Finals last month. Luke competed well, winning the Public Speaking section of the event and coming second overall. Public Speaking is a real challenge for any student and I truly admire those who are willing to take on this challenge.

Alistair Williams – Principal

NEWSLETTERGLOSSOP HIGH SCHOOL

ISSUE 5 4 April 2018

Dear Parents, Students, Staff and Friends,

PRINCIPAL’S REPORTReports and Interviews

At this time of the year, middle years teachers are focussing on reporting to you the accomplishments of your child in their subjects, which are based upon the Australian Curriculum Achievement Standards. These standards mean that a teacher makes a judgement about whether your child is, at, above or below standard. It is important to note that if your child is working at their year level, that they should be receiving a ‘C’ grade.

These reports will be sent home on the last day of the term and will also include an invitation to the Parent Teacher night, Thursday Week 2 Term 2. This night will be an opportunity to seek further information about the progress of your child in each subject. Please note that this year all interviews, both Senior and Middle Campus, will be held on the same night at the Middle Campus in Glossop.

In addition, you are also able to book a time to meet with the leader of the Senior Campus, Emily Griggs, the leader of the Middle Campus Clint Ridgway, the Wellbeing Leaders Donna Safralidis and Erin Stoeckel and the leader for VET, Lyn Sweeney.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Interschool Athletics

Interschool has been one of the focuses recently and students have shown commitment to the event by turning up to both early morning and lunchtime trainings. Congratulations must go to Kira McMahon, Taso Bantolas and Antonios Vrastaminos who were nominated Athletics Captains due to their commitment to the school values.

Mr Smith has been the main driver of the trainings and thanks must go to him and his many helpers who have given up time to ensure that our students have the best possible chance of success at the event, which will be held in Renmark on the 4th April.

Lions Youth of the Year

In the last few years our school has developed a strong public speaking program winning the Interschool Debating in 2017. Along with this, we have consistently represented the Riverland in the Lions Youth of the Year Program and congratulations must go to Luke Hensel who progressed to the Regional

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Principal: Mr Alistair Williams Deputy Principal: Ms Emily Griggs | Assistant Principal: Mr Clinton Ridgway

Middle Campus: 535 Old Sturt Highway, Glossop SA 5344Glossop Campus: Ph: (08) 8583 2004 • Fax: (08) 8583 2014

Senior Campus: 12 Stadium Drive, Berri SA 5343Berri Campus: Ph: (08) 85952677 • Fax: (08) 85952688

www.glossophs.sa.edu.au | dl.0776_admin@schools.sa.edu.au

OUR MOTTOSeek Truth without Fear

OUR VISIONOur school’s pride, innovation and excellence will lead to learning, independence and success for all

of our students

OUR VALUESDetermination • Safety • Respect • Learning

Glossop High School acknowledges the First Peoples of the River Murray and Mallee as traditional custodians of the Moorundie Ruwe (Riverland) region on which we live and work. We acknowledge the

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FROM THE SENIOR CAMPUS UPCOMING UMAT WORKSHOP

Simulated UMAT Day 2018 - ADELAIDE - 16 June 2018 Where? UniSA, City West Campus

Time? 9am - 5.30pm

If your child is in Years 10, 11 or 12 and is considering a career in medicine or dentistry, they will need to sit a compulsory entry exam known as UMAT (Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test) before they can apply for relevant placements in the above fields with universities.

While the Simulated UMAT Day is extremely beneficial for year 12 students, who will be attempting the real UMAT on the 25th of July 2018, this workshop is also highly recommended to anyone in Years 10–11 and aiming for a head start in UMAT preparation.

Every year, students mention to us that they wished, they had known about the UMAT NIE workshop before attempting the real UMAT, and also before Year 12 commenced.

