15 December 2022

Newsletter Articles

ACTING PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Dear Parents/Carers

Another year has come to an end and what a year it was! There was so much to celebrate about our wonderful community. A true highlight for me was the Best Last FriYAY ever and ACHPER come and try day, organised by our amazing Learning Commissioners and led by teachers Amanda Thomas and Rowan Barrow. Every student was included and enjoyed the many activities on offer.

Reports and Student Classes 2023

Semester reports, T/EAP reviews and 2022 attendance records were sent home with your child in a sealed envelope on Tuesday 13th December. If you do not receive this please contact the front office on 89977077 or email henbury.admin@education.nt.gov.au

Included in the envelope was a letter with the names of your child’s teachers and classmates for 2023. Where possible, students who are moving classes and/or have changes in staff for 2023 have had the opportunity to visit their new classes and staff. Some students who have been identified as requiring more time to transition have been given this opportunity with an individual transition timetable throughout Term Four. We hope this makes for a smoother transition back to school in 2023.

Presentation Assembly

The presentation Assembly on Tuesday was recognition of the incredible work our students do. All performances were very entertaining, and I thank all that were involved. Thank you to the Learning Commissioners who hosted the Assembly impeccably, as always. Thank you to Amanda Thomas for your continued passion for the NTLC.

Congratulations to the students below on receiving the following awards:

Australia Day Student Citizenship Award

George Maillis

The awards recognise students who show a sense of fair play, generosity of spirit, concern for others, cultural understanding, positive attitude and involvement within the school and/or the wider community. George embodies all these qualities as School Captain and has left an impact on the school community.

AMPOL Best All Rounder Award

Kate Copley

The AMPOL Best All Rounder Award is a national award recognising selected Year 12 students. Kate was nominated as Henbury’s AMPOL All Award recipient for her dedication to her community, her studies and her role as School Captain.

Minister of Education STEM Awards

Middle Years- Aiko Buckland
Senior Years- Leeam Tims

Captains 2022

Captains
Roanin Sariago
Shawn Mendonca
Vice-Captains
Jayden Beckwith
Trinidey Sariago
Ashley Wootton

Overall winners of the 2020 Henbury School Values Awards

Respect- Vlad Dionysiou
Resilience- Jacky Caluza
Responsibility- Roanin Sariago
Teamwork- Joshua Garraway and Jade Obajdin
Compassion- Mikaylah Crosthwaite-Sariago

Chief Minister’s Awards

Oral Language
Alexander Jones
Aiko Buckland

Communicator at school
Robert Anderson
Trinidey Sariago
Joaquim Caluza
Deklian Cross
Judy Leng
Tatiana Nelson

Communicator in the community
Kinisha McDonald
Paulo da Costa Tong

Writing
Jayden Beckwith
Suphawit Junsomran
Joshua Garraway
Antonia Patsalou
Azaria Bretherton

Reading
Camillia Garadji
Roman Garadji

Visual
Julianne Labayen
Brodie Garrawurra
Leakota Gallagher

Board of Studies Awards

Academic Excellence – Year 9 – Ryan Hodges
Academic Excellence – Year 12 – Toby Reynolds
Academic Excellence – Year 12 Aboriginal – Leakota Gallagher
Overall Academic Excellence – Jeremy Jape

Goodbyes

The following teachers are leaving us this year:

Cherryn Carroll (maternity leave)
Jane-Louise Mercer
Rowan Barrow
Nicole Hennessey (on leave)
David Panjer (on leave)
Paul Drewitt (on leave)
Kate Middleton (on leave)

Good luck in your future endeavours and thank you for all you have done for our students during your time at Henbury.

Henbury Precinct - Op Shop and Café

The Henbury Op Shop opened its doors on Tuesday 7th November at our new location at Shop 11 & 12 Casuarina Village, Bradshaw Terrace. Our Café is still work in progress and will open its doors in February.

The Op Shop will be closed for 2 weeks over the Christmas break from 24 December to 9 January. Thank you to our coordinators Dominika and Laura and all our dedicated staff and volunteers who do an amazing job of creating an inclusive space for our students to learn while also providing the Darwin community with the best Op Shop in town!

