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NEWSLETTER
MIDDLE ROAD, (PO BOX 1261)DEVONPORTPhone: 6420 8100.email: [email protected]
From the Principals Desk
Issue 1
26 February 2010
Reece High School
What a great start to the year. Whilst visiting classrooms during lesson times we see studentsengaged with their learning and making the most of their opportunities. This can also beobserved when walking around our grounds at break times. At the beginning of the year, stafflaunched the Reece High School values with their classes and it is pleasing to see that students
are showing respect for the school and taking responsibility for their learning in this way.
The Health & Wellbeing department are busy preparing students for the upcoming swimmingand surf carnivals. Students are making the most of our community facilities to practise forthese events and what better way to spend a lesson at this time of the year. As was stated inan earlier Bulletin the upgrade to the gym facilities is complete and as the weather cools staffand students will make good use of this increased indoor space. Since returning to this site wehave now re-developed the football oval, the soccer grounds and the gym. The final stage ofthis plan is to upgrade the court area.
Any improvement to grounds or buildings of course requires money and as a school
community we need to raise those funds if we are to complete the sporting facilities upgrade.Our opportunity to do this comes with the Breath of Life Music Festival. This takes place onMarch 27th. The festival is a major fundraising initiative for the Australian Lung Foundationhowever the School Association has responsibility for catering during the concert. You canassist by either offering time to help on any of the food stalls or by purchasing a ticket to theconcert. Remember any money raised through this event comes to the School Associationand will directly benefit you child. As well our students will have the opportunity to participatein workshops with Diesel on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th March. Please help us andspread the word.
The Annual General Meeting for the School Association will take place on Thursday March
18th. Our current Chairperson, Mrs Karen Smith, will retire from the position at this time.We encourage all parents to become part of our association but in particular we really needsomeone to take on the role of Chairperson. In itself the time required to fulfil this role isnot great and we truly value the contributions of those parents who are able to contribute tothe school in this way. Whilst on the subject of the School Association, I would like topublically thank those members who have undertaken the organisation for the Breathe of Lifeconcert catering. It has been a huge responsibility and they are doing an outstanding job. It ismuch appreciated.
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National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN)
2010
The National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is scheduled tocontinue in 2010. All students in years 7 and 9 are to be assessed using common nationaltests in Reading, Writing, Language Conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) andNumeracy.
The scheduled dates for the tests are Tuesday 11 May, Wednesday 12 May and Thursday13 May. Parents/carers do have the right to withdraw their children from testing. The Par-ent/Carer Withdrawal form is available from the Department of Education web site.
The national tests will provide information on how students are progressing against nationalminimum standards of literacy and numeracy skills expected for each year level, as well asperformance across the whole range of student abilities. The results will support improve-ments in teaching and learning.
You will receive an individual report that shows your childs results which will give a com-parison of your childs performance against all other Australian students in their year level.The report will indicate how your child performed in comparison to the national averageand the levels of achievement expected at that year level.
A parent information brochure will be distributed to families prior to the week of testing.For more information about the tests, including test samples, frequently asked questionsand test schedule, you can visit the following websites:
Department of Educations NAPLAN website
http://www.education.tas.gov.au/school/educators/curriculum/naplan
National website
http://www.naplan.edu.au
CONGRATULATIONSMLTAT Rising to the Challenges Logo competition 2009
To Aiden Morse on being the overall winner in this competition. It is the secondcompetition he has come first in as a result of excellent effort and talent.
Four 8 Film competition
Aiden Morse and Lochsley Wilson won the Four 8 Film competition held by the DevonportArt Gallery. This was an open competition that had 6 other teams with adults and olderstudents, many from Don. The Director of Film Tasmania was one of the judges and wasvery impressed with their short film, which they had 48 hours to compose.
Aiden has also continued to have success with his photography, having recently won anopen competition for photography in Latrobe. If any of you happen to be going to Festivalthis Friday night he has an entry in that, which you may like to vote for.
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Tasmanian Academy
Don Campus will host 16 visiting Japanese students from Tuesday 23 March till Sunday 28 March 2010.The Don Campus are seeking host families, who would be arequired to provide breakfast and dinnereach day, lunch would be provided at the Don Campus. It is essential that members of familieshosting students, who are over 18 years of age, have a good character check.
CONGRATULATIONS TO TAPP STUDENTS OF 2009
Last year was a very successful year for our TAPP students with many of them obtainingapprenticeships or traineeships in their chosen field. Reece High School is very proud of our studentsand wish them all the best for the future.Congratulations to the following students: Matthew Thompson-Purton Leigh Whiteley Rowan Weeks Jack Howell Lacklan Prior Christopher Smith
It is very exciting to start 2010 with a fantastic group of students. I look forward to seeing the samesuccess from this years TAPP class!!
2010 The Year of theGirl GuideJoin us and help celebrate our centenary.There are opportunities available for girls and women in all areas.For more information contact Girl Guides Tasmania on 1300 139 244, [email protected] or Nerina Dixon on 6424 7415, email [email protected]
STUDENT EXCHANGE AUSTRALIAIn June-July 2010 Student Exchange Australia New Zealand will welcome a new group of internationalexchange students to Australia. Our new arrivals will live with a host family and attend school for 3, 5or 10 months.
Student Exchange Australia New Zealand is a not-for-profit secondary exchange organisation which isregistered with education authorities in each State and Territory. You can find out more about ourorganisation by visiting www.studentexchange.org.au.
INTER SCHOOLS HORSE TRIALS - Sunday 28 MarchFor further information, please contact:Janice Van Riel on 63951450 [email protected] Jo Hendey on 63956191 Entry forms available from Saddleworld
Samuel Sheehan Justin Triffett Michelle Hall Stacey Lunson Brady Lillico
Cooking Creative CupcakesLearn how to make the perfect cupcake. Delicious cupcakes are all therage for parties, entertaining or just for the family. Learn how to make,frost and decorate cupcakes, we will teach you numerous decorationtechniques, about frosting, and different and easy ways to flavour yourcupcakes.Price: Full fee $48.40 (inc GST ) / Concession $37.40 / SeniorsConcession$42.90 Venue: Devonport High School Saturday 27 Feb 2010 10:30AM - 01:30PMFor further information go to www.adulteducation.tas.gov.au or phone 6421 7600
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CONTACT DETAILS
Reece High School, Middle Road, Devonport Tas 7310
Ph (03) 6420 8100 Fax (03) 6420 8199 Email: [email protected]
CALENDAR DATES TO REMEMBER 2010March10 - 12 March Grade 7 A,B,C camp - Paton Park
11 March Swim Trials
16 March Surf Carnival
17 March Inter High Swimming Carnival
17 - 19 March Grade 7 D,E,F camp - Paton Park
22 - 24 March Grade 8F, 8A camp - Paton Park
April
2 - 11 April Easter break
May
3 May Student Free Day
28 May END OF TERM 1
8th March Eight Hours Day Holdiay
24 - 26 March Grade 8C, 8D camp - Paton Park
27 March Breath of Life Music Festival
29 - 31 March Grade 8B, 8E camp - Paton Park
29 April Interim Reports home
11- 13 May NAPLAN testing - years 7 and 9
14 June Queens Birthday holida y
20 September Term 3 begins
15 June Term 2 begins
3 September Term 2 ends
1 November Recreation Day holiday
26 November Devonport Show holiday
16 December Term 3 ends
June
September
November
December
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAYSStudents do not attend on these days - 30th July ; 11th OctoberThe Minister of Education has agreed that schools may have three professional learningdays in addition to the one day designated by the Minister for moderation each year.
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