BATHURST HIGH CAMPUS NEWSLETTER
APRIL 2017
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Term 1 has disappeared very quickly and I have thoroughly enjoyed my first school term at Bathurst High Campus – Denison College of Secondary Educa on. Term 1 concludes on Friday 7th April 2017, however teaching and learning at Bathurst High con nues to power on with students across all year groups submi ng formal assessment tasks and Year 12 si ng formal half‐yearly examina ons. Teachers will now grade the examina ons and provide construc ve feedback for all students as they move forward in their courses. Students at Bathurst High Campus are very fortunate to have many support structures which offer all students the opportunity to improve across their courses looking towards their long term goals. Senior mentoring, assessment recovery and mathema cs tutoring programs are all offered to various students to ensure that students receive the appropriate support to achieve a higher standard. Students in our senior school need to access support from our learning hub located in the library during study periods where educa onal support and guidance is offered to students. Mrs Simeonidis – Year 12 Advisor is available for parents of students in Year 12 to work closely with families as we support our students through the HSC in 2017. If parents would like to discuss our support available within our school, please contact the Year Advisor, Mrs Dunshea – Deputy Principal Senior School or Mr Barwick on 02 6331 3755.
I would like to acknowledge the efforts of our Bathurst High Campus staff throughout Term 1 and our college colleagues at Kelso High Campus who have all worked hard to provide outstanding learning opportuni es for the students at Denison College. Student learning and improved results con nues to remain a central focus at Bathurst High as we strive to achieve set improvement measures in the final year of our current school plan.
Set Improvement Measures 2015—2018 Value added scores for wri ng in NAPLAN increases to state average. Increased percentage of students in top two HSC bands in ALARM subjects STRATEGIC and decrease in bo om bands over 3‐year average. DIRECTION 1 Improve Aboriginal performance in school assessments as measured by Learning and the average mark for years 7 – 10 in common subjects. Assessment Numeracy value adding is above school average for 2012 – 2014. Denison College students experience excellence in The staff and students have also managed to a end mul ple excursions learning and assessment. such as the Year 7 Camp to supplement learning, compete in many spor ng compe ons and undertake a great deal of professional learning. All of these school ac vi es have added to the rich educa onal experience which is offered to all students at Bathurst High Campus.
I would like to acknowledge the great work done by Mr Nathan Kenny as our Learning and Support Teacher (LaST) over the past year and wish him all the very best in his new English posi on at Bathurst High Campus. School staffing have appointed Mr Trent Grantham as our new LaST at Bathurst High Campus – commencing on the first day of Term 2. I would like to welcome Mr Grantham and wish him all the best at our wonderful school.
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Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathema cs (STEM) Opportunity On Thursday 23rd March 2017, Bathurst High a ended the University of Newcastle Science and Engineering Challenge held at Charles Sturt University for Year 10 students from a range of schools across the Central West region. Around 256 students a ended on the day, with a maximum of 32 from any one school. The students experienced a range of problem solving ac vi es (eight in total) for which they were provided with some basic materials and then encouraged to solve the problem as a group. The day turned out to be a very exci ng day with our school team leading all other schools at the lunch break.
The Challenge has been run in other centres in NSW with the support of local Rotary clubs. Rotary provided many volunteers on the day to assist students to complete the various exercises. The last few hours of the compe on provided many nervous moments for our students as their final challenge was to construct a bridge from some basic materials which needed to hold various vehicle weights when a emp ng to cross the bridge.
It was a great day and an outstanding result for our students who finished third overall when the final points were tallied. Congratula ons to all students who a ended and to the staff from Bathurst High Campus. Well done to Mrs Rosie Weithaler – Head Teacher Science for organising this excep onal learning experience which allowed our students to work as a produc ve team.
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All schools are required to prac se all Workplace, Health and Safety procedures each year and last week all students were required to evacuate the building during one of our mandatory emergency evacua on drills. The purpose of the drill was to remind all students, staff, visitors and contractors of our school evacua on procedures. This event is even more important for our new students in Year 7 and new staff. The following provides a snapshot of some of the important procedures during an evacua on. When it is necessary to Evacuate the school an alarm will sound as follows ‐ Con nuous ringing of the bell. In the event of a power failure, a portable siren kept in the administra on area will be used as above as well as a broadcast message via the telephone system sta ng evacua on. All personnel to implement procedures.
