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MAY 2013

FOCUS ON……Science

Sixty Year 7 students spent a fascinating hour on

Tuesday, 7th May being informed and entertained by

Australian Reptile Displays. The show supplemented

the unit of work Year 7 are studying at present,

Classification of Living Things. Students learnt about

the adaptations of different orders of reptiles. They

observed a Red Bellied Black Snake, Brown Snake,

Inland Taipan and Tiger Snake who were all securely

inside individual display cases. An Olive Python was

able to be touched. There was a great selection of lizards

that the students were able pick up and pass around.

Those students that attended have certainly increased

their knowledge and understanding of Australian Reptiles.

As part of their unit on Classification, students will be completing an assessment task designing a brochure or

poster about an Australian dangerous creature of their choice. The task has clear criteria that needs to be met to

achieve maximum marks. Students need to submit this task by May 24th.

Students in the top Year 10 Science classes were recently invited to attend an enrichment video conference on

―Cosmic Engines‖. The session featured Dr Shane O‘Sullivan, a Super Science Fellow at the University of

Sydney, who took the students on a whirlwind tour of the Universe from its dramatic beginning, to events that

enabled our existence. Throughout the video conference students were able to chat with Shane O‘Sullivan and

asked many thought provoking questions including what happens when galaxies collide.

Aiden Stelling

Science Teacher

Cosmic Engines Video Conference

Snake Tails


Year 9 Energy Excursion

On Wednesday, 8th April fifty two Year 9 students

spent a day visiting two very different facilities in the

district to supplement their studies of Electricity and

Energy.

The first visit was to Mt Piper Power Station where

students were shown a movie about electricity genera-

tion before donning their snoods, hard hats and ear

plugs in readiness to commence their tour.

We were shown the crushers where coal is pulverised

into fine powder and then caught a lift to the 10th floor

where we walked on mesh walkways around the fur-

nace and in and out of pipes carrying super-heated

steam. A viewing area allowed us to see the electrical

engineers at work in the control room and then we

were able to get up close and personal with the turbine

that spins at 3000rpm.

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Year 9 Energy Excursion continued...

The second stop was at the Flannery Centre in Bathurst. It is a solar passively designed building. Some of the

features that reduce the energy use are;

The northerly aspect of the building that allows maximum radiation from the sun in winter and a mini-

mum in summer

the reverse veneer - the bricks are on the inside and the insulation and cladding on the outside (like a co-

sy on a teapot)

the interior wall of rammed earth which acts as a heat sink

the solar panels and wind generator that allow the building to produce a large portion of its own energy

needs.

This excursion provided a great opportunity for students to place into context one of their major assessment

tasks for this semester - an energy audit of their home and a review of solar passive design.


Science cont…...

Year 11&12

LifeSkills Science Towards the end of last term Lifeskills students have been working hard to pre-

pare raised garden beds at the Agricultural Farm in readiness for winter crop plant-

ing. They have used power tools and hand tools safely and efficiently in the con-

struction of the beds.

A load of

mushroom

compost and

horse manure

was added to

the clay

based soil

that was

brought in.

This week students weeded the growing beds and planted more of the seedlings into their growing beds. The

broad beans had germinated and seedlings were growing strongly.

The students have worked hard and enthusiastically and good results are be-

ginning to show for their labours.




Preliminary Physics Assessment Task

Students in Year 11 Physics recently completed their

first assessment task. In this task students were asked to

apply their understanding of forces and motion to the

construction of a car. The car was to be developed with

safety in mind and a main goal of protecting an egg

―passenger‖. Marks were awarded for a written report

detailing the physics behind their design features and for

successful crash testing involving the egg ―passenger‖.

With many designs passing the safety test (into a wall

after travelling down a 2 metre ramp at 15o) the designs

were then pushed to their limits resulting in many eggs

suffering injury as can be seen in the photos below. The

task was completed to a very high standard and all stu-

dents involved should be very proud off their efforts.

Emily-Jane Woodhead, Madison Bennett and Michelle

Cater with their designs.

