Mabo House News
Hello Mabo Students and Families,
Term three has come to an end and first and foremost on behalf of the Mabo team we would like to say a big thank you all for your engagement in learning with us this term.
Congratulations to all students for your commitment to your studies and your participation in the GAT and practice exams, through these experiences you build your capacity toward your futures.
R U OK? Day was led by our Wellbeing team here at the college. It was a fantastic day full of fun activities and positive connections. Students were involved in an R U OK? Day Mentor class; we had a petting zoo games and prizes. It was fantastic to see Mabo students in the House office reflecting on their support people, thank you to Miss JP for leading this mindful initiative.
There are a few changes coming to our Mabo House office. It is with great sadness we say goodbye to Mr Jamie Marks, our year 7 and 8 Learning Leader. Over the years Jamie has made an incredible impact on the students and staff he works with. He has been a coordinator, the head of HPE and a fantastic addition to the student learning leader team. He has led whole school House spirit through overseeing Athletics and Swimming carnivals, run numerous camps from hiking at Wilson’s Prom to driving 40 students to Darwin for 2 weeks and made everyone’s time at HPSC enjoyable and full of laughs. As a community we would like to thank you for the positive energy and influence you have had, we will miss you greatly but hope you have a fantastic time at Parkdale Secondary College as a Health and PE Teacher.
Val Simpson has been a long standing and valued member of staff here at HP for 30 years. Over this time she has ran the Year 12 study centre, worked in the front office, designed and delivered debutant balls, valedictory dinners and supported our teaching staff and students. Val has currently been working as our Mabo House admin assistant. We would like to wish Val a fantastic time on her long service leave in Term 4, we will miss her support, her humour, compassion, and care for us and our students, she leaves big shoes to fill!
Val will be returning to the front office in Term 4, and we are awaiting a proper goodbye at the end of the year to wish her well on her retirement after years of service to our community.
State Schools Spectacular was happening over the weekend, and we are so excited to see it on our tv screens in November, congratulations to all students involved we are so proud of your commitment and professionalism!
The Mabo team would like to congratulate our students for demonstrating our college values in and outside the classroom. Please continue to remind your teachers to nominate you.
Current 2022 Values Nomination Stats:
That is a total of 3395 nominations since the beginning of the year!
It has been a big term and we hope you spend quality time with your families and get a good rest ready to come back and have a fantastic Term 4.
Take care,
-The Mabo House Team.
A few reminders:
Course Counselling
Course counselling has now been completed. Your signed subject selection form must be handed back to Val to be processed and ensure you get the subjects you would like. Changes to this for senior students will take place in the middle of November.
Bike Safety
Students who bike, skate or scoot to school are reminded of the importance of wearing a helmet when on your vehicle. Please ensure your child has the protect helmet to keep them safe.
Redemption of time
Students in Senior School who have below 90% attendance at school are expected to come in and make up the hours they owe in line with our attendance policy during week 2 of the holidays, an event will appear on your compass if this applies to you. Students in Mabo have been notified by teams and a hardcopy form.
Ready to Learn Reminders
Our uniform is looking fantastic in Mabo, just a reminder if you need support in getting items to please come and see your Student Learning Leader and have a discussion so we can support you through State School’s Relief. We know it is very cold still however please ensure no hoodies are worn, long sleeve black or white shirts are permitted underneath school uniform, however hoodies will be confiscated. Please remember that if you borrow a loan laptop you need to return it and sign it back in at the end of the day to Mabo office.
Loan Laptops
If you have been loaned a laptop during week 1 of term 4 we will be asking students and families to resign forms to continue using their device until the end of the year. Please ensure you get this paperwork from Mabo as soon as possible.
Mabo Student of the Month
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