GEORGIANA MOLLOY ANGLICAN SCHOOL E S T. 2 0 03
The Fairlawn
Stephanie Alexander
CinefestOZ awards
Life with COVID-19
KITCHEN GARDEN
POPPY DAZZLES
A BRAVE NEW WORLD
ISSUE 05 ~ TERM 3 2020
PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME
TED KOSICKI, PRINCIPAL
WELCOME. The Noongar season of Djilba can
albeit with restrictions in place for
be interpreted as the season of
health and safety reasons. Utilising
growing. It is the season celebrated
a growth mindset approach, the
throughout Term 3. We certainly
Year 12 students participated in a
have witnessed physical, mental and
modified retreat program on site.
spiritual growth in our students over
The production of Henry VIII and
this COVID-19 period. They have been
his six wives provided students
extraordinarily resilient in dealing
with
with this tragic adversity. They have
showcase
been accommodating towards online
of talents. Congratulations to our
learning changes and challenges,
staff and students on cultivating a
and supportive of our approaches to
sense of purpose and viewing the
manage such things. With the support
many
of our community we have been able
opportunities.
the opportunity their
challenges
to
wonderful
further array
confronted
as
to continue with most facets of school life this term, minimising disruption to our teaching–learning programs. Cocurricular activities have continued,
Mr Ted Kosicki Principal
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CONTENTS
Inside e u ss i s i th EMPOWER & INSPIRE
Poppy’s CinefestOZ success P. 1 4 - 1 5
2020 SCHOOL PHOTOS
Snapshots from our annual photos P. 1 6 - 2 1
PRIMARY SCHOOL
Father’s Day, carnivals and more P. 2 2 - 2 3
A BRAVE NEW WORLD
Learning through a global pandemic P. 6 - 9
KITCHEN GARDEN
Stephanie Alexander at GMAS P. 2 4 - 2 5
MIDDLE SCHOOL
New playg round for students P. 2 6 - 2 9
SENIOR SCHOOL
A taste of the workforce P. 3 4 - 3 7
OUT & ABOUT
What’s been happening at GMAS P. 3 8 - 3 9
O U R F A M I LY T R E E
Growing together across the years P. 1 2 - 1 3
RISING STARS
Our school’s young achievers P. 4 0 - 4 1
REFLECTIONS
Searching for the next best thing P. 4 2 - 4 3
SAVE THE DATE
Upcoming events for the diary
MUSIC & THE ARTS
GMAS Drama does it again! P. 3 0 - 3 3
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A BRAVE NEW WORLD
“Keep this piece of history alive, put some photos away, mark the year and let’s hope and pray it will never be repeated because... it was pretty lonely here at school with just the rabbits!” Ted Kosicki, Principal P6
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LEARNING THROUGH A GLOBAL
Our school is in the business of providing learning
PANDEMIC
opportunities, but we are also in the business of facilitating
This year will certainly be one to remember. Never in our would bring a global pandemic to our shores, resulting in a cascade of unbelievable, and at times, dystopian measures aimed at preserving lives and livelihoods. Suddenly our beautiful 15 hectare campus seemed impossibly small as we tried to stand 1.5m away from each other in a school of 1,300 students and staff, while practising impeccable hygiene at all times. For the first time ever, we were separated from our loved ones as regional and state borders closed and gatherings were restricted to two people. For some of us, the pandemic has had a devastating effect on our livelihoods, with the loss of business, employment and tourism to our South West region. For others, the greatest challenge was the seemingly impossible task of finding balance in a home where work, family and school life had to coexist under the one roof. Some of us had to continue venturing out to work each day, deemed ‘essential’ to the wellbeing and smooth running of the community. Those who remained at school witnessed the usual buzz on campus subside to a strange quietness as 98% of our school population transitioned to being at home. Together, we crossed the great digital divide as we embraced a new way of learning and teaching remotely. We mastered the intricacies of technology with strange names like One Drive, Teams, Seesaw, Zoom and Class Dojo. We realised how much we missed the human connection on campus. How we had become so wonderfully familiar with the company of our fellow students and staff throughout the day, that it seemed strange to be without them. Despite the distance between us, our sense of community, cooperation and resilience flourished. It is far from over, and we can all agree it hasn’t been easy, but we should be proud of our early actions which have put us in good stead
Each day our doors are open, new friendships are being FE ATUR E