When there is a con nuous ringing bell ‐ The General Assistant immediately unlocks the gates on Keppel Street. General Assistant then unlocks Piper Street gate. The Deputy Chief Warden (DP Senior School) delegates the opening of the gates on Peel St for emergency vehicle access if required. Designated SASS staff prints off rolls for that period. The SAM checks the admin area including the Common Room, offices, toilets and sick bay. Then evacuates to the Assembly Area. The SAM and two other designated SAOs go to the front gate and the Hall gate to prevent anyone entering the school. One designated SAO will take the sign on book, the guest book and the Roll Call rolls and absentee list to the oval. These are shown to the DP Senior School to ensure all are accounted for. Floor Wardens (Head Teachers) check their areas and ensure calm evacua on. As soon as the area is checked, Floor Wardens immediately evacuate to the assembly area.
Evacua on During a Teaching Period ‐ Teachers and students ‐ Teachers instruct students to pick up their bags, line up at the door and then calmly walk their class to the nearest safe exit closest to the street. Tell students they will line up in class groups in faculty areas at the Assembly point. Teachers take their roll with them. Teachers close doors behind them – DO NOT LOCK. Teachers instruct students to make sure their mobile phones are off. Teachers walk their class out the nearest gate and along the outside footpath to the side gate on Keppel St. then walk down to the back of the oval. PE classes outside go directly to the oval via the path. Teachers line students up in their class group. Signs are on the back fence to show faculty areas.
Evacua on During a Break ‐ All students and teachers who are outside are to proceed to the assembly area at the back of the oval via the internal path and terrace steps, unless otherwise directed. All personnel inside the buildings are to follow the procedures listed above. TAS staffroom Bo om Floor teachers and PE teachers should assist on the oval and direct students as they arrive. Students are to line up in their Roll Call Groups. If the evacua on occurs during Year Assembly, teachers at the assembly will walk students to the Evacua on Assembly Area.
Page 3 Denison College of Secondary Education—Bathurst High Campus—www.bathurst-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Outstanding Student Success – Congratula ons Felicity!
A few weeks ago Felicity Hickey in Year 11 was honoured by the Interna onal Sports Karate Associa on (ISKA) for her outstanding success in mar al arts throughout the past twelve months. Felicity won two Na onal Titles in 2016 and was ranked 1st in five divisions she had competed in over the year. Recently Felicity competed in the Australian Karate Federa on (AKF) Sydney Cup where she placed 2nd in sparring. AKF is the recognised organisa on for the Olympics and both Felicity and Taylor (older sister and former vice captain at BHS in 2015) returned to Sydney last weekend to again excel in their sparring divisions. Their success was recognised by their selec on in the official Australian Karate Federa on state team to compete at the na onal tles. This will translate to compulsory training with the squad a least once per month along with their normal compe ons. Outstanding success for two talented sisters. Well done to the Hickey family and all the very best in future compe ons. Our school community will keep an eye out in future Olympics! Students Represent at the Centenary of Anzac Soil Collec on Ceremony
On Monday 27th March 2017 many students from across the Bathurst Network a ended a very important Centenary of Anzac Celebra on at the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon. This is a state‐wide project to collect 1,699 soil samples from the towns, suburbs and locali es where the men and women of NSW enlisted for service in the First World War. Bathurst was the first of these loca ons to feature in the project. The loca ons and soil samples will be featured in the Hall of Service as part of the permanent developments being undertaken in the Anzac Memorial. The NSW Government and Trustees of the Anzac Memorial are undertaking a major refurbishment of the Hyde Park Memorial as part of NSW’s commemora on of the Centenary of Anzac. This project was made possible by a $20.3 million contribu on from the NSW Government and a further $19.6 million from the Commonwealth’s Anzac Centenary Public Fund. The City of Sydney has spent $3.4 million upgrading the exis ng Pool of Reflec on and an addi onal $4.1 million on associated works in Hyde Park around the Memorial Precinct. Fiona Hall’s artwork, within the new Hall of Service, will display the names of the towns, suburbs and se lements across NSW where men and women enlisted from for the First World War. Memorial visitors will enter the new Hall of Service via a walkway through a symbolic water cascade. The Hall will func on as a gree ng and orienta on space for the public, including tour groups and school children; and as a venue for ceremonies and func ons, flowing onto exhibi on galleries and educa on facili es. On the northern edge of the Hall of Service, opposite the walkway, a set of stairs and travellators will take visitors to the ground floor of the Anzac Memorial and the Hall of Silence, where the sculpture Sacrifice stands. The walls in the Hall of Service will display the names of the towns, suburbs and se lements across NSW where men and women enlisted for the First World War. The list of names encapsulates our early colonial history, and registers the country’s long me indigenous presence. It displays the geographical reach of the call to serve, and signals the willingness and enthusiasm of so many from diverse regions who answered the call to join the War. Alongside each place name will be displayed a sample of soil, collected from each locale.
