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25.01.2022 Elite sport is not just about fitness - but being part of a community, having an ability to problem-solve, manage nutrition and accept feedback. Former Melbourne Vixens coach Julie Hoornweg had great advice and practical skills to pass on to Year 9 Specialist Netball Development Classes at Mooroopna campus today. The all-day workshop saw students schooled in all aspects of the game - umpiring, scoring, timing, statistics and (of course) playing!

24.01.2022 Not many secondary schools can claim a high-profile artist-in-residence! GSSC's Mooroopna campus is pleased and proud to be hosting Indigenous artist Tom Day who has set up his studio in one of our classrooms. Tom is completing a Reconciliation painting for the Victorian Parliament, among other commissions, and will be working with our students to document his artistic journey. He recently featured in local media including WIN News Shepparton. https://www.facebook.com/watch/

24.01.2022 Earlier this year our talented VCE Dance students presented this amazing performance at 'The Vault'. Dance Teacher - Mrs Kyla McGregor has choreographed a stunning piece to 'Hallelujah' covered by Penatonix. A special thank you to Mrs Kerry Cameron and the GSSC Media Crew and The Teller Collective.

23.01.2022 How much can you fit in a school assembly? Quite a bit at Wanganui campus today... Campus leaders Laura O'Connor, Brijesh Kumar, Ryley Symes and Vicky Burn presided over an Acknowledgement to Country, a presentation on how Muslim students have been celebrating Ramadan (thanks to Nida and Muhadisa), House awards for students acknowledged by their peers, a rundown on the Litter Action Plan being put in place by the students leadership and a thank you to all students for helping the school settle into a calm and supportive environment in recent months. There were also Cross Country awards and a dance performance (see separate posts) - not bad for a 30-minute break!

23.01.2022 Members of the GSSC School Council were impressed to see the scale and pace of construction taking place at Hawdon St this week. Builders Hansen Yuncken hosted our councillors on a site tour, taking in the framework of the new gymnasium to the future roof-top gardens of the Neighbourhood buildings. Striking and modern design features are now becoming evident, like the towering main entry to the Enterprise and Innovation Centre with its high-tech learning areas for all students and the House model and its contemporary classrooms, set to become a more intimate home to smaller groups of students.

23.01.2022 Join us tonight at 7pm on YouTube as we explain the 2021 Year 10 program and how subject selections will occur this year. Join us here: https://youtu.be/tSyCqEV2O1Y. If you cannot join us live, the link will remain open until subject selections have been completed. You can ask questions throughout the presentation via Menti (https://www.menti.com/jtovsugug7) or having your phone with you during the presentation. All questions will be answered in a Frequently Asked Questions page that will be sent out to Year 9 students and parents via Compass.

23.01.2022 Today Year 12 GSSC students from both Wanganui and McGuire campuses attended the TIS Tertiary Information Service 2021 at Notre Dame College. Lots of Universities were in attendance and students had the opportunity to talk with the various representatives and get information on the courses they would like to study in the future. Thanks to all the Year 12 students who participated, who should be very proud of the way they represented their school today.

22.01.2022 Renowned child psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg will host a webinar on building family resilience during coronavirus (COVID-19) next Tuesday, 25 August, at 7.30pm. The free webinar is being presented by the Department of Education and Training to help parents and carers play their vital role in helping children feel safe through uncertain times. Dr Carr-Gregg’s webinar is aptly named Managing the Coronacoaster Tips for building resilient families in the coronavirus era. For more information and details on how to register and access the Webex presentation, go to our website at: https://www.gssc.vic.edu.au//161-building-family-resilienc

22.01.2022 We thought you would enjoy what is literally a bird’s eye view of Greater Shepparton Secondary College!

20.01.2022 Hear about Serena’s experience being a School-based Apprentice at the Commonwealth Bank Serena, a GSSC Year 11 student, share’s her experiences being an SBAT, what she enjoys the most and where she hopes to get to after she finishes. https://youtu.be/vKczWERys3U

20.01.2022 They’re formally called Industry Information Meetings but informally it's Industry Speed Dating an opportunity for local employers and educators to get on the same page in preparing our young people for work. Last week, the latest meeting saw about 40 teachers and a dozen local employers gather at Wanganui - each employer spending five minutes with a table of teachers. Each then quizzes the other on how we bridge the gap between demand and ensuring our young people gain "job ready" skills and opportunities. It's timely with Shepparton going through a boom period - in the health sector alone, around 500 new jobs will be on offer over the next year or two. A great partnership and we thank our employers taking part...

