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An Independent
An Independent Public
Public School
School
llege TERM 4 ISSUE 1 2018
The Newsletter of Gilmore Co
Gilmore College
celebrating R U OK? Day
A national day of action
in September, dedicated
to reminding people to
ask family, friends and
colleagues the question,
“R U OK?”
1 1
From The Principal
It seems incredible that we are already farewelling Our College Board has grown enormously over the
our Year 12 students at their Valedictory Ceremony. past three years, as we seek together to improve our
On Tuesday 23 October we truly celebrated the school results and performance across a range of
achievements of our largest Gilmore College indicators. My thanks to the parents who attended
graduating class – the Class of 2018. the recent Open Meeting on 25 October for their
interest and contributions.
The ceremony was a brilliant and fitting end to 6 years
of secondary schooling and I would like to extend my Finally, the election and nomination process for parent
thanks to Lauren McCaig, Dianne Walker and their positions on the College Board is still underway, but
cast of hundreds of our staff, who pulled together to with certainty I can announce that we will be without
make the evening so memorable. Among all of our our wonderful chair Erica Jones in 2019, as she and
special awards and the presentation of 135 Year 12 her family leave Kwinana to support a whole new
graduation portfolios, I spoke to the students about community through their work with the Salvation Army.
the important role that they play in continuing to
While we will hold a farewell for Erica in December, I
positively contribute to their local community and the
would like to publicly thank her for her support, effort,
wider world. I acknowledged the immense pressure
commitment and vision in continuing to build a great
that many of them have endured to get to the final
Gilmore College Board as our Chair over the past
days of their schooling and urged our parents/carers
two years and as a member for three years.
and community members to “cut them some slack” -
just for a little, while as they breathe in just what they Rohan Smith
have achieved over the last 14 years. Principal
Two other major recent events of note were the
launch of our Positive Behaviour School (PBS)
motto “SOAR” and our Open College Board meeting.
PBS, while still in its infancy, has already delivered
many positive outcomes for our school and its proud
culture. The recognition that we hold the four pillars of
Support, Organisation, Aspiration and Resilience as
important, is a major step in creating and maintaining
a school culture that aligned to our moral purpose
of improving young people’s lives through education.
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The KIC iDIVERSITY
The KIC iDIVERSITY Project is a 6 day program for students with special learning needs. It explores the range
of careers available in the Kwinana Industrial Area and gives students the opportunity to get an insight into what
industry does and what industry expects of employees.
Over 6 days in Term 4 (17, 18, 23, 24, 30 &
31 October 2018), students visited a range
of working environments within the KIA, met
current employees in a range of roles and had
the opportunity to reflect on their possible future
involvement in the local workforce.
They also had a day of work experience. Demi
Milstead spent the day at Kwinana Industries
Council working with Debbie Hoey preparing
for this years iCONFERENCE and Lily Masters
spent the day at The Sound Telegraph getting an
understanding of how their business operates.
Other activities during the program included
teambuilding, improving confidence and self
esteem, resume writing, social media, personal
and presentation skills.
Rohan Smith, Demi Milstead, Lily Masters and
Jodi Gosztyla
Demi and Lily graduated the program on
31 October at the Presentation Ceremony
attended by school representatives and
proud parents of the students.
Debbie Hoey
Education Development Officer
Kwinana Industries Council
KIC president Albert Romano, Dylan Hampshire of Kolbe Catholic
College, Lily Masters and Tianqi Lithium general manager Phil Thick.
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Interschool Debate Competition –
Round 3
On 17 August our Year 9 Debating Team attended the third round of
debates for the Interschool Debating Competition which was held at
Lakeland Senior High School. Our ever-controversial topic, The World
Should Welcome Driverless Cars, was difficult to debate, especially being
on the affirmative side of the argument, however, we persisted with our
preparation.
When we arrived at the school The Year 9 Debating team
we were buzzing with excitement,
having just come off the back of a were confident and collected Taryn Gibbs, Angela James, Keana Ireland,
Michaela Van Lit
win at our last Debate. We were and a true representation of
ready, we were prepared and we
were ready to win again. The school what we aspire to for
Our opposition, Melville Senior
was welcoming to its competitors
and seeing familiar faces around
our students. High school, who we had made
us in their library only made us an alliance with over the last few
more determined to give it our best debates, tried their very best to
shot. defeat us and shut our arguments
down. After a nerve-wracking few
With the chairperson, Michaela
minutes, the adjudicator told us
Van Lit, ready to set the pace
our results, with only one point
of the debate, our first speaker,
separating the teams... We had
Angela James, set us up for a
won.
good argument, clearly defining
the topic, no matter how much the A bitter sweet victory, celebrated
opposing team tried to dispute this. by both teams, with the alliance
Our second speaker, Taryn Gibbs, barely shaken. The preparation
made even clearer our perspective and rehearsing had paid off and
and drove statistical facts into our we were now officially back to back
adjudicators mind, setting us up winners.
for a good competition. Thirdly, Hannah Carter
our closing speaker, Keana Keana Ireland, Taryn Gibbs, Angela James,
Michaela Van Lit
Pre-Service Teacher - English
Ireland, concluded our argument
powerfully, giving the opposition
little to justifiably rebut.
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Year 12 Mountain Biking Camp
On 12-14 September the Year 12 Outdoor Education class completed a 3
day camp, riding almost 60km through the Dwellingup jarrah forests and
camping in tents with their peers.
