“SCOOP” 4 May 2012

Batlow Technology School

Batlow Technology School Pioneer Street, BATLOW NSW 2730

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

Claire Schuller

Runner-up in the poetry

competition held by the Falling Leaf

Festival P & C AGM

Tuesday 15 May 2012 All welcome

School Library 7.00 pm

THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS RECEIVED THEIR PRINCIPAL’S

AWARD ON WEDNESDAY 2 May

2012

RAYLEIGH GOULD AIDEN LARSON TESSA CROSS

JESSICA WHITING BETH KYNASTON CLAIRE SCHULLER

THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS WHO RECEIVED THEIR

BRONZE CERTIFICATES

JAIMI CROUCH HOLLY CASEY-PATTERSON

KURT STUENKEL PRESTON MORTON SAMUEL STRONG KEVIN SCHULLER HEATHER KIRKBY ANDREA KIRKBY

JARROD WILLIAMS ABBIE MELROSE

TESSA CROSS ANGELA OVENDEN

KELLY FLEW

“SCOOP” 9 March 2012

FOCUS ON READING Every “Scoop” week we will be focussing on ‘Super Six’ comprehension strategy. These strategies will be used in every classroom from Kindergarten to Year 12. It is our hope that our reading skills improve.

Super Six Strategy-Visualising Learners create a mental image from a text read/viewed or heard. Visualising brings the text to life, engages the imagination and uses all of the senses.

Learners create a mental image from a text read/viewed or heard. Visualising brings the text to life, engages the imagination and uses all of the senses.

Visualising

WHAT’S ON AT BTS

Monday 7/5/12 Active after school resumes Year 7 Immunisations Secondary Zone Athletics Wednesday 9/5/12 Highlands Dance Rehearsals Friday 11/5/12 PSSA touch football Public speaking Griffith Tuesday 15/5/12 Naplan starts P&C AGM in school library 7 pm Friday 25/5/12 Secondary cross country zone

The capacity to learn is a gift; The ability to learn is a skill;

The willingness to learn is a choice.

Glorious autumnal weather, large numbers of students receiving awards at the Principal’s assembly and around 25% of the student body participating in ANZAC Day services in Batlow and Adelong. Hopefully next year all those students who attended but walked along the route from the sidelines will feel inspired to march with their fellow students as a part of their school. Many thanks to the parents who have already put their hand up to be part of our volunteer program we will be in touch shortly. There is still time to let us know so don’t be shy. Another reminder about NAPLAN coming up in Week 4 for Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact the school. A reminder that the next P&C meeting is the Annual General Meeting and will take place on the 15 May NOT 8 May as previously advertised. Congratulations to all students for their participation in our school cross country carnival and to the staff for their ongoing support of this event. Special thanks to the organisational work of Ms Tara Arnall and Mr Brad Gorman. Well done, to all. Special congratulations to Claire Schuller for achieving runner-up in the Tumut Festival of the Falling Leaf poetry competition, what a great effort! It is always wonderful to see our students extending themselves in this way. Have a safe weekend. Michael Rathborne, Principal

BATLOW TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL

Principal Mr Michael Rathborne Head Teachers Miss Marian Williamson Mr Mark McDonell Assistant Principals Mrs Vicki Dodd Mrs Amelia White

Active after school resumes on Monday 7 May 2012 A reminder that students need to bring running shoes and a

water bottle to all sessions.

REMEMBER TO STAY HEALTHY AND BE ACTIVE!

“SCOOP” 9 March 2012

Cross country Last week Batlow Technology held the annual cross country at the Batlow golf course. We were blessed with some fantastic weather for the day after a miserable, wet and cold ANZAC day. It was great to see all students from K-12 competing in the endurance event with some immense support from parents and carers. We had some amazing results in both the girls and boys events with Jack Gould and Brandon Hawkins setting some very competitive times. It was evident that some students had been working on their fitness over the school break, Sophia Kirkby, Brendan Larson and Gelske Vanderland came storming home over the finish line. A big thank-you to all staff, students and parents who assisted on the day. Without your support, days such as these are not successful and the enjoyment factor is lost, keep up the good work. Primary cross country zone carnival will be on Friday 25 May 2012 in Batlow, notes will be sent home stating further information. Mr Gorman Stage Three teacher

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To make sure you are reading the right books, please check the rules for your Challenge on the website: http://www.schools.nsw.edu/premiersreadingchallenge. Students reading records must be entered online. Students are able enter their own books using their Department internet logon. A personal reading log can be kept and the entries will be made by the library staff.

2012 SCHOOL, CHS & PSSA CARNIVAL DATES ATHLETICS CHS Zone: 4/5/12 (Temora) [Wed] Region: 3/8/12 (Albury) [Fri] State: 6-8/9/12 [Mon-Wed] PSSA ZONE: 8/6/12 (Gundagai) Region: 31/8/12 (Albury) [Fri] State: 17-18/10/12 [Wed-Thu] CROSS COUNTRY CHS Zone: 25/5/12 (Murrumburrah) [Fri] Region: 15/6/12 (Yanco) [Fri] State: 20/7/12 (Eastern Creek) [Fri] PSSA Zone: 25/5/12 (Batlow) [Fri] Region: 12/6/12 (Deniliquin) [Tue] State: 20/7/12 (Eastern Creek) [Fri]

Whole School Sports starts next Wednesday Years 5 -10 will be required to leave the school grounds for some sports K-4 students will have sport at school A note with all the details will be sent home next week