19.01.2022 There were 269 Year 11 and 12 students who sat the General Achievement Test (GAT) today - joining some 85,000 students across the state. Our students used four venues to ensure social distancing and other health measures could be observed. GSSC students MK, Amir and Maykeesha re-created how they spent their three hours completing the GAT's 70 multiple choice questions and two essays - making for a big first day back at school!

18.01.2022 Our virtual information night for for parents and students going from Year 8 into 9 will be held on Monday, 24th August at 7pm. It will be placed on Youtube and a link will be provided on Compass. Individual subject counselling will occur on Teams. Students and their families will receive an invitation via Compass to attend subject counselling sessions on the 27th and 28th August. A reminder these two days will be student free days for Year 8s!

17.01.2022 CURRENT VACANCY! Qualification: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Cert III in Engineering Fabrication Trade. Qualities needed:... Good communication skills Able to work in a team Eager to work in the Engineering industry & learn the trade Able to follow instructions Eye for detail Applications close at 16 October 2020 at 5:52 AM. To apply for this vacancy or for more information, please call or forward your resume to: Carolyn Curnow The Apprenticeship Factory 0417 359 079 [email protected]

17.01.2022 Two of our Year 12 Dance students, Claudia McKenzie (pictured in red) and Abbigail Makin (in grey) were invited to perform their Unit 4 Composition Solos, from their recent Performance Examination, as a part of this week’s upcoming Riverlinks Live session. Be sure to tune in on Wednesday 11th November at 7.30pm for your link to live entertainment from our school and the region! Apart from our amazing Dance duo, the Riverlinks Live session will include singing, monologues, instruments and more. Stream from the Riverlinks website: http://riverlinksvenues.com.au/whats-on/live

16.01.2022 When Ellie returns to McGuire Campus in Term 4, she will be joining Greater Shepparton Secondary School teachers as a classroom assistant in her last months of Year 12. It marks an impressive achievement for a student who struggled in her middle years of education. Parents Leonie (pictured with Ellie) and Rowan couldn't be prouder - read Ellie's full story on our website: https://www.gssc.vic.edu.au//167-ellie-finds-vcal-the-perf

16.01.2022 Our Parent and Student Subject Selection Information Evening for Year 8 into Year 9 will commence at 7 pm tonight - Monday 24th August. This will provide all the information you need to know about how Subject Selection will occur this year and the curriculum that is on offer. Please follow the link to access: https://youtu.be/ZG05KYduTOQ

16.01.2022 Tomorrow is Indigenous Literacy Day, there will be a virtual event starting at 12.30pm at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtrOi2Y-B8A. Join the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF), long-time supporter Archie Roach and ILF Ambassadors Jessica Mauboy, Andy Griffiths, Shelley Ware, Anita Heiss, Natalie Ahmat, Gregg Dreise, Jared Thomas, Alison Lester, Josh Pyke, and co-patron June Oscar AO who will be sharing their insights and stories of community engagement. And Jessica Maub...oy will sing a stunning rendition of ‘My Island Home’. In previous years, this celebration has taken place at the Sydney Opera House with children from remote communities, local schools and ILF ambassadors and supporters. This year, due to COVID-19, it is open, for the first time, to everyone Australia-wide. The production is designed to be a highly visual event to inspire broader Australia about the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s first languages and why learning in language is important. Kids and community members from Tiwi Islands and Jilkminggan in the Northern Territory and Bidyadanga in Western Australia share their stories and the value of language, and Cheryl Lardy reads Yu sabi densdensbad? (Can You Dance?) in Kriol. At ILF we understand that early literacy is the cornerstone of success in education,’ says Karen Williams, Executive Director of ILF, We understand that encouraging early literacy requires children and their parents to have access to books and that children need to see themselves in the stories they read. They need to see that their culture is cherished and their stories are celebrated by all Australians. We welcome everyone to join us for what we believe is an incredibly positive story, and one that all Australians should be part of. The ILF is a charity of the book industry and focuses on 3 programs for remote children and their families: Book Buzz supports early literacy; Book Supply provides culturally relevant books and books translated in language; and Community Literacy Projects engages communities to write and illustrate their own books in their first language. Donations to the Foundation fund these programs to communities that need them most. The Foundation is encouraging everyone to donate. Every $10 puts a book into the hands of a child in remote Australia. To donate go to: ild.org.au Ms Cooney GSSC Head of Library

15.01.2022 GSSC Year 7 student Milli Lundberg produced a great video in Term 2 on her routine to ensure each remote schooling day got off to a great start. With her classmates, their families and teachers all a little wiser with remote learning this time around, Milli Lundberg has produced a new video with her latest hints and tips to help others. Thanks again Milli!

