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Congratulations to the Gilmore Gigabytes on winning two awards at the Curtin University FIRST Lego League WA District National Finals

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An Independent Public School

The Newsletter of Gilmore College TERM 4 ISSUE 2 2020

First Lego League WA is a STEM project led by Curtin University. It is part of the

international For Inspiration and Recognition of Science

and Technology (FIRST) movement.

Gilmore Gigabytes:Frank Barrameda

Mike Lance Sebastian Maddigan

Sienna Micallef Harold Parsons

Ryan Rees

Welcome to our final InTouch Newsletter for 2020. For this final edition, I wanted to pay tribute to two particular programs that have added so much to the lives of our young people this year.

Volleyball

About four years ago Student Support Youth Worker Craig Davies came to me to say, that he thought if we fielded a team of Year 8’s in the 2017 WA Schools Sports Association tournament we might do alright. And “alright” we did.

From these beginnings, Craig and Adam Hammond from our Health and Physical Education Learning Area have led the establishment of a program that is the envy of many elite schools. They have brought other staff along on the way. This year, they’ve enlisted other teachers and even volunteer staff to support our students and assist with the coaching duties at tournaments.

They’ve even entered a Friday night home and away competition and fielded a strong team throughout the season. As a school Principal, a teacher and a parent, I truly believe that having a pathway or a passion is so vital for every student.

Students who have something that gets them out of bed every morning to go and do, are likely to see their academic results follow on the same positive trajectory. For nearly 100 of our students across all year groups, Volleyball is that connection with their future that motivates them to get to school, study, set goals and make friends. To Adam and Craig, and all who have gone along with them this year, I say thanks.

At this point it would be appropriate to remind everyone that one of our Volleyball team members is taking it to the top level. As a school we couldn’t be prouder of our Year 11 student, Kaia Clarkin, who leaves us a year early to commence elite training at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. While we will miss Kaia’s giant frame and beaming face at Gilmore College, we know that he is going to be a supreme competitor on the biggest stage and we wish him well.

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From The Principal

We transform positive relationships into meeting the unique learning potential of every student.

Breakfast Club – Everyday of the Year!

The second program that I’d like to celebrate is far more quiet and far less physically taxing than volleyball, but equally impacts on as many students.

Each and every school morning at 7.30am the outer canteen window is thrown open, and our keenest students have access to toast, milo and everything else that they need to start their day off on the right foot. The Gilmore College breakfast club is open to all students and is a collaborative effort between our Student Services staff (led by Linda Liddelow, our incredible Chaplain), an army of volunteers from The Rotary Club of Kwinana, members of the Victory Life Church and Mike Nella and his team (mostly also Rotarians) who drive all over the vicinity collecting unused bread from bakeries, delis and supermarkets for use in our toasters. It’s truly a team game putting on breakfast for every Gilmore College student who wants it and we recently held a volunteers’ morning tea to say thanks.

As the school year comes to a close, we’ve held our final Positive Behaviour School (PBS) activity day for the year, reports have been emailed to families, our Robotics team have exceeded their success from 2019 in 2020 and we have all been enjoying our new Gilmore College Facebook page, I’d like to thank you all for your support throughout this year.

To the College Board, the Senior Staff on our Management Team, every family who finds uniform and stationery to get a child to school every day, every teacher and staff member whose relational approach brings out the best in our students and to the residents of the greatest community and best kept secret in Perth, Kwinana, I wish you all the best for a wonderful Summer, festive season – whatever it is that you celebrate. I wish for you all the safety and love of everyone you hold dear and look forward to welcoming you back for the 2021 school year.

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Families are reminded that our Administration Office reopens on Wednesday January 27 from 8:00am to 4:00pm. The Uniform shop will open Wednesday January 27 and Thursday January 28 from 9:00am to 3:00pm and then regular opening hours of Tuesday and Thursday 8:00am to 11:00am thereafter.

Goodbye 2020 – HELLLOOOOOO 2021!!!!

Rohan Smith Principal

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Gilmore GigabytesCongratulations to the Gilmore Gigabytes on winning two awards at the Curtin University FIRST Lego League Western Australia District National Finals, on Sunday 13 December.

The team competed against 40 other teams from 35 primary and secondary schools in Western Australia. These 40 teams had pre-qualified over the past two weeks in the regional events.

The Project “Operation Zone Out”, where Gilmore Gigabytes worked in partnership with the Kwinana Youth Zone, won 2nd place in the project innovation category. The project aims to teach and show the local youth community quarterly robotics tutorial and activities at The Zone beginning Term 1 2021.

The Robot games were nerve racking. A couple of minutes before the start of the competition, a number of their programs developed some “glitches”. Some team members were arguing to go with the codes, or “ditch it”, while others are coding in the last minute.

The team decided to use the code and got 225 points, landing 17th place overall in the Robot Games.

Congratulations to Christopher Morgan, Head of Learning Area Technology and Enterprise, on being presented the Coast/Mentor Award.

German PanopioTeacher - ICT

“We are energised by failure, we are fuelled by setbacks. We Soar!”

Comments from the judges include;“It is amazing that you as a team are dedicating yourselves to showing others robotics.”

“To think outside the box was innovative.”

“To engage between school and community”

“To support each other in the group”

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LyriK Scholarship Award Winner The City of Kwinana’s LyriK – Leadership Youth Respect in Kwinana Educational Scholarship Program aims to recognise the educational achievements of local students and encourage the attainment of Entry Level Qualifications and further education.

Congratulations Joshua Comben on being awarded a 2020 City of Kwinana LyriK Educational Scholarship - Year 12 at the Presentation

Ceremony held on Friday 4 December. Josh was nominated for his contribution to the community and his involvement in education, sporting

accomplishments and leadership.

Josh has been a committed, proactive and involved member of the Student Council since 2016 and elected President at the end of Term 3, together with Makayla Koeberl and Vice President Amber Ngyuen. Well done Josh, we are very proud of all you have achieved.

Nethia Duraisamy Student Council Coordinator

2020 Community AwardsThe Gilmore College Board would like to congratulate fellow board member, Tanya Halliday on being awarded the City of Kwinana Certificate of Achievement at the recent 2020 Community Awards. Tanya was also nominated for the prestigious Citizen of the Year award.

