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LATROBE HIGH SCHOOL
Department of Education
Issue No. 11 13 August 2015
Principal’s Report Importance of school uniform
At the end of last week, we outlined the importance of school uniform to all
students, as the standard of uniform has been slipping for some students.
Students who are out of uniform without a note from home are to spend their
lunch time in the library. I would like to thank parents and students for the effort
they have made to make sure the students are in full school uniform. The school
uniform builds a sense of connectedness among students and to the school.
When worn well, it enhances the way in which individuals and the school are
viewed in the community. Uniform also means that students can easily be
identified as a member of LHS, increasing safety and supervision for all students.
I would like to highlight that black shoes are the required item for footwear and
the only tracksuit that is acceptable is the navy parachute Adidas Reserve Pant
or similar navy parachute pant.
COMING EVENTS
TERM 3
Wednesday 19 August
Grade 10 Student
Information Session
9.00 - 10.00 am
Don College Parent
Information Evening
7.00 - 8.00pm at Latrobe
High School
Thursday 20 August
Parent Information Evening
for Grade 6 parents and
students
Tuesday 1 September
Grade 6 Girls Camp
Camp Clayton
Wednesday 2
September
Grade 6 Boys Camp
Camp Clayton
Tuesday 8 September
Don College Taster Day
Friday 18 September
Red Faces - Whole School
Assembly
GIRLS: BOYS:
Summer school dress
Winter skirt (with black stockings)
Yellow, cotton, button-through shirt
LHS soft shell jacket (navy blue)
LHS puffer jacket (navy blue)
LHS royal blue hoodie
LHS royal blue, woollen, V-neck school
jumper
LHS royal blue cardigan
Navy blue Reserve Pant or similar navy
parachute pant (no other tracksuit pant
is allowed)
Navy blue shorts (plain)
Plain white or black socks
Black stockings or tights under winter skirt
Black shoes
Yellow, cotton, button-through shirt
LHS soft shell jacket (navy blue)
LHS puffer jacket (navy blue)
LHS royal blue hoodie
LHS royal blue, woollen, V-neck
school jumper
Navy blue Reserve Pant or similar
navy parachute pant (no other
tracksuit pant is allowed)
Grey trousers
Grey shorts
Black shoes
Don College Parent Information Evening – Wednesday 19 August
Don College teaching staff will hold an information session for parents/guardians of Grade 10 students on
Wednesday 19 August, starting at 7pm in the Latrobe High Library. In the past, we have received
excellent feedback from parents about the evening. I encourage parents and guardians of Grade 10
students to attend, so you are aware of all the opportunities that exist at Don College.
Parent and Student Information Evening- Thursday 20 August
We are excited about holding our ‘Parent and Student Information Evening’ on Thursday 20 August for all
prospective 2016 Grade 7 students and their parents. The evening starts at 6:30pm in the school library.
Parents and students who are unable to make it on the night are encouraged to contact the main office to
arrange a meeting and tour of the school.
NAPLAN Results
While NAPLAN is one test on one day, it does give us important data that informs future teaching
decisions and gives us an idea of how we are tracking as a school over time. It also provides us with
important data on each individual student’s strengths and weaknesses. The data for Latrobe High School
is showing very clearly that the work we have undertaken over the last few years is really showing results.
Over the next week we will be mailing out to parents of Grade 7 and 9 students their son’s/daughter’s
individual NAPLAN results.
Brent Armitstead
Principal
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
send an email to [email protected]
PHONE
Phone our school office - 64261061
FATHER’S DAY RAFFLE
The School Association is running a Father’s Day raffle as our major fundraiser and we are asking each family to sell a book of
10 tickets at $2.00 per ticket ($20.00 for the book).
The prizes will be as follows:
1st Acrylic Landscape – Bells Parade $250 Anthony Robertson
2nd Petrol Voucher $200 Caltex Sassafras Service Station
3rd Signed North Melbourne Jumper $130 Latrobe High School
4th Signed Cricket Bat – Mark Taylor $120 Latrobe High School
5th Gift Voucher $75 Total Performance Sports
6th Family Pass to Speedway $60 Latrobe Speedway
7th Anvers Chocolates $50 Anvers
8th 2 Cinema Tickets $33 CMax Cinema
9th IGA Gift Voucher $25 Hill Street Grocer
10th Mitre 10 Voucher $25 Hill Street Grocer
All books sold/unsold and money to be returned by Thursday 3 September.
