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COFFS HARBOURFAITHFULNESS IN SERVICE7 February | 2014

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Staff Spotlight

Hats are now being distributed by year group in Secondary and I am pleased to see students wearing them when outdoors. Like most things at school, routines become habits. I am looking forward to the wearing of hats to become a BDC habit.

In early March, students in Years 7 and 9 will be offered free vaccinations as a part of the ‘School-Based Vaccination Program’. Contact with parents regarding this program will be by e-mail and push-notice on the School App. You will receive a letter as soon as we receive information packs from the North Coast Area Health Service. We will then send packs home with Years 7 and 9 students that need to be completed and brought back to school by the students. When these packs are sent home, you will receive an e-mail and push-notice on the App to alert you to the information that will be sent home.

Our vaccination rates last year were lower when measured against the North Coast Average for all vaccinations both for boys and girls except for Year 9 boys Gardasil. I understand that many parents opt to have these vaccinations done by their family GP, and some parents opt not to have their children vaccinated. The purpose of this early advice is to alert you to the coming information. I would hope that none of our students missed out on being vaccinated because the relevant information was ‘lost’ in a school bag.

Please note that any current Year 8 students who commenced the Gardasil (HPV anti-cervical cancer vaccine) in 2013 but did not receive all three doses may complete the course this year. If that applies to your child, please contact the Secondary Office.

In a couple of weeks, we will host three different touring parties. We will have 24 students from Centre Scholaire Aux Lazaristes in Lyon, France here from 24 February to 4 March. They will be followed by 24 students from Toyama International Studies High School in Toyama, Japan here from 9 – 17 March. Whilst our Japanese guests are at the school, we will also host 25 Canadian boys from Lord Byng School in Vancouver. They will be here on a rugby tour.

These visits will allow BDC families to open their homes to international visitors. Mr Grace, Mrs Murphy and Mr Webber will host these tours respectively. They will be in touch seeking host families. I hope you are able to assist. It will be an exciting few weeks at the school.

Congratulations this week to:

Ms Katherine Wyndham and her husband David on the birth of their • son, Hugo Edison Wyndham on 3 FebruaryLuke Corlis (12) gained selection in the ACT U17 Cricket team in • December last year and competed in the U17 National Championships in Adelaide in JanuaryZac Freuden (11) competed at the NSW Swimming Championships • held at Homebush in January. He swam in 7 events and set PBs in 6 of these. He also made the finals in the 200m Butterfly and the 200m I-MWilliam Ensbey (10) – Competed at the NSW U17 Track Cycling • Championships and rode well, achieving a couple of PBsAt the recent NSW SLSC Country Titles, a number of students • performed with distinction. Zoe Burgess (11), won 3 Individual Medals in the U17 Women’s – 3rd in the Ski and Board and 2nd in the Ironwomen plus a number of team medals. In the U17 Men’s Lachlan O’Reilly (10), won 2 individual medals – 3rd • in the Swim and 2nd in the Ironman plus a number of team medals. Sean O’Reilly (9) won 3 individuals medals in the U14 Boys – 1st in • the Swim, 2nd in the Board, and 3rd in the Ironman.Ky Kinsella (8) also competing in the U14 Boys finished with a 2nd • place and a number of 4th places. Excellent results from all of these competitors.Alanah Beard (11) was selected in the NSW Opens Womens Oztag • team.Imogen Spencer (3), has qualified for the 2014 Speedo Sprint Series • Finals to be held at Sydney Olympic Park on Saturday March 8.Mitch Brewster (9) has been selected in the Australian U16 futsal • team.Jennessa Mok (10) was awarded a High Distinction for Grade 8 Piano • in the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music examination (the English equivalent of the AMEB). This is an outstanding personal achievement.

Something new . . .

In this and future newsletters, we will have a ‘Staff Spotlight’ focus – both teaching and non-teaching. This will give our community a good sense of who works here at BDC. Having asked staff to participate, it is reasonable that my profile is the first!

