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The Fairlawn
Farewell to our graduates
To the red centre and beyond
The road to ministry
CLASS OF 2019
REJOICING IN SERVICE
CHASING DREAMS
ISSUE 04 ~ TERM 4 2019
PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME
TED KOSICKI, PRINCIPAL
WELCOME
This edition of The Fairlawn will
I thoroughly enjoyed the culmination
showcase the final term’s work at
of the school year with our Nativity
GMAS. In no way is it a comprehensive
and
overview of the school year, but it is a
December.
worthy snapshot!
Thank you to the many hands involved
The Settler yearbook will be the
in making 2019 an exceptional year
publication that endeavours to paint
for GMAS. I hope you all have a
the full 2019 picture.
wonderful summer and look forward
At this time of year, it is prudent to
to welcoming the students and staff,
thank our volunteers for their service
old and new, back on Monday 3
to this school community and to
February 2020.
Presentation
evenings
in
recognise our graduating Class of 2019. Both groups are pivotal to our success stories over this past year.
Mr Ted Kosicki Principal
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CONTENTS
Inside e u ss i s thi EMPOWER & INSPIRE
A teacher’s journey to ordainment P. 8 - 1 3
THE CLASS Of 2019
Farewelling our g raduates P. 1 4 - 2 1
PRIMARY SCHOOL
Moving onwards & upwards P. 2 2 - 2 5
TALENTED & GIFTED
Critical & collaborative thinking P. 2 8 - 3 1
SECONDARY SCHOOL
Spring Fling & Presentation Evening P. 2 6 - 2 7
PRESENTATION EVENING
2020 student leaders announced P. 3 1 - 3 5
RISING STARS
Our school’s young achievers P. 4 2 - 4 5
OUT & ABOUT
Lego Masters & Talented Writers P. 3 8 - 3 9
ART SPECTACULAR
Annual art show delights P. 3 6 - 3 7
SAVE THE DATE
Upcoming events for the diary
REJOICING IN SERVICE
Central Australia & Cambodia P. 3 8 - 4 1
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REVEREND JUSTINE RICHMOND (WITH DAUGHTER ELLEN, CLASS OF 2013
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THE COURAGE TO WALK A NEW PATH
EMPOWER & INSPIRE
Empower &Inspire The commitment to the study and training has taken discipline, but I have found that the more I put God at the In 2013, Georgiana Molloy Anglican School Teacher Mrs
centre, the more I can achieve.
Justine Richmond had a sense that God may have been
Everyone has been very supportive in my journey. The
calling her to something other than teaching.
school, the parish, the ASC, my family and friends. I’m
After receiving an email from School Chaplain Fr. Earle
very fortunate to have had two wonderful mentors in Rev.
Chamberlain about new theology courses on offer at
Wayne Warfield and Fr. Earle. The only pushback I have
Murdoch University, Justine made the decision to enrol in
received is from people who don’t understand why I would
a Graduate Diploma of Chaplaincy.
put myself through this process.
It wasn’t long before Justine felt the call to ordained
There are definitely aspects of my teaching background that
ministry and commenced several years of study in
I will draw on going forward. Patience and consideration of
addition to her teaching role at GMAS.
what someone else might be going through are among
On Saturday 16 November 2019, joined by family, friends,
the top two.
colleagues and parishioners from St Mary’s Busselton,
I was struck the other day after the Year 12 Graduation
Justine was ordained to the Diaconate by The Right
about the value of walking alongside people day after day,
Reverend Dr. Ian Coutts at St Boniface Cathedral in
year after year. I have taught many of our Year 12s for
Bunbury.
years, some since Pre-primary! When they left, it was those
Reverend Justine is now licenced to minister as a Deacon
day to day things, the memories and routines we shared,
of the Anglican Church in both the Parish of St Mary’s
that became the big things that they treasure. I sometimes
Busselton and to the GMAS school community. Justine
wonder who teaches who more. I am constantly learning
shares her story below.
from our students. I hope to help other people find ‘treasure in the field’ that
“It took me a couple of years after I enrolled in the Chaplaincy
is faith. I see the work we do in Anglican schools as being
course to admit that I might be called to ordained ministry.
mustard seed stuff and know we may never see the fruit
Even then, I needed a gentle push. Once I spoke to the
of our work.
Bishop I realised what I was feeling was quite normal. It
A book we have been encouraged to read by Bishop Ian
was really strange because the thought of going down this
talks about Christians leading questionable lives, living
path completely terrified me and I was questioning if it was
their faith in such a way that people will want to know
real. Yet the Bishop did not seem surprised at any of it and
more about it. I think that’s something I try to bring to my
took me seriously.
ministry, especially in the school context.”
