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Monday, 12th October 2020 Week 2 - Term 4

• Homework Clubs will not be running until further no-tice due to Covid restrictions.

Important things to take note of:

It was all smiles last week for students happy to It was all smiles last week for students happy to be back to onsite learning!be back to onsite learning!

High School students ready for their first WOSE High School students ready for their first WOSE ChapelChapel

Uniform appointmentsParents please note: to purchase any uniform you will need to call the office and arrange a time. If you can let the office know the items you require they will have them ready for you.If a student needs to try on any items, 1 parent and 1 student will be allowed through at a time after having their temperatures checked first.Thank you for your cooperation!

Summer Uniform: Summer uniform, including school HATSare required for all students from the startof this term. Primary and Secondary hatscan be purchased from the uniform shop for $15 each.

Canteen onlineHenderson College canteen is online through the ‘Flexischools’ app. Lunch orders need to be done by 9pm every Thursday for canteen Fridays. Download the app now! :)

School FeesTerm 4 fees are due Friday 30th October for families not on a payment plan.Term 4 bus fees will be sent out next week.

Homework ClubsMonday and Thursday’s Homework Clubs will not be running until further notice due to current Covid restrictions.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

It was lovely to catch up with different students over the week and recon-nect with them. I was very impressed with their unso-licited thoughtfulness and spontaneous kindness that I

witnessed throughout the week to not only to their friends but also to those not in their close friendship group!

On Thursday we had a spontaneous visit from WorkSafe in regards to the processes and practises that we have implemented to respond to the CoVID pandemic. The WorkSafe representative sought to under-stand the different routines that have been implemented and then chose to check out several areas to see if in fact the procedures discussed where working. At the conclusion of the visit the WorkSafe officer stated that he was very pleased with what he saw and heard, however he would like to see a sign on our front gate directing visiting adults to wear a mask on entry. I would like to thank each family for responding positively to the different requests that we have made throughout the year because our positive WorkSafe report was a reflection of our co-ordinated response with you.

Over the past month our groundsman Mr Joe Tassone, has been exceptionally busy completing the following projects;*moving irrigation lines to make allowances for Stage 3 building project to commence,*installing a new irrigation system for an ad-ditional oval,* finishing landscaping work around the new building and,* constructing a boundary fence between Henderson College and the property closest to Fifteenth Street. If you have noticed the neat and well kept school grounds of late that is a result of Joe’s dedication and attention to detail.

This week our Year 10 students will be spiri-tually encouraging students across all year levels through song, actions and inspira-tional talks each morning. If you would like to join us you are most welcome.

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGEPRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Please continue to pray for our school, community and country in these uncer-tain times.

Sandra Ferry, Principal.

The ‘Flexischools’ app is avail-able to download from the App Store or Google Play Store

Flu Symptoms ProtocolPlease be aware that any students showing flu like symptoms will be sent home as per our school protocol. Thank you for your understanding and diligence in keeping our students & staff healthy.

Today I attended the first WOSE session for the week and Heather Macgillivray, Yr 10 student, spoke to us about hopelessness, which is a very fitting topic for how some of us might be feeling

right now. This year has been a really hard one for many people and at times it has been overwhelming. Heather explained that even though we may not feel it due to our circumstances and what we are going through, God is always there for us and has a plan for us.

Sometimes people drift away from God during times of trial as they feel let down by God but it is important to remember that it is not God causing the difficult things that we have to endure, it is sin. God does not want us to endure hardship and pain, that was not His plan.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” de-clares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

Venise Lang.

STUDENT WELFARE MESSAGE

Prep 2021

Enrol now!Secure your child’s place for next year.Phone school reception on 5024 5192.

CLASS AWARDS

First Primary Assembly for Term 4!First Primary Assembly for Term 4!

This week the Year 10 stu-dents are leading our Week of Spiritual Emphasis (WOSE).

Each day a different Year 10 student will be sharing. The theme for this week is ‘Jesus in the Midst.’

Both Primary and High School Chapels will be in an outdoor setting each day and the High School students will be wearing masks.

Year 10 students will also be running lunch-time games and activities with different classes during the week.

Parents are welcome to attend and be up-lifted by the ecouraging messages from our Year 10’s!

Pastor Gerrard Price

CHAPLAIN’S MESSAGE

Pastor G, Mr Ferry & Yr 10 studentsPastor G, Mr Ferry & Yr 10 students

High School WOSE chapelHigh School WOSE chapel

Yr 10 student Heather Yr 10 student Heather Macgillivray sharingMacgillivray sharing

Primary WOSE chapelPrimary WOSE chapel

UPCOMING DATESOctober

12-16 Week of Spiritual Emphasis (WOSE)

13 Immunisations - Yr 7

23 AFL Grand Final Public Holiday

26-30 Book Week

November

2 Student Free

3 Melbourne Cup Holiday

5 Primary Sports Day

5 Primary School Orientation

6 High School Orientation

9 High School Orientation

10 Prep Orientation (Tuesday group)

12 Prep Orientation (Thursday group)

17 Prep Orientation (Tuesday group)

19 Prep Orientation (Thursday group)

23-26 Yr 6 Camp

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Yr 10 Mildura Senior Yr 10 Mildura Senior College TransitionCollege Transition

Mildura Senior College staff will visit the Yr 10 students at Henderson for-:

Final Subject Conferences: 21st October at 11:40am