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Ours is not a climate that is kind to skin. From time to time parents or carers write to me about their concerns relating to sun smart behaviours at school.

In response to this in recent years, we have introduced a compulsory hat for all students who are in the sun at school. Our PDHPE staff and our Primary teachers reinforce the sun smart message to students regularly. Despite this, from time to time, students have still been sunburnt at school activities.

In the Secondary school, the beach plays an important part in the PDHPE, PASS and sports programs. Whenever our students are at the beach, they must wear a school supplied ‘rashie’, and the supervising staff supply sunscreen to students participating in these activities.

We are constantly reviewing the most effective ways to minimise the chance of sunburn. To that end, we are considering a change to the OSSA surf accreditation days held in February, and the practices that happen on those days. I attended one of the sessions this year and know that there was shade provided and rashies were compulsory. Despite this, some children were still sunburnt. We are reviewing our sun smart strategies for days such as these as a result.

I ask for your support in reinforcing the sun smart message to your children. Little things like ensuring they carry sun screen in their school bag, questioning them about wearing their school hat, or insisting they apply sunscreen before they leave for school on a PDHPE or PASS day will help turn the sun smart message into a habit. At school, we will reinforce these messages and insist on sun smart behaviours in an effort to minimise the chance of any children receiving sunburn at any school event.

On Monday, Student Pickup / Drop Off “Kiss and Ride” will move. Please see this link for more information about this move. I sent this to all parents and carers by e-mail on Wednesday.

There is no reason (other than an injury or disability) to collect children and walk them to the top car park at the very busy Bus Lines in the afternoons. All students can walk down to the new Kiss and Ride to be collected, which obviates the danger of negotiating the pedestrian crossing at the front of school while a dozen or so buses are arriving and departing. Please direct your children to use the new Kiss and Ride area.

Congratulations this week to:

At the NSW State Surf Lifesaving titles at Umina Beach last weekend, Ryan Beckett •(12) won a Bronze in the Ski Relay; Bronze in the Board Rescue; and won Gold in the Male Single Ski, defending his title from 2014. Lachlan O’Reilly (11) won Gold in the Open 2km Ocean Swim; placed 8th in the Board relay; and 10th in the Taplin relay. SeanO’Reilly(10)placed10thintheIronManSwimfinalCarolyn Watson (9) has been selected into the NCIS U15 Girls Hockey team•Max Handley (12), Eli White (12), Connor Pallet (12) and Connor Schumer-Caldwell •(12)onwiningamassivetotalofnineGoldmedalsbetweenthemintheirfinalregattaas BDC rowers. The regatta was held at GraftonSam Parkes (7) has been selected to play in the Group 2 South Sydney juniors Under •13’s representative rugby league teamJaclyn Wynne (3) won both the Water Champion and Beach Champion award in the •U8 girls category at this year’s SLSC awards given by the Coffs Harbour SLC last weekend; Casey Wynne (6) won the surf lifesaver of the year award in the U12 girls category; and Emily Jameson (2) won the U8 girls Surf Lifesaver of the Year award. Isaiha Phillips Hill (5) won the Most Improved award and Sylas Phillips (3) was the Water and Beach championTo our young artists whose work is on display at the Bunker Cartoon Gallery along •with that of members of U3A, and to our many musicians who performed at the opening of this art exhibit last Friday

Parents who would like their children acknowledged in the BDC newsletter should send the information such that the child’s Year group (in brackets) is shown, as well as the age group for the particular achievement. Information can be sent to Mrs Spry, Mrs Lisle, Mrs Hilton, or directly to me.

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A Peripatetic Imagination

“The purpose behind the questions is to initiate the quest.” Phil Cousineau - The Art of Pilgrimage

Questions,questionsandmorequestions!It’ssomethingwedooverandoverasachild…askingquestionsthatis.Howdobirdsfly?Whyistheskyblueandthegrassgreen?DidJesusreallycomebacktolife?WhathappenswhenIdie?Thequestionschildrenask

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from the head of secondaryYesterday we celebrated Harmony Day at a whole school assembly. We celebrated the diversity of our school community and acknowledged the many groups who make up Bishop Druitt College, both staff and students.

