One College Three Campuses Unlimited Opportunities

Issue 5 – Term 2 – Week 6
Wednesday, 12 June 2013
Refer to page 2 for performance dates and times
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Three Campuses
Unlimited Opportunities
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COLLEGE NEWS
College Principal’s Report
On Monday May 20 the Minister for Education, The
Hon. Adrian Piccoli, MP visited the college to speak
with the principals of the Great Lakes Learning
Community. Principals had the opportunity to
discuss issues and concerns with the Minister over
morning tea. While here he spoke about the great
reputation Great Lakes College and our learning
community has developed since opening in 2003.
Some of the topics raised were the new funding
model, teacher performance, support for senior
executive in schools and professional development
of new scheme teachers. The Minister was
accompanied by Kim Withers, who works in the
Minister’s office in Sydney and has strong
connections to the college, as her children attended
the college. Kim was on the school council for many
years, so it was wonderful to catch up with her at
the same time.
Twelve months ago at our local Secondary
Principals Council meeting, as a group of Principals
we made a commitment to ensure that students
who had become disengaged with education had
some type of pathway to attain credentials to gain
employment or re-engage in mainstream school.
This week, we opened the doors to the College
Connections Learning Centre. This is an off-site
program where students from the college, who for
a variety of reasons, have fallen behind in their
learning are provided with the opportunity and
environment that meets their needs. This enables
them to receive individual tuition and support in
their learning.
These students are identified through case
management from Learning Support Teams,
Careers Team, Deputy Principals at Forster Campus
and Tuncurry Campus, and the students’ parents.
The anticipated outcomes from the program are
that students receive support to fulfil their
potential and go on to gain an HSC, TAFE
qualification or employment. We have had
encouraging support from community organisations
offering opportunities for these students in the
future. We are operating from the Forster
Neighbourhood Centre adjacent to the Tourist
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Information Centre on a Tuesday and Thursday. I
would like to acknowledge the hard work of the
many staff who has made this program come to
fruition.
Graeme Jennings
College Principal
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
P & C Meeting................................. Jun 5
7:30pm Forster Campus Library
Queen’s Birthday Holiday............... Jun 10
Senior Campus Open Day .............. Jun 15
Enrolment Information
College Musical .............................. Jun 21,21,22
Deadly Yarns ................................... Jun 24
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Great Lakes College Uniform Policy
All students are expected to wear school uniform at
school and on school excursions. Parents will be
informed of consistent or serious breaches of the
dress code. Students may also be asked to return
home to change into the required clothing (seniors
students) or parents asked to bring the required
clothing to school (7-10 students). Parents will be
informed about uniform infringements on a regular
basis via letter. This information will also be
reported on semester reports/monitoring letters.
The wearing of identifiable uniform and colours also
represents an important child protection
requirement, especially on the Tuncurry site, which
is shared between two school campuses and TAFE.
The legal obligation to protect all users of the
campus site will override any objection to the
wearing of uniform.
Students are expected to maintain a high standard
of personal hygiene and neatness. Clothing and
accessories should be clean, safe, modest and in
reasonable condition. Most items of uniform are
available through our preferred suppliers: Kelly
Turner Embroidery, Tuncurry; Jungle Surf, Tuncurry
and Lowes Manhatten, Stockland Mall. In addition,
a clothing pool operates via the administration
office.
The school community has decided the college
uniform/dress code as follows:
7-10 STUDENTS
Girls
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Skirts – Tartan- straight
Skirts – Tartan- pleated
Shirts – Sky Blue Polo
Shirts – Sky Blue Dress shirt
Shorts- Navy mid thigh dress shorts
Jumper - Blue V Neck
Jumper - Blue Hooded
Jacket – Navy all weather
Navy blue pants
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Boys
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Shorts – Grey
Shirts – Sky Blue Polo
Jumper - Blue V Neck
Jumper - Blue Hooded
Jacket – Navy all weather
Long Grey Pants
PDHPE/Sport
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• Shorts – Black LWR; COVO
SENIOR STUDENTS
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Skirts – Plain Navy
Shorts – Mid-length Navy
Navy Blue Pants
Shirts - White Knit or Dress Shirt
Jumper - Red V-Neck
Boys
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Shorts – Grey
Trousers – Grey
Shirts – White Knit or Dress Shirt
Jumper - Red V-Neck
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Shoes Sturdy, fully enclosed, black shoes or
sturdy, black, fully enclosed joggers
Socks Short white
Tie Red & white striped College tie to be
worn with dress shirt on special occasions
Blazer Navy
Logo For shirts, jumpers, blazers – FHS or
GLC logo acceptable
Stocks of school blazers and ties are available for
students to borrow for use on formal occasions.
Jeans, open shoes (sandals, thongs, canvas loafers
etc.) and shirts without collars are not part of the
College dress code.
Large earrings/bangles and chains represent
WH&S issues for school activities and, as such, the
wearing of these items whilst at school is
prohibited. Students wearing these items will have
them confiscated and they can be collected at the
end of the day.
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What makes a good friend?
Healthy Schools, Healthy Futures
know when to get extra help for a friend who needs
it.
If you need help or to talk to someone about your
friends or friendships you can speak to a trusted
adult for advice, such as a parent, a Teacher,
Welfare Teacher or School Counsellor.
Tips for Parents (Cont.)
