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Important Information For Year 11 Snow Parents/Carers

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 08:21:30 AEDT

Dear Parents/Carers,

The Year 11 Snow trip deposit has been paid and now all systems are go. This means that if you have paid your initial expression of interest deposit you are expected to keep up with the payment plan sent home with your child. Deposit 2 is due. It also means that any student/s who have now decided that they want to attend the snow trip, that no payment is made until parents and carers have talked to Mr Gollan.

It is also encouraged that parents communicate with there children about the excursion conditions and are aware of the repercussions if they do not.

Coronavirus - Department of Education statement

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 20:18:33 AEDT

The department is working with the Ministry of Health to monitor and respond to the unfolding international novel coronavirus situation.

Get up-to-date information about the department's response to novel coronavirus.

Are you #Ready2020?

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 15:37:58 AEDT

Hints, tips and resources to make a great start to the new school year – whether it’s your first day of high school or you’ve been here a while.

We work hard to make sure every student is known, valued and cared for – even before they walk into the classroom on Day 1, Term 1.

We’ve got great advice and resources for high school, no matter what year you’re heading into...

For families of students starting Year 7:

download our Getting ready for high school booklet
read our top tips for a smooth transition.

For families of returning students:

visit the back to school checklist to make a hassle-free start to the year
download the 2020 calendar to stay organised all year
check out our hints for setting up a study space.

Video – #Ready2020: First day at high school

Duration – 1:00

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 10:16:43 AEDT

The staff of Taree High wish all students, family and community a happy and safe Christmas and holiday.

Community Consultation

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 13:21:57 AEDT

The community is a priority at Taree High School

At Taree High School, parents and Elders play an important role in a genuine consultative process. A series of programs like Sista Speak and Bro Speak are embedded in school life and empower students while a valued mentor, their Elder-in-Residence, shares his knowledge of Aboriginal art, history and culture.

NSW schools respond to bushfires

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 16:59:18 AEDT

Many schools are responding to the catastrophic fire rating that is affecting communities across the state this week.

We are continuously updating the School safety page with a list of government and non-government schools, as well as TAFE NSW campuses that are currently non-operational.

While some schools are temporarily non-operational due to localised fires, many others in high-risk areas are non-operational as a precautionary measure.

Schools in some areas are being used as emergency evacuation centres at the direction of the Rural Fire Service.

For schools that are currently operational, school pickups and dropoffs will continue as usual. If your school is currently non-operational, it will likely remain so tomorrow.

Large scale distressing events affect our school communities in many ways. Headspace’s mental health support resource (PDF 100.52KB) is available to help students, teachers and school staff respond to the bushfires.

Visit the School safety page for updates. The department’s Facebook and Twitter accounts will also provide updates during this period.

Grab a ticket to Schools Spectacular 2019

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 17:20:10 AEDT

Will you be joining us at Schools Spectacular 2019? Tickets are on sale now. Experience our live show featuring a cast of thousands of public school students from across metropolitan, rural and remote regions of NSW.

Students from different ages, cultures and backgrounds will share the spotlight as they dance, play and sing for you. Choose from one of our four massive performances at Qudos Bank Arena on Friday 22 November and Saturday 23 November.

This year's events will feature:

more than 380 schools
5,500 performers
a 3000-strong choir
2,300 dancers
an 80-piece symphony orchestra
a world-class stage band.

Group bookings

Need to make a group booking for over 10 people? Complete the Schools Preview Order Form 2019 (PDF 110KB) to attend the discounted 11am Friday matinee. The Friday matinee is discounted for school students and accompanying teachers.

If you’d like to grab a spot at one of the other three remaining shows complete the Group Booking Form 2019 (PDF 110KB).

Tickets for you and your family and friends

Save you and your family a spot online or by phone on 132 849.

Video – Schools Spectacular 2019

Duration: 0:26

Book yourself in for Reading Hour

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 12:12:11 AEST

This Australian Reading Hour, encourage your child to discover or rekindle their love of a good book. Take the time to learn, escape and relax on Thursday 19 September and read for one hour.

Reading has been shown to reduce stress by 68% more than listening to music, going for a walk, or having a cup of tea.

Take the Book Swap Challenge

We all have favourite books that we come back to again and again.

To help celebrate Reading Hour take our Book Swap Challenge. We want students, teachers, staff and parents to try reading something new on the day. To get involved, simply pair up with someone and swap your favourite books.

