18 December 2019

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

This will be the last newsletter of the 2019 school year.

Mobile Phone Ban

The Department have placed a State-wide ban on phones in schools that Deloraine High will bring into effect from Term 1 2020. The “off and away all day” policy includes the following key information:

• Schools must implement the restrictions on the use of mobile phones by all students from the time they arrive at school until the end of the school day

• All communication with students through the school day must be through the school office
• Schools must require students with smart watches to set them to aeroplane mode

Further information and the methods for the secure storage of phones will be communicated to students and parents/carers on book sales day.

Presentation Evening

The Presentation Evening was held on Wednesday 11th December. Many successes were celebrated including subject, sports, service, attendance and academic awards and we also enjoyed musical performances by our students. Special acknowledgement to Freya who was awarded our Dux of School Award. Congratulations to all award recipients and thank you to the large number of parents/carers who attended. A list of award recipients can be found further in the newsletter.

Grade 10 Celebration Dinner

I am looking forward to celebrating our Grade 10 students’ achievements with them this week. I wish them well as they continue their learning journey with students transitioning to colleges in Launceston and Devonport and some will move into Year 11 at Deloraine High.

Deloraine Rodeo

I would like to thank students for helping to organise and run a fundraising stall at the recent Deloraine Rodeo. The new school smoker was wheeled out and students served beef brisket and coleslaw in a bun as well as waffles and ice-cream with a berry topping. The money raised will support students heading to Vietnam as part of the World Challenge adventure in 2020. Special thanks to the following parents for their help on the day: Jacinta Townsend, Katherine Kettle and Justine Hartam.

Farewell to Staff

I would like to acknowledge and thank the following staff who are leaving us this year; Michael Monticchio, Daniel Ritchie, David McCormack, Jo Kohler and Carmen Slore.

Thank you for your partnership throughout 2019. I wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and look forward to working with you in 2020.

In partnership.

David Lietzau
Principal

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Students Last Day of School 2019

Students will be dismissed on the last day of school, Thursday 19 December, at 2.00 pm. Please note that buses will run as normal and will collect students at the earlier time of 2.00 pm.

Kayaking on the Meander River

Student Core Award recipients had loads of fun and learnt new skills while participating in kayaking sessions on the Meander River a few weeks ago.

Deloraine High School Grade 10 Celebration Dinner

The Deloraine High School Grade 10 Celebration Dinner will be held on this evening at the Deloraine Community Complex.

Parents and friends are invited to join the Grade 10 students on this day for pre-dinner drinks and nibbles in the Mezzanine Area of the Community Complex from 5.30pm – 6.30pm. You are also invited to view the decorations in the Auditorium before the commencement of the Grade 10 Celebration Dinner.

Classes and Options 2020

As the end of the year draws closer, we are working on sorting through students’ option forms and allocating classes for next year. There may be one or two changes to the options that will be available, based on students’ final choices, and some students may be asked to rethink their choices as a result. All students have had grade meetings and been informed of our option form process which has now moved to a digital format and all information has been posted on social media. For students unable to complete these forms online paper copies have been made available. If you have any concerns or questions about your child’s option allocations for 2020 please call Stephen Blizzard (Assistant Principal) during school hours.

Core classes are also currently being determined for 2020. Due to the Packages of Learning Agriculture and Advances Manufacturing, Grade 9 and 10 classes will be fully redistributed with changes also occurring from Grades 7 to 8. If you have any concerns, requests or questions about your child’s Core class for 2020, please contact either Dan Ritchie (AST Grades 7/8), Aaron Gilligan (AST Grades 9/10) or Stephen Blizzard to discuss.

Music

It’s been a huge term for the musicians of Delrock High School. Students have worked super hard throughout the term, rehearsing and composing songs to meet performance commitments.

Performances included celebrating the conclusion of ‘Collective Ed’. This included a BBQ at the front of the school, with many students past and present and special guests. A big shout out to all the students involved. I would particularly like to thank Haylie, Zoe, Karlie, Kiana, Joel and Amalie. These students worked really hard to prepare for the day. Congratulations Ruby and Hannah for their magnificent performance in the formal proceedings of Collective Ed. Their performance of their original song captivated the room.

On 29th November, we held a ‘Like a Version’ concert on the Library lawn. The SEC put on a spread and the Delrock Music Department again went to work. They all smashed it with their renditions of a cover tune each and some also performed an original song. A huge thank you to Tristan (Twang) for his contribution on the day and throughout the year. The students were very lucky to have him around to mentor.

Thank you to Hailie for a beautiful performance on the Keyboard on presentation night. Thank you to Becky and Charlotte for a wonderful version of ‘Free Falling’ by Tom Petty. Thank you Jessie, Chelsea, Chloe and Ruby for their amazing cover of Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen. Presentation Night would not have been the same without these outstanding contributions.

Finally the Primary Concert. Wow! I was super impressed on how this concert shaped up. The primary school should be so proud of their music program. So much talent over there. Stuart and Anne Harvey, appreciate your hard work. To the students of Delrock music - simply awesome! It’s been an magnificent year and you all finished it off on a huge high. Merry Xmas and a safe holiday to all.

