From the Principal
Bringing Learning to Life
This week’s assembly was led by the Junior School and focused on Bringing Learning to Life.
A number of Year One students introduced their enquiry-based learning projects to the School and were carried around by the Year Five students. This was followed by the Year Fives who outlined their experience of biodiversity during Science Day with a series of slides, narrative and video. Complementing these displays came a summary of Year Ten Work Experience Week, where stories were told of students participating in a variety of businesses. These included students who were experiencing workplace learning in hospitality at Dunsborough, caring for turtles in Shark Bay, informing tourists of activities at the Albany Tourist Bureau, while other students attended trades and businesses in Albany and WA. All of these work-place activities were coordinated by Mrs Renae O’Donnell, VET and Careers Coordinator.
Head of Wilson House, Ms Angelina Ross, spoke about the wonderful opportunities some of the students have experienced through the Enrichment and Extension program. Activities highlighted were the Da Vinci Decathlon, Think Tank Challenge, Children’s University, the Holiday Program, Write a Book in a Day, raising money for the Kids Cancer Project and STEAM elective. Some of the opportunities the students were provided with were molecular gastronomy, strawberry DNA identification and organised activities through the University of Western Australia .
Debating
I was fortunate enough to attend the finals of the WA Debating League. A number of GSG teams competed this year with one junior team advancing to the grand final. Debating provides an opportunity to collectively debate relevant topics in a public forum. Congratulations to those students who were involved and special thanks to Ms Valda Wieland who coordinated this year's season. Read more in Whole School News.
Careers at GSG
We have two fantastic leadership opportunities at Great Southern Grammar, Head of Senior School and Head of Humanities, commencing in January 2022. For more information, see the Careers section within this edition of the Anchor or visit the School’s Careers page. https://gsg.wa.edu.au/about-gsg/careers/current-vacancies/
Great Southern Gathering: Afternoon Tea with Danny Green
When: Friday 24 September
Where: Multi-Purpose Sport Complex
Time: 1.00pm to 2.30pm
Tickets: $35 each (Click here to buy)
Gather your friends to book a table, or you can book individual seats. If you would like to set up a table captain please call Reception on 9844 0300 for help to set up your table captain.
Under the organisation of the P&F, the School is delighted to launch ticket sales for its inaugural Great Southern Gathering event, an Afternoon Tea with Danny Green. Celebrate the end of a busy term and gather your table of ten (tickets are $35 per person), enjoy a sumptuous afternoon tea and be inspired as Danny shares his stories of humility, resilience, sacrifices and strong work ethic leading to success in his boxing career and beyond. Learn more about his highly successful anti-violence movement which led to the now well recognised Coward Punch Campaign.
Sponsorship
This event is open to the wider community and provides an exciting opportunity for networking and socialising. We are seeking GSG sponsors for this highly anticipated event. To express your interest or for further information please contact Community Relations Manager, Mrs Julia Bairstow, via julia.bairstow@gsg.wa.edu.au
As part of Danny’s visit, he will also be speaking to students prior to the Afternoon Tea on issues dealing with resilience, self-respect and confidence. It will be wonderful for parents to listen to Danny and relate to some of his life experiences at home with their children.
(All arrangements made through AMW Media Pty Ltd)
Mr Mark Sawle | Principal