RUTHERFORD TECHNOLOGY

HIGH SCHOOL

23 August 2013 Email: rutherford-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

www.rutherfordhs.nsw.edu.au Telephone: 4932 5999

Fax: 4932 8166 http:www.facebook.com/RutherfordTechnologyHighSchool

C A L E N D A R J U L Y

16 July School Development Day (students do not attend school)

17 July Students resume school for Term 3

18 July Year 7 & 9 reports sent home

24 July Parent / Teacher Evening in Library and selected classrooms

Office Opening Hours

Please be aware the office is open on Monday, to Friday between 8am and 4pm. Outside office hours a message may be left on the school answering machine. Parents and caregivers are reminded an appointment is necessary before meeting with teachers as they have class, playground duty and other commitments during the school day.

RESPECT

RESPONSIBILITY

COMMITMENT

C A L E N D A R

2—4 September

Y8 Camp

Great Aussie Bush Camp

5—7 September

State Athletics

6 September

Hunter Region Drama

Showcase

7 September

Federal Election

9—13 September

Y11 Exam Week

IMJ TREE TOPS EXCURSION

On August 15th the IMJ class

travelled to Tree Tops Adventure

Park, where they had a fun and

exhilarating day.

Students (and teachers) conquered

their fears on the high ropes,

showed amazing support cheering

each other on and had a fun filled

day.

Students were respectful while in pub-

lic, demonstrated responsibility

through following safety instructions

and looking out for each other, and

showed commitment in completing

the courses to the best of their ability.

Senior Executive Report

Elective Selections Update

Students in years 8 and 10 have recently completed an initial subject selection process which serves to

identify which subjects our school incorporates into its timetable for next year. Decisions are currently

being made in this regard. For year 10, the next step will be to place those subjects the school will offer

in 2014 into one of 6 groups or “timetable lines” which will then be published to year 10 allowing them

to refine selections where necessary.

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)

Our PBL team is currently embarking upon an extensive consultation with staff, students and parents to

build a school expectation matrix based upon our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Commit-

ment. The matrix serves to positively define student expectations in a number of locations, for exam-

ple, classroom, movement between lessons, playground, canteen, buses, excursions and sport. These

are then explicitly taught through timetabled PBL lessons and supported by an acknowledgement pro-

gram when students display these expectations.

Cyber Safety

Police School Liaison Officer Senior Constable Kim Smith works closely with schools in the local area

Police command. Included in this newsletter is a recent communication from her regarding Cyber Safe-

ty which we recommend to you.

N Awards

The Award of the Record of Student Achievement, or RoSA, is contingent upon students satisfactorily

completing course requirements, which includes assessment tasks and their in class learning program

(eg homework, performances etc). From time to time, it is necessary to issue a student with an N award

Warning or “blue” letter indicating that these requirements are not being met. For year 11 students in

this situation, Deputy Principal for years 7, 9 and 11, Mrs Fabri, is running a UPL or Unsatisfactory

Participation in Learning program, allowing students to catch up and meet requirements or face expul-

sion if over 17 years of age. For year 10 students, Deputy Principal will shortly be running a similar

program for students of concern where the consequence of non-completion can be the non award of the

RoSA and repeating year 10.

Our advice to students therefore is to address any outstanding N award warnings as soon as they arise,

or if there are a number currently unresolved, to resolve them promptly. If students are in doubt about

what is required of them they are advised to speak to their class teacher.

Year 12

Year 12’s time at school is fast coming to a close and will culminate in a farewell assembly at the end

of this term, the HSC exams, and the year 12 Formal held in middle November. Students are requested

to finalise any outstanding subject fees as soon as practicable.

And finally, Congratulations to Marissa Morey year 11 for her Pierre de Courbetin Award which rec-

ognises students who demonstrate academic excellence and sporting prowess whilst exemplifying the

Olympic values. Marissa was one of 161 senior secondary students Australia wide to have received this

award.

Regards,

Greg Archbold

Deputy Principal

Senior Study The next few weeks will be a busy time for our Year 12 students with final assessment tasks due

for many subjects. It is important that students manage their time effectively so as to complete

assessment tasks on time. Students should also be allocating time to work on revision in prepara-

tion for HSC exams.

Year 12 Assessment Tasks

The following subjects have assessment tasks that are due this fortnight:

If you have any concerns regarding your child’s progress in their HSC year please do not hesitate

to contact the school.

K Turner

Subject Task Teacher Due Date

CAFS Task 5 Parenting

and Caring

K Turner, K Fabri 23/8/13

PDHPE Improving Perfor-

mance Research

Task

N Maddock 28/8/13

English Studies Event Planning A Rutherford/J Ford Week 10

Special Provisions for HSC Exams

Special exam provisions in the HSC are practical arrangements designed to help students who

couldn't otherwise make a fair attempt to show in an exam room what they know.

