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APOSITIVE experiencein quality early learning, to a
successful primary school experience and a transition on to high school through to Year 12 are all crucial elements of a successful education experience.
Since coming to Government, we have made improvements in each of these important areas, all aiming at increasing the levels of engagement, retention and attainment for students.
We have passed a new Education Act for Tasmania, which for the first time recognises the right of every child to receive 13 years of compulsory education.
As well as providing the opportunity for voluntary six months earlier access to Prep and Kindergarten, the new Act raises the expectation of our young people, that they remain at school until the completion of Year 12, its equivalent, or when they turn 18 years of age, whichever comes first.
The centrepiece of our change agenda is the extension of Tasmanian schools to Year 12. Reducing the number of transitions our
young people experience lies at the heart of this policy, because it provides more choice about where they can complete their senior secondary education.
This is about our collegesand high schools working together with the shared aim
of ensuring more students finish Year 12.
For many young people barriers such as changing schools, travel and finance can impact on their ability to complete their education. So, by extending high schools to Year 12, we help remove that
barrier, and with it the perception for many in the community that schooling finishes at Year 10.
I am encouraged by the strong community support of the high school extension program. As of 2018, 38 government schools will be
extending to Year 12 — a significantly higher number than expected.
As Minister for Education, Iwant more students to stay at school longer, enjoy their schooling experience, and achieve more while they attend school.
I’m confident that we are on the right track to achieving this, which is ultimately in the best interests of all Tasmanians.
There is no better foundation to build Tasmania’s future than education.
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Changing face of education
CHANGE IS IN THE AIR: The centrepiece of Tasmania’s new Education Act is the extension of secondary schools to Year 12.
JEREMY ROCKLIFFDeputy Premierand Minister for EducationAnd Training
‘The writing, research and critical thinking skills taught during the IB continue to be useful to further study.’ Friends’ School IB Graduate
www.friends.tas.edu.au/school/ib23 Commercial Road North Hobart Email: [email protected]
We Are InquirersThe International Baccalaureate Diploma emphasises critical thinking while providing both breadth and depth of learning. An internationally-renowned program of study with an inquiry-based approach, the Diploma develops senior school students’ skills and dispositions to enhance their ability to thrive during university study.
To discuss how the International Baccalaureate can support your child’s study future, please call our Enrolments Office on 6210 2286 or visit the IB pages on our website.
The Friends’ School is an IB World School.
THE FRIENDS’SCHOOL
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GUILFORD YoungCollege turns 25 nextyear. As Tasmania’s
only senior secondary coeducational Catholic college approaches this milestone, it has a reputation for dynamism, educational excellence and outstanding pastoral care, with facilities to match on its two campuses.
In 2016, 83 per cent of GYCstudents achieved their Tasmanian Certificate of Education and 60 per cent achieved an Australian Tertiary Admissions Ranking.
Also, 14 per cent achievedan ATAR of over 90, and three students were in the top 100 students in the state.
Within the field of Vocational Training and Education, 41 of last year’s students have gained apprenticeships and a further 15 are employed in an industry related to the VET program they studied.
Last year GYC had three finalists in two categories in the Tasmanian VET Training
Awards, producing two winners, while two other VET students won TASC Outstanding Achievement in Vocational Education and Training Awards.
This year, 20 per cent of thestudent population is enrolled in VET courses.
As well as providing exceptional academic and vocational pathways accessible to all 950 students,
the College offers extensive co-curricular activities that provide learning and growth opportunities through sport, cultural, leadership and spiritual pursuits.
A leader in the Tasmanianeducation community, GYC welcomes all who come through its doors into a community of faith.
Guilford Young College was founded in 1994 by the
Archdiocese of Hobart in co-operation with the Christian Brothers, the Dominican Sisters, the Silesians of Don Bosco, the Sisters of Charity and the Sisters of St Joseph. Its first students attended in 1995.
This year, the College haswelcomed only its third principal.
Craig Deayton, who has been a principal in the Tasmanian Catholic education
system for 20 years, said that one of the pleasures of being at GYC was working with vibrant and highly motivated students.
“Guilford Young College both supports and nurtures young people on the cusp of adulthood, helping them to develop a personal ethical framework that includes self-confidence and self-knowledge, as well as knowledge of the world in
which they live and their place in it,” Mr Deayton said.
“One of our many joys is working with these vivacious young people, helping them reach their full potential, and opening the door of opportunity for all. We are extremely proud of the fine young citizens who are alumni of Guilford Young College, and we look forward to welcoming your son or daughter in 2018.”
SWITCHED ON: Nick Martin and Amity Bailey enjoy Guilford Young College’s robotics course.
On course formajor milestone
RECOGNITION: Guilford Young College Dux for 2016 Meg Phillips with the Principal, Mr Craig Deayton, and the Directors of Teaching and Learning Mrs Sandro Guerzoni (Glenorchy Campus) and Mrs Heidi Senior (Hobart Campus).
OPEN DAYFRIDAY 5 May 9am - noon
Hobart and Glenorchy Campuses
PARENT INFORMATION EVENINGSTUESDAY 2 May, GLENORCHY Campus, 7:30pmWEDNESDAY 3 May, HOBART Campus, 7:30pmTHURSDAY 4 May, HOBART Campus, 7:30pm
GYC ENROLMENT ENQUIRIES 6238 4367 [email protected]
Department of Education
Claremont College
Students who are out of area or from non-associate schools are most welcome.
