Kings Meadows High School eNewsletter

Dear Parents/Carers

As the winter weather is now well and truly upon us, it is timely to remember to continue to take steps for our own health and wellbeing. Although the impact of COVID does not appear to be as severe as the last two years, the experiences we have all shared have taught us to cover coughs and sneezes, maintain good hand hygiene and stay away from others when unwell. We need students at school as often as possible. However, if students are genuinely unwell, they should stay at home and parents and carers should inform us so that the absence is explained. We record attendance for every lesson throughout the day and are required to use particular codes for various types of absences. We are also required to send letters home at particular attendance thresholds. If you are finding it challenging to get your child to school, we certainly want to work in a supportive partnership to enable this to happen.

While speaking about health, on Monday, immunisations were conducted for Year 7 and Year 10 students. Thank you to Assistant Principal, Claire Lovitt for co-ordinating this. We have been informed that vaccination rates have dropped in the community over the last few years. It might be a timely reminder to check on the vaccination status of everyone in our families and check to see we are up to date. I know from personal experience that when I recently needed a tetanus shot, I had no idea when my last one occurred!

Last week, we had a number of our dance students participating in the Launceston Competitions. We have a very strong dance program at Kings Meadows High School and some very talented dancers. They have certainly put in considerable time with rehearsals. Thank you to Belinda Selby for the great work she does with our dance students - see report later in this newsletter.

Last week we welcomed Wendy Jacobsen to our administration team. Wendy will be replacing Kate Gibbons while she takes maternity leave. We certainly wish Kate and her family all the best for the next stage. I am sure everyone will welcome Wendy as she settles into a new role, in a new school and in a new State.

With winter sport commencing this week it is timely to remind students and families of some expectations. Representing our school in sports teams is a privilege not a right and, as such, we have high standards for all our student representatives. It is important that students understand that they are not only representing themselves but our whole school community in the public arena. While I am certainly supportive of fierce competition and striving to win, sport has many other benefits to physical health, life skills such as teamwork and personal organisation and discipline. Sport should also be fun! We expect students to be prepared for all games, play fairly, accept the decision of umpires and referees (which are often hard to get) and to participate to the best of their ability to ensure they are not letting their team down. Students participating in teams should also be demonstrating high levels of participation and effort in Health and Physical Education classes. I wish all individuals and teams an enjoyable and successful winter sport experience for this year. Thank you to the many teachers who manage and coach teams and to all those other people who enable the Northern High Schools Sports Association (NHSSA) rosters to run successfully. I have included a link to the updated website for the NHSSA, Home - NHSSA

As a result of the recent Inter-High Athletics Carnival, we had 16 students selected for the State Athletics Carnival last Friday. Just to be selected is a wonderful achievement. Congratulations to all these students. I am sure they represented themselves and our school with pride and distinction.

Toward the end of last term, we advertised for nominations to fill vacancies on our School Association Committee. We also advertised our Annual General Meeting (AGM) but were unable to form a quorum. This was rescheduled for Tuesday 16 May at 7pm. Under the Education Act 2016 we are required to have a School Association Committee. The Association is a very important opportunity for all members of the community to work together and to foster co-operation. We are always looking to encourage more people to come along to committee meetings or to join sub-committees, from time to time, when they are formed. Thank you to the staff, parents and students who have already contributed in this way and I look forward to welcoming some new faces too. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or wish to discuss further.

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. Try to be understanding, compassionate and non-judgemental 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/

In the near future, teachers will commence collating assessments to enable communicating learning progress to parents. As part of this process students will receive a report that outlines their progress against the Australian Curriculum using a nine-point scale. This scale has a marker to indicate your child’s learning achievement at a point in time. Some students will also be assessed against goals in their Learning Plan. Parents can support their child be sharing how they value education, encouraging them to complete work to the best of their ability and ensuring all work is submitted on time. We can never underestimate the importance that a supportive home environment has on student achievement. I encourage all students to give their best in every subject, ensure the are organised for class, are punctual and, perhaps most importantly, value learning.

Regards

Cary Stocks

Principal

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:

Ebony Clarke - For her willingness to take on challenges and step outside of her comfort zone.

Lorenzo Archer - For his excellent work ethic, his great manners and his commitment to following our school ROCKS.

James Hilbert - For his positive approach to all learning activities and the respect he shows to his peers and teachers.

