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Issue 8 – Term 4 – Week 8

Friday November 28 2014

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Great Lakes College wishes everyone a

Merry Christmas and a safe, Happy Holiday…

One CollegeThree Campuses

Unlimited OpportunitiesA proud member of the Great Lakes Learning Community

Issue 8 – Term 4 – Week 8 Page 2


COLLEGE NEWS

CollegePrincipal’sReport

I would like to acknowledge staff who are retiring or

leaving at the end of this year for their wonderful

contributions to Great Lakes College, Forster High

School and NSW Public Education over many years.

To Nick Campbell, Leanne Wilson Col Stewart

(Forster Campus), Helen Ackland, Sue Goodison,

Jenny Saad, Tim Meagher, Rob Freijs, Dee Hardinge

(Senior Campus), Jan Duggan, Rob Ruff and Diana

Holme and Steve Colditz (Tuncurry Campus) on

behalf of the staff and community, thank you and

enjoy your new endeavours.

Judy Hall Principal of Forster Campus since the

college opened in 2003 is also retiring after an

outstanding career in public education in many

schools across NSW. It was wonderful to join many

staff and friends to celebrate Judy’s farewell on

Friday November 14 at Tiona Conference centre.

Judy’s passion for ongoing learning for staff and

students, her dedication to ongoing improvement

in student outcomes and relentless commitment for

equity in Aboriginal education will be her legacy.

Her leadership at Forster Campus has forged a great

reputation for that campus, while never losing sight

of the larger vision of Great Lakes College. To you

Judy, from all members in the Great Lakes Learning

Community thank you and enjoy your future

travelling and spending time with your family.

To the many parents/carers and community

members who have supported the college this year,

may I thank you.

To the students, teaching and non‐teaching staff,

congratulations on another outstanding year

academically, culturally and on the sporting field.

Your combined efforts have again added to the

excellent reputation not only of Great Lakes College

but the Great Lakes Learning Community and NSW

Public Education.

Merry Christmas to all.

Graeme Jennings College Principal

CarolsbyCandlelight

In addition to MADD (Music, Art, Dance & Drama)

Concert preparations, some singers from the

College Vocal Ensemble are getting into the

Christmas spirit already! They have been busy

rehearsing two items for the Tuncurry‐Forster

Rotary Club’s 40th annual Carols by Candlelight.

Great Lakes College is one of four local schools

providing individual items throughout the program.

Held on Monday, December 15, the evening

features traditional carol singing accompanied by

the community’s own Great Lakes Band. Carols by

Candlelight commences at 6.30pm in John Wright

Park, and families are invited to bring something

comfy to sit on as well as their best singing voices!

People are encouraged to buy a candle/glow stick

to help create a festive setting. Food and drinks are

also available for purchase, and please bring a little

extra for the bucket collection in support of the

Great Lakes Band. This ensemble provides fantastic

and valuable opportunities for our young musicians

to learn and grow as instrumentalists.

Students who would like to join in and represent

the College are asked to see Mrs Richardson at

Tuncurry Campus or Mr Jensen at Forster Campus

for the music and rehearsal details. Parents can visit

http://www.greatlakes.org.au/events/community for more information.

Narelle Richardson CAPA Teacher

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:

2014

Year 10 Graduation (Both Campuses) ... Dec 11

Presentation Night ................................ Dec 16

End of School Term ............................... Dec 17

School Development Days ..................... Dec 18‐19

2015

Australia Day Holiday ............................ Jan 26

School Development Day ...................... Jan 27

Term 1 Start – Yr 7 & Yr 11 ................... Jan 28

Term 1 Start – Yr 8,9,10, 12 ................... Jan 29


GreatLakesCollegeStaff&Studentsbringhomegold

The Great Lakes College student team and staff

team won their respective events at the local

dragon boat regatta at Forster Keys on November

23.

The Junior Team defeated four Naval Cadet teams

and one representative team from the north coast.

The team consisted of a combination of students,

from all three campuses, that have attended

Dragon Boating for sport over the last few years.

These students included:

Senior Campus

Elizabeth Maybury

Sarah Whitehouse

Tuncurry Campus

Alistar Sheehan

Joshua Dilger

Cian Pearce

Taylor Sutton

James Newman

Mitchell Brooks

Sam Butler

Nicole Taylor

Sarah Wilson

Shelby Gunn

Forster Campus

Natalie Muegner

David Bunt

Dylan Koutts

The team worked together like they had been

paddling for years. They were disciplined, strong

and determined to win. They also had a lot of fun.

