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This August, Gilmore College presented the community with their second musical “Peter Pan” This musical included a massive cast and crew of 75 to local primary schools. The students started this students across all year groups at Gilmore College. journey not knowing others who were part of the Students have been rehearsing two days a week musical, but all students have finished as part of since the beginning of the year, participated in a a larger Gilmore College Musical family. A very sleepover rehearsal where they were able to refine special congratulations to the teachers of the Arts their lines and create the magical sets and props. Learning Area who have dedicated their time and efforts to bring this musical to life. Their passion has The students performed to packed audiences in two successfully been passed on to their students. evening shows and one matinee that was offered
1 From The Principal
As an incredibly busy Term 3 draws to a close and the The College Athletics Carnival was held on 2 school year ends for our Year 12 students, I would September and was a highly successful event, like to take the opportunity to point out a couple of engaging more than half the College population highlights. and a number of parents. There were events at all levels of participation, including a rock climbing wall Peter Pan the Musical was staged at Koorliny Arts and novelty games. It was a great opportunity for the Centre on 19 and 20 August as well as in a matinee staff and students to interact positively and we are performance on 19 August. I had the good fortune very grateful to the Health and Physical Education to be able to watch the show on both evenings and Learning Area who organised and staged the day. musical theatre is an area that is growing from strength to strength in our College over the past few years. Last weekend our students again participated in the My congratulations to all staff and students involved. International History Bee and Bowl competition. If you have ever been involved in a large scale Those able to cast their minds back to last year production you will be aware that at least 6 months will remember that Gilmore College students were of hard work is required to bring the production to crowned State champions in this competition for the stage. Students and teachers frequently gave up 2015. This year our students entered the competition their holidays and weekends and a team of parent, unopposed and used the opportunity to sharpen student and staff helpers lent their expertise to build their History knowledge and skills through a day of and create sets and costumes. At the end of the structured quizzes and tasks. We are very proud performance I am sure that it was all worth it and the of our group of History students and their staff who students certainly received an incredible lift for their gave up their Saturday to participate (some students efforts. arrived an hour before registration to demonstrate their commitment). Well done to Mrs Albertini and her team of loyal students who have ensured that we have a strong future in this international competition.
2 I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to our Year 12 class of 2016. On 25 October we will be formally farewelling the Year 12 students at their Valedictory ceremony. It has been my pleasure to work with this group of students over the past 14 months. There are many notable contributions to the College that Class of 2016 students can be credited with achieving. They were the key contributors to our first two musicals, they have shown leadership through the Clontarf Academy and Follow the Dream program and they have worked hard at passing their OLNA to achieve their WACE – the first year that this has been a requirement for Year 12 graduation. There are many more stories that can be told, but they will be saved until a later date. At the recent assembly I wished all of our Year 12’s the very best for their ATAR examinations, TAFE/Apprenticeship/ Traineeship entry or work-force interviews. I also publicly thanked the Student Leadership team led by Mrs Tate who has worked hard to be a voice for the student body throughout the year. Many thanks to Head Girl Brooke Coleman, Head Boy Jessie Yeadon, Zac Millington, Paige Hollands, Courtney Hunter and Jericho Alesana. With young leaders such as these entering the ranks of Kwinana’s citizenship the future looks bright indeed. Please remember to save the date of 10 November from 6.00-8.30pm for our annual Dialogue Café event and a reminder that the next Parent Social Group Meeting will be held at the College at 3:00pm on 24 October. The annual College Board Open meeting will be held in the College staff room from 3:00-5:00pm on Thursday 27 October and all members of the public and parents are welcome to attend to view the College Board in action. Rohan Smith Principal
“Tom you were a credit to your school and State and we are very proud to have you on the team” FIONA JOHNSON: WA State & Regional Manager, WorldSkills
Thomas Pratt, Year 12 pictured alongside Brett Judd, the CEO or WorldSkills Australia, is off to Melbourne to compete at the National World Skills Competition. The competition takes place over the course of 3 days, October 7, 8, and 9. Thomas will be required to construct a canter lever tool box from sheet metal and a fabrication exercise of a welded “V” block. We would like to wish him all the very best at the National World Skills as he represents Western Australia. Best of luck, Tom. You are already a winner in our eyes! Patrice Kilpatrick Industry & Enterprise Coordinator
Thomas Pratt and Brett Judd, the CEO or WorldSkills Australia
3 Paws in for the cause This year, we put our paws in for the cause to raise money for RSPCA. The annual event, ‘Cupcakes for a Cause’ helps raise money and awareness against animal cruelty. We thought that it would be a fantastic opportunity for the Year 10, 11 and 12 Home Economics and Hospitality students to not only show off the skills they have aquired this year, but also to show them and others that it is a truly wonderful gift to give.
