It has been so wonderful to welcome and meet the students of Hennessy this week. I feel truly blessed to be a part of this community. I have already witnessed high quality teaching and learning, incredible pastoral care and meaningful spiritual development. I have been truly welcomed by staff, students and parents and I am excited to work with you.

This week we are revisiting some key aspects of the college. Our behaviour expectations ensure that each student has the opportunity to learn in an environment best suited to achieving high level outcomes for each student. These expectations were explained by class teachers this week and are specific to each Key Learning Area.

The beginning of the year is an important time to ensure that students are in the correct uniform to set a solid foundation for the year. I was impressed by the amount of students in full and correct school uniform over the past few days. Our Uniform Policy has clear information on what is acceptable at the College. Our uniform distinguishes who we are as a community and promotes the values and mission of our school. Our uniform represents equality and unity within our school. The expectation is that students will wear their full school uniform to and from school (PE for sport days). Students who are in the incorrect uniform must have a note from their parents (either written or in email form to the PC teacher) with a time frame as to when the item will be corrected. Students who do not have a note will be withdrawn from Break 1 for 10 minutes. Uniform Policy is attached and I encourage parents and caregivers to read this with their students.

Mobile phones have become an integral part of our society and have many positive uses. However, during PC and lessons 1 to 5 students are expected to put their phones in the provided pouches at the front of the class. Students who do not place their phones in these pouches risk the phone being confiscated for that lesson in the first instance and if the matter is recurring will face other consequences.

Parents and carers are reminded to log all absences on the Compass portal or by calling the front office. Please contact your child’s PC teacher to discuss absences. 

We were delighted to welcome our Year 7 cohort on Tuesday with a well organised and informative day. Students were welcomed and introduced to their Student and Teacher House Leaders and attended classes. The day ended with sporting House competitions. Well done to all Year 7’s for their enthusiasm and participation in the day, you are already an asset to the College. Thanks must go to Mrs Jessica McInerney for her outstanding organisation of the day.

Mrs Mary Wright

Assistant Principal - Mission and Ministry