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Coronavirus - Department of Education statement

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 20:20:14 AEDT

The department is working with the Ministry of Health to monitor and respond to the unfolding international novel coronavirus situation.

Get up-to-date information about the department's response to novel coronavirus.

Are you #Ready2020?

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 15:42:06 AEDT

Hints, tips and resources to make a great start to the new school year – whether it’s your first day of high school or you’ve been here a while.

We work hard to make sure every student is known, valued and cared for – even before they walk into the classroom on Day 1, Term 1.

We’ve got great advice and resources for high school, no matter what year you’re heading into...

For families of students starting Year 7:

download our Getting ready for high school booklet
read our top tips for a smooth transition.

For families of returning students:

visit the back to school checklist to make a hassle-free start to the year
download the 2020 calendar to stay organised all year
check out our hints for setting up a study space.

Video – #Ready2020: First day at high school

Duration – 1:00

NOTICE TO PARENTS AND CARERS

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 10:53:59 AEDT

NSW schools respond to bushfires

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 17:02:51 AEDT

Many schools are responding to the catastrophic fire rating that is affecting communities across the state this week.

We are continuously updating the School safety page with a list of government and non-government schools, as well as TAFE NSW campuses that are currently non-operational.

While some schools are temporarily non-operational due to localised fires, many others in high-risk areas are non-operational as a precautionary measure.

Schools in some areas are being used as emergency evacuation centres at the direction of the Rural Fire Service.

For schools that are currently operational, school pickups and dropoffs will continue as usual. If your school is currently non-operational, it will likely remain so tomorrow.

Large scale distressing events affect our school communities in many ways. Headspace’s mental health support resource (PDF 100.52KB) is available to help students, teachers and school staff respond to the bushfires.

Visit the School safety page for updates. The department’s Facebook and Twitter accounts will also provide updates during this period.

Grab a ticket to Schools Spectacular 2019

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 17:22:11 AEDT

Will you be joining us at Schools Spectacular 2019? Tickets are on sale now. Experience our live show featuring a cast of thousands of public school students from across metropolitan, rural and remote regions of NSW.

Students from different ages, cultures and backgrounds will share the spotlight as they dance, play and sing for you. Choose from one of our four massive performances at Qudos Bank Arena on Friday 22 November and Saturday 23 November.

This year's events will feature:

more than 380 schools
5,500 performers
a 3000-strong choir
2,300 dancers
an 80-piece symphony orchestra
a world-class stage band.

Group bookings

Need to make a group booking for over 10 people? Complete the Schools Preview Order Form 2019 (PDF 110KB) to attend the discounted 11am Friday matinee. The Friday matinee is discounted for school students and accompanying teachers.

If you’d like to grab a spot at one of the other three remaining shows complete the Group Booking Form 2019 (PDF 110KB).

Tickets for you and your family and friends

Save you and your family a spot online or by phone on 132 849.

Video – Schools Spectacular 2019

Duration: 0:26

Book yourself in for Reading Hour

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 12:13:04 AEST

This Australian Reading Hour, encourage your child to discover or rekindle their love of a good book. Take the time to learn, escape and relax on Thursday 19 September and read for one hour.

Reading has been shown to reduce stress by 68% more than listening to music, going for a walk, or having a cup of tea.

Take the Book Swap Challenge

We all have favourite books that we come back to again and again.

To help celebrate Reading Hour take our Book Swap Challenge. We want students, teachers, staff and parents to try reading something new on the day. To get involved, simply pair up with someone and swap your favourite books.

Take a photo and tag it with #ReadingHour so we can see how you got involved.

Video – Ben Law asks students about their favourite author

Duration: 1:18

Author and #ReadingHour ambassador Benjamin Law talks with some of our students about their favourite books.

How to be smart and safe on social media

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:28:30 AEST

Use our new Digital Citizenship toolkit to empower your child to understand how their online behaviour affects themselves and others.

You and your child can find information on:

how to ‘be positive’ by understanding online behaviour and its effect
'be smart’ by thinking critically and being digitally aware
'be safe’ by protecting your security, privacy and wellbeing.

