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Gilmore College celebrating R U OK? Day A national day of action in September, dedicated to reminding people to ask family, friends and colleagues the question, “R U OK?”

1 1 From The Principal

It seems incredible that we are already farewelling Our College Board has grown enormously over the our Year 12 students at their Valedictory Ceremony. past three years, as we seek together to improve our On Tuesday 23 October we truly celebrated the school results and performance across a range of achievements of our largest Gilmore College indicators. My thanks to the parents who attended graduating class – the Class of 2018. the recent Open Meeting on 25 October for their interest and contributions. The ceremony was a brilliant and fitting end to 6 years of secondary schooling and I would like to extend my Finally, the election and nomination process for parent thanks to Lauren McCaig, Dianne Walker and their positions on the College Board is still underway, but cast of hundreds of our staff, who pulled together to with certainty I can announce that we will be without make the evening so memorable. Among all of our our wonderful chair Erica Jones in 2019, as she and special awards and the presentation of 135 Year 12 her family leave Kwinana to support a whole new graduation portfolios, I spoke to the students about community through their work with the Salvation Army. the important role that they play in continuing to While we will hold a farewell for Erica in December, I positively contribute to their local community and the would like to publicly thank her for her support, effort, wider world. I acknowledged the immense pressure commitment and vision in continuing to build a great that many of them have endured to get to the final Gilmore College Board as our Chair over the past days of their schooling and urged our parents/carers two years and as a member for three years. and community members to “cut them some slack” - just for a little, while as they breathe in just what they Rohan Smith have achieved over the last 14 years. Principal Two other major recent events of note were the launch of our Positive Behaviour School (PBS) motto “SOAR” and our Open College Board meeting. PBS, while still in its infancy, has already delivered many positive outcomes for our school and its proud culture. The recognition that we hold the four pillars of Support, Organisation, Aspiration and Resilience as important, is a major step in creating and maintaining a school culture that aligned to our moral purpose of improving young people’s lives through education.

2 The KIC iDIVERSITY The KIC iDIVERSITY Project is a 6 day program for students with special learning needs. It explores the range of careers available in the Kwinana Industrial Area and gives students the opportunity to get an insight into what industry does and what industry expects of employees.

Over 6 days in Term 4 (17, 18, 23, 24, 30 & 31 October 2018), students visited a range of working environments within the KIA, met current employees in a range of roles and had the opportunity to reflect on their possible future involvement in the local workforce. They also had a day of work experience. Demi Milstead spent the day at Kwinana Industries Council working with Debbie Hoey preparing for this years iCONFERENCE and Lily Masters spent the day at The Sound Telegraph getting an understanding of how their business operates. Other activities during the program included teambuilding, improving confidence and self esteem, resume writing, social media, personal and presentation skills. Rohan Smith, Demi Milstead, Lily Masters and Jodi Gosztyla

Demi and Lily graduated the program on 31 October at the Presentation Ceremony attended by school representatives and proud parents of the students. Debbie Hoey Education Development Officer Kwinana Industries Council

KIC president Albert Romano, Dylan Hampshire of Kolbe Catholic College, Lily Masters and Tianqi Lithium general manager Phil Thick.

3 Interschool Debate Competition – Round 3 On 17 August our Year 9 Debating Team attended the third round of debates for the Interschool Debating Competition which was held at Lakeland Senior High School. Our ever-controversial topic, The World Should Welcome Driverless Cars, was difficult to debate, especially being on the affirmative side of the argument, however, we persisted with our preparation.

When we arrived at the school The Year 9 Debating team we were buzzing with excitement, having just come off the back of a were confident and collected Taryn Gibbs, Angela James, Keana Ireland, Michaela Van Lit win at our last Debate. We were and a true representation of ready, we were prepared and we were ready to win again. The school what we aspire to for was welcoming to its competitors our students. Our opposition, Melville Senior and seeing familiar faces around High school, who we had made us in their library only made us an alliance with over the last few more determined to give it our best debates, tried their very best to shot. defeat us and shut our arguments down. After a nerve-wracking few With the chairperson, Michaela minutes, the adjudicator told us Van Lit, ready to set the pace our results, with only one point of the debate, our first speaker, separating the teams... Angela James, set us up for a We had good argument, clearly defining won. the topic, no matter how much the A bitter sweet victory, celebrated opposing team tried to dispute this. by both teams, with the alliance Our second speaker, Taryn Gibbs, barely shaken. The preparation made even clearer our perspective and rehearsing had paid off and and drove statistical facts into our we were now officially back to back adjudicators mind, setting us up winners. for a good competition. Thirdly, Hannah Carter our closing speaker, Keana Keana Ireland, Taryn Gibbs, Angela James, Michaela Van Lit Pre-Service Teacher - English Ireland, concluded our argument powerfully, giving the opposition little to justifiably rebut.

