Denison College in Bathurst, New South Wales | High School

Denison College

Locality: Bathurst, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6331 3755

Address: Hope Street 2795 Bathurst, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.bathurst-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

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25.01.2022 "Learn as much as you can about the culture and participate." - Aunty Deanna. Each year, NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who are part of some of the oldest continuing cultures on the planet. #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #NAIDOC2020 *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

25.01.2022 Brilliant Bathurst We met Kelso High Campus - Denison College on fields and courts across Bathurst today to compete in the first Denison Cup. So proud of the sportsmanship exhibited by students from both campuses. Congratulations to Team BHC for taking out 4 of the 5 matches. Lachlan Blaikie and Sarah Murray | Denison Cup Organisers... Girls Hockey: BHC 3 - KHC 2 Boys Soccer: BHC 0 - KHC 1 Girls Soccer: BHC 2 - KHC 1 Boys Basketball: BHC 52 - KHC 27 Girls Netball: BHC 56 - KHC 12

25.01.2022 Term 3 Daylight Uniform Sale The Bathurst High Campus Uniform Shop is having a massive Term 3 sale. Please read the uniform letter about our schools uniform into the future. If you have any questions, please contact the principal to discuss. Ken Barwick | Principal

25.01.2022 School Attendance In accordance with advice from NSW Health, parents and carers are reminded NOT to send children to school if they are unwell, even if they have the mildest flu-like symptoms. Schools will make arrangements for students who present as unwell or have flu-like symptoms to be sent home. Anyone who is unwell or has even mild flu-like symptoms, will need to arrange to be tested through their medical practitioner or one of the local COVID-19 clinics. ... Students and staff with flu-like symptoms will need to provide a copy of a negative COVID test result to the school before being permitted to return. Rebecca Smith | Deputy Principal

24.01.2022 Debating Double Year 9 and 10 debating teams both won Round 1 of the Premiers Debating Knockout challenge. The Year 9 team competed against Kelso High Campus and argued that classes in school should NOT be organised by ability instead of age. They were passionate and relentless, arguing that the status quo was the more effective method of arranging school classes. ... The Year 10 team competed against Gulgong High and argued that we should NOT stop teaching Shakespeare in secondary schools. They all spoke extremely well and logically, arguing that studying Shakespeare was imperative to high school students. All these students should be extremely proud of their efforts and their teamwork. We look forward to the next round of debates! Rachel Blazely | Stage 5 & 6 Debating Coach

23.01.2022 From classroom desks to dining room tables. See how the students, parents and teachers from these schools navigated online learning, and what they learned together along the way. #EdWeek20 *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

23.01.2022 iExplore We were so excited to welcome our first group of 2021 Year 7 students today! They met with their Year Advisors who also joined them on their experience of classes at Bathurst High. Students had a great time completing Agriculture, Food Technology and Japanese lessons. Renetta Wolfe | Relieving Head Teacher Curriculum Pathways

23.01.2022 Worlds Greatest Shave Today, staff and students attended the Worlds Greatest Shave event at lunch. Bronte OBrien, Gus Hundy, Jeffrey Knox, Seth Simmons and Dana Douglas-Young all braved the clippers with other students having their hair coloured. Collectively, students who participated raised over $7000, a tremendous effort! Special mentions must go to Bronte OBrien who raised over $5000, Gus Hundy with over $1000, Jeffrey Knox with over $600, Jack Webb with over $500 a...nd Kate Henderson with $170 raised. Together with money raised by the SRC, the Leukaemia Foundation will receive over $8000 from the Bathurst High Campus community. A huge thanks must go to Simone and Katelyn from Cut N Edge Barbers for their assistance today, as an event this size would not be able to take place without their help. Sally Hennessy | SRC Coordinator

21.01.2022 Wahluu View's 1st Show! Last Friday, students from the Bathurst High Campus Corriedale Sheep Stud "Wahluu View" attended their very first Corriedale sheep show. All students had a wonderful day and they returned home full of excitement and motivation from their fantastic results: Ram Lamb under 6 months 2nd place. Ram over 2 years 3rd place.... Ewe Lamb under 6 months 1st place, 4th place and 5th place out of 19 ewes in the class. Team of 3, 1 ram and 2 ewes Team 1 1st place, Team 2 2nd place and Team 1 Champion Team. Over 15yrs handler Leah Salazar 1st place, Piper Boulter 5th place. The biggest win on the day was the wonderful sportsmanship and amazing support the students displayed towards one another. Jon Abott | TAS Teacher

20.01.2022 Shared Courses for Year 9 in 2021 Not just senior students, but now our Stage 5 elective students will also benefit from this wonderful college initiative. Renetta Wolfe | College HT, Teaching and Learning