What a great day. Many parents were there,

making it a real family affair. Dragon Boat NSW was

so thrilled to see so many junior and school teams

at the regatta. They gave our juniors DBNSW pins

for being so keen (as well as the trophy for

winning). Naval cadets were bused in from all over

NSW. The Great Lakes College students won despite

paddling against a representative junior team from

Manning, which also included junior paddlers from

Newcastle, Nambucca Heads and Coffs Harbour.

Not bad for a school team!

Our staff team also took out first place against the

Gathan Warriors (Gloria Rowsell, Kurt Lewis) and

RDA and Welsey Mission (in the final).

The team consisted of:

Wendy Orman

Tonia Hopley

Annette Sanders (manager)

Wendy Yarnold

Chris McClintock

Maggie Walford‐Smith

Peter Heiss

Digby Woods

Tim Alliston

Jake Ligtenberg

Sonia Bryden

Elizabeth Maybury

Al Wright

Wendy Orman & Annette Sanders Forster Campus

Above: Staff members Annette Sanders, Sonia Brydon, Wendy Yarnold


KarlVonBusseDesignExcursion

During Week 10 of Term 3 a group of talented

students form Forster Campus and Tuncurry

Campus attended work experience at Karl Von

Busse in Sydney.

While on work experience, the students observed

the Karl Von Busse teachers and students in their

classrooms. All their teachers are working designers

who can give students insight into what it is like to

work in the design industry. They were each given a

design project to complete and were able to put

together a creative portfolio. Students gained good

insights into careers in graphic, interior and fashion

design. At the end of the week they were also put

through a rigorous interview process where they

presented their design portfolio to Karl Von Busse.

All students agreed it was a very worthwhile

experience. They were great ambassadors for our

college.

We plan to return again next year. Interested

design students should see their careers adviser

and put in an expression of interest for 2015.

Pauline Webber Careers Adviser

Above: Caitlin Sweeney (Tuncurry Campus) being presented with a participation award from Karl Von Busse

Above: Great Lakes College students enjoying the design experience.

HearttoHeartVolunteering

On Saturday the 8th November, a number of

students and staff volunteered for the Elite

Challenge Triathlon at Forster Keys. It was an early

start, much to the delight of staff members Annette

Whiting, Jacinta Bowen, Jenny Saad and Trish

Jarman and community members Nick Bown and

John Whiting. They were eager to begin work at the

registration table and setting up the aid station, and

they did a marvellous job!

It was a lovely, warm day under the shade of the

trees by the water at the Keys and it was all in

support of not only the community, but also for the

Heart to Heart girls. Forster Campus students Kieara

White, Tully Church, Chelsea Gilbert, Ocea

Witherow, Tenneal McMahon, Danni Wood and

Chloe Malzard all gave up their Saturday to hand

out water to the thirsty athletes. The girls enjoyed

the water fight instigated by the director of the

station and were commended on their “sense of

fun”.

We look forward to the next fundraising event.

Thank you to all the staff who volunteered to help

support the Heart to Heart experience.

Casey Andersen Teacher Forster Campus


Above: Danni Wood and Kieara White

ChangestotheSecondarySchoolsTaxFileNumberProgramin2015

The Secondary Schools Tax File Number (TFN)

Program will not continue beyond 31 December

2014. This means that School TFN forms will no

longer be processed beyond this date.

How students can apply for a Tax File Number

from 1 January 2015

The Australian Taxation Office in partnership with

Australia Post is making it easier for individuals to

apply for a TFN.

Students can now apply for a TFN online and have

their identity verified through an interview at a

participating Australia Post office.

Applying online is the fastest and most convenient

way for students to get a TFN. More information on

applying online can be found at ato.gov.au by searching for 'QC27248'

Students who are unable to visit a participating

Australia Post office will need to complete the

application form Tax file number ‐ application or

enquiry for individuals form (NAT 1432). More

information about lodging this form can be found at

ato.gov.au by searching for 'QC22604'

The ATO will continue working with teachers to

educate students about tax and superannuation.

The curriculum resource Tax, Super & You is a free,

easy to use, online educational resource aligned to

the school curriculum of each state and territory.

This resource can be accessed at

taxsuperandyou.gov.au

In the coming weeks we will provide more

information by email on how students can apply for

a TFN and the educational services we can provide.

