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Issue 8—Term 4—Week 8 Page 1
GREAT LAKES COLLEGE The Dolphin
One College Three Campuses
Unlimited Opportunities
A proud member of the Great Lakes Learning Community
Year 12 Graduation
Issue 8 Term 4 - Week 8 Friday 6 December 2019
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5-9 Dec Year 10 Marine Excursion
Lady Elliot Island Forster & Tuncurry
Campus
10 Dec Year 10 Graduation
Tuncurry Campus 9:30am
Forster Campus 12pm
10-13 Dec Sydney Experience
Senior Campus
12 Dec Merit Assembly
Tuncurry Campus 9:30am
Forster Campus 12pm
13 Dec Year 10 Dinner
Tuncurry Campus
16 Dec Rewards Day
Year 7—9 Tuncurry Campus
17 Dec Presentation Evening
18 Dec Last day of School
29 Jan First day back to school 2020
Working Together from K—12
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
We would like to acknowledge the Worimi people, the Traditional Custodians of this land. We would also like to pay respects to the elders, both past, present and future, of the Worimi nation and extend
respect to other Aboriginal people.
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Working To-
gether from
K—12
A World Class Local Education
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY AT GLC
Like many people their age around the world,
Year 7 students at Great Lakes College have
enjoyed using music technology during their
study of the (mandatory) music course.
Students discovered the tricks of recording
sound effects as part of their recent Film Music
unit and have been learning the basics of
multi-track recording to record live audio and
add enhancing digital effects. This has
empowered many students to be able to
create professional sounding home recordings
of their own songs!
Soundtrap and GarageBand are just two of the
applications in use across the college. These
have similar features and allow users to export
MIDI tracks to notation programs like
Noteflight, Flat.io or Sibelius so that students
can publish their own sheet music (including
tablature). Soundtrap also enables
collaboration on projects between students
and staff, who can then provide immediate
feedback and assistance within the app.
Students enrolled in Year 9-12 elective music
courses are encouraged to use these programs
to keep recordings of their rehearsals and
performances, as well as create their own
compositions for assessment. The programs
can be accessed on mobile phones and files
are easily saved and submitted for marking
with the work hand-in feature of Google
Classroom.
Access to all features in Soundtrap and
Noteflight will be available to all 2020 elective
music students through payment of their
subject fees. Students currently in Year 7 who
would like to continue to access Soundtrap
next year are asked to ensure that they’ve paid
the $9 subscription fee at their respective
campus. In readiness for incoming students,
any current Year 7 student who has not paid to
keep their subscription active will be removed
from the school’s education account at the
end of the year.
We encourage (and challenge) all 2020 music
students to see how creative they can be over
the holidays!
Narelle Richardson Music Teacher Forster Campus
Jack Kemp Yr 7 FC, laying a drum track in Soundtrap
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A World Class Local Education
YOUNG ARTIST RECOGNISED
For three weeks during the end of October and into November, 76 artworks by students from
the Great Lakes College were exhibited in shop windows in Wharf Street Forster.
Part of the Lakeside Festival, the Youth Art Trail was a community engagement initiative
between the college art staff and the retailers in town.
Local businesses donated over a thousand dollars worth of prizes and vouchers which were
divided into six prize packs. The community were able to vote for their favourite works of
art, with voting forms collected by Tartt Café in Forster.
The winners of prizes were Harry Edstien, Sarah Simmington-George (Photography), Hannah
Wilson, Paige Budden (works on paper) Beth Mooney, Izze Hans and Jade Stevens (Ceramics).
Each student received up to $200 in prizes.
Geoff Pelley CAPA Teacher Senior Campus
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Youth Art Trail Winners
Paige Budden Forster 2019
Hannah Wilson Tuncurry 2019 Izze Hans and Jade Stevens Forster 2019
Sarah Simmington-George Year 10 Tuncurry 2018 Beth Mooney Forster 2019
Harry Edstien Year 10 Tuncurry 2018
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Working To-
gether from
K—12
Work
One College – Unlimited Opportunities
RAGING WATERS SYDNEY
On November 28, Year 8 departed Forster Campus at 5am heading for Raging Waters Sydney (formally
known as Wet n Wild). After a long 4.5 hour trip on the bus students arrived set for a day of water, sun
and fun, hitting every slide open at the venue. The park was open to schools only with 8 coaches in total
in the carpark; students went crazy with the very short wait times on the towers. Constant screaming was
heard, beaming smiles was evident, laughter all around – it was clear students were having fun. Students
clearly identifying T5 and Bombora as the favourite slides for the day. Come 2:30pm it was time to get
changed and head for home. Everyone boarded the bus, full of sugar thanks to the frozen slushies,
exhausted and slightly burnt.
