Deputy Principal's Report
Years 8, 10 and 12
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:
4.1.2
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.
Year 12- What’s coming up and what’s been…
- Thank you to Miss Perkins and all Year 12 students who pitched in at the Bunnings BBQ last Saturday to raise funds for Year 12 graduation. A fantastic team effort!!!!!
- 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 12 August.
- Year 12 Graduation - Thursday 26 September.
Year 10- Subject selection is all go!!!
Students have received their information note and times for their subject selection interview on Tuesday 23 July (students first day back Term 3). Please be sure to see Mrs James or Mrs Wearne if students have questions.
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. If you have not received the note please click on the link below for a copy from 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 Week 1 next term. Please encourage your child to access their school e-mail and select their electives as soon as possible.
Senior Jackets 2020
A reminder deposits are now due at the front office for Year 11 jackets 2020. All Year 10 students received notes in regards to this. Students are to see Mrs James or Mrs Starkey should they require a new note.
To our wonderful Henry Kendall High School 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
Deputy Principal - Years 8, 10 and 12