wildest dreams would we ever have imagined that 2020
wonderful, life-long connections between people. forged and strengthened between students, between families and between colleagues. Such connections shone during our Term 2 lockdown, and it wasn’t until we were separated as a community that we realised their worth. As the new normal resumes, we continue to be inspired to grow the sense of community and connection on campus. We now have a Helping Hands program to assist school families who may be silently struggling as a result of the pandemic and we will keep this program running for as long as it is needed. We have partnered with The Fathering Project to create an onsite Dads’ Group, encouraging fathers and father figures to engage in meaningful conversation and strengthen relationships with their children and other ‘Dads’. We are expanding our use of technology to connect people to our school through virtual tours, parent teacher evenings and more. From a technology standpoint, we are more than prepared to take on the challenge of another lockdown if or when required. We are set to become the first ‘FIFO Friendly’ school in the wider region, assisting our families in bridging the gap that exists for FIFO parents who often feel disconnected from their children and the school community. If there has been a silver lining during this pandemic, it has been the opportunity to reassess our way of being. In this stark and devastating reminder that life is precious, we were blessed to take a small step back from the grindstone, the busyness and the commitments of everyday life and be afforded the opportunity to be a little bit more intentional about what we let back in. Life, with all of its ups and downs, is precious. The people we love, are precious. Every day we are alive on this beautiful planet of ours, is precious. At the end of the day, it’s the simple things that really matter. Let’s carry that in our hearts as our school community moves forward in these strange times.
to face the challenges ahead. This pandemic, however inconvenient or devastating, has provided us with the opportunity to view our school in a different light.
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Are you okay?
CHLOE AY LING
LUCY WIESE
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KNOW THAT YOU ARE STRONG
BE GENTLE WITH YOURSELF
I know that many of you will be worried and concerned by
I hope you’ve all been looking after yourselves and your
the current situation. For some of you, coronavirus may
loved ones. Many of you will have had a lot more time on
affect you directly. Maybe a family member is at high risk,
your hands than usual and spending a lot more time with
or perhaps you know someone who has contracted the
your own thoughts. May you have had many epiphanies,
virus and you’re worried about yourself or your family.
crazy ideas and vivid dreams! And for those thoughts
Others will be affected in more subtle ways. However
that get you down, be gentle with yourself, reach out, and
this virus affects you, know that you are strong. You
remind yourself that this will pass. The challenges you’re
have the ability to see the situation and understand the
facing are shaping you as a person. Let your growth be
opportunity it presents; the time to start that project, to
positive and mindful. Any insight you’ve had as to the way
compile those study notes so that you won’t be stressed
you learn from our online school experience please make
later. To take your time with school work and do it to the
note of it. These are times of change, so don’t let change
best of your ability. Your mental health is so important
pass by without you! Use your voice! We can channel our
in this time, so take a few moments every day to check
experiences into constructive reform for the rest of our
in with yourself. Make sure you are going outside and
schooling years, and beyond. As times like these tend
getting sunshine, drinking plenty of water and getting
to put life into perspective, I’m sure you’ve also become
exercise. Try to make the best of it, despite these unusual
more aware of what is important to you in school and
circumstances. Know also that you have a large support
beyond the confines of home in general. Don’t forget
group of parents, friends, teachers and leaders.
those things either! You’ll want to make the most of what you’ve missed, but in the meantime, practice gratitude. If you can let someone know how much you’re missing them, do. Be kind to those making your life easier and safer. I know you’ll work hard and look out for each other. Stay safe and stay cool.
