Principals Message
Term 2 is a busy term with a number of opportunities for students, including; Cross Country, the Big Freeze, RYDA (Year 10), Work Experience (Year 10), STEM Challenge, and the Devonport Council Forum, to name a few.
Reporting to families on student learning will be a big focus for our teaching staff this term, and we have an opportunity to moderate our learning tasks with other high schools on the 6th of June. This will be a student-free day on the Friday before the King’s Birthday long weekend on the Monday. Last term, we talked to students about realising their potential and making the most of their opportunities. We will continue to encourage this “growth mindset” amongst students for Term 2.
Our focus value for Term 2 is “Responsibility”
I strongly believe that our relentless focus on our school values has helped to shape our positive school culture. Not only do they hold us accountable, but they also support us in developing great personal qualities. Our student leadership teams will focus on this value throughout the term and our end-of-term awards will also be tailored to this value.
Attendance
I would like to emphasise the importance of school attendance. As with all learning that takes place at RHS, we expect students to give their Best Effort. This is especially important when we find things difficult or challenging. Going to school every day gives your child every chance to learn and grow, and connect with their mates and teachers. It’s where bright futures start and where they’ll benefit the most.
When your child goes to school every day, it helps them to:
- learn better
- find interests
- make friends
- connect with teachers
- be happier
- have a brighter future
If you’re struggling to get your child to school, help is available. Please talk to us at school about your situation. We’ll support you in whatever way we can.
To find out more, visit the Anything can happen website.
ANZAC Day
Anzac Day is one of Australia’s most important national occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. Australians recognise the 25th of April as a day of national remembrance, attending services all around the country. Anzac Day is a special time when we reflect on the many different meanings of war. I would like to thank our prefects for representing RHS at the Devonport service. They were all fantastic role models, and we appreciate them giving up this day to lay a wreath on behalf of the school.
Kinmen Study Tour – Inbound Program
Starting 25 July, Reece High School will host 12 students from Kinmen, Taiwan, for the annual Kinmen Study Tour program.
We need families with a spare room to host a student (or two) for three weeks.
Kinmen Study Tour
- 25 July – 15 August 2025
- Provide healthy meals, assistance with transport to school, and of course, a safe and supportive home environment
- Receive homestay payment, including an upfront bonus for weekend activities.
Apply today: https://study.tas.gov.au/live/host-a-student/
Vaping and young people
The rising number of children and young people vaping is a growing issue of concern in our community.
Electronic cigarettes (vapes) can be appealing to young people due to bright colours and flavours. But no vapes are safe as they are often full of harmful chemicals and nicotine. For this reason, vapes can be addictive and harmful for lungs, brain development, and general health.
It is important to talk to your children about vaping. If this is a concern, try to be understanding, compassionate, and non-judgmental as you support them to learn more about the dangers of vaping or in seeking support to quit.
Information on what vaping is, the impacts, and how to support your child is available on the new Department for Education, Children and Young People webpage on vaping, which can be accessed here:
https://www.decyp.tas.gov.au/about-us/projects/child-student-wellbeing/vaping/
Free 24/7 Online Study Support with Studiosity
Do you have a child who would benefit from extra support outside of school hours?
All Tasmanian students can access free 24/7 online study support via Studiosity with their Libraries Tasmania membership.
Studiosity provides:
- Homework support, writing feedback, and practice quizzes for students in Years 3 to 12.
- Real-life subject specialists who assist with core Australian Curriculum subjects.
Students can join online for free and get immediate access to Studiosity. View how Studiosity helps 3-12 students and teachers on Vimeo.
School-Based Apprenticeship
A school-based apprenticeship or traineeship enables a Year 10, 11 and 12 student to combine work and training to achieve a nationally recognised qualification, while still attending school and working toward their Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE).
- Apprenticeships and traineeships can be undertaken full-time, part-time, or as a school-based apprenticeship/traineeship.
- A school-based apprenticeship or traineeship offers flexibility. It enables a student in Year 10, 11 and 12 to combine school, work and training to achieve a nationally recognised qualification.
- Students are expected to attend school and work toward their Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE).
If you are interested in finding our more, please contact the office to speak to Mr Franks, Mr Connors or Mrs Armitstead.
Gold! Gold! Gold!
In early April, Sianna in Year 9 competed in Athletics events in both Perth and Adelaide. Sianna achieved Gold in Javelin, Gold in the Heptathlon (after winning all but two events, a new U16 combined state record), and 4th in the Long Jump.
Sianna competed hard and battled through some soreness and tough competition. Unfortunately, she had to pull out of Shot Put, but what an incredible campaign to achieve so highly.
Long Jump – finished 4th after battling through some soreness and tough competition. Sianna is currently ranked the best junior javelin thrower in the world. We are so proud of her!
Supercars Opportunity
Boyd, in Year 9, was lucky enough to be invited to work with the crew of Team 18 at the recent Tasmania Super 440. Boyd absolutely enjoyed every minute of it, he worked from the tire tent to under the car after Saturday's bump on track to help get the car ready for Sunday's race.
Feedback from the team was extremely positive; everyone on the team was happy with his work ethic, how he applied himself to each job they gave him, and completed each task to a high standard. Well done, Boyd!
