It is with great sadness that I extend condolences on behalf of our school to Mr and Mrs Edwards and their daughter Amelia on the passing of their son and brother Hugh. I know our school will do all it can to support the Edward’s family and friends during this very difficult time. Funeral details are not yet available however I will inform our school community when appropriate and I am sure many of our students and staff will wish to attend to pay their respects to Hugh.

This morning our students have met in Year groups and have been offered counselling and will continue to be supported during the days, weeks and months ahead. I have attached a letter for parents which includes details about other support services outside of the school that are also available and strategies to manage the grieving process. Please contact me at school if you have any questions.

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Term 2 Week 4B 15th May 2017

HSC ExamsThis week our senior students will commence their HSC exams. We wish them the very best for their exams and remind students that they must ensure they are on time and do not miss their exams. Contact the school immediately if there is a problem. Our staff will be available for senior students should they need assistance in the final preparations for their exams.

Ms Julie Bowen Relieving Principal

“Quote of the Week “ In a world where you can be anything Be kind.

Monday 15th October 2018 Term 4 Week 1A

BILLABONG HIGHLIGHTS

Relieving Principal Year 12 Graduation

Japanese Excursion Last term on the 27th September the Japanese 9/10 Elective class went to the Zen X restaurant in Albury to experience Japanese cuisine and practice our language (and chopstick) skills. We used our skills that we learnt over the term to order a variety of Japanese meals. The meals were tateno oishii: karee katsu, sushi, ramen, miso soup and other things. Using our skills in an authentic situation was enlightening and tanoshii! Thanks to Mrs Toogood for driving the bus and Ms Gillis for accompanying us.Alana Willis and Elina Rattray Motorbike CourseOn 24th and 25th September, the senior Primary Industries class with Mrs Toogood attended the Wagga Tafe Primary Industries Centre to complete the practical components of 2 units of study: Operate Quad bikes and Operate 2 wheel motor bikes. Several enjoyable hours were spent riding where students learnt many new skills on handling bikes safely and confidently. They also learnt basic maintenance and care of motorbikes.

Billabong Highlights

Above - Japanese Excursion Below - Motorbike Course

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Billabong Highlights

Above -Winners from our Sports Assembly Below - Motorbike Course

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Our group from the 9/10 commerce class are running a BASKETBALL COMPETITION as a business.

THE BONGA’S CUP BASKETBALL COMPETITION

Enter your teams of 5-6 during week 1!!

There will be an entrance fee of $6 per person (half of the earnings will go to the SRC and the

rest will go to the business owners).

The competition will be held during term 4. Be the winner and you will receive a prize of hot

chips and a well-deserved soft drink!!

Canteen Roster Tuesday 16th October 2018

Alison BaldockWednesday 17th October 2018

Melissa Galvin Thursday18th October 2018

Rita BowlerFriday 19th October 2018

Debbie Clancy Monday 22nd October 2018

Melissa Galvin

Calendar

Tuesday 16th October 2018 School Spectacular Rehearsal

Thursday 18th-19th October 2018 Duke Of Ed Adventurous Journey

Friday 19th October 2018 Milo T20 Primary Cricket Monday 22nd - 24th October 2018 STEM Indigenious Youth Development Camp

Friday 26th October 2018CHS U15s Netball Knockout

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Below - Community Notices - these are not school events.

Henty Branch of Bendigo Bank Poetry Competition The Henty Branch of Bendigo Bank will celebrate their 20th year as part of the Henty Street Scape celebrations on the 9th November, 2018 and invite you to participate in a Poetry Competition. The sections and criteria for the competition have been outlined by the Henty Branch of Bendigo Bank and are as follows:

Criteria: Primary School Student: Main subject of the poem must be “Henty” and mention must also be made of the Bendigo Bank.

Secondary School Student: Main subject of the poem must be the Henty branch of Bendigo Bank.

Adults: Main subject of the poem must be the Henty branch of Bendigo Bank. All entries must include the authors’ name, a contact phone number and address on the back of the entry. Entries to be submitted to the Bendigo Bank, Henty by close of business on Wednesday 31st October. 1st and 2nd place winners will be notified by Wednesday 7th November. The Bendigo Bank Board request that the recipients of First prize (only) read their entry at the Henty Street Scape event on 9th November, 2018. Presentation: Handwritten or published on computer. Please note: Judging will take into consideration the presentation of the poem.

Sections: School years

• K-1-2-3: Word count- ALL words counted including “the” and “a”. Minimum words 10 maximum 80 words.

• Years 4-5-6: Word count- only words of four or more letters counted- small words “a’ and “the” not counted. Minimum words 20, maximum number of words 120.

• Years 7-8-9-10-11-12: Word count- only words of four or more letters counted- small words “a’ and “the” not counted. Minimum words 30, maximum number of words 180.

Adults • Open: words of 3 letters or less not

counted. Minimum words 20, maximum 220 words.

First prize $100 account with Bendigo Bank Second prize $50 account with Bendigo Bank

The Board of the Henty Branch of Bendigo Bank look forward to your entry and invite you to join them for the celebration of our 20th birthday at the Henty Street Scape event.

For further details about the poetry competition, we invite you to contact Leticia O’Brien (St Paul’s Primary School Henty0269293323) on behalf of the Bendigo Bank and Henty Community Development Committee.

Yours Sincerely,

Leticia O’Brien (on behalf of the Henty Branch of Bendigo Bank)