For our newsletter this week, I have printed the speech delivered by Mehriya Mohammad Wakeel one of our Year 11 students.

Good morning every one Harmony. If we look at this word and find its meaning from a dictionary it means compatibility in opinion and option. Harmony is not just a day of celebration of colours of different groups and nations. It is also about always accepting each other which should be learned and implemented. Not only on harmony day is a day which has no end, but is every day. Because as much as we are strong in accepting each other and holding each others’ hands, the more we realise how strong we get. And the more there is acceptance. The more there is acceptance, the more social peace and mental peace we will find in ourselves.It is well said by my brother to me that if today I wear the Australian flag on my back, it does not mean that I hate my identity but I am actually appreciating the levels of acceptance that this nation shows towards us.Harmony and acceptance are the basis of unity and diversity. It is a sense of being supported and loved, in an individual. It not only brings people together, but in a deeper sense, it also bring different beneficial opinion and ideologies for the development of a wide and multicultural community.

I strongly believe that the day we start sharing love, support and our happiness, we would actually realise how much we gain, how big the difference is. There is a very famous saying in us. It says that if you share happiness it multiplies and if you share your sorrow

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religion day at BdcOn Friday March 13th, schools from the Anglican Diocese of Grafton came together at Bishop Druitt College to share resources, ideas and vision regarding Religion Studies at the respective schools. We were fortunate to also host Sandy Hollis, Vice President of the Association of Studies of Religion, a senior examiner and experienced teacher of Studies of Religion I and II.

Conversations centered on both Primary and Secondary programs as well asanexplorationof thedifferentcontextsofeachschool.RevTanfieldandRev Morgan shared the faith-based focus of Bishop Druitt College and we enjoyed learning about the diverse approaches to religious literacy undertaken by Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School, St Columba Anglican School, and Emmanuel Anglican College. Sandy spoke with our Year 11 and Year 12 Studies of Religion students and gave them some wonderful insight into the marking process and provided timely advice about how to approach examinations.

It was wonderful to also have the participation of primary teachers and our secondary Religion Ethics and Philosophy (REP) teachers to contribute to the discussion. Thank you also to Rev Jan McLeod, from College Council who joined us for the day. We lookforwardtomanymoreopportunitiestocometogethertolearnandshareforthebenefitofourstudents.

Kathy RossHead of REP

ofuscanattimesbequiteperplexinganddifficulttoanswer.Howeverthatiswhatlife’sabout...questions of why and how. Interestingly this facet of life has always been present. It’s in the walking and talking of life that answers usually come. Thinking, talking, and walking are inextricably linked through history. It is only a recent idea that we meet around tables seated in chairs for learning and discussion. Aristotle was said to walk as he taught, founding what we now refer to as Ancient Greece’s Peripatetic School of Philosophy. This name was derived from the colonnade or walkway in the Lyceum in which he taught. The Sophists, philosophers predating Socrates, were wanderers. They traveled place to place on foot delivering talks. The link between deliberation and walking recurs in philosophy, literature, and poetry. Jesus also conducted a peripatetic school of thought. The road to Emmaus is great example (Luke 24). He walks with them on the road and listens to their story; and like any good teacher he gives meaning to their story placing it in he context of thetimeandplace.Jesusthenmovesonleavinghistravellingcompanionstoreflectonthe encounter. Travelling companions may not always have the obvious answer…many times more questions will be raised. But I wonder whether that’s the point…maybe the answerisinthequestioning?

“Have patience with everything unresolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves…live the questions now.” Rainer Maria Rilke – Letters to a Young Poet

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This week I was inspired to participate in an indigenous initiative called ‘Close The Gap.’ The campaign’s goal is to close the health and life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians within a generation. In response to a request to create a way for each member of the school community to sign a petition in support of this initiative, myself and Fiona Minto, our art assistant along with three enthusiastic volunteer students Brooke Maloney, Chloe Mann and Jasmine Hill created a petition banner for the up coming assembly. The BDC Goori group led by Fiona Webb and Brett Bennett will then paint an installation artwork Fiona Minto and I have designed and present this ‘Close the Gap’ symbol of our commitment to the Principal and the school community along with the petition in an upcoming assembly.

