Blayney High Bulletin - Issue 2 Term 3 - Week 4 6 August 2021

Last week we celebrated Education Week at Blayney High School. I would like to congratulate our Education Week award winners. Each of the students were recognised for their commitment and dedication to learning. The theme for Education Week was lifelong learners and we have no doubt each of these winners exemplify the core principles of the theme and public education.

The following award recipients are pictured with Year Advisors and Relieving Principal Mr Baker:

Year 7 – Lucy Allen Year 8 – Ella Sinclair Year 9 – Toby Tyrrell Year 10 – Koby McKay Year 11 – Charlotte Crome and Alex Kinghorne Year 12 – Sophie Jones and Joel Tyrrell.

Year 12 have almost completed their Trial HSC examinations. The preparation for the examinations can’t be understated. Our students have had to battle adversity with the recent COVID lockdowns, yet they have shown up each day to give their best effort. I wish each and every one of them the best of luck with their results.

Our school debating team recently battled it out with Bathurst High. Unfortunately, we didn’t come away with the victory but I’m told the students learnt many valuable negotiation skills throughout the preparation of the debate. I’m incredibly proud of the effort and commitment the students have shown when representing the school. They are always well spoken and professional in their approach. Well done to Ms Mackie and her team of Ella Tilburg, Thomas McDonald, Koby McKay and Stevie Webster

Kind regards Mr Terry Baker Rel Principal

Congratulations to Niaomi McDonell who has recently been appointed as the school’s Student Support Officer. The Student Support Officer (SSO) is a fulltime, non-teaching member of staff who works closely with our wellbeing team and school counselling service. Niaomi will support our whole-of-school approach to student wellbeing, with a focus on early intervention to support positive mental health. We look forward to having her work closely with our school community.

We welcome back Kathy Fardon into our front office. She returns to us after working at other schools over the past 3 years. Her enthusiasm and positive outlook have ensured that she has made a seamless return into the position.

HSC Assessment Calendar 2020-21

Term 3 2021

Week 4 Trial HSC Exams

Week 5 Trial HSC Exams

Week 6 Assessment Free

Week 7 Dance trial HSC Exam

Week 8 Assessment Free

Week 9 Assessment Free

Week 10 Assessment Free

Upcoming Events

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6 Aug Trial HSC exams

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Signature week

10 Aug Trial HSC exams

Signature week

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26 Aug Year 10 VALID

30 Aug Honan Cup lunchtime

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Compulsory School Attendance Information for parents

Education for your child is important and regular attendance at school is essential for your child to achieve their educational best and increase their career and life options. NSW public schools work in partnership with parents to encourage and support regular attendance of children and young people. When your child attends school every day, learning becomes easier and your child will build and maintain friendships with other children.

The importance of arriving on time

Arriving at school and class on time:

• Ensures that students do not miss out on important learning activities scheduled early in the day

• Helps students learn the importance of punctuality and routine

• Give students time to greet their friends before class

• Reduces classroom disruption

Lateness is recorded as a partial absence and must be explained by parents.

Check out the new BHS Careers website at

https://blayney.jobjump.com.au

Visit our Facebook page to see what activities our students have been involved in.

https://www.facebook.com/BlayneyHS/

https://blayney-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/

Blayney High School offers its stu-dents and parents access to a Secure Portal which allows you to monitor your students progress at school.

If you have not received your login details yet, please contact Blayney High School on 63682100 to arrange this.

Go to the Sentral Parent Portal at

https://blayneyhs.sentral.com.au/portal2

Access the Sentral Parent Portal App on your device. This will allow you to access your child’s absences, mes-sages, the Blayney High Bulletin, Calendar and more.

If you have already registered using the Sentral Parent Portal, download the app and log in with your Sentral Parent Portal account, or simply register direct from the app using the login details previously provided.

If you have not received your login details yet, please contact Blayney High School on 63682100 to arrange this.

Download the app. Depending on your de-vice, visit either the

or

For more information and guides visit

Sentral Parent Portal Resources

Students can borrow and read eBooks from our library anywhere, anytime, on multiple devices. Using the Blayney High School ebook lend-ing facility at

https://blayneyhs.wheelers.co/

Students in Year 7-12 may loan up to 2 ebooks at the one time. The borrowing period for almost all re-sources is 3 weeks.

If you have a mobile device, you can download the ePlatform App from

https://blayneyhs.wheelers.co/help/apps/eplatform-app

or simply read your ebook in your web browser on your device

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