SCHOOL EVENTS CALENDAR

06 April Friday Casual Day both campuses

08 April Sunday Year 12 O/Ed camp – 11/4

10 April Tuesday Yr 11/12 Menin B program

11 April Wednesday Yr 8 Immunsiations – catch up

12 April Thursday SSSSA Athletics Adelaide

13 April Friday Last day of term early dismissal 2:20pm

30 April Monday Term 3 begins

Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 interested in medicine or dentistry will need to sit the compulsory UMAT (examination) when applying for one of the above career choices. On the 16th of June 2018, NIE will be conducting a full day UMAT preparation workshop. All details are available via www.nie.edu.au

The workshop includes an overview of the entire UMAT process – exam, scores, standardising, applications, university requirements, interviews, past experiences, professional advice, performance expectations, and more. Each student is individually assessed and fine-tuned for peak performance. Strategic problem solving and tuition in each UMAT construct, and of course medical interviews (MMI and structured panel). Parents are invited to join their children at the final part of the day. The workshop will be conducted by highly experienced and expert lecturer who will define and explain each UMAT construct. A full practice test conducted under exam conditions, followed by marking and feedback session. This intense full day preparation workshop allows students to identify and explore their true strengths and weaknesses in relation to UMAT-readiness. Parents will also be invited to the last part of the workshop.

Cost: $289 (food and refreshments will be provided)

Emily Griggs – Deputy Principal, Senior Campus

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SENIOR CAMPUS (Contd)

Lions Youth of the YearOn Saturday the 24th of March, Year 12 student Luke Hensel represented the Riverland Region at the District Finals of the Lions Youth of the Year Competition, where he competed against students from South Australia and interstate. The process involved an interview with three judges, where Luke was asked questions about social issues relevant to young people. Following this process, Luke had to answer two impromptu questions on stage in front of an audience before delivering his five minute prepared speech on the lessons we can learn as a society from the same-sex marriage debate.

Overall, Luke came second based on his scores from the public speaking and interview process and first place for public speaking. From here, Luke will represent Glossop High School and Berri Lions Club at the State Final on April 7 at Gumeracha.

Congratulations Luke. We wish you all the best for the next round!

Hannah Lindner – Leader of English, EALD and Literacy Improvement

Year 8 and 9 Drama students

Year 8 and 9 Drama students enjoyed a workshop with Cirkidz coach, Russell who challenged them with new circus equipment.

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Year 8 English Guest Speaker and

Resilience

Resilience is a vital attribute all people can benefit from continually learning about, reflecting on and developing over their lifetime. Being resilient and knowing the skills that make you a more resilient person can help you deal with difficult situations when they come along. In Year 8 English Miss Ridley’s class are learning about these resiliency skills and as a part of this lesson focus, a guest speaker was invited to talk to the class about a time when they had to be extremely resilient.

Miss Ridley’s cousin, Tim Ridley, was involved in a serious motorbike accident last year in June while he was studying to complete Year 12. Due to how badly he was injured in the accident he had to wear a neck brace for three months and attending school was difficult. Tim talked to the class about how he didn’t let everything get on top of him, he thought positively, got out and found ways to still take part in the things he enjoyed and even though he was in pain, attended school as much as possible because he knew in the long run it would benefit him.

The students enjoyed hearing Tim’s story and had lots of questions for him in regards to how he was able to be so positive and resilient in such an unexpected and difficult situation. Hearing from someone first hand that has had to deal with a difficult situation was a great way for the class to learn more about resilience and skills that they can use themselves when life gets tough.

Learning Centre Senior CampusWINERY and NURSERY Tours

The Learning Centre Senior Campus have started looking at different post school options as a part of their PLP and Research Project.

Students were lucky enough to have Ryan Hodgson who is the Managing Director of productions for Australia take them on a guided tour through the Berri Winery and Travis Scott the Manager of Plumbers Nursery also provide a guided tour through the nursery in Renmark.

