Important Dates

Dear Parents & Carers, On Friday 26 October 2018, we celebrated World Teachers Day. World Teachers Day is a great opportunity to acknowledge our amazing Bakewell teachers.

The dedication and commitment that is required to be a quality teacher is far beyond what is required in a job. Teaching is a vocation, a passion and a calling. I want to thank the teachers at Bakewell Primary School, and all teachers, for their commitment, enthusiasm and diligence.

We are extremely fortunate at Bakewell to have a group of teachers who are inspiring, passionate and who are committed to getting the very best out of all our students so they have the best opportunities in life.

As part of World Teachers Day celebrations, I had the privilege of attending the 2018 Teaching in the Territory Excellence Awards at Parliament House. I was also extremely honoured to be a finalist in the Northern Territory Principal of the Year Awards, and was fortunate to win Principal of the Year for the Palmerston and Rural Region.

Whilst I am extremely grateful and appreciative of this award, I am very conscious that the transformational school improvement journey that we have been on at Bakewell has required a consolidated team

effort. It acknowledges our amazing staff – teachers, learning support and administration, our wonderful students and of course the fantastic support and engagement that we have from our parents and from our community members. So while I’m honoured and appreciative of receiving the award, for me it is a reflection of ‘Team Bakewell’ and inclusive of all stakeholders as previously mentioned.

As always, our work here at Bakewell is never complete as school improvement in an everchanging context and world is continuous.

It is good however to pause and even stop sometimes to reflect on our shared success and collective impact. It also allows us the opportunity to reenergize, refocus and renew our commitment to delivering Excellence in Education.

In order to continue to build our skills and develop our team all staff will be participating in a Professional Learning day on Friday 23 November 2018. More information is available on page 4 of the Bulletin.

Wishing our Bakewell Community a GREAT week.

Paul Nyhuis Principal

2 Nov Primary Assembly

5 Nov Year 1 Swimming Program

9 Nov Early Childhood Assembly

19 Nov Transition Swimming Program

28 Nov Preschool Orientation

7 Dec End of Year Awards Assembly

10 Dec Year 6 Graduation

12 Dec End of Year Class Parties

13 Dec Last Day Term 4

29 Jan 2019

Term 1 2019 Commences

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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/forparents/ or by emailing, admin.bakewell@ntschools.net or the class teacher or alternately you can send a note with your child on their return to school.

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Front Office Notices

Front Office Hours

Bakewell Primary School Office is open 7:30am until 4:00pm daily.

For up to date information please visit our website: www.bakewellprimary.nt.edu.au

Library bags on sale at the Front Office $10.00

Bakewell Primary School Attendance

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Bakewell School Dental Clinic

For all dental enquiries please phone 8922 6466.

The Bakewell Bulletin is sent out electronically each fortnight. Please check your email and notify the Front Office on admin1.office@ntschools.net or 8997 7400 if you have not received it.

To view previous editions of the Bakewell Bulletin visit the ‘News’ section of the Bakewell School website at www.bakewellprimary.nt.edu.au/news/

Online ordering is available at our school canteen. Log onto www.quickcliq.com.au and complete the registration form. The direct phone number for the Canteen is 8997 7447.

Preschool Enrolments for 2019

If you have a child who is turning 4 by 30 June 2019 and is eligible to enrol at Bakewell Preschool (or know someone who is) please complete an enrolment form as soon as possible.

Library Volunteers

Week 3 - Primary Assembly

Week 4 - Early Childhood Assembly

Week 5 - Primary Assembly

Week 6 - Early Childhood Assembly (Thursday)

Week 7 - Primary Assembly

Week 8 - Whole School Awards Assembly

Week 9 - Whole School Farewell Assembly - 2pm

Assembly Schedule

Our School Survey was sent home to parents and carers last week.

Your opinion and feedback will help us identify what we are doing well and how we can improve. We value your input as part of our ongoing commitment to delivering ‘Excellence’ in Education.

Please return your survey by this Friday.

2018 School Survey

Swimming Program

Volunteers are needed to assist in covering library books, please contact Kala Gregory on kala.gregory@ntschools.net or 8997 7400 if you can help.

The Year 1 Swimming Program commences on 5 November and runs until 15 November.

No swimming on Fridays.

The Transition Swimming Program commences on 19 November and runs until 29 November.

2019 Class Information

Please return all outstanding 2019 Class Information yellow forms to the Front Office tomorrow.

Walk and Talk

Join Defence Community Organisation for a walk and explore the Museum & Art Gallery of the NT.

ADF partners and families are invited to join us for a walk and explore the Museum & Art Gallery of the NT. It’s a great opportunity to connect with other families and hear about the services DCO can provide while experiencing what your local area has to offer.

Where: 19 Conacher St, Darwin

When: Friday 30 November 2018, 10am start

RSVP: by Thursday 29 November 2018 to dco.darwin@defence.gov.au or 08 8935 7900

2018/2019 Postings

Please advise the DSTA if your family will be relocating from Darwin at the end of the 2018 school year so that that assistance can be provided to support your child’s transition.

Contact me on gemma.lovriha@ntschools.net or through the school office.

