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Dear Brooks Community,
What an incredible end to the year we have had, with so many highlights including;
- Our highly successful Year 10 camp in week 9 at Camp Clayton
- Presentation Day last Friday of week 9
- Graduation Assembly Wednesday of this week
- Year 10 Leavers Dinner Wednesday evening of this week
- Pool Day at Riverside Pool on Thursday of this week
Our Year 10s have done us proud – they looked magnificent at the dinner and it was wonderful to see so many parents, family and friends in attendance to watch as they entered the Grand Chancellor in style.
Our students have enjoyed the more relaxed atmosphere this week and engaging in a variety of fun activities with their teachers and friends.
This year we will be farewelling two members of staff;
- Mr Luke Beasley will be transferring to Queechy High School. Luke has been a member of our team for 11 years and during that time he has had numerous roles, particularly teaching music and maths/science. We thank Luke for his contributions to Brooks; he will be sadly missed by his colleagues, and the many students who have been fortunate enough to have been in one of Mr Beasley’s very organised classes.
- Mr Alex Gunn has accepted a teaching position at the Launceston Preparatory School. Alex has been a very dynamic and enthusiastic addition to the Year 8 teaching team this year. He has built many strong relationships with both students and his colleagues. We wish him the very best in his new role for 2020.
We will also be welcoming many, many new staff to BHS;
- Ms Kim Schade – 9/10 Humanities
- Mr Nathan Chatterton – AST in Year 8
- Miss Emily Kreymborg – Science specialist
- Ms Amanda Williams – Year 7 core
- Miss Maddie McDougall – Year 7 core
- Mr Jordan King – Year 7 core
- Ms Leigh-Anne Mick – Year 8 core and Mandarin
- Mr Oliver Robinson – Health/PE
We also welcome a few returning faces:
- Ms Kendyl Ponting – Year 8 core
- Mr Matt Barwick – 9/10 Maths and Science
- Miss Emma-Lea Pearce – intern in Year 7/8 core
Lastly, we rejoice at the return of Mrs Louise Fisher to the Principalship! 2020 at BHS will be yet another fantastic journey for us.
Have a safe, happy and enjoyable summer break.
Kind Regards
Louise Rose
Principal
2019 End of Year Presentation Assembly
Congratulations to all of the worthy recipients who received awards at our end of year Awards Presentation Assembly on Friday 13 December. It was wonderful to celebrate with these students both on stage and at the parent morning tea held after the assembly.
Last Thursday, Child Studies held its annual morning tea celebration. Little children from our community came to Brooks High School for a play and some morning tea which was hosted by members of the Child Studies class. It was a fantastic morning.
Levy Payments and Uniform Purchases 10:00am - 7:00pm |
Wed 29th Jan 2020 |
Levy Payments and Uniform Purchases 10:00am - 3:30pm |
Thurs 30th Jan 2020 |
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 at front reception)
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. 2020 STAS forms should be submitted by end of this year.
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.
Information for Students - Applying for a Tax File Number
Australian residents – TFN application
If you're an Australian resident, you can apply for a tax file number (TFN) in various ways, depending on your circumstances.
You may apply for a TFN:
Apply at Australia Post
You can apply for a TFN at a participating Australia Post retail outletExternal Link if you're an Australian resident and able to attend an interview. There is no fee for lodging a TFN application.
If you're an Australian resident the easiest way to apply for a TFN is to:
- Complete the online formExternal Link.
- Print the summary, which will include your application reference number, and take it to your Australia Post interview.
- Attend an interview at a participating Australia Post outlet within 30 days of completing your online form. You'll need to take your printed summary and proof of identity documentsExternal Link to the interview. You will be required to sign the application at Australia Post upon completion of the interview.
Next step:
Apply at a Department of Human Services (Centrelink) centre
If you're unable to use the Australia Post service and you are a Department of Human Services (Centrelink) customer, you can apply in person at a Centrelink centre by completing the paper form Tax file number – application or enquiry for individuals (NAT 1432).
You can get a copy of this form by:
- ordering onlineExternal Link
- phoning 1300 720 092 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- asking for one from Centrelink.
Next step:
- Make sure you have originals of your proof of identity documents (see the instructions on the form for details of the documents you'll need) and attend a Department of Human Services (Centrelink) service centre.
Apply by post
If you can't attend an interview at an Australia Post participating retail outlet or you are not a Department of Human Services (Centrelink) customer, you'll need to complete the Tax file number – application or enquiry for individuals form.
You can get a copy of this form by:
- ordering onlineExternal Link
- phoning 1300 720 092 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Next step:
- Send your TFN application and certified copies of your identification documents to the address listed on the form.
Note: Don't mail your original identification documents to the tax office – documents that you mail to the tax office may not be returned to you.
The Department of State Growth is finalising its review of general access and school bus services across northern Tasmania, with new routes and timetables to take effect from Sunday 19 January 2020.
School communities were consulted in May 2019, which resulted in revisions being made to a number of Metro’s school routes. The new school bus network will take effect from Wednesday 5 February 2020, being the first day of the school year.
Details: https://www.metrotas.com.au/schools/brooks-high-school-2020
Metro is available to assist parents and students to understand the new school bus network.
Should you have any questions or require further information, please call 6233 4215.
About this Event
Join us for a taster workshop working with EV3 Lego bricks and structures and see what our 11- 14 year old team members do.
For older 15 - 18 yr old students come and find out what our older team members do to build a competition robot, how they design, build and what language they use to program. Gain experience through this taster workshop what it takes to be a team member of Metal Minds Robotics.
Bookings can be made through the link below. 11- 16yrs of age. Sunday 2nd February. $50pp
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/robotic-taster-workshop-for-11-16yr-olds-tickets-82306084715
January 2020 Holiday Zone Program
The Holiday Zone is a school holiday program for children living with disability and their siblings aged 6-17 based in Hobart and Launceston. The Holiday Zone offers interactive, fun, inclusion-focused activities for children living with disability. Plus, the program provides activities and peer support for the siblings of children living with disability.
For more information and to register children for the program visit our Holiday Zone webpage.
Li-Ve Tasmania acknowledges our valued partners from Southern Support School, Young Leaders of Tasmania and Special Olympics Tasmania plus all of the featured community groups that tutor/facilitate specialist programs. The Holiday Zone programs are supported by the Tascare Partnerships Program.
Laura SiigojeffCoordinator Holiday Zone & NDIS