Take a photo and tag it with #ReadingHour so we can see how you got involved.

Video – Ben Law asks students about their favourite author

Duration: 1:18

Author and #ReadingHour ambassador Benjamin Law talks with some of our students about their favourite books.

How to be smart and safe on social media

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:27:14 AEST

Use our new Digital Citizenship toolkit to empower your child to understand how their online behaviour affects themselves and others.

You and your child can find information on:

how to ‘be positive’ by understanding online behaviour and its effect
'be smart’ by thinking critically and being digitally aware
'be safe’ by protecting your security, privacy and wellbeing.

A toolkit to empower you and your child

You can find articles and videos to equip and empower your child to minimise the risks and maximise the opportunities in our digital future.

We’ve partnered with leading researchers to produce a curated toolkit – aligned to the curriculum – which teachers and you can share with the young people in your lives.

Guide your child through important concepts such as:

managing privacy settings in social media
collaborating online
avoiding scams and hoaxes
understanding the law when it comes to online speech
Internet banking, shopping online and much more.

Keep your child safe and happy online

Visit and bookmark the Digital Citizenship website. We’ll continue to add articles and resources to ensure the best possible tools are available to help you guide your child to be positive, smart and safe online.

What’s next after high school?

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 11:25:32 AEST

Is your child in Year 9 to 12 curious about their career choices? Now they can use LifeLauncher, a free online tool to explore and simplify their career choices.

Your child can explore courses and careers in-depth, at their own pace, anytime, anywhere and on any device. The tool includes 4,000 careers and 1,500 course options, all in one place.

How does it work?

Encourage your child to jump online and complete the 5-minute personality and subject quizzes to be matched to a range of career options that suit their passions and strengths.

If they take both quizzes, they’ll get more refined suggestions. They can even create free online pinboards to shortlist the courses and jobs that interest them.

When your child creates an account, they can save their searches and build a real understanding of the opportunities and pathways open to them.

What can your child learn about their career options?

Your child can explore the weekly salary of the career options they’re interested in. They’ll also find the employment and growth rates of those careers and the number of workers currently in those fields in Australia.

Each career option shows them the education they need as well as other related careers. They can follow links to other sites to find out more about a course to help them find the best provider for them.

Launch into the future today

Use this tool to chat with your child about their post-school options in a meaningful way.

Inspire your child to find their career match today at LifeLauncher.nsw.gov.au.

Education Week – Every student, every voice

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 12:53:34 AEST

We are celebrating our students and their powerful voices this Education Week Monday 5 August to Friday 9 August. Every year Education Week celebrates the achievements of public schools, our students and the value of public education.

This year, the theme is Every student, every voice.

Join us for #EdWeek19 as we celebrate our students and their power to shape the world.

Video – #EdWeek19 – Every student, every voice

Duration: 0:34

Creative and Active Kids vouchers now available

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:27:50 AEST

Creative kids can now put a $100 voucher towards extra-curricular creative activities outside of school.

Together with Active Kids, this program aims to encourage more NSW children to participate in a range of extra-curricular activities such as coding, languages, circus, performing arts and visual arts.

Parents can apply for one $100 voucher for each child enrolled in school on the Creative Kids website and use it towards the cost of registration, participation or tuition. You just redeem the voucher with a registered provider in your area when making your payment.

This is a great opportunity for your child to become involved in a range of activities that will build on their education, growth and development.

Service NSW is working with industry bodies to deliver the program.

For more information, contact Service NSW on 137 788 or creativekids@service.nsw.gov.au.

NAIDOC CONCERT

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 16:16:50 AEST

Come and join us for a night of Cultural Delights

When: 20th June 2019

Where: Taree High School Hall

Time: Doors open 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start

The Game Changer Challenge is back

Fri, 31 May 2019 11:42:08 AEST

It’s not too late to become a Game Changer with applications for the Education Week challenge due by 7 June.

The Game Changer Challenge brings 16 teams from public schools across NSW – eight from primary and eight from secondary – to Sydney during Education Week in August for a three-day, intensive design-thinking workshop.

The Game Changer workshops, which start on Tuesday 6 August, includes teacher training in the use of design thinking as a teaching methodology and its application for school planning.

It also includes a team competition where schools will work under the guidance of experts from industry and academia to develop a solution to this year’s critical question: How might we humanise technology?

Department of Education Secretary Mark Scott has encouraged students and teachers to get behind the event as it highlights the critical thinking students will need to develop to succeed in the future.