I hope you will enjoy finding out more about our stories.

from the principal

Alan BallPrincipal

Teacher in profile:Alan Ball

I currently teach: English is my main subject. I don’t teach at present, but do a day of supervisions on Wednesdays when needed

I came to BDC from: Canberra Grammar School

I studied at: UNE and UQ

I have also taught at: St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace, Brisbane; Brisbane Boys’ College; Strathallan School in Perthshire, Scotland; Ogano and Yorii High Schools in Saitama, Japan

I grew up in: Sydney

I went to school at: Hurlstone Agricultural High School

Subjects I have also taught: Modern History & Geography

I engage my students by: Back in the day... choosing relevant and interesting texts, humour, & meaningful feedback

I am currently reading: The Last Man by Vince Flynn (some lowbrow escapism) and when I find it in our moving boxes I want to finish Letter from America by Alistair Cooke

My proudest career moment: Becoming Principal of BDC

An area of expertise or my passion in education is:

Helping children exceed their expectations

A leader/s I respect: David Pocock / Dr Fiona Wood / Gough Whitlam

I am grateful for: My family and my job

Something students might find interesting about me is:

I lived in Japan for three years and I am a bit of a rugby tragic (and my QLD years mean I support the Reds). I also want to get my PADI Open Water diving ticket this year.

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Carmel SpryActing Assistant Principal (Head of Secondary)

Jamie MurgatroydDirector of Pastoral Care

from the acting head of Secondary

getting the moSt oUt of 2014

indigenoUS literacy foUndation BooK Sale

It has been wonderful to see the way students have returned to school this year. They have quickly settled into classes, uniforms and the routines of school. Our Year 7’s and the 36 new students in secondary have all settled in well with support from class and house buddies. The new hats have been distributed as they arrive and currently we have our Year 11 and 12 students wearing hats at recess and lunch. This is an important addition to the uniform as the dangers of the sun have been well documented.

Thank you to the parents of Years 8 and 9 who were able to join us on Wednesday evening to meet their son/daughter’s teachers. This week we will host a similar evening for parents of Year 7 which will include information about camp. If you were/are unable to attend please feel free to contact your son/daughter’s teachers via email.

Goal setting at the start of each school year is an important activity that we encourage all of our students to do. Setting goals can help set students on a pathway to success. Andrew Fuller (www.andrewfuller.com.au), an internationally acclaimed clinical psychologist has highlighted 13 important goals that students should consider which may help make 2014 a great year.

1. Build positive relationships with everyone you know. One of the ways of reducing your stress levels is to set out to have as many positive friendships this year as you can.

2. Challenge yourself. You are much, much smarter than you know. If you practice doing your best in life you will succeed because very few people ever practice doing their best.

3. Prepare yourself for learning. Implement ways to reduce distractions, at least for a few hours at a time, else learning will become a frustrating experience.

4. Get enough sleep. Getting enough sleep helps you to manage stress, stay happy and also increases your marks. You need at least 8 hours and sometimes as much as 9 and a quarter hours a night.

5. Eat breakfast every day. You often learn best at school in the morning and it helps to have some protein in you to feed your brain. A lack of protein can actually cause headaches.

6. Do the most important things first. Get into the habit of being organised and effective. Write a to-do list each week. Ask yourself the question, “What is the one thing I could do this week in each subject area that would improve my results?” Then do it.

7. Use your time well. If you can focus and listen well while at school you can save yourself endless hours of having to catch up.

8. From little things big things grow. Do a little bit often. Succeeding at school can be easy if you do a little bit each day.

9. Focus and immerse yourself. For at least some time every day switch all forms of technology off and focus on whatever you’re studying.

10. Don’t try to predict the future. Don’t spend the year thinking how awful your results could be. Just do the most important things first and do them regularly.

11. Be curious. Look out for and learn things that are fun and interesting.

12. Play more. Lack of blood flow is a common reason for lack of concentration. Get active! Getting your blood flowing sharpens both concentration and recall.

13. Decide to be happy. Have a look at the things in your life you can feel lucky that you have. Appreciate the people who like you and love you. Make the most of the moment and seize the day. Have a fantastic year.

