Deputy Principal's Report
Welcome Year 7 2020
Welcome Year 7 !
Year 7 have transitioned extremely well into their new school surroundings. Can I thank parents for your support of your children in this important process. I’d also like to thank the school’s Middle School Team, the Student Services Team and the schools partner primary schools for all of their work behind the scenes in supporting Year 7’s transition.
Years 11 and 12
Term 1 has been a busy term especially with Year 11 beginning their Preliminary year for their HSC pathway, and Year 12 already half way through their HSC year. The rigor of senior study is very different to the junior school and, for some students, the senior course can be a challenge.
Henry Kendall High School has a detailed assessment policy in place to support senior students. A copy is available on our website. Both Years 11 and 12 were issued with these at the beginning of term. Some key points for students and parents to remember in relation to the Assessment policy:
- All students are to sign for the assessment book and retain a hard copy.
- The Assessment Policy is also found on the school website.
- Misadventure: in the event of a major illness or problem occurring students must see the DP Curriculum as soon as possible. The student MUST see the DP their FIRST day back at school to apply for a misadventure and submit appropriate paperwork. A medical certificate or statutory declaration needs to be submitted with the paperwork for the task mark to be counted. Examples of the documentation needed are found in the Assessment Policy.
- Technology glitches are not a valid reason for misadventure. Students must be organised and have a backup plan of using a USB to back up their work and printing at school if the need arises.
- It is also a good idea to map tasks on a calendar or organiser so that they have a visual reminder of what is needed for time planning.
Please head to the NESA website for more information:
https://www.educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/home
Thank you to our parent community for your ongoing support of this important process.
Stage 4 and 5 (Years 7, 8, 9 and 10) Assessment Booklet
Assessment booklets have been distributed for all year groups. I ask parents to take the time to review this document with your son or daughter and use it as a planning tool. This skill assists students with time management and also helps prepare them for the rigors of assessment planning in the senior school. The assessment schedules are also published on the school website.
On Wednesday 11 March, the school conducted Jersey Day! $141.60 was raised and donated to the Mark Hughes Foundation. Thank you to all students and staff who contributed to this great cause.
Congratulations Courtney Maisano – Year 11
Congratulations to one of our talented Year 11 student Courtney Maisano on her gold medal achievement at the recent Sydney All Stars Mixed Martial Arts Competition, in the 16 - 17 years age division, held on the 25 February. Courtney is now setting her sights and training hard for the Australasian School Age Championships being held on the 5 April. We wish Courtney well for her future competition.
Mrs Donna James
Deputy Principal Years 7, 9 and 11