11 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 4 (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 12 May 2015

P&C Meeting

NAPLAN until Friday 15/3/15

Monday 18/5/15

Highlands Cross Country

Thursday 21/5/15

Mortimer Shield Tumut

REMINDER

Whole School Assembly

Wednesday 13 May 2015

10.48 am in the school hall

WINNERS OF THE ANZAC COMPETITON

Samuel Pearce, Kurt Stuenkel, Charles Kirkby, Jaymin Gould,

Jessica Bedard, Noah Gardner and Kaila Jones are pictured with

Mrs Diana Droscher after receiving their awards for the recent

ANZAC competiton.

Well done to these students!

REMINDER

P&C Meeting

Tuesday 12 May 2015

Hannah Collins and Imigine Shoemark finished first and

second respectively in their age division at the

Cross Country Carnival.

on Thursday 7 May 2015

Last week I mentioned about the need for a greater effort by Batlow technology students in

wearing the correct school uniform. There has been a noticeable improvement since then.

This week on assembly, students who still have difficulty in wearing the correct uniform will

need to explain their individual concerns with myself. The staff realise that at times there

are circumstances which prevent students from wearing items of school clothing. If a

situation arises where a student is out of uniform then a note is required from home

outlining the reason.

This week I have become aware that a greater awareness in student personal safety is

required by the students in both primary and secondary.

There are a number of banned items identified that have no place in any NSW school. The

most common occurrence is that of aerosol cans. For most students, the use of deodorant is

a daily activity. Unfortunately the aerosols involved, provide both a physical risk and health

risk to others using the school site. We encourage deodorants, but only in the roll-on form.

I would appreciate if this message could be discussed within the family to improve the

school environment for all students.

A list of banned items will be posted within the school over coming weeks.

Every student has the right to attend school and enjoy learning in a safe environment. The

school protects these rights beyond the school gates, which includes travelling to and from

school. Whether on a bus, walking or riding a bike students are protected. Obviously staff

are unable to be everywhere in these situations, so we rely on parents, students and

members of the public to forward any concerns to the school where they will be followed

up.

The Cross-Country was another success this year. Thank you to all of our Batlow Technology

Staff.

I would like to state that we are most fortunate to have the team of dedicated teachers and

staff at Batlow Technology School. There is never a shortage of hands when help is

required.

The assembly this week will be conducted by members of the SRC. I welcome all parents to

the assembly and hope you can attend.

Mr Greg Hodges

Relieving Principal

The capacity to learn is a gift;

The ability to learn is a skill;

The willingness to learn is a choice.

THESE STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE THEIR LEVEL

CERTIFICATES AT THE WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY

WEDNESDAY 13 MAY 2015

GOLD

Hannah Collins

Amy Glynn

Ben Howell

Clare Miller

Emily Miller

Kevin Miller

Cassie Ross

Zoe Taylor

SILVER

Imigine Shoemark

Amy Murphy

Ethan

Noah Gardner

Carter Ironside

BRONZE

Elizabeth Larson

Ethan McDiarmid

Brendan Larson

Ryley Collins

Two further students have

attained Bronze level but we do

not have parental permission to

publish their names

Permission to publish form

Permission to publish forms are available on our school website

and from the school office.

If you have not yet returned the form please take the time

to do so and return it to the office as soon as possible

PLATINUM

Lilly Kirkby is the first

student to reach

Platinum level.

Congratulations Lilly!

What resources can you use to make an apology?

This week, students learnt about what makes an apology. They were given a list of

ingredients for an effective apology and ways of sticking up for yourself.

Students found a partner and role played situations where they could apologise effectively

and Primary students drew scenarios of ways you can stick up for yourself. Apologies resolve

problems and make the victim feel at ease.

LIFE EDUCATION VAN

The Life Education Van has been visiting Batlow

Technology School over the past week. Students in the

Primary Department were given valuable lessons in life

skills and were excited to interact with “Healthy Harold”.

Aeden Anderson and Jim Howell are pictured getting

acquainted with “Healthy Harold”.

K/1 MOTHERS DAY ACTIVITY This year for Mother’s Day the students in

Miss McRorie’s K/1 class made some clay

beads. The students each made four beads

by hand especially for their Mum. Miss

McRorie baked the beads in the oven so

they set hard. The students then used their

beading skills to make them into beautiful

necklaces for their Mums.

We hope all the Mums in our school

community had a lovely Mother’s Day.

9/10 DEBATING REPORT

On Wednesday, the 9/10 Debating team had their first round against Murray High School. The topic

for this debate was that ‘all schools should have CCTV cameras where students congregate’. It was

an intriguing and interesting debate which showcased our students public speaking abilities.

Unfortunately, the Batlow Technology School team did not win the first round, however we have

another two rounds to work on improving our debating skills.

Special thanks to,

Mrs Fiona Cooper and

Anneque Machella for

adjudicating.

Pictured are the 9/10 Debating

team, Harmony Simpson,

Brendan Larson, Kate Kynaston

and Emma Kynaston.

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.

FOR SALE BY TENDER

1 x South Suffolk Ewe

June 2014 drop

Brucellosis Accredited

Please send your tender in a sealed envelope by Friday 15 May, 2015 addressed as follows:

CONFIDENTIAL

THE PRINCIPAL

TENDER FOR SOUTH SUFFOLK EWE

The following information must be included: amount tendered, name and contact telephone

number. The successful tender will be notified by telephone and as part of the tender process,

arrangements must be made with the school to pick up the ewe from the agricultural block during

the school day.

More information please contact Megan Finnimore (Agriculture Teacher) at school on 69491208

ASTHMA INFORMATION SESSION

Would you like to attend a FREE asthma information session to help you identify what well

controlled asthma looks like and what steps you can take to improve asthma management to ‘live

well’? All age groups welcome. Afternoon tea provided.

Wednesday 20 May 2015 at the Tumut RSL Club Function Room from 3.30 pm until 5.30 pm.

For more information contact Judy Reid 0427 185 075 or Skye Gray 6947 0871

Ninety eight students took part in the

Cross Country Carnival held on Thursday 7 May 2015.

Pictured are some of the participants.