Deputy Principal's Report
THANK YOU, THANK YOU , THANK YOU!!!!
Thank you to all students and parents for your ongoing commitment and support as we return to a ‘new normal’ this term. This unprecedented event has highlighted the resilience, dedication and commitment of our school community. We look forward to resuming to normal in Term 3.
Attendance
Thank you to all parents for supporting the attendance of our students, especially after the return to school from remote learning. As per the NSW Department of Education policy for school attendance we are required to remind parents of the following:
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Parents are required to explain the absences of their children from school promptly and within seven days to the school. An explanation for absence must be provided to the school within 7 days of the first day of any period of absence.
Please ensure you make contact by either a note to the school or a phone call explaining your child’s absence. Mrs Gillard is our attendance officer and she makes regular contact with students and parents on the progress of student attendance.
Uniform Update
Before the onset of COVID, the school was introducing exciting new uniform updates for juniors:
- Black and Gold Trackjacket, available to wear all year.
- Black and Gold Trackpants, available to wear all year.
- Black and Gold all weather jacket
- Black fleece jumper
- New unisex sport shorts.
At present items available at Lowes are the new sport shorts, the track jackets and the all weather jacket. Lowes are also taking orders for the tracksuit pants.
For the interim, the school is giving permission for students to wear PLAIN BLACK track pants with the junior uniform. Track pants with writing and motifs are not to be worn.
Our Facebook page will provide updates as supplies become available.
Senior Jackets 2021
A reminder deposits are now due at the front office for Year 11 Jackets 2021. All Year 10 students received notes in regards to this. Students are to see Mrs Wearne or Miss McLennan should they require a new note.
Year 12- What’s coming up and what’s been…
- As the Term is drawing to a close Year 12 are working extremely hard on their practical projects in many subjects. Students must have 90% of these projects completed by Week 1 Term 3. Staff have been extremely supportive of their time on afternoons and weekends to assist students in their completion of practical work.
- Year 12 trials are scheduled for weeks 4 and 5 next Term beginning Monday 10 August.
- Year 12 Graduation, at present , will still go ahead as planned Thursday 24 September.
Minimum Standards Testing
Congratulations to all students who are presently working through this testing. Mrs Wearne will update students with results as the process continues.
Year 10 - Subject selection is all go!!!
Students have received their information note interview times for their subject selection interview on Tuesday 21 July. Please be sure to see Mrs James or Mrs Wearne if students have questions.
Stage 6 Preparation Program
Next term, Year 10 will be issued with an information note regarding this program that is conducted in Term 4 this year. Please be aware this program replaces Year 10’s normal timetable and is compulsory for all Year 10. A copy of this information note will also be available on the school website.
Students are required to select electives for part of the program. The information in regards to how this needs to be completed will be e-mailed to all Year 10 students next term. Please encourage your child to access their school e-mail and select their electives as soon as possible.
To our wonderful Henry Kendall High School school community thank you again for your fantastic support this term. We look forward to a busy and productive Term 3 with you all.
Mrs Natalie Wearne
Deputy Principal Years 8, 10 ,12
Mrs Donna James
Deputy Principal Years 7, 9, 11