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20th March, 2019
GWSC NEWS 2019
Dear Parents and Guardians,
What a wonderful few weeks we have had at GWSC! As always, our staff and students have been
busily engaged in a wide variety of activities. Above and beyond the teaching and learning that occurs
on a daily basis at the College, we have once again demonstrated our care and commitment to a range
of charities. The World’s Greatest Shave saw 18 students and two teachers shave their heads in front
of an audience of 1000+ staff and students. I am inspired by the willingness of our students and staff
to sacrifice their hair for such a special cause. All up, over $10,000 was raised for the Leukaemia
Foundation. We are currently in the midst of Cultural Diversity Week, which provides us with an
opportunity to celebrate diversity and our recognition of the myriad of cultures that are represented
within the College. This is very timely for our community considering the tragedy of events that
unfolded in New Zealand last week. We have also celebrated International Women’s Day this term,
with a range of activities for students over the course of the day that helped them to gain a greater
understanding of the impact of gender stereotypes.
Our Year 7 students have now all participated in the orientation outdoor education camp at Grantville.
This provided a wonderful opportunity for them to get to know their peers and teachers in an
environment away from the College. Many lifelong friendships are forged on school camps. I would
like to take this opportunity to thank Ms Amelia Bone for her dedication to the organisation of the three
camps over the course of the term. All in all, a very busy term! As always, I thank our team of dedicated
staff who continue to deliver excellent teaching to our students, as well as support with the management
of the many activities that occur across the College.
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome our new School Council and thank them for their time
and interest in ensuring that GWSC continues to provide outstanding educational opportunities for our
students. With this in mind, I welcome the following parents, staff and students to the 2019 GWSC
School Council: Jaymee Nguyen (President), Cheryl Monkman (Treasurer),Nive D’Souza ( Vice
President), Dilum DeSilva, Peter Gray, Voula Rivans, Selvam Muthukrishna, Greg Breese, Mark Salter,
Krithika Vijakumar, Julie Shelton, Daniel Mechelen, Leena Iyer, Isaac Pope, Craig Ellis.
Joanne Wastle - Principal
Parents are reminded that all student finish at 1.55pm on the last day of term Friday 5th April.
All students return to school Tuesday 23rd April
Glen Waverley Secondary College
13-21 O’Sullivan Rd Glen Waverley, 3150
Phone : 8805 6700 Email: enquiries@gwsc.vic.edu.au
Congratulations Ali Ramezaniotaghvar
2019 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix STEM Challenge Champion
We would like to congratulate Ali Ramezaniotaghvar of 9G2 on his victory in the Australian Formula 1 Grand
Prix STEM Challenge for 2019. This national competition is run by the Australian Grand Prix Corporation in
conjunction with The STEM Circle and aims to provide school students with opportunities to learn more about
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; whilst sparking their curiosity and building their logical,
creative and adventurous thinking capabilities. The 2019 F1 AusGP STEM Challenge focussed on the design of
a Flying F1 Car and required students to engage with scientific literature and utilise various design thinking
strategies to explore aerodynamics, forces and related engineering principles employed by high performance
Formula 1 teams.
Ali worked tirelessly on his Flying F1 Car challenge entry in Research Science throughout Term 1, dedicating
many hours to research and develop his prototype ‘Veras 200’ flying F1 vehicle. His ‘Veras 200’ design
incorporated many unique and cutting edge specifications, including monocrystalline solar panels feeding into
lithium ion battery hubs, two electric jet engines, carbon fibre chassis components, retractable and adjustable
wings to provide lift in the air and also sufficient aerodynamic downforce when on the ground, as well as
Nitrogen inflated hypersoft tyres with intelligent sensors. The panel of expert judges were absolutely blown
away by the detail and thought which Ali had put into his design, expressing this to him during his behind the
scenes Pit Lane Walk and Formula 1 Teams Garage tour at the F1 AusGP. Ali was also presented with his
Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix STEM Challenge award on the main stage at the F1 AusGP, receiving a round
of rapturous applause from the crowd in addition to his special Formula 1 prize pack! Well done again Ali, we
look forward to following your future career in the F1 or a STEM related field!
