8 November 2019

Newsletter Articles

Assistant Principals

Paul Stevenson
Andrea Saville

Grade Leaders

Grade 7: Liam Fox
Grade 8: Naomi Cartledge
Grade 9: Skye Champion
Grade 10: Allison Macpherson

Support Services

School Psychologist: Annie Fitzgerald: Wed/Thurs
Social Worker: Sharni Gardner: Mon/Wed
School Chaplain: Paul Burton: Mon/Wed/Friday
School Health Nurse – Wednesday only

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

As I mentioned in the most recent newsletter, term four is always an extremely busy time in schools and we now only have six weeks remaining in the year. It is very important however, that all students remain focussed for the remainder of the year as the content they learn over those six weeks will help prepare them for 2020. Our Grade 10 students recently sat formal exams in Mathematics, English, History and Science. I was so impressed with the application and maturity shown by these students during the exam session and they are to be congratulated on this.

This week we held our annual Athletics Carnival at Windsor Park and the participation rates between all grades were outstanding. Several records were broken which was great to see, however, the highlight for me was to witness the way students continually encouraged and supported each other over the two days. This reflected the fact that two of our core values of Respect and Maturity were truly on display and made me very proud as Principal of Exeter High School. I also received overwhelmingly positive feedback from staff and parents who attended the carnival about the behaviour of students. Once again, our school has represented itself with pride out in the wider community and I am sure that our students who are selected for the upcoming Inter-High carnival will do the same. Thank you to all staff who contributed to making the carnival run so smoothly and successfully.

Teachers will soon commence writing end of year reports and I would encourage all students to ensure that they complete all classwork, homework and assignments to ensure they are awarded the best results.

On Wednesday, 23rd October Grade 7 student Layla was presented with a Growth award for her efforts in the 2019 NAPLAN testing. The Growth awards are presented to students who have demonstrated significant academic growth over a two-year period. The awards were presented by the Minister of Education the Honourable Jeremy Rockcliff. This is an amazing achievement for Layla.

Benjamin Frerk
Principal

EHS 2019 Carnival results – final points tally

After two days of competition Quoiba has taken first place on 2264 points, followed by Oonah in second place on 2221 and Lenah in third place on 1686 points. We will publish highlights from the two days in our next newsletter edition.

Whole School Social, Thursday 14 November.

The SLC will be running an “Any Theme Social” on Thursday 14th November from 6pm-8:30pm in the Student Centre. Permission forms are now available and must be returned signed by Tuesday 12th November.

Exeter High School Arts Night 2019, Thursday 21 November in the Student Centre.

We will once again be showcasing our students’ hard work through Dance, Drama, Music, Photography and Visual Arts. Please join us for a fantastic evening of outstanding entertainment. Doors will open at 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start. Look forward to seeing you on the night.

Cambodia Highlights

End of Year Celebration Assemblies

Assemblies will take place as indicated below. Please note the change to the Grade 7

Canteen Qkr! App Update

Our school has recently added the ability for canteen orders to be placed for recess. You will see the RECESS menu in the app.

The recess items are a limited menu but will enable orders to be placed for both recess and lunch at the same time.

Important Dates 2019

Term 4 Dates

Term 4

November

December

* Calendar is updated on a fortnightly basis.

Community Corner

Catch it in the Catchment – this Sunday 10 November 2019

DIABETES AWARENESS "LAP THE MAP" WALK SUNDAY 17TH NOVEMBER

On Sunday, November 17th the Riverside Lions Club will be holding a walk and activities to focus on diabetes awareness in our community.

The event will focus on Tailrace Park in Riverside commencing at 11.00am.

There will be a walk from the Tailrace to the Paterson Street Bridge and back, approximately 4 km in total. Everyone is encouraged to walk, and children, bikes, scooters and pushers are very welcome.

Lions clubs across Australia are conducting similar walks and each walker who participates will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the walk. The total of kilometres walked will be added to all the other walkers across the country and that will hopefully total the distance around our entire continent (25,000km!).

Those wishing to participate in the walk are encouraged to bring lunch, plenty to drink and sunscreen.

There will also be free diabetes self-assessment tests provided.

This is an event where everyone can participate, and everyone is welcome.

Makers Market, Saturday 30 November, Register Now!!

Family Fun & Movie Under the Stars, Saturday November 30 – 3.30pm to 900pm

Exeter Bowls Club – Friday Night, Family Night and Lawn Bowls

Beaconsfield Youth – Term 4 program

Legana Youth – Term 4 program

107th Exeter Show – Saturday 29 February 2020 from 9.00am-4.00pm

Entries for this amazing show fall into the following categories of: photography, cooking, floral art, handicraft and novelty. The Junior Show Schedule includes vegetable entries – so now is the time for all our budding junior growers to get planting. For more information please contact Hilary on 0438 944 725.

West Tamar Learner Driver Mentor Program