A toolkit to empower you and your child

You can find articles and videos to equip and empower your child to minimise the risks and maximise the opportunities in our digital future.

We’ve partnered with leading researchers to produce a curated toolkit – aligned to the curriculum – which teachers and you can share with the young people in your lives.

Guide your child through important concepts such as:

managing privacy settings in social media
collaborating online
avoiding scams and hoaxes
understanding the law when it comes to online speech
Internet banking, shopping online and much more.

Keep your child safe and happy online

Visit and bookmark the Digital Citizenship website. We’ll continue to add articles and resources to ensure the best possible tools are available to help you guide your child to be positive, smart and safe online.

NSW SCHOOL VACCINATION PROGRAM 2019 @ MGHS

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 11:55:35 AEST

School vaccination clinics continue into term 3 - 25/9/2019

The second course for Year 7 HPV vaccination will be held on 23/9/2019. Signed consent forms can still be returned if your child missed the first round.

WHAT IF MY CHILD HAS MISSED A VACCINE

If your child has missed any vaccinations they will be offered any missed doses at the next clinic at their school.

WHAT IF MY CHILD HAS NOT RECEIVED BOTH HPV VACCINES or the MENINGOCOCCAL ACWY VACCINE BEFORE THE END OF 2019?

Any year 7 student with missed doses of HPV vaccine can be caught up in 2020.

Any year 10 student who returned a signed consent card for Meningococcal ACWY vaccine and has not receive this in 2019 (and who has not received it from their local doctor) can still receive this at the school clinic on 25/9/2019.

Consent forms for both the Year 7 & 10 vaccine programs can be obtained from Mrs Matthews or the Front Office. All signed consent forms are to be returned to the Front Office.

ADDITIONALLY: Any 2019 year 8 student who commenced HPV vaccination while in year 7 and are yet to finish the course of HPV (and who has not received any from their local doctor) can still receive this at the next clinic at their school (as long as 6 mths have elapsed).
Please note: As of July 2017 any student who has missed school program vaccines or any childhood vaccines can now receive these vaccines from their local doctor.

Don’t forget a Record of Vaccination is given to each student for each vaccination. Parents/guardians should ensure that this record is kept for future reference and should not assume that their child has been vaccinated if they do not receive this Record of Vaccination.

Any questions, visit the NSW Ministry of Health website at:

http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Pages/schoolvaccination.aspx

Changes to the Enrolment Policy

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 16:33:26 AEST

Parents are invited to view the attached document which details the changes to School Enrolment Policy.

The MGHS Enrolment Policy can be viewed on this site by clicking 'about out school' - 'enrolments' - 'enrolment policy 2019'.

What’s next after high school?

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 11:26:49 AEST

Is your child in Year 9 to 12 curious about their career choices? Now they can use LifeLauncher, a free online tool to explore and simplify their career choices.

Your child can explore courses and careers in-depth, at their own pace, anytime, anywhere and on any device. The tool includes 4,000 careers and 1,500 course options, all in one place.

How does it work?

Encourage your child to jump online and complete the 5-minute personality and subject quizzes to be matched to a range of career options that suit their passions and strengths.

If they take both quizzes, they’ll get more refined suggestions. They can even create free online pinboards to shortlist the courses and jobs that interest them.

When your child creates an account, they can save their searches and build a real understanding of the opportunities and pathways open to them.

What can your child learn about their career options?

Your child can explore the weekly salary of the career options they’re interested in. They’ll also find the employment and growth rates of those careers and the number of workers currently in those fields in Australia.

Each career option shows them the education they need as well as other related careers. They can follow links to other sites to find out more about a course to help them find the best provider for them.

Launch into the future today

Use this tool to chat with your child about their post-school options in a meaningful way.

Inspire your child to find their career match today at LifeLauncher.nsw.gov.au.

MGHS Parent Portal

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 12:20:15 AEST

From Monday 2nd September 2019, primary caregivers will receive a letter granting them access to the MGHS Parent Portal (Sentral Portal).

A letter is generated and sent for each individual student. I ask that families with custody arrangements (formal or informal) share this information to relevant family members.

