Deputy Principal's Report
Years 7, 9 & 11

THANK YOU TO OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY! It's been a great start to the year.

Years 11 and 12- UPDATES ON SENIOR ASSESSMENTS

Term 1 has been a busy term especially with Year 11 beginning their Preliminary year for their HSC pathway, and Year 12 already half way through their HSC year. The rigor of senior study is very different to the junior school and for some students, the senior course can be a challenge.

Henry Kendall High School has a detailed assessment policy in place to support senior students. A copy is available on our website. Both Years 11 and 12 were issued with these at the beginning of term. Some key points for students and parents to remember in relation to the Assessment policy:

All students are to sign for the assessment book and retain a hard copy.
The Assessment Policy is also found on the school website.
Misadventure: in the event of a major illness or problem occurring students must see the DP Curriculum as soon as possible. The student MUST see the DP their FIRST day back at school to apply for a misadventure and submit appropriate paperwork. A medical certificate or statutory declaration needs to be submitted with the paperwork for the task mark to be counted. Examples of the documentation needed are found in the Assessment policy.
Technology glitches are not a valid reason for misadventure. Students must be organised and have a backup plan of using a USB to back up their work and printing at school if the need arises.
It is also a good idea to map tasks on a calendar or organiser so that they have a visual reminder of what is needed for time planning.
COVID documentation: Support documentation required for illness with COVID-19 and / or COVID-19 isolation for students who are close contacts for assessment task extensions.
Documents are to be ratified at the discretion of the year group Deputy Principal: Medical certificate &/OR NSW Health RAT registration evidence &/OR PCR text notification &/OR E-mail notification from parents

Thank you to our parent community for your ongoing support of this important process.

STAGE 4 (YEAR 7 & 8)

STAGE 5 (YEARS 9 & 10) Assessment Booklet

All year groups have been issued their assessment booklets. I ask parents to take the time to look at this document with your son or daughter and use it as a planning tool. This skill assists students with time management and also helps prepare them for the rigors of assessment planning in the senior school. The assessment schedules are also published on the school website.

PLANNING FOR SENIOR PATHWAYS

Term 2 is a significant time for Year 10 as they will be involved in the decision making process’s for their senior pathway in 2022.

There are two Senior Pathways Information evenings scheduled for Thursday 2nd June and a second meeting Thursday 16th June. Both nights are critical in supporting Year 10 in their decisions for 2023 and beyond, so please be sure to have these dates locked in. Further information to come.

In addition, at one of these evenings, Year 10 will also be receiving information regarding:

The Stage 6 Preparation Program which students are required to participate in at the end of the year.

This program is designed to assist students in the transition to Stage 6. I look forward to launching this program with you all.

The Senior Jackets - an exciting part of transitioning to Year 11.

UNIFORM

Thank you to parents and carers for your ongoing support of the schools uniform policy. Please be reminded of the following:

Hooded jumpers of any kind are not permitted. With the cooler months approaching, please be aware LOWES sell both senior and junior jumpers. Most seniors are wearing their senior jackets, which look fantastic.
Plain black leather upper shoes are the uniform. Please be aware skate shoes are permissible if all black. The following shoes are not permitted:
White socks are uniform, not black.
Students are required to bring note if they are out of uniform.
Boys sport shorts and shirts are only to be worn for PE and PASS periods, or on a Tuesday.
As we head into winter, LOWES have the school’s tracksuit pants available. Students are permitted to wear these every day of the week in the cooler months.

To all our students have a safe break, rest up and we look forward to seeing you all back for another busy Term 2.

Happy Easter :)

Mrs Donna James

Deputy Principal