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Last Friday, I walked into the breezeway outside College Reception just as the Year 5 students arrived home from camp. It was quite a noisy experience. It was palpably obvious that our Year 5 students had had a great time on camp at The Great Aussie Bush Camp at Tea Gardens. Many thanks go to Mr Murgatroyd, the Coordinator of Outdoor Education for organising the camp, and particularly to Mr Galvin, Mr McNeill, Mrs Naftel and Mrs Davey who accompanied the students and ensured they got the most out of their experience.

This week, our Year 11 students are on camp at Mebbin in the Mt Warning National Park. As Year 7 students, they also visited Mebbin. The camp is a combination of a more taxing outdoor education experience and leadership activities that focus the cohort on their final year of school. Thanks go to Mr Murgatroyd, Mr Blythe, Mr Verbruggen, Mr Egan, Mr Kadwell, Ms Coleman, Ms Gudgeon, Mr McCormack, Mr Horan and Mrs Purcell who joined the camp with the Year 11 students.

On Tuesday, 30 October, seven students from Years 9 and 10 will fly to Montreal to participate in an exchange with Collége Jean-de-Brébeuf. They will live with French Canadian families, and their entire school experience in Montreal will be in French. Immersion exchanges like these are excellent enrichment activities for language students.

Next year, we will also participate in a reciprocal exchange with another sister school, Toyama International High School, in Toyama, Japan. We will host Japanese students in April and our students will visit Japan in October. We plan to run these exchanges to Canada and Japan annually, and hope to grow the program to include a school in France in the coming years. Students of French or Japanese who are interested in these opportunities should contact Ms Wyndham.

We have enrolled a number of ‘New Arrival’ (refugee) students over the last couple of years. These students are introduced to us by Anglicare, one of the organisations that helps settle these families in the Coffs Harbour region. Anglicare assists ‘new arrival’ families with matters such as housing and schooling. We see it as a part of our mission to help where we can, so we have welcomed some of these students to the College.

These families come to Coffs Harbour carrying all of their possessions. They leave behind trauma and danger, and now live in what must seem to be an idyllic environment. Coming from environments where schooling not guaranteed, or rudimentary at best, makes the opportunities these children find in Coffs Harbour schools those of a lifetime.

I wonder if our school community might be able to help our ‘new arrival’ students acquire computer technology? In a world where we trade-up our mobile phones with some regularity, many also do the same with laptop computers as newer, slimmer, lighter and faster machines hit the market.

In my household we now have two superseded laptops. They work, but they are PCs and we moved to Macs. I intend giving these to two of our ‘new arrival’ families, who will then have access to technology that their means simply do not allow at present. Whilst the families cannot generally afford a home internet connection, a ‘pre-loved’ laptop will allow the students to use USB drives to transfer work from school to home.

I would be happy to receive any superseded laptops that you might wish to donate for this purpose. I am sure they will be enthusiastically received.

Congratulations this week to:

Ms Ketrien Meulenbroeks and her partner Jason on the safe arrival of their baby daughter, Lieke (7lb 13oz), and of course to • proud Grandma, Mrs Truus Meulenbroeks.Mr Jamie Murgatroyd, who has been appointed Director of Activities and Professional Practice• Toby McCann (9) competed at the All Schools Athletics Championships in Sydney last week. Toby made the finals in both the • 400m and 800mJack Winchester (6) won the Coffs Harbour 2012 Junior Match Play Championship last Saturday playing against a number of • older and more experienced golfers.Stephanie Evans (KS) competed at the Australian Physie and Dance Zone competition at Tamworth on Saturday 13 October. Her • 5 and 6 Yrs team came 2nd and her 7 and 8 Yrs team came 1st. Stephanie then competed in her individual 6 Yrs competition and was chosen to compete at the National Titles in Sydney in November.Danielle McMahon was selected for the U15 state basketball team and also won the Mid-North Coast 2012 Cross Country 2 km • run for 12-14 Yrs girls.

Principal’s App of the week: RTA

I was listening to the radio whilst driving to the College earlier this week and I heard the announcers speaking about Christmas and how early Christmas decorations and displays start appearing in the retail shops. They felt that this year retailers have waited a little longer before displaying anything that depicts Christmas as customers had complained in the local area last year when some retailers displayed items as early as August. I was wondering what is the first sign of Christmas and what it might mean to us?

