Deputy Principal's Report -

   Years 7, 9 & 11

As the end of Semester One draws near, all students are busy completing assessments and class tasks ready for their end of Semester reports. Reports have been uploaded to the portal on Wednesday 23 June, the last week of Term. The Stage 4 reports contain three new areas: Aboriginal Studies, Applied Learning and Wellbeing. Reading these reports was very interesting to see the diversity of our Stage 4 curriculum, in particular our students have written their own Student Learning Reflections which indicate a real engagement with this new course. 

Our new report also represents the changing climate of 21st century thinking, with students and teachers focusing on skills progressions including collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking.

Stage 6 students, parents and caregivers have already had access to their reports and our Parent Teacher night was well attended, any parents or caregivers who would like any further information regards the progress of students in their care can send an email to the school’s account or contact the individual teacher’s directly for feedback. 

henrykenda-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

MINIMUM STANDARDS

REFORM 1: Establish a minimum standard of literacy and numeracy for the award of the HSC 

Henry Kendall High School Year 10 students will continue to complete their Minimum Standards tests next term. However, the majority of students have completed Numeracy with amazing results, we look forward to our Writing and Reading results in Term 3. 

Students can print copies of their Minimum Standards documents by accessing Students Online.

 https://studentsonline.nesa.nsw.edu.au/

For students accessing this platform for the first time they will need to activate their account now.

UNIFORM REMINDER

• Hooded jumpers are not permitted at all, even under the school jumpers
• Students can wear undershirts that are not visible under their school jumpers
• Black tailored slacks for girls and boys– no jeans or leggings
• Girls can wear thick tights; however, they must have their skirts over the tights at all times
• Juniors must wear a black jumper with the school crest or plain black  jacket
• Seniors must wear a green jumper with the school crest or plain green jacket
• On Tuesday for sport students can wear plain black tracksuit pants at the moment until Lowes is able to supply tracksuits again.

We have a wonderful community reputation, which is reinforced constantly with our students displaying their school pride in the correct uniform. 

We have had a brilliant term enjoying so many different activities, I would like to thank all the teachers, students and community supporters for such a great Semester 1. 

Mrs Natalie Wearne

Deputy Principal

Years 7, 9 & 11