It has been another busy few weeks in Year 7 as we approach Easter. On Friday the 8 March, students participated in the KMHS Swimming Carnival. It was fantastic to see our Year 7 students enthusiastic, having a go and supporting each other. A particular highlight was seeing how they rallied to cheer on their peers who, despite not being the strongest swimmers, were doing their best. Classes were promised a prize to the group with the strongest participation. Congratulations to 7C, who had the most students in the pool across the day!

After a long weekend, Year 7 came back to school ready for NAPLAN testing of vital literacy and numeracy skills. It was great to see students tackling each test to their best of their ability.

At the conclusion of their final NAPLAN, Year 7 students were informed that they are now able to take responsibility for their iPads and can choose to take them home to complete schoolwork. Students are welcome to leave their iPads in their classroom to charge overnight, or can take responsibility for plugging their iPad in at home, so that it is ready for learning the next day.

In our Year 7 assembly last week, Mr Johns spoke about the role of Year 7 Transition Leaders at KMHS. These students support Year 6 students as they transition into high school, help out with Challenge and Orientation Days and act as ambassadors for KMHS to primary schools. Students are able to apply for this role, by scanning a QR code with their iPad and completing an online questionnaire. Mr Johns and Mr Brewer are excited to read students’ applications and are impressed with the number of students who have already applied. Applications close at the end of this week.

We wish all of our Year 7 students a happy Easter break and look forward to seeing them when we return next Wednesday.

Year 7 Contact Details

7A Class Teacher – Mrs Anu Grewal - anu.grewal@decyp.tas.gov.au

7B Class Teacher – Miss Isabella Darsaklis - isabella.darsakli@decyp.tas.gov.au

7C Class Teacher – Miss Eloise Hart - eloise.hart@decyp.tas.gov.au

7D Class Teacher – Mr Matt Battle - mathew.battle@decyp.tas.gov.au

7E Class Teacher – Mr Matt Chatwin - matthew.chatwin@decyp.tas.gov.au

Additional teachers working with Year 7:

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

Mr George Edmondson - george.edmondson@decyp.tas.gov.au

Grade 7 Leader – Mr Scott Brewer - scott.brewer@decyp.tas.gov.au

Grade 7 AST – Mr Robert Johns - robert.p.johns@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.