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■ Phone: (02) 4478 3600 Bridge To The Future
■ Fax: (02) 4472 8173 Batemans Bay High School
■ Email: [email protected] 2 George Bass Drive
■ Website: www.batemansba-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Batemans Bay NSW 2536
■ Newsletter ■ Week 8, Term 4, 2016
Batemans Bay High School
School Matters
ARTEXPRESS
Topaz gains selection
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Calendar Term 4, Week 8
Thur 1 Dec Student Achievement Program
(SAP assembly, hall period 2
Fri 2 Dec Canberra War Memorial exc,
History Year 9 and 11, 8am-6pm
Fri 2 Dec Swimming, Djaambii,
11-12.30pm
Term 4, Week 9
5-7 Dec PSC Leading Through Change
excursion, Berry
Mon 5 Dec Sailability, Corrigans Beach,
Special Education
Mon 5 Dec – 9 Dec Aust Volleyball School Cup
Tue 6 Dec Orientation Day, Year 6 to 7
Term 4, Week 10
Tue 13 Dec Y7-11 Presentation Day 9am
Wed 14 Dec Jamberoo Excursion
Fri 16 Dec Battle of the Seniors
In this issue… Principal’s Message ..................................................................... 3
HSC Visual Arts Success ........................................................ 3 Aboriginal Learning Centre.................................................. 3 School Planning and Evaluation ........................................ 3 Last Weeks of Term ................................................................ 4 Dancing for Cancer ................................................................. 4
A Message From the Deputies................................................ 4 Learning ....................................................................................... 5 School........................................................................................... 5 An Acknowledgement of Staff and Student
Achievement .............................................................................. 5 Exploring Early Childhood ........................................................ 5 SRC Leadership Camp ................................................................ 6 Sport Report for Wednesday Sport ...................................... 6
GYM .............................................................................................. 6 Athletics ....................................................................................... 6 Area 61 Sport ............................................................................ 7 Fishing .......................................................................................... 7 Walking ........................................................................................ 7 Beach Sports .............................................................................. 8
CIT Band ........................................................................................... 8 Engineers Without Borders .................................................... 10 It’s in the Bag ............................................................................... 11 Superheroes and Villains ......................................................... 11 Career News ................................................................................. 12
Delivery of 2016 HSC results ............................................. 12 Useful Web Links ................................................................... 12 TAFE ............................................................................................ 13
Feature Photo
Art work by Topaz Eaton, Year 12
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Principal’s Message
HSC Visual Arts Success
ARTEXPRESS is an annual series of exhibitions of
exemplary artworks created by New South Wales
Visual Arts students for the Higher School Certificate
examination. Many of the practical HSC courses have
similar showcase events each year, such as Shape
(Design and Technology), Callback (Dance), Encore
(Music), InTech (Industrial Technology), OnSTAGE
(Drama) and Texstyle (Textiles and Design). The
standard of student work is extremely high, belying the
age and experience of the those selected to exhibit or
perform.
Year 12 student Topaz Eaton has been honoured by
selection in ARTEXPRESS this year. Her body of work
(or major project as some may relate to it) is the
product of twelve month’s conceptualisation, execution
and refinement. Mrs Michele Anuyahong should be
justly proud of herself and her class. All of her Year 12
students created fine works worthy of public display.
The school will be holding an exhibition of student art
at the Batemans Bay Tourist Information Centre in the
last two weeks of term. More information will be
provided soon.
A selection from Topaz’s body of work will be on
display at the The Amory in Sydney Olympic Park.
Further details will be publicised by BOSTES and you
can view examples of work from previous years on the
ARTEXPRESS website at:
www.artexpress.artsunit.nsw.edu.au.
Aboriginal Learning Centre
Our school has been selected as one of only four
schools across the state to establish and trial an
Aboriginal Learning Centre. This initiative aims to
provide academic and cultural support to enhance the
achievement of Aboriginal students while improving
engagement, attendance, retention and HSC
attainment. It follows on from the success of our Norta
Norta and 3Rs programs which achieved significant
and measurable outcomes. It is an exciting opportunity
and recognition that the school is actually making a
difference and not simply delivering a “feel-good”
curriculum.