19.01.2022 Year 6 Transition Cancelled Due to changes in Department of Education COVID guidelines, all Year 6 into 7 Transition activities have been cancelled until further notice. More information will be provided as it becomes available.... Karen Mortimore | Head Teacher - Teaching & Learning (Relieving)

17.01.2022 After the fire comes regrowth. See how Grafton Public School welcomed Baryulgil and Nymboida Public Schools, providing a safe haven for students from fire-affected communities so everyone could learn together and recover. #EdWeek20 *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

17.01.2022 Orange Job Expo & Try a Trade Week 5, all Year 9 went to the Orange Job Expo event. Students engaged with 35 different exhibits covering 20 industries, delivering important information to young people as they begin to make decisions around career planning. Thank you to the Central West Careers Advisors Association who covered the cost of the four buses it took to get this big group to the event. Brett Hartmann | Careers

17.01.2022 Calling all Year 12 school leavers: Get ahead and learn, upskill and prepare for 2021. Enrolments for a new Summer Skills program of fee-free training and skills support is now open, find out more on: https://education.nsw.gov.au/summer-skills *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

16.01.2022 iXtend Author Workshop Today our Year 7 iXtend class had the amazing opportunity to participate in a virtual writing workshop with young adult author Tristan Bancks. We learned all about where Tristan gets his ideas, his writing process, how he overcomes challenges and what he loves most about being a writer. ... Students also had the chance to complete a few writing challenges of their own. Tristan was impressed with their creativity (and jokes). Karen Mortimore | Head Teacher - Teaching and Learning (Relieving)

16.01.2022 Denison Cup The first ever Denison Cup kicks off tomorrow! Due to current Department of Education health policy, NO spectators will be allowed at any events. Unfortunately, this means that parents are not able to attend. To keep up to date with all the action throughout the event, follow Bathurst High Astley Cup Coverage 2020. Lachlan Blaikie & Sarah Murray | Denison Cup Organisers... Kelso High Campus - Denison College See more

16.01.2022 Astley Cup 2020 It is with great disappointment we have made the decision to cancel the 98th Astley Cup. Rest assured, we are committed to continue the tradition in future years. Ken Barwick | Principal

16.01.2022 Wear Red Day is TOMORROW! A reminder to all students and staff that tomorrow is Wear Red Day. On Thursday 30th July 2020 we will raise money for our local Ronald McDonald House in Orange. Bring along a donation and extra money for a BBQ to help this wonderful organisation. Thank you to our amazing students who support other organisations each year.... Ken Barwick | Principal

15.01.2022 Schools Spectacular 'Five in a Row' Talented Bathurst High Student Lily Cole has been included in the Schools Spectacular 2020 virtual show. This makes it five years in a row for Lily. An outstanding achievement! Lily has also made it to the final of the Sharp Short Dance competition by popular choice. Voting is now open for Lily Cole’s choreography as a FINALIST!!!! https://www.form.org.au/ssd-category/2020-finalists/... To vote for Lily: Click on the link, scroll through to find her dance video and then click on the heart under her performance. Congratulations to Lily Cole, we are super proud at Bathurst High. Ken Barwick | Principal

15.01.2022 Wear Red Day Thursday 30th July Date - Thursday 30th July 2020. Theme - Wear Red Day to support Ronald McDonald House - Gold coin donation! Registration - bit.ly/wearredday20 ... It is that time of year when students and staff all dress in RED to support our local Ronald McDonald House Orange. This Thursday more than 56 schools, workplaces, businesses and community organisations will wear red, hold BBQs and raise money to keep this wonderful support organisation open. Many students and families access the house. On Thursday, get dressed in RED and bring a gold coin to donate! Remember to also bring money for one of those famous Rocky BBQ sandwiches! Thank you all in advance. Ken Barwick | Principal

15.01.2022 iXtend Book in a Day The Denison College iXtend program provides exciting opportunities for academic enrichment throughout the school year. Watch to see our iXtend English teachers explain the benefits of the program for our students. ... Karen Mortimore | College Head Teacher - Teaching and Learning (Relieving)

15.01.2022 Year 12 Graduation Ball Tomorrow the Year 12 graduating class of 2020 will be farewelled at Goldfields on Mt Panorama. Below is an outline of tomorrow’s events, please note the individuals allowed to be present due to COVID restrictions. 4pm - 5pm: Professional photos at BHC (graduating students only) ... 5pm - 6pm: Professional family photos in Kings Parade and park (family, friends and partners welcome) 6pm - 6:15pm: Year 12 Professional group photo at the Bathurst Courthouse (graduating students only) 6:30pm: Year 12 Graduation Ball at Goldfields Mt Panorama (graduating students and partners only) We wish all of Year 12 the very best into the future! Ken Barwick | Principal