Luke Parry
Music Teacher

Changes to required Education & Training for current Year 10 Students heading into 2020

2020 Office and Book Sales Information

The school office re-opens for general enquiries and uniform sales on Monday 20th to Friday 24th January 2020. Uniform orders are now being taken for 2020.

If you would like to place an order or a layby please call into the office and pick up an order form. Alternatively, you may purchase uniforms at the office anytime during school hours from 8.00 am until 4.00 pm or order through QKR online ordering app.

The dates and times for 2020 book, levy and uniform sales are listed below. Please note that we are having a late session on Wednesday 29th January to endeavour to cater for parent/carer’s working hours.

2020 Book & Uniform Sales times are as follows:

Meanwhile, if you have any other questions and concerns, or if you have not yet had an opportunity to visit our school, please feel free to contact the school during normal business hours on 6362 8900.

Stars of Deloraine High

The “Stars of Deloraine High” recognises students who have been following our schoolwide behavioural expectations (3Bs):

• Be Safe
• Be Respectful
• Be Involved

Our “Stars” for this newsletter are:

Winning Mural Design

Abbey is hard at work on her winning design. Her clever design was chosen to adorn the walls near the library. The brief for the mural was ‘Positivity, Creativity, Growth and Inclusiveness’.

Presentation Evening Award Recipients

Congratulations to all award recipients at our Presentation Evening last week.

Grade 7, 8 and 9 Good Sport Award for Sporting Behaviour, Trust &Teamwork

Sports Endeavour

Dylan

Northern High Schools Wednesday Sport Award

Kade

Best 4th Year Sportsperson (Girl)

Jessie

Best 4th Year Sportsperson (Boy)

Noah

2019 Exemplary Attendance Certificate

Benjamin and Brittany (with 0 absences for 2019)

Outstanding Service to our School

Noah

Presentation of Certificates to Members of the 2019 Student Executive Council

Colby, Freya, Noah, Jessie, Lachlan, Ruby, Brittany, Chelsea, Chloe & Hannah

2019 Elders (Year 11)

Sara and Joshua

Investiture of 2020 Student Executive Council

Abbey, Kaiden, Taneke, James, Blake, Tara, Connor, Cael & Rori

Presentation of Academic Achievement Certificates (High Achievement Girls and Boys)

Presentation of General Merit Certificates

2019 Subject Awards

Year 11/12 (Tasmanian Assessment Standards and Certification) TASC Awards

Year 11/12 (Tasmanian Assessment Standards and Certification) TASC Awards

Vocational Education Awards

Year 11/12 Beacon Collaborative Workplace Inquiry Award

Rachel and Chloe

Recognition of attaining Tasmanian Certificate of Education

Rachel, Dylan, Chloe and Callum

The Lynne Watson Community Service Award

Ebony

Bowen Award for mateship, acceptance and understanding of others

Dylan and Sabyn

Teachers Registration Board Certificate of Achievement

Chloe

2019 ADF Leadership and Teamwork Award

Brittany

The Phillip Harvey Memorial Prize and Caltex Medal for Best All Rounder

Jessie

The Rachel Bufton Memorial Prize for The Best Writer

Ruby

The Guy Barnett Courageous Spirit Award

Fern

The Deloraine & Districts Bendigo Community Bank Award

Chloe

Beacon Award

Lachlan

The Collective Education Award

Teeganne

Sophie Skipper Inclusion Award

Brock (Grade 8)

The Caroline Herschel Mathematics Prize

Jonathan

Launceston College Further Education Bursary

Colby

Newstead College Award for continual demonstration of excellence or aptitude across a range of learning areas

Rohan

The Heather Morgan Memorial Prize for Character and Leadership

Hannah

2019 Springboard to Higher Education Bursary

Freya

Ricoh Student of the Year

Ruby

The Minister for Education and Training Respectful Student Award

Chelsea

The Chris Lawrance Memorial Prize for Outstanding Endeavour in English

Ruby

Deloraine High School Aspire Award

Gabriella

The John Smibert Award for An Inquiring Mind

Deloraine High School Excellence Awards (Top Academic Students)

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors for their continued support of Deloraine High School.

Tony Smibert, Nick & Robyn Weare, Barratts Music, Link Technologies Tasmania, Inner Wheel Club, Deloraine, Timber World, Frog’s Bakery, Lynne Watson, Impress Print, Lions Club of Westbury, Rebecca White MP, Meander Valley Financial Services Limited, Newstead College, Brian Mitchell MP, Mark Shelton MP, Tony and Joanne Skipper, Iris Computing, Jen Butler MP, Guy Barnett MP, Lions Club of Deloraine, JG Pest Control, Launceston College, Australian Defence Force, Mersey Link, Tania Rattray MLC, Connie Gordon, Tasmanian Alkaloids, Greg, Sue and Matt Bowen, DC, MK & MW Buckingham, Kent and Karen Cresswell, University of Tasmania, Caltex, Sue Poulton & the Rotary Club of Deloraine.

App – Order and Pay for Uniform/Canteen Online

Deloraine High School is excited to now have access to the new Qkr App.

