Term 2 - Week 4 (B) · Term 2 - Week 4 (B) BATLOW TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL Principal Mr Greg Hodges...
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11 May 2015
Batlow Technology School Pioneer Street, BATLOW NSW 2730
Phone: (02) 6949 1208 Fax:(02) 69491666 Email:[email protected]
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.
[email protected] 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.