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Outstanding Year 7 Camp at Lake Burrendong
During Week 8 more than 220 students travelled to Lake Burrendong over three days to enjoy many ac vi es as part of the annual Year 7 Camp. Students in Year 7 were supported by around twenty Year 11 peer support leaders who were allocated teams to support throughout the camp. A er three fun filled days engaging in many challenges and exci ng ac vi es the students arrived home all very red! Massive thanks to the Year 7 Advisors – Mrs. Alison Diamond and Mr. John Millan for all their hard work in organising and assis ng students throughout the camp.
Special men on to the other 9 staff, led by Miss Katrina Ferris who a ended the camp for the three days. I certainly enjoyed a ending, ge ng to know the Year 7 students in a different learning environment and having fun, camping out at night. There were many photos and videos taken as students engaged in Rock Climbing, Flying Fox, Canoeing, Cross Country Grass Skiing, Ra Building, Archery, BMX Riding, Leap of Faith, Star Wars Games, Giant Water Slide, Mini Olympics, Crate Stacking and Team Building exercises. Many new friendships were developed and staff all learnt new things about our students. Well done to all the students and staff for an awesome camp!
Page 5 Denison College of Secondary Education—Bathurst High Campus—www.bathurst-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Student A endance at School is Compulsory
Attendance every day that the school is open for instruction is a legal requirement and a major responsibility of parents/carers. Do not keep your child away from school for the following rea- sons as they are not considered to be acceptable:
Family Holidays (no longer exempt)
Birthdays
Shopping
Minding other children
For routine check-ups or care such as hair cuts
Minor family events
Medical and other health appointments for your child with specialists such as dentists or doctors should be made either before or after school or during the school holidays
Regular appointments (i.e. private swimming or music lessons during school time) which require students to leave school early
It is important to understand that the Department may take further action where children of com- pulsory school age (6-17) have recurring numbers of unexplained or unacceptable absences from school. Some of the following actions may be undertaken.
Attendance meetings and compulsory attendance conferences - Parents (and sometimes their child) can be asked to go to a meeting with school personnel and other regional officers. The aim of the meeting is to help identify strategies to support the child and family. Other agencies may also be invited along to help, if parents agree.
If the school and other regional officers have tried to help improve a child’s attendance, without success, parents (and sometimes their child) can be asked to go to a compulsory attendance conference. The conference will be run by a trained conference convenor. The aim of the con- ference is for the school, parents/child and other identified agencies (“the parties”) to further identify the issues which are impacting on a child’s attendance.
The outcome of a compulsory attendance conference is for the parties to agree to undertake certain actions to improve the child’s attendance. These actions are written in the form of un- dertakings.
Applications to the Children’s Court – A Compulsory Schooling Order. Legal compliance can be sought through an application to the Children’s Court for a Compulsory Schooling Order. The aim is to assist a family and/or child to address the issues which are preventing satisfactory school attendance but has the added enforcement of a Court’s powers.
Prosecution in the Local Court - If all attempts by schools and regional support staff fail to im- prove a student’s attendance, action can be taken in the Local Court and the result can be fines up to a maximum of $11,000.
Ken Barwick - Principal
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Denison College, Bathurst High Campus student, NIAMH MCADAM Awarded Exclusive place at UBS Young Women’s Leadership Academy
Sydney – 29 March 2017
Year 11 Denison College, Bathurst High Campus student Niamh McAdam has been selected to a end the UBS Young Women’s Leadership Acade my, recognising her leadership poten al and individual achievements.
Niamh is one of 40 female students selected from public high schools across NSW for a 4‐day residen al program at Women's College, University of Sydney. The academy aims to offer young female leaders the opportunity to build confidence, learn leadership skills and business knowledge as well as raising awareness of rising social issues.
UBS Academy alumni, Elizabeth Cameron, currently working at UBS on secondment from a leading law firm notes the Academy was an excellent Introduc on to valuable leadership skills which she has been able to apply throughout her career. “I am thankful for the chance to be involved and for the opportuni es the Academy provided. Hearing admired female leaders’ share their experiences highlighted the variety of careers available to me.”
Ma hew Grounds, UBS Chief Execu ve Officer Australasia said, "The academy, now in its 13th year con nues to be one of the major pillars of UBS Australia’s community program, providing more than 750 young aspiring female leaders new experiences, knowledge and inspira ons to enact real change within our community". During the week, students will hear from a diverse group of contemporary female leaders including Nicole Sheffield, Manag‐ ing Director, News DNA, Shona McPherson, Founda on for Young Australians and Dr Amanda Bell from Women's College.
The students will also be treated to a tour of the Art Gallery of NSW and networking events at the UBS offices. The Academy runs from Monday 3 April ll Thursday 6 April.
Congratula ons to Niamh McAdam!
