LATROBE HIGH SCHOOL

Department of Education

Issue No. 8 18 June 2015

Principal’s Report LGBTI Information

Your son or daughter may have mentioned the topic of LGBTI students after our

last assembly. I explained that LGBIT was an acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual,

transsexual and intersex. I presented some data that informed students about

how LGBTI students may feel in our school. This is some of the data I presented:

Approximately 10% of high school students across Australia are same sex

attracted (equating to 42 students at LHS)

3% of high school students believe that they may be transsexual (equating to 12

students at LHS)

50% of all bullying and harassment strongly correlates to an individual’s sexual

orientation or perceived sexual orientation

20% of transgender people and 15.7% of homosexual and bisexual people

report suicidal thoughts.

When talking with students, a large percentage inform me that they would feel

more comfortable talking with their friends about being a LGBTI student than

their family. They also mentioned that they found language, such as ‘That is gay’,

an issue and something that should not be tolerated at school. I asked all students

to think about their language and make sure that derogatory words associated

with LGBTI people disappear from our vocabulary. I want us to ‘lead the charge’

on equality and work together to make Latrobe High School a better place for all

students to be. Students are to be congratulated for making positive decisions

with regards to their vocabulary; we are already noticing an improvement.

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Coming Events

Term 2

Thursday 2 July

Reports posted home

Friday 3 July

Last Day of Term

Friday 10 July -

Saturday 18 July

Ski Trip

Monday 20 July

Term 3 Resumes

Tuesday 21 July

Wednesday 22 July

Thursday 23 July

Parent Teacher Meetings

Thursday 30 July

Performing Arts Evening

Attendance

At the end of Term 1, our whole-school attendance was 94%. It has now dropped to 92% during Term 2,

with the state average for Secondary Schools being 88%. I am pleased that we are tracking above the

state average; however, I am concerned that our attendance data is on the downward trend. For students

to learn and reach their full potential, they must be at school. I have inserted a table that demonstrates

the impact of being absent from school.

I would like to thank parents for building resilience in their children, making sure they attend school every

day and only keeping them home when they are sick.

Mid-year Reports

Mid-year reports will be mailed home on Thursday 2 July. Parents will receive comments and an A to E

rating for English, History, Geography, Maths, Science and Health and Physical Education. Ratings and

comments have also been provided for all Personal Interest subjects. The majority of our teachers have

had approximately 200 reports to write over the past few weeks. If it takes a teacher 15 minutes to

complete one report, it would equate to 50 hours of work outside their planning and teaching time. I

know that parents and students will appreciate their effort.

Parent teacher meetings will be held in the first week of Term 3 and a ten minute time slot is available

with each teacher. We will also make available up to two Don College staff will be available on

Wednesday 22 July from 4:00pm to 6:00pm by appointment for Grade 10 parents and students.

Tuesday 21 July, from 3:30pm to 4:30pm.

Wednesday 22 July, from 3:30pm to 6:30pm. (Don College staff 4:00pm to 6:00 pm)

Thursday 23 July, from 3:30pm to 4:30pm.

To make a booking, please contact the main office with a list of the teachers you would like to see, as of

Friday 19 June.

Stage Development

Our new ‘Stage Development’ is progressing nicely, with hand-over currently set for Thursday July 7. We

are fortunate that the Department has allocated additional funds to have the internal walls and ceiling of

the Gymnasium painted. Our first whole-school assembly will take place in the Gymnasium during the

third week of Term 3. During this assembly we will acknowledge and farewell Philip McKenzie.

$10,000,000 Redevelopment

We are extremely excited that Latrobe High has been allocated $10,000,000 over the next two financial

years, with two million dollars in the 2015-16 financial year and eight million dollars in the 2016-17

financial year. On Monday 22 June, a member from the School Association, John Febey (School Business

Manager), Trudy Pearce (General Manager of LSNR), Peter Heathcote (Project Officer) and I will form a

panel to commission an architect. A number of architectural firms have placed a tender and will be

interviewed on Monday. I envisage that the successful applicant will start work at the start of Term 3.

The initial process will include revisiting and making changes to the Master Plan and then working on

detailed plans for the construction stage. I have included a copy of the original Master Plan for your

perusal. We know that parts of the original plan will change. However, the key elements will still be the

same.

