Whole School News

Book Club  

Book Club is a great fundraiser for our Library and we appreciate your support. 

There are no paper forms going out to students this term. Issue 7 is open online for parents to order Scholastic books online. This will be closed on Monday 10 November. If you buy online for Issue 7 past that date, you will be charged for the postage. 

Issue 8, usually the Christmas issue, will be opened later in the month of November.  

If you wish us to hold books back for you for Christmas gift purposes, please send us an email. 

There are two options for ordering. 

1. Use your own Scholastic account to order and pay online. (Loop) If you would like to set up a new account go to: 

http://scholastic.com.au/register 

1. Please enclose the correct cash with your completed order form as we do not have cash for change kept in the library. Your completed forms can be handed in to the library. 

Thank you in advance for supporting our library and your child’s reading journey. 

Yours in reading 

Ms Elinor Couper | Head of Library Services 

Fire Twirling & Dance Workshop Invitation

All current students in Years Seven to Eleven are invited! If you have ever wanted to learn how to dance with fire, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for. 

Join Kaarla Wirren, Concept Creator, Aunty Carol Petterson and Mrs Rachael Colmer as they guide you through storytelling that translates into fire twirling, contemporary dance and music.

Students are warmly welcomed to be part of how this story is shared with the wider community.

The first meeting and workshop will be held on Wednesday 4 November, from 3.20pm 4.30pm. Workshops will continue every Wednesday after school for the remainder of Term Four.

Light afternoon tea will be provided, but please bring along some extra snacks.

More information is available from Ms Madi van der List and Mr Lewis Ward.

Students in Year Six who will be joining GSG in Year Seven next year are also welcome to participate in this term’s workshops.

Students that are already committed to the Possum Play, please continue with that commitment and you will have the opportunity to be involved in Kaarla Wirren in Term One.

Ms Madi van der List | Indigenous Student Support Officer

P&F Events

Dads and Kids Lawn Bowls Afternoon!

The P&F invites all dads and kids to join us for a relaxed afternoon of lawn bowls at Middleton Beach Bowling Club on Sunday 2 November from 3.00pm to 5.00pm.

This free event includes a sausage sizzle and drinks — a great way to connect, have fun and enjoy some friendly competition.

RSVP to Luke Murnane on 0417 944 789.

The Arts

Possum Place

We are busy in rehearsals preparing for our puppet play, Possum Place, including recording the sounds of local frogs, many thanks, Dr Giles Watson! Our lead artist, Chloe Flockart is back with us for the final three weeks to help us add some magic to the performance.

All the primary classes and the assembly had a surprise visit this week from a western ground parrot, reminding everyone to get their tickets. The parrot is only found between Albany and Esperance and there are only 150 left; it is a highly threatened species. The western ringtail possum is listed as critically endangered.

Tickets for the play are available via this link (only $12 each!)

https://www.artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au/venues/albany-entertainment-centre/whats-on/possum-place/

It promises to be a beautiful show.

Ms Rachel Mordy | Head of the Arts

Albany Harbours Sustainability Symposium

Join us at Great Southern Grammar for a free afternoon exploring sustainable development across the Great Southern.

Hear from local experts, community groups and government agencies, browse interactive displays, join a panel discussion and enjoy a sundowner to close the event.

GSG Multi-Purpose Sport Complex

Fri 31 Oct | 1.00pm to 5.30pm

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1477014

Let’s shape a sustainable future together!

This free event celebrates sustainable development across the Great Southern and explores innovative ways our regional community can protect our natural resources for future generations. 

To book your free ticket, please click HERE.

Canteen

Week Four Specials

Recess: Blueberry Muffin

Lunch:  Salmon Teriyaki Bowl - Rice, Roasted Sweet Potato, Spinach, Cucumber and Edamame topped with Teriyaki Salmon

Weekly Specials Term Four 

Tuesday                       

• Caesar Salad – Cos Lettuce, Red Onion, Egg, Parmesan, Croutons and Dressing

                 Chicken Caesar Salad – Caesar Salad plus Chicken and Bacon    

  GF option - no croutons                                 

 Wednesday                

• Aussie Burger - Burger Pattie, Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese, BBQ Sauce and Mayo                                                                                                        
• Aussie Burger Deluxe – Aussie Burger plus Beetroot, Bacon and Fried Egg

 Thursday

• Pizza - Hawaiian

              - Vegetarian 

  GF option available

 Friday                         

• BLT Pasta Salad – Pasta, Bacon, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion and Lettuce with a Creamy Ranch Dressing

Uniform Shop

Term Four, Week One to Week Seven, opening hours are:

• Monday: 8.00am to 4.00pm
• Tuesday: CLOSED
• Wednesday: 8.00am to 4.00pm 
• Thursday: CLOSED

• Friday: 8.00am to 1.00pm

   

Friday 28 November is the last day the Uniform Shop will be open in Term Four. 

Please make sure you have tights, long pants and any formal items that are required for awards and celebration assemblies in Week Nine of Term Four.