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FOCUS ON MINDSET
STAY POSITIVE
During this difficult time, it is important to self-reflect on
I hope that everybody is keeping safe and healthy
your mindset. It’s not a natural thing to always keep a
during these uncertain times. It’s easy to think of
positive mindset, as everyone gets overrun every once in a
all the negatives right now, however let’s have a
while, but here are five tips towards keeping positive.
look at some of the good things that are happening
1. Start your day strong. If you’re not a morning person,
in the world. Venice’s usually murky canals have
like myself, getting up is often the hardest part of the day.
transformed into crystal clear waters, a direct result
Waking up with a negative attitude will often flow through
of the significant reductions in boat and tourist traffic
the rest of the day. Instead, as silly as it sounds, try to start
since the lockdown. Japan now has deer roaming free
your day with some positive affirmations. Something as
in the streets and Thailand has monkeys freely walking
simple as “today will be a good day” can lift your spirits.
about. The air in China is becoming clearer and more
2. Be open to humour in dark situations. As they say,
breathable due to pollution cuts, they are seeing blue
laughter is the best medicine, and studies have proven
skies for the first time in years. I would like to introduce
this. Laughter will instantly lighten the mood and make
you guys to my ‘Six-Step Guide to Staying Positive’:
things seem a little less difficult and potentially find a
1. Exercise. Take your dog for a walk around the block,
positive outlook for the situation. Just try and remember
try playing basketball or soccer in the backyard. You can
that it will probably make a good story once it’s over.
even put some music on and dance! Just find a way to
3. Practice positive thinking and gratitude. The way you
move your body.
perceive and think about things will often shape your
2. Learn a new hobby. Have a think about a skill or
attitude. Rather than thinking of things as ‘okay’ and ‘fine’
something that you’ve always really wanted to learn.
try and think of them as ‘fantastic’ or ‘great’. Over time this
This could be juggling, skateboarding, a magic trick,
will change your attitude towards the smaller things in your
photography, or even singing… the list is endless!
life and allow you to appreciate the world around you.
3. Stay connected. Reach out to friends and family
4. Allow time to recharge. Everyone gets worn down from
through the use of Face Time or social media.
stress. It is part of life. This can be something as simple as
4. Write down five things you are grateful for every
taking a break for a few hours to read your book (or more
morning, reflect on them throughout the day.
commonly watch Netflix), to something such as meditation
5. Stay healthy. Remember to eat your veggies and help
for five minutes a day. This down time allows your body to
Mum or Dad out in the kitchen as much as possible.
recoup and let go of negativity and stress.
6. Try to stay off your screens as much as possible. Yes,
5. Focus on the long term. During conflict and stressful
it’s okay to watch a movie or play some video games,
situations, it’s easy to jump to defence which can often
but don’t let that consume your entire day!
lead to more conflict and unnecessary stress. In these times try and take a step back and look at the situation with a third-person perspective. TERM 3 2020
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POPPY’S CINEFEST EMPOWER & INSPIRE
SUCCESS FILMMAKER DAZZLES AT FESTIVAL
Year 12 student Poppy Treloar has been named the winner of the 2020 CinefestOZ Cinesnaps Short Film Competition with her short film, Sand Box. The annual competition encourages young, aspiring filmmakers from South West schools to create and showcase original short films of 3-5 minutes duration. This year, participants were invited to create a short film exploring the theme ‘Suitcase’. Poppy’s entry was one of several films shortlisted and judged by a panel of high profile Australian film industry professionals including actor Myles Pollard, casting director Annie MurtaghMonks and producer Kate Separovich. Sand Box explores the psychological struggle of the protagonist as she is conflicted with her past and present self, portraying the intense emotions of agoraphobia. Poppy was thrilled and surprised with the result which was announced at the Grand Finale. “It’s a pretty big deal, it’s really awesome. Not only is it another thing to add to my university résumé, but it’s also really cool to say that I’ve done this, particularly before graduating,” Poppy said. Fellow Year 12 student, Jaimee Whirledge, also received high praise for her acting as lead protagonist in the film. A fantastic achievement for both students.
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O U R FA M I LY T R E E
O U R FA M I LY TREE Like branches on a tree, our lives may grow in different directions yet our roots remain as one. – Anonymous We are thrilled to introduce you to our very own Family Tree, a collaborative effort from the entire school which took nine months to complete. Located at the entry to the MAC building, new students and staff will have the opportunity to add their hand print each Foundation Day. We look forward to watching the tree grow as our school family grows!
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SCHOOL PHOTOS 2020
Each year, MSP Photography comes to GMAS to take professional photographs of our students, staff and school campus. As part of their visit, MSP also takes a range of promotional photos which we use in our publicity and publications. We love sharing these beautiful photos with the school community! We’ve included a small sample of photos from this year’s shoot.
