The Huntingtower Bulletin

Announcements

Share the Dignity Drive

We are excited to announce that the Prefects will be undertaking a meaningful and compassionate initiative called the "Share the Dignity Drive." This campaign aims to address the issue of period poverty and provide support to those in need within our community.

Period poverty refers to the lack of access to sanitary products and proper menstrual hygiene management due to financial constraints. It is a silent struggle faced by many individuals, including young girls and women, who may be unable to afford these essential items. We believe that everyone deserves to live with dignity and have access to the basic necessities required to lead a healthy life.

 

The Share the Dignity Drive will take place from May 30 to June 23. During this time, we encourage all staff, parents and students to donate sanitary products such as pads and tampons. These items will be collected and distributed to local charities and organisations supporting women and girls in need. 

 

We kindly request your support in this initiative. 

 

 

Here's how you can contribute:

 

Donations: Please send in new, sealed packs of pads and tampons with your child to school during the drive. Collection boxes will be placed in designated locations according to year levels.

 

Spread the Word: Share information about the Share the Dignity Drive with your friends, family, and colleagues. Together, we can raise awareness about period poverty and inspire others to get involved.

By participating in the Share the Dignity Drive, we are teaching the values of empathy, kindness, and social responsibility. Thank you in advance for your support and generosity.

 

Daphne and Lachie
School Captains

HT CONNECT IS COMING!

HT Connect is our new communication package and it will replace Firefly, the Parent Portal and the School calendar. Our staff are currently being trained to use the software and are beginning to upload content. Selected students and parents are trialling HT Connect and providing valuable feedback. All students will have access to HT Connect by the end of Term 2, and all parents will be given access early Term 3.

 

The benefits of HT Connect are:

  • One digital space for all your Huntingtower needs
  • A user-friendly app for all devices
  • Better communication and reduced emails
  • Access to your child’s class schedule, outlines and assessment
  • Improved digital teaching and learning environments

 

The App:

 

The HT Connect app will provide a user-friendly interface on any mobile device.

  • Notifications - you will be notified about events/news that are relevant to you and your child/ren
  • Calendar - a clear and simple way to see all important dates and events
  • News - receive 'news' items/communication from the school
  • Learning - view your child's due work, classes and timetable
  • My Groups - you will be part of groups that are relevant to you, eg: your child/ren's grade community group, etc
  • Contacts - details of key contacts in the school, eg: reception, ICT Helpdesk, HSAC, Uniform Shop, etc
  • Absentee - an easy way to communicate your child's absence to the school
  • Links - useful links, eg: Flexi Schools, HT Bulletin Newsletter, etc
  • Connect (Web) - direct access to the HT Connect web dashboard with a greater range of content and features

 

The Website Dashboard:

 

The HT Connect website dashboard offers even more features. Access this digital space for all your Huntingtower needs.

 

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