Research indicates it is important to have positive
friendships. They provide us with support for the
ups and downs we face every day and help us to
develop good social and emotional skills. When
things go wrong in a friendship or relationship it can
make us feel down and low in confidence - when
things go well, we can feel happy and appreciated.
Because they have such a powerful impact on our
mood it is important to make sure we have positive
friendships.
A positive friendship involves clear communication
and allows each person to express their likes and
their concerns equally. It does not demand more of
one person than the other. Positive friendships
make you feel comfortable, safe, supported, valued,
accepted for who you are and not judged,
pressured or bullied in any way. They allow you to
have a good laugh or cry, and share your opinions
often and honestly.
It is important to be a good friend too. Listen to
your friends but also find time to tell them how you
feel, keep in touch by regularly talking or spending
time together, respect them for who they are,
remember that no-one should be asked to do
something that makes them feel unsafe or
uncomfortable, and try to be there for your friend
even in difficult situations. It is also important to
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The best way to reduce bad behaviour in your
teenager is to pay close attention to good
behaviour and praise it.
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Set limits – be firm but fair, clear and
consistent.
Speak in a neutral, firm but kind tone of
voice (Yelling hardly ever has an impact and
only encourages your teenager to yell
back!)
Make a list of all the things you do for them
– washing, ironing, driving, extra pocket
money – offer these as a trade-off.
For example if you want them to clean their
mess up before they go out, strike a deal.
This is not bribery; just a way of showing
them, they will lose your cooperation if
they do not give you their cooperation!
Leave room to re-negotiate things down
the track, showing you are flexible
Focus on developing the parts of your
relationship that work well. This lets them
know they are more valued than any
problems that arise.
Finally, remember the teenage years do not
last forever!
Adapted from ‘Parenting the teen years’ by Dr Nick
Kowalenko,
Brought to you by the Great Lakes College School
Counselling Team
Forster Campus – Sue Colditz, Terry Channell
Tuncurry Campus – Steve Colditz, Sue Macindoe
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COLLEGE SPORT
Regional Cross Country
A very large contingent of some 50 students from
across the College attended the Regional Cross
Country at Broadmeadow Racecourse on Friday 10th
May. On what turned out to be a beautiful day
despite weather forecasts to the contrary, our
students represented themselves and the College
with distinction. The ‘step up’ in terms of
competition was most evident from the outset, but
the following competitors were standouts in what
turned out to be a great day of competition.
State Qualifiers: (placed top six)
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Avalon Neate – U14’s girls – 4th
Alicia Ieroianni – U18’s girls – 6th
Winston McBride – U13’s boys – 4th
Jay Withers – U15’s boys – 5th
Jake Schumacher – U16’s boys – 4th
Lincoln Blisset – U17’s boys – 3rd
Ben Summers – U18’s boys – 1st
Josh Walpole – U18’s boys – 4th
David Bartholot – U18’s boys – 6th
Highest placed non- qualifiers:
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Katie Egan – U12’s girls
Nat Watts – U12’s boys
Georgia Lowry – U13’s girls
Liam Ryan – U14’s boys
Mia Gottstein – U14’s girls
Taylah Murray – U16’s girls
Carly Withers – U17’s girls
Thank you and congratulations to all of our
competitors and particularly to Mario Schumacher
for his organisation.
Pino Ieroianni
PE Teacher
Open Boys Football (Soccer)
The Great Lakes College Open Boys Football team
travelled to Taree on Thursday May 2 to contest the
third round of the Combined High School Football
knock out against Taree High School.
The match was played at a fast pace with a high
level of skill demonstrated. Great Lakes College
controlled the ball for extended periods of time and
late in the first half were rewarded with their first
goal, scored by Kye Engel. Two more goals were
scored in the second half by Josh Walpole and
James Fuller. The full time score was three goals to
nil, in favour of Great Lakes College.
Goalkeeper, Curtis Jones kept a clean sheet and
pulled off some tremendous saves. He was
dynamically supported by a mobile and enthusiastic
defensive unit consisting of Riley Jude, Kaine
Morgan, Ryan Fokes, Braden Hobson-Pasi and Jesse
Armstrong. The mid field unit of Todd Cheers,
Harvey Kendall, Josh Hull, Ethan Perry and Ryan
Clark demonstrated silky touch and quality passing,
showing skill in moving the ball forward to the
destructive strike force of Kye Engel, Daniel
Mansour, James Fuller and Josh Walpole.
The team displayed great sportsmanship on and off
the field and as such, were fantastic ambassadors
for Great Lakes College. They have moved through
to the fourth round and will play a team from
Newcastle.
David Martin
HSIE Teacher
CHS Open Girls Soccer Knockout
The girls have played three rounds of the CHS Open
Girls Soccer knockout and have been successful in
all three matches. Defeating Chatham HS 8-2,
Bulahdelah Central 10-1 and Taree HS 1-0. They
have been fantastic as a team working well
together both on and off the field.
The team consists of students from all three
campuses – Laura Schubert, Montana Rayner, Ali
Warner, Tijarna Rayner, Ashleigh Wilson, Lucy
Attkins, Hayley Turner, Lily Smyth, Chloe Astorini,
Brooke Summers, Sarah Whitehouse, Jess Johnson,
Katie Gilfillan, Jacquie Bailey-Rodick, Maddi Rowe,
Alicia Ieroianni and Sam Bestwick.
The team will now travel to Newcastle to contest
the regional finals in a gala day on 4th June.