Our campaign started off with the Year 10 Boutique Cupcakes sold to staff members students baking and decorating over 400 cupcakes and selling these to the College community for a $1 cupcake. The response was overwhelming and the generosity of the students was fantastic. We had some amazing student helpers selling the cupcakes out of the front of the Home Economics Learning Area, as well as roaming around the college enticing Hollow Chest others with sweet goodness. The following day, the Year 11 and 12 Hospitality A once barren chest students donned their chef hats and created some Now laden with the dew of emotions, remarkable boutique cupcakes that were pre-sold An impurity within the soul to staff members. They made and decorated 90 A bandit within a sanctuary, cupcakes. An amazing effort all round. The soothing melodies of the guitar We raised a total of Remedy for their conceived sadness. $520 for a very worthy cause. When the past is no longer a distant Rebecca Tennant memory Teacher Home Economics Yet more present than the present, And the memories associated Are no longer shrouded in mist Yet as visible as the sky on a cloudless day, It is then that my barren chest Shall become laden with the dew of emotions.
Cooper Tilbury
4 National Literacy Week “Life is for participating, not for spectating” said Kathrine Switzer, author of Literacy Week Winners Marathon Woman and this is what some of our students at Gilmore College Debate: Brayden Kelly, Nicole did over the National Literacy Week from 29 August to 2 September. McCracken, Jed Noel Balincongan The English Learning Area offered a variety of events such as the Spelling Spelling Bee winner: Sue Agnete Bee, Exhibition Debate, Cartooning, Poetry competition, Readathon and (Year 8), Damien Humphrys (Year Creative Writing for various year groups, to provide students another 9) platform to utilise their skills, have fun, support each other and win prizes. Cartooning: Frency Carino Congratulations to all the students who participated in the various events. Well done to our winners and a big thank you to teachers who made time Read-a-thon: Frank Estrella, in their busy schedules to run the events. We would like more students Franzielle Palaganas taking part next year. Poetry: Olivia Morton, Cooper Marita Rozario Tilbury Head of English Learning Area Creative writing: Paige Hollands Students from L to R: Darian Beck, Chloe Leader Kinsella, Jordan Harris, Maddie Thomson, Brayden Kelly, Christine Stott and Alysha Cleverley.
