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1 September 2014
DATE
Batlow Technology School Pioneer Street, BATLOW NSW 2730
Phone: (02) 6949 1208 Fax:(02) 69491666 Email:[email protected]
Term 3 - Week 8 (B)
BATLOW TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL
Relieving Principal
Mrs Meagan Crelley
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
Monday 1/9/14 – 5/9/14
SASS Recognition Week
Wednesday 3/9/14
Principal’s Assembly
Wednesday 10/9/14
2015 Kindergarten Information
afternoon at 5.30 pm
Friday 12/9/14
“Pete the Sheep” K-2
Wagga Civic theatre
BOOK FAIR WAS A HUGE SUCCESS
Winner of the $50.00 selection of books was Ebony Brady.
We sold over $2000.00 worth of books and other items and we were able to select books
to the value of $600.00 for our library.
Thank you to all the families who supported the Scholastic Book Fair.
Ebony Brady was delighted
with her selection of books Chloe Begg dressed as a pirate
for the Book Character Parade
SASS RECOGNITION WEEK Monday 1 September 2014 – Friday 5 September 2014
Thank you to all our professional SASS staff!
(Schools Administrative and Support Staff)
As the term continues on, I am continually amazed at how lucky I am to be working with such a
dedicated staff and with so many students willing to engage and participate in all learning
experiences offered in this exciting environment. It was enormously pleasing to witness our Primary
students and their teachers embrace the concept of the Book Week parade. Many of our students
and their parents made such an enormous effort to engage in the theme of the parade, which of
course was to dress up like your favourite book character. The costumes that were worn on the day
were outstanding. I would like to congratulate all students and teachers who participated in such an
enthusiastic manner. To make the day even better, over $2000.00 in book sales now guarantees us
more new books to add to our library collection. Thank you again to all the parents and students who
supported our school by purchasing books during Book Week and to the staff that tirelessly worked
to create such a memorable event. Well done to all.
We have students who persistently invest their time and energy actively seeking opportunities to be
involved in projects that benefit all of us. Our newly formed Student Representative Council have
already made such an enormous impact by their continual efforts to think of ideas or ways to
encourage positive changes within the school. Presently, the SRC, under the guidance of Ms Tofa, are
in the process of organising a whole school competition to encourage our students to be more
conscious and more proactive in promoting the environmental “green” message and to encourage
students to keep their surrounds clean. The upcoming BTS ‘Clean & Green’ campaign is a product of
an amazing group of students who are concerned not only about the environment but want to
create a more pleasant surrounding for us all to enjoy. Great work SRC.
In another initiative to enhance our students’ learning experiences, Mrs Arnall’s Boot Camp
commences this week for our Secondary students. On Mondays and Fridays at lunch time, Mrs
Arnall, an experienced fitness instructor, will lead and supervise interested students as they work
toward improving their fitness participating in a variety of activities. Students should take advantage
of this outstanding opportunity to work with Mrs Arnall and learn from her expertise. Thank you to
Mrs Arnall for her time and effort.
Preparations for Batlow Technology School’s 2015 Japanese Overseas Excursion are well underway.
We have 15 Secondary students currently from Year 8 to College II committed to this exciting
educational opportunity. The students and teachers are currently participating in a series of
lunchtime workshops to ensure that Japanese customs and cultural differences are appreciated and
the transition to such a different culture is less daunting. As a group, we recently simulated the
experience of manoeuvring through customs once we arrive at the airport in Japan, by engaging with
a ‘customs official’ in a relevant dialogue about our travel plans. Thanks to Mr Ellicott for his
thorough and thoughtful preparation regime. We are all enormously looking forward to this
incredible experience. Supervising teachers accompanying our students will be Mr Ellicott, Mrs
Wainwright and Mrs Crelley.
Congratulations to our High School Certificate Drama students who performed individual and group
pieces while being assessed by HSC markers at the end of last week. The recent HSC Drama and
Music Performance Evening hosted by Ms O’Loughlan and Mr Ellicott showcased a
talented and creative group of students who should be commended for not only their
bravery but their ability to perform often confronting pieces, in front of varied audiences.
Congratulations to Ms O’Loughlan and Mr Ellicott for organising this memorable evening
which really showcased all the effort that has gone into reaching this level of
The capacity to learn is a gift;
The ability to learn is a skill;
The willingness to learn is a choice.
performance by both students and staff. It was thoroughly appreciated and enjoyed by all who
attended. Our Industrial Technology students also had their projects assessed by the HSC markers
last week. Thanks to Mr Black for his diligence and guidance and our best wishes are with these
students, as with all our College students, who near the official HSC examination period. The Music 1
Practical Examination will see the HSC markers at Batlow Technology School next Tuesday. Good luck
to all these students and Mr Ellicott.
Always remember, effort is everything.
