School Improvement Report 2008

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Devonport High School has 43 teaching staff and caters for 548 students from Year 7 to Year 10. The school's address is 91 Best Street DEVONPORT 7310. Phone (03) 6424 9461. Schools receive an annual resource package for the purpose of providing educational programs for students throughout that year. Schools may also receive other funding from the Department as well as receiving income from other sources. Generally, like the resource package, these funds should be used in the year that they are received. However, in some circumstances, schools may need to carry funds over from one year to the next. A reasonable carry over is 25% of a school's annual resourcing package. As at January 31 2009, Devonport High School has carried over the equivalent of 63% of its annual resourcing package. Information about Devonport High School (provided by the school) Devonport High School is located in Devonport, Tasmania. The school was established in 1916 and has a tradition of providing quality, state funded education for students in Years 7 – 10 from the surrounding community. Like all Tasmanian government schools, Devonport High School is committed to the goal that every student has the opportunity to learn and achieve his or her potential. The school is guided by the Learner at the Centre framework and embraces the government's priority areas including Literacy and Numeracy – improving the basic literacy and numeracy skills of all school-aged children. Devonport High School is committed to working with its community and supporting teachers working together, designing personalised learning opportunities for all students. For further information, regarding Devonport High School please contact the principal. View School Results