“The Game Changer Challenge is an exciting initiative that helps educate and inform our students and teachers on how to integrate the problem-solving methodology of design thinking into the classroom,” Mr Scott says.

“It embraces the 21^st century skills our students will need to thrive in a globalised world such as collaboration, creative thinking and communication.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for our students at all levels to be involved in discussing and addressing a real-world issue that will affect their future lives. I encourage every school to get involved.”

The challenge is designed to make strong learning and teaching connections to the NSW syllabus specifically in the area of developing general capabilities such as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, communication and problem-solving.

The challenge also provides teachers with an opportunity to gain exposure to the design thinking process and includes teacher resources to introduce this creative problem-solving methodology into the classroom.

Finalists will be selected based on a 60-second video that showcases your team’s vision around the question of humanising technology.

For more information email edweek@det.nsw.edu.au or visit the Game Changer Challenge page.

PBL Lesson - Devices at School

Wed, 29 May 2019 14:11:07 AEST

PBL LESSON - DEVICES AT SCHOOL

“Turn it off. Put it away."

Today, the student body completed a universal lesson regarding devices at school. The lesson looked at use of mobile phones & headphones in class. Students viewed a scenario & analysed the positive & negative choices shown in the film. They were explicitly taught the school policy regarding mobile phones. Parents/carers are encouraged to have conversations with their children around responsible use of devices at school.

Your NAPLAN questions answered

Thu, 09 May 2019 15:57:02 AEST

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a point in time assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. The tests assess the foundational skills in reading, writing, spelling and numeracy that are essential for every child to progress through school and life.

This year NAPLAN takes place between 14 and 16 May for paper tests and between 14 and 24 May for schools participating in NAPLAN Online.

NAPLAN data is used to help monitor student progress over time against a national measure and to identify areas of strength and improvement. It is used in combination with other school assessments to guide and support student learning.

Watch students ask an expert the tough questions about NAPLAN.

Apply now for My Community Project funding

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 15:12:03 AEST

Do you have a great idea to improve your area?

My Community Project is a new NSW Government funding program that is all about local ideas, local projects and local decisions.

You can apply now for grants from $20,000 - $200,000 for projects that will make a difference to your community. Projects could include new playground equipment, sports facilities, paths or ramps to improve access, public art or a community service.

The local community can vote for their favourite projects in July and successful projects will be announced in September.

Project applications close 15 May 2019.

Apply for My Community Project funding

Bring back memories, not measles

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:21:25 AEST

With school holidays just around the corner, it’s time to visit your doctor to check that you and your family are fully protected against measles, before you travel overseas.

Measles is a serious, highly contagious, viral illness that is easily spread through the air when an infectious person coughs, sneezes or breathes. If you and your family are not fully vaccinated, or have never been vaccinated, you are at risk of contracting measles.

Not sure if you’re fully protected?

In Australia, the measles vaccine (MMR) consists of 2 doses. If you’re not sure whether you’ve had 2 doses of the measles vaccine, visit your doctor. It’s safe to receive another dose.

Children born in Australia

If your children were born in Australia, they may have received the measles vaccine at 12 months old and the second dose at 18 months, in accordance with the National Immunisation Program.
If you have a baby under 12 months old, consult your doctor about getting their measles vaccination.

Adults born in Australia

Born before 1966 – you were most likely exposed to measles as a child and are generally considered to be immune. If in doubt, ask your GP.
Born between 1966 and 1994 – you may not have received 2 doses. Talk to your doctor about the free vaccine if you’re unsure.
Born after 1994 – the National Immunisation Program offers 2 doses, and you can check your vaccination status using the Australian Immunisation Register.

For more information about the measles vaccination, visit NSW Health or consult your local doctor.

ATAR's and Uni Entry Information

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 12:02:55 AEDT

Year 12 Students, If you would like more information on ATAR's and Uni Entry here's a very useful link; https://www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/atar
Mr Bowman, has sent all year 12 information on ATAR's.

Any questions please see Mr Bowman.

Minimum Standards Test Years 10 & 11

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 12:51:28 AEDT

During Weeks 8-11, student in Year 11 and 10 will be given an opportunity to demonstrate the HSC minimum Standard in literacy and numeracy by undertaking on line tests. Students who expect to receive an HSC from 2020 afterwards are required to demonstrate this minimum standard.

