Principal’s Welcome Week 2, Term 2, 2022

Recent Events - ANZAC Service – We conducted the annual ANZAC Day service over the public address system on Thursday last week. I am pleased to advise that students were very respectful and the service was well received.

Geelong Viqueque Friendship Schools – Fundraiser – Geelong High School hosted a Trivia night fundraiser last week which raised in the order of $10,000. As a school we support a partner school in East Timor called Mundo Perdido, which is a primary to year 9 school located in the mountainous region of Viqueque. Our school sponsors the employment of a librarian for the school and also contributes to sponsoring the training of local students as teachers.

Investiture Ceremony – We have recently been able to come together as a school community to recognise our student leaders. We do this by presenting them with a badge and taking a public leadership pledge to represent their peers to the best of their ability. This is an annual event in keeping with the school’s tradition and values of taking responsibility and service.

Today, Thursday 5^th May, we have students out representing the school in athletics; groups of year 9 students attending a careers- Tertiary Futures program and students bushwalking in the Grampians.

It is lovely to be getting back to some sort of normality.

Coming Events

Week 3- NAPLAN and Interhouse cross-country

Week 4- year 7 camp

Week 5 – Year 7 – Community police presentation on risky behaviours

Alumni Reunion – Saturday 28^th May 2022 – From 12.30pm to 3.00pm the school will be open for past students to come and see our rebuild. Parents and Friends will be running a sausage sizzle for the school.

Thank You

At Geelong High School we really appreciate the effort made and the support parents, and carers are providing their children/our students through these challenging times. In our view you are doing remarkably well. Please do not hesitate to reach out if there are issues that are troubling you.

I would also recommend that you access the resources on our school website on all manner of wellbeing issues from friendship issues, positive parenting and social media to covid fatigue and vaping. Just click on the SchoolTV link on our home page or follow this link: https://geelonghigh.vic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news

Take care and kind regards,

Glenn Davey

Principal

Congratulations to our school captain, Mason Blyth on taking out first place in the 800mtr Interschool Athletics, Bellarine Division. What a fabulous result given Mason had a knee reconstruction only 12 mths ago. Mason is a true leader, amazing role model and his grit and determination are inspirational.

2022 Year 12 students last interschool athletics.

Overall winners. Great effort from every one involved! Sport is back up and running woo hoo.

16 Yr Boys Relay - Winners

Joe Doedel's VCE Media short film 'GOODBYE' has been selected to screen at the Setting Sun Short Film Festival in Yarraville. The film will be screening online from Thursday 12^th to Monday 16^th May as part of the largest independent film festival in Melbourne's West.

Festival details – www.settingsunshortfilmfestival.com.au

Thinking of taking up an instrument or trying out your vocals?

We are now taking new beginning students on: Drums, Trumpet, Trombone, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Violin & Cello. If interested please contact Mr Andrew Kypriotis- Director of Music Geelong High School.

Vocal Ensemble Wednesday lunch in Shenton Music House. New members wanted to create a contemporary vocal choir. No singing experience needed just a love of singing. Wonderful opportunity to commence your vocal journey. Please contact Mr Andrew Kypriotis

andrew.kypriotis@education.vic.gov.au

Hi Sushi Excursions

Both of Wild Sensei’s Year 8 groups walked down to Hi Sushi in Westfield this week during their Japanese double session. Students had the opportunity to try the following Japanese foods while there (Some more popular than others) – sushi, gyouza, takoyaki, yakitori, okonomiyaki, yakisoba and tempura. Wild Sensei was particularly impressed with students who had a go at trying foods they had never tried before and weren’t so sure of. Some have even discovered a brand new dish they now want to try again or even attempt to cook at home.

Senior School Assembly

Year 10, 11 and 12 students were rewarded today for Outstanding Effort in their subjects. The top 7% of each Year Level were recognised with certificates for their commitment to their studies and their willingness to be their best.

Well done Senior School Students.

Ms Cameron

Year 12 Camp at THE SUMMIT

Year 12 students unleashed their greatness at the Summit this week. Students were challenged mentally and physically. The first challenge was being on the bus at 5.45am but everyone made it. Every student was totally amazing on camp and took the time to stretch themselves out of their comfort zone. Mrs Walsh, Ms Gopal, Mr Gemmill, Mr Antonac and myself were privileged to see the students face their fears, self and team motivate, tackle exhaustion and most importantly laugh at themselves, their peers and even their teachers.

You were awesome, Year 12.

Trudy Cameron

Senior Girls Tennis came second to Maribyrnong Sports Academy in Western Metro Finals on Wednesday 4 May, 2022. Terrific effort girls. Well done.
Thanks to Mr Meadows for coaching.

Did you know there’s a 50,000-word novel without the letter “E”?

Gadsby is a lipogram, or a novel written without using a letter or letters. In the case of Gadsby, written by Ernest Vincent Wright in 1939, that letter is “E.”

As a result of the global pandemic, there has been a noticeable shift in the amount of time people spend on screen-based devices. Families are transitioning back to pre-COVID routines but many are still struggling to re-establish the boundaries and rules around screen use. Some continue to deal with digital conflict and tech-tantrums on a daily basis. The latest research found that 77% of teenagers spend more than five hours on screens per day, but it is important to note that not all screen time is considered equal.

Parents play a crucial role in modelling a positive and healthy approach to using screens and assisting children to navigate the content they watch. It is better to model and mentor screen use, rather than monitor it. Children tend to do more of what they see us do, and less of what we tell them to do. However, it is still important to outline the risks and highlight the benefits of screen use to ensure you keep a balanced attitude. Encourage discussions around the issues that people experience in monitoring their screen time and be honest about your own difficulties.

Parents need to remain firm in their approach to managing screen time. Excessive screen time can be detrimental to a child’s overall wellbeing. Ensuring the correct privacy settings are in place is vital to prevent children from being inadvertently exposed to inappropriate content or online predators. Parents need to also be mindful of the potential impact screen time can have on a child’s social, emotional, educational, behavioural, and even physical domains.

In this edition of SchoolTV, care-givers will be provided with a range of guidelines and strategies to help manage screen time at home. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this month’s edition, and we always welcome your feedback.

If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to this month's edition https://geelonghigh.vic.schooltv.me/newsletter/managing-screen-time

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