Get down there and get your Christmas bargains before the shop closes next week!

Back to School 2023

The front office will be open from Monday 9th January from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Back to School vouchers will be available to make purchases for stationary, book packs and uniforms.

School resumes for students on Tuesday 31 January 2023.

I wish all students, families, carers and school community members a joyous Christmas and a safe holiday.

David Panjer
Acting Principal

HENBURY INCLUSION TRIATHLON

Last Thursday, 37 Henbury students participated in the school’s first ever Inclusion Triathlon. Through a collaboration with Lucy Berk and the Triathlon Northern Territory crew, students completed a swim, cycle or run as part of a relay team. A huge thanks to Variety for the $4000 grant to repair all the Henbury school bikes/trikes by Blue Cycles team. Massive thanks to staff and Triathlon volunteers for ensuring a safe race! Huge achievement for our happy triathletes. The school also received a new tandem bike with the help of a Variety - the Children’s Charity NT grant of $3000 by Triathlon NT. Thank you to everyone involved!

Rowan Barrow

YEAR 12 GRADUATION

On Thursday 24th November we held our graduation dinner at the Hilton. This year we celebrated 25 year 12 students graduating from Henbury School. Over 130 students, parent/carers and guests attended. What a great night it was with lots of great food and dancing.

A big thank you to all staff who helped organise the night to make it a great success. Thank you also to staff and students who fundraised during the year to keep the cost down.

We wish all our graduates all the best for the future.

NUTRITION PROGRAM 2023

The 2023 Henbury School Nutrition Program will commence in week 2, Monday 6th February 2023. From Tuesday 31st January to Friday 3rd February 2023 (inclusive), you must provide a packed recess and lunch for your child/ren.

The cost of this program has increased by 50c per day to $30.00 per week. This is due to inflation. If you would like your child to be a part of the program in 2023 please complete the attached form and return it to school. A hard copy was also sent home with your child last week.

If you have any questions please contact the office on 899 77077.

HENBURY ART EXHIBITION

Henbury School presented our Annual Art Exhibition on Friday 25th November. It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our creative talents and come together as a school community. Thank you to all that came to view.

Congratulations to the following students who were awarded for their art work:

CRITIC AWARD

Mark B

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS

MIDDLE YEARS

1st – Mark B
2nd – Kasey

SENIOR YEARS

1st – Jekamiah M
2nd – Sophie L

Art

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

What a great turn out! It was great to see students/staff/families/community members coming through to buy Christmas gifts! I am particularly proud of my senior skillset students (Snaha, Cloe, Mary, Azaria, Faye, as well as Xyalliaih and Jordan) who did an incredible job serving customers. Thank you to everyone that attended.

All our student made products are available to purchase in our new Op Shop at Casuarina Village.

Congratulations to our raffle winner, Carolyn Edwards. Hope you enjoy your prize.

Janna Bryse
Enterprise Ed Teacher

SRA SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITES @ HENBURY

For all holiday program and after school enquiries please contact Noor Arbon on 89977077 or 0408 147 876.

END OF YEAR CLOSING TIMES

Last day of School – Thursday 15th December
Henbury Op Shop – Closed from Saturday 24th – 9th January 2023
Henbury School Office – Closed from Friday 23rd December 2022 to Friday 6th January 2023
SRA @ Henbury – Closed from Friday 23rd December to Monday 9th January

TERM 1 2023 DATES

Staff return on Monday, 30th January 2023 and students return back to school on Tuesday, 31st January 2023. If you would like to enrol your child with our SRA holiday and after school program please contact our coordinator, Noor Arbon on 89977077 or 0408 147 876.

FREEDOM CAMP AT GOANNA PARK

Freedom Camp at Goanna Park is a free camp for teenagers with a mild to moderate disability.

With the support of carers, volunteers and the Junior Police Rangers, the campers participate in physical and creative activities, as well as a variety of sightseeing excursions.

Applications are now open for the camp in 2023 which will be held during school holidays from 01 to 08 July.

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