We are thrilled to report a lively and successful start to the school year at Huonville High School. Our first assembly, held earlier today, set an enthusiastic tone for the term ahead.

One of the highlights was a unique 'fashion parade' of sorts, where our dedicated staff members showcased the school uniform in a fun and engaging manner. This initiative aimed to emphasise the importance of high expectations, instilling pride, fostering a sense of belonging, and encouraging students to always put their best foot forward. By relating these values to the world of work, we hope to inspire our students to excel both academically and professionally.

Continuing with our theme of high expectations, we are pleased to congratulate our students from Years 7 and 9 for their outstanding performance in the recent NAPLAN testing. Thank you to other year groups for their positive behaviours to support Years 7 and 9 to do their best in each test.

We extend a heartfelt thank you and congratulations to our Year 11/12 Hospitality class for their exceptional initiative in running the school canteen last Tuesday when staff availability was limited. Their professionalism and commitment are commendable and exemplify the themes of kindness and collaboration we strive to instil in all our students.

As we progress into the term, we want to stress the importance of regular attendance. Consistent attendance is crucial for academic success and ensures that students fully benefit from the learning opportunities provided. We urge all parents to prioritise their child's attendance and ensure they come to school every day, ready to engage and learn.

Lastly, we extend a warm invitation to all new parents to join us for our upcoming School Association meeting on Thursday, 11^th April, 5:30-6:30pm in the staff room. Your involvement and support are invaluable to us, and we look forward to welcoming you into our school community.

Thank you for your continued support as we continue this exciting journey together.

Kindly,

Janelle Reeves
Principal

janelle.reeves@decyp.tas.gov.au 

We had a great first meeting of the HHS School Association for 2024 on 7th March. We had lots of new parent members and had some great discussion about our plans for 2024.

Since the great success of the new seating and bean bags in 2023 we are looking to support the planting of some new shade trees and forming a subcommittee to hold some fun fundraising events throughout the year to get the community engaged with our beautiful school.

If you have some ideas or would just like to come along and listen we are friendly a group of parents, teachers, students and community members who meet twice a term for around 1 hour.  In this small time we make a big impact on HHS.

Our next meeting will be Thursday, 11^th April, 5:30-6:30pm in staff room.

Contact chair rachael-otoole@hotmail.com for any information.

Do you have ideas for school ground improvements, new learning resources, extended learning opportunities (excursions, external programs), community engagement, or something else?

Our School Association do a wonderful job at our school and we're asking for your help to gather feedback around what you think the School Association can help with.

Click on the link below or scan the QR code to access the survey:

HHS School Association Student survey 2024 (jotform.com)

Enquiries: Rachael (School Association Chairperson):
rachael-otoole@hotmail.com

Hello parents and carers,

We are now in week 6 and it feels like the summer holidays were ages ago. Students, particularly the grade 7s, are developing their confidence and settling into routines. Ironically, today is the first day of NAPLAN for them with writing on the cards today. Shortly, there will be a reading comprehension and maths test to complete. There will be catch-up sessions running as well to allow us to capture as much data as possible. Not only is it a great challenge for students to experience test conditions, but it guides teachers, through triangulation of data (PAT, NAPLAN and ACF) to best target specific learning needs in the children.

We had a grade assembly recently where children were getting some alphabetical order practice in readiness for any fire drill/burned toast evacuations. Learning to sit still and show a speaker that you are listening also takes practice. This will come into play in our whole school assemblies as well which are held in the primary school multipurpose room. Parents and carers are welcome to attend.

I am noticing that overall, the lockers are working well, reducing issues with food and phones in class and providing security for students as well. They seem to have mastered their locks. I think the lockers help with student organisation as it requires planning for periods 1-2, 3-4 and 5-6. Some of these lessons are singles and require some planning and organisation around pencils, books and laptops. That is one thing we want to be developing here at school (Responsibility), along with resilience (Growth), respect for peers and staff, and finally safety.

Please let me know if you have any concerns around your child and I will endeavour to respond as soon as possible.

Kind regards,

Jason Lunden
Grade 7/8 Coordinator

jason.lunden1@decyp.tas.gov.au 

Chicken pot pie was on the menu recently in our Food Specialisation subject:

Chloe and Steph BYO hot sauce for their chicken pot pie!

Thomas and I with his pot pie.

Jason Lunden
09/10 Food Specialisation

jason.lunden1@decyp.tas.gov.au 

A big welcome back to school and congratulations to students on a fantastic start to 2024!

As we embark on a new academic year, we extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to all our students returning and beginning at Huonville High School. It is with great enthusiasm and anticipation that we greet each and everyone of you, ready to embark on a journey of learning, growth, and discovery together. The school community is thrilled to have you all back on our campus, where your presence brings energy and joy to the school. As we reunite after a well-deserved break, we look forward to the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead, knowing our dedication, curiosity and resilience will help us to achieve great things this year.

