Term 4 is certainly flying by and as we edge closer to the end of the term it is important for students to remember that College expectations of behaviour and uniform are still consistent with other terms. All mobile phone are expected to be placed in the provided pouches at the beginning of each lesson to ensure a lesson without distraction is occurring. 

As a member of a College community our uniform is a symbol of pride and respect that we have to each other. Our uniform ensures that all students are valued for the gifts and talents they bring to our community as opposed to their access to certain brand names. A reminder in particular that socks for boys are to be navy with academic uniform and white for sports uniform, and for girls white with the academic uniform. There should be no brand names or symbols present on the socks.

Last week we had many celebrations of our wonderful community and how we live spiritually at Hennessy. 

Socktober was organised by the Student Leadership Team and presented to the whole school. Students were encouraged to decorate their own socks and to wear funky socks and it was truly a memorable way to support Catholic Mission and all the things 

I have been absolutely privilege to work closely with Ms Jessica Buchanan in being involved with the CSYMA program at Hennessy. Last Friday the team of CSYMA students travelled to Merici to join with over 500 other students from around the Archdiocese to further develop our faith journey. We were welcomed by the CSYMA community and listened to amazing and inspiring leaders in Josh Angrisano, Archbishop Christopher Prowse, Ross Fox and the Youth Ministers of the Archdiocese. We broke into workshops that helped inform us on how to involve ourselves and lead retreat such as ice breakers, testimonies and dramas. We listened to talks on leadership, making a difference in the world, St Vincent de Paul and the many ways the Catholic Church’s teachings positively impact our world. We had the opportunity to be prayed with and over and received a crucifix on a necklace to celebrate our faith. Our students were nothing but outstanding, they were respectful and reverent and took up as many opportunities as possible to be immersed in the program and with other students.

On Monday the CSYMA students were trained by Luke Maher from the Catholic Education office to deliver the retreat to the Year 6 students on Friday. Luke’s comments to me throughout the day highlighted the maturity and excellence of our students and he was truly looking forward to seeing them lead the Year 6 students on Friday.

We celebrated Hennessy Parish Mass on Saturday night at St Mary’s. A huge thankyou for all students and families who attended, it was so well received by our parish to see so many Hennessy students and staff actively engaged with their faith.

Next week we welcome Year 7 students to their Hennessy orientation days. A big thankyou to Mrs Jessica McInerney for all her hard work in organising these days and we look forward to meeting with our new and existing families for the Year 7 parent information evening at 6pm on Wednesday. There is still opportunity for students to be enrolled in Year 7 at Hennessy, please encourage friends and family who have not done so to contact the front office so their student can join the Year 7 cohort for orientation day.

Upcoming event reminders: 

Week 5 - Year 7 Orientation and Year 12 Graduation

Week 7 - Year 10 Camp and year 7 Camp

Week 8 - Year 10 Work Experience

Week 9 - Year 9 activities

Mary Wright 
Assistant Principal - Mission & Ministry