As well as a diligent Board member, Tanya is best known in her role as the City’s Youth Engagement Officer.

The Certificate of Achievement was formal recognition for the significant contribution Tanya has made to the community as a volunteer. The award comes a few weeks after Tanya was honoured to be the recipient of the Trish Johnson NAIDOC Non Aboriginal Person of the Year 2020 award in November.

Mayor Carol Adams City of Kwinana with award winners

In her ‘spare time’ Tanya volunteers with the Saints Netball Club, Rockingham Districts Netball Association, Kwinana Grassroots, Green Shirt Development Umpire Program and of course a valued member of the Gilmore College School Board.

Tanya also coaches the Kwinana Djhindas netball team, with the under 16’s and 18’s winning the Grand Final in the NAIDOC Netball Carnival 2020 held at the State Netball Centre. Congratulations to everyone who participated.

Tanya’s dedication and commitment to her community is an inspiration to many and we wish her every success transitioning into her new role as Community Well-being Officer.

Mayor Carol Adams, City of Kwinana

Josh Comben and Dad Justin

Recognition Day Each year we host a Recognition Day for our new recruits going into the Process Plant Operations Program and a chance for ‘seasoned’ students to tell us about their experiences.

As an addition this year, we launched a brand new program called GEM – ‘Gilmore Electrical and Metals’ program. We are excited at the prospects for these students as they will complete Year 12 with two Certificates – Certificate II Electrotech Career Start Industrial Electrical and Certificate II Engineering.

2021 PPO Students: Ulysis Alimpolos, Christelle Asosa, Esther Beyan, Diago Da Silva, Mattilda Davies, Jay Deegan-Heath, Dan Delleva, Ryan Hackett, Aliyah Mahusay, Sean Manyeruke, Stuart Peterson, Jeomar Sazon, Jake Scott, Cyrus Vince, Ryley Windon. 2021 GEM Students: Kiana Apiata, Owen Bentley, Harmonie Blassi, Zachari Capelinha, Justin Daan, Ryley Fishwick, Jack Gee, Kade Hamersley, Mihaka Herewini, Yoshinori Peseta, Ashleigh Tester

Jo Walker-Smith, Rohit Dodia, Matt Horbach, Patrice Kilpatrick and Ty Theodore

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Ashmit Godse, Tommy Nur Hamim, Mercy Aballa, Ky Bennell, Precious Sesay and Benson Bagaconza

We would like to thank our industry partners for their continued support: ACEPT/SM TAFE, Honeywell, Santos, Chevron, Kleenheat and ERGT just to name a few.

A big thank you to our parents for supporting their children as they embark on career pathways to their future.

Patrice KilpatrickIndustry & Enterprise Coordinator

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MAPI Group PerformanceMaori and Pacific Island classes have been in Gilmore College for three years teaching Years 7-12, learning

history, traditional culture, language, arts and performance, cultural dance, cooking and preparing a delicious meal of the traditional Hangi from Aotearoa New Zealand.

This Maori and Pacific Island classes have been in Gilmore College for three years teaching Years 7-12, learning history, traditional culture, language, arts and performance, cultural dance, cooking and preparing a delicious meal of the traditional Hangi from Aotearoa New Zealand.

It is always a pleasure to prepare and perform at least two times a year, in front of the Principal Mr Smith, staff, families and all students.

The success of this programme is due to the dedication of Whaea Tina, Mr Patterson, Mr Lee, Ms Lobb and Mr Gurr. Engagement of all Maori and Pacific Island students wishing to partake in this program has been successful, with 100% attendance since it’s inception. The shock of performing in front of the whole school is daunting at first, but they are naturally talented performers.

2021 will be another year to take on new students who wish to learn about their roots from Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

We wish you all a very safe and Merry Christmas.

Tina Tuira-WaldonTe Urupu (Perth)

The MAPI performance was a powerful ecperience that brought me to tears. It is so wonderful to work at a school where I have the pleasure of learning about a wide range of

cultures. Thanks kids Lesley Brown, Teacher

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We Will Rock YouOn the evening of Thursday 19 November, our students met at school at 5:00pm, dressed in their smart, but edgy attire to take a sweet ride on our trusty school omnibus, captained by the steadfast Ms McCaig, to roll up the freeway to the Crown Theatre, for a night of well earnt frivolity.

Although the bus stubbornly refused to start and didn’t ever leave the car park, all students and teachers kept their cool, and banded together to get the ‘old reliable’, Retro-Vinyl, B Side of a bus to the front gates of the school, ready to disembark.

With plenty of time up our sleeves, due to the incredible planning done by Anita Telkamp, we swaggered up to Crown Theatre, and the students were dazzled by the Christmas decorations and the pomp and circumstance of the fine diners of some of Perth’s finest restaurants, before heading to the underground food court for some more humble, subterranean nosh.

Before too long, the curtains opened with a startling and curious rendition of ‘Radio Gaga’. Futuristic robotic dancers consumed the stage, delivering a warning about the death of real music in the face of the digital revolution. Based on the songs of British rock band Queen, and created by Ben Elton, in collaboration with Queen’s very own Brian May, the show centres around a group of Bohemians, struggling to restore the free exchange of thought and fashion, and live music. Set in a distant future where everyone is controlled by an oppressive government, forced to dress the same and behave accordingly, all things ‘Rock Music’ and everything it stands for; living wild and being forever young and free, had vanquished into oblivion, gone from our memories forever.

Our students sang their hearts out to all of their favourite Queen songs, and were captivated by the all-Western Australian cast, the choreography, the lighting design and the costuming. The most loved character was ‘Britney Spears’, may he rest in peace,

and ‘The Killer Queen’, the villain played by Casey Donovan. Shout outs also went to Galileo Figaro, Scaramouche and the enigmatic group of Bohemians who never gave up on their dreams.

Thank you to Ms McCaig, all staff who supervised and to all the students who came to the show and represented our school fantastically. It was a wonderful night of entertainment.

Isabella Moore and Anita Telkamp Teachers - The Arts

The electricity, the pageantry, the humor, the flashiness – this show gives you so many flavors whilst also being sound tracked by some of the most amazing music of all time – by the one and only never to be duplicated Queen

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Sustainability UpdateThis is our fancy new sign for our sustainable garden! We are very honoured to have it created and donated to Gilmore College by Loui Albertini.

The sign is designed using corten steel as a backing, aluminium for the logos and the stainless steel front has been laser cut using modern technology. Over time, the corten will rust, and create a colourful background. All of the materials are off-cuts that would usually go to waste, but have been recycled to make the sign. Many thanks to Loui for donating his time and effort.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the many contributions to our projects over the year, including recycling bottle caps and plastic bottles for our keyhole garden.

Also a special mention to the Green Team, who have worked tirelessly this year, recycling paper and cardboard, weeding our organic gardens and feeding the fish in the aquaponics project.

We are looking for new members for our team next year. If you are interested, please contact the staff in the Humanities and Social Science Learning Area. On behalf of the Sustainability Committee, we wish you all a safe and happy holiday.

Barking Gecko On Thursday 26 November, two wonderful representatives from the Perth based theatre company ‘Barking Gecko’ attended our school to run two different theatre workshops with a select group of Year 7-9 students.

During these workshops, students were taken through a multitude of activities to assist in improving their improvisational skills, as well as improving their physical presence within a performance piece. The students learnt how to use their voices within a dramatic performance and also how important our physical movements are when portraying certain characters and emotions on stage.

The students who attended the workshops wowed the representatives and both Mark and Janet were very excited about the prospect of coming back to Gilmore College to run more advanced workshops with our students in the future.

A fantastic day enjoyed by all involved.

Jessica RollsTeacher - The Arts

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Share the Dignity 2021

Once again, Gilmore College has participated in the Share the Dignity #itsinthebag drive to collect handbags for women in need.

In 2020, staff of Gilmore College donated 21 handbags filled with essential items to those e x p e r i e n c i n g h o m e l e s s n e s s , fleeing domestic violence, or doing it tough.

Last year, Share the Dignity collected over 134,010 #ItsInTheBag donations. These handbags are distributed to those in need and in the work to end period poverty here in Australia.

Inside each bag, is filled with the required period products, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush, toothpaste, body wash, roll-on deodorant and any additional products or gifts someone doing it tough may appreciate or consider a small luxury.

These bags were donated and collected at Bunnings around the country.

Gilmore College is lucky enough to have a vending

machine installed in the F-Block toilets,

and our students benefit from having access to free sanitary products, as Share the Dignity believes

access to sanitary products are a right,

not a privilege.

A massive thanks to the staff who donated bags and items to participate in this cause. Every donation, regardless of size is extremely appreciated and important.

If you were unable to donate this year, I hope you consider it for 2021, or donate through the checkout at Woolworths under the donations section.

Constance ChipperTeacher - Humanities and Social Sciences

#itsinthebag

Last year, Share the Dignity collected over 134,010 #ItsInTheBag donations.

The Waterwise ExperienceOn 24 November, our Year 7’s had the opportunity to test out a brand new incursion from the Water Corporation that will be rolling out next year.

‘The Waterwise Experience’ is an interactive, silent-disco style learning experience in which students work in groups to learn about water conservation and management from a number of different perspectives. Each student is equipped with a pair of headphones and are then moved to a special colour-coded tent, where they complete an interactive activity in their groups.

Despite the heat and wind causing some issues, our students and teachers had enormous fun, and hailed it one of the best incursions they’ve had.

Special thanks to the Water Corporation and the Humanities and Social Science Learning Area for an awesome experience!

Alexandra StricklandTeacher – Humanities and Social Sciences

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Moorditj Recycled Paper

When I was on duty recently, I ventured to the Science Learning Area and was so happy at what I found.

There was a group of girls tearing paper up, so I approached to find out what they were up to. They explained to me that they were going to try to make recycled paper! I was told that the process involved tearing up all their old work books, soaking it in water and then pressing it out on a screen.

With the very hot weather we’ve had lately, the paper they made later that day was dry in no time and the girls brought me their very first piece of paper as a gift.

Thank you to Salina Ryder, Viola Garlett, Tsharntai Baker, Gracelyn Ryder, Teliah Edmonds and Shanika Winmar for the present and for welcoming me to learn about their activity.

Keep up the great sustainable work girls.

Lesley BrownTeacher - Humanities and Social Science

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Year 8 Civics and CitizenshipStudents in 8.1 and 8.5 have been undertaking an investigation of different Systems of Government in the world.

Over the course of this Term, students have been learning about the concepts of the Westminster system, democracy and participation. They learnt about the types of law in Australia and how they are made. They consider the responsibilities and freedoms of citizens, and how Australians can actively participate in their democracy. To encourage their skills as global citizens, students decided on a country of their choice and set about researching.

Topics they researched included: the countries Head of State, system of government, similarities and differences with Australia, location of parliament and unusual laws. Student presented their work as a poster. Well done to all of the students for their hard work and enthusiasm.

Constance Chipper Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences

To encourage their skills as global

citizens, students decided on a country

of their choice and set about researching.

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The History TeacherMy teacher wasn’t half as sweetAs yours might seem to be,Her name was Mrs GeeAnd she taught us Horrible History.

And if you didn’t know the date,She’d grab you by the ear,And twist it like a Windmill,Whilst you sat there crying in fear.

She would twist and twist your earMore and more and more.Until at last the ear came offAnd landed on the floor.

Our class was filled with one-eared boys,I was certain there was eight,Who had their ears twisted off,Because they didn’t know the date.

And as for the girlsShe would make them do the choresAnd if they didn’t get it rightShe ‘d hit them with the hammer of Thor

So isn’t it a relief,Teachers today are fine? And yours in particularIs totally divine!

LJ Yoshinori Peseta

Year 10 PoetryYear 10 students were challenged to write their own Ballads and Lyrics once we had studied ‘Imagine’ by John Lennon and ‘The Ballad of Frankie and Johnnie’.

The students got right into it covering - The Pandemic/teachers/historical events/heists and even fairy tales.

Have a read and enjoy.

Marita RozarioHead of Learning Area - English

The HeistWe hop in the car, with my AK in broad day,

I’ve pulled up to the bank, no time to say “Hey! “Put on my mask and get the AK ready to shoot ,

Desperate for money, we’re here to plunder and loot.

We walk in and yell “Get on the floor!”They step back, they scream, they are in awe.

We follow the plan to the T, They panic, they cry, they try to flee.

We shout our orders, as we dash to the vault. We’re down at the vault, as others continue the

assault. We waste no time, we bust the vault open,After we’re done, we ‘ll leave a little token.

We grab the money, we waste no time Run as fast as we can, hoping we are fine. Are cops waiting for us, ready to arrest?

Will we be taken to court, even if we confess?

Outside, the cops take aim, ready to shoot,Surrounded now, we don’t know what to do.‘Click, Click’, hand cuffs slapped on my wrist

Sitting in prison now, why did it have to come to this?

Jai Hanson

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Annual Science FairThis year’s Science Fair has been even more difficult than usual. While it was no walk in the park, due to Covid-19, there was a total count of almost 40 projects in the running.

Over the 2 days, students and teachers were able to vote for their favourite project. There was a total of 177 votes!

It was a great opportunity to really get to see how hard many students have worked during this year, while also showing their u n d e r s t a n d i n g of content being covered in class and their own interests.

Lisa DoomenTeacher - ScienceSkye Pryce and Yadave Jayekurun, Year 9

Ava Cuffe-Hodges and Danielle Smith won ‘Most ‘Sciency’ Project’.

Natasha Styman and Myley Still won the ‘Grossest Project’.

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Aboriginal & Intercultural Studies Gerome JonesBusiness Management Callym NugentCareer and Enterprise Kurt TamaresCertificate II Business Zyreen AustriaCertificate II Creative Industries Shannon BeamanCertificate II Hospitality Josephine ParksCertificate II Information Digital Anisya Mohd Ariff Media and TechnologyCertificate II Sport Coaching Shaun PereyraCertificate II Visual Art Lucy MitchellChemistry (General) Vince ValenzuelaChildren Family and Community Josephine ParksDance Avril Dunmow and Madison RyanEnglish (ATAR) Ema Racic and name withheld English (General) Jonathan FordFood Science and Technology Kurt Tamares

Geography (ATAR) Denise TejadaHealth Studies Hayden LittleHuman Biology (ATAR) Chloe-Rose EllisMaterial Design and Jordan Armstrong Technology: Wood Mathematics: Application (ATAR) Denise TajadaMathematics: Essentials Dylan IrulaMathematics: Methods (ATAR) Maddie CongModern History (ATAR) Chloe-Rose EllisMusic Lorenzo Chan BoonOutdoor Education Shaun PereyraPhysical Education Studies Shaun PereyraVisual Arts Callym NugentWork Connect Jasmin MoodyWorkplace Learning Kurt Tamares

2020 Year 12 Valedictory CeremonyOn Tuesday 27 October 2020, Year 12 students, their families, staff and special guests had the opportunity to attend the Gilmore College Valedictory at Lakes Theatre, Mandurah Baptist College. In what had been such an unpredictable year due to COVID-19 it was great to be able to cap off the year with such a fantastic event.

Congratulations to all the award winners and a big thank you to all Year 12’s for their contribution to the College over the past 6 years. As a College it was a privilege to be a part of your growth and development and we are sure that you will all go on to succeed in whatever path you decide to take.

A big thank you and congratulations to all the staff and students involved in making the 2020 Gilmore College Valedictory a successful event. With the event not being held at school for the first time in many years, it was lovely to see so many friends and family supporting this amazing cohort and the many more who could not be in attendance.

Class of 2020 it has been absolute pleasure and on behalf of Gilmore College, we wish you the best of luck.

Lauren McCaigSenior School Manager

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Craig DaviesYear 12 Coordinator

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1. Anisya Mohd Ariff presented by Roger Cook 2. Frank Estrella presented by ASLT Taylor Stirling3. Teneesha Coyle presented by David Redpath4. Jan Errol Maverick Ilao presented by Stuart Allen5. Jayden Thompson presented by Linda Liddlelow6. Head Girl Sue Agnete and Head Boy Ali Gharibyar7. Kurt Tamares and Vince Valenzuela presented by Patrice Kilpatrick

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Special AwardsADF Long Tan Shannon Beaman

CALTEX All Rounder Award Dylan Irula

Gilmore Colege Chaplain Award Jayden Thompson

Greg Guppy Process Engineering Jan Erroll Award for Excellence Maverick Ilao

KIC Education Partnership Kyle Martin Award

Koorliny Arts Award Delaquirer Davy

Most Improved Student Reef Hewitt

Most Industrious Effort Anisya Mohd Ariff

Premier Student - ATAR name withheld

Premier Student - General Dylan Irula

Premier Student - Vocation Vince Valenzuela Education and Training and Kurt Tamares

RSL Citizenship Award James Bautista

Strathalmond Trophy - Female Teneesha Coyle

Strathalmond Trophy - Male Shaun Pereyra

Youth Leadership Award Sue Agnete

KSHS Gilmore College Alumni name withheld ATAR Scholarship

KSHS Gilmore College Alumni Vince Valenzuela VET Scholarship and Kurt Tamares

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Austal Ships On Thursday, 12 November, 10 lucky Year 7 students had the amazing opportunity to take a tour of the Austal Ships site in Henderson.

The Austal staff were extremely friendly and welcoming, and provided an incredible insight into the massive organisational operation undertaken to run this company. Students were taken through a safety induction and shown a film on how they build these massive ships. It was fascinating to observe the incredibly complex process involved in this organisation. After initially being quiet and shy, the students gradually found their voice and asked several perceptive and insightful questions.

We were then allowed the opportunity to have a look around site and see first-hand the grand scale of what goes into making these ships. The sheer size of the sheds where the ships were constructed was extremely impressive and it further enhanced the vision of what a gigantic operation is involved.

We finished with a discussion on career opportunities, both in Australia and overseas, that are available in their company. All the students participated in outlining to the group why they chose to come on the excursion and how they benefited from the experience. Overall, the day was a tremendous success and the students absolutely loved it.