15.01.2022 Footy Colours Day Friday 4 September Students and staff are invited to wear their favourite footy team colours for a gold coin donation. All proceeds will go towards supporting children with cancer and cancer research. ... Sally Hennessy | SRC Coordinator

14.01.2022 Attention Year 10 students and parents. Unfortunately due to COVID advice from the Department of Education, the Future Directions Evening planned for Wednesday the 29th of July cannot proceed. A wonderful opportunity for our students and parents is outlined in the attached invite to an alternative Virtual Event on Tuesday the 28th of July which will follow on from a presentation to Year 10 students on that Tuesday.... Natalie Saini Head Teacher Curriculum Pathways.

14.01.2022 Theres More to Say After R U OK? Its not always easy to keep the conversation going when someone says theyre not OK, but it could change a life. Our fabulous Bathurst High students have some great ideas about how to ask R U OK, what to say to show you are listening, how to encourage action, and how to check in. For more information on how to have a conversation with someone you are concerned about, go to ruok.org.au... Cecilia Maloney | Student Support Officer

13.01.2022 Travel Expo Both Geography and Japanese learning outcomes were achieved in a travel expo produced by Year 8 students today. Students designed and produced bilingual information brochures and posters for their displays. Later in the week they will submit their analysis of ways tourism impacts upon the Japanese prefecture they were assigned to study. Sally Fearnley | Year 8 Geography Coordinator

12.01.2022 2021 School Leadership Team Announced It gives me great pleasure to announce the Bathurst High Campus School Leadership Team for 2021. Like all things in 2020, potential leaders presented speeches through Zoom to staff and recorded them for students. We have such a wonderful group of Year 11 students who put themselves forward and they are to be congratulated for their outstanding commitment to our school. Thank you to Miss Hennessy for her fantastic organisation. Ken Barwick | Principal

12.01.2022 Peer Support Leader Training On Monday and Tuesday last week, a fantastic group of Year 10 students spent 2 days learning some fundamental skills to become our 2021 Peer Support Leaders. These students used their skills on Wednesday when they supported the Year 7 Orientation Day. Thank you to the Bathurst Bushrangers AFL Club who generously donated the use of their clubhouse for the training.... Cecilia Maloney | Student Support Officer

11.01.2022 Shave for a Cure This is Jeffrey Knox, a Year 10 student at Bathurst High Campus, who is aiming to raise $500 in the Worlds Greatest Shave. He among many other students will brave the clippers on Thursday the 13th of August at lunch in the Bathurst High Campus gym. Students are invited to watch the event at lunch for a gold coin entry, or can enjoy a BBQ or one of the activities organised by SRC, with all proceeds going towards the cause. Donations for Jeffrey (all funds go ...towards the BHC 2020 team) can be made via the link below. Have a listen to Jeffrey speak about why he has become involved in this cause! https://secure.leukaemiafoundation.org.au//FundraisingPage Sally Hennessy | SRC Coordinator

10.01.2022 Shave for a Cure Next Thursday 13th August, Bathurst High Campus will be hosting the Worlds Greatest Shave to raise important funds for young people living with cancer in Australia. This week, we will be getting to know some of the students who have signed up to shave or colour. Our first participant is Year 11 student Bronte OBrien. How many years have you participated in Worlds Greatest Shave?: "This is my second time participating. I cut and donated my hair back in 20...17 for to help make wigs for cancer patients. This year I will be donating my hair again, but I will be shaving". What is your personal fundraising goal?: $2000 Why are you participating?: My mum passed away from cancer back in 2015, which is why I first donated my hair in 2017. I knew that if my Mum had lost her hair and required a wig to be made, then I would have given her mine. I want to help young people living with cancer to feel like themselves again by having hair, but also to help cover costs for medical treatment and staying in hospitals as I know how difficult this was for my own family. How are you feeling about the shave?: "I was more nervous when I first signed up back in March compared to now. I am excited and proud to raise this money and awareness of such an important cause. I know that my hair will grow back, others wont". How can the BHC community get involved?: Donate to my profile via the link below (all funds raised go towards the BHC 2020 team), watch the shave at lunch on Thursday 13th August in the gym for a gold donation, enjoy a Rocky BBQ or participate in one of the fun activities that SRC has planned for the event. http://my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/bronteobrien Sally Hennessy | SRC coordinator

