INFORMATION BULLETIN NO 20

10 October, 2008
P O Box 1261, Devonport 7310. PH: 6420 8100

Course Selections 2009 for grade 7/8/9.

All students in grade 7, 8 and 9 will need to select options for 2009 from Monday October 13th until Friday
October 24th.

Course guides will be on the Reece High Share Point site on

http://www.student.education.tas.gov.au/sites/reecehs/default.aspx

We ask that students and parents look through the course guides and then select their options based on
the information provided. Students select 2 x 1 block lines and 1 x 2 block line options. Course selections
are then entered on the course selection survey on the Share Point site.

Families without internet access may obtain hard copies from the front office during school hours and then
students may enter the information at school during class time.

Parents will receive a confirmation notice during November to sign to show that they agree with the
selection of subjects.
Anne Stewart

School Association Desperate for Help!

On Thursday evening the School Association held a parent function. The aim was to raise awareness of
the role of the School Association, inform parents of its activities and to ask for parent assistance in
forming a fundraising committee to raise funds for the school. A big thanks goes to those parents who
attended however it was extremely disappointing that more families were not able to give some time to
supporting our Association. We really need to have families involved in all aspects of our school. If you
feel that you would be able to be part of a fundraising group could you please leave your name and contact
details with the school office and a member of the School Association will contact you.

Reece High School 2009 Parent and Student Information Session

Parents and Grade 6 students are invited to attend an information session to be held at Reece High School,
Middle Road, Tuesday 14th October, commencing at 7.00 pm.

There will be students in full school uniform at Reception to direct guests to the appropriate building. If
you have any questions about the night don’t hesitate to contact me at school on 64 208100.
Juan Marshal
Transition Coordinator

Family Contact
From time to time we need to make contact with families urgently; we need access to current phone
numbers. So if you have moved please contact the office or your child’s principal teacher.

Department of Education
 AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE FOR NATIONAL CAPITAL EXCURSION

Students from Crescendo Choir of Reece High School recently undertook an educational tour of the National
Capital. While on this tour they participated in educational programmes at the Australian War Memorial,
Parliament House and the Old Parliament House.

The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit their
National Capital as part of their civics and citizenship education. To assist in meeting the cost of the
excursion the Australian Government is contributing funding under the Parliament and Civics Education
Rebate (PACER) programme toward the travel expenses incurred. This contribution will be paid directly to
the school upon completion of the excursion.

We would like to thank the Australian Government for their support of this programme.

The excursion was a rewarding experience for all students and a wonderful opportunity to see first hand
democracy in action and relive part of Australia’s history.

Performing in the Foyer of Parliament House

Role playing in the House of

Representatives

On the roof of Parliament

House
Grade 10 2009 – Traineeship and Apprenticeship Pathway Program

School Based Traineeships and Apprenticeships and TAP (Traineeship and Apprenticeship Pathway)
program form an essential part of our innovation in preparing those students who are interested in an
apprenticeship or traineeship for the future. In doing this, we are striving to give those students the skills
so that they can become an employable commodity.

Working in partnership with our business community is essential for the success of our initiative.

Parent support is crucial for acceptance of students into a program. Following is a brief description of the
TAP program and School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships

TAP (Traineeship and Apprenticeship Pathway) Program

Students will attend:

• 1 day at Polytechnic
• 1 day in a work placement
• 3 days at school: When at school students will study Literacy, Numeracy and ICT associated with
their trade. They will also attend a Realising Potential and HWB class depending on the days that
they are at school.

School based Traineeships and Apprenticeships

When at school students will study Literacy, Numeracy and ICT associated with their trade. They will also
attend a Realising Potential and HWB class depending on the days that they are at school.

Students will
• Be in paid employment during term, 8 – 15 hours a week
• Undertake paid employment in the school holidays
• Sign a training contact
• Complete a VET qualification

Students will attend the Polytechnic either a day a week or in a block of time depending on their course
requirements.

If you would like to know more, please attend the TAP Parent Information Session at Reece High School at
7pm on the 21st of October. The session will be held in the staffroom.

Cindy Johnston
Assistant Principal
Sassafras Primary School are celebrating the International Year of the Potato by holding Spudfest
on Saturday 18th October from 12.30 – 4pm at 50 School Road, Sassafras.

Plenty of potato activities for the children, potato and spoon races, jumping castle, face painting, displays on
various types of potatoes. Sausage sizzle, Devonshire teas, hot chips and cake and plant stalls.
We are also holding a Lego competition. Children of all ages are invited to make something out of Lego,
either by creating their own design or building a model using instructions.

CALENDAR
October
Margaret Fairhall to speak with grade 10s re Academy and
13
Polytechnic
15-17 Grade 9 Science Camp
23 Smithy at Ulverstone Civic center. Leave 9.15 return 12.30.
27-29 Grade 10 Science Camp
MST Community Service Workshops Year 9
28
10:30 AM-12:30 PM
31 Student free day
November
3 Recreation Day (Northern Tasmania only)
19 – 20 Athletics Carnival
24 – 26 Year 10 University Trip (Day trip)
28 Devonport show Day
December
4–5 Inter High Athletics Carnival
10 Grade 10 Assembly
10 Grade 10 Dinner
18 Presentation Assembly Year 7 - 9
18 3rd term ends - School holidays

For your information:

This bulletin and other newsletters are available on our website at www.reece.tased.edu.au .
Please contact Jackie Benson: jackie.benson@education.tas.gov.au in the office if you would like to have the newsletter and bulleting emailed to you

Department of Education