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After a patch of inclement weather we finally managed to hold our Athletics Carnival on Monday 11th November. The condensed version of our carnival was hectic but fabulous, with all of our students participating and enjoying the range of track and field events on offer. On the Tuesday afternoon the whole school arrived at the oval to watch the very competitive 100m sprints; these were fiercely contested and a wonderful ending to our carnival. The impromptu dance numbers and solo singing items were also a highlight! Many thanks to the HPE team and their many helpers and to our amazing staff for working all day without a break to support our students.
Our Year 10s are at the pointy end of their high school education. They have just completed their grade exams and had their enrolments for Year 11 at either Newstead or Launceston College last week. This is a time of mixed emotions for our school leavers; some nervousness and anxiety around their last weeks at Brooks, as well as excitement for the engaging weeks of activity culminating in their camp, graduation assembly and leavers dinner. It is important during these last weeks to focus on participation, attendance and ending the year on a positive high note.
Our Year 8s have had an excursion to the Mole Creek caves and Alum Cliffs last week. The feedback I have had from staff has been excellent - with our students impressing the tour guides with their respectful listening and good behaviour. Many thanks to Ms Perkins and Year 8 teachers for your organisation.
We also had many participants in the Sushi Challenge last week! Well done to all students involved and thank you to Mrs Marshall for organising this activity for our kids.
We continue to have staff leaving us to begin families of their own! We recently farewelled Mrs Moore, one of our Year 8 teachers. Mrs Moore has been an outstanding teacher in the Year 8 team, team teaching with Mr Murray. Mrs Moore believes in our students and has worked hard every day to help them be their very best self. We will miss her bubbly, positive presence in the middle school. Mrs Moore is being replaced by Ms Maddison McDougall who has just completed her final UTAS placement working in the HPE department with Mr Erwin and Miss Perkins over the last 5 weeks. We welcome her officially to Team Brooks!
Last week we farewelled Miss Willis, our Year 7 AST. Miss Willis has been a key member of our senior staff team for the past 3 years being not just an outstanding classroom teacher but an exemplary leader in our school. Miss Willis goes above and beyond every single day to work with our students, supporting them to be learners and decent young people. We will miss her wit, sense of humour, incredible work ethic and leadership in the MYC. Miss Willis is being replaced by Mr Blundell who will be the Year 7 AST for the last 5 weeks of school and will pick up working with Mr Waller teaching 7A and 7B. Mr Blundell’s Year 8 class will be taught by one of our very experienced relief teachers, Mrs Amanda Williams.
So, we will be welcoming more Brooks Babies before the end of the year!
I am thoroughly enjoying being the Principal at Brooks High School at this very busy and exciting time of year. Please keep a close eye on the school calendar and our facebook page to keep abreast of the many activities and events occurring in coming weeks.
Summer is just around the corner!
Louise Rose
Acting Principal
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 - Closure Date now 29th November 2019
All government schools in Tasmania have a School Association. The Association provides parents, staff, students and other members of the community with a way to be involved in issues important to the school. School Associations help schools in a number of ways, such as participating in developing school policy, advising on school management and approving the budget.
When your child starts school, you are automatically a member of the School Association. School Association committees meet at least four times a year and all parents are welcome to attend. Elections are held each year to appoint Association committee members. The committee is responsible for managing the work undertaken by the Association.
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 29th November.
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.
New tastes and skills were on the menu for a talented group of Year 7 and 8 students this week.
The group were shown how to make sushi like a pro; thanks to expert tutoring by Peter Handy, from the Tasmanian Hospitality Association. They discovered tips and different ingredients before making their own masterpieces. Every student produced a sushi roll of high quality.
Peter also praised the group for their enthusiasm and respectful behaviour.
What a great experience!
Year 8 Mole Creek Caves Excursion
On Monday and Tuesday 18th/19th of November the Year 8 students participated in an excursion to the Alum Cliffs and the Mole Creek Caves.
They learnt about different types of rocks and how they are formed in the Caves and they also saw the spectacular Alum cliffs.
This excursion links in with the work they will be doing back at school in science in their Earth and Space unit.”
Senior Choir 9:15am & Junior Choir 10:30am |
Every Tues |
EAL Swimming Group 1 - Launceston Aquatic Centre |
Mon 25th - Fri 29th Nov |
Year 6 Orientation Day |
Wed 27th Nov |
Year 8 Excursion Anvers Chocolates/Ashgrove Cheese |
Wed 27th Nov |
Year 9/10 Child Studies Goodstart Early Learning Tour |
Thurs 28th Nov |
Dance Fever - Door of Hope Excursion |
Thurs 28th Nov |
Prospective 2020 Student Leader Speeches - Block 3 |
Fri 29th Nov |
EAL Swimming Group 2 - Launceston Aquatic Centre |
Mon 2nd - Fri 6th Dec |
BHS School Association - AGM 5:30pm |
Tues 3rd Dec |
Year 7 Rewards Excursion - Launceston Aquatic Centre |
Wed 4th Dec |
Art Exhibition Class Visits |
Thurs 5th Dec |
Colour Run |
Fri 6th Dec |
Year 10 Reward Camp - overnight Camp Clayton |
Mon 9th - Tues 10th Dec |
End of Year Awards Presentation Assembly |
Fri 13th Dec |
Year 9 Reward Excursion - Riverbend Park |
Mon 16th 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 |
We now have bucket hats in stock which are very popular with both students and staff. 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.
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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