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As we wind up the term, it is always timely to celebrate our achievements and successes. This term has been one filled with great events and fantastic opportunities for all our students. These include: Year 8 team building days; Year 7 first aid sessions; youth weeks arts project; year level and class excursions; sporting events – onsite and off; career presentation; and school events such as the MND Big Freeze and the Jock’s Ball. We have also held our school information evenings for our students in Year 10 moving into Year 11 and also for our 2022 Year 7 students and their parents, with a very successful evening last week. These evenings provided the opportunity for both parents and students to familiarise themselves with our school and also to learn more about what it means to be at Parklands High and part of our great team.
Our major focus for staff this term has been Mid-Year Reporting. Over the past few weeks parents received a comprehensive written report, with many coming along to Parent/Techer/Student meetings over the past couple of nights. A big thank you is extended the parents and students who came along and invested in the conversations; they are always so valuable. Also a huge thanks to our teaching team who gave up their evenings to invest in these quality discussions. Over the past two weeks, teaching staff have worked back late on four evenings, demonstrating their commitment to our students and their families.
This week also winds up the SASS Primary Prevention Program for our Year 9 and 10 students. The program has provided the opportunity for our students to be empowered to understand that their bodies are their own, and equip them to make positive, ethical choices while being part of making our community safer through their understanding. Thanks to Laura who has travelled up from Hobart each week to deliver the program.
As we move into Term 3, there will be a number of staffing and timetable changes to reflect staffing movement and the needs of our student. Firstly I would like to congratulate Tiffany Smith from our Front Office who has been successful in winning an Acting School Business Manager position at West Ulverstone Primary. Tiff will still be working at Parklands on Mondays and Tuesdays. Nichole Lamprey will be stepping in to the Admin Clerk role on Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays.
For parents or students who will be purchasing uniform items over the holidays, we have attached an overview of the uniform policy and requirements which will ensure students are in correct uniform when they return for Term 3. Term 3 commences on Tuesday July 20 for students.
We hope everyone has a restful and enjoyable break.
Congratulations to the following students who received recognition in the assembly on Wednesday, June 23:
Core Value Awards
7B - Nathan Young
7C - Piper Wickham
7D - James Collins
7E - Ashtyn Thorn
8A - Amiyah Jeffrey Roughley
8B - Hamish Walker
8C - Arliya Potts
8D - Benita Leary
8E - Maddison Connelly
9A - Daniel Langdon
9B - Joey Buchanan
9C - Mathew O'Donnell
9D - Abbi Wright
10A - Kyron Lyons
10B - Danielle Jones
10C - Taylah Hamilton
AdMan - Elizabeth Heazlewood
The Hub Junior - Erica Streets
The Hub Senior - Curtis Metcalf
11/12 - Mikayla Revell
2022 Year 7 Parent Information Evening
On Wednesday, June 16 staff at Parklands High School welcomed our 2022 Year 7 students to our Parent Information Evening and provided them with a snapshot of life at high school. Families gathered in our Performing Arts Centre (PAC) where they were welcomed by Miss Devlin (Year 6-7 Transition Coordinator) and Mrs Munday (Assistant Principal). During this time, they heard about the transition process throughout the year, the structure of a typical high school day and the many engaging opportunities provided by staff for students at Parklands High school. After the initial presentation, families were taken on a tour of our school by our Student Leaders. The tour featured current students from Parklands High working with their teachers in the areas of English and HASS, Music, Art, MDT, Home Economics, Catering, DRUMBEAT Program, Science and Maths, Support Hub, Health and Physical Education, and our Cultural Hub with our Aboriginal Education Officer, Guy Grey. Parents of prospective students were able to ask questions along the way and gain great insight into a typical school day. The tours ended with a question and answer session in the PAC, however, there weren’t any questions – which we received as a night well done. All their questions had been answered by our amazing student tour guides along the way! We would like to acknowledge the effort from our staff at Parklands High in coordinating engaging and informative spaces for families to see. We would also like to thank the large number of families who braved the weather to allow us the opportunity to share our school with them. Transitioning to high school can be a daunting process for some students, and staff at Parklands High are committed to creating strong connections with primary schools, familiarising students with our learning spaces, curriculum areas and teachers, and ensuring the overall process is as seamless as possible. We invite parents who attended the evening to complete the Post Parent Information Evening survey using the link below; your feedback is important for us. If you have any further questions regarding transition, please contact Emily Devlin or Bianca Munday via our school office on 64640600 or by email emily.devlin@education.tas.gov.au or bianca.munday@education.tas.gov.au