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FATHER’S DAY BREAKFAST Friday 4 September 2020
K ATHRY N C A MPBELL , HE A D OF PR IMA RY SCHOOL
Primary School Given that Semester 1 was a very fragmented experience for all of us, it has been so positive having students back to our ‘new normal’, experiencing school in a solid, unified manner - albeit with some restrictions still in place. Our Primary School students create such energy and joy at GMAS, and I never cease to be amazed at what they are able to achieve, both on and off campus. Carnivals were a highlight in Term 3, with students enthusiastically representing their House during Athletics and as ambassadors of GMAS at the SWPSA Interschool Cross Country Carnival. The Fathering Project (a research backed and preventative approach to improving the lives of children by engaging fathers and father-figures) was launched in the lead up to celebrating Father’s Day. A GMAS Dad’s Group was established; inspiring and equipping them to be the best they can be. A huge shout out and thank you to our P&F. This term they have continued to work tirelessly to cater events, including the everpopular Father’s Day Stall, providing students with an opportunity to buy a gift for their Dad. We are fortunate to have such a strong and supportive school community at GMAS. Parent and community involvement contributes significantly to the positive culture of our school and ensures its success. What a blessing!
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JUNIOR SCHOOL ATHLETICS CARNIVAL HOUSE SPIRIT IS ALIVE!
The annual Junior School Athletics Carnival saw Bunker take out winning House with 1651 points. Hamelin trailed behind by a close 61 points. Meelup and Geographe were neck and neck, finishing with 1435 and 1421 points respectively. Eagle came in with 1339 points and Flinders 1069 points. Floyd Pasco, Lucy Elliott, Flynn Johns, Poppy Fowler, Blake Macpherson, Sophie Dickson, Riley Morgan and Vanessa Logan were named year level champions. Congratulations to all involved in the running of the event.
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E A R LY C H I L D H O O D ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
Our youngest athletes took to the playing fields on Friday 10 September and gave it their all at this year’s Early Childhood Interhouse Athletics Carnival. For some students, this was their first time competing in a carnival environment. The students displayed excellent sportsmanship and teamwork skills as they navigated their way through a range of events including running, long jump, ball games and everyone’s favourite - the egg and spoon race. Early Childhood carnivals aren’t scored at GMAS. We prefer to focus on having a go while having fun. Friday 11 September 2020
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STEPHANIE ALEXANDER KITCHEN GARDEN
With COVID-19 and all the disruption it caused, it is wonderful to be back in the kitchen! The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program has allowed us to introduce new and exciting food education into our school. The program emphasises the flavours of delicious food as well as the health benefits of fresh seasonal food. Our recipes encourage the use of low fat, low sugar, highly nutritional food and has inspired our students to try new and exciting flavours and learn new skills in the kitchen. The program has been made possible by the amazing support we have from parents and carers as well as the whole school community. Without them we would not be able to deliver such a valuable and integrated program. Year 5 2020
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MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAYGROUND
STEPHANIE BRAID ACTING HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle School Adolescence is a period of transition between
was largely made possible because of a very
childhood and adulthood where students
generous donation from the P&F and a lot
are developing independence and their own
of hard work from our maintenance staff. It
way of relating to the world. At GMAS we
has certainly been a highlight for our Middle
provide the opportunity for students to try
School students, and has definitely encouraged
a truly diverse program when they enter the
them to play outside more. We were fortunate
Middle School. We offer a range of subjects
to have Paul Litherland, of the Surf Online
with the objective to help each student find
Safe program, present to our Years 6-9 cohorts.
an area they are passionate about. It has been
Paul is a former WA Police Officer having
wonderful seeing the many service, sporting,
worked in the field of technology crime and
academic and arts accomplishments that
now presents to schools on internet safety.
so many students have reached throughout
He focused on some really challenging
Term 3. The future Year 7 students of 2021
topics, but the feedback from students was
were invited to GMAS for a ‘Taste of Year
overwhelmingly positive. Paul was open and
7’ where the aim was to give students an
honest and students learnt a great deal from
opportunity to sample some of the subjects
these sessions. There is so much to be a part of
that are offered in Secondary School. We
this term, with a range of upcoming school
had students undertaking Food Technology,
events including the Arts Spectacular, Year 9
HASS, Science and Media classes, as well as
exams, South West Philosothon, the All Stars
a Design and Technology walk through
Rewards Day and finally Presentation Evening.
and fire pit demonstration. We were very
In our role as teachers and parents, the journey
lucky with the early September weather and
of our students is an exciting one to witness.
it was great to witness some of the social
I look forward to continuing to observe the
connections being formed prior to the 2021
progress of our Middle School students at
school year. The awesome new Middle School
GMAS throughout Term 4.
