Curriculum News

Learning Conferences

A reminder that Learning Conferences are coming up in Weeks One and Two next term.  You will receive EdSmart correspondence providing you with log in information during the last week of Term Two. 

Learning Conferences are a wonderful opportunity for us to meet and discuss progress, directions and develop our partnership as we work together to provide a quality program for your students.

Transition Program to Guilford Young College

Last week our Year Ten students went to GYC's Glenorchy Campus to a Subject and Career Expo. Students received information about the subjects that the College offer and spoke with teachers.

This week, subject teachers from GYC are working with small groups of our students discussing subjects and levels with them. The University of Tasmania has also spoken to our Year 10 students this week about entry requirements and the many pathways available to them should they wish to continue tertiary studies. 

Our program has been extensive this year and we are confident that our Year 10 students are ready to transition to Guilford Young College next year. If you have any questions, please contact me by email or phone.

Kim Schade

Director of Teaching and Learning

Cultural Diversity Week

This was a wonderful celebration!

Thank you to Imogen Gray, Chao Li, Alex Rodrick, Avril Alderdice, Dave McNamara, and Rob Owens for providing amazing experiences for our students.  

Thank you also to our 2019 Curriculum Leaders,  Sarah Wilson-Haffenden and Rose Goward, for their work in this area, with a special thanks to Sarah for her work running the assembly on the Thursday. Both Rose and Sarah are great Leaders in the area of Curriculum. 

Last Tuesday, our Year 8 students had the wonderful opportunity to indulge in some Szechuan cuisine at Szechuan Kitchen, Sandy Bay. Their tastebuds were treated to magnificent food, such as Mongolian beef, honey chicken, sweet and sour pork, beef in black bean sauce and tofu.

These were some of the statements made by various students about the experience.

‘Spectacular food and a great experience’ 

‘The restaurant had a lovely environment and the food was tasty’ 

‘Can’t wait to try more Szechuan food’ 

‘It was really yummy’ 

'A nice and cosy environment’.

Learning how to use chopsticks was hilarious, especially to those who could already use them. There were chopsticks flying around the table and awkward hand movements were accompanied by smiling faces after they achieved eating their meal using chopsticks. It was another excellent way to experience the Chinese culture. 

Imogen Grey

Head of English and LOTE