Mr Peter McLellan | Head of Secondary

This year we have been very intentional about our mission focus for each Year group. 

Year 12 have a focus on the persecuted church and the sex slave trade around the world. 

This week they organised and ran a fundraiser to mark the end of their handball competition which ran for the last five weeks, to build community amongst the students in Years 7-12. These funds will go to AusCam, an organisation that helps to get children and women out of exploitation situations around the world. It is great to see our students take an interest in different needs globally.

During much of the rest of the term we will be focusing on indigenous culture through Sorry Day, Reconciliation Day and NAIDOC Week. This fits into our desire to engage with the needs of Australia’s indigenous population, particularly as a focus group for Year 9.

Year 9 Boys Mission Trip 

During the next week, boys in Year 9 who have applied for the Year 9 Mission trip will be undergoing an interview process.

This year there has been more interest than ever before and it is a credit to each of the boys for being willing to be a part of the team.  We have had 19 applications and only less than half of the boys will be going on the trip.  We wish that we were able to take all the boys. The reason for the small number of students is we have determined that this number works best for maximum effect in the schools and communities we visit as well as for the boys personal faith journey.

We ask that you be prayerful for Mr McGillivray and Mr Lewis as they seek God for who will be part of the team. 

Year 12 Equip Class  

Year 12 Equip class watched a practical demonstration of how to change a tyre.  Thank you to Neil Gray from our GPCC Green Team for his expertise and tips for keeping safe on the road.

Year 8 Geography Fieldwork Excursion   

This week Year 8 explored Gosford CBD to observe the liveability for specific community groups. Their unit of study “Place and Liveability” requires students to consider what makes a place liveable, how liveability is ranked, and what can improve the liveability of places.

Students walked through Mann Street, Kibble Park and ended at Gosford Waterfront Park making observational notes on the features of facilities providing services, transport, recreational and leisure needs. The data which students have collected will be used towards their assessment task due in Week 8.  Mrs Erasmus 

YIPA

Our Years 11 and 12 Music students proudly represented the College in Youth in Performing Arts (YIPA) at Laycock Street Theatre. Congratulations to David L, Luke M, Olivia F, Summer H, Scotia E, Ben E, Evie P,  Elise L, Riley M, Mr James Leonard and Mr Colin Muir and past student Jordan L.   

Beauty and the Beast Update

Rehearsals for Beauty and the Beast have recommenced and show performances will be 17-19 November (Week 7, Term 4).

Dancers are meeting on Tuesday lunchtimes in CAPA 5 with Miss Ricki.

Scenes are being rehearsed on Monday, Thursday and Friday lunchtimes during this term.

We would like to have two Saturday rehearsals this term for ensemble, leads and dancers to go through some of the big numbers that were almost finished last time, for those who are able to make it. We understand sport and work commiments, so as people are able, please come along.  

Saturday 22 May: 9:00am - 1:00pm “Be Our Guest” – morning tea provided.

Saturday 5 June: 1:00pm - 4:00pm “Gaston” - afternoon tea provided.

Many thanks in advance.  

Mrs Kerrie Rochford