27 May 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: Caitlyn Osborne: Wednesday, Thursday and every second Friday
Social Worker: Isabel Casey: Tuesday, Thursday and every second Friday
School Chaplain: TBA
School Health Nurse: Dave Mackay: Monday

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

We are already well and truly into Term 2 and I am pleased to say, it really feels like things are very close to being back to normal within the setting of Exeter High School. Our attendance rates are steady and the number of staff and students absent from school through Covid-19 are very low, allowing us to go about our core business of teaching and learning in a largely uninterrupted manner. I would especially like to thank our administration team (led by Mrs Mandy Doyle), of Chris Fialho, Tania Williams and Kathy Liddell for their outstanding work throughout the Covid-19 times, taking parent calls and keeping everyone informed.

The school cross country was held on Monday afternoon and once again, our Exeter High students shone with their performances. A big thank you to Mrs Robinson and Mr Stewart for organising the event. Thank you also to the West Tamar Rotary club for cooking a BBQ for our school – it is this type of community partnership that helps make this school such an amazing place to work. The Inter-High cross country is on next Tuesday at Scotch Oakburn Park and permission letters have gone home with students who will be attending this event. We have also been advised that parents can attend to spectate which is great news.

One change to the Covid-19 rules in schools is in relation to attendance. Students can only be marked as Explained Absence due to Covid-19 if they have tested positive. VLC will continue supporting students learning from home due to Covid-19, however, students who have been learning from home up until now are expected to return to school for their education. Mask rules for school remain as they were in Term 1 and I will inform you if these change.

The Education Department’s policy in relation to reporting has also changed for 2022. We will be offering parents/carers the opportunity to have a 3-way conversation at the end of each term with parent/teacher nights now being held four times a year. Core subjects will also now be assessed using a 9-point scale whilst Option subjects will still receive an A-E rating. We have included information from the Education Department regarding these changes below and teachers will be able to talk to parents/carers and students through these changes during the 3-way conversations.

Benjamin Frerk
Principal

MID & END OF YEAR REPORTS

Reporting on the 9-point scale

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YEAR 7 ENGLISH?

In the last weeks of Term 1, Year 7 students learnt about aspects of visual texts (colour symbolism, angles, and framing) and applied this learning to the creation of comic strips. Students were asked to select a pre-prepared scenario, or develop one of their own, and present this scenario as a 6-10 frame comic strip, ensuring they applied colour, angles and framing purposefully. Students enjoyed the task and produced some excellent work, some of which is pictured below. More recently, students have begun studying Spirited Away, an animated feature film in which the protagonist, 10-year-old Chihiro, must develop the courage and perseverance needed to rescue herself and her parents from the witch Yubaba. Spirited Away is a Hero’s Journey and, in readiness for watching the film, students learnt about the stages of this narrative pattern. After watching Spirited Away, students will write an essay about the film. We’ll share their work with you at the end of Term 2.

Mrs Fox, Mr Lendvay and Dr Shorter

Year 7 English - Comic Strips

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:

Neve from 7A: Neve is a polite and conscientious student who always completes tasks to the best of her ability. She has impressed her teachers with her proactive approach towards following up outstanding work. Neve consistently upholds our school values and is an excellent role model for her peers. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

Grace from 7C: Grace is an outstanding student who applies herself across all subject areas and always endeavours to produce work to a high standard. She is accepting of others and has impressed her teachers with the support and co-operation she offers her peers in class. Grace is an excellent role model who consistently upholds our school values. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

Kripa from 8B: Kripa is punctual and prepared for all lessons and consistently demonstrates a conscientious approach towards her learning. She is a respectful and well-organised student who is an asset to our grade. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

Harrison from 8D: Harrison is punctual and prepared for all lessons and consistently demonstrates a conscientious approach towards his learning. He is a respectful and well-organised student who is an asset to our grade. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

Lily from 9A: Lily is a polite and respectful student who attempts all tasks to the best of her ability. She upholds the school’s core values and is well-respected amongst her peers and teachers. Lily is a mature and reliable student. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

Izabella from 9B: Izabella has made an excellent start to Term 2. She consistently applies herself to all learning tasks and strived to achieve excellence in everything she does. Izabella is a polite student who engages in a positive manner with her teachers and peers. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

Eliza from 10C: Eliza consistently demonstrates a positive approach to her work. She has applied herself conscientiously in all learning areas and makes sure that she meets deadlines. Eliza is also to be commended for her respectful nature and willingness to help others when needed as well as being a positive role model for other students. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

Liliana from 10A: Lilianna is a motivated and aspirational student who is always willing to put in the extra time and effort required to achieve high standards. She is reliable, respectful and is punctual and prepared for all lessons, consistently striving for excellence in all her learning. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

EXETER HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL

Congratulations to all the students who participated in the Exeter High School Cross Country Carnival last Monday, 23rd May. It was amazing to see students participating and taking the opportunity to represent their house in our annual carnival. The weather was perfect for running which allowed for some terrific results and an enjoyable afternoon. Well done to the winners of each of the Year level races and congratulations to Damon White for setting a new record in the Year 9 Boys event.

Exeter High School Cross Country Winners

Year 7 Girls – Willow Babbini (Oonah)
Year 7 Boys – Kai Fraser (Lenah)
Year 8 Girls – Shannon Dunn (Quoiba)
Year 8 Boys – Jack Porteus (Oonah)
Year 9 Girls – Jessica Butler (Oonah)
Year 9 Boys – Damon White (Oonah)
Year 10 Girls – Chloe White (Oonah)
Year 10 Boys – Ben Hockey (Quoiba)

Final House Results

1st Place – Oonah (702 points)
2nd Place – Quoiba (564 points)
3rd Place – Lenah (457 points)

From the carnival students have been selected to represent Exeter High School at the NHSSA Inter-High Cross Country Carnival next Tuesday, 31st May. This event will be held at Scotch Oakburn Park, Newstead.

NHSSA INTER-HIGH CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL 2022 at SCOTCH OAKBURN PARK

This event will now be open to spectators with the guidelines below in place:

• Do not drive cars into Scotch Oakburn Park. Spectators must find a parking spot, either on Penquite Road or surrounding street.
• Try to only attend for your child’s relevant race and not linger after that race.
• Bring a mask in case you need to use the toilet – masks to be worn indoors.
• No need to sign in.
• No need to wear a mask outside.
• Keep away from school groups when in attendance and maintain social distancing from other spectators.

Start Times (approximate)

2022 WORLD’S GREATEST SHAVE

The 2022 World’s Greatest Shave is again at Exeter High supported by the 2022 Student Leaders’ Council. If you would like to make a donation and show your support for our amazing students, follow the link below!

Calendar - 2022

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September

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November

December

COMMUNITY CORNER

West Tamar Municipal Band