Whole School News

Parent Information Sessions

Before the P&F Sundowner tomorrow at 6.00pm, Parent Information Sessions will be offered and all families, but especially new families, are very welcome to attend.  Sessions for Primary School will be at the following times:

P&F News

We’ve had a big start to our year, last week at the Day One Coffee Van we kept Chris busy, he served close to 80 coffees in the hour, that’s a record for our coffee van and we hope that it’s a sign of things to come for this year.

Looking ahead 

Our annual Sundowner is tomorrow, Friday 14 February.  It’s a great way to meet new parents and catch up with old friends.  We meet in the courtyard outside the Pratten Centre between 6.00pm and 8.00pm, with food and beverages provided by the P&F.  Don’t forget, with the assistance of the school we are providing creche facilities as the event is an 18 plus event.  Please book your creche spot for primary school-aged children here.

The Year Seven Meet and Mingle is being on Sunday 23 February.  With the influx of so many new families in Year Seven we would like to invite old and new families to the school gym at 3.00pm.  The students can play basketball, netball, cricket, whilst the parents relax over some finger food and beverages. There was information in this week' school Bulletin emailed out on Tuesday.  We look forward to seeing lots of Year Seven families there.  We held a similar event last year and it was a roaring success.

WhatsApp - watch this space

The P&F, in collaboration with the school, is working hard to set up a WhatsApp group for each year group, through which the P&F rep will be able to send out messages. In preparation, please download the WhatsApp app so that will be able to click on the link sent out to your year group next week. This is an 'opt-in' opportunity, with P&F information continuing to be shared via the weekly Bulletin and Anchor newsletter.

Wishing you a good weekend and looking forward to welcoming you at the Sundowner!

Please reach out to me at jason.pages@iinet.net.au

Recruitment

Are you details orientated and an adaptable individual with a passion for administration work in an educational environment?

We are seeking reliable and skilled relief staff to support our administrative team.

To find out more and to apply, visit https://www.gsg.wa.edu.au/discover/employment

Canteen Information

Parents new to GSG, please note that in order to place orders for your child/ren with the school Canteen, you are required to set up a Flexischools account via flexischools.com.au. When doing so, please nominate your child’s class. Where there is more than one class in one year, please nominate the class name for example 6C (Year/Teacher’s surname initial). 

For existing students, please update your account showing the child’s current class name.

Orders can be placed at any time before 9.30am on the day of the order. The system also allows you to place orders for future dates and set up regular recurring orders.  We also have a late-order system, if you need to order after 9.30am.  Late orders close at 12.00pm.

Lunch orders are delivered to each subschool at lunch time.

Canteen Specials

Prior to placing Flexischools orders for 2025, please be sure that the students' class/year has been adjusted to the current 2025 year. 

Weekly Specials 

Monday:

• Nachos
• Nachos Deluxe

Tuesday:

• Caesar Salad –Cos Lettuce, Red Onion. Egg, Parmesan, Croutons and Dressing
• Chicken Caesar Salad – Caesar Salad plus Chicken and Bacon                                       GF option - no croutons

Wednesday:                 

• Aussie Burger - Burger Pattie, Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese, BBQ Sauce and Mayo              
• Aussie Burger Deluxe – Aussie Burger plus Beetroot, Bacon and Fried Egg

Thursday:                    

•  Pizza - Hawaiian or Vegetarian 

 GF option available

Friday:                          

• Pesto Pasta Salad – Basil Pesto, Pasta, Chorizo, Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes, Olives and Feta

Uniform Shop

Uniform Shop usual opening hours:

• Monday: 8.00am to 4.00pm
• Tuesday: CLOSED
• Wednesday: 8.00am to 4.00pm 
• Thursday: CLOSED
• Friday: 8.00am to 1.00pm

School Bus Alteration

A message from Justin Goldsmith - Operations Supervisor Great Southern

You are probably aware of loading issues on the new route 738 service to GSG.

As a result, my colleagues have provided a solution that will take place from next Monday 17 February.

The driver has been handing out flyers to the students this week.

Secondary Assistance Scheme - application form

The Western Australian Government through the Department of Education provides an allowance to assist eligible families with secondary schooling costs. Parents/guardians must apply for the Secondary Assistance Scheme (SAS) each school year (annually) – applications do not carry forward to future years. 

Applications close 11 April 2025

The application form is provided below.

2025 Student Residential Address and Other Information Collection

The Australian Government Department of Education would like to notify you that they have requested all schools to provide residential address and other information. This data informs the Australian Government school education policy and helps ensure funding for non-government schools is based on need.

Under the Australian Education Regulations 2023, the school is required to provide the department with the following information about each student at the school:

• names and residential addresses of the student’s parent(s) and/or guardian(s)
•  student residential address (excluding student names)
• whether the student is a primary or secondary student (education level)
• whether the student is boarding or a day student (boarding status).

The full Collection Notice for parents/guardians is provided below.

Ulster Road Update

The Ulster Road project is progressing well, and they are now entering the final stages, which is very exciting.

Over the next few weeks, the crew will focus on completing the remaining connections, followed by commissioning.

Regarding traffic management, here’s the upcoming schedule:

Stage 5 TMP:

Temporarily close the northbound lane between Angove Road and Martin Road.

This closure will be in effect from Sunday 26 January until approximately Wednesday 19 February.

Stage 2 TMP:

From approximately Sunday 20 February (exact date to be confirmed) until Thursday 6 March, a temporarily close of the southbound lane from Lower King Road to Martin Road.