17 August 2018

Newsletter Articles

Assistant Principals

Paul Stevenson
Andrea Saville

Grade Leaders

Grade 7: Sharon Parish
Grade 8: Naomi Cartledge
Grade 9: Liam Fox
Grade 10: Allison Macpherson

Support Services

School Psychologist: Annie Fitzgerald: Wed & Thursday
Social Worker Esther Fleming: Mon & Tues
School Chaplain Robin Shearer: Mon/Tues/Wed
School Health Nurse David Mackay: Friday

Principal’s Report

I would like to extend a warm welcome to several students who have either joined us from other schools or returned to Exeter High School this term. I am sure that they will find our school to be a warm and welcoming environment and I look forward to seeing them become valued members of our school community. Parents of these new students have all commented as I have given them a tour of our school about how calm and orderly all of our classrooms are and this is a credit to our wonderful staff and students.

Many of our students participated in the ICAS English Competition and Australian Mathematics Competition last week. These are wonderful opportunities for students to be further challenged in these areas and we look forward to sharing the results with students and our school community in the coming months. Thank you to Mrs Robinson for organising and facilitating this tremendous academic opportunity.

Our senior Drama students had the opportunity to attend the Launceston College production of Jesus Christ Superstar last week and another group has been invited to attend Newstead College’s production of Disenchanted at the Earl Arts Centre next week. I am confident that many of our outstanding Arts students will be featuring in future productions at both colleges. Once again, the behaviour exhibited by our students when representing our school in the wider community was exceptional at Jesus Christ Superstar.

Mr Benjamin Frerk
PRINCIPAL

School Satisfaction Surveys - Students, Parents / Carers and Staff

Annual School Satisfaction Surveys for students, parents and staff are being conducted during August 2018 across Tasmanian government schools.

The surveys provide an opportunity for students, parents and staff to give important feedback on what the school does well and where we can improve. Questions cover a range of topics about our school.

All responses are secure and anonymous.

Students, parents and staff are invited to participate.

Participating students are able to complete the survey during school time.

Parents selected to participate in the parent survey will receive a letter in coming days.

We encourage you to complete the survey to give our school a clear direction for future programs and services for students.

Please contact the office if you wish to use a school computer to complete the survey.

2018 Science Fair.

Tuesday 14th August, was a busy day with our annual Exeter High School Science Fair. It is a whole day science event conducted at Exeter High School by year 9 and 10 students to allow primary school students from Exeter Primary School and Beaconsfield Primary School to experience the fun side of science while learning important science concepts of chemistry, physics and biology. The whole of the senior classes from Exeter Primary School and the year 6 students from Beaconsfield Primary participated in a range of hands-on experiment that tested their mental skills and coordination. It is essential to foster a collaborative learning culture between our High school and the two feeder Primary schools in which the primary students are exposed to the workings of a laboratory, see that Science is fun, meet their future teachers and to soften their anxiety in moving to a new school. Well done to the year 9 and 10 students who stepped well and truly out of their comfort zone to welcome and engage every primary school student. A big thanks must also go to Mr Thomas Clark for organising the students from both primary schools and to Mr Arun Pratap for his efforts in putting together and supervising the activities.

Greg Finnigan
Science Coordinator

EHS 2018 Wall of Pride – Nominations Now Open

Calendar Dates – Term 3, 2018

August

September

Grade 5/6 Option Day

Who: All grade 5 and 6 students and their teachers.
When: Tuesday 21st August, 2018, 9.30 a.m.—2.30 p.m.
Where: Exeter High School
What: An opportunity for students to experience option subjects on offer and tour the school under the guidance of grade 9 and 10 students.

Grade 9/10 Art

Large Scale Mixed Media Portraits

Students were set the challenge to create a mixed media portrait exploring and applying 3 different mediums to produce a larger than life portrait. Each of the following portraits have been completed on 9 A3 pieces of paper.

Uniform Shop News

Our uniform shop now has a full range of spray jackets at a cost of $85.00. Tamieka is available to assist you with purchases every Thursday from 8.45am till 10:30am, or you can contact the school to make alternate arrangements.

Breakfast Club

Reminder that Breakfast Club operates from room 602 every Monday and Wednesday. Students can pop in and enjoy a warm drink and something to eat from 8:30am onwards. See you there!

Newstead College Parent Information Evening

Mobile Dental Unit – Update

The Mobile Dental Unit will be at the Exeter Primary School until Friday 7th September.

Please respond quickly if you have a recall letter or need dental treatment. Phone 6394 4757 for an appointment.

Cattle Handlers Raffle

Tickets can be purchased from the school office or if you wish to purchase via EFTPOS please contact us on 6394 4366.

Up and Coming School events

Cultural Exchange Opportunity

Are you interested in spending your summer break or part of 2019 living and studying overseas? Applications for these student exchange programs are due soon so please contact Southern Cross Cultural Exchange on 1800 500 501 or the link below for more information. The company will be hosting a number of free online information webinars throughout the term. Visit their website for times and dates and to register your place at a session".

University of Tasmania – Research Project

COMMUNITY CORNER

Young Seeds – Growing Hope from Despair – Art Auction & African and Bhutanese Dinner

UTAS Newnham Campus Lecture Theatre 9, Building L, Faculty of Art
Saturday 15 September, 4.00pm-8.00pm
For ticket sales/information contact 0428 953 484 or 0409 010 617
Cost: Single $30, Double $50, Family $70