On day one we started the trek at Turner Hill Mountain Bike Trail just South
of Dwellingup. It was very challenging with drops, berms, log rides and many
technical challenges that required patience and skill. From here we rode
towards Marrinup Campsite via the Munda Biddi trail. After arriving in the
afternoon we set up tents and had a feed and relaxed. Later that night we
visited a WWII prisoner of war camp that housed German and Italian soldiers
capture by the Allies. Students were amazed at this piece of history and
enjoyed the torch light tour.
The next day we packed up and
got back in the saddle. Firstly
we completed the Marrinup
Mountain Biking Trail, which was
much more free flowing when
compared to Turner Hill. From
here a quick break and then we
started the main ride of the day
from Marrinup to Nanga.
It was a good challenge, but a lot
of fun due to the many downhill
sections as we descended into
the Murray River Valley. After
a very tiring ride we arrived in
Nanga and set up camp. The
weather was drizzly that evening
and unfortunately most students
retired early to stay away from
the rain.
On the final day, Friday, we
went to a high ropes course
which included ziplining, jumps,
climbing and balancing all at height amongst the trees. Many students had a ball challenging their fears and
speeding between trees in harnesses and jumping off platforms towards the ground. What great fun! We then
headed to town for a well deserved lunch of a pie and sauce. It was a good camp with fantastic endurance, skill
and bravery shown by our Year 12 students.
Well done.
Jeremy Ingram
Head of Learning Area - Health and Physical Education
and Jenna Websdale
Teacher - Health and Physical Education
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Interschool Athletics Carnival
On Thursday 11 October, Gilmore College sent a team of 40 students to compete in the School Sport Western
Australia Interschool Athletics Carnival at the WA State Athletics Stadium.
Our athletes showed outstanding skills, athleticism Mena Abol Okech narrowly missed out on the Year
and courage to represent our school admirably. 10 boys A Division 200m with an impressive time of
Ultimately the overall result did reflect the quality 24:43 sec. Tara Garlett won the Year 11/12 200m
of our team, however there were many outstanding event and narrowly missed the sprint double, placing
results during the day and a number of our senior 2nd in the 100m A Division. Congratulation also to
school students, Tara Garlett Denzil Thorne, Mena Abol
and Tyson Headland, were Okech, Shaun Pereyra and
both recognised as runner up Shannon Beaman for winning
champions in the Year 11/12 the Year 10, 4 x100m relay.
age group.
As previously mentioned,
Some outstanding individual Tyson Headland had a
results included Morgan dominant day, winning the
Bropho and Dylan Van A Division 200m, 400m,
Zuydam combining in the Year 1500m and placing 2nd in
11/12 boys 800m to win both the 100m. In his final race in
A and B division respectively. Gilmore colours he anchored
Kirralee Vollmann won the the 4x100m team (Tyson,
Year 10, A Division discus and Matthew Beaman, Morgan
shot putt events - is that 3 years in a row Kirralee? Bropho and Dylan Van Zuydam), to victory,
Tyler Piazzola was dominant in the Year 9 boys 200m powering away on the home straight.
and continued this great form placing in multiple
events throughout the day placing 2nd in the 100m.
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Tyson has now represented Gilmore College in Winners
every year from 7 to Year 12 and has improved
Morgan Bropho Year 11/12 A Division 800m
every year. Congratulations Tyson, you sure
have made us proud with your commitment to Dylan Van Zuydam Year 11/12 B Division 800m
representing the school. Kirralee Vollman Year 10 Discus
Although the above students had outstanding Kirralee Vollman Year 10 Shot Putt
results, it was the many students gaining multiple
places in many results that ultimately decides the Tara Garlett Year 11/12 200m
success of the Gilmore College team each year. I Denzil Thorne Year 10 4 x 100m relay
would like to thank all students who represented Mena Abol Okech
the College so well on the day and congratulate Shaun Pereyra
them on their efforts, school pride and excellent Shannon Beaman
image that they project of our school.
Tyson Headland Year 11/12 200m
Well done.
Tyson Headland Year 11/12 400m
Jeremy Ingram, Adam Hammond & Natalie
Thomas Tyson Headland Year 11/12 1500m
Teachers - Health and Physical Education Tyson Headland Year 11/12 4 x 100m relay
Matthew Beaman
Morgan Bropho
Dylan Van Zuydam
As the temperature rise, the best place to be
is in the pool.
Year 8 Aquatics
Just reminding all Year 8
For every 1 minute
students and their parent you’re in the shower
and guardians that the you’re using between
Year 8 aquatics module 26-37 litres of water.
is currently running from
So to help save water
Week 5 through to the pick a 4 minute song
end of the term. for when you’re in the
shower and make sure
Students will need to return permission forms and you don’t go over!
equip themselves with bathers, towel and $2.20 for
each PE lesson. Classes will consist of some basic
swimming techniques and fitness, novelty relays and
games including volleyball and water polo. As the
temperature rise, the best place to be is in the pool,
so what are you waiting for, get yourself ready and
make sure you are organised each session.
Mr Ingram and the HPE Team
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Worm Farm incursion
On 23 October, students from Miss Brown’s 7.6 Humanities and
Social Science class participated in an incursion about Worms and Worm Farms.