15.01.2022 The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has now completed its risk assessment of Greater Shepparton Secondary College - Wanganui Campus. As part of its investigation, DHHS has identified people who have potentially come into close contact with a student who tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) earlier this month. It provided direct and specific advice to these individuals and their families about quarantine and looking after themselves. If you were not contac...ted by DHHS directly, then you are not considered to be a close contact. DHHS has also advised the school it can re-open from Monday 24th August now that appropriate cleaning has completed. For more information, refer to Executive Principal Genevieve Simson's update on our website: https://www.gssc.vic.edu.au//162-coronavirus-update-wangan

15.01.2022 A reminder that our Year level award ceremonies begin today with Year 11 McGuire Campus students at 1:40pm. You can live-stream these awards via this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_y3ecHow4XBfSLP96BUF-w f

14.01.2022 UPDATE Dear GSSC Community Further to advice issued yesterday regarding the temporary closure of our Wanganui campus, I am writing to confirm that there is no additional coronavirus (COVID-19) case associated with the school. ... The closure does not affect any of our other campuses and I will advise as soon as the campus is able to reopen. Kind regards Genevieve Simson

14.01.2022 Would you like to know more about School Based Apprenticeships? Cal, one of our Year 11 students, is currently doing an SBAT with SW Refrigeration and loving it! GMLLEN have made a great video showcasing Cal's story. https://youtu.be/mG-QdMwNm_I

14.01.2022 Happy National Health & PE Day!! Mr De Smit from the McGuire Campus has put together this video to thank staff & students for being engaged in their Health & PE teaching and learning during remote learning. Make sure you continue to keep active for a healthy mind, body and soul! Your Health & PE Teachers are looking forward to resuming our regular curriculum in term 4! ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LnhqBytfSU

13.01.2022 Word and Mouth Live begins Monday 16 November at 7pm and Greater Shepparton Secondary College will be a part of the online and live concert action. Featured artists include our amazing GSSC VCE Dance Students, U Can Dance, GV Academy of Ballet, Initial Stages and many more performing on the Eastbank stage Word and Mouth Live performs every Monday at 7pm for the next three weeks. The live stream can be accessed at: riverlinksvenues.com.au/whats-on/wam

13.01.2022 GSSC staff have gotten behind the 'Wear it Purple' Day that supports Rainbow Youth!

12.01.2022 GSSC students and senior members of our community are getting mutual benefit from pairing up online for companionship and conversation. The initiative of the Greater Shepparton Lighthouse Project and Rotary Club of Shepparton South Inc. has seen dozens of students linked with mentors, like Yorta Yorta Elder Aunty Pam Pedersen and Mooroopna Year 9 student Muna Brown (pictured) who've discovered a shared passion for Carlton Football Club. You can read about the Gen-Connection project at http://www.gslp.com.au/gen-connection-re-commenced/ If you would like to get involved as a mentor email Amy Robinson at Lighthouse: [email protected]

12.01.2022 Award ceremonies for Year levels 7 to 11 will be live-streamed so parents, relatives and carers can watch in "real time" as we celebrate student achievement. Covid-19 restrictions do not allow parents to attend in person - so watch for live-streaming links to be posted in coming days for the following ceremonies: Year 11 Awards Year 11 (McGuire): Thursday, 26th of November 1.40pm Year 11 (Wanganui): Friday, 27th of November 1.40pm... Year 10 Awards Year 10 (McGuire): Wednesday, 2nd of December 9.00am Year 10 (Wanganui): Wednesday, 2nd of December 2.00pm Year 10 (Mooroopna): Friday, 11th December 9.00am Years 7, 8 and 9 Awards Year 7/8 (McGuire): Thursday, 10th December 1.40pm Year 8/9 and 10 (Mooroopna): Friday, 11th December 9.00am Year 8 (Wanganui): Friday, 11th December 1.40pm

11.01.2022 The GSSC VCE Dance class of 2020 wwill be part of tonight’s Word And Mouth Live event #2. Featured is the Year 11 Group Performance called Alzheimer’s, Year 11 and 12 solo and small group compositions and the VCE Year 11 & 12 Group Performance ‘Hallelujah. Tune in at 7pm here to see our talented students perform on stage for the first time this year! http://riverlinksvenues.com.au/whats-on/wam

