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■ Newsletter Edition 12 ■ Week 4, Term 3, 2018
Batemans Bay High School
School Matters
■ 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
Hector Brewer with
Ann Sudmalis MP
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Calendar Term 3, Week 4
Mon to Fri
13 – 17 Aug Year 12 Trial HSC Exams
Tues 14 Aug South Coast Drama Festival
Tues 14 Aug Basketball u15s
Fri 17 Aug AIME students to UOW
Fri 17 Aug MUNA, Old Parliament House
Term 3, Week 5
Thur 23 Aug School Social
Term 3, Week 6
Mon to Fri
27 – 31 Aug NAIDOC week celebrations
Wed to Sun
29 Aug to 2 Sep Southern Stars Wollongong
Term 3, Week 7
Mon 3 Sep Maths Study Day, Year 12
Thu 6 Sep Vaccinations
Fri 7 Sep AIME students to UOW
In this issue… Principal’s Message ..................................................................... 3
Coming Up: ................................................................................ 3 From the Deputies ....................................................................... 4
Learning ....................................................................................... 4 School .......................................................................................... 4 Acknowledging Students and Staff .................................. 5
Sport News ..................................................................................... 5 Regional Athletics .................................................................... 5 Under 15 Girls Basketball ..................................................... 6
Vocational Education & Training Awards ........................... 7 Djaambii Wood Technology .................................................... 7 Year 11 Snow Trip ........................................................................ 7 HSIE Japanese Kendo ................................................................. 9 Community Announcements ................................................. 10
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Hector Brewer with Ann Sudmalis MP
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Principal’s Message
Education has the potential to open incredible doors of
opportunity for students. Providing our students with a
variety of educational experiences gives them
opportunities to learn both in and out of the classroom
and ensures that they are able to learn about
themselves and the world around them. When looking
at the opportunities at BBHS, it seems we are on the
right track. Looking just at the first few weeks of term
and into next week, our students and staff have taken
up the following opportunities and in turn have
challenged themselves and involved themselves
wholeheartedly in learning.
Firstly, there have been opportunities for our athletes to
participate and compete in a number of sporting events.
These have included the South Coast Regional Athletics
Carnival at the AIS in Canberra and the school boys
U15’s basketball and school girl’s netball teams
competing in their knockout competitions.
Last week, the annual Year 11 Snow Trip took place. 28
of our senior students headed to Jindabyne and
Thredbo to challenge themselves in an alpine
environment and learn new skills. In the past, this has
opened student’s eyes to a whole new world of snow
sports and potential employment in the industry.
Students have gone on to travel overseas to Canada,
Japan and Europe to work as ‘lifties’, instructors and in
hospitality.
Our SRC members and Ms Bass represented BBHS at the
Eurobodalla Youth Forum in conjunction with the
Eurobodalla Shire Council.
We are actively involved in Student Exchange Programs.
Hector Brewer is going to France on exchange.
Mrs Ann Sudmalis, Federal Member for Gilmore, made
a special visit to our school to give Hector a pack of
Aussie memorabilia to pass on to his host school. We
have also welcomed Andrea Gentile from Italy in recent
weeks and wish him a fantastic experience while on
exchange.
We participate in academic challenges such as the
Australian mathematics competition. Students are
encouraged to test themselves and utilise their maths
skills to achieve excellence.
Year 12 Trial HSC exams are still in progress for all our
Year 12 students to practice their exam techniques and
complete required assessment for their HSC.
Coming Up:
The Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) allows
senior students to engage in an amazing opportunity at
old Parliament House. The aim of the event is to involve
secondary students in a hands-on experience of a UN-
style conference to increase international
understanding and goodwill.
The Illawarra Drama Festival will include performances
from our talented Year 9 drama students and allows
them to gain valuable performance experience at the
Illawarra Performing Arts Centre.
The Student Environment Council (SEC) are actively
organising a more efficient way to recycle our waste.
New bins to sort rubbish with the intention to reduce
waste going to landfill will soon be seen around the
school.
The Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME)
is a mentoring bridge between university and high
school and is part of our school culture. It provides our
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students from Year 9-12 with opportunities to engage
in tutoring programs to improve educational outcomes.