Year 8:

Alicia Towns – For being incredibly respectful and always following the school ROCKS.

Aaron Kenyon – For always striving to do well across all subjects and giving his best effort at all times.

Year 9:

Max Kerrison - For always helping others, as well as approaching tasks with dedication and focus.

Jayden Lowe - For his positive attitude, approach and application to his learning.

Year 10:

Emma Cross – For strong work ethic and respectful behaviour.

Stella Jones – For her dedication to her Prefect role and being a diligent worker across all subject areas.

In this article I would like to take the time to highlight our Year 7 Student Leaders and their recent endeavours while celebrating the efforts of our teaching team and congratulating students selected to represent Northern Tasmania in the State Athletics Championships.

Leadership opportunities are crucial for Year 7 students as they help develop essential life skills such as communication, collaboration, decision-making and problem-solving. By taking on leadership roles, students learn to take initiative, work with others and develop their own unique leadership style. Moreover, Student Leaders are seen as role models by their peers, which can help promote a positive school culture and foster a sense of community. As a result, students who participate in leadership opportunities tend to have higher self-esteem, are more engaged in school and develop a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to their school community. At Kings we are committed to growing leadership opportunities for students as they transition throughout Kings Meadows High School.

This week some of our Transition Leaders visited our local primary schools to share with them what it is like to be part of the Kings Meadows High School community and to put their new leadership responsibilities into action. Having our Transition Leaders visit Year 5/6 students in different primary schools is a valuable experience for all involved. Our students provided insight and guidance on what to expect when transitioning to high school, which can help alleviate any anxieties or concerns younger students may have. Additionally, this interaction has hopefully promoted a sense of community between the primary schools and our school community, as well as creating a positive impression of Kings Meadows High School among the younger students, encouraging them to look forward to their future years with us. I would like to congratulate Ashlyn Quillerat, Coby Praciak, Aden Quillerat, Zack Perkins, Halle Ralston, Lexi Albers, Ella Fitzgerald, Ruby Foster, Ari O’Donnell, Nathan Hilbert, Gracie Burrage, Daegan Withington, Imani Davern, Amy McCormack, Bella Hammond, Alice Pattern, Lillian Morphet, Josie Evorall, Sophie Allison, Isla Walker, Jazzuri Kelly and Bella Abel for their excellent presentations and for the way they conducted themselves at Evandale, Longford, Perth, Norwood, Youngtown, Glen Dhu and Punchbowl Primary Schools. Thank you also to Mr Scott Brewer and Mrs Megan Pell for their assistance with students during the visits.

I know that Mrs Dobson has also written an article for this week’s newsletter and introduced our new Class Leaders. I would like to personally congratulate and acknowledge her efforts in leading and supporting the class leader nomination process and for the way she has worked with students and staff throughout the process. Thank you also to all our Year 7 Class Teachers who supported the nomination and voting processes in their classrooms and for their sense of teamwork throughout the process. I would also like to thank our lass tTeachers further for the efforts they have made in updating learning plans and classroom adjustments for students with a disability in Year 7 and for sharing these with parents for feedback and improvement. Thank you to all parents that have signed and returned these to school and a quick reminder to any parents who are yet to sign and return Learning Plans, can these please be returned as soon as possible.

Finally, a huge congratulations to Luke Brophy, Coby Praciak and Brodie Marshall who were selected to represent Northern Tasmania at the State Athletics Carnival on Friday last week. This is a great achievement and we are extremely proud of your efforts.

Please feel free to contact Kings Meadows High School if your child has an achievement to celebrate as it’s always great to hear stories of our students participating in outside of school events or interests and please enjoy the photos some of our transition leaders in action.

Year 7 contact details:

7A Class Teacher – Mr Nick Stokes - nick.stokes@decyp.tas.gov.au

7B Class Teacher – Mrs Jo Bent - joanna.bent@decyp.tas.gov.au

7C Class Teacher – Mr Leigh Richardson - leigh.richardson@decyp.tas.gov.au

7D Class Teacher – Mrs Emma Dobson - emma.l.dobson@decyp .tas.gov.au

7E Class Teacher – Ms Sherron Casey - sherron.casey@decyp .tas.gov.au

7F Class Teacher – Mr Vince Walker - vince.walker@decyp.tas.gov.au

Additional teachers working with Year 7:

Quality Teaching and Learning Coach - Miss Emily Lovegrove - emily.lovegrove@decyp .tas.gov.au

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

Grade 7 Leader – Mr Daniel Richardson - daniel.richardson@decyp .tas.gov.au

Grade 7 Leader – Miss Emma Attard - emma.attard@decyp .tas.gov.au

Grade 7 AST – Mr Nathan Karas - nathan.karas@decyp .tas.gov.au

Grade 7 Assistant Principal - Mrs Kate Hume - kate.hume@decyp .tas.gov.au

We invite parents to contact us either by email or by phoning the school 6343 1000.