Congratulations and Good Luck Girls!
Wendy Yarnold
Open Girls Soccer Coach
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The teams will now travel to Newcastle on 28th May
2013 to compete in the Floris Conway Cup for Girls
and the Stan Jones Trophy for the boys.
Thanks must go to all the parents and grandparents
who transported their children to the event and
supported them during the games.
H. Clark
Manager
Above: Back L-R- Wendy Yarnold (coach), Montana Rayner,
Alicia Ieroianni, Jacquie Bailey-Rodick, Maddi Rowe, Sarah
Whitehouse, Jess Johnson, Lily Smyth, Katie Gilfillan.
Middle L-R – Sam Bestwick, Ashleigh Wilson, Chloe Asotrini,
Tijarna Rayner, Laura Schubert.
Front – Brooke Summers.
Above: Sam Bestwick, Lily Smyth and Jacquie Bailey-Rodick in
action against Taree HS.
Tennis Gala Day
Great Lakes College reigned supreme at the Tennis
Gala Day held at Taree Tennis Courts on 7th May
2013. In the first match the boys, Billy Snow,
Brenton Chambers, Nathan Monk and Hayden Dunk
had easy wins in their single matches against
newcomers to the Gala Day, Gloucester High
School. In the doubles, Billy and Nathan teamed up
to defeat Gloucester 6/0 while Hayden teamed up
with reserve player Ryan Cooke to defeat
Gloucester 6/3. Having disposed of Gloucester the
boys took on Taree High School and again showed
their supremacy winning against this school, 7 sets
(45 games) to 1 set (12 games).
The girl’s team, Tayla Smith, Yasmin Gillies,
Rhiannon McBlane and Olivia Snow only lost three
games in their comprehensive win over Taree High
School. Elyse Caves stepped in for Olivia in the
doubles and proved that she is an able number five
player for the team.
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Above: Great Lakes College team members. Front L-R,
Rhiannon McBlane, Tayla Wilson, Yasmin Gillies, Olivia Snow,
Elyse Caves. Back L-R, Nathan Monk, Hayden Dunk, Ryan
Cooke, Billy Snow, Brenton Chambers
Athletics Carnival a Successful
College Day!
Huge efforts, wonderful weather, great attitudes
and monstrous participation levels have made the
2013 College Athletics Carnival a great day. All
students who attended had a good time and the
recorder Kim Hamilton said “I have been entering
more student results into the computer than ever
before”. The Tuncurry Campus SRC, along with
Forster Campus Canteen Supervisor, Ros Bultitude,
provided staff and students with refreshments all
day – Thank you!
Students who came first or second in their event
attended zone on Tuesday May 21.
Our age champions were:
12 Years
• Shontay Ping
• Matt Miller
13 Years
• Georgia Lowry
• Winston
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McBride
14 Years
15 Years
• Lucy Atkins
• Avalon Neate
• Luke Robertson
• Jay Withers
• Brealon Morris
• Josh Poole
16 Years
17 Years
• Lily Smythe
• Laura Stokes
• David Nilsen
• Hayden Bolt
• Brent Mason
Year 8 Elective Forster Campus
Emira Harris, Hollie Huges, Caitlin Scislo, Skye
Kennedy, Sami King, Chloe Malzard, Emma Parker
Year 10 Elective Forster Campus
Nikki Davies, Georgia Lavis-Rowan, Tessa Quealey,
Emily Chard, Jenai Ball, Shiralee Harris, Eliza
Masling, Zoe Mazaraki, Jessie Simpson
Leisa Beavis
PDHPE Teacher
Christina Whitbread
Head Teacher PDHPE - Forster Campus
Above: College Dance Company
Above: Great Lakes College students giving it their all to cross
the finish line at the recent Athletics Carnival
Great Lakes College Dance News
On Monday the May 20 the Great Lakes College
Dance Company, made up of talented dancers form
Tuncurry Campus, the Senior Campus and Forster
Campus won, 1st place in the open High Schools
Dance section of the Taree Eisteddfod. A combined
group of elective dancers from Year 8 and Year 10
from the Forster Campus were also awarded 3rd
place on the same section. All dancers performed
beautifully on the day and were a credit to both the
school and themselves.
The groups were made up of the following dancers;
College Dance Company
Gemma Newman, Lily Gibson, Savannah Farley,
Meg Bonventi, Olivia Leung, Hannah Leung, Ellie
Clemensen, Maddi Stewart, Misha Cotter, Jade
Gaul, Chelsea Yyarad, Petra Flower, Irena Cashman,
Emily Walters
Above: Elective Dance Group
Zone Athletics Champion School
Competing against students from Bulahdelah,
Gloucester, Wingham, Chatham and Taree High
schools, a team of students from Great Lakes
College have won the overall point score at Zone
Athletics. The College team scored 463 points with
Taree High School coming second on 292 points.
All students were proud ambassadors for the
school, performing to high standards. Regional
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athletics will be held at Glendale, Newcastle, on
Wednesday July 24 and Thursday July 25 fifty one
students have qualified for individual events and
seven age relay teams. Well done to all!
Congratulations to the following students who were
Zone Age Champions!