I would like to acknowledge the following people for their support in making our vision a reality: Philip

McKenzie, School Association Members, Current Mayor Peter Freshney, former Mayor Michael Gaffney

MLC, politicians from Braddon and Lyons, Facility Services Personnel, General Manager LSNR Trudy

Pearce and Minister for Education Jeremy Rockliff.

Brent Armitstead

Acting Principal

GRADE 9 NEWSLETTER

The last few weeks of Term Two have been very busy. Students have been working on class assignments as

well as selecting their Personal Interest choices for the second part of the year. If any student has not yet

entered their choices into Survey Monkey, I suggest they see Mr Karafilis as soon as possible.

Congratulations to the students, listed below, who have received strength awards over the past few weeks:

Connor Reed Delaney, Rachel Bentley, Claire Thomas, Eve Bell, Katy Danos, Natalie Flack, Kodie

Broomhall, Raine Glashower, Brett Haines and Zander Bellchambers.

Over the past four weeks, I have been disappointed with the wearing of school uniform. Many students are

wearing inappropriate jackets and tops, as well as trousers. Latrobe High School prides itself on the wearing

of uniform, and wearing it with pride. If there is an issue regarding the purchase of school uniform, please

contact me on the school’s phone number.

Next term, we will begin having some conversations regarding expectations of those considering applying

for Leadership. Students need time to prepare themselves as this process happens very quickly, and

students need to be aware of what is included in the process. Application for the position of Leader takes

place during Term Three, with candidate speeches happening early Term Four. We have some exciting

times ahead.

If you need to contact me regarding any school related issue, please contact me via email or the school’s

phone number.

Wendy Leonard

Grade 9 Coordinator

WRITER OF THE MONTH

In the last assembly we announced the first two winners for ‘Writer of the Month’. Congratulations go to

Charlotte Taylor and Darcy Miller. Charlotte won the creative writing section and Darcy was nominated

by more than one staff member for her writing in a number of subject areas. Both girls received a fifteen

dollar gift voucher from The Devonport Bookshop, as well as a certificate for their efforts.

The writing task for this month is to create a fifty word story. All entries must be in by the end of term.

The winners for the month of May will be announced in the next assembly.

Wendy Leonard

Below is an excerpt from Charlotte’s short story.

SOMEWHERE ONLY I KNOW

My heart’s banging in my chest like a drum, hard and painful, giving me the feeling like my chest is going to

explode. My face is throbbing with fear and sweat. Huffing and puffing… my breathing becomes faster

with ever second I run. Going through my head I’m wondering if I’ll make it to my family waiting at the

end of the road in the far distance, rushing me to speed up and run for my life.

“Run faster, run faster!” my Mum, Dad and my sister yell out to me, “and don’t stop till you’ve reached

us!”

The more they continue to yell out to me, the more panic I feel overpowering me.

My legs are becoming numb, I can’t feel anything from my waist down to my toes. I look down to check if

my legs and feet are ok. All I see is a tiny blood stream running down my ankles to my toes and bunches

of little bruises covering my knees. It’s no longer me trying to force myself to run… my legs are now

working by themselves uncontrollably.

I can feel my hair swishing and swaying side to side with the rush as I run.

My legs start to slow down and the slower they go, the more ache I feel.

“Just keep running, keep moving forward… eyes on the prize, eyes on the prize,” I repeat to myself,

squinting at my family in the distance.

With all the dust and dirt on the side of the road blowing at my face, the harder it is to see where I am

heading.

I force myself to keep running, moving my legs and feet as fast as I can while the sounds of shooting be-

hind me race through my mind.

I look behind me and see a group of dark clothed people in leather and chains shooting towards me and

my family. I can hear them all screaming at us but it’s hard to hear what they are saying.

I try to ignore it and continue to run.

Krystal Linton

Annesha Clarke Quinn Gamble

Bonnie Stephens

THE LATEST FROM THE ART DEPARTMENT

HPE HOT SPOT

INTER- HIGH CROSS COUNTRY

Wednesday June 3 saw Hellyer College and Geoff Taylor from PCYC support the first ever Inter High Cross

Country Carnival to be held at Shorewell Reserve in Burnie. For the last twenty years the Inter High Carnival

has been held at Ulverstone on a flat course along the road and beach. The new course was challenging, as

the track was similar to the Mud Run course without the obstacles. Approximately 700 competitors from 16

High Schools along the North West Coast enjoyed the uneven terrain. Latrobe High School finished Fourth

Overall. We are proud of all members of the Inter High Team and would like to congratulate the top twenty

finishers.

