School News
Congratulations Casey Stone!
Casey Stone has won a bronze medal for the 100 metre breaststroke at the NSW Country Championships held at Sydney Olympic Park 22-24 February. Casey swam a personal best time of 1:19:59. What this means is that Casey is 3rd fastest 100-metre breaststroker for non-metro NSW. He is also competing in March at the Junior state championships. His goal is to swim at the Tokyo Olympics. We wish Casey all the best in achieving his goals.
The Newest Additions to our Ag Farm
Meet the new chicks at the Agriculture farm. Year 11 Agriculture hatched them last week.
Kosciuszko Excursion
The HSIE students of Years 9, 10 and 11 are enjoyed themselves on the Mt Kosciuszko excursion, trekking with Mr Newton, Miss McLennan and Mr Herring
Visual Arts
Year 9 and 10 students in 100 hour Visual Arts have been developing their observational drawing skills this term by looking closely at Man made and Organic forms. Students have produced a series of artworks using lead pencil, charcoal and ball point pen. It is great to see their skills progressing so rapidly. Keep up the excellent effort Year 9 and 10.
Ms Gemma Lucca - Teacher CAPA
Ms Gemma Lucca - Teacher CAPA
Attendance
Regular attendance at school is essential to gain maximum benefit from schooling. Parents and students should ensure days or partial school days are not missed unnecessarily and that all school activities organised during school hours; eg, sports carnivals, gala days, excursions, special theme days etc, are attended. All students should strive to have no more than 5 days absent per year.
If a child is absent without an explanation, a text message will be sent advising the Parent/Caregiver that their child is absent from school. The parent/caregiver can reply via text or phone the school on 4325 2110. To avoid being sent a text, you may phone the front office that morning to advise of your child’s absence. If you do phone or text the front office a written note is not required.
Alternatively in the event of an absence an explanation, written and signed by the Parent/Caregiver should accompany the student on their return to school. The note must contain:
- Student name
- Year and Roll Call group
- Date/s of absence
- Reason/s for absence
- Signature of Parent/Caregiver
Where absences remain unexplained, parents will be notified to remedy the situation, otherwise they will be recorded as “unexplained” on the student’s report. The Home/School Liaison Officer at the school may be informed if absences remain unexplained.
Prolonged Absence: If a student is going to be absent for an extended period of time, the school office should be contacted. The office will advise you to either provide a note explaining the extended absence (i.e holidays, elite sporting commitments or illness) or request an extended leave application be completed for lengths of absence exceeding 10 school days.
For further information please contact Mrs Mary Gillard, Attendance Coordinator.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!
The school loves hearing from parents and caregivers with news of student achievements! If your child competes in sports, performs in the arts or any other extra-curricular activities outside of school, please let us know! Photos are also welcome.
Please email the school at
henrykenda-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Henry Kendall High School Turns 50!
Henry Kendall High School's 50th Anniversary is coming up in 2020. We would like to take you back to 27 January 1970, the first day of Henry Kendall High School as a school in it's own right.