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12yrs Boy – Matt Miller
13yrs Boy – Winston McBride
13yrs Girl – Georgia Lowry
15yrs Girl – Avalon Neate
17yrs + Boy – Hayden Bolt
Christina Whitbread
Head Teacher PDHPE - Forster Campus
16s Boys win Manning Knights
Knockout
The under 16’s and under 14’s rugby league teams
played off for the Manning Knights Knockout on
Wednesday 22nd May. The teams were made up of
boys from all campuses, who came together well
perform outstandingly in the competition against
teams from St Clares, Wingham, Taree and
Chatham High Schools.
The 14’s were undefeated until their last game
against Taree High School, which they went down
14-4. Sound performances were put in by all.
Exemplary performances came from Mitch Organ,
Bailey Fry and Dylan Mauger.
The 16’s started the day playing St Clares who had
an experienced and talented team. After trailing 6-0
and having three tries disallowed, the team came
back, led by inspiring runs from Jarrod Horn and
Tyson Gray to win 8-4. The second game was won
12-0 against Wingham. Playing Chatham last, and
with injuries to key players, the boys played
stoically and won 18-8.
The under 16’s now travel to Charlestown on June
17 to play other regional winners in the semi-finals
and hopefully progress to the final at Hunter
Stadium.
P & C NEWS
We have not had a meeting since the last edition,
so I would like to remind our school community
about some important events which are happening
this term.
The P & C will be organising a PIE DRIVE to raise
extra funds for the College to provide some muchneeded extra resources for our children.
Order forms will be sent home to you from your
child's campus. You need to fill out your order and
return it, with the correct money to your College
Campus Canteen. Orders will need to be picked up
on the due date from the canteen at your child's
campus. We hope you will all support this
fundraiser and enjoy some delicious bakery items at
the same time! Extra order forms will be available
at each campus office. Thank you in advance for
your support.
The students and staff have been very busy over
the past few months organising the College Musical
"Disco Inferno". Thank you to the staff for spending
the many extra hours it takes to get the production
ready and to all students involved in the production
for giving of their time to rehearse and produce
props and stage scenes etc. We can't wait to see
the results! P & C ask the school community to
support the Musical by purchasing tickets and
attending the shows at the Forster Campus on June
20, 21, 22.
The Senior Campus will be holding an Open Day on
June 15, for all senior students and for those Year
10 students wishing to enrol in 2014. We can't
stress how useful this day is to all senior students
and encourage parents and new students to come
and visit the Senior Campus. Take the opportunity
to meet with staff and current students to talk
about courses you may wish to study. Belinda Mills,
our lovely Canteen Supervisor will be organising
refreshments on the day. Come along and have a
tour of the facilities. Many thanks to staff for giving
of their time, allowing students the opportunity to
be able to attend this very worthwhile day.
Under 13’s and 15’s will play their gala day on
Thursday 6th June in Taree.
Christina Whitbread
Head Teacher PDHPE - Forster Campus
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Finally, a reminder that P & C meet on the first
Wednesday, of each month, during school terms.
We alternate between Forster and Tuncurry
Campus Libraries and membership is encouraged by
all members of the school community.
Our next meeting will be on Wednesday August 7 at
Tuncurry Campus Library at 7.00pm. I invite you to
come along, share a cuppa, and discover what is
happening at your school!
Look forward to seeing you there!
Regards
Robyn Stevenson-Relf (President)
FORSTER CAMPUS
Principal’s Report
Exams have got off to a great start this week with
settled students who have shown a high standard
of preparation. Most of the exams are being held in
the MPH with just a few being scheduled for normal
classrooms. Teachers will now start the hard work
of marking and writing reports. Reports will be
handed out on the last Thursday of term and some
class changes will result.
I am really impressed with the large number of
successes at the Taree Eisteddfod. Students were
successful in Music, Drama and Dance gaining a
large number of places. Success in these ventures
expose students to the full range talent across our
area and our students benefit from the individual
feedback provided by judges who are all experts in
their fields. Congratulations to all students who
participated. Your participation and behaviour
made you proud representatives of our school.
Much preparation is being input into our College
Musical from a wide band of dedicated teachers
(and their partners) assisting with the design and
compilation of props. Rehearsals are beginning to
ramp up and I urge all to set aside either Thursday
June 20, Friday June 21 or Saturday June 22 to be in
attendance. The show, ‘Disco Inferno’ promises to
be a great one.
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Above: Vincent Jensen, Jo Pink & Liz Higgins
at the recent working bee for Disco Inferno
I am pleased to report that work on the mosaic
surrounding our roundabout is slowly progressing
and promises to be a colourful acknowledgement
that this school is built on land for which the
traditional custodians are the Worimi. We look
forward to its completion.
Above: Gary Bishop & Maree Breese
Working on the first panel of the roundabout mosaic
Above: The work in progress
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Another innovation underway is the construction of
a water garden near the bus bay. This is the result
of an exciting partnership with Mid Coast Water.
The water garden is designed to collect grey water
from the car park and use plant filters to clean it
before it is carried into the waterway at Pipers Bay.
Our school students will be responsible for clearing
out the silt traps on a yearly basis.
Above: Water Garden in progress
30 minutes. Students should also read for between
15 and 30 minutes.
Weekly: students should put aside 2-3 hours to
work on assignments and assessment tasks. This
time should be planned so students do not leave
tasks until the last minute.
Before Exams: students should begin studying at
least two weeks before exams, reading over all their
notes, and practising examples.
It was my pleasure to accompany Year 7 on their
camp last week. Despite three days of rain, Year 7
had a great time, challenging themselves in a
variety of activities. The behaviour was outstanding
and the camp centre staff said that our students
were as good as any group they have ever had.
