4 March 2022

Newsletter Articles

Assistant Principals

Paul Stevenson
Andrea Saville

Grade Leaders

Grade 7: Elle Fox
Grade 8: Lenny Towns
Grade 9: Allison Stone
Grade 10 AST: Sharon Parish

Support Services

School Psychologist: David McCormack: Wednesday and Friday
Social Worker: Isabel Casey: Tuesday, Thursday and every second Friday
School Chaplain: TBC
School Health Nurse: Dave Mackay: Monday

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

We continue to navigate this term in a very calm and settled manner. Our attendance rates are very pleasing, and it is essential that we maintain these as it is when students have high attendance rates, their learning outcomes are maximised. As always, if you are having any issues with your child attending school, please contact the Grade Leader to discuss options we have. We now have a social worker (Isabel Casey), every Tuesday, Thursday and every second Friday and referrals to Isabel can be made through the Grade leaders.

We always enjoy celebrating the continued successes of our past students and this week I am pleased to announce that Hannah Carr has been selected in the state Under 17 Netball Team and will participate in a Nationals carnival in Hobart in April. Hannah also broke 2 Newstead College fitness testing records recently. These records were also previously held by another former Exeter High Student, Lauren Spencer. Congratulations Hannah, we look forward to hearing about how the Nationals go.

Hannah’s brother Ashley has also been successful in gaining an apprenticeship and his driver’s licence in the past week, two major milestones in any teenager’s life. We also have Riley Adams, Ruben Pei, Lauchlan Ryan, Daniel Jordan and Niall Swain all successfully transitioning into paid employment which has been fantastic to see. All of these boys undertook Work Placements during their time here at Exeter High and I encourage parents to talk to their children about this as a possibility if they are thinking of a particular vocational pathway as this provides students with the opportunity to see if this is really the pathway they want to pursue into their future.

Of course, we also love to acknowledge and celebrate the successes of students here at school as well. Last week, we awarded Excellence at Exeter certificates to the following students in each Grade who have demonstrated the four core values of Maturity, Acceptance, Respect and Learning. Congratulations to the following students:

Grade 7: Willow Deegan and Isabella Priest
Grade 8: Mia Tatum Welch and Logan Priest
Grade 9: Jessica Butler and Tyler Elford Dawkins
Grade 10: Teigan Barnes and Shiva Rai

Our School Business Manager, Thomas Mulligan, has been successful in his application to work in at Learning Services for the remainder of Term 1. Congratulations Thomas, we are sure you will be a tremendous asset in your new position. We also welcome Mandy Doyle who will replace Thomas for this period of time, and I look forward to working with Mandy who comes to us with outstanding credentials to fulfill the duties associated with the SBM role.

We are also expecting to start lessons in our new farm building at the end of April which will be such an exciting opportunity for our students. I look forward to seeing classes operating from these new facilities and will be sharing photos in the coming week to celebrate this new classroom setting.

Benjamin Frerk
Principal

EXCELLENCE AT EXETER

This year these certificates are awarded to two students in each grade in recognition of their efforts in upholding the school values and helping to make our school an excellent learning environment.

Congratulations to this fortnight’s students:

Willow from 7C: Willow is a caring and conscientious student who has commenced Year 7 in a very positive manner. She can work effectively with a range of students and is highly regarded by her peers as a supportive class member. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

Isabella from 7B: Isabella has commenced Year 7 very positively. She listens attentively in class and always strives to complete tasks to the best of her ability. She works cooperatively with her peers and has impressed teachers with her purposeful and efficient approach to learning. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

Logan from 8A: Logan has approached Year 8 in a very positive manner and he consistently displays an excellent work ethic and respectful behaviour. He is an extremely helpful and courteous student who always gives 100 percent effort. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

Mia from 8C: Mia is punctual and prepared for all lessons and consistently strives for excellence in her learning. She is a kind, reliable and respectful student who has made an excellent start to the year. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

Jessica from 9B: Jessica is an outstanding student and role model to her peers. She consistently strives to achieve excellence in all learning areas. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

Tyler from 9A: Tyler has approached the start of Year 9 in a very positive manner. He consistently displays an excellent work ethic, respectful behaviour and mature approach to all aspects of school. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

Teigan from 10A: Teigan has commenced Year 10 in a positive manner, consistently displaying an excellent work ethic and respectful behaviour. She has displayed maturity by approaching activities with a diligent and inquisitive manner in all learning areas. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning & Maturity.

Shiva from 10C: Shiva has commenced Year 10 in a very positive manner. He is a polite, considerate and respectful student whose application in class is commendable, completing tasks and challenges to the best of his ability. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

VALIDATION FORMS – AQUATIC FORMS – ICT FORMS

A reminder that all Validation Forms, Aquatic Forms and ICT forms need to be returned to the office. If you require another copy, please let the office know. It is important that all information is up to date and permissions are completed to enable your child to participate in all school activities.

EXETER HIGH SWIMMING TRIALS EVENT

The annual Exeter High School Swimming Trials will be on Wednesday 16th March at the Launceston Aquatic Centre.

Please ensure that you return your required documentation including Major Excursion Consent and Medical Information Form and Aquatics Form to the office promptly. Students will need to be prepared with bathers, towel, plastic bag etc. and wear their Exeter High sports uniform on this day. If students do not have a sports polo, plain blue shorts or track pants, they will be required to wear their normal school uniform. Students must not wear free dress, skins or other non-uniform items.

Students will meet at the school gymnasium at 8.50am for an attendance check, ready to depart EHS at 9.00am. We will travel by bus to the Launceston Aquatic Centre and return to school by 3.00pm. Any students who intend to make their own way to LAC should inform Mrs Robinson before Tuesday 15th March. All students will be transported by bus back to school unless they are collected in person by a parent or guardian before the group departs at 2.15pm.

Points from the individual events will contribute towards championship points and all events, including relays, will go towards house points. Students will be able to access the café at the venue between races, however it is strongly recommended that participants bring their own food, snacks and drinks on the day and do not just rely on the café facility.

Jo Robinson
Co-ordinator

SWIM TRIAL SCHEDULE, WED 16 MARCH

WORLD HEARING DAY

From the Exeter High Nurse’s Desk

Cheers, Nurse Dave

CALENDAR

Calendar – Term 1, 2022

COMMUNITY CORNER

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY LAUNCESTON – ANNUAL BOOK SALE

Tomorrow, Saturday 5 March from 9:00am – 1:00pm at St Ailbe’s Hall, Launceston

TAMAR DEMONS – TAMAR VALLEY JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

ELPHIN JUNIOR BADMINTON

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS

Primary, High and College aged students

DEVIOT COMMUNITY PHOTO CONTEST

NORTHERN TASMANIAN JUNIOR SOCCER ASSOC.

BREAST SCREEN TAS

Breast Screen Tasmania will be visiting Exeter 15 – 25 March. Book your appointment now.