129 Ravenshaw Street, Gloucester NSW 2422 / P 02 6558 1605 / F 02 6558 1229 www.gloucester-h.schools.nsw.edu.au / gloucester-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

GLOUCESTERHIGH SCHOOL

Quality education in a caring, innovative environment.

School Calendar 2018TERM 2

Tuesday 29 May Y11 Taree EisteddfodWednesday 30 May Saltwater ExcursionThursday 31 May Celebration AssemblyGirls Rugby Union Gala Day GloucesterY9 & Y10 Taree Eisteddod Friday 1 June Hunter X Country at CessnockY10 Jewish Museum ExcursionMonday 4 June Y7 & Y10 Half Yearly ExaminationsWednesday 6 June U/15 Boys Soccer Round 3 at GloucesterTuesday 12 June Y8 & Y9 Half Yearly ExaminationsTuesday 19 June and Wed 20 June Year 10 Online Minimum Standards TestMonday 18 June P & C Meeting 7 pmThursday 21 June Y10 Love BitesY11 RYDA

CANTEEN - Phone 65589963Monday 28 MayElonaTuesday 29 MayJennie SmithWednesday 30 MayNo volunteerThursday 31 MayAlison BlanchFriday 1 JuneElonaMonday 4 JuneElonaTuesday 5 JuneAlison BlanchWednesday 6 JuneMerrilynThursday 7 JuneNo VolunteerFriday 8 JuneElona

NEWSLETTER Friday, 25 May 2018

Care Achievement Respect Effort Responsibilty

CELEBRATION ASSEMBLY THURSDAY, 31 MAY 2018This assembly will take place in the school hall on Thursday, 31 May 2018. Theassembly will commence at 12 noon and will conclude about 1:00pm.

We ask you to be at the school hall at 11:45 am in order for you to be seatedbefore the students. To ease congestion, we request that parents and guests enter viathe car park entry door.

Parents/carers of students will be advised if their child is receiving an award byTuesday, 29 May 2018.

Recognising the positive contributions that students make is a vitally important waythe school can promote excellence and encourage our school motto “Strive to Excel”.

We look forward to your attendance.

HALF YEARLY EXAMINATIONS FOR YEARS 7 TO 10Students have received a copy of their timetable for the upcoming Half Yearly Examinations.The links to the timetables are on our Web Page or students can see Mr Cameron for another copy.

Year 10 - Commence 4 Junehttp://www.gloucester-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/documents/5807549/5813452/year_10_half_yearly_examinations_2018.pdfYear 9 - Commence 11 Junehttp://www.gloucester-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/documents/5807549/5813452/year_9_half_yearly_examinations_2018.pdfYear 8 - Commence 11 Junehttp://www.gloucester-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/documents/5807549/5813452/year_8_half_yearly_examinations_2018.pdfYear 7 - Commence 4 Junehttp://www.gloucester-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/documents/5807549/5813452/year_7_half_yearly_examinations_2018.pdf

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PRINCIPAL’S REPORTThe school uniform is expected to be worn by our students. The uniform is endorsed by the P&C who are representatives of our families and community members. Our school canteen conveniently sells fleecy winter school jackets. With the onset of the cooler weather it is a timely reminder for parents to ensure their children are in the correct school jacket.

Many thanks to our Agriculture students for their exemplary behaviour at Wingham Beef Week and congratulations for the many awards received by individual students and the Gloucester High Agriculture Team. I would also like to thank the Ag. Sub Committee, the parents who supported the team (transporting cattle, feed, supervision and encouragement) and our staff (casual and permanent – a true team effort) who made it happen.

Parents of Year 7 and 9 students would be aware of the NAPLAN testing we completed last week. Results will be available from mid August.

Current Year 10 parents, please take note of the flyer in this newsletter outlining online testing for students in Year 10 this year who did not meet NAPLAN band 8 results in reading, writing and numeracy last year. To support these students, we are enrolling them in this term’s online tests DURING WEEK 8 to allow them to demonstrate they can meet the minimum HSC standard which will be required to receive the HSC from 2020. Students will have 2 opportunities each year to meet the minimum standard in each of these areas from Year 10. For further information visit: https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/hsc/hsc-minimum-standard

Please note that letters went home with the current Year 9 and 10 students this week in regard to HSC Minimum Standard On-line Testing.