10.01.2022 Japanese Festival Stage 5 elective Japanese students had a great time designing, building and creating a stall of their choice for our mini festival on Tuesday. All students were required to interact in Japanese and entice customers to their store. The sights and sounds created by the students almost felt like we were actually in Japan! Mrs Wolfe and Mrs Armstrong | Languages

09.01.2022 Shave for a Cure This is Gus Hundy, a Year 10 student who is shaving his head this Thursday 13th August for the Worlds Greatest Shave. Gus says I am shaving my head for the third year in a row in memory of my grandmother who passed away from Leukaemia in 2018. This is a cause that I am highly passionate about because I know that the money raised will help to support the current and future Leukaemia patients by helping to ease their challenges. ... Donations to Gus and the Bathurst High 2020 team can be made via the link below. https://secure.leukaemiafoundation.org.au//FundraisingPage Sally Hennessy | SRC Coordinator

09.01.2022 Year 7 Orientation Denison College Bathurst High Campus held its 2021 Year 7 Orientation Day last Wednesday. Year 6 students were able to come together and meet their year group as a whole for the first time. They participated in numerous school activities and explored the school grounds in a scavenger hunt, with the guidance of our exceptional Peer Support leaders. Their Year Advisors Mr Hyam and Ms Wilson, and all of Bathurst High Campus, are excited for the class of 2026 to start next year! Renetta Wolfe I College HT, Teaching & Learning

08.01.2022 R U OK? Today is R U OK? Day. You dont need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener. By starting a conversation and commenting on the changes youve noticed, you could help that friend, family member, or workmate open up, show them theyre supported and help them find strategies to better manage the load. You can use these four steps and have a conversation that could change a life:... 1. Ask R U OK? 2. Listen 3. Encourage action 4. Check in For more information about how to have a conversation, visit ruok.org.au Cecilia Maloney | Student Support Officer

07.01.2022 Virtual Mock Trials Despite the restrictions, our students still have opportunities to apply their knowledge and skill to real world scenarios. Just like the Australian Legal System we have been using Zoom to successfully conduct our Mock Trials. Emily Maher and Caitlin Allan | HSIE Teachers

07.01.2022 In Contention Since Tuesday this week students studying Japanese have been completing listening and reading tasks online to compete in the 7 Day NSW Languages Championships. It has been very exciting to see how well we are progressing on the live scoreboard. We moved up into 2nd place by the end of the day today. Good luck over the weekend everyone. Ganbatte! Mrs Renetta Wolfe | Languages Teacher

07.01.2022 HSC English Workshop On Friday 11 September, Year 12 Standard and Advanced English students were given the opportunity to participate in two incredible writing workshops with Peita Mages of the Clever Cookie Academy. Students learned some excellent strategies to help ignite their writing and smash paper one of the HSC - everyone left with increased confidence and a smile on their face. ... Karen Mortimore | Head Teacher - Teaching and Learning (Relieving)

06.01.2022 Calling all parents and carers: Have you downloaded the School Updates app yet? Opt in to receive notifications about the operational status of our school (e.g. temporary closures). Find out more and download via https://bit.ly/2PD2jd3 *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

06.01.2022 John Kaldor Public Art Project Year 9 Visual Art students have been participating in the latest John Kaldor Public Art Project through online sessions, involving an exchange of instruction-based artworks with students from other schools in NSW. Students write a set of instructions which is then performed by others. Izayah Litchfield-Osborne is the first student to have his instruction made into an art work. Juanita Fitzpatrick | Visual Arts

05.01.2022 Looking Towards the Future Today Future Pathways interviews were held for our Year 8 students and their parents. Students made their elective subject choices for Year 9, 2021 and Year 10, 2022. Future Pathways is part of a Denison College 4-year careers program, to support students in preparing for a successful transition to post-school careers and study. This year, for the first time, students were able to select subjects for Year 9 2021 that are delivered at either or both campuses. These shared courses provide wider subject choices in Years 9 and 10 for students at both Bathurst High and Kelso High campuses. Natalie Saini | College Head Teacher Curriculum Pathways

05.01.2022 Future Directions Year 10 Thank you to everyone that attended the Virtual Future Directions on Tuesday evening. We hope that you received some valuable information from the various provider representatives. Just a reminder that interviews will be taking place on Tuesday, Week 3 (4 August). Students have been provided with their interview times. If you have any questions please call Nicole Luther on ... 6331 3755 (Mon-Thurs) or 6331 4544 (Fri). Natalie Saini I College Head Teacher Curriculum Pathways

03.01.2022 Future Pathways Year 8 Future Pathways subject selection interviews will be held on Tuesday, Week 4 (11 August). Students have attended an information session today regarding their subject selections for Year 9 and 10 and have also received a note to take home with their interview time. If you have any questions please call Nicole Luther on ... 6331 3755 (Mon-Thurs) or 6331 4544 (Fri). Natalie Saini I College Head Teacher Curriculum Pathways

