Dear School Community

Welcome to the first newsletter of Term 2! I hope the Easter break gave you time to rest, recharge, and enjoy time with family and friends.

It’s been a positive and busy start to the term, with a number of events and updates across our school community. One of the exciting developments is the launch of our Fluency work in English classes, aimed at improving reading confidence and literacy outcomes for our students. It’s been fantastic to see this initiative taking off in classrooms across Years 7–8.

In the final weeks of Term 1, we were honoured to welcome back Jillian Formentin, a former student and now Australian Engineer of the Year to Tasmania. Jillian has had an extraordinary career in engineering and is a passionate advocate for STEM education and its power to open doors for young people. As both a proud Huonville High and University of Tasmania alumna, Jillian was thrilled to visit her old school and share her journey with our students and staff—an inspiring way to end the term.

Our Cross Country Carnival held on the last Friday of Term 1 was another highlight. The event was a great success, both from a sporting and community culture perspective. A big thank you to all the students who participated with enthusiasm and displayed such strong sportsmanship.

A big thank you also to all the students and staff who represented our school at the ANZAC Day Parade. Special thanks go to Angela Prince, Aimee Liu and their art students for the creation of a stunning banner, and extra appreciation to Angela, who put in additional hours during the holidays to ensure it was completed on time. Congratulations to Elora Goulding and Logan Waters for their respectful and poised wreath-laying, and to Amaya Munoz Miguel, who delivered a beautiful reading of Flanders Fields to the assembled crowd.

On a sad note we said farewell to Judi Cawthorn, our Trade Training Centre Coordinator for the past 12 years, who has now retired after a long and dedicated career in Tasmanian education. Judi’s impact on vocational education at Huonville High has been significant, and we thank her for her commitment and leadership over many years. Stepping into the role is the wonderful Rebecca (Bec) Stevenson, who started in Week 1 this term and has already made a great impression. Welcome Bec — we look forward to the next chapter in the TTC under your guidance.

Our School Uniform and Dress Code Policy is looking fantastic around the school. Thank you to our students, parents and carers for the effort you’re making to support this. It’s great to see so many students wearing the uniform with pride and representing HHS positively.

Last week we hosted a very successful Jobs Expo at the TTC for Years 10–12. It was a valuable opportunity for students to connect with employers and explore future pathways—thank you to all involved.

Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and school. It’s shaping up to be a productive and engaging term ahead at Huonville High.

Kindly

Janelle Reeves | Principal