Dear families,

Welcome to the end of Week 8. It’s incredible how fast the terms are slipping by. 

We held a School Association meeting earlier this week. Main discussion points were around the recent External School Review and home-school communications. I am keen to hear perspectives from our families about the efficiency of our communication with you, whether it be seeking permission for excursions, sharing operational information or sharing information about student learning and progress. 

On the theme of valuing family feedback and voice, the Family Satisfaction Survey is still active. Please see the email I sent you today or previous communications for the link. The survey should not take more than 10 minutes, and I would very much value your contribution. 

There is a wonderful gallery in today’s newsletter featuring the recent netball finals. I was pleased to be able to attend the grand finals, with Mr Flanagan too, to see the lovely way students worked together and supported each other, and to join in on the celebrations. 

The Learning Showcase yesterday afternoon is one of my highlights of the year, no doubt. Thank you for your attendance. It was fabulous to see the enthusiasm and pride with which our young people showed their families their work and their classrooms. I want to thank all staff involved as well as our brave students who agreed to participate in the invitation video which you can view on our Facebook page.

Families, many of you know that we are working through some complex student matters at the moment. Some inappropriate and uncooperative behaviour from some young people has been evident at the end of the day a few times recently, which is frustrating for everyone and I know concerning for some. 

I want to reassure that the school is taking all appropriate actions to manage this situation (which includes liaison with others in our Department and other Departments too). I invite you to speak to me directly if you would like to talk these matters through. Please understand that I will maintain student confidentiality in these conversations. 

Finally, we are planning another action-packed final day of term. Please keep your eyes out for further details, but I can reveal now that we will have a Big Breakfast for all students and families, a Colour Run after lunch, a Mental Health Expo throughout the day and students will be able to wear sports colours throughout the day. 

David Bryant,

Acting Principal

Grade 2 students have been working on portraits and symmetry.  

Here are our portraits! 

Miss Kuna 

Grade 2 Teacher

Every Wednesday this year, our secondary sport students travelled to Launceston to compete in weekly fixtures as part of the Northern High School Sports Association. Most games were held at Hoblers Bridge, where our students represented CTDHS with pride, skill and sportsmanship against a variety of schools from across the region. 

This season, CTDHS fielded two netball teams: a Division 3 Girls team and a Division 1 Boys team. 

The Division 1 Boys had a strong and varied season, playing against both boys’ and girls’ Division 1 teams to broaden their experience and challenge their gameplay. Their season culminated in a grand final against Port Dalrymple School. Having split their previous four encounters with two wins and two losses, the boys entered the final with determination and grit. In a fast-paced and competitive match, they secured a 13–8 victory, taking home the championship title. 

The Division 3 Girls team delivered an exceptional season, going undefeated from start to finish. Their grand final against Newstead Christian School was a testament to their consistency and composure, with CTDHS winning 16–11 in a well-fought match. What made the girls’ season truly special was their teamwork and leadership. The team worked tirelessly to build cohesion and confidence. Senior players took on mentoring roles, guiding their teammates through game strategies, encouraging communication on court, and modelling resilience under pressure. Their ability to lift each other up and play as a united front was evident in every match, and their undefeated record speaks volumes about their commitment and camaraderie. 

Upon returning to school, both teams were greeted with a joyful guard of honour, celebrating their achievements and the spirit of CTDHS sport. 

Congratulations to all players, coaches, and supporters for an outstanding season. Your dedication and teamwork continue to inspire our school community! 

Ashlee Lowe

HPE Teacher

With the change of seasons students take their jumpers and jackets on and off throughout the day. This often leads to the wrong clothing items making it into the wrong bags. Can you please check your laundry baskets and school bags and return any AWOL uniform to our office.