Students suspended following incident

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Social media was a buzz with talk of John Willcock College going into lockdown yesterday.

Below details what actually happened.  

John Willcock College Principal Julie Campbell said in a letter sent to parents today, I can confirm that an incident occurred on Wednesday, 2 December that required us to keep students in classrooms for a brief period to ensure their safety.
Eight students behaved in a very intimidating manner, looking to fight particular individuals and banging on windows to try to get into classrooms. Police were called and those students were suspended.
Contrary to some entirely false rumours circulating online, there was no physical assault on any person, no student was at risk of harm, nor were any weapons involved.
However, the behaviour was a disgrace and I will not stand for it at this school. In addition to suspension, further work is being done with the students and their families to prevent a repeat of such behaviour.
It is sad that from time to time we have students whose behaviour undermines all the good and positive work we do at John Willcock College. Most of our students are very well-behaved and a credit to themselves and the school.
However, our procedures for ensuring student safety worked very well and are consistent with the processes used by all schools in such situations. As we do after any incident, we are reviewing what happened so we can further strengthen our response for the future.
Police spokeswoman from Geraldton Police said Officers attended the school but were not required to intervene.

 

 

Geraldton Grammar donate hundreds of dollars worth of food

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Geraldton Grammar School joined Foodbank in the fight against poverty five years ago. Each year teachers and students rally together and donate hundreds of dollars’ worth of food. This year is no different, with Grammar School’s year sevens’ coordinating and driving change.

Hunger and poverty is at large in Western Australia and this Christmas many will suffer in silence without food, love and laughter. While most spend Christmas rejoicing with family and friends, Foodbank WA are looking at one of their toughest years yet.

Year 7 coordinator Ms Sharon Cole highlighted the importance of helping those in need, especially at Christmas.

“Grammar School look forward to this time of year. Christmas is a time for giving. It’s a time for celebration and sharing. Each year people in our community go hungry and we need to help!

“The year sevens’ drive the Christmas Foodbank Appeal and get the whole school involved. Through this, they learn the importance of giving to those in need,” Ms Cole said.

A Foodbank representative received the donation on Wednesday and spoke of the difference it will make.

“In 2014 there was an eight per cent increase in those seeking food assistance. This year Foodbank has seen another increase due to the mining downturn and our role is to help.”

He explained: “Every little bit makes a difference and it’s fantastic to see all the students getting involved.”

Students buzzed with excitement as they helped load food into the Foodbank truck, which will be distributed to those in need.

To help make a difference this Christmas or for more information, visit the official Foodbank website at www.foodbankwa.org.au

Recall on Carlton Dry beer

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Carlton and United Breweries has recalled Carlton Dry beer from Coles, Woolworths, liquor stores, Metcash/IGA (BWS, Dan Murphy’s, First Choice, Liquor Land etc.), other independents & on premise liquor outlets (bars, pubs, clubs, restaurants and hotels) nationally.

The recall is due to the possible presence of glass in product. Consumers should not consume this product as glass may cause injury.

Relevant date marks are 19JUL16 3A & 20JUL16 3B. The product can be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.

 

See Food standards alert

This local supermarket just gave 1000 loaves of bread to feed the hungry

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Queens Supa IGA store Manager Hayden Hebiton said we heard Foodbank was in need due to a supply shortage so we donated 1000 loaves of fresh bread. 
Pat Hodges from Foodbank said the donation is fantastic and will enable them to give fresh bread this Christmas.

"Queens have been a huge supporter for a number of years, this delivery will help greatly."

"We are still in need desperately of food and we won't be able to deliver on hampers at this point."

"The situation is improving slightly however we are still in crisis and it's the worst I have seen in 13 years," she said.

If you wish to donate Food you can deliver it directly to Foodbank or at one of the following locations: 

  • Queens Supa IGA
  • Melissa Price's Office
  • CGG council offices
  • Aquarena
  • Geraldton Regional Library 
  • Woolworths

Foodbank supplies emergency food relief to the needy in the Midwest Region. 

Everything Geraldton have started a donation portal for community members.

We will give the money to Foodbank. Click the button to donate ->

Donate to foodbank
 

Amazing Christmas Lights going up already

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The Christmas lights are beginning to go up!Why not take a drive down Maidstone St in Mount Tarcoola to view this master piece?

Posted by Geraldton Scene on Tuesday, 1 December 2015

Want to WIN $500 for the best Christmas Lights? Enter your house below. 

Put your lights on the map

Wonthella Supa IGA re-launches

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Hundreds of people attended the re-launch of Rigters Wonthella Supa IGA in 5th street this morning.

The refurbished store features a new layout, more products and the same great service.  

Operations Manager Stuart Bain said he was pleased about the relaunch of the improved store. 
"The refurb is long overdue and it's great to give back to the loyal community," 
"We're really pleased with turn out this morning, we had a huge response to the competition." he said. 

