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A huge congratulations to our Production and Catering students and to Mrs Georgie Todman and Mrs Carol Marshall on the Innovate performance and supper held last Tuesday evening. I was so impressed by the students thinking that went into creating the drama and dance pieces. The theme centred on the use of technology and social media and students showed both insight and humour around their impact. As I write this I look forward to the Year 7/8 drama performances this afternoon.
Every four years schools are required to undertake an external review process. The purpose is to support school leaders to reflect upon their schools’ progress against a National School Improvement Tool by providing feedback around school improvement. Ultimately it is to improve educational outcomes for students. Brooks went through this process in August. This process involves principals from other schools interviewing teachers, some parents and students, visiting classrooms and making observations of our school, including exploring our plans and data. I have recently received our final report.
There were many affirmations around the good work we do at our place. This included the improvement in student learning in literacy, improvements in attendance and retention (students who start and continue through Year 11) and the high satisfaction ratings of staff, students and community members. Many of our practices were highlighted as examples of exemplary practice including our collaborative culture, curriculum delivery and the positive and caring relationships within the school community. Another acknowledged highlight was the range of extracurricular activities and subject choices we have here at Brooks with 75% of students and most parents interviewed naming extra- curricular activities as a strength of the school.
We had three recommendations. The first two were around ensuring we are consistent across all grades with our practice. The third was around exploring opportunities to engage more with parents and carers in our learning programs. If you have any ideas of ways we can do this more effectively please let me know. At Brooks we recognise that when schools have strong working relationships with their community students flourish.
Louise Fisher
Principal
Student Assistance Scheme (STAS) 2020
STAS 2020 application forms are now available from the school office.
If you think you may be eligible for STAS, please click on the link below for further information.
School Association Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the Brooks High School School Association will be held on Tuesday 3rd December at 5:30pm in the Administration Building staff room. We warmly welcome all community members to attend.
School Association Nominations
We are calling for nominations to our School Association. We have vacancies for 2 Parent Representatives.
The attached nomination form needs to be completed and returned to the school office by close of business Friday 15th November.
This week a collaborative effort by the Year 7 and 8 Dance and Drama students culminated in the BREATHE 2019 Junior Showcase. Almost every item in the showcase was student created and directed. Students in Year 7 were particularly challenged with only five lessons to develop their items. The items were inspired by the idea of breathing and how that plays out in different areas of life, different seasons and challenges.
A special thank you to Meg (Year 7) and Ezekiel (Year 9) for their help in the tech department and backstage management.
Thank you to everyone who attended our showcase.
In Child Studies, we had guest speakers come in to speak to us about pregnancy, labour and motherhood. We thank Miss Ponting and Leo, Mrs Frerk and Isla and Mrs Holt and Grace for coming in (and for the cuddles!). Your babies are gorgeous!
Thank you very much to the families who have donated second hand uniforms to the school office helping to replenish our stock of spare clothing.
As we provide uniforms for students on wet and cold days, or when they require a change of clothing, your donations are gratefully accepted.
We now have bucket hats in stock. Hats are available from the office in three sizes - M, L and XL in all house colours.
Hats can be purchased through our Qkr app, or at the school office.
Cost is $5 each.
Senior Choir 9:15am & Junior Choir 10:30am |
Every Tues |
Launceston College & Newstead College Year 10 Enrolment Appointments - held at BHS in Year 10 Block |
Tues 12th Nov |
Women's BBL Cricket - Invermay Park |
Wed 13th Nov |
Tourism & Art Excursion - MONA & Hobart CBD |
Fri 15th Nov |
Year 8A & 8B Mole Creek Caves & Alum Cliffs Excursion |
Mon 18th Nov |
Year 8C, D & E Mole Creek Caves & Alum Cliffs Excursion |
Tues 19th Nov |
NHSSA Inter High Athletics Carnival - Northern Athletics Centre, St Leonards |
Fri 22nd Nov |
Year 9/10 Child Studies Goodstart Early Learning Tour |
Thurs 28th Nov |
BHS School Association - AGM 5:30pm |
Tues 3rd Dec |
Year 7 Rewards Excursion - Launceston Aquatic Centre |
Wed 4th Dec |
End of Year Awards Presentation Assembly |
Fri 13th Dec |
Year 10 Leavers Assembly 9:30am - 11:00am |
Wed 18th Dec |
Year 10 Leavers Dinner 6:00pm - 10:00pm |
Wed 18th Dec |
Last Day of term Pool Celebration - Whole School |
Thurs 19th Dec |
First Day of School 2020 |
Wed 5th Feb 2020 |
School Photo Day Term 1 2020 |
Tues 18th Feb 2020 |
Brooks High School office hours 8:00am to 4:00pm
To advise the school of a student's absence
- Office: 6324 7200
- SMS: 0416 907 090
- Contact us via our website using the Schoolzine app
To see our latest news and photos
Brooks High School Page & Brooks High School Sports Page
- Schoolzine Szapp
Information for students and families
School Newsletters (Paper copies available on request only)
2020 Tasmanian Titan Selections
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