28 March 2024

Assistant Principal

Paul Stevenson
Andrea Saville

Grade Leaders

Grade 7:   Elle Fox
Grade 8:   Lenny Towns
Grade 9:   Allison Stone
Grade 10: Sharon Parish and Dave Shorter

Support Services

School Psychologist: Caitlyn Osborne: Thursday and Friday
Social Worker: Steven Wright: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
School Chaplain: Bec Cameron: Tuesday and Thursday
School Health Nurse: Julie Edrich: Monday

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

I would like to introduce myself as Acting Principal until the end of Term 2. I am very excited and humbled to be in this role. I previously worked at Exeter High School as a teacher and grade leader/acting AST from 2000 to 2006. This was my first Tasmanian teaching appointment after relocating from the United Kingdom as a Maths/Science teacher with my Tasmanian husband. I always look back on it with great memories of being part of a very supportive school community. Since then, I have been AP at Prospect High School and more recently Launceston College. I look forward to bringing what I have learnt from these experiences back to Exeter and serving the community.

During the short time that I have been in this role at Exeter, I am noticing that the school is extremely calm and orderly, and focussed on students having the very best opportunities for learning. I will be working with everyone to ensure that this continues to be the case and look forward to building relationships and understanding the culture of the school.

It is hard to believe that we are already moving into the Easter break, and that the end of Term 1 is just around the corner. I hope that everyone has a restful and rewarding Easter and look forward to a productive and positive end to the term.

Jacquie Everson
Acting Principal

INTERIM REPORTS

Interim reports are going home with students on Wednesday April 3. This report will provide you with an indication on how your child/ren is going in relations to work habits for each class. Students have been assessed on Effort, Behaviour, Attitude, Task completion and Organisation.

Parent Teacher interviews will be held on Monday April 8 and Tuesday April 9 from 3:30pm – 5:30pm. To make an appointment please call the school office on 6394 4366.

MY EDUCATION DAY

My Education at Exeter High School supports students in making important life choices around planning for their future. It helps them to identify their personal interests, values, strengths, opportunities, and aspirations, and teaches them how to use this knowledge to make decisions about their future learning, work, and life opportunities. It has been shown that students who consider their interests and opportunities early on have a clearer picture about who they are and what they might like to do.  Research has shown that students who are actively engaged in shaping their own life and career have:

• Improved relationships
• Higher aspirations
• An increase in confidence and self esteem
• Healthier lifestyle habits
• A more positive outlook on life.

A variety of activities were undertaken in each year group as part of the EHS My Education Day on Thursday 21^st March.

Year 7

The Term 1 Year 7 focus for My Education Day was around teamwork and building relationships. Throughout the day, students explored Exeter High School’s four core values of Respect, Learning, Maturity and Acceptance, working together in small groups to unpack what each value means and what it might look like here at Exeter High School. Each class collaboratively shared their ideas to create a word cloud which is on display in each of their core classrooms. Students also engaged in a series of class vs. class team building challenges which encouraged them to work with a variety of students and continue to get to know and build positive relationships with their peers.

Year 8

The Year 8 focus for My Education Day was around transferrable skills and traits in lesson 1, critical thinking in lesson 2 and teamwork, co-operation, and leadership in lesson 3. These are all skills which are highly valued by employers and students participated in a range of activities to unpack and apply these concepts. They also had an opportunity to self-reflect on their areas of strength and areas for improvement to best set themselves up for positive and productive outcomes in the future. Students engaged very well with the content and activities, making for an enjoyable and worthwhile experience for all.

Year 9

On My Education Day, the Year 9 students embarked on an exploration into the world of employment. Many of the year group are currently working in their first jobs or are about to look for work and there was lots of discussion around workplaces and experiences so far.

The first session of the day focussed on potential career pathways based on current interests. To do this, students accessed the My Future website. The purpose of this website is to provide information on certain careers and make recommendations about levels and types of education, hopefully helping students form some long-term goals.

