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NEW TOWN HIGH SCHOOL
Key Dates for 2018 Wed 31 Jan
Levy Payment & Uniform Sales
8.30am to 7.00pm
Second Hand Uniform Sales
9.00am to 12.00pm
5.30pm to 7.00pm
Thurs 1 Feb
Levy Payment & Uniform Sales
8.30am to 7.00pm
Second Hand Uniform Sales
9.00am to 11.00am
4.30pm to 6.30pm
Wed 7 Feb
Term 1 Commences
Mon 12 Feb
Regatta Day - Public Holiday
Mon 19 Feb
GRIP Leadership - G10
Mon 5 March
Peer Support Camp D1 & D2
Tuesday 6 March
Peer Support Camp D1 & D2
Wed 7 March
Peer Support Camp D1 & D2
Peer Support Camp E1 & E2
Thur 8 March
Peer Support Camp E1 & E2
Fri 9 March
Peer Support Camp E1 & E2
As we draw to the close of another successful year at New Town High school I would like to thank
the school community of their ongoing support. We have achieved a great deal over the course of
the year and in a wide range of academic, cultural and sporting endeavours.
New Town is a large comprehensive High School which fulfils an important role in our local commu-
nity. The school is held in high regard for achieving excellence and producing quality educational
outcomes in all areas. Over the course of the year our students continued to show strong gains in
Literacy and Numeracy tests as well as National Science, Mathematics, English, Public Speaking and
Language competitions. We also had great success in the Arts, the combined New Town and Ogilvie
band winning a Platinum Award at the Victorian Schools Band Competition. In the sporting arena we
had a large number of State Representatives in a wide range of areas including AFL, rugby, soccer,
hockey, boxing, martial arts and rock climbing. Our school also took out the Inter-High Champion-
ships in Athletics and Cross Country Running.
The availability of broad curriculum choices and the diverse range of curriculum enrichment pro-
grams that operated ensured students had an extensive range of opportunities to be fully engaged in
the school. Next year we are introducing more subjects to cater for our high achievers and gifted
thinkers. We hope to produce a few more Rhode Scholars.
The enormously positive and supportive working relationships between staff, students and an active
and involved parent body were noteworthy achievements of this school year. This sense of spirit and
belonging contributed greatly to the maintenance of a happy and safe learning environment. Mem-
bers of our school community showed their unfailing commitment to the school which enhanced our
already stimulating environment in which all students are supported and encouraged to achieve their
personal best
The continued commitment from our students to work cooperatively with each other, and their ef-
forts to be caring and supportive of each other was readily evident throughout the year. The very
strong emphasis on student wellbeing that exists at New Town High is recognised and applauded by
the wider community. The exemplary leadership and citizenshiship skills of a large number of stu-
dents were demonstrated at major school events and through student participation in programs and
activities outside the school.
Our school continues to be characterised by cooperation, support and achievement, which is the re-
sult of the commitment and motivation of many people. We have continued this year to recognise
and celebrate the many talents, dedication, diversity, creativity, citizen-
ship and overall excellence of our students.
We cannot ignore that we had a few incidents of concern in 2017 but
on each occasion we worked through these situation and are a strong-
er school for it. I take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank all
students, staff and parents for their many significant contributions this
year.
At New Town High our purpose is to build good men and we can be
proud of those good men in year 10 who will leave our school this year.
I am looking forward to commencing our new school tradition when I
award each of our departing year 10 with their Old Scholar badge.
I wish you all a safe and enjoyable break and look forward to an excit-
ing year at New Town High School in 2018.
David Kilpatrick
PRINCIPAL
FURTHER NOTES FROM OUR SCHOOL
PRINCIPAL REGARDING 2018 Use of Personal Smart Phones at New Town High
School – The school wishes to advise parents that we dis-
courage students from bringing mobile phones to school.
Key Points
Students are discouraged from bringing smart phones to
school and will not be allowed to take phones to classes, to
use phones during lesson time or in the school corridors in
2018.
Students who need to be in contact with parents may use
personal phones at recess and lunch time or in some cases
may access the schools phone at the front office.
During class time phones can be stored in lockers or in the
front office. Students who chose to bring phones to school
do so at their own risk with the school accepting no liability
for theft or damage to such devices.
We are putting in place measures to ensure that students
are not able to access social media (e.g Facebook, snapchat,
etc) from the school network. We discourage students
from finding ways to access blocked sites from our WIFI.
When instances of anti-social behaviour is detected that
involve the use of blocked web sites and APPS strong sanc-
tions will be enforced.
We wish to reinforce that students are not allowed to use
phones to take images of students or staff at the school.
Students who are not able to comply with these rules will
be banned from bringing a phone to school.
Background
Staff are becoming increasingly concerned that phone use is
distracting our boys from learning. We are observing an
increase in incidents of behaviours of concern resulting
from the use of social media at school. In 2018, we will
purchase a further 110 computers for student use and will
continue arrangements for students to bring their own lap-
top or tablet device.
What Current Research Tells Us.
