6 December 2024

Assistant Principal

Paul Stevenson
Andrea Saville

Grade Leaders

Grade 7:   Elle Fox
Grade 8:   Lenny Towns
Grade 9:   Allison Stone
Grade 10: Sharon Parish and Dave Shorter

Support Services

School Psychologist: Louise Marlin: Thursday
Social Worker: Steven Wright: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
School Chaplain: Bec Cameron: Tuesday and Thursday
School Health Nurse: Julie Edrich: Monday

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

END OF YEAR CELEBRATIONS

We are quickly approaching the end of another very successful year here at Exeter High School. I look forward to our upcoming Year 10 Graduation Assembly and dinner, where we celebrate the achievements of our current Year 10 cohort. A massive thank you to the Year 10 team and other staff members who have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure these events are the success they always are. Our end-of-year assembly yesterday was also a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the successes of our students across areas such as academic and sporting pursuits. We certainly have a lot to celebrate here.  I am sure that our upcoming celebration assemblies will be of a very high standard with many students acknowledged. I also look forward to attending the Exeter Primary School and Beaconsfield Primary School end of year assemblies.

REDEVELOPMENT UPDATE

Our redevelopment is on track to open our Year 7/8 block at the start of next year. This will be very exciting for those students as they access the new learning spaces. Work will begin on the Year 9/10 block next year so Year 9/10 students will use other areas of the school for their learning.  We thank students and families for the positive way that they are coping with the ongoing disruption while the redevelopment is completed.

REPORTS

End of year reports are currently being completed and collated. Please read the information in this newsletter re dates that they will be sent home with students.

DANCE FEVER

Last week I attended Launceston College’s Dance Fever at the Door of Hope. This year we had two Exeter High School students, Keira and Neve, participating. Congratulations to them on their contribution to a very professional and high energy performance. The theme was “Elevate”, and it was an inspiration to watch students from lots of schools participate with a common purpose of working together to lift to a higher level. So great that we can be part of events bringing schools together.

INTERACT CLUB

On Wednesday I attended the local Rotary Club meeting. Our Interact students also participated and were able to share the wonderful achievements that they have made this year, including the recent Peace Pole Ceremony at Exeter Primary School. Thank you to Rotary for the support given to our school.

SCHOOL PANTRY

A reminder that we have our school pantry here, with food and other non-perishable items that are available for families to access. Christmas is a busy and expensive time of the year, and I invite families to access these items.

Jacquie Everson
Principal

SUPPORTING ONLINE LEARNING AT HOME: A GUIDE FOR FAMILIES

To help families learn online at home, every family with children in kindergarten to year 10 is receiving a copy of Supporting online learning: a guide for families.

This guide provides families with information and advice about:

• school communication apps, such as Canvas Parent
• managing online privacy
• social media readiness
• effective online searching, and
• spending time online as a family.

Families are the most important influence and support for children and young people. Learning online at home builds life skills to succeed in today’s digital world.

Guides will be sent home shortly.

For more digital skills and support, please email digitalskillsforfamilies@libraries.tas.gov.au

EXETER EXCELLENCE

These certificates are awarded to two students in each grade in recognition of their efforts in upholding the school values and helping to make our school an excellent learning environment.

Congratulations to this fortnight’s students:

Tom from 7B: Tom has impressed teachers with his positive attitude toward learning this term, especially in English and HASS. Working to the best of his ability, Tom is finishing Year 7 very strongly and setting himself up for a successful transition to Year 8. Values demonstrated: Learning and Maturity.

Axel from 7C: Axel is experiencing a very settled and successful conclusion to Year 7. In the second part of the year, especially, he has applied himself to his learning with greater determination and has been rewarded with some pleasing marks. Axel is to be commended on his conscientious approach and intent to finish the year strongly. Values demonstrated: Learning and Maturity.

Ava from 8A: Ava is being recognised for her outstanding attitude and effort in the second half of the year. She has demonstrated maturity, personal and academic growth which has set her up strongly for Year 9 next year. Keep up the great work! Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity and Acceptance.

Levi from 8B: Levi is being recognised for his polite and positive manner. He has demonstrated the capacity to socialise with a broad range of peers and has established some good friendships this year. Levi’s attitude, effort and application in P.E. and P.E. Extended has also been outstanding. Well done! Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity and Acceptance.