In the meantime if you require any further

information you can phone 1300 130 282 between

8:00am and 5:00pm Monday to Friday.

Steve Vesperman Deputy Commissioner of Taxation

P & C NEWS

This is the final P & C report for 2014. We have had

a successful year both with increased member

numbers, and consistent attendances at our

monthly meetings. Our guest speakers have

included executive staff from all the main

educational disciplines who have presented an

excellent summary of their particular subjects, and

on what our children will be taught. The P & C has

been able to make a donation to the College from

profits obtained through the College canteens, and

we hope that this will continue.

At our last meeting, we had a very interesting and

insightful talk given by two members of the local

Police Command. One of their roles is police

liaison between the College and students (and their

families) when the police have to become involved

in some aspect of the student’s life. It is certainly a

concern that some students are making poor

choices in their lives, and it was certainly helpful to

see how the police can help minimise the effect of

these choices, and hopefully help steer the students

down a better path.

I was present at the recent Tuncurry Campus Parent

Information evening which was mainly for parents

and carers of Year 7 students entering the campus

in 2015. There was a good attendance, and a brief

run down was given on the role of the P & C at the

College. All parents and carers were encouraged to

consider becoming involved with the P&C, and I

fielded a couple of enquiries re same after the

event.


Our last meeting will be a Christmas wind up

gathering scheduled for 7pm Dec 3, at the Forster

Campus library. We intend to continue meeting at

a similar time /date next year.

Warm wishes for the upcoming festive and holiday

season and a special thanks to all who have helped

running the canteens and the P & C throughout the

year.

Guy Laden President P & C

FORSTER CAMPUS

Principal’sReport

Finally, my last Principal’s report for the Dolphin.

I would like to extend to all parents, staff, students

and community members my sincere thanks for

your outstanding support of me as principal of

Forster Campus since its inception in2003.

The years have simply flown by and I am very proud

of what has been achieved here.

We have had outstanding success in the academic

arena with many of our students graduating with

high ATARs thus securing them well‐deserved

places in the universities of their choice. Their fields

of study have been many and varied, and I am

especially proud of those students who have taken

on studies in education to become teachers. It gives

me special joy knowing that an ex‐captain from our

campus is now a teacher within the College.

So many of our students have gone on to take up

apprenticeships with local industries and businesses

and have even competed on the world stage with

their skills. Others have succeeded in their TAFE

studies and are now working within the community

and abroad.

I really have enjoyed working with our student

leaders and Student Representative Council. Over

the years these students, so ably supported by the

community and wider student body, have raised

countless thousands of dollars for local and

international charities. Such generosity humbles

me.

So many parents have assisted our school in all

manner of ways – with environmental working

bees, assisting with literacy, mentoring,

transporting students to sporting carnivals and

competitions, being guest presenters in classrooms,

working with students in the arts, helping out at the

canteen and our Chill Out Breakfast program – it

really is amazing.

Most of all, though, I am so blessed to have been

principal of a dynamic, dedicated and professional

teaching and administrative support team. Our

teaching and support staff are simply amazing in

their great capacity for work and compassion.

As I move on to the next stage of my life, I wish only

the best for Great Lakes College – and Forster

Campus in particular.

Blessings to you all

Judy Hall Principal

NSWTouchFootballStateFinals

Friday 7th November saw the senior girls touch

team from Forster Campus travel to Penrith to play

in the NSW Touch Football state final. Having been

crowned regional champions from the gala day in

Port Macquarie earlier in the year, they had to face

stiff opposition against the rest of NSW.

The girls all played well and were great

representatives of the college. On a very hot day in


Yr 7 Big Buzz Excursion ............................. Dec 1

Aboriginal Ed Team Meeting .................... Dec 3

Yr 7 2015 Orientation ............................... Dec 4

Yr 8 Excursion ........................................... Dec 8

Seal Rocks Marine Excursion .................... Dec 8

Yr 10 Farewell Dinner ............................... Dec 8

Yr 10 Graduation ...................................... Dec 11

College Presentation Night ....................... Dec 16

Last Day Term 4 ........................................ Dec 17


Western Sydney, we came away with one win, one

draw and three losses to place 5th overall.

Due to injuries and other commitments, the team

which originally consisted of Year 9 and 10 students

had to be filled with Year 7 and 8 students who all

played well.