Congratulations Year 8 on another very successful year at Forster Campus.
Milly Walsh & Abbey Briggs Nathan de Rooy Students from Forster Campus Teaching Librarian Forster Campus
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Working To-
gether from
K—12
Working To-
gether from
K—12
One College – Unlimited Opportunities
YR 9 SYDNEY EXPERIENCE
Year 9 ventured down to Sydney for three amazing
days for the Sydney Experience last week. The
jam-packed adventure saw them ferry from the
city centre to Manly for a cryptic Scavenger Hunt,
learn all about animal conservation at Taronga Zoo
and discover innovative technology and design at
the Powerhouse Museum. We even managed to
squeeze in a trip to the movies and a competitive
game of ten pin bowls!
More than one of the hosting venues commended
our students on their behaviour and the students
did a great job at representing Great Lakes College
Forster Campus. It was a wonderful trip where
friendships were strengthened and memories were
made!
Jenna Yeates Year 9 Adviser
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Every Student Cared For and Valued
Year 10 Girls Farewell Morning Tea
Earlier this term, Year 9 girls hosted a farewell morning tea for Year 10 girls. This is an annual event
designed to celebrate the contribution Year 10 girls have made to the school community. Students
were treated to a variety of delicious treats and healthy snacks, while reflecting on the last few
years. Incoming female school captain Sam Gwynne gave a heart-warming speech. Special thanks
must go to Miss Sam Doust and Mrs Roz Martin and the Year 9 food tech students and volunteers
for all their hard work in preparation and set up of this delightful morning tea.
We wish all Year 10 students the best of luck as they head into their senior years.
Kaylee Honemau Girls Adviser
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Working Together from K—12 Working Together from K—12
Working To-
gether from
K—12
2020 Peer Leaders
35 Peer Leaders participated in training last
week in order to prepare them for the
important role they will play in supporting Year
6 – 7 transition. These Peer Leaders will be
allocated to a group of students on Orientation
Day in December where they will facilitate a
number of activities with the Year 6 students
including team building activities, learning the
timetable, tours of the school and so much
more. The Peer Leaders will then return on the
first day of school 2020 and work with the same
groups of students to offer a friendly face and
support. Congratulations to all students who
were selected to take part in this leadership
opportunity and thank you for the wonderful
participation and enthusiasm you displayed
at the training.
Annette Whiting Student Support Officer
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Working Together from K—12 Working Together from K—12
SRC EVENTS
The start of term 4 was a busy time for the SRC
team at Great Lakes Senior Campus. Friday 25
October was National Bandana Day where a
fundraising and awareness campaign for CanTeen
Australia took place to help support young people
affected by cancer. The SRC sold bandanas and had
live music playing during lunch time. Year 12 music
students who showcased their talent included
Jesse Ross, Rachel Fowle, Tia Webster-Annand,
Nikkiyya Cooper-Evans and Antonia Amato. Total
money raised was $325. This will provide two
nights’ accommodation for a young person so they
can attend an overnight support program and gain
skills to help them deal with their cancer journey.
On Thursday 31 October, the SRC held a bake sale
and had a mufti day for Halloween. Many spooky
and delicious treats were made and consumed by
the seniors. The total amount raised was $350. All
money raised went towards our sponsor child Htoo
Htee Shee, affectionately named Gucci by the SRC.
I would like to formally thank the SRC team Tara
McLaughlin, Gerard Castillo, Isabella Erasmus, Sam
Gray, Annelise Romer, Bronsun Walters, Bailee
Pinnock and Jesse Black for all of their hard work
and effort in attending and running the SRC
fundraisers and events this year.
Hannah Beattie MC Teacher Senior Campus
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Working Together from K—12 Working Together from K—12
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A Dynamic and Focused Learning Environment.
P & C NEWS
Exhibition of HSC Artworks
To coincide with the Year 12 graduation at the Senior
Campus on Tuesday 19 November, an exhibition of the
finalised Year 12 visual arts students was on display in the
art rooms.
The students of 2019 produced a variety of works in
painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, installation
and mosaic mediums. Exploring themes from family
history and aspiration for the future to expressing
concerns for the environment, consumption and
degradation of the natural world, these young artists
have thought deeply about their world and found voice
to those issues through the visual arts.
Geoff Pelley CAPA Teacher Senior Campus
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A Dynamic and Focused Learning Environment.
P & C NEWS
YEAR 7 LANDSCAPES AND
LANDFORMS
In geography classes, Year 7 have been learning
about different landscapes and landforms around
the world.
