Whole School News
The Arts - Cinefest
Well done to Grace Eckersley (Year Ten) and Max Cruse (Year Ten), who are finalists in the Cinesnaps film competition in Busselton. This is Max's fourth year as a finalist and Grace's second. They were the winners of the Year Seven to Nine category last year. The synopsis of their film is ‘feeling overwhelmed by the currents of his life, a boy finds himself in a dangerous rip.’
The winners will be announced in September at the Cinefest Film Festival, fingers crossed for Grace and Max! Many thanks to Ms Katie Gunning for all her guidance and support.
Possum Puppet Play
Our play is taking shape as we finalise the script. We have a great group of performers and stage crew who will be working over the next four months to bring our play to life.
We have had our lead artist, Chloe Flockart, here with us for the first block of her residency, mentoring all of us as the play takes form. Chloe is a multidisciplinary puppeteer with a wealth of skills and experience to share. She has worked on many productions with theatre companies in Western Australia and internationally. Chloe was involved in the acclaimed play of Michael Morpurgo’s War Horse in London. She has worked with The Last Great Hunt, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre and Barking Gecko.
Students have really benefitted from Chloe’s impressive range of skills and bold approach to everything she does. We are excited to see our set and puppets come to life.
Ms Rachel Mordy | Head of the Arts
Library News
Term Three is a super exciting time in the Library at GSG!
Children’s Book Week | 18–22 August 2025
In 2025, we celebrate 80 years of celebrating the joy of reading through Book Week and the activities that children everywhere in Australia partake in.
We will be celebrating Book Week in Week Five at GSG and the library staff are eagerly planning some fun activities for our students. This year’s theme is 'Book an Adventure'! Who does not love an adventure? The students are excited about this theme.
We will have a Whole School dress-up day on Tuesday 19 August with a Primary School parade in the Multi-Purpose Sport Complex beginning at 9.00am. All parents and caregivers are warmly welcomed to attend.
Book Fair
In conjunction with Book Week, we will also be running a Book Fair starting on Tuesday 12 August through to Thursday 21 August. This will be a Scholastic Book Fair and as a result of hosting this fair we will not be sending Scholastic book orders home this term.
Yours in reading.
Ms Elinor Couper | Head of Library Services / Teacher
Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award
Congratulations to Tahlee Grinter (Wilson) on achieving the prestigious Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award - a remarkable accomplishment that reflects her dedication, perseverance and commitment to personal growth.
I began my Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award in 2022 during Year Nine, completing 13 hours in each section: powerboating for my skill, surfing for physical recreation and cleaning fishing line bins for service. My adventurous journey took place in Shark Bay/Monkey Mia, where I helped feed and monitor dolphins.
In 2023, I started the Silver Award and completed 26 hours per section, choosing fishing as my skill, continuing with surfing for physical recreation and participating in nature regeneration for service. For the adventurous journey, I spent a week in Exmouth, swam with whale sharks and learned about marine conservation.
In 2024, I began the Gold Award, completing 52 hours in each section, plus the additional Gold Residential Project. I chose aerial silks for my skill, snorkeling for physical recreation and coaching for service. My final adventurous journey was a four-day hike on the Bibbulmun Track with two friends. For the residential, I spent a week in Perth for Country Week, playing netball.
Since starting the Duke of Edinburgh Award, I’ve completed a total of 91 hours in each section - 273 hours overall.
Tahlee Grinter | Year Twelve Student
P&F Events
Save the Date – Kingfisher Fair & Open Day!
We are excited to announce that this year’s Kingfisher Fair will be held on Sunday 14 September from 11.00am to 3.00pm and for the first time, we are combining it with an Open Day!
It promises to be a fantastic community event, so please mark your calendars. More details to come soon!
From the School Counsellor
Teen Mental Health First Aid for Year Eight students - Term Three
All Year Eight Health Education classes will be trained in teenMHFA for approximately five lessons across the first half of Term Three.
The topics include:
- The relationship between thoughts, feelings and behaviours
- The difference between mental health problems and mental health crises
- What stigma is and how to reduce it
- What help seeking is and how to increase and normalise it
- The action plan – Look, Ask, Listen, Help Connect with an Adult, Friendship
- How to help a friend access the support they need
- Making sure our own self-care is priority
I am a trainer with extensive experience in this field and a passion for what I do. If families have any questions about the course or feel that their child may be emotionally vulnerable, please don't hesitate to contact me at sheryl.moncur@gsg.wa.edu.au
Safety protocols are always maintained throughout the course.
I advise both parents and students to read the attached information, which can be accessed via the following links.
06. Teen MHFA What Parents need to know - 7-9 Editable (1)
More information can be found:
Teen Mental Health First Aid | Mental Health First Aid Australia
Ms Sheryl Moncur | School Counsellor / Teacher
Camfield Day
Next Wednesday 30 July (Week Two), Camfield is holding their annual 'Socks and Kicks' fundraiser to raise money for our Cambodian sponsor child, Kosal.
Wear your craziest socks and kicks (sneakers for the Primary) and bring a gold coin donation. Prizes for the best/craziest/weirdest/dodgiest socks! Bring some coins for yummy treats at the cake stalls being held in both subschools at recess.
We are also holding a Whole School 'Walk 4 Kosal' during periods five and six. Please make sure you have appropriate footwear for this. At lunch in the main quadrangle, a soccer match will take place, with the teachers competing against the Camfield Year Twelve students.
Canteen
Specials Week two
Recess: Pizza Muffin Melt - English muffin with pizza sauce, bacon and cheese topping.
Lunch: Pork Fried Rice (GF) (vegetarian option available)
Monday
- Toasted Turkish Roll - Chicken, Cheese, Spinach and Avocado
Tuesday
- Toasted Turkish Roll - Chicken, Cheese, Spinach and Avocado
- Nachos
- Nachos Deluxe
Wednesday
- Butter Chicken - served with Rice and Naan Bread
- Toasted Turkish Roll - Chicken, Cheese, Spinach and Avocado
Thursday
- Pizza -Hawaiian/Vegetarian (GF Option available)
- Toasted Turkish Roll - Chicken, Cheese, Spinach and Avocado
Friday
- Spaghetti Bolognaise - Served with Garlic Bread
Uniform Shop
Term Three opening hours
Week One
- Monday: 8.00am to 4.00pm
- Tuesday: CLOSED
- Wednesday: 8.00am to 4.00pm
- Thursday: CLOSED
- Friday: 8.00am to 1.00pm
Denmark Regional Roadshow Sundowner
The great GSG Regional Roadshow Sundowners continue in Term Three! We would love to see all Denmark families and any friends they wish to invite. See details below to RSVP for this event.
Denmark Sundowner
Date: Thursday 7 August
Time: 5.00pm to 7.00pm
Venue: Boston Brewery
Employment Opportunities
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