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Ogilvie High School 228 New Town Road NEW TOWN TAS 7008

(03) 6228 8800 Fax: (03) 6228 6842

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CALENDAR

TERM 2 2014 5 May - 4 July

TERM 2 2014:

29 May - Cross Country Carnival 12.00-3.20pm 12 June - Cross Country Carnival 12.00-3.20pm

REPORTS WILL GO HOME FIRST WEEK IN TERM 3

TERM DATES 2014

Term 1: 5 Feb - 17 April (Easter break - 18 - 22 April)

Term 2: 5 May - 4 July Term 3: 21 July - 26 Sept

(21 July - Student Free Day) Term 4: 13 Oct - 18 Dec

Issue 5 9 May 2014

SCHOOL TIMES 8.40am Warning Bell 8:45am Home Group 9:00am Period 1 10:40am Recess 11:10am Period 2 12:50pm Lunch 1:40pm Period 3 3:20pm Dismissal

ABSENCE HOTLINE

6228 8890 Call any time (24/7) to leave

a message about a student’s

absence

OR

SMS 0417 968 541

FROM THE PRINCIPAL This term is a short term of nine weeks, but it is a busy one in terms of learning. Students in Grades 7 and 9 will be undertaking NAPLAN tests next week. Please ensure your daughter has a calculator that she can bring to School for the Numeracy test. Also this term, students will be assessed in all areas as teachers are preparing for the mid-year reporting schedule. Reports go home in the first week of Term Three. Students are encouraged to follow our commitment of being a learner and working hard to achieve their best in these reports. Term Two has started with a return to Winter and staff and students are adjusting to the cooler conditions. We have cosy, warm classrooms, but I appreciate that it can be very cold on the way to and from school, and also walking between buildings, such as from M to H Block. Students are expected to wear full School Uniform and, if necessary, we encourage students to wear garments such as a thermal top under their uniform. The School cardigans and jumpers are sufficiently warm for students when inside our buildings. Unfortunately, some of our students are wearing garments such as colourful hoodies over/under their uniforms and this is not acceptable. Girls may wear a coat on the way to and from School, walking between buildings, and at break times if outside. School coats in maroon are available from the Uniform Shop. Black and maroon puffer jackets are suitable coats to wear to School. When inside, girls will be asked to remove their coats. Girls may also wear scarves that are in School colours of maroon, grey or white. Adhering to the Uniform Policy, as determined by our School Association, is another way that our students and families adhere to our commitments of being safe and showing respect.

Colony 47 Reconnect Program FREE Parenting Program - Tapping Inner Strengths Program Starting 29 May 2014 The Early Intervention Outreach Service reduces youth homelessness by working with young people aged 12-18 to develop the kind of relationships they want to achieve with family, explore education or employment opportunities and engage with their community. This 6 week program for parents and carers, looking at ways to manage communication, conflict and relationships through difficult times. The program starts on Thursday 29 May from 10.00am-1.00pm, at 432 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart. For bookings and information, please contact Reconnect at Colony 47 by phoning 6214 1481 or email reconnect@colony47.com.au Aggression and Bullying (including cyberbullying) among Young People A forum with Professor Donna Cross will be held at the DEC on the evening of Tuesday 20 May. Donna is Professor of Child and Adolescent Health, Child Health Promotion Research Centre at the School of Exercise, Biomedical and Health Sciences at Edith Cowan University in Western Australia. If parents or carers wish to attend, please contact the School Office on 6228 8800 to reserve a ticket. There is no cost. Visit Donna’s page to find out about her career and experience in working in this area: http://www.ncab.org.au/Page.aspx?ID=194

Julie Bird PRINCIPAL

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