LATROBE HIGH SCHOOL

Department of Education

School Fair Tomorrow Evening

We hope to see many families at our Twilight School Fair tomorrow 4pm to 8pm. It will be a

wonderful opportunity for our school community to have some fun and explore our newly renovated

school. On Wednesday morning next week, the Minister of Education, Mr Jeremy Rockliff MP, will be

officially opening our redevelopment. As a school and community we are excited to be close to

finishing all the associated works. I would like to thank everyone who has played a role in improving

our environment and providing wonderful facilities for our students to flourish.

Student Leadership

Over the last few weeks, students who have nominated for leadership have been completing their five

minute speeches. It has been evident that students put a lot of thought into compiling their speeches.

Living our school values, supporting the learning environment, building positive relationships, acknowledging past mistakes and continuing to strengthen our Anti-Bullying Program have been

common threads throughout the speeches. Staff and students will be voting on Monday 13 November

for Student Leadership and Grade 9, 2018, School Association Representatives, with the announcement

of the successful candidates during an assembly on Tuesday 28 November. Before the Assembly, we

have planned a light luncheon, so all candidates are aware who made it onto Student Leadership or

School Association. This allows time for students to congratulate and support each other, before the

announcement to the whole school. Resilience is a key school value and we are extremely proud of all

the students who have shown the courage to nominate for leadership positions.

Language

In recent times, we have been noticing some students using foul language in conversation with their

peers, especially during break times. If we are to continue to build a climate of respect and positive

relationships, we cannot tolerate swearing. We ask that parents have a conversation about what is

appropriate language in a school environment. In homeroom today, we outlined our expectations to

students and made them aware that we would be sending letters home to parents if they were swearing

at school. Students who are repeat offenders will be receiving consequences. Thank you for

supporting us with having high expectations of students and making sure the culture at Latrobe High

School is warm an inviting.

Issue 17

9 November 2017 PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

BRENT ARMITSTEAD

PRINCIPAL

COMING EVENTS

NOVEMBER 2017 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

1 Leadership Speeches

Whole School

Assembly

2 Leadership Speeches

School Social 7 -

10pm

3 Student Free Day 4 5

6 Recreation Day

Public Holiday 7 Leadership Speeches 8 Leadership Speeches 9Leadership Speeches 10 Twilight Fair 11 12

13 Student

Leadership Voting

Don College

Enrolments

14 Don College

Enrolments

15 Redevelopment Official Opening

16 17 18 19

20 House Meetings 21 School Athletics

Carnival

22 School Athletics

Carnival

23 24 25 26

27 28 Whole School

Assembly

29 Schools Triathlon

Challenge 30

DECEMBER 2017 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

1 Devonport Show

Public Holiday 2 3

4 5 Grade 10 Start Day

Don College

Grade 6 Orientation

Day

6 7 Interhigh Athletics

Carnival 8 9 10

11 12 13 Presentation

Evening 14 15 Reports Mailed

Home 16 17

18 Activities Week 19 Activities Week 20 Activities Week

Grade 10 Dinner

21 Final Assembly

Last Day for

Students

22 Last Day for Staff 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Latrobe High School invites all students, parents, former

students, community members and their families to visit our

redeveloped, 21st century learning school.

LATROBE HIGH SCHOOL’S $10 MILLION

REDEVELOPMENT CELEBRATION

A chance to remember the old and now admire our new

school.

WHEN: Friday 10 November – 4:00-8:00pm

WHERE: Latrobe High School

WHAT’S ON:

and lots more

Come and enjoy!

Guided Tours

Sausage Sizzle

Hamburgers

Sacks Races

Hole In One

White Elephant Stall

Garden Stall

Garage Sale

Books

Hair Colouring

SCHOOL FAIR:

The committee is progressing with the organisation of the school fair to be held on Friday10 November

4:00 – 8:00pm, to celebrate our $10million redevelopment completion.

We are asking each home room member to donate an item for the raffle. Each H/R has been assigned a

grocery category. Hampers will be made from the items donated.

If you are willing to help on a stall, BBQ or activities please contact the school be email

latrobe.high@education.tas.gov.au with your name and contact number or phone 64261061. Your

support would be greatly appreciated.

H/R RAFFLE

Legends Tin Fruit (pineapple, pears, apricots etc.)

Gryffindor Chips, cordial

Swans Bathroom (toothpaste/brushes, soap etc.)

Blues Tin Food (bake beans, spaghetti, soup etc.)

Highflyers Laundry (detergent, sprays, pegs etc.)