Technology has become a fundamental and useful compo-
nent of everyday life for us and our children. The benefits
phones have for us to connect with others, stay connected
with friends and family and access a wonderful range of re-
sources, information and news is unparalleled. However,
phone use can easily become damaging if not balanced. Un-
fortunately, 4 out of 5 young Australians are thought be
addicted to their phones.
Current smartphone users consume 10hrs of media con-
tent everyday on their phones! They generally never ac-
cess anything educational!
56% of Aussie teenagers are heavy social media users and
often access these sites to decrease stress. But, social me-
dia use is often the cause of increases in stress and 60% of
young people report trouble sleeping and relaxing. A simi-
lar number feel burnout by constant connectivity.
Considerable research has shown that increases in accessi-
bility of phones leads to increases in stress, sleep disturb-
ance and depression in both men and women. There is no
current evidence to suggest access and use of smart phones
increases the learning outcomes of young people.
In fact, addiction to phone use creates erratic, overstimulat-
ed thinking styles. This creates a need for constant connec-
tion, entertainment and stimulation in the brain, overriding
natural thinking and problem solving processes. For exam-
ple, boredom is a key factor in fostering creativity and ex-
ploration. Young people these days automatically reach for
their phone the second they are bored and this suppresses
creative thinking.
Normal social interaction are restricted when students
are not talking /looking at each other so not learning so-
cial cues and other interpersonal skills.
We have found students texting parents for immediate help
when they should be building resilience and sorting things
out with their teachers. For example, when a student is in
trouble for behaviour issues, they text a parent to come
and collect them to avoid consequences.
The evidence is pointing to the fact that phones are not
conducive to learning and creating a positive school envi-
ronment. This has prompted us to discourage the use of
smartphones commencing day one of the 2018 school year.
References:
https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/
articles/10.1186/1471-2458-11-66
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/fomo-heavy-social-media-use-
leading-to-depression-among-teens
http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/cpb.2005.8.39
STUDENT DRESS CODE
EARRINGS AND JEWELLERY
Key Points
No student, as part of our dress code policy, is able to
wear:
Braclets, necklaces, anklets, etc;
Earrings, other than one small plain stud that does not
exceed 3mm in diameter.
This is a reminder to students and parents to utilise this
holiday period to address boys that are currently non-
compliant with this policy particularly around piercings,
such as facial piercings, spacers and disc-like or large ear-
rings.
This policy was been reviewed and endorsed by the School
Association at time of implementation.
Previously, boys were have not been directed to remove
such jewellery items, however this will occur in 2018. Stu-
dents refusing to comply with this policy will be subject to
disciplinary action.
GRADE 7 NEWS
It is hard to believe that our Grade 7 year group has com-
pleted a year at New Town High School.
The boys started their year with a positive and extremely
successful Peer Support Camp organised by Mr Howard
and Mr Tabart. This was followed by productive Peer
Support sessions with the Grade 9 leaders.
Our Student Representative Council assisted Ms Lamont
and Mr Turnbull in organising our lunchtime sports rosters
throughout the year as well as assisting in the organisation
of our various fundraising activities – the most profitable
being our Hot Dog stall at the Athletics Carnival raising just
over $500 which will go towards our Grade 10 leavers’
activities in 2020.
We are very proud of the boys in our grade who have
gained selection state selection in a range of national com-
petitions. Magnus McCausland, 7-4, Sam Hawkins, 7-
1, Shannon Harris, 7-2, Tyler Kenna, 7-6, and Jaxon
Richardson, 7-6, have all represented the school as State
Representatives.
We would also like to acknowledge the many students who
participated in the various Maths, French and Geography
competitions as well as the Tournament of Minds and De-
bating roster throughout the year. Our boys have shown
excellent school spirit and high participation rates in all of
our school carnivals which augurs well for 2018!
We would like to thank our Grade 7 Home Group teach-
ers and our Assistant Principal, Ms Dineley for their hard
work, commitment and support throughout the year. It
has been reassuring to know that our boys have always
started their day with staff who have been organised, com-
mitted, positive and care about the boys and are working
with them to develop resilience, confidence and help them
grow into fine young men.
Finally, we would like to thank all the parents, staff and stu-
dents for such an amazing 2017 at New Town High School
and wish them all well for the long Christmas break. We
look forward to seeing our boys in 2018 where they will
continue their journey into becoming fine young men.
Ms Lamont & Mr Turnbull
Grade 7 Supervisors
Students resume school on
Wednesday 7 February 2018
GRADE 8 NEWS What an amazing year for the Grade 8s! We have cele-
brated many achievements in the classroom, in the sporting
arena and out in the community.
While our boys have been kicking figurative and literal goals
all year, we would like to take this opportunity to celebrate
those boys who received very special awards at out Presen-
tation Evening; the culminating event in our yearly calendar.
