19 June 2020

Newsletter Articles

Assistant Principals

Paul Stevenson
Andrea Saville

Grade Leaders

Grade 7: Naomi Cartledge
Grade 8: Elle Fox
Grade 9: Skye Champion
Grade 10: Allison Stone

Support Services

School Psychologist: David McCormack: Wednesday & Friday
Social Worker: Lauren Brown: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
School Chaplain: Paul Burton: Wednesday/Friday
School Health Nurse: Dave Mackay: Wednesday only

Principal’s Report

In this newsletter, I will provide everyone with some updates on how COVID-19 continues to affect the everyday running of our school. Excursions and sport continue to be on hold at the moment and this is a decision based on the health advice provided to the Education Department. Grade 10 Leaver’s Dinners are also on hold due to current restrictions on restaurants, however, we will let families know of any changes, if they occur in the future. I understand that the Graduation Dinner is a very important and often costly event for families so please take these current restrictions into account when discussing buying outfits etc with your child.

We continue to hold our extremely high expectations across the school with students being expected to follow our four core values of Maturity, Respect, Learning and Acceptance in all facets of school life. This allows me to guarantee every parent that their child can come to Exeter High School and work in classrooms that are most conducive to learning.

Teachers have begun completing Mid-Year reports and these will provide parents with an indication to how their child is progressing in the Core areas of English, Mathematics, Science and HASS. There will also be a comment in relation to your child’s wellbeing over the course of the past term and how they have settled back into our normal school routines.

As always is the case in term 2, the colder days are with us. If any families are experiencing financial hardship in relation to buying winter uniform, please contact your child’s grade leader and we can discuss how to support you during these difficult times.

Benjamin Frerk
Principal

School Association Annual General Meeting – Tuesday 30 June 2020 at 6:00pm

Welcome Back BBQ

Welcome back to Exeter High, time has just flown by and here we are starting week 7 of the term returning to school. We all recognise that changes to routine can be a little difficult at times (getting up earlier, catching the bus, catching up with friends in person, etc etc). To aid the transition back into school-based learning the support staff with the wonderful help of the Student Wellbeing Team, SLC and support staff are running different activities every Wednesday from now until the end of term. This week was led by Paul, our fantastic Chaplain, who put breakfast club on steroids, shifted it to recess to give the team time to prepare, cook and serve 240 bacon and egg muffins. Enjoy the photo of Paul cooking up a storm.

Cheers Nurse Dave

Bio Security Visit

On Friday 5th June, Exeter High had the pleasure of showing representatives from Bio Security around our farm.

This was a great Professional Learning opportunity for our staff to learn more about Bio Security and how their advice further affirms the work we do. It also provided an opportunity to ask questions relating to future planning at our farm.

We received very positive feedback on how our animals are kept, their feed routine and the overall look of our school farm. Our school is looking to further develop our partnership with the Bio Security team by having them visit our Ag classes to work with students.

Liam Fox
Food & Fibre Production/Agriculture Studies Teacher

What’s happening on our Farm

Over the last couple of weeks students have been assisting with clearing paddocks of rocks and other obstacles.

2020 Photo Day

Leading Image will be in our school on Friday 7th August to shoot our school photos.

Please read the attached information provided by Leading Image regarding the day and their procedures for COVID-19 Safety.

As our photos are taken by a private company, if you have any concerns or enquiries please contact them directly.

Payment Options

In line with many businesses across Australia, Leading Image is encouraging all orders be made online, and move away from placing cash inside the photo order envelope.

Ordering Family Photos

Payment must be made before 4pm, the day before photo day. There will be absolutely no exceptions to this process meaning those who don’t adhere to the process, will miss out.

Family photos will only be taken of the families who have ordered and paid for a photo. A list will be provided to our staff on the day. There will be no provisions to include families who haven’t purchased a family shot within this timeline.

Individual Photos

People who wish to order individual student photos can do so up to 5 days after photo day

Canteen helpers required

For our school canteen to operate efficiently and effectively, we require the assistance of parents and/or guardians and friends. Can you help us?

For more information about volunteering please read the attached brochure or contact our Canteen Supervisor, Mrs Leah Blazely on 6394 4366.

Canteen Menu

Have you downloaded the QKR! App? It is a great, hassle-free way to place and pay for canteen orders. You can find app instructions and a canteen menu below.

Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club is running on Wednesday and Friday mornings in the Home Economics block from 8.30am till 8.55am. Please call by, have something to eat and drink, and say hello to our school Chaplain.

Important Dates 2020

Term Dates

Term 2, 2020

June

Term 3, 2020

20th July – 25th September

August

September

* Calendar is updated on a fortnightly basis.

Community Corner

Demons Football Information for 2020 Season

West Tamar Youth Centres July School Holiday Program Cancelled

YAC Exciting Online Event – Saturday 11 July

YAC Mascot Headhunt

Mascot head has gone missing! Follow us online to participate in an epic treasure hunt (headhunt) on Saturday July 11.

If you find the mascot head (and return it to YAC), you win a prize pack that includes a $50 JB HiFi voucher, along with a backpack of local goodies! There will also be spot prizes to be won/found on the day.

Clues will be released live on social media during the day to the whereabouts of the YAC head. You may just strike gold and find the mascot head without any assistance!

10.00am - Clue 1
11.00am - Clue 2
12.00pm - Clue 3
1.00pm - Clue 4
2.00pm - Clue 5

Stay tuned for more info.-

Beaconsfield Youth Centre – Resuming Operation – Online Booking Essential

Legana Youth Centre – Resuming Term 3 – Bookings Essential

Something of Interest for the July Holidays