Upcoming Events

Date	Activity
22 November	Last day of school for Year 10 and Year 11
25 November	Year 8 AMPed Concert
27 November	Junior Excellence Evening
28 Nov - 11 Dec	APP - International Adventure trip to Vietnam
02 December	Grade 6 Orientation Day
03 December	Year 7 and Year 8 Wet n' Wild excursion
04 December	Year 7 to 9 Gala day
04 December	Year 9 Boat Cruise
07 Dec - 19 Dec	China Camp
09 Dec - 15 Dec	Junior Schools Cup Volleyball

Graduation

The Year 12 Formal and Graduation held last week, were unforgettable occasions that highlighted the incredible journey our senior students have undertaken. These milestone events celebrated not only their academic achievements but also their ability to exemplify the high standards we value as a school community.

At the Formal, our students truly exemplified what we value of Thinking Big, Stepping Up, Paying it Forward and Being Kind, creating an atmosphere of joy and celebration. A fun night was held by all!

Graduation marked the culmination of years of hard work, growth, and resilience, with students demonstrating leadership and the values that define our school. It was a wonderful occasion celebrating their achievements, following the theme of ‘Under the Sea’ to reflect the depth of their journey and what is ahead. The Soiree that was held prior to the Graduation, was a lovely way to celebrate this transition, hosted by the Year 11 parents. The evening had a real sense of community and was lovely to experience.

It was also a pleasure to see so many staff come to show their support for our students at these events.

We are incredibly proud of our Year 12 cohort for the kindness, integrity, and unity they showed. They have set a wonderful example for others and have left us inspired by the bright futures that lie ahead for each of them and the amazing things they will accomplish. Congratulations once again to the Class of 2024!

2024 school leaver email account removal

At the end of the 2024 school year, students who are not returning in 2025 will lose access to their school email account.

All departing students must remove their school email address from any personal accounts. This includes social media accounts, subscriptions or if they are using it as a secondary email address for other accounts.

The department does not recommend students use their school email for personal use. However, if they have, it is vital they remove it from personal accounts prior to the end of the school year.

Failure to do so could result in students losing access to personal accounts linked to their school email address. Students who are not returning in 2025 should also be advised to remove and back-up any files associated with their school email accounts to avoid loss of access.

Making Confident Career Choices at Results Time

Webinar for Students

The end of the year can be an anxious time for senior secondary students as they take their final exams, wait for their results, and think about what the future holds. Some of you will celebrate, some will be disappointed, and many will feel uncertain about what it all means. Many of you will second-guess your decisions and wonder if you should change your plans and preferences.

Join us as myfuture's career development expert Dr Michael Healy shares some tips on how to make sense of your results and plan your next steps accordingly. We will talk about:

How to make sense of what your results mean for you
How to deal with second thoughts
How to change your plans, if you really need to
What kinds of options you have if you didn't achieve the results you hoped for
Where to go for help if you need it

These tips will help you to make good career decisions and approach the next chapter of your journey with confidence.

Register now for this free webinar event, to be held Tuesday 3 December 6:00pm (AEDT)

Have your Say - 2025 Events

In order to plan for an excellent 2025, we would like to seek your feedback regarding P&C events. The Gap SHS P&C holds a number of events throughout the year: International Women's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day and Year 7 Wine and Cheese Night.

Complete the survey using the button below

Junior Excellence Evening

Date: Wednesday 27 November 2024

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Location: J.A. Robertson Hall

RSVP is required. Details coming soon.

Award winners and parents are invited. Please note there are only a limited number of parent seating available and is on a first come first serve bases (as a guide no more than 2 parents per student).

Next Step Survey

Uniform Bookings

Extended Summer/Back to School Hours: By appointment only

Sat Nov 30th – Sat Dec 14th

CLOSED: 15 Dec-17 Jan 2025

Sat Jan 18 – Sat Jan 25th

To try on uniform and allocate a time, please make a booking online via the TGSHS P&C website:

(NB: Walk ins are not able to be accommodated – due to staffing and change room limitations)

Shop Online:

Know what sizes you need? Why not order online! Home delivery or pick up in-store available.

See the following link for our online store:

Donations & Farewell:

Donations of any pre-loved items that students have grown out of would be warmly welcomed by the uniform shop. Items can be dropped into the uniform shop or via the school office.

We wish all our Year 12 students the best of luck in their new journeys! Any uniforms no longer needed by Year 12 families would be gratefully received.

Current Year 9 Students:

Current Year 9 students will be changing to a Senior blouse/shirt and tie for the new school year when they move into Year 10 in 2025. Stock up early by ordering online or visiting the uniform shop. (Refer to booking information above).

(Normal trading hours until Fri 29 Nov then extended hours for Dec/Jan as indicated above/the website).

Stationary News:

2025 Stationery Packs available now

Recommended stationery packs are now available online for students commencing Years 7, 8, 9 & 10 in 2025. The P&C Association is working with Edsco, a leading supplier of educational materials, to offer parents the convenience of online ordering and home delivery. For stationary lists please refer to: https://tgshspandc.org.au/stationery/

How to order online:

Go to www.edsco.com.au or via TGSHS P&C website Stationary page
Click the Green Button (Book Packs). NB: Bottom on the page.
Select the School and Year Level, press the Start Ordering button
The quantity has been prefilled. Customise your list by deselecting the items you do not want by entering zero or reducing the quantity.
Click on Submit Order to go to checkout. Complete the details and then click Confirm Order.

Delivery & Ordering dates: Free Delivery if ordered by 2 Dec 2024

Orders placed by 2 Dec will arrive by Wednesday 23 Dec 2024
Orders placed 3-27 Dec will arrive by Fri 24 Jan 2025
Late orders after 27 Dec will be accepted but a delivery time cannot be guaranteed.

(Every effort will be made to deliver items in time for the start of Term 1)

Executive Principal