Year 11 students will be receiving their half yearly reports toward the end of next week. Under the new changes to the Stage 6 curriculum, Year 11 students will only sit one formal school examination which will be conducted towards the end of Term 3 2018.

MAKE ONLINE PAYMENTSIt is now possible for parents to make online payments to the school for amounts owing for students, via a secure payment page hosted by Westpac. Payments can be made using either a Visa or MasterCard credit or debit card, and can be made via computer, tablet or mobile phone. The payment page is accessed from the front page of the school’s website by selecting $ Make a payment.

When you access the $ Make a payment you must enter:• the students name• class • date of birth

These details are entered each time you make a payment as student information is not held within the payment system. This is a secure payment system hosted by Westpac to ensure that your credit/debit card details are captured in a secure manner, these details are not passed back to the school. You have the ability to check and change any details of the payment before the payment is processed. Receipts can be emailed and/or printed.

Details of the payments are passed daily to the school where they will be receipted against your child’s account. As a receipt has been issued from the payment page a further receipt will not be issued by the school.

For any enquiries regarding the online payment process please contact the School Administration Office.

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WINGHAM BEEF WEEK SUCCESSOn Monday afternoon (14 May), 23 students from Years 10 to 12 packed their swags and trailer loads of gear and headed to Wingham for the annual Wingham Beef Week. This year saw a record 410 students attending from 28 schools.

Tuesday morning the students attended talks by AusMeat, University of New England, MLA and our local District Vet from LLS.

Tuesday afternoon was the Junior Judging Competition. The students themselves had to judge a range of heifers and steers on desirable carcass and breeding traits and answer a series of questions. Wednesday was a very early start as seven animals had to be washed and prepared for the parading competition. Late morning, the students then had their chance to show their cattle parading skills. Despite the tough competition, two of our students made it to the finals of their age group, Keiran Schnieder and Jordyn Snape. Jordyn went on to come second in her age group, leading a steer she had prepared.

Thursday, students were busy preparing the steers for showing later in the morning while Year 12 were shown through Wingham Abattoirs. Year 12 thoroughly enjoyed this tour. One of the four steers, Ned, the Red Angus was placed sixth in his class which was a great achievement.

Thursday afternoon students went across to the abattoirs to take part in the Meat Judging competition. The students were split up and joined students from other schools, judged carcasses, identified and judged primal cuts and retail cuts.

Friday saw another early start -pack up and off to the Wingham Abattoirs to view the carcasses of our steers. The students thoroughly enjoyed this experience and rated it high on their “best experience” for the week.

It was time to attend the presentation before heading back to school. Gloucester students, parents and teachers were very proud of the students’ achievements over the week. Prizes received at the presentation were:

Aust. Intercollegiate Meat Judging Ass awardsBeef Judging (Carcasses and rumps)Intermediate Winner - Bella ErasmusSenior Winner - Kieran SchneiderOverall - Winner Kieran Schneider and Runner-up Bella ErasmusTeam Awards - Retail Cuts and Wholesale Primal IdentificationRunner-up - GHS Miranda Riley, Kieran Schneider, Maddy Bignell and Cameron DunlopTeam Awards - Beef JudgingWinner - GHS Miranda Riley, Kieran Schneider, Maddy Bignell and Cameron Dunlop

Overall, it was a fantastic learning experience for the students, not only in regard to the beef industry operations, but how to organise yourself, be on time, work as a team, look out for the wellbeing of others, socialise with others outside of their school and to be responsible.

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A huge thank you to Mr Seale and Miss Sneddon who took on the task of main supervisors and to Mr Herps and Mr Wisely who also assisted. Thank you to the parents who helped out in so many ways, and a special thank you to Julian Schneider who supervised and assisted the students with the cattle handling and David Bignell with trucking of cattle and assistance where needed.

The students are now keen to start on their next steer preparation for Scone in October.

Congratulations to the Committee of Wingham Beef Week for staging such an amazing event and to Wingham Beef Exports for allowing us to experience the processing of beef. Thanks also to the many sponsors of the event.