A very big congratulations to Evan Stone, 8J2, who re-
ceived our prestigious Service to the School award. Evan
has worked tirelessly throughout the year in many different
areas of his school life. He has conducted himself, as Stu-
dent Representative Council President with poise and en-
thusiasm to ensure our student views are heard. Evan has
been a valued member of the debating team, and a member
of the winning debating season team. His success in reach-
ing State Finalist level in Rostrum Voice of Youth, was an
outstanding achievement that highlighted his exceptional
talent as a public speaker. Being an all-rounder, Evan is also
a keen sportsman with a strong commitment to the New
Town Eagles Football Club, Kimekai Karate and volleyball,
where his team played in the Volleyball Cup Semi-Final. He
is also a keen musician and values membership of the Junior
Band highly. We could not be more thrilled with how Evan
has conducted himself this year and believe he is a very de-
serving winner of this award.
Our Grade has a high number of exceptionally talented
boys and this was evident with us celebrating duel dux. A
very big congratulations to Samuel Payne, 8J1, and our
Service to the School recipient Evan Stone, 8J2, for
achieving this very prestigious award.
The Grade 8 Academic awards are presented to those stu-
dents gaining the most outstanding results in their grade.
We would also like to congratulate the following boys for
receiving Academic awards:
Luca Cartledge, 8J2, Jaden Moore, 8D1, Blake O'Brien,
8E2, Joshua O'Brien, 8J1, Samuel Payne, 8J1, Joshua
Rayner, 8D1, Levi Rose, 8E1, Andrew Smith, 8J1, Wil-
liam Spongberg, 8H1, and Evan Stone, 8J2.
The Grade 8 Merit Awards are presented to students for
consistent contribution to the school community and for
leadership in such areas as class and school activities, aca-
demic achievement, sport, music and the performing arts.
We would also like to congratulate the following boys for
receiving Merit awards:
Callum Bishop, 8H1, Joshua Ford-King, 8J2, James
Langfellner, 8D2, Lucas Le Mesurier, 8E1, Mohammad
Rizal Musilih 8D1, William O’Neile, 8J1, Oskar Puclin,
8D1, Alex Smith, 8J1, Luke Van Emmerik, 8J2 and Ar-
thur Wilson, 8J1.
We also recognize the following students for winning cov-
eted language awards:
The New Town High School award for French for the most
promising student from grade 8 into 9 went to both Jaden
Moore, 8D1, and Luke Van Emmerik 8J2. The award Jap-
anese for the most promising student from grade 8 into 9
went to James Langfellner, 8D2.
We were delighted that our own Levi Rose, 8E1, won the
Art Acquisition prize donated by the Hon Rob Valentine
MLC. This award is usually presented to a senior student,
Evan Stone Samuel Payne
Jaden Moore Luke Van Emmerick
however Levi has continually dedicated himself to his art
and has produced pieces that show his unique talent and
versatility. Levi is thoroughly deserving of this very prestig-
ious award and we are all very proud of him.
A huge congratulations to all those award winners, as they
have dedicated themselves to their academic, sporting and
community endeavours.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our dedi-
cated Home Group teachers, Mr Lovell, 8D1, Ms Woods,
8D2, Ms Fitzgerald, 8E1, Ms Logan, 8E2, Mr Walters,
8H1, Mr Freeman, 8H2, Ms Coleman, 8J1 and Ms
Gardner, 8J2. Our Home Group teachers provide much
valued pastoral care and ensure a smooth start to every
day.
Term 1 2018 will see a change in leadership of our Grade.
Ms Burrill will leave us to undertake a role with the Pro-
fessional Learning Institute within the Department of Edu-
cation, and Mr Heidenreich will step in and fill the position
of Assistant Principal for our Grade 9s. Ms Noonan will
join Ms Mulholland as Grade Supervisor to ensure the
smooth day to day running of the Grade. We wish Ms Bur-
rill all the best in her new role and look forward to her
return later in the year.
Finally, we would like to wish all our students and their
families a very safe and happy holiday break.
Sara Mulholland & Nathan Heidenreich
Grade 8 Supervisors
GRADE 9 NEWS
It was not so long ago that we were little Grade 7s, step-
ping through the doors of New Town High for the first
time, guided by our older peers. Yet now, it is not long
before we step into the shoes of those leaders. As we sad-
ly farewell our current Grade 10s – we look to the future,
and what we can achieve.
However, we aren’t there yet and as we finish Grade 9, it’s
easy to see the marks that we have left within our third
year. As a grade, we’ve come a long way. This year, we
kicked things off with our Student Representative Council
elections.
With a team of nineteen, the group set to work organising
fundraisers, activities and events for the grade. They organ-
ised activities afternoons to conclude terms and got the
whole grade to Cornelian Bay for a day away from the
classroom.
Running a massively successful coin line fundraiser, they
raised $400 in funds for Cancer Council – complemented
by the $150 raised for the grade from Ice Cream Sales. Of
course, who can forget the furious lunchtime competitions
that have run throughout the year with everything from
basketball to futsal being contested.
2017 wasn’t a year all about the Student Representative
Council however – far from it. As a grade, we all fare-
welled NAPLAN, leaving it behind for good. Peer Support
training was another highlight – helping us all to learn vital
leadership skills for Grade 10 and the years beyond it.
