15 May 2017

Newsletter Articles

Assistant Principal’s Report

Parents/Carers

Progress reports and returning T/EAP reports

Week 5 is already upon us and it feels like the term just started. Our Progress reports are soon to be underway and will be available for parental viewing towards the end of term. Parents/Carers will have received T/EAP parents/Guardians/carers to sign.

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program

Next week (May 16 and 17), Henbury School will be hosting the Regional Skills Networking Event for Northern Territory Schools involved in the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program (SAKGP). School representatives from different schools around the NT will be visiting Henbury together with specialists from the National SAKG Foundation Team. Our school farm, horticulture building and the café will be used as training facilities by around 60 educators around the region. This two day workshop is available as a Professional Development programme for teachers who wish to join the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Community and it will provide the opportunity to collaborate nationally with other teachers, staff, volunteers and specialists around the country involved in the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program. It will be a day full of aromatic experience in the kitchen and engaging activities in the garden.

Charles Darwin University Student visit

Once again Henbury School hosted a visit from Bachelor of Education students from CDU. Students were amazed at how engaged our students were with their learning, and the enormous range of programs offered. Students also commented on the passion of the teachers whom they observed in action.

Staffing

Selection Panels are currently in progress to decide Special Education support positions for next semester and we welcome to our school a new teacher Tamlyn Butler who has come to us from NSW. When our second Senior teacher position is decided Tamlyn will take over that class for the remainder of the term. A big welcome to Tamlyn.

School Council

Henbury School Council has filled the final vacant position and we welcome Helen Balatero to Council. Congratulations on your election Helen.

HEAD Space concern surrounding 13 reasons Why on Netflix

Recently a number of students have accessed at home a series called '13 Reasons Why' on Netflix. Please find in this Newsletter a guide from Headspace in relation to '13 Reasons Why'. This series deals with adolescent issues and suicide. I encourage you to monitor your child’s viewing activities. If you support your child to watch this series, I strongly encourage you or an appropriate adult either watch the show with them or engage in a conversation with them about the show. Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you wish to discuss this or any other matter further. For those who receive this newsletter electronically please click on the link below on how to talk to your young person about the show.

Rod Opie
Assistant Principal

Hello from Nightcliff Middle School Outreach

Nightcliff Outreach welcomed a new class member, Matthias. Aaron and Willis helped Matthias with his transition from Primary to Middle School. All three students participate in NMS Health and Physical Education classes. They engage in physical sport sessions and theory classes on a weekly basis. Willis and Aaron chose to continue with Garden Crew this year for work training. Matthias joined the Sanderson Middle School Outreach crew in the Woodwork room to commence his work training at Henbury. We had another amazing season competing in the Rising Star Basketball Competition in Semester 1. Our team, Tiger Sharks showed great teamwork and continue to improve their basketball skills.

Yellow 5

We have had a great start to the year and the first term flew by! The students have adjusted very well to their new class and are getting along with each other. This year we welcomed back Jai, Ben, Scott, Samantha, Amanda, Breeanna and Jye (part time CSC) along with Tiler who is starting his first year at Henbury.

We have been working on an Integrated Unit of Work this semester entitled ‘Self Esteem’ it has been a great way to get to know more about each other and encourage a level of acceptance and understanding. Students have been discussing healthy mind/healthy bodies to encourage making good lifestyle choices. We have been working on pieces of art that reflect our emotions and represent our personality. The students are currently working on a Coat of Arms/Shield that represents their likes and values.

The students have been busy with their regular classroom program as well as various work training placements (Crocodylus Park, Gardening Crew, Hairdressing Salon); Rising Stars Basketball (Amanda and Tiler); NTCIS – Auto at Kormilda College (Scott); CSC Clontaf (Jye); The Shack and community access on Fridays.

Upcoming Events

NDIA Information Sessions

NDIA will be hosting a series of information sessions in various locations:

• Darwin
• Katherine
• Alice Springs
• Tennant Creek
• Jabiru

Below is an outline of the available sessions:

• What is the NDIS and Participant Pathway – This session is suitable for Providers, Families and Participants to understand the Scheme, the steps involved in becoming a participant, the planning process and what this means for you.
• Provider Information Session – This session is aimed specifically at Providers and will include information on the NDIS, business opportunities and becoming a registered provider.
• Support Coordination Workshop – This session is suitable for Providers who are currently providing or interested in registering for Support Coordination. The session covers expectations of the Support Coordinator, the three levels of Support Coordination and the referral pathway.

RSVP: Register your interest for a specific session via the sticky tickets link

Additional sessions will be scheduled and advertised. If you have a specific enquiry about other locations, please email NT.engagement@ndis.gov.au

Photographer of the week

Congratulations to Lorenzo for winning the highest amount of votes for the most popular photo in the first round of voting. Many thanks to all the people who voted in the first round. Students have been working hard to choose the most effective photos to edit. Each class have been exploring in the farm to capture images of the various plants and flowers that can be found within Henbury’s vegetable garden. Please continue to vote for your favourite photo as the students appreciate your support.

Round 1 winning photo

There are 4 photos again for this round of voting. Once again you can only vote once.

Happy Birthday

MAY

3rd Latoya
5th Toby
6th Michael D
12th Gilbery
16th Kyle
17th Lorenzo
20th Julio
20th Min Min
23rd Isaiah E
23rd Deacon
27th Dana
31st DJ
31st Richard

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