Celebrating NAPLAN Growth and More!

Congratulations to the students who were celebrated in last week's assembly for their exceptional achievements in the NAPLAN assessments! Your dedication and hard work are truly commendable, and we are proud of the progress you’ve made. Keep up the fantastic effort!

Students who achieved an exceeding rating in the following tests are:

• Chelsey Lee for Numeracy, Reading, Punctuation and Grammar
• Ash Huber-Powell for Numeracy, Reading, Grammar
• Cassie Pryor for Numeracy, Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar
• Chase Hansen for Spelling
• Brynee Scott for Writing
• Eamon Triffitt for Writing
• Aimee Cook for Reading and Writing
• Archer Watson for Spelling
• Emily Combes for Reading, Writing, Grammar
• Zara Strong for Reading
• Aniko Wenzel for Writing
• Christopher Lee for Writing
• Ella Annabel for Writing
• Marley Tonzing for Reading and Writing

2024 School Satisfaction Survey Now Open

Our School Satisfaction Survey for 2024 is now live! This survey provides us with invaluable data that helps shape the future of our school. We encourage everyone to participate and share their thoughts—whether it's praise or constructive feedback. It's important that we hear from those who are happy too, so please take a moment to complete the survey via the following link. Last year, we had 72 submissions; let's aim to exceed that number this year! Take the online survey by clicking this Link, or pasting it in your browser: https://nam.dcv.ms/NfOcfS4tNK

Thanks to Our Assembly Organising Team

A big thank you to Mr. Dorrington and the assembly organising team for making our assemblies a highlight of the school term. With catchy personalized jingles and a touch of humour, they’ve turned these events into a fun and integral part of our school culture. Parents, you are warmly invited to join us for these celebrations. Assemblies are scheduled for Friday in Weeks 1, 5 and 10, and details can be found on our school calendar on the website and in the Schoolzine App.

Upcoming School Association Meeting

The School Association will meet again next week on Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 PM in the Staff Room. This meeting is particularly special as we’ll be forming a committee to plan celebrations for our school's 85th anniversary next year. Your input and participation would be greatly appreciated.

Uniform Update

Congratulations to all students who are consistently adhering to our uniform policy and thank you to parents for supporting our high expectations in this area. We are excited to announce that long sleeve polo tops are now available from the office uniform supplies. They are a fantastic addition to our uniform range and perfect for staying warm during the colder weather.

Positive Feedback on Year 6 into Year 7 Transition Program

We are thrilled to share the fantastic feedback we’ve been receiving from our associate primary schools regarding this year’s Year 6 into Year 7 transition program. A huge appreciation goes out to our Assistant Principal, Clint Rottier, who has been tirelessly leading this initiative. His dedication is making a significant impact, and it’s wonderful to hear that primary students from across the valley have been thoroughly enjoying the taster experiences with our teachers this term. We look forward to more exciting activities next term.

We are also pleased to report that enrolments for Year 7 in 2024 are up, a true testament to the incredible work Mr. Rottier is doing. His efforts are clearly resonating with students and families, helping to create a smooth and welcoming transition to our school.

Grade 10/11/12 Transition Process in Full Swing

The Grade 10/11/12 transition process is also well underway, with students having completed their initial course selections. Our Year 11/12 enrolments are looking very strong for 2024, and we are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for our senior students.

Thank you to AP Clint Rottier for his leadership and everyone involved in these transition programs for ensuring our students feel supported and prepared for the next stages of their educational journey. Your hard work is greatly appreciated

Thank you for your continued support in making our school a vibrant and positive place for learning!

Until week 9

Kindly,

Janelle Reeves
Principal

janelle.reeves@decyp.tas.gov.au 

Gold coin donation if you want to wear purple!

Hello Parents and Carers

We are now over halfway through the term with holidays starting 30th September. You can expect some assessments in technologies, science and HASS (History/Geography) at the end of term. This will include a rubric to assess the work sample. This will be the same as you received for English and Maths last term.

The highly anticipated annual Athletics Carnival is just around the corner (Week 9, Friday) and the excitement is building! This year, the three houses—Hakea, Banksia and Grevillea—will compete in a thrilling showdown of athletic prowess and House spirit. From sprints and relays to high jumps and long-distance events, each house will strive to claim the coveted championship title. Students and staff alike are encouraged to come dressed in their house colours, ready to cheer on their teams with enthusiasm. It’s more than just a competition; it’s a celebration of teamwork, determination, and school pride. Let the best house win! Parents and carers are welcome to attend the carnival to be held at the Huonville Athletics Oval.