4 Year 12 Mountain Biking Camp On 12-14 September the Year 12 Outdoor Education class completed a 3 day camp, riding almost 60km through the Dwellingup jarrah forests and camping in tents with their peers. On day one we started the trek at Turner Hill Mountain Bike Trail just South of Dwellingup. It was very challenging with drops, berms, log rides and many technical challenges that required patience and skill. From here we rode towards Marrinup Campsite via the Munda Biddi trail. After arriving in the afternoon we set up tents and had a feed and relaxed. Later that night we visited a WWII prisoner of war camp that housed German and Italian soldiers capture by the Allies. Students were amazed at this piece of history and enjoyed the torch light tour.

The next day we packed up and got back in the saddle. Firstly we completed the Marrinup Mountain Biking Trail, which was much more free flowing when compared to Turner Hill. From here a quick break and then we started the main ride of the day from Marrinup to Nanga. It was a good challenge, but a lot of fun due to the many downhill sections as we descended into the Murray River Valley. After a very tiring ride we arrived in Nanga and set up camp. The weather was drizzly that evening and unfortunately most students retired early to stay away from the rain. On the final day, Friday, we went to a high ropes course which included ziplining, jumps, climbing and balancing all at height amongst the trees. Many students had a ball challenging their fears and speeding between trees in harnesses and jumping off platforms towards the ground. What great fun! We then headed to town for a well deserved lunch of a pie and sauce. It was a good camp with fantastic endurance, skill and bravery shown by our Year 12 students. Well done. Jeremy Ingram Head of Learning Area - Health and Physical Education and Jenna Websdale Teacher - Health and Physical Education

5 Interschool Athletics Carnival On Thursday 11 October, Gilmore College sent a team of 40 students to compete in the School Sport Western Australia Interschool Athletics Carnival at the WA State Athletics Stadium.

Our athletes showed outstanding skills, athleticism Mena Abol Okech narrowly missed out on the Year and courage to represent our school admirably. 10 boys A Division 200m with an impressive time of Ultimately the overall result did reflect the quality 24:43 sec. Tara Garlett won the Year 11/12 200m of our team, however there were many outstanding event and narrowly missed the sprint double, placing results during the day and a number of our senior 2nd in the 100m A Division. Congratulation also to school students, Tara Garlett Denzil Thorne, Mena Abol and Tyson Headland, were Okech, Shaun Pereyra and both recognised as runner up Shannon Beaman for winning champions in the Year 11/12 the Year 10, 4 x100m relay. age group. As previously mentioned, Some outstanding individual Tyson Headland had a results included Morgan dominant day, winning the Bropho and Dylan Van A Division 200m, 400m, Zuydam combining in the Year 1500m and placing 2nd in 11/12 boys 800m to win both the 100m. In his final race in A and B division respectively. Gilmore colours he anchored Kirralee Vollmann won the the 4x100m team (Tyson, Year 10, A Division discus and Matthew Beaman, Morgan shot putt events - is that 3 years in a row Kirralee? Bropho and Dylan Van Zuydam), to victory, Tyler Piazzola was dominant in the Year 9 boys 200m powering away on the home straight. and continued this great form placing in multiple events throughout the day placing 2nd in the 100m.

6 Tyson has now represented Gilmore College in Winners every year from 7 to Year 12 and has improved Morgan Bropho Year 11/12 A Division 800m every year. Congratulations Tyson, you sure have made us proud with your commitment to Dylan Van Zuydam Year 11/12 B Division 800m representing the school. Kirralee Vollman Year 10 Discus Although the above students had outstanding Kirralee Vollman Year 10 Shot Putt results, it was the many students gaining multiple places in many results that ultimately decides the Tara Garlett Year 11/12 200m success of the Gilmore College team each year. I Denzil Thorne Year 10 4 x 100m relay would like to thank all students who represented Mena Abol Okech the College so well on the day and congratulate Shaun Pereyra them on their efforts, school pride and excellent Shannon Beaman image that they project of our school. Tyson Headland Year 11/12 200m Well done. Tyson Headland Year 11/12 400m Jeremy Ingram, Adam Hammond & Natalie Thomas Tyson Headland Year 11/12 1500m Teachers - Health and Physical Education Tyson Headland Year 11/12 4 x 100m relay Matthew Beaman Morgan Bropho Dylan Van Zuydam

As the temperature rise, the best place to be is in the pool. Year 8 Aquatics Just reminding all Year 8 For every 1 minute students and their parent you’re in the shower and guardians that the you’re using between Year 8 aquatics module 26-37 litres of water. is currently running from So to help save water Week 5 through to the pick a 4 minute song end of the term. for when you’re in the shower and make sure Students will need to return permission forms and you don’t go over! equip themselves with bathers, towel and $2.20 for each PE lesson. Classes will consist of some basic swimming techniques and fitness, novelty relays and games including volleyball and water polo. As the temperature rise, the best place to be is in the pool, so what are you waiting for, get yourself ready and make sure you are organised each session. Mr Ingram and the HPE Team

