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31 August 2015
Batlow Technology School Pioneer Street, BATLOW NSW 2730
Phone: (02) 6949 1208 Fax:(02) 69491666 Email:[email protected]
Term 1 - Week 2 (B)
BATLOW
TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL
Principal
Mr Greg Hodges
(Relieving)
Assistant Principal
Mrs Vicki Dodd
Head Teachers
Mr Mark McDonell
Ms Amanda O’Loughlan
(Relieving)
REMINDER
NEXT
Whole School
Assembly
Week 10
Wednesday 16
September 2015
10.48 am in the
school hall
P&C
Meeting Tuesday
1 September
2015
6.30 pm
All welcome
REGIONAL YOUNG SCIENTIST
PAPER PLANE CHALLEGE
Three students from Batlow Technology School have achieved
excellent results in the
“Regional Young Scientist Paper Plane Challenge”
Congratulations to:
Christopher Wilesmith Year 9
Ryley Collins Year 7
Timothy Gardner Year 4
Well done to all three boys and Mrs Finnimore for
organising the event.
“Scoop” Distribution Review
We are reviewing the way we distribute “Scoop”, the Batlow Technology School Newsletter to you each fortnight!
How would you like to receive “Scoop”?
Please see the option page elsewhere in this issue of “Scoop”
and let us know your preferences.
NAPLAN- Parents of children in Years 3, 5 7 and 9 were issued their students results in the
mail this week. NAPLAN results are just one measuring tool for student performance. The
feedback in these reports provide a valuable insight into how your child is performing and
can be measured against previous NAPLAN results for those students in Year 5 and above.
We further encourage parents to discuss these results with teachers and Year Advisers to
promote continual educational growth for their child. Parents may have heard that our school
was identified in associated radio reports last week, acknowledging the notable
achievements of our students in NAPLAN results.
As mentioned, the NAPLAN results are only one measuring tool for student performance.
This week at Batlow Technology School, Mrs O’Loughlan lead a team of primary and
secondary staff to analyse every student’s literacy ability. Over three days, the team looked
at various individual work samples from all students from Year 4 through to Year 10. This
scrutiny of student’s literacy abilities will be conducted every Semester. The specific
information gained for every student will allow for greater differentiation of learning
strategies. Teachers will be better informed of the required areas of improvement for each
individual student and provide appropriate instruction.
After reviewing our management of the Literacy Continuum, Batlow Technology School staff
will commence the inclusion of a Numeracy Continuum. Staff have already indicated their
willingness to be included in this upcoming student assessment tool. Parents should feel
confident that the teachers of Batlow Technology School are and remain committed to
enhancing student achievement.
Mrs Finnimore led a novel Science challenge for Education Week. All students were
provided the opportunity to investigate, plan and construct a paper plane to enter into a
regional challenge. A stringent selection process was undertaken with the finalist having to
perform their task whilst results were videoed for verification. Several students performed
commendably at the regional level with Christopher Wilesmith absolutely dominating the
secondary category. His plane flew over 30 metres. This was no fluke as one of Chris’s
earlier models had flown even further in a trial run. Chris even requested that Mr McDonell
keep the prototype under lock and key until the finals.
The Breakfast Club which has been a focus in recent months has received an unexpected
boost from Mr Bill Boydell. Mr Boydell is known to many as the ‘milko’ for our school. After
explaining our situation to Mr Boydell, he went away and was successful in gaining further
support for Batlow Technology School students through his employers agreeing to supply
fresh milk for the BTS Breakfast Club. This contribution is most welcome and further
demonstrates the collective power we have when we all pull together. Thanks Bill.
Miss Sally McRorie has vigorously been revealing a thorough Kindergarten Transition
program for new students in 2016. Her intentions are to provide a seamless transition to
Batlow Technology School for all Kindergaten students. Miss McRorie understands the
anxieties that exist for new students (and parents). To ensure parents do not miss these
transition opportunities, a detailed pamphlet will be provided to all 2016 Kindergarten
families. Further copies will be available at the front office.
The P&C is meeting on Tuesday evening at 6.30 pm. We have many exciting initiatives
underway around Batlow Technology School. New faces are always welcome.
