New Year, New Opportunities
As we embark on a new school year, we look forward to new opportunities to connect, collaborate, and contribute to our Hennessy Catholic College community.

Tuesday evening was a wonderful start to connect with the families of our new Year 7 students at the Meet and Greet. The evening was well-organised and informative. It was a fantastic opportunity to network with families, staff, and to strengthen the sense of community that makes our school so special.

Vision for 2025 HCCY CC
This year, the Community Council’s focus is on promoting engagement between the school, families, and the wider community. We believe that by working together, we can continue to support and enhance the educational experience of our students.

To achieve this, we are hoping to run family and community events. To orchestrate this we have the capacity to form sub-committees under the NEW Community Council Charter. If you’re interested in being part of this team or would like more information, please contact the school office and we can hopefully spearhead a committee ASAP. I assure you, to do this sort of stuff doesn’t take much time or skill! Sometimes it’s as easy as spreading the word, plus it’s a whole lot of fun!

Join the Community Council – 2 Positions Vacant
If you feel, you can commit to at least one meeting a term and be involved in supporting the mission of Catholic education in our school. WE WANT YOU! If you are interested, please drop a note or email Ms N Woods – Secretary stating an Expression of Interest (EOI) in the position. The Community Council is advisory in nature, however we make decisions on how we spend the money we raise. The Council provides an important forum for consultation and a means for members to share their skills and talents for the greater good of the school. If we receive more than 2 EOI, we go to a vote. The office details are nadine.woods@cg.catholic.edu.au. Close of EOI is the 26^th of February 2025.

Upcoming Webinars & Resources
Stay informed and engaged with the latest updates and resources from:

• Catholic Education Canberra Goulburn: https://www.facebook.com/ceoacg | http://cg.catholic.edu.au/ 

• Council of Catholic School Parents: https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Council%20of%20Catholic%20School%20Parents | www.ccsp.catholic.edu.au 

• Hennessy Catholic College Young: https://www.facebook.com/HennessyCatholicCollege/ | https://hccy.nsw.edu.au/

I have attached 3 upcoming webinars and events that offer valuable insight for families and educators. They are ALL FREE

SCHOOLSPEAK 101
A free online webinar for parents and carers

Presented by Mary Ryan, Head of Professional Learning, CSNSW

Two sessions offered:
25 February, 12.30pm – 1pm
26 February, 7.30pm – 8pm 

Learn the basic language of school so that you can better engage with your child’s school and learning:

A free online webinar for parents and carers of primary school-aged students

Presented by Beyond
Wednesday 5 March 2025
12:30pm – 1pm

Help your child find their passion and pathway:
1. How to encourage curiosity, creativity and confidence in your child
2. Practical tips on introducing the idea of careers early
3. Helpful resources

Presented by eSafety Commissioner

Wednesday 19 March 2025
7pm – 7.30pm

Helpful topics such as –

1. How young people are using some of the popular social networking apps and games
2. The role of algorithms and recommender systems in influencing how children and young people experience the online world, including potential harms and impacts
3. Strategies to have better conversations with your children about social media use, managing content and reporting negative online experiences

God Bless,

Natalie Turner
Chairperson
Hennessy Catholic College Young Community Council