7 Worm Farm incursion On 23 October, students from Miss Brown’s 7.6 Humanities and Social Science class participated in an incursion about Worms and Worm Farms. Kevin from The Worm Shed gave an exciting “The experience with the worms was weird, I have never really presentation on the life of worms and how they are touched or held a worm before. I was expecting them to have teeth or climb up my shirt. But, overall, this experience was fun!” – Laurance beneficial for reducing organic waste as they are Francisco able to turn it into fertiliser for the garden. Students were then able to touch a worm and study it with a “Feeling the worms was really weird, they might even pee on you! This day made lots of memories come back from when I was little. microscope. The class then made their own mini Today was really fun!” – Haylee Orton worm farms in bottles that they could take home. “When we were doing the worm farm I got scared at first but when we This year Gilmore College was successful in our had to pick them up I was okay with it.” – Peyton Houra-Tuwhangai application for a Waste Wise grant and used this money to host the incursion and install two recycled fridge worm farms. As a part of the Gilmore College Sustainability initiative, the school is reducing the amount of organic waste going to landfill. After the incursion, students from the Green Team assisted Kevin to install the two large scale worm farms at the side of the May O’Brien Building Office (HASS office). A massive thanks to Miss Brown’s 7.6 class for being excellent participants, the Gilmore College Green Team and Kevin from The Worm Shed.

Constance Chipper “When I picked one of them up it was really fidgety and I screamed” Teacher - Humanities and Social Science - Darsha Price “Working with the worms was so fun because they wiggle and tickle you” – Cody Salisbury “It was very fun. Honestly the worms felt weird! Still fun though” – Jeremy Roxas “It was very fun, especially when we got to pick them up” - Ashlee Moran “It was fun because I did it with my friend who don’t like that!” - Emily Jones Banks

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Gilmore and Orelia team up to improve literacy and numeracy 3. In line with our whole school approach to improving literacy and numeracy, students from 9.5 1. have teamed up with buddies from Miss Barton’s Year 4/5 class at Orelia Primary School. The aim of the activity is to not only improve literacy and numeracy skills in both groups, but also to build positive relationships between our future Year 12s and 7s. The Year 9s supported their buddies with guided reading activities and a multiples/area game. Students from both classes commented on how much they enjoyed working together and that they couldn’t wait to do it again, which is lucky because the collaboration will continue throughout Term 4 and into 2019. 4. Thank you to Orelia Primary School, Miss Barton and Room 7 for having us. We are all looking forward to our next visit. Lesley Brown 4. Teacher - Humanities and Social Science

1. Katrina De Oro 2. Fey Whitehead 3. Japhet Dela Pena, Holly Locke, Aidan Walden, Ian Ramos, Fey Whitehead, Jam Agnete and Katrina De Oro 6. 4. Tyler Piazzola 5. Ian Ramos 6. Cyrus Vince 9 Water Wise Recognition On Wednesday 24 October we became a recognised Water Wise School. We were visited by the Water Corporation who acknowledged the College for all our efforts to try and reduce our water usage and the implementation of water saving practices. The Year 8.1s, 8.2s and Year 11 ATAR Modern History classes were there to receive the award and then they were treated to a surprise visit from Kep, the hardest working (and cutest) member *** Extra cute of the water saving team. Kep is the only dog in Australia who is fact - Kep’s tail trained with the sole purpose of sniffing out leaks and we were lucky was bandaged due to enough to be given a demonstration of Kep at work. We were all very impressed her injuring it by over with Kep’s ability to find the leak in under 60 seconds and her overall adorableness. wagging it because she gets too happy! Rachel Elsegood Teacher - Humanities and Social Science

8.1, 8.2 and Yr 11 ATAR Modern History- Certificate Presentation Innocent Chikwama, Sam French, Wil Brown, Kep and her handler

10 None of your business On 1 November, Miss Brown and Miss Jere-Edward escorted Year 10 students from 10.1, 10.2, 10.3 and 10.4 on a walking tour of Fremantle’s businesses. The aim of the excursion was to highlight the range of small businesses within the Fremantle area, the goods and services they provide and the image they portray in order to attract consumers. However, we learned far more than was expected. Tour guide, Michael, drew links between Fremantle’s rich history, geography and economics, making for a very engaging experience. Students learned that Fremantle was a free colony, until convicts were requested to help in the building of the settlement. They also learned about old and new businesses, the convict and whaling history of the Round House and viewed a range of Street Art. Lesley Brown and Esther Jere-Edward Teachers - Humanities and Social Science

“I learned a lot about the history of Fremantle.” Jan IIlao “I really liked the art and I learned a lot.” Kurt Tamares “I liked learning the history of the place.” Vince Valenzuela

11 The time we did a rat dissection in Year 11 General Human Biology

After finishing our exploration of the body systems, covering While not for the faint of heart, everything inside us from head to toe, we decided to conclude this many brave students attempted and unit of study by getting up close and personal with the insides of completed the dissection whilst others a rat. held onto their lunch at the back of the classroom. With similarities between the insides of a human and rat, students were easily able to identify organs and organ systems and follow Lisa Doomen the path of the digestive system and other systems with the use of Teacher - Science their dissecting kit tools and hands.