Reading opens doors, worlds and opportunities. That is the philosophy behind the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. Last year, thanks to the generosity of families who donated pre-loved books, the book sale in support of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation raised $700. Our target this year is $1000 plus.

The Foundation was established three years ago and, with no major government or corporate support, has raised over $1.8 million dollars to provide culturally relevant books for indigenous children in remote and isolated communities. This has only been possible through the fundraising and generosity of school communities across Australia. In 2013 more than 20,000 students took part in fundraising activities throughout the nation, raising over $100,000. Around 25,000 books were delivered to remote and isolated communities through the Foundation’s Book Supply Program.

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Beth HiltonOutdoor Education Coordinator

oUtdoor edUcationYEAr 7 CAmPThe Year 7 camp is approaching rapidly. All Year 7 students and the Year 10 peer support leaders attending have received notes to be completed and returned to the secondary office by Friday 7 February. If the note has not been returned please do so promptly. I will be presenting more information regarding the Year 7 camp at the Year 7 Meet and Greet and Camp Information Evening Wednesday 12 February.

Camp dates:Sunday 23rd to Wednesday 26th February - Cottee, Hollows and KngwarreyeWednesday 26th February to Saturday 1st March - Murry, O’Shane and Sutherland

Please refer to the note for departure and return times as they vary for each camp. Please contact me on [email protected] or 66515644 ext 295 if you have any questions after the presentation next week.

DUkE OF EDinBUrGH AwArDBishop Druitt College offers the Duke of Edinburgh program to students over the age of 14 years. If students would like to know more about this program they can visit http://www.dukeofed.com.au/Do-The-Award.html or come and visit me in the Sports Administration office to discuss the award program.

The BDC Book Sale will take place in September so there is plenty of time for families to collect pre-loved books in good, clean condition to donate for this worthy cause. Please select books which would appeal to children and to young adults. We will offer them for sale to our students at either one or two dollars per book. Last year, our primary children were very enthusiastic purchasers as well as donors to the Book Sale.

Happy reading.

Ian YoungEnglish Faculty

from the head of primaryThank you to all the lovely parents who came to our information evening last Wednesday, despite the rain. It is heartening to see so many parents interested in their child’s education. We are not just a place where you drop off your kids in the morning and pick them up in the afternoon. I have been teaching for a very long time and over the years I have noticed that the children who achieve the most success have parents who attend most school functions, talk to teachers about their children’s progress and generally get involved in their education. We might have your little ones for 6 hours a day for 38 weeks a year, but you as parents are still the prime educators of your children.

We have had some very intensive professional development for our teachers since the beginning of the year. Mrs Sonja O’Connor, Mrs Sarah Stokes and Mrs Kerry Dixon came in to school for a very valuable five days training in teaching children with Dyslexia. To say the school and parents are grateful for these dedicated staff coming to school in their holidays (and the weekend at that!) is an understatement. We are finding that there are some children at school who are not achieving to their capabilities and the Dyslexia training will benefit not only students with Dyslexia, but all students in the classroom.

We have also been working through our Primary Vision 2013 and ticking off all the important things we have achieved since last year, while developing a Primary Vision Statement for 2014. With the introduction of the National Curriculum in English this year as a compulsory curriculum, we have been working hard to get all teachers up to speed. Improvement in writing will be our focus this year and I am sure you will be interested to see the quality of writing that is being developed. Please keep an eye out for some exciting events to support this initiative. If you know anyone who is working as a writer, we would be very interested to know if they would like to take part as our ‘writer in residence’ for a period of time.

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Karin LisleAssistant Principal (Head of Primary)

year 3 writingA persuasive text written by Emily Clissold 3CI believe that junk food should be banned at the canteen. Many people are starting to get addicted to junk food and can’t stop eating it. Junk food can do many bad things to you and your health. Another reason is it can rot your teeth if you have it every day. Junk food can make you have a sore tummy and get very sick. For these reasons I am suggesting to you that we do not have junk food at the canteen. I am sure that I have convinced you.