For further information or to make an appointment contact Linda on 62496894 or email [email protected]
Learn in a rich and dynamic environment with strongly supported pathways to university, TAFE and industry. We provide quality teaching which focuses on TCE attainment, VET certification, and maximising university entrance scores.
• Full range of academic subjects • Tutorial program
• Industry standard facilities • College musical
• Extensive range of VET programs • Careers Centre
• UTAS College programs • Student support services
• Enrichment and pastoral care program
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THE Hutchins School isleading the way forlearning with its Year 9
program, Power of 9. The program, which began
in 2011, is aimed at encouraging and assisting students to develop the skills, passion, positive attitudes, values and forms of knowledgenecessary for planning their pathway and being successful through Years 10, 11 and 12 and beyond.
Students have the opportunity to choose from four different challenges that include the Global Challenge, the Port Davey Challenge, the Central Australian Challenge and the Island Challenge.
Each challenge occurs at adifferent time during the year and consists of two phases that include “the experience’’ and “the expedition’’ that makes
up the ultimate challenge. Power of 9 co-ordinator
Ken Kingston said the experiential learning program focuses on developing skills, including decision-making, resilience, tolerance of others, personal organisation, persistence, self-confidence, leadership and independence.
“We try to involve the students in learning experiences that they wouldn’t get in normal day-to-day schooling,” Mr Kingston said.
“These include the four major challenges where students are learning off-campus, and in some cases quite challenging environments.
“For the preparation camp,students are required to make their own way back to Hobart from South Port, which challenges them to get out of
their comfort zone.” He said a combination of
learning through self-discovery, adventure and relevant curriculum helps turn boys into fine young men and build character through experiential learning.
Hutchinsadds a winningnumber
HIGH ACHIEVEMENT: Sean Oosthuizen on the Port Davey Power of 9 Challenge.
Parentsneed to stayinvolvedRESEARCH shows that children do better at school when their parents are involved in their child’s education.
You can speak to your child’s teacher or principal about how youcan be involved.
Some of the ways that you could be involved include:INTRODUCE yourself to your child’s teachers.KEEP teachers informed of any changes that may affect your child.STAY informed by reading the school newsletter and/or school website.GO TO information sessions at the school.TALK with your child about their day.ATTEND parent meetings.PARTICIPATE in school social activities.HELP IN the canteen, library or classroom.
www.dominic.tas.edu.au Become a part of our community.
are you in year 6 now? join us in year 7 2018.
Dominic College is a Catholic, coeducational, Kindergarten to Year 10 school, all in one place. Students enjoy academic, sporting, cultural and creative opportunities in a caring and safe environment. Call Michele on 6274 6010 for enrolment information and applications.
361 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay, Tasmania Ph (03) 6216 7900
A Catholic, Kinder to Year 10 school for girls and young boys
At Mount Carmel, our girls’ only environment from Grade 3 to Year 10 enables girls to take intellectual risks and to focus on excellence in achievement.
We understand that girls thrive in a learning environment where they are known, valued and affirmed.
Empowering GirlsWe provide incredible opportunities for our students to grow and flourish and at the heart of all of our endeavours, is the rich heritage that has been gifted to us by the Sisters of Charity, a heritage of service and social justice.
www.mountcarmel.tas.edu.au
NOW OPEN
Enrolments for Year 7,
2018
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use their experience to teach one another.
Recently, Year 9 girls participated in the Outdoor Adventure Skills elective, where they mentored the Year 4 girls throughout some bushwalks to Seven Mile Beach and Snug Falls.
The girls are further askedto challenge themselves through an outdoor educational experience based on Tasmania’s East Coast.
From Year 5 onwards, girlsexperience the Kelvedon Classroom, Fahan’s outdoor
education facility where they apply skills in setting up their own camp, cooking and undertaking a full curriculum experience in the outdoors, including history, English, art, science and maths.
“We offer the girls skills inoutdoor education that they can build on throughout their years at Fahan,’’ Dan said.
“By the time they reach Year 10, they will be even moreskilled, independent, resilient and surprise themselves with what they can achieve.”
The students love the
variety and quality of outdoor education activities.
Year 7 student Anna Kennedy said: “Kayaking with the class and our bushwalk to the top of Mount Wellington were great opportunities to push ourselves and test our limits. We all really enjoyed it.”
Year 4 student CharlotteCrawford said: “I loved the bushwalk to Seven Mile Beach and the sand sculpture competition we had. It was great having the Year 9 girls with us on the walks explaining things.”
THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Years 9 and 10 students from Fahan School burn off some energy with a mountain bike ride.
COSGROVE High Schoolis a progressive-thinking
school being led by its new Principal, Anna Viney, and her wonderful hardworking staff.
From its core subjects to itsvaried optional units, students have many opportunities to explore and learn about the world they live in and what their role will be within that framework for the future.
Cosgrove takes pride in itstradition of developing students to be the best that they can be.
As demonstrated by recentHarmony Celebrations, Cosgrove High School maintains a strong focus with the arts.