All students in Year 10 will need to sit the three online tests, Year 11 students will only need to sit the tests in which they have not yet met the minimum standard. More information will be given to students in the lead up to the tests

Snow Trip Payments

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 09:05:12 AEDT

Dear Caregiver,

The second payment of $200 is due for the Year 11 Snow trip.

Can this please be made by Friday the 8th March.

Thanks Mr Gollan - Excursion Coordinator

Year 11 Parent Teacher Evening

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 10:49:53 AEDT

Year 11 Parent Teaching Evening is Tuesday 5th March. Booking are now available.

Year 9 Camp

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 08:57:01 AEDT

Dear Caregivers of Year 9,

Due to lack of numbers, the Year 9 Camp has been cancelled. Taree High School is exploring another alternative to allow the students to develop their self-esteem, confidence and team work skills, as well as to develop their independence, for the end of Term 4, 2019.

For families that paid the non-refundable deposit of $50, Taree High School will hold your money for an alternative excursion, or allocate the amount to current of future subject contributions.

For further enquireies, please contact me on 6552 1166.

Regards

Mr Gollan

Year 9 Advisor

School Photos

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 10:54:45 AEDT

"Important Information"
School photos will take place on Monday 11th March. Students have been given their envelops to take home. Please also read the attachment it has important information regarding payments.
Students must hand their envelope to the photographer on the day and MUST have the correct money as no change will be given.

Follow your heart, not the herd

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:23:26 AEDT

We spoke with a group of Kindergarten students to find out what they had to say about going against the herd. They had some wise words for us on how we can care, respect and support each other in our schools.

Let’s start the year off right and prevent student bullying happening in our playgrounds, classrooms and online. If a group of 5-year-olds know the difference between right and wrong, shouldn’t everyone?

Video – Wise at 5

Duration – 1:08

Back to school

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 15:21:32 AEDT

The first day of high school and the return to school in the new year are busy times for your child – and for the entire family. To help you and your child get organised and enjoy the experience we've compiled some useful tips for each year group.

We want every student to be known, valued and cared for in our schools.

2019 School Equipment Requirements

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 10:58:16 AEDT

School Equipment Requirements

2019 Year 11 Snow Trip

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:16:36 AEDT

Dear parent/carer and students. The first deposit and expression of interest notes for the 2019 Year 11 Snow Trip are now OVERDUE. If your child is interest in coming on the excursion then the Expression of interest note and $200 deposit plus existing fees from years 7-10 by Friday this week. Regards Mr Gollan

2019 school budget allocations

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:00:18 AEDT

Like all NSW public schools, this week we will receive a School Budget Allocation Report with our funding for 2019. The report will help us manage our total budget delivered through the Resource Allocation Model (RAM).

The RAM supports schools through needs-based funding to ensure a fair, efficient and transparent allocation of funds. Our school has the flexibility to make local decisions based on the specific needs of our students.

We will use our 2019 funding to support students and improve educational outcomes. The school executive will continue to work with the school community as we implement the school plan using this needs-based funding.

Learn more about the 2019 RAM funding.

Year 10 Subject Selection Information Evening

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 22:32:22 AEST

Attention Year 10 Students, Parents and Carers, please take the time to read this important information regarding subject selection. Students will also be given a copy to take home this week.

Year 10 Subject Selection (pdf 114 KB)

NAIDOC DAY Community Awards 2018

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 22:32:18 AEST

THS NAIDOC Week Celebration dates are attached. If you are interested in attending please contact the school on 6552 1166 to confirm your attendance. Office hours are between 8:00am and 3:30pm.

NAIDOC Nomination EOI (pdf 2973 KB)

NAIDOCWeek Celebration Date (pdf 4843 KB)

Whole School Athletics Carnival

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:33:14 AEST

Please read the information attached.
This information will also be handed out to students this Wednesday.

Athletics Carnival (pdf 112 KB)

Year 11 Snow Trip Parents/Carers Information

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:33:15 AEST

Year 11 Snow Trip Parents/Carers, just a reminder to please keep up to date with the payment plan. A copy is attached for your reference.

Many Thanks

Mr Gollan

Yr11 Snow Trip Payment Info (pdf 176 KB)

SCHOOL PHOTOS HAPPENING SOON!

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:33:06 AEST

Photos will be taken on Monday 5th March.

All students will need to have a photo taken.