Crazy Sock Day was a lot of fun last week with a free Sausage Sizzle, and school musos providing entertainment. On Friday, 30th August, we're holding "Wear It Purple" day to celebrate diversity in our school. Students wishing to participate by wearing purple should bring a gold coin donation.

Also, another reminder to parents is that teachers are continuing to keep the ‘line’ around uniform. This means wearing navy or black pants. No jeans or grey trackies please.  As per our school's Uniform Policy, shoes must have closed in toes, however Ugg boots must not be worn as they can be dangerous and slippery, particularly in the kitchen area.

The focus in homeroom this term is around community projects. We started big, looking at what being Australian is, narrowing down to our Huon Valley community—looking at sports clubs and the Tasmanian Fire Service, for example. Then we moved into our school community, exploring who we are as a school. The idea is then to explore some projects as a class that might support a community, for example, crocheting hats for those in need, or a fundraiser for new sporting equipment. We’ll keep you posted on how that all pans out.

Again, please feel free to contact myself or Riley Mislov if you have any questions.

Regards

Jason Lunden
Acting AST and Grade Coordinator

jason.lunden1@decyp.tas.gov.au 

Huon Aquaculture were kind enough to visit our school recently, showing how chefs process whole salmon.  Of course they brought some great products along to try, and the students did a great job getting involved.

Jason Lunden
Hospitality Teacher

jason.lunden1@decyp.tas.gov.au 

This term has been packed with exciting excursion opportunities for our students! Highlights include the intense Basketball Rivals excursion and the RecLink Netball Tournament, where our teams excelled.

Huonville High School triumphed in a thrilling basketball tournament against Kingston High School! Our team showcased incredible skill and teamwork, securing a well-deserved victory. This win reflects the dedication and hard work of our players and coaches. Congratulations to everyone involved—Huonville pride is stronger than ever!

Our Year 9/10 boys participated in the RecLink Boys Netball Tournament and had an impressive performance, winning 3 out of 5 games! Their determination and teamwork shone through, earning them well-deserved victories. Congratulations to the team for representing our school with pride and showcasing their talent on the court!

Students also enjoyed enriching cultural experiences with The Box and Stranger Sings performances, sparking creativity and discussion. Additionally, a hospitality expo excursion provided valuable industry insights for those interested in the culinary arts. 

The two classes of Grade 9/10 Hospitality had a great turnout for our excursion to The Grand Chancellor and Drysdale TAFE. In the hotel we had a tour of the kitchens and rooms in the hotel. We learned a bit about housekeeping and had a brief tour of the pool. Thankfully, no one got wet. After a quick break we got into the four activities at Drysdale. This included making mocktails, carrying numerous plates and cups, making dumplings and a new one for me, VR. The students put on the virtual reality glasses, putting them into a bar situation where they had to put down a napkin, place a glass in the right spot, add ice and then mix a margarita. Amazing times we live in. Don’t worry, it was not real enough to drink.

I think the students got a lot out of the day, discovering all the possibilities that hospitality has to offer.

These experiences have broadened our students' horizons and created lasting memories.

Congratulations to our newly appointed House Captains from Year 10! These outstanding students will lead Hakea, Banksia and Grevillia Houses, inspiring their peers in upcoming events. Their leadership, dedication, and school spirit have earned them this honour. We look forward to seeing their impact throughout the school year!

• Banksia – Noah Phillips & Will Churchill
• Grevillia – Jackson Cowmeadow & Mia Thorpe
• Hakea – Ollie Otto & Oscar Wynter

The highly anticipated annual Athletics Carnival is just around the corner (Week 9 - Friday, 20th September), and the excitement is building! This year, the three houses—Hakea, Banksia, and Grevillea—will compete in a thrilling showdown of athletic prowess and house spirit. From sprints and relays to high jumps and long-distance events, each house will strive to claim the coveted championship title. Students and staff alike are encouraged to come dressed in their house colours, ready to cheer on their teams with enthusiasm. It’s more than just a competition; it’s a celebration of teamwork, determination, and school pride. Let the best House win!