Shamus Ballantyne Jamie Lee Year 7 Manager Year 7 Coordinator

Students from left to right; Mayank Tandon, Jayden Hincliffe-Chen, Sierra Winter-Spence, Ava Cuff-Hodges, Rheanna Barton, Zack Zilli, Aaron Grinrod, Jay Hackett, Yahan Lamont and Montana Hamersley

“It was interesting how they built the ships. I

would like to work there when I’m older” Aaron Grinrod

“I liked looking at the ships. They were big”

Jayden Hincliffe-Chen

“It was a good learning experience. I feel lucky to be one of the few allowed

on the excursion” Montana Hamersley

“I enjoyed it, thanks for letting me join

Mr Ballantyne and Mr Lee. I learned a lot”

Rheanna Barton “It was awesome, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

I’d like to work on the amazing projects” Yahan Lamont

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Clontarf Pitches in for NAIDOCDuring NAIDOC week in the Kwinana area, Clontarf Operations

Officer Ashley Collard and the Clontarf Academy were contacted by a couple of local schools to come and share in the celebration.

An exceptional artist, Ash had a couple of activities that were enjoyed by everyone. Some of our young leaders in Jevan Hilzinger-Smith, Tama Oakley, Taj Bennell, Brayden Green, Cohan Hughes-d’Aeth and Vincent Waigana joined to assist the young people at Endeavour School and Malibu School.

Taj was a standout with the patience and care he showed to the young kids and we at Clontarf are very proud of all the boys who were involved.

It is something we look forward to continuing in years to come.

Brett PillingClontarf Operations Director

Brayden Green and Tama Oakley

Taj Bennell

Jeven Hilzinger-Smith

Martial Artists Against Bullying Week 8 saw the end of the Martial Artists Against Bullying program for selected Year 8 Science classes. They have been participating fortnightly in the program since the beginning of Term 3.

During the program, students participated in various games, including: resilience building, role-play in regards to how to deal with bullying and fun martial arts based games.

The students had a wonderful time working with Sensei Don McKay from Karate Kwinana, who is a former graduate of the school and a 4th Dan Black Belt in the karate style Kofukan.

Lisa DoomenTeacher - Science

Sensei Don McKay engaging in a demonstration with Jack Fitzharris while the other students watch.

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This program is designed to help children of all ages overcome the negative impact of bullying. It teaches participants:

Awareness – How to identify predator behavior

Avoidance – Realistic ways to avoid being a target of bullying

Assertiveness – How to stop bullying behavior

Miss Doomen, Nicholas Mertens and Sensei Don McKay

Sensei Don McKay with Calem Edwards during a demonstration

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Tony SolinCEO of the Rockingham Kwinana Chamber of Commerce, Tony Solin was recognised for his success and contributions to the community when he was inducted into his former high school’s Alumni Hall of Fame on Tuesday 1 December.

Kwinana Senior High School Gilmore College Alumni President David Redpath presented Mr Solin with a certificate and welcomed him as the second Hall of Fame recipient to their association known as the Old Flames.

“An important role for the Old Flames is to provide present day Gilmore College students with role models. One way we do this, is through our Hall of Fame which recognises important contributions to the community by former Kwinana Senior High School and Gilmore College students” Mr Redpath said.

Mr Solin’s success spanned across both the workplace and the sporting field and before his role as CEO of the Rockingham Kwinana Chamber of Commerce, he was an outstanding Australian Rules football player and coach.

Kwinana Mayor Carol Adams said Mr Solin joined former Kwinana Councillor Tanya Dupagne in the Hall of Fame and that they were both deserving of the award. “Old Flames were a dedicated group of professional former students, who provided significant support and funding to the students of Gilmore College”.

Kwinana Mayor Carol Adams, Old Flames President David Redpath, RKCC CEO Tony Solin and Kwinana Industries Council Director Chris Oughton at the Hall of Fame presentation at Gilmore College.

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OFF AND AWAY

Turn off your mobile phone and put it away during the school day.

Switch your smart watch to flight mode.

Put away headphones and earbuds.

If you need to speak with your family please come to the school administration.

Only use it when a teacher says you can.

All day

Department of Education policy regarding mobile phones in schoolStudents in Years 7 to 12 are allowed to have their phone in their possession but must turn it off and keep it out of sight from the time they arrive at school to the end of the school day. This extends to the use of smartwatches, earbuds, tablets and headphones also.

Exceptions are allowed for students who have approval from the Principal to use a phone to monitor health conditions, or where teachers give students permission to use mobile phones for a specific purpose.

The policy aims to reduce distractions in class and improve student engagement. Please help us implement this policy by talking with your child and making them aware of their responsibilities regarding mobile phone use at our school.

If students need to contact their parents/carers, they can do so through the school’s administration. Likewise, if parents/carers need to get a message to their children, they should call the school.

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1. It fuels more fights

2. It encourages people who bully

3. More kids get hurt

4. It’s against the law

5. You want to be safe at school

FIVE REASONS NOT TO SHARE FIGHTS

No Voice to Violence

No Voice to Violence CampaignAims to raise awareness of the implications of watching, sharing and liking fight videos and encourages young people to change their online behaviour.

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The Arts

DanceYear 10 Lily Armarego Year 9 Jean Taduran Year 8 Ashanti McCueYear 7 Raynee Noon Drama Year 10 Martha Reeves Year 9 Joy Guinto Year 8 Yassah Beyan Year 7 Abriella Langlands MediaYear 10 Amalaini Halofaki Year 9 Breanna Ware Year 8 Steff Espinola Year 7 Madeline Walsh Music Year 10 Martha Reeves Year 9 Ryan Rees Year 8 Jessica Edwards Year 7 Frank BarranedaYear 7 Hona Hawe Visual ArtsYear 10 Amelia Shortland Year 9 Lilly Stephens Year 8 Akshita Tandon Year 7 Madeleine Diaz

EnglishYear 10 Lachlan Strahan Year 10 Michael Murcott Year 9 Oliver Comben Year 9 Apitchaya Meneghella Yrea 8 Jofel Jr DonatoYear 8 Alexander SotelloYear 7 Janista Rungasamy Year 7 Frank Barrameneda

SOAR Awards, 16 December 2020

Humanities and Social ScienceYear 10 Joanne Sison Year 9 Maria Gapuzan Year 8 Dan Johnston Year 8 Dave RanolaYear 7 Bodie Kilner

MathematicsYear 10 Savanah Orellana Year 9 Emily Jones Bank Year 8 Alexander Psaoli Year 7 Ava Cuff-HodgesYear 7 Laurella Antonio ArileYear 7 Riley Mangili