Zachary Lew, Kyne Hanlon, Scott Inwood, Hamish Bedwell

and Josh Stapley

Kaleb Gray

Cameron Baker and Benjamin Geerkens

A not so successful test from 2 metres

vertically…

Another successful crash test

Josh Stapley’s design was

able to protect an egg even from a 2 metre vertical drop

Aiden Stelling

Science Teacher



News from the Principal

Geoff Hastings

Principal

100 Years of Bathurst High School

Next week we are celebrating 100 years since the gazetting of Bathurst High School as a school providing secondary education to the

community of Bathurst. Bathurst High School or as it is now known, Bathurst High Campus, has a much longer history than this but

its story is complex with name changes and previous incarnations closing due to a lack of students and funds. It is really 1913 that

sees the creation of the modern entity that we know today and generations of Bathurstians have benefitted from the outstanding edu-

cational opportunities that have been provided by thousands of teachers and administration staff over the one hundred years.

To celebrate we will produce a short newsletter next week with articles from the Burrs of years past.

Events for the One Hundred Years

1. We are publishing a book—One Hundred Years of Bathurst High through the eyes of the Burr.

2. On the 24th May there will be an open day at the school with tours through the school and into classrooms from 9.30 through

to 12.00 pm. Parents and grandparents will be taken into their child‘s classroom. There will also be bus trips down to the Aq-

uaculture facility. We will be having an old style assembly for the students on the Quad at 12.30. Parents are welcome to at-

tend this assembly and then students will have a BBQ lunch. In the afternoon there are activities planned for the students.

3. On the 25th May, we will have tours of the school facilities running every half hour from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm for visitors.

4. On the evening of the 25th May at 7.00 pm at the Leagues Club we have a dinner dance with music by Swing Factor and a

three course meal. There are still a few tables available , very few and very short speeches. Tickets are $60 and tables of ten

can be booked at the office before Friday. Dress is semi formal and it should be a great night!

5. John Payne and Dr Wendy Hastings have produced a wonderful book taken from all the Burrs in our archives. The Burr is the

school magazine and was first produced in 1915. We basically have all the Burrs since then and the book they have produced

is a bumper snapshot of the history of the school. It is about 200 pages in length and will be available for sale after it is

launched at the dinner.

6. We have commissioned a new drawing of the school. This will be done by Greg Hyde and we will use it in the future for gifts

and cards.

7. We are digitizing all our Burrs so they will be available for future generations

8. Year 10 History and Geography classes are doing a project on the history of the school. We are getting audio and video re-

cordings of ex students talking about their school days.

Please ring the school if you have any questions.

Uniform

On another note, as winter approaches uniform tends to deteriorate a little. A reminder that NO STRIPES OR LOGOS are to be on

tracksuit pants. Only approved school jumpers and sloppy joes with the school badge on it may be worn. Shoes must be mainly black

or white with a solid covering. All the approved uniform is available through the school shop and all sizes are catered for. The shop is

open Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons. It is the first door behind the hall and parents can enter through the Piper Street

gate.

NAPLAN

The annual NAPLAN test start today as I write this piece. NAPLAN is an important diagnostic tool for parents, students and teachers

but it is not anything more than an indication of what students have been able to do on a particular day in reading, persuasive writ-

ing, spelling, grammar and numeracy. The best aspect of NAPLAN, in my opinion, is that it acts as a catalyst for discussion between

teachers, parents and students about student progress and performance. This focus can only help. The results do not come out until

September and we will follow through with discussions and parent teacher interviews at the time.



News from the College Principal’s Office

Craig Petersen, the Denison College Principal, has been invited by the Department of Education and

Communities to lead the implementation phase of the Rural Education strategy for NSW. This will mean

Craig will be replaced in the Principals position by myself, Keith Peasley, the Principal of Kelso High

Campus. This will be for about six weeks.

Following that period, Craig will be relieving in the Director of Schools – Bathurst role for Peter Harvey

until the end of the Term. Stephanie Brown will relieve in the Campus Principal position at Kelso High for

the whole of Term 2, with Rob Bartulovich as relieving Deputy Principal.

The Term is full of events, starting with the Year 6 Information Evenings at both campuses on Tuesday 7th

May. These evenings provide both campuses with the opportunity to give families details of their approach to

learning and the opportunities that exist for students. I am sure there will be great attendance at both

venues.

