MIDDLE ROAD, (PO BOX 1261)DEVONPORT

Phone: 6420 8100.

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

Issue 8

NEWSLETTER 17 December 2009

From the Principal

Congratulations to all those students who received recognition for their achievement in a
number of fields at the recent Grade 10 Leavers Assembly and the final assembly - as I often
say “nothing is for nothing” in this life. There are many students who will not necessarily be
recognised publicly for their achievement but we know that they have worked very hard to
improve their literacy both in class and with additional support, or made great progress in
numeracy or just learned to get along better with other students. We all know that happy
healthy students is important but it is just as important that you can read, write and
comprehend what is happening in the world around us and know how to connect to other
people in the community. We all need to belong, we all need to be part of something and we
all need to learn how the bits fit together.

The Prefect Board for 2010 and the Head Prefects are :
Mieke Lizotte and Ben Ollington
Mitch Walker Teegan Davies
Mieke Lizotte Trenton Allan
Brodie Sheahen Rebecca Blackwell
Kaiden Stone Megan Brumby
Ben Ollington Kate Hambleton
Abby Goninon Thomas Brooke
Bradley French Lauren Turale
Sarah Baird Lauren Clarke
Olivia Stolp Adam Dougan
Danieka Coleman Kate Leiper
Stewart Carter James Lucas
Ryan Travers

They have already completed their Mindmatters Youth Empowerment training and I am sure
they will do a great job. The Prefect Induction ceremony will take place early in 2010.

I would like to publically acknowledge the work of the School Association. This year they
have worked with the staff and students to redevelop some very key policies in particular the
Schools Value Statement which outlines how we will all behave and relate to each other
within the school community.

R e e c e H i g h S ch o o l
Families who need to purchase new school uniforms for their students will notice some
changes and although it probably sounds simple to select new items of uniform it is quite
complex. We have to have value for money, good quality and a reliable supplier. Casey
Frimley and Bernadette Hodgetts worked with the School Association surveying students
and scouring the market until they found what we believe is an excellent product.

The School Association is hard at work organising the catering for the Breathe of Life
Concert. All funds from this go back into Reece High School and a proportion of the funds
from the sale of concert tickets also goes back to the school. We need you to get behind
this - further details are available in the newsletter.

The School Association have also been heavily involved in the ground redevelopment and
the building projects.

The School Association needs your support and we will be seeking nominations from
interested community members early in 2010. The AGM will be held on 18 March 2010
(tbc).

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mrs Karen Smith who has completed her
turn as chair and will not be standing for re-election. Karen has been an excellent
ambassador for our school and has always publically demonstrated her pride and belief in
Reece High School, the opportunities we provide and the achievements of our students

This year has been a mixed year for our staff. We have farewelled Mrs Bernadette
Hodgetts who was part of our team for 15 years. We have had a number of staff with
ongoing health or family issues which we hope are resolved in the near future. We have
welcomed ‘Archie Johnston’ into the Reece family and the family will also be expanded in
early February with the birth of Nicki and Richard Heathcotes’ child. We have also offered
our condolences to Gavin and Tina Smith whose daughter Mia was stillborn. Tina will be
returning in 2010.

At this stage we are farewelling Corinne O’Halloran, Ben Freshney and Anna McKenzie,
we thank them for the contribution they have made to our team. Mr. Peter Bird is going
on long service leave from the beginning of the school year until Easter.

I wish all a happy and safe festive season and look forward to working with the community
in 2010.