FOR MORE PHOTOS AND REPORTS, GO TO WIGHAM BEEF WEEK’S FACEBOOK PAGE.

THANK YOU FROM GHS

Photo of steer donated by A & C Luscombe Photo of steer 50% donated by NE & JB Bignell & Sons

MAD NIGHT ROCKS GHSThe first Music and Drama Night of 2018 took place in the school hall from 7pm on Thursday 24 May. The evening was compered by a stoic but under the weather Liam Chester and the always reliable Sophie Middlebrook, who sort of entertained the audience with her hilariously bad ‘dad’ jokes.

There were singing performances by HSC music students and experienced campaigners Brighid Nolan and Liam Chester. They were joined by Year 11 students Lilly Tiedeman, who opened proceedings, and Ayrleah Tull, who had a busy night singing, performing in a play and tripping up stairs. Zeke Llewellyn wowed the audience with his exceptional violin work while Ethan Bird tinkled the ivories, Sapphira Snow strummed the bass and Will Bowden grew his fan base with a stirring tribute to good ole Aussie Crawl. A pleasant evening on the ears to be sure, to be sure.There wasn’t a lot of noise in the Year 10 Drama performances as they presented their non-verbal mask productions. The audience was taken on a life journey by one group while the other two explored shenanigans in the classroom and the date from hell. Year 9 Drama went all slapstick with some bumbling policemen trying to solve a crime and Year 11 Drama presented a disturbing yet amusing story of neighbourly dysfunction.

Well done to all involved. Special thanks to the SRC and our techies – Stephen Hester, James Latimore, Jarrod Crook, Will Germon and backstage man Dwayne Cole. It was a great night!

Mr Scott Davis, Drama Teacher

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U/15 BOYS SOCCER - Bill Turner Cup - Match report: Round 1 and Round 2With the long hot summer behind and the cold weather just around the corner, the football season is in full swung. Gloucester High has once again entered in the Bill Turner Cup; the BTC a knockout competition for football (soccer) in NSW schools. Around 800 school teams from NSW, QLD, ACT and Victoria participate each year, with all players 15 years and under. Bill Turner valued fitness, fun and fairplay and the competition pays tribute to these values. The Bill Turner Cup is in its 40th year.

Round 1.In the last week of Term 1 GHS travelled to play Taree at Taree’s Omaru Park. The match was a free flowing event with Gloucester dominating in the first half thanks to goals from Aiden Hawkins and Kayden Schumann. Aiden’s was a great individual effort and left the keeper stranded on his line. Kayden’s goal was on his second attempt after he had missed a sitter early in the match. Half time saw Gloucester ahead by 2 goals to nil. Taree regrouped and were a different team in the second half playing a much more patient game and drawing level at 2:2 early in the second half. The game then settled into a great match as each team had its chances but could not convert once in front of goal. Taree finally scored to make it 3:2 as the match entered its final quarter. Gloucester fought hard and a break by our captain Owen Tomlinson ended with an attempted shot from within the box. Here Owen was knocked off the ball by a Taree defender and a penalty was awarded. From the direct penalty shot Owen put the ball in the back of the net and it was 3:3 with 10 minutes to go. The Gloucester girls, having just played their Bill Turner Trophy match were in full support and voiced their excitement as the game went to the final minutes. In the final minutes, man of the match, Kayden Schumann found a way through the defence following smart passing from Owen and his centre half partner Aiden Hawkins and had the Taree keeper beaten diving to his right. Gloucester now lead 4:3. Taree tried hard in the final minutes but Gloucester held on to record a great win from a high quality match. Well done Gloucester and well done Taree on a great match.

Round 2Gloucester was again the away team and travelled to Laurieton Oval on Tuesday 22 April. This match was highly anticipated as Camden Haven was a bit of an unknown to the Gloucester team. The match was a low scoring game with the half time score being nil all after an average game from both teams. I would have given the Camden Haven keeper the player of the half as he kept his team in the match with 2 great saves. Gloucester High did not have their kicking boots on and relied on a good defensive effort to earn the nil all half time score. A pep talk at half time by the coach and support crew had the boys refocused for the 2nd half and this had immediate effect as Gloucester dominated possession and field position for the best part of the second half. As a form turn around this was impressive, however, the goals still did not come. Finally, the score went to 1 nil, Gloucester’s way with just 5 minutes left to play after some good work up the right wing which was followed by a good cross to the goal square. Execution of the final strike was not pretty as both defence and attacking players missed the ball allowing it to sit nicely for Owen, on the back post, to slot home the only goal of the match. Gloucester 1, Camden Haven nil. Camden Haven also played a better game in the second half, however our defensive effort on their danger men kept them from scoring.

