15th December 2020
STUDENT REPORTS YEARS 7 to 10
Student reports have been emailed, posted and uploaded to the parent portal.
We are continuing to trial our email system, if you did not receive a report by email, please contact the school.
14th December 2020
NO PAYMENTS WEDNESDAY 16-12-2020
Parents/Carers please note we will not be accepting any payments this Wednesday due to being the last day of Term.
Thank you
2nd December 2020
Dear Parents/ Carers
We are aware that duplicate SMS messages have been sent out to families today. We apologise for this and are working with our provider to ensure this doesn't happen in the future. Can you please reply to just one message to explain student's absence or lateness?
Thank you again for your ongoing support.
2nd December 2020
Year 10 Clearance Day - 14th December
All year 10 students are asked to check their DET email for an email regarding overdue library resources and/or school textbooks that need to be returned to GHS. Students are asked to bring these resources on the 14th December. If the items have been lost the replacement cost for each borrowed item is included in the email and can be paid for at the school office using cash or eftpos. Students with overdue school resources may not be able to borrow next year until the overdue resources are paid for. Any issues please contact the school library on 43937000.
27th November 2020
Parents, carers and students of year 7.
Students are participating in a compulsory beach safety program throughout Week 8 that is designed to improve the understanding and awareness of risks that are associated with water activities and provide strategies to increase their personal safety and the safety of others.
Due to our close proximity to a variety of waterways, the school has identified the need to offer students the opportunity to improve their water and beach safety.
Students have been divided into groups and will attend one day at Toowoon Bay to engage in the program. Students in attendance are encouraged to engage in the water-based activities, however, non-swimmers or students lacking the confidence to participate in these types of learning activities do have the option of observing.
The groups and dates are as follows:
P & C – Monday the 30th of November I & Y – Tuesday the 1st of December
G & S – Wednesday the 2nd of December R & B – Friday the 4th of December
This training also includes components of the OSSA award to allow students to selected surfing as a school sport in future years. Students will need to bring their own lunch, however, the surf club kiosk can also be accessed.
Students are to arrive at school at normal time and will meet in the New Hall. Students will then catch the bus to and from the venue and there is no cost associated with the day.
Please wear your PE uniform, bring a change of clothes to wear in the water and a towel. Remember to be sun safe by wearing sunscreen and a hat.
We look forward to having an awesome time learning how to be safe beach goers!
Luke Sharpe
PDHPE Teacher
Sport Co-ordinator
25th November 2020
YEAR 7 Book Packs for 2021
YEAR 7 Books packs for 2021 are available from the front office from tomorrow Thursday 26th November.
COST $75 PER PACK
18th November 2020
Stage 5 - Outdoor Pursuits - Canoeing Myall Lakes
Due to the student numbers attending, we will be only running the excursion on Friday. Tomorrow's Canoeing will not be going ahead. All students who have handed their notes (for both days) in will be attending the excursion on Friday.
17th November 2020
Busways
Temporary changes to School Bus Service(s) as of Monday 30th November.
For further information please contact Busways Customer Service on 1300 69 2929.
Alternatively visit their website at www.busways.com.au
13th November 2020
Reports
We are developing a new process to make accessing school reports more timely. YEAR 11 REPORTS have been emailed today. Please contact us on 43937000 if you did not received this email.
4th November 2020
Attention Year 7 2021
Today a flyer has been distributed to your Primary Schools regarding GHS uniforms for 2021. Covid has presented us with many challenges this year and uniforms is just another one of these. As Parents can't be on site uniforms will need to be ordered online. If there is any issues with sizing once purchased our uniform lady Leanne is more than happy to accommodate exchanges.
Please click on the following link for : Uniform shop prices for 2021 -
28th October 2020
Year 7 2021
Information regarding upcoming events for the Gorokan High School Transition Program for the incoming Year 7 has been sent out to all Primary Schools earlier this week. We look forward to meeting all our new families soon.
23rd October 2020
Pink Day 2020 - Money Raised
A special thanks to our school community for your ongoing support each and every year.
23rd October 2020
National bandanna
National bandanna day is held each year on the last Friday in October. This year it is being held on October 30.