Meagan Crelley
Relieving Principal
SCHOOL INFORMATION
SCHOOL COUNSELLOR Our School Counsellor, Stephen McMullen, is available for appointments every Wednesday. Please
drop in and see Mr McMullen if you wish to make an appointment or let Mrs Crelley know and she
can pass on the information on.
JAPANESE EXCURSION PAYMENT REMINDER
The second payment for Japan 2015 is due now.
ELECTIVES Stage 5 Electives and Stage 6 Subject Selections have been finalised and will be displayed in E Block
by the end of this week.
TRAINEESHIP College students interested in a traineeship? Jenny from ATEL will visit on Thursday 11 September 2014 to discuss options with you and to assist with the preparation of your resume. Jenny will be here from Period 3 (11.25 am). If interested please go to the Library after recess.
FLU SEASON IS HERE! Influenza is spread from person-to-person through the coughing or sneezing of infected people. Remind your child about these good hygiene practices to minimise the spread of infection:
Anyone who is sick with influenza symptoms should stay home until their symptoms are gone
Cover the nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. Throw the tissue in the garbage bin after use
Wash hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective
Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way. If you or your child develops influenza-like illness, seek the advice of your family doctor as you would with any other illness
REMINDER Principal’s Assembly
Wednesday 3 September 2014
11.30 am in the school hall
PLATINUM
Ebony Brady, Jack Moffett,
Isabelle Trueman, Cassie Ross,
Tara-Lee Woodland and Taylor Hawkins
GOLD
Chloe-Kate Begg
Sam Bailey
Congratulations to all these students BRONZE
Christopher Wilesmith
DOUBLE PLATINUM
Dakota Armitstead-Hansen
Hayley Murrell
THESE STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE THEIR LEVEL
CERTIFICATES AT THE PRINCIPAL’S ASSEMBLY
WEDNESDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 2014
INFORMATION AFTERNOON FOR STUDENTS ENROLLING INTO KINDERGARTEN 2015
Wednesday 10 September 2014 at 5.30 pm in the Kindergarten Room
ORIENTATION DATES:
9.00 am until 11.30 am on Thursday 13, Thursday 20 and Thursday 27 November 2014
9.00 am until 3.15 pm on Thursday 4 December 2014 and Thursday 11 December 2014
For further information please phone Batlow Technology School
6949 1208 or call into the office during school hours.
COLLEGE BIOLOGY EYE ASSESSMENT TASK Our College Biology class recently completed an assessment task on looking closely at the human
eye. Part of the task was to create a 3D model of the human eye and correctly label the structures.
This allowed the students to unearth their inner creative side and come up with something unique
yet functional. They all did a fantastic job.
As we approach their HSC examinations, I would like to comment at how proud I am of the students
in the class; Floyd Cross, Lilly Kirkby, Jessica Lesniak, Gelske Vanderland and Sjoukje Vanderland.
They have all given their best effort
for the year, and have always
submitted quality assessment tasks
and along the way have had some
good laughs. I wish them the best for
their upcoming exams.
Megan Finnimore
SRC REPORT
The SRC have had an extremely busy and productive term so far. Thank you to all the
parents, teachers and students for their continuous support.
To be a positive role model for your peers you have to be a responsible leader in all
areas of school.
By showing responsibility in the classroom and on the playground we can all create a
positive, friendly and clean learning environment at our school. With this in mind, the
SRC are proud to announce the first „BTS Clean & Green‟ competition. The
competition encourages students from K-12 to create a promotional poster about
keeping ‘BTS Clean & Green‟. The winning poster will be judged by Mrs Crelley and SRC
members. All entries must meet the following guidelines:
1. A catchy slogan that informs students to place their rubbish in the bin at recess
and lunchtimes
2. An appropriate image (for example, rubbish bins, recycling symbol, etc.)
3. The poster must be on A4 and include your name and year
4. The BTS school logo
Entries must be submitted to Ms Tofa by the end of Week 1, Term 4 (10/10/2014). So
yes, you have the school holidays to make your poster perfect. All entries will receive a
certificate of appreciation by the SRC in Week 2, Term 4 at the Principal’s Assembly
and the winner will also be announced at this time. The winner will receive a generous
$20.00 canteen voucher sponsored by the SRC and their poster will be displayed
around the school.
If you would like more information on the
competition please see your SRC year
representative or alternatively you can speak
to Ms Tofa.
Good luck to all entrants and remember be
responsible and keep BTS “Clean & Green”!
In addition, to the „BTS Clean & Green‟
competition the SRC will also be providing a
helping hand to our school canteen.
SRCee you at the Canteen
Every Thursday The SRC will be assisting with lunches and counter sales at the
canteen on Thursdays. Each week, two members of the SRC will
assist Miss Senior during Lunch 1. Our school captains, Gelske
Vanderland and Lara Mclennan-Dye will be the first pair starting
Week 8.
FRIDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 2014 “FIGHT CANCER FOOTY COLOURS DAY”.
This year, thousands of Australians will unite
and wear their favourite football team’s
colours (AFL, NRL, Rugby Union or Soccer)
and raise money for Fight Cancer Council to
fund vital care, treatment, education,
residential support programs and research
into improved treatment methods and cures
for leukaemia and other cancers.
The SRC will be collecting gold coin donations and stickers will
be handed to students and staff who wear the best footy
colours ensemble.
CENTRAL SCHOOLS OPEN NETBALL FINALS DUBBO On 21 August 2014 Batlow Technology School’s Netball Team travelled to Dubbo to compete
in the Central School’s Open Netball Final.
Our team players were
Isabelle Kirkby, Hannah
Collins, Lilly Kirkby,
Gelske Vanderland,
Jessica Boxsell, Hayley
Murrell, Kaitlyn Harris,
Sjoukje Vanderland and
Sophia Kirkby.
Competition in this
year’s final was very
strong with our players coming in fourth position overall. Congratulations to Gelske who was
awarded the most valuable player overall in the competition. Well done to all the girls and
their coach Mrs Arnall on reaching finals level again this year.
BOOT CAMP FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS Starting on Monday 1 September 2014, Mrs Arnall will be
running Boot Camp for secondary students interested in
getting fit. Boot Camp will run from 1.40 pm to 2.10 pm
on Mondays and Fridays.
Students wishing to take part should meet with Mrs
Arnall outside her staff room at 1.40 pm. Participants
may wish to bring a change of clothes suitable for physical exercise.
P&C FUNDRAISING FOR JAPAN 2015
Any parent who wishes to be involved with the P&C fundraising
for our overseas excursion to Japan in 2015 can contact Sonia Kirkby or Sarah Kynaston.
How2Learn Report
Resilience Last fortnight, students participated in a ‘noticing’ task during their H2L lesson. Students had
to find the missing animals hidden in the wild, and notice the changes in the physical
environment. Why not have a go yourself and really notice the differences in these ‘spot the
differences’.
Superheros, witches, princesses, fairies, stockmen
and Where’s Wally ?
Book Character Parade
Book Character Parade Prize Winners Kindergarten: Aurora Chant-Connolly and Ngakau Ranginui
Year 1: Brock Ashe and Sarah Wilkinson
Year 2: Holly Casey-Patterson and Lachlan McCarthy
Year 3: Charles Kirkby and Atticus Blenkins
Year 4: Kaila Jones and Kurt Stuenkel
Year 5: Sinead Ridgeway and Owen Bates
Year 6: Jack Gould and Bree Bowman
“STICKYBEAKS” LUNCH WALLETS In five different colours
$8.00 each available at the office
BATLOW APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
The popular Apple Blossom Festival Photography Competition is on again with fantastic prize money on offer.
Entries must be in the hands of the organisers by Friday 10 October 2014. Entry fee is $2.00 per print.
Entry forms are available at the libraries or at www.visitbatlow.com.au
or contact Amanda Hobson 0414 214 246
“LITTLE ATHLETICS” REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN
Parents can register their children online by going to laansw.com.au or join up/Register link from the home
page of Little Athletics NSW. Further information can be obtained from Mark Grove 0427 163 270
MEDITATION CLASSES
Come and try meditation, great for stress and overall
well-being. Wednesday afternoons at 2.00 pm in the
Batlow CWA Rooms, $7.00 per session.
All welcome. Enquiries to Leanne 04 2732 2373
BORAMBOLA SPORT AND RECREATION CENTRE – HOLIDAY CAMPS
Five day and two day camps will be held in the September school holidays.
Sports Crazy Camp – 29 September to 3 October 2014, 10 - 13 years, $295.00.
One Day Camp – 30 September 2014, $59.00 8-11 years, ( Archery, softball, T Ball, Indoor Rock Climbing).
One Day Camp – 2 October 2014, $59.00, 8-11 years, (BMX, cricket, ropes challenge, kayaking).
ENROL – Phone 131302 or online www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/kidscamps
Daniel Shoemark dressed as a princess
for the Book Character Parade
BATLOW TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL FUTURE KINDERGARTEN TO YEAR 12
ENROLMENTS
We are in particular need of information for any students enrolling in 2014.
Could you please assist us by filling out this form and return it to Batlow Technology School office.
The children in your family who have not yet started school:
Child’s Name Name and address of parents
Child’s date of birth
Year of intended enrolment at BTS
FUTURE ENROLMENTS FOR OTHER STUDENTS
Children in families known to you who may not have access to this form:
Child’s name Name and address of parents
Child’s date of birth
Year of intended enrolment at BTS
Thank you for your assistance Meagan Crelley Relieving Principal