We saw house spirit come out stronger than it ever has
before in our school carnivals with Athletics, Swimming and
Cross Country all closely contested with victories only
Levi Rose
Ms Burrill Ms Noonan
James Langfellner
claimed when all pitched in. Just as our athletes competed
at school, they also competed for our state – doing Tasma-
nia proud. A congratulation to each and every one of our
state representatives.
This year, we’ve come so far – starting off as new members
of the senior school to here, about to take our first steps
into Grade 10. On behalf of the Grade 9 Student Repre-
sentative Council, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a
safe and happy summer holiday. See you all in 2018!
Harrison Tunks & Lachlan Payne
Grade 9 Student Representative Council
GRADE 10 NEWS
We’ve finally reached the finale of high school; our four
years at New Town High School is over, and what a time it
has been. Four years of memories; the good and the bad.
It’s amazing to realise how quick our time has gone and it
wouldn’t have been as fun if it wasn’t for the friendships
that formed whilst here.
The end of Grade 10 is a time to celebrate what has made
our years here so great. At the end of November, the
Class of 2017 attended the annual Celebration Dinner. It
was a time to reminisce on all the great memories we made
at the school, and we realised we will all be sad to leave.
The sadness mopped up by amazing food at Wrest Point,
though so it wasn’t a loss! Presentation Evening was last
week, and this highlighted the successes our grade has ex-
perienced, and the amazing depth we have with academic
and sporting endeavours in our grade and school.
We’ve had a huge amount happen involving the grade this
term. The school was awarded recognition for 10 years
running the Peer Support program in the school, and a
commemorative plaque was presented to the current Peer
Support Leaders, and the incoming leaders for next year.
Our Senior Division 1 Basketball team came fourth overall
in the State Basketball Championships in Launceston, some
of our Grade 10 Visual Effects students entered their films
in the MyState film festival, and Tom Roberts, 10E2, and
James Elliott’s, 10E2, film was nominated for the Jonathan
Dawson Most Promising Filmmaker award. We also came
first in the Boys Division of the Inter-High Athletics and our
Brass Ensemble, Stage Band and Combined New Town
High and Ogilvie High Concert Band performed at MONA
as part of Bandscapes, and at the recent carols hosted by
the New Town Community Association
The Leadership Team has been busy throughout the last
term. We were invited to represent the school at the
White Ribbon March in early December, to highlight the
work our school does around reducing domestic violence
against women, we welcomed the Class of 1967 reunion
and conducted tours of the school to highlight how much
had changed in 50 years. We held a thank you morning tea
for the teachers and staff, and helped organise the last
week of activities for the grade, a sports day, a visit to the
movies, and a day at the beach!
The activities week to celebrate the last week of our high
school lives went off without a hitch, and we all thoroughly
enjoyed the opportunity to relax and spend some time to-
gether with the mates we’ve made. We spent a day at
Moonah Sports, trying our hands at basketball, futsal, bad-
minton, cricket and some croquet. We were lucky enough
to score a viewing on Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and spent
an afternoon in Zone 3 and Intencity. Our last day was a
bit windy and overcast at Park Beach, but overall the grade
had a fun time and maybe some of us even got a little sun-
burnt. We’re looking forward to our final assembly today,
where we’ll each be presented to the school and fare-
welled. It’s the ending of an era, and we wish the school
the best for the future.
A special thanks must go out to all the Home Group teach-
ers that have taken care of our grade over the years.
There have been too many to recognise individually, but
you all know who you are. Your time and dedication has
been valued greatly, especially the timely reminders to get
to school on time!
Finally we would like to wish all students, staff and parents
a safe and happy holidays. We would also like to wish all
2017 Grade 10 students all the best for next year.
Gus McMurray & Tom Roberts
Fun at the Grade 10 Urban Challenge last week, organised by Aardvark Adventures and Grade 10 Celebration Dinner held at Wrest Point Casino.
ARTS NEWS Arts Night 2017 was another positive success for stu-
dents and families. It was fantastic to see a wide range of
people in attendance from younger brothers and sisters of
boys to their uncles, aunts and grandparents. We also saw
a change in exhibition format with the Visual Arts and Ma-
terials, Design and Technology exhibition held in the wide
corridor next to the hall with Food Studies catering. All
agreed this format worked brilliantly, making the exhibition
space compact while giving people the opportunity to be
inclined to view the great things we do here at New Town
High.
The Food Studies people worked superbly with Michael
Cordwell, 10D2, as leading hand. Michael was in charge
of a small group of Grade 8 boys who worked brilliantly
and in the most professional manner to serve patrons some
very tasty pre-prepared finger foods, including native “bush-
tucker” ingredients.
This year the Visual Art exhibition filled the new exhibition
space using the walls and panels with dynamic effect. The
new exhibition area is great because it becomes a dedicated
space, allowing the exhibition to stay up so that all the
school can see all the amazing artworks during regular
learning hours. I also acts as an excellent learning resource
for boys interested in Visual Arts.