The SRC will be selling bandannas to raise money for CanTeen, an organisation that support young people aged 12-25 who have been impacted by cancer.
Bandannas will be available next Friday at recess and lunch - $5 each (or satin bandannas available for $15).
22nd October 2020
Year 12 Formal
Date: Friday 20th November 2020
Location:
- Pre Formal photos are at Toowoon Bay Surf Life Saving Club (mmet at Swadling Reserve about the Clubhouse at 4.45pm).
- Formal is at Mingara Recreational Club, starting 5.45pm and finishing 11.00pm.
Canapes and three-course meal provided + 5 hours soft drinks.
Cost is $80 and needs to be paid by Friday 30th October (online, in person or over the phone at the office). Once numbers are finalised they will not be changed.
* Anyone attending the Formal, please let me know if you have any special dietary requirements.
Yearbook will be handed out on the night and needs to be paid ($40), also by Friday 30th October or you may miss out.
Any issues please contact Mr Jeff Costa.
21st October 2020
Staff required for school canteen at Gorokan High School.
We are recruiting people that enjoy cooking and working with children.
WWCC is required prior to commencement and also 100 point of identification.
Please call Rose on 0410481150
Total Canteen Solutions
21st October 2020
Marine Studies
Marine studies Whale watching trip for (Year 9-12) is now full. No more payments will be accepted. Thank you
15th October 2020
UPDATE FAMILY DETAILS REQUEST
In an effort to improve communication with our school community, students will be bringing home over the coming days an update contact details form to be completed. Please amend as necessary and return as soon as possible.
12th October 2020
Year 12 Students graduating 2020
Your ID cards are available for collection from the front office this week or you can collect from Mrs Cost after the HSC English Exam.
25th September 2020
Virtual parent-teacher interviews
Thursday 22nd October via Zoom
Below is a user friendly video (how to logon to Zoom)
22nd September 2020
Year 12 Graduation
Please click on the below photo for more information
18th September 2020
Immunisations
Good morning Gorokan High School parents and carers,
A reminder that Year 7 Round Two immunisations are on Monday 21st of September. We will also be doing Year 8 and 10 catch ups on this day. Year 10 students who missed their last immunisation have been given a new form to return on Monday. If you have any questions please contact Ms Manu.
Have a wonderful weekend.
31st August 2020
An update on COVID testing for HSC students:
Prioritising HSC students:
COVID-19 test results for HSC students will be proritised by NSW Health to minimise any impact on HSC preparations. When HSC students are getting tested, they need to advise the GP or testing clinic that they are currently doing their HSC so their test results can be proritised.
28th August 2020
Year 11 Marine Studies students went on a field trip to Bateau Bay with Rumbalara Environmental Education. Students learnt about the indigenous history and cultural significance of the area. Completed ecological surveys of the rock platform and delved into human impacts such as microplastics. Thank you to everyone for a great experience in our beautiful local marine environment.
25th August 2020
Resources for parents of HSC Students
Please click on the below links for more information:
10th August 2020
Get excited Year 7 students and Year 11 Ancient History students.... The Tut Roadshow has arrived at the school ready for your experience tomorrow. Thanks Ms Drummond for managing traffic to get the truck in the gate!
7th August 2020
Check out our new Electronic Device Policy - rolls out in our classrooms from Monday 10th August.
6th August 2020
What better way to celebrate the end of this year's Education Week than to say thank you to our school community.
5th August 2020
Gorokan High School students share their thoughts on this year's Education Week theme 'Learning Together"
4th August 2020
Congratulations to Mr Pascoe, Mrs Drummond and Mrs Turner on being recognised for their ongoing commitment to the students of Gorokan High School. They are our recipients of the 2020 Education Week Awards.
Thank you to our Year 12 leaders for taking time out of their study schedule to help celebrate.
4th August 2020
Year 7 - Writing competition
Hand your entries in at the Core staffroom to Mr Bennett.
Week 3 - Friday 7th August
Week 5 - Friday 21st August
Week 7 - Friday 4th September
Week 9 - Friday 18th September
3rd August 2020
Good Luck Year 12 as you begin your Trial HSC exams. 2020 has challenged you, yet you keep stepping up!
