PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

End of Term 3

It has been an extremely busy term for all

students and staff. I would like to congratulate the

majority of students for the positive way they have

engaged in their learning throughout the term. I

hope all students have a relaxing and enjoyable

break, making sure they are refreshed ready for a

busy Term 4.

Leading up to the end of this term, teachers have

sent letters home stating if students are not

achieving at the level expected of them. It will

inform them if they have not demonstrated the

required work ethic or if their attendance has

impeded their result for a particular subject. If you do not receive a letter about your child, you

can assume that they are tracking at the level

expected. We believe it is too late to notify

parents about a slip in work ethic if we leave it

until the end of the year.

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Latrobe High School

Department of Education

TERM DATES - UPCOMING EVENTS

Term 3 2019

Friday 27 September - Footy Colours Day

Saturday 28 September - Sunday 13 October - School

Holidays

Term 4 2019

Monday 14 October - Term 4 Starts

Wednesday 16 October - 2020 Grade 11 Don College

Parent and Student Information Evening and Tour

(Don College)

Wednesday 23 October - Grade 7 Immunisations

Wednesday 23 October - Kakka Challenge

Wednesday 23 October - High School Cricket

Friday 1 November - Student Free Day

Monday 4 November - Public Holiday

Friday 8 November - School 1500m

Monday 11 - Tuesday 12 November - Don College

Enrolments (LHS)

Wednesday 13 - Thursday 14 November - Athletics Carnival

Wednesday 27 - Thursday 28 November - Triathlon

Challenge

Friday 29 November - Devonport Show Public Holiday

Wednesday 11 December - Presentation Evening

Thursday 19 December - Farewell Assembly

Thursday 19 December - School Picnic (Final day for

students)

Thursday 19 December - Grade 10 Dinner

Friday 20 December - Final day for staff

Thursday 26 September 2019 - Issue 16

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT continued

Mobile Phones

Last week, we sent home a letter with students outlining our Acceptable Use Policy for Mobile

Devices. We wanted to make sure parents and students were aware that if a student was asked to hand

their mobile device to a staff member and refused, the student would not be permitted to bring their device

to school for the rest of the year. Since the letter went home, we have not had one incident where a

student has refused to hand their phone over and we have a small number of situations where there has

been inappropriate use or use without the teacher’s permission. Thank you so much for the wonderful

support we receive from parents. If you need to re-familiarise yourself with our Acceptable Use Policy for

Mobile Devices, please see the next page.

150 years of Public Education

Last night, the Tasmanian Education Department Crescendo Choir, which consists of three of our students

(Fabian Spratt, Chelsey Geddes and Olivia Gow), performed at the Paranaple Convention Centre in

Devonport. The centerpiece of the evening was a choir song written and performed to celebrate 150 years

of public education in Tasmania, led by composer and conductor, Paul Jarman.

The event at the Paranaple Centre was the swansong of the Department's year of celebrating 150 years of

public education. Guests had the opportunity to meet with public education ambassadors, view our 150

Years exhibition which has travelled all over the state during the last 12 months and celebrate how far we

have come. Then. Now. Beyond.

Numeracy Award

As part of the Numeracy Leaders Team, Jamie Smith and I were privileged and excited to be a part of the

Education Department’s Together We Inspire Awards evening in Hobart last Thursday night. We were

even more excited to be presented with the Numeracy Champions Award by Jeremy Rockliff. We won this

award as part of the Numeracy Leaders Team that works across the Latrobe Kentish Cluster. This award

has been in recognition of our collective belief that we, as leaders and teachers, have greater impact on

student numeracy learning outcomes by working together to gain consistent practices across the

cluster. We believe that we are teaching what matters most in the best way possible. With guidance from

the Principal team and having a shared belief that all children across the cluster are our children, the

Numeracy Leaders Team has focused on what our children know and what they need to know, and how

teachers are teaching that in the most effective way. We meet regularly to develop plans, investigate data,

and to develop and provide high quality professional learning opportunities for all our teachers across the

cluster. At Latrobe High, we are definitely noticing the growth and engagement of all our students in

numeracy lessons. Not only are our students making significant gains in Maths but they also enjoy doing it.

Well done to all our teachers and our students. A huge congratulations to Jamie Smith and previously Josh

Moore, for being the Latrobe High Leaders behind this significant project. Thank you to all our teachers for

being their best so that children can be their best. Together we do achieve more.

BRENT ARMITSTEAD

PRINCIPAL

GRADE 7 REPORT

It’s been a very busy term for all grade 7 students across all subject areas. In their PI 5 class, the students have

completed their ‘Multiplicative Thinking’ program and final test. With the task of marking all of the student test

papers underway, there appears to have been some significant improvements across the grade.

At the start of Term 3, all grade 7 students started a new maths program called Maths Pathway. This new

approach to teaching maths has seen many students achieve over one year’s growth in just a single term.

