Welcome to our final newsletter for Term 2. I would like to thank all our families, staff and students for their support and hard work this term. The introduction of consistent routines this year is making a noticeable difference to ensuring that learning spaces are productive, calm and orderly.

Our annual variety night was held last Thursday night where students showcased their many talents to a very large crowd of supporters. Auditions were held before the night, resulting in a lineup of quality acts. Students performed public speaking, musical pieces, singing and dance. I would like to especially thanks Mrs Riordan, Mrs McLachlan and Mrs Hill for their hard work behind the scenes in making this such a successful evening. Hennessy aims to provide the opportunity for all-round learning experiences and this opportunity is an excellent example of the creative arts opportunities on offer.

We have begun a routine of morning assemblies on the first day of each week. These assemblies replace PC class and allow us to come together as a College to pray, do an Acknowledgement of Country and sing the National Anthem before hearing about what is on for the week. A goal for the Student Leadership Team this year has been to improve our singing of the National Anthem; this is a good forum to continue improving in this area.

At last Tuesday’s whole school assembly we had the pleasure of announcing some very prestigious awards. James Payne and Jasmine Sullivan were both awarded the Helen Handbury Award. This Award recognises Year 12 students in rural and regional Australia who have shown outstanding community leadership. Zac Long was awarded the Future Leaders Future Justice  Award which recognises Year 12 students who have shown leadership and initiative on intergenerational equity and future justice. Congratulations James, Jasmine and Zac!

Reports for Year 7 - 10 students will be available via Compass this afternoon. Parent/Student Teacher Interviews for Years 7 - 11 will be held online from 4:00 - 6:00 pm on 1st August. 

Just a reminder that tomorrow is a pupil free day as is the first day of next term so all  students return to school on July 23.

I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe break and look forward to seeing you all again in Term 3.