Likewise the Materials, Design and Technology exhibition
worked brilliantly in the new space. The range and quality
was impressive. It is always good to see metal and wood
used in ways that showcase the skills our boys are capable
of.
The Music performances were, as always, excellent. In
Grade 10 this year we have had a very talented core of stu-
dents who have elevated the general quality of the perfor-
mances. It is always important to have excellent senior
role-models in everything we do here at New Town High.
The younger boys learn volumes from their peers, inspiring
boys to take the creative risks and work hard.
It was fantastic to see boys performing in the Drama suite.
Mr Campbell was assisted by Mr Soszynski this year in
shaping boys from all grades into polished performers. Mr
Soszynski loves performing and was a very amusing pre-
senter! During the evening, much to patron’s surprise, he
improvised with them by including them in the event. Bril-
liant!
There was much more to see that can’t be expanded upon
here in writing, including Computer Gaming Display, stu-
dent films, Literacy and Social Sciences displays.
Make time for Arts Night next year. It is an excellent even-
ing and a great family event!
A Final Note
Lastly, I want to wish all our young Artists a happy, fun and
enjoyable holiday. It has been a fantastic year for all con-
cerned and all Arts teachers are looking forward to advanc-
ing their artistic abilities.
Mr Peter Young
HOD - ARTS
ENGLISH NEWS
Like the poet Emily Dickinson, in English we dwell in possi-
bility and make the probable success a reality. There has
been a host of occasions to celebrate our students’ work
in language and literature. Prominent among these is the
judging of New Town High School’s submission for the
Mercury School Page as the best by a Secondary School –
Jack-Barry Clark, 9H1, Jasper France, 9D1 and Harri-
son Tunks, 9E1, may be proud of their work to promote
the School to the wider community, making everyone
‘read all about it!’
Another moment of pride was the White Ribbon Forum,
hosted by Head and Deputy Head Prefects Kelly Stone,
10J2 and Tom Roberts, 10E2, assisted by Harrison
Tunks, 9E1 and Deklan Haas, 9E2. The forum was the
culmination of work and discussion in classrooms to sup-
port and raise awareness of the significance of the White
Ribbon campaign in Australia with its key message that as
brothers, sons, friends and colleagues, men are accounta-
ble for the way in which we treat the women in their lives.
Students in English classes undertook reading and discus-
sion of texts on the subject of the White Ribbon campaign.
The one which resonated most was a piece entitled ‘My
Unlikely Saviour on the Street’ which highlighted how men
can stand up, speak out and act to prevent men’s violence
against women. This was read in the Forum and followed
by Mr Howard’s powerful address as to why it rests with
young men to build a culture of respect for the treatment
of women. The forum closed with every Grade 9 and
Grade 10 student following the Leadership group in stand-
ing up to take the pledge never to commit, condone or
remain silent about violence against women.
At the Arts Evening, English works from many of our stu-
dents featured prominently in a creative display of short
story, poetry and essay genres.
In speaking Evan Stone, 8J2 and Kelly Stone, 10J2, rep-
resented the school in the UN Youth Voice Competition.
Voice is a unique public speaking competition which invites
students to solve issues that affect the community, the na-
tion and the world. Students make a pitch to address a
problem then are required to answer two questions re-
garding their solution with only a minute’s preparation.
Both Kelly and Evan successfully reached the finals where
Kelly spoke on how we can improve young people’s un-
derstanding of Australian history, while Evan made a pitch
to respond to the impact of climate change in the Asia-
Pacific region. We congratulate Evan who was voted the
Runner-Up in the Junior section. Both Evan and Kelly are
well-placed to participate in the national forum.
Our school yearbook is a fine tribute to the editorial team
led by Editors in Chief Kelly Stone, 10J1, (Content) and
Tom Roberts, 10E2, (Design). Hours of work, thought,
writing and imaginative skill go into the production of a
timepiece, an album of all that we strived for and achieved
in the brief space of a school year – looking through the
one hundred pages of text and images we can take pride
that we are part of a fine community of good men.
Thanks go to the members of the editorial team – Daniel
Bobbi, 10E2, Matthew Brooks, 10J2, Tom Roberts,
10E2, Finlay Semmens, 10J2, Evan Stone, 8J2, Kelly
Stone, 10J2, Harrison Tunks, 9E1, Luke Van Emmerik,
8J2 and Max Waters, 9D2.
We congratulate the worthy winners of our English
Awards in 2017. Kelly Stone, 10J2, was awarded the
English Prize and Tom Roberts, 10E2, took out the Writ-
ers’ Workshop Prize and the Barbara Phillips Memorial
Prize for English Language and Literature. Reading and lis-
tening to the work of both students in a breadth of spo-
ken and written contexts has been a pleasure and testifies
to their skill in reaching hearts and minds through the
power of word craft.