THE SECRET TO SUCCESS

If asked to reflect onwhat it takes to be successful in school, business and lifemanywould argue that it all comesdown tointelligence and natural talent. Recent studies, however, provide all of us with more hope. It now seems very clear that it is in fact grit and effort that will develop talent and intelligence to the extent where success can be achieved.

A key researcher in this area K. Anders Ericsson claims: “The differences between expert performers and normal adults are not immutable,that is,duetogeneticallyprescribedtalent.Instead,thesedifferencesreflectalife-longperiodofdeliberateefforttoimprove performance.”

Also intrigued by what qualities would most accurately predict outstanding achievement, Harvard researcher, Angela Duckworth outlined her theory of Grit in her now famous Ted Talk. She described it as the, “perseverance and passion for a long-term goal.” With over 6 million views, her talk is certainly thought provoking. http://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_the_key_to_success_grit?language=en

You can also take her Grit Scale test here to see how well you measure up. http://www.sas.upenn.edu/~duckwort/images/12-item%20Grit%20Scale.05312011.pdf

At Bishop Druitt College we strive to encourage every student to achieve their potential. To do this effectively we need to motivate our students, as well as provide acknowledgement and mentoring to assist them to consistently demonstrate high application and effort in all that they do.

AtthemomentIamworkingwithgroupsofstudentsandteacherstodefinewhatgritandeffortshouldlooklikeforourstudents.These descriptions will be shared with the entire Bishop Druitt Community and will be used to communicate effort in the Semester 2 Reports. Students who demonstrate these attributes of grit and effort will also be recognised at the Presentation Ceremony at the end of the year.

The emphasis on effort as one of the highest goals of student learning, focuses student attention on the importance of initiative, the pursuit of excellence and the development of self-discipline. These are valuable qualities that will serve our Bishop Druitt students well while they are at school, but will also be invaluable in their future studies, careers and pursuits beyond our school gates.

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Kathleen CollinDirector, Learning and Teaching

it reduce shrinks. This is actually an aspect of harmony. I wonder why is there so much depression and why people consult specific people like psychologists. This would some how get linked to the society. This would be the result of bullying, discrimination or insolation. This is where sympathy plays its role. If we are all open to each other and love each others’ difference maybe we can see the human inside each of us.

To conclude I would like to say that there are a lot of issues; depression or anxiety being one of them which can be reduced by love and harmony. Let’s fill the faces with smiles, let’s give people some hope. Let’s hold our hands together and reach for the stars. Because remember it is not impossible and it is not only about you and me.Everybody belongs.

Carmel SpryAssistant Principal (Head of Secondary)

italy and greece 2016 In association with Academy Travel, BDC is offering students the opportunity to travel to Italy and Greece for 16 days in 2016 (during Januaryschoolholidays).ThetourisspecificallydesignedtoaddresstheAncientHistoryHSCcoursebutwouldalsobeahighlyvaluable experience for students of Italian or Visual Arts. The tour is open to all students in Years 8-10 (2015), even as a cultural experience for those who are not studying or intending to study, in these subject areas. Ms Kiemski and myself conducted a similar tour in 2013 with 18 students and it was a truly wonderful experience for everyone involved. Ancient History students in particular were able to draw on their experiences come exam time and give genuine context to their studies. For more detailed information pleaseseetheattachedflyerbelow.

BookingformsneedtobereturnedbyFriday27thMarchinordertofinalisenumbers.ITISNOTTOOLATETOJOINTHETOUR!!Please see Ms Kiemski or Mr Bennett to pick up a booking form or email your interest (or any questions) to bkiemski@bdc.nsw.edu.au or bbennett@bdc.nsw.edu.au

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The Classical World: Greece & Italy

A study tour for Bishop Druitt College

Dates: 3-18 January, 2016 Price: $6,150.00pp all inclusive * Based on a minimum of 20 paying participants. Price is dependent on the number of accompanying supervising teachers, exchange rates, flight costs and airline fuel surcharges at the time of booking.