The second session was spent watching the film The Pursuit of Happyness. The Pursuit of Happyness is based on a true story about a family trying to make a success of their lives and the resilience required to stay on track.

The last session of our day involved personal wellbeing activities and teamwork activities. Student opted into these sessions and had a lot of fun!

Our Year 9 students conducted themselves well throughout the day. They were engaged and responded to task requirements and upheld our schools core values.

Year 10

The year 10 program was separated into a variety of sessions:

The establishment of Transition Plans and development of Resumes for Mock Interviews in Term 2.

Students experienced two presenters, before and after recess. Scott Phillip from the CSIRO presented an opportunity to be involved in the GFG Alliance program, working with mentors, experiencing a variety of work opportunities, and developing STEM and communication skills. John Eastwood spoke to students regarding the wide-ranging career opportunities available in Civil Construction.

My Futures website - students completed their career profile quizzes to help clarify ideas and thoughts around possible, future pathways.

Identity and work - these activities highlighted what was important to students and how they can plan their future Career Path.

EXETER EXCELLENCE

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:

Jackson from 7B: Jackson has commenced Year 7 very positively. He is a polite and friendly student who works co-operatively with his peers. Jackson always tries his best and has impressed his teachers with his positive attitude towards his learning and the way he conducts himself at High School. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity and Acceptance.

Damon from 7A: Damon has had an excellent start to high school. He is a friendly and respectful student who engages in a positive manner with his teachers and peers. Damon applies himself across all subject areas and consistently endeavours to produce work to the best of his ability. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity and Acceptance.

Sienna from 8D: Sienna is a conscientious, punctual, and reliable student who has commenced Year 8 commendably. She is being recognised for the high standard of work she produces, and her positive and friendly nature ensures that she is a valued and respected class member. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

Jack from 8C: Jack is punctual and prepared for all lessons and has consistently demonstrated a conscientious approach towards his learning. He is a respectful, well-organised and mature student who has undertaken all tasks with 100% effort. Jack is being commended for the excellent start he has made to the year and the positive influence he has on his peers. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

Henry from 9C: Henry always approaches his learning with a positive attitude and as a result achieves the highest possible results. He is always polite and respectful and a role model for the class. Values demonstrated: Respect, Maturity & Acceptance.

Asha from 9C: Asha is a respectful member of her class. She works diligently to complete set tasks. Asha has a cheerful manner when interacting with staff and peers. She works independently and strives to do her best at all times. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity & Acceptance.

Katelyn from 10A: Katelyn is receiving an Exeter Excellence award for her efforts as a member of the 2024 SLC. Katelyn has been very active in this role and taking her responsibilities seriously. Additionally, she is keeping up with her regular schoolwork. Her capacity to successfully manage this range of responsibilities is testament to her maturity and excellent work ethic. Values demonstrated: Learning, Respect, Maturity and Acceptance.

Arin from 10A: Arin is receiving an Exeter Excellence award for her impressive start to Year 10. Arin consistently upholds our core values of Learning, Respect, Maturity and Acceptance. She is polite, friendly, and sensible, and demonstrates a conscientious approach to learning. She is setting herself up for a successful Year 10. Values demonstrated: Learning, Respect, Maturity and Acceptance.

PRE-ORDERS FOR REVERSIBLE BUCKET HATS

CALENDAR

TERM DATES AND HOLIDAYS 2024

Calendar – Term 1, 8 February – 12 April 2024

March

April

Term 2 – Monday 29 April – Friday 2 July

Term 3 and 4 Dates

Calendar will be updated fortnightly.

COMMUNITY CORNER

WEST TAMAR YOUTH & COMMUNITY FESTIVAL - Saturday 13 April, Exeter Showgrounds

FREE EVENT – THURSDAY 18 APRIL

FREE 2b GIRLS – Beaconsfield Neighbourhood House

BEACONSFIELD YOUTH CENTRE, MONDAY PROGRAM

BEACONSFIELD YOUTH CENTRE, WEDNESDAY PROGRAM

LEGANA YOUTH CENTRE