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GLOUCESTERHIGH SCHOOL

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School Calendar 2019

TERM 2Tuesday 25 JuneGirls Open Rugby League - Port MacquarieWizard of Oz Performance - 7pmWednesday 26 JuneWizard of Oz Performance - 7pmThursday 27 JuneWizard of Oz Matinee for students P4-6Breakfast Club for Students 8 - 9am Friday 28 JuneWizard of Oz Performance - 12pm & 7pmSaturday 29 JuneWizard of Oz Performance - 7pm

GHS will Celebrate NAIDOC Week 1-5 July Monday 1 July Y11 Jindabyne Excursion departsWednesday 3 July Buladelah Gala DayNewcastle Uni Open Day -Dept 7.30am Return 5.30pmThursday 4 JulyBreakfast Club for Students 8 - 9am Friday 5 July Y11 Jindabyne Excursion ReturnsLast Day Term 2

CANTEEN - Phone 65589963Monday 24 JuneElonaTuesday 25 June No VolunteerWednesday 26 June SusannaThursday 27 June SimoneFriday 28 June Elona

Monday 1 July ElonaTuesday 2 JulyJenWednesay 3 July MerrilynThursday 4 JulyCindy & ChristinaFriday 5 July Elona

NEWSLETTER Friday, 21 June 2019

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FURTHER SUCCESS AT THE TAREE EISTEDDFOD Music students from Years 7, 8 and 9 competed in the Secondary Schools Ensemble section of the Taree Eisteddfod at the Manning Entertainment Centre on 7th June. The Woodwind and Guitar/ Vocal Ensembles received lots of positive feedback from the adjudicator and were awarded 2nd and 3rd place in their section.

Both groups were especially praised for how they presented themselves on stage and how they conducted themselves backstage.

A special thank you must be extended to Mrs Sarah Soupidis who has facilitated the weekly Woodwind Ensemble rehearsals. Mrs Soupidis has now taken a teaching position at Gloucester Public school and we wish her the very best in her new role. Mrs Llewellyn will now be facilitating the Thursday rehearsals.

Year 10 student Zeke Llewellyn also competed in the Eisteddfod playing the Violin. Zeke earned great results across the 3 sections that he entered and was awarded the Sinfonia Mid North Coast award for the most promising Instrumentalist with $150, 16 Years highest aggregate award and 2nd Place in the Open Age Championship. One highlight from the experience for Zeke was performing his own composition which he performed with his mum playing the Clarinet (Mrs Llewellyn) and dad playing the Bassoon.

All of the students represented themselves and Gloucester High School with pride and considerable talent. Well done to all the music students involved.

Woodwind Ensemble

Guitar and Vocal Ensemble

Zeke Llewellyn

PRINCIPAL’S REPORTThe examinations for Years 7-10 are now complete. Teachers are in the process of finalising examination marks and writing reports. It has been a busy time for our students with the examination period, NAPLAN and Minimum Standards testing. If you have concerns with how your child may be feeling after this period please let the school know so support structures can be provided, and I would recommend contacting your family doctor for advice and additional support as this time of the year can be quite stressful for some young people.

The musical, The Wizard of Oz, is into the final week of rehearsals. All the students involved in the many aspects of the production have been very keen and very professional during the rehearsal period. As I mentioned last time, this is a huge production and involves many students from all year groups – drama, band, chorus, costume, set/props, backstage, makeup, sound/lighting, sales and hall set up. Staff have been involved in all of these areas as well as the sales and promotion of the production. It is very heartening to see students, staff and community come together in such a positive and rewarding venture.

I would like to thank the P&C for their generous donation to support the refurbishment of classrooms into flexible learning spaces. The money will be used to complete the fit out to room AG03 and the remaining funds to commence refurbishment on another learning space. If you would like to have a look at room AG03, I invite you to contact the school and I can arrange a time for you to visit this classroom and discuss the intent and purpose of the fit out. This is an exciting time in learning for our young people. The aim is to develop skills that are transferrable across many domains (which have been underpinned with content). These skills include: collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, communication, global awareness, initiative, leadership, digital literacy and connectivity (school, community, nationally and internationally). These 21st Century skills are essential in a world-wide economy that moves faster by the day. As a result students learn to guide the change that will inundate their lives and learn how to adapt and react to the demands and complexities post school.