Monday 13th May will also see Judith Bertolin from the Junior College Team travel to Sydney with me for a

NSW Colleges meeting. Judith, who is renowned for her innovative approach to Middle School teaching,

will showcase the current Gifted and Talented focus in the College. It is a credit to the work of Judith at

Bathurst and Richard McFarlane at Kelso that their efforts and vision are so recognised.

Also late in the Term are the HSC Seminars at Charles Sturt University. Wendy Murphy and James

Browning, the Senior College Team, have compiled a list of experienced and talented presenters, including

Christine Anu, for the day. All HSC subjects traditionally studied in the Central West will be addressed by

teachers who have a proven record of excellence in teaching and marking the HSC. I encourage all Year 12

students to attend this day, as it will be a wonderful ―fine tune‖ for their HSC preparation. Stay tuned for de-

tails.

The HYLITE program commenced at Headspace this week, providing a study space and tutor support for

students experiencing difficulties with their schooling and also other young people seeking to reengage with

learning. Lucy Spora and the team at Headspace have created an excellent program, and the College will pro-

vide regular curriculum support for staff and clients.

School Within a School commences Term 2 with an enhanced program that incorporates a strong Work

Placement component. This will give a realistic application to the Workskills and Hospitality training the stu-

dents are undertaking. I thank Denis Behan, the Project Officer, for his tireless work in helping create these

opportunities.

Keith Peasley

Relieving College Principal



A Message from the Deputy Middle School

Jenny Stirling

Deputy Principal Middle School

In term 4 last year, Year 9 and 10 Elective Visual Arts students each painted an old fence paling. I now have

the pleasure of enjoying their work each day as I look out my window. I see the Eiffel Tower, a piano key-

board, a computer motherboard and think how lucky I am to enjoy the creativity of each student rather than my

old tin roof!! The students also love to look at their work.

Term 2 is only a short nine week term. Many students have assignments to complete. Please ask your child if

they have assignments outstanding and support them in this matter. If students need extra help at school they

should talk to their teacher or student adviser. Parents are also encouraged to contact these people if their child

needs support.

NAPLAN occurs next week from Tuesday 14th May to Thursday 16th May. Friday is a catch up day. Year 9

will be doing their tests in the morning and year 7 in the afternoon. Year 9 students need to ensure they arrive

at school on time and go straight to the hall. If students are absent for any reason they are able to catch up their

exams on Friday. There is only one catch up day so students who are absent earlier in the week may need to

complete several exams on the one day.

On Friday the finals of the year 7 and 8 Spelling Bee will occur. I look forward to watching

this event and will report on the results in my next newsletter article.




News from the Senior School

Gaye Dunshea

Deputy Principal-Senior School

Year 12

Mid Course reports are currently being complied and should be ready for Friday 17th, in time for Year 11 and

12 Parent/Teacher Evening on Wednesday 22nd May in the school Hall, 4-6pm. Booking sheets have been

handed out to students and are on our website. You can also ring the office to make bookings.

Well done to all our students who prepared well and worked hard in the lead up to the Mid Course Examina-

tions. The results and reports provide excellent feedback. We look forward to seeing parents and students at

Parent/Teacher Evening.

Kandy Kennedy and Dillon Toole travelled to Sydney last week to meet the Governor of NSW, Professor

Marie Bashir at Government House. They joined with other school captains throughout the state for this spe-

cial event to recognise the importance of student leadership.

Year 11.

This week is the Preliminary Mid Course Assessment period. Students attend every class as usual, however,

many subjects will have an assessment task during the regular class time. Students are required to see the

Head Teacher of their subject if there are any circumstances preventing them from being present, or if they

feel sick during an assessment task. If a student is ill and cannot attend school and miss an assessment task, a

DR certificate is required.

We hope to see parents at the Parent/teacher evening on the 22nd May (details above).

Year 10

Congratulations to Kaleb Gray who has been selected from students throughout NSW as

a member of the Board of Studies, Student Advisory Group. Kaleb will join with the

group through regular video conferences and will give feedback to the Board regarding

courses, for instance, ‗All My Own Work‘.

100 Year Celebrations

The excitement is building for the Open Day on the 24th May. Please join us and help us celebrate!



100 Year Bathurst High Celebration

Jessica McLeod, Meg Dawson, Rosie Hogan and Caitlin Davis

As you are probably aware, this year marks 100 years since Bathurst High has been gazetted as an educational

institution. To celebrate this momentous occasion a number of exciting events are taking place.

