7 December 2018

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

It’s hard to believe that it’s already the end of week 8 and nearly the end of another successful year at Exeter High School. Last week saw all of our 2019 Grade 7 students visit us for an orientation day and I look forward to welcoming them on a fulltime basis in the coming year. Thank you to all of the teachers and staff that have made the transition for these students a smooth process.

We also hosted an information evening for these students’ parents last Wednesday night and I was really impressed with the number of parents who attended to find out more about their child’s school. As I said to these parents, the education of every student is a partnership between parents and the school and as always, I encourage parents to contact the school immediately whenever questions or concerns arise.

The term 4 social this year was also an outstanding success with a ‘Where’s Wally?’ theme. I was very impressed with the behaviour of every student throughout the night and the way everyone enjoyed themselves. I look forward to seeing what themes we have next year.

Mr Benjamin Frerk
PRINCIPAL

Maths is all around us

Did you know that maths is happening all around us, at the footy, in the supermarket or on the back of a medicine bottle?

Not having everyday maths skills can hold us back, but we can improve our skills with help from 26TEN.

If you want support to enjoy helping your child with maths, contact 26TEN on 1300 002 610 or pop into your library, where you can get one-to-one help.

Social Highlights

Forestry Tasmania Visits EHS

Forestry Tasmania come and spoke to our Year 9 and 10 students about career opportunities within the forestry. Mr Fox’s Junior Ag class joined the presentation hoping to spark an interest about future careers.

The presenters spoke about the ‘Cadet Forester Program’ which is a pathway into an Australian School Based Apprenticeship in Years 11 and 12 which would see participants graduate with a number of qualifications and set them up for a career with forestry. These qualifications and experiences could take them to various places across the world including New Zealand, South Africa and California. Students are pictured here on a simulator which gave them a taste of what it’s like to operate some of the forestry equipment.

Grade 6 Orientation Day at EHS

On Wednesday 28th November, seventy Grade 6 students from Beaconsfield and Exeter Primary Schools attended an Orientation Day at Exeter High School. Students participated in a ‘normal’ school day consisting of a Physical Education, Science and HASS lessons. Activities were organised and conducted by Grade 9 students at recess and lunchtime. Although everybody seemed nervous to start with, by the end of the day, students were confident and enthusiastic to start Grade 7 in 2019. We would like to thank all the staff (Primary and High School) involved for making this great day happen. We look forward to seeing our 2019 Grade 7 cohort next year.

Grade 8 Science

In Grade 8 Science this term students have been studying Physical science with a focus on the different forms of energy and how energy can be transformed from one form to another. Some of our students have created these fantastic models to accompany the theory component of their assignments, demonstrating their understanding on renewable and non – renewable energy. The models pictured have been created by Justyne Westwood, Liam Older, Nikita Hockey, Rachel Dickson and William Jones

Miss Stevens & Miss Cartledge

Grade 7-9 End of Year Picnic – Updated Information

Due to unforeseen circumstances the planned day at the beach for all grade 7-9 students on Wednesday 19th December will no longer go ahead. Instead, students will have an activities day at school. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Grade 10 Presentation Assembly

This year’s Grade 10 Presentation Assembly will be held on Friday 14 December commencing at 11:00am in the school gymnasium.

Grade 10 students have a very busy time from now onwards, so please check the calendar dates so you are up-to-date with everything.

End of Year Grade Celebration Assemblies

Tuesday 18 December – Student Centre

Grade 7 – commencing at 9:15am
Grade 8 – commencing at 11:00am
Grade 9 – commencing at 1:45pm

Parents/carers welcome to attend Celebration Assemblies. Hoping you can join us!

Student Assistance Scheme (STAS) 2019

STAS 2018 recipients should receive letters re their 2019 status

For New Applicants (new students or families who have not applied for or been in receipt of STAS before). STAS 2019 Application Forms are available from the school office or online:

How do I know if I am eligible to apply?

Taxable Income Table 2017-18

*For more than 8 children add $147 per week of $7,644 per annum for each additional child.
#Gross Taxable Income

Getting Started 2019

Book Sale Days

Wednesday 30 January 2019 – 9:30am-12:30pm & 5:00pm-6:30pm
Thursday 31 January 2019 - 9:30am-12:30pm & 5:00pm-6:30pm

Calendar Dates – Term 4, 2018

December

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