Gemma Lovriha Defence School Transition Aide

Defence School News School Counsellor

Dear Bakewell Students, Family and Community,

Recently I was provided with some new information from Psychology Today on the effects of kindness; so I wanted to share these.

The science of positive psychology has increased our understanding on the impact acts of kindness for the person who performs them.

Choosing to do things for the benefit of others, activates pleasure centres in the brain. The release of dopamine (a neurotransmitter released in response to other pleasurable activities including eating or receiving money) is also released when being kind to people.

According to Psychology Today (2018) when we practice random acts of kindness it releases an energy. We feel better and the recipients of our acts feel better, which then makes them more likely to be kind to other people. It can also reduce pain as Dopamine, Serotonin and Endogenous Opioids are released by kind behaviour. When two or more people are engaged in kindness behaviour, it enhances the release of oxytocin. In turn, bonds between those who are kind to one another are strengthen.

So, why not try saying something positive to everyone you meet today, leave a happy note for someone else to find, count how many people you smile at today or call a relative or friend that you haven’t spoken to in a while.

“Share your smile with the world. It’s a symbol of

friendship and peace” (Christine Brinkley).

Annette Murphy

School Counsellor

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ROAD SAFETY - Students please take care when crossing the road.

STOP, LOOK, LISTEN and THINK, even when using the children’s crossing.

Key Points

Undertaking acts of kindness is a reliable way of boosting your mood.

Providing random acts of kindness benefit both the giver and received.

Acts of kindness don’t have to be expensive of excessive – small, thoughtful acts are also beneficial

Wet weather procedures have been sent home this week. 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.

Wet Weather Procedure

This Wet Season Remember - Do Not Play in Pipes and Drains.

Second Hand Uniforms

Donations are requested for any pre loved uniforms in good condition. Please send any donations to the Front Office.

Please email our administration team at admin.bakewell@ntschools.net with photos and information if your child has recently accomplished something special.

Merit Certificates

2/W Leah Wagman

Borasak Vou

Adih Kutuva Ganesh Babu

2/3D Isla Lewis

2/3T Steven Smith

3/4P Connor North

3/4F Skye Leonardi

4/M Lachlan Davies

4/T Riki Mallett

4/B Sebastian Wright

4/5C Hashir Ahmed

5/G Amelia D’Antoine

5/M Eleanore Panasewycz

5/K Taylah Hulm

6/T Zinzile Hogo

6/A Leonard Barrozo

AAC 5/6 Nethula Wijerathna

1/B Nicholas Specketer

Jackson Reid

Dominic D’Alessandro

1/RB Zaiden Smith

Lilly-May Johnson

Soriyah Downie

1/2G Alyssa Prance

Hanesh Govindasamy

Kristof Palos

2/C Christopher Buzescu

Nadyla Clee

Boston Murphy

2/JK Matilda McDonald

Le’aliki Newman

Jet Newton

2/MK Lachlan Specketer

Carrick McCann

Mariem Mohamed

T/C Tori Lush

Bailey Du Toit

Sagalveer Hunjan

T/D Abigail Luna

Ramiz Khan

Catherine Anstess

T/M Rocco Vesty

Achilles Sengpho Wharton

Tilly Peel

T/F Carter Wagman

Indee Mashford

Praise Osaro

T/1 L Annabella Dixon-Caswell

Summer Roberts

Faith Roberts

1/F Dorothy Dravida

Sara Tlonan

Serafin Lanete II

1/L Louis Smith

Savvas Stergos

Denem Carew

Principal of the Year - Palmerston and Rural

Congratulations to Bakewell Primary School’s Principal, Mr Paul Nyhuis!

On Friday 26 October Mr Nyhuis won Principal of the Year for Palmerston and Rural Region for excellence and innovation in achieving significantly improved outcomes for Territory students by an outstanding Principal.

Professional Learning Day

Friday 23 November 2018

Staff will be participating in a Professional Learning Day

Students are not to attend school on this day.

Please note there will be a number of spaces available for parents/carers who are unable to arrange alternative care, and require care at school for their child/ren.

If you need to access this service on Friday 23 November 2018 please email: admin.office@ntschools.net by Friday 16 November.

This Professional Learning opportunity has been endorsed by both the Bakewell Primary Independent Public School and the Department of Education.

PO Box 1300, PALMERSTON NT 0831

Email: admin.bakewell@ntschools.net

Phone: (08) 8997 7400

http://bakewellprimary.nt.edu.au

Mastering Math at Bakewell

Welcome back to Mastering Math at Bakewell. Research shows that automaticity of number facts is integral to student success when engaging with number problems that require high-order thinking. Practise the game below anytime, anywhere to help your child master their math facts!

Ad d 6 To begin this game, one player will need to pick a number. It is recommended that the number be between 1-9). The next person adds 6 to that number and says the sum out loud. Be sure to use the word sum–math vocabulary is essential!

The next person has to add 6 and say the sum out loud.

Continue, until you reach a designated number (we like 100).

Skip counting is a precursor to multiplication, and this game makes it enjoyable.

You can easily change it up. Next round, add 3. Or start with a big number and subtract 4.

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