TOP 20 FINISHERS

Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10

1st Ashtyn Dennison 2nd Darcy Miller 1st Eve Bell 6th Sarah Turnbull

13th Amber Hall 12th Nathan Baldock 3rd Edward Lancaster 20th Tayla McCall

19th Thomas Needham

SPORTING ROUND UP

Netball LHS 1 – Coach Tahli Flack

On Saturday June 13 our team played Leighland Christian School at the Spreyton Netball Centre. We played

well as a team and tired out hardest. It was a one-sided game. We scored a few goals but at the end of the

game Leighland was the winner. Written by Claire Thomas.

NETBALL LHS 2 – COACH KIM GILLIES

Over the past eight weeks we have achieved five wins and only three losses, which has put us into third

place on the ladder. During the past couple of games we have started to bond, work well as a team and

settle into positions. We are looking forward to the rest of the season. Written by Arabella Gillies.

FOOTBALL 9/10

High School Footy this year has been a walk in the park. Many people, each game, kicked multiple goals as

we continue to win by large margins. Our 7/8 players are playing well against older opponents. Our forward

has been kicking five goals or more per game. Written by Travis Forster.

Chelsea Wall

Kate O’Sullivan

GIRLS FOOTBALL

Our first Grade 9/10 girls football game was a great start to the season. Versing Reece High School we

took out the win with an outstanding end result of 100-13. Before the game we didn’t know what to

expect. The first quarter was the toughest for us but from there on it all went uphill for the Latrobe girls.

Some great performances from Lauren Stevenson, Emma Scott and Isabella Hardy. Considering half of our

team had never played a game of football before it was such a good sight to see them all getting in there

having a go and enjoying themselves. It seems we have a

bright season ahead of us. Well done to the Latrobe girls for

our brilliant win and all of their efforts. Written by Zoe Knight

(Captain).

U14 BOYS - COACH CALEB OVERDIJK

Played SBSC at Latrobe High School on Wednesday June 10.

The game ended in a 4 all draw. Coach Caleb Overdijk said his

team has been playing well and is continually improving.

Jayden Last scored all four gaols during this game. – Adam

Price.

U16 BOYS - COACH BARRIE MCCLYMONT

On Monday June 16 we played Leighland Christian School on

our home ground. The boys were keen to get a win on the

board, and we won 4-0. Goal scorers were Xavier McClymont,

Daniel Huddleston, Liam Slatter and Caleb Overdijk. We

played a team game. I would like to thank coach Barrie

McClymont for his work with our team so far this year.

Written by Caleb Overdijk.

U16 GIRLS - COACH RHONDA HALL

We were defeated 2-0 to Ulverstone Black last week. Our

team is working well together, continually improving each

week. We are looking forward to the rest of the season.

Chelsea Wall

Kate O’Sullivan

GRADE 7 REPORT

Term 2 has flown by, as it seems like yesterday when the Grade 7’s started their first day. Approaching the

last two weeks of term, we encourage students to stay on task giving their best effort in all classes.

The Junior Personal Interest selections are ready to go!

Thank you to those students who have completed the JPI Survey. You can view the course guide on the

skoolbag app, LHS website and Facebook Page. You must log onto the SurveyMonkey website to make your

selections (see blue link below). The option survey will close at Midnight on Thursday June 18. Students will

start their new options in Term 3 and will receive a new timetable during homeroom on their first day back

after the holidays. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DZNBKZQ

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE STARS OF GRADE 7

7A Daniel Faaifo

Daniel has been working extremely hard recently. His behaviour and work output have improved dramati-

cally and he should be proud of his efforts!

7B Molly Carter

Molly is always focused and works well in all classroom settings.

7C Jesse Richardson

Jesse is continually putting in a top effort in Basics.

7D Xavier Carter

Xavier is a motivated learner who always gives his best effort and sets a good example for his peers.