Kevin from The Worm Shed gave an exciting “The experience with the worms was weird, I have never really
presentation on the life of worms and how they are touched or held a worm before. I was expecting them to have teeth or
climb up my shirt. But, overall, this experience was fun!” – Laurance
beneficial for reducing organic waste as they are Francisco
able to turn it into fertiliser for the garden. Students
“Feeling the worms was really weird, they might even pee on you!
were then able to touch a worm and study it with a
This day made lots of memories come back from when I was little.
microscope. The class then made their own mini Today was really fun!” – Haylee Orton
worm farms in bottles that they could take home.
“When we were doing the worm farm I got scared at first but when we
This year Gilmore College was successful in our had to pick them up I was okay with it.” – Peyton Houra-Tuwhangai
application for a Waste Wise grant and used this
money to host the incursion and install two recycled
fridge worm farms. As a part of the Gilmore College Sustainability
initiative, the school is reducing the amount of organic waste going
to landfill. After the incursion, students from the Green Team assisted
Kevin to install the two large scale worm farms at the side of the May
O’Brien Building Office (HASS office).
A massive thanks to Miss Brown’s 7.6 class for being excellent
participants, the Gilmore College Green Team and Kevin from The
Worm Shed.
Constance Chipper “When I picked one of them up it was really fidgety and I screamed”
Teacher - Humanities and Social Science - Darsha Price
“Working with the worms was so fun because they wiggle and tickle
you” – Cody Salisbury
“It was very fun. Honestly the worms felt weird! Still fun though” –
Jeremy Roxas
“It was very fun, especially when we got to pick them up” - Ashlee
Moran
“It was fun because I did it with my friend who don’t like that!” - Emily
Jones Banks
8
2.
Gilmore and Orelia team up to
improve literacy and numeracy
3. In line with our whole school
approach to improving literacy
and numeracy, students from 9.5
1. have teamed up with buddies
from Miss Barton’s Year 4/5
class at Orelia Primary School.
The aim of the activity is to
not only improve literacy and
numeracy skills in both groups,
but also to build positive relationships between our future
Year 12s and 7s. The Year 9s supported their buddies with
guided reading activities and a multiples/area game.
Students from both classes commented on how much they
enjoyed working together and that they couldn’t wait to
do it again, which is lucky because the collaboration will
continue throughout Term 4 and into 2019.
4.
Thank you to Orelia Primary School, Miss Barton and Room
7 for having us. We are all looking forward to our next visit.
Lesley Brown
4. Teacher - Humanities and Social Science
5.
1. Katrina De Oro
2. Fey Whitehead
3. Japhet Dela Pena, Holly Locke, Aidan Walden,
Ian Ramos, Fey Whitehead, Jam Agnete and
Katrina De Oro 6.
4. Tyler Piazzola
5. Ian Ramos
6. Cyrus Vince
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Water Wise Recognition
On Wednesday 24 October we became a recognised Water
Wise School. We were visited by the Water Corporation who
acknowledged the College for all our efforts to try and reduce
our water usage and the implementation of water saving
practices.
The Year 8.1s, 8.2s and Year 11 ATAR Modern History classes
were there to receive the award and then they were treated to a
*** Extra cute surprise visit from Kep, the hardest working (and cutest) member
fact - Kep’s tail of the water saving team. Kep is the only dog in Australia who is
was bandaged due to
trained with the sole purpose of sniffing out leaks and we were lucky
her injuring it by over
enough to be given a demonstration of Kep at work. We were all very impressed
wagging it because she
with Kep’s ability to find the leak in under 60 seconds and her overall adorableness.
gets too happy! Rachel Elsegood
Teacher - Humanities and Social Science
8.1, 8.2 and Yr 11 ATAR Modern History- Certificate Presentation Innocent Chikwama, Sam French, Wil
Brown, Kep and her handler
10None of your business
On 1 November, Miss Brown and Miss Jere-Edward
escorted Year 10 students from 10.1, 10.2, 10.3 and 10.4
on a walking tour of Fremantle’s businesses.
The aim of the excursion was to highlight the range of
small businesses within the Fremantle area, the goods
and services they provide and the image they portray
in order to attract consumers. However, we learned far
more than was expected.
Tour guide, Michael, drew links between Fremantle’s
rich history, geography and economics, making
for a very engaging experience. Students learned
that Fremantle was a free colony, until convicts were
requested to help in the building of the settlement. They
also learned about old and new businesses, the convict
and whaling history of the Round House and viewed a range
of Street Art.
Lesley Brown and Esther Jere-Edward
Teachers - Humanities and Social Science
“I learned a lot about the history of Fremantle.”
Jan IIlao
“I really liked the art and I learned a lot.”
Kurt Tamares
“I liked learning the history of the place.”
Vince Valenzuela
11The time we did a rat dissection in
Year 11 General Human Biology
After finishing our exploration of the body systems, covering While not for the faint of heart,
everything inside us from head to toe, we decided to conclude this many brave students attempted and
unit of study by getting up close and personal with the insides of completed the dissection whilst others
a rat. held onto their lunch at the back of the
classroom.
With similarities between the insides of a human and rat, students
were easily able to identify organs and organ systems and follow Lisa Doomen
the path of the digestive system and other systems with the use of Teacher - Science
their dissecting kit tools and hands.
Nathan Beynon, Dillion Males, Diego Horvat and Brandon Matthews
Lochlan Taylor, Diego Horvat,
Nathan Beynon, Dillion Males, Sibyl
Dostanovic, Miss Doomen, Brandon
Matthews, Mauwa Kizenga, Beatrix
Pool, Rico Luis Tobillo, Casey
Murnane, and Lewraine Francis
Creencia
Tahlea Eaton, Nathan Beynon and Dillion Males
12Presentation to the Rotary Club of Kwinana
Josh Semper, National World Skills Bronze Medal winner and Gilmore College super
star, recently spoke at the Rotary Club of Kwinana as a thank you for their continued
sponsorship through the Kwinana Industries Council (KIC).