I am looking forward to The Wizard of Oz and invite you to come along to the production (matinees and evening performances available) and be entertained by the talented students of Gloucester High School.

Mrs Trudi Edman, Principal

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The Wizard of Oz rehearsals are in full swing. Back: Ethan Bird, Keira MacDonald, Anna-Rose Seale, Anneka Hooke, Makayla Battams, Bronte Wisely, Will BowdenFront: Charlotte Maslen, Bethany Hester

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! Please purchase your Wizard of Oz tickets at the School Office.

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Dance & Vocal arrangements by Peter Howard

Orchestration by Larry Wilcox

Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company

Gloucester High School Presents America’s greatest and best-loved fairytale!

By L. Frank Baum With Music & Lyrics by Harold Arlen & E.Y. Harburg

Background Music by Herbert Stothart

BOOKINGS: Gloucester High School Phone: 6558 1605

VENUE: Gloucester High School Hall

Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros. “The Wizard of Oz” is presented by permission of ORIGIN™ Theatrical on behalf of Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc.

COST: Adults $10 Concession: $6 Family (4): $28

WHEN: Tuesday 25 June at 7pm Wednesday 26 June at 7pm Friday 28 June at 12 noon & 7pm Saturday 29 June at 7pm

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NB. Wed 26 June was previsouly advertised with Adam Battle, this performance will now be with Keira MacDonald.

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Who: Will Bowden

Role: Scarecrow

Musical Experience: Several years of guitar playing and piano, a few years of singing; never been part of a musical prior to The Wizard Of Oz.

Favourite musical and why: Aladdin… I think it is a perfect animated film. The sets, actors and singing were all flawless.

What are your first impressions of the play?

The film is a masterpiece in many respects and I think that the play does a great job of adapting the story to the stage for a modern audience.

What do you think will be the challenges in staging the show?

Managing the masses of Munchkins and Winkies is by far the most challenging aspect of the play. Having everyone in their right positions, doing exactly what they are supposed to is no easy task.

What are you looking forward to most?

The satisfaction for both myself and my fellow cast members.

How are rehearsals going?

Rehearsals are exhausting but that’s no excuse. They are vital for a good show. We have fun in rehearsals (but only when everyone is on top of their lines).

Who: Makayla Battams

Role: Wicked Witch of the West

Favourite musical and why: Grease. I am in love with Danny Zuko and I watched it when I was younger. The songs never age and I can relate to every character. I chose Grease because it is funny and iconic but also because I do not know many musicals.

What are your first impressions of the play?

I was never a huge fan of The Wizard of Oz so I never paid a whole lot of attention. I may have been unaware that the characters in Kansas were later made into the characters in Oz. My first thought was, ‘Thank god I am not singing’ and that thought has stuck with me throughout the practice of the play. My first impression of the play was that it was long, a thought that has stuck with me.

What do you think will be the challenges in staging the show?

I think allowing myself to become a witch will be a challenge. I feel like I try and hide my inner witch, I know it’s there but I hide it, and allowing myself to become my true form on stage will be a challenge (my true form is a witch, I am a witch). Personally, I have never been involved in such a long performance and had so many lines to remember. I think a challenge all us actors might face is remembering all our lines.

What are you looking forward to most?

I think I have been looking forward to new friendships, something I have found.

How are rehearsals going?

Rehearsals are going well, I am slowly watching people gain confidence in their character and lines.

WIZARD OF OZ: 2019 MUSICAL PROFILE

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WIZARD OF OZ: 2019 MUSICAL PROFILE

Who: Mr Scott Davis

Role: Director

Musical Experience: At the helm of the past seven GHS musicals. I used to be a stage manager and later a theatre administrator before becoming a teacher. I learned the craft of direction by sitting in rehearsals alongside many wonderful Australian theatre directors, including my own dad!

Favourite musical and why: I have always loved Les Mis. The first large scale musical I ever saw was The Man of La Mancha. It was supposed to have the famous actor Richard Harris (the first Dumbledore) in the lead role but I think he was sick the night I went and we got stuck with the understudy. Bummer!