5 Most Industrious Award 7 September 2016 English Mathematics Technology & Annaliese Fancote Year 7 Jordan Fabay Year 7 Peter Armstrong Year 7 Raymond Jeffs-Schliesske Year 8 Enterprise Anna Sach Year 8 Lily-Rose McAneney Year 9 Childcare Lara-Lee Golding Year 8 James Bird Year 10 Akira Buswell Year 10 Jackson Morton Year 9 Charli Scholz Year 10 Children Family and Russell Yambao Year 9 Cody Steegstra Year 11 Community Rica Marie Tobillo Year 10 Ethan Chidlow Year 12 Ivan Valenzuela Year 11 Bernrick Gem Sotelo Year 10 ATAR Tamira Wilson Year 12 Stephanie Dodd Year 11 Abigail Van Zuydam Year 11 Food Science Benz Lenard Culanggo Year 11 Felix Lansang Year 12 Tamira Wilson Year 12 Ivan Valenzuela Year 11 Food Science and Technology Health & Physical Hayley Murphy Year 12 Ivan Valenzuela Year 11 Felix Lansang Year 12 Hayley Cook Year 11 Education Food Technology H&PE Science Katrina De Ora Year 7 Mercy Aballa Year 7 Lucy Mitchell Year 8 Harrison McMahon Year 8 Tamara Groznica Year 7 Taleah Summerfield Year 8 Morgan Bropho Year 9 Teliah Coleman Year 8 Amber Mahagan Year 9 Jed Balingcongan Year 10 Abigail Vi Year 8 Madison Horton Year 10 Bernrick Gem Sotelo Year 10 Tanatswa Chafa Year 9 Jed Noel Balingcongan Year 10 Abigail Van Zuydam Year 11 Julia Lucken-Stemp Year 9 Hospitality Kaitlin Ruck Year 12 Vishwajeet Modi Year 10 Ivan Valenzuela Year 11 Jed Noel Balincongan Year 10 Hayley Cook Year 11 Health Studies Nathaniel Bott Year 11 Jayde Kerr Year 12 Steven Bott Year 11 Outdoor Education Tarmira Wilson Year 12 Kaditja Beyan Year 12 KIC PE Studies Ryan Bucket Year 11 Ethan Chidlow Year 12 Robotics Sport Coaching Courtney Shaw Year 7 Hunter Culbong Year 11 Beatrix Pool Year 9 Zac Millington Year 12 Textiles Mireah Lansang Year 9
Congratulations
Che Reid, Year 7 Solomon James Year 9 Tara Garlett, Year 9 Olivia Morton, Year 10 selected for State Rugby gaining selection in the awarded Fairest & Best attending the Aboriginal League U12s team all nations AFL team South Fremantle FC Summer School for that had a tournament in Excellence in Technology Queensland and Science (ASSETS) in Newcastle, NSW
6 UWA Volleyball WA Schools Cup On the 3 and 4 September I took two teams of students to participate in Volleyball Western Australia Schools Cup. The students have dedicated a lot of their spare time over the last 8 months, with training sessions before and after school. The boys played their pool games against Hale, Dalyellup and St Andrews schools. After winning their first two games, they narrowly lost the third to qualify for the semi-final against Servite. Unfortunately the boys lost the closely fought match. The Girls played their pool games against La Salle, Perth Modern, Prendville and St Hilda’s schools. They played very well throughout the group stages, winning 3 games and losing to St Hilda’s 2 sets to nil. Having qualified for the semi-final on Sunday, they played the top team in pool 2 which was Santa Maria. The girls played extremely well winning a very close game 2 sets to nil. This set a Grand Final rematch with St Hilda’s - a team that we lost to in the pool games. The final was a tough hard fought match, which saw Gilmore play a composed game thriving in the pressure moments and eventually being crowned CHAMPIONS!! Gilmore College team captain Nicole Patterson was named Most Valuable Player of the tournament . A special thank you to Mr Szewczak and Mr Lee for their help over the weekend; without them it would have made my job extremely difficult. Isa Dalawa Tatlo Gilmore. Year 8 Lightning Craig Davies Carnival Student Support Officer Congratulations to everyone involved in the Year 8 Lightning Carnival on Friday 12 August. Teams in Netball, Soccer and Basketball represented Gilmore College at various locations around Perth. A fantastic effort was made by the division A2 Netball girls taking away 1st place in a tough field. After 2 great wins and a challenging 3rd game that resulted in a draw, the girls went into the final game with great determination. The girls attributed their win to their enthusiastic preparation leading up to the carnival and their coaches Trewyn Te Hira and Atareta Kopa. Dominique Pasko Teacher Health & Physical Education