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The Class
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CLASS OF 2019
of 2019 CLEO
WIESE
SRC MEMBER
Student Welfare Portfolio
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YEAR 12 GRADUATION & VALETE
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HANNAH
HARRY
BOWDEN
CURTIN
2019 HEAD GIRL
2019 HEAD BOY
Harry and I asked our Kindy
The year was 2006. John
class of 2019 to make some
Howard was the country’s
drawings for the Year 12
Prime Minister, the West
students to remind them of
Coast Eagles won the AFL
the life lessons we learn in
Grand final and for many
our very early childhood
of us it was the beginning
years and develop throughout
of a 14 year journey. This
our schooling. We had some
journey has taught us about
beautiful drawings, about
hard work, friendship and
sharing with your siblings,
resilience, transforming us
playing with your friends
from young children 14 years
and helping people. The first
ago to mature men and women
life lesson is to be kind and
today. Thank you to all our
respectful. The second lesson is
teachers who have helped us
to be honest. The third lesson
along the way. Everything you
is to try your best and pursue
have done for us has not gone
your goals. The fourth lesson
unnoticed. This is no exception
is to laugh. The fifth and final
as all the teachers here at
lesson is to be brave.
GMAS have impacted many of
These lessons are all equally
our lives. Secondly, to all the
important and will be
parents and guardians – we
supplemented by further
couldn’t have done it without
learning throughout your life
you. Thank you for putting
with different experiences you
up with our constant mood
may have. You will never have
swings, for supporting us and
an exam, or test or essay but
for making every day so much
every day of your life will be
easier. Although sometimes
shaped by how you apply these
it may not seem the case, we
life lessons and how you react
appreciate everything you do
to what happens in the world
for us and most importantly
around you.
we love you.
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DAVID CROSSIE CLASS OF 2019
& JACQUI WARNER CLASS OF 2019 PARENTS
SHAE
We are privileged, humbled and terrified to reflect on the journey taken by these kids as we’ve watched them grow from wide-eyed,
CARTLEDGE
innocent little Kindy kids into intelligent, thoughtful young adults
GIOVINAZZO
been at GMAS since Kindy, others have joined throughout the years.
2019 SRC PRESIDENT
We cannot believe 14 years of schooling is over. Some of you have As parents our lives have been filled with so many wonderful memories. Your first day of school, learning to read and write,
You made it. With two arms,
your first carnivals, your first class assembly items, your first merit
two legs, and a head on your
certificates, your first school camp... the list goes on.
shoulders, whether your brain
As parents, watching you all grow, we all became expert costume
is still functioning or if it’s
makers, homework consultants, sideline coaches and taxis. We
fried, you made it. Who else
became regarded as human ATMs and even perhaps learned to put
would understand the dread
up with some ‘interesting’ musical instrument practices over the
in your stomach when you
years. Now we are watching you complete this chapter of your life
forgot to put a lunch order in
and join the wonderful world of adulthood.
and you had to actually line
On behalf of all the parents we would like to thank the wonderful
up for the canteen? Who else
group of teachers at GMAS who have guided and motivated our sons
would understand that time
and daughters throughout the years and helped to create what must
your laptop fell onto a hard
surely be the friendliest, happiest cohort of kids to graduate yet!
surface and you had a brief
To finish up we’d like to offer you some advice, because we know
heart attack? The point is, no
teenagers love parents giving advice that hasn’t been asked for.
one can understand our high
Life is too short to wake up with regrets. Love the people who treat
school experience as well as we
you right and forget the ones who don’t. School is not easy for
can. We made it to possibly the
everyone but know this, the high school chapter of your lives is now
most important first, wherever
complete, and the next chapter is up to you. The next few years are
you are in the growing up
going to be the finest of your lives so embrace every minute. Go out
journey. One of the greatest
and focus on you, go make yourselves proud. Remember, no matter
gifts you can give yourself,
what your results are, life will still be an amazing adventure.
right here, right now, in this
It may not be the path that you originally chose but it will be a path
single, solitary, monumental
you are destined to follow.
moment in your life, is to
Drive safely, stay alive, be happy and healthy and to keep in touch,
decide, without apology, to
knowing that your families love you and look forward to hearing
commit to the journey, and not
about all the fun you’re having in the next phase of your lives.
to the outcome. So, from then
We have nurtured, loved and yelled at you for the last 17 or 18 years
to now, to this moment, you
and hope to continue doing just that for many more years to come.
have made this journey one to
All the best for the future guys.
remember.
