Whole School News
State Championships Success for GSG Equestrian Team
Our GSG Interschool Equestrian Team recently competed at the WA Interschool State Championships – a challenging and rewarding three-day event held at the State Equestrian Centre in Brigadoon.
Every rider represented the school with pride, achieving excellent individual results. Whether it was reaching personal goals, placing in individual classes, or earning overall championship placings, each team member demonstrated commitment, growth, and determination. Importantly, all riders displayed outstanding horsemanship and a genuine connection with their horses throughout the competition.
A special congratulations to:
- Amelia McDonald, Year Twelve
- Abbie Cameron, Year Nine
- Willow Bennett, Year Nine
- Maggie Lester, Year Eight
- Poppy Lester, Year Eight
Sadie Cameron, Year Six
Our riders and their horses showed incredible resilience and strength, navigating tough weather, demanding conditions, and the added pressure that comes with travelling and competing at a state level. The Interschool State Championships provide a valuable opportunity for students to test themselves against top competitors from across Western Australia.
A heartfelt thank you goes to all of our amazing team parents, your time, effort and support make opportunities like this possible.
We also extend our gratitude to Mrs Cameron (Team Manager), Mrs Berryman (Team Co-ordinator), and Jemima Lester, our much-loved unofficial team mascot.
We are so proud of everything this team has achieved, both in and out of the arena!
Djinda Pre‑Kindergarten Program 2027 – Applications Now Open
We are excited to annouce that the Djinda Pre‑Kindergarten program for 2027 will be offered as a two‑day program (Thursday and Friday).
We are continuously reflecting on best practice and the importance of building strong, meaningful relationships with children and families. With this in mind, we have made the considered decision to move to a two‑day program.
This structure allows for greater continuity of learning, increased opportunities to develop secure relationships, and supports a smoother transition into school life.
An Application for Admission is required by Monday 1 June. https://gsg.to/application (Please note: submitting an application does not guarantee a place.)
Families are welcome to attend our Information Session and explore our Wild Space on Thursday 7 May, 9.00am to 11.00am. Register via the link: https://enrol.gsg.wa.edu.au/wild-space-walk
For enquiries, please contact julia.bairstow@gsg.wa.edu.au
The Arts
You may have noticed that the gardens near the Annette Knight Centre have had some additions installed over the holidays. We now have six new signs that can be found along the pathway that represent the six Menang seasons: Birak, Bunuru, Djeran, Makuru, Djilba and Kambarang. The images on the signs are vibrant and full of life. These were painted by Visual Arts students (Meg Furphy, Rif Hanna-McNeil, Bianca Marshall, Maizee Marshall, Lila-Rose Robson and Aila Williams) on the Red Moort camp of 2024 under the guidance of elders Aunty Carol Pettersen and Shandell Cummings. You will notice in each sign there is a circular symbol that shows how the Western 12 months and four seasons interconnect with the Menang six seasons.
In each sign there is also a representation of the osprey, which is so often seen on the grounds of the school. Aunty Carol talked with the students about the osprey being the symbolic guardian of the school. Students from Year One to Year Six also participated in workshops about the seasons with Jessikah Woods and their images have also been included as part of the signage.
This project was funded by the PALS (Partnership, Acceptance, Learning, Sharing) funding, provided by the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism & Sport.
Ms Rachel Mordy | Head of the Arts
Library
Book Club Orders
The second batch of Book Club catalogues (Issue number Three, 2026) has now gone home with students and orders are due by 9.00am on Friday 1 May.
Thank you for your support of this fundraising venture for our Library—your purchases help us continue to grow our collection and provide wonderful reading opportunities for all students.
There are two options for ordering.
1.Use your own Scholastic account to order and pay online. If you would like to set up a new account go to: http://scholastic.com.au/register
2. Completed forms can be handed in to the library. Please enclose the correct cash with your completed order form as we do not have cash for change kept in the library.
Please Note: If you make an order after the cut-off date and time you will be charged postage. Orders put through before the cut-off date and time are sent postage free to the school.
P&F Events
Despite the early morning rain threatening to put a damper on our first day of term coffee van, I’m pleased to say we were blessed with great weather, allowing many to enjoy a much-needed cup of caffeine after drop-off.
This term we turn our attention to the Dads and Kids Camp Out, details per the below graphic. It’s a great opportunity to meet other dads standing around Luke’s legendary fire pit. Hope you can make it.
Mr Jason Pages | P&F Coordinator
From the School Counsellor
Youth MHFA
(This course is now FULL)
This 14-hour course for adults teaches participants how to provide initial support to a young person (aged 12-18) who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until professional help is accessed or the crisis resolves itself.
Please check out this link for further information.
When: 9.00am to 4.00pm Wednesday 29 April to Thursday 30 April
Where: TBA
Cost: Nil – food, materials, training and venue provided by sponsors
Sponsors: GSG and Palmerston (via WA Mental Health Commission)
To register, email sheryl.moncur@gsg.wa.edu.au
Teen Mental Health First Aid for Year Eight Students
All Year Eight Health Education classes will be trained in teenMHFA for approximately five lessons across Weeks Three to Six.
The topics include:
- The relationship between thoughts, feelings and behaviours
- The difference between mental health problems and mental health crises
- What stigma is and how to reduce it
- What help seeking is and how to increase and normalise it
- The action plan – Look, Ask, Listen, Help Connect with an Adult, Friendship is important
- How to help a friend access the support they need
- Making sure our own self-care is priority number one
I am the trainer; I have loads of experience in this field and love what I do. If families have any questions about the course, or feel that their child may be emotionally vulnerable, please don't hesitate to contact me. sheryl.moncur@gsg.wa.edu.au
Safety protocols are always maintained throughout the course.
More information can be found:
Teen Mental Health First Aid | Mental Health First Aid Australia
