Welcome to Week 4! Our Year 12 students began their Trial Examinations on Monday. We are truly blessed to be currently able to give our HSC students a ‘normal’ routine and preparation for their HSC exams. The HSC exams, results and due dates for major works have all been moved back to allow for current disruptions in Greater Sydney schools.

Last night we held our monthly Community Council Meeting, topics discussed were:

• A walkathon, which was planned as a major fundraiser to replace the deb ball,has been postponed until Term 4 so parents can attend and hopefully to find finer weather
• The uniform committee is currently considering an alternative option to skirts for girls and the introduction of a long sleeved shirt for girls in the winter terms. Delays with shipping of samples are currently holding up this process.
• The Year 11/12 immersion trip to Darwin was discussed. This trip will occur in the mid-year break between Terms 2 and 3 next year and the organising company is providing free cancellation and an attractive discount for our students.
• Feedback from the Tell Them From Me student surveys was discussed and possible short and long term goals based on this feedback. Overall this feedback was very positive but there were some key patterns in the feedback which will direct us in future planning.

Mr Mark Chifley, Assistant Principal - Mission and Wellbeing, has tendered his resignation and will return to Canberra in 2022. Mr Chifley will be greatly missed for his generosity, positivity and commitment to Hennessy. He has developed strong relationships with students, staff and parents and is a valued member of the Hennessy community. He has been instrumental in establishing our vertical Pastoral Care and House system, working closely with students from Years 7 - 12 to support their wellbeing and recently developing the alternative immersion program. The position of Assistant Principal is currently being advertised.

Another staff member who is choosing a change of career direction for 2022 is Mr Mark Schmidt. Mr Schmidt is currently the TAS/VET Leader and will step down from this role next year to return to the classroom full-time at Hennessy. Mr Schmidt has passionately promoted and developed the many TAS and VET subjects offered by the College. He is a much respected leader because of his hard working nature, enthusiasm for his subject area and generosity in his dealings with others. His role is also currently being advertised.

The reading from John last Sunday gave us all a wonderful reminder that when times are tough this is when our faith is most needed.

‘I am the bread of life.

He who comes to me will never be hungry;

He who believes in me will never thirst.’

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Kathy Holding

LAPTOPS CHARGING

A reminder that laptops are not for borrowing for devices that go flat during the day. Devices may only be borrowed for damaged laptops that are being fixed, provided a note has been received. Students need to be responsible to have their laptops fully charged each day and should consider use of the device during breaks if this impacts the longevity of the battery.

TRIAL HSC TIMETABLE

The Trials have started – good luck to all students. So far they have been cool, calm and collected. We are fortunate to be doing them now so there will much time for feedback, revision and honing of skills.

A revised HSC timetable has been released on NESA and all exams are now on Compass.

YEAR 11 2022

The lines have now been released and I will start meeting with students week to finalise their patterns of study. There are always options for those who may have clashes. I’ll start meeting with students Monday. Please note the classes and lines will not be changed but we will work on solutions for clashes.

Assistant Principal - Teaching and Learning                                       Director of Studies

SHARON HIBBERT                                                                                 ANDREW FOURACRE 

Northern Territory Immersion 2022 –

On Monday we had a presentation from Bernadette at Catholic Missions Australia. There have been changes to the program with all students now travelling to Darwin and Kakadu. The cost of the immersion has been reduced from $3990 to $2990. 

If you missed the zoom meeting your are able to veiw the information provided on the link below.

https://www.dropbox.com/t/1C193hOrcRHcKM6O

Please contact the College if you are interested. 

Cyber Safety Presentation

Next Monday the staff will be involved in professional development as part of the feedback to the Cyber Safety survey that students completed at the start of the term. The team from Cyber Safety will unpack the data with the staff. There will be a parent evening later in which the Cyber Safety team will unpack and support parents on the 6 October 5:30 – 7:30. Depending on Covid this may be moved online. The College believes that it is very important to include parents in these talks as it empowers them to support their children and also ensures that all members of the community are sharing a common message.

