2016 GHS Grapevine Term 02 Week 6

T H E F O R T N I G H T LY N E W S L E T T E R F R O M G A L S T O N H I G H S C H O O L
2016 TERM 2 WEEK 6
Galston Rotary Club Annual Awards
President’s Welcome
I would like to welcome you all
here tonight to our 33rd awards
presentation. A very special welcome
to the awardees, their families, friends
or work colleagues. It has been a
tradition each year that Galston Rotary
Club honours and acknowledges
members of our community, who have
been nominated by the community,
as an outstanding individual person
in various categories of service and
profession. They can be outstanding
in their work place as an employee,
as a businessperson, or in community
services involvement, and they can be
from any age group.
Our awards tonight are to demonstrate
publicly our appreciation to individual
members of our community who
have shown commitment and indeed
excellence to their field of involvement.
This recognition, we also believe, will
encourage others in our community
to follow their good example,
strengthening and further developing
Citations
Lisa Dower - Apprentice/Trainee Award
Ms Lisa Dower is a third year apprentice in hair and beauty at L’Yvonnes Hair Studio
at Round Corner. Lisa is passionate about her profession, is a self-starter and shows
initiative. Lisa is a highly valued member of staff at L’Yvonnes and has progressed
quickly through her apprenticeship showing skills and maturity beyond her age and
expected skill level. Her interpersonal skills combined with her talent in hairdressing
have led to a high level of customer satisfaction. Lisa makes valuable contributions to
the L’Yvonnes tight knit team and is part of a business committed to the very highest
standards of service. As an ex-student of Galston High School, Lisa volunteered
her time and services to the school annual World’s Greatest Shave helping to raise
considerable funds for the Leukaemia foundation. It is with great pride that Galston
High School recommends Ms Lisa Dower as an outstanding candidate for the Galston
Rotary 2016 Apprentice/Trainee Award.
Phoenix Dance Studio - Candice Bandiera - Small Business Award
Candice Bandiera founded Phoenix Dance Studio in 2013 after recognising a need
for such a business in the local Galson Community. Phoenix Dance Studio had its
beginning in the Galston High School Dance Studio and at Parklea Public School.
Within a year Candice had almost 100 dance students and by mid-2015, her business
outgrew the Galston High premises requiring her to find an alternate larger studio.
In 2016, Phoenix Dance Studios has over 250 dance students, employ nine teachers
and operates out of four locations. Candice has built a successful small business
through the implementation of her business plan, a disciplined approach to growth
and the support of her partner and family. Candice is inspiring, instilling confidence,
respect and a sense of responsibility in the young people under her tutelage who
in turn admire her for her personal dance achievements, as a teacher and mentor.
It is with great pleasure that Galston High School recommends Candice Bandiera’s
Phoenix Dance Studio as an outstanding candidate for the Galston Rotary 2016 Small
Business Award.
and enhancing our wonderful local
community.
I would like to take this opportunity on
behalf of all Galston Rotary members
to congratulate all award recipients
here tonight on their outstanding
achievement.
Rod Taylor
President
The Rotary Club of Galston
Rotary Awards (cont’d)...
Christopher Limbers – Pride of Workmanship Award
Christopher Limbers is an outstanding teacher. His attention
to detail, love of learning and commitment to the achievement
of his students, make him a highly valued member of staff at
Galston High School. Mr Limbers is a very humble man who
does not seek recognition for himself, but rather works quietly
and professionally with individual students and their families to
achieve optimum outcomes for success in school and ultimately
life. Mr Limbers has been instrumental in the success of the
SmartLink class at Galston High School, where Year 10 students,
who wish to transition from school to work, participate in a
modified curriculum for three days a week and engage in work
experience and job readiness programs for two days per week.
Mr Limbers’ carriage of this class led to 90% of students gaining
an apprenticeship or fulltime employment at the end of 2015. The
remaining 10% of students returned to Year 11 to continue their
studies towards attaining the HSC and are doing well. When not
in the classroom and at school, you will find Mr Limbers meeting
with members of local businesses, parents or assisting at Middle
Dural Public School where he volunteers his time assisting young
students in achieving outcomes in the science curriculum. It is
with great pleasure that Galston High School recommends Mr
Christopher Limbers as an outstanding candidate for the Galston
Rotary 2016 Pride of Workmanship Award.