Congratulations to all who attended and a big thank
you to the staff who gave up their time so Year 7
could enjoy this wonderful opportunity.
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Finally, it is the cold season. Please ensure that your
child is correctly attired in the school jumper. A
spray jacket (very handy in some of the wet
weather we have recently been experiencing) is
also available from our regular suppliers.
With exams completed, it becomes very important
for all students to seek feedback from their
teachers regarding their results and what they can
do in the future to improve. Please encourage your
child to speak to their teacher in the coming weeks.
Judy Hall
Principal
All parents of Year 10 students should have
received a letter from the senior campus about the
upcoming Courses information night. It is vital that
all students intending to go to Year 11 in 2014
attend this meeting.
Deputy Principals’ Report
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Term 2 is always a busy time with exams, reports
and many extra-curricular activities. Our students
are to be congratulated for their efforts in their half
yearly exams. There were many outstanding results
reflecting sound study techniques and consistent
effort in classes throughout the semester.
I am often asked how much study and homework
should students do? This is a difficult question to
answer as everyone learns differently; however, the
following is a sound guide for Year 7 and 8 students.
Daily: students should read over all their notes from
the day’s lessons, complete any tasks they did not
finish in class and complete any homework
exercises. This would normally take between 10 and
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Unfortunately, litter is becoming a problem at
school again. Not picking up after ourselves is
unacceptable. When rubbish is left lying around it
attracts vermin. There are plenty of bins for
students to place their rubbish in.
Social media continues to play a significant role in
unsettling students. Inappropriate Facebook
messages, Instagram photos and Inboxing can have
a devastating effect on a young person. I encourage
all parents and carers to actively monitor what your
child says and does on social media. If you would
like a guide to assist you please contact me at
school.
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Reports will be coming out at the end of the term.
Please take the time to read the information
carefully and discuss strengths, areas for
improvement and behaviour with your child
Brad Germon & Mick Adams
Deputy Principals
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
Queen’s Birthday Holiday .................... Jun 10
Maths in Career Day ............................ Jun 13
Dinner Time Swaps
What you eat and how you cook, it can have a big
impact on your health. Making some simple swaps
in the kitchen can improve the nutritional content
of what you eat, without sacrificing taste or missing
out on the things you love.
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Aboriginal Education
Forster Campus ABORIGINAL EDUCATION TEAM
MEETINGS FOR 2013 will take place at TOBWABBA
MEDICAL CENTRE.
The following is a list of dates in which meetings will
take place. Community members are welcome to
attend.
Tonia Hopley
Head Teacher Welfare/Aboriginal Student Engagement
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Swap a large serve of meat for a smaller
serve with extra vegetables.
Swap munching on leftovers for saving
them for tomorrow’s lunch.
Swap creamy sauces for tomato based
alternatives.
Swap deep frying for boiling, grilling or
steaming.
Swap cooking in oil for stir frying with a
splash of lemon juice and some of your
favourite herbs.
Swap large bowls for small bowls when
eating treats like ice cream.
Visit: www.swapit.gov.au for more tips to keep
your family swapping.
Date
Term 2
13/5/13
Time
Meeting info
3:15pm
15/3/13
9:30am
26/6/13
9:30am
Meet the staff BBQ at
Tobwabba Medical Centre
Aboriginal Education Team
Meeting
Aboriginal Education Team
Meeting
Term 3
31/7/13
9:30am
11/9/13
9:30am
Term 4
23/10/13
9:30am
4/12/13
9:30am
Aboriginal Education Team
Meeting
Aboriginal Education Team
Meeting
Aboriginal Education Team
Meeting
Aboriginal Education Team
Meeting
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Chill Out Breakfast Club
At Forster Campus we run a Chill Out Breakfast Club
every Tuesday and Thursday morning out of the
MPH. We are extremely fortunate to have a group
of volunteers that turn up regardless of the weather
to prepare and serve food to the students.
Amongst these volunteers is one of our Year 9
students Brooke Whiting. Brooke has taken on a
substantial amount of the responsibilities for
ensuring that Chill Out is able to run each week
from assisting with the shopping, stocktake, set up
of the hall, along with preparing and serving the
food with the other volunteers. Brooke has
recently been joined by students William and
Shannon Rule who have joined our team of
volunteers and will be assisting on a regular basis.
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Without all of our volunteers, the Chill Out
Breakfast Club would not be the success that it is,
so thank you to each and every one of you for your
time and effort including our Pastoral Care workers,
Wendy and Andy. It’s also important to thank the
students who access the Breakfast Club for the
respect and courtesy they show to the volunteers
by using impeccable manners and taking the time
to say “hello” as they collect their breakfast. If any
parents, community members or students are
interested in becoming a volunteer at the Breakfast
Club please feel free to contact me at the school.
Annette Whiting
Student Support Officer
campuses being played at Forster Campus on
Monday 4th June. The winner of this game will play
in the regional final later this term.
The team has wonderful depth as there are nine
Year 7 girls in the team. They are being led by team
stalwarts Brooke Summers and Montana Rayner.
Forster Campus as pictured below is being
represented by Brooke Summers, Georgia Lowry,
Abby Whitton, Ashley Naylor, Rachel Naylor,
Montana Rayner, Samantha Bestwick, Brianna
Amato, Rhianna Allen, Makayla Randall, Ashleigh
Chambers, Kiah Carmody, Rebecca Smythe, Georgia
Ellery, Sarah McRae-Gilmour, Shakira Sorbello.
