Gorokan High School news and updates

Book Week

Book week was held in week 2 this term and was celebrated with enthusiasm by staff and students. We had a range of students displaying a variety of book characters and raised $250.00 for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. We had a variety of winners from Year 7-11 (see photos attached). Winning faculty went to Science paying homage to "Where's Wally" and overall staff winner was Mr Bennett. His portrayal of Sherlock Holmes was outstanding. Bring on 2021.

Reminder - Please return student contact details this week.

Year 7 - Passion Projects - Sandwich Press Cookery Class

Term 4, New group of students for this term concentrating on presentation on pancake day.

Year 10 2021 Central Australia Fundraiser - October 31st

Have you felt like something has been missing in 2020?  Has there been an empty hole in your life that you haven't been able to fill?  Are you sick of 2020 and would like to hear something other than bad news?   Well then I have some good news for you!

Bunnings Sausage Sizzles are back!

Our Year 9 cohort has the opportunity to raise some funds for the Central Australia excursion in 2021.  Come down to Lakehaven Bunnings on Saturday October 31st (between 9am and 4pm) for a snag and an ice cold drink served up by our very own students and staff!  This will be a fantastic opportunity to support our GHS families, whilst also scratching the itch for a Bunnings sausage sanga you didn't know you had.

Looking forward to seeing you all there on the 31st!

Mr Pascoe

Parent-teacher night - Thursday 22nd October 2020

Year 9 Students

Last week I had the opportunity to hear from Year 9 students in Mr Carey's class as they presented their pitch for a business model that solved an existing environmental issue and was sustainable.  The concepts these students presented were well considered and had immediate applicability.  It was a real pleasure to see the level of self awareness the students demonstrated through their collaboration and presentation.

This was part of the Start Up Business Start pItch Competition.  Congraduations team.... the future looks bright!

Mr Boake.

Higher School Certificate Examinations

Please click on the following link for more information including the HSC timetable: HSC Higher School Certificate Examinations

Cert 1 in Financial Services comes to Gorokan High School

Tuesday 20th of October Gorokan High School will be celebrating Book Week!!!

Pride Group

Do you love art? Want to fill in some time in the holidays?  Our Pride Group at GHS have been working hard to designing some of the artwork that will be painted on the "Big Chair Paint Out".  If you want to join the fun this holidays, head over to Gravity Youth Centre during the holidays and participate in this wonderful opportunity.  The big chairs will be installed at Canton Beach and Budgewoi.  What a great way to contribute to the Community.  Come and grab a brochure from Ms Manu in the hub at recess or lunch time.

Marine Studies - Stage 5

Marine Studies students in Stage 5 were completing their Marine Mammals Presentations in class in front of fellow students.  Students presented on their choice of Marine Carnivora, Sirenia and Cetacea.  Discussing their unique biology and ecological significance and evaluating protection and conservation.  Students have also been busy maintaining their tanks with hands on aquaculture management and aquarium care.

Year 7 Core

This term year 7 have been entering a series of creative writing competitions culminating in this week's short story task.  Thank you to all the students who entered and well done to the 4 runners-up, Lillian, Indi-Rose, Maddison and Bella.

And a hugh congratulations to Evie who won the $100 prize with a superb story about getting stronger! Well done!

Throughout the term, so many students showed off their stylish, sophisticated, and stupendous writing skills and the good news is the competition will be run again next term so all year 7 students have another chance to impress with their creativity and win the big prize!

Webinar - A Local conversation on Careers in the Building and Construction industry

Year 7 Humanities Class

Year 7 Humanities classes have been getting their hands dirty lately.  As part of their study on Ancient Egypt students mady clay peasant huts and pyramids.  They have been discussing different theories of how the pyramids were built as well as the reasons behind the distinct design features of peasant houses.

Passion Projects - Sandwich Press Cookery

Sandwich press cookery class efforts last week.  Trying to solve the question of whether you can make a cake on a sandwich press.  Vanilla layer cake with cream and strawberry jam and strawberries.

9P Science

Year 9 is doing a topic on chemistry in science this term.  The students in 9P worked with molecular model kits to construct covalent bonds.

RUOK Week

GHS celebrated RUOK week.  Students and teachers have participated all week in a variety of reflection activities and worked together during period one today on the four steps of RUOK.  Year 11 Drama contributed beautiful by creating a unique performance giving students guidance and ideas for engaging in conversations. #goroCAN #RUOK #continuetheconversation

Core Faculty Creative Writing Comp

Congratulations to Evelyn, Carter and Lily-Grace for being runners up in week 8's Core Faculty Creative Writing Comp and a huge congratulations to Lily for winning with her excellent descriptive language and tense story!

Next is the big one - the $100 dollar prize for a short story.  So year 7, get writing and hand in your short story by the end of week 9 for your chance to win!

7S Students

Our 7S students have been busy maintaining our class vegetable and herb gardens, today they were able to harvest mixed herbs and baby dutch carrots to sell to our staff.

Well done, a fantastic start to the growing season!

Year 7 Humanities

Year 7 Humanitites students have been learning about the elements of drama.  Yesterday they took advantage of the glorious weather to play some drama games outside where they used movement and space to act out some fun scenarios!

Our Year 12 students remain a prority for Principals across the Central Coast.  Please read the important information on behalf of the Central Coast Secondary Principals.  If you have questions relating to GHS, please contact the Year Advisor or Deputy Principal on 43937000.

Duke of Ed

For more information, click on the following link:  https://dukeofed.com.au/

Fathers Day

Regardless of whether you have the title of "father" or not, thank you to those in our families and communities who fulfill this role.  Happy Father's Day, we hope it was a great one.

Year 11 Hospitality Kitchen Operations

Hospitality Kitchen Operations Year 11 students were excited to complete another of their catering events for the PBL staff meeting Tuesday 1st September.  They served a variety of hot and cold canapes as well as a Lemon, Lime and Bitters slice that was greatly appreciated by all who were lucky enough to attend.

Online NDIS information event for students with disabilities transitioning to post school options.

https://eventbrite.com.au/e/nsw-school-leaver-information-session-tickets-117609680721

20th August 2020

20th August 2020

20th September 2020

19th August 2020

19th August 2020

19th August 2020

1. Sport will look a little different for the rest of term due to the new COVID-19 policy.
2. Students are allowed to come to School in their PE uniform on Thursday's and any day they have practical PE.

• Year 7 Passion Projects will be running as normal in their allocated rooms.
• Year 7 Passion Projects (Indoor Sports) WILL STILL be attending Charmhaven Indoor, so please bring your money for the Bus and Venue.
• Years 8-10 Bus Sport and Lake Haven sports are unfortunately CANCELLED for the term.
• Our Annual Goro Cup competition which is ran during Recess and lunch is CANCELLED for the term.

18th August 2020

14th August 2020

Mr Penfolds's - Sanwich Press Cookery - Year 7 Passion Projects

More exciting sandwich press cookery.  Churros with sugar and cinnamon.  Salted caramel dipping sauce made by our wonderful SLSO Kylie Mc.

14th August 2020

14th August 2020

14th August 2020

This webinar is directed to students and parents from Central Coast Schools to build an understanding of local industry capability and demand for young, skilled workforce.  It will assist students to understand and develop the skills they need to get a job within this industry.

13th August 2020

13th August 2020

Well done to Jock C and Lesley A who were both asked to participate in a cremony with NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian.  This was to mark the commencement of Porters Creek Public School building works.  Remour has it they stole the show!