LATROBE HIGH SCHOOL Department of Education Issue No. 10 30 July 2015 Principal’s Report We have had a settled start to Term 3, with students focused on their learning and making the most of their opportunities. It was good to see a number of parents at our Parent Teacher Evenings last Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. I trust that parents were able to gain a clear understanding of their son’s/daughter’s achievement in the first half of the year. I have attached a staff list with every teacher’s email address, so parents/guardians are able to contact staff on a regular basis if needed. Staff Changes At the start of Term 3, we have had three teachers out on long service leave: Mr Taylor, Mrs Fantarella and Mrs Henry. I would like to thank Mr Hillier, Mr Keen and Mrs Hamilton for covering their classes. Mr Christie is currently on leave, recovering from his third operation on his leg. We are hoping he will be back at school half way through August; Mrs Totham is currently teaching Mr Christie’s classes. 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 Grade 10 parents and guardians 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 holding our ‘Parent and Student Information Evening’ on Thursday 20 August for all prospective Grade 6 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. Coming Events Term 2 Thursday 30 July Performing Arts Evening Wednesday 5 August Whole School Assembly Wednesday 19 August Don College Parent Information Evening Thursday 20 August Parent Information Evening for Grade 6 parents Tuesday 1 September Grade 6 Girls Camp Camp Clayton Wednesday 2 September Grade 6 Boys Camp Camp Clayton Tuesday 8 September
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LATROBE HIGH SCHOOL
Department of Education
Issue No. 10 30 July 2015
Principal’s Report We have had a settled start to Term 3, with students focused on their learning
and making the most of their opportunities. It was good to see a number of
parents at our Parent Teacher Evenings last Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. I
trust that parents were able to gain a clear understanding of their son’s/daughter’s
achievement in the first half of the year. I have attached a staff list with every
teacher’s email address, so parents/guardians are able to contact staff on a regular
basis if needed.
Staff Changes
At the start of Term 3, we have had three teachers out on long service leave: Mr
Taylor, Mrs Fantarella and Mrs Henry. I would like to thank Mr Hillier, Mr Keen and Mrs Hamilton for covering their classes. Mr Christie is currently on leave,
recovering from his third operation on his leg. We are hoping he will be back at
school half way through August; Mrs Totham is currently teaching Mr Christie’s
classes.
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 Grade 10 parents and guardians 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 holding our ‘Parent and Student Information Evening’ on Thursday 20
August for all prospective Grade 6 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.
Coming Events
Term 2
Thursday 30 July
Performing Arts Evening
Wednesday 5 August
Whole School Assembly
Wednesday 19 August
Don College Parent
Information Evening
Thursday 20 August
Parent Information
Evening for Grade 6
parents
Tuesday 1 September
Grade 6 Girls Camp
Camp Clayton
Wednesday 2
September
Grade 6 Boys Camp
Camp Clayton
Tuesday 8 September
Ski Trip
It was an absolute pleasure taking 31 students away on the ski trip to
Mt Hotham. They were respectful to each other and made the trip
enjoyable for everyone. Our lodge managers, Rob and Tammy,
were glowing in their comments about our students. The students
should be proud of the positive way they approached learning to ski
or snowboard. Their persistence and support of each other helped
them grasp a challenging and difficult skill. We had a myriad of
conditions that students had
to adjust to, over the five
days. We had snow fall
every day and at one point
the temperature fell to a
chilly -7 degrees. The snow
was dry, which made skiing and boarding all that more
fun. I am certain that
students had a wonderful time and are already saving so they can
attend a ski trip next year with Latrobe High School or Don
College. We will be looking at advertising next year’s ski trip
early in Term 4 for interested Grade 9 and 10 students.
Stage Development
Earlier this week, we were given occupancy of our gymnasium
and new stage. It was exciting to conduct a sit-down assembly on
Monday morning, to show the students our newly renovated
facility. On Tuesday afternoon, approximately sixteen students
were trained in how to operate the new audio, visual and lighting
equipment. Students had the opportunity to nominate
themselves for the training; they will now be our skilled operators. I would like to thank Mike Wilkinson
(architect), Luke Quigley (Mead Con- Project Manager) and Simon Thompson (Mead Con- Site Forman)
for their professional and efficient
management of this project. We are
looking forward to holding our first
whole school assembly on Wednesday 5
August during Block 4. During this
assembly, we will be celebrating Philip
McKenzie’s retirement and the
wonderful service he provided to
Latrobe High School and the wider
North West Coast community.
Brent Armitstead
Principal
GRADE 8 REPORT
Term 3 has started well for Grade 8 students and teachers. Students have settled in to a routine quickly and are
experiencing their new Personal Interest subjects.
On Tuesday 28 July, four University of Tasmania
students visited all Grade 8 students. This was the
first of three visits as they try to promote the idea of
further education, training, goal setting and career
direction. It was a valuable session which included
interaction between the UTAS and LHS students. The
Advocate completed a report, including photos, in its
July 29 newspaper.
On Wednesday 29 July, Jaz Hutchins, Zac Clarke, Billy
Thorne and Jesse Langmaid visited St Brendan Shaw
College to take part in a youth forum that included
Tasmania Police. The aim of the forum was to give
youth a voice on what issues are relevant to them and how the police force can work with them to build positive
relationships.
Congratulations go to the following students who received Strength Awards during Term 2.
Do you want to make your community a better place to live, work and grow?
The Lions Club of Latrobe is looking for more hands to join its ranks.
Members live locally and are involved in a variety of community initiatives including catering at the Latrobe Speedway over Summer, running the gate for Latrobe Football Club home games in Winter and coordinating events including Chocolate Mousse Mayhem (August); the Antiques and Collectable Expo (October) and the Latrobe Lions Christmas Parade (December). It's all great fun and makes Latrobe a vibrant place to live.
Nationally, we are actively involved in the Lions Youth of the Year Quest and Peace Poster Competition.
To find out more, please contact Kae Campbell on 6426 1442 for more details.