From the Deputy Principal

Great Southern Gathering - with guest speaker Amy Coombe

This term the P&F is pleased to present a special guest speaker to GSG. Amy Coombe has been featured in the news media and has experience sharing her story and presenting to schools across Australia. Amy will visit GSG on Wednesday 10 May. 

Amy has battled and recovered from her own eating disorder and sheds light on the hot topics, issues and challenges our youth are facing in today’s society. Sessions will be offered for students in Years Four to Twelve, with each presentation tailored for the age and stage of students. Amy's presentations will be full of easy and practical tips and strategies to increase resilience, strengthen our mindset and focus on our personal wellbeing within the small moments of everyday life. Students will leave with a very clear understanding on how to not only notice the signs within themselves and others when they're no longer thriving, but how to help themselves and others cope through it with simple tools and strategies.

Parent Presentation

Amy will offer a parent presentation courtesy of the P&F which will include a Sundowner, commencing at 5.30pm.  There is an opportunity to share a few drinks and light refreshments before Amy speaks to us all. Save the date now!

Amy's parent presentation focuses on how we can support our children to learn how to manage our negative thoughts and emotions, how to handle bad moods and tough days, worrying about what others think of us, stress, friendship issues, bullying, anxiety, self doubt, body image, comparison and fitting in.

You will leave with practical strategies and advice about how to support your child/ren.

For more information, visit amycoombe.com

Uniform

As the cold weather sets in I have reminded students of the need to ensure they stay warm. Our focus will remain on keeping classrooms and gathering spaces well-ventilated to reduce the risk of illness.  

Students may wear a plain black or plain white undershirt as an additional layer under their regular uniform as required. Students may also opt to wear a school beanie (available to purchase from the Uniform Shop) during Term Two and Term Three, at school only. Beanies are not to be worn off campus. 

A reminder that formal and sports uniform should not be mixed, so a jumper and blazer are extra layers of warmth with the formal uniform and the sports jacket is only to be worn with sports uniform. Thank you for your support in ensuring our students are prepared for the colder months.

Mrs Emma Franklin | Deputy Principal