From the Deputy Principal

Reconciliation Week

The National Reconciliation Week theme for 2024, Now More Than Ever.  National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.  The Reconciliation Australia website reminds us:  no matter what, the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will —and must —continue.  There have been many moments in Australia’s reconciliation journey that make us want to turn away. But when things are divisive, the worst thing we can do is disengage or disconnect.

Now more than ever, the work continues. In treaty making, in truth-telling, in understanding our history, in education, and in tackling racism. We need connection. We need respect. We need action. And we need change.   Now more than ever, we need reconciliation.

Thanks to our Aboriginal Liaison Officer, Ms Rachael Colmer, today we are looking forward to welcoming GSG members of our local Indigenous community and students for our Reconciliation Afternoon Tea.  During this week we have reflected on the purpose of Reconciliation Week and the work all of us, as Australians, need to do.  Our Primary School students are registered to participate in Voices for Reconciliation, singing Blackfella/Whitefella by the Warumpi Band.  Stay tuned for more information about their performance which will take place tomorrow.   You can find more information about this here.

GSG Musical Production

We are very excited to announce that GSG will be presenting a musical production of Disney’s version of Aladdin Junior at the Albany Entertainment Centre on 28 and 29 March 2025.  

The production includes all your favourite songs and characters from the original film. The fun will start with auditions!  After auditions, we will start rehearsing at the beginning of Term Four this year.   Taking part in a production of this size, in a professional venue, helps develop your confidence, teamwork and resilience along with developing your dramatic and musical skills.  Most importantly, you'll make memories to last a lifetime!

The cast for the production will be selected from students currently in Years Six to Eleven.  We are looking for people who can sing, dance and act, but most importantly we are looking for people who want to have fun!  In order to be in the production, you do not necessarily need to sing by yourself (if you don't have a lead part).  Many of the roles involve being a part of a chorus.

Auditions for parts (acting, dancing and singing) in Aladdin will take place during Week Seven of Term Three.  The first round of auditions will take place in the Music Building on Wednesday 28 August and on Thursday August 29 from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.  You only need to attend one audition session so please nominate which audition session you will attend on the form here.  Please indicate your interest by Friday 14 June.  

Update on road works on Ulster Road

A note from Water Corporation

Our authorised contractor, DM Civil, will be completing some early service locating work along Ulster Road from 21 to 31 May, in preparation for the upcoming project to replace a wastewater pipeline.

This service locating will include temporary short stop-start single-lane traffic control along Ulster Road, at progressing locations. For the safety of road users and our workers please follow all speed limits and traffic signs.

The contractor will commence mobilising to site, for setting up in week commencing 10 June. Project traffic management and road closures will commence later in June.

Further information, including traffic management, timings and team contact details for the project can be found here, or searching “Ulster Road Pipeline Replacement”. 

We also encourage you to sign up via the webpage for regular updates on the Project and associated traffic management.

Thank you – Water Corporation Project Team

Mrs Emma Franklin | Deputy Principal