This win now has Gloucester High School into Round 3. This will be a home game at the Gloucester Sports Centre on Wednesday 6 June with kick off at 11:30.

Cheers for now. Coach Herps

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YEAR 8 IN THE METAL WORK ROOMYear 8 have been working on their main metal work project task of building a windmill. Here are some of the results.

Year 11 Students receiving their Peer Support Certificates for supporting Year 7’s transition to high school.

Also displaying their new Senior Jerseys.

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JUNIOR CONTRIBUTION

Online Payment Reference

   Years 7 & 8 Whole year 78CNT $40.00By Four Instalments Per term  $10.00

   Years 7 & 8 PRACTICAL  Whole year 78PRA $50.00By Four Instalments Per term  $12.50

   Years 9 & 10  Whole year 910CN $48.00By Four Instalments Per term  $12.00

SENIOR CONTRIBUTION   Years 11 & 12 Whole year 112CN $60.00

By Four Instalments Per term  $15.00   TAFE STUDENTS Whole year 112TC $40.00

By Four Instalments Per term  $10.00ELECTIVE SUBJECTS ‐   Years 9 & 10Agriculture 9/10 910AG $50.00Drama 9/10 910DR $15.00Food Technology ($25 per term) 9/10 910FT $100.00Information Software Technology 9 910IT $40.00Industrial Technology ‐ Metal Art 9 910MT $60.00Industrial Technology ‐ Metal Automotive 9/10 910MT $60.00iSTEM 9/10 910ST $40.00Marine and Aquaculture Technology 10 910MA $50.00Music 9 910MU $40.00Photographic/Digital Media 9 910PH $50.00Technics ‐ Metal 10 910MT $60.00Technics ‐ Timber 9/10 910TM $60.00Visual Arts 9/10 910VA $35.00ELECTIVE SUBJECTS  ‐ Years 11 & 12Agriculture 11/12 112AG $50.00Construction VET 11/12 112BC $60.00Drama 11/12 112DR $20.00Early Childhood 11/12 112EC $20.00Food Technology 12 112FT $50.00Hospitality Food costs per year 11/12 112HO $100.00Industrial Technology ‐ Timber 11/12 112TM $60.00Info Processing & Technology 11/12 112IT $40.00Metals & Engineering VET 11/12 112MT $60.00Music 11/12 112MU $50.00Primary Industries 11/12 112PI $50.00Software Design Development 12 112SD $30.00Visual Arts 11 112VA $50.00Visual Arts 12 112VA $30.00

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ADVICE FOR PARENTS OF YEAR 10 STUDENTS

IMPROVING LITERACYAND NUMERACY

February 2018 update

Meeting the HSC minimum standard will mean that your childhas the literacy and numeracy skills that are essential forsuccess in learning and life after school.

A minimum standard of literacyand numeracy is required for yourchild to receive their HigherSchool Certificate (HSC).

THE ONLINE TESTS

a multiple choice reading test

There are three 45-minute online tests:

a multiple choice numeracy test

a short writing test based on a choice betweena visual or written prompt

If your child achieved Band 8s or above in one or more of the 2017 Year 9 NAPLANtests they are recognised as having met the HSC minimum standard in that area/s andwill not need to sit the corresponding online test/s.

Most students will show they have met the HSC minimum standard by passingminimum standard online tests. Students master basic skills at different stages sothere are multiple opportunities available to pass the tests, from Year 10 until a fewyears after Year 12.

2017 NAPLAN TESTS

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TEST DATES

Students will have two opportunities a year, from Year 10 until a few years after Year12, to pass each online test. 

