Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Today we farewelled staff and students on the Cambodian Immersion. I would like to thank all of the parents, staff and students for preparing, fundraising, planning and organising the whole event. It is a huge effort to take students away overseas and Staff are missing time with their families during the school holidays to facilitate the experience for our students.

We have several staffing changes covering staff on various forms of leave in term 3.

I will be taking 5 weeks leave at the start of the term to travel to Florida for a holiday and to work with a colleague in the Orlando state system. I would like to thank The Hennessy Executive Team for holding things together whilst I am away. To facilitate minimal disruption to portfolios Mrs Sharon Hibbert will be acting Principal for week 1 and Mrs Janet Cartwright, former Principal at Sacred Heart Cootamundra will be acting Principal from weeks 2-5. I return to work on the 26^th August

Trazel Scott ( LSL 5 weeks)	Week 1 Sharon Hibbert Weeks 2-5 Janet Cartwright	Principal
Paul McAllister (LSL 10 weeks)	Aleisha Ford	HSIE
Donna Tyrell ( LSL 10 weeks)	Barb Granger	English
Jess McInerney ( Mat leave 10 weeks)	Luke Miller, Kelly Byrne/ Brooke McCann	Director of Students/ PDHPE
Jude Ross( LWOP)/ Mary Johnston(LSL)	Jane Pattinson	Food/ library
Extra Staffing	Bonnie Chen	Mathematics
Extra staffing	Carolyn Baker	Various ( TBC)

Variety Night

My thanks goes to all in the community for attending variety night- our students were exceptional as were our staff who put the night together. Thank you to Mr Van for the photographs.

Term 2 Reports:

After reading and signing all student reports I can confirm I am impressed with the work your son or daughter put into semester one. I can see that our 5 quality lessons every day, our new timetable and our lesson cycle are really fulfilling our theme this year of “Learning Dynamically”. There is always room for improvement and I encourage all students to read their comments and develop a plan of action for semester 2.

Have a safe, happy school holiday, and I will see you in week 6.

Good wishes

AFTERNOON STUDY CHANGES – TERM 3

From Term 3 onwards afternoon study will be held from 3.30-4.30 only on Wednesday of each week. We have found that very few students are requiring study assistance and possibly utilising:

Google docs – and getting feedback on tasks as they go
Greater class time – therefore their teachers can assist them more readily
Using the ongoing assessment model means no huge assessment tasks all due at once

In weeks 2 and 3, study will be staffed for Year 12 students after 4.30 up until approximately 6pm if they wish additional support in the lead up to the HSC Trial Examinations.

YEAR 11 2020

Year 11 2020 will select early in term 3 on July 25th with an information evening the same night starting at 6.30pm, although the subject market will be open from 5.30pm in the Hall. Students can now access a copy of the booklet via the Student Drive and the House Google classroom page.

Well done to Year 8 and 9 who have now completed their selections; the lines will now be constructed and students will be informed of their choices in Term 3. Any student who forgot to select will have to see me early next term.

HSC TRIAL EXAMINATION TIMETABLE

This has now been finalised and a letter sent home via email to parents.

PARENT/TEACHER STUDENT CONFERENCES 1 AUGUST

Year 7-11 reports will be posted by the end of term. Please note the Year 7-11 PTS interviews will be from 8am-6pm on Thursday 1 August (week 2, Term 3). A letter will accompany reports with the access code, which will also be available on all House classroom pages and Compass in Week 10. Year 12 will have normal classes on that day but all other classes will be cancelled.

CONTACTING STAFF MEMBERS

This is a reminder that all communication to staff must be through the College via email or calling the College directly. Staff are only required to respond during reasonable school hours and when they are able too.

ATOMI

Students in Year 11 and 12 will be trialling the use of ATOMI in Term 3. ATOMI provides short videos and quizzes aligned to the context of numerous Stage 6 course….more details to come.

