PRINCIPAL’S COLUMN
Year 6 Orientation Day
This week we look forward to welcoming our Year 7 2025 cohort, providing them with some familiarity and a sense of the positive learning experiences waiting for them next year. Many thanks to Ms Hawkey, Relieving HT Administration and to the many teachers at Kingscliff High School and our partner primary schools who will be supporting students on the big day.
Pottsville Beach Public School, Year 6 Graduation
Damien Borg, our Deputy Principal, is looking forward to joining the school community at Pottsville in celebrating a very significant day next Thursday. Many thanks to Mrs Frost, the Relieving Principal, for her kind invitation
School Excellence Plan 2025 – 28
Last Thursday evening our staff began the collaborative journey which will begin our new planning cycle. At this early stage, we are looking at a focus on:
- Sustaining and building on literacy and numeracy outcomes
- A continued focus on student wellbeing and school attendance
- Positive pathways to post school destinations, be they further study, vocational training or employment.
We look forward to providing more detail and opportunities for parent / carer consultation in Term 1 2025.
Community Expectations
While most of our students are a strong reflection of positive community values, there have been some opportunities for some students to reflect on the way in which they would like to finish the 2024 school year:
- Are we keeping our phones ‘off and away’ during school hours?
- Are we arriving to school on time?
- Are we cooperating with staff instructions?
I am looking forward to a positive ending to another busy school year.
GENERAL NEWS
Years 7 – 10 Academic and Sports Awards presentations, Monday 16 December 2024
The end of the year is rapidly approaching and, with it, day and evening assemblies which acknowledge student achievement. Day assemblies will be held to acknowledge consistency and improvement in all areas of student achievement, while the evening ceremony will provide an opportunity to recognise our high achievers in each year group.
All assemblies will take place in our MPU, with day assemblies occurring during the school day, and the evening assembly starting at 6:00 pm. Parents and carers of students who are part of our evening assembly are strongly encouraged to attend.
Schools Spectacular
We are so very proud of our Schools Spectacular students for their incredible performances last week at Qudos Bank Arena.
They came together with over 5000 students from Public Schools across NSW to perform in four incredible performances. Their hard work, stamina and dedication to create something truly spectacular has been inspirational. The production will be televised on channel 7 December 14. Congratulations girls, we can’t wait for next year!!
Year 8 Math Olympiad
Last week, our talented Year 8 students put their mathematical skills on show at the highly anticipated Math Olympiad which was held at Banora Point High School. Competing against schools from across the region, our team showcased exceptional problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and a passion for mathematics.
The Olympiad challenged students with complex problems requiring creativity, logic, and advanced mathematical reasoning. It was inspiring to see our students tackle each challenge with enthusiasm and determination.
A huge congratulations to our two incredible teams for securing an impressive third place!
Thank you to the students, teachers, and parents who supported this fantastic event.
REWARDS EXCURSION!
Wet N Wild
Years 7, 8, 9, 10
The list of invited students for the end of year rewards excursion will be placed on the notice board outside of the MPU today. Please check this list to see if you have been invited.
The cost of the excursion is $50 which includes park entry and bus fee.
Permission and payments will be available on School Bytes.
The first 200 students to return their notes and make payments will be able to attend, so get in fast.
IMPORTANT - If you have been invited and have a 'Park Pass' you need to let Ms Hawkey or Mr Malcolmson know by Friday morning so your invoice can be updated.
Senior ski trip deposits
The second instalment of ski trip deposits are due by Friday 6 December 2024. This can be paid through School Bytes. There is still space on the trip for any Year 9 or Year 10 students interested in attending. Any questions or concerns please see Mr Matthias.
Elevate Education
Dear Parents,
We’re excited to announce that Elevate Education will be hosting their next parent webinar on 11 December . This session will show you how to set your child up for success in the new year.
Elevate works with our students, delivering high-impact workshops on study skills, motivation, wellbeing, and exam preparation. By tuning into their webinar series, you’ll learn how you can help support your child at home by reinforcing the skills they’re learning at school.
Sign up for the session below to learn how you can help your child succeed next year with essential study skills and goal-setting strategies.
Live Parent Webinar: How You Can Set Your Child Up for Success
Wednesday 11 December 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm (AEDT)
Click here to register for free
Here’s what Elevate will be covering on the night:
✅ Helping your child to avoid last-minute exam preparation with effective note taking
✅ Setting specific, performance-orientated goals with your child
✅ Boosting your child’s results with extra reading
We hope to see you there!
School Calendar
We have a variety of exciting activities planned. Keep an eye on our school calendar for all the latest events.
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kingscliff high school p&c
P&C Uniform Shop
P&C Uniform Shop opening hours
Please note opening hours are subject to change due to limited staff availability for the P&C Uniform Shop
Please contact the P&C for further information
https://kingscliff-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/about-our-school/what-we-offer/p---c-uniform-shop.html
- Payment at the P&C Uniform Shop is by cash, cheque, and EFTPOS.
- The P&C Uniform Shop is located near our Science block on the left-hand side of the ramp.
- For more information, please contact the P&C Uniform Shop at Email: pckingscliffhigh@gmail.com
Parent/Carer Contact Details
Updating contact details – are your contact details up to date?
Sometimes we will need to contact you, including on the day that your child is absent if you haven’t notified the school with a reason for your child being away.
If your contact details are out of date or if you’re not sure, please contact the Front Office staff so we can update our records and can contact you quickly when we need to.
Please include parent/carers name, address, phone numbers, email address and emergency contact details. Please remember to contact the school if any of these details or your circumstances change.