Sheree Vertigan

Principal Awards

Principal’s Award Grade 7: Courtney Dowling

Principal’s Award Grade 8: Kiara Daly
Principal’s Award Grade 9: Kate Leiper
Grade 10 End of Year Assembly
Half Colours Recipient Full Colours Recipient Prefect Certificates
Literacy Ethan Barron Literacy Abbie Smith Luis Fantarella
Literacy Jakob Smith Literacy Aiden Stalker Chelsea Nichols
Literacy Carlie Howlett Literacy Chelsea Brodel
Glen Spencer
Literacy Joel Lawler Numeracy Cynthia-lee Bowman
Kim Richards
Literacy Kim Richards Integrated Luis Fantarella
Technology Christopher Smith Caitlyn Walker
Literacy Maddison Lawler
Arts Lucy Knowles Tama Rakei
Numeracy Madeleine Cole
Service Alex Grant Danielle Hooper
Numeracy Shannon Gardner
Service James Sharman-Harris Nikola Snell
Numeracy Chelsea Brodel
Eco Venture Caitlyn Walker Sophie Smith
Numeracy Janeta Brain
Eco Venture Kim Richards
Numeracy Jaymie Davis-Cook Joel Lawler
HWB Chelsea Nichols
Numeracy Jerry Rockliff Timothy Kariotis
HWB Madeleine Cole
Numeracy Zoe Clarke Cricket Marc Simonds Trent Coleman
Integrated Thalia Bellinger Eco Venture Bradley Cannan Aiden Stalker
Arts Loni Schramm Integrated Bradley Cannan Marc Simonds
Arts Luis Fantarella Integrated Steven Lewer Amy-Lee Baldock
Arts Steven Lewer Literacy Steven Lewer
Abbie Smith
Arts Alex Grant Numeracy Alissa Nutting
Matthew Thompson-Purton
Arts Jade Grgurevic Academic Alissa Nutting
Literacy Trent Coleman Bradie Leonard
Arts Jeremy Scott
HWB Jamie Hughes HWB Trent Coleman Jamie Hughes
HWB Caitlyn Walker Numeracy Trent Coleman Rhys Evans
Technology Danalea Connell Service Denieka-Lee Brunssen Alex Grant
Technology Shaun Howell Integrated Denieka-Lee Brunssen Trystan Lehman
Literacy Denieka-Lee Brunssen
Literacy Amy-Lee Baldock Taylor Jackson
Integrated Elyse King
Eco Venture Amy-Lee Baldock Madeleine Cole
Literacy Elyse King
Technology Bethany Burk
Numeracy Elyse King
Integrated Bethany Burk
Academic Elyse King
Numeracy Dion Jones
Integrated Dion Jones Learning Service North Merit Certificates
Integrated Kendra Dowling West Academic Awards
Numeracy Kendra Dowling Trent Coleman Jeremy Rockliff
Literacy Matthew Smith Madeleine Cole
Elyse King John Walker
Integrated Matthew Smith
Jason Morice
Integrated Trystan Lehman Sophie Smith Breelea Bakes
Technology Trystan Lehman Alex Mynott
Alissa Nutting
Numeracy Chelsea Nichols Hayley Belbin
Olivia Hillier
Academic Chelsea Nichols Hayden Kleinman
Numeracy Lucy Knowles R.R. Burke Memorial Natalie Little
Academic Lucy Knowles Awards Bradie Leonard
Thalia Bellinger
Integrated Denieka-LeeBrunssen Danalea Connell
Head Prefects
Academic Denieka-Lee Brunssen Brady Lillico
Luis Fantarella & Chelsea Nichols
Literacy Aaron Smith
HWB Aaron Smith
Numeracy Aaron Smith
Grade 10 Principal Teacher Awards
Literacy Danielle Hooper
Encouragement & recognition for effort &
HWB Danielle Hooper
endeavour
10A Aaron Smith Taylor Jackson
Numeracy Danielle Hooper 10B Bethany Burk James Sharman-Harris
Integrated Taylor Jackson 10C Carlie Howlett Steven Lewer
HWB Taylor Jackson 10D Jamie Hughes Kirsten Johnson
10E Glen Spencer Stephanie Flood
Eco Venture Taylor Jackson 10F Dion Jones Aiden Stalker
 Grade 10 End of Year Assembly