Technologies and EnterpriseYear 10 Digital Technologies Erwin Dostanovic Year 10 Design & Technology Michael MurcottYear 10 Design & Technology Ryley Windon Year 10 Home Economics Cheyanne Tarbin Year 9 Design and Technology Shania Manalo Year 9 Digital Technologies Ashlee Moran Year 9 Home Economics Apitchaya MeneghellaYear 8 Digital Technologies Alexandra PsailaYear 8 Design and Technology Chantelle ClementYear 8 Home Economics Dan JohnstonYear 7 Digital Technologies Rahni ParryYear 7 Digital Technologies Princess RacasaYear 7 Design & Technology Antonia Laurella ArileYear 7 Design & Technology Ylla Moriz BeatoYear 7 Home Economics Hope Nishimwe

ScienceYear 10 Jade Beattie Year 9 Skye Pryce Year 8 Jack Wellington Year 7 Ryan Rumble

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Emergency Relief Information

This information was collated by The Smith Family Kwinana, February 2020. Please let us know if any information is outdated or incorrect on Ph: 9265 5580

Margaret Court Community Outreach Address: 18 Maydwell Way, Calista Phone: (08) 9202 7128 Web: www.mcco.org.au Services Available: Food and Clothing. Documentation Required: Centrelink ID, Photo ID required. Referral from other agency, Identity with Address. Service Hours: Wednesday-Friday 10:00am-2:30pm Appointment Needed

Australian Red Cross Address: 13 Leasham Way, Medina Phone: (08) 9225 8801 Web: www.redcross.org.au Services Available: Financial Services, Chemist and Prescriptions, Information, Support and Referrals, Food and Accommodation. Documentation Preferred: Identity with Address, Bank Account Statement and Centrelink Income Statement. Services Available: Monday 11:00am-1:30pm

Medina Community Food Assistance Address: 34 Munday Way, Medina Contact: via Facebook Services Available: Food hampers. First in first served.

St Vincent de Paul Kwinana Address: 3 Calista Avenue, Calista Phone: (08) 9419 6652 Web: www.vinnies.org.au Services Available: Chemist and Prescription’s, Food, Furniture and Household Goods, Overdue bills Assistance, Information, Support and Referrals and Home Visitation Services. Documentation Required: Centrelink I.D, Outstanding Invoices. Services Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00am-1:30pm Appointment Needed

The Salvation Army Kwinana Address: 55 Medina Avenue, Medina Phone: (08) 9439 1585 Web: www.salvationarmy.org.au Services Available: Christmas Hampers, Food, Furniture and Household Goods, Showers, Toiletries, Information, Support and Referrals, Lifestyle Programs, Op Shop and Youth Services. Documentation Preferred: Centrelink I.D Service Hours: Monday-Tuesday 9:00am-2:00pm Friday 9:00am-2:00pm Appointment Needed

The C.R.E.W Incorporated Address: 3/2 Smeaton Way, Rockingham Phone: (08) 9592 4648 Web: www.thecrew.org.au Services Available: Food, Financial Services, Furniture & Household Goods, Homeless Support Services and No & Low Interest Loans * GROCERY HAMPERS $5 Donation Centrelink Card required (THURS 10-4PM UNTIL GONE) * BLANKETS * SLEEPING BAGS * ITEMS OF CLOTHING & SHOES $5 PER BAG * SOME FURNITURE AND WHITE GOODS AND MUCH MORE *NILS (NO INTEREST LOANS SCHEME (Thursdays by appointment ONLY) * CAP BUDGETING COURSES Register at CREW Info Desk) BBQ GOVERNOR RD RESERVE, Rockingham Beach Road WEDNESDAYS 5.30 - 6.30 (IN WINTER OUR BBQ STARTS EARLIER AT 5PM (April to October) NEW & PRELOVED GOODS OUTLET Service Hours: Thursday 10:00am-3:30pm Appointment Needed

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KWINANA SERVICES FOR THOSE IN NEED

City of Kwinana Community Support Line 9236 4570 Our Community Support staff have up-to-date information about services available to the Kwinana

community, so please call our dedicated line between 9am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.

Prepared in cooperation by the COVID-19 Kwinana Local Recovery Network (V1. As at 1 May 2020)

FOR FOOD AND MEALS Margaret Court Community Outreach

Food Hampers - 9202 7128

18 Maydwell Way, Calista

Wednesday to Friday 10am to 3pm

Salvation Army Kwinana Corps

Food Vouchers – phone only - 9439 1585

Cnr Medina Ave & Hoyle Rd, Medina

Friday 9am to 2pm

Chorus Community Services

Hot Meals – 9435 1379 or 1800 861 617

Monday to Friday 8am to 2pm

Frank Konecny Community Centre

Food Items and supplies - 9439 2470


YOUTH, FAMILY & COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES Kwinana Youth Services & Community Outreach Team - Community Support and Advocacy Assisting residents in need for many years and

we are here to help you during the current

COVID19 pandemic. Our Community Support

staff have up-to-date information about

services available to the Kwinana community.

9236 4570

Monday to Friday: 9am to 4pm

Moorditj Koort Aboriginal Health and Wellness

Centre

Supporting the health and wellness of

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

living in the Kwinana Community

6174 7000

150 Gilmore Ave Medina

Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

Communicare Kwinana

Parent and Family Support – 0434 083 182

Connect and Respect - 9439 5517

Inclusion Support Program - 1800 119 247

Employment Services – ParentsNext - 9251 5777

KEYS (Kwinana Early Years Service)

Providing free support and quality services to

children, parents, carers and grandparents

living in the City of Kwinana.

Family support - 9439 1838

Relationships WA – Family Support and

Counselling - 6164 0500

Empower Families Program – 6164 0595

The Smith Family/ Community for Children-

Education Support for disadvantaged children.

9265 5580












Friday 9am to 2pm


Hot Meals – 9435 1379 or 1800 861 617










9236 4570



Centre




6174 7000



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9265 5580












Friday 9am to 2pm


Hot Meals – 9435 1379 or 1800 861 617










9236 4570



Centre




6174 7000



Communicare Kwinana















9265 5580

JANUARY 2021 JUMP-START PROGAM Tuition for all students Entering Years 7 to 12

Including NAPLAN

18 January to 23 January 2021 - Venues Christ Church Grammar School Hale School On Line Year 11 & 12 Program

The January Preparation Program aims to prepare students for Term 1 (2021) before the academic year begins. The classes will revise those important components from the 2020 syllabus that are vital for success in the new year. The program will also preview what students can expect in their courses in 2021. The program will be face to face in physical classrooms as well as online virtual classrooms.

