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Welcome back to Term 3. I trust that you got to enjoy some good times with your children over the vacation and that they got time to unwind. Of course, for our Year 12’s recharging was probably more important. Many made use of the school facilities in the vacation to study together in preparation for their HSC Trial examinations. This is their last term of classes.

NAIDOC week was celebrated nationally during the vacation. We will celebrate NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) next week at school. Ms Fiona Webb has organised an impressive program that will help us celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and recognise the contribution they make to our country and society.

As a part of the celebrations next week, Bishop Druitt College will officially become a supporter of “Recognise”, the national conversation about updating Australia’s constitution to recognise both Indigenous Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As the nation moves towards a referendum on the issue, it is important that our young people have a clear understanding of the importance this recognition will have on the national psyche. “Recognise” has broad, bi-partisan support in the community. I will write more about this as we report on the NAIDOC celebrations next week.

This week, we welcomed three exchange students from our sister schools in Montreal, Canada and Toyama, Japan. Victoria Bureau-Lagarde & Thomas Legault from Montreal will be with us for a month, while Sakugo Koizumi from Toyama will be at BDC for all of Term 3. It is very pleasing to see our exchange program growing.

COFFS CUP DAY, 7 AUGUST

Please be aware that this is a half-day holiday for all workers in Coffs Harbour. The school will close at midday that day.

The bus companies WILL NOT operate special schedules to collect students from school at noon. Due to expected high absenteeism, there will be no normal classes in the morning of the Coffs Cup.

Unlike local schools, where students can attend in the morning and then walk home, the great majority of our students rely on the buses to take them home, and the buses will not run when the school closes at noon.

If students do come to school in the morning of 7 August, they will participate in age appropriate supervised activities. They would need to be collected from school at midday.

I will write to all parents explaining this in detail next week, and will ask parents to indicate if their child/ren will attend in the morning of the Cup holiday.

P&F TRIVIA NIGHT

Please mark your diaries for this very popular night in the College calendar. It will be held in the Branson Centre from 7pm on Saturday, 2 August.

20TH ANNIVERSARY ART SHOW

Hot on the heels of the Trivia Night will be our 20th Anniversary Art Show that is being held at the Coffs Coast Regional Gallery. The opening will be on Friday, 8 August at 6pm. This will be advertised in our newsletter and the local press in coming weeks. There will be some fantastic artwork on show – and for sale, so please also put this event in your diaries, and plan to bring some friends.

Congratulations this week to:Matilda Johnson (9) placed 2nd in her Dance Solo in the Variety section in Coffs Harbour Eisteddfod back in June. She also • attended a workshop with the Melbourne Ballet Company while they were here to perform at the Jetty Theatre and was lucky enough to be chosen randomly with seven others young girls to do the warm-up with them before the performance on the Saturday Night (June 28). Harrison Colyer (4) placed 2nd in his age group in the State Little Athletics cross country championships (2km) held near • Wollongong last weekend. He will race in the All School Cross Country carnival in Sydney today.Siobhan O’Mara (9) who returned from the NSW State Inter Schools Equestrian Championships where she placed 1st in the • EVA60cm Eventing (dressage, show jumping and cross country) in a very large field.

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Welcome back to Term 3. This is a very busy term particularly for our Year 12 students. For the Year 12s this is their final term in secondary school and the culmination of 13 years of schooling working toward their HSC.

In Weeks 3 and 4 the Year 12 students will have their HSC Trial examinations. These examinations are a mirror of the experience of their final examinations and will contribute a significant percentage to their coursework marks. If students are unwell or any unforeseen event occurs that prevents students from being able to complete an examination, please phone the secondary office and we can follow up to ensure that we have in place any provisions possible.

Our Year 12 students will also showcase their Major Work projects in Music 1 and 2, Visual Arts, Drama, English Extension 2, Industrial Technology, Textiles and Software Design and Development at “Seen Yas on Show”. This is wonderful evening to view

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Winter breaks are the best aren’t they? I just love snuggling under the doona and experiencing the change of a slower pace. Some would question if we really were in winter at all throughout the holidays the weather was so perfect and I even saw people swimming at the beach. Whatever activities you participated in with your children I hope that you found some time to be still, however I expect that most mums and dads were kept quite busy but still enjoyed time with their family.

I recently read an article by Paul Roos that mediation is the key to achieving a peaceful outlook on life by maintaining a healthy body and mind. Paul Roos is a former Australian Rules footballer and the senior coach of the Melbourne Football Club. He says that “there’s a trust component to meditation: you just have to trust that it works. It’s not like if you run, then you can time yourself, 10 seconds better around the track today, or you go on a diet and lose weight. So there really is a trust component.”