The provisions granted are solely determined by how the student’s exam performance is affected.

Provisions may include braille papers, large print or coloured paper, use of a reader and/or writ-

er, extra time or rest breaks.

Students who encounter significant difficulties with literacy are encouraged to apply.

If you believe your child will experience difficulties in the HSC exams please contact the school

so an application can be made to the Board of Studies on your Child’s behalf. Please ask to

speak to either Ashleigh Whitbourne (learning and support teacher), your child’s year advisor or

the school counsellor.

Ashleigh Whitbourne

Learning and Support Teacher

SMS ALERTS Please note that SMS alerts are being sent out for whole day school absences plus late to school

absences.

With Senior Constable Kim Smith

Your School Liaison Police Officer

Hi everyone. I am your School Liaison Police Officer. The topic for this newsletter is Cyber

bullying and how we can all get along while using technology. Cyber bullying is a form of bullying

using text or images posted on personal websites or sent by mobile phone or email.

Kids: These tips are for you!

1.Be careful! Meeting people on line might be fun but remember that the people you meet

online may not be who they say they are.

2.Check with parents or carers first! Ask your mum or dad or carer before you give out your

personal details like phone number, email address, home address.

3.Don’t stay/don’t respond! If someone in a chat room posts offensive pictures or says some-

thing rude or scary, or if you are sent these in an email, don’t respond, Save it and always leave

the chat room straight away.

4.Tell! If you see upsetting language, nasty pictures or something scary tell your parent or an-

other adult you trust. Use on-line report features.

5.Say no! If you have a web cam and someone asks you to do or watch something that you find

upsetting or wrong say NO! Tell your parent or another adult you trust.

6.Be considerate! Only send the kinds of messages and pictures you would be happy to receive.

If someone sends you nasty or bullying messages, or asks you to do something that makes you

feel uncomfortable, don’t respond. Make a note of the number it came from and tell your parent

or a trusted adult.

7.Its public! Remember you may feel you are just talking to friends on the internet but chat sites

are public and the whole world could be tuning in.

8.Do the right thing! Don’t be a cyber bully. Your actions can be traced and could get you into

trouble with the law! A criminal record is forever!

With Senior Constable Kim Smith

Your School Liaison Police Officer

Safe Sexting: No such thing!

Hi everyone. There is a growing trend for young people to send provocative images and videos of

themselves to their friends via mobile phones. There are serious consequences and you need to be

aware!

Kids and Parents: These safety tips are for you!

Check out the websites below for more information

www.cybersmart.gov.au

www.schools.nsw.edu.au/click

www.community.nsw.gov.au

Remember to stay safe

1.There are serious consequences to sexting. It can potentially damage future career prospects or rela-

tionships.

2.It is illegal to take sexual photos and videos of yourself (if under 18 yrs) and of others under 18

years of age. Sending or possessing child pornography is illegal. It is against the law to ‘procure’

such images from another young person also. The maximum penalty is 15 years jail and potential

inclusion on the child sex offenders register.

3.Think before you act! What can seem like an innocent joke or flirtatious fun can turn into a devas-

tating experience. Sexting can lead to public humiliation and cyber bullying.

4.Images sent by mobile phone can easily fall into the wrong hands and once they are in cyberspace it

can be impossible to remove them or to control who sees them.

5.The message to young people is don’t post images of yourself and don’t distribute any sent to you.

6.Mum and Dad can ring the parent line for any advice on parenting topics:

Parent Line 1300 1300 52

With Senior Constable Kim Smith

School Liaison Police

SNAPCHAT SAFETY

•BEWARE! Forensic software can recover lots of things you thought you had deleted from your

phone or computer.

•BEWARE! Snapchat’s privacy policy explicitly states that there’s no guarantee your

data will always be deleted. “Messages, therefore, are sent at the risk of the user.”

•BEWARE! The world can publicly see who your top Snapchat messaging buddies are. This

may cause relationship tensions.

•BEWARE! It is illegal to take sexual photos and videos of anyone under 18 yrs (even of your-

self). Producing, possessing, disseminating or procuring child pornography is illegal. The

maximum penalty is 15 years jail and potential inclusion on the child sex offenders regis-

•BEWARE! Never post anything that could cause you to lose your job or friendships, make your

mum or grandmother blush or expose your personal information to identity thieves and

scammers.

REMEMBER! What happens on Snapchat doesn’t always stay on Snapchat.