Envelopes will be handed out in Roll Call this week and you will need to bring your envelope on the day. All photo money is to be given directly to the photographers (in the envelope NOT to A15 (HALL) if you wish to purchase photos. Please note that - NO CHANGE CAN BE GIVEN - you must have the correct money in the envelope.

Alternatively, photos can be paid for online. Please see the notice board outside A15 for details, the Taree High School Facebook page or go to www.fotopay.com.au

If you wish to have a family photo taken - Please collect an envelope from A15 (HALL). These will be available later this week.

Staff will be given a timetable for the day and will accompany their classes to the Hall.

Any questions please see Mrs Rainger (HALL).

Year 12 envelopes are in the Prep Room, please see Mrs Hutchinson.

IMMUNISATIONS ARE COMING!

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:32:55 AEST

Mark this date on the calendar: 1st March.

Students should have come home with a note, but if they missed one they can collect another from A15 (the hall). Check out the info below. Any queries are to be directed to Mrs Rainger.

THS School Uniform

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:33:10 AEST

Lowes Taree - Manning Mall Supply Taree High School, school uniform. If in need of a uniform head on over to Lowes

SWIMMING CARNIVAL 2018

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:33:10 AEST

SWIM CARNIVAL NOTE (pdf 206 KB)

ONLY THOSE STUDENTS WHO are not competent swimmers AND/OR have a medical condition are to COMPLETE THE PERMISSION NOTE and return it to MR Abbott at the pool on Thursday.

Please make sure you read the note, it has some important information for you.

WHOLE SCHOOL SWIMMING CARNIVAL

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:33:14 AEST

DATE CHANGE - SWIMMING Carnival

will now be on Thursday 8th February, NOT Friday 9th February. Please advise parents and students of the change of date.

Year 7 SWIMMING TRIAL AND ACTIVITY DAY 2018

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:33:16 AEST

Taree High School will be running their annual swimming carnival on Friday 9 February 2018 at Manning
Aquatic and Leisure Centre. It is a whole school carnival and it is expected that all students attend.

To prepare for this carnival Year 7 will be going to the pool on Friday 2 February 2018 to assess their swimming competency over 50m, then they will participate in activities for the rest of the day at the pool.

Student will also receive a hard copy of the note on their first day of school 2018. Year 7 Swim Note 2018 (pdf 142 KB)

Sports Note and Information

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:33:08 AEST

Sports Day Wednesday 31st, attached is the Sports Permission Note that was given out term 4 last year. If you are unsure of the cost of your chosen sport have a look at the list and please ensure you are prepared for Sport on Wednesday. Any new students to our school or students that did not receive permission note we ask that you please print off the permission note and return it to Mr Henson in the PE Staff room.
As for Year 7, Mr Henson (Sports Coordinator) will have a year meeting during sport and he will run through sport selections and go over what is expected at sport etc.
Any question regarding sports selections please contact Mr Henson during school hours. 65521166.

Sports Note and Information (pdf 264 KB)

Welcome Back 2018

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:33:13 AEST

I hope everyone is enjoying their holidays/break... Here's a few little reminders as term 1 2018 kicks off as of next week. Week A
First day for Years 7/11/12 is Tuesday 30th January.
First day for Years 8/9/10 is Wednesday 31st January.
Wednesday 31st is sports day, we ask that you wear the appropriate sports uniform and bring the equipment you require for your sport.
I have re-attached the faculty equipment requirements in-case you need it.
The office will be open as of Monday 29th January and office hours are between 8:30am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday.

Yr 7 Equipment Requirement (pdf 225 KB)Y8-10 Equipment Requirement (pdf 225 KB)

2018 Year 11 Snow Trip

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:32:39 AEST

Current Year 10 students are invited to the 2018 snow trip to Thredbo. Expression of Interest notes can be collected from A15/front office. The expression of interest needs to be handed in with the $200 deposit by Monday 27th November 2017. Notes handed in after this time may not be accepted. Any additional information required please contact Mr Gollan on 65521166 or see him at school.EOI 2018 Yr 11 Snow Trip (pdf 454 KB)

Year 11 and 12 Parent Teacher Interview

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:33:15 AEST

Year 11 and 12 Parent Teacher interviews are this Thursday 27th July 2017 from 3:30-6:30, in Lower A Block Rooms, Entry from hall gate, bookings via

https://www.millenniumschools.net.au/portal/

Year 10 into 11 Subject Selection Information Evening

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:33:15 AEST

This Wednesday 28th June starting at 5:00pm an important information session is being held for year 10 students and their parents. Recent changes to the HSC and subject selection information will be shared and curriculum booklets will be issued. Any question regarding this, contact the school on 65521166.

