Deputy Principal's Report

Attendance

Thank you to all parents for supporting the attendance of our students. As per the NSW DEC 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.

Recommended Reading: The Making Of Men

Parenting adolescent boys is sometimes likened to a battlefield- it’s a challenge and some battles are neverending!!!!

I have just completed an interesting and inciteful read on raising adolescent boys called The Making Of Men by Dr Arne Rubinstein. It’s an easy read and gives some great advice on the psychology of adolescent boys, raising awareness of key developmental times for adolescent boys and what to be aware of as they move through their own minefields.

The following excerpt outlines the book’s profile:

As parents, we all want our boys to grow up to be happy, healthy and successful. For this to happen, it’s vital we understand their world, their challenges, and how our relationship with them must change as they become young men.

Using real-life examples, parenting expert Dr Arne Rubinstein clearly explains the risks teenagers face today, including drugs, alcohol, technology and peer group pressure. He then shows how you can equip your son to make safe and sensible choices.

Whether you’re a single mum of a happy-go-lucky eight-year old, or the parent of a troubled teen, The Making of Men is a practical, commonsense guide to helping your son transition from a boy to a young man who is motivated and inspired.

‘Funny, encouraging, gritty and real.’

Steve Biddulph, bestselling author of Manhood and Raising Boys

Year 12- What’s coming up…

• 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 13 August.
• Year 12 Graduation Thursday 27 September.

Year 10- Subject selection is all go!!!

Students have received their information note interview times for their subject selection interview on Tuesday 24 July. Please be sure to see Mrs James or Mrs Wearne if students have questions.

Students are also reminded they are to have their subject selection completed on line by Friday 27 July. Students received instruction last week in regards to this process.

Stage 6 Preparation Program

Year 10 have been issued the 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. I have attached a copy of the information and permission note below.

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 Week 1 next term. Please encourage your child to access their school e-mail and select their electives as soon as possible.

Senior Jackets 2019

A reminder deposits are now being taken at the front office for Year 11 jackets 2019. All Year 10 students received notes in regards to this. Students are to see Mrs James should they require a new note.

To our wonderful Henry Kendall High School  community thank you for your fantastic support this term- I look forward to a busy and productive Term 3 with you all.

Mrs Donna James

Years 7, 9 and 11 Deputy Principal