Like anything if you value it, think it’s worthwhile and continue to do it then it just becomes a part of what you do. Player welfare and balance is paramount and he says there is no doubt that meditation leads to better performance. Paul says that when he was in Sydney coaching the Sydney Swans they used to have a saying that “we not only wanted to make them better players, we wanted to make them better people.” That’s what I see as mindfulness, and meditation is the practice that comes under that.

Some parents have inquired about confirmation and I am happy to advise you that we will be running baptism and confirmation preparation at Bishop Druitt College. Our college is a Ministry Unit of the Anglican Church of Australia in the Diocese of Grafton. Through baptism and confirmation we become members of God’s family and come together to worship God through the sacraments.

Many young people (but not all) who come to a confirmation class were baptised as babies. At that time their parents and Godparents stood and were asked: ‘Are you a follower of Jesus Christ and a member of his Church, sincerely believing the promises of God?’ And they replied ‘I am’. On the basis of this personal, confession of faith by those who accepted responsibility for spiritual upbringing for those who were baptised, and by the pouring of water on them this symbolised a new beginning and acceptance as a member of God’s family.

Parents can do a lot to guide their children but eventually children have to make up their own minds as to what they want for themselves. Confirmation is the time when young people can say ‘yes I want to be a follower of Christ’.In Baptism you are made a member of God’s family; in confirmation you say ‘yes I do want to be a member’ you confirm your membership by making it your own choice. There is opportunity for those baptised at an early age to make a mature public affirmation of their faith, to commit to the responsibilities of their Baptism, and to receive the laying on of hands by the bishop. Confirmation is, however, not just a time when you stand and confirm your faith in Christ, it is also a time when the Bishop asks God to confirm you in your faith.

Bishop Sarah will visit Bishop Druitt College for confirmation to take place on Sunday the 9th November. Candidates for confirmation should be at least 12 years of age. If you, or young people in your care, are interested, please email names to [email protected] or phone me on (02) 66515644 Ext 261 If you or a young person in your care would like to be baptised please contact Rev Marion or Rev David if you would like more information.

Throughout our journey may we grow and reap the good harvest as we too discover Jesus together.

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Muguette Mueller and Monique Orme Year 12

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the work produced by a group of very talented students. I encourage families to join us on Friday 25th July at 5pm starting in the Visual Arts rooms.

UNIFORmThis is a reminder that all students should be in full winter uniform including a blazer. Hats are to be worn when outside all year. Students who do not have a broad brim school hat will be sent to detention during lunchtime.

lOST CAmERAAt the end of Term 2 one of our Year 12 students lost a black Nokia camera. This camera has the photos for his Visual Arts major work project. If anyone has any information about the camera, please speak to mr Klipin or ms Goodman.

Welcome back to another exciting and dynamic term in Visual Arts! This weeks stars are Charlotte Bennett-Hill and Kate Eighan-Moase in Year 8. They are holding their printmaking works ‘in progress.’ The students have used the process of lino printing and the work of John Brack for inspiration.

On Tuesday 11th June a bunch of us students from BDC participated in a Zonta Birthing Kit assembly afternoon. We assembled 300 kits in total, which were paid for as a result of Year 12 fundraising efforts and we donated the $900 it costs for the kits. We started at lunch and finished around 4 o’clock that afternoon. There were students from years 10-12, a few teachers, Zonta Coffs Harbour members and even a few primary students.

Zonta is a worldwide organisation that aims to improve the status of women all around the world. The birthing kit assembly is just one of their many outstanding initiatives. The kits we assembled contained 5 pieces of gauze, a pair of gloves, a piece of soap, a plastic sheet, a scalpel and a few pieces of string. The kits go to many third world countries and help during childbirth. They provide a sanitary environment for newborns and their mothers. Without these kits many more women and children would die during childbirth.

We all had a great experience and learnt a few things too. We would all like to thank Ms Ross, Mrs Foggiato and Mr Klipin for volunteering along with us and organising the afternoon, as well as the women from Zonta for bringing their expertise, and of course all the students who volunteered. We hope next year as many people get involved and that it becomes a regular event at BDC.

We have a massive raffle happening this year to help our fundraising cause. Thanks to Aussie Ovens, Amart Sports, Coastal Wardrobes, Noble Auto Repairs, Novotel Pacific Bay Resort and Blush Make Up and Beauty Studio, there are some great prizes. Be sure to purchase some raffle tickets from our students or enquire through Ben Andrews at the college.

