13 April 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

This term has certainly flown by but, as always, we have so much to be proud of and to celebrate here at Exeter High School. Last Thursday and Friday saw our school undertake an External Review, where educational leaders came into the school to observe and interview the community. The purpose of these interviews is to provide feedback on how the school is travelling in an educational sense, as well as in relation to how connected and supported the school community feels. The feedback we received was outstanding from staff, parents, and students. Staff reported feeling highly connected to the school, which was highlighted by an incredibly low staff turnover.

Relationships between home and school are strong and students have an obvious sense of belonging. One of our foci for the future will be to ensure we continue to create a culture of inquiry and innovation, where independent learning and student voice is valued.

In relation to Covid-19, schools will be operating in Term 2 as they have been so far this year. As always, if your child is unwell, they must stay home and test using a Rapid Antigen Test. We have a supply of the tests here at school should students need any. If your child is a close contact or tests positive, please notify the school so that we can adjust their attendance accordingly and organise schoolwork for them.

Term 2 always sees a change in the weather and temperature. We have a range of winter uniform options here for both boys and girls and, as always, if families are seeking financial support with uniform, we are always able to discuss options to support your child.

Before concluding, I would like to acknowledge those students who were recognised in grade assemblies this week for receiving a pleasing Interim Report. At Exeter High School, we value application to learning and efforts to be our best. It was terrific to see that so many of our students have made a wonderful start to the 2022 school year, as recognised by their receipt of a certificate for an outstanding, excellent or highly commendable Interim Report. I congratulate the following students and encourage all others to aspire to their example:

Finally, have a safe and relaxing holiday and thank you to our entire school community for making what could have been a stressful term, very much a normal 10 weeks of teaching and learning. This doesn’t just happen, and it reflects the amazing community spirit and culture we have worked tirelessly to develop.

Benjamin Frerk
Principal

EXCELLENCE AT EXETER

 

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:

 

Keeley from 7D: Keeley is an extremely polite, considerate and helpful student who has commenced Year 7 in a positive manner. She is regarded by her peers as a supportive class member and has impressed her teachers with her engagement in class and application to her learning. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

 

Henry from 7A: Henry is an outstanding student who always gives 100 percent to every task he undertakes. He sets an excellent example for his peers with his exceptional behaviour and conduct and has impressed his teachers with the way he conducts himself at high school. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

Samantha from 8C: Samantha is an outstanding student who demonstrates aspiration. She consistently sets herself the highest goals and her excellent work ethic, commitment and dedication in all classes is reflected in her results and was acknowledged in her interim report. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

Willow from 8D: Willow is a quiet achiever who consistently sets herself the highest goals. Her excellent work ethic, commitment and dedication in all classes is reflected in her results and was acknowledged in her interim report. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

 

Sophia from 9A: Sophia is a quiet achiever who consistently upholds our school values. She applies herself conscientiously to all tasks and consistently meets deadlines for task completion. Sophia is a mature and reliable student. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

 

Kyler from 9B: Kyler is a friendly and respectful student who approaches all activities with a positive attitude. He constantly displays respectful behaviour and maturity. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

 

Shania from 10A: Shania is a quiet achiever who consistently upholds our school values. She applies herself conscientiously to all tasks, and can work with a range of her peers, often taking on a mentoring role. Shania is a kind, respectful and helpful student. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

Reiss from 10C: Reiss has been outstanding across all areas of learning. He is mature and personable to all stakeholders. Reiss has amazing self-discipline and is beginning to display leadership and inclusive support of other students to improve their learning through his skill and accuracy. Reiss is prepared to take risks with his learning for self-improvement. He is highly reliable and is very respectful of the school values at all times. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

YEAR 8 VIKING WEEK Exhibition

In Year 8 HASS, students have been immersed in a depth study of The Vikings. As part of their learning, students worked in pairs or groups of three to create a model of either a Viking dragon ship, a Viking longhouse or a Viking village in Minecraft. In addition to their models, students were required to produce annotations and research information to respond to a question as further demonstration of their knowledge and understanding.