Students were informed of different positions available, award rates, upcoming site improvements and qualifications required for different positions. Students were able to ask questions and develop a complete understanding of the functions of each site. Everyone enjoyed their day

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As part of the Geography Curriculum this semester we have been learning about spiritual and cultural values of local Landscapes and geomorphic processes. We were fortunate enough to have Chris Koolmatrie share his views about the Aboriginal connection to the Murray River and the issues we currently facing in regards to the health of our river. Chris informed us about how the Dreaming stories play a significant role in Aboriginal life and spirituality. They pass on important knowledge, cultural values and belief systems through song, dance, painting and storytelling.

Aboriginal groups across the Murray–Darling Basin rely heavily on Dreaming stories to pass on traditional knowledge, law and religion. One particular dreaming story Chris told us was the story of Ponde, which describes how the River Murray came to be.

We also visited Lock 4, where we were given the chance to listen to a lock master and draw our field sketches for our River Murray Investigation assessment.

Overall it was a very educational opportunity and allowed us to expand our knowledge about geomorphic processes, cultural and spiritual value to our river and how humans are impacting our environment.

Mrs Obst’s Year 8 Geography Class

As part of the Geography Curriculum this semester Mrs Obst’s Yr. 9 Geography classes have been investigating a variety of different Biome, identifying characteristics and concluding what makes each Biome unique. Usually in the in second semester Mrs Obst’s yr. 9 Geography class participates in the Annual Kids Teaching Kids Barmera Primary School Environmental Expo. Where the class presents interactive engaging workshops to a variety of Primary year levels to raise awareness of an environmental issue and promote action. This year Mrs Obst’s classes decided that they would still like to do the kids teaching kids workshop this semester, however present to their Glossop High School peers instead.

Students worked extremely hard to create a 20 minute interactive workshop on their chosen Biome to present to their peer. I congratulate all students involved, as they presented their workshop with great enthusiasm and engaged their audience. The feedback received from viewers was exceptional.

Mrs Obst’s Year 9 Geography Class

Yr 8 Geography LANDSCAPES EXCURSION

Yr 9 Geography KIDS TEACHING KIDS

BIOMES ASSESSMENT

WEEK ONE

Week 1 Monday 16 April Tuesday 17April Wednesday 18 April Thursday 19 April Friday 20 April

AM English (Barber)11am–1pm

Biology10am–12noon

Lit Studies10am–12noon

PM Research Project – (all teachers) 1pm–3pm

PE (Vater)1pm–3pm

English (Lindner)1pm–3pm

WEEK TWO

Week 2 Monday 23 April Tuesday 24 April Wednesday 25 April Thursday 26 April Friday 27 April

AM English (Barber)11am-1pm ANZAC

DAYPM

TERM ONE HOLIDAY TUTORING SESSIONS, YEAR 12

TERM ONE HOLIDAY SESSIONS

GHS Sports DayThe annual GHS sports day was held on Friday 16 March in perfect weather at the Middle Campus. Well done to all students who participated, gave it their best effort, showed team spirit and helped out on the day.Thanks to Mr Smith and his dedicated team for all the extra time and effort given to organise such a big event. Well done to our athletes for their efforts through the day and congratulations to each of the age group winners on their achievements. A special mention to Aiden Erceg for equalling the Open boys hurdles record and Dylan Mulvey for breaking the Open boy’s shot put record.Congratulations to the McIntosh house for taking out the championship shield. Events were hotly contested all day which was awesome to witness.Congratulations to the Deakin house for taking out the inaugural Pride Cup for displaying great team spirit and GHS values throughout both Swimming Carnival and Sports day.