Nathan Beynon, Dillion Males, Diego Horvat and Brandon Matthews

Lochlan Taylor, Diego Horvat, Nathan Beynon, Dillion Males, Sibyl Dostanovic, Miss Doomen, Brandon Matthews, Mauwa Kizenga, Beatrix Pool, Rico Luis Tobillo, Casey Murnane, and Lewraine Francis Creencia

Tahlea Eaton, Nathan Beynon and Dillion Males

12 Presentation to the Rotary Club of Kwinana Josh Semper, National World Skills Bronze Medal winner and Gilmore College super star, recently spoke at the Rotary Club of Kwinana as a thank you for their continued sponsorship through the Kwinana Industries Council (KIC). Cr Wendy Cooper wrote: “You would have been so proud of Josh tonight. He spoke well and with his usual quiet unassuming manner.” Well done, Josh. We wish you all the very best in your future endeavours. Patrice Kilpatrick Industry & Enterprise Coordinator

Resilient Friends Club Pledge: I am responsible for the safety and well-being of myself and others Over the past 15 weeks, our students have been part of the Resilient Friends Club Program (RFC). RFC is a not for profit program that works in the community to raise awareness to breakdown the stigma attached to mental health and social issues. RFC pledge is ‘I am responsible for the safety and well-being of myself and others’ 15 students started the program and learned how to deal with emotions in a safe and healthy manner. Part of this program was to leave a message for future students. Gavin and Sharon worked closely with students for 1 hour a week over a period of 15 weeks. The students started the program with little confidence and have grown into confident young adults, that are resilient, mentally strong and now have the ability to face what comes at them in a positive way. Jodi Gosztyla Youth Worker

13 Greyhounds at Gilmore Sheldon’s First Day RU OK? Day – 14.09.18 Today I went to school - high school to be exact. Wow, what an adventure I had. I went to the office and I signed in as a visitor and I got and give me pats. I liked meeting my flash RU OK? Day bandana. them. Ms Lobb then took Mum and I to the Library which Next was a break that everyone calls Recess and I is were I will be hanging out most of the time I am at got to have some yummy snacks. Mum made sure school. We got ourselves settled and then a small that everyone knew my favourite was cheese, but group of Year 12s popped in to have a pat and a chat. then there were also chicken nuggets. We went for a They had some tests coming up today and were walk to the Year 12s common room, which is a place feeling a bit stressed until they came and hung out they can hang out while on breaks. I played ping with me. After that I had a group of Year 10s come pong and met so many nice people. These kids have and do some reading with me while I walked around exams coming up and they all said how nice it was to and got lots of pats. have me there as it helped them chill out. I then became an artist’s model!! I went into the Art After Recess I got to spend a bit of time in Ms room to be a life model while the Year 7s had a go at Doomen’s Science class. This was my hooman, drawing me. I think I did a great job and WOW, there Travis’s class so I got to meet his friends and have a were some amazing artist’s in the class. I loved all rest while they worked. the pictures and the pats. While there some of Ms Dancer’s class and Ms Dancer popped in to say Hi

14 Mum and I would like to thank everyone at Gilmore College for how welcoming they all are to me and I am super excited to be spending some time at the school next term.

Back to the Library now for some more reading with a big group of Year 9s. Again, they were amazing. Some of the kids I met feared me at first and I must say the way their friends helped them with their fear was outstanding. I might be very big, but I am a gentle giant. I had my toy white tiger with me and the kids all played with me which was super fun. Lunch time was next and we went outside with everyone else for the R U OK? Day activities. There was a sausage sizzle as well, so I got two sausages because I was the best-behaved boy. Some of the kids and teachers came past for pats and photos and I really loved that. We spoke to lots of people who were on the school site for the activities and everyone asked questions about us Greyhounds. Mum did real good with all her information. After lunch Travis stole me again to spend a little bit of time in his Humanities and Social Science class with Ms Brown. I was pretty tired, so after walking around saying hello to everyone, I went up the front of the class and had a nap. Mum woke me and we went back to the Library were I had a class of Year 7s again who were reading. They just loved me! (and why wouldn’t they???). I stayed in the Library meeting people and hanging out with the Year 7s until it was time to go home. I was exhausted when I got home and hopped straight up onto Mum’s bed for a nap. Love from Sheldon the Foundation Greyhound at Gilmore College

CSBP In 2017 Kara Ratcliff had the opportunity to commence a Traineeship through SMYL Community College and CSBP, whilst still working towards her Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)..

During this time Kara went to work on site at CSBP one day per week throughout the school year. Due to Kara’s hard work and diligence, CSBP were able to employ her throughout the holidays. Kara completed her traineeship Term 3 and was awarded a Certificate II in Business. CSBP held a special morning tea for her last day and were more than happy with her efforts over the past two years. Well done Kara and thank you CSBP. Jodi Gosztyla Youth Worker