A persuasive text by Will Morrall 3CJunk food should not be banned from the canteen. I believe that we should have junk food for several reasons. Firstly it would be unfair to people who do chores to get treats and they will never get the chance to have their reward. Secondly kids should be trusted with their diet and choices. I am sure I have convinced you that junk food should not be banned and to trust your kids.

Our Crunch ‘n Sip program is continuing on this year as is our commitment to a healthy school. We are asking that you send fruit or vegetables for recess rather than processed and packaged foods. We are forming a committee to work with our canteen to support our work and our Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden is well underway, thanks to our Year 5 students and teachers. Fitness programs are continuing in the primary as well.

BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology) has expanded into Year 5 and 6 and we are encouraging everyone to increase their use of technology as a tool to support learning. Of course no child will miss out if they do not have their own device as we provide sufficient technology for use in the classroom.

Our Trade Training Centre is almost complete and we have some exciting plans for the future, including community participation. It will be great to have a venue where we can offer occasions for parents and teachers to get together in less formal ways.

This year we are continuing to focus on better communication with our parent body. We encourage you to download the BDC app if you have not done so, to read the newsletter every week and check your emails daily, as well as checking out the website regularly. Please ensure we have your most recent email address so that we can continue to communicate effectively with you.

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mUSic leSSonS in 2014

why not join an enSemBle?

primary and Secondary aSSemBly mUSical performanceS

BraviSSimo

Thank you for your patience while the music lesson’s timetable was sorted. Piano lessons with Leanne, who has taken over from Renate, begin next week (Week 3). Every effort has been made to fit students in according to parental and classroom time constraints. If you are still unsure of your lesson times or need to change the time, please contact the music office.

Did you know that we provide a number of musical ensembles that you can become a member of. They include: Orchestra, Primary and Secondary Guitar Bands, Primary Training and Performance Bands, Monsoon (Jazz Band), Superstrings, Brass Ensemble, Concert Band, Senior String Consort and Middle School Band. See the timetable below for when the groups run.

If you enjoy singing, come along to the Secondary Choir with Mr Condon each Wednesday, after school at 3:20pm.

We invite student input to the assembly performance schedule. The Term 1 schedule is posted on the noticeboard in the music foyer, next to the middle storeroom. For those who put their name down to perform, please see Mrs Egan the day before performance to ensure we have the correct setup for you.

The Bravissimo excursion to Port Macquarie Glasshouse is on Friday 14th February. This is for students in Year 11 and Year 12 music. Some Year 10 students have been invited. Please remember to bring your permission note to the music office no later than Thursday 13th February. Payment is required either through TryBooking (via College website) or at the accounts office on campus before the 14th February. Students are also reminded to bring morning tea, water bottle and lunch.

mUSical noteS

mUSic toUr to the SUnShine coaSt 2014Those in the Orchestra, Jazz Band and Concert Band should have received an expression of interest form for the planned Music Tour to the Sunshine Coast. In 2011, Matthew Flinders Anglican College toured to Coffs Harbour and collaborated with BDC for a stunning concert at Pacific Bay. They are hosting us, as a reciprocal visit. In addition, we have organised a musical liaison with Sunshine Coast Grammar School.



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Dale CondonHead of music k-12

KeyBoard evolUtion We are very pleased to be able to offer an exciting and new program to our Year 7 students. In coming days, students will be commencing Keyboard Evolution in their music classes. Please ask your son or daughter about this terrific program or Mrs. Day in the music office.