This week, they put their knowledge into practise,
creating their own three-dimensional maps,
recreating the continents around the world. These
maps were created using playdough, combining
landform maps with vegetation maps. Seven
different colours made up the oceans, rainforests,
deserts, mountains and cities.
The students had a great time creating their 3D
maps and using the playdough, whilst putting their
knowledge of landscapes and landforms into
practise.
Tamara Stacker HSIE Teacher Forster Campus
Ethan Gardner and Summer Marshall
Darci Tolloch, Josiah Flower, Laura Wilson, Maddie Edenhofer Murdo Burns
Rori Heijn
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Every Student Cared For and Valued
A NEW RESOURCE DONATED TO TUNCURRY CAMPUS
Recently the Compass organisation approached Great
Lakes College offering to donate 7 single kayaks.
Compass ran a number of youth programs at
Tuncurry Campus and as their government contract
had terminated, they were able to offer us the
kayaks when they ceased operations.
Tuncurry Campus agreed to take the kayaks and were
ecstatic to find out that the kayaks came with
paddles, life jackets and a brand new trailer.
Great Lakes College, particularly Tuncurry Campus,
would like to thank Compass for the donation and
Janice Paulson for arranging delivery. The PDHPE KLA
are investigating purchasing another 4 double canoes
to add to the current seven to allow a elective PASS
classes to be able to use them and to enable kayaking
to be offered as a sport.
Paul Rosenbaum Relieving Principal Tuncurry Campus
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The School to Work Program.
Did you know that the Department of Education has
a program called the School to Work Program. It is a
program designed to help your student make
important decisions about their future while guiding
them to create a plan for their immediate future
beyond school.
The program has four main priorities.
1. Exploring career futures
2. Planning transition pathways
3. Building connections and networks
4. Strengthening student outcomes through
vocational learning
As part of the program the Department of Education
has developed the Student Pathways Plan.
“The Student Pathways Plan (SPP) enables students
to identify essential career self-management actions
and planning skills. The program utilises student
voice to inform individual career conversation. The
evidence-based data allows students to analyse
their responses and provides guidance on accessing
career advice.”
School staff can view student responses to assist
students with career development.
The subsequent report that the SPP generates can
help schools to better plan for best ways to support
their particular students in their various stages of
transition to work. I would like to ask parents to talk
to their student about this program and encourage
the student to complete the Student Pathways Plan
so we as a school can make informed decisions
about the direction of vocational education within
the school.
For more information about where the students can
find the Student Pathways Plan please follow the
link to an animated video below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=C9BqduI_wOM&t=8s
Pauline Webber Careers Adviser Senior Campus
Ashley Evans Tuncurry Campus
Scott Keough Forster Campus
Pauline Webber Senior Campus
Every Student Cared For and Valued
Pre-apprenticeship course 2019 Wednesday 27 November, students at our Forster and Tuncurry campuses participated in a
pre-apprenticeship course hosted at TAFE. They had already completed the prerequisite courses and are
continuing over the next 3 weeks where they will complete “Handle construction materials”,
“Use construction tools and equipment”, and “undertake basic construction project”. This gives the students
a real hands-on experience and taste of trades, in affiliation with HVTC MidCoast.
Ashley Evans Careers Adviser Tuncurry Campus
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Every Student Cared For and Valued
Links to Learning wrap for 2019
On the week commencing 25 November, students
at our Forster and Tuncurry campuses wrapped up
the ‘Links to Learning’ course hosted by Atwea
College in Tuncurry. Students were able to share
their new skills with their parents and teachers
during the final presentation day. They made a BBQ
lunch and had their art on display, as well as show-
ing off their cafe skills.
Students were pleased with their achievements
and some have secured part time jobs as a result of
skills gained at Links to Learning this semester.
Students expressed they will miss their
“entertaining” cafe teacher, Barry, and the ladies
who ran the program.
Ashley Evans Careers Adviser Tuncurry Campus
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One College – Unlimited Opportunities
FUTURE DIRECTIONS DAY 2019
On Wednesday 27 November, students at our
Forster and Tuncurry campuses attended a
‘Future Directions’ day hosted by Charles Sturt
University at their Port Macquarie campus.
Students were able to embark on a tour of the
ever growing campus and they also had the
opportunity to choose from a range of taster
workshops designed to showcase some of the
courses on offer there. Workshop options
included law and criminal justice, paramedicine
and medical radiation science amongst others.
The students all embraced the opportunity to
see a brand new tertiary education facility on
our doorstep and also enjoyed the free lunch!
