16 2015 GHS Grapevine Term 04 Week 06

T H E F O R T N I G H T LY N E W S L E T T E R F R O M G A L S T O N H I G H S C H O O L
2015 TERM 4 WEEK 6
Galston Rotary Club “Back to School”
On Tuesday 10th November, Galston High School
invited the Rotary Club of Galston to have their
weekly meeting on our school premises.
We welcomed 20 members of the club. Many have
had a long association with our school, either
being a student at the school, and / or having their
own children, or other family members including
grandchildren attend Galston High School.
The Prefect Team took the members of the Rotary
Club on a tour of the school highlighting the most
recent changes in the school including the:
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Fitness laboratory
Commercial Kitchen
Updates on the Agricultural Farm
Upgrades in Waddell Cottage
Shade shelters funded by SRC
Refurbishment of learning spaces for both staff and
students
• Old / new library sites
• Outdoor areas refurbished by students (landscaping
and paving)
It was obvious to the Prefect Team that the Rotary
Club members were interested in all the work that had
been done and how learning spaces had changed
over the years to meet the needs of students today.
Rotary club members and prefects then enjoyed
a meal together. It was a great opportunity for
our prefects to hear about how school was for our
Rotarians and many of them wished they were in
school now. The Rotarians also had the opportunity
to quiz our prefects on what they wanted to do with
their future education and / or careers.
After the meal, Ms Pieper gave a presentation
focusing on the learning opportunities we currently
provide for students at Galston High School.
It has to be said, it was an enjoyable night for
Rotarians and the Galston High School Community.
We look forward to welcoming the Rotary Club of
Galston back to our school in 2016 and thank them
for coming to our school and for their support of
what we do.
Rotary Club Dinner....(cont’d)
Upcoming Events
This Week
Next Week
Still to Come
Monday 16 November
Year 7 Swim School
GOALS Program Year 10 - Mr van
Baarle
Monday 23 November
Gold D of E
Softball Girls Trials
GOALS Program Year 10
Monday 30 November
GOALS Program - Year 10
Tuesday 17 November
Year 7 Swim School
P&C Meeting
Year 11/12 Business Studies
Taronga Zoo - Mrs Lamont
Year 8 pds 3 & 4 Valid Science Test
Tuesday 24 November
Gold D of E
House Leader Induction Ceremony
Wednesday 18 November
Year 7 Swim School
Thursday 19 November
Brave Program for selected
Year 8 & 9 students
Friday 20 November
Surf Ed
Saturday 21 November
Gold D of E
Wednesday 25 November
Gold D of E
Quirindi Excursion
Thursday 26 November
Brave Program for selected Year 8
& 9 students
Gold D of E
Quirindi Excursion
Friday 27 November
Quirindi Excursion
Gold D of E
Wednesday 2 December
Year 7 2016 Orientation Day
Year 10 Sport Leadership Camp Mrs Searle
Thursday 3 December
Brave Program for selected Year 8
& 9 students
Year 10 Sport Leadership Camp Mrs Searle
Friday 4 December
Student Leadership Camp - Ms
Koufos
Year 10 Sport Leadership Camp Mrs Searle
Saturday 5 December
Student Leadership Camp - Ms
Koufos
Sunday 22 November
Gold D of E
Homework Club
Tuesday 1 December
Presentation Night
Sunday 6 December
Student Leadership Camp - Ms
Koufos
Waddell Café
At Galston High
School
Open every Wednesday
during the school term
from 9 am till 1:30 pm!
We would love parents and
friends to come and visit
and have coffee with us.
Unfortunately Homework Club
will not running for the rest of
Term 4.
We look forward to seeing you all
again next year.
Run by year 10
students
TAS Faculty - A Snap Shot...
As the year draws to a close Technology
and Applied studies students are
working hard to complete an array
of projects. Technology Mandatory
students are completing treasure chests,
pencil cases, tote bags and cushions.
Visually pleasing and very functional
designs have been constructed. Year 8
students studying food technologies
are currently producing spicy meatballs
after a successful stir-fry veg recipe.
Industrial Technology Wood students
in Year 10 are applying finishes to
their wall clock cabinets they have
constructed while others are fitting
their pendulum clock movements prior
to taking them home. Strong and very
useful step ladders are also nearing
completion with Year 9 students adding
their finishing touches such as hinges
and support ropes. Year 10 Industrial
Technology Metal students are looking
forward to testing out the grill, plate
and spit functions of their BBQ’s this
summer holidays. Year 9 Metal students
are also likely to be using their newly
constructed, heavy duty garden shovels
over the break.
Stage 5 Food Technology students
continue to produce excellent food
products. Outstanding cake decoration
skills are currently being demonstrated
by Year 9 student while Year 10 are
getting into the festive season, currently
making truffles in the shape of Christmas
Trees. Also awaiting Year 10 students is
the “Cook your own recipe” challenge
later this term.