The Aboriginal Learning Centre (ALC) has forged strong
links to the UoW Batemans Bay Campus and our
students have developed meaningful relationships with
their mentors.
Lastly, we also provide an opportunity for our students
to dance, sing and enjoy each other’s company in a
supervised and safe environment. School socials are a
regular part of the school calendar and are run by senior
students with staff supervision on the night.
It is evident that educational or learning opportunities
are many and varied at BBHS. It is up to the students to
get involved, challenge themselves and be an active part
of the school community in as many ways as possible.
This involvement will ensure that opportunity turns into
learning experience and a chance to grow as an
individual. I encourage all students to make the most of
all the school has to offer.
Ms Fiona Saunders
Relieving Principal
From the Deputies
The Term is flying by and the school is buzzing again
with many learning and wellbeing activities. Year 12 are
currently sitting their HSC Trial exams and Year 11 have
just returned from a very exciting and fun excursion to
the snow. Year 10 are also returning their subject
selections for the senior years and we have just capped
off Education Week with a highly entertaining and
informative student teacher debate at the Batemans Bay
Plaza.
Learning
We all live in a very different world compared to eight
years ago. What happened eight years ago? You may
ask. In 2010 the first smart phones crept into our lives
with many notable side effects. Parents, teachers and
the community are continually overwhelmed by their
impact on our children.
These devices are fantastic and ingenious, as they
replace the need for a planner, camera, alarm clock,
watch, video, GPS, mail, computers and you can even
call people. One of the unexpected changes was the
exponential interest and addiction to social media and
the want for approval from online friends. Students now
judge their popularity by the amount of friends they
have on Snapchat or Instagram. The addiction comes
from a hormone in the brain called dopamine.
Dopamine is the feel good hormone that is normally
associated with rewards, examples include; having a win
at sport, foods like chocolate, or any other pleasurable
experience. Mobile phones are causing students to have
dopamine loops.
School
What is a dopamine loop? — With the internet, twitter,
and texting you now have almost instant gratification of
your desire to seek. Want to talk to someone right
away? Send a text and they respond in a few seconds.
Want to see what your friends are up to? Go to
Instagram. It's easy to get in a dopamine induced loop.
Dopamine starts you seeking, then you get rewarded for
the seeking which makes you seek more. It becomes
harder and harder to stop looking at email, stop texting,
or stop checking your cell phone to see if you have a
message or a new text, no matter what time it is or what
you are doing.
The side effect of all this is that we now live in a
generation of young people who find it very difficult to
stop looking at their devices, and this is causing a whole
range of side effects from sleep deprivation and
cyberbullying to anxiety and depression. Parents,
teachers, medical professionals and the community are
concerned about these effects as they also distract from
engagement in meaningful activities like sport, learning
and real life face to face social contact. I had the
privilege to accompany Ms Davies and Mr Smith to the
Generation Next workshops in Sydney last Friday and
they presented the latest facts and trends on social
media, the mobile phone and the effects on the current
generation.
These facts and information needs to be presented to
all parents of school age children so they can find
practical ways to prevent the problems discussed above.
One fantastic online resource is the Office of the eSafety
Commissioner, esafety.gov.au. This online site provides
great information, hints and programs to equip and
guide parents through the solutions of these online
problems and it is continually updated to assist with the
latest apps and how to block unwanted material. This is
a community concern and the quicker parents become
involved and build their knowledge in this area the less
problems they will face in the future with their own
children.
Batemans Bay High School
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Acknowledging Students and Staff
We would like to acknowledge the work of our Special
Education Teachers and their School Learning
Support Officers (SLSO) as they consistently work in
highly demanding situations. Their approach is always
calm and professional. A special mention to their Head
Teacher Ms Kerryl Davie for her dedication and
assistance.
Mr Gerard O’Keeffe and Mrs Caroline Preston
Relieving Deputy Principals
Students’ Achievement
Cody Gunson Year 9
Congratulations to Cody for making it through to the
NSW State Athletics Championships in high jump. We
wish him all the best for the beginning of September.
