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HRCS Happenings
Term 1, Week 2 9 February 2018 17 Melaleuca Drive Metford NSW, 2323 Phone: (02) 4933 5844 Fax: (02) 4933 5557
Principal: Tracey Rapson Assistant Principals: Amanda Worton - John Winters - Katey Hughes (Rel)
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Dates For Diaries
Wednesday 28 February
P&C Meeting @6.30pm
Saturday 10 March
P&C BBQ Bunnings
Friday 13 April
End of Term 1
Monday 30 April
Staff Development Day (No Students)
Tuesday 1 May
Students Return for Term 2
Monday 7 June
Queen’s Birthday (Public Holiday)
Friday 6 July
End of Term 2
Monday 23 July
Staff Development Day (No Students)
Tuesday 24 July
Students Return for Term 3
Friday 28 September
End of Term 3
Monday 15 October
Students & Staff Return for Term 4
Wednesday 19 December
End of Term 4 for Students
Friday 21 December
End of Term 4 for Staff
Principal’s Message
What a busy and exciting week everyone has had at HRCS!
Sailing: Our Sailability program on Grahamstown Dam commenced this
week, with students and staff being very excited to get back on the water.
This is a wonderful program that is operated primarily by volunteers and
offers young people with additional needs a range of boating experiences.
Our “sailors” feel very comfortable on the water and are learning many new
skills and having a fabulous time. Thank you to Olivia who has coordinated
the Sailing Program for several years and who is a wonderful advocate for
Sailability.
Student Update Forms: Thank you to families who have returned their
Student Update Packs. The information collected from the documentation
ensures that our records are current and that vital medical information is
relevant. If you are having trouble completing any of the forms, or require a
new pack, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Assisted Travel: There are several new driver combinations operating
Assisted Travel runs this year and they are getting to know the young people
they are transporting. To assist them in this, it would be very helpful if you
could provide the transport team with a brief outline of what your child likes
and ways that may assist them travel safely to and from school.
Assisted Travel has asked me to remind families of the following:
There must be a person over 18 at drop off and pick up points every
day
Drivers are not able to vary from their run card and drop students off at
alternative addresses
Variations for change of routine should be submitted through the school
at least 10 days prior to the change
Where possible, please contact the driver prior as early as possible to
advise if your child will not be attending school
If families have any concerns or issues, please do not hesitate to
contact the school or Assisted Travel directly on 1300 338 278
If you would like to discuss anything regarding Assisted Travel, please contact the school and talk to myself
or Katey Hughes.
Support Teacher Transition: We would like to congratulate Gayl Chappell on her successful appointment
to the role of Support Teacher Transition in the Newcastle area. Gayl has held the Support Teacher
Transition role based at HRCS for several years and we will certainly miss her experience and expertise.
We are extremely fortunate that David Nevins has agreed to continue to relieve in the role for the
School Shirts 8-16
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Senior School Shirts 8-16
(Yrs 11-12)
$16 each
Senior School Shirts SML-3XL
(Yrs 11-12)
$20 each
School jackets 4-16
$23
School jackets SML-3XL
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Uniform Shop remainder of the term. David’s role involves helping families with planning and
transition to post school life, completing assessments and assisting families
with the NDIS process. Appointments with David can be made by contacting
the school.
NDIS: It is anticipated that NDIS therapy support, for families who have
submitted a therapy request form, will commence in the upcoming weeks. It
would be greatly appreciated if, once families have received their letter, they
could contact the therapists and advise them to contact the school before their
initial visit to coordinate the exchange of documentation required. A copy of
the request form is attached.
I hope everyone has a wonderful week! Kind Regards - Tracey
2018 Student Leadership Team
Alyssa
Jesse
CAPTAIN
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Emma Thomas
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House Captains Belmore Morpeth
Sophie Rick
Expression of Interest—RDA: Expressions of Interest for Riding For The
Disabled (RDA), close on Tuesday 13 February 2018. This activity will com-
mence mid Term 1 and continue until mid Term 4. Please return your EOI and
$100 registration fee if you are interested.
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Richard French
RFF Teacher
Thursdays
New Staff for 2018: Please find
some images of our new staff for
2018 at HRCS.
Prefects
Michael
Jacqueline
Jackson
Zac
Coby Nikkie
Elisa Hicks
Class Teacher
Monday/Tuesday
Administration Updates: Just a reminder to families and agencies to please complete the
necessary paperwork and return as soon as possible.
Newsletter: If you would like to receive a coloured copy per email, please complete the form
that was sent home and return to our office. (Distribution list for this will be created next week)
SMS: SMS Emergency notes were also forwarded home. This is to allow us to create a data
base for all emergencies. Please complete and return to the office at your earliest convenience.
Enrolment Packs: Please return your enrolments packs as soon as possible. This is essential
to ensure that we have all the relevant information that is needed in the event of an emergency.
Planned Absence: Attached with today’s newsletter is a planned absence sheet. If you are
going on holidays etc, please complete and return to the office.
P&C News: Bunnings Sausage Sizzle - We are very fortunate again to have Bunnings Sausage Sizzle
on Saturday 10 March. This is an amazing opportunity for our school to raise much needed funds. To
be successful, we need your help. Please volunteer a small amount of your time to help on the day. If
you are able to help out for just an hour or more, please contact the office with your available time and
we will schedule you in. If you are unable to assist on the day, any donations would be greatly
appreciated. Thanking you in advance for your support.
Donations for Easter Raffle: We are now accepting Easter Raffle Donations. All donations can be
left at the school office.
P&C Meeting: Our first P&C meeting for 2018 will be held on Wednesday 28 February at 6.30pm in
the school staffroom. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Community News: Maitland City Library— Maitland City Library is excited to
announce three new monthly programs for children and teens.
Lego Club: Kids can get creative, build master projects and make new friends at our monthly LEGO
Club. First Tuesday of the month - 3.30pm – 4.30pm - East Maitland Library - Free entry for all
5 – 12 years.
Board Game Club: Get into games at Maitland Library's new board game club. Featuring
Carcassonne, Ticket to Ride, Settlers of Catan, Marvel Legendary game and more. Third Thursday of
the month - 3.00pm – 6.00pm Maitland Library - Free entry for all - 5 – 17 years.
Role Play Games
Learn how to play table top role play games such as Dungeons and Dragons, Star Wars and Doctor
Who. Meet like-minded friends, play your favourite RPG or learn a new game.
Fourth Wednesday of the month: 3.30pm – 5.30pm - Maitland Library - Free entry for all -
7 – 17 years .
Uncle Perry: We are excited to have
Uncle Perry back with us this year.
Everyone had a wonderful time engaging
with stories and music. Welcome back
Uncle Perry.
Sailability: Sailing season commenced yesterday.
Even without a lot of wind, it was great to be back in the
boats and on the water!
Room 3
The students in Room 3 have engaged in an array of fine-
motors skills (writing, cutting, pasting, painting and
puzzles).
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