Term 3 Reporting and Communicating

As a part of our reporting and communicating with families this year, we will have an "open" afternoon where families will be able to come for a look at their child’s Evidence Of Learning. We are wanting this opportunity to be an informal way for your child(ren) to share with you some work they are proud of, and also a chance to have an informal chat with their teacher about future learning. This will be a self-guided look at Evidence of Learning through student work samples (bookwork and on devices). Teachers will be in Learning Areas to help direct families, but won’t be available to be booked for a period of time, like the 3 Way Conferences. Families can request a copy to be sent home at a later time. This will occur on Wednesday, 24^th September. Please keep an eye out for the form with RSVP information.

2025 School Satisfaction Survey

We want to hear from you, as input from families is very important to help us inform our school planning and decision-making.

Every year, the Department for Education, Children and Young People conducts a School Satisfaction Survey to find out what your child(ren)'s school does well and where it may improve. We would be grateful if you took part in our online survey about Reece High School. The survey is open from Monday, 25 August 2025, until Friday, 19 September 202,5 and should take about 5 minutes to complete. Each family should nominate one person to fill in this survey for their child(ren). Take the online survey by clicking this Link or pasting it in your browser: https://nam.dcv.ms/4gKCH0yXpW  

The survey is carried out on a secure website, and all responses are anonymous and confidential. All families in this school received the same survey link, and no identifying information is collected. A summary of the survey results will be provided to schools.  Responses from individuals or small groups will NOT be disclosed to any Department for Education, Children and Young People staff. Please contact our office if you require any assistance. Thank you for taking the time to fill in this survey.

Uniform

We would like to thank parents and students for the effort they have made to ensure they are in full school uniform. The school uniform builds a sense of connectedness among students and to the school.  When worn well, it enhances the way in which individuals and the school are viewed in the community.  Uniform also means that students can easily be identified as members of RHS, increasing safety and supervision for all students. 

Online Safety

Teachers often get questions in relation to social media. If you have concerns about a social media platform and its content, please ensure it is reported to the eSafety Commissioner.  The website also has a range of useful and important information for parents and online safety.

Students Leaving School

Appointments
We understand some students may need to leave school during the day to attend appointments. If this is the case, it is essential they follow our school protocol.

Sickness or Injury
If students need to be collected from school as a result of illness or injury, the office staff will contact parents. Students SHOULD NOT be contacting parents through their own devices. Students still need to sign out when leaving by speaking directly to the office staff.

Appointments
This system is in place to keep our records accurate and ensure the safety of all our students, so please help us by following the process as outlined below.

  * A note of permission should be provided from the parents if it is a pre-arranged appointment.

  * Students need to sign out at the front office and sign in if and when they return to school.

  * Students must be collected from the front office, not met in the car park or on the road.

  * The person who collects the student must also sign them out.

If you need to contact your child during school hours, can you please phone the school office on 6420 8100, and the message will be passed on to your child.

Students Arriving Late to School
If your child arrives late to school, they must sign in at the office. You will then receive a text message asking you to explain your child’s lateness if you have not already done so. Students must sign in at the office if they are late, no matter what time they arrive.

OMG! I am sure that, as fellow Taylor Swift fans, you have been amazed by the news of her engagement to Travis. But that is not the only news to rock the cosmos of Devonport, for the time has come for the Enrolments of our grade ten students at Big School (aka Don College). This will be happening on Tuesday, the 16th of September. This may be a daunting experience for many students, but don’t worry, as our specialised team of Transitional Coordinators is here to help.  You can contact them with any of your concerns. Jesse Connors and Sarah Elliott are here to navigate the treacherous waters of enrolment, similar to an expert rally team navigating the twisting labyrinths of Targa Tasmania.

Like the exquisite floral arrangements of Travis and Taylor's engagement photos, students have been studying well-being indicators in their history classes.  In English, students have watched JoJo Rabbit and are looking at the film techniques throughout. As for Maths and Science, students are working hard in their units on Indices and Physics. All the best for the upcoming weeks, from self-confessed Taylor Swift Mega fan, Jesse Connors.

