Dear Parents/Guardians

Thank you to the students and staff for making me feel welcome at Kings Meadows High School.  The school has a wonderful team of teachers and non-teaching staff who are committed to improving the learning outcomes of all students.  I have had the opportunity to meet many of the students from Grade 7 to 10, all of them sharing the amazing learning programs provided by the school.

On Wednesday I had the opportunity to work with twenty  Grade 7 and 8 students at the Kings Meadows Community Workshop with Peter Kenyon.  The workshop was part of the City of Launceston ABCDE Learning Site Project which is coordinated by Sarah McCormack. Students worked with community members, leaders and council to share their thoughts on the positive assets the Kings Meadows community has to offer along with discussing suggestions for future planning and improvements.  The students represented the school with pride, wearing full school uniform, communicating respectfully with community members and offering suggestions and their thinking within the teams.  The session was a wonderful opportunity for developing the leadership skills of our junior students.

Thank you to the business and industry who supported our Careers on Wheels 2021. On Thursday students in Grade 7 to 10 all had the opportunity to explore future career pathways and learning opportunities available to students through a wide range of business and industry. Attached to this week’s newsletter are photos and a report from the day.

End of Year Events and Celebrations

As the end of the year approaches, I know people will be looking forward to and making plans for end of year events and celebrations. These are wonderful opportunities to recognise achievement and celebrate the learning and growth of our students. I am sure that people need little reminder about the fact that we now live in a world where there are restrictions and protocols that we need to work within to ensure we remain COVID safe. Please be aware that many of the large high schools in Launceston are following the same plan for end of year assemblies and events.

• The Graduation Dinner is on Friday 10 December and while there are some restrictions around arrival at the event, the dinner can follow our usual format for students once they have arrived. We are sure that this will be a very enjoyable and special occasion for students. 
• The Graduation Assembly where we farewell Grade 10 students will be held on Wednesday 15 December. Due to our large numbers and the need to comply with the venue density rule, we will unfortunately again this year be unable to have parents at this event. Arrangements for parents to collect students after the event have been communicated by the Grade 10 team via a letter to students. Parents are welcome to collect students from the school gymnasium again with appropriate social distancing and use of the ‘Check in TAS’ App. The assembly will conclude at approximately 1.00pm.
• We are putting in place a plan to record and upload onto our school Facebook page the Presentation Assembly and the Graduation Assembly so that people can be involved. We understand that this is not quite the same as being at the event but appreciate your understanding that we are required to work within COVID safe protocols.
• The Presentation Assembly will be held on Monday 13 December. 

We will endeavour to use our social media and newsletter to ensure we have lots of details and photos to keep you up to speed so that you can join in on the celebrations, albeit from a safe distance.

Jeanna Bolton

Acting Principal