Ken Barwick Principal Bathurst High Campus Denison College of Secondary Education Phone: 02 6331 3755
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News from the College Principal
Anniversary Planning Con nues As I men oned earlier in the term, 2017 is the 10th Anniversary of the commencement of Denison College. A cross‐campus team have started work on our celebra ons, which are planned for Educa on Week in August.
We are planning an exci ng and varied program focused on student performance and achievement. Along with the usual outstanding student performances, guests on the evening will be able to enjoy canapés and refresh‐ ments prepared and served by our students.
Combined performances involving students from both campuses are planned, and it was fantas c to see the com‐ bined vocal group running through their first rehearsal together recently.
Mee ng with (Former) Minister Piccoli On 2 March, the former Minister for Educa on, Adrian Piccoli, a ended the NSW Secondary Principals’ Council State Assembly that I was co‐chairing at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). We discussed a range of topics, par cularly around some of the major issues affec ng rural schools.
The Welfare Teams from both campuses had also travelled to UTS to par cipate in a workshop on improving school a endance. So we took the opportunity for a group photo.
Pictured (L‐R) are Ms Wood (BHC), Mr Petersen, Former Minister Piccoli, Mr Johnston, Mrs Johnston and Ms Small (KHC).
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News from the College Principal cont...
Anniversary Planning Con nues As I men oned earlier in the term, 2017 is the 10th Anniversary of the commencement of Denison College. A cross‐campus team have started work on our celebra ons, which are planned for Educa on Week in August.
Year 7 2018 Informa on Session It was great seeing hundreds of current Year 6, and future Denison College, students and their parents a ending the informa on sessions on 21 March. These, along with iLearn and Iexplore, provide outstanding opportuni es for our up and coming students to meet key staff members and have a look around the campuses.
Centenary of ANZAC Student representa ves from both campuses a ended the Centenary Project Soil Collec on Program at the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon on Monday 27 March. This was part of a state wide project to collect 1,699 samples of soil from towns where the men and women of NSW enlisted for service in the First World War. The soil collected from the memorial here in Bathurst will form part of a display in the NSW War Memorial’s new Hall of Service.
The NSW War Memorial is located in Hyde Park, Sydney, and is undergoing extensive renova ons as part of the Centenary of ANZAC commemora ons.
A ached is a photo of the students from both campuses who a ended the ceremony, along with Mr Sloan and Mr Barwick.
Craig Petersen College Principal
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News from the Deputy Principal Middle School
Fostering Connec ons with the Community We are currently running a volunteer reading mentoring program which is coordinated by Ms Simeonidis Learning and Support Teacher. Volunteers generously give up their me on a Wednesday morning from 9 ‐10.15am to work with our students in a one on one environment. This program is enhancing our students reading and comprehension skills. Mentors are re red Principals, Educa on Directors, Teachers and members of the local community.
We also offer free Maths tutoring in our school library 3.00pm – 5pm. We encourage students to please take up this opportunity to assist them reach their full poten al.
Our Aquaculture Facility has been receiving some wonderful recogni on.
We supplied trout for the Sustainable Living Expo supper last weekend which received great reviews. Students also managed and ran our monthly farmers market stall. I would like to congratulate Jenna Hardgrave, Dakota Sadler, Reggie Happ and Kate English for their brilliant work liaising with the public and also showcasing our school and programs that we offer. Students who are par cipa ng in our aquaculture programs develop both desirable career and life skills, including team work, problem solving, responsibility, animal care and communica on.
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For all of these addi onal programs and experiences to be offered at BHC we must not forget the teaching staff who generously and regularly offer their own personal me.
The following photos showcase our Bathurst High Campus students enjoying learning in the classroom environment.
Pat Ford
Relieving Deputy Principal Middle School
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FOCUS ON PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The Personal Development, Health and Physical Educa on department has had a busy start to the year with many teams and individuals, achieving success at spor ng carnivals and Western School Sport Associa on/Combined High Schools (CHS and WSSA) team trials. We welcome back Ms Sarah Murray, Ms Teagan Burke, Mr Tim Hunter and Mr Rhys Harvey into our faculty. Their experience has already been u lized coaching Netball, Basketball A.F.L. and Soccer teams respec vely. With the Na onal Curriculum for Health and Physical Educa on (HPE) not due in schools for at least another year, our faculty is busy evalua ng our current programs and making changes to keep up with the electronic genera on. As a faculty there is a focus on building students wri ng and responding through the use of ALARM (A learning and response matrix) content for Years 7‐10 and senior classes. Both of these are important for students as they increase their wri ng ability, required for the senior course. Students are encouraged to make contact with their teacher if they require help with assessment responses.