Zachary Daniel – Youth Award
Zachary Daniel is a Year 11 student at Galston High School who is
an outstanding role model exemplifying the school’s core values
of Respect, Responsibility and Personal Best. Zach is currently
undertaking the Duke of Edinburgh Award and will complete
his Gold Level at the end of 2016. He has been a member of the
Wiseman’s Ferry Rural Fire Service for the past four and a half years
and recently completed his Helmsman Qualification to allow him
to be part of the emergency response boat crew. He is currently
undertaking the Advanced Fire Fighting training which will
provide him with an opportunity to partake in major operations
with the RFS. At school, Zach has been a member of the Student
Representative Council where he contributed to fund raising for
charities such as the Leukaemia Foundation. Zach holds the rank
of Sergeant in the Australian Army Cadets ACU 226 and is both
a leader and mentor to many of his cadet peers. Zach’s career
goal is to join the Australian Defence Force Academy when he
completes his HSC. It is with great pleasure that Galston High
School recommends Zachary Daniel as an outstanding candidate
for the Galston Rotary 2016 Youth Award.
Upcoming Events
This Week
Monday 6 June
Year 11 Construction Work
Placement
Year 12 Excursion Free
Battle of the Buskers heats Andrus
Tuesday 7 June
Year 11 Construction Work
Placement
Year 12 Excursion Free
7X & 8X Science Camp - Pulo
Year 10 Snow Excursion
Information Evening 7pm - Searle
Wednesday 8 June
Year 11 Construction Work
Placement
Year 12 Excursion Free
7X & 8X Science Camp - Pulo
Year 10 Geography Excursion Lamont
Battle of the Buskers heats Andrus
Thursday 9 June
Year 11 Construction Work
Placement
Year 12 Excursion Free
7X & 8X Science Camp - Pulo
Friday 10 June
Year 11 Construction Work
Placement
Year 12 Excursion Free
2017 Prefects advised of success
Battle of the Buskers heats Andrus
Homework Club
Next Week
Still to Come
Monday 13 June
Queen’s Birthday Public
Holiday
Monday20 June
Tuesday 14 June
Year 12 Excursion & Assessment
Free
Year 9 & 10 Parent Teacher
Night
Year 12 Drama Performance
TBC
Year 9 Animal Husbandry pds
3&4 - Bunn
Year 11 Study Session 11.30 12.30pm - Petrulis
Wednesday 15 June
Year 12 Excursion & Assessment
Free
Zone Athletics
Year 10 Agriculture Excursion Carden
Trial HSC
Futsal Tournament U14s - Wells/
Gage
Tuesday 21 June
Trial HSC
P&C Meeting
Wednesday 22 June
Trial HSC
Thursday 23 June
Trial HSC
Friday 24 June
Trial HSC
Sydney North Cross Country
Year 11 & 12 Working with Wood Pickering
Year 7 English Incursion - Poetry
at Play
Thursday 16 June
Year 12 Excursion & Assessment
Free
Year 11 Meet the Music (pm)
Friday 17 June
Year 12 Excursion & Assessment
Free
Battle of the Buskers final Andrus
Mufti Day - Andrus
Students are welcome to attend Homework Club from 3.15pm until
4.15pm in the Library on Wednesdays, except the first and last week
of each term.
In the event that supervision is unavailable and Homework Club
is cancelled, students should check the Library window each
Wednesday.
Come along for help with homework and assignments.
Along with Ms Pieper, teachers from Maths and English will be
available to assist you.
TAS Snap Shot...
Our students are continuing their great
work this semester.
Several Year 11 Construction students
have successfully completed their
first work placement. Early starts were
experience by our students on various
construction sites across Sydney.
Building companies including Davis
Constructions, Billyard Homes, SKM
Construction Pty Ltd, Norwest Building
Services, Choice Concrete Solutions
and SBS Building Constructions,
supervised students for the required
35 hours. Students undertook various
tasks including pipe laying, formwork,
concreting, house renovations and
repairs, flooring and steel frame
installations.
Year 11 Hospitality students also
received
fantastic
reviews
from
employers. Student placements were
right across Sydney, from Wisemans
Ferry to the city. Students worked
in various establishments including
cafes, hotels and hatted restaurants.
Businesses included Glenhaven Catering
Gardens, Aria and Cod & Co in the city,
Flower Power, Ironbark Café at Swanes
Nursery, The Fiddler and the Hills Lodge.
Year 9 & 10 students are currently
showing great food presentation skills.
Recent food products have included
warm charred grilled salads, diabetic
meals and gluten free slices. Outstanding
practical assessment tasks on food
trends have also just been submitted.
Year 9 & 10 Industrial Technology
Timber students are demonstrating
excellent joinery skills. Students are
currently constructing serving Trays and
Pendulum Clock Wall Cabinets. Students
skills are also currently being developed
in wood turning.