Parents and students ran three Bunnings BBQs during the recent holidays to raise money for Cambodian families. We raised quite a good amount from the three days so thank you to those who helped out. It would not have been as successful without some donations from local businesses. We would like to thank these businesses for their support and contributions:

Coramba General Store, Bray St Hot Bake, Bray St Butchery, The Butchers Bullevard, A & D Vegies Wholesalers, Russells Meats and Health Aged Care and Nursing - Coffs Harbour TAFE.

Also a huge thank you to Signarama Coffs Harbour for creating two banners for us to use at our events, they look great.

Stay tuned for future events!

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FoundaTion day award winners

All students from year 8 onwards are encouraged to register in the student secure area of • http://bdccareers.com/ to explore interests and develop resumes and career plans.

UPCOmING EVENTS30th July – UMAT 2014 test.• 23 July - Coffs Coast Post Secondary Options Expo at Coffs Harbour Education Campus. Year 12 students are reminded to • return parental permission notes to travel by bus from 11.30 to 12.30 on this date. A huge number of people volunteer their time and travel far to provide this valued service. By attending rural students become much better informed of post secondary study options, including associated funding, scholarships, and accommodation opportunities. Students will be able to collect resources and speak to representatives from over 70 tertiary organisations. 13th August - Year 11 (2015) Subject Selection Information Evening (follows Year 10 Parent-Teacher Interviews.• 20th August - Post Secondary Pathways Information Evening at the college for Year 12 parents and students (6pm).•

At the end of last term Bishop Druitt College celebrated the 20th anniversary of their beginning. To celebrate, a special assembly was held, where Mr John Foulcher, well know Australian poet and one of our former teachers at BDC, recalled the early vision of the college and how things had certainly changed in twenty years. The principal, Mr Alan Ball, announced the Foundation Day award winners for 2014:

In the Primary, Jessie Woodward joined the school in 2012 at the beginning of year 4. She has been recognised by her teachers for her dynamic and enthusiastic approach to academic pursuits. In sport, she has represented the school in soccer and swimming. She is a talented musician, playing piano and flute and attending the Sunshine Coast music tour. She is currently O’Shane House Captain.

In 2008 Charlie Alderman joined BDC in Kindergarten. Throughout his time at school he has taken a focussed and dedicated approach towards every aspect of school life. He has a positive relationship with his peers and he strives for the highest standards while showing humility in his successes. He has represented the college in touch football, rugby, soccer and swimming, and has represented NCIS in touch football. He is currently Murray House Captain.

In the secondary, Alanna Fraser joined the school in Kindergarten in 2002. She has been on the principal’s list for effort every year since 2009. She has represented the school at NCIS and is an integral part of the BDC Music programme as a member of the strings consort. She has been a peer support leader as well as House Leader and is currently one of the school’s vice captains.

Ben Jones is also a talented musician as well as competing in Tournament of the Minds, Mathematics Days, ICAS competitions and the North Coast Philosothon. He has been on the principal’s list for effort every semester since 2009 and was Dux of Year 7,8,9,10 and 11. He is currently one of the College Captains.

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Karin LisleAssistant Principal (Head of Primary)

Julie BainHead of English

ProFessional develoPmenT worKshoPI recently attended the 2015 literacy and English Conference entitled ‘aNTicipating new territories building strong minds, places and futures’ in Darwin where I presented about adaptive technologies in English. 500 English teachers from around the country, New Zealand and the United States of America attended the conference. Apart from a successful and well-received workshop I was lucky to win a $1200 prize from Education Perfect, which has been utilised in language instruction this year. The prize will allow the college to subscribe for a number of students in the secondary school.

I am glad to see all our students arrived back at school healthy and happy after a long break. We also welcome six new students to our school this term.


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Lorelle NewtonBook Club Coordinator

scholasTic BooK cluBThe Book Club Issue No. 5 booklets have been distributed and orders will close on Wednesday 6th August. Orders may be sent to school and handed to your child’s teacher at any time before that date. For parents who are new to Book Club as well as a reminder to those who have placed orders in the past, the following things need to be noted when filling out a Book Club order:

Fill out your child’s • full name and class on the order form, clearly mark all items to be ordered.Credit card payments are made by telephone or online BEFORE you send the order to school. The information slip on the bottom • of the order form is sent to school with the Book Club order.

