17 October 2016

OCTOBER 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 2 (B)

BATLOW

TECHNOLOGY

SCHOOL

Principal

Mr Greg Hodges

Assistant Principal

Mrs Vicki Dodd

Head Teachers

Mr Mark McDonell

Mrs Amanda Gorman

WHAT’S ON AT BTS

HSC Exams until 3/11/16

Thursday 20/10/16

Kindergarten Orientation

Wed 26/10/16 (2 days)

Happiness Cycle Excursion to Sydney

Tuesday 8/11/16

Year 12 Formal at 6.60 pm

BATLOW TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL

BATLOW TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL

Captains for 2017

Hannah Collins and Taylah Bowman

‘Tell them from me’ We love your feedback!

Attention all parents from K-12 We need your help!

Please complete our online confidential survey by

21 October 2016.

Information on how to complete the survey is in

this issue of ‘Scoop’

Jack Gould places second at

“All Schools Athletics Championships”

See article elsewhere in this “Scoop”

Principal’s Message

Welcome back to another term.

Term 4 has many important dates already locked in, commencing with the HSC

exams. Our outgoing HSC students were the last group remaining from the

‘College Model’ and have already completed some of their final exams in 2015, so we do not have,

as many exams being undertaken this year. We wish the seniors all the best.

As mentioned, this term commences with the removal of the ‘College Model’ from our Batlow

Technology School structures. Our school has successfully transitioned to a traditional model with

the senior years comprising of a Preliminary year (Year 11) and the final HSC year which is Year

12. Students commencing their Year 12 will sit all their exams in 2017.

As Year 11 have completed their Preliminary Course, they will receive their reports later in the

week.

To keep abreast of all the important term dates, we have provided a term calendar in this issue of

“Scoop”.

Jack Gould has continued on his impressive sporting journey having been placed second in the

state All Schools Athletics Championships. Jack will now advance to the Australian All-Schools

National Championships and will compete in the 800 m event. Congratulations Jack!

At our whole school assembly last Wednesday, we were able to announce the 2017 Batlow

Technology School Student Leadership Team.

Our school will be led by;

Captains

Taylah Bowman

Hannah Collins

Vice Captains

Amy Glynn

Tessa Cross

I am delighted with the knowledge that these ladies will be the senior school representatives and

look forward to working with them to further provide a school that all students can be proud to be

associated.

At the assembly, students were entertained by Chloe-Kate Begg performing a solo vocal with the

Mike Oldfield song, ‘Moonlight Shadow’. The Primary Choir show-cased their vocal number which

they also presented at the Apple Blossom Festival.

All secondary students were provided with excursion forms to participate in the “Happiness Cycle”

event. Money for this two-day excursion to Sydney is required by Thursday 20 October 2016

(this week) so accommodation and ‘Aladdin’ theatre tickets can be finalised.

Have a great week!

Have a great term!

Mr Hodges

Level Promotions These students will receive their certificates at the Assembly in Week 5

Gold

Abigail Flew

Platinum

Lily Nolan

Jack Gould

Hunter Howes

Jessica Osborne-Jacques

Jessica Bedard

Trent Ashcroft-Hanson

Shari Thompson

DOUBLE

PLATINUM

Ngakau Ranginui

Silver

Morgan Mende

FURTHER ATHLETIC SUCCESS FOR JACK GOULD

Batlow Technology School Term 4 Calendar

Date Event Details Thursday 13 October 2016 HSC Examinations began Exams conclude on

3 November 2016

Thursday 20 October 2016 Kindergarten Orientation begins

Continues until Thursday 24 November 2016

Wednesday 26 October 2016 Two-day “Happiness Cycle” Excursion to Sydney

Returns on Thursday 27 October 2016

Friday 28 October 2016 World Teacher’s Day

Friday 28 October 2016 Proposed 2017 Year 7 full day orientation day

Monday 31 October 2016 P&C Meeting 6.30 pm in Learning Hub

Tuesday 8 November 2016 Year 12 Formal Organisation in progress

Wednesday 9 November 2016 Whole School Assembly Presentation of Level Certificates

Tuesday 22 November 2016 Year 6 Graduation Dinner To be advised

Wednesday 23 November 2016 Backyard Rugby League Gala Day

Years 3–6 (9/10 Pass and Yr 11 SLR)

Friday 25 November 2016 National Leaders Day

Monday 28 November 2016 Primary Swimming Program Concludes on Friday 9 December 2016

Friday 2 December 2016 Rotary Christmas Carols Primary students

Week 10 Primary Wellbeing Trip Details yet to be finalised

Jack Gould has achieved further athletic success this week

when he competed at the

“NSW All-Schools Championships” at Homebush.

Jack placed second in the 800 metres.

The next challenge for Jack will be in December this year

when he will compete in the

“Australian All-Schools National Championships”

Congratulations and well done Jack !

COMMUNITY NEWS

Batlow Paint and Play – Free sessions for 0-5 Year olds, who do not yet go to school, and

parent/carers. We provide plenty of games and activities to encourage their minds to start thinking

and exploring. At Batlow Technology School in the Christine Menon Building near the Kindergarten

Room. Every Thursday during school term from 12.30 pm until 2.00 pm. Different activities every

week. This is a ‘Schools as Community Centres’ initiative. Phone Krystle on 6947 6961 or email

krystle.telford@det.nsw.edu.au

BATLOW VIEW CLUB

Has joined the National Sale Trail! Visit our stall at the Lower RSL on Pioneer Street Batlow

22 October 2016, 10.00 am to 3.00 pm. There will be lots of goodies to buy.

eSafety Workshop

Thursday 10 November 2016

Tumut High School

6.30 pm – 7.30 pm

Contact Brooke Brasen

Phone 6947 7199

Food and free child minding provided.

esafety.gov.au

COME AND TRY ARCHERY SOUTH WEST SLOPES SPORTING FIELD

ARCHERY – OPEN DAY

Sunday 30 October 2016, 10.00 am to 2.00 pm

616 Wee Jasper Road

(approximately 10 km from Tumut)

A great family day, sausage sizzle and drinks

available to purchase.

HOME-START – COMMUNITY GARDEN PLOT

Home-Start has acquired a plot at Tumut Community Garden. Families with young children are

invited to join us in planning, planting, growing and harvesting vegetables. All tools will be provided.

Thursday at 11.00 am. The garden is located on Gocup Road next to the Landcare Nursery.

Phone Sherise 0427 466 844 for more information.

BATLOW TENNIS CLUB – NIGHT COMPETITION

We are asking for interest from people who would like to play in our 2016/2017 Night Tennis Competition.

The interest forms can be found at the Post Office, Bakery, Chemist, Commonwealth Bank and Batlow Technology School in the Office and Learning Hub for you to put your name down if you would like to play this season.

You can also let us know by sending us an email at batlowtennis@gmail.com or call Karen 6949 1528 or Paula 6949 1165.

FOR SALE

LAPTOP CARRY BAGS The school has a quantity of good quality

laptop bags for sale.

$15.00 each (including gst)

available from the office