Whole School News
School Review – Parent Survey
Great Southern Grammar has engaged MMG Education to conduct a confidential school review, gathering feedback from parents, staff and students to support ongoing improvement.
Parents are encouraged to complete the online survey by Sunday, 10 May 2026. Each family has received an email from MMG with a unique survey link (please complete one response per family).
All responses are confidential and reported to the School in aggregated form only.
For enquiries, contact MMG Education at tony.pfeiffer@mmgedu.com.au or (02) 9369 1449.
Mokare Day
On Wednesday 6 May, we will be raising money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service with a cake stall and a dress‑up day.
The dress‑up theme is 'Dress as a Decade', which could include outfits inspired by the '80s, '90s, or 2000s. Students are asked to bring a gold coin donation and there will also be a cake stall at recess.
Mokare families are encouraged to bake an item and deliver it to the Mokare office before homeroom on the day.
There will also be a Mokare Year Twelves vs Teachers netball game held at lunch in the Gym.
School of Rock – The Musical
Excitement is building ahead of opening night this Friday 1 May, for School of Rock – The Musical, which proudly features many talented GSG students, alumni, staff and parents alongside our very own Year Four teacher, Mr Geoff Hardey.
Adult Cast
Geoff Hardy - lead (Year Four, teacher)
Nicola Bairstow (Alumni - 2016, Mokare)
Priya Moodie (parent)
Cast
Jai West (Year Seven, Mokare)
Maddie McCutcheon (Year Eight, Baudin)
Ruth Toomey (Year Eight, Camfield)
River Duggan (Year Eight, Camfield)
Isla MacNeil (Year Eight, Baudin)
Neve Underwood (Year Eight, Baudin)
Elora Moodie (Year Seven, Camfield)
Ginny Dobson (Year Eight, Camfield)
Milla Rutter (Year Eight, Wilson)
Band
Jen Graham -Taylor (parent)
David McCutcheon (parent)
Evie Swann (Year Ten, Camfield)
Musical Director
Kathyn MacNeil (parent)
Mr Hardey takes on the lead role of guitarist Dewey Finn, a larger‑than‑life character who, after being kicked out of his band, poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious private school. What follows is a high‑energy journey as Dewey inspires his students, transforming them into an unexpected and unforgettable rock band.
With its infectious music, humour, and heart, School of Rock promises an entertaining night out and a wonderful showcase of local talent.
Tickets can be purchased online or in store at Paperbark Merchants: www.paperbark.com.au
Djinda Pre‑Kindergarten Program 2027 – Applications Now Open
We are excited to announce that the Djinda Pre‑Kindergarten program for 2027 will be offered as a two‑day program (Thursday and Friday).
We are continuously reflecting on best practice and the importance of building strong, meaningful relationships with children and families. With this in mind, we have made the considered decision to move to a two‑day program.
This structure allows for greater continuity of learning, increased opportunities to develop secure relationships, and supports a smoother transition into school life.
An Application for Admission is required by Monday 1 June. https://gsg.to/application (Please note: submitting an application does not guarantee a place.)
Families are welcome to attend our Information Session and explore our Wild Space on Thursday 7 May, 9.00am to 11.00am. Register via the link: https://enrol.gsg.wa.edu.au/wild-space-walk
For enquiries, please contact julia.bairstow@gsg.wa.edu.au
Library
Book Club Orders
The second batch of Book Club catalogues (Issue number Three, 2026) has now gone home with students and orders are due by 9.00am on Friday 1 May.
Thank you for your support of this fundraising venture for our Library—your purchases help us continue to grow our collection and provide wonderful reading opportunities for all students.
There are two options for ordering.
1.Use your own Scholastic account to order and pay online. If you would like to set up a new account go to: http://scholastic.com.au/register
2. Completed forms can be handed in to the library. Please enclose the correct cash with your completed order form as we do not have cash for change kept in the library.
Please Note: If you make an order after the cut-off date and time you will be charged postage. Orders put through before the cut-off date and time are sent postage free to the school.
P&F Events
This term we turn our attention to the Dads and Kids Camp Out, details per the below graphic. It’s a great opportunity to meet other dads standing around Luke’s legendary fire pit. Hope you can make it.
Mr Jason Pages | P&F Coordinator
From the School Counsellor
Teen Mental Health First Aid for Year Eight Students
All Year Eight Health Education classes will be trained in teenMHFA for approximately five lessons across Weeks Three to Six.
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 is important
- How to help a friend access the support they need
- Making sure our own self-care is priority number one
I am the trainer; I have loads of experience in this field and love 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. sheryl.moncur@gsg.wa.edu.au
Safety protocols are always maintained throughout the course.
More information can be found:
Teen Mental Health First Aid | Mental Health First Aid Australia