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 NEXT WHOLE
SCHOOL ASSEMBLY
WEDNESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2015
DOUBLE
PLATINUM Isabella Kirkby
Sophia Kirkby
Sjoukje Vanderland
Jessica Fuchs
PLATINUM
Connor Jeffrey
Imigine Shoemark
Elizabeth Larson
Gianna Noldin
Dylan Taylor
Jaymin Gould
Noah Gardner
Cassie Ross
Ethan
Timothy Gardner
Charles Kirkby
One further student has attained
Platinum level but we do not
have parental permission to
publish her name or photograph
CONGRATULATIONS
LEARNING SUPER HERO
Dakota Armitstead-Hansen
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BOOK FAIR Thank you to all the parents, staff and students who supported the recently held Scholastic Book Fair. We sold over $1600.00 worth of books and other items which enabled us to choose over $500.00 worth of books for our library. Mrs Lea McVean was the winner of the $50.00 selection of books.
Permission to publish forms are available on our
school website and from the school office.
BTS Breakfast Club is in need of your
support. Donations of jams, vegemite
or margarine are welcome.
GOLD
Pictured Dylan Gormly
Aiden Larson
Jared Grant
Kurt Stuenkel
Alexander Speechley
Rebekah Gardner
Kurt Osborne-Jaques
Brendan Larson
Two further students have attained
Gold level but we do not have
parental permission to publish their
name or photograph
SILVER
Hamilton Ridgway
Steven Osborne-Jaques
Owen Bates
Travis Ashcroft-Hanson
Trevor Ashcroft-Hanson
Sinead Ridgway
Aiden Larson
Luke Wood
Joel Williams
One further student has attained Silver
level but we do not have parental
permission to publish his name
PAPER PLANES – WE WERE UP FOR THE CHALLENGE
As part of National Science Week this year Batlow Technology
School held a whole school Young Scientist Paper Plane
Challenge in our school hall and under our COLA.
To qualify Kindergarten to Year 6 needed to throw further than
12m and Year 7-12 had to throw further than 20m to be eligible.
All students from Kindergarten to Year 12 had two attempts to
make the distance. Those that made the distance had their
throws videoed and uploaded to the 2015 Young Scientist Paper
Plane Challenge website to be eligible for the Regional High
Flyers Competition. School events and individual qualifying throws must be
conducted following clear rules. These rules are a modification of the Red Bull Paper
Wings International Rules.
We are extremely proud of the Batlow students with the following result:
Christopher Wilesmith (Year 9) threw a distance of 31.06 m and was placed first in
the NSW regional challenge. Ryley Collins (Year 7) placed third with a throw of 22m.
In the Primary section Timothy Gardner (Year 4) threw a distance of 26.68m and
placed second and Trevor Ashcroft-Hanson (Year 6) also placed well with a throw of
12.10m
In the Regional High Flyers Competition, the winner, their school and the second
placegetter will win great ‘Fischertechnik Kits’, some of these kits are valued close to
$200!
In 2015, National Science Week events were held right throughout Australia - from a
crocodile dissection in Darwin down to an exhibition of breathtaking photographs of
Aurora Australis in Tasmania - with everything from science festivals, music and
comedy shows, expert panel discussions, interactive hands-on displays, open days,
and online activities.
National Science Week 2015 ran from 15-23 August. Event details can be found at
www.scienceweek.net.au.
CHARLES STURT
Paper plane champions pictured with Mrs Finnimore.
Ryley Collins, John Kirkby, Timothy Gardner, Christopher Wilesmith, Trevor Ashcroft-Hanson
UNIVERSITY / WAGGA WAGGA TAFE VISIT
On Friday 21 August 2015, fifteen Year 10 students travelled to Wagga to attend the
‘Taste of TAFE’ and Charles Sturt University (CSU) and Primary Industries TAFE
campus tours. Six students were enrolled in TAFE courses throughout the day, which
consisted of: hair and beauty; mechatronics and electro-technology. These are just
some of the courses provided by TAFE for TVET subject choices next year.
All the students had a very busy, yet productive day and experienced first-hand what
it would be like in these educational learning pathways and environments.
Congratulations to Year 10 on their wonderful behaviour and a great day.
