Deputy Principal's Report -
Years 8, 10 & 12
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!
Thank you to all students and parents for your ongoing commitment and support. Moving the school community back into routine after last year has brought it’s challenges, however having our wonderful school community and able to be back on site has been a highlight this term.
ATTENDANCE
Thank you to all parents for supporting the attendance of our students, especially after the return to school from remote learning last year. As per the NSW DoE 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 7 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
Thank you to all parents for your ongoing support and patience as we work through the uniform shortage of track pants this term. 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 2022
A reminder deposits are now due at the front office for Year 11 senior jackets 2022. All year 10 students received notes in regards to this. Orders are now being finalised and Mr Backhouse has reviewed all names to be embroidered on the jackets.
The senior jacket design has been updated in line with the junior changes this year, and in consultation with the P & C and student body. We look forward to seeing the following change evolve next year:
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 2 August.
- The Year 12 Graduation is planned for Thursday 16 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 13 July. 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 regard 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 email and select their electives as soon as possible.
To our wonderful HKHS 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 Donna James
Deputy Principal
Year 8, 10 and 12