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Bakewell Bulletin
Newsletter Issue #214 February 2018
Important Dates16 Feb Early Childhood Assembly23 Feb Primary Assembly28 Feb Progress Reports sent home2 Mar Early Childhood Assembly30 Mar Public Holiday - Good Friday2 Apr Public Holiday - Easter Monday6 & 7 Mar
Student Led Conferences
13 Apr End of Term 123 Apr Term 2 commences
Dear Parents & Carers,
As I drove to work this morning I reflected on various issues and agendas that I needed to work through and address, and that form a significant part of what are ‘busy’ days at Bakewell School. As I pondered how best to approach and respond to these I noted that at the centre of each of the issues were people; the ‘relationship’. Sure, there were actions and tasks that needed to be completed, but in almost all cases at the core of the issue was the relationship.
A relationship is defined as the way in which two or more people or things are connected, or the state of being connected. Of course, there are those relationships where we build rapport and establish connections quite easily and naturally. Then there are those relationships that require effort, time commitment, and that can at times be quite difficult. Nevertheless, ‘relationships’ are fundamental to our existence, society, and our individual sense of being and belonging.
The Bakewell Mantra, Positive Relationships and High Expectations places the notion of relationships up front. It recognises that without a positive, respectful and healthy relationship quality teaching, and therefore learning, does not occur. To learn, students need to be engaged. To be engaged, there needs to be a relationship and a connection.
It is the same with teachers and parents, or school and community; the relationship is critical. Without a ‘positive’ relationship the partnership can be difficult, and the opportunities for quality outcomes for our children may be potentially limited.
A number of years ago I lived and worked in Seattle in the US. I had the opportunity to visit the ‘World Famous’ Pike Place Fish Market. The Fish Market set out
and strived to be world famous, and to be a successful business. Because of their very simple intention and approach they achieved this. In fact, a book and philosophy based on the Pike Place Fish Market was developed, and has since been applied to companies around the world.
The FISH! Philosophy, was designed to improve ‘organisational culture’ recognising that the culture of a workplace and organisation is a key factor in its success. This applies to Bakewell as a teaching and learning organisation. If Bakewell is to achieve ‘excellence’, then we must have a strong culture. And we recognise that at the heart of any organisation are ‘relationships’.
The FISH! Philosophy contains 4 simple elements; Play, Make Their Day, Be There, and Choose Your Attitude. Each element is linked closely to the concept of relationship. Note that none of the elements refer to ‘tasks’ or technical work requirements. The FISH! Philosophy elements are more about the how, the process and attitude, and most importantly it is about people. If we maintain strong and positive relationships and connections with people then this will in fact enable us to be more productive in the workplace which for us is Bakewell School.
I intend to encourage our community throughout 2018 to focus on positive relationships between the school and home inclusive of students, parents, and our Bakewell Team.
Thanks for your ongoing and positive partnership with Bakewell School.
Have a great week!
Kind regards,
Paul NyhuisPrincipal
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Community News
Wet weather procedures were sent home earlier this term. Please remember that the school will not automatically dismiss students at 2:30pm if there is an electrical storm or it is raining too heavily.
Students will remain in classes under teacher supervision until we consider the weather okay for them to make their way home safely. Parents wishing to collect their children from the classroom may do so. Older siblings should not be sent to collect younger siblings.
Please have a plan and make sure your child/ren know the plan.
PO Box 1300 PALMERSTON NT 0831 Phone: (08) 8997 7400Email: [email protected] http://bakewellprimary.nt.edu.au/
Wet Weather Procedures
Bakewell Primary School Attendance
Bakewell’s target for 2018 is to maintain a student attendance average of 95% or above for the year. Education NT’s Attendance strategy states ‘Every Child, Every Day.’
Please remember to notify the school when your child is absent. This may be done by phoning the front office on 8997 7400, completing the form on the website www.bakewellprimary.nt.edu.au/for-parents/ or by emailing, [email protected] or the class teacher or alternately you can send a note with your child on their return to school.
Front Office HoursBakewell Primary School Office is open 7:30am until 4:00pm daily.
Back to School PaymentIf you have not used your child/ren’s $150 Back to School Payment, please do so as soon as possible.
These are available at the Front Office.
Emailing NewsletterThe Newsletter is distributed electronically. Please check your email and contact the Front Office on [email protected] or (08) 8997 7400 if you do not receive it.
