From the Principal

Application for Admission 2022

It was lovely to see so many prospective families on campus last week for our Term Three Tour Morning. Thank you to the staff and student leaders who showed families around the School.

A reminder to submit an Application for Admission form as soon as possible if you are looking to enrol a younger sibling in 2022. For further information please contact Registrar, Mrs Julia Bairstow, via julia.bairstow@gsg.wa.edu.au 

Volunteering

On 23 September, we will be acknowledging our sport volunteers at a special thank you function. The highlight of the evening will be the presentation of five-year and ten-year service badges. Volunteering at GSG means giving your time and abilities to assist students across the School. Simply put, volunteering is a service to our school community. In many respects, our parent volunteers provide the School with a foundation for development in a variety of aspects school life including governance, sport, P&F, boarding, the arts, the farm and even the upcoming Kingfisher Fair. 

We rely on volunteers to accomplish day-to-day objectives and reach long-term strategic goals. Our school would not be able to do the important work we do without the power of our parent volunteers.

Nothing gets accomplished by one person alone, we need to band together to make the changes we want to be part of. Giving of your time to be involved in making a positive impact on a child cannot be underestimated. Using an African proverb “it takes a village to raise a child” certainly applies here at GSG. 

Great Southern Gathering: Afternoon Tea with Danny Green

When: Friday 24 September 

Where: Multi-Purpose Sport Complex

Time: 12.00pm - 3.00pm

Tickets: $35 each (Click here to buy)

Gather your friends to book a table, or you can book individual seats. If you would like to reserve a table please call Reception on 9844 0300 for help to set this up. 

Under the organisation of the P&F, the School is delighted to launch ticket sales for its inaugural Great Southern Gathering event, an Afternoon Tea with Danny Green. Celebrate the end of a busy term and gather your table of ten (tickets are $35 per person), enjoy a sumptuous afternoon tea and be inspired as Danny shares his stories of humility, resilience, sacrifices and strong work ethic leading to success in his boxing career and beyond. Learn more about his highly successful anti-violence movement which led to the now well recognised Coward Punch Campaign. 

Sponsorship

This event is open to the wider community and provides an exciting opportunity for networking and socialising. We are seeking GSG sponsors for this highly anticipated event. To express your interest or for further information please contact Community Relations Manager, Mrs Julia Bairstow, via julia.bairstow@gsg.wa.edu.au

As part of Danny’s visit, he will also be speaking to students prior to the Afternoon Tea on issues dealing with resilience, self-respect and confidence. It will be wonderful for parents to listen to Danny and relate to some of his life experiences at home with their children.

(All arrangements made through AMW Media Pty Ltd)

Mid-Term break

I hope you enjoy your extended weekend, with the School closed on Monday 23 August for our Mid-Term break.

Mr Mark Sawle | Principal