Glen Waverley Secondary College
13-21 O’Sullivan Rd Glen Waverley, 3150
Phone : 8805 6700 Email: enquiries@gwsc.vic.edu.au
Glen Waverley Secondary College
13-21 O’Sullivan Rd Glen Waverley, 3150
Phone : 8805 6700 Email: enquiries@gwsc.vic.edu.au
‘Driving Learning’ Education Program at the 2019 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix
Year 9 Research Science - STEM Excursion
Our Year 9 Research Science class were recently invited to participate in the ‘Driving Learning’ Education Program at the
2019 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. This program strives to inspire the next generation to engage with Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics focused curriculum opportunities and industries, through active investigation
and exposure to real world STEM platforms and technologies.
Throughout the ‘Driving Learning’ program, which was based at the F1 AusGP ‘Innovation and Technology Hub’, our
budding research scientists were involved in a range of workshops and activations where they had hands-on
experiences with cutting edge technologies including modular robotics, coding, 3D printing, flight simulators, drones,
augmented and virtual reality, in addition to mechanical engineering. They also tackled STEM design challenges and
spoke with representatives from technical areas of the Formula 1, motor sport authorities, leading universities, Victoria
Police and the Australian Defence Force; providing our students with further insights into the world of STEM related
industries and the associated career opportunities available to them.
Our students were also invited to watch all of the action out on the track, including the spectacular Formula 1 vehicles
and V8 Supercars; with the noise, raw power and exceptional speed of these machines something to behold. We were
also lucky enough to witness a superb aerial display from the Royal Australian Navy ‘MRH-90 Taipan’ Helicopter and the
Royal Australian Air Force ‘F/A-18 Hornet’ Fighter Aircraft, which ruled the sky above the Albert Park circuit.
All of our students represented our College extremely well during this experience, learning a lot about STEM and the
incredible world of Formula 1 motor sports. We would like to thank Mr Reischel for accompanying our Research Science
class to the F1 AusGP for the ‘Driving Learning’ Education Program, your time and efforts were greatly appreciated.
Remember, Science is Everywhere...alongside Technology, Engineering & Mathematics! Mr Robinson.
Glen Waverley Secondary College
13-21 O’Sullivan Rd Glen Waverley, 3150
Phone : 8805 6700 Email: enquiries@gwsc.vic.edu.au
Glen Waverley Secondary College
13-21 O’Sullivan Rd Glen Waverley, 3150
Phone : 8805 6700 Email: enquiries@gwsc.vic.edu.au
MEDIA RELEASE
Local student off to Canberra to contribute to political debate
March 2019
From Tuesday 19 March to Thursday 21 March 2019, Asal Loni from Glen Waverley
Secondary College will be among 120 Year 11 and 12 students from around Australia
attending the 24th National Schools Constitutional Convention (NSCC), being held at
the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Canberra. The
Convention is supported by all state and territory Ministers and funded by the
Australian Government Department of Education and Training.
The topic for the 2019 Convention is, ‘A new constitutional preamble for Australia?’ This topic will provide students with
the opportunity to explore the present Constitution and if a preamble is required. A range of stimulus speakers will
discuss the issues with students for them to debate with all delegates.
Outcomes from the Convention will be incorporated into a Communiqué that will be presented to the Deputy President
of the Senate, Senator Sue Lines, for tabling in Parliament and recorded in Hansard.
As a national delegate Asal will travel in a group of 25 students from Victoria.
“This provides me with a wonderful opportunity to hear from expert speakers and learn about
constitutional reform. I look forward to contributing to the debate on this important topic.”]
Other elements of the program will include a meeting with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, The Hon Tony
Smith MP at Parliament House, and a dinner at the High Court of Australia.
To arrange a photo or interview with Asal Loni from Glen Waverley Secondary College please contact the school on 03
8805 6700.
For a copy of the program, additional information or to be advised the outcomes of the Convention please contact –
Amanda Sawyer at National Curriculum Services, the Convention managers for the Department of Education and
Training.
E: Amanda.Sawyer@ncsonline.com.au
M: 0437 980 292
Note: The 2019 National Schools Constitutional Convention is supported and funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training.
The views expressed at the Convention will not necessarily represent the views of the Australian Government Department of Education and Training.
Glen Waverley Secondary College
13-21 O’Sullivan Rd Glen Waverley, 3150
Phone : 8805 6700 Email: enquiries@gwsc.vic.edu.au
GWSC Sports Report
Division Swimming was held on Friday the 1st of March at the Ringwood Aquatic Centre. There were
many outstanding efforts during the day. To make it through to the next round, the competitors had to place first
in their age group. It was such a hot day so everyone was dying to jump in the pool, as all of our swimmers did
exceptionally well and tried their absolute best. Thank you to all of the teachers who helped on the day, the
students who helped run the day and a big thank you to Mr Crotty for his organisation. The day wouldn’t have
been possible without all of you.