Bathurst High Western Region Representa ves Bathurst High has sent many students to Western Region trials and Western level compe ons this term. Many students have been successful in their trials allowing them the opportunity to represent both the Western Region and the Bathurst high community. The following students have been selected in teams. Open Western Boys Cricket: Ryan Peacock and Nic Broes CHS Cricket 1st Team: Ryan Peacock (Captain) Open Western Boys Football: Ryan Rooke and Tom Rooke Open Girls Hockey: Natalie Davis, Ella Davis and Ruby Clarke Under 15’s Boys Touch: Noah Griffiths Under 15’s Girls Volleyball: Lucy Writer Under 13’s Western Boys Football: Riley Ledingham and Ji Hartland
Congratula ons to the Bathurst High Tennis, Golf and Swimming students who represented Bathurst High at Western region compe ons. Congratula ons to those who have competed in State compe ons based on their performances at Western level and good luck to those s ll to represent their chosen sports at State level.
Ryan Peacock Nic Broes Ryan Rooke Tom Rooke Natalie Davis Ella Davis Ruby Clarke
Riley Ledingham, Ji Hartland, Noah Griffiths, Lucy Writer Josh Lawler Relieving HT PDHPE
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PE Faculty Bathurst High Swimming Carnival 2017
The swimming carnival was held on the 15th March, 2017 at the Bathurst Aqua c Centre. We were greeted by a beau ful day of sunshine and clear skies with perfect condi ons for students to produce excellent results.
Students a ended in great numbers thus improving the outcomes for all involved. The par cipa on rate of the students was amazing and made the day very enjoyable. School spirit was very evident with age groups cheering for each other and recognising amazing performances by their fellow students. The sports leaders organised the war cries and the best dressed compe on where students were demonstra ng their passion for their house. The sports leaders came up with a variety of ideas for students to par cipate in if they are not into swimming compe vely. There was a sponge target game where a variety of people including staff, students and the principal put their faces in the firing line of the sponge. The students could also par cipate in ac vi es such as water pistol target shoo ng and naughts and crosses.
There were some inspira onal demonstra ons of outstanding effort in all the age groups. It is always great to see students who are willing to get the very best out of themselves no ma er the physical exhaus on or pain that may follow. It was good to see so many suppor ve parents and rela ves of the students there, and we look forward to seeing you all again next year.
Thanks must go to the Bathurst Aqua c Centre for hos ng the carnival and allowing us to incorporate novelty events. Thanks to Bathurst Bus lines for transpor ng the students and teachers to the venue. Thanks again to everyone involved, it was a great day!
Wentworth won with 302points Blaxland 2nd with 214points Evans 3rd with 207points Lawson 4th with 194ponits
AGE CHAMPIONS 12 Molly Mashman ed with Charlo e Simpson 12 Ruben Mar n‐Clark 13 Jasmine Gold 13 Rohan Smith 14 Tianna Copeland 14 Joshua Whi ngham 15 Jaimee Pi iled 15 Lewis Dunshea 16 Jemima Warne 16 Ben Roffe 17+ Jenna Murphy 17+ Cooper Fox
Molly Charlo e Ruben Jasmine Rohan Tianna
Jaimee Lewis Jemima Ben Jenna Cooper
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2 0 1 7 SWIMMING CARNIVAL
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On Monday 13th March, a record 10 golfers from Bathurst High Campus travelled on a mini‐bus to compete in the Western Region Golf Championships in Cowra. The day featured an individual strokeplay event and an ambrose event for keen golfers without an official club handicap. Players were faced with cold, wet and windy condi ons but all are to be commended for braving the weather on the day and playing on.
Bathurst High enjoyed many outstanding results on the day with Ben Mackey finishing second in the strokeplay event and Cameron Jackson (Year 7)finishing equal third in the strokeplay. This is a par cularly outstanding result for Cameron in his first year of High School. Cameron has now given himself a chance of being selected in the
Western Region team and selectors will be watching his results closely over the coming month. Ben Mackey is s ll alive in the Western Matchplay championships also and will be looking to go one be er next me he plays the winner of the Strokeplay event. Ben has been playing some outstanding golf with several Par rounds at Bathurst Golf Club in recent mes and he has cemented his posi on in the Western Region team. He is also undefeated playing A Grade Pennants for Bathurst Golf Club this year. Both boys are looking forward to the NSW CHS golf event being held in Forster during May.
Bathurst High dominated the Ambrose event, finishing 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th. Charlie Campbell and Ben Roffe played consistent golf and combined well to win the event by one shot from Emma Jackson and Mitchell Lamb (Year 7), Nathan Ward and Noah Griffiths finished 4th with Max Currie and Reilly Mitchell taking 5th. It was pleasing to see a large number of Ambrose teams from schools across the Western Region. It was also great to see two female golfers on the day (including our own Emma Jackson) and hopefully this number will con nue to grow in the future. Mitchell Lamb is another Year 7 student that is showing much interest and ability in this great game of Golf. We look forward to seeing Mitchell con nue to grow and develop his game.
