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Staff at Bathurst High Campus will be involved in industrial action Friday morning, 18th May until 11am because of their concerns about possible changes to school staffing arising from the government's Local Schools, Local Decisions initiative. The school will be open and minimal supervision in the playground and open areas will be available for those students who attend before 11.00am. A recess with full supervision will occur for students from 11.00 am to 11.15 am. Roll Call will commence at 11.15 am, Period 3 will commence at 11.25 am and... Read more

Shakespeare's reputation and language can seem daunting. So how do you make his work accessible? How do you open up his extraordinary world to your teen? Here are some tips from Bell Shakespeare's artistic director John Bell. Watch a good live Shakespeare production or DVD to get a feel for the language. Read a text that comes with a translation in modern language; it can help kids understand the language better. Suggest to your teen to imagine they are a detective who has to do some sleuth work to really understand the play. Discuss what... Read more

Year 11 and 12 Parent Teacher Night will be held on Wednesday 16 May, attached is the student booking sheet.Student Booking Form (pdf, 92 KB)... Read more

The next P & C meeting will be held on the 2nd May at the school Ag Farm (Aquaculture Centre). P & C Members will be meeting at the Browning Street entrance at 7.30pm.... Read more

Newtons Nation held a demonstration of their skills at Bathurst High Campus last term. The demonstration was very well received and created a lot of interest. The level of skill by the presenters was of a very high standard. Anyone interested in seeing more can log onto their web site for a Live Stream event happening from 9am-5pm EST on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Their Web address is http:/www.youtube.com/wwwskufftv... Read more

The information night for Year 7 will be held on the 1st May 2012. It will take place in the School Hall, Piper Street commencing at 7pm.... Read more

You can now easily subscribe to updates from the award-winning website for parents, School A to Z. Each term you'll receive newsletters with the latest information to help you manage your child's homework and study, health, development and technology use. School A to Z has been created by parents at the education department to answer the common questions and challenges we all face as we support our kids growing up. This month's newsletter includes: a series of videos to help you when bullying becomes an issue for your child tips for getting... Read more

The 2011 BURR is available from the office for all students who included the BURR in their fees. It is a wonderful publication that celebrates the life of Bathurst High students in the 2011 school year. Please contact the office to receive your copy.... Read more

An MP3 player, such as an iPod, is an essential item for many kids but listening to them for long periods of time can cause permanent hearing loss. And the experts say the volume doesn't have to be ear-splitting to cause damage. The loudness of sound is measured in units called decibels (dB). Conversation is generally 60dB. Traffic noise can be around 80dB. Louder noises, such as a plane taking off, a motorcycle or firecrackers can range from 120dB to 140dB. Listening to music at levels above 80 decibels is going to damage hearing. The... Read more

A new website and mobile app have been launched to help parents and students address bullying. The Bullying, No Way! website includes interactive applications, including a choose- your-own-adventure game for students to learn how to deal with bullying, and videos for parents and students. The site also includes information on: helping your child if they are being bullied identifying the signs that your child might be bullying others getting help and support. The website and the Take a Stand Together mobile app were launched to coincide with... Read more

Can kids really do their homework and multi-task? Parents around the world are divided on this. Half watch their teenagers sitting among a pile of books, ear buds in, computer on, TV humming in the background and think, "I wish I could multi-task like that". The others stride across the room, pull the plug on the distractions, and ask the age-old question: "How can you study with that on?" Somewhere along the line we seemed to have absorbed the idea that teenagers can multi-task perfectly because they're digital natives. Perhaps we read it... Read more

Don't forget to keep all your receipts from back-to-school expenses so that you can take advantage of the Education Tax Refund. The refund gives eligible parents and caregivers a 50 per cent refund on a range of primary and secondary school education expenses, including school uniforms. For the 2011-2012 financial year you may be eligible for the following: Primary school child You can claim a maximum of $818 for each of your primary school children – that is a refund of up to $409. Secondary school student You can claim a maximum of $1,636... Read more

A suite of resources, including the School A to Z website and the annual back-to-school hotline, is available to help parents prepare for the new school year. School A to Z website The School A to Z website provides you with practical help to get involved and support your children's learning and includes a webcast on the theme of ‘Getting off to a great start at school'. The School A to Z webcast answers commonly asked questions that range from how to motivate children for learning, to tips on how to manage technology use at home, bullying,... Read more

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The state's most talented young singers, dancers and musicians displayed their skills during four exciting and extravagant performances at the 2011 Schools Spectacular, held recently at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. If you missed the live shows or if you just want to enjoy it all again, you can catch the highlights on ABC TV. Two telecasts are scheduled (check your local TV guide for confirmation): 7.30pm Sunday, 18 December on ABC1 (1hr version) 7.00pm Saturday, 31 December on ABC2 (2.5hr version). The brilliantly choreographed and... Read more

Now that you've received your HSC results, you may need help with what to do next. A free phone and email careers advisory service is available for students and their families from Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6 January 2012, and is provided by the NSW Department of Education and Communities. Experienced careers advisers will be available on 1300 300 687 or via the Careers Advisory Service website to answer your enquiries and provide advice about career and study options. If you need assistance in clarifying course choices, employment... Read more

Letter to the Editor of the Western Advocate - 18th November 2012 Bathurst High's very positive vibes I have recently had the very pleasant experience of working with the students and staff of Bathurst High School whilst being in charge of the recent examinations. The students were pleasant, cooperative and courteous. They were a credit to their school and themselves. The staff could not have been more helpful. I was amazed at the very wide range of courses that were offered. In general, the school had a very positive fee. Robert... Read more

Bathurst High Campus Induction of 2012 School Leaders This week Denison College Bathurst High Campus had the pleasure of inducting their School Leaders for 2012 at a special assembly for parents and students. The Campus Captains and Leadership Team for 2012 are: Captains: Emma Smith and Eric Mayhew Vice Captains: Melissa McKinnon, Lauren Irvine, Nethanel Farr and Don Li 2011 Leadership Team: Lauren Inwood, Owen Merkel, Jodie Glasson, Chad McLachlan, Jessica Chapman, Samantha Walsh, Jessica Fiedler, Danielle Myers, Belinda Macri,... Read more