INFORMATION BULLETIN NO 12
9 October, 2009
P O Box 1261, Devonport 7310. PH: 6420 8100
Realising Potential (RP) choices for 2010
Grade 8, 9 and 10 course descriptor booklets for 2010 are now on the student Sharepoint page.
We encourage parents and students to discuss the course descriptors in relation to the child’s
interests, future study plans and career focus. This will assist students to choose the ‘best’ subjects
for their personal and educational growth. Hard copies are available through the main office.
Students have until Friday, 16 October to make their RP choices for 2010.
REECE HIGH SCHOOL ROCK CHALLENGE
Congratulations
The boys from Stalking Ella Scott - Luis Fantarella, Alex Grant, Jeremy Scott and Aiden Stalker won
the North West Rock Challenge. They now play in the State Final in Launceston on October 13.
The girls from Everybody Lately - Chelsea Nichols, Abbie Smith, Bradie Leonard Maddie Cole also
performed very well.
Congratulations
Brady Lillico and Matthew Cooper competed in the Tasmanian State Gymnastics Championships in
Hobart during September.
Brady continued on from his recent good form at National Championships placing 1st overall in the
Level 7 Mens Tasmanian Championship and also placing 1st overall in the Trans Bass Challenge
between gymnasts from Tasmania, Victoria and the Northern Territory taking home a total of 12
individual medals and 2 team medals.
Matthew Cooper competed extremely well placing 4th overall in the Level 5 Tasmanian
Championship and taking home 3 individual medals and 1 team medal.
All STARS Concert DEVONPORT ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
On the Thursday 15th October at 7.30pm, Don and Devonport Academy and Polytechnic are
celebrating student talents by performing at the Devonport Entertainment Centre. Creative Arts
sectors are showing and performing student artwork, dance, music, poetry, drama, fashion design
and comedy. The show is narrated and staged by students with hospitality students serving free
drinks and food. Costs are $4.00 student, $7.00 adult and $16.00 a family. Tickets are available
from the Don and Devonport Campus. Hope to see you there
REECE HIGH SCHOOL POLYTECHNIC INFORMATION MARKET
Middle Road, Devonport, Tasmania 7310
Ph (03) 6420 8100 Fax (03) 6420 8199
Email reece.high@education.tas.gov.au
Web http://www.reece.tased.edu.au/
The Tasmanian Polytechnic is holding an information day for prospective students and their families .
Where? Valley Road Campus, 20 – 36 Valley Road, Devonport
When? Tuesday, October 13th,, Time? 12.00 - 6.00pm.
The purpose of this Information Market is to officially launch the 2010 Handbook and website, and to
provide current and specific information regarding certificate courses and complementary subjects
offered in 2010.
All certificate courses to be offered in the Devonport area for 2010 will be represented and visitors
can engage in conversations with delivery teachers to gain specific information to assist with course
selection. Representatives from the Student Support team will also be available highlighting the
support structures in place for all students. It is an “expo” style afternoon, with manned information
booths and displays allowing interested people to drop in at a time suitable to them.
If you are a parent of a current Grade 10 student thinking of enrolling in the Polytechnic in 2010, then
this Information Market should not be missed! Similarly, if you are interested in continuing your own
learning, re-training or changing your own career pathway then the Polytechnic caters for adult
learners also.
For more information please phone 1300 655 307
Or Don Campus: 6424 0200 Valley Road Campus : 6421 5517
Rugby tops - sizes 8 to XXL $35.00
Normal price $55.00
Spray Jackets – sizes 10 to XXL $60.00
Normal price $65.00
Contact Reece High office for these great deals which are on sale until
sold out.
Levies/Stationery Collection
Uniform Sales 2010
The following days and times will apply for levy payments and stationery collection (including students
who have been approved for student assistance).
Levy Payments/Uniform Sales - cash, cheque or eftpos.
(Uniform sales will only be available to those making levy payments)
Wednesday 27th January 7.30 am to 11.30 am
Thursday 28th January 12.00 pm to 6.30 pm
Friday 29th January 10.00 am to 2.00 pm
Student Assistance Scheme Stationery Collection/Uniform Sales
(Uniform Sales will only be available to those on STAS)
As the Department of Education is inundated with late STAS applications/declarations,
which delays the processing/approval and generation of lists to schools, it has been
necessary to organize a later date for collection of stationery for those who have applied
for STAS.
Monday 1st February 12.00 pm to 6.30 pm
Tuesday 2nd February 10.00 am to 3.00 pm
LEVIES
GRADE 10 $335.00
GRADE 7 – 9 1st Child - $320.00 2nd Child - $305.00 3rd Child - $290.00
If Levy payment is received in full (for all siblings) on Stationery Day or before the 10th February 2010 a
$20.00 discount applies to the 1st CHILD only.
A pre-packed box of stationery will be given to each student including STAS approved students when
full or part payment of levies has been made.
If parents would like to use time payment, full costs will be involved, and no discount will apply. An
agreement will be signed whereby parents will make regular payments ie weekly, fortnightly or
monthly and where FULL payment is expected by the end of Term 1, 2010 (Friday 28th May 2010).