Celebrations

As we now into week 4 of Term 2 it is important to remind our students this term will be busy and we are expecting students to continue working and completing tasks in the classrooms with rigour and to a high standard. The last few weeks have been a chance for our students to start the term off fresh and consolidate their learning and be involved in all activities on offer to them. Mid-year reports are coming up this term, with that in mind we are reminding students to ensure they are completing tasks within their lesson time or following up at home if they need.

Congratulations to Sadie, Hadiseh, Roya, Teal, Olive, Peyton, Ashton, Ruby and Hailey. These students have all gained selection as a Class Leader for this term. This leadership position is a prestigious one and those students should be very proud of their selection in this role. We wish them luck working as a group with Ms Graham. Well done to all students who stepped out of their comfort zone to apply.

This Friday we have our annual Cross Country Carnival held here at school. Year 8 boys will be running at 1.30pm and Year 8 girls at 1.40pm. Parents are welcome to spectate. A viewing area in the car park on the far side of our oval has been made available for parents and friends. In our next newsletter we will be celebrating the results, announcing the house winner and Grade Champions. Good luck to all students.

Grade Focus

This term our focus for Year 8 will be Organisation. The majority of our Year 8’s are very good at being self-managers and organising themselves for their lessons. In our grade assemblies we will be reminding students to ensure they are arriving to class promptly and with all equipment required for their learning. This includes writing materials, pens, pencils, books and a charged iPad. We will be looking at an incentive scheme for each class teacher group and challenging them to be the best group in Year 8. Students are also be reminded about the importance of locking their equipment and bag in their locker and using this appropriately. The Year 8 team will be monitoring this over the next few weeks. If this same message can be delivered at home, it would be greatly appreciated.

As always, we are also encouraging our Year 8’s to display our ROCKS expectations in their interactions throughout the school, in particular focusing on the way we move around the school, interactions with staff and peers, being resilient and accountable. Well done to most of our students on the way they are conducting themselves at present.

Respectful relationships underpin our positive and diverse school culture. We invite contact between home and school. Most of you will have received an email and/or phone call from your child’s class teacher. The relationships we develop with you are very important to support your child in their learning journey. Please find below the contact details of our wonderful team of Year 8 teachers.

Year 8 contact details:

8A Class Teacher – Mrs Jessica Crawford - jessica.crawford@decyp.tas.gov.au

8B Class Teacher – Mr Isaac Pinnington - isaac.pinnington@decyp.tas.gov.au

8C Class Teacher – Mr Christian Cook christian.cook@decyp.tas.gov.au

8D Class Teacher – Mrs Joh Breen - joh.breen@education.tas.gov.au

8E Class Teacher – Miss Mikhala Graham - mikhala.graham@decyp.tas.gov.au

8F Class Teacher – Mr Mick Bent mick.bent@decyp.tas.gov.au

Additional teachers working with Year 8:

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

Mrs Renee Lunson - renee.lunson@decyp.tas.gov.au

Grade 8 Leader – Mr Sean Stevenson - sean.stevenson@decyp.tas.gov.au

Grade 8 Leader – Mr Sam Maddern - sam.maddern@decyp.tas.gov.au

Grade 8 AST – Mrs Coleen Elliott coleen.elliott@decyp.tas.gov.au

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

The start of Term 2 for Year 9 students has been busy, with students participating in a range of new Enrichment Courses and studying new topics in core lessons. Students who have selected Winter Sport as their Enrichment option have been training hard and their first games will commence this week. We wish all students the best of luck in their upcoming season. Students have been reminded to maintain a clean and tidy work-space and follow our ROCKS expectations throughout lessons and break times. On Friday, several students in Year 9 were involved in the Science and Engineering Challenge held at UTAS. Students participated in a range of hands-on activities and worked together to solve challenges whilst representing our school with pride. We also congratulate Year 9 students who participated in the State Athletics on Friday which is a wonderful achievement to be selected in the team.