SHARON HIBBERT | Assistant Principal - Teaching and Learning

PTS_Parent_Letter_Term_3_2019.pdf

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Wow! It has indeed been a busy term for me with many Year 12 students taking the time to submit their UAC application for University. The process for university entry is changing rapidly and more and more Unis are going with early entry options rather than waiting for ATARs to come out. This is really important for Year 10 and 11 students to know as early entry offers are now being made in August of the HSC year!!

Last year we had 7 students who applied for early entry to Wollongong University and 6 of those secured an offer before they finished their HSC exams- so it is definitely worth a try!!

Offers tend to be made to students who:

Have good results in Year 11
Contribute to their community either inside or outside school through volunteer or paid work
Have a goal and vision about their future (even if that might change)
Display leadership qualities either inside or outside of school (this could be within their small PC group at school - this is not just about school captaincy)

With this in mind, I have delivered an early entry information session to year 12 this morning. The presentation will also be posted on the Year 12 google classroom page but if you would like me to forward you a copy please email me leanne.mcgrath@cg.catholic.edu.au

Universities currently open for early entry include:

Australian Catholic University (ACU)

Charles Sturt University (CSU)

University of Wollongong (UOW)

Macquarie University (MQU)

Western Sydney University (WSU)

The University of Notre Dame *UND)

The University of Sydney (USYD)

Southern Cross University (SCU)

Torrens University (TUA)

La Trobe University (LTU)

The International College of Management (ICMS)

There may also be others that I am not focusing on so it is best to email me or check the relevant website.

Students in Year 10 and 11 need to think about 'giving back' so that they have a solid foundation of continuous community work when the time comes to apply for early entry to Uni - you will be asked to list and prove what you have done.

Obviously, these 4 points mentioned above are also tremendously important if you are looking for a job or an apprenticeship. One regional company told me that they had 35 jobs on offer and received over 1,000 applications!! How will you stand out in the crowd in that case? There are two apprenticeships on offer in the local area now and several students are keen to submit their application. Any student can see me for help with their resume, cover letter or for interview preparation.

It does not matter what your future plans are - everyone is looking for great students who do great things.

Speaking of great things - during the holidays there are several students about to experience some wonderful opportunities

Congratulations to Year 12 student Ruby Glover who has been selected to take part in the annual Bunga Barrabuga Winter HSC program run by the University of Sydney. Ruby will be participating in an intensive HSC program at the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence in Redfern from 8-12 July.

Congratulations to Year 12 student Jesse Manwaring who will be doing work experience with QANTAS from 15-19th July as part of his long-term goal to become a pilot. We wish him well.

Congratulations to Year 10 student John Jordan who will be travelling to Garden Island in Sydney to do work experience with the Australian Navy on HMAS Kuttabul. The Defence Work Experience Program provides opportunities for young people who have an interest in a Defence career to gain exposure to job roles that are available in the Australian Defence Force. John's interest is in mechanics.

Year 10 work experience

Many students have today received their work experience package. This includes a Student Placement Record that requires information and signatures from the host employer, the student, the parent and lastly the school.

When they receive their package students need to go back to the host employer, ask them to complete the relevant section and return it to the student (please allow plenty of time for this to occur). They should then complete the parent and student sections and return it to Mr Cowan or me at the school before the end of Term 3. If students are absent and did not receive their package today we will see them in week 1, term 3.

Please note all pages need to be completed or the form will be returned to the student. This is an important learning opportunity for Year 10 so take time to ensure everyone completes the paperwork correctly - it saves us a lot of follow up time. Thank you in advance.

In November Year 10 students will get their final information package before going out for their week of work.

There are still several students who have made some plans but not confirmed them and I will be emailing them for further information.

Please note 3 other points

If students will be living away from home for work experience an additional form needs to be completed, relevant students have been given that today.
Any student doing plumbing, electrical or construction will need a whitecard. If they do not have this, they can complete the whitecard course at the school before December OR they must pick another option. They are asked to see Mr Schmidt if they do not have a whitecard as he is arranging a course.
Any student going to Hilltops Council will need to complete an additional form and they have been given this today

Please email me if you have any concerns or questions about work experience.

leanne.mcgrath@cg.catholic.edu.au

Enjoy the holidays!