7 Law & Order in the Supreme Court On Wednesday 17 August Ms Tate and two Pre-Service Teachers from Edith Cowan University took Year 9 students to the Western Australian Old Law Courts. The group had a HASStastic time watching students act out a mock-trial and were allowed to sit in on an actual court session in the Perth Magistrates Court. The students absolutely loved getting involved in both activities, especially when they got to watch how actual court sessions worked after reading so much about them in the Civics and Citizenship studies. Wearing the lawyer robes and judge’s wigs, everyone took part in the mock trial, taking up different roles in the courtroom process. The staff accompanied the students to one of the real life trials, which found the accused not-guilty of an assault charge. We took many funny, exciting and ridiculous photos of the day. Overall it was a really valuable experience and everyone had a fun and educational day. Mr Spears and Ms Rajanayagam Pre-service Teachers Edith Cowan University Year 12 Geography Perth City Field Trip On Friday 26 August my Geography class and I caught the train to Perth City, to look at many of the recent redevelopments and creation of new landmarks such as Elizabeth Quay, the East Perth redevelopment and Perth CBD. In class we have been looking at the processes that shape our city and how Perth is planning to address future population change. We had an amazing time wandering around the city, taking in the sights and visiting many of the redevelopments that we had learnt about. It was an awesome day that allowed the students to experience how our city is changing, have a first-hand experience of Perth’s public transport network and to complete the fieldwork aspect of the Geography course. Ms Daly Geography Teacher
8 International History Bee and Bowl On Saturday 17 September, 24 of our students came into school to take part in the International History Bee and Bowl Registration was set for 9:15 and we had students here at 8:30am ready to go!! Each team took part in the rounds and everybody wanted to use the buzzers. Congratulations to: Joshua Comben, Shahir Nawabi and Louie Reeves who were Middle School Champions. Louie Reeves also came first in the History Bee Year 11 ATAR Geography competition. On 17 August the Year 11 Geography students went on a field Cooper Tilbury, Vishwajeet Modi and trip to the Swan Valley. Brandon Shaw who were Junior Varsity The purpose was to visit the Sandalford Winery and other Champions. Samuel French came first in businesses associated with tourism in the valley, in order to the History Bee competition. enrich the students’ knowledge of the diffusion and adoption Keenan Parish, Leila De Oro and Jiralyn of viticulture and some of the Australian adaptations within the Dela Pena who won the Varsity competition. wine industry. The students gained valuable knowledge of the Keenan Parish also took out the Varsity various processes involved in wine making and the reasons History Bee. why this particular wine growing region has been so successful. Thank you to Ms Albertini, who put the wheels In addition we visited the Margaret River Chocolate Factory in motion for this event to take place. She has (big hit!) a local cheese maker and a boutique ice cream venue. given every recess and lunchtime possible to Many thanks to our bus driver Mr Patterson who kept us in support and develop the general knowledge good humour despite the wet and wild weather. of our students. Her dedication to providing Marilyn Harris students with enrichment opportunities never ceases to amaze me. Also a big thank you Geography Teacher to Ms Elsegood who has also helped during recess and lunchtime by coaching our Year 7 and 8 teams. To Ms Daly, Ms Brown, Ms Elsegood and Mr Szewczak who gave up their Saturday to act as quizmasters and score keepers, thank you for supporting our students. We also thank the parents who came in to support their students. A truly HASSabulous day, I'm really looking forward to next year. Cheryl Tate Head of Learning Area from left Benz Culanggo, Clyn Mhar Mapanao, Taylah Bagshaw, Humanities and Social Sciences Luci Hipper-Smith, Piper Lavulo, Chekroitnak Chan (front) 9 our activities, we did a personality test that may help us after we leave school to decide which career will be suited to us based on our character. During the activities, we enjoyed a different range of subjects based on science, arts, commerce and design. After the activities, students had a chance to meet and talk with the guest speakers who shared their current job and university experiences and introduced different career pathways on how we can pursue our passion and gave advice and motivation to us to keep going and keep aspiring until “keep going and keep aspiring until we achieve success in life. we achieve success in life” As an ATAR student and participant of Aspire UWA Camp 2016, on behalf of my other classmates and students who also participated in Aspire UWA Camp the Camp, I would like to say thank Along, with other students from different schools, Aspire UWA camp has you to all the organisers, especially been a great experience for us in two days. for the sponsorship of University of Western Australia that made the Aspire UWA Camp 2016 possible. On our first day, we arrived at the night in our designated dorms. Point Walter and started with team It was a privilege for us to have that building activities which gave us On our second day, we all had to experience. Also a special thanks an opportunity to get together get up early to finish our morning to Mr Smith for allocating his time with other students and meet rituals. Breakfast was served at and effort on going with us to the new awesome people along the 7:15am and we departed from Camp. Its been a great two-day activities. Point Walter and arrived at UWA. camp experience which we have learnt and explore a lot of lessons We had fun and we also learnt how At UWA, we were organised into all throughout the Camp. to deal with stress and problems that our designated activities based on we may encounter in our lives as a our selections and colours on our Leila De Oro student. We had dinner and spent name tags. Before we headed to Year 11 Student
2016 ‘Women in Physics’ Lecture On Friday 19 August our 11 Physics Class and selected Year 10 students had the opportunity to attend the 2016 ‘Women in Physics’ Lecture by Dr Catalina Curceanu. The lecture included modern quantum technologies, such as the offspring of Schrodinger’s famous cat. The lecture was very informative as it explained quantum mechanics and its history, as well as the quantum physicist Eric Schrodinger, who created the famous paradox known as Schrodingers cat, which is simultaneously dead and alive until you look at it. The lecture explored some modern perspectives of the paradox, the collapse models, the many worlds scenario and bohemian mechanics. After the lecture concluded there were many activities to take part in, which was great. It was an excellent and new experience. Tayla Bagshaw Year 11 Student 10 Science Week On Friday 19 August, members of the Robotics Club, in collaboration with the Science Learning Area, organised a Robotic Arms showcase in the Staff Room for Science Week. Science and AIT middle school students came to look at the exhibits throughout the course of the day and engaged with their operation. The 2016 theme for Science Week was Drones, Droids and Robots with a focus on how Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) is changing the way the students will live and work in the future. Students were shown how robotics is being incorporated into factories, hospitals and Mr Mortimer explaining the benefits of robots and homes and were encouraged to consider their applications in various industries. what future careers they might aspire to, even the ones that don’t exist yet. Students Ethan Hutchinson (Year 7) and Jarrod Mallet (Year 8) built and programmed the two robotic arms constructed from Lego. Ethan explained to the audience how he programmed the robotic arm to perform specific functions. The arm could be operated by remote control, or by a touch sensor. Students who attended found the exhibits engaging and were challenged by the practical operation of the robotic arms. Gilmore College will continue to incorporate STEM themes and disciplines in future AIT programs with Science and D&T (IT) staff members working collaboratively to continuously improve student outcomes. German Panopio Teacher Information Technology