Grade Focus

The Year 9 focus for the next two weeks is respect. We are hoping to see students having positive interactions with peers and teachers, using manners and following our school wide expectations. Students have been reminded to wear Kings Meadows High School uniform and ensure phones and devices remain in their lockers.

Year 9 contact details:

9A Class Teacher - Mr Scott Brewer - scott.brewer@decyp .tas.gov.au

9B Class Teacher - Mrs Rebecca Glasby - rebecca.glasby@decyp .tas.gov.au

9C Class Teacher - Mr Chris Murray - chris.murray@decyp .tas.gov.au

9D Class Teacher - Mr Dylan Warren - dylan.warren@decyp .tas.gov.au

9E Class Teacher - Miss Eloise Hart - eloise.hart@decyp .tas.gov.au

9F Class Teacher - Miss Steph Sheedy - steph.sheedy@decyp .tas.gov.au

9G Class Teacher - Mrs Anu Grewal - anu.grewal@decyp.tas.gov.au

Additonal teachers working with Year 9:

Mr Richard Goss - richard.goss@decyp.tas.gov.au

Grade 9 Leader - Mr Stuart Withington - stuart.withington@decyp .tas.gov.au

Grade 9 Leader/AST - Miss Nicole Williams - nicole.williams1@decyp.tas.gov.au

Grade 9 AST - Mr Robert Johns – robert.p.johns@decyp.tas.gov.au

Grade 9 Assistant Principal - Ms Kate Blaubaum - k ate.blaubaum@decyp .tas.gov.au

Science & Engineering Challenge Day

Well done to the Year 10 students that put their hand up to be part of the Science and Engineering Challenge Day last Friday at the University of Tasmania. Another example of students taking opportunities to go and explore new learning adventures and have a look around the UTAS campus. After talking with the Year 10 students that participated, it was an enjoyable day for all, filled with different and unique science challenges.

State Athletics Championships

Well done to Riley Howard and Lucy Smith who had success at the State Athletics Championships last Friday. Riley ran first place in the senior boys 400m and Lucy won first place in the senior girls triple jump. A fantastic effort, congratulations.

What are we learning this term?

To start off this term, Year 10 students will be learning the following in their core subjects. As always, parents are more than welcome to contact teachers to discuss their child’s learning.

Mathematics – Pythagoras Theorem/ Trigonometry
Health – Mental Health
Science – Genetics and Evolution
HASS – Continuing with World War II
English – Novel study on “This Is How We Change the Ending” written by Vikki Wakefield

Upcoming Events
17 May – Winter sport roster begins
19 May - KMHS cross country
12 June – Public Holiday
19 June - Newstead College Open Day
20 June - Launceston College Open Day

Work Experience and School Based Apprenticeships

Well done to all the Year 10 students that have undertaken work experience so far this year. These students have gained valuable knowledge, connections and a snapshot of what a potential career may look like in that field. It is great to see students enjoying these experiences and some even gaining casual employment as a result of their dedicated efforts.

A reminder to Year 10 students if you are interested in work experience or school-based apprenticeships this year, please get in contact with Mr Guy for further information.

End of Year Events

Friday 15 December - Year 10 Graduation Dinner
Monday 18 December - Presentation Assembly
Tuesday 19 December - Year 10 Mystery Picnic
Wednesday 20 December - Year 10 Graduation Assembly

Grade Focus

Our Year 10 focus for term two is all about taking the opportunities that come your way. Everyday students are presented with opportunities in and out of the classroom that if taken will allow them to maximise their potential here at school. With this being our Year 10 students last year at high school, staff will be encouraging students to say “yes” to opportunities and get fully involved with the school and community. There are plenty of upcoming events this term, which means there are plenty of potential opportunities students can take.