Sensations Toiletries (deodorant, wipes, tissues etc.)

Red Army Herbs/Spices (cinnamon, chicken salt etc.)

Betelgeuse Pasta, Rice

Originals Biscuits (sweet, savoury)

Warriors Sauces (pasta, tomato, sweet chilli, mint etc.)

Stars Cereals (weetbix, coco pops, cornflakes etc.)

Red Dwarf Spreads (vegemite, jams, honey, peanut butter etc.)

Ponies Tea, coffee, milo, hot chocolate

Olympus Baking supplies (flour, sugar, packet mixes etc.)

Leprechauns Gardening (seeds, gloves, ant rid etc.)

Sadalbari Packet Food (noodles, cup of soup, instant meals etc.)

Riders Chocolates, lollies

Invincibles Kitchen items (detergents, foil, glad bake etc.)

Donations for the plant, craft, produce, white elephant stalls would be greatly appreciated and can be

left at the school from now until fair day.

GRADE 7 REPORT In what has already been a very busy start to the term, we are about to get even busier! Students are

reminded to continue to adhere to the school values, come to class organised and ensure they are

getting everything out of themselves to set themselves up well for next year.

The students who went to the Resilience Roadshow had a fantastic time learning about the services

available to them, playing with the zorb balls and ensuring they worked well with many different schools.

The event was a whole day event and we travelled with the Grade 8’s. Many students won prizes on the

day and were able to see what Don College has to offer.

Well done to the 39 Grade 7’s who went to the school Social last Thursday night and dressed up. It’s

fantastic to see so much creativity and everyone having a fun and enjoyable night.

A reminder that we have our school Fair, this Friday 10 November and less than two weeks later,

another whole school event, the school athletics carnival. The carnival is over two days on November 21

and 22 and is held at the Latrobe Recreation Ground. Students will learn the skills required during their

PE lessons.

The students continue to learn in their last rotation on the Personal Interest taster line. Students have

now had the opportunity to see what Art, MDT, Drama, Music and Cooking has to offer which will hopefully assist their PI selections for 2018.

7A- Art 7B- MDT 7C- Drama 7D- Music 7E- Cooking

If you have any concerns or enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact me on 64261061 or email on:

aaron.humphrey@education.tas.gov.au

AARON HUMPHREY

GRADE 7 COORDINATOR

POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS

It was fantastic to see Charli, Lily, Aaliah and Hannah enjoying themselves at the

school social. All students who attended were well behaved and enjoyed

dancing for 3 hours! The photo area was also a major highlight of the evening

with everyone willing to pose for a happy snap!

RESILIENCE Students were heavily engaged during the Resilience Roadshow at Don

College and were able to gain valuable information. The Grade 7 and

Grade 8 students from many North West Schools were involved and

the Don College students did a fantastic job! Zorb balls were a major

highlight for our students!

LEARNING

Congratulations to Ruby Gardner, Chris Johnstone, Brodie

Speers, Jake Grubb, Kelly McClymont, Quinten Brumm,

Zander Hudson, Mable Freestone Spindle-Tree and Cara

Clarke for their fantastic work in art. They were

acknowledged at the whole school assembly for their effort!

Pictured here is Ruby’s (left) and Quinten’s (right) work,

great to see so many gifted students in Grade 7!

RESPECT

Respect to Toby for stepping up and running in the Under 17 School Knockout

Championships in Launceston on October 28! Toby ran a very fast 800m in 2.44 to

place 6th and score valuable points for our school. The boy’s team qualified for the

National Championships but are unable to attend. A fantastic achievement Toby!

GRADE 8 REPORT

Term 4 is well underway and all grade 8 students are working towards the half way mark of their high

school years! At our last whole school assembly the Strength Award draw was won by Becky

Bentley – congratulations Becky – there were a lot of names in this draw. So far this term the following

students have received Strength Awards – well done and keep up the great work!

Tyler Murphy-Goninon, Justin Burtt, Brock Hutchins, James Carter, Lachlan Judges, CJ

Agustin, Belle Needham and Briealee Connelly.

School Association Nominations

Congratulations to the following students who have put their names forward to nominate to be one of

the two student representatives for the School Association in 2018 and 2019. Each nominee has

completed a detailed application form and it is clearly evident that a lot of thought and effort has been

put into each one. These applications are currently displayed on notice boards outside the library for

students to read. The voting will take place on Monday 13 November and I wish each nominee the very

best of luck – it is impressive to see students put themselves up for leadership roles.