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KINDY TEDDY BEAR PICNIC
K ATHRY N C A MPBELL HEAD OF PRIMARY SCHOOL
Primary School Experiencing belonging, knowing where and with whom you belong, is vital to human existence. Children belong first to a family, and then to our GMAS school community. Belonging acknowledges a child’s interdependence with others and the basis of relationships in defining identities. Throughout life, relationships are essential to a sense of belonging. Belonging shapes who children are and who they can become. Childhood allows a time to be, to seek and make meaning of the world. Being recognises the significance of the here and now in children’s lives. It is about the present and them knowing themselves, building and maintaining relationships with others, engaging with life’s joys and difficulties, and meeting challenges in everyday life. Children’s GMAS years are not solely preparation for the future but also about the present. Children’s identities, knowledge, understandings, capacities, skills and relationships change during their learning journey. They are shaped by many different events and circumstances. Becoming reflects this process of rapid and significant change that occurs as they learn and grow. This term sees our Year 2 students ‘Moving Up’ from Early Childhood to the Junior School, and our Year 6 students ‘Moving On’ to Secondary School adventures. We wish them every success and happiness as they experience the next chapter in their journey of belonging, being and becoming.
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A BEARY GOOD TIME! Students and staff from Kindy brought their furry friends to school for the day for a teddy bear picnic at the Early Learning Centre. The rain meant that the picnic had to be moved indoors, however this didn’t stop the children from enjoying teddy bear themed crafts, baking and music. Friday 1 November 2019
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GRANDPARENTS & VOLUNTEERS BREAKFAST
On a gorgeous sunny morning in November, a very special breakfast was held in the P&F Courtyard for our school grandparents and volunteers. Grandparents and volunteers were able to wander through the Arts Spectacular art show in the MAC or join their grandchildren in classrooms for a range of planned activities.
Friday 8 November 2019
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YEAR 2 MOVING UP
ONWARDS AND UPWARDS
Our Year 2 cohort celebrated the end of their Early Childhood years with a special Moving Up ceremony. They were joined by family and friends as they sang songs and recited poems about the lessons learned and friendships made during their formative years at GMAS. These students now join the Junior School ranks in 2020. Tuesday 3 December 2019
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YEAR 6 MOVING ON FAREWELL PRIMARY SCHOOL!
Year 6 students bid a fond farewell to Primary School at their Moving On ceremony held in the MAC on 4 December 2019. Year 5 parents, together with GMAS, supplied a delicious meal and graduation cupcakes for the students to enjoy. Selected leaders shared their favourite memories of their time in Primary School, before hearing from the Year 6 teachers and Head of Primary, Mrs Kathryn Campbell. Wednesday 4 December 2019
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E A R LY C H I L D H O O D NATIVITY
The school community was treated to a colourful and entertaining Christmas Nativity at the 2019 Primary School Presentation Evening held on Wednesday 11 December. Year 2 teacher Miss Emma Royer coordinated this year’s huge Aussie themed production starring all students from Kindy to Year 2. Wednesday 11 December 2019
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ALL STARS EXCURSION
LISA NESS HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle School A big thank you to all who are part of, or
Thank you to all who contribute to the
involved in, the Middle School, for what has
GMAS journey for our students, particularly
been another amazing year at GMAS. I often
our dedicated staff who continue to provide
wonder where the time goes and why a year
a comprehensive, well-rounded education in
seems to fly by so quickly!
a safe and caring environment.
GMAS is such a busy place, from our core
To those who are leaving the GMAS
business of teaching and learning, to the
community, I do hope you take with you
array of co-curricular activities on offer.
many happy memories and wish you all the
From sport to debating, TOMS, fundraising,
very best.
discos, All Stars, Prometheus, Philosothon,
May the spirit of Christmas bring you and
Cliff’s Kitchen, music and drama nights, art
your families hope, happiness and love. Best
exhibitions, serving others and more... the
wishes for the new year to all.
list just seems to go on and on! Congratulations to everyone in Middle School. I am so proud of our students and
“It’s not how much we give but how much
hope they too look back on the wonderful
love we put into giving.”
year it has been, reflect on all they have learnt and achieved, and look to the future
Mother Theresa
– what it may hold for them, set some goals and aim high.
YEAR 9 RESIDENTIAL CAMP
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STUDENTS EXPERIENCE A TASTE OF UNI LIFE In Week 7 of Term 4, Year 9 students participated in a residential program at St George’s College in Perth. The aim of this program is to inspire and educate regional students allowing them to experience a taste of university life while staying a St George’s College. During the course of the week, students visited UWA and a variety of cultural, historic and scientific sites in Perth. 25-29 November 2019
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YEAR 11 SPRING FLING SPRING IS IN THE AIR!