Please note that all payments for Book Club are now to be done by telephone or online with your credit or debit card. You will receive a receipt number after you have paid and this is to be written in the space provided at the bottom of the order form. Orders are then sent to school as usual.

Online payment: www.scholastic.com.au/paymentPhone Payment: 24 hours free call 1800 557 908

Thank you for your support of Book Club. Your orders enable us to receive extra books for our classrooms, library and teacher resources by way of a rewards system. Most importantly, it is a great way to keep our children reading.

Karin LisleAssistant Principal (Head of Primary)

As I walked around the classes this week I saw students busily working and I reflected on what great teachers we have at this school. I hope you have read your child’s report by now, if you did not receive it via email can you please let me know, sometimes there is a glitch. I would also urge you to complete the questionnaire on the front page so we can keep improving our reporting system, and also know if you are happy with how your child is going in class. The e-Portfolios were a lot of work to put together and I am sure your children love showing you what they have been learning in class. These will build over time so you will have an ongoing record of the things they are learning over the years at BDC.

We have a busy term ahead, there are plans for the next EYE Festival underway (last week of this term) so if you or someone you know would like to volunteer to share your expertise, or you would just like to come and help, please contact Rebecca Ireland in 1I.

Yesterday Year 5 launched their ‘Nude Food Challenge’ at assembly. They are asking that on Nude Food Tuesday everyone bring their recess and lunch in non-disposable wrappings. So, if we bring a sandwich, it is in a lunch box with no wrapping. Recess may be a piece of fruit rather than a packet of chips. Some of the Year 5 students made hummus yesterday and shared it with 2D students after assembly. Each week they will bring some interesting food to assembly for some students to try.

On Tuesday afternoon next week we will be holding a Seasons for Growth information session in the Primary library. If your child has experienced a loss or grief this programme may be suitable. You are encouraged to come to the meeting which will start at 4pm.

Next Wednesday and Thursday we will celebrate NAIDOC Day. Although the official week is held in the school holidays, Fiona Webb has organised activities for our Goori group and some of their friends. Sean Dewar will be here to share many different aspects of his culture through demonstration, explanation and participation, combining traditional and contemporary aspects. Many members of our Indigenous community will also visit the school.

On Wednesday afternoon starting at 1.30 the Junior Primary will hold their athletics carnival on the oval. This will be a fun afternoon and we encourage all parents to come along and cheer on the children as they participate in a range of activities. It might be wise to bring a chair or a rug to sit on.

On Friday the Senior Primary Carnival will be running all day, you are certainly welcome to stay all day or just pop in when you can get a break from work. The Roger Oates Centre will be open for the purchase of tea/coffee and a muffin between 10am and midday. Please bring a rug or a chair to sit on.

On Thursday our primary school will host 24 Chinese students who are on a cultural visit to Coffs Harbour. They have never seen an Australian school so it will be interesting for them and for our students to compare notes.

If you have been at the school this week you may have noticed the recycling bins we now have. We are encouraging our students to put the correct waste in the correct bins, just like they do at home. Kim Gallery, the Media and Education Officer for Coffs Coast Waste Services came to our assembly yesterday to explain to students how we could help the environment by putting waste in the correct bins.

I would like to pre-empt the visit of Melinda Tankard-Reist to our school on 3 September. We will be holding a parent session that evening, so if you would like to come, please flag this date in your diaries. The talk will be open to the Coffs Harbour community. If you would like to hear what Melinda talks about, here is a taster:

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Have a good week, everyone.


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Dale CondonHead of music K-12

gala concerT2014 marks the 20th year of Bishop Druitt College.

We are planning a Gala concert to celebrate 20 musical years at Bishop Druitt College in the Branson Centre on Friday 5th September at 7.00pm. The centerpiece of this concert will be a combined orchestra comprising past and present music students and staff. I would like to invite back ‘old’ boys and girls who may still play an orchestral instrument.

If you are interested in being involved or you know of someone who might be, please contact me in the Music faculty at BDC or email [email protected] for further details. Music will be posted to all interested parties, giving enough time for practice before the rehearsal.

Thank you to the members of Friends of Music who provided a fundraising and catering event for the basketball tournament on • Saturday 28th June on campus at the Branson Centre. Your support is very much appreciated.AMEB exams are fast approaching. Please see your instrumental teacher for your time and date and practice, practice, • practice!

