Principal's Message
This term has been focused on learning and growth. We've also celebrated important events like Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week, strengthening our community and cultural understanding. The Boys and Girls Cultural groups are thriving, fostering pride and connection.
Highlights this term included the Clontarf trip to Darwin with the Ampol Redbull race team and our successful Athletics Carnival, showcasing the spirit and talent of our students.
I encourage all students to take advantage of every opportunity that Gunnedah High School offers. Each chance is an opportunity to learn, grow, and excel.
Congratulations to all our award winners at Term 2 Awards Assembly for your exceptional accomplishments. Your dedication has paid off, and you should be very proud.
As we approach the break, I wish everyone a safe, restful, and fun holiday.
All students and staff will return for the start of Term 3 on Monday, July 22.
- Mr Darren Monte, Executive Principal, relieving.
Dates for your diary
July
- Fri 5 Jul End of Term 2
- Mon 22 Jul Start of Term 3
- Tue 23 Jul P&C Meeting
August
- Aug 5-9 Education Week
- Aug 12-16 Year 11 Snow Excursion
NAIDOC Week
At a special NAIDOC Week Assembly held on Tuesday, July 2, Elders, special guests, and parents/carers came together with our students and staff to recognise students for their academic, sports, and cultural achievements. After the assembly, a bush tucker morning tea was held in the Hall.
YEAR GROUP AWARDS
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Year 11
Year 12
COLOURING COMPETITION WINNERS
SPORTS AWARD
CLONTARF AWARD
AEO AWARD
WALKING TOGETHER, WORKING TOGETHER AWARD
This year, we are proud to introduce a new award 'Walking Together, Working Together'. It recognises a student who consistently champions inclusion and cultural diversity. The recipient of this award receives a scholarship that covers all tuition fees, excursion costs, and includes a full school uniform at no cost.
The inaugural winner is Thomas Garner, for consistently demonstrating cultural diversity and for being a diligent advocate and role model for all students.
EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL AWARD
This year, students who receive our Executive Principal Award are also being awarded a scholarship that covers all tuition fees, excursion costs, and a full school uniform at no cost.
Our first two winners of this award are;
- Cleal Bender Improved attitude and application to learning.
- William Long Always having a go and showing respect to others.
DANCE AWARDS
Over the course of this term, these students have travelled to our local primary schools and childcare centres to mentor younger students in dancing, language and culture. The students are recognised for their deadly efforts in representing our school proudly.
Congratulations to all students for representing our school proudly, and to Miss Winsor and Braith for supporting our students.
NAIDOC Week cooking expedition
On Monday July 1, Gunnedah High School welcomed Sharon Winsor, owner of Indigiearth, a provider of premium bush food. Her products are made from authentic Australian native products that are ethically sourced and sustainably harvested.
Thanks to the Aboriginal Education team, students from the Support Unit were able to attend a session with Sharon and her son, to indulge in various native products such as cinnamon myrtle, freeze-dried finger lime, crocodile, emu and kangaroo meat, and even green ants that tasted just like a warhead lolly! Students had a fantastic time and enjoyed learning, and tasting, something new.
Term 2 Awards
100% Attendance in Term 2
Year 7 Award Winners
Year Advisor's Award - Year 7
Year 8 Award Winners
Year Advisor's Award - Year 8
Year 9 Award Winners
Year Advisor's Award - Year 9
In the Classroom
Making Jam
As part of their studies on food preservation and shelf life stability, Year 10 students have been making jam. Miss Popple chose this project because she felt that making jam would be a fun and delicious way for the students to apply all that they have learned.
Library News
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P&C News
A fun-filled evening of trivia and community!
On Friday, June 28 our P&C held its annual Trivia Night fundraiser. The event began with a welcome from our Vice President, Meleah Walters, followed by an acknowledgment to country by Aunty Kate.
Around 100 people braved the cold to decorate their tables and test their neurons. Everyone enjoyed themselves with fun games and laughs between rounds of trivia.
It was a close battle between a few tables, but after 10 rounds and bonus questions, the night was taken out by ‘Rent a Crowd’. A special mention goes to the wooden spooners ‘UNO’.
Best decorated table went to ‘Smarty Plants’ and the three lucky chair prizes went to Nathan Moore, Donna Austin, and Montana Dries.
Major raffle winners 1st: Lisa Fordham 2nd: Nathan Moore 3rd: Rowena Pryor, and the 100 Clubs won by Lucy Coon and Harrison Hazell.
The night would not have been possible without the hard-working efforts of our P&C members and the support from GHS staff, and the community.
We would also like to thank the following wonderful sponsors:
- Reverence Sourdough
- The Verdict
- Gunnedah Shire Council
- Gunnedah Newsagency
- Southgate Inn
- Carlo’s IGA
- Mahony Group of Pharmacies
Last, but certainly not least, we send many thanks to Anne McMahon for the excellent variety of trivia questions, and to our master of ceremonies, Ange McCormack, who kept the night running smoothly.
Next P&C meeting: Tuesday 23 July, 6pm in the Library
We invite all parents, carers and community members to attend our P&C meetings. We value and encourage your feedback, so come along and have your say.
To add an item to the agenda please email gunnedahhighschool@pandcaffiliate.org.au
Well-being
ReachOut is looking to produce a video for their parents and carers site about how to support teenagers during schooling and exam periods while they are coping with the impacts of a traumatic event.
They'd like to feature the personal story of a parent or carer who has experience with this difficult situation and would be comfortable sharing their reflections and advice. They are particularly keen to feature the story of a parent/carer whose teen was in their senior years of school, completing final exams or assessments, when they experienced trauma.
Example situations could include:
- a loss of a parent, sibling or close friend or family member
- a medical diagnosis that disrupted the teen's learning & resulted in trauma
- a traumatic incident occurring in the teen's personal or school environment.
They'll be aiming to hear how the incident/trauma impacted the teen's life and study, how it impacted the wider family, how the parent/carer supported their teen when it came to balancing study and recovery, and what advice the parent/carer has for other people in similar situations.
The video will be live on their site and potentially shared on social media. This is a paid opportunity.
They are seeking expressions of interest from people all over the country. ReachOut will work closely with the family throughout the entire process, ensuring the story is handled with care and consideration.
If you’re interested, please complete the Expression of Interest form here.
Please contact Monique (Content Producer at RO) for more information — monique.aganovic@reachout.com
If you are in need of support to cope with trauma please visit ReachOut.com or call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Dial 000 in the case of an emergency.
Community Events
We pay our respects to the traditional owners of the Kamilaroi lands where we work and learn. We also acknowledge our Elders past, present and emerging.