someone who has spent his whole life caring for a pig hope to marry royalty?

THE HIGH KING – Book 5 – When the most powerful weapon in the land of Prydain falls into the hands of Arawn, Lord of the Land of Death, Taran and Prince Gwydion rally an army to stand up to the dark forces.

SERIES – TEMPERANCE BRENNAN (Kathy Reichs)Dr. Temperance "Tempe" Brennan is a forensic anthropologist, who investigates human remains at crime scenes where the flesh is too degraded for a coroner to obtain evidence. Tempe is first introduced in Déjà Dead. She is a native of the Carolinas and one of only fifty board-certified forensic anthropologists in North America.There are currently fifteen books in the series. The latest, Bones Are Forever, was released in August 2012. The titles (#1-15) are as follows: Deja Dead, Death Du Jour, Deadly Decisions, Fatal Voyage, Grave Secrets, Bare Bones, Monday Mourning, Cross Bones, Break No Bones, Bones to Ashes, Devil Bones, 206 Bones, Spider Bones, Flash and Bones, Bones are Forever.

SERIES – THE FOUNDATION TRILOGY (Isaac Asimov)SECOND FOUNDATION – Book 3. So far the Foundation was safe. But there was a hidden Second Foundation to protect the first. The Mule has yet to find it, but he was getting closer all the time. The men of the Foundation sought it, too, to escape from Mule's mind control. Only Arcady, a 14 year-old girl seemed to have the answer, or did she...?

SERIES – LORIEN LEGACIES (Pittances Lore)THE POWER OF SIX – Book 2. ‘I've seen him on the news. Followed the stories about what happened in Ohio. John Smith, out there, on the run. To the world, he's a mystery. But to me . . . he's one of us. They caught Number One in Malaysia. Number Two in England. And Number Three in Kenya. They tried to catch Number Four in Ohio—and failed. I am Number Seven. One of six still alive. And I'm ready to fight…’

THE RISE OF NINE – Book 3. ‘Until the day I met John Smith, Number Four, I'd been on the run alone, hiding and fighting to stay alive. Together, we are much more powerful. But it could only last so long before we had to separate to find the others… I went to Spain to find Seven, and I found even more, including a tenth member of the Garde who escaped from Lorien alive. Ella is younger than the rest of us, but just as brave. Now we're looking for the others--including John. But so are they.

SERIES – LEVIATHAN TRILOGY (Scott Westerfeld)LEVIATHAN – Book 1. Prince Aleksander (“Alek”), would-be heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, is on the run. His own people have turned on him. His title is worthless. All he has is a battle torn war machine and a loyal crew of men. Deryn Sharp is a commoner, disguised as a boy in the British Air Service. She's a brilliant airman. But her secret is in constant danger of being discovered.

GOLIATH – Book 3. Alek and Deryn are on the last leg of their round-the-world quest to end World War I, reclaim Alek’s throne as prince of Austria, and finally fall in love. The first two objectives are complicated by the fact that their ship, the Leviathan, continues to detour farther away from the heart of the war (and crown). And the love thing would be a lot easier if Alek knew Deryn was a girl. And if they weren’t technically enemies. The tension thickens as the Leviathan steams toward New York City with a homicidal lunatic on board: secrets suddenly unravel, characters reappear, and nothing is as it seems in this thunderous conclusion to Scott Westerfeld’s Leviathan trilogy.


aNCiENT hiSTORY iTaLY TOURUnfortunately we have not got the numbers to go ahead with the proposed tour to Italy (Rome and Pompeii) in 2014 for Ancient History students. It is disappointing for those students who were enthusiastic to go, but the travel company has a minimum number for each tour and we were well below that.

Mr LeightonAncient History Teacher

TEAM EFFoRTYear 8 maths students used the Geodome Kit to investigate the structural strength of different shapes by trying to build various solids using a variety of shapes. We were able to see that triangles provide the most stability and strength.We hope to build a large dome using triangles and other shapes in the future.

Mr Rod Sharpe

FOR a WORThY CaUSEOn Thursday 11 April, The Australian Red Cross Blood Bank bus was in Gloucester. Sophie Kingston, Jessica Ward and Hannah West wanted to help this worthy cause, so they decided to donate blood. This was Jess’s second time and other Gloucester High School students have donated on previous occasions.Blood is vital to life and for many people blood donors are their lifeline. Currently only 1 in 30 people give blood, but 1 in 3 people will need blood in their lifetime.

