5 November 2021

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: TBA
School Chaplain: Paul Burton: Wednesday/Friday
School Health Nurse: Dave Mackay: Thursday

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

This week we held our annual Athletics Carnival at Windsor Park and the participation rates between all grades were outstanding. 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.

Launceston College staff were here this week to enrol our grade 10 students for next year. The positive feedback we received from the visiting staff was so pleasing. They found our students well prepared and very enthusiastic. We know that Newstead College will experience the same when they visit on Monday 8th November. Students who were unavailable for their interview can speak with their Grade Leader regarding an enrolment catchup day.

On another note, planning around our whole-school redevelopment is progressing well. We have had a number of meetings with key stakeholders and our timeline is on track. I will provide further updates via our newsletter and Facebook page as I have them to hand.

Benjamin Frerk
Principal

FINAL CITY PARK RADIO SHOW

On Thursday 22nd October, grade 10 Drama students Isaac and Raph, presented show #6 for ‘Schools Out’ radio session on City Park Radio.

Raph and Isaac had a rather frank discussion regarding ‘things that tick you off, those minor inconveniences that can ruin your day and, on the flip, side, those things that are satisfying or give you a rush of relief.’

Much banter was to be had, and the show flowed seamlessly from one section to the next. A fantastic effort!

We’d like to thank City Park Radio for providing us with this opportunity in 2021.

SENIOR DRAMA PERFORMANCE

TEEN by Kristen Doherty, performed by Grade 9/10 Drama Students.

In week 2, term 4, Senior Drama students performed two shows of TEEN - 9/10’s on the Thursday and all of the grade 7/8’s on the Friday.

Teen is a contemporary play that examines social and emotional issues faced by modern teenagers. The play consists of a selection of short scenes and monologues written within the genre of Epic Theatre. The purpose of Epic Theatre is not to encourage an audience to suspend their disbelief, but rather force them to see their world as it is. Teen explores issues such as bullying, body image, peer group pressure, jealousy, love, anxiety, friendship struggles, sexuality, relationships with parents and the loss of a parent.

Students began working on this play at the start of Term 3. The 9/10 students undertook a fairly arduous process which included: script modification, auditions, character analysis and development, blocking, stage movement, vocal skills, physicalising character, lighting, sound, projections and refining and rehearsing all twenty scenes.

Students were enthusiastic in their application to rehearsals with much support being given to one another in the development of scenes and skills.

A few words from our 9/10 class:

It was an incredible experience that I learnt a great deal from.

It was fantastic that we could rely on each other to help out in each of the scenes.

Leading up to the two performances, we took our focus to a new level as it was suddenly becoming real that we would be performing to packed audiences.

Relieved, glad it is over, but really proud of what we achieved.

I’m still amazed that we put it all together, polished, in such a short time frame of one term.

I feel sad that it is over. We invested so much time and effort and all of a sudden, our two shows have been performed.

When we spoke to several of our audience members, they all admitted they were enthralled for the 70 minutes, “It was actually engaging, definitely thought provoking and entertaining. Time seemed to fly by when we were watching it. It was awesome.”

Congratulations to all our performers: - Isaac, Amy, Tasha, Reiss, Shaylan, Hayley, Annabelle, Jesse, Grace, Katie, Deacon, Layla, Andrew, Chloe, Raphael, Charles, Cameron, Liliana, Ginger, Ashton and to our stage manager Klarissa.

Grade 9/10 Drama class

Senior Drama Performance

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SUCCESS

Thank you to all the people who donated to the Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal.

With all the items donated we were able to fill 22 boxes which were dropped off to a collection point over the school holidays.

A special thanks goes out to the enthusiastic students who helped with the advertising, collection and packing of the boxes, see photo attached, and to Mr Ty Stewart and the SLC for once again generously donating the shipping costs for the shoeboxes.

I look forward to doing this wonderful project again next year

Chaplain Paul

GRADE 9/10 BAKING

Halloween was the theme of this weeks baking class and the students had a great deal of fun creating their cakes and muffins. Here are a few examples.

Spooky Edible Delights

EXETER HIGH CHAPLAINCY COMMITTEE FASHION PARADE

Recently the Exeter High School Chaplaincy Committee ran a poster competition to be used in promotion of their upcoming Fashion Parade Fundraiser, please see the advertising later in the newsletter, and our lucky winner, Isabella, was drawn on Friday 22nd October.

Grade 8 student Isabella can be seen holding her winning artwork and her prize of $150 worth of Eftpos cards kindly donated by Tamar Valley Christian Church and Daphne Mitchell, Chair of the Chaplaincy Committee.

Congratulations to this very talented young lady for her outstanding eye for detail and capturing the spirit of the competition and fundraiser.

The Chaplaincy Committee will be holding a Fashion Parade fundraiser on Saturday, 27th November. Limited tickets will be available from the EHS Office from Tuesday, 2nd November.