Sophie Rainbird
Grade 9/10 Coordinator

Sophie.rainbird@decyp.tas.gov.au 

The next meeting of the School Association will be on Thursday, 12th September, 5.30-6.30pm in the staff room. All welcome! Enquiries: contact Chair troy.cook@intowork.com.au

On the 1^st of August a small group of year 9 and 10 students travelled to the TasTAFE Clarence Campus Clarence Campus | TasTAFE

Students listened to industry experts from Master Builders, Fairbrother, Howrah Plumbing, and Degree C on what companies are looking for in their potential apprentices and the best way to get noticed in applications.

In the afternoon students toured the facilities looking at glazing, construction, bricklaying, plastering, painting and electrical and plumbing.

The facilities were incredible, and students left with a better understanding of how to network and gain work experience in their areas of interest.

“I enjoyed the taster day. It was a great experience, and I would love to do more things like it.” Jacob

“I enjoyed the trade centre excursion because they gave us a lot of information about how to set up your future and all of the trades they have on offer at TAFE. I especially liked the plumbing and electro technology facility because it was a lot more advanced than I thought it would be.” Ollie

If students would like more information about their transition into Year 11 please contact Ari Powell (AST yr11/12) or Clint Rottier (Assistant Principal Yr11/12)

Ari Powell - ari.powell@decyp.tas.gov.au 

Clint Rottier - clint.rottier@decyp.tas.gov.au 

Imagine my pleasant surprise when I discovered that the Cert II Hospitality class were doing a unit on making mocktails!

Students proudly mixed up fabulously fruity drinks with delicious sugar edges and gorgeous garnishes.

Any adult lucky enough to be in the Trade Training Centre was supplied with one or 3 mocktails to taste test.

10 out of 10 would recommend!

Ari Powell
AST Yr 11/12

ari.powell@decyp.tas.gov.au 

Between 2-13 September, Huonville High School will be conducting Safety Net tests for Year 11 and 12 students in the areas of literacy and numeracy.

Year 11 and 12 students have been enrolled in one or both tests to ensure a safety net for them to achieve a tick in numeracy and/or literacy towards their TCE result.

These tests will be conducted during normal Maths and English class times. It is imperative that Year 11 and 12 students attend classes during this timeframe, as the date range is set by an external organisation, TASC, we are unable make any exception if a student misses this window of opportunity.

Students sitting the literacy tick Safety Net Test MUST complete BOTH the writing and the reading components of the test within the set timeframe.

• The test window for writing is 2-3 September 2024
• The test window for reading is 2-13 September 2024
• The test window for mathematics is 2-13 September 2024

If you have a Year 11 or 12 student, please ensure that they attend classes during this time.

Please contact the school if you have any questions or concerns.

Ari Powell                                     Clint Rottier
Acting AST Yr 11/12                    Assistant Principal Yr 11/12

ari.powell@decyp.tas.gov.au       clint.rottier@decpy.tas.gov.au 

Digital skills are critical to every child’s success, but supporting online learning can be overwhelming.

The Digital skills for families team are delivering a program to help Tasmanian families support online learning at home. Spending time online at home gives children an opportunity to practice what they are learning at school. Positive home environments help children develop the skills and independence they need to succeed in a digital future.  

Learn about communicating online with schools, digital education at school and how to support online learning at home.

Digital skills for families is offering free information sessions, workshops, and one-to-one help. Topics covered include:

• Online safety and online bullying
• Creating a supportive home environment
• Tips for being online together
• Effective online searching and troubleshooting
• Emails, attachments and file management
• Canvas Parent learning platform
• School communication applications
• Microsoft 365
• Getting connected
• Device settings and parental controls

In libraries, schools and community locations statewide until the end of Term 3.

Email the team at digitalskillsforfamilies@libraries.tas.gov.au to find out more and book a free session.

SZapp is a direct communication channel to parents and carers; a mobile app that’s free to download. SZapp allows Huonville High School to send notifications to our parents and carers at any time, as well as being a platform where the school's important information is available anywhere, anytime, on mobile devices.

Features:

Newsletter subscription link and archive of all previous newsletters News Feed – which will allow us to send notifications as a reminder of things that are coming up Forms and Documents – which provides digital access to all forms sent home in hard copy Link to call the school directly or to access the school website Comprehensive school calendar that is continually updated Bus details Staff email contacts And much more…

Apple devices: Download and install SZapp.

Android devices: Download and install SZapp.