15 Most Industrious Award, 31 October 2018

The Arts Health & Physical Dance Education Year 11 Danielle Martin Year 10 Franzielle Palaganas Year 11 Health Korina Lumapas Year 9 Georgia Gee Year 11 Outdoor Ed Mekayla Jenkins Year 7 Rozahlia Da Silva Year 11 P.E Dylan Van Zuydam Drama Year 11 Sport Coaching Grace Tinasau Year 11 ATAR Leah Carroll Year 10 Health Ryan Alcantara Year 11 General Unnati Patel Year 10 P.E Stephen Malekin Year 10 Emily Quinn Year 9 Health Axis Woodall Year 9 Lachlan Whitman Year 9 P.E Shaniah Litimco Year 8 Cheyanne Tarbin Year 8 Health Jean Bermudez Year 7 Phoebe Armstrong Year 8 P.E Dylan Bauer Media Year 7 Health Dwayne Dinglasan Year 11 Chloe Williams Year 7 P.E Breanna Ware Year 10 Callym Nugent Year 9 Amelia Santana Year 8 Christine Antonio Humanities and Social Year 7 Ryan Rees Music Science Year 10 Maliski Morales Year 11 Business Management Year 9 Joshua Comben and Enterprise Casey Murnane Year 8 Xandrhyllah Mercado Year 11 Career and Enterprise Rhys Jones Year 7 Sebastian Maddigan Year 11 Career and Enterprise Jamee Fleming Visual Arts Year 11 General History Dillon Males Year 11 Joshua Murray Year 11 ATAR History Shyniah Tether Year 11 Cert II RJ Caranay Year 11 ATAR Geography Almira Alimpolos Year 10 Tatianna Claridge Year 10 Lara-Lee Golding Year 9 Sophie Funneman Year 10 Kurt Tamares Year 8 Gypsy Fenner Year 9 Angelos Hughes Year 7 Seamus Murphy Year 9 Axis Woodall Year 8 Vince Sayson English Year 7 Elenor Rivera Year 11 General Rhys Jones Year 11 General Rylee de San Miguel Year 11 ATAR Roselle Carino Mathematics Year 11 ATAR Ella Drew Year 11 Application Tanatswa Chafa Year 10 Ema Racic Year 11 Essential Ethan Bott Year 10 Angelo Cadag Year 11 MethodsRoselle Carino Year 9 Katrina De Oro Year 10 Kurt Tamares Year 9\ Hannah Mitchell Year 9 Katrina De Oro Year 9 Sarcha Simpson Year 8 Vince Sayson Year 8 Alison Freeman Year 7 Louanna Pickett Year 8 Grace Jeffree Year 7 Ranesch Maha kalithas Year 7 Keith Vincent Dela Calzada

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Year 11 ATAR Human Biology Abigail Del Carmen Year 11 General Chemistry Vincent De Luna Year 11 General Human Biology Lachlan Taylor Year 10 Kurt Tamaras Year 9 Sarcha Simpson Year 8 Lachlan Mitchell Year 7 Sebastian Maddigan

Technology & Enterprise Year 11 Children Family and Community Ebony Drake Year 11 Engineering Jake Bermudez Mathematics Learning Year 11 Food Science Russell Yambao Area Year 11 Hospitality Cert II Rhys Jones Year 11 KIC Marcus Davies In developing our whole school approach Year 11 KIC Rylee De San Miguel to improve numeracy, we are implementing Year 11 Materials and Design Vincent Deluna various strategies. Year 11 Materials, Design Our first and ongoing initiative is to develop and Technology Mikael Peterson “Conversion” skills of our students. On Year 10 Franzielle Palaganas Connect, in the Library, under the Whole Year 10 Anna Sach School Literacy and Numeracy folder, we have Year 9 Justin Kelly placed a few resources. Year 8 Natalie Lance We ask that parents/caregivers and staff Year 8 Alison Freeman encourage and support our students in Year 7 Jazmine Delvo completing these tasks. Fact sheets are provided to further assist our students. A second initiative is the Maths Monday competition for our Y7 and Y8 cohort. In period 1 on a Monday all Y7 and Y8 students will be given a maths problem to solve. Top girl and boy for each cohort with correct answers will be in line to win a prize. Our awesome Gilmore staff are participating in this competition. We are encouraging parents/caregivers to have a go as well. The question will be put up on Connect, in the Library, under Whole School Literacy and Numeracy. We look forward to receiving your feedback and are open to suggestions in promoting our whole school approach to Numeracy.

17 Year 8 Point Peron A Year 8 excursion was organised to Point Peron Camp in Rockingham. The objective was to reward the Year 8 students who best represented the Good Standing Policy.

With this in mind, the criteria were set at the very high benchmark of 95% attendance and perfect behavioural and uniform records for Term 3. There were 55 students in total who achieved this and the first 32 to return their forms in time accompanied Mr Patterson, the Year 8/9 Manager and myself on the day. At Point Peron, the first activity was a session of rock climbing in the Indoor Arena. Students were given an instructional lesson followed by the opportunity to test their abilities on the rock climbing wall. Ryan Overton was the student volunteer to lead the way and demonstrated to the others the positive attitude required to overcome any self-doubt or nerves. Standouts from this were Ryley Windon, Djai Hunter, Jai Hanson, Lily Armarego and Christelle Asosa, who all succeeded in reaching the top. Next, we moved onto archery. With the wind getting stronger the difficulty level increased. This meant the ability to hit a target 25 metres away became increasingly challenging. Despite this there were several students who excelled including Jessica Freeman, Vince Sayson and Shante Boullineau, who all demonstrated excellent skill with their ability to hit the target. There was an intense staff competition involving Mr Patterson and myself to see who claimed bragging rights on the day. Despite leading all day, I lost the battle as Mr Patterson somehow managed to fluke a bullseye with his final arrow.