By accessing the Parent Portal, you will gain valuable insight into your child's progress at MGHS. I envisage that this tool will greatly assist school/family communication.

Initially you'll have access to:

School newsletters
2018 & 2019 school reports
Attendance data & ability to explain absences**
Timetables and class details
School Calendar (found under school applications)
Daily student notices
Medical plans submitted
Portal messages sent by MGHS staff
NAPLAN results

** Please note, historic student absences that appear on your child's attendance record, older than 7 days may be explained by parents now; however, will remain unjustified on the attendance record. Moving forward, please remember student absences must be explained within 7 days to be recorded as "explained". MGHS will continue to send SMS alerts and reminders about absences and this requirement. We believe that accessing the parent portal will greatly reduce the rate of unexplained absences.

Please be aware, more options and information will be rolled out intermittently. I'm also aware that the phone app is currently experiencing login issues. We are working with Sentral to resolve this.

Each students has an individual access key. When entering this key, enter the letter and number combination only, not the full stop (.) following the key code.

Please be patient as we roll this platform out to our 1100 students and their families. There is 'help & information' available on the portal page. Please take your time investigating the portal and use the 'help & information' menu rather than calling the school for technical assistance.

I'm confident you'll find this information useful, as we continue to promote school / family contentedness.

Regards,

Mr Josh Gane

Principal (rel)

Maitland Grossmann High School
Cumberland Street, East Maitland, NSW 2323
ph.    02 49342066
fax.   02 49345086
web.  www.maitgross-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

School Community Charter

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 19:32:25 AEST

The School Community Charter outlines the responsibilities of parents, carers, educators and school staff in NSW public schools to ensure our learning environments are collaborative, supportive and cohesive.

Education Week – Every student, every voice

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 12:55:20 AEST

We are celebrating our students and their powerful voices this Education Week Monday 5 August to Friday 9 August. Every year Education Week celebrates the achievements of public schools, our students and the value of public education.

This year, the theme is Every student, every voice.

Join us for #EdWeek19 as we celebrate our students and their power to shape the world.

Video – #EdWeek19 – Every student, every voice

Duration: 0:34

Creative and Active Kids vouchers now available

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:28:45 AEST

Creative kids can now put a $100 voucher towards extra-curricular creative activities outside of school.

Together with Active Kids, this program aims to encourage more NSW children to participate in a range of extra-curricular activities such as coding, languages, circus, performing arts and visual arts.

Parents can apply for one $100 voucher for each child enrolled in school on the Creative Kids website and use it towards the cost of registration, participation or tuition. You just redeem the voucher with a registered provider in your area when making your payment.

This is a great opportunity for your child to become involved in a range of activities that will build on their education, growth and development.

Service NSW is working with industry bodies to deliver the program.

For more information, contact Service NSW on 137 788 or creativekids@service.nsw.gov.au.

The Game Changer Challenge is back

Fri, 31 May 2019 11:42:46 AEST

It’s not too late to become a Game Changer with applications for the Education Week challenge due by 7 June.

The Game Changer Challenge brings 16 teams from public schools across NSW – eight from primary and eight from secondary – to Sydney during Education Week in August for a three-day, intensive design-thinking workshop.

The Game Changer workshops, which start on Tuesday 6 August, includes teacher training in the use of design thinking as a teaching methodology and its application for school planning.

It also includes a team competition where schools will work under the guidance of experts from industry and academia to develop a solution to this year’s critical question: How might we humanise technology?

Department of Education Secretary Mark Scott has encouraged students and teachers to get behind the event as it highlights the critical thinking students will need to develop to succeed in the future.

“The Game Changer Challenge is an exciting initiative that helps educate and inform our students and teachers on how to integrate the problem-solving methodology of design thinking into the classroom,” Mr Scott says.

“It embraces the 21^st century skills our students will need to thrive in a globalised world such as collaboration, creative thinking and communication.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for our students at all levels to be involved in discussing and addressing a real-world issue that will affect their future lives. I encourage every school to get involved.”