ENROL NOW www.mastermindaustralia.com.au

MASTERMIND AUSTRALIA Ph: 9342 2000 mob: 0488 102 907

email: [email protected]

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ZONE YOUTH SPACE CORNER GILMORE AVENUE AND DARIUS DRIVE

Call 9236 4550 | Email [email protected] www.kwinana.wa.gov.au

JAMZONE

DAY Saturday, 19 December 2020

TIME 4.30pm to 8.30pm AGES 12 to 18

REGISTER Registration essential: zonejam2020.eventbrite.com.au

FREE

2020

Join us for an end of year party at the Zone!

…AND SO MUCH MORE!

MUSIC BY DJ BACE KADET

DJ WORKSHOPS

BREAKDANCE WORKSHOPS

THREE ON THREE

BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

THREE-POINT CONTEST

PRIZES AND MERCH

GIVEAWAYS ALL NIGHT

learn to create

and produce

music in the lab

AT ZONE YOUTH SPACE

ZONE YOUTH SPACE CORNER GILMORE AVENUE AND DARIUS DRIVECall 9236 4550 | Email [email protected]

www.kwinana.wa.gov.au | /zoneyouthspace

BOXFIT

DAY Wednesday, 13 January 2021

TIME 3pm to 4pm

CONTACT Zone Youth Space 9236 4550 to register

Join Jamie for Boxfit sessions at the Zone Youth Space. Have fun while exercising and learning new techniques.

JAN SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

FREE!

AT ZONE YOUTH SPACE

ZONE YOUTH SPACE CORNER GILMORE AVENUE AND DARIUS DRIVECall 9236 4550 | Email [email protected]

www.kwinana.wa.gov.au | /zoneyouthspace

GIRLS GROUP

DAY Fridays

TIME 3pm to 4.30pm

CONTACT Zone Youth Space 9236 4550 to register

Girls - bring your friends along to this exclusive group for girls, with VIP access to the lounge! Have a chat and learn about some important life lessons.

2021 FREE!

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ZONE YOUTH SPACE CORNER GILMORE AVENUE AND DARIUS DRIVECall 9236 4550 | Email [email protected] | www.kwinana.wa.gov.au | /zoneyouthspace

AT ZONE YOUTH SPACESCHOOL HOLIDAYSJANUARY

PROGRAM TITLE DAY DATE TIME REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Animal Encounters/ Outdoor Adventures Promo

Thursday 28 January 2pm to 3pm Yes

Unique As Mondays Ongoing 5pm to 8.30pm No

Uncle Timmy’s Yarning Circle Tuesday 12 January 2pm to 4pm Yes

Volunteering Workshop Wednesday 27 January 3.30pm to 4.30pm Yes

Boxfit Wednesday 13 January 3pm to 4pm Yes

Basketball Wednesday 20 January 1.30pm to 4pm Yes

Volleyball Thursday 14 January 1.30pm to 4pm Yes

Dungeons and Dragons Thursday 14 January 2pm to 6pm Yes

WEEK ONE:Tuesday, 12 January 12pm to 5pm

Wednesday, 13 January 12pm to 5pm

Thursday, 14 January 1pm to 7pm

WEEK TWO:Tuesday, 19 January 12pm to 5pm


Thursday, 21 January 1pm to 7pm

WEEK THREE:


Thursday, 28 January 1pm to 7pm To register or to learn more about any of our programs, please contact the Zone Youth Space on 9236 4550

or drop in to speak to a member of staff – corner of Gilmore Avenue and Darius Drive, Kwinana.

JANUARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY DROP IN HOURS

FREE!

2021

For more program details, please refer to www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/whatson.

12-18YEARS

ZONE YOUTH SPACE CORNER GILMORE AVENUE AND DARIUS DRIVECall 9236 4550 | Email [email protected] | www.kwinana.wa.gov.au | /zoneyouthspace

AT ZONE YOUTH SPACETERM 1 2021PROGRAM TITLE DAY DATE TIME REGISTRATION

REQUIRED

Girls Group Fridays 5 February to 2 April 3pm to 4.30pm Yes

Unique As Mondays Ongoing 5pm to 8.30pm No

Uncle Timmy’s Yarning Circle

Saturday Fortnightly from 13 February to 27 March 2pm to 3.30pm Yes

Outdoor Adventures Mondays 22 February to 29 March 3pm to 5pm Yes

Try it Thursday Thursday Fortnightly from 4 February to 1 April 3.30pm to 4.30pm Yes

Basketball Friday Fortnightly from 5 February to 2 April 3pm to 4.30pm Yes

LAN Gaming Thursday Fortnightly from 11 February to 25 March 6pm to 8.30pm Yes

Volleyball Saturday Fortnightly from 6 February to 20 March 3.30pm to 4.30pm Yes

Zone Chefs Saturday Fortnightly from 6 February to 20 March 1pm to 3pm Yes

Lego Robotics Thursday Fortnightly from 11 February to 25 March 3pm to 4.30pm Yes

Dungeons and Dragons Thursday Fortnightly from 4 February to 1 April 4pm to 7pm Yes

To register or to learn more about any of our programs, please contact the Zone Youth Space on 9236 4550 or drop in to speak to a member of staff – corner of Gilmore Avenue and Darius Drive, Kwinana.

FREE!

For more program details, please refer to www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/whatson.

ONGOINGMonday 3pm to 5.15pm

Tuesday 3pm to 5.15pm

Wednesday 3pm to 5.15pm

Thursday 3pm to 8.45pm

Friday 3pm to 8.45pm

Saturday 12pm to 4.45pm

DROP IN HOURS

12-18YEARS

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TERM 1 2021 PARENTING WORKSHOPS

KEYS provide workshops to parents/carers with children aged between birth to 18 years living in the Kwinana, Rockingham, Cockburn, Melville and Fremantle regions.

