PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Term 4 Week 4

Last week and this week have been a little bit quieter than the first two weeks of term for extracurricular activities. Our students are working really hard to complete classwork and assignments so they are ready to move to the next stage in their learning. We have been really proud of the work ethic being shown as they strive to learn and in secondary be ready for final assessments. We are also pleased with the growth demonstrated across the board in our PAT Reading and Maths assessments. Learning is so important in life and our students are attempting to be great at it! 

Illnesses

Please be aware that there are a number of illnesses currently spreading among students. We have had reports of COVID-19, School Sores, Hand, Foot and Mouth and RSV in the last week. Please monitor your children for symptoms and treat them accordingly.  Students who are unwell should stay home from school to help stop the spread of these illnesses.

Planning for 2024

Please let us know if your family are leaving HTS for 2024. We are planning for 2024 and are finalising our enrolments. Some year groups are full and we are making a waiting list. If your family are moving schools or towns we would appreciate if you let us know.

Term 4 Fees

We have moved to our new financial operating system. Term 4  fees were generated by the Armidale Catholic Schools Office and were sent at the end of last week. A statement will be issued at the end of the month. Please check your nominated email account to see if you received the invoice. Our fees can now be paid by BPay. Details on your email. All school fees need to be paid by the end of the school year. Please contact me if you need to discuss your payment.

Broadband free initiative

The School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI) is a federal government program. The SSBI is a program to provide free home internet for one year for up to 30,000 unconnected Australian families with school-aged students. 

To be eligible, families must:

• Have a child living at home that is enrolled in an Australian school (Kinder to up to Year 12) 
• Not have an active National Broadband Network (nbn®) Internet service at home. Having a mobile internet service does not affect eligibility.
• Live in a premise that can access the National Broadband Network via a standard connection - this will be checked for families.
• Not have had an active nbn connection during the previous 14 days.

Families can apply to the National Referral Centre via: 

• https://www.anglicarevic.org.au/student-internet
• Calling 1800 954 610 (10am – 6pm AEDT Monday to Friday, excluding Victorian Public Holidays)

Jobs at HTS

Primary teaching positions

Secondary teaching positions

Lasallian Youth Minister