Gabby from 9A: Gabby was mature and respectful at camp. Not letting small issues be a problem and demonstrating resilience. Gabby also participated in all the activities in a respectful manner. Values demonstrated: Respect, Maturity and Acceptance.

William from 9C: Wiliam demonstrated mature decision-making skills while on camp. He participated in all activities in a mature fashion and was respectful in all his interactions. Values demonstrated: Maturity

Cleveland from 9B: Cleveland went above and beyond on camp, assisting with the clean-up process after meals. He participated in all the activities, assisted students in putting on their harnesses and encouraged others who were climbing.  Values demonstrated: Maturity, Acceptance and Respect.

Mia from 10C: Mia’s conduct during a recent PE excursion to the Exeter Golf Club was exemplary. She demonstrated remarkable maturity and persistence while tackling a challenging activity. Her positive attitude and determination are truly commendable and reflect the values of learning and maturity. Values demonstrated: Learning and Maturity.

Issabell from 10C: Issabell has been an invaluable member of the Year 10 Graduation Committee. Her dedication and willingness to give up her lunch hours to prepare invitations, menus, and decorations will greatly contribute to the success of our events. Her hard work and commitment exemplify the spirit of excellence and community service. Values demonstrated: Respect and Maturity

SCHOOL REDEVELOPMENT UPDATE #4 December 2024

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ATTENTION PARENTS - YEAR 7 PUREFOODS EGG FARM EXCURSION – CHANGE OF DATE – NOW MONDAY 9 DECEMBER

YEAR 7-9 CELEBRATION ASSEMBLIES – Monday 16 December

Celebration assemblies for Year 7-9 students will be held on Monday, 16 December in the Student Centre. Parents/Carers are cordially invited to attend these assemblies. Please ensure that you arrive before start time to ensure that you are seated before commencement of the program.

Times are as follows:

YEAR 7-9 ACTIVITY DAY – TUESDAY 17 DECEMBER

Please note that students will be walking to and from the Exeter Bowls Club to participate in their lawn bowling session.

YEAR 9 CAMP CLAYTON REPORT

On Tuesday 26^th November, 50 Year 9 students and four teachers went to Camp Clayton. Upon arrival, students had lunch before embarking on some afternoon activities: the high ropes and rock-climbing wall. Glorious sunny weather made this a lovely afternoon, and it was great to see students step outside their comfort zones. After an early dinner and impending rain, plans changed, and we did a beach walk before heading back to camp.

Some interesting stories were shared before we finally got into bed. We woke up to pouring rain on Wednesday morning, so after breakfast we went to the main hall and watched a movie before heading back to school.

It was a fantastic chance for staff and students to bond in an out-of-school environment. A good time was had by all.

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UNIFORM DONATIONS

We are always on the lookout for uniform donations. If you have any items that are no longer of use to your child/ren, and are in good condition, please drop them into our school office any time between 8.00am and 4.00pm.

CALENDAR

YEAR 10 - DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

Term 4 – Monday 14 October – Thursday 19 December

Please note: Calendar is updated every fortnight.

Term 4 Dates

COMMUNITY CORNER

WEST TAMAR COMMUNITY CAROLS – Saturday 14 December 2024 – 5.30pm-7.30pm

BEACONSFIELD YOUTH CENTRE – TERM 4

TABLE TENNIS @ SIDMOUTH HALL - Tuesdays 6.00pm-7.30pm. ALL WELCOME

ROTARY LEGANA INVITE YOU TO AN OUTDOOR CINEMA AND MARKET EVENING on FRIDAY 6 DECEMBER 5.30pm-10.30pm – LEGANA RECREATION GROUND

TECH4KIDS TAS PROGRAM – FREE LAPTOPS FOR STUDENTS LIVING IN 7270 POSTCODE

ORAL HEALTH TASMANIA – MOBILE DENTAL UNIT IS MOVING FROM EXETER TO LEGANA

DATE FOR YOUR 2025 CALENDAR

EXETER SHOW - Saturday February 22, 2025

FESTIVAL OF HALLS – Rowella Community Hall, Saturday 4 January

2025 SCHOOL TERM DATES