UPCOMING STRONG MOVES CAMP
In Week 8 of Term 4, Aboriginal students from our Forster and Tuncurry campuses will be
attending the ‘Strong Moves’ camp at Charles Sturt University’s Port Macquarie Campus. Back in
August, the same students attended four ‘Strong Moves’ themed days over a one month period
which were designed to give them a taste of university life with workshops run by Aboriginal stu-
dent mentors. The camp in December is a culmination of the ‘Strong Moves’ program which will
give these Year 10 students an experience to take with them as they embark on their senior
school years.
Scott Keough Careers Adviser Forster Campus
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GREAT LAKES COLLEGE CANTEEN ROSTERS
Caramel filled hearts
P&C News For the remainder of 2019, the Tuncurry Canteen will be closed on Wednesdays. The Tuncurry canteen will also not be opening for the last week of school (Monday 16 December onwards). This action has been taken in response to the low volume of sales that has been recently recorded for Wednesdays and the expected reduced demand during the last week of school. The P&C will be investigating a number of options over the Christmas break to improve the services provided to the student body. An option being investigated is the introduction of EFTPOS facilities for the two 7-10 campuses. If anyone has any suggestion for the P&C to consider, can they please email them to [email protected]. A key factor in the services provided will be the level of volunteer support in the canteen on a day to day basis. The canteen is always seeking the assistance of volunteers, every little bit helps. Volunteering is not restricted to parents. If you know of anyone who is interested, can you please have their details passed onto the email address. The P&C will follow up with them to identify what help they can provide. Stuart Small P & C President
The P&C's only source of funds to support college activities is the profits
generated by the canteens. Volunteers working in the canteen are critical in
helping the P&C generating these profits and any help from the parent body is
greatly appreciated.
.
FORSTER CAMPUS CANTEEN ROSTER
Ph: 6554 6062 or 6554 4259
Term 4
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
09/12/2019 10/12/2019 11/12/2019 12/12/2019 13/12/2019
Cathy Harris Monserrat Debbie Pam Crawley
Rachel Wicks
Daph Stockey
16/12/2019 17/12/2019 18/12/2019 19/12/2019 20/12/2019
Cathy Harris Monserrat
Caitlyn Herb
Debbie
TUNCURRY CAMPUS CANTEEN ROSTER
Ph: 6555 0500 OR Belinda 6555 0575
Term 4
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
09/12/2019 10/12/2019 11/12/2019 12/12/2019 13/12/2019
Uniting Church CLOSED Sharon Sommerville Gerry Ryal
16/12/2019 17/12/2019 18/12/2019 19/12/2019 20/12/2019
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
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FORSTER CAMPUS CANTEEN
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TUNCURRY CAMPUS CANTEEN
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Great Lakes College (Relieving) Principal: Mrs Jennifer Miggins
Phone: 6554 6062
LOWES
Stockland Shopping Centre Breese Parade
FORSTER 2428 Ph.6555 3870
MYSTIC SOUL 1A Trades Court FORSTER 2428 Ph.6555 6116
JUNGLE SURF Manning Street
TUNCURRY 2428 Ph. 6555 8556
www.junglesurf.com.au
Preferred Uniform Suppliers
COLLEGE CONTACTS
Forster Campus (Relieving) Principal:
Mr Michael Adams
Cape Hawke Drive
Forster 2428
Phone: (02) 6554 6062
Fax: (02) 6555 6904
Canteen Phone: (02) 6539 6541
www.glcforster-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Hours: 8am—3:45 pm
PAYMENTS FORSTER CAMPUS
When making a payment using our website’s “Make a Payment” link for
Forster Campus please go to:
www.glcforster-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Tuncurry Campus (Relieving) Principal:
Mr Paul Rosenbaum
The Northern Parkway
Tuncurry 2428
Phone: (02) 6555 0500
Fax: (02) 6557 6511
Canteen Phone: (02) 6555 0575
www.glctuncurr-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Hours: 8am—3:30pm
PAYMENTS TUNCURRY CAMPUS
When making a payment using our website’s “Make a Payment” link for Tuncurry 7-10 Campus please go to:
www.glctuncurr-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Senior Campus (Relieving) Principal:
Mr Brad Germon
The Northern Parkway
Tuncurry 2428
Phone: (02) 6555 0555
Fax: (02) 6557 6511
Canteen Phone: (02) 6555 0575
www.glcsenior-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Hours: 8am—3:30pm
PAYMENTS SENIOR CAMPUS
When making a payment using our website’s “Make a Payment” link for
Senior Campus please go to:
www.glcsenior-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
FORSTER CAMPUS TUNCURRY CAMPUS SENIOR CAMPUS