On Friday 22 November, Year 11 students attended a ‘Miami Nights’ inspired Spring Fling. The evening was well-organised by the Events and Tourism student team, as well as the future Year 12 leaders. The fantastic night had both students and staff dancing the night away, with an arrangement of lighting, lollies, flamingos and a red carpet to set the mood. A big thank you to Deane Johnson from Cape to Cape Pot Plant Hire who donated themed plants to decorate the venue and Jak Beard for DJing. Thank you also to the many teachers and parents who contributed in various areas. The profits from this successful event will be donated to the Class of 2020 school gift. Friday 22 November 2019
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PRESENTATION EVENING 2019 On our final day of the 2019 school year, we celebrated our student achievements at the end of year Presentation Evening held in the MAC. Dux of Year 10 was awarded to Harrison Bowden, while Oscar Evans claimed the title of Year 11 Dux. The Year 12 Dux was presented to Hannah Bowden, also awarded with the Georgiana Molloy Medal. The Year 12 Proxime Accessit (runner-up) was presented to Lucila Kelly. Year 12 student Andrew Symonds received the Principal’s Award and Nicole Carter, also Year 12, was awarded with the Georgiana Molloy Anglican School Service Award. A full list of awards will be available in The Settler 2019 year book. Towards the end of the evening, the new student leadership for 2020 was announced, with Imogen Wilson being named Head Girl and Henry Brown as Head Boy.
Thursday 12 December 2019
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Student Leaders 2020 I m ogen Wilson
S a r a h A l dr i dg e
PRIMARY SCHOOL LEADERS
Hea d Girl
F lind ers H ou s e Ca p t a in
T a yl a M c Ke nzi e
Henry Brown
Hen r y Vi ne s
B u n k er H ou s e Ca p t a in
Hea d Bo y
G e o gr a p h e H ou s e Ca p t a in
A ng us W a l k e r
Shyla Jame s
Jaime e W hi r l e dg e
E a g l e H ou s e Ca p t a in
Pr im ary S cho o l H e a d G ir l
H a m el in H ou s e Ca p t a in
H e a t h Co l l i ns
J axon Varis
James S c o t t
F l in d ers H ou s e Ca p t ain
Pr im ary S cho o l H e a d Bo y
M e e lu p H ou s e Ca p t a in
Da ni e l l e v a n Zyl
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
MIDDLE SCHOOL LEADERS
COUNCIL
Ol iv ia M a y
S henae McGu innis s ( P r esid en t)
Bu nker H ou s e Ca p t a in
Chloe A yling
A my Ke r r
Ashlynn Forrest
E a g le H ou s e Ca p t a in
Abbey Johns on
T ho ma s G o l ds m i t h
J ayd en M cFerran
F lind ers H ou s e Ca p t a in
Patr ick Step he ns on
E l ise Ke r r i s o n
Luc y Wie se
G e o gr a p h e H ou s e Ca p t a in
SENIOR SCHOOL LEADERS Ashleigh Jolliffe B u nker Ho use Ca pt a in J oshu a Kilian Eagl e Ho use Capt a in
Ho l l y Luc e v H a m el in H ou s e Ca p t a i n Xan d e r Ca m a r r i M e e lu p H ou s e Ca p t a in
Geog ra p h e H ou s e Captain Cl a yt o n S l e e H a m el in H ou s e Ca p tain Riley Morgan Meel u p H ou s e Ca p t a in Ka t e P o we r S p ort s L ea d er Eloise Martin Art s Lea d er S a s ha No r t o n S u s t a in a b il it y Lea d er Zo ya H o dg e ns S erv ic e L ea d er
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Gifted & Talented
GMAS employs a whole school approach in catering for our gifted and talented students. Our overarching philosophy ensures that we build challenge and extension into our existing classes, right across Kindergarten to Year 12, as well as through specialised programs. By adopting this approach, we are nurturing the social, emotional and intellectual development of all students, no matter what gifts or talents they possess. P 2 8 W W W.GM A S .WA . E D U. AU
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A WHOLE SCHOOL APPROACH
that all students requiring extension are catered for on a day-to-day basis. All classes, co-curricular activities, and individualised programs have been precisely structured to cater for gifted and talented students in a considered and supportive manner. We provide unique, highly developed programs, such as Prometheus; which draws selected students outside
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), engaging in a variety of project-based learning opportunities and competitions. For students orientated towards the Humanities and English there is ample opportunity for students to extend themselves in areas such as writing, debating, public speaking and through competitions such as Tournament of the Minds and Philosothon.
of the classroom to develop their critical, creative and
FOR OUR DEEP THINKERS
collaborative thinking in an internationally recognised
For our deep thinkers, we have developed the
Community of Inquiry (COI) model.