It was great to see so many players compe ng in this event and we hope that Golf con nues to grow at Bathurst High. It is a testament to the lessons being conducted in PE lessons u lising the Jack Newton Junior Golf Kits and the op on of Golf as an out of school sport for Years 7‐10. We are also looking to run an excursion to the Australian Open in Sydney at the end of November.
Paul Abbo
Back row: Ben Mackey, Ben Roffe, Noah Griffiths, Charlie Campbell, Max Currie, Reilly Mitchell,. Front row: Cameron Jackson, Nathan Ward, Emma Jackson, Mitchell Lamb.
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Ben Mackey staring down a pu . Look at that professional finish. Second Overall in Strokeplay. Best Cameron playing a controlled wishes in the remainder of the approach shot. Matchplay Championships Ben!
Le : Winners are Grinners! Charlie Campbell and Ben Roffe won the Western Region Ambrose event.
Right: Second Place in Ambrose Event. Congratula ons Mitchell Lamb and Emma Jackson.
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Medals at State Tennis Championships
The NSW Combined High Schools Tennis Championships were held in Parrama a from Tuesday 28th February to Friday 3rd March. Six students from the Western Region par cipated in the Championships, including: Samantha Burrow, Sophie McCauley, Ben Tullier and Jacob Bicanic from Bathurst High. Others par cipa ng were Miranda Swi from Lithgow High and Isabella Mason from West Wyalong. The Championships feature Open Singles, 15’s singles, doubles and mixed doubles. These events feature players from across the State and the Open Singles also act as a selec on trial for the All School Championships and Pizzey Cup trials (for NSW All Schools team).
Despite plenty of rain being forecast the tournament was able to complete most events. Following her success of a Bronze Medal in Girl’s Doubles last year, Sophie McCauley returned this year despite limited prepara on in terms of match prac ce. Sophie exited the Open Singles in the first round but improved throughout the week and was able to make the quarter finals of the Girl’s doubles with Miranda Swi . The quarter final was a close match with the girls narrowly beaten in a e‐break. Jacob played the Open event for the first me this year and following a first round defeat in the open draw, made the second round of the consola on singles and he also competed in boy’s doubles. Ben Tullier had a strong win in the first round of the Open Boy’s Singles and following a second round exit in this draw, he also competed in the consola on singles, boy’s doubles and mixed doubles. Isabella Mason from West Wyalong was able to make the final 16 of the Open Girl’s singles and will now compete in the All Schools Championships and Pizzey Cup trials.
Sam Burrow was compe ng for the fourth year straight in these championships and had an outstanding week. Sam won her first round of the open draw before being beaten narrowly in the second round. Following this, she qualified for the Open Plate Singles and progressed to the semi‐finals with convincing 6‐1, 6‐1 and 6‐0 wins. Following a closely fought 4‐6 loss in the semi’s, Sam bounced back to win her bronze medal playoff match 7‐5. I was fortunate enough to see this match and Sam was really able to hold her nerve during key points at the end of the match. Sam backed this up with another Bronze medal playoff win in the Girl’s Doubles. An outstanding effort to win two medals in a state‐wide compe on.
Congratula ons to all players and a big thank‐you to all parents that assisted with transport and support.
Paul Abbo
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Western Region Swimming Carnival
A er a highly successful school swimming carnival here in Bathurst, 12 students made mes to qualify for the Western CHS Swimming trails in Dubbo on 9 March. The weather in Dubbo was perfect, the water warm and students demonstrated exemplary team spirit and comradery all day long.
A big shout out and congratula ons to Jane Sheather, Tianna Copeland, Jasmine Gold, Travis McMahon, Morgan Murphy, Ben Roffe, Rohan Smith, Jackson Tapu, Taylah Wade, Bridget Warne, Jemima Warne and Joshua Whi ngham. All students scored various PB mes on the day – again testament to their commitment and hard work.
As an indica on of the level of success and determina on to their sport, 11 of the BHC swim team have made it through to the State CHS trails at Homebush in April, so look out Sydney! A highlight of the day was seeing our 4 relay teams all take podium places and securing places for themselves at State.
Luisa Simeonidis
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Western Region Knockout—Round 1
On Monday 6th March, the Bathurst High School opens girls’ and boys’ basketball teams competed at the Bathurst Indoor Sports Stadium in Round one of the Western Region knockout compe on. The day fea‐ tured 17 teams and schools travelled from as far as Mudgee to compete.
The boys kicked off round one with an exci ng win over Lithgow High School. The outcome came down to the final few possessions and Bathurst were able to close it out 40‐37. The girls faced Kandos in the opening round and were able to form an early lead resul ng in a comfortable win.