The Harmony Day Assembly focused on cultural
diversity and was celebrated with performances in dance, poetry, pop and jazz music, and even some comedy.
Part of the school’s celebrations included a sports day against New Town High School and Glenora District
School, with a luncheonoffering a diverse mix offood from the 12 variouscountries representedwithin the school.
As part of our visionto be more involved andinclusive with thebroader community,Cosgrove High Schoolended the celebrationswith a highly successfulday at the Taste ofMoonah.
Through CosgroveHigh School’s values of “Learning, Safety and Respect”, students are given the vision to see their world in a practical way, the key to unlock their futures, and a map to guide them successfully though life.
A generous serving of diversity
SKILLS: Cosgrove High School students Zohreh Jafari, left, and Zahra Akbari help out at the Moonah Taste of the World Festival.
FAHAN School pridesitself on maintaining avibrant culture of
involvement for its girls through physical activity, enriching their lives through healthy participation and achievement in outdoor activities.
The Outdoor Education Program at Fahan aims to challenge, excite and inspire girls through controlled outdoor experiences.
The Outdoor Education Co-ordinator for Fahan School, Alison Manson, and the newly appointed specialist in outdoor education, Dan Firth, have created a comprehensive program for girls from Year 3 through to Year 10.
The program offers girls abreadth of activities and opportunities that grow as
their experience does.By adopting a holistic
approach to the program, the goal is have a positive impact on the school and its students by further developing their skills in responsibility and independence.
“The main focus of outdooreducation at Fahan is experiential learning with the aims of cultivating courage, positive self-evaluation and relational development through trust and co-operation activities,’’ Alison said.
“The end goal is that the girls will develop lifelong skills and a passion for the outdoors which will stay with them after school.”
The Outdoor Education Program at Fahan provides rewarding and exciting opportunities for the girls to participate in activities that
they may not have had the chance to do at home.
Girls experience mountainbiking, kayaking, canoeing, white-water rafting, indoor and outdoor rock climbing, bushwalking, and low and high rope challenges.
In each activity, the difficulty levels increase and grow as the girls do.
In addition to this, the advantage of a single campus at Fahan School means that the youngest through to the oldest students learn together in one environment and can
Energeticquest forknowledge
ENROL NOW FOR 2018The school is located in an open bushland setting with spectacular views of the DerwentRiver. We seek to provide a secure environment promoting excellence in education and
character development.
The outstanding school for girls.
Your daughter is our priority
Visit www.fahan.tas.edu.au or call Mary Marino on 6225 1064.
Fahan School is set amongst spectacular grounds, boasts state-of-the-art facilities and has an enviable academic record. In 2016, an amazing 61% of our students achieved an ATAR of 90+, placing them in the top 10% of students nationally. Our enviable size ensures attention to your daughter is our priority.
Limited availability exists for Years 8 -12 in 2018. Apply today.
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CALVIN Christian Schoolprovides personalisedlearning through its
Pathways Program.With a long history of
outdoor education, Calvin is building the pathway for this program to equip students with industry-recognised qualifications in the eco-adventure industry.
The program begins at Year10 by building students’ basic skills in kayaking, rock climbing, snorkelling, rafting, bushwalking, rescue and first aid.
Leadership development isthe focus of Year 11 studies.
Students develop capacityand experience in group management, planning, risk management, and rescue.
VET training starts in Year12. Students start a Certificate 3in Outdoor Recreation. Thisqualifies them to be a guide orassistant guide in two majorareas, depending on theiroutdoor preference.
This year, students have
chosen to qualify as underwater guides and bushwalking guides. The unique opportunity of being an underwater guide is available because Calvin Christian School is a recognised training facility for Scuba Schools International (SSI) and is able to provide internationally recognised training in underwater courses.
Further options open to students in 2018 are raft guide, snorkel instructor, kayak guide and abseil guide.
All courses contain an ecological component, training students in the value and preservation of our unique Tasmanian wilderness while leading groups on eco-adventure activities for tourism and recreation purposes.
The Pathways Program leads directly to tangible employment, as well as deliberately building skills and qualities essential for students to be their best, and succeed in the workplace of the future.
Pathway to fantastic adventures
UP HIGH: Calvin Christian School Year 11 student Sophie Mundy is working towards a Certificate 3 in Outdoor Recreation.
EMMANUEL ChristianSchool is a small but
growing school of 180 students.
We serve Hobart and South-East Tasmania, with students coming from as far away as Murdunna and the northern suburbs of Hobart, and as close as Rokeby.
We provide quality Kinder to Grade 10 education with an experienced and capable team of teachers and support staff who work together to ensure a rich teaching and learning program.
It is exciting to see the growth in our numbers and the development of our school grounds and facilities.
We have been enjoying the Performing Arts Centre for more than a year. It has been a fantastic venue to have assemblies, performances and guest speakers.
Our Twilight Market is designed around the Performing Arts Centre and highlights what a versatile space it is.
We have just started thedevelopment of our Primary
Playground, and have had council approval for two new additions to the Secondary School.
At Emmanuel ChristianSchool, we believe passionately in the
importance of education and encouraging lifelong learners.
We know we are preparing young people for a future that may include occupations that do not exist yet.
