Just a reminder with school recommencing on Tuesday June 9th it is important that you get yourself back into good routines in preparation for the first day back. As the winter months are upon us we are focusing on ensuring our Grade 10’s are good role models for the school community and are in full school uniform. As part of our winter uniform students are allowed to wear a winter skirt with navy stockings and a blue shirt, in addition to this grey trousers or shorts may also be worn. Students are encouraged to wear their spray jackets, woollen or rugby jumpers in order to keep warm. It should be noted that beanies and hoodies are not part of our school uniform and are not to be worn to school. Students are able to layer for example singlets underneath their uniform as extra layers, however these should not be visible from the outside.

Reminders on students return to school:

Mobile Phone & Device Policy ‘Off & Away'

• The Department of Education has mandated that all students in Tasmanian Schools are not permitted to use their mobile phone or device during the school day.
• Mobile phones are to be kept in lockers throughout the day.
• All ‘Smart Watches' must be placed on ‘Aeroplane Mode’.
• Mobile phones and iPads (+ other devices) are not to be used at break times (recess & lunch).
• Students are able to briefly check their device at their locker at the beginning of a break time.
• Important/urgent messages during the day from parents to students should be communicated through the Main School Office.

            Consequences will be put in place for breaching this policy

Hygiene Routines

Handwashing routines before breaks will continue and students are expected to wash their hands before returning to class after breaks. Students are welcome to bring their own sanitiser if they choose but there will be plenty of supplies across the school. Students are not to share any equipment and they need to be prepared for their own learning.

Physical Distancing

Whilst schools are not required to physically distance students in classrooms and playgrounds, we are certainly encouraged to maintain physical distance where practical. This means we will continue with our staggered entry and exit system (“coloured dots”) in our corridors and locker bays. Your teachers will go through what colour you are in class teacher over the next week. Students will be strongly encouraged to remain physically distanced with others whilst in the playground and in activities where it is possible. HPE and Dance classes are not permitted to undertake activities that are deliberate contact activities.

Other Grade 10 News

Curiosity Program if you are interested in focusing your learning in a specialised area please see Mr Chamberlain or Mrs Williams for more information.

Rugby Jumpers

There will be a final run for students to have their names and year on the rugby jumpers if you are keen to pursue this offer please return your form, rugby jumper and $16.50 to the main office by Friday 26th June. (Forms are available from Mrs Williams in the Grade 10 staffroom).

Weekly Check in Survey is completed every Monday and Friday during CT and students are supported by their CT, GL and AST if there are any concerns.

Beacon Foundation have launched Be@Connected. It is a new series of online learning programs, available on YouTube throughout Term 2. Be@Connected will feature a range of prominent and inspiring speakers from a variety of fields covering topics including communication, resilience, wellbeing, problem solving and adaptability. The short series is specifically designed for students across Australia to support them through this period of uncertainty. Speakers include National Ambassador and Australian Test Captain Cricket Captain Tim Paine, Sarah Veale past player and present coach of the Launceston Tornadoes as well as Olympic Swimmer Ariarne Titmus.

Nurse Dani’s Health and Wellness Resources

Dani’s support resources include Strong Physical Health, Positive Mental Health, Teenage Stuff and Coping with COVID 19.

Leavers Hoodies and T-Shirts.

Mrs Williams is currently investigating designs and prices for Leavers Hoodies and T-Shirts (watch this space)

The Grade 10 Team are looking forward to your return to school.