Grace Guerzoni
HOD - English
SECOND HAND UNIFORM The School Association runs the second hand uniform
pool. They will sell items (school stock only) for a 20%
commission. If you have any items that you wish to sell,
please leave them at the school office when they re-open
on Monday 15 January. Items need to be catalogued and
tagged prior to selling, so it would be best that they are
dropped off prior to sale day. Sale day can be very busy
and it’s hard to get items catalogued and tagged in the
rush. If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to
contact Karen Commane on 0407 445 238.
NTHS SCHOOL ASSOCIATION 2017 Acknowledgements
Firstly, I would like to thank Dave Kilpatrick for his contri-
butions to the monthly School Association meetings. I
would also like to thank the staff representatives, Karin
Hodel and Grace Guerzoni and the association executive:
Karen Commane, Tanya Rolle and Ros Beswick and dedi-
cated committee members: Deborah Button and Andrea
Major.
I also want to thank Karen for managing the Second-Hand
Uniform sales throughout the year.
Fundraising
The school association received $1,100 in donations
from a number of local and federal parliamentarians
representing the Denison electorate at the beginning of
2017.
The second hand uniform sales generated above $3,000
for the association this year.
The successful quiz night held with Ogilvie High School
raised $4,988 which was split evenly between the
schools, with Ogilvie taking the trophy this year.
Parents also donated $950, thank you very much.
This totals around $7,500 which is a great result.
School Funding
The association is involved with the school in developing a
Hall of Excellence in the foyer outside Hudspeth Hall,
which will recognise past scholar’s excellence in sport,
academia, service to the community and creative arts.
The association has contributed $5,000 to getting this pro-
ject underway, and as of today have a further $9,000
through the Community Empowered Schools grant pro-
gram has been approved which will also go towards this
exciting project as well as the establishment of an Old
Scholars network and committee to assist with the
schools 100-year anniversary in 2019 and then beyond.
The association has also contributed around $2,000 to
purchase the first batch of school leaver’s graduation badg-
es.
Invitation to Parents for 2018
The School Association will continue to run meetings on
the last Tuesday of each month during the school year,
which will be promoted in the school newsletters and
School Star App.
The meetings are a great opportunity to meet with the
teachers, principal and other parents, assist with fund rais-
ing activities and take an active role in contributing to the
governance of the school.
The meetings are only one hour and I strongly encourage
parents to get involved! I have got a lot out of being in-
volved personally and hope my efforts have made things
better for students, staff and the broader community.
Introduce the new Chair for 2018
As my son, Jonah is leaving the school this year to attend
Elizabeth College, I have stepped down from my role as
chair for the association.
A big thanks to all those who have supported me over the
past three years, especially Dave (and Jason and Sandy be-
fore him), Karin and Grace for giving their time on top of
their already busy workloads. I would also like to thank
the many parents whom I have had the
pleasure of meeting and working with on
the association, and finally the office and
teaching staff who have always lent a hand
when needed and made me feel welcome.
I will be handing over the reins to Karen
Commane, who will be taking over as
School Association Chair for 2018.
Thanks Karen and good luck!
Nick Jatan
NTHS School Association Chair
TOUCH FOOTBALL 2017 New Town High had two touch football teams playing
every week in Term Four. The juniors boys played on
Monday nights and the seniors played on Wednesday
nights. The boys had to travel to Wentworth Park at
Howrah for the eight week roster.
Both New Town High School teams won some games this
year and both teams made it to the ‘play off’ finals. The
junior team played Kingston High in the 5th V 6th playoff
and won convincingly 15-1. The senior team played St
Virgil’s College in the 3rd vs 4th playoff. The game went to
a ‘drop off’ (this is a bit like extra time) with St Virgil’s
winning by 1.
Each New Town High School team has improved a lot this
year and we are already looking forward to next year.
Both teams would like to give Miss Brooks a huge thank
you for training and coaching us this year.