Airfares, taxes and fuel surcharges – included Comprehensive travel insurance – included Entrance fees to sites – included Tips to guides, restaurants and drivers – included

Academy Travel is an Australian company that designs and manages specialised international tour programs for schools, universities, professional and private groups.

Experience great ancient societies 16 day tour specifically designed for senior

secondary students of Ancient History at Bishop Druitt College.

Itinerary includes: 2 nights Tolon, 1 night Sparta, 1 night Olympia, 1 night Delphi, 2 nights Athens, 3 nights Rome and 3 nights in the Bay of Naples.

Explore ‘Classical’ Athens of the 5th century BC. On a tour of the Peloponnese, visit the

archaeological sites and museums of Mycenae and the Treasury of Atreus, Tiryns, Sparta and Olympia.

Visit the sanctuary of Delphi and the neighbouring museum.

Investigate the city of Rome in the late Republic, visiting the Roman Forum and Campus Martius.

Detailed guided tours of Pompeii, Herculaneum and a visit to the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.

A genuine learning experience! Itinerary carefully planned by experienced

educators Fully escorted by a knowledgeable tour

manager Special lectures, education programs and

detailed site notes provided Qualified local guides at major sites

Itinerary Breakfast and dinner are included daily.

Day 1: 3/1 - Flights depart Australia in the mid-afternoon or evening.

Day 2: 4/1 - Arrive Greece. Meet local guide on arrival into Athens and transfer to the Peloponnese via the Corinth Canal. Overnight Tolon.

Day 3: 5/1 - Mycenaean Civilization. Investigate the site of Mycenae, the impressive beehive tomb of the Treasury of Atreus and the incredible cyclopean masonry walls at Tiryns. Overnight Tolon.

Day 4: 6/1 Sparta. Morning transfer to Sparta. This afternoon tour the ancient site and neighbouring museum of Sparta. Overnight Sparta.

Day 5: 7/1 Olympia. Drive to Olympia across the stunning mountain terrain toward Kalamata, passing the fortified town of Mystras. On arrival to Olympia, tour the site of the first Olympic Games and the associated museum. Overnight Olympia.

Day 6: 8/1 Delphi. Travel across the Rio-Antirrio Bridge, the world’s longest cable-stayed bridge, from Patras to Delphi. Visit the spectacular ancient sanctuary. Overnight Delphi.

Day 7: 9/1 To Athens. Transfer to Athens for an orientation coach and walking tour around the centre, including the Acropolis Museum and the Plaka district. Overnight Athens.

Day 8: 10/1 Athens. Detailed exploration of the Acropolis, visiting the Parthenon and other buildings. In the afternoon visit the National Archaeological Museum of Athens. Overnight Athens.

Day 9: 11/1 Fly to Italy. Arrive Rome and enjoy an orientation walking tour through Rome’s iconic sites, including Piazza Navona, Hadrian’s Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps. Overnight Rome.

Day 10: 12/1 The Forum and Colosseum. Morning tour of the republican and imperial forums, the Circus Maximus and the Colosseum. Afternoon tour of the Capitoline Museum, housing an unrivalled collection of important classical works. Overnight Rome.

Day 11: 13/1 The Vatican. View the classical and Renaissance masterpieces in the Vatican Museum, including the Sistine Chapel. Afterwards admire St Peter’s Basilica and climb to the roof of Michelangelo’s cupola for a superb view of the city. Overnight Rome.

Day 12: 14/1 To The Bay of Naples. Head south to the region of Campania. If weather permits, ascend to the summit of Mount Vesuvius. Continue to the town of Vico Equense on the Sorrentine Peninsula. Overnight Vico Equense.

Day 13: 15/1 Herculaneum & Naples. Guided visit at the archaeological site of Herculaneum. Continue to Naples for lunch before a guided tour of the National Archaeological Museum to see artworks recovered from the Vesuvian cities. Enjoy the late afternoon and dinner in Sorrento. Overnight Vico Equense.

