10 June 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 more than halfway through Term 2 and the temperature is reminding us that we are into the winter months. Students need to continue to wear uniforms that have been ratified by the School Association. There are several options to choose from and parents and students are welcome to ask the administration team to show them these. As I have previously mentioned, we are also able to help support families with the purchase of uniform items to ensure all students are dressed according to the school’s expectations. Thank you in anticipation of your support in this matter over the coming colder months.

A reminder to families that mid-year reports will be distributed in week 8. The new look report will show your child’s learning achievement differently. A new 9-point visual scale replaces A-E ratings for students in Years 1 to 10. The 9-point scale will show more specifically where your child’s learning achievement is against the expected standard for their year level.

There will be no teacher comments on the report. This term, parent/teacher conferences will be offered in Week 9 on the Monday and Tuesday nights from 3.30 – 7.00 pm. These are a great opportunity to discuss how your child is progressing with their learning. Booking information will be sent out in the coming weeks via Facebook and in the actual report envelopes.

For more information about the changes to reports:

• School Reports FAQs
• Understanding the 9-point scale

Visit the Department of Education’s website at: Reporting - The Department of Education Tasmania

Can I also please ask if any student needs to sign out during the day for appointments etc, can they please bring a note from home that they can show to their teacher and the administration team when they are needing to leave.

Our school participated in the NHSSA Inter-High Cross Country carnival on Tuesday and our students represented us with great pride, placing 3rd in Division 1. Congratulations to Chloe White and Ben Hockey who placed third in their events. We have posted photos on Facebook for parents who were unable to attend.

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:

Asha from 7C: Asha is an outstanding student who has impressed her teachers with her mature conduct. She applies herself across all subject areas and always endeavours to produce work to the best of her ability. Asha is an excellent role model for her peers by consistently upholding our school values. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

Billy from 7D: Billy is a polite and friendly student who works co-operatively with his peers. He always tries his best and has impressed his teachers with his positive attitude towards his learning. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

Jade from 8A: Jade is to be commended on her excellent application and effort in all lessons this year. She is punctual and prepared and conscientiously approaches her learning. Jade’s persistence during the Cross-Country unit also did not go unnoticed. Well done! Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

Jasper from 8A: Jasper is a quiet achiever who always displays maturity, tolerance and respect. He can be relied upon to work co-operatively in groups and is equally confident and capable as an independent learner. Jasper willingly acts upon feedback and always strives to do his best. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

Kiera from 9A: Kiera is a quiet, yet conscientious student who consistently applies herself to all tasks. She is always respectful in her interactions with her peers and staff. Kiera is always well-prepared for her learning. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

Seth from 9B: Seth is a quiet achiever who attempts all tasks to the best of his ability, and with a positive attitude. His behaviour is exemplary, and he always upholds the school’s four core values. Seth is respectful with interactions with staff and his peers. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

Ben from 10B: Ben demonstrates his outstanding leadership potential on a consistent basis here at Exeter High School, with his respectful behaviour towards both staff and students evident on a daily basis. He has represented the school at sporting and community events, and wears his uniform with pride. Ben’s level of maturity also allows him the opportunity to consider all sides of an argument before making excellent choices. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

Jack from 10B: Jack is a quiet achiever who consistently upholds our school values. He is a courteous, reliable and helpful student and always tries his best in all subject areas. Jack displays respect and maturity by being accepting of everyone and is willing to work with a range of his peers. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

WHAT IS HAPPEING IN YEAR 8 ENGLISH?

Students are currently engaging with a Film Study Unit. They have viewed the film ‘Matilda’, adapted from Roald Dahl’s book, and have so far focused on the techniques used by film directors to create and capture characterisation. As part of the learning process, students have collated evidence from the film to draw and annotate life-size character posters which will assist them in developing descriptive examples to include in an upcoming essay writing task.

THANK YOU WEST TAMAR ROTARY

A huge BIG thank you to West Tamar Rotary Club volunteers who cooked at the BBQ at our Cross Country Carnival last week.

2022 WORLD’S GREATEST SHAVE

The 2022 World’s Greatest Shave is again at Exeter High supported by the 2022 Student Leaders’ Council. The Greatest Shave takes place next Friday, 17 June so 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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December

COMMUNITY CORNER

CRICKET COACHING

There will be a Cricket Coaching Holiday Clinic running on Tuesday, 12 July and Wednesday, 13 July from 11am to 3pm each day. For more information visit the website:

WINGS WILDLIFE PARK – KIDS FUN DAY

Wings Wildlife Park are holding a Kids Fun Day on Sunday, 24th July from 10:00am to 4:00pm in support of Koinz for Kidz Foundation.

WEST TAMAR MUNICIPAL BAND