Nature Playground was opened towards the end of Term 3. This brilliant new play space
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Father's watch, Vintage Prada Boots
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My aim is to make the poor look rich and the rich look poor. I still appreciate individuality. Style is much more interesting than fashion, really. The market is Nable EW PLAYGROUND FOR THE ‘BIG KIDS’ like a language, and you have to be to understand what they're saying. Transitioning to Middle School doesn’t mean you suddenly stop Nostalgia is a very complicated subject being a kid and enjoying play time. That’s why we have installed a new for me. The market is like a language, and you have to be able to understand playground for Years 7-9 students to make their own. The playground what they're saying. The market is like a is a nature inspired space which offers scope in challenge and creative language, and you have to be able to unplay. This project has only been possible thanks to the generous derstand what saying.
support and fundraising efforts of our wonderful Parents & Friends Associaton.
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Senior School
Term 3 was eventful for Senior
students, together with the Year 11
School, with a host of workshops
prospective leaders and Middle School
around mental health, adolescent
leaders attended the annual zero2hero
development and work/life-readiness.
conference at the Perth Convention
All students participated in Tomorrow
Centre. A range of keynote speakers
Architects workshops which focus
were in attendance including actors,
on healthy development. This is our
Olympic athletes and the founder of
5th year running these nationally
the Blue Tree Project. There were also
recognised
by
breakout sessions where students could
the ASC Special Missions Fund,
choose from topics including exam
government grants, the Kai Eardley
stress, social media, mental health and
Foundation and Gotcha4Life. These
even hip hop. We have already secured
programs encourage students to have
ASC funding to attend this again next
‘conversations with weight’ when
year at no cost to our families. I’m
they or their peers are struggling with
looking forward to a successful Term 4
the pressures of society. Year 11 and 12
as we head towards the end of the year.
students also participated in Elevate
I wish all those students undertaking
Education workshops about study,
exams the very best of luck.
programs,
aided
exam skills and exam stress. Year 12
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YEAR 10 SENIOR SCHOOL
WORK EXPERIENCE The entire Year 10 cohort participated in a week of work experience to give them a taste of the workforce and all that entails. Students selected their own work placements and gained valuable life skills during this week. 14-18 September 2020
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SECONDARY SCHOOL ATHLETICS CARNIVAL This year’s Secondary School Athletics Carnival saw our Years 7-12 students doing their Houses proud in an epic display of sportsmanship, camaraderie and athletic prowess. Flinders took out the title for winning House with 3,615 points, with a good lead over Geographe at 3,292 points. Bunker was hot on their tail with 3,265 points. Meelup, Eagle and Hamelin brought up the rear with 2,954, 2,904 and 2,654 points respectively. Well done to all of our students for giving it their all and thank you to our superb PE staff who arranged the event. A special nod to the P&F who ensured all were well fed at the sausage sizzle! Wednesday 12 August 2020
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MUSIC & THE ARTS
HENRY VIII 2020 PRODUCTION The Secondary School students regaled us with the hilarious tale of King Henry VIII and his six wives at this year’s school production. Jamie Hilton performed exceptionally well as a very rotund Henry. The six wives were portrayed masterfully as were the German King and Queen above Parr, played by Mark Schaap and Lucy Wiese. A huge congratulations to Director Sue Thompson and the many students, staff and volunteers who were involved in delivering an exceptional 2020 production. 19-22 August 2020
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THERE WILL BE MORE DRAMA! D E L I C I O U S LY S A D A N D T R A G I C
There will always be more drama where our talented Mrs T and her performing arts students are concerned. The Term 3 Drama concert saw the Year 12s performing excerpts from August: Osage County, a contemporary dark comedy dealing the break-down of relationships between family members with a death in the family. The Year 11s delighted the COVID crowds with hilarious excerpts from The Complete Works of William Shakespeare – Abridged and then Hoods, which explores the sad and tragic lives of inner city lower socio-economic transients. The Year 10s have scripted their own backstory to a famous painting. Monday 31 August 2020
