RUTHERFORD TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL 23 August 2013 Email: [email protected]www.rutherfordhs.nsw.edu.au Telephone: 4932 5999 Fax: 4932 8166 http:www.facebook.com/RutherfordTechnologyHighSchool CALENDAR JULY 16 July School Development Day (students do not attend school) 17 July Students resume school for Term 3 18 July Year 7 & 9 reports sent home 24 July Parent / Teacher Evening in Library and selected classrooms Office Opening Hours Please be aware the office is open on Monday, to Friday between 8am and 4pm. Outside office hours a message may be left on the school answering machine. Parents and caregivers are reminded an appointment is necessary before meeting with teachers as they have class, playground duty and other commitments during the school day. RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY COMMITMENT CALENDAR 2—4 September Y8 Camp Great Aussie Bush Camp 5—7 September State Athletics 6 September Hunter Region Drama Showcase 7 September Federal Election 9—13 September Y11 Exam Week IMJ TREE TOPS EXCURSION On August 15th the IMJ class travelled to Tree Tops Adventure Park, where they had a fun and exhilarating day. Students (and teachers) conquered their fears on the high ropes, showed amazing support cheering each other on and had a fun filled day. Students were respectful while in pub- lic, demonstrated responsibility through following safety instructions and looking out for each other, and showed commitment in completing the courses to the best of their ability.
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16 July School Development Day (students do not attend school)
17 July Students resume school for Term 3
18 July Year 7 & 9 reports sent home
24 July Parent / Teacher Evening in Library and selected classrooms
Office Opening Hours
Please be aware the office is open on Monday, to Friday between 8am and 4pm. Outside office hours a message may be left on the school answering machine. Parents and caregivers are reminded an appointment is necessary before meeting with teachers as they have class, playground duty and other commitments during the school day.
RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
COMMITMENT
C A L E N D A R
2—4 September
Y8 Camp
Great Aussie Bush Camp
5—7 September
State Athletics
6 September
Hunter Region Drama
Showcase
7 September
Federal Election
9—13 September
Y11 Exam Week
IMJ TREE TOPS EXCURSION
On August 15th the IMJ class
travelled to Tree Tops Adventure
Park, where they had a fun and
exhilarating day.
Students (and teachers) conquered
their fears on the high ropes,
showed amazing support cheering
each other on and had a fun filled
day.
Students were respectful while in pub-
lic, demonstrated responsibility
through following safety instructions
and looking out for each other, and
showed commitment in completing
the courses to the best of their ability.
Senior Executive Report
Elective Selections Update
Students in years 8 and 10 have recently completed an initial subject selection process which serves to
identify which subjects our school incorporates into its timetable for next year. Decisions are currently
being made in this regard. For year 10, the next step will be to place those subjects the school will offer
in 2014 into one of 6 groups or “timetable lines” which will then be published to year 10 allowing them
to refine selections where necessary.
Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)
Our PBL team is currently embarking upon an extensive consultation with staff, students and parents to
build a school expectation matrix based upon our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Commit-
ment. The matrix serves to positively define student expectations in a number of locations, for exam-
ple, classroom, movement between lessons, playground, canteen, buses, excursions and sport. These
are then explicitly taught through timetabled PBL lessons and supported by an acknowledgement pro-
gram when students display these expectations.
Cyber Safety
Police School Liaison Officer Senior Constable Kim Smith works closely with schools in the local area
Police command. Included in this newsletter is a recent communication from her regarding Cyber Safe-
ty which we recommend to you.
N Awards
The Award of the Record of Student Achievement, or RoSA, is contingent upon students satisfactorily
completing course requirements, which includes assessment tasks and their in class learning program
(eg homework, performances etc). From time to time, it is necessary to issue a student with an N award
Warning or “blue” letter indicating that these requirements are not being met. For year 11 students in
this situation, Deputy Principal for years 7, 9 and 11, Mrs Fabri, is running a UPL or Unsatisfactory
Participation in Learning program, allowing students to catch up and meet requirements or face expul-
sion if over 17 years of age. For year 10 students, Deputy Principal will shortly be running a similar
program for students of concern where the consequence of non-completion can be the non award of the
RoSA and repeating year 10.
