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

$20 each

School Shirts SML-3XL

$24 each

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

$27.00

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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

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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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