For up to date information please visit our website: www.bakewellprimary.nt.edu.au
Library bags on sale at the front office $10.00
Front Office Notices
Bakewell Supported Playgroup
Ages 0-4 Years
Thursdays and Fridays
8:30am - 11:30amLocated at Bakewell Primary School (corner of
Hutchinson Terrace and Forrest Parade)
Please bring a piece of fruit to share
For more information contact 8997 7400
For all dental enquiries please phone 8922 6466
Bakewell School Dental Clinic
Book Club Issue # 1 is due back on Monday 19th February.
Book Club
Community News
Tip of the fortnight:Online ordering is available at our school canteen. Log onto www.ouronlinecanteen.com.au and complete the registration form. The direct phone number for the Canteen is 8997 7447.
Defence School News
Week 3 - Early ChildhoodWeek 4 - Primary AssemblyWeek 5 - Early ChildhoodWeek 6 - Primary AssemblyWeek 7 - Whole School AssemblyWeek 8 - Primary AssemblyWeek 9 - Public Holiday Week 10 - Early ChildhoodWeek 11 - Primary Assembly
Assembly Roster
Drop-off group for pre-teens - Robertson Barracks Family Group
Tuesday evenings from 5-7pm at the family centre on base. This group is run by a qualified youth worker and is suitable for children aged 8-12 years. Different activities will run each week. $3 per family. For more information or to register contact [email protected]
Workshop for Defence children
February 23rd from 12-2pm in Marrara. This workshop will be run by Sue Hyde from Stop, Wait, Go and will address topics relevant to Defence children (e.g. moving schools, making friends, separation anxiety). For more info and to RSVP by February 16th contact [email protected]
Contact me on [email protected] or through the school office.
Melissa Bakhurst – Defence School Transition Aide
School Counsellor
Dear Bakewell Students, Family and Community,
I wanted to explore anxiety this week with a view to challenge some perspectives.
Anxiety is a widely used term however it is often confused with Clinical Anxiety which is much more severe than normal everyday anxiety. Clinical Anxiety is ongoing excessive worry that the individual struggles to control; it causes significant impairment in daily function.
Anxiety is that urgency blended with fear that creeps up when students may be approaching a due date for an assignment or before a test; and some psychologists believe that this may actually be good for students! Scientists and Psychologists believe there is an “anxiety sweet spot” where performance and alertness are optimised (see image below).
Anxiety can be helpful as it alerts the mind to the risk and provides extra mental charge to think through choices. It’s only when anxiety becomes excessive and out of control that it starts to harm performance. Feeling anxious in an appropriate situation (such as the first day of school or before a test), is our mind putting our bodies into ninja mode, speeding up our reflexes and making us more alert and placing us in the area of best performance.
When anxiety overwhelms students or casts a shadow over their life, this is a serious problem and no one is denying that, but everyday anxiety we needn’t see as our enemy, anxiety is an important emotion and can even be our friend!
Annette Murphy
High
Low
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Pressure HighLow
Low Pressure Boredom
Optimum Stress
Area of Best
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High StressAnxiety
Unhappiness
Name: Tracey Kensey
What subject do you teach? I am the Special Education Teacher and Learning Support Senior Teacher
How long have you been at Bakewell? 5 years
What do you love about Bakewell? I love the positive relationships I have built with the students, families, teachers and support staff.
What is your favourite program/ initiative that is run at Bakewell? Bakewell Reading Time
Where is your favourite holiday destination? Anywhere near the ocean.
If you could relive any day over again which would it be? My 50th birthday surprise party.
What do you think is the best thing about living in the Territory? The relaxed lifestyle and being close to my grandchildren.
Name: Julie Grame
What subject do you teach? Physical Education
How long have you been at Bakewell? 15 years.
What do you love about Bakewell? The students, staff and parents.
What do you love about your job? Seeing the improvement in student’s skills with sporting equipment and seeing them giving activities a go.
What is your favourite program/ initiative that is run at Bakewell? I love AVID as it is the individual achieving via their own determination.
Where is your favourite holiday destination? I loved Nepal and trekking in the Himalayas.
What is your favourite quote? “Our lives are not determined by what happens to us, but by how we react to what happens. Not by what life brings to us but by the attitude we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events and outcomes. It is a catalyst, a spark that creates extraordinary results.” I like this quote as it reminds me to live my life positively, no matter what happens. I have power over my choices and I choose my attitude every day.
Name: Andrea Hatton
What subject do you teach? STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths.
How long have you been at Bakewell? I started in 2016.
What do you love about Bakewell? The amazing staff and the commitment to making
our school the best it can be.
What do you love about your job? I get to play with some really cool technology!