Katie Ryan, Bianca Richardson, Belle Needham, Tess Horton, Briar Parker, Quintin

Walker, Luke Trinder, Oliver Lancaster and Jonte Armitstead.

Don College Resilience Roadshow: Student Report

On Thursday 26 October, the Grade 7 and 8’s went on a day trip to Don College to participate in a

mental health workshop. Whilst we were there we learnt about how to deal with mental health and

how drugs and alcohol can impact your life.

Along with many other schools we participated in a world record attempt for the most people hopping

for 10 seconds. We visited many stalls and had a brief chat about different mental health issues. We

were told to remember that there is always someone out there to talk to. We participated in multiple

activities at the stalls and also got some free stuff.

After all that, we went outside and had a go with the zorb balls and soccer balls. In the end we had a

pretty good day and learnt a lot to take home.

By Milla Rigby and Katie Ryan

Thank you for reading and I appreciate your continued support for the remainder of the year. Should

you have any inquiries or concerns regarding your child, please feel free to contact me via email:

jan.johnson@education.tas.gov.au

JAN JOHNSON

GRADE 8 COORDINATOR

PREPARING FOR THE

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

The grade 9 students are hard at

work training for the athletics

carnival. Here are some action shots

that were taken during one of their

sessions. Check out some of their

efforts!!

Thank you for reading.

If you have any queries regarding

your child, please contact me via

email:

daniel.karafilis@education.tas.gov.au

Mr Daniel Karafilis

Grade 9

Coordinator

The final term is well on the way and will be over

before we know it. I encourage all students to give their

best efforts for the rest of the year. This effort will be

reflected in the students’ reports and will build a great

foundation for a successful year in grade 10. As

mentioned previously, we have had 46 students

completing an application to nominate to be part of the

Latrobe High Leadership team for 2018. They

completed the second part of the process when they

stood up in front of their peers and gave a speech. This

was very daunting for many, but i am very proud of

their efforts. Well done, everyone!! Voting will be on

Monday. Good luck!!

GRADE 9 REPORT

REMINDER!

MELBOURNE EXPERIENCE

If your son/daughter is wishing to go on the

2018 Melbourne Experience, the

permission form along with a deposit of

$150 is due to the school office by

Thursday 30 November 2017.

Tasmanian All Schools Athletics Championships

On Saturday and Sunday, October 28 and 29, Latrobe High School had fourteen14 students

represent the school in the Tasmanian All Schools Athletics Championships. In conjunction with

these championships, the 7 males and 7 females formed to create a school team for the Schools

Knockout Competition for the opportunity to go to the National Knockouts in Adelaide on

Monday December 11.

Our team performed very strongly with the following individual results:

BOYS: Clinton Holliday (u/18)- 1st 110m Hurdles & Swedish Relay, 2nd Javelin and 3rd Long Jump;

James Burnett (u/18)- 6th 3000m and 6th 800m; Zac Clarke (u/18)- 5th 100m and 5th High Jump;

Nathan Baldock (u/18)- 1st Swedish Relay and 5th 200m; Oliver Lancaster (u/16)- 1st Swedish

Relay, 3rd Javelin, 4th Shot Put & Discus, 7th 400m, 12th 200m and 13th 100m; Logan Howe (u/16)- 1st

Swedish Relay, 4th 200m and 5th 100m; Toby Rockliff (u/14)- 5th 800m.

GIRLS: Darcy Miller (u/18)- 1st 2000m Steeplechase & 3000m, 3rd 1500m and 5th High Jump;

Ashtyn Dennison (u/16)- 2nd Swedish Relay, 3rd Long Jump, 7th Shot put, 8th 400m and 11th 100m &

200m; Molly Carter (u/16)- 2nd Swedish Relay, 3rd 90m hurdles and 14th 100m; Tess Horton (u/16)-

2nd Swedish Relay, 5th 100m and 12th 200m; Courtney Bieman (u/16)- 2nd Medley Relay, 8th 800m;

Piper Catlin (u/16)- 4th Javelin; Briealee Connelly (u/16)- 9th 800m.

The team were scoring points in various events throughout the weekend and at the conclusion of

the event, Latrobe were named to head to Adelaide! A fantastic achievement by all fourteen

students for giving it their all over the weekend!

REMINDER!

SKI TRIP

If your son/daughter is wishing to go on

the 2018 Ski Trip, the permission form

along with a deposit of $200 is due to the

school office by Friday 17 November

2017.

Latrobe High School would like to thank Mr Humphrey for giving up his weekend to support our

students at the Tasmanian All Schools Athletics Championships. Without him the weekend would

not have been possible. Thank you Mr Humphrey!!