The final part of the day was on the beach. The students took a large floatable water mat to the ocean where they got to relax for an hour of fun activities. Diago Da Silva was a standout, while most students enjoyed the opportunity to relax and have fun in the water. Overall it was a fantastic day. It was enjoyable to get the opportunity to reward some well deserving students and great to see everyone appreciate the experience. Jamie Lee Year 8 Coordinator

18 Guest Speaker: Gavin “Gracey” Grace In the first week of Term 4, the Year 7, 8 and 9 year groups had the opportunity to listen to the knowledge and life experience of guest speaker Gavin Grace, aka Gracey from the Arts vs Depression Foundation. Each year group had their own assembly and they were granted unique access to his life story combined with his artistic talents to deliver a message to the students about many lessons learnt along his turbulent journey.

Allie Milstead, Gracey and The objective was to communicate messages relating to resilience and how Sammy-Rose Pairama success can be achieved through perseverance, hard work and by striving to achieve your goals. Originating from South Auckland in New Zealand, he experienced a tough upbringing. Encountering hardship, violence and tragedy while growing up he managed to achieve success in his life by rising above the adversity and overcoming obstacles that were put in front of him. His story concludes in the present where he is now a successful corporate speaker living in Perth, using his skills in art along with his insight to advise, motivate and inspire people in all walks of life. It was a fantastic experience to listen to the life story of such an inspiring individual. It was also very rewarding to see how our students listened and connected with Gracey as he delivered his powerful message. I now use his speech as a reference point when mentoring and advising students. Jamie Lee Year 8 Coordinator

Gracey with the Year 8 Cohort

Success can be achieved through perseverance, hard work and by striving to achieve your goals. Gavin Grace

19 World Teachers’ Day 2018 On Friday 26 October, Gilmore College celebrated World Teachers’ Day 2018. The English Learning Area and their students worked on special pieces, to say thank you to the staff who work tirelessly to build a positive environment at school every day.

To emphasise the heroics of the staff, each member was turned into a Superhero. The participating classes created costumes for each hero and gave them super powers to match. Students were able to show how well they know their teachers, highlighting our most distinguishing traits, as well as some traits we didn’t realise they notice. The end product was highly entertaining and teachers greatly appreciated the students’ effort to make their World Teachers’ Day so much more super. Thank you to the English staff and their students who gave up their time, as well as the helpers who put together the display in the Café. Nicole Leslie Teacher - English

20 2018 Term 4 - Homework Classes and Afterschool Activities Homework Classes and Before and After School Activities Term 4 2018

Learning Area When Location Further Information

Wednesday Health & Physical Education Badminton Club Courts All years welcome 3:00pm to 4:00pm Mr Jeremy Ingram

Basketball Training Every day Student Services Courts Year 8 Recess 1 Mr Craig Davies

Board Game Club Tuesday Humanities & Social Sciences CMP1 All years welcome 2:50pm to 4:30pm Mr Daniel Szewczak

English English Learning Area Homework Classes Thursday BLZ 2 Mr Shaun Morris OLNA Practice 2:50pm to 3:40pm Ms Nethia Duraisamy ATAR Preparation

Monday, Tuesday Fitness Centre Fitness Health & Physical Education and Thursday All years welcome Centre Mr Jordan Sciascia 2:40pm to 3:30pm

Follow the Dream Monday, Tuesday & Thursday Follow the Dream Coordinator CMP1 Select students only 2:40pm to 4:30pm Mr Dave Smith

History FLZ1.3 Humanities & Social Sciences Thursday ATAR Geography CLZ5 Ms Marilyn Harris 7:30am to 8:15am ATAR Modern History Ms Rachel Elsegood Year 11 Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) Every day during lunch The Hive (Hub of Information and Vibrant Head of Humanities & Social Sciences 1:11pm to 1:36pm CLZ 8 Education) Ms Cheryl Tate (alternate HASS teachers) All yearsHomework welcome Classes and Before and After School Activities Term 4 2018

Learning24/10/2018 8:55Club AM Thursday S:\AdminShared\Administration Staff\850 Students\863 Homework\Homework Classes and After School Activities\2017\2018 TermLibrary 1 - Homework Classes and Afterschool Actives.docx All years welcome 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Monday ALZ 4 Mathematics 3:00pm to 4:00pm (Mrs Kaur) Head of Learning Area Homework classes and OLNA preparation Monday & Thursday Mr Roneil Billimoria All years welcome 3:00pm to 4:00pm (Mr Billimoria) ALZ 5

