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NewsletterGlOssOP HIGH sCHOOl

IssUe 1 7 February 2018

Dear Parents, Students, Staff and Friends,

PrINCIPAl’s rePOrtWelcome back to the new school year, especially to those students and families who are new to the school.

This year we have appointed 12 new staff to the school;Fiona Gray – Leader of Science and STEMNicholas Stagg – English/HumanitiesAdam Langford – Science/PEJayne Meneghetti – Science/PEDylan Milton – Maths/Digital TechSara Gleeson – MathsTom Jolly – PE/Outdoor AdventureJustin Smith – Sports Manger/PE/Outdoor Ed/Research ProjectLeah McNeilly – English/Media Arts/HumanitiesSarah Koch – English/Workplace/Research Project/Aboriginal Education TeacherDavid Crouch – Senior Leader/Daily Organisation/Maths/AgSharee Stockman – Finance

Along with this, there have been several key changes in leadership of which parents and students need to be aware. As Mrs Julie Ahrens will be taking leave for the year, I will be stepping in as Principal and look forward to an exciting year where I can be more thoroughly involved with the whole school. Mrs Emily Griggs is taking on the role of Deputy Principal and will be based at the Senior Campus, whilst Mr Clint Ridgway will now be the site leader for the Middle Campus. We are also happy to welcome Mr David Crouch to our senior leadership

Principal: Mr Alistair Williams Deputy Principal: Ms Emily Griggs | Assistant Principal: Mr Clinton Ridgway

Middle Campus: 535 Old Sturt Highway, Glossop SA 5344Glossop Campus: Ph: (08) 8583 2004 • Fax: (08) 8583 2014

senior Campus: 50 Burgess Drive, Berri SA 5343Berri Campus: Ph: (08) 85952677 • Fax: (08) 85952688

www.glossophs.sa.edu.au | [email protected]

OUR MOTTOSeek Truth without Fear

OUR VISIONOur school’s pride, innovation and excellence will lead to learning, independence and success for all

of our students

OUR VALUESDetermination • Safety • Respect • Learning

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team, he comes with a wealth of experience at various schools.

You would already know that last year our SACE results were outstanding and I am proud to see so many of our students gaining their irst choices to University in courses such as Physiotherapy, Medicine and Midwifery. Along with this, many of our students inished school and went straight to work in other careers in trades such as building, electrical and agriculture due to our strong VET and school based apprenticeship program. Further to this, as our brand continues to strengthen, our confident work ready students were able to find work in other areas.

Congratulations to Sammy Hauptmann, who won the Berri Barmera Young Citizen of the Year. Sammy is an active member of the community through her volunteer work and involvement in sporting clubs. She was also one of our top students in 2017 and has been able to gain a position with Flinders University in their Medical course.

Newsletter GlOssOP HIGH sCHOOl IssUe 1 7 February 2018

SCHOOL EVENTS CALENDAR

13 February Tuesday GHS Swimming Carnival

14 February Wednesday Governing Council 7pm

15 February Thursday Year 8 and new studentsSchool ID photos

16 February Friday Student Leadership Induction Ceremony Lesson 1

19 February Monday Interschool Swimming –Loxton6-9pm

12 March Monday Public holiday

16 March Friday GHS sports day

With my previous work having been mainly based at the Senior Campus, I am thoroughly enjoying my new role where I am able to more easily work with students across the whole school. Importantly, I am able to see how all staff across the school work together to make sure that the transition for our new students is made as easy as possible.

As always, keep an eye on our Facebook page and newsletters so that you don’t miss out on all the exciting events that are going on within the school.

Alistair Williams – Principal

PrINCIPAl’s rePOrt (Contd)

FrOM tHe MIDDle CAMPUsWelcome to the start of the 2018 school year! I trust you all had a restful holiday and have had a chance to recharge your batteries. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as your Assistant Principal of Glossop High School, based at the Middle Campus. I feel it is such a great privilege to be working here alongside some great people and are very excited about the journey the school is on. I am in my 10th year at Glossop High School and have seen and been a part of the progressive change in improvement of the students learning and wellbeing. Continuous school and student improvement and a commitment to achieving success continues to be an important focus here and I have really felt a sense of this priority over the past few weeks. I request that parents take the opportunity to meet your student’s teachers at the Acquaintance night held at Glossop Middle Campus Library from 6pm.I look forward to working with you and your student throughout the year!

