3 March 2017

Newsletter Articles

Assistant Principal’s Report

Parents/Carers

Transition and Education Adjustment Plans (T/EAP’s)

Week 5 is already upon us and it feels like the year just started. Our EAP and TEAP process is well under way with parent/carer interviews happening as you read this newsletter. This process will finish by the 14 March in which case Plans will be adjusted and sent home for Parents/Guardians/carers to sign.

Staffing

Henbury School advertised for two new Special Education Support Officers at the beginning of this term. These positions have been finalised and the new employees commenced work. We welcome Ms Grace Doughty to Green 3 and Mr Antony Bird to the position of Hydro/Physio SESO. Tina Glover is on leave for one month. Welcome all.

School Immunisation Program

Over the next few months students will take part in the school immunisation program. If you have any questions with regards to immunisation you can contact our school nurse, Janine Kelsey on 899 77077.

1st Round

Yr 7 = HPV/Mantoux
Yr 8 = Varicella
Yr10= Pneumoccocal

Rising Stars Basketball program

Last year Henbury School facilitated a number of our students to participate in the Rising Stars basketball program which was a hugely successful program. Teachers will once again register students to participate this year

At present we have 3 full teams (6 classes) and would love to make a 4th team.

Cost is $35 per student and competition goes for 8 weeks. First game starts on the 17th March and these are held during the school day. Contact your child’s teacher if you would like your child to participate in this program.

Clean Up Australia Day

On Thursday, 2nd of March, Henbury School joined the nation in participating in “Clean Up Australia Day”. Our classes were encouraged to join the “School Clean Up Day” which is a great way to teach students our school value of being responsible, that can be practiced by taking care of our environment. Clean Up Australia Organisation sent us kits with bags and gloves that were used for the clean up. Students were expected to help in picking, collecting and disposing rubbish that they found around their classroom, the school grounds, nearby footpath and carpark.

Human Growth and Development (HGD)

HGD started this week. This program will slowly be revamped over 2017 to include such programs as the 'Love Bites Program' and alike.

Riding for the Disabled (RDA)

Riding for the Disabled will begin in Term 2.

Students will be able to use their sports vouchers for membership. The cost will be $26.50 a week for each session ($25 per lesson and $1.50 for bus). If you would like your child to participate in this program please let their class teacher know so that paperwork is sent home.

School Council

School Council AGM was held last night. The School Council membership for 2017 is

Robyne Jhowry-Chair
Jenny Dignan-Secretary
Dee-Anne Vahlberg-Treasurer
Parent Members-Deb Ellison and Patrick Berends
Teacher Members-Brenda Moore and Lauren Hofmeyer

There is one vacant parent member - If you are interested then please contact Carolyn Edwards or one of the other members of School Council

2017 PossABILITIES Expo

Henbury School with the support of the NT NDCO, Julie Forrest-Davies, are coordinating the 2017 PossABILITIES Expo, formerly the “Henbury Youth and Disability Expo.” This will be 6 April from 2pm to 6:30pm. Our goal is to:

• Reach more people in the community through increased promotion of our event
• Give the audience opportunities to participate in interactive activities.
• Have key organisations run and/or sponsor workshops in conjunction with Henbury School’s enterprises in a “Try a Skill” format.
• Have breakout information sessions with key stakeholders in the industry where the audience can pose questions relevant to them.
• Host panels of guests on a main stage to talk about their organisation and the services they provide.
• Provide the opportunity for present and past students of Henbury School to talk about their experiences and journey through, “An interview with today’s Youth.”

Rod Opie
Assistant Principal

Informal Mum's Lunch

It is a very informal gathering of mums who discuss their experiences and expectations, but are after a familiar support and knowledge from a family perspective. You can come for 30 minutes or stay for 2+ hours. Some new mums have found such common ground that they have stayed for 3 hours. Pay for own meals and drinks, but if you don’t want either, no problem, just take a seat and join us. Give it a try!!

Sunday, 26th March 2017
12 noon onwards, come and go as you like
Lizards Hotel,
Mitchell Street
Private room
Speaker from NT Carers on possible services to assist families.

Robyn Jhowry

Schoolzine Phone App

Henbury School currently uses Schoolzine to publish newsletters throughout the year. The school newsletter is an important communication tool to inform our school community of student learning, important notices and upcoming events.

In an attempt to increase accessibility to this service we would like to introduce the Schoolzine app.

This is a free app that can be easily downloaded onto any iPhone or android device which allows school newsletters to be viewed conveniently on any smartphone or tablet device.

Any questions please direct to myself on the contact details below. I am available to assist with downloading the app any time, please ask at the front office for assistance if required.