Drawn - FRIDAY 4 September 2015
When selling the raffle tickets, please abide by the following rules as described in the Gaming Control Act:
As the total prize value is greater than $500, the tickets cannot be sold by students under 16 years of age.
Raffle books are not to be sold door to door.
ANVERS WINDOW PAINTING FOR WINTERFEST
Congratulations to the 6 girls who painted the Anvers shop windows for the annual Chocolate Winterfest.
The design was based on winter scenery in Latrobe and featured silhouettes of some of the more iconic
buildings. The girls represented the school well and did a fantastic job. Thanks again to Anvers for giving
us the opportunity.
PAINTING TEAM
Melinda Powell
Amy Jackson
Makayla James-Joiner
Katelyn Geard
Kate O’Sullivan
Chloe Dawkins
WANTED – LOOM BANDS AND LOOMS
If you have any preloved looms and loom bands, please drop them off at the school office. The looms and
bands will be taken by the Cambodian Experience 2016 travellers to Soksan (a school in Cambodia) for the
students to use there.
The ANZ Bank is offering an Indigenous School Based Traineeship in Latrobe to commence next year.
They are seeking any Year 10 indigenous students who would be interested in applying for this position.
Ideally the student should have an interest in both customer service and the finance industry.
Interested students should email Kelli Bishop a cover letter and their current resume with two up-to-date referees.
GYM DAYS
Come and see what is on offer at these gym fun days.
DATE: Thursday 8 October 10am-12 noon Friday 9 October 10am-12 noon
Friday 9 October 7pm-9pm AT: Allstars Gymnastics 33 Nicholls St Devonport
COST: $5 which includes a snack Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.
Proceeds to assist The Cambodian Experience 2016
Junior Life Drawing So far this term, we have focused on human anatomy. Students have completed a series of observational drawings using line, shape and tone. Here is a small selection of the fantastic work that the students have completed. We are looking forward to venturing outside to sketch the surrounding landscapes as the weather clears up.
Miss Mack
Harmoni Richardson
Henry MIgnot
Seth Webb
Darcy Miller
Seth Webb
Kaycee Hering
Annalise Castles
Jenna Flack
Montana Lewis
Shelby Bellchambers
HPE HOT SPOT
SPINE SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA
The National Self-Detection Program for Scoliosis (NSPS).
Scoliosis (spinal curvature) is an important health problem for adolescent girls and 25 per
thousand are at risk of developing a significant curve. Three girls per thousand require
active treatment (spinal brace or surgery). Because in the early stages the condition is most
often asymptomatic, screening in the age range 11-13 years is a sound preventative health
measure.
The Spine Society of Australia is encouraging girls in Grade 7 and 9 to access the Scoliosis Australia home page www.scoliosis-australia.org and print the brochure. The website contains comprehensive credible information about the symptoms and treatment of scoliosis. Using the forum on
our website, girls and their parents can obtain general advice form certified specialists who manage patients with spinal
curvature. The forum is a useful resource in providing searchable information posted by its members. It offers a strong support
base for adolescent patients with scoliosis and their parents. Healthcare professionals and other interested parties can discuss
the NSDP in the forum.
Slipstream 2015 - ‘Dorothy’
Grade 7 students will have the opportunity to attend the performance on
Tuesday September 1 at 10:30 am until 12.00 noon at the Ulverstone
Civic Centre. Students who are interested can collect a permission form
from the main office next week.
BRICK LAYING PROGRAM – STEPPING OUT IN BRICKS
From June 29 to July 2 we went to the Alanvale College in Launceston to do a Bricklaying course with
professional bricklayer, Paul Mackay. The program started at 8:30am and went until 4 o’clock each day.
We left Latrobe a bit before 7 o’clock each day just to make sure we were on time. At the course we
learnt the basics of bricklaying such as mixing the mortar, spreading the mortar, laying bricks and all the
health and safety requirements. It was very hard labour but we found the program very interesting and a
very handy skill to learn. Along with learning the basics of bricklaying we also met students from other
schools from in and around Launceston. The program was a huge success for both of us with the report
back from Paul. Paul said we were always on time and we always showed respect to everyone. He said
we were a credit to our school and we should be very proud of ourselves.
Daniel Williams and Riley Symmons
WRITER OF THE MONTH
Calling all song writers! This month’s focus for ‘Writer of the Month’ is song writing. It’s great to see a
number of students already submitting their songs for consideration. Please keep these wonderful pieces
of writing coming in!