Our Year 10 Industrial Technology
Metal students have completed BBQ
utensils and are now fabricating their
spit rotisserie BBQ frames and trays.
Year 9 have successfully submitted
outstanding utility hooks which have
incorporated the skills of hot forging,
riveting and metal machining. Students
this term will be exploring 3D printing
applications within the Metals and
Engineering industry. Students will
utilise this technology to produce
project proto-types later this year.
Wonderful document and jewellery
boxes have also been crafted by our
Year 11 Industrial Technology students.
Students have used an array of
contrasting coloured hardwoods within
their designs.
We wish our current Year 12 students all
the best in their endeavours to complete
their major projects for their HSC. This
year’s projects include a Balsa/Western
Red Cedar Surfboard, an American
Rock Maple/Black Walnut Coffee Table,
Merbau Swinging Bench Seat and an
Australian Jarrah Executive Desk.
Stage 6 Engineering Studies students
have recently enjoyed a break from the
theoretical component of the course
where they have been constructing DC
magnetic induction motors.
Technology Mandatory students have
produced outstanding portfolio work
associated with their practical projects.
Tote Bags, healthy snack food products,
treasure boxes, pencil cases and desk
organisers have been submitted for
assessment. Some students are currently
exploring the potential of recycling and
re using textile materials.
Congratulations again to all our Castle
Hill Show award recipients.
Well Done Maiya...
Maiya Arthur of Year 10 has been playing Water Polo for
about 6 years for UTS Balmain.
She made the 2015 State Team and this year has made
the State Team that will travel to New Zealand in July to
play in the Pan Pacific Games.
Maiya has also made the "Squad" for the Sydney North
Team - hopefully she will make this team once the
selection process is complete and be able to represent
Galston High in Alstonville in November.
Congratulations Maiya and good luck in the future.
Swimming Sensations...
The swimming carnivals scheduled at the beginning of
each year have now been completed at all levels. Galston
High School had students representing the school at the
Kuring-gai Zone, Sydney North Region, CHS and All Schools.
Congratulations to the following:
Jade Oldham - Yr 7
3rd place at Kuring-gai Zone
Emma Johnson - Yr 7
3rd place at Kuring-gai zone
Competed at Sydney North in 100m backstroke
100m freestyle, 100m butterfly and the relay
Danielle Cook - Yr 10
2nd place at Kuring-gai zone
Competed at Sydney North in 100m backstroke and the
relay
Sophie McDonald - Yr10
3rd place at Kuring-gai Zone.
Competed at Sydney North in 100m freestlye
100m backstroke and the relay
Sam Loria - Yr 8
Competed at Sydney North and CHS level in 50m freestyle,
100m freestyle and 100m butterfly
Callum Trethowan Yr 10
Age Champion at Kuring-gai Zone
1st in 100m breaststroke at Sydney North carnival
Competed at CHS where he came 3rd in 100m breaststroke
and 3rd in 200m individual medley. Callum also went on
the compete at the All Schools where he came 5th in 100m
breaststroke and 6th in 200m breaststroke.
The All Schools swim meet comprises all schools in NSW
including private, independent and Catholic.
Congratulations
achievements.
to
all
these
swimmers
for
their
2015 Year Book
The 2015 Yearbook is currently being prepared for the printers. We anticipate that copies will be available early
in Term three.
I apologise for the delay, but unfortunately Ms Duggan’s departure for Masterchef in November 2015 has meant
that we have had to train another staff member in the use of the specific computer program.
When the Yearbook arrives, students who paid for the Yearbook in 2015 will be issued with their copy. Year 12
students from 2015 will have their copy posted home.
Once again, thank you for your understanding and patience in this matter.
Prefect Report...
Being prefect for the past year has been a rewarding
experience with many great opportunities and
memories that will stay with us for a lifetime. Our
group of 10 have worked together very well, with
everyone playing their role and making us feel that we
were always supported with no pressure to attempt to
do everything. As a team, we have grown and learnt
many new skills and personal characteristics that have
benefited us and the school. We have all learnt to be
better public speakers, communicate any issues with
each other in a calm way and ultimately have become
better leaders. It is these skills that we will take with us
into the real world and be able to apply to whatever
our future endeavours entail.
As our time as Prefect draws to an end, it is time to turn
a new page in the book of Galston High School and
embrace the future leaders of the school. As prefect
speeches were on Friday 3 June, our goal as prefects for
now is to elect and support the best possible prefects
for 2017, to ensure that the face of the school continues
to represent the school well, whilst demonstrating the
school's core values.