From the prinCipal

pastoral Care

Alan BallPrincipal

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Date Claimer: This Saturday 27 October at 2.30pm CCCC’s is meeting at the Yacht Club for afternoon Tea. Please join us for an afternoon of great conversation, good food and great company. Please phone Karen Downie for further information on 0414 239 624

I asked the Kinder students last week this question “Does anyone know what the special celebration is that happens at Christmas?” almost every hand shot up and eager young faces beaming with an answer, “It’s when Santa Comes and brings us presents” most of the children answered. There were a few who said “the birth of Jesus” and whilst I know how important it is for children to look forward to Santa Claus and receive gifts, I also believe it is important to share with them a different story on the meaning of Christmas. The real meaning of waiting and preparing for the birth of Jesus and his coming again in glory and power.

It’s quite extraordinary to remember that the season of Christmas exists because of the celebration of the birth of the Christ child, and for Christian’s around the world anything else that we celebrate is complimentary but secondary to this. Yet in the secular world with the glitz and glamour of advertising it’s the birth of the Christ child that appears to remain secondary and even dare I say, “lost” to many families and their celebrations. I wonder do we remember to simply give thanks for the abundance of food as we enjoy our lavish Christmas breakfast, luncheon or dinner?

Now it might sound like I am anti-celebrations and having fun but I can assure you that I too enjoy these things with my friends and family. However, the pleas of those who are needy must not go unnoticed. Most of us don’t hesitate to spend many dollars on bigger and better gifts for our loved ones each year but we fail to respond to the cries for assistance from those experiencing poverty and hunger with the same amount of giving, and in countries so distanced from ours. I was interested to read in the Anglican Board of Missions Partners magazine an article from 2010 where in Kenya ABM supports a program that buys goats for children who have been orphaned by AIDS. When they own a goat, children are provided with an economic resource and are more easily and readily cared for by friends and family after their parents die. This simple gift has changed the lives of so many who otherwise would have been left abandoned and uncared for and provided the much needed assistance for sustaining their lives.

I would encourage you to talk to your children about the gift of giving as we prepare ourselves for Christmas, and through our actions of sharing and loving one another we can make a difference for it’s the gift of giving that counts and it’s the joy of making something happen for another who has very little when we have so much.

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

Peace

Last week I was lucky enough to get time to attend the Primary weekly assembly. I was really impressed with the talents that I saw, many children are given the opportunity to share their talents in this forum to a captive audience. What impressed me most was the speech that one of our Primary leaders, Imogen Rose, presented to the school. I have asked her for permission to publish this speech as it has a very strong message for all – even us adults.

Once upon a time there was a very happy blond haired girl named Imogen. She lived in the best place in the world. Mt Isa!! It was HOT, sunny, very sunburnt, not too big, friendly, loads of fun, good school, great activities, lots of swimming, water skiing and camping, lots of snakes, anyway, She was having heaps of fun and loved her best friend Saara.

But then her life was destroyed when her parents said that she was moving to some place called Coffs Harbour. She was NOT HAPPY! Because there was no way in the world she was ever going to move to a place like that! She was devastated and felt like her life was ruined. She wanted to run a way and die in a hole.

Her parents tried to cheer her up and told her to look for positives - but she did not want to - there were none! She did not want to try to feel better. So she cried for a long while and several screams of “NOT FAIR” were heard.

She had 2 options:

Option 1: continue to feel miserable; fight all the way because there was NO way she was ever going to move. She had to leave friends, school, dancing, house and life

The replacements were no good: New friends - don’t need more friends, New house - no pool, New school – terrible, New Dancing - she likes her old group, Beach - She could go there on holidays. Lots of NEW stuff!!

Option 2: Pick herself up and look for positives; Live close to the beach - the beach is good, Get new friends - she does like meeting new people, Got own room - Finally! Close to cousins - that is pretty positive

Well look at things now. Whilst she was so upset about moving, her life is now great! She loves her school, her friends and her life. She’s the School Captain and she now has friends in two places.