Also, the 2015 School Writing Competition is NOW OPEN!
Write a poem or short story for your chance to win $1,000 cash ($500 for you & $500 for your
school!) Other awesome prizes are up for grabs.
All it takes is a burst of inspiration, a dash of creativity and a little bit of effort for great poems and
stories to appear!
Entry is FREE and close Sunday August 30, 2015. To register, log onto www.write4fun.net
Good Luck!
Wendy Leonard
ARTS NIGHT
Thursday two weeks ago, I participated in Latrobe High School’s Arts night. I was in the Concert Band and Sing Star. I played bass in Concert Band and we played the National Anthem to start off the show and then a song called ‘Let’s Rock’. I performed a solo in ‘Let’s Rock’, and there were lots of times in rehearsals that I had stuffed it up. I tried to calm my nerves and played it as best as I could, and I didn’t end up making a mistake in the performance! I was the most nervous I had ever been in a long time but once I got up there I had an absolute blast.
Sing Star was really hard because I’d nearly lost my voice in the days leading up to the performance. Miss Lee gave me lots of advice to try to save my voice so I could still sing on the night. We sang ‘All About That Bass’, and I managed to pull it off, phew! I was so glad to not have let the team down. Everyone in the audience was very supportive and I felt at home up on stage. I would highly recommend to anyone to get up on stage and perform, as it's not only a boost of confidence but a lot of fun. There were 54 students in total who performed on the night, and we were all on a big high afterwards.
Kassidy Baldock
GIRLS FOOTBALL
The Latrobe High School Girls football team has completed their
Eastern Division competition with three wins and one nail biting
loss against Ulverstone High. We also won our Preliminary Final
and Grand Final. The grand final was played against Ulverstone
High School. The first half was a slow start but we all came
together in the second half and booted our way to victory with
the final score of 49-40. The leading goal scorers were Lauren
Stevenson, Sarah Skinner and Zoe Knight. Congratulations to
Lauren Stevenson on receiving Latrobe High School’s Best and
Fairest, Eastern Division Best and Fairest and Best on Ground for
the grand final awards. All the girls should be really proud of
their efforts. Next week will play in the crossover finals against
the Western Division at Latrobe High School.
A big thank you to Mitchell Perry,
Jacob Webb and Brayden Scott, all
the goal umpires and people who
helped out with training. Miss Hardy
has done an awesome job coaching
us and we all appreciate her time
and the effort she has put in.
Written by Lauren Stevenson and
Sarah Skinner
INDOOR BOWLS
On Sunday 5 July, I represented the North West Indoor Bias Bowls Association in the Junior State singles
in Longford. I won three out of my four games which led me to become runner-up of the state. This
means I will have the opportunity to represent Tasmania in Indoor Bowls at the national championships.
This year the championships will be held in Warrnambool, Victoria. During the competition I will play a
total of nine games. I will be heading to Warrnambool on August 22 and I will return home on 30
August.
EBONY WHITE
WORD CLOUDS
Based on ‘Macbeth’
GRADE 7 REPORT
Grade 7 students are working hard across all curriculum areas. In Basics classes they are learning about newspaper articles, Ancient Egypt, the World Water Crisis, Measurement, Solutions and Mixtures, Dance, and the Menstrual Cycle and Conception.
Well done to the following students who received Strength Awards since our last newsletter:
Joseph Woodhouse, Taya Saunders, Shania Huett-Maney, Aiden Lawson, Luke Brydon (x 2), Brooke Stephenson (x2), Amy Fawkner, Hannah Poutlon, Abbey Jones, Jake Nicolle (x2), Madison Bannon, Kaylee Dolby, Georgia Smith, Ella Hingston, Ashlee Woolley, Luke Shegog, James Smith, Heath Jolly, Joseph Woodhouse, Xavier Carter, Cody Porter, Maggie McKendrick, Amber Hall, Ashtyn Dennison, Sarsha Flack, Jesse Richardson, Jayda Flannery-Brooke, Brady Rouse (x2), Indianna Hambleton, Billy Whitney, Brooke Parker, Dylan Currie, Molly Carter and Tayla Williams-Buckley.
Congratulations to this newsletter’s Stars of Grade 7
7A Abbey Jones
Abbey has been working super hard to improve her spelling and written work in Basics.
