New Norfolk High is a respectful learning community with high expectations for all. On of the ways in which we show that is through the diversity of opportunities we provide students. Over the last fortnight, we have events ranging from the Cross-Country Colour Run, to a special guest speaker at Assembly to the Science & Engineering Challenge at the University of Tasmania (UTAS).

Feedback about the Colour Run from staff and students was outstanding, with long serving staff members suggesting it was the most positive carnival they have experienced in their time here. This was a really fun day, a qualifying event for the 50 students now set to run at the Inter-High Cross Country event on Friday and a great opportunity to further develop our Value of Connection.

Our Special Guest Speaker at Assembly last week was Trent Henderson. Trent, who is demonstrating Connection in action by running 110 marathons in 110 days to raise money for Speak Up! Stay ChatTY. He delivered some very relevant messages about positive mental health and also shared the inspiring story of his own journey and the connections that led to his current (almost finished!) challenge.

Our team were buzzing on return from the Science & Engineering Challenge at UTAS. They improved on their result overall from the previous year, with some standout performances coming in the Wind Turbine Challenge (when our teams beat all comers in both the morning and afternoon sessions) and the morning session of the Fish Traps challenge. If you tuned in to WIN News last week, you may also have seen some of our students speaking on camera about the event!

This is only a taste of the events which have taken place over the past fortnight, but it is so encouraging to be able to reflect on the diversity of opportunities, the engagement and achievement of our students. All great examples of the New Norfolk Way!

Stuart Lord, Principal

• Inter High Cross Country 23^rd May
• Assembly 29^th May
• Reclink 9/10 R1 AFL 9s 30^th May
• 11/12 Outdoor Ed Bouldering excursion 30^th May
• Statewide Moderation- Student Free Day 6^th June
• Public holiday King’s Birthday 9^th June
• Claremont College Parent information evening for 2026 11/12  - 11^th June

Parent/teacher evening

Our parent teacher evening will take place on Monday 23^rd June, 3.20-5 pm (Week 9). This is a great opportunity for students and families to connect with their teachers to discuss learning and wellbeing.

Mid-year reporting

Mid-year reports will be available for collection at our Parent/teacher evening on Monday 23^rd June. It has been great to see students engaging in Common Assessment Tasks to show knowledge of their learning and seeking feedback from teachers to build their understanding. 

Lifting Literacy

Our commitment to improving Literacy outcomes for students has seen the introduction of some Fluency reading strategies to assist students in their learning growth. The cloze reading strategy is being embedded across the curriculums to further enhance the learning of student We will be sharing further progress of the cloze reading strategy in coming weeks.

If you wish to discuss any aspect of your child’s learning, please contact the office.

Jason Shelton

Assistant Principal

This term in classes 81 and 83 we have been learning about Viking history; aspects of daily life and Viking culture. We have examined the link between the Scandinavian environment and raiding behaviour, as well as longboats and the Norse Universe. Students are creating a board game or wall poster to demonstrate their knowledge of Viking history.

In English we are studying the novel ‘Blueback’ by Tim Winton with a focus on the themes of conservation, sustainability and ecology as well as figurative language used in the text. Our English skills focus this term has been using key words from the question in our answers when answering short response questions.

The grade 8 craft class is enjoying a chance to make pocket heat packs for the coming cooler weather.  Students have first sewn a small 10cm x 10cm square cotton bag, using a simple running stitch,  which was then filled with dry rice.  Once complete, students chose a cotton fabric to cover their heat packs with before turning their hands to blanket stitch to create a decorative edge on the cover.

This term, the Grade 8 Art classes have been exploring identity through the creation of fantasy maps. Through this project, they have also been practicing their watercolour techniques such as flat, gradual and transitional washes.

Completion of First Aid

This term, Year 11 and 12 students at NNHS completed both their pre-training and the practical component of their first aid qualifications.

The students acquired essential skills and knowledge, including how to:

• Respond to emergency situations
• Apply appropriate first aid procedures
• Communicate details of an incident
• Review an incident

Congratulations to our Year 12s for updating your qualifications, and to our 13 Year 11 students for earning your qualifications and receiving 3 valuable TCE points towards your Tasmanian Certificate of Education.

This course provides a significant advantage, allowing students to enhance their resumes with a first aid qualification—an asset for any employer.

Special thanks to Rachel Barnstable from Claremont College for running this course.

• Jessica Cep

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