Josh Vater – Sports coordinator

GHS Athletics Carnival ResultsRecords for the Day

Event Competitor House New OldMU21 Hurdles Aiden Erceg P 16.10 equal record from 1984

MU21 Shotput Dylan Mulvey D 12.62m 12.47 (2003)

Tug of War Results

Middle Campus

Place House1st Parkes2nd Hughes

Senior Campus

Place House1st Deakin2nd Hughes

Age Group Winners

U14 Girls 1 Tahlia Dillon P 56 2 Layne Fenwick D 43 3 Darcee Troy M 42U14 Boys 1 Riley Herbert D 60 1 Jamo Whitbourne D 60 3 Evan Wade D 36U15 Girls 1 Samara McPhee D 56 2 Sydney Gear D 40 2 Lana Gregoric M 40U15 Boys 1 Aaron Page P 52 2 Patrick Minchella M 42 3 Eric Centofanti P 41U16 Girls 1 Tekira Hoffmann M 52 2 Lauren Kubank H 47 3 Chloe Smith D 46U16 Boys 1 Antonios Vrastaminos M 70 2 Issac Woolston H 40 3 Ondre Hunyadi D 28Open Girls 1 Kira McMahon H 68 2 Sarah Clark M 41 3 Brooke Pietrolaj D 36Open Boys 1 Taso Bantolas M 50 2 Zac Hamood H 39 3 Aiden Erceg P 35

Ballgames ShieldPlace House Points1st Parkes 252 McIntosh 252

3rd Deakin 234 4th Hughes 180

Championship ShieldPlace House Points1st McIntosh 11542nd Deakin 11133rd Parkes 10234th Hughes 1006

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NAPLAN 2018: Advance NoticeOur year 9 students will be undertaking

the NAPLAN testsTuesday 15 May to Thursday 17 May

Breakfast provided for NAPLAN students each morning

For the past year, all teachers have engaged with the work of Professor John Hattie from Melbourne University focusing on what improves students’ learning in the classroom. Early in 2017 all teachers as well as colleagues from partnership schools participated in a Foundation Day where we changed our conceptions on what is the best way to improve individual students learning and engagement. Early this year teachers participated in a Feedback Day.

The school leaders and impact coaches participated in working with the team from CORWIN to develop strategies to lead Visible Learning at Glossop High School.

You might question what do we mean by Visible Leaning? It is empowering students to understand how they learn, what they understand and what they don’t understand in a topic or lesson but even more importantly how to take responsibility for their learning and address areas of concern. Faculties have been working on developing specific strategies to enable their classrooms. At the beginning of each term during home group each student takes the time to review their report and set goals for the term. English and Maths faculties have met with every student in Year 9 and 10 to review PAT testing results and discuss goals for progression.

Parent-teacher night can be an awkward evening but you’ll really impress your child’s teacher if you focus on these issues:

How is Jane or Johnny going? What you should really be asking at parent-teacher night ...

• Rather than only asking about your child’s mark or test scores, ask the teacher how your child has improved, and how their learning can progress further

• Ask about your child’s strengths, and how they can be enhanced

• Ask which areas of the subject are most challenging for your child, and how the teacher is addressing that

• Focus on your child’s learning growth and progression rather than whether they’re getting an A, B, C or D

• Ask about your child’s attitude to learning in general• Ask if your child is engaged in class and whether they appear

to enjoying the subject• Ask the teacher how they assess what your child is ready to

learn in each lesson• Ask how much and what sort of feedback they give your child• Do they regularly do formative assessment in class, to get a

regular snapshot of your child’s learning needs and to make sure they’re following and progressing

• Does the teacher assess his or her own teaching methods and whether they are working for your child and others?

• Does the teacher outline learning goals and expected outcomes at the start of each lesson, so the students have a clear understanding of what they are trying to achieve?

• How does the teacher cater for children of different ability in the class?

• In general a focus on learning, rather than test scores, will show your child that they are in a family that values education and learning

Tasha MorathVisible Learning Impact Coach

VISIBLE LEARNINGWhat is NAPLAN?

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual national assessment for all students in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9. All students in these year levels are expected to participate in tests in reading, writing, language conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy. All government and non-government education authorities have contributed to the development of NAPLAN materials.

Why do students do NAPLAN?

NAPLAN is the measure through which governments, education authorities, schools, teachers and parents can determine whether or not young Australians have the literacy and numeracy skills that provide the critical foundation for other learning and for their productive and rewarding participation in the community.