Term 1: 19 February to 23 March 2018 Term 2: 21 May to 22 June 2018 Term 3: 13 August to 14 September 2018 Term 4: 5 November to 7 December 2018

The online test dates (school days only) for 2018 are:

MORE INFORMATION

Contact your child's school principal for more detailed information about the HSCminimum standard or visit the NESA website: 

educationstandards.nesa.nsw.edu.au/HSCminimumstandard

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Some students with disabilities will be eligible for extra provisions for the minimum

standard online tests, or an exemption from the HSC minimum standard requirement.

Students are encouraged to talk to their teachers to determine whether they are eligiblefor provisions. A Disability Provisions, Exemptions and Appeals policy, which containsfurther information, is available on the NESA website.

WHAT TO EXPECT?

try demonstration questions to get a feel for thetest format

To help your child understand what to expect in the online tests, they are encouragedto visit educationstandards.nesa.nsw.edu.au/HSCminimumstandard to:

view sample test questions and answers online

Your child's school may also organise short practice tests.

STAY UP TO DATE

Subscribe to NESA News

@NewsAtNESA

educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/HSCminimumstandard

NSW Education Standards Authority

GHS DATES FOR THE ONLINE TESTS ARE TUESDAY 19 JUNE AND WEDNESDAY 20 JUNE (T2 W8)

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YEAR 11 JINDABYNE EXCURSIONA reminder to parents that the final payment for this excursion is due. Please contact the school if you wish to discuss.

YEAR 10 - POLICE TALKOn Thursday 24 May, Year 10 participated in Police Talks as part of the Wellbeing Program at Gloucester High.

Topics discussed included laws for children below the age of 18, Domestic Violence and Road Safety.

Students listened attentively and asked some valid questions in relation to the topics which were being presented.

It is valuable for students to gain an understanding of the legal implications involved in many activities they will undertake. This is also an opportunity for students to understand what risk taking behaviour is and to identify ways to ensure their safety.

Ms Myree Ribbons

Head Teacher Wellbeing

SCHOOL PHOTOS – IMPORTANT INFORMATION Online Orders

If you would like to order photos online, be aware that you will now incur $18 in extra charges that will be added to the cost of the selected Photo package (handling fee of $10 and a postage charge of $8).

Captain and SRC photos – order ONLINE in 2018

As of this year, Captain and SRC photos must be ordered online. Each of these photos will cost $15. Once GHS students have received their school photo packages there will be a 4 week period for you to order Captain and/or SRC photos online. These photos will be sent to the school in ONE bulk order at the end of the 4 week ordering period. Notification of when this 4 week period begins will be published in future newsletters and students will be kept informed through daily notices and school assemblies.

Please note: If you order captain and/or SRC photos after the 4-week period, an additional postage charge of $8 will be added to the order. This four week period will be available towards the end of Term 2.

If you have any questions, please contact me at school on 65581605. Sue Keirstead

P & C NEWSWe urgently require more volunteer helpers at the Canteen. If you have time to help please phone Mandy at the Canteen on 6558 9963 to find a suitable day.

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New Magazines in the Library

GirlfriendFashion, beauty, dating, life advice, plus the latest celebrity and entertainment news.https://www.girlfriend.com.au/

Dogs LifeCovers canine information about health, nutrition, grooming, behaviour and training to the latest profiles of the popular dog breeds.https://www.dogslife.com.au/

HoofbeatsFor anyone with an interest in horses -- with practical and useful articles on riding, training the horse, training the rider, show preparation and tips, veterinary and herbal treatments, stable designs, horse management and life-style. http://www.hoofbeats.com.au/

LIBRARY NEWS

ANZAC DAY 2018 COMMEMORATIVE BOOKS[Cover images courtesy of Booktopia: http://www.booktopia.com.au]

KINDLY DONATED BY GLOUCESTER HIGH SCHOOL P&C ASSOCIATION

Great Australian World War II Stories: From the Annals of the RSL Edited by John Gatfield From the records of the RSL come these fascinating true stories, written by World War II Diggers, POWs, nurses and other eyewitnesses, that capture the courage, mateship and effects of war on those who took part.