Police Talks

Last week we had the Senior Constable Shanelle Lockett present to years 8, 9 and 10. She spoke about a varied of topics that were targeted at the particular year group

Uniform and grooming

A reminder that students need to wear the correct and complete uniform to school and be well presented. If they are unable to they need a note from home which they need to present to their PC teacher or House Leader. Students found to be in the incorrect uniform may be removed from the playground for a break(s)

If you have any concerns please contact your child’s PC teacher, House Leader or any member of the College’s Wellbeing Team.

Mark Chifley

Assistant Principal

Today 9.1 enjoyed spending time in the sunshine collecting data for their Ecology Field Study.  Students were testing physical factors and collecting macroinvertebrates as bio-indicators of water quality.

We are planning to conduct follow up testing in term 4 to determine if the environment has changed.

Last week the Year 11 and 12 combined HSC Hospitality class completed the practical component of the 'SITHCCC006 Prepare Appetisers and Salads' unit. They worked in kitchen brigades to produce nine appetisers and three non-alcoholic beverages. Select Year 11 students were invited to attend the service period and from their feedback they were pretty impressed with the menu. The coconut crumbed prawns with honey mustard drizzle seemed to be popular, as did the mango mule mocktail.

When you follow the phone settings (below) and place on the image on the right, you see the image on the left

Mackenzie Fliedner

About/Critique: My artwork ‘Two Faced’ is an A2 portrait drawing of a tragedy stricken killer called Eric Harris, the second named gunman in the Columbine Highschool massacre. Despite this facade the media placed him in Eric was a good hearted person described by many, as polite and future driven, he was full of aspirations and cared about people beyond his own wellbeing, even if it increased the harassment he received heavily on a daily basis at school. Eric along with the first gunman Dylan Klebold had their own personal journals that documented their own feelings and experiences leading up to the massacre, their sympathy for their parents after their death as well as opinions on things like games and computers, Eric’s however went more in depth with his use of the old anti-depressant drug called Luvox, that he claimed made him feel “2 faced”

Instructions on how to invert your device:

Iphone or ipad

1. Open the settings app
2. Go to accessibility (Iphone 6 or earlier go to general then accessibility)
3. Tap display accommodations
4. Go to invert colours
5. Select classic invert not the other as the 1st option doesn’t invert your camera and the trick won’t work

Android 10/Samsung

1. Open the settings app
2. Select accessibility 
3. Scroll to the display section and tap colour inversion

Last week our 7.2 Technology class participated in the National Tree Planting.

Planting a variety of local native shrubs including Wattles and hop bush. Locally grown at Gumtree Nursery.

The trees were provided by Young District Landcare with support of  Hilltops Council

Congratulations to our most recent Nagle house award winners.

Last Thursday saw the Basketball Competition come to a close, our top four teams finishing very close with 1^st on 26points down to 4^th on 21points.  

GAME 1: TMRS A took the win with 4 points, over YZAC on 2 points. The game was physical to start with lots of contests for the ball, unfortunately YZAC who were in contention for the win just could not get the basketball into the hoop. Liam Birks was left open on a few occasions so he was successful in taking the baskets for the team.  

GAME 2: TMRS B (6) V FTC (11)– The game was a draw on 13 all at the conclusion of the game. Therefore it had to go into overtime, both teams working hard in defence and attack. Hardy Glover bringing the ball down the court well and leading his teammates around the court. Jack Apps putting up some excellent shots, however, being shot down by Blake Ferguson in defence. Mitchell Prest was strong in the circle, his height gave a clear advantage for his baskets. However, it was Seth Schulz’ 3 pointer that gave them the win.  

GRAND FINAL: FTC (17) V TMRS A (13). The game was one of skill and class. The boys worked hard in their attack and defence. However, the Year 12 teamwork allowed them to work the ball around the key a lot stronger than the Year 9 boys. James Payne was an all-rounder, moved the ball well, and had clear vision, getting a lot of offloads to Liam Birks. Joey McIntosh was well-spoken which helped lead the team and where they needed to be in attack. The Year 12s defence was just too strong, Year 9 had a lot of chances on their foul shots however, just could not sink the basket.  

The Player of the Grand Final went to James Payne.  

Well done to all involved.  

Mrs McInerney