Day 14: 16/1 Pompeii. Detailed investigation of the archaeological site including public and private buildings, evidence of the eruption, daily life and economic activity. Overnight Vico Equense.

Day 15: 17/1 Departure. Return transfer to Rome for flight to Australia in the afternoon or evening.

Day 16: 18/1 Arrive Australia in the evening or early the following morning.

*The itinerary is subject to change based on local conditions, weather and opening hours.

The Classical World: Greece & Italy Bishop Druitt College – April 2015

careers news WORk ExPERIEnCE REmInDER

Year 10 students will participate in the Work Experience Program from 23-27 November 2015. To avoid competition, Year 10 students are encouraged to think, talk about and apply for work experience placements as soon as possible.

TheWorkExperienceHandbookoutlineswhatisrequiredalongwiththedeadlinesforformstobereturnedtothesecondaryoffice.The Handbook and forms can be found online at: http://bdccareers.com/?page=required-documents. It is important to note the datetheformsareduetothesecondaryofficeaslateformswillnotbeacceptedafterthedateslistedorbyemail.Studentsnotundertaking a work experience placement will attend school as normal.

The Coffs Harbour District Careers Association will be conducting an excursion to the University of New England Open Day on Friday 1st May 2015. This excursion is a valuable opportunity for students to get a feeling for the university campus, investigate possible courses and career opportunities and to look at the on-campus accommodation. Cost is $20 Includes transport and meals. Students intendingtogoareremindedtohandintheirpermissionnotetothesecondaryofficeASAPinordertosecuretheirplace.

BREAkIng nEWS: check out the new, amazing updates in the secure student area at http://bdccareers.com/?page=secure-area:New amazing Digital Portfolio system•Updated Interests Test - improving the look and feel and enabling students to navigate to their results with 1 click•Added ‘Skills and Abilities’ activity + Added in a ‘Work Values’ activity•

http://www.careertools.com.au/updates/http://www.nd.edu.au/events/sydney

CAREERS nEWS: Coffs Harbour Campus and online Personal Trainer courses . Certificate 3 and 4 in Fitness.• http://www.fitcollege.edu.au/CoffsHarbour.aspxStudents interested in pursuing medicine and other health courses need to sit the UMAT on 29 July 2015. •Thursday 14/05/2015 Australian Defence Force presentation at the college; career choices and recruitment at lunch.•Thursday 21/05/2015 Careers Expo Coffs Harbour: All Year 10. • http://www.youthdirections.com.au/event/coffs-coast-careers-expo-2/Wednesday 20/05/2015 University of Wollongong visit; lunch for senior students.•

Robyn CrispCareers Adviser

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Karin LisleAssistant Principal (Head of Primary)

from the head of primaryThis week we celebrated Harmony Day with a special assembly to acknowledge the cultural diversity that abounds in our school and ourcountry.HarmonyDayisofficiallyheldon21Marcheachyear.HarmonyDayalsocoincideswiththeUnitedNation’sInternationalDayforEliminationofRacialDiscrimination.WealsoencourageourstudentstoreflectonAustralia’shistoricalroots,andgiveduerecognition to the traditional owners of the country. Students represented many cultures and languages as they took part in the ceremony. Different languages were used to say prayers for peace and harmony and Mehriya Mohammad Wakeel expressed the wish that every day would be Harmony Day. I am sure we all wish the same. It was also lovely to have some parents join us for morning tea after the ceremony.

Please remember that the Coffs Harbour Harmony Day ceremony is being held at the Botanical Gardens on Sunday morning. Our school will be singing with other schools, and we even have two of our students, Owen and Millie Robinson, who will join us as naturalised Australian Citizens. You are all encouraged to attend this fabulous celebration.

Last Tuesday we had a great turnout for Open Day and have already enrolled students for this year. I would ask that if you know of any students who are thinking of enrolling to please ring to make an appointment now, especially for Kindergarten 2016, as I am undertaking interviews.