Clinton Ridgway – Assistant Principal

Glossop High School Swimming Carnival

Tuesday 13th February

Berri Swimming Pool - 9am to 3pm

Glossop High School will be holding our Annual Swimming Carnival on Tuesday 13 February 2018 (Week 3 of Term 1).

The Carnival will be held from 9am to 3pm with the students participating in several swimming events including a lap-a-thon, relays, variety of novelty events and the all-comers 100m “Stoeckel Cup”.

After this event, students will be selected to represent Glossop High School to compete in the Riverland Interschool Swimming Carnival on 19 February at Loxton Swimming Pool and the SA Secondary Schools Competition on 28 February at the Marion Aquatic Centre.

We encourage all students, families and friends to come along to the carnival to show their support to the School and their allocated houses.

Josh Vater – Sports Coordinator

Glossop High School is currently seeking volunteers to assist with the coaching of the following sporting teams; Cricket, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Tennis, Athletics, Swimming, Hockey, Triathlon, and Netball.

The school will provide you with the necessary induction and training required for your role.For more details please contact: Josh Vater on 85832004

VOLUNTEERSPORTS COACHES

Glossop High School Governing Council

Annual General MeetingWednesday 21 March 2018 at 7.00pm

Middle School Campus Resource Centre

We cordially invite all parents and community members to the Annual General Meeting. For those interested in joining the Governing Council nomination forms are available from both school offices.

Anne Schutz Alistair WilliamsGoverning Council Chairperson Principal

NewsletterGlOssOP HIGH sCHOOlIssUe 1 7 February 2018

Glossop High School is currently seeking volunteers to assist with the coaching of the following sporting teams; Cricket, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Tennis, Athletics, Swimming, Hockey, Triathlon, and Netball.

The school will provide you with the necessary induction and training required for your role.

For more details please contact Josh Vater on 85832004

The summer holidays saw us compete at the SA Country Champs in Broken Hill. The Berri Swimming Club took a small team over and we came home with great results. I came home with a bronze medal and pb’s in 100 fly.

Then we moved onto State Championships held at the SA Aquatic Centre in Adelaide. I competed in the 50 fly where I got a pb and made the final. I pb’d in the final also and placed 7th overall in SA. Hard work, great experience.

Emily

Emily Kassebaum Emily and Ella Kassebaum

swimming success


Notice to Parents/CaregiversIf the weather forecast is catastrophic the school will be OPEN but buses and taxies will not run. This applies to both Campuses and all school buses including excursions.For more information, please check the weather forecast which is usually released around 4pm.For more detailed information you can download a copy of the Bushfire and Your Child’s School or Preschool brochure from the DECD Bushfire and Emergency Management website or pick up a copy from the school.Please also see back of this newsletter.

Alistair Williams – Principal

MeDIA releAse sACe resUltsGlossop High School is delighted with their 2017 SACE results and are very proud of their students and their success overall.The 2017 DUX is Yanni Zahos with an ATAR of 99.40.

Other high achievers to be congratulated are:Antony Bucon 98.25 Ashlei Stocker-Johns 93.15Samantha Hauptman 97.60 Jake Millar 92.25Kelsey Wade 96.85 Harry Ison 91 .90Tayla Kingham 96.10 Effie Vrastaminos 91.05Pamela Pipinis 95.75 Izak Weidenhofer 90.35Peter Singh 95.25 Tori Martin 90.25Thirteen students achieved an ATAR over 90 which is an excellent result for these students and is a reflection of dedication and hard work, strongly supported by excellent teaching, parents and focused leadership.Over 40% of students who received an ATAR achieved over 80 with 19.6% over 90.SACE completion was 100% for those students who completed year 12.

6 Merits were achieved by:Antony Bucon – Research Project B, Math Methods and Biology.Yanni Zahos – Research Project Band Math Methods.Samantha Hauptman – Research Project B.Through the support of local business 38 Glossop High school students have secured an Australian School Based Apprenticeship.Our students also achieved excellent results in Vocational Education subjects with 60 achieving a Certificate 3, or above.A record 9 Aboriginal students achieved their SACE.

Julie Ahrens – PrincipalM: 040734161619/12117

Australian School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships

changes

Glossop High School has had a strong past in helping students achieve through a diverse range of studies. One area of which we are particularly proud is that of our vocational studies program, whether that be the many VET courses that we run or the number of Australian School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships that are arranged through our school.With recent changes to programs, the way in which these apprenticeships and traineeships are arranged have needed to change. In the past, a parent would have sought out the help of an apprenticeship broker, located in the Trade School, however, if you and your child believe that this is the pathway for them they now need to call the VET Coordinator, Lyn Sweeney or the Deputy Principal Emily Griggs at the Senior Campus.