The following students made it through to the Region Finals:
Lachlan Jones, Asal Loni, Soraya Mazoori, Yali Raber, Sendiya Sandanayake Justin Zou and Vivian Zou for
making it to Regionals in their individual events.
We would also like to congratulate the Girls U15 and Boys U16 freestyle relay teams, who will progress through
to the regional competition.
Next term we also have a lot of exciting sporting events to come. Cross country is on the 7th of May and there
trainings held on the oval at lunchtime on Friday’s, for all who are looking to participate. We will have cross
country training every Tuesday and Friday at lunch to help prepare for the event. You are still welcome to come
along even if you’re not participating and just want to improve your overall fitness. If you didn’t get a chance to
go to the meeting, you can see Mr Crotty in
Middle School if you’re keen to be a part of the
team.
Next term we will be running the Middle
School House Athletics Carnival, and in just a
few weeks the Senior School Athletics will take
place on Friday the 29th of March. Don’t forget
to consent and pay online. Senior students
must have paid and consented by the end of
this week, and the Middle School event must be
paid and consented for by the end of Term 1.
Term 2 sport sign-ups are now up in the gym.
The sports on offer are football (AFL), netball,
badminton and soccer. Don’t forget to sign up!
Written by your Middle School Sport Captains- Remy Bartlett and Arielle Lee.
Glen Waverley Secondary College
13-21 O’Sullivan Rd Glen Waverley, 3150
Phone : 8805 6700 Email: enquiries@gwsc.vic.edu.au
Worlds Greatest Shave Newsletter Article:
On Thursday 14th of March was the annual World’s Greatest Shave! It was great to see
students and staff getting involved with this event by donating, getting their hair sprayed,
buying tattoos and wristbands and by simply coming along to support their peers and
teachers who were ‘being brave and shaving’ their heads. Each year the number of
people participating and coming over to support is unbelievable. It was wonderful to see
everyone bombarding the hair spray station to get their hair sprayed with crazy colours
and the new addition of tattoos and wristbands being a hit as well. This year we had a
stunnning 18 people shave their heads in support of the Leukemia foundation! Thank
you to our hairdressers Taylah and Lily from Martin Hall hairdressing and also Mrs
Chalmers and Mrs Gagliardi for stepping in at such short notice. I would also like to thank
the middle and senior school captains who were our MCs for this program and did a
fantastic job!
Finally, a massive thank you to Liz and tech crew for making this event possible, from
making posters, running the activities and providing us with engaging music. Our goal
this year was to raise $5000 but with our combined efforts we managed to raise over
$8000 and still counting!
Thank you again to everyone who got involved in this fundraising event to help children
with blood cancer and showing your support.
This was written by Amritha Ramachandran – Tech Crew WGS Committee
Glen Waverley Secondary College
13-21 O’Sullivan Rd Glen Waverley, 3150
Phone : 8805 6700 Email: enquiries@gwsc.vic.edu.au
Student Accident Insurance/Ambulance Cover Arrangements and Private Property Brought
to Schools
Schools are reminded that the Department does not provide personal accident insurance or ambulance
cover for students. Parents and guardians of students, who do not have student accident
insurance/ambulance cover, are responsible for paying the cost of medical treatment for injured
students, including the cost of ambulance attendance/transport and any other transport costs.
Student accident insurance/ambulance cover policies are available from some commercial insurers,
and can be obtained by school councils on a whole-of-school basis, or by parents/guardians for
individual students.
Private property brought to school by students, staff or visitors is not insured and the Department does
not accept any responsibility for any loss or damage.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
http://www.gwsc.vic.edu.au/ middle-school.html
Middle School Student absences:
please call 8805 6713 prior to 10am
SENIOR SCHOOL
http://www.gwsc.vic.edu.au/ senior-school.html
Senior School Student Absences:
Please call 8805 6716 prior to 10am
IMPORTANT DATES
See upcoming events on our website
http://www.gwsc.vic.edu.au/events
Glen Waverley Secondary College
13-21 O’Sullivan Rd Glen Waverley, 3150
Phone : 8805 6700 Email: enquiries@gwsc.vic.edu.au
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