University of Sydney Campus Tours

Join one of the campus tours to explore Australia's first university and learn more about our campus up close and personal. On the first Friday of every month (and on other selected days), we run campus tours for prospective students and their friends and family.

These tours run between 4 and 5pm, beginning under the Clocktower of the Quadrangle, and are led by our student ambassadors.

https://sydney.edu.au/about-us/community-and-visitors/campus-tours.html

Campus Tours at Western Sydney University

Western Sydney University is now running campus tours on the first Friday of each month for prospective students, their family and the general public. Each month provides a new opportunity to explore a different campus. For more information please visit:

https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/student-life/events/campus-tours.html

UNSW – Experience Engineering Day

12 September

UNSW Experience Engineering Day allows students to experience the innovative and creative ways that engineers solve real-world challenges.

High school students in years 10 and 11 are invited to choose an engineering theme that includes three interactive hands-on workshops at UNSW Kensington campus. These workshops give students a taste of the extensive range of engineering disciplines and careers available to them.

Applications open soon so watch this space.

https://www.events.unsw.edu.au/event/experience-unsw-engineering-day-0

UTS STEM Day - Spots Still Left for November

21 November

Years 9 to 12. Take part in hands-on workshops, talks and panel discussions with people in STEM industries. Learn all about study and career options in STEM. This program is free and is for students in years 9–12. Held by the UTS Faculties of Engineering & IT, Science, Transdisciplinary Innovation, Arts and Social Sciences.

Please register your interest for our STEM Day:

For Teachers
For Students and Parents.

https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-engineering-and-information-technology/what-we-do/outreach-and-community/schools

The Sydney Conservatorium of Music

We are very excited that our 2020 Applications are now open - ask your students to book in for their audition now! If your students have any questions, please ask them to come to Open Day at the Con on Saturday 31 August or email directly to con.apply@sydney.edu.au.

We have a couple of new degrees to be offered from 2020!

Under the Bachelor of Music (Performance) and Bachelor of Music (Music Education), students can now choose Drumset as a principal study. This specialisation offers individual lessons as well as participation in drum set ensemble and chamber group. Students can study improvisation, recording techniques and a variety of jazz skills. You’ll also undertake core studies such as analysis, history, culture, pedagogy and music education. We are also now offering a Bachelor of Music (Music Education) with a focus in contemporary music from 2020 - email con.apply@sydney.edu.au for more information!

University of Newcastle (UON) - Music and Virtual Reality - School Holiday Workshop

Thursday, 18 July 2019, 09:00 am — Friday, 19 July 2019, 03:00 pm

For students up to Yr9. Facilitated by the University of Newcastle's School Of Creative Industries in partnership with the Conservatorium of Music, this workshop is for students who have a passion for music and virtual reality and are keen to explore this innovative and immersive technology.

https://www.newcastle.edu.au/events/community-and-alumni/the-conservatorium/music-and-virtual-reality-school-holiday-workshop

Academy of Film, Theatre & Television (AFTT) Film High School Workshop

Wednesday 10 July

Academy of Film, Theatre & Television, 41 Holt Street, Surry Hills

Come along to our introductory workshop and learn what a career in the film industry would be like. This workshop is a great opportunity to visit our campus and experience the way we teach our students as we showcase film in a concise one day workshop. This is a very hands on day where students will have a chance to interact, use state of the art equipment and learn new techniques.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/aftt-film-high-school-workshop-tickets-62026225109?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Billy Blue College of Design - Open Night

3 September. 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Billy Blue College of Design

46-52 Mountain Street, Ultimo

Learn about our courses. Take a tour of our studios. Speak to our Lecturers and Faculty staff, and

Hear from current students about what it’s like to study at Billy Blue.

Open Night isn’t like your typical Open Day, you’ll have the opportunity to speak one on one with the Faculty staff that teach and write our courses, work in the industry and have first-hand experience of what it’s like to follow your passion and turn it into a career.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/billy-blue-open-night-tickets-62240423783?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

SAE Institute Australia – Open Day

11 August. 10.00am onwards

Sydney at 39 Regent Street, Chippendale

Byron Bay at 373-391 Ewingsdale Road, Byron Bay

If you're considering studying creative media (Animation, Audio, Design, Film or Games) this event is a great opportunity to speak to our experienced team and find out more about this dynamic and expanding industry.