Next Thursday will be our last assembly for the term as the following Thursday is our Easter service. We have a packed program so will start our assembly at 2.15pm instead of the usual 2.30pm.

Just an early notice that Grandparents Day will be held on Thursday 20 August. If you have grandparents living far away you might take advantage of cheaper fares with this much notice.

It has come to my notice that there are some children bringing excessive amounts of money to school. If children were to bring $20 notes or more to the canteen, Ben will come and notify me and I will ring home as a courtesy, as this is not usual. Children are discouraged from purchasing food for their friends.

Have a lovely weekend, everyone, it appears we will have some beach weather, so enjoy it while it lasts.

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Ally, Lucas, Madison and Saachi had fun dot painting Indigenous pictures

writers of the weekIn Kindergarten we have been reading lots of interesting stories and we have made our own story books.

IseeatadpoleandafishIcanseeafishswimmingnearatreasurechestIcanseethefishtakingthetreasurehomeBy Katie Hodgson

I can see people rock climbingI can see a break dancerI can see a shark chasing tadpolesI can see a girl being chased by a sharkBy Charlie Fisher

HowthebutterflygotitscoloursButterfliesgettheircoloursbysplashingintobrightpaintIseebeautifulbutterfliesflyingintheskylookingprettyBeautifulbutterflieslikethegardenBy Anais Carswell - ‘Writer of the week’

I can see a big whaleI can see a turtleI can see a dinosaur stompingIcabseetadpolesswimminginafishtankBy Connor Folpp

The Faculty is buzzing with musical activity. It is an absolute treat to arrive before 8:00am each morning and soon have an array of sounds around me. Thank-you to the students and teachers who contribute to the musical community at BDC. It’s great!

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Dale CondonHead of music k-12

Despite theverydifficultweather, theperformanceswentaheadonFriday last.Thevarietyandqualityofmusicwas fabulous.Arrival music was provided by Stephanie Egan and Ursula Cooper. We had a polished set of 4 songs from the Primary Performance Choir under the direction of Mrs Meulenbroeks, accompanied by Mrs Stuart. Following this we had Solos from Rose Light, Jessie Woodward, and Hamish Stuart. A very entertaining Flute Trio was performed by Ursula Cooper, Ellie Bishop and Caragh Butler. The closing act was our very own Monsoon Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Mr. Cimino. My thanks to music staff and students for their preparation. Bravo to all involved.

Thank-you to our wonderful Friends of Music for their assistance at today’s fundraising BBQ for the Japan Tour. Although Years 7 and 12 were not at school, there was very good support. A particular “thank-you” to Primary who always supports this event brilliantly.

A reminder to our 48 musicians that the Primary Camp begins tomorrow morning at The Centre and Coffs Coast Beach School, which is situated at 226 Bonville Station Road. Students are to arrive by 9:00am please. On Sunday 22 March at 1:00pm we are having a Music Camp concert. You are cordially invited. Students may leave following the concert. It would be helpful if parents could read the what to bring (and what not to bring) section of the notice.

A reminder that the Primary Performance Choir is singing at the opening of this event. Students should have received a permission note by now, if you have not, please see Mrs. Stuart. Please note that those students involved with the Primary Music Camp will not be able to perform at the Festival, as you will be too busy with the camp.

Phill Stitt has a limited number of places open for students wishing to learn the drum kit. If you are interested, please contact Mr Hodges in Music Administration.

The BDC Orchestral musicians are in for a big treat. We are having a dedicated orchestral workshop day and twilight concert on Tuesday 31st March. The guest conductor for the day is Maestro Warwick Stengaards, who resides in Vienna but works throughout Europe and travels the world regularly to conduct concerts. He is in Australia to conduct the Australian Doctors Orchestra on Sunday 29th March in Port Macquarie and the Australian Youth Orchestra’s Young Symphonist’s Program in Toowoomba QLD from 4th April. Between these two programs, he will work with our musicians. Maestro Stengaards is well known to the Music faculty at BDC, having worked with us back in 2012 and has expressed the desire to travel to Coffs Harbour to work with our orchestra once again. Hisprofilecanbeseenat:http://www.ado.net.au/ado/public/conductors/warwick_stengards_bio.aspx. We are planning a day of orchestral rehearsals, in large and smaller groups, followed by an early evening concert in the college theatre. This is an absolutely fantastic opportunity for our young musicians, and I would like everyone to please attend. Information letters were distributed at the sectionalrehearsals.Ifyoudidnotreceivealetter,pleasecollectyoursfromthemusicoffice.AspecialnoticethattheConcertBandwill be performing “Highland Cathedral” at the evening concert.

Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March – Primary Music Camp, Coffs Coast Beach School•Sunday 22 March – Primary Performance Choir performing at the Multicultural Harmony Day at the Coffs Harbour Botanical •GardensTuesday 31 March – BDC Orchestral Workshop Day and Twilight Concert•Wednesday 1 April (from 5pm) – Piano Soiree for students of Liz Jameson•

the Bunker cartoon gallery / u3a performance on friday evening 13 march

Bdc orchestra fundraising BBQ

primary music camp

multicultural harmony day performance

Bdc orchestra workshop day and concert

drum kit / percussion lessons

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footBallOnWednesdayBDCplayedhost toadoubleheaderofU/15footballmatches.Thefirstkickingoffat11amwithayoungboysside taking on a much older and physical Saint John Paul College side. The boys were encouraged to play out from the back and holdpossession,howeverthisprovedtobeourdownfallwithpossession lost inmidfield,whichexposedourbacklinetosomequickfeetandsmartfinishingfromtheSJPCstrikers.Down3-0athalftime,theboysdidn’tloseheartandstartedcreatingsomemore chances. As the weather heated up, the game shifted end to end. Tom Sweeney causing problems out wide and some great defending from Bradey Megarry were highlights. With over 10 players being able to play in the same competition next year, this experience will hold them in good stead for the following years.

OnWednesday the18thofMarch,BishopDruittCollegeheld thefirst roundof theunder15’sBillTurnerCup.Thegirl’s teamplayedanexceptionalgametogether,showinggreatteamworkforthefirsttimeweplayedtogether.Theteamdemonstratedgreat

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sportsmanship towards the opposition, Toormina High, who put up a tough game, but we managed to have a successful win 12-1. We had a range of scorers and I’m very proud of the team. We look forward to the next round and hopefully can come through with another win.

Amy Gibbins, Team Captain

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Bishop Druitt College was well represented at the Netball NSW Schools Competition on Wednesday. This competition is for teams from Years 5/6 and Years 7/8. Unfortunately only Dorrigo High and BDC entered teams in the Secondary competition, so we have progressed through to the Regional level. We did play three games against Dorrigo during the day and played exceptionally well to end the day without a goal scored against us.

Therewere14teamsinthePrimarycompetitionandtheBDCgirlsplayedverywelltofinishthecompetitionundefeatedandhavealsoprogressedthroughtotheRegionalfinalstobeheldinKempsey.

Year 9 camp will approach quite quickly when Term 2 starts. This week students have been asked to think about whom they would like to be in a group with, as Year 9 groups are friendship based, not Tutor based. Groups are capped at 18 and there are two groups of Boys and two groups of Girls go from the Sun 31 May – Wed 3 June and 2 groups of each from Wed 3 June – Sat 6 June. Please think about any date clashes you may have that will decide which group your child should be in. The earlier we know if changes have to be made the easier it is for us to accommodate these changes. Notes will be coming home early in Term 2.

Tuesday 24 March – 7/8 Indoor Cricket, Coffs HarbourWednesday 25 March – CIS Football Cup, BDCThursday 26 March – Opens Rugby League, Coffs HarbourMonday 30 March – Secondary Cross Country, BDC

TERm 2Friday 24 April – NSWCIS Primary Boys Football, Kings School, North ParramattaWednesday 29 April – Junior and Senior Primary Cross Country, BDCWednesday 29 and Thursday 30 April NSWCIS Secondary Swimming, Homebush

Bishop Druitt had 19 swimmers travel to Homebush this week as part of the NCIS team. I would like to congratulate every single one of these students not only on their fantastic efforts in the pool but also in their attitude towards other competitors and their sportsmanship.

