Eastern Goldfields College in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia | High School

Eastern Goldfields College

Locality: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9092 3100

Address: 70 Cassidy St 6430 Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.egc.wa.edu.au

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23.01.2022 During Mental Health Week last term EPP Teacher In Charge - Chris Chidlow conducted a Mario Kart video game competition with students and teachers participating. Mario Kart is a series of go-kart-style racing video games developed and published by Nintendo as spin-offs from its trademark Super Mario series. There were several action-packed games held during lunch breaks culminating in the grand final held on Friday 25 September. The eventual winner was Paxton Creek (Student) from Mitchell Raiskums (student) in second place followed by Ahanu Caruth (staff) placed third and Leroy Rundle was fourth.

23.01.2022 WAAPA Summer School 2021 This summer Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) is thrilled to be able to offer an exciting school holiday program at their campus in Mount Lawley. There are classes for students from Year 1 to Year 12 in drama, acting, screen performance, film making, music theatre and of course Shakespeare. For information about the many courses on offer please visit waapa.ecu.edu.au/summer-school or contact Gabrielle Metcalf at [email protected] or 9370 6775.

22.01.2022 Today Year 11 ATAR students took part in two workshops to provide them with the necessary skills for their Semester Two exams. Gemma Slater conducted a Study Skills & Exam Preparation sessions highlighting a variety of learning techniques, memory and retention strategies, stress and relaxation techniques. In the afternoon the focus was on how to maximise their results in their English exam going over comprehension type questions, persuasive and narrative techniques. The workshops were well attend by all ATAR students.

22.01.2022 Year 6 & 7 students from Goomalling Primary School visited EGC last Thursday to participate in some Maths and English activities. Our teacher - Kelsey Smith - worked with the young ones while they were here. -Article Kalgoorlie Miner Saturday 24 October, 2020-

20.01.2022 Congratulations to our Year 12 Award winners. View photos of students on http://stevesphotography.photographyorder.com///000-0000/1

20.01.2022 THANK YOUR SCHOOL TRAFFIC WARDEN DAY Thank Your School Traffic Warden Day on November 17 gives staff, students and families the chance to thank wardens f...or keeping children safe on their way to and from school. Promotional posters and thank you certificates can be downloaded from the Road Safety Commission’s National Road Safety Week website: https://bit.ly/2TOPzSk. Road Safety Commission #ThankYourSchoolWardenDay See more

18.01.2022 Students in Certificate II Tourism have been working with Alicia - our AIEO - throughout the year. Coinciding with NAIDOC week, Alicia facilitated a presentation of understanding of Aboriginal culture, connection to land, local history of Aboriginal people and the impacts the Tourism industry can have. Alicia then guided the students in the creation of native Christmas wreaths as a further appreciation of how we can use native flora as a form of artwork combining cultures together.

15.01.2022 Today staff at Eastern Goldfields College attended a 'Review and Planning' workshop facilitated by Kylie McLerie.#CollectiveCultureConsultancy.

15.01.2022 Eastern Goldfields College student Jared Campbell (16) completed a 50km walk for charity last weekend. Jared chose to miss the school Ball for his cause, Whisky's Wish, in order to raise money to help train service dogs for Veterans, First Responders and Correctional Officers diagnosed with PTSD. Attached is an article from the Kalgoorlie Miner (Saturday 17 October). Jared said it took two days to complete the walk and his legs are still very sore - well done on your achi...evement Jared and we wish you well in your fund raising efforts. Donate by clicking the link below; https://www.mycause.com.au/page/236084/kambalda-charity-walk

12.01.2022 Girls Focus on Mining Camp 2021 - Registrations Now Open! The Girls Focus on Mining Camp is a five-day residential camp for high school girls to experience what it’s like to study and work in the mining industry in WA. You'll get to tour operational mine sites, participate in hands-on workshops, tour Curtin's Kalgoorlie School of Mines campus, and meet lecturers, students and mining industry leaders. The tour departs from Perth on Monday 18 January and returns to Perth on F...riday 22 January. The program targets girls in Year 10, 11 or 12 who have an interest in science or engineering, and would like an introduction to the mining and resources sector. Students from throughout WA are welcome to apply, and support is available for regional students to take part. Kalgoorlie-based students are welcome to join the camp in Kalgoorlie. The camp is free with all travel, meals and accommodation provided thanks to the support of WA School of Mines and the WA industry sector. When: 18 22 January 2021 Who: Girls in Year 10, 11 or 12 Where: Kalgoorlie, WA Cost: Free Applications: Apply online at https://bit.ly/3ichIMZ. Applications close 5pm Wednesday 4 November. See more

09.01.2022 Year 11 and 12 students from Certificate II Business participated in a Market Day where they were required to create and run their own business idea. Students choose to donate the profits to the Royal Flying Doctor Service and Something Pink. Students raised a total of $840 for the local organisations. ... 'It was fantastic to be able to run a project where students learnt transferrable entrepreneurial skills and also be able to contribute to some valuable local Goldfields organisations,' Mrs Nadia Fitzpatrick Eastern Goldfields College Business Teacher said. -Article Kalgoorlie Miner Wednesday 4 November, 2020-

08.01.2022 - EGC's The Enchanted Forest Ball - After weeks of preparation, the ball committee and Celebration City had Kalgoorlie Town Hall ready for a night to remember for the EGC Enchanted Forest Ball. Students looked great in their suits and beautiful ball dresses and all enjoyed the singing and lip sync battle provided by the Year 12s. Belle of the Ball was Brittany Woods and Beau of the Ball was Jake Davis. After the entertainment, students danced the rest of the night away to t...he DJ’s tunes. A huge thank you goes out to all those involved in making this year’s ball a great success. Thank you to our students on the ball committee, staff who helped out prior to and on the night with organisation, decoration, dancing, sweets preparation, clean ups and serving drinks. Finally a huge thank you to parents and family members who assisted in the transformation of our young ladies and gentlemen for the night - our shining stars! Photos are available for purchase visit; http://stevesphotography.photographyorder.com scroll down until you find EGC BALL 2020 . -Article Kalgoorlie Miner Tuesday 20 October, 2020-

06.01.2022 Eastern Goldfields College Year 11 Dance students have participated in the Sydney Dance Company's free virtual season for schools program this month. -Article Kalgoorlie Miner Saturday 31 October, 2020-

04.01.2022 Jake Davis has been awarded the Australian Defence Force 2020 Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork award. This award recognises students who demonstrate leadership and teamwork within the broader local community. It is recognising a student who displays strong values such as doing one’s best, respect for others and mateship characteristics that are integral to Australian society and Jake is certainly a worthy winner of this award. He has been an excellent College Captain and we wish him every success for the future.

02.01.2022 YOU'RE A SPEC-TACULAR TEACHER Don’t forget #TeachersDay is this Friday! Download, print and get your child to write a personalised thank you card to their teachers. Download your A5 thank you card at http://spr.ly/6187GCVtb #edunews