You can check out our amazing equipment and facilities, meet your future mentors, talk to current students and discover the career opportunities that await you after graduation.

We offer Bachelor, Diploma and Certificate courses Animation, Audio, Design, Film or Games, in a relaxed and friendly learning environment.

Byron Bay: https://sae.edu.au/news-and-events/events/byron-bay-campus-open-day-august-11-2019/?date=2019-08-11&id=556

Sydney: https://sae.edu.au/news-and-events/events/sydney-campus-open-day-11-august-2019/?date=2019-08-11&id=557

Torrens University Australia – Open Day - Business, Education, Media and Design, Health, Hospitality

17 August

Take a campus tour at one of Australia’s leading private college educational institutions, meet students and staff and find out the study options available and the great careers you can enter.

https://www.torrens.edu.au/about/open-day

Torrens University Sydney – Hospitality Open Day

17 August

1-5 Hickson Road, The Rocks Campus

Speak to our Industry Advisors about how to break into your dream career
Get advice about careers in hospitality, hotels, culinary management and tourism
Enjoy complimentary tasting plates by our culinary management students at William Blue Dining
Talk to our expert Course and Career Advisers about online options, entry requirements, FEE-HELP, pathways and scholarships.

https://www.torrens.edu.au/about/open-day/hospitality

Torrens University – Open Day Business

17 August

1-5 Hickson Road, The Rocks

Explore undergraduate or postgraduate business courses to help accelerate your career.
Learn more about where a course in Business, Commerce, Information Systems, Sports Management, Global Project Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship can take you! Tour our campus and get a glimpse into our student life.

https://www.torrens.edu.au/about/open-day/business

MIT Sydney - What makes MIT School of Information Technology & Engineering graduates different?

Launch your career in one of the fastest growing professions.

With the rapid evolution of global information structures, mobile technologies and cloud deployments, businesses are facing major challenges in providing networks that are accessible yet safe. They need specialists who can design, build, maintain, support and protect computer networks.

Establish your career with three new specialisations to our Bachelor of Networking: cyber security, software engineering and cloud networking.

http://www.mit.edu.au/study-with-us/programs/bachelor-networking

UAC: https://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/courses/mit/570130.shtml

ADF Recruiting Options for Indigenous People

Enjoy the rewarding lifestyle of working in the Army, Navy or Airforce with hundreds of Indigenous people. Meet them in the various roles they perform. Learn more about the opportunities for Indigenous Australians in your chosen Service.

https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/indigenous/overview

Should I Travel or Should I Study

Going from years of rigorous schedules and same-old school, adult life hits you hard when it all wraps up. Suddenly weekdays become free, there’s no need to worry about school nights and the workload alters. Also, more choices come your way while you’re basking in your newfound freedom.

One key question is if and when you want to take off and travel the world. For a holiday or for a journey. For a gap year or for a tourist sightseeing expedition. Normally determined by your post-school schedule and bank account, the decision creeps into a lot of people’s minds. So what should you consider when it comes to making this decision?

https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/education-blogs/guest/should-i-travel-or-should-i-study

Are you choosing a course for the right reasons?

Picking a course can be tough. You need to think about what you want to study, how you want to do it and where, while also considering the best path towards your chosen career. There are big differences between courses, so how do you know you’re making the right choice? We take a look at some of the reasons why you shouldn’t choose a course.

https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/education-blogs/tertiary-study/are-you-choosing-a-course-for-the-right-reasons

Be Your Own Boss – Become an Entrepreneur

Starting your own business can be one of the most rewarding and satisfying experiences you can have. Find out more with our guide to getting started.

Starting your own business and entering the world of entrepreneurship is something that more and more Australians are doing.

The increase in connectedness across the globe means that the structure of employment has changed rapidly, enabling more people to realise their dream of becoming a business owner.

https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/education-blogs/career-guidance/be-an-entrepreneur

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