Cr Wendy Cooper wrote: “You would have been so proud of Josh tonight. He spoke well
and with his usual quiet unassuming manner.”
Well done, Josh. We wish you all the very best in your future endeavours.
Patrice Kilpatrick
Industry & Enterprise Coordinator
Resilient Friends Club Pledge: I am responsible for the safety and well-being of myself and others
Over the past 15 weeks, our students have been part of the Resilient Friends Club Program (RFC).
RFC is a not for profit program that works in the community to raise
awareness to breakdown the stigma attached to mental health and
social issues. RFC pledge is ‘I am responsible for the safety and
well-being of myself and others’
15 students started the program and learned how to deal with
emotions in a safe and healthy manner. Part of this program was
to leave a message for future students. Gavin and Sharon worked
closely with students for 1 hour a week over a period of 15 weeks.
The students started the program with little confidence and have
grown into confident young adults, that are resilient, mentally
strong and now have the ability to face what comes at them in a
positive way.
Jodi Gosztyla
Youth Worker
13Greyhounds at
Gilmore
Sheldon’s First Day
RU OK? Day – 14.09.18
Today I went to school - high
school to be exact. Wow, what an
adventure I had. I went to the office
and I signed in as a visitor and I got and give me pats. I liked meeting
my flash RU OK? Day bandana. them.
Ms Lobb then took Mum and I to the Library which Next was a break that everyone calls Recess and I
is were I will be hanging out most of the time I am at got to have some yummy snacks. Mum made sure
school. We got ourselves settled and then a small that everyone knew my favourite was cheese, but
group of Year 12s popped in to have a pat and a chat. then there were also chicken nuggets. We went for a
They had some tests coming up today and were walk to the Year 12s common room, which is a place
feeling a bit stressed until they came and hung out they can hang out while on breaks. I played ping
with me. After that I had a group of Year 10s come pong and met so many nice people. These kids have
and do some reading with me while I walked around exams coming up and they all said how nice it was to
and got lots of pats. have me there as it helped them chill out.
I then became an artist’s model!! I went into the Art After Recess I got to spend a bit of time in Ms
room to be a life model while the Year 7s had a go at Doomen’s Science class. This was my hooman,
drawing me. I think I did a great job and WOW, there Travis’s class so I got to meet his friends and have a
were some amazing artist’s in the class. I loved all rest while they worked.
the pictures and the pats. While there some of Ms
Dancer’s class and Ms Dancer popped in to say Hi
14Mum and I would like to thank everyone at Gilmore College for how
welcoming they all are to me and I am super excited to be spending
some time at the school next term.
Back to the Library now for some more reading with a big group of Year 9s. Again, they were amazing. Some of
the kids I met feared me at first and I must say the way their friends helped them with their fear was outstanding.
I might be very big, but I am a gentle giant. I had my toy white tiger with me and the kids all played with me which
was super fun.
Lunch time was next and we went outside with everyone else for the R U OK? Day activities. There was a
sausage sizzle as well, so I got two sausages because I was the best-behaved boy. Some of the kids and
teachers came past for pats and photos and I really loved that. We spoke to lots of people who were on the
school site for the activities and everyone asked questions about us Greyhounds. Mum did real good with all her
information.
After lunch Travis stole me again to spend a little bit of time in his Humanities and Social Science class with Ms
Brown. I was pretty tired, so after walking around saying hello to everyone, I went up the front of the class and
had a nap. Mum woke me and we went back to the Library were I had a class of Year 7s again who were reading.
They just loved me! (and why wouldn’t they???). I stayed in the Library meeting people and hanging out with the
Year 7s until it was time to go home.
I was exhausted when I got home and hopped straight up onto Mum’s bed for a nap.
Love from Sheldon the Foundation Greyhound at Gilmore College
CSBP
In 2017 Kara Ratcliff had the opportunity to commence a Traineeship through SMYL
Community College and CSBP, whilst still working towards her Western Australian Certificate
of Education (WACE)..
During this time Kara went to work on site at CSBP
one day per week throughout the school year. Due
to Kara’s hard work and diligence, CSBP were able
to employ her throughout the holidays.
Kara completed her traineeship Term 3 and was
awarded a Certificate II in Business. CSBP held a
special morning tea for her last day and were more
than happy with her efforts over the past two years.
Well done Kara and thank you CSBP.