2017 Assessment Handbooks Now Available

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:32:38 AEST

Year 7 to 11 students will be receiving their Assessment Handbooks for 2017 during the first week of Term. Year 12 have already been given theirs. These handbooks provide students and parents with details about the assessment tasks for every subject and Taree High Schools Assessment Policy and Board of Studies requirements. To access the handbooks on this website, go to the Assessment menu. The handbooks are also available via the Student/Parent Portal of Millennium. If you haven't yet accessed the Portal, contact the school on 6552 1166 to find out how.

Return to School Dates 2017

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:33:06 AEST

Years 7, 11 and 12 will commence school on Monday 30th January.

Years 8, 9 and 10 will commence on Tuesday 31st January.

The school Swimming Carnival will be held on Monday 6th February (Week 3).

MADD 2016

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:32:57 AEST

MADD 2016 was another huge success with outstanding performances in Music, Dance and Drama showcasing the tremendous talents of our Creative Arts students. A farewell was also made to Mr. Gary Curtis who has produced and directed the concert for the past 23 years.

Photos of the night can be seen in the Gallery.

Partners in Learning

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:33:05 AEST

Taree High School is participating in the Tell Them From Me suite of surveys on student engagement, which includes a parent survey Partners in Learning. The parent survey helps to clarify and strengthen the important relationship between parent and school.

The survey is anonymous and is conducted entirely online at home, or on public computers. The survey takes around 15 minutes to complete.

Click here to access the survey. We value your input and thank you in advance for your time.

Spirit Day 2016

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:33:07 AEST

Spirit Day; the annual House Challenge run by the Student Representative Council on the last day of Term 2, was a great day for all involved.

The Champion House was Manning, who also took out the coveted 'War Cry' Challenge.

Photographs of students participating in the wide variety of fun and challenging activities can be seen in the Gallery.

Bravo 'Back To The 80's'

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:32:49 AEST

What an outstanding Musical and celebration of talent 'Back To The Eighties' was. The audience sang and clapped along, and were dancing in aisles at each performance. Congratulations to all students and staff involved for a highly professional and entertaining production.

A selection of images from the show is in the Photo Gallery.

Online School Payments

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:33:02 AEST

It is now possible for parents and carers to make online payments to the school for amounts owing for students, via a secure payment page hosted by Westpac.

See details on how here:

How to make Online payments (pdf 93 KB)

General directions from the Department of Education and Communities can be found here.

Attendance and Absenteeism

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:32:48 AEST

Education for your child is important and regular attendance at school is essential for them to achieve their educational best and increase their career and life options, however, sometimes unexpected things happen.

Taree High School's Attendance and Absenteeism policy details to caregivers their responsibilities when their child is away from school.

Attendance and Absenteeism (pdf 58 KB)

SRC Representatives for 2016

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:33:09 AEST

The School Captains and SRC representatives for 2016 were announced on Wednesday 6th October at a special assembly attended by parents, staff and students,

Congratulations to incoming Captains Gabbie Aarons-Burton and Lucas Mepham, and Vice Captains Jamie-Lee Carter and Harrison Hillyer.

Year 12 Presentation Assembly

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:33:15 AEST

The Presentation Assembly for outstanding Academic, Sporting, and School Service achievements was held on Wednesday 16th July. See the Gallery for pictures taken on the night.

If parents or students would like a copy of a photograph from the night send an email request to the school: taree-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

A copy of the program can be found here: Yr12 Presentation Assembly (pdf 577 KB)

2015 Assessment Handbooks now available online

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:32:29 AEST

All Taree HS students have been issued with Assessment Handbooks providing valuable information about our Assessment Policy and the Assessment Schedules for all subjects. Students and their parents can find the answers to important questions such as:

What do I do if I unexpectedly miss an assessment task?
What happens if I fail to submit a task by the due date?
What steps need to be taken if I know in advance that I'm going to be away when an assessment task is due?
What are the official requirements of the Board of Studies, Teaching & Educational Standards (BOSTES) to ensure I achieve my HSC or a RoSA?
When are all my assessment tasks due and how much of the overall grade are they worth?

For information on all things 'assessment' go to the Assessment page on the Menu Bar above OR click on one of the images below to take you there.