Year 10 contact details:

10A Class Teacher - Mr Ben Killalea - ben.killalea@decyp.tas.gov.au

10B Class Teacher - Mr Matt Chatwin - matthew.chatwin@decyp.tas.gov.au

10C Class Teacher - Mrs Belinda Selby - belinda.selby@decyp.tas.gov.au

10D Class Teacher - Mr Solomon Walker-Bowd - solomon.walker-bowd@decyp.tas.gov.au

10E Class Teacher - Ms Mel Hudson - mel.hudson@decyp.tas.gov.au

Additonal teachers working with Year 10:

Mrs Liz Self - liz.self@decyp.tas.gov.au

Miss Isabella Darsaklis - isobella.darsakli@decyp.tas.gov.au

Grade 10 Leader - Mrs Megan Pel - megan.pel@decyp .tas.gov.au

Grade 10 Leader - Mr Matt Battle - mathew.battle@decyp.tas.gov.au

Grade 10 AST - Mr James Guy – james.guy@decyp.tas.gov.au

Grade 10 Assistant Principal - Ms Kate Blaubaum - k ate.blaubaum@decyp .tas.gov.au

On Tuesday 9 May Kings Meadows High School dance students participated in the Launceston Competitions at the Princess Theatre. The Year 8’s performed in the morning in a section of 8 pieces with LCGS, St Pats and Prospect. Five groups performed and all received really positive critiques from the adjudicator. Placings were:

2^nd Place for Lacie Pearton, Rose Jones and Maddison Crawford

Highly Commended – Lucy Stone, Tahli Rabac, Ella Fish

Highly Commended – Amelia Armstrong and Zara Brooks

The others who performed: Lacie K, Gracie C, Lealani and Kaylah + Mattea, Jayda, Lucy A and Lauren also did extremely well to overcome nerves and perform well on the day, so congratulations to all.

The Year 9 and 10 students performed in the evening with the addition of the full stage and the curtain which was really special. In the senior section there were 14 groups, so it was a very tough competition including the six groups from Kings Meadows High School plus Scotch Oakburn College, three from St Patricks College, Launceston Church Grammar School and three from Prospect High School. Although Scotch took the trophy back from our win in 2022, all the groups did an amazing job. Results were:

3^rd Place – Cobi Griffith, Georgie D’Alton, Alisha Van Rooyen, Jasmine Brown, Charli Merritt, Sophie Thomas, Mia Stone and Abbigale Midson.

Highly Commended – Gizaye Williams, Iris Alberti, Matilda Dawson, Lucy Oliver and Sienna Ripp.

All four other groups performed amazing as well including:

Bree, Eloise, Emily and Summer

Halli, Cadel, Gemma, Lucy, Grace and Grace

Erin, Georgie G, Jorji D, Stella O, Montanna, Casey, Caitlin L

Georgie H, Brianna W and Iealah

Thank you to parents and carers who came and supported students in the audience and also Ms Joh Breen and Ms Kate Blaubaum for their assistance on the day and night. We look forward to next year.

Students in Year 11/12 have the opportunity to study some or all of their subjects at Kings Meadows High School. In 2024, we will again be offering both our Vocational Education and Training (VET) course Certificate II in Construction Pathways and a range of Tasmanian Assessment, Standards and Certification (TASC) courses for students wishing to complete Years 11 and 12 at Kings Meadows High School. Please see information below for further details and contact the school if you have any questions re enrolment in our VET and/or TASC courses. Please also let us know if your student would like to study at Kings Meadows High School but the subjects they wish to study do not appear on our scope so we can discuss options. Please note, these offerings are subject to change based on staffing availability and student interest in 2024.

CONSTRUCTION PATHWAYS

(Tuesday & Friday at KMHS, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday can be shared enrolment with Newstead College or Launceston College if desired)

The CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways qualification gives students opportunities to learn through making as well as providing them with practical DIY skills in the allied trades.

VET courses are designed to prepare students for the workplace or further education. These courses may be particularly suited to students who are eager to gain employment and enjoy practical skills, hands on, authentic and real-life learning. This course may also suit students on a university pathway such as engineering or architecture, to enhance theoretical understanding.

The construction pathways qualification provides a pathway to the primary trades in the construction industry. Trade outcomes are predominantly achieved through an Australian Apprenticeship and this Certificate II allows for inclusion of skills suited for entry to off-site occupations in general construction. This Certificate II is designed to introduce learners to the recognised trade areas in the construction industry and provide meaningful credit in a construction industry Australian Apprenticeship.

This nationally recognised qualification comprises 10 units of competency, 5 core (the same as the colleges) and 5 electives (selected by Kings Meadows High School) along with the attainment of the White Card.

HOW DOES THE PROGRAM WORK?