KINDLY DONATED BY GLOUCESTER VOULUNTEER SUPPORT GROUP WESTPAC RESCUE HELICOPTER SERVICE

200: The Westpac Story

The Westpac Group is celebrated its bicentenary on 8 April 2017 by producing a book that traces Westpac's development over the past two centuries.

KINDLY DONATED BY GLOUCESTER RSL SUB BRANCH

Australian Light Horse: The Campaign in the Middle East, 1916 -- 1918Written by Phillip Bradley

The story of the Australian Light Horse is brought to life through the diaries, letters and photographs of the light horsemen who took part in the desert campaigns of World War I.

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KINDLY DONATED BY GLOUCESTER VIEW CLUB

Serving Our Country: Indigenous Australians at war, defence and citizenship Edited by Joan Beaumont and Allison Cadzow

A history of Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander people’s participation in the Australian defence forces since the Boer War.

Alfred’s WarWritten by Rachel Bin Salleh and illustrated by Samantha Fry

An amazing picture book that tells the moving story of an Aboriginal soldier after he returns home from serving in World War I.

The White Mouse: Nancy WakeWritten and illustrated by Peter Gouldthorpe This beautifully illustrated picture book tells the story of Nancy Wake, an Australian who joined the French Resistance during World War II.

KINDLY DONATED BY GLOUCESTER AERO CLUB

More Great Australian Flying Doctor Stories Written by Bill ‘Swampy’ Marsh

An enthralling new collection of first-hand accounts of Australian rural life gathered from around Australia by popular and award-winning master storyteller Bill 'Swampy' Marsh.

Miss Lyndy Grey, Teacher Librarian

PRODUCTS SOLD AT THE SCHOOL OFFICE:Large Art Book $10.00Small Art Book $ 5.00 Calculators $24.00

ZEKE PLAYS VIOLIN WITH WORLD RENOWNED COMPOSERROEMEO AND JULIET REIMAGINEDInspired by Prokofiev, and each other’s ideas and passions, myself and 45 other students from all over the state collaborated in an eight-day creative project lead by the London Symphony composer Paul Rissmann, which led to a performance at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music on Saturday 12 May.

In the space of just five days 32 young musicians including myself, created 24 minutes of music that reminded the listeners of Prokofiev’s ballet music, evoked the themes of the Romeo and Juliet story and astounded the audience with its intensity, colour and inspiration.

14 Dancers from schools as far as Glenn Innes and Cowra responded to the music we created collaboratively choreographing an interpretation of the music.

This was an amazing opportunity for me as I learnt new skills in composing music, developed my violin playing and received feedback from professional musicians.

By Zeke Llewellyn

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Youth Theatre

FREE Workshops Rehearsals start Tuesday 1st May

3:30 – 5:00pm @ Gloucester High School

Performance 3rd July

Theatre workshop for young aspiring performers in Years 6 – 9

Learn the art of:

Stage Craft,

Characterisation

and Improvisation

Contact Maureen Hjorth

0419426816

or see Mr Davis for

more information.

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RYDA Sessions

In small groups, students take part in six interactive workshops.

• Speed & Stopping On a closed section of roadway, students experience the relationship between speed and stopping distance through practical observation. Students also learn about the importance of car safety features and maintenance.

• HazardS & Distractions An interactive session where students form strategies to manage distractions and improve their hazard perception skills.

• The ‘I’ in Drive A reflective session designed to show students how their personality is an important aspect of the total road safety equation. Students self-assess against five personality areas and use this tool to analyse risky situations in cars.

• Road choices A discussion, routinely led by a Police Officer on key risk areas for young drivers and passengers. Features hard-hitting videos on decision-making and choices.

• Crash Investigators A unique opportunity for students to speak to a crash survivor about the event that changed their life. Forming an interview panel, students investigate crash factors, comparing them against the Safe System approach.

• Genevieve’s story A true story about a young driver and passenger involved in a road crash. Drawing on the story, students analyse factors including mood, impulse and planning and develop strategies for decision making in risky situations.

For further information, contact 1300 127 642 or visit rse.org.au.Our website is loaded with resources for teachers, students and parents. Also find us on Facebook (facebook.com/RYDAroadsafety) and Instagram (@RYDAroadsafety)

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Road Safety Education Limited is the leading provider of road safety education for youth in Australia.The flagship RYDA Program is delivered each year to over 50,000 senior high school students from more than650 participating schools.