GRADE 9 WHITE CARD TRAINING

On Tuesday 5 December, Grade 9 students will have the opportunity to complete training to obtain

their White Card. A White Card is necessary if you’re interested in finding work throughout the

construction industry. Upon the conclusion of the training, students will have a firm understanding of

basic Work Health and Safety (WHS) practices, and will be able to apply for their card from WorkSafe

Tasmania. Once these simple steps have been completed, they will be eligible to work in various areas of

construction. Students who are wanting to do their work experience early next year in the construction

industry need to have their White Card. Students who are interested in completing this course must

register at the front office.

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Applications close Wednesday 15 November 2017. Aptitude testing, a medical exam and a

background check will each be a component of the recruitment process, in addition to

interview.

ARTIST OF THE MONTH

JULY

Kelly McClymont Ameilia Marshall Katanna Ryder Jordan Rose

AUGUST

Emma Fawkner Luke Trinder Montanna Cooper Michaela Marshall

SEPTEMBER

Indeah Kelly Bhodie Middlecoat Charlette Barwick-Wilson Jaz Hutchins

GRADE 7 & 8 MOVIE DAY

JUNIOR LEADERSHIP

Dear Parent/Guardian

This week, there will be a film put on by the Junior Leadership class. Students in grade 7 and 8 are

encouraged to come along and enjoy this event. The movie being showed is of M rating and will be

supervised by teachers.

The students will be watching the following film:

The Edge of Seventeen (M)

We understand however, that some parents may not wish their child to view such items. If you do not

want your child to view this film, can you please contact the school via phone on 6426 1061.

COWS CREATE CAREERS PRESENTATION

On Wednesday 25th October our Agriculture class trotted off to Burnie for a presentation for all

students that participated in the Cows Create Careers Program. There we approximately 400 hundred

students from various high schools from the NW Coast. There were many brave students and teachers

that were invited to participate on stage and came away with prizes and smiles on their faces! It was

certainly not a sit and watch presentation but fun and interactive with many games and activities. A huge

thank you to everyone involved in the program in some way or another – there is a huge amount of

effort to make such a wonderful program, providing quality learning linking to real life. Congratulations

to Justin Burtt, Tyler Murphy-Goninon and Alex Hardy for winning the LHS section and to my

Agriculture Class – a moo-tastic- effort so far!!

Mrs Alicia Lowry

TERM 4 SOCIAL

Last Thursday 2 of November we held our final social of the year, with the theme being “Time Travellers

Ball.” We’d like to thank the teachers and staff of House Night Club for their assistance. It was a great

night filled with music, dancing and some amazing costumes.

Michaela and Darcy

LATROBE HIGH SCHOOL - SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

POSITIONS VACANT

Have you considered nominating for the School Association as a parent or community

member?

The Association provides a great opportunity for parents and community members interested in taking an

active role as part of the ‘decision making body’ of the school. It also provides an opportunity to learn

the processes associated with department and school policies and budget formulation and

implementation.

Nominations close on Friday 24 November 2017 and a nomination form is attached or available from

the school office.

LHS CAFÉ

SUSHI DAY FRIDAY!

$4.00

Please note, Sushi needs to be pre-ordered and paid for any day between Monday – Thursday

for lunch on Friday.

Crispy Chicken Teriyaki Chicken (GF)

Tuna (GF) Prawn & Avocado (GF)

Pork Belly (GF) (Soy Sauce extra 20c )

2018 PLANNING

Confirming 2018 student enrolments is an important part of school planning at this stage of Term 4, 2017.

Parents are requested to please contact our school office as soon as possible if you intend to enrol your

child/children at a school other than Latrobe High School in 2018.

At this stage in the year it is extremely important for us to know of any students who will not be attend-

ing this school in 2018.

LATROBE HIGH SCHOOL

STUDENT ASSISTANCE - GRADE 7, 8, 9, 10 2018

STUDENT’S FULL NAME:_________________________________

GRADE:______________

Cash EFT

If you have genuine difficulties in meeting the above costs, please contact the School Office on BOOK

SALES DAYS and an appointment will be made for you to negotiate payment options.

(6104) UNIFORM $

(3310) SCHOOL MAGAZINE $15.00 $

(3203) GRADE 7 CAMP $160.00 $

Sub-Total $

Amount Paid $

Balance Owing ­$

School Nurse News – World Kindness day

November 13, 2017

I think every day should be World Kindness Day but Monday

November 13 is the official date. Mark your calendars and get

ready to do at least one random act of kindness today.