•BEWARE! Message recipients can save a compromising image by taking a quick

screenshot.

SNAPCHAT

Snapchat has the mantra of Think Before You Send. Snapchat says “How will your message make

the other person feel? Would you be upset, embarrassed or get in trouble if they showed it to someone

else? If you feel like you’re taking a risk or doing something that makes you even a little bit uncomfort-

able—stop what you’re doing and don’t send the message.”

Are your Children using Snapchat? Following is an information guide for parents.

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Snapchat, a new way to share moments with friends on iPhone and Android. We’re Excit-

ed that the Snapchat community is growing so quickly and we know that many people are new to the

service. Until you try Snapchat for yourself, it may sound confusing or raise some questions. You may

ask yourself why anyone would want a photo to disappear if there isn’t anything “wrong” with it?

On traditional social networks, users tend to feel pressure to curate the perfect representation of their

lives for their friends. Coworkers, and relatives. It’s normal to worry about what people in your net-

work might think about the things that you post. Sometimes this means that we say things that we think

people will like, rather than expressing who we really are.

Snapchat creates a place to be funny, honest or however else you might feel when you take and share a

snap with family and friends. It’s sharing that lives in the moment, and stays in the moment.

Our goal with this guide is to provide parents with detailed information about our product, as well as

suggestions for how to handle issues and concerns that may arise. We encourage you to review these

materials and have an open conversation with your family. Talking with your family about what is ap-

propriate to share online is a great way to help make sure that everyone enjoys the Snapchat experience.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

The Snapchat Support Team are fans

of these resources, but snapchat is

not affiliated with them and is not

responsible for their content.

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RUTHERFORD TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL UNIFORM SHOP

The Uniform Shop is located adjacent to the Library – PLEASE CHECK IN AT THE FRONT OFFICE ON ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL

Uniform Shop Manager - Aleisha Hudson - Phone: 0429 593397

NORMAL OPERATING HOURS: TUESDAYS 8.00 am – 12.00 noon THURSDAYS 12.30 pm – 4.30 pm

PRICE LIST

EFTPOS, Mastercard & Visa accepted

Item Normally 20% Off

GIRLS

Junior Sky Blouse $28 $22.40

Senior Lemon Blouse $28 $22.40

Junior 4 Pleat Tartan Skirt $48.50 $38.80

Senior 4 Pleat Tartan Skirt $48.50 $38.80

Jnr/Snr Black Slacks $39 $31.20

Jnr/Snr Black Shorts $35 $28.00

BOYS

Jnr/Snr Black Gabardine Shorts $35 $28.00

Jnr/Snr Black Gabardine Trousers $39 $31.20

UNISEX

Microfibre Jacket $65 $52.00

Senior Lemon Polo Shirt $29 $23.20

Junior Sky Polo Shirt $29 $23.20

80/20 Woollen Jumper $72 N/A

Hooded Fleecy Jacket $40 $32.00

Elastic Waist Everyday Black Shorts $35 $28.00

SPORT

Sport Polo Shirt $35 $28.00

Microfibre Trackpants $38 $30.40

Sports Shorts – Standard $25 $20.00

UNIFORM SHOP ANNUAL SALE

G’DAY USA CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM

The G'DAY USA Program is a short term Cultural Exchange which

offers High School students and staff the opportunity to travel, as a

group, to the USA during the Christmas School holidays.

Rutherford Technology High School is an active participant in the program and once again is offer-

ing the opportunity in the January 2015 school holidays to students 14 years and over.

Educational World Travel has been offering the "G'DAY USA Program" to High School students

since 1988. Since that time they have become one of the largest Exchange Organisations operating

in Australia.

Living with an American family provides our students with a greater awareness of the differences

between our cultures. Additionally, of particular importance is the educational benefit gained from

attending School classes with the host students and becoming involved in class activities on a first

hand basis.

The Program is invaluable in providing students with a greater sense of responsibility, self-reliance

and self-esteem. Travellers return with an increased awareness of the importance of working cohe-

sively in a team environment.

A Typical Cultural Exchange of 20 days includes the following: Travel/Medical Insurance.

Return economy airfares.

10 days living with an American Host family

7 nights Hotel Accommodation - quad share.

Continental breakfasts daily whilst at hotels.

All bus transfers in the USA as per the Itinerary.

Entry fees to Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm and Universal Studios.

Sightseeing day tour of San Diego and San Francisco (includes coach).

Four days sightseeing during hosting period. Specific inclusions to be advised once the host city

is allocated.

If you have any questions about this opportunity for your son or daughter please don’t hesitate to

contact Mrs Weber to register your interest. There is an information evening being held at Telarah

Bowling Club on Monday night, 2 September at 6.30pm.