Major Prizes
Dame Enid Lyons Memorial Award - Outstanding all-round achievement - Chelsea Nichols

Eric Reece Memorial Award - Outstanding all-round achievement - Luis Fantarella

City Of Devonport Lions Club Awards – Academic and sporting achievement and service to the School

Amy-Lee Baldock and Jakob Smith

School Association Awards – Best academic results - Sophie Smith and Alissa Nutting

Rex Batt Memorial Award – Achievement in studies and sport - Joel Lawler

Tascot Carpets Award – Outstanding merit - Kendra Dowling & Kim Richards

Peter Viney Leadership Award – Significant contribution to school leadership - Trent Coleman

Hector McFie Memorial Award – Student of good character, exemplary behaviour and who shows

consideration for others - Danielle Hooper

Australian Defence Force 2009 Long Tam Leadership and Teamwork Award – Leadership, teamwork and

contribution to the community - Trystan Lehman

University of Tasmania Bursary – Springboard to Higher Education - Denieka-Lee Brunssen

Rotary Club Devonport South East Award – High endeavour - Abbie Smith

Devonport Masonic Lodge Award – High Endeavour - Bradley Cannan

Devonport Masonic Lodge Award – Exemplary behaviour - Sandy Graham

Commonwealth Bank Award – Most improved - Brendan Denby

Punnilerpanner Award – To recognise an indigenous student for citizenship and endeavour - Caitlyn Walker

Minister for Education’s Pride in Our School Award – Positive contributions to the Reece High School

Community - Sophie Smith

Optomeyes Award– Achievement in Science - Alex Grant

Optomeyes Award - Achievement in the Arts - Lucy Knowles

Michael Johnson Memorial Award—Excellence in MDT - Christopher Smith

Ability Employment -Special effort within a community workplace - Brendan Gleeson