Sport News
Regional Athletics
Batemans Bay High School took a team of nineteen
students to the Australian Institute of Sports athletics
track and field stadium in Bruce in Canberra on Friday
3 August.
The team consisted of; Stephen Gagetti, Jarni Hulme,
Johnathan Lalor, Oscar Scognamiglio, Ziak Summerell,
Jack Bartlett, Amiee Caldwell-Wlasak, Rielly Collins,
Akasha Combo, Connor Gill-Potts, Nioka Kerry,
Hunter Backo, Kai Canham, Cody Gunson,
Calhoun Meehan, Jack Stewart, Alexa Warwick,
Justin Boyles and Dayne McCartney.
The athletes performed well all day with many close
finishes. Cody Gunson was the only competitor who
made it through to the State tournament, finishing
second in the 14 boys high jump with a jump of 1.55m.
We all braved cold conditions early on but were greeted
with a beautiful day in Canberra where it actually got
quite hot if you were sitting in the sun. The students
were very well behaved and a pleasure to take on the
excursion and I enjoyed watching them challenge
themselves and striving to do their best.
Thank you to all parents/carers and grandparents who
helped to drive and support their student.
Mr Rod Hatton
PDHPE Teacher
Alexa - high jump
Jonathon – discus
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Connor, Ziak, Jonathan, Justin, Kai, Alexa, Jack
and Cody
Akasha, Nioka, and Jarni
Hunter – shot put
Jack – 1500m
Under 15 Girls Basketball
Last week the Under 15 girls and boys basketball teams
travelled to Moruya to compete in the South Coast
Basketball Knockout. Both teams played exceptionally
well to come out victors and move on to the Regional
finals.
The girls came up against Narooma, Bombala and
Monaro High schools; however, the skill level and team
work of the Bay girls was at a much higher level than the
opposition. As a result they came away with three
convincing wins. The girls teamwork and sportsmanship
were exemplary as always.
The team consisting of Tabitha Beauchamp, Alexa
Warwick, Jaymi Hudson, Jazlyn Breust, Ashlyn Breust,
Lucy Hanlon, Tayissa Brierley, Summa Ladmore, Ylaiza
Secro, will now be playing in the South Coast Finals at
Bomaderry on Tuesday. We wish the girls good luck in
their games.
Ms Kerryl Davie
Basketball Coach
Batemans Bay High School
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Vocational Education & Training
Awards
On Wednesday 1 August, the Far South Coast Schools
Excellence in Vocational Education and Training Awards
2018 were held at the Moruya Golf Club.
Batemans Bay High School was well represented with
seven award recipients on the night. Dylan Usher Smith
(Construction/Furniture); Ilea Blake, Emily Winter, Cara
Hodge and Lexus Knight (Hospitality Award); Bradley
Ebert (IDT) and Jake Mitchell (Construction).
A huge thanks goes to the Vocational Education
Teachers, Mr Gavin Street, Mrs Darlene Dallos and
Ms Jaqueline Meacham for nominating their students
and working tirelessly with them every day to achieve
their vocational aspirations.
Thanks also to all of our employers for hosting and
mentoring our students and to Ms Julie Sheers and
Workplace Learning South Coast for hosting the night.
Mrs Chantal Bradshaw
Careers Advisor
Pictured left to right; Mr Street (Teacher/VET
Coordinator), Dylan, Ilea, Emily, Cara, Lexus, Mrs Dallos
(Teacher) and Ms Saunders (Relieving Principal).
Djaambii Wood Technology
Year 8 student Connor Gill-Potts recently constructed
this impressive and stylish coffee table using recycled
materials. The top was made from a discarded pallet
while the hardwood legs were designed from timber
mill off-cuts. What essentially was heading to the tip or
the fireplace was turned into a piece of furniture.
Big thanks to Mr Gavin Street for accommodating and
assisting Djaambii students and staff at the construction
shed.
Mr Paul Hardy
Special Education Faculty Teacher
Year 11 Snow Trip
On Sunday 5 August, 27 students from Batemans Bay
High school attended the annual Year 11 snow trip at
Jindabyne/Thredbo. Many students had never been to
the snow before and took to the challenge with
beaming smiles and a tad of uncertainty in their ability
to master the complicated new skills of skiing or snow
boarding.