Samuel Payne, 8J1
Senior Team: Back L-R: Joseph Woolcock, Jayden Vince, Miss Brooks, Dominic Woolcock, Chanel Leatua Front L-R: Sam Payne, Umesh Adhikari, Umesh Rai
Junior Team: Back L-R: Chanel Leatua, Andrew Smith, Tejay
Lenarcic, Samuel Payne
Front L-R: Jake Dobson, Kobi Apted, Liam Timms
2018 PREFECT BOARD
JUSTIN BARIC THOMAS BESWICK OLIVER BLUM SEBASTIAN COCK JASPER FRANCE
SAMUEL FRENCH DEKLAN HAAS LUCAS KIRWAN JOSHUA MADDOCK CHARLES MEADOWS
LACHLAN PAYNE HENRY POCKETT UMESH RAI ADEN ROBERTS LIAM SCOTNEY
HARRISON TUNKS DOMINC WOOLCOCK JOSEPH WOOLCOCK
2018 HOUSE CAPTAINS
DECHAINEUX ELLIS HUNTER JARVIS
Teejay Max David Tyson Jack-Barry Jayden Kylen Jack
UTTING WATERS GORNIAK JOSEPH CLARK VINCE COBERN WILLMOTT
SENIOR SUBJECT AWARDS
COMPUTING Harrison LEWIS
COMPUTING EXTENDED Harrison TUNKS
DESIGN IN GRAPHIC ART Matthew BROOKS
DESIGN IN WOOD Jack WILSON
DESIGN IN METAL Cameron KNOWLES
EAL Alireza JAFARI
ENGLISH Kelly STONE
FRENCH Kelly STONE
Jacob GILHAM
WRITERS WORKSHOP Tom ROBERTS
SCIENCE Tom ROBERTS
FOOD STUDIES Ryan MARSHALL
GAME APP DESIGN Phillip PAVLIDES
Harrison STEE
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION Daniel SEARLE
JAPANESE Connor CLARK
Nhat Khang BUI
MUSIC Toby SWARD
HISTORY William SEARLE
SPORT SCIENCE William SEARLE
MATHEMATICS METHODS William SEARLE
Mason ATTFIELD
VISUAL ART Kyle HAWKINS
WORK RELATED LEARNING Oscar TAMBLING
MATHEMATICS Kelly STONE
GRADE 7
ACADEMIC MERIT
Jonathan ABOUD Lucas ALLEN
Zackary ALEXANDER Riley BOWRING
Nathaniel DAVIES Flynn CARSON
James HEAZLEWOOD Jack GRACE
Luke HITCOCK Elliot HAY
Oscar NEALE Ashton HILL
Luke NICHOLSON Ashton MASON
Daniel OSTAPOWICZ Vu NGUYEN
Charlie PILKINGTON Kodi NIKEL
Jesse WILLMOTT Ethan TOSELLI
Allan YANG Oliver WALSHAM
Service to the School Zackary ALEXANDER
Grade 7 Dux Charlie PILKINGTON
GRADE 8
ACADEMIC MERIT
Luca CARTLEDGE Callum BISHOP
Jaden MOORE Joshua FORD-KING
Blake O’BRIEN James LANGFELLNER
Joshua O’BRIEN Lucas LE MESURIER
Samuel PAYNE Mohammad Rizal MUSLIH
Joshua RAYNER William O’NEILE
Levi ROSE Oskar PUCLIN
Andrew SMITH Alex SMITH
William SPONGBERG Luke VAN EMMERIK
Evan STONE Arthur WILSON
New Town High School Award for the Most Promis-
ing French Student from Grade 8 into Grade 9
Jaden MOORE
Luke VAN EMMERIK
New Town High School Award for the Most Promis-
ing Japanese Student from Grade 8 into Grade 9
James LANGFELLNER
Service to the School Evan STONE
Grade 8 Dux Samuel PAYNE
Evan STONE
GRADE 9
ACADEMIC MERIT
Justin BARIC Oliver BLUM
Thomas BESWICK Jack-Barry CLARK
Jasper FRANCE Alexander FLACK
Joshua MADDOCK Samuel FRENCH
Lachlan PAYNE Tyson JOSEPH
Henry POCKETT Jye MENZIE
James STANSFIELD Declan POCKETT
Harrison TUNKS Aden ROBERTS
Max WATERS Liam SCOTNEY
Dominic WOOLCOCK Jayden VINCE
Joseph WOOLCOCK Angus WILLIAMS
Service to the School Harrison TUNKS
Grade 9 DUX HARRISON TUNKS
GRADE 10
ACADEMIC MERIT
Mason ATTFIELD Samuel BARRATT
Aayush BAGGA Declan BRIDGE
Joel CARTLEDGE Felix FISCHER
Jacob GILHAM Cody FROS
Samuel HEATHCOTE Kyle HAWKINS
Maxwell HOHMAN Samuel JORDAN
Phillip PAVLIDES Nirmalal KAHATAPITIKAN-
Tom ROBERTS AMALAGE
William SEARLE Philip MATTHYSZ
Kelly STONE Oliver WILLIAMS
Riley THURSTANS
Kenny XIONG
Grade 10 Dux Mason ATTFIELD
Tom ROBERTS
Kelly STONE
Sergio Giudici Award Joel CARTLEDGE
AWARD WINNERS
GRADE 10 SPECIAL AWARDS
AWARD FOR SERVICE TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY – donated by Dr Nigel Jep-son
Kelly STONE
THE CLIFFORD FAMILY AWARD FOR HISTORY Finlay SEMMENS
THE BARBARA PHILLIPS MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERA-TURE
Tom ROBERTS
KINTORA KARATE AWARD FOR INTEGRITY & SPORTSMANSHIP Joel CARTLEDGE
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION STRENGTH & CONDITIONING AWARD – donat-ed by Crossfit 42 South
Jake POWELL
OUTDOOR EDUCATION AWARD – donated by Aardvark Adventures Lauchlan DERRICK
CALTEX ALL ROUNDER AWARD Riley THURSTANS
AWARD FOR CITIZENSHIP FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS – donated by Ho-bart North Uniting Church
Ali AMIRI
PIERRE DE COUBERTIN AWARD – recognizing a student displaying the Olympic Spirit in sporting endeavor