Where is your favourite holiday destination or the place you would most like to visit? My family’s beach shack in Coffin Bay, SA is one of my favourite places to holiday, but I also love Fiji and would love to travel through Europe.
What is your favourite quote? This too shall pass.
If you could relive any day over again which would it be? The day I got engaged – it was an impressive proposal!
What do you think is the best thing about living in the Territory? The amazing storms in the wet, the best weather ever during the dry, and our unique lifestyle opportunities that exist all year round.
Name: Sandra JenkinsWhat subject do you teach? Visual Arts
How long have you been at Bakewell? I started at Bakewell in 2011
What do you love about your job? Being creative
Why did you choose Bakewell? It is a great school
What is your favourite program/ initiative that is run at Bakewell PS? Visual Arts - ceramics
Where is your favourite holiday destination? I love Bali
If you could relive any day over again which would it be? Getting married and having my babies
What do you think is the best thing about living in the Territory? The national parks
Meet the Team - Specialist Teachers
Bakewell Primary School is the first school in the Territory to implement the innovative 1:1 iPad Learning Program!
In Week 1 students from Years 3 to 6 received their 1:1 iPad. The Bakewell 1:1 iPad Learning Program provides opportunities for students to develop Information Communication Learning & Technology (ICLT) capabilities and enhance their learning while equipping them with 21st Century skills.
Year 3 - iPad Basecamp Program
Students will take part in the ‘iPad Basecamp Program’. This program is designed to familiarise students with the devices and teach them the skills they will need to participate in the 1:1 iPad Learning Program is subsequent years.
Years 4 to 6 - 1:1 iPad Learning Program
Students will use their iPads and relevant educational apps each school term during the course of Years 4, 5 and 6. Students will use
the educational apps for a range of different subject areas. They will learn how to engage with the world around them and acquire the digital skills needed to participate in life and work.
Parent Contribution Plan
The Parent Contribution Plan was introduced by the School Board in 2017 and involves a yearly contribution which allows students to take the device home to extend their learning beyond the classroom and strengthen the relationship between school and home. The Parent Contribution Plan is not compulsory however it is strongly encouraged that parents make contributions to ensure the sustainability of the program. Students of contributing parents will take ownership of a device at the end of Year 6 (or when the student leaves Bakewell) after all contributions are paid in full.
Parental contributions are encouraged to be made by the end of Semester 1 this year.
For more information about the Bakewell 1:1 iPad Learning Program Guidelines & Parent Contribution Plan FAQs please contact your child’s class teacher or our front office.
Name: Mary Connor
What subject do you teach? STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths.
How long have you been at Bakewell? I joined the team at the end of Term 3 2017.
What do you love about Bakewell? Friendly students who all love to stop and chat about how their day is going.
What do you love about your job? I get to inspire students to love STEM.
What is your favourite program that is run at Bakewell? The Robotics program began in 2017 and I am excited to be a part of this in 2018.
What was your favourite subject when you were at school? My favourite subject was Maths and PE as I was good at both.
Where is your favourite holiday destination? I love spending time in NZ catching up with my children, friends and eating the best Fish ’n’ Chips in the world.
Do you have a favourite quote? Spend time doing what you love, love doing what you spend time on.
If you could relive any day over again which would it be? Leaving school at the age of fifteen. I would now have stayed at school and then continued on to university at a much earlier age.
1:1 iPad Learning Program
Meet the Team - Specialist Teachers
Our students couldn’t wait to get their hands sandy!
Bakewell’s new sand pit is complete.
Students eagerly watch on as the
sand pit takes shape
Construction of the new sand pit begins
Student and School Achievements
NT State Swimming Champion
Year 5 student, Isla Martin, competed in the NT Swimming Championships over the weekend taking home an impressive seven medals.
Isla won four gold medals and is now the State Champion in the 50m Freestyle, 50m Butterfly, 50m Backstroke and 150m Individual Medley categories. Isla also won silver in the 50m Breaststroke and in the 9 and under 50m relay. She also competed in the 12 and under 50m relay winning a bronze medal.
In 2019, Isla will be representing the NT in the School Sport National Competition in Hobart.
Keen to pursue swimming, Isla would one day like to compete in the Olympics, specifically in the 100m and 200m Freestyle and Backstroke events.
School Improvements - Demountable 9 Sand Pit Completion
Please email our administration team at [email protected] with photos and information if your child has recently accomplished something special.
www.tennispalmerston.com
COME TRY TENNIS!