Cyrus Vince Year 7, is controlling the robotic arm to Shown above is Ethan explaining how he programmed and stack one block on top of the other. control the robotic arm. 11 Year 7 Vivo Points Competition Vivo is an online reward system where students can accumulate points for positive behaviour. Points were rewarded for completing work in class, wearing full college uniform, engaging in positive behaviour inside and outside the classroom, and showing respect towards the College and other students. With the points earned students can log into the Vivo website and purchase items from the Vivo Shop. As means of promoting Vivo to the Year 7 students, Ms Bowden, the Year 7 Manager, Year 7 Vacation Swimming and I decided to organise a Vivo Points Competition. The competition began at Lessons the start of week 3 and ran until the end Year 7 students have been participating in swimming lessons at of week 9. The prize for winning was 1000 the Recquatic Centre. bonus Vivo points along with a reward lunch with the Year 7 Manager and Coordinator. It is pleasing to see how well their swimming skills are improving Students who made the top 10 or were top and progressing. Feedback from the swimming staff is that the of their class were also invited to the reward students’ behaviour has been excellent, and they are enjoying lunch and given bonus Vivo points. their time in the pool. The competition began well with most The students have been going each day for a two week season students demonstrating an increased and have been a pleasure to supervise. urgency to accumulate points. In addition to Kerry Bowden acquiring points for the customary reasons, Year 7 Manager students could also earn bonus points for engaging in lunchtime sporting activities, assisting staff and volunteering for the Year 7 Community Service. The Year 7 Community Service Program was designed to give students who really embraced the spirit of the competition the opportunity to earn extra points. Volunteers would have a scheduled time to assist the College Gardener with litter collection during recess breaks. The satisfaction and enjoyment the students experienced from accomplishing something positive for the College while also earning extra points was a real highlight of the competition. In the end, two students, Tiffany Thompson and Pania Ripohau were engaged in a titanic battle for first place. In a dramatic turn of events, Tiffany overcame a 60 point deficit going into the last day to win by 15 points. Over a period of 7 weeks, she had managed to accumulate 1120 points, a substantial achievement. Other students to perform credibly were Makayla Smith, Phoebe Brameld, Shannon Thompson and Bethany Starling who all earned more than 700 points, and demonstrated the commitment and enthusiasm necessary to excel in the competition. Jamie Lee Year 7 Coordinator
12 • enables teachers to quickly identify our own students from intruders College Uniform on College premises During Term 4 we will be • encourages equity among students encouraging all students to be in • prepares students for work; as many work places have dress and College uniform every day. safety codes There is an expectation at Gilmore • is economical for parents/caregivers College that students will comply with the uniform requirements. We We would appreciate your assistance by ensuing your child is dressed in would appreciate your assistance the College uniform. by ensuing your student is dressed in the College uniform. At the start of Term 4 we will be doing uniform checks throughout the entire College to ensure that all our Year 8 and 9 News students are complying with the An exhilarating, busy Term 3 has come to an end. There have been many Uniform Policy. opportunities for students to get involved in College based activities. Any student who is not in Congratulations to all students who took part in the Peter Pan production appropriate uniform will be sent to and to all students who entered sporting competitions such as Lightning Student Services and staff will go Carnivals and the Athletics Carnival. through the following process. Week 1 of Term 3 saw the second round of the Year 8 Vaccination Program. • Parents/caregivers will be Students have now received the first two rounds of vaccinations and there contacted to provide uniforms will be one round left in Term 4. Please ensue your son or daughter is to students up to date with these immunisations. If you are unsure about this you • Parents/ caregivers will be can contact Kathryn Winters Child and Adolescent Health Service on called to come down to the 9419 2266. College and purchase uniforms Students in Year 9 who maintained their good standing were rewarded from the uniform shop with a trip to Laser Blaze in Willetton. Mr Davies and Mr Lee had an • Parents/caregivers will need awesome time with the Year 9's and showed the students a few high tech to come down to the College