Hart Sport & Canoe ‘n’ Surf Achievement in HWB Award - Chelsea Nichols

Birchall’s Achievement in Music Award - Luis Fantarella

RHS Catering Hospitality Award - Danalea Connell

 Grade 7, 8, 9 End of Year Assembly
Merit Junior School Colour Certificates
Certificates
Grade 7 Dayna Baldock: Numeracy Ben Bown: Service
Cameron Beattie: Tyson Wakefield:
Chelsie Gardam Maddison Thomas Daniel Leiper Numeracy Service
Amber Ward Eliza Dobson Kyle Squibb Storm Manskie: Numeracy Riley Branden: ICT
Briana Howell: Technology Brandon Shaw: ICT
Kelsie William Rees Jamie Collins Nicholas Corcoran: ICT Zara Osborn: Numeracy
Bowerman Trisha Peper: Health & Emily Cox: Technology
Eilish Smith Jesse Gee Erin Chick Wellbeing Alex Neville: ICT
Kyle Squibb: Service Alex Neville: Numeracy
Grade 8 Alex Neville: Science
Chloe Costello: Service
Rebecca Shaw Kristy Medcraft Mitchell Jones Jayme Roles: Service Paige Wells: Service
Bliss Sleat Paige Kenzie Riley Braden
Tayla Lehman Stacie Hall Haylee Barwick Grade 9 Half Colours
Danieka Coleman: Numeracy
Jamie Lewis Carissa Mason Tayla Carver Leanna Davis: Numeracy
Jackie Dixon: Numeracy
Jackson Bannon Paige Tapp
Kate Hambleton: Technology
Grade 9 Lauren Clarke: Technology
Lisa McPhee: Technology
Brodie Sheahen Kaitlyn Thomas Aiden Morse Brooke Seward: Technology
Kayla Castles Ryan Travers Joseph Sherman Kate Leiper: Technology
Brooke Seward: Technology
Brooke Seward Jackie Dixon Rebecca Cadenzana Mieke Lizotte: Maintaining Wellbeing
Ryan Travers: Numeracy
Scott Newman James Lucas Sarah Baird Hilary Rees: Eco Venture
Hilary Rees: Maintaining Wellbeing
Vanessa Ash Brodie Woods
Major Awards
Academic Grade 7
Certificates Punnilerpanner Award – to assist an indigenous student
Grade 7 in their education: Rebecca Howe
Achievement in Numeracy Award: Megan Ling/
Megan Ling Joshua Parker Gabrielle Bird
Ryan Hope
Courtney Zachery Hardman Daniel Leiper Achievement in Literacy Award: Phoebe Hortle
Dowling
Most Improved Award: Tyson Wakefield
Natasha Belbin Ryan Hope Phoebe Hortle Spreyton Primary School Outstanding Citizenship
Grade 8 Award: Isobel Stolp
Dayna Baldock Cameron Beattie Maisee Bowerman Realising Potential Award: Jack Triffett
Tayla Chick Caitlyn Hooper Rennick Jones Brett Whiteley Top All-rounder Award: Teri Rundle
Bryan Green Outstanding Merit Award: Gabrielle
Storm Manski Alex Neville Rebecca Shaw
Bird
Leah Woodberry Grade 8
Grade 9 Punnilerpanner Award – to assist an indigenous student
Mieke Lizotte Kate Leiper Hilary Rees in their education: Briana Howell
Achievement in Numeracy Award: Dayna Baldock
Danieka Lisa McPhee Vanessa Ash
Coleman Achievement in Literacy Award: Maisee Bowerman
James Lucas Hannah Richardson Sarah Baird Most Improved Award: Jayme Roles
Nick Sherry Award Outstanding Citizenship: Ryan
Thomas Brooke
Williams
Realising Potential Award - a student realising his/her
Grade 9 Full Colours potential - Ellie Smith
Daniel McCoy: Service Jeremy Rockliff Top All-rounder Award: Caitlyn
Hooper
Brenton Best Outstanding Merit Award: Paige
Kenzie
Chris Richards Memorial Mentor Award: Jayden
Goss
 Grade 7, 8, 9 End of Year Assembly

Major Awards Continued...

Grade 9
Punnilerpanner Award – to assist an indigenous student in their education: Christopher Wray
Achievement in Science Award: Lisa McPhee
Achievement in Numeracy Award: Danieka Coleman
Achievement in Literacy Award: Hilary Rees
Barrett’s Achievement in Music Award: Kayla Castles
Achievement in Visual Arts Award: Aiden Morse
Fairborthers Achievement in Design and Technology Award: Benjamin Ollington/James Lucas
Achievement in Hospitality Award: Lauren Clarke
Most Improved Award: Sarah Baird
Outstanding Citizenship: Daniel McCoy

SNAP:
Recently Aiden Morse of 9B crowned a stellar year in Visual Art and Graphic design by
winning the annual Launceston Church Grammar School 2009 photographic competition.
Known as “Snap”, the competition is run statewide and is open to students from grades 9-
12. This year students were required to interpret 20 subjects and collect images of these
in a photographic scavenger hunt. It is admirable for a grade 9 student to ably compete
with college age students, but to win, particularly in a statewide competition, is quite an
achievement. Aiden should be congratulated and well satisfied with his effort not only in
this competition but throughout the year in both subjects.

‘COTTON’ “HORROR’ ‘SILENCE’

DAY FOR DANIEL:

On Friday the 30th October, 290 red cupcakes were made and sold.
The cupcakes were iced with red icing to represent Day for Daniels
theme colour. In total we raised $127.00 which has been sent to
the Day for Daniel Foundation. We hope the money raised helps
the foundation with their programs, which raises awareness for
younger children and teenagers about safety in public. A big thanks
goes out to Mrs Trimper and her grade 8 and 10 classes, without
them the day wouldn’t have run successfully.
And thankyou to all the people who purchased the cupcakes, we
hope you enjoyed them.

From the Prefect Board.

