Dear Parents/Carers

As part of our Positive Behaviour Support Program at Kings Meadows we will be acknowledging students who have been contributing positively to our learning environment.  This means that they have been supporting our school wide expectations.

Respect for others, self and environment

Organisation

Commitment to learning

Keeping safe

Sensible behaviour

We would like to acknowledge the following students:

Year 7:

Piper Bartlett – For showing improvement in her learning and organisation across learning areas.

Rory Lindsay - For showing strong growth and a positive attitude towards his learning in Science. 

Year 8:

Gracie Burrage - For continuing to demonstrate our KMHS R.O.C.K.S. on a daily basis without needing reminders from staff. 

Maverik Brimfield – For showing tremendous commitment to learning and improved efforts in HaSS lessons.

Brodie Marshall  – For demonstrating an improved commitment towards learning in attitude and effort across lessons. 

Year 9:

Liam Bailey – For having a 100% attendance rate and always being respectful, polite and committed to learning.

Oskar Wynne – For continuing to set a very high standard for himself in the classroom and for always abiding by the school R.O.C.K.S. 

Our Year 8 students have made a wonderful start to Term 3, showing great enthusiasm and commitment to their learning!  Thank you to all the Year 8 staff for their efforts in ensuring lessons were well planned and that our students were welcomed back in such a supportive manner.  Thank you also to parents for supporting our students in wearing their full school uniform each day as this will continue to be a major focus for us during the term.

We hope our students approach each class this term with a growth mindset, as this attitude fosters resilience and a love for learning. By putting consistent effort into each class, students can make significant strides in their academic and personal development. We will encourage them to do their best to improve their learning every day, understanding that progress is a journey. Rest assured, our dedicated staff, who hold high expectations for both learning and behaviour, will be here to support and guide them every step of the way.

As we enter the second week of Term 3 can I please ask parents to have a conversation with their child/children about how their term has started and how their learning is going? 

Can I also ask parents to please check that their child/children have all of the resources to help them complete lessons effectively such as pens, pencils, rulers and iPad charges supporting them where you can to ensure that they are well stocked up and ready to learn effectively in each lesson?

Our staff will be here to help with any learning challenges and to support students with any problems they may be experiencing with friendships or in classrooms. We will be aiming to work in partnership with you to achieve the best results for our students during this term. For further support in class, please contact your child's classroom teacher, or for additional support, reach out to a member of the Year 8 Leadership Team who will be more than happy to support.

Wishing you all a great term ahead! 

Year 8 contact details:

8A Class Teacher – Mr Todd Nankervis - todd.nankervis@decyp.tas.gov.au

8B Class Teacher – Mr Leigh Richardson - leigh.richardson@decyp.tas.gov.au

8C Class Teacher – Ms Sherron Casey - sherron.casey@decyp.tas.gov.au

8D Class Teacher – Mrs Emma Dobson - emma.l.dobson@decyp.tas.gov.au

8E Class Teacher – Mr Dylan Warren - dylan.warren@decyp.tas.gov.au

8F Class Teacher – Mr Nick Stokes - nick.stokes@decyp.tas.gov.au

Additional teachers working with Year 8:

Mrs Jade Howard - jade.howard@decyp.tas.gov.au

Mrs Jo Bent - joanna.bent@decyp.tas.gov.au

Grade 8 Leader – Miss Emma Attard - emma.attard@decyp.tas.gov.au

Grade 8 Leader – Mr Daniel Richardson - daniel.richardson@decyp.tas.gov.au

Grade 8 AST – Mr Nathan Karas - nathan.karas@decyp.tas.gov.au

Year 8 Assistant Principal – Mrs Kate Hume  kate.hume@decyp.tas.gov.au

Welcome back to Term 3! We hope everyone had a restful break and is ready to dive back into study with new units of work coming up.

We are thrilled to report that student performance and participation have been fantastic. Our Year 9 students have shown great enthusiasm and dedication in their classes, setting a positive tone for the term ahead.

In terms of activities and initiatives, students are already engaging with their new units of work, and it's wonderful to see their curiosity and eagerness to learn. This term promises to be filled with exciting and challenging content that will help our students grow academically and personally.

Looking ahead, we have some important dates to mark on your calendars. One of the highlights is the S.W.A.T. day on 20 August. This event is a great opportunity for students to engage in team-building activities and develop their leadership skills. We encourage all students to participate and make the most of this enriching experience.

As always, we have high expectations for our students. We ask that they continue to show respect and commitment to learning, both in and out of the classroom. These values are essential for creating a positive and productive learning environment for everyone.

Thank you for your continued support.

Year 9 contact details:

9A Class Teacher – Mrs Jessica Crawford - jessica.crawford@decyp.tas.gov.au 

9B Class Teacher – Mr Solomon Walker-Bowd – solomon.walker-bowd@decyp.tas.gov.au

9C Class Teacher – Mrs Joh Breen - joh.breen@decyp.tas.gov.au

9D Class Teacher – Mr Nathan Meurant – nathan.meurant1@decyp.tas.gov.au

9E Class Teacher – Mr Lachlan Bryan – lachlan.bryan@decyp.tas.gov.au

9EL Class Teacher - 

9F Class Teacher – Mr Mick Bent -  mick.bent@decyp.tas.gov.au

Additional teachers working with Year 9:

AST - Mr Jake Chamberlain - jake.chamberlain@decyp.tas.gov.au

Grade Leader - Mr Sean Stevenson – sean.stevenson@decyp.tas.gov.au

Grade Leader - Mr Sam Maddern – sam.maddern@decyp.tas.gov.au 

Grade AST - Mr Brendan Poke – brendan.poke@decyp.tas.gov.au

Year 9 Assistant Principal - Ms Kate Blaubaum - kate.blaubaum@decyp.tas.gov.au

Welcome back for Term 3 – we hope you had a great break!