DRAMA SUCCESS Congratulations to our Drama Ensemble who were successful in their audition for Hunter Region

Drama Showcase. The judges were very impressed and have selected "Straight" to be in The Hunter

Region Showcase on Friday 6th September. This showcase consists of the best Drama performanc-

es from Government Schools in our Region. Our students will be proudly representing not only our

school but all government schools in the region. They will also now have the opportunity to be seen

by State Drama Festival judges, who will be in the audience on Friday 6th September.

RUTHERFORD TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER - EMAIL DETAILS

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Greta/Branxton United Cricket Club

Registration for Grade, U/10’s, U/12’s,

U/14’s, U/16’s and In 2 Cricket

( MiloCricket) will be held on the following dates:

Sunday 8th September 1pm – 3pm

(Miller Park Cricket Ground)

Saturday 14th September, 1pm – 3pm

(Miller Park Cricket Ground) with BBQ lunch for sale on the day

Registration cost is $90 per player for seniors,

In 2 Cricket is $55 per player

and No registration fee for juniors this year.

Copies of birth certificates must be provided with all new junior reg-

istrations. Any enquiries can be made to Josh Dagg (0402675882) or

Roslyn Shearer (0427558416)

Hope to see you there!

STOP

PRESS!

WE NOW HAVE A

FACEBOOK PAGE

Rutherford Technology High School has launched its Offi-

cial Facebook Page – just go to Facebook and look for

“Rutherford Technology High School NSW Official Site”

and click on “Like”.

We will be using the Facebook page to keep everyone in-

formed about events at the school, important dates for your

diary, and general information about the school.

Link: http://www.facebook.com/RutherfordTechnologyHighSchool

SKATEBOARDS & SCOOTERS

are NOT to be brought to school,

except on Thursdays if doing

scootering.

RAISING WOMEN WORKSHOP

Uplifting Australia is a not-for-profit based in Northern NSW that run programs to improve the

wellbeing and resilience of children and families. We believe our program could significantly

benefit your students and families and contribute to the great work you are already doing.

Raising Women is for girls aged 13 to 15, and their mother or significant female mentor. The pro-

gram includes a 2-day/2-night bush camp, pre-meeting, follow up sessions and a fathers program.

This new structure has moved away from a 6 day camp, allowing the program to become more

accessible and affordable for families.

Research clearly indicates Australian teenagers are experiencing significant and unacceptably

high levels of issues impacting on their wellbeing. These include: mental health disorders, intoxi-

cation, homelessness, victims of violent crimes, youth suicide, teen pregnancy, eating disorders, to

name a few. Raising Women is a Rite of Passage program that invites girls and their families to

acknowledge their transition into womanhood. This process has the ability to build stronger fami-

ly relationships, increase self-esteem & motivation and strengthen communication skills.

Sarah Binet | Coordinator

Uplifting Australia

Students are asked to have mobile phones switched OFF during class time, and

out of sight. Students phones will be confiscated by the teacher if found out

during class time.

Parents are asked NOT to contact students on their mobile phone during school

hours. In case of emergency, please contact the school directly on 4932 5999.

Students are asked to follow correct procedures if sick or needing to go home.

They must notify class teacher / obtain note/ report to sick bay.

The front office staff will phone caregiver.

STUDENTS ARE NOT TO CONTACT THEIR PARENTS

USING MOBILE PHONES

If a student needs to leave school early, we ask that a note from parent / caregiver be taken to the Admin

office to collect an Early Leavers Card. Unscheduled collection of students can be disruptive to classes.

Parents will be asked to wait until the end of a lesson for a student to be called to the Front Office.

The school does not accept nor take responsibility for the loss, damage or theft of any device at school or

school associated event.

CANTEEN ROSTER—Term 3 26 August to 20 September 2013

26 Aug—K Creswell 27 Aug—Volunteer Required 28 Aug—K Hobbs 29 Aug—Volunteer Required 30 Aug—Volunteer Required 2 Sep—K Creswell 3 Sep—K Hobbs 4 Sep—A Hudson 5 Sep—Volunteer Required 6 Sep—Volunteer Required 9 Sep—K Creswell 10 Sep—Volunteer Required 11 Sep—Volunteer Required 12 Sep—Volunteer Required 13 Sep—S Clark 16 Sep—K Creswell 17 Sep—Volunteer Required 18 Sep—A Hudson S Tuff 19 Sep—Volunteer Required 20 Sep—Volunteer Required

If you have a few hours a week free and would

like to volunteer for the canteen, please contact

Jenny on 49325 999