Yourtutor service launced at Taree High School

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:33:17 AEST

Yourtutor Service 2015 (pdf 233 KB)

The Future Moves team at Charles Sturt University has been working with our school since Term 4 2014 on activities designed to help students build aspiration for tertiary study and then help them achieve these aspirations.
As part of this program, Future Moves is providing our students with access to Yourtutor for the remainder of 2015 as part of a pilot study.

See details attached.

A place for listening, learning, knowing

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:32:44 AEST

Taree High School has officially opened its new Aboriginal Resource Room, Ngarralbaa, where students, families and the community can meet, learn about local Aboriginal culture and language and receive educational support.

The name was chosen by Elders and members of the local Gathang language group and means "Listening, Learning, Knowing Place" in Gathang, the traditional language of the Biripi people.

The room was purpose-built in collaboration with the community and the Aboriginal education team and has already been used for classes in culture, land/sustainability and art.

It is furnished with Aboriginal meeting mats and a collection of artefacts, which are used to teach students about their history. The space includes a staffroom for the Aboriginal education team and bi-fold doors that bring the outside inside.

The school's Elder in residence, Uncle Russell Saunders OAM, was commissioned to paint the entrance door of the resource room and his artwork (pictured) tells the story of the Biripi people and their connection with the sea, land and animals. Uncle Russell, a pastor, teacher and artist, is currently carving a sculpture for the new space.

Ngarralbaa was opened by Uncle Dave Russell and his wife, Aunty Melva, during the school's NAIDOC week celebrations.

Connected Communities

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:32:54 AEST

Taree High School is proud to be a Connected Communities school. What does this mean? Check out the new Connected Communities website to find out....

Connected Communities

Bravissimo Concert at the Glasshouse in Port Macquarie

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:32:51 AEST

On Friday 14th February elective music students attended the Bravissimo Concert at the Glasshouse in Port Macquarie. Bravissimo is a showcase of the best music performances in the region from HSC Music students in the previous year and Harrison Brown from Taree High was selected after gaining an Encore nomination and receiving a band 6 in Music for his HSC in 3013. He performed a band item with his band Eleven Eleven, consisting of current year 12 students Tristen Chapman and Otto Fallson-Ree, and Harrison's sister Kaitlin Brown in Year 11. They received a standing ovation after their performance of the Springsteen classic, "Ghost of Tom Joad". The standard of the performers this year was incredibly high and the 21 students who attended thoroughly enjoyed the concert and felt the opportunity to see such talent was extremely worthwhile. Both our performers and audience made Taree High School extremely proud, and some of our students were photographed for the Port Macquarie News and appeared in this week's paper.

Sport is awesome

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:33:08 AEST

Students at Taree High School, in partnership with Forster Films, are producing short films to explore issues relating to health and well-being.

The films provide the students with an exciting medium to explore their knowledge and feelings on a particular subject and learn new skills in digital film making.

One of their first films, Sport is Awesome, explores the connection between physical activity, obesity and depression.

Student Jaden Riley told the Manning River Times the students chose the film topic as they felt the two issues were interconnected.

"We discussed two major problems with our generation, which are depression and obesity. With young people who suffer from both illnesses, one of the ways to overcome it is through sport and exercise," he said.

Education-based Forster Films was formed by film makers and teachers in the Taree-Forster area. The company has also made films with Taree Public School students.

Taree High School plans to continue the movie-making journey and release more films this year.

Click here to view Sport is Awesome.

Term Two return to school date

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:33:10 AEST

Term Two will resume at Taree High School on Wednesday 1st May.

This is due to a second Staff Development day allocated by the State Government for schools to plan for the implementation of the Australian Curriculum.

As Wednesday is a sport day students will participate in the same sport they were doing in Term 1.

THS P&C active on Facebook

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:33:10 AEST

The P&C has an active Facebook page, and with regular contact between the 'friends' who have joined the page, we can circulate information quickly about school events, eg what day is the sports carnival on? and the big question in Term 1 ' will the swimming carnival be cancelled?'

If you are facebook savy, or know others with students at THS who might be, this is a great site to 'like' and contribute to

The reality in this world we live in is that NOT everyone has time to come to meetings - we all have lots happening in our lives. Staying in touch with the events at the school via our page is one way to 'stay connected' and ask questions when you want to get information from the P&C (we don't always know the answers, but we have a good network with the school, and can quickly get back to you)

For those a bit challenged by Facebook, pop the May15 P&C meeting date in your diary - we'll be meeting at the GTCC Library in Victoria Street @ 5.00. Danielle Old, one of the GTCC librarians will be taking us on a Facebook 'tour', and will calm the nerves of all those new to this communication tool. We'll also be getting a tour of the various collections that the GTCC have availalbe, and the services they offer for students - great chance to find out what's available for all those assignments!

