30 May 2013.pdf - Goroke P-12 College

Goroke P-12
College
Newsletter
PO Box 132
GOROKE
VIC 3412
Phone: 03 53 861024
Fax: 03 53 861283
30th May 2013
Volume 16
I chose to clean up the pond area near the garden because it was full of slime and weeds. I took the
challenge to put it back to its former glory.
Doing the garden had two sides to it. One was to plan what I was going to do and write down what I
needed to get for it.
The first thing I did was remove all of the slime and rocks, then clean the rocks. The second thing I
did was to get all of the weeds and dead plants out. I raked the ground and got all of the rocks, logs,
pump and the pond out.
Next I cleaned the pond, put it back in, fixed the tarp, planted 6 new plants and put bark chips down
to give it a better look. I trimmed back all of the plants and watered them all down. At the moment I
am putting in the watering system and the pump and then it will be finished.
The best part of being able to finish the garden will be looking at it when I’m done and knowing
how much work I put in to it.
Gage

Welcome back to Mrs Gez Walter and Ms Janice Sampson who started back at
school this week. We have missed them at the school and we are very glad to
have them both back in action.
A wonderful morning tea was held on Tuesday to raise money for cancer
research. Thanks you to the many community members who attended as well
as all of the children who brought donations to join in the morning tea. Thank you to SRC for
their organisation on the day and to Ms Paget, Miss Buhler and Mrs Walter for ensuring the day
ran so successfully. Over $300 was raised for this very worthy cause, many people are touched by
this disease and it was wonderful for the Goroke school and extended community to be able to
contribute in this way. Later this year, together with the Lions Club, we will be participating in a
coin collection for the Kids for Cancer charity, so start saving those 5 cent pieces that really don’t
get used much any more.
This week our Advance students had the opportunity to assist at the Lions Club organised
Country and Western concert at the town hall. Students waited and cleared tables for the
luncheon and then helped clean and pack up the kitchen after lunch. As Principal, I was very
proud to watch our students work so well with the seniors community and I have received a
number of positive comments from the broader community. I received a letter today from Mrs
Dorothy Armstrong where she says, “These days often teenagers come under fire for their
behaviour but those kids did a sterling job. I am an ex-Karnak resident and so Goroke is my own
home town and those young people made me very proud so I wish them all the best in their
future.” Thank you Dorothy and the other community members who have provided such positive
feedback to the school.
This week is the last week for Mr Hager who goes on leave until the end of term 2. He will
be back in semester 2 after his journey outback to the northwest of Australia. We wish him all the
best for his break and many thanks to Mr Eric Jones, an experienced teacher formerly from
Horsham College, who will be taking his place whilst Mr Hager is away.
Well done to the primary students who travelled to the regional cross country on Tuesday.
Thanks to Mr Wearne who organised and accompanied them. They were up against some stiff
competition on the day but represented the school extremely well and ran their best. Good luck
to the secondary students who will be representing the school in the interschool competition
next week.
Years 10 and 11 had the opportunity to meet with the University of Ballarat
representatives this week. We have had longstanding connections with UB and their post
secondary support and advice, not just for aspiring university students but for school leavers in
general. It has provided some excellent information for both students and parents which would
be difficult to get otherwise in our remote rural area.
Today, all primary students are travelling to Edenhope to be part of an indigenous day at
St Malachy’s. Students will be involved in a range of activities and we wish them a great day.
Please don’t forget that June 7 th is a pupil free day for report writing. This is a great
opportunity to make any appointments, purchase shoes etc so that students don’t necessarily
miss out on school.