PARENT ACQUAINTANCE NIGHTSENIOR CAMPUS

Tuesday 6 February 20186:15pm Drama Room

MIDDLE CAMPUSThursday 8 February 20186:00pm Resource Centre

Letters have been given to students to take home so please check their bag if you do not have a letter

or call us:MC: 8583 2004 SC: 8595 2677

STUDENT LEADERSHIP INDUCTION CEREMONY

We would like to extend to you an invitation to attend the Induction Ceremony:

Friday 16 February 2018 Middle Campus Gymnasium 9:30am

Alistair Williams Emily GriggsPrincipal Deputy Principal4 February 2018


WHOLE SCHOOL WELL BEING

Here at Glossop High School we promote safety. A part of being ‘safe’ is working on positive wellbeing for all. Part of this involves delivering information on positive wellbeing for students, families and the community.

In this edition, we are offering some tips to our Year 8 students, new to the Middle Campus, Our Year 11 students who have just transitioned to the Senior Campus and to all other students who have

just moved to Glossop High School in 2018…

If the words ‘starting at a new school’ make your stomach flip, you’d be pretty normal. While it probably won’t be easy, there are a few things you can do to make this transition a little better.

1. It might not be amazing straight away

Change is always hard! It’s normal to feel weird and different in a new place, and to feel overwhelmed in a new environment. Then there is learning a different school layout, feeling nervous about talking to new people and being expected to learn new things. Try to be patient: good things take time.

2. It helps to keep doing the things you like to do

Whether it’s playing music, sports, writing, drawing or anything else, keep it up! Doing what you love will help you to feel good, and might help you to meet new people too. Speak to your home group teacher or other leaders at school about opportunities to involve yourself in extra-curricular activities or things you enjoy. If you’re not sure, ask questions!

3. Talking to new people is hard - but worth it

The thought of putting yourself out there and talking to new people can get to the best of us. The good thing is that those people are likely to be curious about you or just as nervous as you are! Talk to anyone that looks friendly, but don’t be upset if you don’t become instant friends. Making friends takes time.

4. Your old friends will still be there

Just because you might not be seeing them every day, doesn’t mean you can’t stay close. Chat to other friends on the phone and make time for regular face to face catch ups too.

5. You can reach out if it gets too much

If all the changes are getting to you, find someone to talk to. They could be a friend from your old school, a family member, our GHS Student Wellbeing Leaders or a doctor. Chatting with someone who’s distant from your situation can help.

If you would prefer to talk to someone anonymously, give Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) or Lifeline (13 11 14) a call. They have counsellors available 24 hours a day.

For further information or support, contact Headspace, Berri on 8582 4422

OrDonna Safralidis

Student Wellbeing Leader: Senior Campus

Vicki Constas Student Wellbeing Leader: Middle Campus

Sailing Come & Try Lake Bonney Yacht Club

February 10th

10:00am - 2:00pm

Come and try sailing at Lake Bonney Yacht Club

on Saturday,February 10th. Canteen will be open

Sail training will be every

Saturday after, at 10:00am.

$5, first lesson Free

For more details contact Dorothy:(08) 8588 7186

PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

CASH PRIZESFor more information:

Website: www.farmfair.com.au

Email: [email protected]

Phone: Sonja 0400 284 468

A photography competition for allthings Murraylands: people,

landmarks, plants and animals,weather and way of life

Entries close 23rd March 2018

Free entry and open to all ages

MurrayComputers

&Bowhill

Engineering

PHOTOGRAPHS CAN BE PRINTED AND POSTED OR EMAILED TO THE FOLLOWING:POST:* Photographs are to be no larger than A4 in size.

Karoonda Farm Fair Photography CompetitionPO Box 173Karoonda

SA 5307

EMAIL:* Files are to be no larger than 10MB and are

required to be in JPEG [email protected]

Each photograph must be accompanied with the following information:• Photographer’s name• Photograph name• Phone number• Category (one per photograph):

PeopleLandmarksPlants and animals

WeatherWay of life

• This year there will be one prize per category forstudents. If you are a student (up to year 12), pleasepass this information on with your entry.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:• All photographs must be

taken within the Murraylandsregion.

• Photographers may enter nomore than six photographs intotal.

• Photographers must have thepermission of any people thatappear in the photographs.