What are your first impressions of the play?

Well, after having done two very challenging musicals in Seussical and Into the Woods, I thought The Wizard of Oz might not be so difficult. I was wrong! Most challenging show I have ever produced! But it still possesses the magic I remember as a kid and a great message about the sanctity of home, family and friends.

What do you think will be the challenges in staging the show?

SURVIVING the challenges is the biggest challenge. From a director’s point of view, bringing all the various contributors (lighting, sound, music, projections, sets, props, costumes and performances) together cohesively is the challenge…but it is a great job to have!

What are you looking forward to most?

The sense of fulfilment that I hope the students experience at the end of the process. They have all worked so hard and deserve our utmost respect and admiration.

How are rehearsals going?

Hard going sometimes, but every now and again a student offers a piece of magic that reminds you of some of the rich young talent, both on stage and off, that we have in our humble little school. Chookas!

SCHOOL MATINEE PERFORMANCEAll students are invited to attend a performance of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ on Thursday June 27th. Permission notes and the $5 entry fee must be submitted to the office by Monday June 24th. Permission notes are available through roll call teachers or at the School Office.

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BULAHDELAH GALA DAY/CHRIS HOARE CUPThe annual Bulahdelah Gala Day incorporating the Chris Hoare Cup will be played against Bulahdelah Central School on Wednesday 3rd July.

It is Gloucester’s turn to host the event this year. Travel to the grounds will be by bus at a cost of $4. Students will leave GHS at 10am and return at 1.30pm. They will be required to attend Periods 1, 5 and 6 at school.

There will not be a canteen available on the day. Students will be required to bring their lunch, water and playing equipment required ie. boots etc. For rugby league, mouthguards are compulsory and headgear is strongly recommended.

Sports to be contested on the day are Opens Boys Soccer, U16 Girls Soccer, Open Girls Touch Football, Open Girls Netball, U14 Boys Rugby League and Open Boys Rugby League (Chris Hoare Cup).

Parents are most welcome to attend and spectate.

Game times are as follows:

U16 Girls Soccer - 10.40am kick-off (Soccer field)

U14 Boys Rugby League – 11.00am kick-off Bert Gallagher Oval

Open Girls Touch - 11.00 am kick -off (Soccer fields)

Open Girls Netball – 11.00 am start (Netball courts)

Open Boys Soccer – 11.45am kick-off (Soccer field)

Open Boys Rugby League – 12.00pm kick-off (Bert Gallagher Oval).

Good luck to all teams!!

HOMEWORK CENTERGloucester High School’s Homework Centre is up and running, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday lunchtimes in GG16. Please see Miss Croker for extra info or additional tutoring outside these times.

2018 PRESENTATION NIGHT BOOK VOUCHERS Students who received a book vouchers at last years Presentation Night please redeem ASAP at Gloucester Book Shop. Thank you.

SCHOOL FEESStatements are currently being sent out to families with outstanding fees. Please note that any prospective excursions/activities that our child could potentially participate in will show on your statement. If we do not receive your consent for your child to participate, the fee will automatically be removed.

Please do not hesitate to contact the school should you have any queries or if you are experiencing financial hardship and require assistance.

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CAREERS NEWS

Hunter New England HealthSchool Based Trainee Program Application Information 2020 (YEAR 10 students only)Health Services Assistance (Acute Care)

The School Based Trainee role: If your application is successful, you will commence your traineeship with HNEH working as a School Based Trainee - Health Services Assistant. Your responsibilities include: • Assisting patients with activities of daily living including sponging and bathing • Changing and making beds/cots • Feeding people • Assisting with pressure area care • Transferring and positioning of patients • Assisting patients with their mobility • Weighing patients, measuring height and girth • Taking patient observations as directed by the nurse in charge and documenting same • Follow all instructions of the Nurses / Manager in charge of the ward

Training

You will learn how to do your job through comprehensive training at TAFE (Taree TAFE for GHS students. Every Friday face to face) with ongoing development and support from the nursing team at your local facility. As part of the Traineeship you will be required to complete up to 100 shifts over two years which will need to be negotiated with your facility Nurse Manager or delegate (Successful GHS students will work at the Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Hospital). In addition you will be required to complete HNEH orientation and comply with the NSW Health immunisation policy prior to starting work.