Lisa Evans, School Nurse

LATROBE HIGH SCHOOL

EARLY LEVY PAYMENT - GRADE 8, 9 & 10 2018

30 October 2017 – 15 December 2017

STUDENT’S FULL NAME:__________________________________

GRADE:_____________

Cash EFT

FAMILY DISCOUNT AVAILABLE

Three (3) or more children attending Latrobe High School

in 2018: $15 discount on each student’s levy

Names of other children

__________________________ Gr:____ _______________________ Gr:____

If you have genuine difficulties in meeting the levies, please contact the School Office on BOOK SALES

DAYS and an appointment will be made for you to discuss your levies and negotiate payment options.

(4401) GRADE 8, 9, 10 LEVY

(includes School Magazine)

$430.00** $430.00

Less Discount** (if applicable)

$ 20.00

Sub-Total $

(6104) UNIFORM $

Total Paid $

2018 BOOK SALES & UNIFORM SALES

Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 January 2018

9:00am – 6:00pm

LATROBE HIGH SCHOOL

EARLY LEVY PAYMENT - GRADE 7 2018

30 October 2017 – 15 December 2017

STUDENT’S FULL NAME:__________________________________

Cash EFT

FAMILY DISCOUNT AVAILABLE

Three (3) or more children attending Latrobe High School

in 2018: $15 discount on each student’s levy

Names of other children

__________________________ Gr:____ _______________________ Gr:____

If you have genuine difficulties in meeting the levies, please contact the School Office on BOOK

SALES DAYS and an appointment will be made for you to discuss your levies and negotiate payment

options.

(4401) GRADE 7 LEVY

(includes School Magazine)

$400.00** $400.00

Less Discount**

(if applicable)

$ 20.00

Sub-Total $

(6103) STATIONERY PACK $120.00 $120.00

(3203) GRADE 7 CAMP $160.00 $

(6104) UNIFORM $

Total Paid $

2018 BOOK SALES & UNIFORM SALES

Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 January 2018

9:00am – 6:00pm

Uniform 2017

We have a strict uniform policy. It is

important that PLAIN BLACK shoes (NO COLOUR) are purchased as part of the uniform requirements.

The correct Latrobe High School uniform is available from the school office.

We appreciate parent support in ensuring that all students are in full school uniform. If you have any concerns, please contact the Grade Coordinator. STUDENT ABSENCES

If your child is going to be absent from school due to illness or

for any other reason, you can notify us in the following ways:

· SKOOLBAG APP

simply open the app and go to EFORMS and fill in the absentee

form

· SMS

send a message to 0428 937 348

· EMAIL

latrobe.high@education.tas.gov.au

· PHONE

phone our school office - 6426 1061

STUDENTS LEAVING SCHOOL

Appointments

We understand some students may need to leave school during the day to attend appointments. If this is the case, it is

essential they follow the school protocols.

Sickness or Injury

If students need to be collected from school as a result of illness or injury, the office staff will contact parents. Students

should not be contacting parents through their own devices. Students still need to follow the school protocols and sign out

when leaving.

School Protocol

This system is in place to keep our records accurate and ensure the safety of all our students so please help us by following

our protocols.

¨ A note of permission should be provided from the parents if it is a pre-arranged appointment.

¨ Students need to sign out at the front office and sign in, if and when they return to school.

¨ Students must be collected from the front office, not met in the car park or on the road.

¨ The person who collects the student must also sign them out.

IF PARENTS NEED TO CONTACT YOUR CHILD DURING SCHOOL HOURS, YOU ARE ENCOURAGED

TO RING THE SCHOOL OFFICE ON 64261061 AND A MESSAGE WILL BE SENT TO YOUR CHILD.

DISCLAIMER: Parents should note that advertisements for educational services, companies, activities or similar events are published as a community service. Latrobe High

School is in no way liable for the quality, supervision or integrity of the provider and strongly suggests that parents make their own enquiries before engaging with the advertised event.

CONTACT DETAILS

101 Percival Street, LATROBE, TAS 7307

PO Box 105, Latrobe 7307

Phone: 6426 1061 Fax: 6426 2242

Email: latrobe.high@education.tas.gov.au

Web: http://

latrobehigh.education.tas.edu.au

BRENT ARMITSTEAD

PRINCIPAL

LATROBE HIGH ART IS NOW ON INSTAGRAM!

FOLLOW us on Instagram – Latrobe High School

now has an Instagram gallery. It is a great way for both

students and families to see what we have been working

on. Search for “latrobehighart”