There has also been some high quality work produced across English and HASS classes during Term 3. The

focus of the content and tasks has been centred around place and liveability, and students have been applying

these skills to their independent novel study. These activities have allowed students to flex their creative

muscles as well as their exhibiting their comprehensive understanding of the text they have read. You can see

some examples of student work below.

Students have been dissecting various specimens during their recent Science classes. The owl vomit has been

something of interest, albeit disgusting some of our grade 7’s!

We have a lot to look forward to in Term 4. As well as continuing with work in our basics classes and personal

interest classes, the final term of school also features the Athletics Carnival. Students will begin training for the events featured in the carnival during PE lessons over the coming weeks.

SAM CRAWFORD

GRADE 7 TEACHER

Thank you for reading.

If you have any queries regarding your child, please contact Jamie Smith via email:

jamie.smith@education.tas.gov.au

GRADE 8 REPORT

For the past ten weeks, students in Grade 8 have immersed themselves in a literary journey, discovering the

wonderful world of poetry. Although not everyone’s cup of tea, students were engaged learning about and

experimenting with a variety of poetic techniques and language features, as well refining their analytical skills

by analysing songs and poems. Students have had to explain their thinking in regards to the success of

techniques used by authors as well as unpacking the underlying themes of the songs and poems they were

exposed to. Below are some fantastic examples of what the students have produced in the last few weeks of

this unit.

I am incredibly proud of the way the Grade 8 cohort have handled themselves, displaying all four of our

school values consistently throughout one of the more difficult terms due to the cold weather and lack of

extra-curricular interruptions. The Grade 8 team wishes all students and their families a safe and enjoyable

break. We hope you have a good dose of Vitamin D from this slowly improving Spring weather, and come

back refreshed for a jam-packed Term 4!

If you have any queries or concerns regarding your child please do not hesitate to contact Savahn Overall at

school on 6426 1061 or by email savahn.overall@education.tas.gov.au

SAVAHN OVERALL

GRADE 8 COORDINATOR

Ebonee Tueon (8D) Ben Chaplin (8E) Charli Reeves (8A)

Jasmyn Thompson (8B) Jaren Astell (8C)

GRADE 9 REPORT

Term 3 has come to an end and I think everyone is ready for a break. The days are now getting longer and I

encourage everyone to make the most of the good weather. Lock those phones away and head outside. It is

amazing how much better some regular exercise and sunlight can make you feel. As always, my message to the

group is think positive. Positive relationships are one of our school values that we will continue to try and instil

in all of you. This definitely does not mean that we are striving to have everyone becoming best buddies. It

means that we will expect everyone to be respectful, appreciate and accept everyone’s differences, and under

no circumstances do we intentionally cause conflict or divide. Term 4 will see senior staff being very vigilant in

identifying any situation that is causing conflict and these students will be dealt with accordingly.

RECOGNISING GREAT STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

The Department of Education recognises student achievement and has invited Fabian

to attend the 2019 Department of Education Student Awards. The Department of

Education Student Awards recognise achievement and the values of aspiration and

growth. This includes: displaying a culture of high expectations and high achievement;

improving by always learning and finding better ways to do things. Eligible students for this award will come from Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. The Department of Education will be

hosting a regional celebratory event to recognise student achievement in these areas.

The presentation ceremony is to be held on Monday 21 October at Burnie High

School. Also, a bit more Fabian news; Fabian has just won the Dell Luck Memorial

Trophy for the most promising soloist 18 years and under. He was also part of the LFB

Junior Band that are now 'C Grade' Junior State Champions after last weekend's state

championships held in Launceston. Please enjoy the photo taken of him from the

Eisteddfod. Keep up the exceptional standard Fabian!!

MORE GREAT WORK

Within our school community, Charlotte Woods and Ava Wyllie have created the

ECO Team. This student lead initiative involves creating and coordinating a variety of

programs such as the Paper Recycling Program. The current project is working

towards opening a Pop-up-shop, that will be opening up in Term 4. The team has also

participated in Climate Strikes and has raised awareness for the issue. It is great to see

two young and proactive students who really care for our future and the environment

that we live in. Well done girls!

LEADERSHIP

2020 holds many opportunities for students to have a role in some form of leadership. Firstly, there is the 2020

Latrobe High Leadership team, where thirty nine students have nominated themselves. Their nomination form

will be put up for the student body to read and get to know the candidate that little bit more. They will go

through the process of speeches and then voting will decide who will represent the team. Students who make

the team will work with Mrs Heazlewood throughout the year and will develop their leadership skills in a variety

of ways. School House Captains are another opportunity to be in a leadership role. School House Captains have

an important role to support the HPE team to organise and coordinate School Carnivals and sporting events.

