Whole School News
Music
On Wednesday 26 March, Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School joined GSG music students for some workshop time together. Our Senior Strings, Concert Band and Jazz Bands combined to rehearse an item each. There were many smiles and laughs from students at both schools during the day. In the afternoon, we combined to present a short concert for our Year Five and two classes of Year Seven students. This was a great learning experience for our Year Five students, who have all embarked on a Concert Band programme this year. Every child in Year Five is learning a Concert Band instrument, and this was their first chance to hear a full Concert Band and see all the instruments they are learning playing together. Thanks to BCGS for coming to visit us!
Last night, Wednesday 2 April the Year Eleven and Year Twelve VET Music and Year Twelve Hospitality students presented the first VET show for 2025. This was a great night of music, delicious coffee, and muffins enjoyed by a packed house in the Hall. The Year Eleven and Year Twelve VET Music students always enjoy this opportunity to perform for family and friends.
The night featured an eclectic range of music, performed with great enthusiasm and energy, thanks to the hard work and encouragement from Mr Fowler. Well done to all the music students involved, and special thanks to Mrs McAllister and the Hospitality students for their wonderful food and hot drinks service.
Ms Emma Luxton | Director of Music
Backyard Possum Encounter
Our link for collecting western ringtail possum stories and images has now closed, and we would like to thank everyone who contributed. There are some fantastic stories that will help us to start developing the puppet play. If you have a story or photo you would still like to send please forward to rachel.mordy@gsg.wa.edu.au
We had lots of fun on our Spotlight Walks looking at the possums out at night. If you are interested in participating in one of these, there is a guided Spotlight Walk being run at Barmup, Bluff Rock Reserve during the holidays as part of the WA Tree Festival. Further details can be found here:
https://www.cityofalbanyevents.com/wa-tree-festival
Many thanks to Adalyn Sharpe in Year Ten for the beautiful baby possum photos that she sent through.
Ms Rachel Mordy | Head of the Arts
P&F Events
Sunday 6 April - Afternoon on the Knoll
The weather for this Sunday's Afternoon on the Knoll is looking right on - mid-20s and no rain! We hope to see you there to listen to Albany’s popular R&B Soul Train. They will be playing a mixture of Sunday Session-vibed covers and originals.
The gig starts at 2.00pm. It’s a free event. Bring your own food, refreshments, and something to sit on. Mini golf and other lawn games will be available for the family to enjoy while we kick back and listen to some great tracks.
Please park in the usual carparks. We are keeping the area vehicle-free. For those who aren’t sure where the event location is, please see the map below. It’s the grassy section behind the Pratten Centre overlooking picturesque Oyster Harbour.
Afternoon on the Knoll location
R&B Soul Train
Afternoon on the Knoll location
R&B Soul Train
Saturday 3 May - Dads and Kids Sleepout - at school (near the vineyard), save the date.
Please reach out to me at jason.pages@iinet.net.au
Mr Jason Pages | P&F Coordinator
From the School Counsellor
Mental Health First Aid Courses
This 14-hour course for adults teaches participants how to provide initial support to a young person (aged 12 to 18) who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until professional help is received or the crisis resolves. Please check out this link for further information. MHFA_Youth-Instructor-Training-Course-Flyer.pdf
When: Wednesday 30 April and Friday 2 May, 9.00am to 4.00pm
Where: Le Grande Motel, Albany Hwy, Albany
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
Older Persons MHFA
This 12-hour course for adults teaches participants- be they family members, professionals, carers and supporters, or curious individuals who want to know more- how to provide initial support to someone who may be experiencing a mental health problem or crisis until professional help is received or the crisis resolves. Course participants learn about signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in older adults >65 years and how to recognise and respond to the situation.
Please see this link for further information: MHFA_Older-Person-Instructor-Training-Course-Flyer.pdf
When: Wednesday 23 April and Thursday 24 April 9.00am to 3.30pm
Where: Le Grande Motel Albany Hwy, Albany
Cost: Nil – food, materials, training, and venue provided by sponsors
Sponsors: GSG and Palmerston (via WA Mental Health Commission)
To register, please email sheryl.moncur@gsg.wa.edu.au
Mrs Sheryl Moncur | School Counsellor / Teacher
Canteen Specials
Weekly Special - Week Ten
Recess: Chocolate Cake
Lunch: Chicken Tenders with Mexican CC Salad - Salad – Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, RK Beans, Cheese, Corn Chips in a Sour Cream Dressing
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
Week Nine opening hours
- Monday: 8.00am to 11.30am
- Tuesday: CLOSED
- Wednesday: 8.00am to 4.00pm
- Thursday: CLOSED
- Friday: 8.00am to 1.00pm
Week Ten opening hours
- Monday: 8.00am to 4.00pm
- Tuesday: CLOSED
- Wednesday: 8.00am to 4.00pm
- Thursday: CLOSED
- Friday: 8.00am to 1.00pm