manoeuvres. The Year 8's will be off Ice Skating in Cockburn with Mr to discuss uniform issues with Jones; good luck to any Year 8's who can match his speed and agility on relevant staff the ice. • Student Services will issue It is always fantastic to learn of students’ achievements outside their uniform (limited) to students school life. Congratulations to: and parents/caregivers will • Tara Garlett (Year 9) on winning the AFL Grand Final for the Kwinana be informed that they will be Knights and for winning the best and fairest award for the season. expected to organise uniform • Solomon James (Year 9) on gaining selection in the All Nations AFL for the rest of the term. team that had a tournament in Queensland. College uniform is compulsory in Please ensure that the College has current and accurate family contact all Government schools. At Gilmore details. In the event of an emergency it is vital we are able to contact the College we believe a Uniform: appropriate parent or guardian. In non-emergency situations it is equally • fosters and enhances the public important that the College can contact family members by phone or email image of the College so that communication between home and school remains smooth and efficient. • assists in building College and team spirit I have really enjoyed the opportunities to meet with parents this Term. Have a great 2 weeks off and I look forward to catching up with you again • ensures students are safely in Term 4. dressed for specific College activities Hamish Patterson Year 8/9 Manager 13 Homework Classes and Afterschool Activities Learning Area When English Thursday Years 11 & 12 2.50pm to 3.40pm Where Contact BMP1 Ms Rozario
Learning Area When Maths Monday & Thursday All Years 3.00pm to 4.00pm Where Contact Year 9 Reward Excursion ALZ5 Mr Billimoria
The Gilmore College Good Standing Policy Learning Area When encourages students to work for positive results Science Tuesday with their Academic Performance, Behaviour, All Years 3.00pm to 4.00pm Attendance and Uniform. On Friday 16 September Where Contact Year 9 Coordinator Craig Davies along with Ms FSC1 Ms Mills Leslie and Mr Lee took 67 Year 9 Students with “Good Standing” to Lazer Blaze and Apache Spur The Smith Family Steak and Grill for a reward excursion. STEM Learning Club For those students who would like extra Students appeared to enjoy themselves laughing tuition in literacy or have an interest in science and joking whilst playing Lazer Tag before enjoying experiments a nice Burger and Chips for lunch. Student’s When behaviour throughout the day was exemplary, Tuesday receiving positive feedback from staff at both Lazer 2.40pm to 4.00pm Blaze and Apache Spur Steak and Grill. Contact Craig Davies For an application form contact Liz Rogers at Year 9 Coordinator the Smith Family (08) 9265 5588
Homework Assist Homework Assist is a new initiative to help students who are struggling with Homework Assignments, Maths, Literature or who Contact details: need extra help with studies including computer software, notepads and iPads. Frank Konecny Community Centre Parmelia WA • Ages 5 to 12 (older on request) Phone 9439 2470 • $5 per session every Friday from 3-4.30pm email [email protected] • One on one tuition by qualified facilitator 14 Positive Behaviour Support Recently the staff of Gilmore College embarked upon a change process known as “Positive Behaviour Support” or PBS for short. The teaching staff agreed to commence the PBS journey in an effort to enhance and improve our school culture. The first two steps of what will be a three to five year journey were the training of a leadership team of staff and the training of three internal coaches to direct that leadership team through the journey. These two steps occurred in the first weeks of September and our teaching staff undertook further activities at our staff development meeting in week 9 of this term. The PBS team will be working with College staff in the coming years in both consultation and planning. For Gilmore College to have a successful PBS strategy we will be seeking the input of parents and, of course, our students. Please watch this space if you are interested in participating in PBS at Gilmore College.
Gilmore College staff acknowledge R U OK? Day The mission of R U OK? Day is to inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with people around them and support anyone struggling with life.