Modern processing techniques mean that a single blood donation, when separated into its components, can help at least 3 different patients and contribute to making up to 22 different products (including potentially life-saving immunisations for chicken pox, hepatitis B and tetanus).It is sometimes thought that the majority of donated blood helps those involved in accidents and emergencies. However, most of the blood is used to treat people with cancer and other serious illnesses.

Most people are able to give blood if they:• are fit, healthy and not suffering from a cold, flu or

other illness at the time of donation or in the previous 7 days

• are aged between 16-70 years (in QLD and WA 16-17 year olds require parental consent)

• weigh more than 45kg• drink up in the 24 hours before donation, especially in

warm weather and have at least 3 good-sized glasses of water/juice in the 3 hours before donating.

• eat something in the 3 hours before donating• bring at least one form of photo identification ID.

The Blood Bank Bus will be back in Gloucester on Thursday 4 and Friday 5 July. You can make and appointment online at www.donateblood.com.au

Remember you never know when you or someone close to you might need blood.

EvERYONE WiLL NEEd ONEApproximately sixty students from Years 9-12 attended a presentation by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) on Monday morning. The students were well-prepared with the relevant information and completed the application. These students should receive a Tax File number within five weeks.

Any students who were unable to attend the presentation can see Mr De Angelis in the Careers Office for a Tax File Application form to complete at home, then return it to the Careers office to be processed. Everyone will eventually need a Tax File Number. It's much easier to complete the application through the school and it's free.

Mr De Angelis


SUCCESS aT ThE NSW STaTE ChAMPIoNShIPSDuring the school holidays, six Gloucester High students competed in the NSW State Sporting & Campdrafting Championships held at Gloucester. Three hundred riders travelled from all over NSW and as far north as Rockhampton in QLD to compete at the championships.

The six students attended several zone qualifying days during 2012 to gain entry into the competition for the championships they competed for their zone, Zone 25, consisting of 30 riders.

Zone 25, led by Sam Harris, won both the Sporting and the Campdrafting March Passes. This is the 6th time that the zone has won the event out of a seven year period.

Sporting Events ResultsUnder 13’s- (48 Competitors)Thomas Murray - 3rd Mug, 10th Barrel, 17 Bonfield Bounce 15th Diamond Flag and 32nd Running Tee

Under 15’s- (50 Competitors)Jodie Harris - 19th Flag, 8th Mug, 17th Barrel, 7th Bonfield Bounce, 25th Diamond Flag and 16th Running Tee

Lachlan Howard - 37th Flag, 16th Bend, 31st Barrel, 37th Bonfield Bounce and 38th Running Tee

Under 17’s- (45 Competitors)Macaela Harris- 24th Flag, 23rd Bend, 1st Barrel, 23rd

Diamond Flag and 19 th Running Tee

Macaela also ran the fastest time of the day by two seconds.

Under 25’s- (104 Competitors)Sam Harris- 16th Flag, 11th Bend, 6th Mug, 15th Barrel 15th Diamond Flag and 20th Running Tee

Campdrafting ResultsThomas Murray equal 23rd, Jodie Harris - 3rd, Lachlan Howard - 20th, Jessie Coulter - 21st, Macaela Harris - equal 9th and Sam Harris - equal 17th

Macaela and Jodie Harris were also part of the winning zone team for the Campdrafting Championships.

Macaela Harris

SHOPPING TRIP TO SYDNEY

Come along and enjoy a day of shopping atTop Ryde & Rhodes / IKEA Shopping Centres.

WHEN: Saturday 25 May, 2013.LEAVE: ST. JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL (Denison St)

@ 6.00am, NO LATER.LEAVE: SYDNEY AT 4.00pm.

COST: $50.00 Full payment required.

BRING YOUR LOOSE CHANGE FORGREAT PRIZES, RAFFLES, LUCKY SEAT AND GAMES.