We as a team, we are excited to see what the new
prefects can bring to the table and we look forward to
fulfilling our last duties as prefects in the best possible
way.
Did you know that you can make payments to your
child’s school online?
Galston High School has launched a new online payment portal linked to the school’s website
to make it easier for you to pay for school related payments, this does not include any payments
for the uniform shop or canteen. This is a secure payment page hosted by Westpac.
What expenses can be paid online?
Voluntary School Contributions
Subject Contributions
Excursions
Sport
Creative and Practical Arts
Sales to Students
Other
When?
This payment method went live on May 6, 2016
How?
Log onto the school site at http://www.galston-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/.
Click on “Make a Payment” and follow the prompts to make a payment via VISA or MasterCard.
For Sale...
The Music Department is currently consolidating some equipment and
we find that we have two drum kits to offer for sale to the Galston High
School community.
These inclue a ‘Black’ Drum Kit and a ‘Blue’ Drum Kit.
If you are interested in purchasing either of these items, please email
or phone Ms Fuller (JANET.HATFIELD@det.nsw.edu.au) GHS 9651 2222
Ext 207, to arrange to take a closer look.
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Operated by year 10 students & staff
NOW OPEN EVERY WEDNESDAY DURING
SCHOOL TERM
9:00AM-1:30PM
LOCATED IN THE ADMINISTRATION BLOCK
VISIT & HAVE A COFFEE WITH US
WADDELL CAFE
GALSTON HIGH SCHOOL
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Doors open 7pm
Safer drivers
presentation
Is it time to refresh your knowledge of the road
rules? Hornsby Shire Council is holding a free
road safety presentation for drivers of all ages.
Presented by Council’s Road Safety Officer.
Topics covered will be:
• New and the most
misunderstood road
rules
• Pedestrian safety
• Safe driving tips
• Responding to hazards;
and more
• Safe driving strategies
When:
• Roundabouts
• Older driver licensing
Thursday 9 June, 2016, from 10am-12pm
Where: Hornsby Shire Council, Chambers Building,
296 Peats Ferry Road, Hornsby
Cost:
Free. Light refreshments will be available.
Places are limited. Bookings essential.
Register online at: https://trybooking.com/LNDX
or phone Council on 9847 6616.
For more information visit
hornsby.nsw.gov.au
AUTUMN 2016
find us on
Newsletter for
High School
parents
is a unique telephone and
online
counselling and suppor
t service for parents and
carers.
We cover issues with babies
, children and young people
up to 18 years of age, all
over NSW. Our counsellors
are
professionally trained and
specialise in working with
families.
signs of a healthy family
Whilst every family is unique, researchers find there
are common signs of healthy families:
Members are committed to one another
Families engage in positive communication
The family spends significant time together
Members show affection to one another
The family actively engages together to resolve
crises (DeFrain 1999).
Our counsellors can help families develop
these ways of being together. Simply call us on
1300 1300 52 or email a parenting question to
info@parentline.org.au.
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Last year we were most often asked about:
Mental health
Reducing parent/young person conflict
Technology
Peer relationships and bullying
Impact of parental separation and
family violence
people want to talk about
* Young
tough issues with family
people also need to learn
* Young
how to stay safe.
people respond best to
* Young
parenting that is not unduly harsh
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but neither is it unduly lenient
Young people want parents that
are available to them even if they
don’t talk to parents that much
Only the best
will do
ONLINE
We want to make it as easy as
possible for busy parents and carers
to connect with us and obtain the
information they need. We now
have Online Counselling via our
website at www.parentline.org.au,
you can email us a question using
info@parentline.org.au or find us
on Facebook for our latest tips and
useful research.
1300 1300 52
Lots of recent research shows:
Not sure how to navigate these needs
and wants? Our counsellors can help
find strategies that best fit with each
family and engage parents and young
people more positively.
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concerns in 2015
What do young
people need?
7 days a week
Parent Line counsellors use researchbased understanding of young people
and families together with proven
parenting strategies to help parents
develop more positive relationships
with young people. We support parents to
find strategies that best work for their family
and we provide thousands of referrals every
year to services all over New South Wales.
www.
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2016 HORNSBY APPRENTICESHIP
AND TRAINEESHIP EXPO
Meet training organisations and employers, learn how to get
an apprenticeship or traineeship, pick up job applications, learn
interview tips and find a career that suits you!
Wednesday 10th August 2016
4:00pm to 7:00pm
Hornsby War Memorial Hall
2 High St HORNSBY
For more information, please contact
campbellke@missionaustralia.com.au
(02) 9480 2500