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‘Rainmakers’ by Jack, Jasmeh, Nakeetah and Caitlin

2D been writing imaginative responses after reading picture fiction texts. Here are some of their creative pieces to enjoy :

Imagine a night when you take one last ride. Beneath you the hills gets steeper and your wheels grow wings. Imagine a night when the moon was made out of cheese. Imagine a night when gravity works not how you expected. Imagine a night when you can’t sleep and you jump high enough to soar through the air. Imagine a night when you can stand on the hot spectacular sun and you can run on water. Imagine a night when you can fly around space and see all the bright stars. By Sylas Phillips

Imagine a night when there was a moon made out of snow and wings made out of ice. The sky was dark blue instead of light blue and the night sky was light blue. Imagine a night when the flies gathered together to make a person. Imagine a night when the stars were made out of cheese. The forest was made out of candy and you can sleep in the clouds in the sky. Imagine a night when the clouds were made out of cotton candy and lolly pops. Imagine a night when shadows whisper. By Harrisen Hawkins

Imagine a night when your shiny house floats into the bright night sky and into space. Then you can grab a shiny star and take it back home. Imagine a night when white beds turn into bouncy white snow and someone whispers to you and says ‘come with me’. So I followed that person and saw a disco party underneath the white bouncy snow. Then that person showed me a dark, secret room. In the secret room spies were talking together. Imagine a night when you can go outside and see all the colourful planets in space without going into space. Imagine a night when the shiny stars are shining on the water and you can walk on top of them. Imagine what it would be like tonight.By Stephanie Evans

The Haunted House

I entered the house. Spider webs were everywhere. I walked up the stairs and down a hall. I felt as though something was watching me or even someone. I kept on walking. I had a funny taste in my mouth as though I was eating dirt!

Then I saw a line of blood coming from a bathroom. I felt as though I was going to scream!

Very, very quietly I tiptoed into the bathroom. A streak of a hand was down the mirror. I heard a swish so I backed back around the corner quickly. I heard a moan and an ear-piercing screech like cat’s nails running down a blackboard.

I ran back down the hall and down the stairs then I heard footsteps. I froze under a table and held my breath but it was too late. He had found me.

All that was heard was a scream and that was it …

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PRImARYCongratulations to the 5/6 girls on their fantastic win in the CHBA Primary school competition. The girls have played hard all season and deserved their win.

SECONDARYCongratulations to the 7/8 girls, BDC Bumblebees, who ran away with their game in the second half after a very close first half to take home the prize. The 7/8 girls, BDC Berries, never looked like losing their grand final, they all played extremely well. The 7/8 boys started their scoring run in the first minute of the game and never looked back and the 9/10 girls were very focused on winning their grand final.

Well done to all the teams that made the finals it was a pleasure to watch the games and see the sportsmanship shown by all our players.

I am in need of more 7/8 boys to join teams, please contact me if you would like to play.

PRImARYThe Junior Primary (non competitive) carnival will be held on Wednesday 23 July, 1.30 – 3pm and the Senior Primary Carnival will be held on Friday 25 July 9am – 3pm. Both these carnivals will be held on the College grounds. The Roger Oates Centre will be open for refreshments on the Friday from 10am - 12pm.

SECONDARYResults will be published in week 2.

The Coffs coast Rugby Challenge is an annual 10 a side tournament held during the June/July school holidays. Teams travel from as far north as Queensland and as far south as the NSW South Coast.

BDC entered a team in the U11’s this year. Over the three days we played eight games of rugby, winning 4 of them. There was some very tough and spirited games of rugby played over the three days.

Ethan Hart took out the players ‘Spirit of Rugby’ award and the BDC team as a whole won their age groups ‘Spirit of Rugby’ award.

By Michael Spinoglio, Year 5

Congratulations to Ethan and the BDC team on a fantastic effort.

sPorT & ouTdoor educaTion

Junior Primary Athletics – Wed 23 JulySenior Primary Athletics – Fri 25 JulyU14’s Rugby, Coast to Country Cup – Thurs 31 JulyNCIS Regional Athletics – Tues 12 AugNorthern NSW Champion of Champions Futsal – Mon 11 Aug (U14 boys), Tues 12 Aug (U16 Girls), Wed 13 Aug (U15, U16 & U19 Boys)

Year 9 camp notes have gone home this week and by now should have been returned to the collection box situated in the front office. If your note has not been returned, please do so on monday. If for any reason your child can not attend their designated camp date please contact Mrs Hilton on 66515644 ext 295 to discuss a change of group.

Year 3 camp notes will be going home in week 3. Dates for Year 3 camp are 28/8/14 – 29/8/14.