Round two saw Bathurst High School go up against Blayney in the boys and Canobolas Rural Technology High in the girls. Both teams were successful in this round showing great teamwork and sportsmanship and both building on their performance in the previous round.
Bathurst High boys were up against Canowindra in round three and this was a convincing 72‐10 win and they displayed excellent defence and offensive transi on. The girls played Orange High School in a crossover game. Orange proved to be strong compe on and it wasn't un l the second half that Bathurst were able to finish with consistency and begin extending their lead. They were victorious in a low scoring game 30‐11.
The boys had a tough opponent in the final round of the day and were chasing their first appearance in Round two (final four teams) of the Western Region Knockout in four years. This was a high intensity game played against some the best players in New South Wales country. It remained a close margin throughout the game and came down to the final minutes of play. A couple of defensive stops from Orange and conversions at the other end resulted in a 36‐38 defeat.
Both teams should be extremely proud of how they conducted themselves and competed on the day. The opens girls’ basketball team will compete in Round 2 of the Western Region Knockout on Monday 20th March. We wish them all the best in what will be an exci ng day of compe on.
Congratula ons to the following students:
Boys Team Girls Team Charlie Campbell Olivia Doble Cooper Fox Amy Powell Dylan Wills Elizabeth McArthur Jacob Molken n Kahla Fisher Fred Gunning Kendra O’Keefe Sam Gordon Jayanna Whybrow Sam Chadwick‐Cocks Holly Davis Riley Cheshire Kate Kennedy Jack Hogan Kiara Barnes Steven Long Chloe Boardman
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Open Boys and Girls Basketball
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Western Region Knockout – Round 2
On Monday the 20th March, the Opens Girls Basketball team competed in the Western Region Final Four Knockout. This was a day of compe ve basketball and provided the girls with a great opportunity to develop their skills and compete against quality opposi on. The girls faced Lithgow High School in the opening game and fought hard to stay in the match un l the last minutes. The final result was 39‐42.
The girls faced Dubbo College in the next round and again, it was another close match. A late scoring run by Dubbo saw them extend a lead in the final minutes and close out the game. The final game of the day was played against Parkes High School. It was their first appearance in the finals in 22 years. Bathurst came from behind to take the lead early in the third quarter. Defensive pressure, leading to fast break points shi ed momentum and Bathurst were able to maintain a lead un l the end. The final result was 46‐35.
Amy Powell and Olivia Doble were stand out performers throughout the day and every student played a valuable role. The girls again displayed excellent sportsmanship and represented the school to a high standard.
I would like to congratulate Amy Powell and Olivia Doble on their selec on in the Western Region Basketball team and wish them the best of luck at the Combined High School Tournament in May.
Le —Amy Powell Right– Olivia Doble
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Open Girls Netball
On Thursday the 23rd of March, the Open’s Netball Team went to Orange to par cipate in the Western Divisional Day. The girls started the day off posi vely with a win against Canobolas Rural Technology High School, 14‐ 7. At the start of the game, Bethany Turnbull and Olivia Flood were able to get a number of intercepts, helping us to take an early lead. In our second game, we faced the Orange High 2 team. Excellent pressure from our defence, Sienna Cheever, Olivia Doble and Beth McArthur, forced Orange to make numerous errors. The girls excellent team work throughout the game allowed them to move the ball up the court with ease and convert turnovers into points. We secured our second win, 14‐8. Our third and toughest game for the day was against Cowra High School. The girls stepped onto the court confidently but Cowra were able to get a couple of intercepts, which lead to them taking an early lead. Going into half me, we were down, 4‐ 6. The girls did well not to drop their heads and came out stronger in the second half! Excep onal accuracy in the shoo ng circle from Lauren Casani and Amy Powell meant the score was levelled within minutes of half me. Zara Sheader did an outstanding job bringing the ball up the court, despite her opposi on being significantly larger and very rough. At full me, the game was even at 12‐all. The girls finished equal first in their pool, meaning that overall posi ons were determined on a countback. Unfortunately, Cowra defeated Orange and Canobolas by a larger margin than us, meaning we finished in second posi on. While this was a disappoin ng result for the girls, they took it in their stride and walked on the court for their playoff game ready to have some fun! Tegan Bush and Hannah Smith shone in defence against Henry Lawson, both intercep ng the ball and forcing several turnovers throughout the game. Although it wasn’t the outcome we had hoped for on the day, the team is feeling posi ve and looking forward to stepping on the court again come Astley Cup. Good luck to Amy Powell, Olivia Flood and Beth McArthur who are a ending the second‐round trials for the Western CHS Netball team on Thursday March 30. A special men on must go to Lily Cole, who a ended the Western Divisional Day to umpire. Her confidence and integrity throughout the day was brilliant and should be commended.
