Secondary School

Push-Up Challenge  

A big thank you to Mary Witham for bringing to school this great challenge which made us all have a think about mental health. Many students have made significant contributions to GSG by participating in the Push-Up Challenge, reflecting our assembly theme of active contribution and engagement. GSG had 86 participants across 11 teams, raising $1,553. Team Baudin raised the most funds, with Mr Fullarton contributing $175 and completing all his push-ups. Our collective effort resulted in 144,867 push-ups over a month. 

Congratulations to Team Mokare for achieving the most push-ups overall, with 40,545, and for having the most team members. The Year Eight boys team did the most push-ups per person, with 2,382. 

Across Australia, 218,000 people participated in the push-up challenge, including 33,000 school students. Every student at GSG who contributed, even by helping a friend, improved awareness for mental health and encouraged healthy behaviours. 

Well done to everyone involved! 

Mokare Day 

Mokare Day took place today. The Mokare leaders organised an exciting full dress-up day with the theme ‘Icons of the World.’ This theme invited students and staff to get creative and dress up as an iconic band, landmark, food, or character. 

The day’s festivities included a cake stall at recess, offering a delicious selection of treats.

The highlight of the day was the highly anticipated student vs staff netball game at lunchtime. 

Participants and spectators alike were asked to bring spare change for a gold coin donation. This small contribution allowed them to indulge in the cake stall and also support a worthy cause. 

All funds raised during Mokare Day will be donated to the RUAH Foundation, a respected non-profit organisation based in Western Australia. The RUAH Foundation is dedicated to providing vital services, including family support, mental health care, housing, homelessness assistance, and legal support to those in need. 

This initiative exemplifies the school community's spirit of giving and engagement, demonstrating how we can come together to make a positive impact. 

Book Week  

You will have read in the Daily Notices that Book Week is happening in Week Six! This national event is all about fostering a love for books and reading, promoting literacy, and highlighting the importance of stories in our lives. On Thursday 22 August, we will have a whole school dress-up day. We are fortunate to celebrate reading as a whole school community, and this year's theme is "The Magic of Reading." 

GSG readers, you are encouraged to dress up as a character from a book with a magical theme. You can do this in groups of two, three, or more, or go solo. Let your creativity soar but remember to follow our usual dress-up rules. Keep an eye on the Daily Notices for updates on competitions and activities during Book Week in Week Six. Get some ideas, get excited, and let's make this Book Week magical! 

Merit Awards 

At assembly on Monday, I was able to present Merit Awards to students in Years Seven, Eight and Nine. These awards are presented to the top student in each of their Elective subjects for Semester One.   

 Mr Neil Ferreira | Acting Head of Secondary

Years Seven to Nine Social 

Student Council Leaders are hosting the 2024 social for students in Years Seven, Eight, and Nine on Wednesday 21 August, between 6.00pm and 8.00pm. 

The event will be held at the GSG Hall and is sure to be full of dancing, music, and fun. The social will be an Aussie-themed dress-up, so come along in your best ‘Aussie’ outfit. 

Included in your entry will be some sweet and savoury snacks to keep up the energy levels. Just bring along a water bottle to keep you hydrated throughout the event.

Tickets are only $5 and available here www.trybooking.com/CUGLN

The Student Council

From the Careers Centre

Murdoch University - Albany Parent Information Evening

Murdoch University will be holding a Parent and Supporters Information Evening at the Albany Regional Universities Centre on Wednesday 28 August starting at 5.30pm.

For more details about Murdoch University please visit www.murdoch.edu.au

For more details about this event please email: Engage@murdoch.edu.au

Rio Tinto Indigenous Cadetships and Scholarships

The Rio Tinto Indigenous Cadetship Programme supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to complete their undergraduate degree, and gain professional work experience within the organisation. 

For more information Creating opportunities (riotinto.com)

Rio Tinto provides a study allowance, and twelve weeks of paid vacation work to students on the programme. 

To be eligible for the program you must: 

• Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent 
• Provide evidence of your Indigenous identity by means of recognition with a ‘common seal’ from the relevant Indigenous group
• Be enrolled for full-time study at an Australian university
• Be enrolled in your first undergraduate degree
• Not have completed a cadetship previously 
• Meet Australian Taxation Office (ATO) requirements as the Indigenous cadetship programme is taxed accordingly. 

You must also be enrolled into one of the following disciplines: 

• Engineering and Mathematics 
• Science 
• Business 
• Environment 

For further information please contact: 

Ria Stephensen, National Recruitment Manager, AFL SportsReady 

E: ria.stephenson@aflsportsready.com.au 

M: 0457 772 600 

Murdoch University Open Nights

Murdoch University invites you to join us for our 2024 Open Nights.

Spread over three nights, prospective students, their families and the wider community are invited to Explore, Discover and Immerse themselves in everything that Murdoch University has to offer.

• Hear first-hand from our students and academics about what to expect when studying at Murdoch
• Explore double major and double degree combinations and possibilities
• Tour our state-of-the-art facilities
• Find out where our courses can take you in your career
• Learn from current students about the practical experiences and opportunities available while you're studying
• Find out how to gain entry through portfolio and enabling pathways
• Ask questions about the application process, scholarships, and support services

 Register below for your preferred nights now!

Wednesday 28 August - Health & Education

Thursday 29 August - Sciences, Information Technology, Engineering & Maths

Wednesday 4 September - Business, Law, Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences

Mrs Renae O'Donnell | VET & Careers Coordinator