Benefits of a traineeship

• Achieve a Nationally Recognised Qualification – Certificate 3 (Health Services Assistance) HLT33115 • Provides a pathway from school to a career in nursing/health • It’s an opportunity to combine training and employment as you earn an income and gain experience • The Health Services Assistance - Certificate 3 contributes to your HSC ATAR • Able to provide proof to potential future employers that you can perform the job • You are supported by HNEH and partners to complete the program and move onto further study in nursing/health

Hunter New England Health is looking for applicants who are:

• Motivated to care for unwell people and their families • Like to work as part of a team • Able to enjoy learning new things • Able to combine study, school and work at the same time • Committed to completing the Program If you are interested in applying for a School Based Traineeship in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care) at a Hunter New England Health facility please follow this link for information and applying. http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au/Careers/Pages/School-based-training-program.aspx

**Please see Mr De Angelis in the Careers Office for more information and advice before applying.

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While we encourage everyone to study the level of maths at which they feel sufficiently challenged, below are some guidelines for the minimum level of maths required for some of our degrees. Please also see Assumed Knowledge for more information. Studying at least HSC Mathematics Extension 1 will leave your options open when you choose your university degree. Knowledge of mathematics is a useful skill in any profession, even if it is not required for a particular course. No doubt, you will have to use mathematical tools such as graphs and statistics for the rest of your life. Learning mathematics also teaches you to approach problems in a systematic and logical way. This is a transferable skill that is particularly important in project management and it is an important skill for life.https://www.maths.unsw.edu.au/highschool/hsc-course-selection

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Study a Bachelor of Engineering with honours in civil, mechanical or coastal systems engineering at Southern Cross’ Lismore campus or through the interactive online learning platform with residential schools. Visit https://www.scu.edu.au/school-of-environment-science-and-engineering/engineering/

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Tocal’s Open Days, held each Friday of the Winter & Spring school holidays include a presentation on courses & agricultural careers, inspection of campus and tour of farm property. Prospective students & parents/carers and school groups welcome. Other sources include our Website, Facebook, Careers Markets, 2019 AgVision or school tours. 02 4939 8888 or 1800 025 520.https://www.tocal.nsw.edu.au

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CALLING ALL ARTISTS IN THE BARRINGTON COAST AREA TO DUST OFF THEIR BRUSHES & PENCILS BEFORE OUR PORTRAIT EXHIBITION

FEBRUARY 4TH– 23RD 2020.

THE SUBJECTS MUST BE PEOPLE LIVING WITHIN THE 2422 POSTCODE.

It is anticipated that this will be an exciting addition to the artistic and cultural life of Gloucester, the entries will be kept secret and unveiled on the opening night. This will create a sense of suspense, excitement and interest in the Gloucester community. Works on stretched canvas or paper are not to be framed however the paper entries can be matted and covered for hanging purposes. It is anticipated that the exhibition will be of great interest to the Gloucester community seeing themselves and their friends and neighbours reflected back with an artist’s interpretation. It is hoped that it will become an annual or biannual event.

First Prize of $1000 has been sponsored by Lindy Dupree @ World Marketing, Travel and Tours and the Gloucester Book Shop. Second Prize of $350 has been sponsored by the Gloucester School of Arts. Junior Prize of $100 has been sponsored by the Gloucester Art Society. Expressions of interest must be registered with the Art Society Email Tracey Murrell bartra@bigpond.com for terms and conditions. Or Jean Buettel jbuettel@gmail.com.au Cost per entry $15 each. Limit of 3 entries Junior entries ages 12-18 years of age $5 each. Limit of 3 entries

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Principal Mrs Trudi Edman Deputy Principal Mr Mik WiselyAddress: 129 Ravenshaw Street, Gloucester NSW 2422Telephone: 6558 1605 Fax: 6558 1229Email: gloucester-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

SCHOOL VISION STATEMENTGloucester High School aims to develop a supportive learning environment that engages all students,

teachers and community in the pursuit of excellence.