15 September 2017

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

Teaching in the Territory Excellence Awards

These awards are a fantastic opportunity for the Department of Education to formally recognise outstanding teaching and school leadership in Northern Territory Government schools. The winners will be announced at World Teachers Day at Parliament House, 27 October.

Congratulations to the following staff who have been shortlisted in the following categories:

Natalie Althouse- Northern Territory Indigenous Educator of the Year
Deborah Hall- Northern Territory Special Educator of the Year
Rod McKay- Northern Territory Education Support Person of the Year

Congratulations

Congratulations to Natalie Althouse who was successful in winning the permanent position of School Counsellor at Henbury School.

Congratulations to some of the CSC students who through undertaking the Drive Safe Theory Course have succeeded in gaining their L Licence!

Welcome

Welcome to Anne Crossley who is Acting Business Manager whilst Leanne is on Long Service Leave.

Kids Teaching Kids Cluster Event

On Friday 8 September, Henbury School hosted this event with 180 students from schools in Darwin and the Rural area attending. CEP schools were Wagaman, Wanguri and Nemarluk. Students also came from Karama, Nightcliff Primary and Humpty Doo Primary. The themes on the day were related to environmental sustainability and helping students find simple ways to save the environment through highly engaging activities and workshops. Henbury students presented workshops on global warming, climate change and finding solutions on how to prevent global warming happening.

Thank you to Joan Ocampo who organised the event. Joan said, “I believe this day was clear evidence of how our school creates a positive impact upon other schools. We demonstrate that through collaboration we can create a more sustainable environment”. A big thank you also to all Henbury Staff who helped out during the day and Coffee Crew who made homemade cookies for the students to have with their fruit at recess time.

NT Dragonflies Netball Team

The Marie Little OAM Shield was held in Perth. The three days of competition saw teams from six states and territories participate, with the Northern Territory coming fifth. Congratulations to Rachael and Amanda who represented the NT as the competition. The Dragonflies uniforms where designed by Darlene Devery, Henbury’s AIEW. Darlene said, “The design represents players who are individuals but go places when they unite, travelling from different communities to travel the same path.”

RUOK Day

What a busy morning at the Café on Friday. We had visitors and staff purchase coffee, frapes and baked goods all towards ensuring that we check in with each other to see if we ‘RUOK’. We must remember to do this regularly, not just on RUOK Day. Thank you to Janine who made biscuits for staff. A big thank you to Dawyte for coordinating the Coffee Crew on this day, to spread the message. We raised a total of $154.

Carolyn Edwards
Principal

Henbury Corporate Luncheon

Early Bird prices are available for the Henbury Corporate Luncheon which will be held on the 8th December 2017. Early Bird tickets are $130 and are available until the 30th September 2017. You can purchase tickets by visiting the link below or call our office on 08 89977077. Price will then go up to $150ea from the 1st October 2017.

We are also seeking cash and gift donations. Henbury School is endorsed as a deductable gift recipient. Please refer to the sponsorship packages options. All sponsors will be acknowledged by certificate, inclusion in the Henbury School Yearbook (which is given to all businesses who have supported Henbury School throughout the year) and have their logo or name displayed at the Luncheon.

If you would like to sponsor us in any way please see attached sponsorship pledge or contact the office on 08 89977077.

2017 RAZZAMATAZZ

The 2017 RAZZAMATAZZ Show is a free Live Variety Comedy Show for the Special Needs and Disadvantaged Kids of Darwin. This event will be held at the DARWIN CONVENTION CENTRE on SATURDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2017 AT 12:30 PM. The show is suitable for audiences of all ages. The venue supports & accommodates wheelchair access & seating.

Please RSVP with numbers by the 30th September 2017 by calling the office on

89 977 077. See attached flyer below for more information.

Steps Towards Capability Walk

Last weekend Henbury Staff took part in the Steps Towards Capability Walk. A fabulous event with all proceeds going towards HPA Helping People Achieve.

If you would like to donate toward this event please click on the link below.

Footy Colours Day

On Thursday 7th September our CSC students hosted Footy Colours Day. They raised $78 which goes towards helping assist young learners continue with their education while they receive treatment for cancer.

Blue 2

Well we have had a very busy Term 3 with so much going on. First up we had a new teacher for five weeks, Tamlyn and she was great! Alison came back from the UK after nearly 6 months away.

We also went to Camp Batchelor which was so exciting! For some of us it was our first school camp. There were so many different activities to join in on, we were so tired when we came back to Darwin.

Paul joined bucket drumming and surprised everyone with his rhythm talent.

MISSING CLOTHES

One of our students has lost his brand new Broncos t-shirt and black/grey palm tree board shorts during camp. His name should be written on the t-shirts on the tag inside the side seam near his waist. On the shorts it would be where the back pocket is attached to the shorts or on the tag.

Please check your child’s school bag or camp gear in case they were placed in their belongings. Below is a picture of the missing clothing.

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Happy Birthday

September

Honor 3rd
Anastasious 3rd
Malakai 3rd
Katie 3rd
Mihali 6th
Timmia 9th
Molly 27th
Nicole 29th

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