MIDDLE ROAD, (PO BOX 1261)DEVONPORT

Phone: 6420 8100.

email: reece.high@education.tas.gov.au

Issue 6

NEWSLETTER 27 November 2009

From the Principal’s Desk On Wednesday 18 Nov we had the public launch for Breath of Life

We need you to get behind this project, buy a ticket, help the caters, spread the word.

R e e c e H i g h S ch o o l
Athletics Carnival
This year’s carnival was the second year of holding the
event back on Reece High School grounds after
numerous years at Girdlestone Park. This created a
high level of school spirit and a very positive feel
around the carnival.

We saw two days of high standard performance and

effort by students in what was a very successful,
positive carnival. All participating students should be
congratulated on their effort and conduct during the
event.

Final Carnival house points and champions were as follows;

Torquay- 3074 Formby- 2823 Devon- 2495 Mersey- 2434

Track and Field Champions

Grade 7
Girls
Track- Rebecca Howe Runner up- Courtney Dowling
Field- Courtney Dowling Runner up- Rebecca Howe
Boys
Track- Jack Triffet Runner up- Luke Bowerman
Field- Seth Barnett Runner up- Logan Swain
Grade 8
Girls
Track- Kiara Daly Runner up- Trisha Pepper
Field- Cody Brown Runner up- Eloise Bound
Boys
Track- Dylan Meldrum Runner up- Hamish Bound
Field- Ryan Wilson Runner up- Mitchell Snooks
Grade 9
Girls
Track- Hilary Rees Runner up- Mieke Lizotte
Field- Mieke Lizotte Runner up- Bonnie White
Boys
Track- Ward Rakei Runner up- Matt Smith, Ben Ollington
Field- Ward Rakei Runner up- Jordy Dick
Grade 10
Girls
Track- Danielle Hooper Runner up- Breelea Bakes
Field- Chelsea Nichols Runner up- Breelea Bakes
Boys
Track- Rhys Evans Runner up- Mathew Thomson-Purton
Field- Luke Smith Runner up- Trystan Lehman

2009 Overall House Championship-

Torquay- 4841 Formby- 4514 Devon- 4033 Mersey- 3866
Interhigh Athletics Carnival
Reece High School sent a team of 50 students to represent the school at this year’s Interhigh
Athletics Carnival at Penguin Athletics Centre. Performances throughout the day by our students
were absolutely outstanding and provided one of the best results for the school for a number of
years.

There were numerous highlights during the day, whether it be individual or team performance of
students stepping up to different events due to injury or illness of others.

The effort of our Grade 8 boy’s team must be mentioned. These boys placed first in 17 of 21 events
- an absolutely outstanding effort. Out of the group, Ryan Wilson was named grade 8 boys
champion - well done. Also, Luke Smith took out the joint grade 10 champion - a huge effort.

The following students were winners in division one at the carnival-

Grade 7-
Luke Bowerman- Long jump Rebecca Howe- 1500m

Grade 8-
Dylan Meldrum- 800m, 1500m Hamish Bound- 400m
Ryan Wilson- 100m, 200m, long jump, triple jump, shot putt

Boys relay team Sportsperson of the year, male

Trisha Peper- Long jump
Cody Brown- Discus
Hamish Bound
Sportsperson of the year, female
Grade 9- Eloise Bound
Ward Rakei- Triple jump Sports team of the year
Olivia Nugent- Discus Grade 9 football team
Grade 10-
Trent Coleman- Triple jump
Luke Smith- Shot putt, discus, javelin
THE SALE OR SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL TO YOUTHS
(POLICE OFFENCES ACT 1935) LEGISLATION

The Tasmanian Government enacted legislation to regulate the supply of alcohol to people
under the age of 18 years, on private property. This legislation will be proclaimed on the 12
November 2009, and will be enforced from that date.

The aim of this legislation is to support a more responsible approach by parents, guardians
and other adults with parental rights, who choose to supply young people with alcohol.
I am seeking the assistance of the Department of Education in raising awareness of this
legislation within the Tasmanian community. A PDF of the Youth and Alcohol brochure,
explaining the new legislation is attached. Your assistance is requested in distributing this
information within your school community and via email communication networks.

To date, legislation in Tasmania has regulated the sale of alcohol to minors and the
consumption of alcohol in public places, but there has been no regulation around the supply
of alcohol to minors on private property. The Sale or Supply of Alcohol to Youths
legislation places the onus on responsible adults to give, or obtain permission for a youth to
be supplied with alcohol on private property, and to ensure that the supply is undertaken in
a responsible manner.

Under this legislation, a failure to act responsibly may incur financial penalties of up to
$12,000 or, in the case of more serious offences, a term of imprisonment. The potential
harms to young people from alcohol are considerable and the penalties that may be
incurred reflect the seriousness with which the Tasmanian Government and community
views this issue.

The current National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Australian Guidelines
to Reduce Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol advocate that there is no safe level of
consumption of alcohol for anyone under 18 years.

Tasmania Police anticipates that this important legislation will ultimately assist in protecting
young people from the harms associated with alcohol consumption, and your support in
raising community awareness greatly appreciated.

If you require further information about the Sale or Supply of Alcohol to Youths legislation,
or wish to obtain additional brochures or posters please contact Executive Support on 03
6230 2600, or via email (executive.support@police.tas.gov.au).

Yours sincerely

Darren Hine
Acting Commissioner of Police
 Devonport Christmas Tree Light-up and
Dedication
Celebrate the beginning of the festive season at the Devonport Christmas
Tree Light-up and Dedication concert on Thursday 26 November.
A great concert of family entertainment with dancers, musicians, choirs
and Christmas songs is planned, before Santa arrives to turn on the lights
of the giant Christmas Tree.

Do you need a Student Bus Pass Next year?

If 2009 is printed on your current bus pass and
you need a new pass next year, please apply
online at www.transport.tas.gov.au or obtain an
application form from any Service Tasmania shop.
If your pass says 2010, 2011, or 2012, simply keep
using it until the end of that year, unless you
travel on Metro buses.
Students with a bus pass travelling on Metro buses
Any students catching a Metro bus next year and who are either applying for a
new bus pass
or have a 2010, 2011 or 2012 pass,
must have (or need to apply for) a registered Metro Greencard.
The Student Bus Pass will be integrated into the Greencard.
__________________________________________________________
To apply for a Metro Greencard go online at www.metrotas.com.au or contact Metro Hotline on 13 22 01.
If you have any questions please phone 1300 851 225 or email passenger.transport@dier.tas.gov.au or visit
www.transport.tas.gov.au

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 Grade 10 Dinner and Final Assembly on
Tuesday Dec 15

Devonport Football Club Under 15’s

Pre Season Training Starts MONDAY NOVEMBER 30
At Byard Park (opposite the Devonport Football Oval), 5.00pm start
After training players and their parents are invited to a BBQ at the clubrooms

CALENDAR DATES TO REMEMBER 2009

November

27 Show Day

December

2-4 Grade 10 Ecoventure Camp – Sisters Beach

7 Student Free Day - Professional Learning

8 Grade 6 Orientation Day

11 Walk-a-thon

15 Grade 10 Final Assembly 11.00

15 Grade 10 Dinner - 6 for 6.30

17 End of Term 3 - Grade 7-9 Final Assembly 11.00

CONTACT DETAILS
Reece High School, Middle Road, Devonport Tas 7310
Ph (03) 6420 8100 Fax (03) 6420 8199 Email: reece.high@education.tas.gov.au