SeveralBDCswimmersmadeitintofinalswithHarryWardfinishing4thinthe11yrBoys50mFreestyleandSylasPhillipsfinishing4thinthe8-10yrBoys50m Backstroke. Both boys are reserves for the NSWCIS team competing at the NSWPSSA championships next week.

I travelled to Homebush as one of the team managers as I have done so for the past 8 years, it makes me so proud to see these students swim to the best of their abilities and support their fellow team mates. Congratulations everyone!

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A rotary program for students in years 9, 10 & 11 who have an interest in marine science. Commencing Thursday 8th October 2015 through to Sunday 11th October 2015.

This Youth Marine Experience program has ongoing support and participation from:

Australian marine Science Centre and Southern Cross University Solitary Island Marine Park Authority • NSW Water Police Coffs Harbour Dive Centre • Solitary Islands Underwater Research Group Australian Customs Service • Marine Rescue, Coffs Harbour Dolphin Marine Magic • National Parks and Wildlife

Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour Daybreak, PO Box 58, Coffs Harbour 2450

This popular weekend is designed for students who have an interest in marine science and aims to offer:

A hands on experience in dealing with marine animals and plants An introduction to rewarding careers Shows students huge diversity and incredible beauty of fragile marine environment Provides an opportunity to develop a special interest in marine biology and related

sciences technologies

Cost is $450.00 per student which includes all accommodation, meals, and travel to various venues. Numbers will be restricted to 21 so that all students can be involved in practical work and participate in marine activities. Applications close Mon 31st August 2015

Applications to: The Rotary Club of Coffs harbour Daybreak Website: http://www.coffsharbourdaybreak.org Email: info@coffsharbourdaybreak.org

Contact: Ingrid Gardiner 0409 860 637

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NSWSchoolPupilIdentificationCardsallowingtravelconcessionsareavailableattheFrontOffice for students who have reached 16yearsofageandoverattendingacertifieddayschool.Thesecardspermitpupils/studentstotravelatthediscountedrateoffare on all CityRail trains, State Transit and privately operated buses and government ferries for journeys to and from sport, evening, weekend and vacation travel. Concession cards will also be available for interstate rail journeys on Countrylink services as indicated on the back of the card. Full fee-paying overseas students are not entitled for a concession card.

It’s that time of year when we need to be ordering Blazers for Winter Uniform. If your child/ren are in Years 7-12 they will need a BDC Blazer as a part of the compulsory Winter Uniform. Secondary Winter Uniform commences on Tuesday 2 June. If your child/ren will need a nEW Blazer then we ask that they come and size themselves for a Blazer before the end of this term. We need to get the orders in by then to have them back by June. Can they please bring in this order form,withtheirdetailsfilledinandwewilladdinthesizingoncetheyhavebeenfitted.Wewillalwaysfitforaslightlylargersizingsoastoachievemaximumwearunlessyouspecifydifferently. We will then notify you once the Blazer has arrived and discuss payment options then. The new Blazers will be $195.

PAREnTSJoin us for quick, informative and friendly Parents and Friends Association meetings. Don’t worry, you won’t be given a job - all committeepositionsarealreadyfilled!Ourfocusisonbuildingourschoolcommunityandfundraisingisonlyasmallpartofwhatwe do.

We meet on the third Monday of each month (varies between daytime and night-time) for a one-hour meeting with refreshments and socialising after. Find out what is happening at your child’s school, as heads of primary, secondary and our principal Alan Ball, report each month.

CAn’T mAkE mEETIngS?ContactustojoinanemaillistofpeoplewekeepinformedaboutP&F,orfindusunder“OurCommunity”ontheschoolwebsiteforlinks to information and our Facebook page.

nExT mEETIng: 6pm, monday 20 April in the Roger Oates Centre.

COnTACT USPresident: Claire Simmonds 0415 495 010 claire@clairity.com.auP&F email: parentsandfriends@bdc.nsw.edu.au