Bianca Munday
Assistant Principal
On June 17, we had our annual Jocks Ball with the theme of red carpet or masquerade. The evening started with the leadership giving a brief explanation of how the night will go. We had Fairy Bread selling for $1 and Frog in a Pond selling for $2. We were also selling soft drinks and the normal canteen was open for all to purchase and enjoy. As the night continued, the music up lifted and got the crowd more involved and pumping, with songs including Timmy Trumpet, Parachute and the Whomp. As soon as these songs were playing, everyone stopped their conversations and got up on the dance floor with the leadership team and did our amazing school dances. The night was already on a roll, but to spice it up we gave out our HPE, Culture King and Queen Awards for the night. Everybody receiving a great reaction to their names being called up for their achievement. Whilst the dancing continued, there was a photo booth in the staff room behind the Kitchen where Mr Swayne showed off his photography skills taking pictures of the students having a blast. There were props and funny filters for the students to muck around, have fun and capture the night. As the night was beginning to close, we handed out the best haircut, best dancer and Jock and Jokette. The best Haircut award went to the only person it could, the Almighty Brody Jones killing it with his swag. The best dancer award went to Gianne Kingdon, absolutely killing it with her dancing skills. And Finally, we had our Jock and Jokette. Everybody was in competition for the crowns, but it eventually went to Raidyn Young and Gabbi Philips. Overall a great night and the whole parklands leadership team can’t wait to do it again. Thank you.
Mitchell Burley
Year 9
It was a tough season for our Year 9/10 boys football team. They were limited to approximately 18 players each week, which resulted in little or no bench players for each game. It was a credit to the players to battle out each game in such trying circumstances.
We started off the season with a commanding 70 point win against West Coast at Parklands, with a home crowd cheering us on from the hill. The middle rounds of the season came with some tough matches, with some big efforts against Smithton and Marist. In both of these games we were right in it at 3 quarter time, only to run out of steam in the last quarter to lose both games.
We finished off the season with a trip to Sheffield as part of a sports exchange. Again, we were limited to just one player on the bench and with the game all tied up at 3 quarter time, there were some nerves in the team at the final break. The boys rallied on the final quarter to grind out a win by just 7 points. A great way to end the season!
A number of players in the team had never played a game of football before and it was great to see their improvement throughout the season. Hopefully many of these players continue to either play on in Year 10, or turn to club football as they leave high school.
Chris Bryan
Teacher
This year, the school soccer roster looked very different from previous years. Due to limited participation, games were held every two weeks.
Girls
Parklands fielded a team in the Girls Division and another in the Senior Boys Division. In this year’s girls’ team, it has been great to see a number of girls sign up who had either never played, or hadn’t played for a few years. As the season progressed, the girl’s confidence grew immensely, and their efforts are to be commended. Going into their last game, they were still a chance to make the Grand Final! We are really proud of all the girls who participated this season. A big thank you to past student Maya Mitchell for coaching the girls!
Results |
|
Opponent |
Score |
Burnie |
1-2 |
Burnie |
4-2 – WIN |
Wynyard |
1-2 |
Wynyard |
1-3 |
Senior Boys
This year’s senior boys’ team was made up of boys from Year 7-10. Despite half the team being from the Junior School, the boys welcomed back many players from our 7-8 Championship Team of 2019. The season started really strongly, and the boys had vast confidence that they could go all the way again and break the Parklands Senior Boys Championship drought. As the season progressed it was great to see the senior boys assisting the junior boys and allow the team to grow. The boys managed to make the Grand Final against Burnie. After going down 1-0 early on, the boys steadied and took a 2-1 lead into half time. At half time, some minor changes were made tactically, and the boys put in a huge second half, running out 7-1 winners.