Prometheus program. In Greek mythology, Prometheus
In this way, and many others, we focus on the emotional
was the Titan who provided humans with wisdom in the
development of our gifted and talented students, as
form of fire.
much as their intellectual development. We encourage
Prometheus is a gifted and talented program for
the interaction of students across sub-schools, so that
students from Years 5-9. The program supports
our younger students may also have the opportunity
individuals to become resourceful and innovative global
to develop their critical, creative and collaborative
citizens who are able to confidently and meaningfully
thinking in a supportive environment led by our gifted
engage in their education and lives beyond.
and talented students.
Students are encouraged to challenge common
The intention is to ensure that our students develop
stereotypes and beliefs while examining moral, ethical
good social connections across the school, while being
and philosophical ideals.
extended in fun, positive ways.
In addition to the collaborative, critical and creative
TAILORED PROGRAMS All of our programs are targeted towards developing the knowledge and skills necessary for our students to follow their passions as they move from the school to the wider community. Differentiated programs run within every classroom, ensuring that all students are able to tackle challenges that further extend their understanding of the content and skills required to succeed. Gifted and talented students in Primary School are provided for through a differentiated curriculum that focuses on extending learning through diverse and challenging activities. In the Secondary School, classes are streamed by aptitude, ensuring that students of similar ability are supported in a compatible environment. Those creative spirits can foster their artistic skills in our Art, Music or Drama programs, while athletic
thinking
exercises,
Promethians
also
have
the
opportunity to engage with students across learning areas and sub-schools, participate in competitions with other educational institutions and interact within the wider local community. Students develop these skills through critical thinking exercises such as the Community of Inquiry framework which allows for a deep and meaningful learning experience through respectful and insightful group discussions about philosophical and ethical issues. It is through this process that students develop their ability to respect, listen to and understand a diverse range of views. All students from Kindergarten to Year 6 have the opportunity to participate in our Prometheus Peer program, where Years 5 to 10 Prometheus students work with their younger counterparts to develop critical thinking in a fun and collaborative environment.
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Within the classroom, our dedicated teachers ensure
Our intellectually minded students can specialise in
AUSTRALASIAN PHILOSOTHON
STUDENTS IN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION On Monday 30 September, a team of eight gifted and talented students travelled to Canberra to attend the Australasian Philosothon at Radford College. This annual competition enables students to explore philosophical and ethical issues. The trip was a valuable experience for students and they proved themselves to be impeccable role models for GMAS, particularly as the only regional school attending the event. The students performed extremely well and achieved 9th place overall out of 19 schools, and 2nd place out of four schools from Western Australia. Year 12 student Hannah Bowden placed 3rd in the 16 years and over age group, and also came in 3rd out of 141 students in Creative Thinking and 2nd out of 141 students in Collaborative Thinking. Aimee Telford (Year 10) placed 5th in the Year 9 age group and came in equal 4th out of 141 students in Critical Thinking.
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SOUTH WEST PHILOSOTHON
GMAS HOSTS SW PHILOSOTHON On Wednesday 23 October, GMAS hosted the South West Philosothon. Five schools from around the region entered seven teams in the event, including Australind Senior High School, Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School, Bunbury Catholic College, St Mary MacKillop College and GMAS. The students were excellent in both their engagement and conduct and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Throughout the event, students investigated ethical and philosophical questions in the context of Community of Inquiries. The discussions were facilitated by philosophy teachers and were adjudicated by an academic panel. Bunbury Catholic College received 1st place, Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School came in 2nd place and GMAS was awarded 3rd place. This was the first time that GMAS has hosted the event and it was a great success. GMAS will be hosting the event again in 2020.
Wednesday 23 October 2019
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Rising Stars TOURNAMENT OF MINDS
The GMAS Tournament of Minds Social Science team competed against 600 Australian and international students at the Tournament of Minds International Finals 2019 held in Hobart, Tasmania on 26 October. After a thought provoking final presentation, the team received honours (runners up) at the awards ceremony. The following students in Years 7-10 participated: Harry Bowden, Alex Franklin, Finn Manning, Aimee Telford, Matthew Weed, Amelia Gill and Isabelle Anstee.