11.01.2022 Interested in a Career as a Trainee Court Registrar? They are currently recruiting for these positions at this link. Please carefully read the information on the linked page as well as the links that page refers to. https://careers.vic.gov.au//trainee-court-registrar-magist

11.01.2022 Our Year 12 students can't wait for the end of remote learning but many have coped well with the experience. They have found routines that work for them and say their teachers, in particular, have really honed their online teaching skills during Term 3. WIN News Shepparton caught up with two of our Year 12 students and you can read more from their classmates on our website: https://www.gssc.vic.edu.au//165-some-home-truths-on-remot

09.01.2022 Thanks to Shepparton News for producing this video congratulating the city's Class of 2020 who've graduated after a year like no other. Well done! https://www.sheppnews.com.au//congratulations-year-12s-a-m

08.01.2022 Next Friday August 28th GSSC will be encouraging staff and students to take part in "Wear It Purple Day" to celebrate the LGBTIQA+ community. The day was founded in 2010 in response to global stories of real teenagers, real heartache and their very real responses to bullying and harassment resulting from the lack of acceptance of their sexuality or gender identity. The school will be looking at ways we can show our support during remote learning but in the meantime, dig out those purple duds for your online meetings and classes!

06.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=195806655382131 Our dancers have been keen to perform all year and the Australian Ballet Company has been just as eager to mentor and develop our talent. After months of separation due to Covid-19, we have finally come together. Our students are meeting Company dancers off site (at Shepparton Sports Stadium) but we are grateful to our country's elite dancers in doing all that they can to support our dance students over the next fortnight. Thanks also to WIN-TV for their coverage of classes....

06.01.2022 And the winner was... the mighty Murray House. Maurine Simaika and Chloe Earl proudly pose with the trophy won by their House colleagues in last week's Senior Cross Country. At an assembly at Wanganui yesterday, campus age group champions also received ribbons and rousing applause: Ethan Playford, Mitch Higgins, Edie Kerr, Shiragha Alizada and Maria Villani. Great effort!

05.01.2022 Our school has been advised that a student has tested positive to coronavirus (COVID-19). As a result, the Wanganui Campus of Greater Shepparton Secondary College will be closed for 48 hours to be cleaned. The school will be closed to all students, staff and members of the community. This closure does not affect any of our other campuses. We will provide further information following further advice from the Department of Health and Human Services. For more information, please refer to our website: https://www.gssc.vic.edu.au//158-coronavirus-update-wangan

03.01.2022 Year 8 & 9 students at the Mooroopna Campus have participated in a remote Tabloid Sports event during week 5 of remote leaning as a part of the Health & PE program. Students challenged themselves in a range of activities from 'bottle flipping, tissue juggling and coin catching'. Our two champions who had scored the most points and submitted their videos were Gemma Moulsdale & Keith Jackson. Mr Murphy will contact you so we can send you your prizes!

03.01.2022 In recent weeks some 120 GSSC students from all year levels have taken part in The Australian Ballet Education and Outreach program - learning choreography and presentation skills. Our VCE Dance students created work based on the themes in Romeo and Juliet. Today they performed "The Banishment of Romeo" at a Wanganui school assembly - well done to Frances, Tahlia (x2), Kassy, Chelsea, Breanna, Paris, Ada, Kayla, Bridie, Madi, Hamish, Joy and Harry!

01.01.2022 Book Week is Coming, 17 October-23 October. Great prizes: $50 ITunes or Google Voucher for overall best Book Week poster across GSSC. $25 voucher awarded for best Book Week poster at each campus.... GSSC Book Week Poster Competition (see flyer for details) We understand for many GSSC families the last few weeks will have been challenged finding things to keep children of all ages occupied when they’re not doing remote learning. In providing the short list of Children’s Book Council Award nominees we hope these may act as a guide when considering book options during this time for all the family from secondary school downwards. As noted at the end of the list itself, titles highlighted in yellow are available on GSSC’s Library Wheelers ebook platform and can be borrowed now. Other books not highlighted are available in hard copy from the campus libraries when we are back on site, even some of the titles for younger readers. Collins Books in Shepparton are a great resource for these and any other books you might like to purchase. https://cbca.org.au/news/2020-cbca-book-week-theme-announced

01.01.2022 To help celebrate NAIDOC week, Wanganui Campus Year 11 student Jada welcomes her peers to country and informs about the significance of the week.