We arrived at Jindabyne to a massive change in weather
conditions and quickly got organised with snow gear,
ski boots and snow board fittings. After a night of
nervous broken sleep, students were up ready to
conquer the mountain at 6am.
Thredbo greeted us with a magical first day of snow.
This was exciting and beautiful, but also very cold.
Adjusting to new conditions was interesting, but with
two hour ski or snow board lessons straight away it
meant you had no time to stand around getting cold.
Students were split into three groups, one ski group and
two snow boarding groups. We met with our
professional instructors Dom and Annie and got
straight into learning the basics of standing, stopping
and moving. Our day was full of lessons and free time,
after progressing to the top of Friday Flats at the end of
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the first day. Students left Thredbo full of confidence
with their new found ability to ski or board.
When we woke in Jindabyne on the Tuesday morning
we were welcomed with beautiful snow (something that
hadn’t happened in a few years). The next few days saw
students conquer new heights of Merritt’s and
Gunbarrel Trails.
Our nights at Jindabyne consisted of playing pool,
competitive games of spoons and table tennis, plus
early nights to bed after exhausting days. It was a great
trip full of many laughs. Thank you to all the students
and staff who attended. I know it is a trip we will never
forget.
Mrs Kelly Cameron
PDHPE Teacher
Batemans Bay High School
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Uniform Shop
Open Tuesday and Thursday
8 – 11am during school term
Uniform Pool
Do you have any unused school uniforms? Any articles
of clothing to our uniform pool would be greatly
appreciated by families in need.
HSIE Japanese Kendo
As part of the Japanese society and culture element of
HSIE, Mrs Flynn visited our Year 8 and 9 students to
demonstrate the martial art of Kendo.
Parents & Citizens Association
Held third Monday of every month
Next meeting 20 August
7.00pm in the school library
All are welcome to attend
Our parents & citizens’ association brings the
school community together. Parents, teachers and
community members can help meet the needs of
the school community and contribute to decisions
about the school.
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Community Announcements
Batemans Bay High 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.
Lifeguard Jobs Available
Information evening regarding employment
opportunities for students and parents.
(Batemans Bay – was 10 August)
Moruya – 15 August, Swimming pool 6-7pm
Narooma – 16 August, Swimming pool 6-7pm
Refreshments available
Phone Belinda 4476 2398 for more information or
email [email protected]
Moruya Town to Surf Fun Run
Sunday 9 September
Open to all ages with junior entry just $25 and
adults $30
Entries include a free event shirt
Runners and walkers can register online via
www.moruyasurf.org.au
Email: [email protected]
Phone: Karyn Starmer 0427 522 227
Providers of the Safer Drivers Course for
Young Learner Drivers
Ulladulla, Batemans Bay,
Narooma, Merimbula
Visit: www.proactivesaferdriving.com.au
(For all course dates, bookings and more information)
Next course: Batemans Bay 28 August
Narooma 1 October
Pro-Active Safer Driving caring for the
community
Batemans Bay High School
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University of Wollongong
Batemans Bay Open Night 2018
Come along from 5:30-6:30pm and chat to students and
staff about degrees offered at UOW Batemans Bay, your
options or how to get into Uni. This is your chance to
see what it’s like being at one of Australia’s best modern
universities.
Wednesday 29 August
5:30 – 6:30pm
UOW Batemans Bay Campus
Hanging Rock, 4472 2125, uow.edu.au
Ydrive Learner Driver Mentor
Program
The Eurobodalla Shire Council is offering an opportunity
for young people of our shire to participate in the Ydrive
Learner Driver Mentor Program.
Funding has enabled the program to offer 30 places for
young people aged 16-24 to undergo 120 hours of
supervised driving required to acquire their P1 driving
licence.
For more information, and to fill out the application
package, please go to Ydrive - Eurobodalla Shire
Council. Or phone Angie from the ESC on 0417 359 705
or 4474 7456 if you have any questions.
ADHD Webinar for Parents (free)
Please find information here:
https://mycarespace.com.au/adhd-navigating-
your-way-through-the-maze