Principal's Address
My will is filled with fire and might;
As days grow shorter, it burns bright!
I face the world; I have no fear.
And many things become more clear.
For though there's much that I don't understand as yet,
I seek for light.
Dear GHSS Families,
Thanks to Denmark Arts and The Festival of Voice, we were treated to a visit from members of Madjitil Moorna, Kobi Morrison, Kylie Walpole and Sez, last Friday. Classes 3 – 6 gathered in the hall and together we learned songs in Noongar that we will be practicing over the next 4 weeks before performing them at the opening ceremony of the Denmark Festival of Voice on Friday, June 4th.
Our Board AGM is fast approaching and we are looking for members to join us. If you have the skills and interest to assist with governance of our school, we would love to hear from you. Information packs are available at the front office and you are encouraged to speak to our board chair, David Stockdale or principal, Jacqui Hamblin, should you have any questions. The AGM will take place on Monday, May 24th in the staffroom of Golden Hill Steiner School straight after school. Afternoon tea will be served followed by the meeting. All parents and interested parties are welcome to attend. Copies of our Annual Report and audited financials will be available.
A number of Class 3 & 5 students will be sitting their NAPLAN tests this week. Parents are reminded that these tests are based on the WA curriculum, not the Steiner curriculum. As such, staff do not place any emphasis on these tests in class and the results are of limited use to the staff. Having students sit the test does, however, assist us in meeting our registration obligations with the Department of Education. We adhere to the correct procedures for implementation of the tests but go about things in as low-key a way as possible to ensure minimal stress.
We will be having an assembly this Friday as we had to postpone last week due to the Madjitil Moorna workshop. At a recent staff meeting, staff requested that we explore having assemblies once every 3 weeks. This is because most Main Lesson blocks are 3 weeks in length and staff feel they are able to present polished, complete items at each assembly when given the chance to complete the Main Lesson ahead of having an assembly. For Term 3 we will trial holding assemblies on weeks 3, 6 and 9 of term.
Wishing everyone a fantastic fortnight!
Warm regards,
Jacqui Hollingworth
Principal
Kobi, Sez and Kylie of Madjitil Moorna