Next week we will have Mrs Leanne Chaplin returning for the canteen. Leanne's father
has been very ill but looks to be on the improve, so lunches should return next week. Many
thanks to Ms Clarke who has been offering to warm up food for secondary students 2 days a
week but, now that Leanne is back, this will no longer be available.
Joy Forbes
2013 - Events Calendar
4th June
7th June
10th June
17th June
19th June
Secondary Little Desert x Country @ Kaniva
Report Writing Day - Pupil Free Day
Queens Birthday Public Holiday (No students at school)
School Council Meeting
University Ballarat Visit
Year 8 students ‘Focus on your Future’
Year 9 students ‘The Future is Now’
25th June Careers Expo at Longerenong, Years 10, 11 and 12
28th June
End of Term 2 @ 2.30pm
15th July Beginning of Term 3
17th July
25th July
6th August
7th - 9th August
9th August
16th August
27th - 30th August
6th September
13th September
Grade 5/6 University Ballarat Visit
Year 11 and 12 students ‘Stuff that Matters’ @ Edenhope
VCE sessions with University of Ballarat
Grade 3/4 Camp to Swan Hill
Pupil Free Day
Year 10 visit to University of Ballarat
Year 7/8 Camp to Geelong
School Fete
VCAL Expo
Contact the school and view our newsletter online
www.goroke.p12@edumail.vic.gov.au

Goroke P-12 College
Values Award
At Goroke P-12 College we value:
teamwork, courage, achievement, respect,
responsibility and understanding.
Year 7 students
Thankyou for your positive contribution to our
school community values.

Eve
31st May
Bernie
31st May
Vegetable plants FOR SALE!
ORGANICALLY
GROWN
COMING SOON!
Spinach
Coriander
Beetroot
Lettuce
Turnip
NOW SELLING!
Broccoli
3 plants (punnet) $2.50
Single plants $1.50
Phone the school: (03) 53 86 1024
Email orders to:
willh@gorokep12.vic.edu.au or samuelm@gorokep12.vic.edu.au

ATTENTION
YEAR 8 & 9 PARENTS!
Your child will soon be participating in either ‘The Future Is Now’ (Year 8) or the
‘Focus on Your Future’ (Year 9) program with the Regional Schools Outreach
Program from the University of Ballarat.
Parents and families of both year levels are invited to a special evening and dinner
at the College on:
WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE, 6.00PM – 8.00PM
Separate sessions will be running for each year level. Year 9 parents – this is the
next step from last year’s event with new information focusing on new topics
relevant to you and your child – so make sure you don’t miss out! Dinner is
provided free of charge, and you’ll have the opportunity to hear from a range of
guest speakers.
Year 8 parents…
HEAR FROM RURAL GUEST SPEAKERS ABOUT THEIR CAREERS
SEE YOUR CHILD’S ACHIEVEMENT RECOGNISED
CHAT TO PROGRAM STAFF AND STUDENTS ABOUT FUTURE STUDY
OPTIONS
Year 9 parents…
TALK ABOUT PRACTICAL WAYS TO HELP YOUR CHILD STUDY
EXPLORE USEFUL PATHWAYS AND CAREER INFORMATION
TALK TO CURRENT UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE
We strongly encourage you to come along, as your involvement in this important
step in your child’s school and career journey is essential. Bring your questions
and come along for a chat. Please note there is no cost for the evening. You will
also have received an invitation letter for this night and it is a must to attend!
If you haven’t already, please RSVP to Gillian Aldridge asap.

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea

On Tuesday, Year 10 students had the
opportunity to listen to a presentation by
the Regional Schools Outreach Program
run by the University of Ballarat. Among
the things talked about were some of the
hurdles associated with going to
university. They included topics like fees,
making new friends and accommodation.
We also learnt that university life is
nothing like high school because you are
only required at the actual university 10
to 20 hours a week. We learnt that university is a great experience and is
a great way to get a better job and a job that you should enjoy.
I would like to thank the University of Ballarat and the RSOP program for
the very beneficial experience.
Grace
Liam from University of Ballarat

The University of
Ballarat visited on
Tuesday to talk
about life at Uni.
We completed
several activities
designed to find out
if we potentially
wanted to attend
university. The
sessions provided a
lot of information
and if I was looking
to go to uni. I
certainly now, know
more about it.
Austin
Speakers from the University of Ballarat talking with Year 11 students.

Chicken and Vegetable
Lasagne
with
Napoli Sauce and Turkish Bread
$3.00
Year 8’s Revolution of Food - School Lunch
(for Primary and Secondary students)
Thursday 6th June 2013
(Orders and money, must be back to Ms Clarke by Tuesday 4th June)
$3.00 per serve
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