Annette Sanders & Wendy Yarnold
Manager Coach
Above: Brooke Whiting at the Chill Out breakfast
Above: U15 Girls team members
NSW State Rider of the Year
Above: Brooke Whiting and Shannon Rule serving breakfast
U15 Girls Bill Turner Trophy
Forster Campus has progressed to round three in
the lower north coast division of the Bill Turner
Soccer Trophy. They have defeated Chatham,
Wingham and St Joseph’s Port Macquarie. Round 3
will see a local derby between Forster and Tuncurry
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Ryan McNeil of Year 10 recently attended the
Riding for Disabled Association Awards Ceremony in
Sydney. Ryan was honoured to receive the
prestigious award of NSW State Rider of the Year.
Additionally, Ryan placed second in the NSW State
Dressage Championships.
Congratulation Ryan
impressive awards.
on
receiving
such
an
Jodi Arthurson
School Learning Support Officer
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surveys with students who are currently in Year 9.
The survey asks questions about your child’s
resilience characteristics and their health risk
behaviours, and their experiences of bullying and
harassment.
Above: Ryan McNeil being presented the prestigious award of
NSW State Rider of the Year
Healthy Schools
Healthy Futures
Surveys in Term 3 for
Year 9 students
The Healthy Schools
Healthy Futures program
aims to help improve
the health and wellbeing
of young people through building their resilience.
Resilience includes the personal skills of the young
person, such as communication and cooperation
skills, self-esteem, empathy, problem solving, selfawareness, and appropriate goals and aspirations.
Building student resilience may decrease the
likelihood of students engaging in risky health
behaviours such as cigarette smoking and drinking
alcohol.
The Healthy Schools Healthy Futures Program
started at Great Lakes College (GLC) Forster in 2011,
when students in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 participated
in an online survey. During 2012 and 2013, Healthy
Schools Healthy Futures School Project Officer
Meghan Macdonald has been working at GLC
Forster one day per week, to support the school in
making changes to the school curriculum and
environment to help build student resilience.
Many things may have changed for your child or
your family in the last 2 years. Maybe your child
has taken up new interests, has a new circle of
friends or your family may have moved house. In
2013, we are repeating the confidential online
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The Healthy Schools Healthy Futures data collection
team will be back at Forster Campus in Term 3 this
year, on Monday July 29 and Thursday August 2. If
your child is in Year 9 and you have consented for
your child to participate in the Healthy Schools
Healthy Futures study, they will be asked to
complete this online survey. Most parents provided
consent in 2011, however parents of students who
have enrolled in the school since 2011 have also
been invited to consent for their child to participate
in the study. If this is your situation, you will be
sent an information pack from the Healthy Schools
Healthy Futures Team that provides further
information and a consent form. This consent form
should be sent via the reply paid envelope to the
research team, or can be returned to the school.
The data collected is highly useful for identifying
the resilience needs of the student cohort, and for
planning appropriate strategies to be implemented
within the classroom and whole school
environment to support your child’s resilience and
well-being. Your support of the Healthy Schools
Healthy Futures Program and your child’s
participation is very much appreciated.
Meghan Macdonald
Project Officer
Healthy Schools Healthy Futures
TUNCURRY CAMPUS
Principal’s Report
Last week the Minister for Education, Mr Adrian
Piccoli, paid an informal visit to the school to meet
with a group of principals discussing current issues
in education. Whilst only a brief visit, Mr Piccoli
commented on the settled atmosphere in the
school.
This week sees students sitting for Semester 1
examinations. I am very impressed by the
generosity of the many Year 9 and 10 students who
have trained to act as reader/writer for students
requiring this support during assessment periods.
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Over the coming weeks teachers will be preparing
the reports which will go home at the end of term.
These reports provide excellent feedback to
students on their learning and I encourage parents
to discuss the reports with their child.
The College Dance Ensemble under the direction of
Mrs Leisa Beavis won first place at the recent Taree
and District Eisteddfod. Year 9 student Lily Gibson
together with Year 11 student Savannah Farley
presented part of their winning dance at our
celebration Assembly. Year 10 student, Camilla
Ponte Alvarez, was acclaimed the best individual in
a group performance in the Drama section and won
a $50 prize.
Also in the performing arts, Year 10 student David
Sweeney won the annual Toastmaster Public
Speaking competition last week.
Last Wednesday, Mrs Irene Gosling and Mrs Deb
Cougle hosted an afternoon barbeque for Year 9
and 10 Aboriginal students and their families at the
Tuncurry Rockpool. Unfortunately, as soon as we
arrived the rain started to pour down! However,
those who attended had a lovely afternoon and we
hope to have another gathering in the near future.
Mrs Numia Meaney has gone on maternity leave
awaiting the birth of her baby. We have Mr Tim
Hunt replacing her and we welcome him to the
campus.
A big thank you to all parents for their continued
support for the school. It is a pleasure to work with
you in the education of the future citizens of our
community.
Veronica Amato
Principal
Deputy Principal’s Report
NAPLAN testing went smoothly with all students in
Year 7 and 9 coming to school prepared and ready
to ace the test. Thank you to all staff for assisting
with such a varied routine.
My focus for this Dolphin issue is on student
attendance. Did you know? Research shows that in
higher student attendance at school is associated,
on average, with higher student achievement.