Jodi Gosztyla
Youth Worker
15Most Industrious Award, 31 October 2018
The Arts Health & Physical
Dance Education
Year 11 Danielle Martin
Year 10 Franzielle Palaganas Year 11 Health Korina Lumapas
Year 9 Georgia Gee Year 11 Outdoor Ed Mekayla Jenkins
Year 7 Rozahlia Da Silva Year 11 P.E Dylan Van Zuydam
Drama Year 11 Sport Coaching Grace Tinasau
Year 11 ATAR Leah Carroll Year 10 Health Ryan Alcantara
Year 11 General Unnati Patel Year 10 P.E Stephen Malekin
Year 10 Emily Quinn Year 9 Health Axis Woodall
Year 9 Lachlan Whitman Year 9 P.E Shaniah Litimco
Year 8 Cheyanne Tarbin Year 8 Health Jean Bermudez
Year 7 Phoebe Armstrong Year 8 P.E Dylan Bauer
Media Year 7 Health Dwayne Dinglasan
Year 11 Chloe Williams Year 7 P.E Breanna Ware
Year 10 Callym Nugent
Year 9
Year 8
Amelia Santana
Christine Antonio Humanities and Social
Year 7
Music
Ryan Rees
Science
Year 10 Maliski Morales Year 11 Business Management
Year 9 Joshua Comben and Enterprise Casey Murnane
Year 8 Xandrhyllah Mercado Year 11 Career and Enterprise Rhys Jones
Year 7 Sebastian Maddigan Year 11 Career and Enterprise Jamee Fleming
Visual Arts Year 11 General History Dillon Males
Year 11 Joshua Murray Year 11 ATAR History Shyniah Tether
Year 11 Cert II RJ Caranay Year 11 ATAR Geography Almira Alimpolos
Year 10 Tatianna Claridge Year 10 Lara-Lee Golding
Year 9 Sophie Funneman Year 10 Kurt Tamares
Year 8 Gypsy Fenner Year 9 Angelos Hughes
Year 7 Seamus Murphy Year 9 Axis Woodall
Year 8 Vince Sayson
English Year 7 Elenor Rivera
Year 11 General Rhys Jones
Year 11 General Rylee de San Miguel
Year 11 ATAR Roselle Carino Mathematics
Year 11 ATAR Ella Drew Year 11 Application Tanatswa Chafa
Year 10 Ema Racic Year 11 Essential Ethan Bott
Year 10 Angelo Cadag Year 11 MethodsRoselle Carino
Year 9 Katrina De Oro Year 10 Kurt Tamares
Year 9\ Hannah Mitchell Year 9 Katrina De Oro
Year 9 Sarcha Simpson Year 8 Vince Sayson
Year 8 Alison Freeman Year 7 Louanna Pickett
Year 8 Grace Jeffree
Year 7 Ranesch Maha kalithas
Year 7 Keith Vincent Dela Calzada
16Science
Year 11 ATAR Human Biology Abigail Del Carmen
Year 11 General Chemistry Vincent De Luna
Year 11 General Human Biology Lachlan Taylor
Year 10 Kurt Tamaras
Year 9 Sarcha Simpson
Year 8 Lachlan Mitchell
Year 7 Sebastian Maddigan
Technology & Enterprise
Year 11 Children Family
and Community
Year 11 Engineering
Ebony Drake
Jake Bermudez
Mathematics Learning
Year 11 Food Science
Year 11 Hospitality Cert II
Russell Yambao
Rhys Jones
Area
Year 11 KIC Marcus Davies In developing our whole school approach
Year 11 KIC Rylee De San Miguel to improve numeracy, we are implementing
Year 11 Materials and Design Vincent Deluna various strategies.
Year 11 Materials, Design Our first and ongoing initiative is to develop
and Technology Mikael Peterson “Conversion” skills of our students. On
Year 10 Franzielle Palaganas Connect, in the Library, under the Whole
Year 10 Anna Sach School Literacy and Numeracy folder, we have
Year 9 Justin Kelly placed a few resources.
Year 8 Natalie Lance We ask that parents/caregivers and staff
Year 8 Alison Freeman encourage and support our students in
Year 7 Jazmine Delvo completing these tasks. Fact sheets are
provided to further assist our students.
A second initiative is the Maths Monday
competition for our Y7 and Y8 cohort. In period
1 on a Monday all Y7 and Y8 students will be
given a maths problem to solve.
Top girl and boy for each cohort with
correct answers will be in line to win a
prize. Our awesome Gilmore staff are
participating in this competition. We
are encouraging parents/caregivers to
have a go as well. The question will be
put up on Connect, in the Library, under
Whole School Literacy and Numeracy.
We look forward to receiving your
feedback and are open to suggestions
in promoting our whole school approach
to Numeracy.
17Year 8 Point Peron
A Year 8 excursion was organised to Point Peron Camp in Rockingham. The objective was to reward the Year 8
students who best represented the Good Standing Policy.
With this in mind, the criteria
were set at the very high
benchmark of 95% attendance
and perfect behavioural and
uniform records for Term 3.
There were 55 students in total
who achieved this and the first
32 to return their forms in time
accompanied Mr Patterson, the
Year 8/9 Manager and myself
on the day.
At Point Peron, the first
activity was a session of rock
climbing in the Indoor Arena.
Students were given an
instructional lesson followed by
the opportunity to test their abilities on the rock climbing
wall. Ryan Overton was the student volunteer to lead the
way and demonstrated to the others the positive attitude
required to overcome any self-doubt or nerves.
Standouts from this were Ryley Windon, Djai Hunter, Jai
Hanson, Lily Armarego and Christelle Asosa, who all
succeeded in reaching the top.
Next, we moved onto archery. With the wind getting stronger
the difficulty level increased. This meant the ability to hit a
target 25 metres away became increasingly challenging.
Despite this there were several students who excelled
including Jessica Freeman, Vince Sayson and Shante
Boullineau, who all demonstrated excellent skill with their
ability to hit the target.
There was an intense staff competition involving Mr
Patterson and myself to see who claimed bragging rights
on the day. Despite leading all day, I lost the battle as Mr
Patterson somehow managed to fluke a bullseye with his
final arrow.