As we move into the second half of the school year, sometimes regular school attendance can be challenging.

There are so many reasons to go to school. It’s a chance to be around friends, learn new things, grow and have fun.

For tips on creating better attendance habits, visit the Anything can happen website.

Please talk to us if you’re having trouble getting your child to school. We’re here to help.

On Friday 26 July, students from Years 7-10 were invited to meet with Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, 7 News Reader and Reading Champion, Kim Millar and Rob Fairs, Liberal Member for Bass and former 7 News Presenter to share their involvement in the Premier's Reading Challenge.

Students also discussed which books and genres they enjoy reading and were able to hear how reading is an important life skill. Minister Jo Palmer, Kim and Rob also shared their own experiences of reading and how it has been a part of their life. It was wonderful to have the opportunity to speak with them about the love and enjoyment of reading, whilst highlighting the importance of reading every day.

This year, Kings Meadows High School have 35 students participating in the Premier's Reading Challenge across Years 7-10. Students have been encouraged to record the number of books they have read in a Reading Journal and discuss their efforts with their peers and teachers. The Reading Challenge concludes on 23 August and we look forward to seeing how many books our students can read!

Name: Emma Attard 

Role at KMHS: Year 8 Grade Leader and Sports Co-ordinator 

What is the best book you’ve ever read? 

It would be impossible for me to list just one book here! As a kid, the Harry Potter series sparked my love of reading and to this day remains one of the greatest series I’ve ever read. In recent years, the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J Maas was an incredible read that has stuck with me long after I read the final page. As for individual books, I read To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee many years ago and still love it to this day. I recently read The Nightingale by Kristen Hannah and it was one of the most beautifully written books I’ve ever read. It was so heartbreaking that I still think about it regularly, but something that I would recommend to everyone. 

Which book is on your ‘to-read’ list at the moment?

I’ve just started the Spark of the Everflame series by Penn Cole, finishing the first book at the end of the holiday break. I’m looking forward to reading the remaining 3 books over the coming weeks. I’ve also had The Zodiac Academy series highly recommended to me, so that will likely be next! 

What is it that you enjoy the most about reading?

I find reading a great way to relax and immerse myself into a world that is entirely different from our own. Whether it’s a fantasy novel, historical fiction, or even a crime or psychological thriller, a novel’s ability to transport you elsewhere is entirely unmatchable.

Name: Robyn Ponting 

Role at KMHS: Office 

What is the best book you’ve ever read?

I have read so many books over the years, I cannot say one book, but a few of the standouts that have stayed in my mind are: 

‘The Child Called It’ series, My Sister’s Keeper and more recently ‘Boy Swallows Universe, Lola in the Mirror, Demon Copperhead, The Secrets My Father Kept and The Women.  I cannot walk past a James Patterson book without buying it and recently I have enjoyed quite a few of Colleen Hoover's novels.

Which book is on your ‘to-read’ list at the moment?

I have been given a bag of James Patterson books (which I thought I had read every one of his, but obviously not) but I always have a large collection of books waiting for me to read.  There is not one in particular for the next read, just a lucky dip when I reach into the cupboard!  I will read any genre if it is a good story but my ‘go to’ genre is mystery/crime. 

What is it that you enjoy the most about reading?

I love the fact that you get immersed in a story.  I read every single day, it is a part of my DNA.  Reading relaxes me and I could not imagine not having a book to pick up.

Name: Kate Blaubaum

Role at KMHS: Assistant Principal 

What is the best book you’ve ever read?

My favourite author is Robin Hobb. The Farseer Trilogy and the other trilogies that followed and linked with this one would be some of my favourite books. There are so many authors and books I love, I can’t narrow down to just one! 

Which book is on your ‘to-read’ list at the moment?

For relaxation, I am currently reading Red Seas Under Red Skies which is part of a series by Scott Lynch. The full series are just some of the books on my ‘to read’ list. For professional reading I am just about to start Reconnect: Building School Culture for Meaning, Purpose and Belonging.

What is it that you enjoy the most about reading?

What’s not to enjoy? Reading keeps your brain healthy. It builds new connections and strengthens neural pathways in the brain. I think that’s pretty amazing. I also love immersing myself in other worlds, connecting with characters and getting lost in a great story. Reading relaxes me and helps me to de-stress. I also love audio books and when I am cleaning the house or out in the garden, I am usually listening to a great book.

Having not played Australia’s oldest golf course until the qualifying round yesterday Munoz looked more comfortable than he felt.  “I didn’t play too well in my first match today.  It was a bit of a warm up and I became better after that”, said Munoz.

Munoz, who has only been playing golf for 20 months, said that his key to match play was to simply focus on the current shot.  “I didn’t focus on winning anything, just focus on the present,” he said.  “I played pennant for Launceston Golf Club this year and didn’t in a match but lost three times on the 19th (hole),” Muno lamented.

His previous best result was nett runner up in this years’ Tasmanian Junior Masters to his fellow Super 6 finalist, Angus Gray.

Fourth seed Munoz’s path to the final included a narrow victory over fifth seed Cooper Bassett in a nearest pin playoff after 7 holes in the quarter finals and qualifying medallist Baxter Armstrong in their semi-final.  The other semi-final saw Gray beat third seed, Ollie Barrett, 2 up.

Event Director, Christian Rainey, commented that it was fantastic to see the boys and girls stay on through the course of the Super 6 matches.  “Some of the guys caddied for players still in the event, while others watched on through the final and saw some great gold shots.”

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