Team included: Montana Rayner (10), Diana Paez

(10), Hayley Dunk (10), Claire Horn (9), Sam

Bestwick (9), Dani Crowther (9), Brianna Amato (9),

Georgia Ellery (8), Abby Whitton (8), Jess Henwood

(7).

Wendy Yarnold PDHPE Teacher

Above: from left: Dani Crowther, Brianna Amato, Sam Bestwick, Hayley Dunk, Abby Whitton, Georgia Ellery, Claire Horn, Diana Paez, Montana Rayner, Jess Henwood.

Year8Interclassdebating

Year 8 students at Forster Campus have been

studying a unit titled “Argue the Point” which looks

at famous speeches, protest songs and debating.

For the first time in years, we are holding an ‘inter

class’ debate in Week 9. Weeks 5, 6 and 7 have

consisted of three rounds of debates within each

class. Every student is improving with each attempt,

and their confidence is growing! It is wonderful to

watch the students work in small groups and

confidently present their controversial arguments

to the class. They are learning how to research,

work cooperatively with others, articulate their

ideas and speak confidently in front of others.

Next week, teachers will select a team of star

debaters to go up against another class in Week 9.

The topic will be given to them beforehand so the

students will have plenty of time to prepare

persuasive and convincing speeches. Year 8 are

looking forward to the challenge and the friendly

competition.

Casey Andersen English Teacher

Year6TransitionDay

Thursday the November 20 saw over 170 students

from all local partner schools take part in the

annual transition day at Forster Campus. The day

was designed to give next year’s students a ‘crash

course’ in high school life and also a great

opportunity to develop new relationships with both

their peers and the teaching staff for next year.

Students undertook a variety of activities

throughout the day stemming from ‘getting to

know’ people activities, mini taster lessons from a

variety of KLAs and also a presentation of some of

our current students’ drama and musical items.

These were designed to demonstrate what is to be

expected during the new year whilst also

highlighting some of the excellent opportunities

students have available to them at GLC.

There were over 20 staff and 30 peer leaders that

took part on the day to make it a fluent and positive

experience, and they are to be commended for

their professionalism and effort during the day.

We hope that all students both enjoyed and learnt

as much as possible during the experience, and we

hope to see you all early next year.

Tom Freeman Year 7 Advisor 2015

TUNCURRY CAMPUS

Principal’sReport

As I outlined in our last edition, we have had a

number of staff changes at Tuncurry campus for

2015. Jessica Warren was successful at merit

selection for the teacher position in HSIE and we

congratulate her on this fine achievement. We have


also been fortunate to have a new graduate,

Gabriella King, appointed to the English/History

faculty. In addition we have advertisements for

three new teacher positions in Mathematics, HSIE

and English.

Currently, our Deputy Principal, Nigel Wells, is on

paternity leave following the birth of his daughter

Edie. Adriene Muscat is relieving in this position

until the end of November. Head Teacher, Tom

Kosteliz is also on leave supporting his daughter

who has undergone surgery.

As a school we have been very busy working on our

new strategic plan for 2015‐7. At the recent Year 9

and Year 7 2015 parent meetings, we conducted a

survey on parent needs in terms of supporting

student learning at home. In addition, we are

having a stall at the Tuncurry markets where we are

hoping to both promote the current work of the

school and consult with the community about our

future directions. I have been impressed by staff

and student support for this event and look forward

to chatting to market goers about our wonderful

school.

At our last week Celebration assembly we invested

the new SRC into their new positions and heard

from the school public speaking champions. The

demonstration of student achievement and talent

was most impressive.

Our environment team has been working hard this

year to improve the gardens and grounds. Over the

last holiday, we had an area of the playground

cleared of lamandra grass and turfed. It has made a

very big impact on the beauty of the playground

and provided a very comfortable sitting space for

students. During the holidays there will be a new

glass panel door and viewing panel installed in the

support unit to improve the quality of support for

students during time out.

Whilst students have completed their Semester 2

examinations, students are continuing to do

assessable work which supports information for

class placements in 2015. In addition, there have

been a range of end of year reward activities

organised by Year Advisers and regular attendance

is a prerequisite for students wishing to participate.

I look forward to seeing many of you at our end of

year Presentation and Merit assemblies where we

will be celebrating our many achievements as a

school. As always, it is a privilege to work for the

betterment of the school community and I greatly

value the partnership we have with parents in

educating our students. As this is the last edition of

the Dolphin for 2014, I take this opportunity to wish

you all the best for the festive season and look

forward with great enthusiasm to another excellent

year in 2015.