Day Time Program Créche Location 9th Feb Tue 9:00am– Circle of Security Parenting Yes Westerly Family Centre 11:00am (8 week commitment every Tues) Westerly Dr Cooloongup 12th Feb Fri 9:00am – Children’s Emotional Wellbeing Yes Warnbro Family Centre 12:00pm (1 Session) 1 Moreton Cres Warnbro www.trybooking.com/BNPSR 16th Feb Tue 12noon– 123 Magic & Emotion Coaching Yes East Waikiki Child Parent Centre 2:30pm (3 week commitment every Tues) Cnr Carnegie Loop & Murchison Rd Cooloongup 24th Feb Wed 9:00am– Protective Behaviours Parenting No Kwinana Community Health Centre 12noon (1 Session) 1 Peel Row Kwinana 3rd Mar Wed 9:15am- Engaging Adolescents Yes Frank Konecny Room, Upstairs 11:45am (3 week commitment every Wed) Darius Building, Robbos Way Kwinana Town Centre 16th Mar Tue 1:00pm– Sensory Kids Yes Calista Child & Parent Centre 2:30pm (1 Session) Harlow Rd Calista www.trybooking.com/BNPXS 17th Mar Wed 6:00pm- Take a Stand on Bullying No Honeywood Primary School 7:30pm (1 Session) Windjana Rise, Wandi www.trybooking.com/BNPXV 23rd Mar Tue 9:15 am - Protective Behaviours Parenting No Baldivis Gardens Primary School 11:45am (2 week commitment every Tues) Nadine Promenade, Baldivis

Bookings via Trybooking as per links above

OR

Contact KEYS on 9439 1838 to register

TERM 1 2021 PARENTING WORKSHOPS

KEYS provide workshops to parents/carers with children aged between birth to 18 years living in the Kwinana, Rockingham, Cockburn, Melville and Fremantle regions.

Day Time Program Créche Location 9th Feb Tue 9:00am– Circle of Security Parenting Yes Westerly Family Centre 11:00am (8 week commitment every Tues) Westerly Dr Cooloongup 12th Feb Fri 9:00am – Children’s Emotional Wellbeing Yes Warnbro Family Centre 12:00pm (1 Session) 1 Moreton Cres Warnbro www.trybooking.com/BNPSR 16th Feb Tue 12noon– 123 Magic & Emotion Coaching Yes East Waikiki Child Parent Centre 2:30pm (3 week commitment every Tues) Cnr Carnegie Loop & Murchison Rd Cooloongup 24th Feb Wed 9:00am– Protective Behaviours Parenting No Kwinana Community Health Centre 12noon (1 Session) 1 Peel Row Kwinana 3rd Mar Wed 9:15am- Engaging Adolescents Yes Frank Konecny Room, Upstairs 11:45am (3 week commitment every Wed) Darius Building, Robbos Way Kwinana Town Centre 16th Mar Tue 1:00pm– Sensory Kids Yes Calista Child & Parent Centre 2:30pm (1 Session) Harlow Rd Calista www.trybooking.com/BNPXS 17th Mar Wed 6:00pm- Take a Stand on Bullying No Honeywood Primary School 7:30pm (1 Session) Windjana Rise, Wandi www.trybooking.com/BNPXV 23rd Mar Tue 9:15 am - Protective Behaviours Parenting No Baldivis Gardens Primary School 11:45am (2 week commitment every Tues) Nadine Promenade, Baldivis

Bookings via Trybooking as per links above

OR

Contact KEYS on 9439 1838 to register

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Ask School Reception for More Information

YEARS 7 TO 12

YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO:

$350 towards school expenses

Applications Close Thursday 1 April 2021

DO YOU HOLD A: CENTRELINK HEALTH CARE CARD (OR) CENTRELINK PENSIONER CONCESSION CARD (OR) VETERANS’ AFFAIRS PENSIONER CONCESSION CARD

Future student events at The University of Notre Dame Australia Architecture Summer School | 11-15 or 18-22 January 2021 Ever wondered what it’s like to design cities, building and landscapes? Find out what it’s like to study, work, and create amazing built environments as an architect at Notre Dame’s Architecture Summer School. Open to students who will be in Year 11 and 12 in 2021. Register now at notredame.edu.au/events

Amazing

prizes to

be won!

Prize Draw CompetitionPay your childs Contributions and Charges in full, or by

a deposit with payment plan, for an opportunity to be in our prize draw.

Contributions and Charges are used by the College to fund the curriculum activities, by providing resources to enhance the teaching and learning activities of classes and courses which are selected by students. All Year 11 and 12 Charges are compulsory and must be paid.

Payments can be made made via cash, debit/credit card, BPay or direct debit. The Department of Education Secondary Assistance Scheme is available to parents who hold a current Health Care, Veterans’ Affairs Pensioner, or Pensioner Concession Card to the value of $350.

1st Prize

Prizes worth up to

$1000 given out in

Terms 1, 2 & 32nd Prize

3rd & 4th Prizes

WORTH

Unsuccessful entry’s will be re-entered into the next prize draw, held each Term.

WORTH UP TO $50

5th & 6th Prizes

WORTH UP TO $100

UP TO

$500

WORTH UP TO $200

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Gilmore CollegeAn Independent Public School

Dargin Place Orelia Western Australia 6167PO Box 86 Kwinana Western Australia 6966T. +61 8 6595 2700E. [email protected]. www.gilmorecollege.wa.edu.au

Important NumbersMain Administration 6595 2700Attendance 6595 2730Year 7 Manager 6595 2732Year 8/9 Manager 6595 2717Year 10/11/12 Manager 6595 2749

2021 ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

OPENING HOURS

Wednesday 27 January 2021 8:00am – 4.00pm Thursday 28 January 2021 8.00am – 4.00pm Friday 29 January 2021 8.00am – 4.00pm

Office Hours from Monday 1 February 2021 will be Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm

Thank you and have a nice day

2021

UNIFORM CONCEPTS SHOP OPENING HOURS

Wednesday 27 January 2021 9:00am – 3.00pm Thursday 28 January 2021 9.00am – 3.00pm

Uniform Shop Hours from

Monday 1 February 2021 will be Tuesday and Thursday 8.00am – 11.00am

Thank you and have a nice day

Last day Term 4 - Thursday 17 December Term 1 2021 commences - Monday 1 February

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