 TAPP
Thank you to the following businesses for your kind donations to the TAPP

Awards Dinner 2009.

Gateway Motor Inn Devonport City Council

The House of Anvers Goodstone Group Ghost Rock Winery

Guaranteeing Futures

Thank you to the following businesses for your commitment and support to

TAPP 2009.

Delta Hydraulics Sirum Hair Salon

Mersey Sheetmetal
RFS Roger Smith Building
JP Joinery Products
Fairbrothers
Drive Automotive & Marine
Services
B&A Marshall Engineering
Motors
Websters Trucks & Machinery
Mainwairing Auto Electrics
East Side Smash Repairs
Palmers Plumbing
Goodstone Group
Formby Hotel
Argossy Motor Inn
Mersey Community Hospital
(Kitchen)
Molly Malones
Malangenna Childcare Centre
Elanora Childcare Centre
Hillcrest Primary School
Get Smart Hairdressing
JoJo’s Hair Care Centre
Salon 32
Devonport Hair & Beauty
North West Animal Hospital & Clinic
Spreyton Veterinary Services
Devonport Golf Club
Devonport City Council
East Devonport Primary School
Nixon Street Primary School
MST
Strathdevon Aged Care
Meercroft Care
Richmond Concepts & Print
Mersey Community Hospital (Midwifery)
Nova Design & Print
East Devonport Medical Centre
GW & VS Jenkyns Plumbing
Chas Kelly Transport
 TAPP Awards Dinner
The TAPP Awards Dinner, which was held on Monday the 30th of November marked the end of
another successful year. The night had a number of awards, presentations and special guest
speakers. Staff members, local businesses, families and students enjoyed fine food prepared by
students Justin Triffett and Lachlan Prior. Parents and businesses were impressed with the stu-
dents display from their Polytechnic work and their ‘Beyond 2010’ unit.

Most Outstanding TAPP Student 2009 Danalea Connell

TAPP Principals Award 2009 Brady Lillico
TAPP Teachers Awards 2009 Jade Grgurevic
TAPP Workplace Award 2009 Leigh Whiteley
TAPP Encouragement Award 2009 Samuel Penton
Jack Howell
TAPP Transition Award Justin Triffett
Samuel Sheehan
Brady Lillico
Hairdressing Award Megen Jaffray

Riverbend Holiday Camps January 2010

The following camps will be held in Jan 2010:

Camp 1 – Jan 3rd to 8th – Rainbow Rescue (Grade 3-5)

Camp 2 – Jan 10th to 15th – HMAS Riverbend (Grade 4-6)
Camp 3 – Jan 17th to 22nd – GO Army (Grade 6-8)

Camp forms can be downloaded from our website

www.riverbend.org.au
 Levies/Stationery Collection
Uniform Sales 2010

The following days and times will apply for levy payments and stationery
collection (including students who have been approved for student assistance).

Levy Payments/Uniform Sales - cash, cheque or eftpos.

(Uniform sales will only be available to those making levy payments)

Wednesday 27th January 7.30 am to 11.30 am

Thursday 28th January 12.00 pm to 6.30 pm
Friday 29th January 10.00 am to 2.00 pm

Student Assistance Scheme Stationery Collection/Uniform Sales

(Uniform Sales will only be available to those on STAS)
As the Department of Education is inundated with late STAS applications/
declarations which delays the processing/approval and generation of lists to
schools, it has been necessary to organize a later date for collection of stationery
for those who have applied for STAS.

Monday 1st February 12.00 pm to 6.30 pm

Tuesday 2nd February 10.00 am to 3.00 pm

LEVIES
GRADE 10 $335.00

GRADE 7 – 9 1st Child - $320.00 2nd Child - $305.00 3rd Child - $290.00

If Levy payment is received in full (for all siblings) on Stationery Day or before the 10th February 2010 a $20.00
discount applies to the 1st CHILD only.

A pre-packed box of stationery will be given to each student including STAS approved students when full
or part payment of levies has been made.