03.01.2022 Japanese Jigsaws Year 8 students are testing themselves this term on their knowledge of the whole Japanese writing script called Hiragana. Students have been enjoying racing the clock in speed tests and completing jigsaws to memorise all the sounds. Mrs Armstrong and Mrs Wolfe | Languages

03.01.2022 Skills & Thrills Parent Event This year, SkillsOne will be assisting parents to understand VET (Vocational Education and Training) with a video presentation available from August 10th to September 4th, and a live Q & A panel discussion on August 26th. The Digital Parents Showcase will help parents better understand vocational pathways, including apprenticeships/traineeships and school-based apprenticeships/ traineeships and give parents the knowledge they need to help their c...hildren make informed career choices. To participate, parents need to pre-register their interest to receive viewing information and updates at www.skillsone.com.au Content will be free for parents Brett Hartmann - Careers

02.01.2022 Ben Reichelt shoots for the Stars On Friday 30th October 2020, Year 7 student, Ben Reichelt traveled to Tamworth to contest the Northern NSW Schools Down the Line shooting carnival. Ben entered 4 major competitions on the day, Double Barrel, Single Barrel, Points Score and 10 pair Double Rise. Ben was positioned in fourth place for most of the day and finished 13th in a very large field of competitors. He was one of the youngest competing and all of Bathurst High are extremel...y proud of Ben’s efforts. We look forward to watching his progress in the sport as he sets his sights on next years’ event. Prime 7 News North West ran a wonderful story about the event, which can be accessed at the following link https://www.facebook.com/195619350613886/posts/1803494569826348/? Congratulations Ben. Ken Barwick | Principal

02.01.2022 Super Talent Luke Furbank Year 12 music sensation, Luke Furbank has been recognised by NESA with 4 nominations for possible inclusion in ENCORE, a selection of performances and compositions from HSC Music students. Great recognition for an incredibly hard working student and school leader. Luke, we are all proud of your achievement. Ken Barwick | Principal

02.01.2022 Colouring for a Cure This is Jack Webb, a Year 9 student who is participating in the Worlds Greatest Shave this week to raise funds to help find a cure for blood cancer. Donations to Jack and the Bathurst High Campus 2020 team can be made via the link below. Have a listen to hear Jack speak about why he is colouring his hair! https://secure.leukaemiafoundation.org.au//FundraisingPage ... Sally Hennessy | SRC Coordinator

01.01.2022 Dairy with a Native Twist Year 8 are currently completing a unit of work on dairy. During NAIDOC Week, students incorporated a range of native flavours into their cooking, including lemon myrtle and wattleseed. They also made an old favourite- junket topped with wattleseed. Leanne Batchelor | Food Technology Teacher

01.01.2022 Parent Teacher Zoom Meetings Term 3 Parents and teachers will connect using Zoom for Parent Teacher Interviews during Term 3. Year 12 and 11 Parent Teacher Interviews will be held on Monday 10th and Wednesday 12th August 2020 respectively. Please book appointments through the Sentral Parent Portal. Further information is attached about how to access Zoom meetings on the day. All students and parents will receive an email to their education accounts so they can access the Zoom ID Links and Passcodes. If you require any assistance with this process, please contact the school on 6331 3755. Ken Barwick | Principal

01.01.2022 Students Recognised during Education Week Director of Educational Leadership - Toni MacDonald made a special effort to attend Bathurst High Campus during Education Week to present the 2020 Student Education Week Awards. The 2020 Student Education Week Award recipients were selected across many areas of the school, in what has been a difficult year for many students. The list of award recipients follow Lucinda Begg and Thomas Elibank Murray Outstanding school leadership an...d commitment to all aspects of learning. Sienna Whalan and Harvey Lew Exceptional work across the school for the Student Representative Council. Charlie Hutchings Inspirational house leader who encourages all other students to engage in activities. Zoe Peters The complete all-rounder who engages in all aspects of education and learning. Tahlana Griffiths Strong Aboriginal leadership shown at school assemblies and community events. Abdelaziz Dahshan Achieving outstanding academic results and showing high level respect to all members of the school community. Ella Davis and Harvey Shead Excellent school leadership and support of Year 12 in a difficult year. Emily Barwick and Luke Furbank Exceptional resilience and commitment to achieving high level results. Elliott Shoesmith Outstanding commitment and overall work ethic. Congratulations to all students who received recognition and well done to all students who were nominated. Ken Barwick | Principal