7B Taya Saunders
Taya works well in class, is always cooperative and helpful. She loves to read!
7C Macy Godrich
Macy has been doing a fantastic job working on her Ancient Egypt Project.
7D Jake Nicolle
Jake demonstrates a sound work ethic and completes all tasks within the given timeframe.
Angela Sheahen Grade Coordinator
DEVONPORT CHESS CLUB
FOR: Opened to all abilities
TIME: Monday 6:30pm – 9pm
WHERE: East Devonport Community House
102 David Street East Devonport
CONTACT: David Hughes 64235669
COST: $3
GRADE 9 REPORT
Last week during grade assemblies a number of agenda items were discussed. One important point was regarding
wearing of school uniform. Over the course of this week it has been great to see an improvement in this area and
I commend students on their efforts. If you have any concerns regarding uniform, please contact the school.
In our assembly we also discussed the process for nomination for Student Leadership. We have asked students to
use the next few weeks as ‘think time’ to consider whether they would like to run for this position. Mr Gee also
spoke to the students about the qualities of a good leader as well as what to expect if elected. Students will be
able to collect nomination forms from the office as of Monday October 14 and will need them returned by
Thursday October 24. Students running for a position should take some time over the next school holidays to
prepare their election speech. Speeches take place during the first two weeks of Term 4.
Congratulations to the students, listed below, who have received strength awards over the last two weeks:
Rachel Bentley, Zac Cope, Katelyn Geard, Brett Haines, Lachlan Brown, Connor Duncombe, Tayla
Jones, Lucy Jordan, Ebony White (x 2), Sherie Ball, Edward Lancaster, Ben Price, Lachlan Gaylor,
Matthew Peirce, Quinn Gamble, Damon Cock, Katy Danos, Jessica Carter, Bjarke Svendsgaard,
Kelvyn Linton, Zakari Wilson, Ethan Duniam, Aaron Hedditch, Tully Mignot, Zac Enright, Chloe
Nicholls, Candice Barton, Claire Thomas, Rebecca West, Melinda Powell and Bryce Ryan.
If you have any queries regarding your child, please contact me on the school’s phone number.
Wendy Leonard
Grade Coordinator
CHESS
The next chess tournament is on Tuesday September 8 at the Memorial Hall. Permission forms will be available at the front office at the end of August.
Woolworths Earn & Learn is back! We have the chance to gain
some amazing new educational equipment for our school. Ask
parents, guardians, friends and family to collect the stickers each
time they shop and drop them in the box at the front office.
You can collect until September so there’s plenty of time to
shop until you drop!
CORE OF LIFE
Grade 10 students are currently involved in a health program
‘Core of Life’. These sessions are being conducted in Health
classes by trained midwifes. Students have been discussing
and role playing issues surrounding pregnancy, from signs
and symptoms through to budgeting for a baby. These
sessions are extremely worthwhile with students taking away
valuable information that can be referred to in the future.
Brent ARMITSTEAD [email protected] Acting Principal
Sally BEST [email protected] Gr 8 English, History, Geography
Leigh BIRD [email protected] Gr 9/10 English History, Geography
Wendy BRAMICH [email protected] Admin-Attendance
Lyn BUTLER [email protected] Science Technician/First Aid
Nadine CADLE [email protected] Gr 8/10 English, History, Geography
RoseAnna CASTIGLIARI [email protected] Gr 9/10 English, History, Geography
Brett CHRISTIE [email protected] Japanese, Grade 7 Math and Science
Coral CROSSIN [email protected] Gr 8 Maths Science
Devin CULLIS [email protected] Gr 7C Maths, Science, Grade 9-10 Science
Sharon FANTARELLA [email protected] Drama, Drivers Education
Carol FEBEY [email protected] Admin- Attendance
John FEBEY [email protected] School Business Manager
Emma FORBES [email protected] Gr 10 English, History, Geography, 7A Basics
Gavin GEE [email protected] Acting AST, Gr 9/10 English, History, Geography
Alex HARDY [email protected] Health and PE, Netball, Basketball, Girls’
Football, Gr 9 Prep for Work
Emma HARRIS [email protected] Art
Rebecca HENRY [email protected] Health and PE.
