ASSORTED NEWS
EXCEPTIONAL TEACHING IN GEOGRAPHY
Congratulations to teacher Ms Amy Freshwater on her recent achievement of having two of her Geography learning tasks published in the NSW/ACT Geography Teachers Association Bulletin!
Ms Freshwater is a dedicated and passionate teacher who provides our students with exceptional learning opportunities and volunteers her time to work with our student Johnnies Action Group (JAG) to implement projects involving environmental and sustainability matters.
NSW ALLSCHOOLS STATE ATHLETICS
During the holidays, 6 of our amazing athletes represented our school at the NSW AllSchools State Athletics Championships. This is a high level event with competitors from all public, private & independent schools across the state.
Congratulations on your fabulous results!
Special mention to Nic McGill of Year 9, taking out first place in the 14yr Boys 2km Steeplechase event!
Nic will now head to Adelaide to compete in the Australian AllSchools Championships from 9-11 December!
HOUSE CUP CHAMPIONS
Congratulations to Benedict House, taking out the 2022 House Cup with Purcell just 62 points behind.
Try your best, get involved & earn points to help your house claim the 2023 title!
SIENNA CONTINUES HER GOLFING EXCELLENCE
Sienna Clarke of Year 11 was recently awarded the Illawarra Academy of Sport Vic Burrows Golf Athlete of the Year Award. Click here to read more about Sienna and her achievements and goals in this fabulous South Coast Register Article. Congratulations Sienna!
DANCING INTO YEAR 12
Year 12 2023 Dance students have begun their first week of HSC Dance, working on developing movement phrases for their Compositions through guided improvisation & abstraction. Students are showing fabulous commitment and engagement in the course. Well done girls!
FAITHS FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE MULTI-FAITH SERVICE
Last Thursday Isabella Menzies, Riley Mason & Byron Trethewey of Year 11 did a fabulous job of representing our school at the Faiths for Climate Justice Multi-faith Service held at Nowra Uniting Church.
The event involved people of all faiths coming together to show support for an open letter to Prime Minister Albanese, signed by Senior faith leaders, calling on the Australian Government to end new coal and gas projects.
YEAR 10 CHILD STUDIES
A big thank you to Bright Minds Academy & Kids Korner for welcoming our Year 10 Child Studies students to their centre.
Our students had such a fantastic time and can’t wait to return!
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTS
Year 11 Construction and Fitness classes recently put their learning into practice attending work placement with local businesses. We really appreciate the support provided to our students.
NOTICE FROM NSW POLICE- GEL GUNS
New South Wales Police would like to highlight an emerging issue which many of you might not be aware of.
Gel Guns or Gel Blasters are lifelike ‘toy’ guns that closely resemble firearms. They fire gel balls and can be very difficult to differentiate from a real firearm. They are classified as air guns under NSW law and gel balls are classified as ammunition.
It is a crime to possess a Gel Gun in NSW unless you have a firearms licence, even if it was purchased online or legally in another State. It is also a crime to bring a Gel Gun to school.
There is potential for injury if a person is struck by a gel pellet ammunition and understandably students and staff may become frightened and distressed if they believe a firearm has been brought into the school.
If a student is found to have a Gel Gun in a school, it will be confiscated, parents and the police will be called. The student may face disciplinary action through the school and could be arrested and charged with possession of a firearm. Parents may also be held liable as per Section 82 of the Firearms Act.
On 1 July 2021, New South Wales Police commenced an ongoing National Firearms Amnesty along with all other states and territories. This allows for any firearms or firearm related articles to be surrendered to a police station without fear of prosecution. If this issue relates to you please ensure you contact your local police station prior to attending and ensure the firearm is in a bag or wrapped in a blanket.
Gel Guns or Gel Blasters are lifelike ‘toy’ guns that closely resemble firearms. They fire gel balls and can be very difficult to differentiate from a real firearm. They are classified as air guns under NSW law and gel balls are classified as ammunition.
It is a crime to possess a Gel Gun in NSW unless you have a firearms licence, even if it was purchased online or legally in another State. It is also a crime to bring a Gel Gun to school.
There is potential for injury if a person is struck by a gel pellet ammunition and understandably students and staff may become frightened and distressed if they believe a firearm has been brought into the school.
If a student is found to have a Gel Gun in a school, it will be confiscated, parents and the police will be called. The student may face disciplinary action through the school and could be arrested and charged with possession of a firearm. Parents may also be held liable as per Section 82 of the Firearms Act.
On 1 July 2021, New South Wales Police commenced an ongoing National Firearms Amnesty along with all other states and territories. This allows for any firearms or firearm related articles to be surrendered to a police station without fear of prosecution. If this issue relates to you please ensure you contact your local police station prior to attending and ensure the firearm is in a bag or wrapped in a blanket.
