25 May 2015

Batlow Technology School Pioneer Street, BATLOW NSW 2730

Phone: (02) 6949 1208 Fax:(02) 69491666 Email:batlow-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Term 2 - Week 6 (B)

BATLOW TECHNOLOGY

SCHOOL

Principal

Mr Greg Hodges (Relieving)

Assistant Principal

Mrs Vicki Dodd

Head Teachers

Mr Mark McDonell

Ms Amanda O’Loughlan

(Relieving)

WHAT’S ON AT BTS Mondays – (every week)

School Banking

Tuesday 26/5/15

Central Schools Netball

Friday 29/5/15

Zone Cross Country

Thursday 18/6/15

Canberra University visit

REMINDER

Whole School Assembly

Wednesday 27 May 2015

10.48 am in the school hall

HANNAH COLLINS AND JACK GOULD

AGE ATHLETICS CHAMPIONS Hannah and Jack participated in the Zone Athletics Carnival held in

Temora on Friday 8 May 2015.

Congratulations to both students!

Hannah and Jack are pictured at the recent Cross Country Carnival

HIGHLANDS PSSA CROSS COUNTRY Last Monday 18 May 2015, 15 students competed in the Highlands PSSA Cross Country in

Gundagai. All the students’ tried their best on the day and were very competitive, acting

as great representatives for Batlow Technology School.

A special congratulations goes to Riley Gould who was placed first in his age group and will

now represent Batlow Technology School at the Riverina PSSA Carnival in Gundagai on

Thursday 11 June 2015, we wish him all the best.

Riley Gould

The Batlow Technology School’s

PSSA Cross Country team

Pictured at Gundagai

As we approach the end of Semester 1 of the school year, it is important that we pause and reflect upon

the efforts and achievements of our students. Through compiling a report for your child, teachers can give

valuable feedback to both the student and parents.

BTS reports will all be issued by the end of this week. I trust that you will take the time to discuss your

child’s performance and reflect on the year so far. Many report comments will contain suggestions on how

your child can gain further success in the following semester. If you require additional information, then

please do not hesitate in arranging an interview with your child’s teacher. This can be done through the

front office.

The College Model Review- In order to continue to improve the educational delivery within BTS, I have

requested a review of the College Model which although is predominantly for senior students, does have

an impact throughout the entire K-12 school. This week every family will receive a survey to provide all

members of the BTS community to have an input. Senior students will have the opportunity to individually

respond. These are required back to the front office by Friday 5 June 2015.

I am pleased that we have had a significant improvement in school uniform. I do seek parental support in guiding female students in wearing ‘modest’ clothing whilst in a school environment. At no point is close skin-tight pants/tracksuits acceptable as part of the uniform. If students wish to wear extra layers under their uniform for warmth, then they are certainly encouraged. The school is able to assist families that require financial assistance in order to receive selected items of school uniform. Below is a community announcement that will be of benefit to community members.

Town Date of Visit Servicing Times Location

Batlow Tuesday 16 June 2015 11 am – 4 pm Near Batlow Library

Pioneer St

Australian Government Mobile Service Centres travel to rural and regional locations. The

Mobile Service Centres provide an opportunity for personalised service to community members

who may not have easy access to a Department of Human Services office. Staff who travel

with the Service Centres can assist with a range of Program services such as Centrelink, Child

Support, Medicare and Australian Hearing. A unique feature is the Australian Hearing touch

screen that enables customers to perform hearing assessments.

A Social Worker and representatives from the Australian Taxation Office and

Australian Hearing will also be available.

Mr Greg Hodges

Relieving Principal

BREAKFAST CLUB Students are offered a variety of breakfast choices over the course

of the week with Mr Hodges now offering poached eggs on

Wednesday, Week A. Breakfast Club is sponsored by Batlow IGA

and is run by the teaching staff every morning before school for

any students who have an early start or just require a pick-up

before starting their learning.

The capacity to learn is a gift;

The ability to learn is a skill;

The willingness to learn is a choice.

On Thursday 28 May 2015

the SRC will be hosting

“Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea”

under the COLA at recess.

SRC will be selling cupcakes, biscuits

and muffins.

Prices from 50 cents - $3.00

Please see Ms Tofa or your SRC

representative for more information.