JAYDEN ALLSOPP
Jayden Allsopp (Year 10) attended the 2019 Australian Outrigger Canoe Racing Association National OC1, V1 and OC2 Titles held in Mandurah on 16-17 November. Jayden entered the OC2 Open Mens 12km event with his father, Darren. Jayden and Darren came in first, winning gold and are now the national champions in this category.
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ACHIEVERS
EVE BROWN
Eve Brown (Year 9) has been selected to be part of Edith Cowan University’s ConocoPhillips Science Experience in January 2020. The program introduces students to science disciplines and activities including engineering, robotics, forensics, genetics, marine biology, computing and cyber security. The Science Experience is hosted by 30 universities and teriary institutions nationwide and is supported by Rotary.
ISABELLA ROGERS, POPPY TRELOAR & LUCY WIESE
GMAS media students Isabella Rogers, Poppy Treloar and Lucy Wiese were named finalists in the screen production category at the Murdoch University Mesh Awards last week. The Mesh Awards recognise students in Western Australia for excellence in areas of media Isabella was presented with the Golden Mesh Award, which is the top award presented to the student with the most outstanding submission across all categories. T E R M 4 2 019
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g n i s i R s r a St JAIMEE WHIRLEDGE
Jaimee Whirledge (Year 11) was one of 18 participants selected to attend a ‘power trip’ to Canberra after being named a winner in the prestigious Country to Canberra competition. During the trip, Jaimee had the opportunity to meet with politicians and CEOs, receive leadership and public speaking training, tour Parliament, have her work published and more. When asked why she entered the competition, Jaimee said “I wanted to push myself. I know how dangerous it is to be more comfortable, and how important it is to do the things that scare you; top throw yourself in the deep end as that is where you learn the most.” Jaimee Whirledge is pictured to the right of Prime Minister Scott Morrison
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ICAS TESTING
Well done to the many students who received excellent results in the 2019 International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS). ICAS provides an opportunity for students to challenge themselves and compete in an international academic competition. The following students were ranked among the top 10% of their year level nationally: Jake Carroll (Digital Technologies, Maths, Science), Ewan Davies (Digital Technologies), Asha Dorricott (Digital Technologies), Melanie Cavanagh (English), Reuben Jones (English, Science), Amy Kerr (English, Maths, Science), Austin Wallace (Science) and Joel Hargreaves (Science).
R ISIN G S TA R S
CERT II GRADUATES
Well done to the following students who have attained Cert II qualifications: Cert II Building and Construction: Tyler Mouritz, Toby Van Cert II Automotive (Heavy): Jack Kennedy Cert II Automotive Servicing Technology (Light Vehicle): Cooper McKee Cert II Electrotechnology: Sam Kennedy (pictured), Douglas Scott, Jayden Ginder Cert II Salon Assistant: Mackenzie Hume, Hannah Boyle Cert II Retail Cosmetics: Soraya Andel, Amberley Curnuck, Sophia Tate, Cara Ringrose Cert II Information Digital Media and Technology: Steve Oxley
AFRIKA JOHNSON
Afrika Johnson (year 8) has been selected into Toxic Cheer and Dance’s poms dance team and the junior cheerleading team. Afrika will travel to the USA in 2020 to compete at the Cheerleading Worlds 2020 and at the Sumit (Junior Worlds).
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2019 ART SPECTACULAR!
This year’s Art Spectacular was another incredible display of creative artworks, singing performances, living statues, photographs and media productions all created by our talented K-12 students. The art exhibition showcased a diverse range of mediums, demonstrating excellence in the Visual Arts. Local artist and guest judge Jenni Doherty opened the exhibition on Tuesday 5 November. The opening celebrations included live entertainment, living statues, food, coffee and an awards presentation ceremony. This year, the prestigious Principal’s Acquisitive Award and the People’s Choice Award were presented to talented Year 12 student Neve Johnson for her amazing pencil drawings. This is the second year in a row Neve has been selected for both these awards.