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ARTS
The annual Arts Spectacular is here! A celebration of the diversity of The Arts studied at GMAS, the upcoming exhibition will highlight the extensive K-12 Arts continuum, including a stunning array of Early Childhood’s first explorations into art processes, the skill, work and fun of Junior School, through to the finesse and creative expression of the Secondary students. In its 13th year, guests will be entertained by an interactive glow experience, groups of musicians and living sculptures, alongside media works including photography and film. Art Teacher Annie Winchcombe, is looking forward to welcoming visitors to the exhibition. “This huge exhibition is a vibrant and colourful melting pot of creativity and we’re very excited to share it with the South West community”, Annie said. Joining the evening as a guest judge will be Gabby Whirledge, an ambassador of the Arts who has worked extensively with CinefestOZ and youth. A selection of awards will be presented at 6pm to encourage and recognise excellence in The Arts. All are welcome to come along, view the art and vote for the prestigious People’s Choice Award. EVENT DETAILS GMAS Arts Spectacular 2020 MAC Building. Free entry. Opening night: Tuesday 3 November from 5pm to 7pm Open daily between 3-6 November from 9am to 5pm
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SPECTACULAR
t u o b A d n Out a SECONDARY COLOURS
The following Secondary students received their Colours Awards in Term 3: Jamie Hilton (Arts Colours), Harrison Bowden (Arts Honours and Arts High Honours), James Scott (Service Colours), Alexander Franklin (Sports and Arts Colours), Mark Holland (Sports Honours) and Mark Schaap (Arts High Honours).
CODE CAMP
Budding coders from across the region came together over the school holidays to unleash their creativity, coding and digital design skills. For many, this was their introduction to building computer games rather than just playing them. It was the first time GMAS offered ‘Little Heroes’ coding programme for five and six year olds. They enjoyed programming Blue Bot robots and exploring different coding apps. Sparks students created their very first computer game using block coding, while 3D Blast students used line coding to create their first 3D game.
ACC ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
Once again our students did GMAS proud at this year’s ACC Athletics Carnival in Perth. They were justly rewarded by winning the event for the second year in a row. Congratulations to all who participated and competed hard for a great result and a big thank you to all staff who attended and supported our students!
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EXTENSION ART
In 2017 our Year 5 classes began some collaborative paintings inspired by the work of Brazilian artist, Romero Britto. These have now been completed by a group of dedicated Year 6 students who volunteered their time during lunch breaks and after school. The works are acrylic paint
BACKWARDS DAY
on MDF and have been hung proudly in our Early Learning
It was smiles all round for students in Kindy as they celebrated
Centre. A great effort by all
‘Backwards Day’ at the end of Term 3. They came to school dressed in
involved!
their PJs and enjoyed pasta bolognaise and garlic bread for breakfast and cereal for lunch! The teachers and EAs did a wonderful job cooking up a storm in the kitchen at the Early Learning Centre.
COME & CREATE
Early Childhood Art Teacher Kelly Mahoney ran two special art workshops over the Term 3 school holidays. The first workshop was painting and the second was sculpture. After creating their masterpieces, the participants enjoyed a sausage sizzle. Stay tuned for more workshops in the year ahead!
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Out and About SCUBA DIVING
Year 11 and 12 Outdoor Education students embarked on their last adventure of the year, completing their Open Water Dive Ticket with Perth Dive Academy in Hillarys. They completed dives at the Swan River and Rottnest Island where they saw blue spotted stingrays, crayfish, starfish, sea horses and were even visited by dwarf minke whales.
THE FATHERING PROJECT
Fathers and father figures from the GMAS school community were invited to a special evening with not for profit organisation The Fathering Project. On Monday 31 August, approximately 20 men joined forces in the Staff Room to discuss the importance of father figures in childhood and how to go about setting up a Dad’s Group at the school. You can expect to hear more from the Dad’s Group in the future!