This exert is from a recent article in the Outdoor Outlook Newsletter, it may help you understand why outdoor education is an important part of a students schooling.



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Coffs Harbour Regional GalleryOpening night: Friday 8 August 6pm

Bishop Druitt College

With thanks to Coffs Harbour City Council

Theo BlankleyBronwyn Brenton

James Dorahy GalleryMirella FerrrariPam Gilmour

Brayden Girard Elisa Hall

James GilmourEmma Hutton Thamm

Ash JohnstonShellie Kelly

Sophie LampertJosh Mackenzie

Alex Mann

Courtney MartynGeoff McSkimming

Rusty MillerAntonia RadichMarc Renshaw Isabel RickettsStuart Smith

Emily SmithKelly SullivanPeter TuckwellMaryanne WickJulia Johnston - Cooinda Gallery

This is a fundraising event - all works are for sale.

Including a showcase of traditional and contemporary Australian Indigenous art.

You are warmly invited to the opening of the BDC Art Show. Come and celebrate 20 years of college life.

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imPorTanT daTes and evenTs

alumni newsCassie Lindsay (Foundation Student HSC1999) is working at the Coffs Harbour Health Campus and studying Personal Training. She is also an instructor of Zumba and Crossfit.

Tiffany Wood (SC 2007) has been working with LRC and is now applying for a position at BDC.

Otis Carey (2003-2007) was crowned Australian Indigenous Surfing Champion in May and will contest in the men’s open division of the Australian Surf Festival in Coffs Harbour later this year.

Hannah Atkinson-Barry (SC 2003) is the manager for Kareela Golf Club and living at Engadine.

Blake Sorensen (HSC 2001) is a plant operator at Rio Tinto Iron Ore Mining Company in Western Australia.

Former students are encouraged to maintain their contact details on our alumni database by emailing [email protected].

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24 July25 July

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2 Aug3-9 Aug6 Aug

Junior Primary Athletics CarnivalYear 9 Parent-Teacher InterviewsHSC Music Recital, 6pmSenior Primary Athletics CarnivalSee Ya’s On ShowYear 8 Parent-Teacher InterviewsYear 9 2015 Information EveningBDC P&F Trivia NightYear 9 CampYear 6 Parents Cocktail Evening

More on the College Calendar

Scott RodhamAlumni Officer

‘Outdoor education works in a very different way than academic subjects. Its power comes not from focusing just on knowing things (for a seemingly remote future) but on being someone, now. Outdoor education offers a way of being the enriches a young person’s life by providing them with another way of knowing and doing. It fits into that way of understanding education that emphasises the whole person.’

Dr John QuayGraduate School of EducationThe University of Melbourne

For the full article please follow the link below:http://www.bdc.nsw.edu.au/assets/pdf/Outdoor_education/OE-article-1.pdfor http://www.bdc.nsw.edu.au/outdoor-education

Beth HiltonSports Administrator K-12



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HATHA YOGAWORKSHOPS FOR TEENS23rd July to 20th August ~ $75 for 5 weeks

Introductory workshop 25th June 4.30pm ~ $15

with Jo Cunningham Wednesdays .............. 4.30 to 5.30pm

B E Y O N D M O V E M E N T S T U D I O

A dynamic series specifically designed for changing bodies and curious minds. Aside from the physical benefits, yoga teaches young people techniques for coping with the unique issues they're faced with everyday — insecurity about their changing bodies, the enormous pressure to fit in, stressful schedules, and uncertainty about their beliefs and their futures. This Yoga class offers a safe, non competitive space to self nurture, uplift the spirit, relax and help teenagers to transition into more balanced, peaceful, and compassionate young adults. (all gender friendly).











ParenTs and FriendslEARNING DIFFERENCE CONVENTIONAustralia’s largest Event for Dyslexia & Learning Difficulties is being held at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse in Sydney from 6th to the 7th of August. There will be an AMAZING array of professionals speaking from ALL OVER THE WORLD. More expert knowledge, more workshops, more accessibility technology and more resources.

Interested in attending? All Seminars are individually priced with tickets ranging from $30 to $50 each. AND, BDC and the BDC P&F Learning Differently Together Support Group are organising a bus and group accommodation for those interested in attending (bus & accommodation charges will apply).

AMAZING, GREAT OPPORTUNITY AND SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE !!! If you are interested in coming on board the bus and need accommodation, please express your interest by sending a message to [email protected] of your interest.

For more information on the convention, check out http://www.learningdifferenceconvention.com

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 21 July at 6.30pm, 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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#20 term 3, 2014

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