School Planning and Evaluation
2017 represents the fourth year of additional
Gonski/NERA funding to NSW public schools through
the Resource Allocation Model methodology. The
school has received its planned budget allocation for
2017, part of which is reported on the Local School,
Local Decisions website. The figure reported is a little
misleading as it incorporates fixed salary costs for
specialist staff already employed at the school by the
Department. The school’s flexible equity funding has
increased to just over $600,000 which is slightly offset
by a decrease in funding for other costs (such as
utilities) and the removal of some specific purpose
funding (for computers, for example). Nevertheless, the
school is in a better financial position than it has ever
been and is able to adequately resource all its
educational programs.
Most of this year’s programs will roll over into next
year, including the Hands On Learning initiative, the
employment of Deputy Principal Learning Support and
the provision of more interactive classrooms hardware.
Some of the new strategies to be implemented are a
Community of Schools concert band, the
commencement of Quality Teaching Rounds (an
effective and proven method of improving teacher
quality) and the employment of a school business
manager. The commitment of school funding to an
additional administrative position may raise a few
eyebrows, but the underlying philosophy is simple –
teachers should be free to concentrate on doing what
they do best, that is, teach. A business manager will
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return periods to the curriculum with the equivalent of
three elective classes freed to put teachers back in
front of classrooms.
2017 is the also last year of the current school plan. A
review and evaluation of this year’s programs will take
place late 2016 or early 2017 and I am working closely
with the P&C to develop new and authentic methods
to involve parents in this process. Please contact me at
any time if you would like to discuss any aspect of the
planning and evaluation cycle.
Last Weeks of Term
There are many variations to the regular routine in the
last few weeks of school, including several assemblies
and rewards excursions. However, three weeks is nearly
10% of the school year and despite most formal
assessment drawing to a conclusion, there is still plenty
of meaningful work to be done. Year 12 has left which
implies that all students remaining at school will be
continuing their secondary education in 2017. The
knowledge and skills gained now are just as relevant as
those gained in Term 1.
It is my clear expectation that students are engaged in
learning right up until the last day. The last few weeks
are not a movie marathon as some parents believe,
although the odd student might convey this
impression in an attempt to procure an early start to
the holidays. If parents do have concerns surrounding
the nature of classwork at any time, I encourage them
to start a conversation with class teachers and head
teachers if appropriate.
The last day of school, Friday 16 December, is set aside
for our traditional Battle of the Seniors contest, where
staff and students will challenge each other in a series
of physical and sporting encounters.
Dancing for Cancer
On a personal note, I would like to thank everyone who
supported the inaugural “Stars of Eurobodalla” Cancer
Council fundraiser. Over $21,000 was raised and a
great time was had by all involved. Congratulations to
Matthew Burgess, the worthy winner with a polished
and entertaining tango choreographed by dance
partner and former Batemans Bay High School student
Paige Davies. Talent is obviously in his genes, as his
daughters Kirby and Ashley, also former students,
have gone on to professional performing careers. Kirby
recently played the lead role of Baby in the musical
Dirty Dancing.
Mr Greg McDonald
Principal
Student Achievement
Emily Dickinson Year 8
Emily consistently sets high standards for herself and
rarely fails to achieve them. She has 100% attendance
this year, has been recognised for her work across all
subject areas with outstanding work in Mathematics
and, most of all, always displays a positive attitude.
A Message From the Deputies
Welcome to the Week 8 Deputy Principal’s report.
Over the next few weeks, we will be engaging in
several end of year and extra-curricular activities. Our
annual Student Achievement Program recognition
assembly will be run by Mr Gerard O’Keeffe (HT
Science/Wellbeing Coordinator) on Thursday,
1 December. This program acknowledges student
achievement in all aspects of school life. Students
accumulate achievement awards in four broad areas
which include academic success, school service,
cultural initiative and sport.
Another successful initiative that will be run is Peer
Support training for our Year 9 students so that they
are able to help with the orientation of our Year 7
students in 2017. All students will undertake the
training and will have an opportunity to be Peer
Support leaders next year. Staff have been trained to
implement the program. Ms Keryl Davie (Year 9
Student Advisor) and Ms Anica Koprivec (Year 7
Student Advisor 2017) along with Mr O’Keeffe and
Mrs Kelly Cameron, will run the training days.
Batemans Bay High School
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Learning
This fortnight, we will revisit one of our core values –
be responsible. The focus will be on using mobile
devices in an appropriate manner in the classroom and
in social situations.
The DoE policy states that, ‘Schools, in consultation
with their communities, can allow students to bring
their own personal mobile electronic devices to school
for the purpose of learning’.
Schools are in a position to harness students’
connection to their own personal mobile devices for
the purpose of developing 21st century learning skills
and for fostering digital literacy, fluency and citizenship
in a safe environment; however, the student is
responsible for abiding by the school’s policy and the
department’s Online Communication-Acceptable
Usage for School Students.
Our school practices reflect this and therefore mobile
phone use in the classroom should ONLY occur if
directed and permitted by the classroom teacher to
enhance an understanding of the course content.
Students are reminded that they need to keep mobile
devices safely stored in bags during a lesson and if
devices are being used and have a negative impact on
learning, they will be required to put them away.
Mobile devices are the responsibility of the individual.
Students are also required to take ownership of their
behaviour with regards to using social media.
School
Something to consider from current research;
Current research shows that students who do
not use their mobile phones scored higher on
tests, were better at taking notes and
remembered more information than those
who did use their mobile devices.
Secondly – when students used mobile devices
for educational purposes in the classroom they
scored higher than those who were using
phones for random posting and messaging.
National Communication Association, Communication
Currents articles
This research reinforces our schools practice of
ensuring mobile devices are not used in class unless
directed by the class teacher.
An Acknowledgement of Staff and
Student Achievement
Staff
Congratulations to:
Mr Greg McDonald for his contribution to the
fundraising initiative ‘Eurobodalla Dancing with the
Stars’ which is raising funds for the Cancer Council.
Students
Congratulations to Kevin O’Kelly in Year 12 on
receiving a $700 scholarship and Jessica Hughes in
Year 9 on receiving a $100 scholarship, both presented
by St Cecelia Music.
Mrs Caroline Preston and Ms Fiona Saunders
Exploring Early Childhood
On Wednesday, 2 November, Year 11 and 12 Exploring
Early Childhood classes had a visit from some mothers
and babies. Here are comments from the class:
It was a very fun day and I enjoyed talking to
all the mums and especially holding the little
baby. Merinda
A wonderful morning. We learnt about
difficulties in labour and working with a child.
We observed the food that the children ate.
Most popular foods were popcorn, yoghurt,
wafers and fruit. We played games with the
children such as catching a balloon. Overall it
was a great morning. Summer
Really enjoyed myself. Courtney
A really good morning, filled with wonderful
mothers and beautiful children. Chloe
Had fun making food and holding the baby.
Had a good time. Brianna
We thank Kiera, Elisa, Jo-Jo and Renee for bringing in
their babies and talking with the class.
Mrs Lynda Thompson
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SRC Leadership Camp
On Thursday and Friday, 10 and 11 November the SRC
spent two days bonding in beautiful Durras. They
camped under the clouds and stars, and developed
ideas to improve the school environment. The bad
weather did not dampen their spirits or sunburn (for
some), and activities such as kayaking, surfing, stand
up paddle boarding, swimming, cooking, feeding
lorikeets, cave exploring and eating marshmallows
around the camp fire helped the new senior and junior
SRC get to know each other.
Their brainstorming sessions resulted in new ideas
including:
Combating litter
More seating in the playground
Improving personal hygiene in the toilets
EFTPOS in the canteen
They look forward to working on these ideas and many
more throughout the year.
Sport Report for Wednesday Sport
Wednesday afternoon sport has been fantastic this
year. Students have had the opportunity to participate
in a wide range of sports at various venues in the
community. Thank you to all staff that have facilitated
activities, both in school and from outside businesses.
We hope to continue the great relationship we have
with One Life gym and Area 61 as well as progress the
developing relationship we have with Rock on Fitness
and the Sporting Shooters Batemans Bay Branch. Some
see sport as an inconvenience whilst others see it as an
opportunity to excel, socialise and develop skills. Who
do you think gets more out of it?
Mr Rod Hatton, Sports Organiser
GYM
I do gym for sport and it is really good. The teacher
that controls and manages it is Ms Nicholls and she is
really good. The trainers are really on to it and make
you work hard. For the first half of the double, you will
do fitness with a trainer. We do squats, lunges,
burpees, sit-ups, pushups and many more. For the
second part of the double, you get free time. This
includes using exercise machines such as treadmills,
rowing machines, exercise bikes and many more in a
circuit room where we rotate through all the different
machines. Ms Nicholls doesn’t join in on the first half
with the trainer but she goes on the treadmills in the
second half. Although she goes slow, don’t increase
her speed because she will stop it and say you broke it.
It’s a really good sport if you want to get fit and
healthy. After the double, your legs will hurt but it’s all
worth it in the end.
Zoe Vandenbergh, Year 10
Athletics
Exceeding, experiencing and improving accounts to all
areas of school life. Wednesday afternoons, students
were given a choice as to what they would enjoy and
increase their fitness in. This group of aspiring
individuals not only enjoys athletics but they have
come to appreciate the level of skill that is required for
professionals. With help from Mrs Stayte they all hope
to achieve this.
Stella Cross, Year 9
Batemans Bay High School
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Area 61 Sport
We all travel to Area 61 for Wednesday sport. We all
have a great time breaking a sweat and having fun
together. We spend an hour and a half at Area 61
working out and trying to improve our strength and
stamina.
Kyle, Josh, Jack and Anthony, all Year 9, at Area 61
Fishing
Ben Allen and Vince Quodling, Year 9 Fishing
Walking
Each week students who do walking for sport get to
head out around our school on foot exploring the local
community. They experience different tracks each
week. The have explored the local tracks in residential
reserves, a few hill climbs, beach walks, the marina,
stair climbs, enjoyed the headland lookout and the
close surrounding bush tracks. The students enjoy
spending times with their friends whilst getting fit
without being too strenuous. Walking is ideal for
students of all fitness levels as everyone can participate
equally. Both teachers on walking have enjoyed the
students company and also are very proud of their
excellent behaviour they have displayed in the
community.
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Beach Sports
Gabrielle Knox and Georgia Laverack, Year 10 Surfing
Harrison O’Keeffe, Year 9
CIT Band
On Friday, 18 November music students from the CIT
(Canberra Institute of Technology) visited Batemans
Bay High School. They ran an interactive workshop for
our senior music students, followed by a fantastic
lunch time performance in the upper quad.
CIT offers a range of music courses including
performance, sound production, music business,
technical production and DJ skills. A highlight of the
performance was when some of our music students
performed with CIT. The performance was greatly
appreciated by the students and staff and we hope
they will return again next year.
Ms Kathy Harris, Creative and Performing Arts
Batemans Bay High School
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Brianna Karena, Year 10 and Baptiste Bocquet, Year 11
Gabrielle Knox, Year 10
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Drew-Ellyn Cooke, Year 11 (guitar) with Gabrielle
Amy Bohlscheid, Year 11 (guitar) with Brianna
Engineers Without Borders
Students from Year 9 and 10 Science classes were
privileged to experience a taste of real world
engineering challenges, when they played host to
students from Sydney University on Monday, 21
November.
The University students are members of the “Engineers
without Borders” program, who travel to third world
countries and use their skills to improve the standard
of living for the local people. The engineers group
recently helped people from Cambodia solve their
dependence on burning wood for cooking by setting
up biofuel tanks that use manure to make methane gas
for cooking.
The Year 9 students were given the challenge to build
an artificial leg out of everyday products that were
cheap and available to people from third world
countries. The students were shown how a leg moves
and how it is supported and then they were let loose
to engineer a product that was functional, comfortable
and cheap.
The students enjoyed the interaction with the
university students and were able to ask the students
what they studied at school, university life and how it
differs from school.
Mr Gerard O’Keeffe, Head Teacher Science
Batemans Bay High School
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It’s in the Bag
This week, our generous staff have been collecting for
the “It’s in the Bag” Christmas Campaign. As you can
see – it’s overflowing out of the box!
Teachers and staff have donated their unused
handbags and filled them with new toiletries to be
given out to a woman experiencing hardship this
Christmas to help make them feel special.
The campaign runs until December 3 and we hope to
fill another box before then.
Thanks to all for the effort so far.
Mrs Chantal Bradshaw, Careers Advisor
Superheroes and Villains
It is not only our senior
students and teachers that
have been researching
heroes and villains for the
Heroes and Villains themed
Seniors v Teachers day! The
MC class has recently been
learning about characters and the conventions of
comic strips in English. After examining the
characteristics of popular super heroes and super
villains, each student created their own hero or villain,
providing in depth information about personality,
background and hideout. Villains created included the
Green Dragon, Deadlock and the Markonator; heroes
included Monk and Voltage. Once this was completed,
the class examined a range of comics, including the
‘funnies’, political comics, popular comics, historical
comics and graphic novels, learning of the conventions
involved in the creation of each. Students are now in
the process of using those conventions to create their
own comic strip based on a plot involving their hero or
villain. Student Jackson Whalen said ‘It has been fun
and I have learnt about the conventions of comic
strips, including onomatopoeia, comic panels, speech
and thought bubbles and also how to create a hero or
villain’.
All of the students deserve to be congratulated on
their commitment to the extended task.
Miss Rebecca Pleasant, MC Class Teacher
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School Uniform Shop
Opening Hours Term 4
Tuesday and Thursday
8.00-11.00am
Opening Hours January 2017
Wednesday, 25 January 9.00-2.00pm
Friday, 27 January 9.00-2.00pm
Monday, 30 January 9.00-2.00pm
Tuesday, 31 January 8.00-12.00noon
Opening Hours February 2017
Wednesday, 1 February 8.00-12.00noon
Thursday, 2 February 8.00-12.00noon
Friday, 3 February 8.00-12.00noon
Opening Hours Term 1, 2017
Every Tuesday and Thursday
8.00-11.00am
Career News
Delivery of 2016 HSC results
HSC results will be delivered via email and text
message from 6.00am on Thursday, 15 December
2016. You will also be able to access your results on
this day after logging in to your Students Online
account.
Useful Web Links
ACU Know Your Options Information Session
19 December. 5.30 to 7.00pm
ACU Canberra campus - Cnr Antill St & Phillip Ave,
Watson
Speak with experts from our academic and service
areas and obtain information on alternate pathways to
university, as well as take a campus tour.
http://yourfuture.acu.edu.au/
CQUniversity Sydney On-Campus Info and Online
Chat Session
29 November and 19 December
So if you've just received your Year 12 results, or your
looking for the perfect partner to achieve your dreams,
explore how you can be what you want to be when
you partner up with CQUniversity and start your
studies in 2017. Attend an on-campus information
session or online chat session. Register now to find the
answers to your questions:
https://www.cqu.edu.au/campaigns/t1-campaign
UNSW Australian School of Business Pulse Videos
Videos provide study help, career tips from industry
leaders, business etiquette advice and career
networking opportunities.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL46078A38E17
C48C2
UNSW Art & Design Portfolio Entry
UNSW Art & Design is continuing to accept
submissions for Portfolio entry for Semester One 2017.