All community members, particularly people who have a history with Bathurst High are invited to walk down

memory lane at the Open Day on Friday the 24th May, 2013. Guests will be able to visit teachers and students

in classrooms, attend an assembly and enjoy a BBQ lunch.

On Saturday 25 May 2013, there will be a tour of the school from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm. All welcome.

Additionally, a celebratory dinner is scheduled for Saturday, at Panthers Leagues Club starting at 7pm. There

will be a 3 course meal and live music provided by Bathurst High‘s very own Swing Factor. Tickets are avail-

able for purchase through the school for $60 per person, tables of 10.

Bathurst High 17-19 Years Girls' Relay Team– State Swimming



Year 5 entry to an opportunity class in 2014

We had a wonderful time in Japan. The weather was perfect. From warm spring days with cherry blossoms lit

up at night, to snow on the mountains and snow falling on cherry blossoms, before a clear, rain free day for

Disneyland!

To begin our trip we visited temples, shrines and castles using all forms of transport in Kyoto and Hiroshima.

We were treated to banquet style breakfasts and dinners and the options of drinks and snacks were endless

from the convenience stores and abundant vending machines.

Japan Trip

OC Entry – Bathurst West and Lithgow PS

The Bathurst School Education Group has two OC classes for students in Year 5 and 6.

Opportunity class placement provides intellectual stimulation and an educationally enriched environment

for academically gifted and talented children in Years 5and 6 .

Application for entry to these classes in Year 5 2014 or any similar classes throughout NSW is competitive

and requires students to sit an Opportunity Class Placement Test.

All applicants with access to the internet, a printer and an email address (not the student's) are expected to

apply online.

Online applicants have been told that they can apply by going to the following website:

www.schools.nsw.edu.au/ocplacement

Online applications open on Monday 29 April 2013 and close on Friday 17 May 2013.

If you do not have access to online processing please contact your local school for a copy of the material.

Peter Harvey ( School Education Director)

https://staffowa.det.nsw.edu.au/owa/redir.aspx?C=298c5e682dac4e469d27b69f576f2803&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.schools.nsw.edu.au%2focplacement



Japan Trip cont...

After a day of bullet train travel we arrived in the picturesque town of Iiyama, up in the Nagano Alpine

Mountains, where we were treated like royalty.

Students and staff were welcomed warmly into the family owned and run ski lodges. The local schools went

out of their way to welcome us into their classrooms with activities designed to include the Australian visi-

tors and welcome signs everywhere. Many friendships were formed in Iiyama and we are very excited

about the future of our relationship with the town and its schools.



Japan Trip cont...

Before returning home we visited the people

of Ohkuma (Bathurst‘s Sister City) in their

new location of Aizu. Ms Emily Peck and

some students who stayed with Bathurst High

families last year were among the delegates

who greeted us upon arrival. Again, despite

their hardships, we were treated like royalty

and old friends. They hosted us proudly and

openly welcomed us to their temporary school

and homes. It was only a very short visit but a

memorable one.

Upon arrival in Tokyo we were all tired but

this did not stop us from making the most of

every minute. We experienced Tokyo at night,

early morning fish markets, downtown shop-

ping and of course Disneyland (all in just 24

hours!!!). On our very last day we were wel-

comed by Toyo High School. The students

were able to catch up with friends they hosted

in March this year and we were treated to a tea

ceremony and tour of their amazing school.



" NSW School-based Adolescent Vaccination Program 2013

Each year NSW Health combine with education authorities to offer the vaccines recommended for adolescents

by the National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC).

The specialised team of nurses will return to our school to implement the remainder of the program on the fol-

lowing dates this year :

Wed. 22nd May 2013- 2nd visit Varicella (All Year 7)

HPV Dose 2 (All Year 7 and Year 9 boys only )

HPV Dose 1 ( For all students in Year 7 or Year 9 boys who missed Dose 1 in March 2013)

Wed. 7th August 2013- 3rd visit

Varicella (All year 7)

dTpa (All Year 7)

Wed. 23rd October 2013- 4th visit

Hepatitis B Dose 2 (All of Year 7)

HPV Dose 3 (All Year 7 and Year 9 boys Only )

Most Year 7 and Year 9 (boys only ) students received consent forms at the beginning of the year, however

more are available if your student missed out . Please ring the school to request that a new pack be sent home

with your child and return the completed forms as soon as possible. Your child can hand them to their roll call

teacher, who will send them to the office.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.