SRC FOOTY COLOURS DAY
Friday 4 September 2015
Cancer doesn’t discriminate; it affects Australians of all ages and from all walks of
life. This year thousands of Aussies will unite in the fight against cancer by wearing
their favourite football or sports team colours to school and raise awareness for Fight
Cancer Foundation to fund vital care, treatment methods and cures for young
children living with cancer.
Students wear your footy guernsey to school and bring a cold coin donation.
Support the SRC in raising money for cancer awareness.
FRIDAY IS NOT A NON – UNIFORM DAY
VICTORIAN UNIVERSITY REGISTRATION DAY
Students who are interested in attending the Victorian University in 2016 can register
through the VTAC website www.vtac.edu.au. Students will need their HSC number to
complete registration. The VTAC eGuide is available on google play books or a hard
copy can be ordered through local newsagencies. For more information on Victorian
universities and registration please contact 1300 364 133.
BATLOW TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL PRIMARY COMMUNITY GARDEN RECIPE BOOK
We are compiling a recipe book, this recipe book will have recipes students have tried and tested this year in the Community Garden lessons by Kindergarten to Year 6. We are in search of your favourite recipes. Recipes which are enjoyed by your family each week or as a treat on a special occasion. Maybe your fruit cake is ‘Batlow Show’ material, chocolate fudge, coconut ice or your salted caramel cupcakes are a winner. There will be room for meals, desserts, treats, cakes, biscuits and homemade muesli bars. If you would like your favourite recipes in print please forward them to Batlow Technology School via your child or email them to [email protected] Closing date is Friday 16 October 2015, we require lots of scrumptious recipes, so start looking and send them into the office.
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“Scoop” Distribution Preference
How would you like to receive “Scoop”, the Batlow Technology School Newsletter? There are many different ways to receive “Scoop” every fortnight. Just let us know your preferred way you and your family would like to receive it.
Emailed each fortnight via my email address ______________________________________________
Printed copy via my youngest child/eldest child
Skoolbag address for Apple phones and Android phones http://www.skoolbag.com.au/app/admin/parentinstructions.pdf
School’s Webpage address www.batlow-c.schools.nsw.edu.au/
Name: _______________________Child’s name: __________________Year: _____
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 14 September, 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.
BIRRALEE SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2015
This year celebrates the 41st Edition of our school magazine ‘Birralee’. Preparation for the magazine is well underway. Parents and community members are invited to place a business advertisement or make a donation in our magazine. Advertisement costs are as follows:
Full-page advertisement $90.00 Colour plus $9.00 GST $99.00
Half-page advertisement $50.00 Colour plus $5.00 GST $55.00
Quarter-page advertisement $30.00 Colour plus $3.00 GST $33.00 Donations of $10.00 or more towards the cost of producing this magazine are gratefully
accepted. Donations are acknowledged in our magazine and all donors and sponsors will
receive a copy of ‘Birralee’.
If you would like to place an advertisement or make a donation please forward to the office
by mail or email and please provide preferred artwork/layout with payment. batlow-
HONOUR FOR FORMER STUDENT
Congratulations to former Batlow Technology
School student and Women’s Aussie Seven’s
Captain, Sharni Williams who has been named
the “Shawn Mackay Women’s Sevens Player of
the Year”.
NSW SPORT AND RECREATION SPRING HOLIDAY CAMPS Led by qualified instructors, you can rest easy knowing your kids are in safe hands. Find out what’s on including cooking, adventure sports and lots more. Camps are suitable for kids aged 7 years and over and run from 1 day to 5 days in duration. For more information phone 1313 02 or Go to sportandrecreation.nsw.gov.au/kidscamps
LANTERNS ON THE LAGOON September 19 2015 Are you aged 12 years and under? You could WIN $150 by entering this year’s Sculpture Competition at only $5.00 per entry!
Are you aged between 13 and 18 years of age? You could WIN $350 by entering this year’s Sculpture Competition at only $5.00 per entry!
What a fantastic forum to showcase sustainability through your artistic talents!
Have you seen the video from 2014? Are you featured?