Umesh ADHIKARI
AWARD FOR DEBATING – donated by Mr Ian Morgan Finlay SEMMENS
Kelly STONE
AWARD FOR CONSISTENT ACHIEVEMENT AT NEW TOWN HIGH SCHOOL – donat-ed by Lenah Valley RSL
Mason ATTFIELD
ELIZABETH COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Joel CARTLEDGE
THE PERFORMING ARTS AWARD – donated by the NTHS School Association Rory ANDERSON
THE MONK FAMILY AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP, SPORTSMANSHIP & COMMUNITY SPIRIT
Jake POWELL
AWARD FOR A STUDENT DISPLAYING APTITUDE FOR THE ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY – donated by Green Electrical
Justin GALL
AWARD FOR A STUDENT DISPLAYING APTITUDE FOR THE BUILDING INDUSTRY – donated by TP Lyden Builders
Samuel KENNER
AWARD FOR SERVICE TO GRADE 10 – donated by Andrew Wilkie MP Tom ROBERTS
ADF LONG TAN LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK AWARD – donated by The Aus-tralian Defence Force
Gus McMURRAY
PEER SUPPORT LEADERSHIP AWARD – donated by Andrew Wilkie MP Manoli GRYLLIS
Ryan MARSHALL
THE GREEN ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AWARD – donated by Cassy O’Connor MP
Michael CORDWELL
Harrison LEWIS
AWARD FOR STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE – donated by Cassy O’Connor MP Samuel JONES
AWARD FOR CONTRIBUTION TO WHOLE SCHOOL DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES – do-nated by IRIS Computing
Matthew BROOKS
AWARD FOR A STUDENT DISPLAYING APTITUDE IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING – donated by Mr Richard Bevan
Tom ROBERTS
NEW TOWN HIGH SCHOOL
6 Midwood Street, NEW TOWN 7008
Phone: 6278 0400
Absence Line: 6278 0499
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://newtownhighschooltas.org
https://www.facebook.com/NTHSTasmania
AWARD FOR A STUDENT DISPLAYING APTITUDE IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING – donated by Mr Richard Bevan
Tom ROBERTS
ART ACQUISITION AWARD - donated by Hon. Rob Valentine MLC Kyle HAWKINS
Levi ROSE
AWARD FOR A QUIET ACHIEVER – donated by Hon. Rob Valentine MLC Kenny XIONG
AWARD FOR CONTRIBUTION TO MUSIC Joel CARTLEDGE
ACADEMIC & CREATIVE ACHIEVEMENT – donated by Madeleine Ogilvie MP Nathan REID
SOCIAL JUSTICE PRIZE – donated by Labor Senator for Tasmania, Lisa Singh Asher WAGG
MENTORS’ AWARD FOR LIFE SUCCESS – donated by Scott Bacon MP Nathan WOODHAM
AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT AT NEW TOWN HIGH SCHOOL – donated by the Hon. Craig Farrell MLC
Samuel MAJOR
AWARD FOR SPORTING ENDEAVOUR – donated by Hon. Matthew Groom MP Braydon BLACKABY
AWARD FOR ENDEAVOUR IN SKILLS & ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT – donated by Hon. Matthew Groom MP
Jacob NICHOLS
THE MINISTER’S RESPECTFUL STUDENT AWARD – donated by Hon. Jeremy Rock-liff MP
Finlay SEMMENS
AWARD FOR POSITIVE SCHOOL PROMOTION – donated by Hon. Elise Archer MP Liam TOSELLI
GRADE 10 SPECIAL AWARDS
PRIZE DONORS
A huge thank you to the following prize donors for 2017: Aardvark Adventures, Andrew Jones Travel, Andrew Wilkie MP, Australian Defence Force, Caltex, Cassy O’Connor MP, Clifford Family, Crossfit 42 South, Dr Nigel Jepson, Elizabeth College, Fairmont Commercial Furniture, Grace Guerzoni, Green Electrical Contracting, Guil-ford Young College (Drama)Hobart North Uniting Church, Hon. Craig Farrell MLC, Hon. Elise Archer MP, Hon. Jeremy Rockliff MP - Minister for Education & Training, Hon. Matthew Groom MP, Hon. Rob Valentine MLC, Ian Morgan, Iris Computing, Josh Willie MLC, Lenah Valley RSL, Lisa Singh, Labor Senator for Tasmania, Made-leine Ogilvie MP, Monk Family Bursary, NTHS Old Scholars Association, NTH School Association, Richard Bev-an, Scott Bacon MP, Suzie Jones – Kintora Marata, TP Lyden Builders, UTAS – Sylvia and Charles Viertel Chari-table Foundation. LEVY PAYMENT AND UNIFORM SALES
ALL GRADES Wednesday 31 January 2018 – 8.30am to 7.00pm
Thursday 1 February 2018 – 8.30am to 7.00pm
Please note that Friday 26 January is Australia Day and the school will be closed.
Office will be open from 9-3 from Monday 15 January to commencement of Term 1,
expect days above.