The challenge is designed to make strong learning and teaching connections to the NSW syllabus specifically in the area of developing general capabilities such as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, communication and problem-solving.

The challenge also provides teachers with an opportunity to gain exposure to the design thinking process and includes teacher resources to introduce this creative problem-solving methodology into the classroom.

Finalists will be selected based on a 60-second video that showcases your team’s vision around the question of humanising technology.

For more information email edweek@det.nsw.edu.au or visit the Game Changer Challenge page.

Your NAPLAN questions answered

Thu, 09 May 2019 15:58:40 AEST

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a point in time assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. The tests assess the foundational skills in reading, writing, spelling and numeracy that are essential for every child to progress through school and life.

This year NAPLAN takes place between 14 and 16 May for paper tests and between 14 and 24 May for schools participating in NAPLAN Online.

NAPLAN data is used to help monitor student progress over time against a national measure and to identify areas of strength and improvement. It is used in combination with other school assessments to guide and support student learning.

Watch students ask an expert the tough questions about NAPLAN.

Apply now for My Community Project funding

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 15:13:01 AEST

Do you have a great idea to improve your area?

My Community Project is a new NSW Government funding program that is all about local ideas, local projects and local decisions.

You can apply now for grants from $20,000 - $200,000 for projects that will make a difference to your community. Projects could include new playground equipment, sports facilities, paths or ramps to improve access, public art or a community service.

The local community can vote for their favourite projects in July and successful projects will be announced in September.

Project applications close 15 May 2019.

Apply for My Community Project funding

Bring back memories, not measles

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:26:48 AEST

With school holidays just around the corner, it’s time to visit your doctor to check that you and your family are fully protected against measles, before you travel overseas.

Measles is a serious, highly contagious, viral illness that is easily spread through the air when an infectious person coughs, sneezes or breathes. If you and your family are not fully vaccinated, or have never been vaccinated, you are at risk of contracting measles.

Not sure if you’re fully protected?

In Australia, the measles vaccine (MMR) consists of 2 doses. If you’re not sure whether you’ve had 2 doses of the measles vaccine, visit your doctor. It’s safe to receive another dose.

Children born in Australia

If your children were born in Australia, they may have received the measles vaccine at 12 months old and the second dose at 18 months, in accordance with the National Immunisation Program.
If you have a baby under 12 months old, consult your doctor about getting their measles vaccination.

Adults born in Australia

Born before 1966 – you were most likely exposed to measles as a child and are generally considered to be immune. If in doubt, ask your GP.
Born between 1966 and 1994 – you may not have received 2 doses. Talk to your doctor about the free vaccine if you’re unsure.
Born after 1994 – the National Immunisation Program offers 2 doses, and you can check your vaccination status using the Australian Immunisation Register.

For more information about the measles vaccination, visit NSW Health or consult your local doctor.

Follow your heart, not the herd

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:35:22 AEDT

We spoke with a group of Kindergarten students to find out what they had to say about going against the herd. They had some wise words for us on how we can care, respect and support each other in our schools.

Let’s start the year off right and prevent student bullying happening in our playgrounds, classrooms and online. If a group of 5-year-olds know the difference between right and wrong, shouldn’t everyone?

Video – Wise at 5

Duration – 1:08

Back to school

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 15:22:24 AEDT

The first day of high school and the return to school in the new year are busy times for your child – and for the entire family. To help you and your child get organised and enjoy the experience we've compiled some useful tips for each year group.

We want every student to be known, valued and cared for in our schools.

2019 school budget allocations

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:01:05 AEDT

Like all NSW public schools, this week we will receive a School Budget Allocation Report with our funding for 2019. The report will help us manage our total budget delivered through the Resource Allocation Model (RAM).

The RAM supports schools through needs-based funding to ensure a fair, efficient and transparent allocation of funds. Our school has the flexibility to make local decisions based on the specific needs of our students.

We will use our 2019 funding to support students and improve educational outcomes. The school executive will continue to work with the school community as we implement the school plan using this needs-based funding.

Learn more about the 2019 RAM funding.