ASC PIANO COMPETITION
The 8th ASC Piano Competition was due to be hosted by Peter Moyes Anglican Community School in June, but was cancelled due to COVID. Instead, the PMACS Music Department organised a virtual event which took place in August and September. ASC pianists submitted videos of themselves playing in one (or more) of five categories. Out of 166 entrants from 15 ASC schools, GMAS did really well, coming in 3rd place overall. Sydney Blair gave a prize winning piano solo, Oliver Francesconi was awarded for his original piano composition and the Blair siblings received a place for their piano trio.
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SWPSA CROSS COUNTRY
A huge congratulations to our Years 3-6 competitors who participated in the 2020 OUT & ABOUT MUSIC & THE ARTS
SWPSA Cross Country Carnival at Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School on Thursday 30 July. Our placegetters were Lucy Elliot, Nai’a Pirikahu, Floyd Pasco and Eli Hovell from Year 3; Poppy Fowler from Year 4; Daniel Jilley and Blake Macpherson from Year 5; and Lacey Heys, Claudia Cox, Felicity Fleming and Jocelyn Hands from Year 6.
VISIT TO ARCHBISHOP
On Wednesday 5 August, Father Earle took four of our Year 12 leaders to meet with Archbishop Kay Goldsworthy and Reverend Peter Laurence OAM in the Chapel at the Archbishop’s house. The leaders met with students from other ASC schools for a reflective Chapel service, afternoon tea and a robust discussion on leadership.
ACC BASKETBALL
The GMAS Senior Boys and GMAS Junior Girls basketball teams delivered two victories in the finals of the ACC Basketball Tournament in August. The Senior Boys played Kennedy Baptist College at the GLC winning by 1 point with a final score of 45-44. The Junior Girls had a comfortable win against Mercedes Catholic College in the MAC with a final score of 38-26. The Semi Finals were held in Perth where the Junior Girls took on Prendiville Catholic College, winning 62-14. The Senior Boys played Kingsway Christian College, and after an intense battle, lost 54-44. A week later, the Junior Girls hit the road for the final time for a Grand Final battle at Warwick Stadium against All Saints Anglican School. We were behind for the first three quarters and then the girls pulled off a spectacular comeback, winning by 37 points! Tiana Frame was named Grand Final Most Valuable Player and GMAS was named the Inaugural ACC Junior Girls Champions.
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RISING STAR AWARDS
Congratulations to Obie Herring (Year 9) for his award in table tennis as Busselton Rising Sports Star of the Month. Congratulations also to Amy Kerr (Year 9), for her award as runner up for the Busselton Rising Sports Star for 2020. Amy won this award as a result of her swimming achievements at State and National level. Well done to you both!
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COUNTRY WEEK SOCCER
A fantastic result from the GMAS students who represented the LNJSA at Country week Soccer in Perth. Four of the teams won Grand Finals and four of our students captained teams. Congratulations to Lacey Heys who was named Best and Fairest U12 for the whole competition.
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JUNIOR PHILOSOTHON
Year 5-7 Prometheus students Audrey McDermott, Ewan Davies, Sasha Norton, Katelyn Wright, Jaxon Varis, Alby Braimbridge, Cale Donaldson and Drew West participated in the Junior South West Philosothon held on Friday 18 September. Our students performed well with Ewan Davies receiving the Most Promising Philosopher Award in the Year 5 category! Congratulations Ewan and all the students who were chosen to represent GMAS.
SOFIA WATT
Year 10 student Sofia Watt has had her newly released single ‘Time Apart’ streamed live on Triple J as part of 2020’s Unearthed High, which searches for the best High School act across the nation. As one reviewer said, she has the “kind of voice that demands your attention”. Sofia’s song can be found at www.triplejunearthed.com/artist/sofia. If you love it, leave a review! Well done Sofia. We can’t wait to hear more from you!
