School Association Fundraising Survey

The Reece High School Association Committee are seeking input from our students and community for future fundraising ideas. Fundraising money would be put towards school resources, programs or improvements for current students. Please complete this survey by Monday 12^th of June.

https://forms.office.com/r/vgdnNK8Y1d

Cross Country

Last week we held our annual Cross Country at Kelsey Tier followed by a cross grade activities afternoon back at school. The change in date to earlier in the week meant that we avoided the cold and rainy weather and we were able to fully participate in all activities. Well done to the students who attended and made the most of this great opportunity.

Thank you to the HPE Team and everyone involved in making the day run smoothly. The effort and participation shown on the day was amazing to see and we thank all students and staff for their support.

The Inter-High Cross Country was held today and 32 students represented Reece High. Congratulations to the students who were selected to represent Reece High School and put in their Best Effort. Once again thank you to the Reece Team who showed great sportsmanship and support throughout the day.

Culture at RHS

Over the past few years, we couldn’t have talked more highly about the culture of our school. It is focused on high levels of learning and ensuring we are giving students the opportunity to make more than one year’s growth each year.

The above commitment is reflected through our tight learning processes, especially in relation to providing more time and support in the critical areas of literacy and numeracy. Our intervention program continues to see significant gains in our student data. As families, the greatest way you can continue to support your child is to encourage them to focus on our school values. We know that if they live by these, they will continue to be successful at school.

Years 11 & 12 at Reece High School

At Reece High School, our Grade 10 students have started investigating what 2024 will look like for them. Reece High is working closely with Don College and the Mersey/Leven Collective to make sure that our students are well informed about the course options available to them, so their transition is as smooth as possible. You are most likely aware of the Tasmanian government's plan for extending Grades 11 and 12 into high schools. Currently we have 5 students enrolled in Grade 11 and 12 at RHS. For some of our students, the change to Grade 11 can be very challenging. It is with these students in mind, that we are working with Don College, Devonport High School, Latrobe High School, Ulverstone Secondary College and Sheffield School to investigate alternative programs for these students. These programs are personalised to the individual student’s needs and may include study at their high school. Work has begun reviewing student data to identify those students who may need additional support in order to complete Grade 12. The aim is to assist all of our students to complete their Tasmanian Certificate of Education.

If you feel your child may struggle with the transition to Don College and might benefit from an alternative transition process, please contact Mrs Sarah Elliot (Grade Coordinator) at school on 6420 8100 or alternatively, Miss Amber Loone (AST Year 11 and 12) on 6420 8100.

Below are some web-based resources that would help with subject selection and give parents and students access to information that will be helpful.

Resources

Don College Website:    http://doncollege.education.tas.edu.au

TCE planner:       https://www.tasc.tas.gov.au/students/course-planner/

Grade 10 Exams 

Grade 10 exams will begin in week 10 on Monday June 26. This gives the opportunity for our students to develop study techniques and demonstrate their understanding of the work they have done so far this year. Please encourage your child to do their personal best.  

Student Achievement

Grade 7 student, Sianna has recently representded Tasmania at the little Athletics Australian Championships in Melbourne from the 21st to 23rd April at Lakeside Stadium.

Sianna won gold in the Javelin throwing a massive throw of 42.76m and a PB, she also is the first Tasmanian to throw over 40m at an Australian Championship. Sianna also competed in the 4x100m Relay and her team won silver.

Sianna also made the final in the 80m Hurdles which she came 5th in with a time of 12.9 seconds and a PB  which means she is also the first Tasmania to run under 13 seconds at an Australian championship.

I know that Sianna’s parents are very proud of her amazing achievements and we, as a school, are too. I’m sure we will see Sianna continue to do amazing things in athletics in the years to come. Well done Sianna on realising you potential.

Over the last couple weeks, students have been aiming to achieve a high attendance percentage as part of our focus on responsibility this term. Last Friday, the Grade 7s held a grade assembly where they recognised students who have been achieving a high attendance and also acknowledged students who have been showing the school’s value of responsibility, whether it is in the classroom or out in the grounds, over the past few weeks.

Grade 7s have also been busy in their classes.

In Science, students have continued learning about the particle theory and different separation techniques. Most recently students have completed a filtration experiment, where they were able to separate different mixtures using the filter paper method.

In Maths, students have begun the algebra unit. Students have been learning how to use variables to represent numbers, create expressions, and solve two step linear equations.

In HASS, students have been learning about Ancient Rome, how it was established, the changes over various time periods and who were the main people involved in the running of the empire. Students are also learning about economics, what it is, the impact on society, and defining terms such as supply and demand, wants and needs, producers and consumers.

In English, students have been delving into their novel A Long Walk to Water. They have been developing their reading comprehension skills of scanning and predicting. Students have been participating in Literature Circles where they have the ability to take on a role within the circle and actively participate in the discussion around the novel, developing their confidence in speaking within the group and showing their knowledge of the novel.