• Photographs may be usedfor promotional purposesby the Karoonda Farm FairIncorporated.

• Images can be collected fromthe Farm Fair after 4pm onSaturday the 7th of April2018 or can be returned in asupplied envelope providedby the entrant. Uncollectedimages will remain propertyof the Karoonda Farm Fair.

ENTRIES CLOSE 23RD

MARCH 2018A presentation of the winners will occur at 11am on Friday

the 6th of April.For further information, please

contact Sonja Marchant by emailing

the address above or on 0400 284 468.

2018 Karoonda Farm Fair Photography Competition ENTRY DETAILS


Mental illnesses often start in adolescence or early adulthood and it is important to detect problems early to ensure the young person is properly treated and supported. The YMHFA course teaches

adults who have frequent contact with adolescents, such as parents, guardians, school staff, sport coaches and youth workers, how to assist adolescents who are developing a mental health problem,

experiencing a worsening of a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis.

YOUTHMENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID COURSE

Learn skills and gain confidence to assist young people experiencing

mental health problems.

www.mhfa.com.au

LOCATION:

DATE:

PRICE:

MHFA INSTRUCTOR(S):

CONTACT NUMBER:

EMAIL:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

2017

Participants will learn about adolescent development and the signs and symptoms of mental health problems, how and where to get help and what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective.

If you’re interested in attending this course, please use contact details below to enrol. Hurry limited spots available!

• 14-hour Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) course• Course topics cover: developing mental health problems, depression, anxiety problems, psychosis, eating disorders and substance use problems, as well as suicide and other mental health crises. • Participants receive a copy of the Youth MHFA manual

• Participants are eligible to become an accreditedMental Health First Aider.

COURSE INFORMATION

headspace Berri- 3 Riverview Drive, Berri

Friday 9th and Saturday 10th of February 2018 - 9:30 to 4:30 both days

Free

Wes Lock and Christy Kitto

08 8582 4422

[email protected]

To register follow the link to EventBrite below:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/youth-mental-health-first-aid-tickets-42305733588

Brought to you in partnership through

BerriLuke’s Family

in conjuction with



Loxton Gift CarnivalLoxton Gift CarnivalLoxton Gift Carnival Saturday 24th February 2018Saturday 24th February 2018Saturday 24th February 2018

Loxton OvalLoxton OvalLoxton Oval

FREE twilight event under lights from 5.00pm The richest Athletics Carnival in S.A. after the Bay Sheffield Amongst the top 10 Athletics Carnivals in Australia Unique to Loxton - the only country Athletics Carnival in S.A. Handicaps ensure exciting finishes Catering available at the oval Nippy’s Loxton Gift Carnival

603 Squadron Australian Air Force Cadets is based in Berri and services the Riverland Region.

What do we do?

When? Friday Nights 7-10 pm

Except School Holidays Some Weekend Activities

Cost? $30 a term or $120 year.

Cadets are issued two uniforms: Blue uniform and Camouflage uniform. Uniforms are supplied at NO COST!

To Join you need - ¥ Permission from your parents ¥ To be 13 years old or turning 13 in the next three months ¥ Be an Australian Resident ¥ Commitment for 12 months

Want more Information? Call, email or visit our squadron!

Come and Try Night Each Friday in FEBRUARY &

AUGUSTYouth and Parents are welcome to visit the unit, join in or collect further information from 7 p.m

each Friday night.

Flying Gliding

Survival Camping

Drill and Ceremonial

Weapons Training (Rifle/Sword)

Aeromodelling Navigation

National / International Camps

603 Squadron Australian Air Force Cadets @603SQNAAFC

Your Local Unit is: 603 Squadron – Berri Enter from Foreman Road, BERRI Berri Reserves Depot Ph: 08 8582 2874 (Diverts to mobile) E: [email protected]

SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL TO MINORSParent FAQ: keep

teens safe

The law changed on 18 December

2017, with stronger penalties for people who illegally supply alcohol to anyone

under 18.

Please take a look at the link below to see the updated relevant

information.

http://www.cbs.sa.gov.au/liquor-

reform/

MORE INFORMATION ON PAGE 9

Laws at a glance

Organised underage parties

You must not give alcohol to someone who is under 18 years old at an organised event. This means any organised event in a public place that has an entry fee, such as a paid ticket or cover charge. Examples could include warehouse parties and after formal parties.