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AWARD WINNERS
People’s Choice Award: Neve Johnson (Year 12) Principal’s Acquisitive Award: Neve Johnson (Year 12) Most Creative and Innovative: Emma Cornelius (Year 11) Artwork Inspired by Indigenous Culture: Hayden Wilson (Year 3) Early Childhood Rising Star: Dylan Hargreaves (Year 2) Junior School Rising Star: Sasha Norton (Year 5) Secondary Rising Star: Elizabeth Wilkie (Year 10) Junior Birthday Card: Jocelyn Hands (Year 5) Secondary Birthday Card: Mackenzie Wintle (Year 9) Middle School Photography: Luke Broadhurst Senior School Photography: Alexander Franklin Living Statues (Best Poses): Kristian Kilian Living Statues (Best Costume): Jemima Hilton Living Statues (Most Entertaining): Eve Brown
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MUSIC & THE ARTS
NEVE JOHNSON (YEAR 12)
SASHA NORTON (YEAR 5)
ELIZABETH WILKIE (YE AR 10)
ALEX ANDER FR ANKLIN (YE AR 10)
H AY DEN W IL SON ( Y E A R 3)
J EM I M A H I LTO N ( Y E A R 8)
DYL AN HARGRE AVES (YE AR 2)
MACKENZIE WINTLE (YEAR 9)
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CENTRAL AUSTRALIA SERVICE TRIP In October, Year 9-10 students Jacob Stephenson, Tahj Crane, Theo Dipane, Darcy Keough, Marshall Grosse and Jack Brockliss ventured to the red centre with GMAS parents Joanna Stephenson and Matthew Grosse and teacher Miss Louisa Stefanou for the 2019 Central Australia Service Trip. After a long year of fundraising, the team flew to Alice Springs where they embarked on a week long journey exploring Alice Springs, Uluru and Kata Tjuta National Park. It was here they were joined by students from the remote Aboriginal community of Lilla. During this time, the team spent their days hiking, biking, and learning about Indigineous cuture. The students then had the opportunity to visit Lilla community, near Kings Canyon, where they were immersed in the local culture and experienced activities such as spear throwing, kangaroo cooking, art classes and storytelling. 19-26 October 2019
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CAMBODIA SERVICE TRIP “Rejoice in Service is the GMAS motto and that is exactly what we experienced on this amazing Cambodia Service Trip� - Seb Taylor (Year 11 participant)
A group of 21 students, parents and teachers attended the 2019 Cambodia Service Trip, beginning with a visit to the Missionaries of Charity Orphanage where they packed Chrsitmas bags for their annual Christmas party. From there, the group toured the horrific S21 Prison and Killing Fields, the opulent Royal Palace and witnessed the wonderful work of the Tabitha Foundation in Phnom Penh. The group constructed nine houses for the poor in Kampong Thom and visited the Georgiana Molloy School where they presented a variety of donated resources supplied by the Busselton community. After a beautiful sunrise at Angkor Wat and an exciting day travelling around the temples, the group visited the Green Gecko Project where they had lessons in Khmer writing, counting and martial arts. The following day the group visited Apopo and the Landmine Museum to learn about the horrific impact of landmines and the work being done to remove these devices. The culinary delights were also a highlight of the trip and the group made a point of dining at restaurants which supported marginalised youth.
19-26 October 2019
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t u o b A d n a Out CHRISTMAS HAMPER APPEAL
The GMAS community donated generously to this year’s Combined Churches of Busselton Christmas Hamper Appeal with hundreds of pantry items being donated by students, families and staff on Free Dress Day on Wednesday 4 December. Thank you to all those who donated to this worthwhile cause.
SHARE THE DIGNITY
Children, Family & Community students have collected donations of unwanted handbags and toiletries during Term 4 for the Share the Dignity campaign. Thanks to the generous donations of our school community, they managed to create 55 handbags full of essential hygiene products and everyday luxuries. These packs were collected by Share the Dignity South West and distributed to local women and girls experiencing homelessness or poverty.
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OUT AND ABOUT
LEGO MASTERS
Discovery, innovation, impact, inclusion, teamwork
The teams worked after school and at lunch times
and fun with STEM was the experience for ten of our
putting in about 38 hours into their future town
Years 3 and 4 students recently when they participated
learning vital collaboration and problem solving
in the South West’s inaugural First Little Lego League
together with algorithm and engineering skills that
Jnr Competition held at Bunbury Primary School.
were judged by a panel of three distinguished guests.
Students had to use the WeDoLego2 programmable
Judges looked for the use of motion and tilt sensors,
lego with an inspire kit to plan, design, make and
Bluetooth to enhance the programming as well
code a future ‘Boomtown’ that was environmentally
as repeat codes, audio, colour changes and motor
friendly, accessible for people with disabilities and
programming.
could withheld natural disasters.
TALENTED YOUNG WRITERS WORKSHOP
During Term 4, aspiring writers from Years 6-12 participated in a Talented Young Writers Workshop with Western Australian author Deb Fitzpatrick who has penned teen fiction novels including ‘Have You Seen Ally Queen’ and the Spencer Gray series.