The final part of the day was on the beach. The students took a large floatable water mat to the ocean where
they got to relax for an hour of fun activities. Diago Da Silva was a standout, while most students enjoyed the
opportunity to relax and have fun in the water.
Overall it was a fantastic day. It was enjoyable to get the opportunity to reward some well deserving students and
great to see everyone appreciate the experience.
Jamie Lee
Year 8 Coordinator
18Guest Speaker: Gavin “Gracey”
Grace
In the first week of Term 4, the Year 7, 8 and 9 year groups had
the opportunity to listen to the knowledge and life experience of
guest speaker Gavin Grace, aka Gracey from the Arts vs Depression
Foundation.
Each year group had their own assembly and they were granted
unique access to his life story combined with his artistic talents to deliver
a message to the students about many lessons learnt along his turbulent
journey.
Allie Milstead, Gracey and The objective was to communicate messages relating to resilience and how
Sammy-Rose Pairama success can be achieved through perseverance, hard work and by striving to
achieve your goals.
Originating from South Auckland in New Zealand, he experienced a tough upbringing. Encountering hardship,
violence and tragedy while growing up he managed to achieve success in his life by rising above the adversity
and overcoming obstacles that were put in front of him. His story concludes in the present where he is now a
successful corporate speaker living in Perth, using his skills in art along with his insight to advise, motivate and
inspire people in all walks of life.
It was a fantastic experience to
listen to the life story of such an
inspiring individual. It was also
very rewarding to see how our
students listened and connected
with Gracey as he delivered his
powerful message. I now use
his speech as a reference point
when mentoring and advising
students.
Jamie Lee
Year 8 Coordinator
Gracey with the Year 8 Cohort
Success can be achieved through
perseverance, hard work
and by striving to achieve your
goals. Gavin Grace
19World Teachers’ Day 2018
On Friday 26 October, Gilmore College celebrated World Teachers’ Day 2018.
The English Learning Area and their students worked on special pieces, to say thank you to the staff who
work tirelessly to build a positive environment at school every day.
To emphasise the heroics of the
staff, each member was turned
into a Superhero. The participating
classes created costumes for each
hero and gave them super powers
to match. Students were able to
show how well they know their
teachers, highlighting our most
distinguishing traits, as well as
some traits we didn’t realise they
notice.
The end product was highly
entertaining and teachers greatly
appreciated the students’ effort to
make their World Teachers’ Day so
much more super.
Thank you to the English staff and
their students who gave up their
time, as well as the helpers who
put together the display in the Café.
Nicole Leslie
Teacher - English
202018 Term 4 - Homework Classes and Afterschool Activities
Homework Classes and Before and After School Activities Term 4 2018
Learning Area When Location Further Information
Badminton Club Wednesday Health & Physical Education
Courts
All years welcome 3:00pm to 4:00pm Mr Jeremy Ingram
Basketball Training Every day Student Services
Courts
Year 8 Recess 1 Mr Craig Davies
Board Game Club Tuesday Humanities & Social Sciences
CMP1
All years welcome 2:50pm to 4:30pm Mr Daniel Szewczak
English
English Learning Area
Homework Classes Thursday
BLZ 2 Mr Shaun Morris
OLNA Practice 2:50pm to 3:40pm
Ms Nethia Duraisamy
ATAR Preparation
Monday, Tuesday
Fitness Centre Fitness Health & Physical Education
and Thursday
All years welcome Centre Mr Jordan Sciascia
2:40pm to 3:30pm
Follow the Dream Monday, Tuesday & Thursday Follow the Dream Coordinator
CMP1
Select students only 2:40pm to 4:30pm Mr Dave Smith
History Humanities & Social Sciences
FLZ1.3
ATAR Geography Thursday Ms Marilyn Harris
CLZ5
ATAR Modern History 7:30am to 8:15am
Ms Rachel Elsegood
Year 11
Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS)
Every day during lunch
The Hive (Hub of Information and Vibrant Head of Humanities & Social Sciences
1:11pm to 1:36pm CLZ 8
Ms Cheryl Tate
Homework Classes and Before and After School Activities
Education)
All years welcome
(alternate HASS teachers) Term 4 2018
Learning Club
24/10/2018 8:55 AM Thursday
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All years welcome 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Monday ALZ 4
Mathematics
3:00pm to 4:00pm (Mrs Kaur) Head of Learning Area
Homework classes and OLNA preparation
Monday & Thursday Mr Roneil Billimoria
All years welcome
3:00pm to 4:00pm (Mr Billimoria) ALZ 5
Robotics Club Thursday
ALZ 6 Mr German Panopio
All years welcome 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Science Tuesday
FSC1 Please check with your Science teachers
Homework Classes. All years welcome 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Volleyball Training Wednesday
Courts
Years 7-9 welcome 7:30am to 8:30am
Student Services
Volleyball Training Thursday
Courts Mr Craig Davies
Years 7-9 welcome 2:40pm to 4:00pm
Mr Adam Hammond
Volleyball Every day
Courts
Years 10-12 Lunchtime
24/10/2018 8:55 AM
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21Connect
Connect is the Department of Education’s online environment which will provide teachers, students
and parents with secure access to a collaborative online learning environment via the internet.
The aim of Connect is to provide a secure internet service that will allow teachers to provide information about
the teaching and learning activities occurring in the classroom directly to the parents of students in this class.