If parents would like to use time payment, full costs will be involved, and no discount will apply. An
agreement will be signed whereby parents will make regular payments ie weekly, fortnightly or monthly
and where FULL payment is expected by the end of Term 1, 2010 (Friday 28th May 2010).

GRADE 9/10 KEY LOCKER PAYMENT

A $15.00 key locker charge will apply to all Grade 9/10 students for their personal workstations. This
charge is payable on Levy Payment / Stationery Day or on the first day of school ie
Tuesday 9th February 2010. The key will be provided on the 1st day of school by their Principal Teacher.
At the end of the year students will be refunded $15.00 upon return of their key.
STUDENT ASSISTANCE SCHEME
Student Assistance covers the cost of levies and stationery for low income earners. If you applied for
STAS in 2009 and you intend to apply again in 2010 you should receive a letter from the Department of
Education that will ask you to complete a declaration confirming information about your children and that
you still meet the Taxable Income Means Test for the STAS 2010 scheme. You will need to complete and
sign the declaration and return it promptly to the Department of Education – to make it easy you will
receive a Reply Paid Envelope. This letter should be received before the end of November 2009. If you
have not received a letter please contact the Department of Education on 1800 816 057

If you are applying for STAS for the first time you will need to complete a STAS Form and provide
documentation giving proof of the family’s combined taxable income. Application forms are available from
the school office, Service Tasmania or Centrelink. Only ONE form is required to list all your children
(attending school) and this should be lodged at one of your children’s school

UNIFORM SHOP SALES

(cash / cheque / eftpos)

Uniform items can be purchased during the Levy and Stationery collection dates and times. Uniform sales
can also made from commencement of Term 1 (9th February 2010), Monday to Friday between 8.30am and
4.30pm. Items available include summer dresses, winter skirts, blue short sleeve shirts, woollen jumpers,
cargo shorts, spray jackets, rugby tops, sport – tops, pants, shorts and jackets. Payment of school
uniforms can be made by cash, cheque or eftpos.
Note: Time Payment IS NOT available for Uniform Sales.

VALIDATION FORMS
All parents will be asked to check/update their child’s details (staff available to assist, outside the
administration building) prior to visiting the office to make levy payments/stationery collection/uniform
purchases.

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAYS (Student Free Days) 2010

The following days have been given ministerial approval:
9 February 2010
3 May 2010
30 July 2010
11 October 2010

UNIFORM SALES
BUY NOW at 2009 PRICES!
Avoid the rush and the price rise
Be prepared for 2010!
Call into the school office
Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm
HWB COMMITTEE - 2009

This years Health and Wellbeing Committee consisted of 16

students from grade 7 to 10. The role of this leadership
group was to promote health and wellbeing at Reece High
School and the community throughout the year.

All students have displayed tremendous leadership and

organisational skills during the year in a number of new and challenging situations.

Some examples of school based activities organised by the committee this year include;

 Around the World in 30 Days- Organised in conjunction with the State Government’s
initiative “Get Walking Tasmania Month” where as a school we walked almost 4000km
during the month
 Reece High Ultimate Athlete- Running over 8 weeks, a series of sporting events to find
Reece’s “Ultimate Athlete”
 Lunchtime dodge ball competition
 Grade 6 orientation day- organised an afternoon of team building activities
Played a major role in the organisation and running of this years Sports Assembly

Much of the community links the group has been involved in has been
working with local primary schools during their sports carnivals. We
have worked with Miandetta, Hillcrest and East Devonport Primary
schools numerous times this year. In addition to this, we have been
involved two primary schools sports expo’s involving all Devonport
primary schools.

A huge well done to the students involved in the committee during

they year, you have all done a magnificent job.

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.
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
 Reece High’s Professional Learning Days 2010:

9 February 2010
3 May 2010
30 July 2010
11 October 2010

Have a safe
and
happy holiday
School resumes

10 February 2010

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