SRC NEWS: AUSTRALIA’S

THESE STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE THEIR LEVEL

CERTIFICATES AT THE WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY

WEDNESDAY 13 MAY 2015

GOLD

Pictured

Rahul Pratap

Sjouke Vanderland

Jessica Lesniak

Rowen Williams

Riley Gould

Timothy Gardner

Seth Osborne

Trent Ashcroft-Hanson

Jayden Bedard

Jaimi Crouch

Caitlin Wilkinson

SILVER

Bree Bowman

Deklan Lee

BRONZE

Taylor Hawkins

Jack Cobden

Jed McAlister

Chloe-Kate Begg

Sharni-Leigh Gordon

Connor Taylor

I-Zaya Campbell

Jared Grant

Mark McVean

Samantha Wilesmith One further student has attained

Bronze level but we do not have

parental permission to

publish his names

Permission to publish form

Permission to publish forms are available on our school website and from the school office.

PLATINUM

Emma Kynaston, Dakota Armitstead-Hansen,

Kate Kynaston,

Please don’t make me go to school She lay awake in her bed listening for the call She dare not tell her mother why she couldn’t go to school. The taunting and the whispers were getting hard to bear, She tried to laugh, tried to grin, tried hard not to care. Daughter, you’ll be late for school. Oh dear why do you cry? The girls at school they tease me, I feel I want to hide. They treat me very badly and call me ugly names, They whisper to each other and ban me from their games. So please don’t make me go to school, please let me stay right here Tomorrow I’ll be strong enough to pretend I just don’t care. P.J.Hewes

A poem about bullies Bullies aren’t very good, they spoil all the fun Bullies are bad for each and every one They pick on people smaller than them and make them very sad Yes bullies aren’t very good. They’re truly very bad If you are getting bullied I’ll tell you what to do Just tell a parent or a teacher, they’ll sort it out for you If you remember what I’ve told you and don’t let it slip your mind If you start getting bullied Everything will turn out fine. anon From A small school child, Omskirk, KidPub, Lancashire, UK 1995.

At the end of the lesson, students were given a piece of paper. Students were told to crumple it up,

stamp on it and really mess it up but do not rip it. Students were then asked to unfold the paper,

smooth it out and look at how scarred and dirty it is. They were asked to yell at their piece of paper

and say they are sorry. Students were told that even though they said they were sorry and tried to

fix the paper, and look at the scars they left behind. Those scars will never go away no matter how

hard they tried to fix it. That is what happens when a child bullies another child, they may say they're

sorry but the scars are there forever.

Students discussed and reflected on this task throughout the day.

Wellbeing Values/How2Learn Report This week students learnt to use poetry to explore the

experience of bullying from the victim’s perspective.

Using reciprocal skills – collaboration, empathy and

listening students worked together to un-jumble the

bully poems below:

A crumbled piece of paper

cannot be uncrumbled!

CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS Event First Second Third

8/9 boys Riley Gould Sebastian Ridgeway Jayden Bedard

8/9 girls Taylor Speechley Sarah Wilkinson Holly Casey-Patterson

10 boys Ben Howell Charles Kirkby Timothy Gardner

10 girls Rayleigh Gould Taonga Ranginui Georgia Pate

11 boys Travis Ashcroft-Hanson Kurt Stuenkel Steven Osborne-Jaques

11 girls Rebekah Gardner Jessica Bedard Kaila Jones-Lampe

12 boys Primary Trevor Ashcroft-Hanson John Kirkby Carter Ironside

13 boys Primary Sam Bailey

12 boys Secondary Jack Gould Kurt Osborne-Jaques

12 girls Secondary Cassidy Lott Bree Bowman

13 boys Ryley Collins Luke Stuenkel Jared Grant

13 girls Elizabeth Larson Tahlia Grant Chloe Begg

14 boys Jack Cobden Dylan Bates

15 boys James Tutt Christopher Wilesmith Brendan Larson

15 girls Isobella Kirkby Sophia Kirkby

16 boys Joel Williams Jed McAlister

16 girls Hannah Collins Imigine Shoemark

17 boys Rahul Pratap

18 girls Jessica Boxsell Lilly Kirkby Sjouje Vanderland

PRIMARY LIBRARY INFORMATION Please note the change of days for Primary Classes Please send your child’s library bag on the appropriate day. Kindergarten/Year Wednesday Year 1/2 Monday Year 3/4 Tuesday Week A and Friday Week B Year 5/6 Thursday Week A and Wednesday Week B

9/10 DEBATING

On Friday, the 9/10 Debating team had their second round of the

Premiers Debating Challenge against Albury High School. The students

utilised the VC room (video conference) for this debate. They were

extremely professional, calm and presented strong arguments.