While many students are working hard
to complete assigned work prior the
year’s conclusion, Year 11 students
are engaged in working towards HSC
requirements for 2016. Mrs Gray’s
Hospitality students have already
completed 35 hours of successful work
placement. Employers have reported
extremely positive feedback, indicating
that our students are well skilled and
have a good work ethic. Places of work
have included the Wild Pear Café,
Galston Club, Dolcettini, and Gracelands
early childhood Centre. Meanwhile,
Miss Pickering’s Year 11 Industrial
Technology class has embarked on their
journey to design and manufacture a
piece of furniture or timber product for
their major work. Projects include an
entertainment unit, surfboard, writing
desk, swing chair, fishing rod cabinet
and coffee tables. We look forward to
the completed products in 2016.
Engineering Studies students are part
way through their first assessment
task. Balsa bridges using truss theory
have been constructed and are now
being tested till destruction, followed
by an analysis. The TAS faculty sincerely
wishes our 2015 cohort, all the best with
their upcoming HSC results. Textiles
and Design, CAFS, Food Technology,
Hospitality, Construction, Industrial
Technology and Engineering Studies
have been passionately taught and
enjoyed by our many students.
Prefect Report...
The Prefect Team attended a Rotary
Club dinner and meeting on the
10th of November. The Prefects
intermingled with the club members
and welcomely directed small
groups around the school to provide
an insight about the environment,
facilities and opportunities provided
by Galston High School.
Dinner was then served, and
the prefects helped with the
organisation, serving of the food, and
also socialising to add to a relaxed
environment where members of the
community shared a beautiful meal
with our school representatives.
A reminder that the prefects have a
Facebook page where we highlight
student achievements and post
reminders for school events that
are coming up. One event that the
prefects are currently organising is
the Christmas Assembly, where the
spirit of Christmas and our school
will come together to create a
memorable occasion for all involved.
The Hills District & Newcastle Cartoon Camps are back!
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Tuesday December 29th
Singapore
l Theme: Star Wars . Dress as a JediTM, Princess LeiaTM, etc...
l Prizes for the best dressed.
l Draw: Beginners cartooning part 1.
l Draw: Draw R2-D2TM & BB-8TM.
l Play: Cool games including ‘Charge’.
l Drawing competition: Create your own robot.
l Draw: Captain PhasmaTM
l& a Snow TrooperTM.
l Enjoy: Mocktails.
l Draw: A space city.
l Make: Cool glasses.
l Draw: A Tie FighterTM
l& an Imperial ShuttleTM.
Winnipeg
l Draw: The Millennium FalconTM.
l Draw: ElmoTM & Mike WazowskiTM.
l Draw: SkylanderTM characters.
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Wednesday December 30th
Wednesday Night Camp
(6pm - 9pm)
l Theme: Wizards & Magic. Prizes awarded.
l Draw: Characters from Five Nights at Freddy’sTM.
l Draw: Beginners cartooning part 2.
l Play: Sock wrestling.
l Play: Junk food baseball.
l Draw: Hogwarts castleTM in detailed 3D.
l Enjoy: Gourmet ice cream.
l Magic workshop: Professor Kuffleblah
l Draw: Lots of MinionsTM.
l is back to do some magic tricks.
l Play: Murder in the dark! Wear dark clothes.
l Make: Homemade Rocky Road.
l Draw: Cute troll characters.
l Waterfight: Play if you want to.
l Bring a change of clothes & a watergun.
l Face painting: Be creative!
l Draw: A detailed fire dragon.
l Draw: The Good DinosaurTM.
l Crazy hair: Have your hair styled.
l Treasure hunt: Find the hidden treasure.
l Crowning ceremony: Royals & Rebels are chosen.
l Draw: The PeanutsTM: SnoopyTM, Charlie BrownTM & WoodstockTM.
Honolulu
London
Thursday December 31st
l Theme: Hippies & Rainbows.
l Prizes for the most colourful clothes!
l Draw: Beginners cartooning part 3.
l Draw: MinecraftTM characters.
l Draw: Cartoons from the Regular ShowTM.
l Party food: Enjoy a buffet of party food!
l Play: Exciting fun games.
l Draw: Teen TitanTM characters.
Perth
l Draw: Princess PeachTM & ToadTM.
l Kingdom dance-off: Prizes for the best & worst dancers.
l Fun waterfight: Battle if you want to. Rebels v’s Royals.
l Weather permitting. Bring a water gun, etc...
l Market day: Everyone needs to prepare a stall.
l Bring pre-loved stuff to sell; old toys, books, etc...
l You can make cookies, cup cakes, luck dips...
l We’ll give you $1000 Kingdom dollars to spend.
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Long Day: NOW ONLY $25 (was $40)
Per child per day (8am - 6pm or part thereof)
Night Camp: NOW ONLY $15 (was $20)
Wednesday night (6pm - 9pm)
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