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Term 2 2020 message from Jo Gray

Term 2 2020 message from Jo Gray

 

Dear Parents /Caregivers

Thank you for your support as we reach the end of what has been a challenging term. We sincerely hope that we will not see another term like it, but we are very proud of how our students, teachers and families rallied to manage the unprecedented conditions with which we were faced.

Thank you

Our P&C organised a beautiful morning tea for our staff to thank them for their efforts with the online learning. This was deeply appreciated by our teachers and office staff. It felt wonderful that you recognised the efforts our staff made in this period.

Fees

Due to the cancellation of a number of activities due to COVID, we have reduced subject fees by 15%. There are a couple of exceptions - for example where the fee goes to an outside body for qualifications.

Those families that have already paid the full amount, we are happy to credit the 15% towards any costs in the next 2 terms, or credit towards 2021 fees.

Uniform

Our online uniform shop is now operating. We always notice at this time of year a decrease in the number of students wearing full school uniform. We ask that you assist us with this where possible. We do have student assistance available if needed. Please contact the office, Year Adviser or DP if you would like assistance.

We are a uniform school, and the students who make the effort every day with their uniform look fantastic. We understand cold weather, but the uniform needs to be on top, no matter how many layers you have underneath.

Reports

Thank you for your patience with reports as we refine our new system. We have distributed the Year 11 and 12 reports already, and the other years will be made available today. In some subjects you will be provided with links in the report comment to view your child’s work along with teacher feedback.

We have surveyed some Year 11 parents about this new system, and will be surveying parent from other years next term.

CEO sleepout

I would like to thank the HSPA community for their support with the Vinnie’s sleepout this year. My goal was to raise $5000 to support homeless people, but with the support of the HSPA community, this amount currently stands at $7616, providing 24 individual support programs, 63 beds and 253 meals. Your generosity is wonderful. Vinnie’s are still accepting donations during July (link below).

https://www.ceosleepout.org.au/fundraisers/jogray/newcastle

Holidays

Ms Harvey-Bice will be providing a Y12 study tutorial timetable to families today. Many of our teachers are providing their time during the upcoming break to support Year 12 leading up to the trial.

For those of you who are having a break, I trust it is restful and safe. Thank you again for your staunch support through the last two terms.

Warm regards,

Jo Gray