In striving forth toward the goal,

I feel new firmness in my soul.

The I-of-God in knowing sight

Fills all my will with gleaming light.

And in these hidden depths, this radiant glow,

By bringing light to darkness, makes the good fruit grow.

Dear GHSS Families,

There have been lots of new and exciting things taking place at Golden Hill that I would like to take the opportunity to share with you all.

Thanks to the efforts of our music teacher, Marie Limondin, I have had the pleasure of listening to the children who are participating in the Orchestral Ensemble learning their new pieces.  In the space of three short sessions I can already hear the improvement and I can certainly say that you are in for a treat when they make their debut performance!  Thank you to Marie and parents for getting behind this intitiative.  It is such a fabulous opportunity for all involved.

Class 7s have been working with Matt Sivyer of Denmark FM each Wednesday morning, to write and record segments for the local radio station.  Then they head off to sailing with Denmark Sailing Club to learn all about the science of pulleys and leavers in a very practical way as they learn all about how to sail at the rivermouth.  Oh to be a school kid again!

NAPLAN testing for years 3, 5 and 7 students takes place next week.  Thank you to those parents who submitted their withdrawal forms by the due date of today.  If you are still wanting to withdraw your child and have not done so already you will need to contact the school ASAP. 

The tests will take place in the morning.  Students not sitting the test will be engaged in other learning activities with staff.  No test takes longer than 60 mins, so please ensure that children still attend school, as we don't want them to miss all the other great learning that will happen throughout the day when the testing is not taking place.  

Jacqui Hollingworth

Principal