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Regular school attendance will mean that your child
has a better chance in life. Your child will achieve
better when they go to school all day, every school
day. Evidence indicates that students will learn
better, make more friends, be happier and have a
brighter future if attendance at schools is 85% or
above.
It is concerning that, some students are away from
school for reasons such as; “It’s the last day of
term”, “It was my birthday” and “I didn’t want to
come to school while the other kids were on camp”.
Please avoid keeping your child away from school
for birthdays, shopping, visiting family and friends,
if they sleep in, looking after other children, minor
check-ups or care such as haircuts. Routine medical
or other health appointments should be made
either before or after school or during the school
holidays.
I recognise and have experienced the nagging
requests from children begging to “have a day off”.
Simple answer, NO Sometimes there are legitimate
reasons and issues that cause students to not want
to attend school. At Great Lakes College we believe
that students are more likely to attend and achieve
at school if they feel accepted, valued, respected
and included. Research suggests that staff morale
also has a significant impact on student attendance.
We promote positive relationships between and
amongst students, staff, and parents. Anti-bullying
strategies and programs that develop social and
emotional skills can help nurture a safe, caring and
connected
school
environment.
Positive
relationships with parents can also assist in
supporting student’s attendance at school.
We monitor attendance frequently and if your
child’s attendance is below 85% the school will be
in contact by either letter or phone. Please ensure
that if your child is away that you send a note
explaining the absence within 7 days.
Nigel Wells
Deputy Principal
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
Queen’s Birthday Holiday.................... Jun 10
NAIDOC Assembly ............................... Jun 27
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Bill Turner Trophy
The girls Bill Turner Trophy soccer has been great so
far. Our first game was played against Camden
Haven High School last term where we won after a
close scoring game. We then played Bulahdelah
high school in the pouring rain last week. The girls
had a great time sliding around in the mud also
defeating Bulahdelah 9 to 0. The girls move on to
round 3 this week playing Forster Campus. We wish
both teams all the best.
A special mention must also go to the referees,
water boys and coach Jess Johnson for their tireless
efforts with the team.
Debbie Cougle
Head Teacher PDHPE
Aboriginal Education at Tuncurry
Campus
Firstly, I would like to thank those people who
braved the weather on May 22nd for our meet and
greet night BBQ at the rockpool. The heavens
opened but it didn't stop us having a great feed
with some of our local families. Unfortunately, the
weather did keep many away, but hopefully we can
still catch up at our NAIDOC assembly on Thursday
27th June.
The students are beginning to rehearse for the
NAIDOC assembly. I have been very impressed with
the motivation, enthusiasm and pride that our
students are displaying at sharing their culture with
others.
There will be more details to follow as the date
approaches.
Mrs Debbie Cougle
HT PDHPE and Aboriginal Education
SENIOR CAMPUS
Senior Campus Open Day
Above: Front centre, Laura Schubert. Front row from left,
Maddie Duri, Tash Mohr, Jasmine Vanderburg, Lucy Atkins,
Jemma Atkins, Taylor Sutton. Back row from left, Jess Johnson
(coach), Bianca Farley, Anita Handono, Tiffany Reardon, Emily
Olivera, Rosie White, Bryanna Bennett and Maddie Baird
Absent: Chloe Nicholson Lara Reece Taylor Greenwood
Left: Back row,
Blake English,
James Barry
Travis Oakley.
Front row Jack
Wickenden and
Jack Gardner
Great Lakes College Senior Campus will welcome
visitors on Saturday 15th from 10am to 2pm for its
annual Open Day. Year 10 students, parents and
carers together with interested members of the
public are invited to come along to experience the
educational environment of the campus.
Student leaders will escort small groups around the
campus where staff from all faculties will be in
showcasing their courses. Students will also be
found workshopping projects in areas such as
Drama, Hospitality, Design and Technology,
Computing, Sciences and Visual Arts.
Key personnel will be available to discuss general
queries through a short address or more specific
enquiries. Information about both Board Endorsed
courses as well as Vocational opportunities will be
available.
The Senior Campus is located on the Northern
Parkway, Tuncurry. Visitors are invited to park at
the front carpark and make their way down the
open walkway to the entrance to the theatre – B
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Block, which is opposite A Block (the second block
back from the car park).
Years 11, 12, or just left school after finishing their
HSC. (Years 9, 10 and 11 this year).
A sausage sizzle is available to all between 11am
and 1.30pm.
Interested students will be bringing home
brochures concerning the trip, and an information
night will be held on Tuesday, June 25 at Tuncurry
Campus MPH, starting at 7.30 p.m. to provide
parents with answers to commonly asked
questions, such as :-
Any enquiries can be made to Deputy Principal Mr
Tony Koch or Ms Sue Goodison on 65550555.
Sue Goodison
Head Teacher Learning & Support
American Trip January 2015
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•
“How much spending money will my child
need to take?”
“How are the American Host families
chosen?”
“Have the chaperones going on the trip
accompanying
and
supervising
the
travellers ever done anything like this
before?”
A representative from Educational World Travel will
be there to answer questions about what is
involved in the trip.
Keep an eye out for further notices in Dolphin, and
expect interested Year 9, 10 and 11 students to be
bringing home information sheets in the next few
weeks if they haven’t already done so.
An opportunity exists for students from the Great
Lakes district to take part in a cultural exchange trip
to the United States of America for twenty days,
during January 2015.