Homes Parents and caregivers can allow their underage teenager to drink alcohol at home or other peopl e’s homes, so long as there is responsible supervision. In the case of other peopl e’s homes, the parent or caregiver must provide permission.

House parties You must not give alcohol to teens attending a party at somebody’s house, unless their parent or caregiver has provided permission. There must also be responsible supervision at the party.

Private property

You must not give alcohol to teenagers at any private property that is not residential. This includes industrial sheds, out -buildings and warehouses.

Picnics and outdoor places

Teens can be given alcohol in public spaces, so long as their parent or caregiver has provided permission and there is responsible supervision. If the location is a declared dry zone, nobody can drink alcohol in the area.

Restaurants, pubs, shops, bars and clubs

These businesses cannot sell or give alcohol to anyone who is under 18.Keep teens safe.

Stop the supply. The law is changing from 18 December

2017, with stronger penalties for people who

illegally supply alcohol to anyone under 18.

Big parties and events will be targeted,

where large groups of teenagers are

supplied with alcohol.

Penalties An adult who supplies alcohol illegally is liable:

• $10,000maximumpenalty• $500on-the-spotfine

If you’re under 18 and are caught with alcohol illegally you are liable:

• $2,500maximumpenalty• $210on-the-spotfine

Responsible supervision Responsible supervision involves many things, including:

• theadultshoulddirectlysupervisetheteenagerwhiletheyaredrinking

• theadultshouldnotbeintoxicated• theteenagershouldnotbeintoxicated.

Parents should take a common sense approach when choosing the age at which they give their teen a drink. It is important to understand the risks associated with teenage drinking, including the setting where drinking will occur, transport options, and the quantity and type of alcohol being consumed.

Forteenagersaged15to17years,thesafestoptionistodelaydrinking for as long as possible.

STOP THE SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL

TO MINORS

Illegally supplying alcohol at an underage party can cost you up to $10,000

Parental control

Parents play an important role in encouraging healthy attitudes in teenagers towards alcohol, and have the power to decide how they do this.

Parents and caregivers can still allow their underage teen to drink at a range of locations, so long as they provide responsible supervision. They can also give permission to another adult to supply alcohol to their teenager, so long as that adult provides responsible supervision.


Glossop High School is located in a low-risk bushfire area.

While we have a have an emergency and bushfire response plan for our site it is important that we are all prepared for a bushfire emergency.Parent and family checklistWe all need to be ready for the fire danger season and to keep your children as safe as possible please ensure you: o download a copy of the Bushfire and Your Child’s

School or Preschool brochure from the DECD Bushfireand Emergency Management website

o read all of the bushfire information provided to youo talk with your children about what will happen if a

bushfire occurs when they are at school or preschoolo update your emergency contact details with us before

the start of the fire danger seasono make a personal Bushfire Survival Plan for your family

and let us know if this will affect your child’s atten-dance

‘Catastrophic’ fire danger days‘Catastrophic’ fire danger days occur when conditions are the worst for a bush or grass fire. If a fire starts and takes hold on a ‘catastrophic’ day it will be extremely difficult to control.

If a bushfire approaches usThe safety of children in our care is our highest priority if a bushfire approaches our site. We have a designated building or area, which has been identified as the safest or most suitable place for staff and students to be in this situation. Evacuation is our last option unless advised otherwise by emergency services.

When we move to our safe place we:o move everybody inside, close windows, doors, and

turn off the air conditioningo fill available containers with watero turn on any sprinklers and irrigation systems if it is

safe and time permitso remain inside with the children until the main firefront

passeso listen to local radio or monitor the CFS for bushfire

updates and informationo liaise with DECD Security and Emergency Management

team and the CFS to stay informed about changingconditions.

Further informationDepartment for Education and Child Development

DECD Emergency Information Hotline 1800 000 279

The DECD Emergency Information Hotline operates during business hours, with an out-of-hours messaging

service at other times. The hotline is the best source of current and up-to-date

information on bushfire emergencies.Bushfire and Emergency Management website

www.decd.sa.gov.au/sites-and-facilities/bushfires-and-emergency-closures/bushfire-information

Country Fire Service Bushfire Information Hotline

1300 362 361 Website www.cfs.sa.gov.au

Glossop High School has a ‘low risk’ bushfire rating.

This means on days of forecast catastrophic fire danger rating, our site will remain open.

School buses and taxies will not operate within the Fire Ban District.

Our phone number is: MC 8583 2004/SC 85952677

If this number is engaged during an emergency, contact;

Fire Danger Season 2017–18Information for Families


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