The program is offered to any student in Year 11 or 12 across the region. Enrolment in the construction VET course is subject to expression of interest and interview. Students enrolled in construction pathways qualification may choose to attend KMHS full time or do a shared enrolment with a college or another extension school.

WHY THIS PROGRAM?

The electives chosen by Kings Meadows High School are due to the high demand for these skills - bricklaying, tiling and concreting (formwork, carpentry and placement).

The sub-contractor trades provide pathways for students to work for themselves or for a building company and can be the first step towards becoming a builder.

In order to gain full qualifications (Cert III) in trades, students will need to complete an apprenticeship.

A PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR YOUR FUTURE PATHWAY

Full time students must enrol in at least four subjects in Year 11 but may choose to take more. VET Courses are equivalent to two subjects. Students have many ways to study Construction Pathways via KMHS. A full Certificate II or part Certificate (Statement of Attainment) can combine with other Kings Meadows High School courses, Virtual Learning Tasmania (VLT) offerings or a shared enrolment. Your enrolment choices should lead towards successful Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) attainment at the end of Year 12.

WHERE IN THE SCHOOL WILL I STUDY FROM?

We now have a purpose built 11/12 building with classroom, kitchenette, toilets, undercover work area, outdoor work areas and construction sheds. Students can catch any of the school buses onto campus or one of the many public buses that travel into the Kings Meadows area. For those who drive, there is car parking available where the 11/12 area is located.

VET UNITS AT KINGS MEADOWS HIGH SCHOOL
CPC20220 CERTIFICATE II IN CONSTRUCTION PATHWAYS
Unit Code		Core Units		Points
CPCCOM1012		Work effectively and sustainably in the Construction Industry		2
CPCCOM1013		Plan and organise work		2
CPCCOM1015		Carry out measurements and calculations		2
CPCCVE1011		Undertake a basic construction project		4
CPCCWHS2001		Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the Construction Industry		2
Unit Code		Elective Unit		Points
CPCCBL2001		Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials		2
CPCCBL2002		Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment		3
CPCCCM2013		Undertake basic installation of wall tiles		12
CPCCCM2006		Apply basic levelling procedures		1
CPCCCO2013		Carry out concreting to simple forms		2
CPCWHS1001		Prepare to work safely in the construction industry		0
TASC UNITS AT KINGS MEADOWS HIGH SCHOOL
Code	Course		Points		Ticks
CLP205118	Career and Life Planning		5
ENT215123	English Inquiry		15		LIT
MEW215123	Essential Maths - Workplace		15		NUM
MEP215123	Essential Maths - Personal		15		NUM
ESC205114	Essential Skills – Using Computers and the Internet		5		ICT
EPW215122	Enterprise at Work		15
DGP115123	Digital Projects		15
WTE110114	Workshop Techniques		10
WRK115117	Pathways to Work		15
PER215118	Personal Health and Wellbeing		15
BST105116	Financial Literacy		5
Virtual Learning Tasmania (VLT) – Choose from a wide range of courses to study online at KMHS

CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways (with a focus on bricklaying and tiling) will run all day Tuesday and Friday.

For further information contact Kings Meadows High School on 6343 1000.

The Commissioner for Children and Young People is excited to announce that our YEP! Program is officially launching on 9 May 2023. Your Engagement Place (YEP!) is a place where children and young people under the age of 18 can find ways to engage with CCYP and other organisations around Tasmania to have a voice on things that matter to them. Any child and young person aged under 18 who registers before 9 June enters the membership draw for a chance to win an iPad. Children and young people can register here.

You can check out our YEP! hub now by visiting our new CCYP website. If you are an adult and would like to keep up to date with current engagement opportunities available to children and young people in Tasmania, fill out our adult subscription form.

Should you have any questions at all about the new program or wish to promote an ethical engagement opportunity open to young Tasmanians, please do not hesitate to email us at childcomm@childcomm.tas.gov.au or call us on (03) 6166 1366.

Yesterday a group of Year 10 students, who are engaging in the Beacon Foundation Work Readiness Program, had an excursion to visit three sites in Launceston. They were lucky enough to go inside the new UTAS build courtesy of Fairbrother Construction. We also toured around the Country Club Casino complex and visited the Tasmanian Institute of Sport. Thank you to the businesses who supported this fantastic opportunity to create career awareness for our young people!