GET INVOLVED & ENTER ONLINE
http://lanternsonthelagoon.com.au/
ART TO RECYCLING AT TUMUT LIBRARY
Create your own recycled art. 23 September 2015
2.00 pm – 4.00 pm. Cost $5.00 per child, 8 to 14 years
Booking close 22 September 2015 phone 6941 2541
TUMUT LITTLE ATHLETICS
Information attached to this issue of “Scoop”
BATLOW TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL
FUTURE KINDERGARTEN TO YEAR 12
ENROLMENTS
We are in particular need of information for any students enrolling in 2016.
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
BATLOW TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL
SCHOOL CLOTHING ORDER FORM
Student Name: ____________________________________________Year: ____________
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SCHOOL SUPPLIES ORDER FORM
Student Name: ___________________________________________Year: ___________
Items Cost per item Number required
Cost
Art Books A3 $8.00
Art Books A4 $3.50
Calculators $21.00
TAS Aprons $6.60
Enviro Bag $5.00
Headphones pink, yellow and white $7.00
USB 8g $7.00
Stickybeaks lunch wallets $8.00
Total $
Signed: _________________________________________________Date: _____________ (Parent)
Garment Type Cost per
item Number Required
Sizes Required
Cost
Maroon Polar Fleece Jumpers (Size 6-16)
$24.00
Maroon Polar Fleece Jumpers (Size Small to 3XL)
$28.00
Jackets
(Size 6-3XL) $40.00
Gold Polo-Shirts Primary $14.00 White Polo-Shirts Secondary $17.00 Sport Shirt-Maroon Primary (4 to 16 youth)
$17.00
Sport Shirt-Maroon Secondary (Small to 2XL)
$17.00
Maroon Beanies-Polar Fleece $5.00 Maroon Summer Hats $7.50 Scarves $5.00
Total $
CANTEEN CLOSES AT 2.00 PM
HOT FOOD
Pies (A) $3.40 Little pies (A) $1.00 Potato Top Pies (A) $3.40 Sausage Roll (A) $2.70 Pizza Singles (A) $2.50 Chicken Nuggets (A) $0.60 Nacho’s (A) $3.00 Hot Dogs (A) $3.00 Chicken Burger (A) $4.50 Tomato or Barbecue Sauce $0.20
SANDWICHES AND ROLLS
Sandwiches-white or wholemeal Rolls-white add $0.60 Toasted Sandwiches add $0.20 Salad (G) Tomato, cucumber, cheese,
carrot, lettuce and mayonnaise $3.00 Meat and Salad (G) $3.50 Cheese and Tomato (G) $2.20 Ham (G) $2.30 Ham and Cheese (G) $2.50 Ham/Cheese/Tomato (G) $2.60 Vegemite/Jam/Cheese (G) $2.00 Assorted Sandwiches $2.70
WRAPS
Salad small (G) $3.00 Salad/Ham small (A) $4.00 Salad/Chicken or Sweet Chilli Chicken small (A) $4.00 Salad Large (G) $4.00 Salad/Ham Large (A) $5.00 Salad/Chicken Tender or Sweet Chilli Chicken Large (A) $5.50 Chicken Tender (1) and Wrap $3.00 (No Salad)
Chicken Tender (2) and Wrap $4.00 (No Salad)
CANTEEN LIST – TERM 3, 2015 LUNCH ONLY
NO ORDERING LUNCH AT RECESS
ORDERING ENSURES YOU RECEIVE YOUR FIRST CHOICE OF FOOD
NO CREDIT
Key A-Amber
G-Green GF-Gluten Free V-Vegetarian
Special Food Days will be by order only
and will be posted/advertised in Scoop and on Skoolbag.
DRINKS Water (G) $1.50 100% Juice Pop Top 300 ml (G) $2.00 Quench (G) $2.00 Plain Milk 300 ml (G) $1.00 Flavoured Milk 300 ml (G) $2.00 Flavoured Milk 500 ml (A) $3.00 Milo Small (A) $1.00 Milo Large (A) $2.00 Hot Chocolate (GF) (A) Small $1.00 Hot Chocolate (GF) (A) Large $2.00
FROZEN FOODS
Frozen Fruit Bags (G) (GF) $0.50 Seasonal Fresh Fruit (G) (GF) $0.80 Frozen Yoghurt (G) (GF) $1.00 Quelch fruit bars (GF) $1.00 Jelly and Custard Cups (A) $1.00