In our school, we have clear and consistent uniform expectations that are designed to promote a sense of unity and pride among our students. As Year 9 and 10 students, we set the standard for our younger peers. Our uniform policy outlines guidelines regarding attire - by adhering to these we demonstrate respect for ourselves, peers and the school community. The high expectations on uniform include not wearing hoodies underneath our shirts; however, a navy long sleeve top is permitted. Ensuring that we are wearing our school polo top and navy pants will help us build a sense of belonging and identity within our school community. We appreciate the cooperation of students and parents in upholding our uniform expectations and maintaining a positive atmosphere to conduct learning.

Term 1 has been getting increasingly busier. Our Year 10 students had a fantastic visit to the Trade Training Centre, which allowed students to explore their choices and look forward to what 2025 has in store for them. Our Year 9 students have begun their NAPLAN testing; this testing provides valuable data on students’ literacy and numeracy skills allowing us to identify areas of strength and areas that need improvement. We are very proud of their efforts so far and greatly appreciate their cooperation in assisting us to facilitate their future learning.

Year 9 and 10 students, we are very much looking forward to what this year has in store for you.

Sophie Rainbird
Year 9/10 Grade Coordinator

sophie.rainbird@decyp.tas.gov.au 

Here are a couple of photos showing Liam from the Tasmanian Hospitality Association supporting our Hospitality students learning how to make espresso coffees on our machine. A few lucky teachers got to have some free coffees and some students had a caffeine rush from their first coffee experience.

No drawings of the Mona Lisa on top as yet, but they all tasted good. A few managed to get a designer leaf started though.

Jason Lunden
Hospitality

jason.lunden1@decyp.tas.gov.au 

Student Free Day
Thursday, 28^th March, for all Year 11-12 students only

Study at Home Day
Thursday, 4^th April, for students studying
Automotive, Construction and Engineering

Thursday, 28^th March, is a State-Wide 11-12 Moderation Day. On this day, no classes will be running, and the Trade Training Centre will be closed to all year 11-12 students.

Thursday, 4^th April, is a compulsory leave day for all TasTAFE staff. This means that Automotive, Construction and Engineering courses will not be running on this day. Students enrolled in these courses are encouraged to use the day to as a "study-at-home" day. Please note that Agriculture, Aquaculture and Hospitality courses will run as normal on this day.

If you have any questions, please contact the school on 6264 0800.

Clint Rottier
Yr 11-12 Assistant Principal

clint.rottier@decyp.tas.gov.au 

Let’s make every day count! By showing up to school every day, your child will have the best opportunity at a bright future. It gives them every chance to be around friends, learn new things, and find interests.

If you’re looking for tips on how to create better attendance habits, visit the Anything can happen website.

Good attendance habits can sometimes be hard to stick, but creating a solid routine can set your child up for success for the year ahead.

⭐ Make every school day count

⭐ Get your child excited for school

⭐ Talk to your child about school

⭐ Celebrate the milestones

⭐ Talk to your child’s teacher or grade coordinator

⭐ Know when to seek help.

Please always talk to us if you’re having trouble getting your child to school. We’re here to help.

The Tas Bike Collective is looking for an energetic, positive person to run our program in the Huon Valley starting early to mid-April.

The ideal person for this role will be reliable and resilient, have experience in some form working with at-risk young people, work from a strengths-based framework, and genuinely enjoy spending time with young people.

If this sounds like you or someone you know find out more here - https://www.seek.com.au/job/74384103

Ant Edler
CEO | Tasmanian Bike Collective

0444 515 008 | ant@tasbc.com.au

LAUNCHING THE 2024 PROGRAM
Parent & Carer Workshops

Autism Tasmania is excited to announce our 2024 Parent & Carer Workshops!

These sessions aim to share autistic insight and experiences so parents can support their children to grow into self-confident and empowered adults.

Autism Tasmania provides a range of workshops to help support individuals and parents, families and carers to gain autistic insight and knowledge to better understand autistic experiences.

Our workshops provide a safe place to:

• Ask questions
• Connect with others in the autism community
• Share understanding and experiences
• Learn something new

The cost of our workshops are $10 online or $15 in person. Exemptions are available, please contact us as we strive to ensure our workshops are accessible for those who need them.

Registration is essential. We tailor our workshops to the individual needs of our participants in order to provide the most relevant information and resources. All of our workshops are designed to be interactive for our participants including our online sessions. 

You can find events near you or online by visiting our calendar using the below button or click the flyer images below to find out more about each of the topics our workshops cover.

If you’re looking for Professional Development workshops, please head to our Professional Learning & Development webpage here.

Get in touch via learning@autismtas.org.au for further information.

Register for 2024 Workshop Dates by clicking the link below:

Learn more: Autism Communty - Learning & Development Programs by clicking the link below: