16 September 2013

DATE

BATLOW TECHNOLOGY

SCHOOL

Principal

Mr Michael Rathborne

Head Teachers

Miss Marian Williamson

Mr Mark McDonell

Assistant Principals

Mrs Vicki Dodd

Mrs Amelia White

Batlow Technology School Pioneer Street, BATLOW NSW 2730

Phone: (02) 6949 1208 Fax:(02) 69491666 Email:batlow-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

INSIDE THIS “SCOOP”

Pg 2 - Principal’s Report

Pg 3 – Level Cerificates

Pg 4 –How2Learn

Pg 5 - Community News

WHAT’S ON AT BTS Mondays – (every week)

School Banking

Wednesday 18/9/13

Principal’s Assembly

Thursday 19/9/13

Kindergarten Transition

Friday 20/9/13

Primary Gym/Dance

Last day Term 3

Tuesday 8/10/13

School resumes for Term 4

SPECIAL NOTICE

Principal’s Assembly Wednesday 18 September 2013

TERM 4 DATES TUESDAY 8 OCTOBER 2013

ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF RETURN TO SCHOOL

Batlow Technology School SASS staff pictured with Principal

Michael Rathborne during “SASS Recognition Week”.

Angela Ryan, Fiona Cooper, Kadie McDonald, Lea McVean, Tammy McVean,

Marilyn Nolte, Leanne Williams, Silvia Leeson and Sally Keenan.

THANK YOU The SASS Staff would like to thank the P&C for the presentation of

flowers made to them in recognition of their dedication to

Batlow Technology School.

Welcome to the last edition of “Scoop” for the term. As always, one stands at this point and

wonders where the days and weeks have gone. I wish all of our students, staff and community a

wonderful Spring break and look forward to seeing you all again next term.

To our Year 12 and College I students on behalf of the staff, I wish you all every success in the

forthcoming Higher School Certificate examinations that commence at our school on Monday 14

October 2013 and conclude on Tuesday 5 November 2013. As a reminder to all of these students

the school facilities are available to students during the course of the examination period and staff

will be available for students to access if needed.

College I students are expected to be in attendance for their respective examinations but are not

required to be at school on the days in between. To College I students and parents I reinforce that

there will be no normal classes for these students until Monday 11 November 2013 when they

commence study of the second half of their HSC as our new College II.

Next term will be another very busy one, with student reports being completed in the first half prior

to our Presentation Night on Thursday 7 November 2013, followed by our Celebration of Learning

Day on Friday 8 November 2013. All students will commence learning for the new academic year on

Monday 11 November 2013 in their new school year.

In the last “Scoop” I raised the issue of bullying and suggested that I would continue to do so in

ensuing weeks. In this edition we are looking at:

TYPES OF BULLYING

Overt bullying (sometimes referred to as face-to-face or direct bullying) involves physical actions such as punching or kicking or overt verbal actions such as name-calling and insulting.

Covert bullying (sometimes referred to as indirect bullying) is a subtle type of non-physical bullying which isn't easily seen by others and is conducted out of sight, and therefore often unacknowledged by teachers. Covert bullying behaviours mostly inflict harm by damaging another's social reputation, peer relationships and self-esteem. Covert bullying can include repeatedly:

using hand gestures and weird or threatening looks

whispering, excluding, turning your back on a person

blackmailing, spreading rumours, threatening, stealing friends

breaking secrets, gossiping, criticising clothes and personalities.

The capacity to learn is a gift;

The ability to learn is a skill;

The willingness to learn is a choice.

Cyberbullying can be conducted in many ways, using different media including:

the sending of abusive texts or emails

taking and sharing unflattering or private images, including naked or sexual images

posting unkind messages or inappropriate images on social networking sites

excluding individuals from online chats or other communication

assuming the identity of the victim online and representing them in a negative manner or manner that may damage their relationship with others

repeatedly, and for no strategic reason, attacking players in online gaming.

Like other forms of bullying such as verbal abuse, social exclusion and physical aggression, cyberbullying has the potential to result in the target of bullying developing social, psychological and educational issues.

While cyberbullying is similar to real life bullying it also differs in the following ways:

it can be difficult to escape and invasive—it can occur 24/7 and a person can be targeted while at home

it can involve harmful material being widely and rapidly disseminated to a large audience, for example, rumours and images can be posted on public forums or sent to many people at once

it can provide the bully with a sense of relative anonymity and distance from the victim, so there is a lack of immediate feedback or consequences.

It is extremely important to add that cyperbullying also breaches the Commonwealth Telecommunications Act and could result in criminal charges and or fines.

Have a great break, see you all next term.

Michael Rathborne Principal

For more information related to bullying go to:

Bullying. No Way! www.bullyingnoway.gov.au

“LEGO” WANTED

If anyone has any unwanted “Lego” the school library would love to

add some more to our small collection. Quantities of any size will be

greatly appreciated and can be dropped into the school office. Thank you.

THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS

WILL RECEIVE THEIR LEVEL

CERTIFICATES AT THE NEXT

ASSEMBLY WEDNESDAY

18 SEPTEMBER 2013

PLATINUM

Jessica Whiting

Atticus Blenkins

Charles Kirkby

Taylor Hawkins

Hannah Collins

Rahil Pratap

Owen Bates

Holly Casey-Patterson

Taylor Speechley

GOLD

Sophia Kirkby

Elizabeth Larson

Dylan Gormly

Brianna McVean

Ryan Glynn

Mitchel Glynn

Harmoney Simpson

Joel Williams

Taila Hampton

SILVER

Jack Cobden

Breanna Flew

William Hampton

BRONZE

Samantha Cupitt

Riley Williams

Jed Cottam

Congratulations

to the following students who have

reached Double Platinum this week!

Kurt Stuenkel, Rayleigh Gould, Hayley Murrell,

Rahul Pratap, Lilly Kirkby, Corinne Jackson,

John Kirkby and Kaila Jones-Lampe.

These students will receive their level certificates

at the assembly on

Wednesday 18 September 2013

Our last word for this term is

“RESILIENCE”

This week we will be exploring the different varieties of

tomatoes and we will also develop some oven skills.

Alongside this we will focus on being more resilient in the

kitchen by managing distractions, persevering, noticing and

absorbing ourselves in the learning.

“REFLECTIVENESS”

BATLOW TABLE TENNIS PRESENTATION NIGHT

Presentation Night on Saturday 26 October 2013 at 6.30 pm for 7.00 pm. All players and their

families are welcome to attend. There will be a Chinese meal provided, the cost to members is

$15.00, non-members $20.00 and 10 years and under $10.00. Numbers to team captains as soon as

possible. Enquiries should be made to Janet Peel on 69491443 or Sally Keenan on 69491518.

SENIOR CRICKET CLUB NEWS

Our AGM was held this week this week. We had a good attendance of players which was great to

see. Janet Peel is the President/Secretary and Julie McLennan is the Treasurer. Training for the

seniors will start next Wednesday 18 September 2013 at 4.30 pm. Registration fees this year are

$100 per Senior and Juniors $50.00 (both registration fees include ball fees each week).

GOLF COACHING

Sunday morning coaching will be taking a recess for five weeks. Coaching will resume on Sunday 20

October at 10.00 am. Players are encouraged to practise their shots during the recess.

BATLOW CARERS’ SUPPORT GROUP

Do you care for someone with health issues? A support group has been formed.

Every second and fourth Friday of the month at 12.30 pm in the RSL Club Auditorium.

For more information contact Margaret Pullen on mobile 0488 535 301

CANTEEN MENU – TERM 4, 2013

CANTEEN ERM 4, 2013

Counter Items

Zing Jelly fruit $0.60 Hot Food Ricci Liquorice Sticks-red and

black $0.20 Tomato Sauce $0.20

Eucalyptus Lollies $0.50 Pizza Singles- Ham and Cheese $2.50 Filled Yoghurt Sticks Ovalteenies

$0.15 $1.00

Little Pies-(light)

Pies-(light)

$0.80 $3.20

Popcorn $1.00 Sausage Roll $2.30 Yoghurt Frogs Yoghurt

$0.10 $1.00

Steamed Dim Sims Chicken Nuggets

$0.80 $0.60

Vege Chips-Gluten Free $1.20 Pumpkin Soup with 1 slice of buttered

bread $4.00

Noodle Snacks $0.80

Sandwiches and Rolls Sandwiches-White or Wholemeal

Drinks Water

$1.50

Rolls-White

add

Salad tomato, cucumber, cheese, carrot, lettuce and mayonnaise

$0.50

$3.00

100% Juice pop top 300 ml apple, orange or apple and blackcurrant Quench

$2.00

$2.00

Meat and Salad Cheese and Tomato

$3.50 $2.20

300ml Plain Milk 300ml Flavoured Milk

$1.00 $1.80

Ham $2.30 500ml Flavoured Milk $3.00 Ham and Cheese Ham/Cheese/Tomato

$2.50 $2.60

Juice Box Milo Small

$1.20 $1.00

Egg/Tuna with Salad $3.50 Large $2.00 Vegemite/Jam/Cheese $2.00 Frozen Foods Toasted Sandwiches add

$0.20 Frozen Fruit

Oranges, Pineapple and Grapes $0.20 Wraps Small-Salad

$3.00

Seasonal fresh fruit Frozen Yoghurt

$0.80 $1.00

Small-Salad/Ham/Chilli Chicken $4.00

Small-Salad/Chicken Tender $4.00 Muffin/Slices $1.00 Large-Salad $4.00 Jelly Cup $0.70 Large-Salad/Ham $5.00 Large-Salad/Chicken Tender or Sweet Chilli Chicken

$5.50

Sushi Vegetarian or Tuna $2.70

Please Note: No HOT WATER

will be provided for noodles

Heating of food NOT purchased at canteen will no longer be allowed unless it is

for special dietary requirements and approved

by the principal.

High School students

should place orders at the

office Thank you to

Batlow Fruit Co-Op Ltd for providing apples for our students