Goroke P-12 College Newsletter

Goroke P-12 College
Newsletter
PO Box 132 GOROKE VIC 3412
Phone: 03 53 861024 Fax: 03 53 861283
3rd May 2012 Volume 12
Tom and Mr Wearne nearing the finish in Nelson, of the
Advance Camp held earlier this week.

Joy has been out of the school this week accompanying our students on the canoeing camp and
attending the Principal’s conference in Lorne for the latter part of the week. So, it’s my turn to
give you the Principal’s news.
Last week there were a few concerns that the canoeing camp for the Advance and Duke of
Edinburgh students would be derailed due to bad weather but this was not the case. Sunday saw
the Silver Duke of Ed and the Yr. 10 students head off for the Glenelg in near perfect conditions.
Lauren Smith who is attempting to achieve her Gold Duke of Ed was already on the Glenelg and
the group met up with her on Sunday. Due to the large number of Advance students this year a
changeover was organised for the Monday and the Yr. 9 students replaced the year 10’s on the
river. The logistics for this camp certainly were a challenge.
It seems that the skill level displayed by the students has significantly improved from last year. A
much quicker pace being set and nobody landing in cold water were pretty good indicators. All
the staff who attended the camp spoke positively about the students’ attitude and behaviour.
Thanks to Ms Forbes, Michele Mulraney, Haydn Wearne, Gary Bourke and Policeman Jim for
accompanying the students on the camp. Thanks, also needs to be extended to Brian O’Leary and
Kylie Smith for assisting with the transfer of students to and from the Glenelg. It seems canoeing
can really take it out of you because we’ve observed a few weary students and staff. Surprisingly,
the students seem to have bounced back a bit quicker than the adults. I’m not sure why!
We have quite a few of our students attending the Grampians secondary athletics competition in
Ballarat today. I hope the weather is friendly to them as they represent our school but it is
Ballarat. This group will be wearing their new school sports tops so they will be looking extra
good when they compete. These tops are now available to purchase from the office at a cost of
$25 per top. At school, these tops can be worn during PE and Sport classes only and will also be
worn by students when they are representing the school at sporting events. They are not an
alternative to the yellow polo top our students currently wear as a part of their school uniform.
We wish the students going to Ballarat tomorrow the best of luck and hope they know the whole
school is behind them. Thanks to Haydn Wearne for taking the group to Ballarat.
On Wednesday, representatives from Kaniva toured our Stephanie Alexander Kitchen and Garden
setup in preparation for their participation in this fantastic program. It was a great opportunity to
show off just how well the program is going in our school and the progress that has been made
in the kitchen and garden by our students under the guidance of Kerry, Bernie and Rebecca. It
was terrific to hear our volunteers speak so highly of the program and the value they see in it for
the students and themselves. Don’t forget next Wednesday the 9 th May, starting at 5.30pm, is
your opportunity to view this program in action by attending our Stephanie Alexander Kitchen
Garden launch. The students are really looking forward to showing you just what they are capable
of in the garden and the kitchen.
Enjoy your week!
Therese
Contact the school and view our newsletter online
www.goroke.p12@edumail.vic.gov.au

2012 - Events Calendar
4th May
7th May
Grampians Secondary Athletics @ Ballarat
Year 7 Immunisations
9th May Poetry Performance Prep - Grade 6
9th May
11th May
14th May
15th - 17th May
17th May
18th May
20th - 26th May
21st May
21st May
24th May
8th June
11th June
29th June
Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Launch @ 5.30pm
Mothers Day Stall
Kowree Primary Cross Country
NAPLAN testing
‘Food Revolution Day’ at Goroke P-12 College
Staff PD Day (Pupil Free Day)
Education Week
Tom Hafey visit
School Council Meeting
Goroke P-12 College ‘Open Day’
Report Writing Day
Queens Birthday Public Holiday
Term 2 ends @ 2.30pm
David Hayden
1st May (The big 50!)
Nikiesha
11th May
Jacob
4th May
Miss Paget
4th May

www.foodrevolutionday.com
students
Of the
Goroke p-12 college
Will be hosting
A
Jamie oliver
‘food revolution day’
On
17th may 2012 from 11am
We extend an open invitation to the
wider community of Goroke P-12 College
to participate in Food Revolution Day.
Hospitality students will be hosting the day, helping the community
and students produce:
MENU
Jamie Oliver’s Char grilled Chicken Kebabs
with
Rocket Salad and Smokey Barbecued Salsa with
Guacamole
Fruit Salad with our own Berry Sorbet
Cost $5.00
For catering purposes, please RSVP to the Goroke P-12 College by 10th May 2012.
If anyone in the community has home grown produce that they would like to donate for the day
could they please let the school know prior to the 15th May.

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Processor speed 1.6 GHz
System RAM 1 GB
Hard drive 160
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Weight 2.2 lb
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$50.00 to
Goroke P-12 College
students and families
$90.00 to
community members
Only 9 left

Getting ready to go on the blocks
State Swimming
Championships
Sam Crick competed at the state
swimming finals at the Melbourne
Sports and Aquatic Centre on the
29/3/12. As you would expect at
state level, the competition was
incredibly high.
Sam swam in the 50m and 100m
Breastroke coming 8 th out of 9. She
swam her personal best time in
both events and should be well
pleased with her efforts.
Diving in from the blocks
Race in progress
Final result

Mr John Finn
Junior School Captain, Lily and Vice Captain, Airley
Senior School Captain, Damian

The Goroke Scout
Group
attended the
ANZAC Day Service.
Advance students,
Gage, Dylan, Michael
and Shaun attended
the Natimuk ANZAC
service.
Leading Senior Constable Jim Richardson,
and Mr Wearne with Advance students,
Yasmin, Isobelle, Tom, Grant, James, Josh,
Annie, Grace and Will.
Senior School Captain, Damian, Senior
School Vice Captain, Leah with Junior
School Captain Lillie and Junior School
Vice Captain, Airley

Garden tours begin at 5:30pm
Official Opening 6:00pm
Kitchen tours and tasting 6:15pm
We invite you to come and stroll through the gardens and be amazed by our kitchen
makeover. Sample wholesome food made by our students from produce collected
fresh from our own garden! This is your chance to see how this unique program
works and why students are gaining invaluable knowledge and practical skill from
this incredible opportunity.
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you get to learn about gardening.
Jordan L
it teaches me how to cook and garden all by myself.
Drew
in cooking, I like learning to cook.
Logan
it teaches me how to do the gardening and the cooking by myself.
Patrick
you get to garden and work with your friends.
Kaitlyn
you get to have fun and it fills in time.
Mason
you get to plant all sorts of plants.
Jordan B
you can plant things and see them grow.
Johnny
you get to work outside.
Regan
Its good because you get to
grow it,
cook it
and then
eat it! Sophie A

eginning with our annual
‘Grandparents and Friends Concert’
with Prep to Year 7 students
at 9.30am
and followed by
‘A showcase of activities in and around the school’