21 June 2019

Newsletter Articles

Assistant Principals

Paul Stevenson
Andrea Saville

Grade Leaders

Grade 7: Kendal King
Grade 8: Naomi Cartledge
Grade 9: Skye Champion
Grade 10: Allison Macpherson

Support Services

School Psychologist: Annie Fitzgerald: Wed & Thursday
Social Worker: Esther Fleming: Tues and Wed
School Chaplain Paul Burton: Mon/Wed/Friday
School Health Nurse David Mackay: Wednesday

Uniform Shop - EHS Uniform Shop is open every Thursday during school term from 8:45am-10:30am.

Breakfast Club is open 8:30am-8:55am on a Monday and Wednesday every week during school term.

Principal’s Report

It’s hard to believe that I am already writing about report collection which will occur in the last week of this term. 3 way conversations between your child’s teachers, yourself and your child will be held on Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd July between 3.30 and 7.00 pm. These are important opportunities to read your child’s reports and then have a follow-up conversation with the teacher about the progress being made and what your child needs to focus on in the future. I would also like to thank our teachers for the tremendous job they have done writing each student’s reports.

Winter Sport is well underway and our three coaches have all reported that their teams are playing well as a cohesive group and that they are playing each week in a competitive and fair manner. Please feel free to come along and support your child’s team and witness first-hand the way they are working together to represent Exeter High School each week.

We are currently working alongside our School Leadership Team to decide on some furniture upgrades for the breakout areas in the grade blocks and library. This is only possible because of the way our students respect and care for the furniture in their current break out areas and is a great example of how student voice is having an input into the decisions we make here as a school community.

The winter months are well and truly upon us and I have been pleased to see the majority of our students continue to set high standards in relation to wearing full school uniform each day. As previously mentioned, neither hoodies nor denim jeans are a part of the school uniform that has been endorsed by the School Association. We as a school, fully understand that uniforms can be expensive to update and replace, however, financial support and payment plans are always available here at Exeter High, so please contact the school should you wish to discuss these options.

Benjamin Frerk
Principal

EHS Cross Country Carnival 2019

On Friday 7th June, the annual Cross Country Carnival was held in perfect winter conditions. The Grade 7’s kicked off the afternoons events with a very good level of participation and fierce pace for the initial lap of the oval. Some excellent times and personal bests were posted across all grade groups despite no records being broken on the day. Students were able to enjoy the sunshine whilst supporting their respective house mates and listening to the commentary and random jokes from our commentator Mr Clarke. Well done to all of our participants and congratulations to the following students who won their events on the day:

The final placings were:

1st QUOIBA 244
2nd OONAH 210
3rd LENAH 125

Inter-High Cross Country Change of Date

The annual Inter-high Cross Country carnival has been postponed and will now take place on Tuesday 25 June at Kings Meadows High School.

Revitalising School Farm Program

As part of the revitalising school farms program, it was identified that the drainage system on our school farm was in dire need of repairing. In consultation with a soil drainage specialist Stage 1 of works was underway in May, with further stages to follow post winter. The aim of this work is to reduce surface ponding and in turn increase aeration allowing for improved plant growth, less pugging and earlier access to low lying paddocks.

This work would not be possible without the incredible service, generosity and professionalism of Jason Beckett and his team from Beckett’s Mining and Civil Contractors. A highlight of this project is the connection between local business and Exeter High School.

Mr Fox
Food & Fibre Production/Agriculture Studies Teacher

Agricultural Excursion

On Friday 31st May, ten students from the 9/10 full year Agricultural Studies class went to the Mitchelson’s Farm “Colynn” at Quamby Bend. In the morning we learnt basic sheep husbandry skills. All safety precautions were taken and everything was done in the safest way possible for both us and the sheep. After we drafted the sheep from the lambs, we marked lambs by ear tagging, giving them their injections, ringing them and tail docking. We drenched the ewes and crutched muttons. We even helped to unload 1400 Merinos that arrived on agistment. We went four wheel driving in our mini bus to get from paddock to paddock and had a barbeque lunch, cooked by Ian and Janet. In the afternoon we pulled down some old fences from around a pivot circle and helped put up new ones. In small groups with all the gear we set off and installed strainer posts, rolled and strained the new wire, put insulators on and applied staples to hold the fence in place. We learnt about the GPS technology in the tractor and how to use the hydraulic post rammer to put wooden posts in. We’d like to thank Al, Ian and Janet for a fantastic day on their farm.

Written by Amy, Sarah, Elise and Rhys

UTAS Science and Engineering Challenge

On 23rd May a group of twenty two enthusiastic Exeter High students, led by Mr. Pratap set out to partake in the 2019 Science and Engineering Challenge. The Science and Engineering challenge is day aimed to change perceptions based around the world of science and engineering. The day was a great success with many students picking up valuable skills. Upon arriving at the UTAS Newnham campus, the students were split into coloured groups determining their activities for the day. Activities ranged from building bridges and furniture to connecting cities of electricity and making bionic hands. Activities lasted for a full day or half a day, disturbed by a well-earned lunch break. The day was well organised with intriguing and challenging activities. After the activities were complete, bridges were tested in front of all the competing schools. Exeter’s bridge being the lightest. Overall, Exeter high came 4th out of the nine schools attending the day and we were pleased with our efforts.