3rd August 2020
This year, in Education Week we are celebrating the theme of 'Learning together".
Here are Gorokan High School, we believe the theme of 'Learning Together' reflects the incredible year 2020 has been so far for NSW school students, staff, parents and the wider community. It highlights how schools have worked together to reshape education in such a short space of time.
31st July 2020
Uniform Shop Term 3
Opening hours - 7.30am - 8.30am, Tuesday and Thursday
During the current situation of Covid-19, it would be preferred that uniforms be purchased online at gtschool.com.au or students can come to the school shop.
Orders will be delivered to the office after 8.30am on the days the shop is open. A SMS will be sent when the order is ready to be picked up.
If parents need to come into the uniform shop, they need to go to the office and sign in before proceeding to the shop.
Thanks Leanne
Uniform Co-ordinator
30th July 2020
Thank you to GHS students for their cooperation during our Lockdown drill this morning. These drills are vital to ensuring the safe operation of our school and we greatly appreciate the sudent and community cooperation as we practise these important drills.
22nd July 2020
Beyond Blue have released a Check In app that helps to build the confidence in our young people when checking in with their friends.
Have a look at the clip here:
20th July 2020
Reminder - School Photos - Wednesday 23rd July
Your child has received a flyer with a unique code - follow the instructions to order and pay online for your chosen package. All students will have their photo taken, even if not purchasing. Sibling photo envelopes are available from the front office. See your year advisor if you have any questions.
1st July 2020
Year 7 Humanities
Did you know that scientists are thinking of releasing the Giant Triton Snail in the Great Barrier Reef to keep the Crown of Thorns Starfish under control? Year 7 Humanities students do! This was the topic of the article they critically read this week.
Since their return to school, Year 7 Humanities classes have hit the ground running. Thye have developed a range of skills, especially the ability to critically read. Critical reading is an effective strategy that allows students to gain a deeper understanding of texts through the extension of their vocabulary, being able to make links between paragraphs and also by thinking about the possibilities beyond the text by making predictions. This skill is now one that they will have forever and will not doubt serve our Humanities students well as they progress through high school.
1st July 2020
School photos are being taken on July 22 (Wednesday Week 1, Term 3)
Your child will bring home a flyer with a unique code - follow the instructions to order and pay online for your chosen package. All students will have their photo taken, even if not purchasing. Sibling photo envelopes are available from the front office. See your year advisor if you have any questions
30th June 2020
To our new Year 6 families starting GHS 2021,
What a year already!!! Our transition program has been a little disrupted this year by we reassure you, we have been making every effort to virtually engage with your children. They have had a virtual tour of the school, virtually met their Year Adviser and Head Teacher Welfare and learnt all about GHS!! Now you get to have your own faculty and subject tour as a family. Follow the link below to take a "stroll" through our wonderful subject areas.
We can't wait to meet you all. Carla Drummond - Year Adviser and Erin Manu - Head Teacher Welfare.
https://sites.google.com/education.nsw.gov.au/ghstransitionprogram/home
This Friday July 3, GHS will be holding Pride Day, celebrating our diverse community here at school.
Wear mufti, bring a gold coin donation. Bake sale at lunchtime.
All monies raised go towards refurbishing our drama room.
See you SRC reps for more information.
Hey all,
The PDHPE faculty are colouring and shaving their hair in order to raise money for further research into finding a cure for Hodgkin's Lymphoma. We will be holding the "Trim the Teachers" fundraiser next Thursday (2nd July), which will inclue a range of fun games, music, a BBQ, and of course the ceremonial shaving. If students could please bring in a donation to support our cause, it would be much appreciated. Money will be collected tomorrow morning, as well as Thursday next week.
Thank you for your support!
Student Notice!
Thanks to your wonderful Year 12 Retail Studies Students, you have the opportunity to buy pre-loved (washed) jumper! From Wednesday 17th June, pick one up for only $5 from the Wellbeing Hub! Limited stock available.
2nd June 2020
Busways changes as of Tuesday 9th June 2020. Click on the following link - Busways (1.6MB)