Brooks High School

April 22nd, 2010April 22nd, 2010April 22nd, 2010

As always Brooks has been a very busy school since Easter. This week we have had our Anzac Assembly and next week will be our Grade 10, Positive Future (No Dole) Charter Signing. This gives our Grade 10’s an opportunity to pledge a positive future for themselves. Parents, especially those of Grade 10 students, please make the effort to come along to this assembly.

Our building work is progressing well. The new science block now has a roof and some walls. When finished it will be a very high tech learning space. I know Science teachers can’t wait to move in. The old science block has now been gutted ready for a complete refit for much needed general purpose classrooms. We move into these areas in late June if all goes well.

Our grounds development is going well and very soon we will have the extra support of a Green Corp team who will work on some key areas for us. I will be on Long Service leave from 5th May until 28th May, the end of Term 1.

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During this time I will be travelling to the UK, if volcanic dust permits it! During my absence Mr Hudson and Mr Fleming will share the role of Acting Principal. Mr Vernon will be Acting Assistant Principal. A big thank you goes to Josh Lowe who has been our Artist in Residence for much of this term. Josh is a dancer who has worked with a number of classes in helping develop the dance skills of some of our staff and students. We appreciate your work, your skill and enthusiasm Josh and I am certain we will see you back at Brooks again in the future. Contact between home and school is vital if your child is going to achieve with their education. Please feel free to make contact with your child’s class teacher, their grade supervisor or one of the senior staff. We are here to listen and to help. We want the best for your child as I know you do also. Steve Plowright

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The Examiner The Examiner The Examiner As a volunteer with the Integrated Humanitarian Settlement Program, I have been involved with the enrolment of children of refugees at Mowbray Heights Primary school, Brooks High School and Launceston College.

At all campuses, I have been impressed by the staff’s thorough preparation for the students’ arrival, the empathy, skill and kindness with which the interviews were conducted and the staffs’ subsequent willingness to “go the extra mile” to ensure the students had a successful start to their education.

At the primary school, for example, teachers stayed after school to label all the items of uniform. One teacher rode with the children on the bus after school to ensure their security crossing a major road until a routine was established.

The community can be proud of teachers such as these, who appreciate that educating children and young people involves more than what occurs during the hours for which they are paid.

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SRC has had a busy start to the year organising the Easter raffle and the ‘Fair Go’ poster competition.

SRC would like to say congratulations to Jessica O’Conner for winning the Easter raffle.

We would also like to congratulate these people for winning the ‘Fair Go’ poster competition.

Grade 7: Courtney Tempelton and Harley-Anne Eastoe. Grade 8: Danikka Hutchinson and Amber Crawford. Grade 9: No judging due to lack of entries. Grade 10: Emily Rainbow and Lauren McElwee.

The winner of the $100 first prize was Harley-Anne Eastoe.

The grade ten leavers t-shirt has been designed and decided. The design is the same as the new school t-shirt. Except it is Maroon with yellow under the arms and down the sides. Orders will be taken soon.

Written by: Molly-Kate Jacob

by Jessie Waters, Laura McCarthy & Madeline Johnston

We have been volunteering in the canteen since

grade nine and have enjoyed the experience a great

deal. Mrs Baron has shown us good work ethics

and the ins and outs of serving customers and

working with money. We have learnt a lot of skills

that will definitely help us in the near future when

we go out and search for a job.

You will usually see us working in the canteen in

our own time at recess and lunch, or helping Mrs

Baron prepare food and stock fridges before there

are customers. We have had to show discipline

and responsibility with keeping up with our roster

to ensure that the canteen continues to run

efficiently.

By working in the canteen we have established new

friendships and engaged new responsibilities within

our school. The time that we have spent working

in the canteen has been full of laughs and fun. We

encourage students to volunteer for experience in

the canteen either this year or their upcoming years

at Brooks High School.

SCHOOL IMMUNISATIONS GRADE 10’s Tuesday, July 20th

The Launceston City Council immunization team will be visiting school to provide free vaccination.

Combined Diptheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough Consent and information forms will be distributed. Please keep the information pages and ensure that completed consent forms are returned to the office not later than: Monday, 3rd May. If you have any concerns or questions please contact the Launceston city council Health department

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On Tuesday, 30th March, Mrs Howard and Mrs Humphrey’s class took part in a mock interview to prepare us for the future. In preparation for the interview we had to put together a portfolio which involved, a resume, a cover letter, certificates of achievement to show what we have done in the past, a business card, photos of work and our end of year Grade 9 report. On the day of our interview we were required to dress up as we would do for a real interview. Suitable clothing meant students wore suit pants or skirts, and shirts or nice tops with black shoes. We had 12 employees from different businesses around Launceston come in to the school to interview us. After they interviewed us they gave us some good constructive feedback that we could use when we go for jobs in the future. The interviews went well and everyone in the class was given great advice that will help them in the future when it comes to getting the job they want.

Everyone learnt something new from the experience

and will now remember these things for the future.

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Thank you to all the Fusion volunteers!

BROOKS HIGH SCHOOL 215 GEORGE TOWN ROAD ROCHERLEA, TAS, 7248 (03) 6324 7200

Rocherlea Playgroup

9.00- 11.00am Wednesday

Wow!! Some busy times are planned for

the next few weeks!!

Make sure that you put these dates in your

diary so you don’t miss out.

Wednesday April 21st - Play & Picnic in the Park Lots of free fun activities aimed at the 0-4

years olds. 9.00am onwards at the Kinder.

Wednesday May 5th - A walk over to see Jane

at Rocherlea. She runs the On Our Patch program. We will walk over see what happens

and what is on offer. Meet at Kinder and leave

at 9.00am.

Wednesday May 19th – A visit to the Brooks

High School Farm. See and even pat some of

the farm animals that they have on the farm

at Brooks. Meet at kinder and leave at 9 am.

APRIL Friday 23rd Moderation Day—Student Free Friday 30th Positive Futures Launch—No Dole at 11.00 am MAY Tuesday 4th Early Tuesday Thursday 6th School Cross Country Friday 7th Agfest Excursion Tuesday 18th Early Tuesday Monday 24th-26th Grade 7 Camp at Camp Clayton Friday 28th Last Day for Term 1 JUNE Tuesday 15th TERM 2—First Day & Early Tuesday

BIG THANKYOU!

Material, Design & Technology Department wish to thank

Tasman Metal Industries for their generous donation of materials

which is greatly appreciated!

Youth Drop-in on Tuesdays 3-5pm

(1.30 – 5pm on Brooks Early Tuesdays) Youth Building 1 Archer Street, Rocherlea

Open to all youth 11 – 16yrs Activities may include: cooking, computers, sports,

games, music and dancing, arts and crafts Supported by Northern JobLink under

Youth Connections program and Northern Suburbs Community Centre

For more information - phone 6326 5506

Beacon Foundation Positive Futures

Charter Signing Assembly On Friday the 30th of April 2010 Brooks High School will be holding the 15th Positive Futures (formerly No Dole) Charter Signing Assembly. As mentioned by our Principal this is an opportunity for all Grade 10 students to publicly acknowledge their commitment to continuing with education, training or employment to ensure a ‘Positive Future’.

The guest speakers for this year’s assembly are Wylie J – Performer and Entertainer and Anna Medling – Hip Hop Dancer Founder of the Funk Factory. For further information about the Positive Futures Program please feel free to contact Lucy in the Careers Room.