Secondary School
Foundation Day
This week we celebrate Foundation Day. Students have been busy rehearsing their assembly items and speeches, and we hope to see many families join us for the celebrations on Friday afternoon.
The Foundation Day Assembly will commence at 1.45 pm, followed by our annual Running of the Flags relay race, a tradition that is uniquely GSG. It is always a special day, let’s hope the weather holds!
Presentation uniform for all students.
GSSSSA Volleyball
On Wednesday, our Senior teams represented GSG at the Great Southern Secondary Schools’ Sports Association (GSSSSA) volleyball competition. We sent our two Country Week teams for the opportunity to compete together.
Our students performed exceptionally well, with the boys’ team narrowly missing out in the grand final. Their strong performance has earned them a place in A Grade for Country Week, which is a fantastic achievement.
VACS Service and Peer Support
This term, as part of Values and Christian Studies (VACS) on Wednesdays, our Year Eight and Nine students are undertaking community service activities. This week marked the first rotation, with students participating both on and off campus in a variety of activities, including:
- Gardening and grounds work at St John’s Church on York Street
- Beach and river foreshore clean‑ups
- Clearing invasive wattle from Two People’s Bay
- Supporting the Primary School as Education Assistants
Our Year Eleven students are also undertaking a Peer Support leadership program alongside our Year Seven students. These valuable learning experiences help strengthen our community while giving students opportunities to build relationships, collaborate, and solve problems together.
SCUBA
Recently, some of our Year Ten Marine Science students undertook a SCUBA diving course to earn their certification. This is a fantastic opportunity and continues to be very popular among students.
Once certified, students can further develop their skills by joining the SCUBA Club, run by Mr Robson, and enjoy diving experiences throughout the year.
Years Eleven and Twelve Outdoor Education Camp – Rottnest Island
Our Year Eleven and Twelve Outdoor Education students recently attended a camp on Rottnest Island, where they enjoyed snorkelling experiences. The Year Twelve students took on leadership roles, organising activities as part of their ATAR course assessment.
With the Year Eleven students also completing a number of expeditions as part of their curriculum, it was wonderful to see the two year groups working together so effectively.
The Year Eleven General and Year Twelve ATAR Outdoor Education students headed off early Tuesday morning for our four‑day Rottnest Island camp. After the bus ride to Fremantle, where we arrived much earlier than expected, we had time to organise our gear and relax before the ferry. Once we were on board, the energy lifted and everyone was ready for island life.
Landing on Rottnest meant a quick rush to the bike shop before closing time, which immediately introduced us to the island’s real challenge: the hills. With bikes collected and legs already sore, we made our way to camp to set up tents and cook dinner (with varying levels of ability).
The Year Twelve students focused on leadership and organisation throughout the trip, especially when strong winds forced us to change our snorkelling plans. Both groups adapted well, shifting locations and keeping things running smoothly. The Year Twelve students also supported the Year Eleven students through their leadership tasks and helped keep the group positive when plans changed.
When the weather cooperated, the Year Eleven students got stuck into their snorkelling program, exploring sheltered bays and spotting plenty of marine life. They also guided their peers around the island, which mostly meant navigating hills and often taking the more scenic route. The quokkas were quite happy to invite themselves into our tents and bags, making for some fun stories.
By the final day, everyone was tired but happy, ready to head home after a week of snorkelling, cycling, leadership challenges, and plenty of laughs. The camp strengthened our skills and brought the group closer together.
A big thank‑you to Mrs Warren, Mr Ferreira, Mrs Ferreira, and Jodi Macpherson (Gap Assistant) for their support and guidance throughout the camp.
- Charlotte Stephens (Year Twelve, Camfield)
Year Eight Hospitality
I was lucky enough this week to be invited into the Year Eight Hospitality classroom to enjoy afternoon tea. Students have been learning how to make meringues, alongside preparing a delicious lemon myrtle curd and homemade cream to accompany them.
Students were not only developing their cooking skills, but also learning about efficient ingredient use, such as using egg whites for the meringues and yolks for the curd, as well as incorporating native ingredients. Staff who attended felt very fortunate to share time with the students and enjoy such an impressive spread.
Mr Jordan Owenell | Deputy Principal - Head of Secondary