SECONDARY NEWS
From the Assistant Principal
Year 10 Camp at Copeton Dam
Yr 10 have been enjoying their camp at Copeton Dam this week, they will return to Inverell on Wednesday. On Thursday they will be preparing for the Graduation Mass, which will be held on Friday morning. The mass is an important school celebration and a culmination of the student’s sacramental life at school. Parents and friends are invited to attend, the mass will commence at 9.15am and will be followed by a celebration morning tea at Holy Trinity School, commencing at 10.30am.
On Friday evening the Graduation Dinner Dance will be held at the Inverell RSM Club. It should be a wonderful way for the students to join together with family and friends to formally recognise the end of their education at Holy Trinity School. Selected Year 9 students will be assisting with table service on the night, and they are also looking forward to the evening.
K - 2 Christmas Concert
Secondary students attended the dress rehearsal for the Christmas Concert which will be performed on Thursday at 11.30am. Congratulations to the staff and students involved, they have been working incredibly hard over recent weeks. This annual concert is always a beautiful reminder of the secondary student’s early experiences and they look forward to attending each year. Year 8 and 9 students have assisted with lighting and sound, hall set-up and make-up. They are also to be congratulated for their enthusiastic efforts over recent weeks.
Commendation Assembly
On Friday afternoon, at 2.00pm, the Secondary Commendation Assembly will be held in the school hall. As well as being a presentation ceremony we are going to have some performances from the Year 7 and Year 8 Music classes.
Parents and friends are invited to attend the Commendation Assembly.
Students will also find out if they are receiving awards on Presentation Night, which will be held on Monday 12 December.
Secondary Requirements for 2017
Students in Years 7 & 8:
Compulsory bookpacks are now available from the Canteen. The price includes a student diary customised for Holy Trinity School. The diaries will be distributed early in Term 1.
2017 Price:
Year 7 - $75.00 and Year 8 - $45.00
Year 8 students are expected to have their iPad from the beginning of the term. The iPads will need to be configured to the school network and this will take place during the first few weeks of Term 1.
Year 9 and Year 10:
All students have an iPad and will be using a variety of Apps.
In addition, the following books are required, A4 size please.
- Religious Education: 96 pages
- English: 128 pages
- Mathematics: 128 pages, grid book, Scientific calculator and geometrical instruments
- Science: 128 pages
- History: 96 pages
- Geography: 96 pages
- PDHPE: iPad only at this stage
- Careers: (Year 10) document folder
Specific Elective requirements:
In addition to their iPad:
Ag Technology:
Ag team shirts - purchased by students in 2017 and a 96 page book
Primary Industries: 48 page book and document folder
Commerce: document folder
Drama: iPad and books ordered by teacher
Food Technology: apron, 2 tea towels and a 128 page book
Industrial Technology: display folder for storage of loose sheets.
iSTEM: iPad only
Music: music book and document folder
PASS: iPad only
Visual Arts: books ordered by teacher
- At times students may also require lined paper
- Students are also required to have headphones and a USB storage device for use with laptops/computers/iPad
Recommendation:
With the increasing use of iPads, it is advisable that students also have a stylus.