Participation in Connect is optional for parents and if you would like to take part, you will require internet
access and a computer. No additional software is required. The Department of Education will issue you with a
unique user name and password which will provide you with access to Connect.
Initially, Connect will allow teachers to provide general class information to you about the teaching and learning
activities that his/her class are undertaking. In the future, the service may be further developed to allow more
flexible communication between parents and teachers, as well as providing personalised information about
your child’s learning activities and progress.
In order for you to take part in Connect, please see main Administration for a Connect Registration for Parents
form. Once completed and returned you will then be confidentially issued with your unique user name and
password as well as access details for Connect.
What is Skoolbag?
Skoolbag provides schools with an easy way to tell
parents/carers everything they need to know, and
it provides parents with the most convenient way to
receive school notifications.
No more lost paper in student school bags! School
newsletters, school notices and alerts are communicated
directly to the parent smartphone through the Skoolbag
school Mobile App.
Skoolbag is a school Mobile
App that communicates directly
with iPhone, iPad, Android, and
Windows Phones devices.
How does it work?
Parents add the School Mobile
App to their phone, and can view
the school’s documents and
notifications.
Skoolbag:
Skoolbag is a very flexible school
mobile app and offers:
Alerts Events News Newsletters Links to website pages Embedded PDF documents Parent
eForms for Sick Note/Absent and Change of details.
22Thank you to parents and caregivers who have paid their
2018 Contributions and Charges in full
Contributions and Charges are used by the College to fund the curriculum activities, by providing resources
to enhance the teaching and learning activities of classes and courses which are selected by students.
To recognise those families who pay their 2018 Contributions and Charges in full, we will be placing them in
a fantastic Prize Draw each term to say thank you for their assistance in improving educational facitlites and
resources at Gilmore College.
Term 3 the following prize winners were drawn:
Owen Bentley $500 Short Breaks Australia gift card Dylan Irula $100 Red Balloon gift card
Alex Breznansky $200 Short Breaks Australia gift card Bella Rose Edwards $50 Movie gift card
Jam Nacario $100 Red Balloon gift card William Baylis $50 Movie gift card
College Tour
Thursday 6 December
Our Principal Rohan Smith and members of
the College Board warmly welcome you to
attend a Tour of the College on Thursday
6 December 9:00–10:30am.
College Tours provide prospective and current families the opportunity to visit the school during a normal
day, visiting the places where learning and engagement take place and to provide you and your family
with a true sense of Gilmore College. The student leaders in particular are a great source of authentic
information about what it means to be a Gilmore College student day to day.
Morning tea and a Question & Answer session will follow the tour in the College staff room. We will answer
your questions honestly, explain our ethos and our passions.
RSVP Tour of the College is essential before Monday 3 December. Please contact the Administration office
on 9411 1811 or Gilmore.college@education.wa.edu.au.
23$150 per student
Program cost includes: Other
• All training sessions possibilities:
• A personalised uniform Not included in program cost
• Scratch matches
• Entry to School Sports Volleyball Carnival WA Volleyball Junior League
(WAVJL)
• Entry to Volleyball Western Australia’s Schools Cup
• The possibility to partake in a
• Transport to and from venue’s multi-round indoor volleyball
competition.
• End of year presentation
Australian Volleyball Schools Cup
Training days/times: • The possibility for our year
10 male and female teams to
Senior School Monday 2:40pm till 4pm participate against the best
schools in the country at a
Year 10 Tuesday 2:40pm till 4pm tournament in Melbourne.
Year 7 Wednesday 7:30am till 8:30am • Fundraising will be required and
Strength & Conditioning Thursday 7:30am till 8:30am grant submissions to lower cost
(*Optional) to students and their families.
Year 8 and 9 Thursday 2:40pm till 4:00pm
Schedule subject to change.
For more information please contact Craig Davies or Adam Hammond on 9411 1816.
24FREE TEEN PARENTING SEMINAR –
for EVERY PARENT
Triple P – Teen Positive Parenting Program
SEMINAR SERIES
Managing teenage children’s behaviour can be challenging at times for most parents.
Parents are invited to attend free parenting seminar being offered this term to learn practical, positive and
effective ways to manage common behavioural problems, and ways to help your child achieve their best at
school and in the future.
When: 23th November 2018 Seminar One: Raising Responsible Teenagers
Time: 9.00 – 11.00 am
Venue: Gilmore College, Dargin Place, Orelia
Cost: Free – however bookings are essential
For more information, or to register to attend a free parenting seminar please:
Complete the slip below and return to
Shannon Butler – Psychologist
Student Services – Gilmore College
OR contact Shannon Butler by ph: 9411 1805, e: Shannon.Butler@education.wa.edu.au
BY 19th November 2018
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------
REGISTRATION FOR: TEEN POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM - SEMINAR SERIES
Name of Parent(s) wishing to attend:
(1) Surname________________________ First Name____________________ Mobile (1) ____________________
(2) Surname _______________________ First Name____________________ Mobile (2)
_____________________
Home Phone: ______________________ Email:_____________________________________________________
Postal Address: ______________________________________________ Suburb:______ Postcode:____________
Name of Child: _________________________________ DOB of Child:____ / _____/ ________
I / We wish to attend (please tick):
Seminar One – 23.11.2018
Please return your registration to
Shannon Butler
Psychologist
Gilmore College
By: 19 th November 2018
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www.innovatorsteaparty.org
students@innovatorsteaparty.org
Inspire in 5
Career Presentations from Women in STEM
Monday 12th November 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Students in year 7-9, their parents & teachers welcome to this FREE event
brought to you by The Innovators’ Tea Party
A unique opportunity for local high school students to engage with some of WA’s leaders in Science,
Technology, Engineering and Maths.