John Rigter and Shane Van Styn.  

Customers had the chance to win a $1000 shopping voucher, but had to be in attendance to receive the prize. 

Local Jo Franklin was the winner.  

Mayor Shane Van Styn who was in attendance said "It's great to see the Rigters group continuing a 46 year tradition of developing Geraldton supermarkets," he said. 

Young boy Noah Najar who was in an accident outside the store a few weeks ago, was made an honorary staff member. He received a gift and staff shirt. 

From the management and staff at Wonthella Supa IGA I would like to say thankyou to all our loyal customers for their...

Posted by Wonthella Supa IGA on Tuesday, 1 December 2015


GDR movie night

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Geraldton Dog Rescue are holding a fundraiser movie night this Thursday night.

In the Heart of the Sea from 6:00pm at Orana Cinemas. 

Tickets will be available to purchase at the Cinema (through Geraldton Dog Rescue only) for $30 each from 5:30pm to 6:00pm.

A representative from Geraldton Dog Rescue will be at the cinema from 5:30pm.

The tickets will be $30 each for cash door sales.

Otherwise, pay $27.50 online by Clicking here to book through Eventbrite.

City gets grants for Disability services

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Regional Ambassador for of ‘Count Me In’ Chris Kerr looks forward to the new mobility beach access ramp being constructed at Town Beach.

The City of Greater Geraldton is pleased to announce it recently received grant funding from the Disability Services Commission of $50,000 to go towards the construction of a mobility beach access ramp and a further $100,000 for accessible amenities and adult change facilities at Town Beach.

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor, Shane Van Styn, said the timing of the funding announcement coincides perfectly with the City’s celebrations for International Day of People with Disability.

“What a fantastic announcement to be able to make to our community who is celebrating International Day for People with Disability this week with the opening of the art exhibition ‘Creative Waves’ and the launch of a short film ‘Part of the Community’ at the Queens Park Theatre on Thursday, 3 December from 4.30 to 6.30pm,” he said.
The grant funding program, administered by the Western Australian Local Governments Association, will enable the City to undertake capital works related to access and inclusion which were identified as a top priority by the Community Panel in late 2013.
As a result, the City has decided to include access as a top priority for the Multi User Facility and Youth Precinct currently under construction on the Foreshore in the West End.
“The refurbishment of the toilet block behind the Visitor Centre will house a new beach wheel chair and the accessible change rooms will feature a hoist for transfers from one chair to another and an adjustable adult change table,” said Mayor Van Styn.
“The beach wheelchair ramp, which will be built on the western side of the Town Beach groyne across from the basketball half court, has been specifically designed and engineered to counteract erosion of the concrete path.  Adjoining the foreshore promenade, the path will feature stainless steel handrails for users down to the high water mark on the beach.
“The City continually consults with community representatives to improve access in the CBD which also includes strategically located ACROD (Australian Council for Rehabilitation of Disabled) parking in the West End as part of the Multi User Facility project.”

The Francis Street jetty is also being replaced so that people with mobility impairments can fully utilise it.

A beach wheelchair is currently stored at the Two Foreshore Café and is available for hire by contacting the City.

For more information about the beach wheelchair ramp or other City projects visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au or phone the City Council on (08) 9956 6600.

Call for Green Army participants

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Member for Durack Melissa Price is encouraging young people to join the Green Army, joining what is fast becoming the largest-ever team of young Australians supporting environmental action across the country.

“Green Army projects are underway around the country and young people who want to gain valuable skills, training and experience in environmental and conservation fields are encouraged to register their interest,” Ms Price said.

“The Geraldton Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo Propagation/Revegetation Project – Stage 1 will be based at the City of Greater Geraldton Community Nursery, planting native seedlings that will provide habitat and foraging food for the endangered black cockatoo.

“The team will also educate the public that visit the nursery on the importance of planting native seedlings in their backyards and how it can contribute to increasing the Carnaby's populations.

“They will also help with planting activities around the City of Greater Geraldton to improve habitat values for the Carnaby's.

“Planting native flora for the black cockatoo during this project will provide much needed food sources and habitat for this endangered species.”

The Green Army provides young people across the country with a chance to take part in important environmental and conservation activities, while at the same time receiving training and qualifications.

Participation is open to a diverse range of young people, including Indigenous Australians, school leavers, gap year students, graduates and job seekers. Participants must be aged between 17 and 24 years and an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

The Green Army was a key Coalition election commitment, and with more than $700 million committed over four years, the Green Army is one of the Government's major environmental initiatives and encourages practical action to support local environment and heritage conservation projects across Australia, providing training to thousands of young Australians by 2018-2019.

