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Dear Parents and Guardians,It has been lovely to welcome all new families and our returning families to Henderson College for 2017. The school grounds came alive once again as old friends reunited and new friends were welcomed. The school year started off with a special worship focusing on the theme ‘Inside Out’, by our new Chaplain and Student Counsellor, affectionately known to students as ‘Chappy Terry’. The ‘Inside Out’ theme will be a year long focus and underpin the teaching of our core values – Respect, Compassion, Integrity and Success. If you are a fan of Dr Seuss, you will have heard or read the following; ‘You have

brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. Oh.. the places you will go!’ Teachers and support staff this year will be encouraging all students to choose to embrace and develop the core values mentioned in all circumstances. Encouraging students to realise that they choose their own path in life; it’s not just an unlucky hand dealt to them.This year we have back, Miss Thompson and Mrs Terry Litchfi eld, School Chaplain and Student Counsellor will be joining our team. Having spent the last two weeks planning together for the new school year, I am excited about the passion and skill the two new staff are bringing to the team. As principal of the school, I am looking forward to the many blessings, challenges and positive life-long friendships that we will build as a Christian learning community. So, welcome to Henderson College. Sandra FerryPrincipal

Welcome to 2017Welcome to 2017

at Henderson College

Dedication NightDedication NightFriday 10th February, commencing at 7.00pm in the Henderson College StadiumAll students to att end wearing their summer academic uniform All families are welcome as students in Primary and High School will present a musical item and our student leaders for 2017 will be presented their badges. Refreshments will follow the presentation .

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Welcome Mrs Terry Litchfi eldHenderson College welcomes Terry Litchfi eld as the new School Chaplain and Student Welfare Offi cer.

Family: I am married to Pr Andy Litchfi eld - we have a blended family of 7 children and 6 grandchildren.

Interests: I love learning new things ... at the moment my new things are gardening and clean ea ng ... no more junk food, goodbye processed food, hello more energy!

Your Story: I moved to Mildura a year ago when my husband was transferred as Pastor of the Mildura SDA Church. We had been living in Bundaberg for four years and in Brisbane before that. I have been working in community support since the big 2013 fl ood in Bundaberg and I’m really excited about working with my new community, at Henderson College.

Henderson College Skoolbag AppHave you downloaded the Henderson College app yet?! • Easy to use• Send absentee no fi ca ons to school• Send Panadol permissions to school• Change of details note• Newsle ers• Parent informa on• Alerts & No fi ca onsInstruc ons are a ached to todays newsle er.

School PoliciesAs of last Friday you may be aware an extensive list of policies were added to the school app and website for eg:

• Recruitment Policy • Child Safe Code of Conduct • Child Safe Protec on Policy• Duty of Care Policy • Guidelines for Complaints •Complaints and Appeals Policy

Policies are also on the Seqta parent portal. Parents wan ng assistance to the parent portal please contact itsupport@hendersoncollege.com.au

CanteenCanteen will now be available every Friday. The fi rst canteen for the year will be NEXT FRIDAY 17th February. Please see a ached menu.

Asthma/Anaphylaxis PlansAll current and new families who have students with asthma/anaphylaxis need to provide the school with an UPDATED plan/s each school year as per school policy. Asthma/Anaphylaxis plans are available from the offi ce and need to be completed by the students GP. Our fi rst aid offi cer will be contac ng families who have not yet provided an update to the school over the coming weeks.

Henderson Staff doing their update for First Aid training

prior to school start ing!

School TimesJust a reminder regarding our daily rou ne at school:Playground supervision will be provided each morning from 8:15am on the Primary Oval area and at the front of school un l 3:50pm. Parents are asked to respect these mes and note that there is no formal supervision of the playground occurring outside of these mes. NO child is permi ed to wait in the car park without an adult.

Swimming CarnivalHenderson College’s Swimming Carnival is to be held Thursday 16th February at theIrymple Swimming Pool. The carnival will start 9.30am and fi nish at 3.00pm. Parentsare encouraged to drop students at the pool. However, please note the pool will not be open un l 8.45am. Students arriving at school as per usual will be transported to and from Irymple Pool.Students can wear their swim wear under their sports uniform and accessorise with their House colours. Students not swimming are to dress in their sports uniform also. Sunscreen will be provided and it is MANDATORY that all students wear a hat. The canteen at the pool will open for students to purchase drinks at lunch me but please ensure your child has at least 2 bo les of water , healthy snack and a substan al lunch for the morning’s ac vi es. Goggles are allowed to be worn by students if they desire.Parents are invited to come and enjoy the day with their child. Students will not be allowed to leave the pool unaccompanied by a parent. Parents can collect their children from the pool any me a er informing the roll mark teacher. Those students not going home with parents at 3.00pm will return to school.

Payment PlansAll families need to be on a payment plan ie: Centrepay or Direct Debits (unless fees are all paid for the year).

Chaplain’s ChatI’m very excited and feel very privileged to be invited to join the journey of the young people at Henderson College. As I spend recess walking through the grounds, the poten al of these beau ful young people is obvious and it dawns on me that we, the teachers, school support team, parents and families all have a role to play in helping these young people to be all that they can be. As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child and as part of the school community, I will be walking alongside these young people through this year as their Chaplain/Student Welfare Offi cer. I will be someone who will be there to listen, to guide and encourage not only the students, but their parents and teachers as well. My offi ce is

always open and you are always welcome for a chat.Talking about cha ng ... it’s well known that as we are becoming more connected via social media and the internet, we are becoming less connected as families. One of the key causes of rela onship breakdown, in couples and families, is communica on or rather, the lack thereof. Developing healthy communica on in your family will not only strengthen your family but also provide a wonderful template for your children to work from as they grow into adults and have families of their own. Over the next few weeks we’ll start talking about … talking! In the mean me, why not set aside the phones, tablets and laptops and schedule some face-to-face family me. Laughter really is the best medicine, go do it with your kids!

Chappy Terry

Upcoming Events February6-10 Primary Swimming

10 Dedica on Night

13-14 Prep Swimming

16 Swimming Carnival

27-3 WOSE (Week of Spiritual Emphasis)

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Curry V

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Sauce for pie

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Macaroni &

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HENDERSON COLLEGE PROMOTES HEALTHY EATING

It has been proven that without steady, nutritious food options health issues develop.

Youngsters can get chronic diseases such as diabetes or heart issues without a healthy diet.

These health issues can make kids less productive and increase health-care costs for parents.

We encourage you to provide less packaged and more raw foods for school lunches.

Please note that ‘sometimes foods’ such as biscuits, chocolate, chips, cakes and lollies will be

discouraged by teachers. Below are some helpful ideas

HEALTHY LUNCH ALTERNATIVES

Less packaged more raw!

ROAR!!!

Music & Vocal Tuition

If your child has expressed an interest in learning an instrument or having vocal training, expert tuition

is provided at Henderson College by qualified music tutors:

Catherine Hall Vocals Cost: $30 per ½ Hour $300 per term

Ph 0415 750 233

Louise Judd Piano Cost: $27 per ½ Hour $270 per term

Ph 0408 596 944 Keyboards

Clarinet

Saxophone

Where: Henderson College

When: Catherine Hall: During Class hours Tuesdays

Louise Judd: During Class hours Mondays

All tuition must be paid a term in advance.

If you are interested in your child receiving tuition please complete the following permission slip.

Music & Vocal Tuition

Student Name: Year Level: Parent Name: Contact No: Postal Address: Instrument/s: Date to Commence: Advance Tuition Included: YES NO AMOUNT $