To do that, we create opportunities for building strong educational foundations with “need-based’’ student support and dynamic learning opportunities in the context of Christian education.
Christian education addsthe joy of understanding there is more to life than facts and figures.
Understanding educationand learning are magnified in Jesus Christ, and values that flow naturally from true Biblical Christianity guide all we do.
— SCOTT WINKLERPrincipal, Emmanuel
Christian School
Passion for a lifetime of learning
PROUD: Emmanuel Christian School Principal Scott Winkler.
Cosgrove High SchoolDepartment of Education
Students enrolled at Cosgrove High School have the following
opportunities:
Cosgrove High School
• Quality teaching and learning programs in all core subjectareas of English, History, Geography, Maths, Science,My Education and HPE.
• Diverse and enriching short courses to choose from:Catering, Outdoor Education, Drama, Music, STEM,Journalism, Photography, Hair & Beauty, Art, Dance, Garden& Landscaping, MDT, Child Studies, Community Connections,Foods, Team Sports and C60 (Fitness).
• The opportunity to learn and participate in a wonderfulenvironment, excellent facilities and close to theGlenorchy CBD.
• Small class sizes which offer a supportive and calmenvironment.
• Flexible Learning programs to cater for personalised learningand extension in core subjects based on student need.
Cosgrove High School provides students with excellent learning programs. Our strength is to provide opportunities for engagement and personalised learning for student needs.
For all enrolments, please contact the school on 6271 1111 to make an appointment with the Principal.
EDUCATING TO
BE YOUR BEST
We invite you to join us for our
Senior Secondary Information Evening
on Thursday 4 May at 7:30pm.
ENROLMENTS ARE NOW OPEN FOR 2018
For an application form, personal tour or information about
Calvin Christian School please contact our Registrar on
6229 4829 or email: [email protected]
Calvin Christian School, Multi Purpose Hall, 35 Maranoa Road, Kingston
Be your Best
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strong outcomes after Grade 10.
“We are really proud of thesuccess of our students at the college,’’ Mr Kay said.
“The Duke program, withits strong emphasis on adventure and volunteering, is certainly a contributing factor.”
Mitchell, who hopes to attend Guilford Young College in 2018, is keen to enrol in the Gold program.
“I believe the Duke
program has strengthened me as a person, and I hope to continue this growth into the future,” he said.
What impact does the Dukeof Edinburgh Award have on a young person? Through this challenging journey of self-discovery, participants:ARE equipped and empowered to achieve their personal best.LEARN to take responsibility for their goals and choices.BECOME connected to and
actively engaged within their immediate community.MAKE a real difference to society through their positive contributions and involvement.LEARN to persevere and overcome barriers to success.LEARN important life skills.INCREASE their career opportunities.
For more information go to http://www.dukeofed.com.au/about-the-award/the-award/
KEEPING ACTIVE: St Aloysius students in the Duke of Edinburgh Award program have the opportunity to participate in snow camps.
Answercall ofthe wild
ROSNY College is wellknown for providing
students with a wide range of high-quality learning experiences in both academic and vocational pathways.
The aim to be an inspiringand empowering learning community was represented at the annual Achievement Ceremony, when the college celebrated more than 90 award recipients from their 2016 cohort.
The major awards for thenight were presented to Harry Nutting (the B.A. Hortle Award for Academic Achievement), Georgia Stone (the Long Tong Leadership Award), Leuan Simms (the K.R. Hudspeth Award for Service), Olivia Wilson (the Caltex Best All-Rounder Award) and Annie Zagni (the Principal’s Citizenship Award).
Several students also represented Rosny with awards at a recent ceremony at Government House to recognise Outstanding
Academic Achievement and Outstanding Achievement in a Vocational Education and Training Program.
Rosny College is very proudof its record of excellence as students continue to achieve outstanding results year after year in their chosen pathway.
Last year the school saw asignificant increase compared with 2015 in the number of students achieving their
Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE), as well as 37 students with an ATAR above 90, and three students placed in the top 100 for the state.
The college is a supportivelearning environment that aims to support all their students to achieve the TCE at the end of Year 12 so they can successfully participate in further studies or employment after they leave school.
Mark of achievement for Rosny
CENTRE OF ATTENTION: MCs Oliver Willits, Sophia Bellears and Michaela Williams at the Welcome to Country during Rosny College’s recent Achievement Ceremony.
Picture: CHRISTOPHER J PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILM
ST ALOYSIUS CatholicCollege leads the way inTasmania with the Duke
of Edinburgh Award. The internationally
recognised award is the leading structured youth development program for young Australians aged 14-25, helping them to explore their potential, regardless of age or circumstance.
Duke students at St Aloysius have the opportunity to participate in surfing, rock climbing, bushwalking, canyoning, bike riding and snow camps in Victoria.
“It has been a remarkableexperience, broadening both my life experience and skill base,” said Grade 10 student Mitchell Owen.
The program, which startedin 2014, has grown rapidly,
with the College now having five senior classes enrolled in the award this year.
There are three levels to theprogram: Bronze, Silver and Gold.
St Aloysius offers both Bronze and Silver, with Guilford Young College offering Gold in 2018.
Mitchell completed Bronzelast year and is now participating in the Silver program. He encourages other students to participate for their own personal growth.
