25 October 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: Louise Marlin: Thursday
Social Worker: Steven Wright: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
School Chaplain: Bec Cameron: Tuesday and Thursday
School Health Nurse: Julie Edrich: Monday

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Welcome back to Term 4 – we hope you had a great break! In this newsletter, I would like to discuss two key things that will set students up for success in Term 4.

Safe, Well and Learning

We are committed to working with students and families to ensure that all students are safe, well and learning. We have high expectations of student behaviour and are guided by our Exeter High School values of Respect, Acceptance, Maturity and Learning.

We currently have a focus on our value of Respect. We know that most of our students understand what respect looks like and model it daily in their interactions with everyone that they come into contact with.  These students can be proud of the way that they do this on a daily basis, and we congratulate them for it.

Unfortunately, we have had some instances of a small number of students not being respectful to each other, and other students not being helpful in stopping this behaviour. This has included things like making negative comments, spreading rumours and using mobile phones and social media to encourage other students to act in a disrespectful manner. 

As a school, we will always strive to work with everyone involved to ensure that any issues are resolved in a respectful, thorough and supportive way. Our students have been given clear and consistent messages about the importance of the right to be treated respectfully, and the responsibility to treat others respectfully.  Everyone has a part to play in taking responsibility for this. All students have been informed that if we have evidence of them engaging in any disrespectful behaviours at school, there will be appropriate consequences. 

Our core business is learning, and once again we expect that students are always respectful in class and that they follow reasonable instructions from teachers to do their best and make the most of their learning opportunities so that they can have positive futures beyond school. We are proud of our calm and orderly learning environment, and the way that the vast majority of our students are engaged with their learning and appreciative of the opportunities presented to them.

Parents play a vital role in the follow up of behaviour and we greatly appreciate the wonderful support that we receive from so many of our parents and that consistent messages are given between home and school. When instances of disrespectful behaviour such as use of texting and social media occur outside of school hours, we ask parents to deal with this, as the school is not able to follow up on these matters with consequences.

We look forward to a positive and productive Term 4.

Every school day counts

School is the best place for our students, it’s a chance to be around friends, learn new things, grow and have fun. 

Sometimes the final stretch of the year can be challenging for regular school attendance. Here are some tips to make every day count:

• Create a routine.
• Allow enough time in the morning.
• Be on time, every day.
• Plan appointments and trips outside school hours.
• Get a good night’s sleep.
• Set some technology boundaries.

For more information, visit the Anything can happen website.

If you’re having trouble getting your child to school, please talk to us. We’re here to help.

Jacquie Everson
Principal

SCHOOL ASSOCIATION BUNNINGS BBQ – Saturday 2 November

Exeter High School Association will be holding a barbecue fundraiser at Bunnings North Launceston on Saturday 2^nd November. Please come along and support the school.

If you would like to volunteer to assist, please contact the school office on 6394 4366. Please note that you will need your Working with Vulnerable People Registration and have completed the Safeguarding training.

CANBERRA TRIP

2024 Canberra Trip Highlights

In Week 9 of Term 3, forty-two students and four brave teachers set off for Canberra. All students were filled with excitement with some experiencing their first time on a plane! Please enjoy a daily recap below by two of the students who joined us on the trip.

Day 1: After a long plane ride, we arrived at Sydney airport where we were met by our bus driver, Jim. Jim helped us with our bags before beginning the long drive to Canberra with a detour for lunch. We then arrived at our hotel and had an early dinner before traveling to Questacon. Here we visited many interactive exhibitions including an earthquake house and a drop slide.

Day 2: After breakfast we headed to the Australian Institute of Sport, where we toured the training facilities of Australia's top athletes, before visiting Sportex. Then we visited the National Film and Sound Archives of Australia. Here we learnt about the ins and outs of media and how it can influence its audience. In the afternoon, we headed to the National Gallery, where we viewed priceless Australian art before returning home for dinner.

Day 3: In the morning, we visited the Australian War Memorial. We started off by exploring the many WW1 exhibitions, before visiting the Role of Honour and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It was a moving and educational experience. Afterwords, we went to the National Botanical Gardens. Here we toured the grounds and learnt about plant adaptations and the biomes they live in. After lunch we toured the ANZAC Parade, where we were taught how to analyse and interpret memorials. We finished the day with a scenic drive to view Canberra from above, and some shopping at a nearby mall.

Day 4: To start the day, our bus driver, Jim took us on a tour of the nearby embassies. We then drove to Parliament House, where we learnt of Australia’s history of democracy. After a short walk, we arrived at the new Parliament House, where we were greeted by Tasmanian Senator, Helen Polly. We then viewed the Senate and the House of Representatives, before sightseeing from the roof. We then ended the day by travelling to Yarralumla Play Station, where we participated in mini golf and played with animals at the farm.

