Secondary School

Year Eleven Mocktail Party

This week, we hosted a Mocktail Party for our Year Eleven students to celebrate their new roles as school leaders. The event was organised by our Year Eleven Hospitality students as part of Mrs Teresa McAllister’s award-winning Hospitality course. The theme, “Op Shop Hop,” inspired some incredible outfits from both staff and students. Mrs O’Donnell was a standout, leading the crowd in lively group dances.

Year Eleven Barbeque

On Wednesday, our Year Eleven leaders hosted a lunchtime barbeque to bring the Secondary School together for some fun. Music played as students from different year groups mingled and even upper Primary School students joined in for a sausage in a bun. It was fantastic to see the students take full ownership, setting up, cooking and cleaning up the entire event themselves. This initiative sets a positive tone for the year ahead.

Gold coin donations were collected, with all proceeds going toward our fundraising efforts for the Hawaiian Ride for Youth, which will visit us in Term One next year. The Ride for Youth is a cycling event from Albany to Perth that raises awareness and funds for youth mental health and it launches from Great Southern Grammar every year.

Duke of Edinburgh

Last week, I had the honour of accompanying Year Twelve student Tahlee Grinter to Perth for a ceremony at Government House, where we met His Excellency, the Governor of Western Australia. Tahlee received the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award, a truly remarkable achievement.

At Great Southern Grammar, students can participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme from the age of 14, progressing through Bronze, Silver and ultimately Gold levels. Each level comprises four sections: Physical Recreation, Skills, Voluntary Service and an Adventurous Journey.

I encourage all students to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award during their time at GSG. For Tahlee to achieve her Gold Award is an outstanding accomplishment that will serve her well in the next phase of life beyond GSG.

If families would like to learn more, please contact Mrs Renae O’Donnell at secondary@gsg.wa.edu.au

GSSSSA Interschool Cricket carnival

Last Thursday, some of our students competed in the GSSSSA Interschool Cricket Carnival. This week, teams from Years Seven and Eight are representing the School in the GSSSSA Basketball Carnival.

Sport is an important part of life at GSG, offering students valuable experiential learning. Through sport, students can try new things, work together, overcome challenges, stay healthy and experience joy!

As a school, we strive to provide a balanced education and sport plays a vital role in that.

We aim to open opportunities that maximise participation while respecting the rhythm of classroom learning and giving athletes the chance to pursue excellence beyond simple participation. Our Sports Department does a wonderful job balancing these often-competing priorities.

On Thursday 30 October Year Seven to Nine students participated in the GSSSSA Cricket carnival at the North Road ovals. It was a warm day with some showers passing through, good energy and lots of fun had; honourable mention to the A-grade boys for going through undefeated claiming 1st and the B-grade boys finishing 2nd and Harrison Woithe raising the bat for an amazing 55 runs in only 6 balls.
In the girls section both teams managed a couple of wins and one or two narrow losses cost them an overall win. It was a very well organised event by Great Southern Regional Manager, Jarrod Hansen and a big thanks to the coaches, teachers and students who helped out.

Lewis Bailey and Molly O’Malley | Year Nine students

LEGO League Challenge

This week, a team of students from Years Seven to Ten travelled to Mount Barker to compete in the LEGO League Challenge, taking part in engineering and robotics events.

We had three strong teams representing GSG in the regional state round. Our Lego Legends, Christian Barrow, Eden Marney, Harry Peirce, Hunter Roberts-Johnston and Chris Sleeman, received the Breakthrough Award.

Our Quantum Quokkas, Daniel Cruse, River Duggan, William Roxburgh, Lachie Scriven, Theo Wallefeld and Louis Taylor earned both the Peer Award and the Robot Performance Award.

Our GSG Gremlins, Max Cruse, Archie Henderson and Edmund Toomey, not only won the Core Values Award but have also advanced to the Nationals Round, which will be held on Saturday 13 December! Congratulations to all our students and a huge thank you to Mr Kyal Rose for his outstanding leadership.

Albany Show

This weekend, we hope to see you at the Albany Show! GSG will be there in full force and we would love for you to visit our stand. Enjoy complimentary affogatos prepared by our Hospitality students, as well as free face painting for the kids! Plus, do not miss our Pipe Band performing at the show on Friday at 11.20am.

GSG Athletes Shine at WA All Schools Championships

Last weekend, our talented athletes competed at the WA All Schools Championships in Perth, delivering outstanding performances across track and field events. From hurdles to jumps, they achieved personal bests, earned medals and secured places at the upcoming National All Schools Championships in Melbourne this December.

Highlights include:

Zoë Bascombe (Year Eleven, Baudin) – 3rd place in Long Jump (Zoë competed in Nationals earlier this year)
Charlotte Mitrovski (Year Eight, Wilson) – Reached finals in 90m Hurdles, 200m Hurdles, and Triple Jump, placing 5th, 4th, and 2nd respectively, with personal bests in both hurdle races. Her 2nd place in Triple Jump qualifies her for Nationals!
Mason Watkins (Year Ten, Mokare) – Gold in Triple Jump and Bronze in Long Jump, also qualifying for Nationals.
Ruth Toomey (Year Seven, Camfield) – Qualified for the U14 Girls 80m Hurdles final, placed 7th, and achieved a personal best time.
Charlie Mackay (Year Eight, Wilson) – Competed in the 1500m and 800m, achieving personal bests in both events.

Congratulations to all our athletes for their hard work, determination, and incredible achievements. You inspire us all!

Mr Jordan Owenell | Deputy Principal - Head of Secondary

GSG have partnered with Cyber Safety Project to deliver some of the Year Seven Digital Technologies curriculum and they provide brilliant free family resources. We know the new social media age restrictions coming into effect on 10 December 2025 have left a lot of families feeling confused and unsure. Cyber Safety Project are running a fun, family-friendly session to unpack the changes, bust myths and get your family confident and ready!

SOCIAL MEDIA DELAY - A Free Family Workshop for Parents and Kids Under 16 Wednesday 19 November 2025, 7.00pm to 7.45pm AEDT