Qkr is a safe, secure and easy way for parents to order and pay for school items such as food and drinks from our canteen and uniform items. It gives you the flexibility to place orders at a time and place that suits you.

Qkr accepts all debit / credit cards to offer you a variety of payment choices. The Qkr app can be downloaded free of charge for both Android and IPhone.

Please refer to the information below. We are happy to assist if you are having trouble accessing or using the App.

The Mish School Holiday Program Jan 7 – 31 2020

City Mission’s youth service, The Mish, is offering a range of free activities for young people from 7 – 31 January. Activities include rock climbing, bowling, mountain biking, gaming, a video scavenger hunt, plus many more. For more information please call 6335 3004 or email youth.referrals@citymission.org.au

Tickets to Play

Tickets to Play is a Tasmanian Government initiative designed to reduce the cost of participating in club sporting activities for Tasmanian children. It provides vouchers up to $100 in value towards club membership for children aged 5-17 years and listed on a Centrelink Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card or in Out of Home Care.

Who is eligible for a Voucher?

Applicants must be:

• living in Tasmania;
• aged between 5 and 17 years old at the time of application; and
• be listed on a valid Centrelink Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card (either their own or their parent, guardian or carer’s) or be in Out of Home Care.

What can I use a Voucher for?

The voucher can be used at approved activity providers who meet certain eligibility criteria. Search for approved activity providers here.

The voucher is available for use toward the cost of membership fees. Other items such as uniforms, equipment, footwear etc. are not eligible.

How do I apply for a Voucher?

You can apply for a voucher here.

The system will assess your child’s eligibility and, if approved will automatically send you a unique code via email that you will need to provide to the activity provider at the time of registration.

When will the Program finish?

Vouchers must be presented to an approved activity provider by 30 November 2019.

Who to Contact?

If you are having trouble with the Ticket to Play process, please contact Communities, Sport and Recreation for further information by email at tickettoplay@communities.tas.gov.au or 1800 252 476.

Student Assistance Scheme (STAS) 2020

The Student Assistance Scheme provides assistance for low income families towards the cost of school levies. Application forms are now available from the school office for families who are applying for STAS for the first time or who received STAS prior to 2019 but who did not apply for STAS in 2019 because of improved circumstances. Families who received STAS in 2019 have been sent letters regarding STAS 2020 directly from the Department. STAS applications forms available from the school office or can be downloaded from the Department’s web site at the link below. The income test table for STAS 2020 is as follows:

Lost Property

The lost property basket in the office is once again overflowing. Could parents/carers please check that their child has all their school uniform? A reminder also to name all pieces of uniform so that it can easily be returned should it become misplaced.

Facebook

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Meander Valley Gazette

If you would like to view the latest edition of the Meander Valley Gazette, please click on the following link:

Deloraine House

Deloraine House is a community service organisation that works with individuals, families and groups to build community connectedness, participation and wellbeing.

The latest events happening at Deloraine House can be found by clicking on the following link:

Meander Valley Council Community News

Please click on the link below to access the latest edition of the Meander Valley Council’s Community News or go to the Meander Valley Community Directory website:

Seize the Day Educational Scholarships

Applications for Seize the Day Educational Scholarships will open on the 1st November. These scholarships are open to 16 – 25 year olds impacted by their own cancer diagnosis or the diagnosis/death of a close family member.

When a young person or someone they love is diagnosed with cancer, it can affect every area of their life including emotional wellbeing, financial stability and educational opportunities. Young Tasmanians can apply for assistance with post-secondary education and training costs such as textbooks, course equipment, travel, school fees, uniforms and computers.

Eligibility Criteria for Applicants

• aged between 16 - 25 years
• permanent resident of Tasmania
• impacted by cancer diagnosis of self or immediate family member OR bereaved by cancer
• engaged in post-secondary education/training in 2020 such as university, TasTAFE, apprenticeship or VET courses

Applications close on 1st March 2020.

The Premier’s Youth Advisory Council

Please click on the link below if you are interested in becoming a member of the Premier’s Youth Advisory Council. The Council is an opportunity for young people to meet with the Premier and Government to discuss their ideas on how we can make Tasmania a better place.

Westbury Shamrocks

The Westbury Shamrocks Cricket Club are calling for registrations for an U14 Female Development League. Training will be at the Westbury Cricket Ground on Thursday afternoons from 4.45pm. Please click on the link below for further information.

LAUNCESTON YOUTH THEATRE ENSEMBLE

Enrolments are open for LYTE’s 2020 acting ensemble, for young people from grades Prep-12. Participation in theatre builds courage and confidence, and develops imagination, creative thinking, mindfulness, communication and social skills.

Over the past 21 years, LYTE has delivered excellent acting training and great insight into theatre craft and professional practise to thousands of young Tasmanians. As a LYTE member, you will participate in exciting theatre workshops and productions, and make amazing new friends!

We’d love to have the opportunity to welcome you to LYTE.

Contact: Jane Johnson
E: 0janejohnson@gmail.com
P: 0402634820
FB: Launceston Youth Theatre Ensemble