Robotics Club Thursday ALZ 6 Mr German Panopio All years welcome 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Science Tuesday FSC1 Please check with your Science teachers Homework Classes. All years welcome 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Volleyball Training Wednesday Courts Years 7-9 welcome 7:30am to 8:30am Student Services Volleyball Training Thursday Courts Mr Craig Davies Years 7-9 welcome 2:40pm to 4:00pm Mr Adam Hammond Every day Volleyball Courts Years 10-12 Lunchtime

24/10/2018 8:55 AM S:\AdminShared\Administration Staff\850 Students\863 Homework\Homework Classes and After School Activities\2017\2018 Term 1 - Homework Classes and Afterschool Actives.docx 21 Connect Connect is the Department of Education’s online environment which will provide teachers, students and parents with secure access to a collaborative online learning environment via the internet. The aim of Connect is to provide a secure internet service that will allow teachers to provide information about the teaching and learning activities occurring in the classroom directly to the parents of students in this class. Participation in Connect is optional for parents and if you would like to take part, you will require internet access and a computer. No additional software is required. The Department of Education will issue you with a unique user name and password which will provide you with access to Connect. Initially, Connect will allow teachers to provide general class information to you about the teaching and learning activities that his/her class are undertaking. In the future, the service may be further developed to allow more flexible communication between parents and teachers, as well as providing personalised information about your child’s learning activities and progress. In order for you to take part in Connect, please see main Administration for a Connect Registration for Parents form. Once completed and returned you will then be confidentially issued with your unique user name and password as well as access details for Connect.

What is Skoolbag? Skoolbag provides schools with an easy way to tell parents/carers everything they need to know, and it provides parents with the most convenient way to receive school notifications. No more lost paper in student school bags! School newsletters, school notices and alerts are communicated directly to the parent smartphone through the Skoolbag school Mobile App. Skoolbag is a school Mobile App that communicates directly with iPhone, iPad, Android, and Windows Phones devices. How does it work? Parents add the School Mobile App to their phone, and can view the school’s documents and notifications. Skoolbag: Skoolbag is a very flexible school mobile app and offers:

Alerts Events News Newsletters Links to website pages Embedded PDF documents Parent eForms for Sick Note/Absent and Change of details.

22 Thank you to parents and caregivers who have paid their 2018 Contributions and Charges in full 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.

To recognise those families who pay their 2018 Contributions and Charges in full, we will be placing them in a fantastic Prize Draw each term to say thank you for their assistance in improving educational facitlites and resources at Gilmore College.

Term 3 the following prize winners were drawn: Owen Bentley $500 Short Breaks Australia gift card Dylan Irula $100 Red Balloon gift card Alex Breznansky $200 Short Breaks Australia gift card Bella Rose Edwards $50 Movie gift card Jam Nacario $100 Red Balloon gift card William Baylis $50 Movie gift card

College Tour Thursday 6 December Our Principal Rohan Smith and members of the College Board warmly welcome you to attend a Tour of the College on Thursday 6 December 9:00–10:30am.

College Tours provide prospective and current families the opportunity to visit the school during a normal day, visiting the places where learning and engagement take place and to provide you and your family with a true sense of Gilmore College. The student leaders in particular are a great source of authentic information about what it means to be a Gilmore College student day to day. Morning tea and a Question & Answer session will follow the tour in the College staff room. We will answer your questions honestly, explain our ethos and our passions. RSVP Tour of the College is essential before Monday 3 December. Please contact the Administration office on 9411 1811 or [email protected].

23 $150 per student Program cost includes: Other

• All training sessions possibilities: • A personalised uniform Not included in program cost • Scratch matches • Entry to School Sports Volleyball Carnival WA Volleyball Junior League (WAVJL) • Entry to Volleyball Western Australia’s Schools Cup • The possibility to partake in a • Transport to and from venue’s multi-round indoor volleyball • End of year presentation competition. Australian Volleyball Schools Cup Training days/times: • The possibility for our year 10 male and female teams to Senior School Monday 2:40pm till 4pm participate against the best schools in the country at a Year 10 Tuesday 2:40pm till 4pm tournament in Melbourne. Year 7 Wednesday 7:30am till 8:30am • Fundraising will be required and Strength & Conditioning Thursday 7:30am till 8:30am grant submissions to lower cost (*Optional) to students and their families. Year 8 and 9 Thursday 2:40pm till 4:00pm Schedule subject to change.

For more information please contact Craig Davies or Adam Hammond on 9411 1816.

FREE TEEN PARENTING SEMINAR – 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 seminar 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.

When: 23th November 2018 Seminar One: Raising Responsible Teenagers Time: 9.00 – 11.00 am 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 Student Services – Gilmore College

OR contact Shannon Butler by ph: 9411 1805, e: [email protected]

BY 19th November 2018

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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: ______Email:______Postal Address: ______Suburb:______Postcode:______Name of Child: ______DOB of Child:____ / _____/ ______I / We wish to attend (please tick):

Seminar One – 23.11.2018

Please return your registration to Shannon Butler Psychologist Gilmore College By: 19 th November 2018

25 26 www.innovatorsteaparty.org [email protected]

Inspire in 5

Career Presentations from Women in STEM

Monday 12th November 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Students in year 7-9, their parents & teachers welcome to this FREE event

brought to you by The Innovators’ Tea Party

A unique opportunity for local high school students to engage with some of WA’s leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.