Students are encouraged to submit their portfolios as
soon as possible, as they are assessed in the order in
which they are received. For further information,
see https://www.artdesign.unsw.edu.au/future-
students/portfolio-entry
UNSW Art & Design. Being a Student.
https://www.artdesign.unsw.edu.au/whats-
on/news/being-student-unsw-art-design
Batemans Bay High School
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University of Newcastle Second Info Session
19 January 3.00pm to 6.00pm
Newcastle, Central Coast and Port Macquarie
Campuses. Course and career advice and options if you
want to change your University preferences.
http://www.newcastle.edu.au/events/future-
students/second-uni-advisory-day
ANU School Enrichment Program
Years 7 to 11 to experience university life by doing
workshops in various areas.
Contact: [email protected]
Visit:
http://www.anu.edu.au/files/resource/SRA15568%20Sc
hools%20Enrichment%20v5_FA.pdf
ANU Accommodation Applications Now Open
Closes 6 January to apply.
http://www.anu.edu.au/study/accommodation
Western Sydney University Guaranteed Entry
Program
9 December
Apply through UAC for a WSU course and register also
at:
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/informationabout/
bonuspoints/guaranteed_entry
CSU Indigenous Access Program Wagga Wagga
Closes 6 January
31 January - 2 February
Preparation for academic life and skills with supported
pathways into CSU.
http://news.csu.edu.au/latest-
news/indigenous/indigenous-access-program-a-life-
changing-opportunity
Make Your Mark The Virtual Classroom
Enjoy a virtual tour of university campuses. Meet
university researchers, academics and industry
professionals.
http://www.makeyourmark.edu.au/parents-
schools/resources/resources-teachers-bridges-
connect/
TAFE
Pre-Apprenticeship Courses
Apprenticeships R Us are running fully funded Pre-
Apprenticeship Courses throughout different areas in
Sydney in Automotive, Community Services, Business,
Retail, Hospitality and Warehousing. Courses are for
two weeks and include work placement for suitable
candidates. Please call Katie today on 98916900 for
more information regarding course details and
enrolment.
Automotive Apprenticeship Assistance
Automotive Group Training (AGT) is a well-established
group training company assisting NSW’s young people
with advice, in partnership with Careers Advisors, on
vocational paths available within the automotive
industry. Contact Scott Johnston on 02 9796 3655
or [email protected] for information
Apprenticeship Careers Australia
Opportunity of gaining employer experience and help
with training and being paid.
http://www.apprenticeshipcareers.com.au/workforus
ICT Academy - Information Session
23 November 4.00pm
Nirimba Education Precinct, Building T1C. Eastern
Road, Quakers Hill.
In Consulting and Software Services, Manufacturing of
Hardware and Software, Distribution of Hardware and
Software, to Telecommunications Services.
Email: [email protected]
TAFE Western Sydney Institute Information
Sessions
November to December
The Hills, Nirimba, Richmond, Blacktown, Blue
Mountains, Nepean and Mount Druitt.
Course and career information across all areas.
https://www.wsi.tafensw.edu.au/enrolling/open-days/
Sydney TAFE Career Guide 2017
Steps on how to enrol, study pathways, career areas
and graduate stories.
http://sydneytafe.edu.au/sites/default/files/files/2017-
Career-Guide.pdf
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Community Announcements BBHS School Newsletter regularly includes community information and advertisements. The School does not endorse or accept responsibility for these activities. Attendance at or use of these services is at the discretion of the students.
Thursday, 8 December 2016
Moruya RSL Hall, 11 Page Street, Moruya
10.00 to 2.00pm
Free admission
For NDIS participants, potential participants and providers. Come and browse the
market of goods and services available in our region for purchase through the
NDIS. For more information contact Linda McHugh on 4474 4464 or
Eurobodalla NDIS Market Day