Junior Group Lessons (Ages 4 & up) ANZ Hot Shots promotes participation and inclusion. Group lessons are run in small groups by qualified coaches where kids are introduced to a sport they can
play for life.
Private Lessons Personalised coaching for beginners to competition players
Junior Competition Is a fun and social way for kids to get into team tennis and learn the basics of
game play, as well as scoring.
Social and Cardio Tennis Fun ways for adults to be active, play tennis and meet people
We also offer: Racquet Restrings, Court Hire, Tennis Racquet & Clothing Sales
We accept the Sports Vouchers!
We are located on the Corner of Bonson Terrace and Tilston Avenue, Moulden
08 8932 8911 / [email protected]
Merit Certificates
PLEASE PROTECT OUR WATERWAYS & WILDLIFE!
PLEASE REPORT INJURED WILDLIFE TOWILDCARE INC. NT08 8988 6121 | 0408 885 341
PLEASE REPORT CROCODILE SIGHTINGS TOCROC MANAGEMENT TEAM0419 822 859 - IMMEDIATELY
PLEASE DON’T FEED THE ANIMALS
Bread can make them sickUneaten human food can harm
animals and pollute our waterways
T/C Levi McLennanT/D Maddison GriggT/M Logan KalkmanT/F Layla HeaddT/L Braiden Cole1/F Charlize Molan1/L Mikayla Ellis1/B Nishie Panchal1/TBC Stuart Attenborough1/2H Faith Aroyan
2/C Ellie Pulman2/BG Leyna Nieva2/AG Benjamin King2/W Lila Latosinska3/D Junior Graham3/T Justin Fuller3/P Bailey Morrow3/4E Sienna David4/M Blake Harris4/T Giuliano Cantoni
4/B Izabella Wiggins4/5C Jenna-Leigh Cooper5/G Brodie Nel5/M Rye Frost5/K Anna Simon6/T Harley Rasmussen6/NM Bailey McBain6/A Brodie LockensAAC5/6 Denzel Mayo
Community Notices
COME TRY TENNIS!Junior Group Lessons (Ages 4 & up)
ANZ Hot Shots promotes participation and inclusion. Group lessons are run in small groups by qualified coaches where kids are introduced to a sport they can play for life.
Private LessonsPersonalised coaching for beginners to
competition playersJunior Competition
Is a fun and social way for kids to get into team tennis and learn the basics of game
play, as well as scoring.Social and Cardio Tennis
Fun ways for adults to be active, play tennis and meet people
We also offer: Racquet Restrings, Court Hire, Tennis Racquet & Clothing Sales
We accept the Sports Vouchers!
We are located on the Corner of Bonson Terrace and Tilston Avenue, Moulden
Newsletter advertising space is now available, for all enquiries please contact the Executive Team on (08) 8997 7400 or [email protected]
Community Notices
This program is based upon the Australian Sports Commission’s Physical Literacy Framework, and is the only program of this type running in the Northern Territory.
FREE Community Sport Skills Program.
Triathlon NT, International Performance Systems (IPS) and the Northern Territory Institute of Sport (NTIS) deliver a
Tim EllisonProgram Managere: [email protected] m: 0437 602 346
@Mov3.Programwww.mov3.com.au
For more information visit:
MOV3 Program
What is the MOV3 Program?This program is designed to help families become physically active, through learning important Fundamental Movement Skills in a friendly fun family environment.
Age group: • Older than 4 years old for junior sessions,
and older than 10 years for senior sessions• Junior session attendees to have an
accompanying adult
Sessions:The MOV3 program will include the following sessions.• Running Drills and Skills• Swimming Skills Program• Super Saturday Bike Skills
Academy Program
What is the Academy Program?This program is designed for kids 12+ wanting more from their training. The sessions are designed to take sport development to the next level in both technique of the fundamental movement patterns but also to challenge kids emotionally and intellectually. The term culminates in a live-in sports development camp in the school holidays.
Age group: • Kids 12+• Accompanying parent or coach to participate too.• A once off $10 Triathlon NT membership is required
to participate in these sessions. The camp costs are in addition to this.
Sessions:This program will include the following sessions.• Running and Physical Development• CoG (Centre of Gravity) and Rotational Play• Swimming Program • Gymnastics Strength Development• School Holiday Live-In Sports Development Camp
The FREE Community Sports Skills program is split into two streams, the MOV3 Program and the Academy Program.
This program is based upon the Australian Sports Commission’s Physical Literacy Framework, and is the only program of this type running in the Northern Territory.
FREE Community Sport Skills Program.
