11 March 2024

ACTING PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

How is it already Week 7 next week? I want to congratulate all students for settling back into the routine of school so well and to our staff for creating such a welcoming and supportive environment.

Henbury Precinct

Some exciting news to begin with! The Henbury Precinct Café is open again and the OpShop is ready for donations and sales. Check out our facebook page for more details! 

Mini Woolies Grand Opening!

19^th March – mark your calendars! The first mini-Woolies in the Territory will be opening at Henbury School! See the flyer below for more details.

School photos

School photo day is scheduled for 21^st March. Please return forms to purchase photos before this date.

School Council

A reminder that if you would like to have a say in how our school operates, we encourage any new or existing parents to join our School Council. We would also like to encourage an indigenous voice for our school council as we have 56% indigenous students. You don’t need any experience to join, just a passion to provide the best for your child. Next meeting is scheduled for 13^th March at 4.30pm.

Transition / Education Adjustment Plans

T/EAPs commence next week, until Week 10. These meetings are an important opportunity for stakeholders to come together and develop an individualised plan that supports young people to achieve their very best. If you are yet to receive an invitation, please contact your child’s classroom teacher. Meeting options are flexible, including Teams, via Phone or in person.

Have a fabulous rest of the term one and all!

Lauren Hofmeyer
Acting Principal

MINI-WOOLIES AT HENBURY SCHOOL

YOUTH VOICE PROGRAM

Today our school captain, Michael attended the Youth Voice Peak Group to discuss what Territory students want changed within their schools, learning environments and to offer the education department feedback on what could be improved within their policies. The group had guest speaker, Honourable Ngaree Ah Kit MLA, Minster of Youth. 

It was a huge day with a lot of amazing ideas and strong voices from the students. They were asked what they are hoping to achieve from participating in the Youth Voice program and what leadership means to them. This is Michael’s aspiration:

Bold ambition:

Leadership meaning: 

Well done Michael.

SOCIAL RECREATION @ HENBURY

Bookings for the school holiday program are now being received. Follow the link to see the school holiday program. 

Cut off date for bookings is Friday 22^nd March. Please direct any enquiries to Noor Arbon henbury.sra@education.nt.gov.au

HENBURY SCHOOL IMMUNISATION PROGRAM

• No Vaccine or Mantoux test will be given without parent/guardian consent.
• Complete, Sign & return Consent forms back to school.
• This year Students in Yr 7 & 9 only will be offered to participate in the program.
• One visit for the year has been allocated:  Henbury School Campus - Wednesday 29 May 2024
• Students who miss their vaccines at school will be able to access the vaccine from their GP or usual Vaccination provider as part of the National Immunisation Program.

DARWIN NETBALL GALA DAY

An absolutely amazing day! Henbury students displayed fantastic behaviour and attitudes. So much teamwork and sportsmanship was on display throughout the day too.

The 2nd half of the game was the best awesome skills and netball plays on display by all players.

Thanks to Lauren, Amanda T, Nat M, and Maddy B. Teamwork sure does make the dream work

PURPLE 2

Purple 2 has had a wonderful start to 2024. We have gotten stuck into our Nutrition Program, which has included shopping trips to Coles and preparing tasty meals like spaghetti bolognaise, burritos and chicken schnitzels. The class has been working hard on literacy and maths activities, whilst also enjoying some hands-on learning in Enterprise Ed, Skill Sets, Music and Science. In Science, we have had a lot of fun conducting some very colourful experiments to build our understanding of gases, solids and liquids.

When we haven’t been thwarted by the climate, Purple 2 has also had a great time working up a sweat on the bicycles.

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GREEN 3 COMMUNITY ACCESS

Our Green 3 students enjoyed an outing to the George Brown Botanical Gardens to investigate the history of the gardens and the changes that have taken place over the years.

Our students remark on their experience at the Gardens.

Elizabeth - I liked the history and the beautiful plants. I didn’t like the swing thingy that David pushed us on, because it made me feel shocked……I gave up! 

Leilani - It made me feel peaceful! 

Trivett – I liked swinging on the rope and I liked the playground. 

Laura – I liked the playground, the plants, and the room we went in with lots of things to learn about. 

Marlee – I was eating my apple at the Botanical Gardens. I had fun there. 

Molyun - I liked the plants and the playground even though most of it was shut down.

Dekkie – I liked the ropes, and I like listening to the sounds of the animals that live there.