“It definitely puts you outside of your comfort zone,’’ Mitchell said.
“We have excellent teachers who encourage independence and maturity. You learn a lot about yourself when you get dropped off somewhere and have to
navigate to your campsite.”There are four main
components to the Duke of Edinburgh award: physical recreation; skill; service; and adventurous journey.
The balance of the four components, combined with the rigour of an external program, means the student outcomes are very strong.
Teacher Peter Kay believesthe program is one of the reasons why St Aloysius students go on to achieve
Join the Rosny College Community in 2018All parents of prospective students are invited to come and learn about the College and meet our subject teachers at the
Parent Information Evening Thursday 15th June 2017 at 6pm
Contact Rosny College for more information.
Telephone: (03) 6244 9200 Email: [email protected] College: 20 Bastick Street Rosny 7018 Website: http://www.rosnycollege.education.tas.edu.au/
Department ofEducation
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Learning Services contactsALL Government schools belong to a Learning Service, and these are located in regions throughout Tasmania. Learning Services provide support to schools, and are your next point of contact after your school principal.
Learning Services Southern Region 30 Raminea Road, Lindisfarne 7015 Phone (03) 6165 [email protected]
STATISTICS recommending a university education are
compelling.For example, in 2012 the
Grattan Institute reported that university graduates earn over 70 per cent more in their lifetime than those who complete Year 12 alone.
The Friends’ School has been preparing students for further learning for 130 years, and offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma is a key component of the senior study opportunities it offers to enable access to university.
A global program established in 1968 and now taught at more than 4500 schools worldwide, the IB Diploma offers specific benefits that provide excellent preparation for university study.
“One of the standout benefits of completing the IB Diploma is that it provides both breadth and depth of knowledge,’’ said Steve Barratt, director of Teaching and Learning at The Friends’ School.
“As a two-year program, the IB Diploma gives students time to analyse and evaluate their study topics, which typically leads to new ideas, connections between subjects, and a deep understanding of local, national and global issues.”
The IB Diploma programalso incorporates emphasis on a global perspective and intercultural awareness.
Students study at least onelanguage additional to English.
As cultural boundaries continue to overlap around the world, this emphasis will become increasingly relevant and meaningful for employment in the 21st century.
Students interested in attending university overseas will appreciate that the IB Diploma is recognised worldwide.
All Australian tertiary institutions accept the IB Diploma as a university entrance qualification, and there is ready access to all major institutions in almost 150 countries across the United Kingdom, Europe, North and South America,
Africa and the Asia-Pacific region.
And while it is academicallyrigorous, the IB is also flexible in its subject offering. Students can access subjects ranging from Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Sciences, Mathematics, Individuals and Societies — such as Philosophy, History or Economics — or the Arts, suchas Visual Arts, Music and Theatre.
Friends’ students who complete the IB Diploma often comment that it has enabled them to become well-rounded individuals, thanks to the depth and breadth of their studies.
“We find our IB Diploma students graduate with skills and dispositions to be adaptable, resilient, and curious young people, with enthusiasm for pursuing future learning,” Mr Barratt said.
STYLE: International Baccalaureate student Richard Colling in art class at The Friends' School.
The world at your fingertips
Read all about itHALF-PRICE copies of the Mercury and Sunday
Tasmanian are available to schools and educationalinstitutions throughout the school year.
These education-rate newspapers are also available tospecialist educational groups such as adult literacy or further education classes.
The order form can be downloaded from the internet atmercurynie.com.au
Free copies of the rural newspaper Tasmanian Countryfor educational purposes can also be organised.
Schools in the Derwent Valley and Central Highlands can also request a free copy of their local paper, The Gazette.
For more information about these and other education-based resources, contact Damian Bester, education services manager, on 6230 0736 or email [email protected]
STUDENT NEWSPAGES IN 2017
Are you a teacher interested in developing a student news page with your class in The Mercury in 2017?
The Mercury’s Newspapers In Education Program has been giving students the opportunity to create and publish their own School Pages in its current form since 1995. The process involves writing stories, taking photographs
and selling advertising.
This is open to primary, secondary and senior secondary students.
Check out our website: www.mercurynie.com.au click on to School Pages and scroll down for more information
and see examples of previously published pages.
We would be interested in discussing plans for 2017 now. Contact:
Damian Bester Education Services Manager Ph 62300736 E: [email protected]
Peter Carey Advertising Facilitator Ph 62300546 E: [email protected]
THE 2017 WORKSHOPS HAVE COMMENCED.CALL US NOW TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST.
Opening mindsto life’s possibilities.We invite you to come and explore our unique approach
to learning, delivered through a rich and stimulating
Christian education that equips students for all of life.
Emmanuel provides an outstanding education from Kindergarten to Year 10, in a safe and nurturing
learning environment. We also offer after school care,
buses to and from most locations and a free early
learning program for children aged 0 – 5 years and their
parents.
•School tours •open classrooms
•variety of activities on display
Emmanuel Christian School ispart of Christian Schools Tasmania.1 Chipmans Road Rokeby 6247 8476emmanuel.tas.edu.au
OPEN DAYTUESDAY, MAY 16 9.30am – 11am
Taroona High SchoolDepartment of Education
Taroona High School
OPEN WEEKMonday 15 - Friday 19 May 2017
We welcome you to visit between 9.30am and 12.00noon. Please come to the office, where a student guide will meet you
for a tour of the school.