GRADE 9/10 KEY LOCKER PAYMENT
A $15.00 key locker charge will apply to all Grade 9/10 students for their personal workstations.
This charge is payable on Levy Payment / Stationery Day or on the first day of school ie
Tuesday 9th February 2010. The key will be provided on the 1st day of school by their Principal
Teacher. At the end of the year students will be refunded $15.00 upon return of their key.
to the following Employers for their support
to our Work Experience Program during 2009
1912 Childcare & Early Learning East Devonport Primary
Passport Surf
Centre School
Abbs Personal Training Elanora Child Care Centre Patrick Street Clinic
Advocate Newspaper Pty Ltd Essential Personal Training Peelz Courthouse Café
Agvita Analytical Pty Ltd Eyelines Peracto
AFL Auskick Fairbrothers Pty Ltd PFD
Air Technology Tasmania Pty
Flesh Therapy Phoenix Coaches
Ltd
Animal Hospital & Clinic North
Fonterra Australia Ltd Pitt & Sherry
West
Queen Victoria Museum &
Animal Tuckerbox Gateway Inn
Art Gallery
RSPCA Devonport Animal
Argosy Motor Inn Hair Odyssey
Shelter
Harvey Norman, Electrical
Bella's Pizza Café Russell Hardwicke
Department
Harvey Norman, Computer Shearwater Childrens
BJ's Pharmacy
Department Centre(Stepping Stones)
Sheffield Veterinary Clinical
Bruce Gowans Toyota Hi Tune Motors
Centre
Building Design Workshop Hillcrest Primary School Sirum Hair Design
Bullock Consulting Architects
Inn-dulgence Café Sitel
Engineers & Surveyors
Burnie Supreme Court JK's Fitness So Silver
Business & Employment Karingal Care Services Spreyton Primary
Chas Kelly Transport Keiko Childcare Centre Spreyton Veterinary Services
Stepping Stones, Miandetta
Dahl Signs & Designs Latrobe Council
Childrens Centre
Dana Drive Children's Centre Latrobe Primary Steven Winter
Devonport Bodyworks Latrobe Visitor Centre Strathdevon Aged Care
Devonport Christrian School Lillies Health & Beauty Spa Tas Music
Malangenna Childcare
Devonport City Council TasAir Pty Ltd
Centre
Devonport Community &
Miandetta Primary School Tasports
Health Services
Devonport Library Mobile Onsite Engineering Terry White Pharmacy
Devonport Magistrate Court Mollie Malones Irish Pub The Edgewater Hotel
Devonport Physiotherapy Clinic Morse Auto Electrics The Sign Makers
Devonport Primary School Motors Pty Ltd - Burnie Tony Davies Pharmacy
MST Workplace Solutions,
Devonport Smile Care VEC Civil Engineering
IT Dept.
Dog's Home of Tas Nixon Street Primary School Xcel Fitness
P & D Bellchambers Joinery
RELATIONSHIPS AUSTRALIA
Community Education & Information Courses North West ~ Spring 2009
Communication skills: - For people who want the
inside story on assertiveness and respect in
Thursday relationships. Course content will include discussion
Healthy 1&8 on what constitutes a healthy relationship and
strategies on how to develop a healthy relationship,
Relationships October maintain positive self-esteem and bring out the best
6:30 –9:30pm in each other. There will be an opportunity to
practice communicating feelings & needs and to
consider self-awareness skills. Fee: $45 per
person
Surviving Thursday Parent workshop: Explores the difficulties in
parenting and looks at helping parents to enjoy their
Your 15 & 22 teenagers while they are still living at home.
Adolescents October Examines the challenge that parents face in creating a
space that allows their teenager to become a
6:30 –9:30pm responsible young adult and prepare for moving out
of home to a life of successful independence in the
future. Fee: nil
What Friday Parents of Separated Families: A two-hour
workshop on the effects of separation on children.
About the 30 October Takes a look at how parents can support their
Children 10am–12noon children and highlights areas where the adult can help
children cope with the new family circumstances.
Fee: nil
Venue for all above session will be: 68 North Fenton Street, Devonport . Early
bookings and pre-payment is encouraged to secure your place. For more information
or to enrol contact Relationships Australia, Tasmania 6336 7000 OR 1300 364 277
orwww.relationships.com.au
Grade 10 dinner and final assembly on
Tuesday Dec 15
CALENDAR DATES TO REMEMBER 2009
October
23 Student Free Day - Professional Learning
November
4-5 Athletics Carnival
10 – 12 Grade 9 Ecoventure Camp – Arm River Camp
16 - 17 Inter-High Athletics
December
2-4 Grade 10 Ecoventure Camp – Sisters Beach
7 Student Free Day - Professional Learning
8 Grade 6 Orientation Day
11 Walk-a-thon
15 Grade 10 final Assembly
15 Grade 10 Dinner
17 End of Term 3 - Grade 7-9 Final Assembly
REECE HIGH SCHOOL
Middle Road, Devonport, Tasmania 7310
Ph (03) 6420 8100 Fax (03) 6420 8199
Email reece.high@education.tas.gov.au
Web http://www.reece.tased.edu.au/
