Public Speaking

Anna Brooks from Year 4 and Nanma Joy from Year 6 represented HNS and the Manning region at the Diocesan Public Speaking competition on Monday. The girls gave their all in both their impromptu and prepared speeches. Nanma's topics were Leadership for her impromptu speech and Integrity for her prepared speech. Anna's topics were Responsibility for impromptu and Patience for her prepared speech.

Anna did exceptionally well and was awarded first prize in the Stage 2 division. Anna has a natural talent for Public Speaking and I am sure this skill and talent will serve her well as she moves through her school life and beyond.

Attendance

This week HNS undertook the COSI compliance validation in the areas of enrolment and attendance. There were two areas that stood out: the number of children with unexplained absences and the number of children with partial absences.

Attendance at school is a legal requirement. The school day begins at 8.50 at HNS and the students are expected to be at school, on time. The first lesson of the day in all classes is Reading and students who are repeatedly late for school are missing the most vital lessons of the day.

If your child is unwell or cannot attend school for any reason, you MUST NOTIFY THE SCHOOL OFFICE. This can be done using the Compass app or emailing or calling the school office. If we are not notified of absences within 7 days, they are recorded as unexplained absences and we then must follow procedure by contacting families, following CSO and Government policies, arranging meetings or even mandatory reporting of unexplained absences to DCJ and our Office of Safeguarding.

If you are planning on taking your child out of school for a period of 10 days or more, you must apply for leave using an Extended Leave form at least 4 weeks prior to the absence.

We are tightening up these procedures at school and would appreciate your valued support.

Uniform

Students will return to school in full Summer Uniform. The school hat is a mandatory Uniform item and must be worn by students whenever they are outside. Shoes and socks are to be plain black. Hair below the shoulders is to be always tied back and jewellery is to be kept to a minimum i.e. a watch, plain sleepers or studs and a signet ring. Makeup is not to be worn at school and nails are not to be painted. Please maintain your adherence to our uniform policy as it helps to develop a sense of Belonging and pride in our school.

PB4L

Class Award Winners Term 3 Week 8

Principal Award Winners Term 3 Week 8

 Sport News From Mrs Quilter

Tennis News 

The Todd Woodbridge Cup Regional Playoffs are happening very soon after we return for Term 4. It will be held at Kendall Tennis Club on Monday of Week 2, which is Monday 20th October 2025. Permission notes will go out first day back. There will be a cost associated as we will travel together by minibus. One team of 10 students from Stage 2 will attend and one team of 10 students from Stage 3 will attend with Mrs Quilter and another teacher.  

2026 Swimming Carnival 

As a result of Manning Region and CSO timetabling, our 2026 Swimming Carnival will take place in Term 4 this year. The exact date will be advised closer to the event. 

Yr 6 SRC Student Reports

We would also like to announce that year six will be giving out special surfboards around the playground at lunch time, so keep following the PB4L focus and maybe you’ll get one!"