Please return these forms by the end of Week 3 (14th February), so final numbers and full planning can take place. If you haven’t received the form, please contact Michelle in the music office or at [email protected].

enSemBleS rehearSal timetaBle

Ensemble Day Time Location Teacher

Primary Guitar Mondays 12:45pm - 1:30pm M1 Mr Santo Cimino

Superstrings Mondays 1:30pm - 2.15pm M1 Ms Louise RayMr Condon

Symphony Orchestra Tuesdays 8:00am - 8:45am M1 Mr Dale CondonMs Louise RayMrs Hazel BuchananMr Michael McCabe

Jazz Ensemble Tuesdays 1:30pm - 2:10pm M1 Mr Santo Cimino

Year 3 Strings TuesdaysThursdays

2:15pm - 3:00pm9:00am - 10:30am

Ms Louise Ray

Senior Choir Wednesdays 3:20pm - 4:30pm M1 Mr Tim Egan

Brass Ensemble Fridays 7:45am - 8:30am M2 Mr Gergely Malyusz

Primary Training BandBand Tutorials

Thursdays 8:00am - 8:45 am8:45am - 12:30pm

M1Band Room

Mrs Hazel Buchanan

Concert Band Thursdays 1:30pm - 2:10pm M1 Mr Dale CondonMr Santo Cimino

Primary Performance Band Fridays 8:00am - 8:45am M1 Mrs Hazel Buchanan

Middle School Band Fridays 1:30pm - 2:10pm M1 Mrs Hazel Buchanan

Secondary Guitar Band Fridays 1:30pm - 2:10pm M2 Mr Santo Cimino

Senior String Consort Wednesdays 8:00am - 8:45am M1 Ms Louise Ray

rUgByAny rugby families that are able to take billets on the nights of Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th March please contact me via email: [email protected]

Training will be on after school next Wednesday for all age groups from U13’s – Opens. Students must listen to student notices for other lunchtime training sessions. All students must bring appropriate attire to train in. If it is raining on the morning of a training day, students should also bring runners with them, in case an indoor session in the BC or the Gym can be arranged

Training days and times for U8’s – U12’s will be advised in coming weeks.

The ARU in conjunction with the MNC Senior Rugby Clubs will be hosting an U16s Discovery Day on Sunday the 16th February. All the details of the day are listed below:

Date: Sunday 16th February 2014Time: 10am – 2pmLocation: Crescent Heads Rugby GroundAge: Players must turn 15 or 16 in 2014

Coach Contacts for MNC Rugby Club teams:

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Due to changes in the registration process and payment of fees by CHBA, BDC basketball fees will not be going on Trybooking. We are looking into a new way of registering for Bishop Druitt teams. If you have already submitted a BDC registration form, these players will be placed in a BDC team along with any new player registration forms. Players that have already registered will have received or will be receiving an email from BDC Sports Administration outlining the new fee structure that has been set by CHBA.

U16s Coffs Snappers - Tony Cross: [email protected] 0438 576 139U16s Cannonballs - Bill Shannon: [email protected] 0424 416 712U16s SCU Marlins - Wayne Taekata: [email protected] 0408 657 429U16s Bowraville Goannas - Josh Webb: [email protected] 0413 606 940

All students are asked to check their nominations at the beginning of next week as nominations will close next Wednesday, February 12.

Training and trials for the Boys Bill Turner Cup Team will be held every Thursday at lunchtime. Boys should bring appropriate attire for training and also bring runners in case we have an indoor session. Girls Bill Turner TBA.

This month all 23 clubs across North Coast Football (NCF) Zone haveopened for 2014 registrations. All registrations are online at: www.myfootballclub.com.au

The list of clubs and their information days is at: http://tinyurl.com/mn7yxmy

Feb 11 – Year 8 OSSA at Sawtell BeachFeb 13 – Nominations Close for All Schools TriathlonFeb 14 – Nominations close for CIS Open Tennis ChampionshipsFeb 17 – Senior Primary Swimming CarnivalFeb 18 – Secondary Swimming CarnivalFeb 21 – Junior Primary Swimming Carnival

college commUnityimportant dateS and eventS12 Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb21 Feb

Year 7 Meet & Greet and Camp Information Evening. From 5:00pm in the GreenroomSenior Primary Swimming CarnivalSecondary Swimming CarnivalP&F Welcome to Parents EveningJunior Primary Swimming Carnival

2015 academic ScholarShipS

2014 travel conceSSion cardS

Academic Scholarships for entry into the 2015 academic year in Years 7, 9 and 11 are awarded by the college. ACER examinations will be held on Saturday 1 March 2014. Closing date for registration is 10 February 2014. No further registrations will be accepted after this date. The registration fee is $120. All registrations must be made online by accessing our website www.bdc.nsw.edu.auNB: These scholarships are for the 2015 academic year.