Veronica Amato Principal

Above: Mr Muscat at the recent market stall


Yr 8 Survivor Camp ................................... Dec 2‐3

Support Unit Tenpin Challenge ................ Dec 2

Yr 10 Volunteering Excursion ................... Dec 3‐5

Yr 8 Rock Climbing Excursion ................... Dec 4

Yr 10 Farewell Dinner ............................... Dec 9

Yr 7 Reward Excursion .............................. Dec 10

Yr 8 Reward Excursion .............................. Dec 10

Yr 10 Graduation ...................................... Dec 11

Snorkelling Excursion ............................... Dec 12


Last Day Term 4 ........................................ Dec 17


DeputyPrincipal’sReport

It is amazing to think that we are almost at the end

of 2014. We have seen achievements in all facets of

education including the academic, sporting and

cultural arenas. Our students have represented us

with pride in everything from academic

competitions to community events such as the

recent Tuncurry market display.

As it draws closer to the end of 2014, and we busily

plan for 2015, there are a few reminders from the

Deputy Principal’s desk.

Firstly, it is expected that students attend school

each day to access the full range of learning

opportunities available. There will be variations to

routine on specific dates, such as the Year 7 and

Year 8 Rewards Excursions, and these are seen as

normal school days. If your child is not attending

these excursions they are still expected to attend

school on that day. Any absences will require

explanation in writing from parents/caregivers.

While students are on site and representing the

school on excursions, I would like to remind

parents/caregivers of the importance of school

uniform. This does provide us with a campus

identity, keeps our students safe and helps us to

identify our students both on and off site. We ask

that our students wear the correct school uniform,

including footwear each day. If your family is

experiencing financial difficulty in addressing this

need, please contact the school, as financial

assistance may be available. This may be helpful in

your planning for 2015.

Some key dates for parents at this important time

of year include the release of school reports and

the final day of school. Attendance for students is

mandatory until Wednesday 17th of December.

Student reports will be issued on either Monday the

15th of December or Tuesday the 16th of December.

We ask that parents /caregivers sit down with their

child and discuss the levels of achievement

indicated and the individual comment that our class

room teachers have written. Our students have

indicated that verbal feedback is very important to

their learning and your part in this process is much

appreciated.

To all of our hardworking staff, students,

parents/caregivers and volunteers I wish you a

happy and safe Christmas, and I thank you for your

outstanding contribution to education in the Great

Lakes community.

Adriene Muscat Relieving Deputy Principal

AboriginalMathsNumeracyDay

Our team of 14 Aboriginal students from Year 9 and

10 were the victors in the recent Aboriginal Maths

Numeracy Day competition, which was hosted by

the Senior Campus. The day was a huge success and

many schools from the area came to participate.

The MC of the day was local Biripi man, Jaycent

Davis, who made the day extra fun with his sense of

humour and impressive knowledge of our culture.

Wade Miranda of Year 10 took out the overall

individual player of the day and his team won the

team event as well as the Tuncurry Campus, taking

the overall School Champion Award.

We would like to thank the sponsors, Bunnings,

McDonalds and Stockland Forster. Also a big thank

you to the Senior Campus staff, Don Robertson,

Dave Lewers, Ian Robertson and all of the staff

helpers who made this great day possible.

Karyn Pol Aboriginal Education Officer

Above: front from left: Brendan Harvey, Shyarn Sparke, Daniel Wigley. Back from left: Tiarna Barlow, Abbey Lawrence, Wade Miranda, Lisa Johnson, Ebony Paulson, Karyn Pol (Aboriginal Education Officer, Bryce Graham. Absent: Jeremy Jones‐Richards, Jordan Clarke, Geno Porrello, Kobi Simon, Corey Scoble.


EnglishNews

Tuncurry Campus Year 9 students submitted a

variety of interesting family albums this semester.

These were a common assessment task for all

History students. The best albums were placed in

the Tuncurry Campus Library for display. Serene

Bargh, Isobella Bowers, Cormac O’Byrne, Max

Elliott, Taylor Fisher, Mia Gottstein, Madi

Doubleday, Keely Johnson and Mitchell Organ

presented detailed albums that showcased their

fictional family history and some contained

authentic letters, postcards and photos passed on

by their loved ones. Mrs Fealy, Mr Horne and Mrs

Williams were delighted at the standard of

presentation and the real life stories that evolved

from the students’ research.