For more information, please contact the school, on 6227 7700 or [email protected] http://education.tas.edu.au/taroonahigh
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REGULAR exercise does morethan keep you fit.
That’s the message to studentsat Elizabeth College, where physical activity is taken seriously and options are available to suit everyone’s needs.
“Exercise improves memory and higher-order thinking, as well as self-esteem and mental health. That’s why we try to have something for everyone,” Health and Physical Education department manager Rebecca Thomas said.
At lunchtime students can try a quickworkout at Chuggy’s Gym, the colleges’ high-spec strength and conditioning facility.
They can use the spin room or join insocial games of volleyball, basketball, floor hockey, badminton or futsal.
After school they can get involved with the huge range of active Enrichment offerings, from snowboarding to surfing and bike riding to bowling.
Alongside these offerings there are college sports and activities such as AFL 9s, fun runs and athletics.
Students certainly notice the difference this physical activity can have on their academic studies.
“Keeping active really helps me to feelgood about myself and I know that my learning improves too,’’ said Year 12 student Cooper Wilson.
“I can stay focused for longer, and thatreally helped in exams last year.”
Any student can get involved, and there are high levels of participation across the college.
Healthy body, healthy mind
FIGHTING FIT: Students at Elizabeth College are taught the importance of regular exercise, and there are plenty of different fitness options.
BEK Dilger first started playing music at Clarence High School with the primary bands program in Grade 5.
She joined the high school band in Grade 7 and now in Grade 12 she is still playing with the band.
At the moment the Senior Concert Band is practising regularly to ensure they are ready for the 2017 National Band Championships.
For the championships the band has been joined by a number of college students.
The commitment to excellencein the Clarence school band program has resulted in outstanding achievements in competitions.
“I love being part of the band
program. It’s a big family and we all enjoy making great music,” said Bek, who now studies at Rosny College.
Bek is an experienced percussionist and is mentoring this section of the school band.
The Clarence High School Bands Program encompasses five bands and numerous ensembles.
Students work with specialistinstrumentalists individually and in small groups. There are music camps, tours, competitions and performance opportunities as part of the program.
Acting Principal Mary Maher isenthusiastic about the opportunities for students at Clarence High School.
“Students come to us in Grade7 and we work together to
discover what they love doing and then enable them to grow and extend their skills,” Ms Maher said.
“It is gratifying to see studentsgo on to college and excel in their area of passion.”
Gus Roberts and Koda Salterstarted in Grade 7 this year. They had already visited Clarence High School numerous times from their primary schools as part of the Primary School Bands Program, Science Week activities, to attend the Computing Club, and then again as part of the transition program.
Koda thought that the Computing Club, especially for primary students, was really interesting.
“We learnt how robots workand then got to make our own and
make them dance or play soccer,” he said.
Gus has quickly become a keymember of the Junior Concert Band, playing baritone saxophone.
He said he most looks forwardto new studying opportunities, from Robotics to Outdoor Education to Computer Graphics.
The 2017 National Band Championships are on Easter Saturday in the Albert Hall, Launceston. Everyone is welcome to come along and cheer the Clarence team.
At Clarence High School everystudent has the opportunity to find what they love doing and develop in this area. The expertise of the committed teaching staff and inclusive community supports this engagement.
SWEET MUSIC: Clarence High School students Gus Roberts, left, playing the saxophone, and Koda Salter playing the trombone.
And the bands played on …
Academic excellence
Caring and supportive environment
Extensive pastoral care program
Exciting range of courses
Enquiries: 6220 3133
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TRANSITIONING intohigh school or senior
secondary school often means that students start to make greater use of online technology and social media.
Making sure your child issafe online is a shared responsibility between the community, parents, schools and students.
Children should be able tolearn in a safe, supportive school environment. This includes participating safely in technology-based learning.
For studentsSCHOOLS work within a framework that provides all schools, teachers, parents and students with resources to develop student safety and wellbeing policies, including cyber safety.STUDENTS learn how to be responsible users of technology. Schools have guidelines around the acceptable use of technology that students must agree to. THE Department of Education filters internet use to protect schools from known risks.
For parentsTALK to your child about what they are doing and looking at online.TALK to your child about the dangers of giving personal details out online.ENCOURAGE your child to talk to you about any problems.USE a filtering system at home to make sure your child can’t access dangerous things online.YOUR child will be expected to use information technology and the internet safely and responsibly at school, so encourage this outside of school as well.
For more information, visit the cyber safety page at www.education.tas.gov.au or the National Safe Schools Hub at www.safeschoolshub.edu.au.
Ensureonlinesafety
OUTDOOR education is akey component of thecurriculum at St Michael’s
Collegiate School. “Experiential learning beyond
the classroom is an essential part of the social, emotional and cognitive development of every girl at Collegiate,” said Principal Judith Tudball.
A highlight is the school’s
signature Year 9 ASPIRE program. The unique framework provides
a challenging yet safe and supportive environment in which students are encouraged to take measured risks and step outside their comfort zones.
