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/