They would like to thank the parents and carers

who also became involved in the project.

Fran Ballard Head Teacher English

Above: Real Life Story Display

KooriGirlsGroup

On Wednesday November 12, Margie Donnelly

from Homebase, Deb Cougle and Karyn Pol took our

girls for the afternoon out to Redhead. We met

Mandy Davis there, and she took us for a walk

down to beach. She showed us a tree that has

special, unique and cultural significance for our

local Aboriginal people. It is known as the “Crying

Tree,” and is located on the shore and has been

there for many, many years. Mandy told us the

Dreamtime story of Gulambarra, a clever man with

spiritual powers and who was loved and respected

by his people, and she explained how the “Crying

Tree” came to be. This story can be found in the

Worimi History and Culture kit and can be accessed

in our campus.

We then relaxed on the sand and Mandy yarned to

us about connecting to Country, totems and how

important our culture is. We all had a memorable

afternoon, sharing stories and eating ice cream. We

would like to thank Margie for organising such a

great afternoon and Mandy for sharing such a

beautiful story of our area.

Karyn Pol and Deb Cougle Aboriginal Education Officer and Head Teacher PDHE (Aboriginal Team Leader)

Above: Maddison Duri and Brittany Kirton at the Crying Tree

Above: Koori girls group with Mandy Davis

Above: Mandy Davis, Karyn Pol, Margie Donnelly, Deb Cougle


SENIOR CAMPUS

Principal’sReport

Congratulations to Ryan McNeil and his horse Jet.

Ryan and Jet recently competed in Category 1A, of

the Riding for the Disabled Association, “Walk

Dressage” competition and were announced as the

National Champions. Ryan is a very keen horseman

and he is understandably thrilled with this

achievement.

Congratulations also to Todd Riches who will be

awarded with a Hunter School Sports Association

Blue. This award is for those students in the Hunter

Region who have attained an outstanding level of

sportsmanship and citizenship and have displayed

excellence in their sporting achievements at

Regional, State and National level throughout their

High School careers. Todd is currently preparing to

travel overseas and represent Australia again in

Squash, we wish him well.

Last week the Senior Campus hosted approximately

300 Year 10 students from the two College Year 7‐

10 Campuses for the annual Year 11 Transition

Week. Students participated in an orientation

program to become familiar with the Senior

Campus and attended taster lessons for the chosen

courses they will study in Year 11 in 2015.

As part of the Transition week, the campus hosted a

parent information evening where interested

parents had the opportunity to discuss ‘key

messages’ regarding school life at the Senior

Campus. One of the ‘key messages’ discussed on

the night was the importance of the relationship

the Senior Campus enjoys with parents and carers.

Parents were not only given valuable information

about the road ahead for senior students but were

also given information about the seven parent

meetings that are spread across the two years of

senior schooling. The parent partnership program

consists of:

Year 10, Term 2 , an information evening –

Choosing Year 11 Subjects

Year 10, Term 4, an information evening –

Transition to Senior School

Year 11, Term 1, an informal meet the

teachers BBQ

Year 11, Term 2, a Parent / Teacher

Interview evening

Year 11, Term 4, an Information evening –

Moving From Year 11 to Year 12

Year 12, Term 1, an Information evening –

Year 12, The Year Ahead

Year 12, Term 2, a Parent / Teacher

Interview evening

Year 12, Term 4, Graduation Assembly

A partial copy of the Parent Partnership flyer is

enclosed in this edition of the Dolphin for your

information.

Bob Henry Principal

Above: Year 10 students from Forster and Tuncurry Campuses enjoying transition.

Above: Darcy Gray, Year 12 with Transition students

Above: Tom Percy, Drew Gourley, Brittany Daniels & Jakeb Sharpe from Tuncurry Campus enjoying transition week


Above: Claudia Jackson (Senior Campus) & Laura Thomson (Forster Campus), enjoying transition week.

0BParentPartnershipMeetings

1BTheClassOf2016

Year 10

Term 2 ‐ Week 6

Information Evening — Choosing Year 11

Subjects – Forster/Tuncurry Campuses

Term 4 ‐ Week 7

Information Evening — Transition to Senior

School, November 20 2014

Key Messages:

The Adult Learning & Working Environment

(ALWE)

When students are required on site:

Start / Finish times

Wednesday afternoons

Dress Code ‐ A multi campus site

Duty of Care ‐ inbounds / roll marking

Attendance ‐ 95% target

Assessment Policy ‐ What happens if….