Reminder to Parents/Carers and Year 6 Students coming to MGHS in 2019

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 16:58:37 AEDT

Testing for students who DO NOT go to East Maitland, Ashtonfield or Maitland Public Schools will be on TUESDAY 30/10/18.

Students are to arrive by 9.15am at Front Office. They will participate in a tour of the school and complete a comprehension, creative writing and numeracy test. Students can be collected from the front office at 12.15pm.

Reminder to Parents/Carers and Year 6 Students coming to MGHS in 2019

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 17:02:02 AEDT

Testing for students who DO NOT go to East Maitland, Ashtonfield or Maitland Public Schools will be on TUESDAY 30/10/18.

MGHS - Reviewing 2019 Anti-Bullying Plan

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 12:34:16 AEDT

Interested parents/carers are invited to submit their Expression of Interest to be on the team to Lyne Matthews (via school email: maitgross-h.schools@det.nsw.edu.au) , along with staff and students.

Meeting will be held during this term and a time that suits the majority of the team.

Yarning About Young People

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 20:23:41 AEST

Please find information about an event being held at headspace Maitland next Monday evening from 6-8.30pm. This event is in response to supporting the community after several recent deaths by suicide in the area.

Several services will be attending to present on:

The mental health continuum
Grief and loss
Connecting with a young person who has experienced loss
Self care
Which services can help and what they do.

There will be a Q&A panel that includes staff from headspace, CAMHS, YMHP and Catholic Care. Questions for the panel can be sent in earlier to the headspace Maitland email address.

On the evening headspace will be advising of any upcoming Youth Mental Health First Aid Courses, Support Groups, Parenting programs. They will also be taking expressions of interest for further information evenings or groups to assist the community.

Please RSVP using the contact details on the flyer.: Flyer (pdf 5388 KB)

Supporting your child over the school holiday period

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 20:23:40 AEST

Supporting your child is important over the school holiday period. We encourage parents and caregivers to access the attached document for information and appropriate strategies to support young people.

Annual Maitland Girls’ High School Old Girls’ Union Lunch

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 20:23:38 AEST

The annual lunch, coordinated by Maitland Girls' High School Old Girls' Union, for ‘Old Girls' and interested former students of Maitland Grossmann High School will be held:

Saturday 8 September, 11.30am-4pm

Telarah Bowling Club

Why not get a group together and reminisce about your school days?

For more information contact the Secretary of MGHS Old Girls' Union on 49301431 by 24 August 2018.

Term III SPORT CHOICES

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 20:23:41 AEST

Term 3 Sport Selections

Students in Years 8-10 will be making their Term 3 sport selections this Wednesday, 13th June.

Please follow this link for the sport selection information / permission note.

Sport Selections (docx 342 KB)

Mr Anderson

NEW MGHS JACKET

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 20:23:40 AEST

Now available at the Uniform shop for $70. This Jacket can be worn 5 days a week.

Jacket is also available to order online.

NEW HOURS FOR UNIFORM SHOP

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 20:23:40 AEST

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

TUESDAY 8:00AM - 12:00PM

THURSDAY 12:00PM - 4:00PM

Important Changes to HSC Minimum Standard

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 20:23:39 AEST

From this year, Year 9 NAPLAN tests will no longer be an early way for students to demonstrate
the minimum standard of literacy and numeracy needed to receive the HSC from 2020.

Students will show they have met the HSC minimum standard by passing online tests of basic
reading, writing and numeracy skills, which are available for them to sit the when they are ready
from Year 10 until a few years after Year 12.

Please read the following NESA document for more details:

Minimum HSC Standard (pdf 48 KB)

Tell Them From Me Student Survey

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 20:23:41 AEST

TELL THEM FROM ME SURVEY

In Term 1 2018, our school is taking part in the Tell Them From Me student survey. The survey will provide us with valuable feedback on what our students think about school life, how engaged they are with school and the different ways that teachers interact with them.

If you do not want your child to take part in the survey, please let the school know by the 16th March 2018.