VET NEWS

We have had a very busy start to the year, with lots of students beginning their Vocational Education Training (VET) courses for 2024. Students are participating in the following courses:

• Certificate I and II Retail
• Certificate II in Cookery
• Certificate I in Engineering
• Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
• Certificate I in Bakery
• Certificate I in Animal Studies
• Certificate II in Maritime
• Certificate I in Animal Studies
• Certificate III in Aviation Certificate II in Sport and recreation
• Certificate II in Rural Operations Certificate II in Salon Assistant
• Automotive Skill Set

Please come and have a chat if you are interested in participating in any VET course

Students have also started different work experience at various locations around Darwin. We currently have students working at Bunnings and Free Spirit Resort. Work experience will continue to be a big focus for us this year.

We are looking forward to a fantastic year, with lots of students participating in different VET courses and work experience around Darwin.

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YELLOW 4

Students and staff have been settling in well to Yellow 4 so far this year. The staff in Yellow 4 are Sharon Young (teacher), Wanderson de Siqueira and Hugh Williams. Students have been getting to know each other during class activities and are practicing communication skills.

On Pancake Day, Yellow 4 made and ate delicious pancakes for morning tea. In Week 5 we went on our first Community Access for a drive around Darwin to view all the places we are going to visit over the next few weeks.

NUTRITION PROGRAM

As part of our school activities, we offer parents/carers a nutrition program in which students are provided with recess and lunch throughout the school year.  The cost of this program is $30.00 per week.  This price factors in recent inflation and public holidays but does not allow for adhoc absenteeism.  If your child is going to be away for more than 2 days in the same week and we get a minimum of one weeks’ notice, we can make a manual adjustment to your costs and will arrange for a credit note or refund to be processed. Non-payment will result in suspension of the program. We encourage parents to pay directly at the front office, through our bank account or Centerpay, and not to send cash in with the student.

Centerpay ref no # 555 075 122 C
Bank details - Bendigo Bank
Henbury School Council
BSB: 633-000
ACC: 199 041 567

BACK TO SCHOOL AND SPORTS VOUCHERS

The Northern Territory Government Back to School Voucher is $200. This money is available for each child to use for school fees and uniforms. If you have not contacted Henbury school yet please do so before the end of Term 1. They can not be used after April the 5^th.  Vouchers can be used towards uniforms, book packs, bus levy, camp, year book and grooming.

The Sports Voucher is $100, available twice a year.

Physical $100 sport vouchers are no longer being issued through schools.
From the beginning of each school semester, parents or carers must apply online for each child. To apply for a sports voucher please go to www.sportvoucher.nt.gov.au

Voluntary student contributions are $100.00/year. The school has EFTPOS facilities and these voluntary contributions can be paid at the Front Office.

PURPLE 4

Purple Four have had a busy first few weeks of the year! We have settled into our new classroom and decorated it. We have spent time getting to know each other and making friends. We all love water play and listening to Disney songs. We have been working hard and playing hard. We are all looking forward to a wonderful year.

VARIETY ADVENTURE CAMP

Applications are now open for the 2024 Variety NT Adventure Camp which aims at providing teenagers with a mild to moderate disability a unique experience away from their day-to-day routines.

The Camp will be held at Goanna Park during school holidays from 29 June to 06 July. With the support of carers, volunteers and the Junior Police Rangers, the campers will participate in physical and creative activities, as well as a variety of sightseeing excursions.

Thank you for distributing the attached flyer, application form and following link amongst your networks.

STUDENT ABSENCES

If your child is away from school it is important that you notify the school as soon as possible.

You can do this by calling the front office on 89977077 or emailing henbury.admin@education.nt.gov.au .Absence notifications can also be sent via SchoolZine which is our newsletter app.

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.

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.

To download this app please see information attached. Please ask at the front office for assistance if required.

UPCOMING EVENTS – Term 1, 2024

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Happy Birthday to the following students that celebrate their birthdays in March:

Clinton – 1^st Mar
Tiara – 2^nd Mar
Kayden – 2^nd Mar
Molyun – 4^th Mar
Duane 4^th Mar
Emily 5^th Mar
Morgan 7^th Mar
Noah 9^th Mar
Courtney 13^th Mar
Kaarthig 15^th Mar
Vlad 16^th Mar
Layton 16^th Mar
Grevillea 21^st Mar
Laura 21^st Mar
Owen 22^nd Mar
Marcius 26^th Mar
Natalia 30^th Mar

COMMUNITY NOTICES