Destinations include: Los Angeles (Disneyland,
Universal Studios, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Knotts
Berry Farm and San Diego); San Francisco (Golden
Gate Bridge, Alcatraz); and a hosting destination
from a choice of Seattle, Phoenix, San Diego,
Portland and others. A feature of the tour is that
students spend 11 days living with an American
Family.
This will be the sixth time that students from the
Great Lakes area have had this opportunity,
following successful trips in 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009,
2011 and 2013. The cost of the trip in 2015 will be
approximately $5395, which includes all airfares,
transfers, accommodation, breakfasts, sightseeing
and admission to attractions. As in previous years,
the trip will be restricted to students who will be in
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Please contact Mr Avery at the Senior Campus for
further information.
Matthew Avery
Head Teacher Maths/Science
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
Queen’s Birthday Holiday.................... Jun 10
Enrolment Information & Open Day ... Jun 15
Yr 11 (2014) Subject Selection ............ Jun 17-21
Interviewed by careers team
Yr 11 Mid Course Reports issued ........ June 18
Yr 11 Parent/Teacher evening ............ Jun 20
4:00pm-7:00pm
Yr 11 (2014) Subject Selection ............ Jun 25-27
Selections submitted to careers team
Formal Assembly ................................. Jun 25
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EXTERNAL NOTIFICATIONS
The Forster Triathlon is coming up on Saturday 23rd
and Sunday 24th November and we are again
looking for wonderful volunteers to help us to make
this event memorable for all.
We would like to offer this amazing opportunity to
Great Lakes College to raise some much needed
funds.
As a school group, we would donate $50 per person
to Great Lakes College, for each volunteer able to
assist on the day ($25 for students 12 – 16 yrs). We
will also supply official event tee shirts, BBQ lunch
and of course a great time for all of our volunteers.
It is a fantastic way for school to fundraise and we
are happy to in turn, inject funds back into the local
community.
If you think this may be an opportunity that you (or
your P&C) would like to take advantage of please
reply to me by return email and I will add you to the
list to be contacted closer to the event.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to
call me or contact me via email.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Sharon Haines | Volunteers | Elite Energy Pty Ltd |
"Making Events Memorable"
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FORSTER CAMPUS CANTEEN ROSTER
Ph. 6554 5259 or Ros 6554 8432
Monday 10/06
Tuesday 11/06
Wednesday 12/06
Thursday 13/06
Friday 14/06
D Baker
I Yule
L Perry
T Randall
L Parsons
P Crawley
L Perry
R Marsdale
Monday 17/06
Tuesday 18/06
Wednesday 19/06
Thursday 20/06
Friday 21/06
D Baker
B Haffernan
A Visser
L Perry
L Parsons
L Perry
K Newman
P Crawley
J Southwell
C Harris
Monday 24/06
Tuesday 25/06
Wednesday 26/06
Thursday 27/06
Friday 28/06
S Ellery
J Smeaton
Michelle
L Perry
L Parsons
L Perry
L Murphy
P Crawley
M Caldwell
TUNCURRY CAMPUS CANTEEN ROSTER
Ph. Belinda 6555 0575
Monday 10/06
Tuesday 11/06
Wednesday 12/06
Thursday 13/06
Friday 14/06
H Lowrie
Uniting Church
D Ford
J Elford
L Nye
Monday 17/06
Tuesday 18/06
Wednesday 19/06
Thursday 20/06
Friday 21/06
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers Needed
D Ford
J Elford
Volunteers Needed
Monday 24/06
Tuesday 25/06
Wednesday 26/06
Thursday 27/06
Friday 28/06
K Roach
J Elford
D Ford
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers Needed
If you are able to assist in either canteen, please contact the phone numbers above. Help is always appreciated.
The Great Lakes College Canteen Rosters
If you are unable to attend, please try to swap with someone else,
if not please telephone the contact person at the top of your roster.
Thank you for supporting the canteen, we could not function without
your help and support. If possible please be at the canteen by 9.00am.
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College Contacts
Great Lakes College Principal:
Mr Graeme Jennings
Phone: 6555 0555
Forster Campus Principal:
Mrs Judy Hall
Cape Hawke Drive
Forster 2428
Phone: (02) 6554 6062
Fax: (02) 6555 6904
Canteen Phone: (02) 6554 5259
Tuncurry Campus Principal:
Mrs Veronica Amato
The Northern Parkway
Tuncurry 2428
Phone: (02) 6555 0500
Fax:
(02) 6557 6511
Canteen Phone: (02) 6555 0575
Senior Campus Principal:
Mr Stephen Nicholas
The Northern Parkway
Tuncurry 2428
Phone: (02) 6555 0555
Fax:
(02) 6557 6511
Canteen Phone: (02) 6555 0575
[email protected]
www.glcforster-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
[email protected]
www.glctuncurr-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
[email protected]
www.glcsenior-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
College Office Hours
All Campuses
8am to 4pm Monday to Friday
Preferred Uniform Supplier
LOWES
Stockland Shopping Centre
Breese Parade
FORSTER 2428
Ph.6555 3870
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JUNGLE SURF
Manning Street
TUNCURRY 2428
Ph. 6555 8556
www.junglesurf.com.au
KELLIE TURNER EMBROIDERY
27 Pine Avenue
TUNCURRY 2428
Ph. 6555 8698
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