Written by Neve, Candice & Darby

UTAS Discovery Day

On Monday 3rd June a group of students went to the University of Tasmania to participate in the UTAS Discovery Day. This day was intended to provide experience and opportunities for students in careers they may want to pursue in the future. The day was filled with lots of free pens and a new set of information. Subjects such as marine engineering, psychology, nursing and environmental justice were up for offer. These subjects ranged from lectures to practical dissections. When students arrived they were sent out into their facility groups in which they would then spend the next hour enjoying and learning about their chosen topic. In the marine engineering class, students learnt about buoyancy through a practical exercise in which they made boats out of common household materials. Nursing students attended to simulated human dummies finding their radial and carotid pulses and psychology students embarked on puzzles and mind games which stimulated the brain. The day concluded with free nachos for lunch and discussions about all the new things learnt.

Written by Neve, Taylor and Emily

Grade 10 Orientation Days Reminder

Grade 10 students have an Orientation day at:-

Launceston College on Monday 24th June. Students are to meet their teachers at Launceston College between 8:30am-8:45am in the main hall. Students are required to be in full school uniform on this day.

Newstead College on Thursday 27th June. Students travel by bus to Newstead College. Buses will leave Exeter High School at 9:00am. Students are required to be in full school uniform on this day.

Grade 10 Exams – Change of Date

Due to a clash of dates we have had to change one of the exam days. Grade 10 exams will now be held on Tuesday 2 July (Science and English) and Thursday 4th July (HASS and Maths).

Earn and Learn

Exeter High is participating in this promotion again in 2019. Send in your stickers and help us reach our goal. This promotion is due to finish on 25 June 2019.

EHS School Association - 2019 Fundraiser

End of Term Grade Celebration Assemblies

Grade celebration assemblies will take place in the last week of term 2. Parents and family members are invited to join us to celebrate student achievements.

Grade 7 Celebration Assembly, 11:00am in Student Centre on Friday 5th July
Grade 8 Celebration Assembly, 11:00am in Student Centre on Thursday 4th July
Grade 9 Celebration Assembly, 9:00am in Student Centre on Thursday 4th July
Grade 10 Celebration Assembly, 9:00am in Student Centre on Friday 5th July

Important Dates 2019

Term Dates

Student Free Days

Newstead College Grade 10 Parent/Student Information Evening

A Parent/Student information evening will be held on Wednesday 7th August at 6:30pm in the Newstead College Auditorium.

This session will cover information about the TCE, ATAR, TASC subjects, VET courses and all of our facilities that support learning at Newstead College.

Term 2

June is Kidsafe National Burns Awareness Month

June

July

* Calendar is updated on a fortnightly basis.

Youth Advisory Council, West Tamar – School Holiday Program - Bookings required

West Tamar Council - Youth Representative Grants Program

Here at the West Tamar Council, we support young people residing in our municipality that have been selected to participate or compete in an event of local, national or international significance.

Before confirmation of support, we do require a request letter from the individual/group and also the confirmation letter from the sporting/representative association of the individual’s placement in the team/competition. A copy of the letter the individual received would be suitable as long as the letter states your name and address on the letter.

The minimum criteria that will apply to any consideration of a donation is as follows:

• Must be an amateur event.
• The applicant must reside within the West Tamar Municipal Area.
• The applicant must be required by their organisation to meet a substantial amount of the expense.
• The sponsorship from outside organisations the individual will receive
• That council sponsorship funds are available

The amount of the maximum donation to apply is as follows:

• To participate locally or nationally - $50-$100/individual
• To participate outside Australia - $200/individual
• Representative groups/schools - $500 per group

Successful recipients will also be automatically nominated for the Young Citizen/Young Sportsperson of the Year award held during the annual Australia Day Presentations.

For further information, please don’t hesitate to contact me on 0437 789 103 or email andrew.beeston@wtc.tas.gov.au

Andrew Beeston
Youth Development Officer

COMMUNITY CORNER

Rugby Gold Blooded Tour

Launceston Rugby Club & the Tamar Valley Vixens Rugby Club present the Gold Blooded Tour. Join us for a night of fun, games, giveaways and a sausage sizzle. We will be running workshops with the help of a few classic Wallabies, as part of their Gold Blooded Tour. The tour is being run as part of the lead up to the 2019 Rugby World Cup being hosted by Japan later this year. This is a free community event for boys and girls of all ages. June 24th, 4:30pm at Royal Park. You can register your interest on the LRC or Vixens Facebook pages. For further information please contact Rhiannon James on 0484 242 434 or Cat Miedecke on 0408 228 315.

Photography Comp – Hurry entries close 30 June

School’s OUT – Silent Disco – FREE EVENT

SaverPlus – Could $500 help with your child’s start to school?

Dental Van at Exeter, 6th May till 12th September

West Tamar Youth Centre Programs Final Week

Elements Camp 2019 Invitation

Taekwondo at Exeter

Launceston PCYC Holiday Program

City Mission – Annual Bookfest 5th-6th July at the Launceston Conference Centre (Door of Hope) from 9am-4pm.

Wing’s Wildlife Park – Junior Keepers Experience

School Holiday Invitation from Westbury Library