Event details
Inspire in 5 aims to showcase STEM careers to middle school students.
This event is an interactive lecture-style experience, where students, teachers and parents will see 5
minute presentations from 12 different Women in STEM Mentors. After the 1.5hr presentation session,
there will be an opportunity for attendees to meet & greet presenters and ask any questions they might
have about their education, career and day-to-day role.
Date: Monday 12th November
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
(please arrive early, presentations will start on time)
Venue: City of Perth Library Auditorium
Capacity: 80 attendees in total
27Jacqueline Brooker_Saver_
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Could $500 help you with Could $500 help with your TAFE,
high‑school costs? traineeship or apprenticeship costs?
Join Saver Plus and we’ll match Contact Join Saver Plus and we’ll match Contact
your savings, dollar for dollar, up Jacqueline Brooker
your local Saver Plus
your savings, dollar for dollar, up Jacqueline Brooker
your local Saver Plus
to $500 for school costs. Coordinator to $500 for education costs. Coordinator
Phone Phone
0418 663 585 0418 663 585
laptops & tablets specialist subjects course fees laptops & tablets
08 9265 5585 08 9265 5585
Email Email
uniforms & shoes books & supplies textbooks equipment & supplies
jacqueline.brooker@ jacqueline.brooker@
thesmithfamily.com.au thesmithfamily.com.au
sports fees & gear camps & excursions study furniture internet costs
Web Web
www.saverplus.org.au www.saverplus.org.au
To join Saver Plus, you must have a Centrelink Health Care To join Saver Plus, you must have a Centrelink Health Care
or Pensioner Concession Card, be at least 18 years old, have or Pensioner Concession Card, be at least 18 years old, have
some regular income from work (you or your partner), and some regular income from work (you or your partner), and
have a child at school or attend vocational education yourself. have a child at school or attend vocational education yourself.
Saver Plus is an initiative of the Brotherhood of St Laurence and ANZ, delivered in partnership with Berry Street, The Benevolent Society and The Smith Family and other local Saver Plus is an initiative of the Brotherhood of St Laurence and ANZ, delivered in partnership with Berry Street, The Benevolent Society and The Smith Family and other local
community agencies. The program is funded by ANZ and the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Go to www.dss.gov.au for more information. community agencies. The program is funded by ANZ and the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Go to www.dss.gov.au for more information.
28FOR YOUR NEWSLETTER
WAAPA Summer School 2018/2019
This Summer WAAPA at ECU, Mt Lawley is offering an exciting performing arts
program for students from Years 1 to 12. The Summer School includes classes in
RAP, Acting, Dance, Drama, Screen Performance, Music Theatre and of course, how
to perform Shakespeare. For information about the fantastic courses on offer please
visit WAAPA Summer School or contact Gabrielle Metcalf at g.metcalf@ecu.edu.au
MASTER MIND AUSTRALIA’S
JANUARY 2019 JUMP-START PROGRAMS
OLNA – NAPLAN -- Study Skills – Essay Writing – Subject Revision & Preparation
For all students entering Year 7 – 12 in 2019
The January Preparation Program aims to prepare students for Term 1 (2019) before the academic
year begins. The classes will revise those important components from the 2018 syllabus that are vital
for success in the new-year. The program will also preview what students can expect in their courses
in 2019.
Courses will be conducted at:
Christ Church Grammar School and Hale School
Sunday 20th to Friday 25th of January, 2019
Dr. Robert Hallam at Master Mind Australia on 9486 1377
www.mastermindaustralia.com.au
2019
UNIFORM CONCEPTS SHOP
OPENING HOURS
Wednesday 30 January 2019 9:00am – 4.00pm
Friday 1 February 2019 9.00am – 4.00pm
Monday 4 February 2019 8.00am – 11.00am
Tuesday 5 February 2019 8.00am – 11.00am
Thursday 7 February 2019 8.00am – 11.00am
from Week 2 normal opening times of the
uniform shop will resume
Tuesday and Thursday 8.00am – 11.00am
Thank you and have a nice day
292019
ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
OPENING HOURS
Wednesday 30 January 2019 8:00am – 4.00pm
Thursday 31 January 2019 8.00am – 4.00pm
Friday 1 February 2019 8.00am – 4.00 pm
Office Hours from Monday 4 February 2019
will be Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm
Thank you and have a nice day
YEARS 7 TO 12
YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO:
$350
towards school expenses
DO YOU HOLD A: CENTRELINK HEALTH CARE CARD
(OR) CENTRELINK PENSIONER CONCESSION CARD
(OR) VETERANS’ AFFAIRS PENSIONER CONCESSION CARD
Applications Open: Wednesday
Applications 4 February 2019
Close
Friday
Applications 12Friday
Close: April 12
2019
April 2019
Ask School Reception for More Information
Gilmore College
An Independent Public School
Dargin Place, Orelia, Western Australia 6167 Important Numbers
PO Box 86, Kwinana, Western Australia 6966 Attendance 9411 1823
T. +61 8 9411 1811 F. +61 8 9419 2494 Library 9411 1842
E. Gilmore.College@education.wa.edu.au Main Administration 9411 1811
W. www.gilmorecollege.wa.edu.au Student Services 9411 1823
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