Thank you.

Bernadette Wood

Welfare Support

Visual Arts / Photography Teacher

Denison College - Bathurst High Campus

Open Girls Soccer

The Open Girls soccer team played against Cowra High Thursday 2nd May. The girls played a solid game

coming away with a 4 – 1 win. (Hayley Cheney 3, Hailee Provest 1). Every girl gave her best throughout the

game and it is great to see how much confidence some of the players have gained.

Our next game will be against either Kelso High or Parkes.

Hailee Provest and Lydia Nancarrow are representing Western Region at the state CHS carnival in Albury

this week. Good Luck girls!

Sharon Mendes

VET Coordinator

HSIE Teacher

Denison College

Bathurst High Campus

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Left- Hailee Provest

Right-Lydia Nancarrow



Sophie Ryan - Botanical Painting

Second prize

Eily Fidock - Botanical Painting First

Prize

Left-Keianne Cochrane - Portrait

Third prize



Tennis

Both the girls and boys teams had decisive wins against Canobolas High School on Wednesday the 8th May.

The girls won 7 sets to 1 and the boys 8 sets to 0.

The girls will play either Oberon or Orange High in the next round and the boys will play the winner out of

Orange High or Lithgow High.

The Mathematics Faculty hope everyone is well rested after the school holidays! We are looking forward to a

busy term of reporting and assessing.

At the start of this term, we welcomed Mrs Joy Parkin into the Mathematics Faculty. She is replacing Mr

Glover who has returned home to his family on the sunny North Coast of New South Wales. We are very for-

tunate to have such a quality teacher prepared to fill in at such short notice. She is very enthusiastic about her

time with us, please make her feel welcome and say a nice ―hello‖ to her when you see her out and about.

On Thursday 16th May – during normal class times – Year 11 students will be attempting their Mid Course

examinations. Hopefully, all students will remember the necessary equipment, and will be thoroughly pre-

pared by attempting revision questions at home.

All of your teachers take a lot of time and effort to write significant and meaningful report comments for eve-

ry student. These often contain advice and strategies for improving individual achievements. Please make sure

you read these suggestions thoroughly and seek more detailed information from your teacher so that you can

achieve to your full potential.

The Junior school will also be completing their Mid Course Examinations during class time. Advance notice

has been given in class.

Year 8 – 13th May – week 3




Some teachers may be completing revision during class time – it is important for everyone to complete as

much of this as possible to improve your likelihood of success. Don‘t forget your calculator – maybe you

should pack it the night before as the school doesn‘t have enough to lend to everyone.

There‘s around 20 weeks until Year 12 students begin their final examinations. With Mathematics – practice

makes perfect. You should be regularly reviewing your work and attempting past papers to be in peak perfor-

mance come October and November. Your class teacher will be willing to give you more detailed suggestions

upon your polite request.

We‘re going to be busy – but can‘t wait to be dazzled with your talents!

Newsletter Report from Mathematics



Please note….

P & C Bathurst High Campus P&C meets the 1st Wednesday of each month.

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 5th June in the staffroom at 7.30pm.

Hope to see you there.

Coming Events

22nd May Vaccinations all Year 7

All Year 9 (boys only)

22nd May Year 11 and 12 Parent/Teacher Night 4-7pm

24th May 100 Year Celebrations Open Day

25th May Tour of the school from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm

25th May 100 Year Celebrations Dinner

5th June P & C Meeting

6th June Year 12 Commendations Assembly

11th June University Information Night for parents of Year 12

LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF !

As Marcel Proust, a late 19th century novelist wrote: ―the real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking

new landscapes but in having new eyes‖. Volunteer to host an international high school student in July 2013

through Southern Cross Cultural Exchange and prepare to be amazed at the way this unique and rewarding

opportunity helps your family to become closer, to understand themselves better and to see the world in a

new light.

Carefully selected students will arrive in July for one term, one or two semesters from France, Italy, Germa-

ny, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Spain. They will attend a local secondary school, arrive with

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