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Reflections MOMENTS IN TIME AT GMAS
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THE OLDEST WELLNESS TREND REFLECTIONS
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
FR. EARLE CHAMBERLAIN SCHOOL CHAPLAIN
BAGS OF LOVE... AND RICE! When Bishop Paul Korir from the Anglican Diocese of Kapsabet
Chaplain’s Reflection
in Kenya sent out a desperate call for help asking for bags of
This may sound a little harsh but the wellness movement,
rice to feed his community who were starving as a result of
has been a predictable journey full of endless new courses
the pandemic, our school community responded. Staff and
remedies and gurus wanting to sign us up to the program
volunteers from GMAS raised much needed funds by selling
that will change our lives for the better. Everyone is
soup and hot chocolate at this year’s school production. Below
looking and searching for the next new thing: how to
is the response from Bishop Paul. Well done GMAS!
have a good work-life balance, what to eat, how to get fit, how to avoid being a wage slave, how to be happy and
“Thank you so much for your email and for the good news that you
how to parent. How many conversations have we all had
have wired AUD84.70 from St. Boniface Cathedral parish to be used
involving someone sharing new techniques for getting the
for outreach ministry and AUD427.46 from Georgiana Molloy
most from life and being successful? Or am I alone in my
Anglican School to be used for food support. What a great ministry
thoughts? I don’t believe I’m being cynical, as searching
support that has come our way as we re-emerge from the challenges
and learning is an exciting part of living. I’ve no doubt that
of the COVID-19 pandemic (though we are not out of the woods
if our bodies are lacking types of vitamins or our lives are
as yet). I write to officially inform you the same wired funds for
lacking key elements like enough sleep, we will become
ministry have arrived in the account safely and it has translated
unhealthier. What I would like to encourage you to do,
to Kenya Shillings 53,177.70, which is a fortune and will touch and
is not dismiss faith as part of your wellness journey. I still
inspire lives of many during these hard times. We shall be forever
believe that many of the answers we are looking for can
grateful to you and the Bishop and the good people of Bunbury for
be found with faith. I don’t for one second subscribe to
this partnership and friendship. We shall choose the beneficiaries
faith being living in fear of hell or God being an old man
prayerfully and will send a report to you in the spirit of partnership
on a cloud with a book of wrongs and a big stick. But I do
and friendship. We are indebted to the students and community
subscribe to faith being about making choices that won’t
of Georgiana Molloy Anglican School and the Cathedral team for
hurt others and or myself. I describe faith as reflecting
this love, gesture and generosity! Thank you so much! We shall
on the words of scripture. While interpreting scripture
write again soon but in the meantime, be assured of our prayers
requires understanding, time, place and context there is an
and gospel partnership. Let us pray together. Matthew 16:16-18. In
enormous depth to it that keeps giving. If you are prepared
Christ Jesus.”
to read, re-read and sit with it. While holistic wellness Bishop Paul Korir Anglican Dicese of Kapsabet, Kenya
practices are of great benefit to many, don’t dismiss the course in wellness that has lasted more than 2000 years.
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Save the date LITTLE GEORGIES & KINDY ATHLETICS
Thursday 29 October
CARNIVAL
ARTS SPECTACULAR OPENING NIGHT
Tuesday 3 November ARTS SPECTACULAR REMEMBRANCE
3-6 November 2020
DAY SERVICE
Wednesday 11 November
CONVERSATIONS: TRANSITIONING T H R O U G H E A R LY CHILDHOOD
Wednesday 18 November
YEAR 2 MOVING UP CEREMONY
PRESENTATION EVENING & NATIVITY
Wednesday 9 December (Primary School Only)
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Tuesday 1 December
TERM CALENDAR
Visit our website to download the full parent calendar for Term 4.
JUNIOR SCHOOL
WACE EXAMS
EXTRAVAGANZA
COMMENCE
Thursday 29 October
Monday 2 November
GRANDPARENTS
P&F MEETING
MORNING TEA
6PM IN THE STAFF ROOM (AGM)
Monday 9 November
Friday 6 Novembers
KINDY - BETTER
T20 CRICKET
BEGINNINGS (IN
BLAST (YR 5)
THE LIBRARY)
Friday 13 November
Friday 13 November
SPRING FLING
GMAS HAS
(YR 11)
TALENT
Friday 20 November
Friday 22 November
YEAR 6 MOVING
PRESENTATION
ON CEREMONY
EVENING (SECONDARY SCHOOL)
Wednesday 2 December
Thursday 10 December
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Opportunities now...benefits for life
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