The Anchor

Secondary School

Thriving Culture  

As we survey our current and future parents and students, a major reason that families choose GSG is for a culture that fosters excellence. Excellence is not to be confused with elitism, because excellence at GSG looks different for every child. It is about helping and expecting a child to achieve their personal best. As Mr Irving often says, “it’s not about being the best, it’s about giving of your best.” This means optimising all areas of school life to encourage growth, limit distractions and focus on the goals you want to achieve.  

 

At GSG, having a lived culture is seeing our values in action and there is an expectation that students will uphold our values of integrity, respect, compassion and courage. The impact of seeing our values in action means that people feel safe, they have a sense of belonging and they can be true to themselves, knowing that they will be supported.  

On the other hand, if we do not keep a close eye on our behaviour and allow our standards to slip, the impact can be that students do not feel safe, do not feel that they belong, or are in a place where they cannot confidently be themselves. We can see learning disrupted, the erosion of trust in relationships, and cocurricular opportunities that allow people to step outside their comfort zones not being attempted due to a perceived lack of support. 

It is vital, therefore, that we uphold high standards and expectations of behaviour from our student body and that students uphold our code of conduct. Equally, it is important that we as teachers follow through with consequences for behaviour that doesn’t align with our values so that students can learn from their mistakes and reflect on what helps them and others live their best lives. 

 

Many of our parents chose GSG as a school for their children because of this lived culture on our campus, and by extension, the community of like-minded people that parents and students meet on the journey.  Having high expectations of student behaviour will not only manifest in caring and compassionate young people, but will also ensure that they are able to learn in a classroom with minimal distractions and a shared goal to achieve their best. 

 

Mr Jordan Owenell | Deputy Principal - Head of Secondary

ATAR Geography Collaboration

Our ATAR Geography classes have been lucky to team up with the crew from WA Parks and Wildlife multiple times this term — always enthused, always informative and always appreciated!  WA Parks Wildlife has been with us as we patrolled the potoroo sanctuary at Waychinicup, explored Barna Mia at night, trapped woylies in Dryandra, took in the beauty of the Fitzgerald River National Park and unpacked the story of a major bushfire at Two People's Bay.  It has been a real privilege to connect with the people who know these places best. If they were any more helpful, we would have probably had to put them on the payroll.

 

Mr Tone Ritchie | Head of Humanities

Murdoch University Years Nine to Twelve Parent and Supporters Information Evening

Wednesday 4 June - 5.30pm to 7.30pm

 

Help your child understand university and their tertiary study options.

There are hundreds of study choices for school leavers. We’re here to help you through this exciting new chapter in your teen’s life by providing all the information you need to guide them through Years Nine, Ten, Eleven, Twelve and beyond.

Join us for a Parent and Supporters Information Evening where we'll cover:

  • Course options
  1. Understanding university lingo
  2. Application processes
  3. Fees & Scholarships
  4. and much more!

Register Now as a regional or remote student!

You can attend the presentation portion of this event online from 6.00pm - 7.00pm.

Use the links below to register for the online event: 

Year 9 & 10 Parent & Supporters Information Evening (Online)

Year 11 & 12 Parent & Supporters Information Evening (Online)

 

Any questions, please contact Mrs Renae O'Donnell.

Mrs Renae O'Donnell | VET & Careers Coordinator