Event details Inspire in 5 aims to showcase STEM careers to middle school students.

This event is an interactive lecture-style experience, where students, teachers and parents will see 5 minute presentations from 12 different Women in STEM Mentors. After the 1.5hr presentation session, there will be an opportunity for attendees to meet & greet presenters and ask any questions they might have about their education, career and day-to-day role.

Date: Monday 12th November Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm (please arrive early, presentations will start on time) Venue: City of Perth Library Auditorium Capacity: 80 attendees in total

27 Jacqueline Brooker_Saver_ Plus_High-School_Flyer_A5 Jacqueline Brooker_Sav- er_Plus_TAFE_Flyer_A5

Could $500 help you with Could $500 help with your TAFE, high‑school costs? traineeship or apprenticeship costs?

Join Saver Plus and we’ll match Contact Join Saver Plus and we’ll match Contact Jacqueline Brooker Jacqueline Brooker your savings, dollar for dollar, up your local Saver Plus your savings, dollar for dollar, up your local Saver Plus to $500 for school costs. Coordinator to $500 for education costs. Coordinator Phone Phone 0418 663 585 0418 663 585 laptops & tablets specialist subjects course fees laptops & tablets 08 9265 5585 08 9265 5585

uniforms & shoes books & supplies Email textbooks equipment & supplies Email jacqueline.brooker@ jacqueline.brooker@ thesmithfamily.com.au thesmithfamily.com.au sports fees & gear camps & excursions study furniture internet costs Web Web www.saverplus.org.au www.saverplus.org.au To join Saver Plus, you must have a Centrelink Health Care To join Saver Plus, you must have a Centrelink Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card, be at least 18 years old, have or Pensioner Concession Card, be at least 18 years old, have some regular income from work (you or your partner), and some regular income from work (you or your partner), and have a child at school or attend vocational education yourself. have a child at school or attend vocational education yourself.

Saver Plus is an initiative of the Brotherhood of St Laurence and ANZ, delivered in partnership with Berry Street, The Benevolent Society and The Smith Family and other local Saver Plus is an initiative of the Brotherhood of St Laurence and ANZ, delivered in partnership with Berry Street, The Benevolent Society and The Smith Family and other local community agencies. The program is funded by ANZ and the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Go to www.dss.gov.au for more information. community agencies. The program is funded by ANZ and the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Go to www.dss.gov.au for more information.

FOR YOUR NEWSLETTER

WAAPA Summer School 2018/2019 This Summer WAAPA at ECU, Mt Lawley is offering an exciting performing arts program for students from Years 1 to 12. The Summer School includes classes in RAP, Acting, Dance, Drama, Screen Performance, Music Theatre and of course, how to perform Shakespeare. For information about the fantastic courses on offer please visit WAAPA Summer School or contact Gabrielle Metcalf at [email protected]

MASTER MIND AUSTRALIA’S JANUARY 2019 JUMP-START PROGRAMS OLNA – NAPLAN -- Study Skills – Essay Writing – Subject Revision & Preparation For all students entering Year 7 – 12 in 2019

The January Preparation Program aims to prepare students for Term 1 (2019) before the academic year begins. The classes will revise those important components from the 2018 syllabus that are vital for success in the new-year. The program will also preview what students can expect in their courses in 2019.

Courses will be conducted at:

Christ Church Grammar School and Hale School

Sunday 20th to Friday 25th of January, 2019

Dr. Robert Hallam at Master Mind Australia on 9486 1377

www.mastermindaustralia.com.au

2019

UNIFORM CONCEPTS SHOP OPENING HOURS

Wednesday 30 January 2019 9:00am – 4.00pm Friday 1 February 2019 9.00am – 4.00pm Monday 4 February 2019 8.00am – 11.00am Tuesday 5 February 2019 8.00am – 11.00am Thursday 7 February 2019 8.00am – 11.00am

from Week 2 normal opening times of the uniform shop will resume Tuesday and Thursday 8.00am – 11.00am Thank you and have a nice day 

29 2019 ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OPENING HOURS

Wednesday 30 January 2019 8:00am – 4.00pm Thursday 31 January 2019 8.00am – 4.00pm Friday 1 February 2019 8.00am – 4.00 pm

Office Hours from Monday 4 February 2019 will be Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm

Thank you and have a nice day 

YEARS 7 TO 12 YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO: $350 towards school expenses

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

Applications Open:Applications Wednesday Close 4 February 2019

ApplicationsFriday Close: 12 Friday April 12201 April9 2019

Ask School Reception for More Information

Gilmore College An Independent Public School Dargin Place, Orelia, Western Australia 6167 Important Numbers PO Box 86, Kwinana, Western Australia 6966 Attendance 9411 1823 T. +61 8 9411 1811 F. +61 8 9419 2494 Library 9411 1842 E. [email protected] Main Administration 9411 1811 W. www.gilmorecollege.wa.edu.au Student Services 9411 1823