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GMAS HAS TALENT The word ‘talent’ means natural aptitude or skill, flair gift, knack, technique, ELEANOR LEWIN CHAIR OF SCHOOL COUNCIL
FR. EARLE CHAMBERLAIN SCHOOL CHAPLAIN
touch, ability, expertise, forte, dexterity, virtuosity, artistry.
In this past year of 2019, our students have excelled in many avenues of their ‘talent’. The Year 12s started the year rolling with their successful
Chaplain’s Reflection
Ball held at Palmers where their behaviour and dress standard was exemplary. All through the year our sporting groups have excelled across all arenas;
What is the meaning of Christmas? It’s the birth
in State Table Tennis, GMAS Swim Club in the wider community, State
of Jesus. It’s the season of giving. It’s a time of
Hockey, Basketball and Soccer.
holiday. It’s a time for family. It’s summer, BBQs
Hannah Bowden, our 2019 Head Girl, claimed top honours at the Lions
and friends.
Youth of the Year competition and was awarded the national title and
This Christmas let us give thanks for the blessings
the trophy for the public speaking category.
we have and demonstrate a giving spirit with acts
In June our students participated in the ASC Piano Competition. Over
of kindness.
100 students took part and 22 were chosen to proceed to the finals,
GMAS recently made an enormous contribution
including all of our students who excelled with prizes in all categories.
to both the Combined Churches of Busselton
In August, the Junior Debating Team won the WA Debating League
Christmas Hamper Appeal and Share the Dignity.
Regional Grand Final.
But there are so many worthy causes we can support
In September a team of gifted and talented students travelled to
and so many people who are doing it tough. Let’s
Canberra to attend the Australasian Philosothon. The students
not forget the meaning of Christmas and the Holy
performed extremely well and proved themselves to be impeccable role
family, refugees, poor and without a place to stay,
models for GMAS. Our Jazz Band were also invited to perform at the
relying on the generosity of the innkeeper offering
retirement dinner for Mrs Barbara Godwin, Chair of the ASC.
them his stable as the birth place for a King.
In October, students travelled to Hobart to take part in the Tournament
I hope we all find an opportunity to give something
of Minds International Finals, returning home proudly with Honours.
to someone for no reason. A gift, remembering that
In November the Annual Art Spectacular was showcased in the MAC.
a gift is not always a present; but maybe kindness,
The artwork in all forms was excellent across all avenues with living
generosity, time, wisdom or a helping hand.
statues attracting attention and obliging the visitors by moving ‘just a
Blessings to you this Holy Season.
little’ when required. Proudly we wished Jaimee Whirledge (Year 11) a successful trip to Canberra having been announced as a winner in
The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through him.
On Friday 29 November the finals of GMAS Has Talent for the Junior School were held in the MAC. The finalists performed superb acts of dance, acrobatic feats, piano, guitar and singing. The judges were delighted to award Overall Winner to Melanie Cavanagh (Year 5).
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Country to Canberra’s Leadership Competition.
Yes, GMAS has talent.
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P&F TWILIGHT
The P&F organised a wonderfully festive 2019 Twilight Christmas Fair for the wider community to enjoy. Held on a blusterly afternoon on Saturday 7 December on the GMAS Primary School Oval, those who attended enjoyed live entertainment by our music students, entertainment, rides, market stalls with local handcrafted goods and a special visit from Santa. Saturday 7 December 2019
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CHRISTMAS FAIR
Save the date P&F MEETING STAFF ROOM 6PM
Monday 17 February E A R LY C H I L D H O O D BEACH CARNIVAL SECONDARY
Friday 14 February
SCHOOL INTERHOUSE SWIMMING
Wednesday 26 February
CARNIVAL
FREE DRESS DAY
Wednesday 25 March
E A R LY CHILDHOOD EASTER HAT
JUNIOR SCHOOL
PARADE
INTERHOUSE SWIMMING CARNIVAL
Thursday 5 March
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TERM CALENDAR
Visit our website to download the full parent calendar for Term 1 2020.
TERM 1
MUSIC WELCOME
COMMENCES
BBQ
Monday 3 February
Monday 10 Feburary
YEAR 7 ACTIVITY
YEAR 12 BALL
AFTERNOON
Saturday 22 February
Friday 21 February
P&F MEETING
GMAS 17TH
STAFF ROOM
ANNIVERSARY
6PM
FOUNDATION DAY
Monday 9 March
Friday 13 March
MUSIC MAYHEM
YEAR 6 CAMP
QUIZ NIGHT
Friday 27 March
30 March - 1 April
CAMP WEEK
TERM 1
(EXCEPT YEAR 6)
6-9 April
CONCLUDES
Thursday 9 April
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