How we communicate ‐ Dolphin / Mail

Outs / eDiary (avoiding stress)

Myths ‐ Year 11 is not important. ‘But

everyone else is….’

Who to contact…

Questions?

Year 11

Term 1 ‐ Week 2

BBQ ‐ Informal meet the teachers,

February 5, 2015

Term 2 ‐ Week 8

Parent / Teacher Interviews,

June 11, 2015

Term 4 ‐ Week 3

Information Evening — Moving From Year

11 to Year 12, October 22, 2015

Key Messages:

Moving from 12 units to 10? ‐ Study

Periods

Avoiding N‐Determinations

The Road to the HSC

Lessons learnt from Year 11

Assessment Policy / Illness Misadventure

/ Frequent areas that cause problems

ALARM / Tutorials / Learning Support

Year 12

Term 1 ‐ Week 3

Information Evening — Year 12; The Year

Ahead 2016

Key Messages:

The Road Ahead

Understanding Board of Studies processes,

scaling, ATAR, calculations

Disability Provisions

Major Works

Subject Specifics

Term 2 ‐ Week 4

Parent / Teacher Night 2016

Term 4 ‐ Week 6

Graduation Assembly 2016


Yr 12 Sydney Experience .......................... Dec 2‐5


Last Day Term 4 ........................................ Dec 17




EXTERNAL NOTIFICATION


GLUFC

CoachingClinics

Great Lakes United Football Club will be holding three coaching clinics before Christmas for any local players

between 11 and 18 year old. Wallis Lake first grade and reserve grade coaches, Herb Klemperer and Tony Russ who

will be assisted by a number of Wallis Lake players, will run these clinics.

Herb has played at Rapid Vienna the top Austrian side and played and coached in different countries in Africa as well

as a lot of clubs in the ACT and NSW. Being at the helm of the Great Lakes Premier League Side Wallis Lake, Herb

has in addition to developing his attractive style of play, has also guided the side to two Minor Premierships and a

Grand Final win this year in the prestigious Mid North Coast Premier League Competitions

These sessions are free of charge and we would to recommend any player in the area in these age groups to come

along, There will be plenty of instructors available and all attendees will have a good time and learn some important

skills. These clinics are also for the players trying out for Premier League.

Details are Sundays 7th, 14th and 21st of December at Boronia Park between 9am and 11am with a sausage after the

clinic. Bring your boots, sun screen and a water bottle.

Registration Day for 2015 Monday 2nd February

At Boronia Park Clubhouse between 4-6pm

All Ages Welcome

Enquiries Phone – 0409 515 626


GREAT LAKES COLLEGE CANTEEN ROSTERS

FORSTER CAMPUS CANTEEN ROSTER Ph. 6554 5259 or Ros 6554 8432

Monday 01/12 Tuesday 02/12 Wednesday 03/12 Thursday 04/12 Friday 05/12

David Baker

Jill McSweeney

Paige McSweeney

Cathy Harris Lily Parsons

Karen Newman

Pam Crawley

Lisa Murphy Volunteers Needed


David Baker

Brenda Heffernan Cathy Harris

Tammy Randall

Lily Parsons Pam Crawley Rachel Marsdale


David Baker

Sibella Ellery Cathy Harris

Lily Parsons

Karen Newman School Development Day School Development Day

TUNCURRY CAMPUS CANTEEN ROSTER Ph. 6555 0500 or Belinda 6555 0575


Kay Roach Uniting Church Jerry Volunteers Needed Volunteers Needed


Marisa Uniting Church Volunteers Needed Volunteers Needed Volunteers Needed


Kay Roach Janene Elford Volunteers Needed School Development Day School Development Day

If you are able to assist in either canteen, please contact the phone numbers above. Help is always appreciated.

TheGreatLakesCollegeCanteenRosters

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.


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

glcforster‐[email protected]

www.glcforster‐h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Tuncurry Campus Principal:

Mrs Veronica Amato

The Northern Parkway

Tuncurry 2428

Phone: (02) 6555 0500

Fax: (02) 6557 6511


glctuncurr‐[email protected]

www.glctuncurr‐h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Senior Campus Principal:

Mr Bob Henry

The Northern Parkway

Tuncurry 2428

Phone: (02) 6555 0555

Fax: (02) 6557 6511


glcsenior‐[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

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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