INFORMATION BULLETIN NO 8

10 July, 2009
P O Box 1261, Devonport 7310. PH: 6420 8100

RHS Educational Tax

To obtain information and a copy of the claim form
Refund Information
 Visit our website at www.ato.gov.au
 Phone our publications distribution service on 1300 720 The following is the breakdown for
092 stationery component of school fees at
 Phone us on 13 28 61 Reece High School
 Visit one of our shopfronts
 Write to us at GPO Box 9990 in your capital city
Grade 7 $32.03 ex gst

If you do not speak English well and want to talk to a tax Grade 8 $33.79 ex gst
officer, phone the Translating and Interpreting Service on Senior $25.91 ex gst
13 14 50 for help with your call.

If you have a hearing or speech impairment and have access to

appropriate TTY or modem equipment, phone 13 36 77. If
you do not have access to TTY or modem equipment, phone
the Speech to Speech Relay service on 1300 555 727.
In addition to the ATO website referred to above, the Commowealth Government also provides
details of the scheme for parents at www.educationtaxrefund.gov.au

Tasmanian All Schools Cross Country

On the 30th of June 10 students participated in the IGA Secondary All Schools Cross Country at Symmons
Plains. This event acts as a selection trial for the Tasmanian Cross Country team. Our team was selected
based on student’s efforts in the school and inter-high cross country carnivals.

Dylan Meldrum finished 16th which was the best result for the school. Congratulations to the following
competitors: Rebecca Howe, Courtney Dowling, Jack Triffet, Taylor Harris, Leah
Woodberry, Skye Barker, Hamish Bound, Dylan Meldrum, Trisha Peper and Matthew Thompson-
Purton who participated in extremely windy and muddy conditions.

School Association Meeting Thursday 16.00 starting 5:30

Breath of Life
STOP PRESS … STOP PRESS … STOP PRESS … STOP PRESS

Mark 12noon to 1pm

on Thursday, 30th July 2009
in your diary NOW
as a must attend
for the launch of the
2010 Breath of Life Music Festival
at the Devonport Entertainment & Convention
Centre.
ENTHUSIASTIC? KEEN TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN A CHILD’S LIFE?
WANT TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS?
Become part of the magic and join Make-A-Wish® Devonport Volunteer Branch.

Make-A-Wish grants the Wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to

enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Since 1985, Make-A-Wish
Australia has granted over 5,600 wishes for children and young people.

To learn more about the wonderful work of Make-A-Wish and volunteering, the local
Devonport Branch is hosting a Volunteer Information Evening.
Date: 28th July 2009 Time: 6:30-8:00pm

DEVONPORT JAZZ - BE PART OF IT! Big Band Workshop with James Maddock Swing 4
When: 11am-12.30pm, Saturday 25th July
Where: Jazz Junction, 7 Victoria Parade
How much: Free Bookings at the Devonport Entertainment & Convention Centre on 03 6420 2900.

Skate Park Closure:

The Devonport City Council would like to advise that the Mersey Bluff Skate Park
will be closed from Monday 13th July to Friday 17th July 2009 due to drainage and landscaping works.

For any queries please contact Devonport City Council on 64 240 511.

Aztec Chocolate Festival 12/07/2009 Open Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Immerse yourself in the wicked but delightful world of fine chocolate at the Aztec Chocolate Festival.
The day will be filled with activities and things to see and taste - lucky door prizes, chocolate sculptures, a
chocolate wheel, wine and cheese. Visit Website: www.anvers-chocolate.com.au

Skate Park Closure:

The Devonport City Council would like to advise that the Mersey Bluff Skate Park
will be closed from Monday 13th July to Friday 17th July 2009 due to drainage and landscaping
works.

For any queries please contact Devonport City Council on 64 240 511

CALENDAR DATES TO REMEMBER 2009

July
16 Science and Engineering Challenge
20 - 24 Grade 10 D&F Work Experience
August
10-14 Ski Trip
3-7 3-Way Conferences
7 Colours Assembly

Department of Education