The tests provide parents and schools with an understanding of how individual students are performing at the time of the tests. They also provide schools, states and territories with information about how education programs are working and which areas need to be prioritised for improvement.

NAPLAN tests are one aspect of each school’s assessment and reporting process, and do not replace the extensive, ongoing assessments made by teachers about each student’s performance.

NAPLAN Test Week

Students will be provided with a free breakfast the morning of each test and students who complete all NAPLAN assessments will be involved in celebrating their success with a free BBQ followed by wellbeing activities during the afternoon of Friday 18 May 2018.

Following the tests, each Year 9 student will meet individually with leaders to discuss their development and learning in literacy and numeracy. From these meetings and the data provided through their NAPLAN results, students will determine next steps in their learning and establish individual literacy and numeracy goals.

If you have any questions about your child’s preparation for NAPLAN, you are encouraged to make a time to speak with their teacher or alternatively contact Hannah Lindner (Literacy) or Sarah Baugh (Numeracy) on 8583 2004.

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Assisting Artists’ AuditionsTalented music / dance / arts students from across the Riverland are invited to audition for a position as an Assisting Artist for the Riverland Primary Schools’ Music Festival, to be held at the Chaffey Theatre in August.Assisting Artists perform between choir items at the Festival.Auditions for Assisting Artists will be held at Loxton High School and Berri Primary School in May.Application forms are available from your school, your music or dance teacher or Mrs Wormald c/- Loxton Lutheran School.Applications close on Friday 13th April at 2pm.We look forward to seeing many musically talented students try out for an Assisting Artist position for this year’s Festival.

Margaret WormaldAssisting Artists co-ordinator, 2018 Riverland

Primary Schools Music Festival

Spanish Study TourOn the 6th of April two Year 11 GHS Students, Jasmin Mulvey and Ellyn Cale, head to Spain for a three week Study Tour. The tour, coordinated by the School of Languages in Adelaide, will see 17 students from Glossop, Renmark, Strathal­byn, Seaton, Glenunga, the School of Languages and Adelaide’s Open Access College visit Spain to learn more about the country’s language and culture.

During the program, the students will stay with HomeStay families and attend Enforex International Language School during their

stay in Salamanca and Granada to develop their Spanish language skills. Throughout the

visit, the students will also have the opportunity to visit a number

of cities and towns in both the north and south of Spain on the weekends, to learn more

about the country, its people, landmarks and culture.

We thank the School of Languages for allowing our Glossop High School students the opportunity

to participate in this tour and wish Jasmin and Ellyn all the best on their upcoming travels. We look forward to

sending more students to Spain, in 2020!

Tamara Gilgen – Spanish teacher

YEAR 11 & 12SACE Autumn Revision Program

Tue 17 April - Fri 20 AprilCOUNTRY STUDENTS RECEIVE EXTRA

10% FEE REDUCTIONSimply enter “Country” when checking out.

Phone 82317776 or enrol online: www.aeg.sa.edu.au

Adelaide Education Consultants L30, 91 King William St Adelaide

“If you want a good mark for Year 12, go to AEC.” —Henry McQuinn

“This was by far the most helpful and productive way I could have spent my school holidays. Well worth the

money spent and highly recommend it to all.” —Abbey H.

“Can’t wait for next holidays seminars.” —Isabella V

“Yes they lived up to expectations, and were greater than I originally thought. A fantastic investment to revise and gain greater in depth knowledge about your subjects.”

—Nathan P

HARMONY DAYOn Wednesday 21st March we celebrated Harmony Day. Harmony Day is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background, united by a set of core Australian values. It is a day to celebrate Australian multiculturalism, based on the successful integration of migrants into our community. Australia is the most successful multicultural country on earth and we should celebrate this and work to maintain it.