At RYDA, students attend six interactive sessions at a dedicated venue over the course of a school day. In small peer groups, they are challenged to change the way they think about road safety; participating in a stopping distance demonstration, devising personalised strategies, gaining an understanding of their individual risk profile, leading an investigation into a real life crash and getting tips from road safety experts on how to protect themselves, their friends and family.

RYDA gives students critical information and strategies that do not come from driving lessons, books or the school classroom.

By participating in RYDA, schools further their commitment to educating the ‘whole student’, providing a unique opportunity to learn essential life skills as they face the challenges of driving solo or as an influential passenger of a novice driver.

Now is the time to equip young people with the tools and knowledge they need to stay safe on the road.

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RYDA - YEAR 11 STUDENTS WILL BE ATTENDING THIS ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION DAY ON 21 JUNE. Notes will be sent home soon with students.

NO ALCOHOL | NO DRUGS | NO PASSOUTS

All Blue Light events are drug and alcohol free and supervised by Police Officers www.pcycnsw.org.au

YOUR LOCAL PCYC PRESENTS

1/6/18 @ 7.30PMJUNIOR BLUELIGHT - Yrs 3 to 7

7.30pm till 9.30pm$5 entryGloucester Soldiers ClubEntertainment: Mobilistic DJ Disco

LUCKY DOOR PRIZES ON OFFER

NO ALCOHOL | NO DRUGS | NO PASSOUTS

All Blue Light events are drug and alcohol free and supervised by Police Officers www.pcycnsw.org.au

YOUR LOCAL PCYC PRESENTS

1/6/18 @ 5.30PMJUNIOR BLUELIGHT - Yrs K to 2(last year Preschoolers welcome)

5.30pm till 7pm - $3 entryGloucester Soldiers ClubEntertainment: Mobilistic DJ Disco

LUCKY DOOR PRIZES ON OFFER

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Free workshops for parents and

supervising drivers

HELPING LEARNER DRIVERS BECOME SAFER DRIVERS

midcoast.nsw.gov.au

If you’re teaching someone to drive you’ll know it’s not always a smooth ride. Come along to learn how you can make the most of every lesson.

You’ll gain practical advice about:

• Current laws for L and P licence holders

• Supervising learner drivers

• Completing the learner driver log book

• The benefits of supervised on-road driving experience

• Low risk driving

Workshops will be held at:

Gloucester: 6pm, Wednesday 23 May SES HQ, 23 Tate Street

Taree: 6pm, Wednesday 30 May MidCoast Council, 2 Pulteney Street

Forster: 6pm, Wednesday 13 June MidCoast Council, 4 Breese Parade

Book now: Call 6591 7236, or email roadsafety@midcoast.nsw.gov.au, providing your contact details and workshop location. Workshops run approx. 2 hours, and light refreshments will be available.

Thursday 21 June 2018 - 5.30pm - 8.00pm

Register online

Why be an engineer?

What do engineers do?

What is it like to study engineering?

How do you become an engineer?

Charlestown Bowling Club

“Lincoln Room” 5 Lincoln St, Charlestown

/EngAustralia /EngineersAustralia

Discover Engineering Newcastle A free forum for all high school students

interested in learning about

engineering as a career choice

Discover Engineering provides the opportunity for high school students interested in an exciting career in engineering to hear real life experiences from young engineers across the various engineering disciplines who will share their career path and practical first-hand knowledge. Representatives from the TAFE and University will also be available to advise on course information.

Enquiries: 02 4911 7310

This is a free event. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is essential for catering purposes

Other locations for Discover Engineering 2018 Port Macquarie | Coffs Harbour | South Grafton | Ballina Newcastle

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

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

teachers and community in the pursuit of excellence.

www.hnekidshealth.nsw.gov.au

Is it time for a dental check up?

Call 1300 651 625 to book an appointment

Hunter New England Oral Health provides dental care for all children under 18yrs of age

We accept the Child Dental Benefits Scheme

IGA’S GROCERY REWARDS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMYour nomination of our school, in IGA’s Grocery Rewards Community Partnership Program, raises funds for our school.