RSVP: Prior WEDNESDAY 22 MAY, 2013.CONTACT: Lisa Hollingsworth 0428 255 757 or

Fiona O’Brien 6558 9278

2013 Musical ProfileWho: Ayla Ansell

Role: Choreographer

Musical experience: I danced in the musical last year and I have been dancing for 10 years

Favourite musical: none

What are your first impressions of the play? Good and full on

What do you think will be the challenges in staging the show? Knowing the lines, fitting everyone on stage and the actors being energetic

What are you looking forward to most? Getting it all over and done with

how are rehearsals going? Good so far but worried about the cast and the dances remembering the choreography


CCOOMMIINNGG SSOOOONN!!!!!!!! TTHHEE GGHHSS 22001133 MMUUSSIICCAALL

The Broadway Musical

Book by Mark O’Donnell Thomas Meehan

Music by Marc Shaiman

Lyrics by Scott Wittman Marc Shaiman

Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters Orchestrations by Harold Wheeler Arrangements by Marc Shaiman

By arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd, Exclusive agent for Music Theatre International (NY)

VENUE

Gloucester High School Hall PUBLIC PERFORMANCE DATES

Wednesday June 19 @ 12:00pm Tuesday June 18, Wednesday June 19, Friday June 21,

Saturday June 22 @ 7:30pm TICKETS

$10.00 adult, $6.00 concession, $26.00 Family

BOOKINGS - Phone 6558 1605 or purchase tickets at the door


30 April 2013

Dear Parent,The Lower Mid North Coast Children, Young People and Families Service and Manning Support Services (Gloucester) are running a series of FREE parenting seminars as part of the Positive Parenting Program.

The Triple P Seminar Series is a series of presentations on positive parenting for people with children aged 3-12 years. The seminars are designed to provide an overview and introduction to the principles of positive parenting for any interested parent. Parents learn how to use positive parenting to encourage children to learn the skills and competencies they need and to promote their health, development and overall wellbeing.

This will be a series of three seminars and each session is about 90 minutes long which includes time at the end for any questions you may have as a parent.

The most benefit will be gained from attending all three of the seminars however, attending just one or two can still be very beneficial to parents.

The seminars are being held during the Gloucester Pre School mobile Playgroup on the followng dates:

Wednesday 15 May @ 10:00am to 11:30amSeminar 1: The Power of Positive Parenting

Wednesday 22 May @ 10:00am to 11:30amSeminar 2: Raising Confident, Competent Children

Wednesday 29 May @ 10:00am to 11:30amSeminar 3: Raising Resilient Children

Venue: CWA Rooms, Church St Gloucester

See over for more details about each seminar.

If you plan to attend, we’ll need to know that you’re coming and all you need to do is call Gloucester Community Health Centre on 6538 5058 and register your name for all or some of the seminars.

The seminars run for one hour with the extra time set aside for questions and discussion of parenting issues. We will provide tea, coffee and refreshments.

We look forward to seeing you at the seminars!

Andrew HarveyCounsellorLMNC Children, Young People and Families Service

Feenoa RayFamily Support WorkerGloucester

The Power of Positive ParentingThis session introduces parents to the five core principles of positive parenting:• Ensuring a safe and engaging environment for children• Creating a positive learning environment• Using assertive discipline• Having realistic expectations• Taking care of yourself as a parent Raising Confident, Competent ChildrenThis session shows parents how they can use positive parenting principles to teach children important values and skills such as:• Encouraging respect• Cooperation• Getting on with others• Learning to be independent• Learning to develop healthy self esteem• Learning to become good problem solvers

Raising Resilient ChildrenThis session focuses on helping children learn to regulate their emotions. Parents are often uncertain about how to respond to children’s expressions of emotion in ways that help them learn to manage their feelings. This seminar deals with:• How to help children recognise and accept feelings• How to help children express their feelings appropriately• How to help children build positive feelings and deal with negative feelings• How to help children develop coping skills and deal with upsetting or stressful life events

Hunter New England Local Health NetworkABN 63 598 010 203

Gloucester Community Health CentreChurch Street, Gloucester NSW 2422Telephone: (02) 6538 5058Fax: (02) 6538 5059

Website www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au


Attention all Shutterbugs,

If you have an interest in photography or are interested in taking it up, get involved in this year’s “Pix from the Stix” competition. If you think you can take that winning shot on your digital camera or smart phone, get snapping. You may even wish to use a recently snapped photo (within last two years). With separate entry categories for both adult and juniors alike feel free to explore your creative side.

Entry forms and details can be obtained from the Gloucester Visitor Information Centre or the Gloucester Gallery or via their websites ( http://www.visitgloucester.com.au/ or http://www.gloucester-gallery.com.au/ ), just follow the links. Entry forms need to be returned by the 7th June, you then have until the 18th June to have your photos framed and presented to the Gloucester Gallery. The opening night for the exhibition is on June the 21st June and the photos remain on display until the 14th July.

Get involved and capture the many wonderful features this area has to offer.

Relieving Principal Mr Mike KingRelieving Deputy Principal Mrs Mary DoustAddress: 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.

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