Student Survey (pdf 178 KB)

Parent Letter (pdf 67 KB)

CHILD DENTAL BENEFITS SCHEDULE (CHILD AGE 2 - 17)

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 20:23:38 AEST

The Commonwealth provides assistance for 2-17 year olds through the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS). The CDBS provides individual benefits for a range of services including examinations, x-rays, cleaning, fissure sealing, fillings, root canals and extractions.

Caring for Students

Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS)

The CDBS provides individual benefits for a range of services including examinations, x-rays, cleaning, fissure sealing, fillings, root canals and extractions. Benefits are not available for orthodontic or cosmetic dental work and cannot be paid for any services provided in a hospital.

Eligible children will have access to a benefit cap of $1,000 over a two calendar year period.

To be eligible a child must be aged between 2-17 years and their family must receive Family Tax Benefit Part A or a relevant Australian Government payment.

Families can check whether their child is eligible for the CDBS by contacting the Department of Human Services.

Child Dental Eligibility

FACS SCHOLARSHIP 2018

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 20:23:38 AEST

Family and Community Services is offering scholarships to students in Years 10,11, and 12 to assist eligible families with school costs. Applications close 23^rd February. Follow the link to articles advising on eligibility and how to apply.

Caring for Students

Family and Community Services Scholarship – follow links below to find out details. Application closes 23/2/18.

FACS Scholarship factsheet – eligibility, how to apply, what the scholarship can be used for:

Information for Applicants

Guidelines for Application

Tell Them From Me Parent Consultation Survey

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 20:23:41 AEST

Dear Parents and Carers,

From now until the 13^th October 2017, our school will be participating in the Partners in Learning parent survey, another part of the Tell Them From Me suite of surveys (student, teacher and parent surveys) on student engagement. The survey asks parents and carers questions about different factors that are known to impact on student wellbeing and engagement. Running this survey will help our school understand parents' and carers' perspectives on their child's experience at school. These include: communication between parents/carers and staff, activities and practices at home and parent/carer views on the school's support of learning and behaviour. This valuable feedback will help our school make practical improvements.

The survey is conducted entirely online at home or on public computers. The survey will typically take 15 minutes or less to complete and is completely confidential. Participating in the survey is entirely voluntary, however, your responses are very much appreciated.

Please click on this link to access survey: Tell Them From Me Survey

If you have any concerns, questions or problems accessing the survey, please reply to this message or send an email to suzanne.ross5@det.nsw.edu.au

Thank you for supporting your students and Maitland Grossmann School.

Suzanne Ross

Deputy Principal

(Relieving)

Tell Them From Me Survey

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 20:23:41 AEST

Please click on link for Information and consent form for parents and carers:

Information & Consent form (pdf 66 KB)

Please click on link for Frequently Asked Questions (parents and carers):

Frequently asked Questions (pdf 67 KB)

FYI Career Info Sessions and UAC Guides for Senior students

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 20:23:38 AEST

MGHS Senior Careers Adviser Mrs Jeni Sellers-Fogarty has organised some valuable FYI sessions for senior students each Thursday. Please see the attached document for details

FYI Sessions (docx 14 KB)

Also students may find the attached UAC Guides helpful

Year 10 UAC Booklet (pdf 2821 KB)

Year 11/12 UAC Booklet (pdf 1268 KB)

Nationally Consistent Collection of Data

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 20:23:40 AEST

The Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability is an annual collection that counts the number of school students receiving alterations to lesson delivery due to disability and the level of reasonable adjustment that they are receiving. The definition of disability for the national data collection is based on the broad definition under The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (the DDA).

The aim of the national data collection is to collect quality information about school students receiving an adjustment due to disability in Australia. This information will assist teachers, principals, education authorities and families to better support students with disability to take part in school on the same basis as other students.

Every year the following information will be collected for each student receiving an adjustment due to disability:

the student's level of education (primary or secondary)
the student's level of adjustment
the student's broad type of disability

Protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all students and their families is essential and is an explicit focus of the national data collection. Personal details, such as student names or other identifying information, are not provided to local or federal education authorities.

