From the Principal
Integrity
One of our school values is integrity.
A person of integrity is often referred to one who is honest and committed to what is right and just.
We have been speaking at school about walking with integrity, and in the Primary School, how acts of kindness demonstrate this core value.
To walk with integrity; we must have knowledge of our shared values and have a deep understanding of what is right. We also need to be consistent in our actions - the seen and unseen.
Integrity at GSG looks like:
- Everyone buying into our values of respect, integrity, compassion and commitment.
- Everyone seeking what is right and what is just.
- Everyone being inclusive and ensuring everyone is welcome here.
- Everyone listening and demonstrating enormous empathy and seeking to understand what it is like to walk in another’ shoes.
- Everyone showing up and giving their best.
- Everyone understanding that we live a life of privilege and are called to serve others.
- Everyone keeping each other accountable.
- And most of all, everyone is consistent.
May we walk in integrity in all we do and say.
Education Assistants
This week is Australian Teacher Aide Appreciation Week. A great time to celebrate the wonderful work Education Assistants do in and out of the classroom with our students. Our staff support our students to be their best in all aspects of learning and wellbeing.
Education Assistants have a significant positive impact and as are learning community, we are most grateful.
Staffing news
I like to share with the community that Head of Eclipse, Mr Taylor Colton and his partner Ms Carter Wight have tendered their resignations effective at the end of the school year. Taylor and Carter are relocating to the USA to follow their professional paths and be close to family and friends.
Their service to our school has been extraordinary and there will be an opportunity to celebrate their time at GSG at the end of the year.
The Calendar
Kingfisher Concert
The annual Kingfisher Concert is almost upon us. The event on 5 September 2024 showcases the musical talent, dedication and collaborative musicianship of our students. If you haven't already booked your tickets to the concert, I would urge you to do so HERE.
Bogan Bingo
The P&F will be hosting Bogan Bingo on 7 September 2024. There are still tickets available and I encourage parents to get along for a time of fellowship and fun!
Please secure your tickets here Tickets - www.trybooking.com/P&F Bogan Bingo
Whole School Arts Exhibition
The annual Whole School Arts Exhibition will officially open on 8 September 2024. The event will be held in the Annette Knight Centre from 3.00pm to 5.00pm.
Parent forum
As we continue this journey in 2024, I would like to invite interested parents/guardians to come to a coffee morning to discuss celebrations, areas for improvement, and ideas for the future.
When: Thursday 19 September 2024
Time: 10.00am to 11.30am
Where: Dylans on the Terrace, Stirling Terrace (upstairs)
RSVP: HERE.
Go well
Mr Mathew Irving | Principal