Goals are to: Next Parent Social Group meeting Monday 24 October 3:00-4:30pm • Boost our confidence to meaningfully connect and ask about life’s ups and downs. • Nurture our sense of responsibility to regularly connect and support others. • Strengthen our sense of belonging because we Year 12 Uniforms know people are there for us. • Be relevant, strong and dynamic. When all Year 12s have completed their schooling, please could they kindly donate their uniforms to Student Services - it would be much appreciated. The uniforms will be used as exchange uniforms. Term 4 Commences Tuesday 11 October 2016
15 Act Belong Commit Sport Carnival Event Gilmore College is a part of Act-Belong-Commit mentally healthy promotion campaign. ABC encourages individuals to take action to protect and promote their own mental wellbeing ACT keep mentally, physically, socially and spiritually active: take a walk, say g’day, read a book, do a crossword, dance, play cards, stop for a chat... Belong join a book club, take a cooking class, be more involved in groups you are already a member of, go along to community events... Commit Above: College community with morph suit take up a cause, help a neighbour, learn something new, take on a Top left: Jodi Gosztyta our youth worker, challenge, volunteer... with Brayden Kelly and Jimmie Stidworthy. Top right: Pete from the Salvation Army For more information and support see ABC: was supporting the students in playing the http://www.actbelongcommit.org.au/interactive-tools/find-a-club.html ABC games. Bottom right: Congratulations to Jessica At the sports carnival we held an interactive ABC area where members of and Lachlan. A huge thank you to Clint and the staff and the community came together to provide the students with the staff at Clontarf for donating the bikes a variety of activities to encourage them to think about ways of becoming and safety gear. mentally healthier. 16 “Lets stArt the conversAtion” Understanding Mental HealtH PrograM Supported by the Department of Education and majority funded by the Mental Health Commission
School: Gilmore College Room: Staff Room Address: Dargin Place, Orelia 6167 Wednesday 9th of November, 2016 5:00pm to 6:30pm RSVP: Shannon Butler P: 9411 1800
Youth Focus, a leading service provider in Youth Focus is a not for profit WA organisation youth mental health, has developed a mental that supports vulnerable young people and health program in partnership with Black their families across Western Australia by Dog Institute that is designed to ‘Start the offering free non time limited professional conversation’ around mental health in your counselling in schools and offices throughout school and community. the state. Our mission is to put a stop to youth suicide, depression and self harm and a key This information session is designed to strategy in this, is the provision of mental increase the level of mental health literacy health training across the broad spectrum. across the community and is part of the ‘Understanding Mental Health Education Youth Focus counsellors help young people Program’, to increase awareness around build resilience and empower them with the common mental health issues young people tools to navigate periods of mental health face, focusing on depression and anxiety. issues now and in the future. It aims to help parents, friends, teachers and people in the community understand more We thank you for recognising that this about good mental health and mental illness is an adults-only session. with young people and other family members, and assist them to find appropriate help. It also provides participants with the confidence to seek help if they are struggling with a mental illness.
contAct: t 6266 4333 e [email protected] W youthfocus.com.au
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FREE TEEN PARENTING SEMINARS – for EVERY PARENT
Triple P – Teen Positive Parenting Program SEMINAR SERIES
Managing teenage children’s behaviour can be challenging at times for most parents.
Parents are invited to attend free parenting seminars being offered this term to learn practical, positive and effective ways to manage common behavioural problems, and ways to help your child achieve their best at school and in the future.
Parents may choose to attend one, two, or all three of the following 2 hour seminars
When: 31th October 2016 Seminar One: Raising Responsible Teenagers 7th November 2016 Seminar Two: Raising Competent Teenagers 14th November 2016 Seminar Three: Getting Teenagers Connected Time: 5:30- 7:30pm Venue: Gilmore College, Dargin Place, Orelia.
Cost: Free – however bookings are essential.
For more information, or to register to attend a free parenting seminar please:
Complete the slip below and return to Shannon Butler Psychologist Gilmore College
OR contact Shannon Butler 9411 1805
BY 21 October 2016 ------
REGISTRATION FOR: TEEN POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM - SEMINAR SERIES
Name of Parent(s) wishing to attend: (1) Surname______First Name______Mobile (1) ______(2) Surname ______First Name______Mobile (2)______Home Phone: ______Postal Address: ______Suburb:______Postcode:______Email:______Name of Child: ______DOB of Child:____ / _____/ ______I / We wish to attend (please tick):
Seminar One – 31.10.16 Seminar Two – 7.11.16 Seminar Three – 14.11.16
Please return your registration to Shannon Butler Gilmore College by 21st October 2016
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Languages of Love and Teenagers
Workshop Overview: Many people find it easier to demonstrate love to younger children but it may seem difficult to connect with teenagers. This seminar explores the love languages and how parents might communicate their love to their teens and young adults.
Date: Wednesday 7 September 2016 Cost: $18.50 Time: 6.15pm -8.30pm Venue: St Nicholas Centre 14 Council Avenue
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19 Cast of Crew of Peter Pan 2016