Well done to the following students who have received Strength Awards: Hannah Blackburn, Jesse

Richardson, Riley Belcher, Amy Fawkner, Corey Abblitt and, Joseph Woodhouse.

Angela Sheahen

Grade 7 Coordinator

Depression

It’s red

And tastes like fear and sadness with mixed

emotions

It smells like ruby red blood and bruised

bodies

It sounds like sad sobbing late at night

It feels like the world has collapsed on your

shoulders

By Nakeisha

ANGER.

The colour for anger is red

Anger tastes like fire

It looks like a boxing ring

It feels like you’re losing control

By Josh R

Joy

It is bright blue

It tastes like victory

Joy smells like party food

Looks like people mucking around

Sounds like laughing and talking

Joy is amazing

By Jacob

Happiness

The colour for happiness is yellow

It tastes like a big ripe banana

It smells like a fresh picked flowers

It looks like someone is really happy

It feels like you a have a heap of joy in your heart

It sounds like laughter with friends

By Loghan

Anger

Bright red like blood

Sour like a lemon

The scent of hot chilli

The scene of pure rage

The scream of terror

Feels like pain

By Josh P

Happiness

Brighter than the yellow sun

I can feel the freshness touch my taste buds

It smells like freshly picked lemons

The children laughing in the long grass

The birds chirp and bees buzzing

Happiness feels safe

By Olivia

Love

Love is red like roses in your eyes

It tastes like raspberries

It smells like flowers in the garden

Love looks like tears in your eyes

Love sounds like birds singing in the tree

tops

Love

By Billy

MISS MACK’S GRADE 7

ENGLISH CLASS

Hate

Hate is a fiery red devil

Hate taste of a sour lolly

The smell of hate is a piece of a burnt

toast

Hate looks like a black eye

Hate sounds like someone screaming

Hate feels like death

By Shanaye

Happiness:

Bright colours make my eyes squint

New and freshness touch my tastebuds

Pollen and moist air fill my lungs

Fields of lush green surround me in the distance

Birds chirp, children laugh and the bees buzz

I feel safe and happy

By Courtney

Hate

Hate is Black

It tastes like onions and burnt toast

Hate smells like rotting animals

It looks like a dark alley way

Devil screams pierce your ears

Hate fells like tornadoes pulling at your

heart strings

Love

It’s the colour of bright pink

Love tastes like fresh sweet strawberries

It looks like happiness and smiles

Love sounds like birds in the morning

And it feels like nothing can go wrong

By Hannah

LOVE

LOVE is like a pink macaroon

The sweet and salty taste of completion

Love smells like fresh biscuits in the morning

And looks like holding hands on a moonlit beach

Love sounds like the words you say to someone every day, “I love you.”

Love feels like your heart’s not broken any more

It feels like completion

By Brock

CONTACT DETAILS

Percival Street, LATROBE, TAS 7310

PO Box 105, Latrobe 7310

Phone: 03 6426 1061 Fax: 03 6426 2242

Email: latrobe.high@education.tas.gov.au

Web: www.education.tas.gov.au

Mental Health Support Services

Support is available from the

following 24 hour telephone services

Lifeline 131114, Kidshelpline

1800 55 1800 and Headspace for

online and telephone support –

6335 3100 or headspace.org.au.

REMINDER

Payments are now due for

Junior and Senior Personal

Interest Classes.

Ceramics - $10.00

Sport for Girls - $20.00

Athlete Development - $20.00

Sculpture - $10.00

Photos - $5.00

PERFORMING ARTS NIGHT

During Term 3, Latrobe High School will once again be hosting a

‘Performing Arts Night’. This night showcases the many talents of our

students from a variety of curriculum areas. Students will also have

the opportunity to audition for the evening. In the past we have had

singers, dancers, musicians and circus type acts. If you would like to

be a part of this night, please forward your name to either Miss Lee or

me. Auditions will be held mid-term.

Wendy Leonard

CHESS TOURNAMENT

Date: Friday 31st July 2015

Where: Latrobe Memorial Hall

Cost to enter: $7

Who can enter: students from all grades who can play chess.

Jason Pearce Private cricket coaching Batting & wicketkeeping 1 on 1 or Group coaching Latrobe indoor cricket centre PH: 0407371996 E: jasonpearce12@bigpond.com