With Year 9 recognised as a pivotal year in transition from adolescence to emerging adulthood, 9 ASPIRE is
purposefully designed for girls to develop their critical thinking, positive risk-taking, independence, resilience, respect and strong sense of community.
“The personal growth experienced by the girls throughout the course of 9 ASPIRE is truly remarkable,” Mrs Tudball said.
The program is based around thethree key themes of expedition,
exploration and service-learning.It includes remote wilderness
experiences, powerful group programs to foster teamwork and collaboration, and unique community service activities.
“The 9 ASPIRE program is justone way Collegiate supports girls in becoming independent, resilient and responsible global citizens,” Mrs Tudball said.
Collegiate ASPIREs to success
COLD COMFORT: St Michael’s Collegiate puts a strong focus on outdoor education.
St Michael’s Collegiate
For all tour and enrolment enquiries
please contact our Head of Enrolments,
Mrs Trisha Lowe on 6211 4936
www.collegiate.tas.edu.au
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THIS year, more than 80Hobart College students have
volunteered for the Student Environment Team (SET).
Their first big mission wasClean Up Hobart College Day.
Held on a hot summer day,student teams led by SET members scoured the college’s 65 hectares of bushland finding old truck parts, household furniture, couches, beds, piles of cans and bottles, and household waste.
Veolia donated a skip for the day, which was easily filled by the energetic scavengers.
The SET also manages the
campus recycling program, collecting the commingled rubbish and recycling bins fortnightly.
Its next challenge is to collect 6000 1.25-litre PET drink bottles to build a productive greenhouse near the Sustainability Centre.
Perhaps the SET’s most exciting project is mobilising to help save the Tasmanian swift parrot. Learning about its predator, the rainbow lorikeet, will provide a critical real-world challenge for the student team, who are very fortunate to be working closely with ANU conservation biologist,
Dr Dejan Stojanovic, on their Fair Go for Swifties citizen science project.
Dr Stojanovic will train theSET team members to be effective citizen scientists, working towards a paper on the collaborative results gained from the student/citizen scientist research.
Hobart College has been awarded two grants to help with the Fair Go for Swifties Unwanted Rainbow Lorikeets Project.
The largest, from NaturalResource Management South, provides $7000 to assist with building more than 50
rainbow lorikeet nesting boxes and developing data bases and technology equipment to make accurate field observations.
The college’s InformationTechnology students will be devising a database to be used by the SET members and other citizen scientists.
Local community memberscan join in the project by undertaking two workshops with Dr Stojanovic to be held on May 20 and 27.
Interested citizen scientistsshould contact Jenny Dudgeon at the Hobart College Sustainability Centre.
WORTHY CAUSE: The Hobart College Student Environment Team (SET) with some of the bottles they have collected.
SET to sustain a keeninterest in nature
THERE are 54 government schools offering secondary education inTasmania, as well as eight senior secondary colleges.From this year, 30 secondary schools are also now offering Year 11
and 12 programs, as part of the Government’s long-term plan to extend Tasmanian high schools to Year 11 and 12.
We want every student to have the opportunity to achieve theirpotential by providing them with the skills they need for the future.
We believe that all children deserve a bright beginning and a comprehensive education. To ensure children are provided with this, we are committed to developing strong relationships with you as their parents and carers.
We celebrate diversity among our students. This means we embrace all types of people regardless of their race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or socio-economic status.
Discrimination, harassment or bullying in any form is not toleratedin our schools.
The Department of Education works together with you to ensurewe have safe, respectful and inclusive schools.
We work in partnership with community and families to support allof our students, providing an inclusive approach to teaching and learning that values your child’s community and culture.
Our website www.education.tas.gov.au has a wide range of information and resources that can further help you to prepare your child for secondary school.
— TASMANIAN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Chance to be your best
Our vision is to provide an inspirational education where each boy strives to achieve his personal best and is willing to serve his community as an informed and active citizen; locally, nationally and globally.
We offer an outstanding education that is specifically designed for boys from Pre-Kindergarten (3 years of age) to Year 12 all on one campus.
ENROLMENTS ARE NOW OPEN FOR 2018
For more information please contact our Enrolments Assistant
on 6221 4236 or [email protected]
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www.hutchins.tas.edu.au
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DOMINIC College hasresponded to increased student
interest in studying Marine Biology, Veterinary Science and Environmental Sciences at university with a new foundation science elective.
Dominic College Directorof Science K-10, Jane Myers, has developed the new Animal Husbandry and Marine Science course for Year 9 and 10 students that has proved popular with two classes studying the subject this year.
“In the Animal Husbandrycomponent of the course, students gain an understanding of the classification, anatomy, physiology behaviour and ethical care of a variety of animal species,” Ms Myers said.
The College has bought oris caretaker for a range of animals, including alpacas, sheep, calves, donkeys, goats and an already much-loved pony.
Students are working hardto research and care for their
animals. To great excitement, the college’s Toggenburg goat, Kelly, gave birth to a baby girl last month.
“It was very well-timed. Students observed me delivering the baby in the college stables,” Ms Myers said.
Nearly all students have their portfolio animal living at the college. As well as the larger animals, students study and maintain rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, homing pigeons and chickens.
Ms Myers said animal diversity, the humane treatment of animals, and endangered species are some of the topics covered in the course.