Day 5: In the morning, we finished packing our belongings and bid farewell to our hotel. Next, we set off on a self-guided exploration of the National Arboretum. After enjoying some time at the playground, we hopped on the bus and got ready for the lengthy journey back to the airport.

This experience was truly remarkable, and we would be eager to participate in a similar opportunity in the future. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to the planning and execution of this trip. Your dedication is sincerely valued. Thank you.

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:

Harley from 7C: Harley is a polite and friendly student who has had an excellent first year at high school. He 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.

Aaron from 7C: Aaron is experiencing a very settled and successful conclusion to Year 7. He conducts himself maturely and is approaching all tasks in all subjects diligently. Aaron consistently upholds our four school values and is setting himself up for a smooth transition to Year 8. Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity and Acceptance.

Noah from 8C: Noah is a quiet, conscientious and respectful students who is a valued member of 8C. He has demonstrated commitment towards his learning and made positive behaviour choices. He is both a capable, independent learner and a co-operative group member. Keep up the great work! Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity and Acceptance.

Sachen from 8C: Sachen is an enthusiastic and dedicated student, particularly in areas of interest such as Drama and poetry writing. He is being recognised for the high quality of work being produced in these areas. Sachen has also displayed a high level of maturity and acceptance throughout the year – well done! Values demonstrated: Respect, Learning, Maturity and Acceptance.

Chloe from 9C: Chloe demonstrates maturity in the classroom and works to the best of her ability. She is polite member of the class who is always respectful to all members of the school community. Values demonstrated: Learning, Respect, Maturity and Acceptance.

Rosemary from 9B. Rosemary is a conscientious student who applies herself to all tasks, to the best of her ability, and she always looks for opportunities to extend herself. Rosemary has been successful across a range of extra-curricular actives and always represents the school in a positive manner. Values demonstrated: Learning, Respect, Maturity and Acceptance.

Jade from 10C: Jade is being recognised for her quiet determination and dedicated approach to all areas of her studies. She consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic, completing her tasks with care and focus. Her commitment to learning and her ability to work diligently in every subject make her a deserving recipient of this award. Value demonstrated: Learning

Brock from 10B: Brock is being recognised for his dedication to his mathematics and science studies. He consistently completes all set tasks with great effort and focus, demonstrating a commitment to his academic growth. His hard work and perseverance are commendable, setting an excellent example for his peers. Value demonstrated: Learning

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

Important Information:

* Parents/carers and staff vehicles and buses can only access the venue from the Riverside Olympic Soccer Grounds. All vehicles must be parked at the ROSC carpark

Due to re-surfacing of the Windsor Park oval, our annual athletics carnival has been relocated to the LCS oval for this year only. This has resulted in the following changes for 2024:

• All track events will be conducted in a clockwise direction (opposite to normal)
• Different finish line for 100 m compared to all circular track events
• Rescheduling of the program to minimise movement of the timing gates for track events
• A small number of field events will be for Division 1 participants only (due to scheduling constraints)
• All parking and access to the venue MUST be via the Riverside Olympic Soccer carpark
• No canteen facilities available – STUDENTS MUST BRING OWN FOOD AND DRINK
• Toilet facilities at Riverside Olympic Soccer Club and a section of Windsor Park
• School sports uniform and house colours to be worn + hats and sunscreen

A reminder that placings and ribbons for 100 m, 200 m and 400 m track events are based on the fastest times from all heats (not just Division 1). There will be house meetings scheduled prior to the carnival to provide reminders and encourage participation.

SCHOOL REDEVELOPMENT UPDATE- October 2024

Things are really taking shape now

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CALENDAR

YEAR 10 - DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

Term 4 – Monday 14 October – Thursday 19 December

Please note: Calendar is updated every fortnight.

Term 4 Dates

COMMUNITY CORNER

IRENE PHELPS ART EXHIBITION INVITATION – this Saturday 26 October 2024 – 12.30pm till 3.00pm

WEST TAMAR COUNCIL - FUTURE CHANGERS YOUTH LEADERSHIP CAMP – FREE

If you are aged 12-17 years look at this amazing opportunity.  Applications close 5pm -15 November.

SHUTTLE SMASH – BADMINTON PROGRAM @ BEACONSFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE

JUNIOR BADMINTON – ELPHIN SPORTS CENTRE – FRIDAY NIGHTS

BEACY BEAT YOUTH ROCK – FREE ACTIVITY - SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER, 4.30pm till 8.30pm

RIVERSIDE SCOUTS

DATE FOR YOUR 2025 CALENDAR

Saturday February 22, 2025 – EXETER SHOW

Time to get started planting and growing fruit and vegetables and being creative in the other sections. Especially the new creative fashion section.

Copies of the Home Industries Schedule (Junior) is available from the school administration office. The show society secretary can be contacted by email: exetershow.secretary@gmail.com