Paul Burton
School Chaplain

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

Overall Results

Track Champions 2021

Field Champions 2021

Record Breakers 2021

Track Runners-Up 2021

Field Runners-Up 2021

STUDENT ASSISTANCE SCHEME (STAS)

The Student Assistance Scheme (otherwise known as STAS) was changed and broadened to provide more assistance to families in 2021 and this will continue in 2022.

If you are a current concession card holder (Centrelink Health Care Card, Low Income Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession card or a Department of Veterans Affairs Pensioner Concession Card) you can apply using the STAS form at:

You will receive a letter confirming the outcome of your application approximately 14 days after it is submitted.

If you need access to a hard copy form, please contact your school, mail: stas@education.tas.gov.au or phone 1800 827 055.

Please note: if you are already receiving assistance, you don’t need to apply again.

COVID-19 VACCINATIONS FOR STUDENTS AGED 12 AND OVER

The Tasmanian Government is working hard to provide the COVID-19 vaccination to all Tasmanian’s aged 12 and above.

As you may be aware there have been a number of clinics run in colleges to vaccinate students in years 11 and 12. There will also be a small number of regional high schools that will host a vaccine clinic but this is not something that will be occurring at high schools in larger population centres at this point in time.

However, there are a number of different options available for parents to arrange for students aged 12 and above to be vaccinated, these include:

1. At one of the community clinics across the state. Appointments can be made by visiting www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au/booking or calling the Public Health Hotline on 1800 671 738.
2. At participating GPs - contact your local GP directly to make a booking.
3. At selected pharmacies - find one near you at findapharmacy.com.au

Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, your family and the wider community from COVID-19. Don’t wait. Vaccinate.

Young people under the age of 16 are encouraged to attend their vaccination appointment with a parent or guardian.

There are a number of places where you are able to find more information in relation to the COVID-19 vaccine. You may like to look at this information with your child to support them in understanding more about the vaccination:

• Information from the Australian Government about COVID-19 vaccines
• Information from the Tasmanian Government about COVID-19 vaccines
• Information from the Western Australia Government through a video presented by Dr Karl Kruszelnicki which answers common questions and dispel myths about COVID-19 vaccines.

WALL OF PRIDE

The Exeter High School Wall of Pride is a pictorial record of former students who have achieved outstanding success in their chosen field of endeavour since leaving our school. It recognises positive contributions made in society, and achievement in its broadest sense.

A committee made up of staff, student and community representatives determine the degree to which nominees meet the general guidelines and decide on the recipient/s.

There is one essential criteria that all nominees must meet: A nominee must have completed Grade 10 at Exeter High School. (If any student attended another high school for another part of their high school years this is irrelevant).

The general guidelines are as follows:

1. What personal qualities does this person have that makes them stand out in society?
   i.e., generosity, contribution to the community.
2. What personal achievements has this person made, i.e., in academic study, business or sport?
3. What contribution/s has this person made in their chosen field of endeavour, i.e., leadership, reliability, perseverance, initiative?

Please forward application(s) to:- Exeter High School, Wall of Pride Nominations, Glen Ard Mohr Road, Exeter Tas. 7275

Applications close Monday, 15th November 2021.

2022 TERM DATES

Calendar – Term 4

November

December

COMMUNITY CORNER

TAMAR DEMONS - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR COACHES AND PLAYERS FOR THE 2022 SEASON

2022 EXETER SHOW

We are excited to get the show back up and running, and back to our community – this will be the 108th Exeter Show!

We will again have some exciting events for children. They are yet to be confirmed but, due to the successes in 2020, I would imagine they would be similar categories again in 2022 including:

• Fruit and vegetables
• Cooking
• Photography
• Floral Art
• Handicraft and Novelty

We would love to see as many children involved as possible.

It would be fantastic to get children growing and creating this school year as the show will be quickly upon us in the new school year (26th February 2022).

BEACONFIELD AND LEGANA YOUTH CENTRE

Term 4 of the Beaconsfield and Legana Youth Centre is upon us, commencing from 18th October with the high school age at Beaconsfield (now finishing at 5.30pm). Please note that the Legana Youth Centre program will be based at the Legana Pump Track (weather permitting) with various extra activities, sausage sizzle and lots of chilling out! Visit our website to register

LEAD, INSPIRE, GROW LEADERSHIP CAMP

Lead, Inspire, Grow gives young people the opportunity to develop leadership skills, challenge mental and physical growth, build confidence, and build aspiration towards their future leadership. This free camp hosts a range of fun and adventure-based activities, guest speakers, team challenges, discussions, peer mentoring, along with great food and accommodation at Camp Clayton. 25 successful applicants each year participate in this amazing opportunity. Applications close today 5th November 2021.

Exeter Community Carols

Exeter Community Carols will be held on Sunday 12th December at the Exeter Show Grounds from 5.00pm till 8.00pm. This is a free event, but everyone must have a ticket to attend.