2014 NSW School Pupil Identification Cards allowing travel concessions are available at the Front Office for students who have reached 16 years of age and over attending a certified day school. These cards permit pupils/students to travel at the discounted rate of fare 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.


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After successfully swimming the equivalent distance of the English Channel

This is our fourth Annual Charity Swim to support local patients and families a�ected by

�rst 2 years, this year we again acknowledge the Rottnest Channel Swim (o� Perth WA)

and an award to the top school on the Co�s Coast.

Swim for the

relay of 394 laps of the main Olympic Pool covering a distance of19.7 kilometreswhich is equivalent to swimming the Rottnest Channel Swim!

We need your help!Community Groups, Business Houses, Schools, Sporting groups and individuals are

welcome to participate in this community based event to be held in March.

How will it work?Each group will be allocated a 30 minute time slot commencing from 9am. We will have a “serious” lane and a “fun/community” lane. Your group of 4 swimmers (can be more in the “fun lane”) donate $250 to Cando for your 30 minute block. Swimmers can do more than

1 lap during the 30 minute block, remembering, it is a continuous relay.There will be team awards for the most laps swum in 30 minutes

There will be novelty prizes throughout the day awarded to swimmers, a bbq and fun activities.

Bookings are essential.Please call Wayne Edwards on 0478 404 395 or email

[email protected] or [email protected] register and be involved in this great local event

Coffs Coast FreemasonsRottnest Channel Swim

Saturday 15th March 2014

Venue - Coffs Harbour War Memorial Swimming Complex

Time - Commencing 9am (concluding approximately 2pm)

BISHOP DRUITT COLLEGEPRESENTS

Come along for a fun, social night to meet and mingle with staff and other

new and current parents in an informal setting on the grounds of the college.

Drinks and nibbles provided.

Please note: If you would like to bring your children along, they MUST be booked into

OSHC, which we will provide from 5:30-7pm.

P & FWelcome to Parents

Evening

Wednesday 19 February5:30pm - 7:00pmGreen Room

Date:

Time:

Venue:

CANAPESDRINKS

parentS and friendSLEArninG DiFFErEnTLY inTErEST GrOUPWe are having a start of year welcome back meeting for our “learning differently together” parent and school support group at 10.30am Monday 10 February at the Rainforest Café. Come along for cup of coffee and a chat. All are welcome. Any queries please contact Susan Robertson on 0414 343 027 or [email protected]

P&F mEETinG – mOnDAY 17 FEBrUArY, 6.30PmOur first P&F meeting of the year is on Monday 17 February at 6.30pm in the Senior Common Room. Please come along for information and discussion about the College and upcoming events, refreshments provided.

wELCOmE TO PArEnTS EvEninG, 19 FEBrUArYThe P&F will be holding their annual Welcome to Parents Evening on Wednesday 19 February, commencing at 5.30pm in the Green Room. Come along for a fun, social night and to meet and chat with other new and current parents. Drinks and refreshments are provided.

CALLinG FOr ExPrESSiOnS OF inTErEST!Want to be involved in your child’s schooling? The P&F currently have an email group that is often used to inform parents of upcoming P&F/College events, news, volunteer requests etc. You do not have to be a P&F member to be included, so if you want to help out every once in a while or just want to hear about upcoming events or information please email [email protected].

COnTACT USFor more information, to view our Constitution or read our latest meeting minutes, click on “Our Community” then “Parents and Friends” on the College Website. We look forward to your support.President: Allan Williams 0408 332 082 [email protected] & F email: [email protected]

next meeting: monday 17 February, 6.30pm, Senior Common Room, refreshments provided

The Bishop Druitt College Parents and Friends Association is an organisation that supports the aims and objectives of the College. It does so through the promotion of fundraising, fellowship, friendship and fun.






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