22 November 2019

Newsletter Articles

Digital Technologies News

In Digital Technologies (8.1) we’ve been learning how to build and code robots. We had a class Sumo-bot Battle and managed to have nine functioning robots battle it out in the ring. The student work sample below shows the computational thinking skills required to achieve this goal. This type branching algorithm forms the basis of many forms of logic that control the technology we all love to use.

A huge congratulations goes to Lachlan and Koby, who were the overall Sumo-bot Champions. Students Amali J and Hanni are to be congratulated for winning the Innovation Award for their design.

We look forward to next year where Year 8s will again have the opportunity to participate in robotics as part of Digital Technologies.

Sarah Prior
Digital Technologies Teacher

Project O – Dockside Festival

Recently the Project O students had a unique opportunity to display their event co-ordination skills and leadership qualities at Stanley’s Dockside festival. Also the Smithton High Band ‘Peeve’, got their first paying gig in front of an audience.

The young ladies of Project O managed the door sales, event set up, public relations, communications between community groups, camera and photography work, stage preparations among many other jobs.

The students liaised and worked with the Lions Club, artist Monique Brumby, Red Cow Dairies, Slip Stream Circus, Burnie’s Taiko drummers and the Smithton High School band.

It is fantastic to see the students representing themselves so professionally out in the community and the effort that the students have put into their projects this year is a credit to them and those that have supported them in their journey.

Year 7 SCR Raffle

Year 7 SCR are holding a raffle over the following three weeks. All proceeds will be given to the Wyndarra Foundation for Christmas Hampers. These hampers are distributed throughout the community for people that need extra support around this time. The items that you could win are: baked goods, gift vouchers, and beauty products that have been kindly donated by a variety of local businesses. Please keep an eye out for these raffle prizes on our Smithton High School Facebook page and school newsletter.

We hope you can support our community by purchasing raffle tickets during school hours – also available at the front office.

Price: $2 each or 3 for $5
Drawn: Thursday 12th December 2019

Harna, Jacob, Emma, Clare and Elizabeth

Year 7-9 Students Leaving SHS At The End Of This Year

If your son/daughter in Year 7-9 will be leaving SHS at the end of this school year, please contact the office and collect a Leavers Form to fill out and return ASAP.

Thanks, Admin

Scholarships

Soroptimist Annual Scholarship 2019-2020

Inaugural Circular Head Senior Citizen’s Club Bursary

Applications are now open for the inaugural Circular Head Senior Citizen’s Club Bursary.

Students attending the University of Tasmania or TasTafe next year (2020) are invited to apply for the $2000 scholarship, to assist in furthering their education.

To apply, students will detail their academic achievements, the course they have selected and why and how this bursary will assist in their studies.

Application forms are available from:

Circular Head Council 33 Goldie Street Smithton
Smithton High School Mill Road Smithton

To find out more please contact Margaret Smith on 0418 191 732

Applications close on Friday 6th December

Become an Austswim Teacher

Click on link below for more details:

Applying for a Tax File Number

Students can apply for a TFN online at the following link:

Fill in the online form, print application out then take to Smithton Post Office with appropriate documents. No need to book an apt.

What’s Up! Fishing Competition

Clean up the Duck

Newsletter Distribution 2020

Our school newsletter will continue to be available on SchoolZine next year as well as being uploaded to facebook. There will no longer be printouts handed to students. We will also be changing to one issue per month instead of fortnightly.

For instructions on downloading the SchoolZine app (SZapp) please go to:

Student Absences on SZapp

Open the SZapp, then click on ‘Absentee’ and fill in the online form. It’s quick and easy and sent to the school via an email.

STUDENT ASSISTANCE SCHEME (STAS) 2020

Application forms are now available for families who wish to apply for financial assistance for their children’s education under the Student Assistance Scheme (STAS). Families who have been in receipt of STAS for 2019 have been sent correspondence regarding STAS for 2020 directly from the Department of Education.

STAS provides assistance for low income families towards the cost of levies. Below is a table showing the Income Test for the Scheme – Taxable Income Table 2018-2019.

Application forms are available from our school office.

eSmart Tips

Community Notices

Dates to Remember…

Term Dates & Student Free Days for 2019

Terms

Student Free Days

Year 7-10

Tuesday 5th February
Friday 12th April
Monday 22nd July
Friday 1st November

Year 11/12

Tuesday 12th March
Friday 6th September

Term Dates for 2020

Office Hours

8.30am – 3.30pm daily
School Starts: 8.50am
School Finishes: 3.00pm

School Office Ph: 6452 9222

Trade Training Centre Ph: 6452 9288

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Email: smithton.high@education.tas.gov.au
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