This important role is chosen by the HPE team. If these two opportunities are not your cup of tea, students also

have the opportunity to become Support Leaders. Coordinated by Mrs Forbes and Mr Oliver, the role of the

Support Leader is to assist the students. These roles are divided into Literacy Leaders, Numeracy Leaders,

Learning for Life Leaders and Eco leaders. For more information about these roles, please see Mrs Forbes and

Mr Oliver. I encourage all students to consider these opportunities.

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

A FRIENDLY REMINDER FROM LATROBE HIGH SCHOOL

Please return your child’s enrolment form to Latrobe High School or drop it

into your child’s primary school office.

If you have misplaced the enrolment form or your circumstances have changed

and your child will not be attending Latrobe High School in 2020, can you please

phone Latrobe High School on 64261061 as soon as possible.

2020 GRADE 7 ENROLMENT FORM

GIRLS IN PARLIAMENT DAY

On Wednesday 18 September Aaliah, Tara and Charlotte departed school at 6am with Ulverstone

Secondary College to start our journey to Parliament House, Hobart. The day consisted of a tour of

Parliament House, a role-play of a sit down meeting between a member of parliament and member of the

community to address a situation. The last rotation, by far the best, was a role play on a pretend bill being

passed onto the Upper House. Before returning home we had the opportunity to engage in a Q&A with

female parliamentarians. Overall this experience was an interesting and informative event that we have taken

so much from.

Aaliah and Tara

2019 GRADE 10 DINNER

The 2019 Grade 10 Dinner will be held on Thursday 19 December. The Farewell Assembly will also be

held on Thursday 19 December from approximately 9am - 11am. We ask that students do not make any

appointments until after 11:30am. The assembly is compulsory, if students do not attend the assembly

they will not be permitted to attend the Grade 10 Dinner.

LEVIES

Shortly, Latrobe High will be setting the levies for the 2020 school year. We are now at the end of term

three and would appreciate your attention to any levies that are still to be paid to the school for

2019. Please note that the school offers a payment plan that enables the levies to be paid off over a

period of time. This is tailored to each family’s circumstances and can be as small as $20 per

fortnight. Please contact the school with your proposed payment plan so we may formalise the

agreement. It’s important to note that this will avoid the debt being monitored by the Department of

Education’s Finance Services.

COMPUTERS FOR SALE

After recent computer upgrades at school we have some desktop computers for sale.

For those interested, the specs are as follows:

Lenovo Thinkpad M73 Series slim desktop pc (Intel Core i3 3.4GHz, 4Gb ram, 120Gb solid

state drive)

Acer 19” monitor

Lenovo keyboard & mouse

Power cables

All come with a registered copy of Windows 10 installed + some additional applications

(Adobe Reader, VLC Media Player, Google Earth, antivirus).

The price is $130 .

CONTACTING STUDENTS DURING SCHOOL HOURS

If parents need to contact their child during school hours, please phone our school office on

6426 1061 and a message will be sent to your child.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Latrobe High School loves to recognise our students excelling in sports or any chosen interests outside

of the school and ask parents to send a private message to our school’s Facebook page with information

and photos.

Thank you

Competition Time Design a cover for our recipe book

The Learning for Life students are compiling a recipe book of family favourites to raise

money, which will help provide learning opportunities for our program. We would love students to join in this activity by submitting an entry for our cover page

competition. Your name will be printed in the recipe book, in acknowledgement of

your design.

Your A4 Cover page must include

Family Favourites (in bold letters)

Learning For Life Recipe Book

2019

Illustrations (freehand or digital)

Take your entry to the Learning for

Life room before Friday October 18.

Wanted: Recipes

The Learning for Life students are compiling a recipe book of Family Favourites to raise money, which

will help provide learning opportunities for our program. We would love our Latrobe High School

families to be involved. We are asking for your favourite recipes to add into our book.

To make our book successful, we are looking for all types of recipes e.g. main meals, soups, snacks,

savouries and sweets.

Recipes can be emailed to tracy.mccall@education.tas.gov.au or narelle.walker@education.tas.gov.au

Alternatively, they can be dropped into the Learning for Life room or the front office at Latrobe High

School by October 18.

If you would like a registration form please see the school office.

CONTACT DETAILS

PO Box 105, Latrobe, Tas 7307

Phone 6426 1061

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

Web http://latrobehigh.education.tas.edu.au

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.

BRENT ARMITSTEAD

PRINCIPAL

STUDENTS 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

PHONE - school office - 6426 1061

SCHOOL TIMES

8.45 Move to class

8.50 – 9.00 Home Room

9.00 – 10.10 Block 1

10.10 – 10.30 Recess

10.35 – 11.45 Block 2

11.45 Five minute changeover

11.50 – 1.00 Block 3

1.00 – 1.45 Lunch

1.50 – 3.00 Block 4