“Students are also looking forward to term two,when the focus will be on the marine habitat culminating in a five-day Marine Studies Immersion Camp,” she said.
Dominic College Principal Beth Gilligan said the college was able to develop facilities on its extensive grounds to support
this highly engaging new program for students.
“We plan to prepare and enter some of our animals in the Royal Hobart Show, which will be a unique learning opportunity for students,” Ms Gilligan said.
She said the college had areputation for producing fine marine and environmental research scientists,”
“We hope Dominic College old scholars such as Dr Karen Westwood and Dr Joanna Vince can also connect with and support students in this program,” Ms Gilligan said.
GENTLE TOUCH: Dominic College Year 7 students Rhianna Hinson and Kolbi Saltmarsh have some hands-on experience as they examine the school’s baby goat born last month.
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Rose Bay High School Department of Education
Rose Bay High School
Wednesday 24 May | 6.30pm in the School Gymnasium
Rose Bay High School has outstanding educational facilities and offers a comprehensive and innovative educational program in a highly supportive school environment.
• View displays of student work• Talk to staff about our educational programs• See students at work
• Enrolments for Grade 7 in 2018 are being offered• Enrolments for other grades subject to availability
For more information please contact the school on 6242 9299 www.rosebay.tased.edu.au
Members of the community, parents and prospective students are invited to visit the school to:
OPEN NIGHT
ELIZABETH COLLEGE INSPIRED RESOURCEFUL LEARNERS
INFORMATION EVENINGS JOIN US
IN 2018
PARENT INFORMATION EVENINGS Wednesday 14 June & Thursday 15 June
ORIENTATION DAY Wednesday 21 June
To find out more, call us on 6235 6555, visit elizabethcollege.tas.edu.au or find us on Facebook.
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THESE former ClaremontCollege Legal Studies
students have every reason to feel confident about embarking on university study after receiving top marks from the University of Tasmania politics unit while still at Claremont College.
“The UTAS Politics/Law course was daunting at first, but it gave me a head-start in understanding how university works” said Porsha Archer, who is enrolled in a Bachelor of Psychological Science at UTAS.
“My favourite part of thecourse was international law,
as it was something I previously did not know much about.
“Meeting the lecturers inthe seminars was also good because you could actually speak to them, rather than be one of 200 in a lecture theatre.”
Emily Hale, who is studying a Bachelor of Arts/Law degree this year, recommends the course and said it helped her to achieve a very strong result in Legal Studies 3, as well as the obvious benefit of having a lighter load in her first year at UTAS.
“I think that the course gave us really valuable skills that we can apply to everyday life,” said Grace Lawless.
“For example, in my nursing degree this year we are looking at communication and how some cases can be used as a precedent to influence health-related law.”
On reflection, Rachael Davis, who is enrolled in a Batchelor of Art/Law degree at UTAS, credits the course with helping her to develop a mindset that will put her in good stead throughout her studies.
“I found that the course
helped me to understand that, while I may not agree with certain decisions made by governments, it is important to remain open-minded and unbiased,” she said.
Claremont College students have participated in this course since its inception, and this tradition is being upheld by two Legal Studies 3 students this year.
It will demystify tertiary study for them, just as it has for Claremont College students in the past.
The college offers a rangeof UTAS College courses for students in Years 11 and 12.
Claremont legal eagles ready to soar
DELIGHTED: Claremont College students from left, Emily Hale, Porsha Archer, Sue Hawkins (teacher), Rachael Davis and Grace Lawless celebrate their success.
THE cultural and learning community ofMount Carmel College
was richly enhanced in 2016 with the introduction of a Positive Education philosophy.
In essence, this is a holisticapproach inspired by the work of Martin Seligman, which combines best-practice teaching and learning with the science of wellbeing.
Principal Susan Ryan saidMount Carmel is committed to supporting students to flourish.
“Our desire as educators isalways to support students to grow into well-rounded, healthy young people, and the Positive Education philosophy has provided a framework to enable us to actively work towards building such a culture,” Ms Ryan said.
“All staff members haveparticipated in professional learning in this area, and as a staff team we are taking
collective steps to cultivate wellbeing and character in our students and incorporate the science of Positive Education into our practice.
“For me personally, my mantra that if we take care of wellbeing, we take care of learning means that I strive to lead a community where the young people in our care will feel safe, happy and connected, and where they will learn the skills that will become the building blocks for a happy and successful life.”
Students from Kinder toYear 10 were all challenged to take up a gratitude practice for the duration of the school year, either in savouring activities, mindfulness practices or keeping a gratitude journal.
Secondary Positive Education co-ordinator Lisa Herd said the new practices had been embraced as a part of each and every school day.
Embracing a positive approach
POSITIVE EDUCATION: Mount Carmel College supports students to flourish as well-rounded, healthy young people.
Discover Clarence High SchoolInformation for parents, guardians, primary students and interested community members
• Hear about the programs which we offer• Meet key teachers and student leaders• Take the opportunity to ask questions• Tour the school• Experience a performance by our talented
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Please book your seat by contacting the schooloffice on 6244 2544 by Monday 15 May
OPEN NIGHTWednesday 17 May 2017 | Tours 5:30 pm - 6:00pm Information Session 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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