On May 5th Alby was awarded the RANT Arts Encouragement award for his photography. Alby was presented with a certificate and prize money by the Mayor, Alison Jarmon, the Attorney General, Elise Archer and the Minister for Education, Children and Youth, Roger Jaensch. Congratulations Alby. Have a look at his photography.

Well Done

        

 

Cross Country News 

Cross country was held last Tuesday the 23 of May. Students arrived at school and completed their block one classes as normal.

At recess they got changed into active gear ready to participate. Students then made their way via buses to Kelcey Tier. Both Grade 8 boys and girls started the race together. However, there was a slight technical issue for the start of the Grade 8 race. The girls had been told they would start 2 minutes after the boys, but then got told to go with the boys; there was much confusion.

The Grade 8 girls’ race was won by Elysha H with runner up being Erin B. For the boys Bailey C took home the win with James V coming second.

The track was tough and put our bodies under much strain with some people feeling the heat of the day. Mataya B got a calf cramp while walking up the steepest hill of the track, which meant she fell to the ground, with her friends unsure what to do! She made it to the finish line though, which was a top effort.

For attending, cross country participants got to enjoy an afternoon of fun activities during which they were given free choice. These activities consisted of archery, futsal, basketball, flags, table tennis, colouring in/chill out and pump track.

It was a fun day!

 

Chloe L and Will S

Grade 9 news:

In this edition of the newsletter, we would like to showcase some examples of the micro-fiction narratives our students have been crafting in English. Micro-fiction is a genre that gently reveals a moment in time for the reader. The structure of a micro-fiction narrative is: Conflict, Crisis, Connect-the-dots. Students must also use a minimal number of words. The work showcased had to be 100 words or less and include the theme of hardship or adversity. Happy reading!

This was it. He was going to do it. He had to. He couldn’t spend the rest of his life stuck in a lie. Stuck in his own betrayal. The guilt of his stupid decisions weighed on his mind. Her loving gaze only seemed to intensify the heavy feeling. He tried focusing on her smile. Something he may never see again. The punishment reserved for the man that shattered her trust. His eyes travelled to the floor; desperate to avoid meeting hers. He took a shaky breath. He let go of her hands. “I think we need to talk…”

Addison A

It was so big. Everything exploded in colour, like a whole other world was in my backyard. The grass. The pond. The dirt. My heart races with deafening confusion as dark creatures emerged from the undergrowth, twisting their heads in confusion. I fall back, my body trembling in terror. My body didn’t move. My body couldn’t move. They inched closer, but something about them felt familiar. Then I remembered who they are. Who I was.

Their antennas begin to flicker, like they were trying to communicate. Then I heard it.

“Welcome home, brother.”

Bonnie Mc

It was over. There was nothing they could do. He almost felt relieved. The sound pulsing through his head as the guns were dropped in defeat, *thump* he dropped his own. His heart soared, his legs light, his accomplishment finally coming into fruition. He was overwhelmed with joy. He couldn’t contain his thoughts. He screamed, “MUM I WON THE TOURNAMENT!!!” as he looked up from the harsh glow of the tv for the first time in hours.

Codi B

The flow of blood leaked from my cold, swollen face. The anger boiled inside of me. My choice had already been made, as much as I resisted, I couldn’t stop myself. The gun shook in my unstable hands. Stop. My fingers caress the trigger. Don’t. Her shriek infiltrates my eardrums as the crash of the gunpowder follows. What have I done. My legs fall back as I try to keep myself stable. “Cut” the director excitedly bellows. He smiles at me as I help the poor stunt woman up, knowing we had captured a perfect scene. I wipe off my fake blood, put down the prop gun and start to prepare for the next scene. 

Jackson D

What’s Happening in the Kitchen

We have had a great start to Term 2 with our Grade 7 students continuing to develop their basic cookery skills. We have cooked chocolate cake, chicken fried rice which was a challenge to make sure we kept to a tight time frame. We also completed our design brief of creating a club sandwich and presenting in café style.

Our Grade 9 hospitality students have been working on developing their decorating skills and using chocolate garnishes to complement a chocolate cake. We had beautiful chocolate butterflies, honeycomb chocolate and lovely bees on top of cakes. We also have learnt the basics of coffee making with students completing their practical assessment making coffee using our coffee machine in the canteen. In the next few weeks, we have Kitty who is a barista coming in to teach us some finer coffee making techniques.

Our Grade 8 students have been learning how to work to tight time frames while being prepared in the lesson. They are developing their skills of organising their workstations and having all their ingredients ready before they start cooking (mise en place). They have been challenged with having to complete up to two different recipes in the single lesson. They develop a mental work plan and work through that work plan for success.

Our junior classes are loving the introduction of our red aprons. These aprons are awarded to students at the end of the lesson for their work output and skill demonstrated during the lesson, for being able to follow our classroom expectations and on their improvement. The following lesson the students then wear their apron. We have King of the Kitchen, Queen of the Kitchen, Sous Chef, Super Chef, Chop it like it’s Hot, and Flipping Awesome.