Sign up for FREE: fundraise.abf.org.au/event/the-worlds-coolest-readathon/home

What’s in it for students and staff?

• Instantly go in the draw to win $1,000 cash just for reading!
• Score amazing prizes from generous sponsors
• Receive a Booktopia discount code upon sign-up

This is a wonderful opportunity for students and teachers to:

• Kick start or reignite their love of reading
• Support mental health awareness
• Make a real impact through a fun and meaningful challenge

Join thousands of Aussies in The World's Coolest Readathon — a free national event that inspires more people to read, raises awareness about mental health, and supports a fantastic charity. The Australian Bibliotherapy Association supports the mental health of veterans, first responders and the general community through bibliotherapy.

Since 2021, over 5,000 readers have raised $400,000+ for this great cause. Now it's your school's opportunity to get involved.

Science - Biology

This term, our Year 9 students have been getting hands-on in Science, exploring the wonders of the human body.

In a lesson that was not for the faint-hearted, students observed a sheep pluck dissection, examining how the trachea, lungs, heart, and liver work together. Students were especially excited to see the tongue still attached.

Another practical that was completed by Year 9 students was called "Homer-ostasis". 

Students were tasked with being Homer Simpson's medical team and were responsible for keeping his fluid levels, temperature, and nutrition (through colour) at a set point. 

This activity demonstrated to students the concept of homeostasis, the body's way of staying balanced, through create problem-solving and team work.

SOUP CHALLENGE 

This term, students in the Year 9 Foods class were tasked with researching and re-creating a soup. With a range of ingredients to choose from, students created soups that ranged from pumpkin and potato and leek to chicken noodle and minestrone.

Congratulations to Lucas B, Joey G, and Kale N, whose ‘stroup’ (a mix between a soup and a stew) impressed the judges with its flavour and creativity. Their teamwork helped them stand out in the class.

Can you believe everything you read and hear in the media?

Year 9 English has launched into a new unit exploring Media Literacy. Students will be learning how to identify bias, evaluate credibility, and think critically about the messages they encounter every day in news, social media, and advertising. This important skill set will help them become thoughtful consumers — and creators — of media.

Excursion–Hollybank Treetop Adventures

On Tuesday, 16th September (Week 9), our Year 9 students will be heading to Hollybank Treetop Adventures as part of our inclusive challenges program this term. This excursion is a highlight for our Year 9s, providing opportunities to challenge themselves, work as a team, and step outside their comfort zones.

While some activities may feel challenging, attendance is expected to be the same as on any school day. Students will also participate in a range of fun and engaging team-based activities throughout the day.

Please ensure that all permission forms are returned as soon as possible to allow for smooth planning.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher or a member of the Year 9 team.

Art

Block 1 Year 9 Art on Wednesday mornings has been busy trialling grid drawing for their first project of the Term. Students were asked to select a character or image they like and use grid drawing techniques to enlarge and redraw their image. This process challenged students to use measurement and spatial awareness to draw from observation. We have had some great results and a different way to practise and develop our drawing techniques!

We celebrated Book Week with a Dress-Up Day! Students and staff joined in the spirit, coming dressed as a variety of creative characters. A big thanks goes to Mel and Pennii for their work in organising this!

Book Week gives us the opportunity to share our favourite characters and stories with each other. We know that reading is important for learning, but it also has lifelong health benefits.

This term, our HPE focus has been all about Inclusiveness, and it’s been fantastic to see students embracing the value through a range of engaging, modified, and adaptable activities.

One of the highlights was our week of wheelchair sports, where students had the opportunity to experience wheelchair games such as basketball, handball, and the Year 10 Boys’ favourite, Rocket League. The energy and teamwork on display were amazing, and it sparked some great conversations around inclusion in sport.

We’ve also recently begun our annual dodgeball competition, which, as always, is a hit for staff and students. It’s competitive, it’s loud, and most importantly—it’s inclusive. Every class thus far has been incredible at including all class members and recruiting staff to play off in a fun and supportive environment, with the custom-made trophies (still in the design phase) on the line to proudly display in the winning classroom. The HPE Team congratulates and thanks everyone for the inclusiveness and participation so far!