Results |
|
Opponent |
Score |
Burnie |
8-1 – WIN |
Burnie |
2-2 |
Wynyard |
5-2 – WIN |
Wynyard |
12-1 – WIN |
Burnie (Final) |
7-1 – WIN |
Well done to all for a great year. End of season awards will be presented at the upcoming assembly.
Term 2 has been busy and exciting for the Year 8s. As a grade the Year 8s have had some awesome opportunities, including an excursion to PCYC. The PCYC trips were facilitated by Geoff, who ran the students through a gruelling course. Students trudged through water that was waist deep, carried two large logs and a rope for around 6 kms and ultimately learnt what it was like to work as a team. Although there were a few tears, everyone came out of the course with a stronger bond with one another and a feeling of accomplishment and perseverance.
Year 8 has been focusing on increasing our perseverance as a cohort. Perseverance is doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. Throughout the PCYC trips we were able to identify numerous instances of people persevering. We have also been trying to identify perseverance within our cohort in everyday situations. That is where our perseverance award comes in. Students were asked to keep an eye out for people they thought were persevering and write their name and what they were doing down and put it into our awards box. At our grade assemblies we pull a name out and they get a canteen voucher. It has been wonderful hearing about how our students are persevering through school challenges and building each other up.
Another area the Year 8s have been focusing is taking pride in our communal space. To ensure that we are proud of the space that we work in we have introduced a roster where each home group tidies our common area once a week. Through doing this we have realised how neat and tidy our space was already being kept and how we can maintain high standards for ourselves throughout the day.
This term has also provided some great learning opportunities regarding the units we have done in our core classes. In history we focused on Vikings, looking at how they lived, and why they explored and settled beyond Scandinavia. In English we have been learning about identity and are answering the question ‘what are the factors that could potentially have an impact on your future?’. In Mathematics we learnt about Algebra, just recently finishing that unit and are now moving into graphing. In Science we have been learning about chemical reactions.
I went around Year 8 to ask what they personally enjoyed the most about Term 2. Bethany from 8A said that she really enjoyed English and the Cross Country track and believes everyone nailed it. Also the Year 8 area has been kept very clean too. October from 8E said that they like their teachers, they are all very nice and welcoming. Also very comforting when they are crying or upset as well as drama being a safe space. Maddie from 8D said all the P.E units and carnivals that have been and are coming. As well as all teachers being very encouraging for you to do your best and keep going. Jack from 8C said that he enjoyed the involvement and inclusiveness at the swimming carnival throughout the day. Everyone has been including and encouraging everyone to get up and have a go at the units. Everyone has had a pretty good attitude about it all. Bobby from 8B said that at MDT they’ve been making stools together taking it in turns using the laser cutter and helping each other catch up to one another. We look forward to what the rest of the year has to hold for Year 8.
Gi'Annie Kingdon & Mrs Zoe Smith
On the June long weekend, Piper and I played in the NTNA State Netball Carnival in Launceston. Out of the 4 games we played, we won two and lost two. We ended up coming third on the ladder. We had a great day and are looking forward to our next State Carnival in Devonport in September".
Ashtyn Thorn
Year 7
The Fairy Godmother's is a not for profit organisation that assist the Tasmanian community and families who have children with disabilities, special needs and medical conditions who require equipment, resources, financial assistance and medical attention. July is Fairy Godmother month and we are excited to bring you the first Fairy Godmother's Masked Ball on July 17th, 2021. This will be their major fundraiser for the year.
Ticket sales are limited and Covid Restrictions will apply. To enter, you must be wearing a mask! That can be a covid face mask or a masquerade mask! It is up to you! The fancier the better! There will also be a silent auction on the night, entertainment and platters. Tickets are just $75 and are available online now at www.burnietickets.com.au