Triathlon NT, International Performance Systems (IPS) and the Northern Territory Institute of Sport (NTIS) deliver a
Tim EllisonProgram Managere: [email protected] m: 0437 602 346
@Mov3.Programwww.mov3.com.au
For more information visit:
MOV3 Program
What is the MOV3 Program?This program is designed to help families become physically active, through learning important Fundamental Movement Skills in a friendly fun family environment.
Age group: • Older than 4 years old for junior sessions,
and older than 10 years for senior sessions• Junior session attendees to have an
accompanying adult
Sessions:The MOV3 program will include the following sessions.• Running Drills and Skills• Swimming Skills Program• Super Saturday Bike Skills
Academy Program
What is the Academy Program?This program is designed for kids 12+ wanting more from their training. The sessions are designed to take sport development to the next level in both technique of the fundamental movement patterns but also to challenge kids emotionally and intellectually. The term culminates in a live-in sports development camp in the school holidays.
Age group: • Kids 12+• Accompanying parent or coach to participate too.• A once off $10 Triathlon NT membership is required
to participate in these sessions. The camp costs are in addition to this.
Sessions:This program will include the following sessions.• Running and Physical Development• CoG (Centre of Gravity) and Rotational Play• Swimming Program • Gymnastics Strength Development• School Holiday Live-In Sports Development Camp
The FREE Community Sports Skills program is split into two streams, the MOV3 Program and the Academy Program.
This program is based upon the Australian Sports Commission’s Physical Literacy Framework, and is the only program of this type running in the Northern Territory.
FREE Community Sport Skills Program.
Triathlon NT, International Performance Systems (IPS) and the Northern Territory Institute of Sport (NTIS) deliver a
Tim EllisonProgram Managere: [email protected] m: 0437 602 346
@Mov3.Programwww.mov3.com.au
For more information visit:
MOV3 Program
What is the MOV3 Program?This program is designed to help families become physically active, through learning important Fundamental Movement Skills in a friendly fun family environment.
Age group: • Older than 4 years old for junior sessions,
and older than 10 years for senior sessions• Junior session attendees to have an
accompanying adult
Sessions:The MOV3 program will include the following sessions.• Running Drills and Skills• Swimming Skills Program• Super Saturday Bike Skills
Academy Program
What is the Academy Program?This program is designed for kids 12+ wanting more from their training. The sessions are designed to take sport development to the next level in both technique of the fundamental movement patterns but also to challenge kids emotionally and intellectually. The term culminates in a live-in sports development camp in the school holidays.
Age group: • Kids 12+• Accompanying parent or coach to participate too.• A once off $10 Triathlon NT membership is required
to participate in these sessions. The camp costs are in addition to this.
Sessions:This program will include the following sessions.• Running and Physical Development• CoG (Centre of Gravity) and Rotational Play• Swimming Program • Gymnastics Strength Development• School Holiday Live-In Sports Development Camp
The FREE Community Sports Skills program is split into two streams, the MOV3 Program and the Academy Program.
This program is based upon the Australian Sports Commission’s Physical Literacy Framework, and is the only program of this type running in the Northern Territory.
FREE Community Sport Skills Program.
Triathlon NT, International Performance Systems (IPS) and the Northern Territory Institute of Sport (NTIS) deliver a
Tim EllisonProgram Managere: [email protected] m: 0437 602 346
@Mov3.Programwww.mov3.com.au
For more information visit:
MOV3 Program
What is the MOV3 Program?This program is designed to help families become physically active, through learning important Fundamental Movement Skills in a friendly fun family environment.
Age group: • Older than 4 years old for junior sessions,
and older than 10 years for senior sessions• Junior session attendees to have an
accompanying adult
Sessions:The MOV3 program will include the following sessions.• Running Drills and Skills• Swimming Skills Program• Super Saturday Bike Skills
Academy Program
What is the Academy Program?This program is designed for kids 12+ wanting more from their training. The sessions are designed to take sport development to the next level in both technique of the fundamental movement patterns but also to challenge kids emotionally and intellectually. The term culminates in a live-in sports development camp in the school holidays.
Age group: • Kids 12+• Accompanying parent or coach to participate too.• A once off $10 Triathlon NT membership is required
to participate in these sessions. The camp costs are in addition to this.
Sessions:This program will include the following sessions.• Running and Physical Development• CoG (Centre of Gravity) and Rotational Play• Swimming Program • Gymnastics Strength Development• School Holiday Live-In Sports Development Camp
The FREE Community Sports Skills program is split into two streams, the MOV3 Program and the Academy Program.