Further information about privacy is available from http://www.education.gov.au/notices

Further information about the Nationally Consistent collection of Data on School Students with Disability can be found at http://www.education.gov.au/nationally-consistent-collection-data-school-students-disability

The DDA can be accessed from the ComLaw website at http://www.comlaw.gov.au

MGHS' participation in the national data collection is compulsory. At MGHS we will be finalising our collection data at the end of Term 2 and it will be submitted by Friday 21st July. If you would like to discuss any queries that cannot be addressed by visiting the websites listed above please call and speak to Lynne Montgomery, Belinda Skinner or Lyne Matthews.

Link to NCCD Information Sheet for Parent:

2017 NCCD Information Sheet (pdf 240 KB)

Link to NCCD Privacy Statement Notice for Parent:

2017 NCCD Privacy Statement (pdf 27 KB)

NAPLAN & HSC Minimum Standards

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 20:23:41 AEST

New video: HSC minimum standard explained

As part of the lead up to this year's NAPLAN tests, NESA has developed a range of resources to ensure students and parents have accurate information about the NSW Government's implementation of a minimum standard of literacy and numeracy for the HSC from 2020. Watch the new video and read the CEO letter to Year 9 students.

Online Payment Portal

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 20:23:40 AEST

Did you know that you can make payments to your child's school online?

We have launched a new online payment portal linked to your school's website

to make it easier for you to pay for school related payments. This is a secure

payment page hosted by Westpac.

What expenses can be paid online?

Voluntary School Contributions
Subject Contributions
Excursions
Sport
Creative and Practical Arts
Sales to Students
Other

When?

This payment method has gone live.

How?

Go to School website at http://www.maitgross-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/

Click on "Make a Payment" and follow the prompts to make a payment via Visa or Mastercard.

Below are some examples of payment descriptions if payment Online:

Enter "Science" in the Payment Description under "Subject Contributions"
Enter "Opera House" in the Payment Description under "Excursions"
Enter "term 2 sport" in the Payment Description under Sport.
Enter "Dance" in the Payment Description under "Dance"
If you wish to pay the entire total amount owing Online under "Other" enter "Total Payment" in the Payment Description – please note this is for a complete payment of all amounts owing only.

Please note: Payments take 2 days to process so please do not leave it to last moment.

MGHS Announced as One of Eight STEM Action Schools

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 20:23:39 AEST

The NSW Department of Education has established eight STEM Action Schools in line with the NSW Department of Education STEM Strategic Plan. The STEM Action Schools will share and support effective STEM pedagogy, illustrate innovative practice for student engagement in STEM, and demonstrate successful leadership, professional learning and industry partnerships.

Through an expression of interest process the eight schools were identified which included Maitland Grossmann High School.

STEM Action schools:

Exhibit exemplary teaching and learning of STEM subjects and/or integrated curriculum
Have a clearly articulated STEM vision that can inform practice and future initiatives
Model good practice to inform future Department initiatives
Mentor and provide professional development to other schools
Demonstrate implementation of flexible, effective or new approaches to student engagement and/or student pathway planning
Display high quality resources and skills, and professional learning programs
Build effective partnerships with local councils, businesses, universities and industry
Provide advice to other schools on aspects of being a STEM Action School, including implementation, structural organisation and financial management.
Mentor final year pre-service teachers and early career teachers of science, technology and mathematics
Share and disseminate all aspects of being a STEM Action School.

MGoals

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 20:23:40 AEST

MGoals is a Community Cultural Website.

MGHS will be continuing to contribute to this site as we engage in cultural activities at school and within the community. It is a terrific way for the local community and schools to connect and engage.

The website promotes local cultural information and showcases the brilliant collaborative work being done between communities, schools and educators in support of Aboriginal Education.

Have a look at our first stories.

Introducing Facebook at MGHS

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 20:23:39 AEST

Maitland Grossmann High School completed a soft launch of their facebook page on May 20th. Since that time the page has attracted 881 likes and has average close 2640 post reaches per day. The school is excited to be able to provide this enhanced communication which came as a result of parent and student requests. Maitland Grossmann's facebook page can be found at; www.facebook.com/MaitlandGrossmannHigh