Paul Drewitt
Senior Teacher 1
Curriculum, Assessment & Reporting

Greetings from Purple 5

In Purple 5 we have 5 students who are all new to Henbury campus this year. Their names are Toby, Isaiah, Enrique, Harrison, and Faisal. Harrison has moved here from Brisbane, and Faisal from Adelaide. So far this term, we have been busy getting to know one another, and focussing on learning our school values of Respect, Care and Compassion, Teamwork, Resilience, and Responsibility.

We are looking forward to an exciting term with basketball, swimming, library visits, Science, Literacy, Maths, Art, and much more!

Enrique demonstrated Care and Compassion helping Harrison to lift the bowling ball onto the ramp at Planet Tenpin.

We are looking forward
to a busy and
productive year!

Julie and Tina

CSC 2

It’s been an exciting start to the year. Saxon is doing Art and ‘How to run your own business’ with CSC and he says they’re both awesome. Richard and Shamus are studying Music and are learning about the great classical composers of the Romance Period. Richard is also continuing his VET Hairdressing. Byron and Brandon are attending SEDA so we only see them for Maths and English. In English we are reading Deadly Unna by Phillip Gwynne. I wonder if Byron and Brandon are like the two main characters in the novel. Can’t wait to find out. We’re looking forward to a great year.

Greetings from Purple 4 class

This year we have welcomed 4 students: Julio, Lorenzo, Hugo and John with Malakai continuing in our class. We have all been getting to know each other through discussions on our favourite activities, curriculum subjects and food we like. Participating in fitness sessions keeps us fit, strong and healthy. These programs include our weekly gym fitness circuit with P3 and P5 and we are looking forward to being part of a team in the Rising Stars basketball competition. In Week 3, we attended ‘taster sessions’ for Work Training. This has helped us when completing our Going for Goals! workbook to identify our goals for this year, how to achieve them and strategies to use to overcome difficulties . So far this Term, we have been to the Museum, the Waterfront and to the Library at Parliament House for our community access visits. We also visited Casuarina Library with P5 and had an interesting story read by one of the librarians. Before returning to school, each student borrowed a chapter book to take back for our afternoon individual reading session.

Here are some snapshots from our busy start to Semester 1:

CSC 1

Welcome to Week 5 from CSC1! We have relocated into a fabulous new room at Casuarina Senior College with plenty of space to move and complete our Modified NTCET studies. This year, students are completing Stage 2 subjects in English, Maths, Art and Health and Physical Education.

With 6 of our 9 students ready to complete Year 12 this year, we are excited to be undertaking a variety of new Work Experience and VETis opportunities in addition to our academic studies.

These fine young people are also looking forward to being involved in their TEAP meetings this week and to assist in developing their personal and educational goals for 2017.

In the gallery below are some photos from our Friday Fitness, Cooking and Maths programs. Each Thursday students use the CSC canteen kitchen to cook a healthy meal. On Friday, students tally their results with exercises related to endurance, flexibility and strength. Students have also been putting their brains through a workout, using scales to calculate measurements for a 3D model of their dream bedroom!

We hope you have a wonderful week and look forward to updating you on our progress and achievements throughout the year!

Introducing the Visible Learning Monthly Newsletter Update

Hello! We are the Henbury Visible Learning Coaches – Brenda Moore, Raylee Parker, Lauren Hofmeyer and Janelle Welch. We will be keeping you up to date with all things Visible Learning through a monthly newsletter instalment.

Visible Learning is all about good teaching and learning practices and has been rolled out in all Northern Territory Schools. It involves 5 strands:

1. The Visible Learning School
2. Inspired and passionate teachers
3. The Visible Learner
4. Effective Feedback
5. Know thy Impact

This year part of Henbury’s focus is to further develop the Effective Feedback stream. What does this look like around the school? As well as ongoing feedback between students and staff throughout the day, each classroom is ending their school day with an afternoon reflection/feedback session. This looks very different across our varied classrooms. However things you may see and hear being discussed are:

• What did you learn today?
• What are you most of proud today?
• How did you feel during your ______ lesson?
• What did you find challenging?
• When did you use a positive Mindframe?
• What strategies did you use in your learning?
• How did you work towards achieving your goals?

These reflection sessions help students take ownership over their learning and give vital feedback to staff about students’ learning and progress, and their own teaching practices. These are great questions for parents and carers to also ask your student after their day at school.

The types of strategies teachers and SESOs are using in these reflection sessions are as different as our classes! Take a look at some of our reflection sessions in action!

In CSC1 Outreach students complete their daily learning journal. Students then discuss and then answer individually the following questions “Something I am proud of...” / “Something I have learned...”

Purple 4 students take turns asking each other reflective questions. The students have become very good at thinking about their learning and sharing their success and challenges with each other.

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