Unfortunately, they lost their debate however represented our school

with pride.

COLLEGE HOSPITALITY

Students have been concentrating on how to make savoury and sweet

soufflés. We made a savoury Cheese soufflé the first lesson and the

second lesson we made chocolate souffle with Berry Coulis and Ice-cream.

All students did extremely well and all soufflés rose to a restaurant service

height and the students were surprised at how easy they were to make

and especially nice to eat. Well done everyone.

Michelle Wainwright

PRIMARY STUDENTS USE ladder Studyladder is a web based educational program designed by teachers. The program si curriculum based

and covers Mathematics, Literacy as well as other subjects, Your child has been given a username and

password which can be used to access Studyladder.

It is not compulsory for your child to use Studyladder at home, however regular access will help them

reinforce what they have been taught in school. It will also help to build their confidence through practise.

Your child will NOT be able to chat with anyone using Studyladder. However, we still encourage you to

supervise your child at all times when using the internet.

Simply go to www.studyladder.com.au and login using your child’s school username and password. The

free version allows students to access tasks set by their teacher (it is optional for parents to upgrade if they

wish to give their child unlimited home access). As a parent you can join Studyladder for free if you wish to

monitor your child’s progress.

Logins will be given to your child to access this learning tool at home.

If you have any questions please contact your child’s teacher or email support@studyladder.com.au

UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA “UC 4 yourself” University Experience Program 2015

On Thursday 18 June 2015, Year 10 students will have the opportunity to attend a free day at the

University of Canberra. Students will travel to Canberra along with students from Tumbarumba to attend

the day where they will:

Engage with current UC students to find out what student life is really like

Tour student accommodation and participate in hands-on workshops

Explore the UC Campus and facilities

Visit the Expo to meet staff and students representing a variety of courses

It is recommended that students attend this free day to:

Gain first-hand exposure to a higher education environment

Develop an understanding of the courses available at university

Be better placed to make informed decisions regarding their future

Raise aspirations for higher education

Identify and overcome barriers to higher education

Smooth the transition between school and university and debunk associated myths

More information will be available soon regarding this worthwhile day.

TUMUT TAFE OPEN DAY – EXPRESSION OF INTEREST On the 3 June 2015 Tumut TAFE Campus will be holding their open day between 12.00 pm-2.00 pm and

would like to extend an invitation to Batlow Technology School students in Year 10 - Year 12.

Activities, tours and lunch will be provided.

If you would like to attend please let Ms Field know no later than Wednesday 27 May 2015.

CASUAL EMPLOYEES – EXPRESSION OF INTEREST From time to time our school requires casual staff to work in the following areas:

Farm Assistant

General Assistant

Canteen Assistant

School Learning Support Officers

School Administrative Officers

Please forward your expression of interest to Batlow Technology School with your resume by mail or email.

Our email address is below.

batlow-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au with attention to Fiona Cooper, School Administrative Manager.

Expressions of interest are required by Friday 29 May, 2015.

Employment may be day-to-day or block work.

Expressions of Interest are not a guarantee of employment.

More information is available by contacting the school office.

LANTERNS ON THE LAGOON AND SCULPTURES IN THE PARK

Saturday 19 September 2015, Rotary Pioneer Park in Tumut

Involvement in a free “Cultural Community” event with a deep sustainable message is important to

students and parents so save the date and get creative.

See out Facebook page or send enquiries to: lanternstumut@gmail.com

GAME ON! SCHOOL HOLIDAY SPORTS PROGRAM

Spend a day or five days at Borambola Sport and Recreation Centre and try different sports and activities

during the winter school holidays.

From Monday 29 June 2015 to Friday 3 July 2015. Open to boys and girls aged 7 to 12.

Sports and activities will include; rugby league, tennis, slider hockey, boxercise, Oz tag, indoor and outdoor

rock climbing, orienteering, boomerang throwing netball and many others.

Bookings and more information is available on dsr.nsw.gov.au/active/whatson.asp?region=riverina OR

phone 131302. Cost is $65.00 per day or $300 for five days, places are limited.

JUNIOR TABLE TENNIS

Rob Lee will commence coaching again on Wednesday 27 May 2015 in the Lower RSL at

4.30 pm–6.00 pm. All interested juniors are welcome please bring your own bat if you have one.

Registration is $10.00 for the year.

For any enquiries please see Miss Sally Keenan or ring Mrs Janet Peel on 0269491443

Japanese

Super

Stars!