Thank you again to all the girls for a fantas c day!
Sarah Murray‐ Netball Coach
Back Row (L‐R): Sarah Murray (coach), Amy Powell, Olivia Doble, Hannah Smith, Bethany Turnbull
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Bathurst High Campus competed in this year’s CHS Lawn Bowls Compe on against Orange High School at the Majellan Bowling Club. The Bathurst High Campus team was made up Josie Hall (lead) Angus Yeoman (second) and Mitch Taylor (skip). The team combined very well together and had a large amount of success on the day. The game eventually finished in favour of the Orange High School 31‐11.
The BHC team displayed a great deal of skill and poten al to perform well in the future.
Rhys Harvey—Bowls Coach
Open Girls Soccer Team
On Tuesday 14th March the Open Girls Soccer team travelled to Orange to play against Orange High School in the first round of the CHS Knockout Compe on. The girls, under the guidance of captain Kate Kennedy started off well with some strong passages of play through the midfield and forward lines. An early cross from Niamh McAdam allowed Lauren Clemens to score the first goal of the match. Going in to half me the girls were leading 1‐0 however some strong plays from Orange saw two goals scored in the later parts of the second half. Despite being 2‐1 down the girls con nued to play out the rest of the match in high spirits and displayed great sportsmanship.
Heidi Waldron—Coach
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The Bathurst High Open Football team suffer a thrilling Round one loss to Orange High. Bathurst go down in a thrilling penalty shootout 6‐5. A er an opening twenty minutes where both teams struggled for supremacy it was Orange that opened up the scoring. And what a goal it was. A long range effort gave the Bathurst goalkeeper no chance. The remainder of the first half saw both teams trying to gain the upper hand.
The second half saw the Bathurst team come out with more fight and it wasn’t long before we gained the upper hand. A goal to Damian Mays from a Ryan Rooke corner gave the Bathurst side a well‐deserved equaliser, and it wasn’t long a er that the Bathurst team went ahead. A Penalty shout by the Bathurst team gave Bathurst High the opportunity to go 2‐1 ahead. Tom Rooke made no mistakes sending the Orange goalkeeper the wrong way. Bathurst High were now 2‐1 ahead with less than 10‐ minutes to play. For the last 10 minutes Orange piled on the pressure and with the last kick of the game Orange equalised sending the game into extra me.
Extra me came and went with neither side able to create a winning move.
Penal es Orange took the early advantage as Bathurst missed their opening penalty. Orange High missed their third penalty making the score 3‐3 with only a few penal es to be taken by each team. Unfortunately for the Bathurst High team it was the Orange team that held their nerve and recorded a 6‐5 penalty shootout victory.
Congratula ons to both teams on a great game played in the correct spirit.
Coach and Manager Paul Waine and Ryan McLuskie
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Preliminary Geography Term One
Term One in the Preliminary syllabus covers extremely relevant and prac cal aspects of our environ‐ ment. We discuss Biophysical Interac ons between the four environmental spheres, the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. This term we have looked at the differing microclimates located at different loca ons within the school grounds and the reasons behind this. We have also conducted soil tes ng around the school to discover the pH levels, which by the way are pre y good! FYI the oval has a pH of 5, circular drive 7 and the back field was 6.5. We have also walked down to the Macquarie River to conduct pH water tes ng as well as hardness, bromine, chlorine… The class also did further soil tes ng around differing loca ons at the river, which again turned out with a posi ve reading.
We have some commi ed and knowledgeable geographers in our Preliminary Geography class for 2017 which is excellent to see. Con nue the fantas c work and dedicated a tude for learning inside and outside the classroom!
Jayden, Bailey, Kahala and Rhys tes ng the river water
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Aidan ge ng a soil sample ready to be tested
Leah and Thomas enjoying being outside
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Year 7 and 8 Performing Arts Enrichment Tuesday 4 April
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27th March - 7th April 2017 HSC Mid Course Examinations
3rd April 2017 Preliminary Study Skills Day
4th April 2017 Parent Teacher Evening Years 7-10 A-K
5th April 2017 Year 7 Commendation Assembly
“ “ Free Maths Tutoring Library 3-5pm
“ “ P & C Meeting Staff Common Room 7.30pm
6th April 2017 Parent Teacher Evening Years 7-10 L-Z
7th April 2017 Last day of Term 1 2017
25th April 2017 ANZAC DAY
26th April 2017 Term 2 2017 commences for all students
27th—30th April 2017 Animal Nursery Bathurst Show
4th May 2017 Athletics Carnival
9th May 2017 Year 11 and 12 Vaccinations
Upcoming Events
Please note….
P & C Meeting
Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 5th April in the Staff Common Room. 7-30pm Hope to see you there.
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