Sally HILLIER [email protected] Admin- Newsletter, Work Experience
Julie HOLLOWAY [email protected] School Secretary
Gerard HORSMAN [email protected] Wood, Metal, Automotive
Sandra JENKINS [email protected] Art, Student Support Teacher
Jan JOHNSON [email protected] 7, 9 and 10 English, History, Geography
Penny JOHNSON [email protected] School Psychologist
Daniel KARAFILIS [email protected] Acting AST, Gr 10 Coordinator, Gr 9, 10 Maths,
Science
Heidi KERR [email protected] Gr 7D Basics
Tessa LEE [email protected] Music
Wendy LEONARD [email protected] AST, Gr 9 Coordinator, Gr 8, 9, 10 English, History,
Geography
Lauren MACK [email protected] Gr 7 & 8 English, History, Geography
Trish McPHEE [email protected] Gr 8, 9, 10 Maths, Science
Sally OAKLEY [email protected] Acting Assistant Principal, Gr7 Maths, Science,
Library.
Ben OLIVER [email protected] AST, Gr 8 Coordinator, Gr 8, 9 & 10 Maths, Science
Hamish SHAW [email protected] Health and PE, Football, Futsal.
Angela SHEAHEN [email protected] Acting AST, Health and PE, Touch Football,
Soccer, Girls’ Cricket
Jamie SMITH [email protected] Numeracy specialist teacher
Jenny STAFFERTON [email protected] Gr 8, 9, 10 Maths, Maths Methods, Science
Simon TAYLOR [email protected] Wood, Metal
Jo TURNER [email protected] Food, Catering
David WELCH [email protected] Gr 9, 10 Maths
CONTACT DETAILS
Percival Street, LATROBE, TAS 7310
PO Box 105, Latrobe 7310
Phone: 03 6426 1061 Fax: 03 6426 2242
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.education.tas.gov.au
GRADE 9 HEALTH CAREERS PROGRAMS DAY
On July 31, Grade 9 students, Rose Pennell, Claire Thomas, Rachel Bentley, Eve Bell, Jameela Wyatt,
Ebony White and Chelsea Wall, visited the Mersey Community Hospital for the day to explore the career
opportunities in the health industry.
The day started at 9am, on the 2nd floor in the UTAS Rural Clinical School. However, previously to this
day we had to fill out 2 application forms to get selected for this taster day. These forms were very easy
and only took 10 minutes of our time! We met in the foyer before heading upstairs to meet the other
students and teachers, directed by a very enthusiastic want-to-be paramedic student. The Rural Clinical
School was previously a ward so the hallways were quite narrow but the 'class rooms/lecture rooms'
were new and quite spacious. There were students from all high schools along the North West Coast,
Leighland Christian School, Reece High School, St Brendan Shaw College, Devonport High School,
Sheffield High School and Geneva Christian College. Someone even walked all the way from Devonport
to the Hospital as there was no other way from his home, wow! This was a great day for meeting new
people! We had a briefing to see what the schedule was for the day which included 4 half an hour sessions
in a different group each time, choosing from physiotherapy, nutrition and dietetics, emergency care
nursing, oral health, speech pathology, podiatry, health information management, radiography,
occupational therapy, environmental health, social work, pharmacy and paramedics. After session 2 we
had a short break for recess. There was really good food! There was caramel slice, chocolate cake, carrot
cake, choc chip biscuits and cheese and biscuits. The caramel slice was so good... Rose had 6 pieces!!! We
then had another 2 sessions until lunch which was LOADS of mixed sandwiches - there was so many you
could have lost yourself, there were even wraps and heaps of different fruit. After filling our bellies with
the good food we had 3 half an hour sessions in the same group. We had a variety of choices which
included theatre nursing, medical skills, community nursing, critical care nursing, medicine, biomedical/
pathology and psychology. Shortly after (we didn't have long) we had a debrief when some UTAS medical
students came in and talked to us. Sadly after this it was time for us to go home.
In short, this day is a great day for all students who may have absolutely no idea what they would like to
do, are really keen to do something in the health care department or are considering this area. There is
great food, you get to meet some amazing people, participate in lots of hands on activities, gain
experience from professionals, get the day off school (we got a sleep in and get home early) and we even
picked up some cool freebies! We all enjoyed the day and would like to pursue a career in the health
department or as a second choice.
We hope to see lots of people interested in going to this great day next year. We recommend it!
Written by Rose Pennell and Eve Bell
Mental Health Support Services
Support is available from the
following 24 hour telephone services:
Lifeline 131114, Kidshelpline
1800 55 1800 and Headspace for
online and telephone support –
6335 3100 or headspace.org.au.