Our advice to students therefore is to address any outstanding N award warnings as soon as they arise,
or if there are a number currently unresolved, to resolve them promptly. If students are in doubt about
what is required of them they are advised to speak to their class teacher.
Year 12
Year 12’s time at school is fast coming to a close and will culminate in a farewell assembly at the end
of this term, the HSC exams, and the year 12 Formal held in middle November. Students are requested
to finalise any outstanding subject fees as soon as practicable.
And finally, Congratulations to Marissa Morey year 11 for her Pierre de Courbetin Award which rec-
ognises students who demonstrate academic excellence and sporting prowess whilst exemplifying the
Olympic values. Marissa was one of 161 senior secondary students Australia wide to have received this
award.
Regards,
Greg Archbold
Deputy Principal
Senior Study The next few weeks will be a busy time for our Year 12 students with final assessment tasks due
for many subjects. It is important that students manage their time effectively so as to complete
assessment tasks on time. Students should also be allocating time to work on revision in prepara-
tion for HSC exams.
Year 12 Assessment Tasks
The following subjects have assessment tasks that are due this fortnight:
If you have any concerns regarding your child’s progress in their HSC year please do not hesitate
to contact the school.
K Turner
Subject Task Teacher Due Date
CAFS Task 5 Parenting
and Caring
K Turner, K Fabri 23/8/13
PDHPE Improving Perfor-
mance Research
Task
N Maddock 28/8/13
English Studies Event Planning A Rutherford/J Ford Week 10
Special Provisions for HSC Exams
Special exam provisions in the HSC are practical arrangements designed to help students who
couldn't otherwise make a fair attempt to show in an exam room what they know.
The provisions granted are solely determined by how the student’s exam performance is affected.
Provisions may include braille papers, large print or coloured paper, use of a reader and/or writ-
er, extra time or rest breaks.
Students who encounter significant difficulties with literacy are encouraged to apply.
If you believe your child will experience difficulties in the HSC exams please contact the school
so an application can be made to the Board of Studies on your Child’s behalf. Please ask to
speak to either Ashleigh Whitbourne (learning and support teacher), your child’s year advisor or
the school counsellor.
Ashleigh Whitbourne
Learning and Support Teacher
SMS ALERTS Please note that SMS alerts are being sent out for whole day school absences plus late to school
absences.
With Senior Constable Kim Smith
Your School Liaison Police Officer
Hi everyone. I am your School Liaison Police Officer. The topic for this newsletter is Cyber
bullying and how we can all get along while using technology. Cyber bullying is a form of bullying
using text or images posted on personal websites or sent by mobile phone or email.
Kids: These tips are for you!
1.Be careful! Meeting people on line might be fun but remember that the people you meet
online may not be who they say they are.
2.Check with parents or carers first! Ask your mum or dad or carer before you give out your
personal details like phone number, email address, home address.
3.Don’t stay/don’t respond! If someone in a chat room posts offensive pictures or says some-
thing rude or scary, or if you are sent these in an email, don’t respond, Save it and always leave
the chat room straight away.
4.Tell! If you see upsetting language, nasty pictures or something scary tell your parent or an-
other adult you trust. Use on-line report features.
5.Say no! If you have a web cam and someone asks you to do or watch something that you find
upsetting or wrong say NO! Tell your parent or another adult you trust.
6.Be considerate! Only send the kinds of messages and pictures you would be happy to receive.
If someone sends you nasty or bullying messages, or asks you to do something that makes you
feel uncomfortable, don’t respond. Make a note of the number it came from and tell your parent
or a trusted adult.
7.Its public! Remember you may feel you are just talking to friends on the internet but chat sites
are public and the whole world could be tuning in.
8.Do the right thing! Don’t be a cyber bully. Your actions can be traced and could get you into
trouble with the law! A criminal record is forever!
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