Young Australians interested in joining the Green Army can apply through the appointed Service Providers for each state and territory. Contact details for Service Providers are available from environment.gov.au/green-army

Mark McGowan visits Geraldton to talk jobs

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WA Labor Leader Mark McGowan visited Geraldton last week to talk to the community about Labor’s vision to create jobs.

Mr McGowan said “We are here to put jobs on the agenda.

“We all know that the resources sector is changing, so it’s important to diversify the economy and create new job opportunities for West Australians.

“It should have happened a long time ago but unfortunately Colin Barnett failed to plan for life beyond the resources boom. This is why so many West Australians, including people in Geraldton, are now facing the prospect of unemployment and this is why we should be talking about ways to diversify the economy and create new jobs.

“We’ve already announced important plans to ensure that people and businesses in regional WA benefit from big State Government projects.

“A WA Labor Government will give people in Geraldton a fair go.”

Mr McGowan also said WA Labor’s Priority Start policy would create jobs in Geraldton, by ensuring all big State Government construction projects deliver apprenticeships and traineeships for locals.

 

Drug seizure in Wonthella

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Yesterday Geraldton Police siezed thousands of dollars worth of drugs from a home in Wonthella.

Multiple types of drugs were seized, methamphetamine (est. $30,000 worth), cannabis and cocaine including drug paraphernalia and around $2500 in cash.

A 32 year-old woman was arrested after allegedly being found in possession of the methamphetamine.

"The seizure of the drugs marks a significant crack down of the amount of drugs hitting Geraldton streets," Officer O'Keeffe said. 

This mother affected by suicide is travelling around Australia raising awareness

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"Jaie's Journey" is searching for an location to hold their Geraldton event. If you can help please click here to contact Susan Gliddon McColl

Jaie Moran tragically took his own life on the 1st of April 2014.
Jaie's mother, Sandra Moran is visiting towns around Australia to help raise awareness of mental health issues and illnesses, provide some relevant information and to discuss the impact of mental illness and suicide on communities and survivors of suicide. 

Sandra is in the process of having Jaie's Journey registered as a 'Not for Profit' organisation so that not only will this ride bring validation and support to people who need it but, along with her family, will endeavour to continue helping people at risk including bereaved families in their times of need.  She knows it will not be an easy task and the challenges will be ongoing, but it is a ask that she will bear and with her, her many supporters.

With assistance from other coordinators they will do their best to keep everybody updated.  

More information, see Sandra's Blog HERE

The New Foreshore Jaffle Shack arrives

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Let's put a roof on it hey!

Posted by Christian Watters on Tuesday, 24 November 2015

A much loved cafe from Marine Terrace has multiplied with Jaffle Shack two arriving on the foreshore. 

Work has commenced and the roof went on today. Proprietor Christian Watters shared this cool pic of construction underway. 

Video: This is what was causing the smoke all over town

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Thanks Faye for sending in this video footage. 

 "This is what all the smoke over town; was from a tree on fire next to the GBH carpark"

Thanks Stephanie for sending these in. 

"Thanks to the two gentlemen who helped me and my mum"

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Sent in to EG:

I just wanted to thank the two gentlemen who helped me and my mum try and push start my car this morning at the fish market, and the couple across the road that discovered it was a loose terminal connection. I just made it in time to see my little brother cut cake in class for his birthday. Your help was greatly appreciated.
- Jessica

We love sharing your notes of thanks to people in the community. If you have someone you want to thank or give a shoutout to press the button below or shoot us an email. 

84 beautiful Geraldton pictures

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Here's a selection of images from Geraldton and the Mid West sent in to Everything Geraldton recently. Keep them coming. 

Thanks to 

Kathleen M Councillor
BRad Bentley
Kurt Bowserr Horton
Sarah Walsh
TJ Petford
Trev Smith
Kel Ritchie
Roslyn Prunster
Chanice Fishwick
Charles Broomham
Dan Chelliah
Lizzy Jackman
Bubba Galz
Jason Slade
Katy Farmer
Sam Buttigieg
Kylie Bremner
Crystal Sirine
Peta Sicecream
Ciaran Ellis
Nardia Bauer
Ladykelz n Spoonie
Chloe Sinclari
Ellie Hanson
Elijah Clarke
Jess Roberts
Rebecca Ellen Sant
Tom Hutton
Jason Slade
Michelle-Ann Treasure
Chelse Sutherland
Tanya Dudley
Suzanne White
Dimitra Massaros
Sue Hogan
Debbie Ricetti
Luke Black
Natasha Teunisse
Julie Christoffersen
Laurel Blyth
Jake de Lange
John Riemer
Omer Farooq
Jenni Spice
TJ Petford
Tracy Holland
Chez McKeating
Krystal Deer
Zanah Banes
Sean O'Reilly
David Ford
Paul Wags
Kelly Lee
Brenda Scott
Charmaine Trezona