An update on the progress of our senior woodwork students in their first major project - the Bedside Table. Over the past few weeks, our students have been diligently working on their projects, honing their skills in a variety of woodworking and joinery techniques.

The Bedside Table is made from Radiata Pine and features a variety of joinery methods, both hand cut and with machinery. The table also includes a sliding drawer, which requires precision and attention to detail to ensure smooth movement. I am proud to say that most of our students have even taken the extra step of woodturning their own handles, adding a personal touch to their projects.

Working with wood can be a challenging task, but our students have shown great determination and a willingness to improve themselves in this area. They have demonstrated patience, perseverance and attention to detail in their work, which are essential traits for success in any craft or trade.

As you can see from the accompanying picture, our students are finishing up their projects and again encourage families to organise collection with their child/ren promptly to ensure space for the new projects to begin. The level of craftsmanship and attention to detail is truly impressive and we are confident that these projects will be cherished for years to come.

We are incredibly proud of our senior woodwork students for their hard work and dedication to this project. They have shown that with effort and commitment, they can achieve great things in this field and encourage juniors coming through to select ‘Workshop’ subjects.

Mr Chatwin, Mr Chamberlain and Mrs Rowbottom.

The 2023 Prefect Board have been very busy starting to prepare for the return of the Kings Meadows High School Trivia Night. We would love to invite you all along to what is sure to be a fantastic night. Please get your team of eight together and RSVP to book your table so you don’t miss out on the fun!

Each year, students have the chance to run for Class Leader. This is an exciting opportunity which enables students to take on a leadership role within their grade. Class Leaders are responsible for consulting with their peers and designing grade initiatives, planning and running grade assemblies, acting as a conduit between their peers and the grade leadership & teaching team and promoting positive behaviour in our year group.

The application process required students to complete an expression of interest form, consult with their class teacher and deliver a speech in front of their class about the qualities they hoped to bring to the role if they were successful. All students in the class voted for the Class Leaders who they believed would be best suited to the role.

I would like to congratulate all students who applied for the role of Class Leader; we are so proud of you for putting your hat in the ring and taking this step on your leadership journey.

There was some close competition (and even a few ‘ties’ for positions!) and it brings me great joy to congratulate the following students on becoming Year 7 Class Leaders for 2023.

Mrs Dobson

7A	7B	7C	7D	7E	7F
Imani Davern	Alice Patten	Isla Walker	Lorenzo Archer	Charlotte Hammond	Sophie Bartlett
Coby Praciak	Amalie Hodgetts	Sophie Allison	Ebony Clarke	Evie Worthington	Charles McMahon
Daegan Withington		Savvy Minhas

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If you have an old pair of football boots that you do not need, please consider donating them back to the school. They are used for students who don’t have a pair, or for when students forget their boots on game day.

Please pass on to the office if you can assist. Thank you.

Wednesday 17 & Thursday 18 May	Winter Sport roster begins
Friday 19 May	KMHS Cross Country Carnival
Tuesday 30 May	Inter-High Cross Country Carnival
Monday 19 June	Newstead College Orientation Day
Tuesday 20 June	Launceston College Open Day
Friday 23 June	KMHS Trivia Night
Monday 10 July - Monday 24 July	Term 2 Holidays
Monday 24 July	STUDENT FREE DAY
Tuesday 25 July	First day of Term 3

Leadership Staff

Principal	Cary Stocks
Assistant Principal 9/10	Kate Blaubaum
Acting Assistant Principal 7/8	Kate Hume
Acting Assistant Principal	Claire Lovitt
School Business Manager	Wendy Dalton

Support Staff

Psychologist	Anita Markham	Wednesday & Thursday
Social Worker	Jasmine Poslon	Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
School Nurse	Danni Seadon	Mondays & every second Wednesday
Chaplain	Hannah Van der Velde	Wednesday & Friday

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14 May	Senior Sport commences All day

15 May	School Association Meeting 6.30pm All day

15 May	Junior Sport commences All day

16 May	KMHS Cross Country Carnival All day

20 May	Year 7 and 10 Immunisations - 9.30am All day

22 May	Year 10 Melbourne Trip 22 May 2025 - 24 May 2025

27 May	Interhigh Cross Country @ KMHS All day

30 May	Interhigh Cross Country - backup day All day

4 Jun	Bulldog Cup All day

6 Jun	STUDENT FREE DAY All day

9 Jun	PUBLIC HOLIDAY All day