All the Vikings models are currently on display in our school library and they look amazing. The students thoroughly enjoyed ‘Viking Week’ and have made some important connections in relation to the Viking’s incredible skills in ship building and navigation and insights into the Viking way of life. This learning will assist students in writing a persuasive discussion essay in Term 2.

Year 8 HASS Team

YEAR 12 AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS

As part of the requirement of Agricultural Systems, students are to experience the finer details of how to run an agricultural enterprise. Earlier this year, Elise, Sarah and Amy had a delightful visit to Lone Goose Farm who farm Muscovy Ducks for the table as well as meat chickens, poddy calves and avocados. We also spent a very informative afternoon with Josh Wing, agronomist for Harvest Moon, who showed us around the farm talking to us about the large number of variables to consider when farming vegetable products. Steve Ives, who is an Agribusiness lecturer from the University of Tasmania, gave a great talk to our students plus six visiting students from Launceston Church Grammar School about how soils effects land use.

GRADE 7 STEM

In grade 7 STEM, each lesson students are presented with a physics-based problem they must solve. This means the students have to design, construct, then test their devices to see if they were successful in solving the problem. In the photos, students are testing the weight capacity of towers made from a limited supply of paper, straws and tape while on a shaking machine to simulate an earthquake. Other photos show the result of students designing and building a toy or game that has at least one moving part. Other projects have included making a boat out of aluminium foil, balancing a hammer off the edge of a table, testing turbine designs plus making and testing a water rocket.

Grade 7 STEM – physics-based problem solving

HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR CHILD’S VALIDATION FORM – AQUATIC FORM – ICT FORM?

This is a reminder that all Validation Forms, Aquatic Forms and ICT forms must be returned to the school office urgently. It is important that all information pertaining to your child/children is up to date and permissions are completed to enable your child to participate in all school activities and for us to celebrate their achievements in this newsletter.

If you require another copy of your Validation form, please do not hesitate to contact the school office on 6394 4366.

GRADE 10 EASTER RAFFLE WINNERS

From the Nurse’s Desk

The end of term one is fast approaching (not many sleeps now) as is the term break remember the very vital 3R’s RELAX, RECHARGE and RETURN. Stay Safe and see you next term.

Calendar – Term 1, 2022

April

May

June

July

September

Oct

November

December

COMMUNITY CORNER

QUESTACON – INVENTION CONVENTION

“Like problem-solving? Interested in creating but not sure where to start? Have an idea, but not sure how to help people understand it? Questacon is here to help!

These April school holidays between 27 – 29 April, Questacon will be flying into Hive’s Science Centre at Ulverstone to host an Invention Convention. Over three days you will come up with ideas and innovative solutions to a problem you care about. On the way there will be the opportunity to meet local experts, learn lots of new skills, and make connections with like-minded people from Northern Tasmania.

The best part? It’s completely FREE!

Registrations are now open and places are limited so get in quick

What does an Invention Convention look like?

LAUNCESTON COLLEGE’S “DANCE FEVER”

Open to Grade 9 and 10 students – if you’d like to be involved, contact Launceston College.

RSPCA MILLON PAWS WALK

One of the RSPCA’s largest fundraisers, the Millions Paws Walk, is held nationally throughout the state. This year the walk is also open to school teams of 5, with or without your dogs. If you would like to be involved, organise a team today. Cost for teams of 5 is $65. The Launceston walk will be at the Royal Park on Sunday, 22 May.

HOCKEY TASMANIA – Term 2 season

Junior Registration and free Come & Try session.

WEST TAMAR SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

The West Tamar School Holiday program for April is just about to start. The program will feature archery, 10 pin bowling, trampolining, archery tag and foot golf! Spaces are limited and payments must be made prior to the activities. Bookings can be made at the link below

RASCAL ROBOT ART SPACE PRESENTS – AUTUMN ART CAMP