To celebrate Harmony Day at GHS, our SLC worked with our student body to make paper chain people to symbolize teamwork, belonging and harmony. These are now on displayin our Resource Centre.

Tamara Gligen – SLC Staff Member

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The Positive Partnerships initiative is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training through the Helping Children with Autism package and is delivered by Autism Spectrum Australia. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent the views of the Australian Government or the Department of Education and Training.

Free One Day Workshop for Parents and Carers Positive Partnerships is coming to a location near you! Join us for a day of learning with other parents and carers of school aged children on the autism spectrum, designed to help you foster productive school, family and community relationships to provide the best kind of support for your child. Our workshops are for parents, carers and grandparents wanting to understand more about autism and learn practical strategies using evidence based resources to help maximise their young person’s learning. What will you gain by attending this workshop? An increased understanding of the impact of autism Further knowledge about how to develop effective partnerships with your school Information to help you access further support both inside and outside of school An opportunity to be part of a support network where you can share strategies and experiences with

other parents/carers An understanding of a planning tool that can be used to share key information related to your child Workshop details Venue: Berri Hotel Riverview Drive Berri SA 5343 When: Wednesday 16 May 2018 9.15 am – 3.00 pm (Registration from 8.30 am) Catering: Morning tea and lunch is provided. Please advise any dietary requirements upon

registration.

Register Online: www.positivepartnerships.com.au Registrations open on Friday 23 March 2018 and close one business day prior to the workshop. Register early as places are limited!

Questions? If you are not able to register online please call the Positive Partnerships Infoline : 1300 881 971 or email parentcarer@autismspectrum.org.au

Berri Wednesday

16 May 2018 Positive Partnerships is coming to

a location near you!Join us for a day of learning with other parents and carers of school aged children on the autism spectrum, designed to help you foster productive school, family and community relationships to provide the best kind of support for your child. Our workshops are for parents, carers and grandparents wanting to understand more about autism and learn practical strategies using evidence based resources to help maximise their young person’s learning.

What will you gain by attending this workshop?• An increased understanding of the impact of autism• Further knowledge about how to develop effective

partnerships with your school• Information to help you access further support both

inside and outside of school• An opportunity to be part of a support network where

you can share strategies and experiences with other parents/carers

• An understanding of a planning tool that can be used to share key information related to your child

Workshop detailsVenue: Berri Hotel Riverview Drive Berri SA 5343

When: Wednesday 16 May 2018 9.15 am – 3.00 pm (Registration from 8.30 am)

Catering: Morning tea and lunch is provided. Please advise any dietary requirements upon registration.

Register Online: www.positivepartnerships.com.au Registrations open on Friday 23 March 2018 and close one business day prior to the workshop. Register early as places are limited!

Questions? If you are not able to register online please call the Positive Partnerships Infoline : 1300 881 971 or email parentcarer@autismspectrum.org.au

The Positive Partnerships initiative is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training through the Helping Children with Autism package and is delivered by Autism Spectrum Australia. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent the views of the Australian Government or the Department of Education and Training.

Free One Day Workshop forParents and Carers

BerriWednesday

16 May 2018

At the end of Week 9, students from the Year 8 Spanish classes spent time learning about Easter in the Hispanic World. They discovered the different ways that Easter is celebrated in a number of Spanish speaking countries and they found that along with a strong Christian tradition, Easter is celebrated by the giving of “el mono de pascua” (an Easter cake), by decorating the streets in the bright and beautiful colours of Spring and by partaking in parades throughout cities and towns.

One tradition that we celebrated within class was the making of “torrijas” (Spanish toast). The students enjoyed seeing how they were made and eating them in class and we learnt more about this special celebration and its place in the Spanish speaking world. A big thank you goes to Year 10 Spanish students Ashlee, Kaitlin, Lauren, Nalani and Millie for their assistance in preparing and cooking the torrijas. ¡Feliz pascua!

Tamara Gilgen – Spanish Teacher

Year 8 Spanish – Easter in the Hispanic World