16 August 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

Term 3 is racing away with lots of opportunities for our students. 

Recently, our Year 9 students were able to meet some Young Tassie Scientists, who talked to them about their careers in science. There was a chemist who studies the chemistry of smells, a conservationist who specialises in ecology, and a mathematician who works with graphs and data. All the presenters talked about what they do on a daily basis and why they chose the field they work in. Hopefully this experience encouraged some of our budding young scientists at Exeter to consider a science pathway.

Our Year 11/12 Agriculture students recently had an incredible visit to the TasTAFE Agricultural Centre of Excellence in Burnie, where they got hands-on experience with the latest agricultural technology. They are among the first in the state to use the specialised calf birthing simulator and farm machinery simulators. What a wonderful authentic learning experience for our students!

Mr Lendvay’s Introduction to Automotive Studies class participated in the Students on Track event at the Supercars. They learnt about race team operation safety protocols and had a great experience trackside.

Year 10 students have participated in education provided by the Pelvic Pain Foundation on Periods, Pain and Endometriosis.  Students were very respectful and interested in this learning.

Bullying No Way

Exeter High School is participating in the Bullying No Way: National week of action – 12 to 16 August 2024.

By working collaboratively within our community, we can collectively help reduce bullying.

Parents and carers play an important role in helping their children understand bullying and know how to respond to it.

If your child tells you about things at school, or you observe something in public that involves conflict or bullying, take the opportunity to talk about what bullying is. You can learn more about what defines bullying at bullyingnoway.gov.au.

Questions you could ask:

• What do you think bullying is?
• Have you seen it? How did you feel?
• Have you ever felt scared at school because of bullying?
• As well as me, who are the other adults you would talk to when it comes to things like bullying?
• Have you or your friends left other kids out on purpose? Do you think that was bullying? Why or why not?
• Have you ever tried to help someone who is being bullied? What happened? What would you do if it happens again?

Remind your child that bullying is never okay and discuss how they can respond safely if they experience or witness it.

Encourage them to seek help from a trusted adult and keep seeking support if needed.

By promoting open communication, we empower children to stand up against bullying and create a safer environment where everyone can feel that they belong.

For more information, visit bullyingnoway.gov.au.

Every School Day Matters

We have been pleased to see some improvement in attendance this term in comparison with the last few weeks of last term. Thank you to families for prioritising school attendance.  We know that attending school helps students to spend time with their friends and teachers, create new and fun experiences, find their interests, learn new things and open up their options – for whatever future they want (whether that’s their dream job or to travel around the world).

A respectful reminder that all absences need to be explained and this can be done easily by replying to the school attendance text message.

Re-development Update

We are very excited that in the next week or two we will be handed over from Tas City Building our brand-new Cooking and Visual Art facilities. Students have been very patient this term doing theory for cooking subjects, and they will be looking forward to experiencing practical cooking in a new, contemporary kitchen environment. Our Visual Art students have been able to continue with their practical Art learning in another area of the school, but I am sure they will be inspired by the beautiful aesthetic of the new Art area to produce some great work which we can display on our new pin boards.

We look forward to providing opportunities for sharing the completed spaces with our school community later this year, and once again thank everyone for the positive and adaptive way that they have managed teaching and learning while works are ongoing.

Jacquie Everson
Acting Principal

Student Wellbeing and Engagement Survey

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:

Noah from 7C: Noah is a polite and respectful student who always tries his best. He is making excellent progress in Year 7 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.

Jaxon from 7B: Jaxon is a polite and friendly student who works co-operatively with his peers. He has impressed his teachers with his engagement in class and application to his learning. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity and Acceptance.

Thomas from 8C: Thomas is being recognised for his outstanding work ethic, and exceptional commitment to every task that he undertakes. He is always polite, punctual, respectful and extremely well-organised. Thomas willingly supports others within the classroom and is a genuine asset to the grade. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity and Acceptance.

Lily-Rose from 8B: Lily-Rose is a quiet, respectful and courteous student who applies herself fully in class. She consistently produces a high standard of work and endeavours to extend herself where possible. Lily-Rose is to be commended on her exceptional attitude towards her learning. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity and Acceptance.

Kai from 9B: Kai has made a positive start to term 3. He approaches learning with a positive attitude and makes valuable contributions to class discussions. Kai is always willing to help his peers. He is respectful with his interactions with staff. Values demonstrated: Learning and Respect.

Levi from 9B: Levi has been working diligently in the classroom to complete work to the best of his ability. He has started the term in a settled manner and his focus has been on his learning. Values demonstrated: Learning and Maturity.

Charlie from 10B: Charlie is a positive student who always demonstrates a commendable work ethic and respectful behaviour. He is punctual and prepared for all lessons, and approaches learning diligently. He is polite and friendly, and a great role model to his peers. Charlie is setting himself up for a strong finish to Year 10 and success beyond high school. Values demonstrated: Learning, Respect, Maturity and Learning.

Diamond from 10B: Diamond is receiving an Exeter Excellence certificate in recognition of his positive attitude toward all aspects of school life, including his leadership responsibilities. A friendly and conscientious student, Diamond consistently upholds our school values. His hard work and commitment to excellence serve as a model to his peers. Diamond is setting himself up for a strong finish to Year 10 and success beyond high school. Values demonstrated: Learning, Respect, Maturity and Learning.

Write a Book in a Day – Wednesday 21st August

Next Wednesday, a group of students from Years 7-10 will participate in the ‘Write a Book in a Day’ competition. Students will work in teams of 5-10 to write and illustrate a book (narrative) in 12 hours! Every book submitted will be made available for free to kids in hospitals around Australia and State and National prizes are on offer for ‘Best Overall Book’ and ‘Best Illustrations’.

Keep an eye on our Exeter High School Facebook page next week to see some photos and updates from the day.

REDEVELOPMENT UPDATE – AUGUST

Kitchens, Visual Art area and Courtyard update – areas are nearing completion

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NEWSTEAD COLLEGE FAMILY INFORMATION EVENING FOR 2025 ENROLMENT – TUESDAY 27 AUGUST 2024

School Association Fundraiser

The School Association is launching a fundraiser. Can you guess the number of lollies in the jar. First Prize is a filled large lolly jar. Second prize is a $30 voucher from Petrarch’s Book Shop. Third prize is a $20.00 voucher from Petrarch’s Book Shop. Each student that has paid to have a "guess the lolly jar" will go into the draw to win a voucher from IGA Xpress Exeter worth $100. Each guess is worth $0.50. Competition will be drawn at the whole school assembly on Wednesday, 25th September.

Junior SRC members will be moving around the school during recess and lunch for the next couple of weeks. Keep a look out for them and have a guess – great prizes to win.

CALENDAR

Term 3 – Monday 22 July – Friday 27 September

Please note: Calendar is updated every fortnight.

Term 4 Dates

COMMUNITY CORNER

Fashion Spectacular – this Saturday, 17 August

Beaconsfield Child and Family Learning Centre

Vinnies Emergency Relief Assistance

QVMag August Activities

Tamar Rowing Club – Have a Go!