Weekly Careers News Feb 14

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:33:11 AEST

Weekly careers newsletter contains heaps of information about courses, events, scholarships and jobs. Feb 14 Careers News (doc, 130 KB)

Careers Newsletter 25 Nov

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:32:51 AEST

Careers News 25/11/11 (doc, 107 KB)

Careers Newsletter Nov 11

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:32:52 AEST

Careers Nov 11 (doc, 43 KB)

Please find attached this week's careers newsletter.

Careers Newsletter Nov 4

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:32:53 AEST

Careers News 4 Nov (doc, 43 KB)

Weekly careers Newsletter

Last day of term!

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:32:57 AEST

Student attendance on the last day of term3 is somewhat disappointing. All students are encouraged to attend school on the last day of each term, and should present a note of explanation to the school regarding this absence. The school does value attendance and seeks parental support on this issue.

News story

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:33:00 AEST

Weekly Careers Newsletter Friday 16 Sept

Please find attached the weekly careers newsletter that is email to all students in Years 10,11 and 12Careers Newsletter (doc, 83 KB)

NAPLAN Results 'Outstanding'

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:32:59 AEST

Taree High Staff, Students and Community are celebrating an outstanding set of NAPLAN results. The feature is the dramatic growth of Year 9 students in their ability to spell and read. These two areas have ben a focus of the THS over the past two years and will result in these students accessing a far greater amount of their general curriculum in the future. THS results in all other areas indicate substantial improvement. Yera 7 Numeracy is really on the move.

Congratulations to the hard working staff and dedicated students.

Individual results have been sent to students and 'MySchool' website will soon provide summaries. Have a look.

Weekly Careers Newsletter

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:33:12 AEST

Every week a Careers Newsletter is emailed to all students in years 12, 11 and 10. You can now view the newsletter here. Weekly Careers Newsletter 26 (doc, 68 KB)

Music Count Us In

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:32:59 AEST

Wonderful Success. The Taree High School Joint Schools Band and Choir joined forces with 500 Taree West Primary students in a nation wide celebration of music. Students from kindy through to year 12 clapped rocked and sung in harmony (mostly). Leanne Ralston, Peter Bull, Ben Graham, Ben Lambert and Terri Green coordinated things with Rebecca Bird to 'bring the house down'. Taree West Principal Dave Roberts thought it to be one of the best transition activities he had seen. Before and after the schow students mixed and talked in a totally relaxed and happy environment. Music really does tie communities together, students from six different primaries and one high school joined together as one voice. Thanks to Hamish McDonald for again lending his time, expertise and equipment to really put some polish on the show.

News story

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:33:00 AEST

Little Shop of Horrors

Taree High's production of the Musical 'Little Shop of Horrors' will be held on Thursday 11th, Friday 12th and Saturday 13th August in the school hall with evening performances commencing at 7 pm. Tickets are $10 Adult, $5 Student/Senior, $25 Family (2 Adults and 3 children). These can be purchased from the A15 Office during school hours.

Students and staff have been working hard on the show and a great evening of entertainment is assured.

MADD About You Concert

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:32:59 AEST

Taree High's annual Music, Art, Dance and Drama concert will be held on Friday 26 November at the Manning Entertainment Centre starting at 7.30 pm. Tickets are $14 for adults, and $12 for students, children and pensioners. These can be purchased at the A15 office. This will be the 17th. production of MADD About You, and is always a much anticipated and highly entertaining evening.

Come along and enjoy the great range and depth of talent of our students.

P & C News

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:33:03 AEST

The Next P and C meeting will be held on Tuesday 27 July at 5.00 pm in the Library. All most welcome. Come along and find out about the great things happening at Taree High School.

Vaccinations Program

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:33:11 AEST

The 2010 Vaccinations Program for all Year 7 and Year 10 students can be viewed here.

Vaccinations Program 2010 (pdf, 42 KB)

P&C Association Meeting

Thu, 31 May 2018 06:33:02 AEST

Minutes of the February 2010 Parents and Citizens meeting are available for viewing here.

February 2010 P&C minutes (pdf, 20 KB)