I saw a YouTube clip called BOUNDIN. Its about a sheep with an amazing, beautiful fleece and who was really, really happy! Until one day a farmer dragged him off and shaved him fully. After that he was so miserable because he was an ugly naked outcast sheep sitting miserably in the rain. All his friends laughed at him cause he was pink and looked horid! Then one day this Jackalope (a strange creature that looks a bit like an antelope) came bounding along and told him that it was all ok.

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He said, ‘You’ve still got a body, good legs and two feet, just get your head right and then your complete’. As we all know, fleece grows back and the sheep was soon his old happy self.

Now both the sheep and Imogen learnt a lesson. They came to understand that even though things might seem bad, they always get better in time. So when things go wrong, which they almost certainly will at some point, and you feel like you want to go and die in a hole - DON’T!!

It’s ok to be sad and disappointed about things but remind yourself that things will get better. Maybe not straight away, but trust me, always in the long term.

So remember keep boundin!!!! Look forwards, look up and look for the bright side of every situation. Thank you for listening and if you want to see the Boundin’ clip, type it into Google or you can find it on ‘The Incredibles’ DVD.

Thanks you for such wise insight, Imogen. I am sure many students and parents will discuss the ideas you have presented in this speech.

If you would like to discuss this or any other issue, please contact me: klisle@bdc.nsw.edu.au | 66515644 extension 269

Tim EganAssistant Principal (Head of Secondary)

From the heaD oF seConDary

TeCHnologyIt is important that you know what your children are doing online. Discussions about social media and responsible use are essential in promoting the use of technology for the right reasons. Teenagers will not understand the repercussions of poor online behavior, so they need to be taught. The reality is that threatening, harassing or comments that are intimidating in nature can come back to haunt your child at a later date. The same goes with photographs. I would encourage active discussions about the correct use of technology with in the family unit and let’s face it the older generation might even learn something new.

Senior CAmPOur Year 11 students have completed their senior camping experience at Mebbin during the week. They have been challenged physically, emotionally and mentally. The most important outcome though has been the strengthening of the bonds between the tutor groups. The next 12 months are, to say the least, challenging and this experience has certainly assisted for the journey ahead.

CongrATulATionSTo Jamie Murgatroyd who has been appointed as Director of Activities and Professional Practice.To Ketrien Meulenbroeks (PDHPE teacher and Head of Sutherland House) who gave birth to a baby girl, Lieke this Tuesday.

PreSenTATion eveningThe presentation evening for the Secondary school will be held on Tuesday 4 December, 6:30pm at C.Ex Club Coffs Harbour. This is a compulsory attendance evening for all students in Years 7-11. If there are issues with attendance for your child/children then I would request written notification via letter or email. It is important that we gather together as community to celebrate the academic, cultural and sporting successes of our students and to complete the year formally. I can be contacted at: tegan@bdc.nsw.edu.au

seConDary sChool

APP oF THe WeeKDiigo – your all purpose digital library on iPad – bookmarks, archives, annotations, notes, images and screenshots. Collect everything, find fast, share easily and access anywhere.

Karin LisleDirector of Pastoral Care K-12

languagesThe Languages Faculty is organising a study tour to Japan for the September-October holidays next year. The tour will be open to all students studying Japanese in Years 9 - 11 in 2013. There will be an information night held in the Primary Library on Tuesday 6 November at 6pm. Contact Ms Wyndham kwyndham@bdc.nsw.edu.au if you would like to register your interest!

Katherine WyndhamHead of languages

CamboDia 2013The time is fast approaching for the annual Year 11 Cambodia trip. The trip was developed initially as an extension to Society and Culture and Modern History subjects but has proven to be valuable for many other subjects too. This year, a group of 25 Year 11

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poetry Competition

As part of the co-curricular program at the College, an activity has been arranged for the last day of school. Normal classes will run until recess after which students will travel by bus to Boambee Bay Reserve. A BBQ lunch will be provided for students on the day. Permission notes will be sent home with students with more information.

In week 9 last term the BDC Student Environment Council held a fundraiser to build the funds that are going toward investing in sturdy recycling bins for all the classrooms and staff rooms in the high school. We set up a stall in the green room and successfully sold over 200 homemade cupcakes and ice-cream cones. Eastern Province, a band set up by Noah Bedford, Mac Nebo, Jordan Black, Jono Chan and Benjamin Jones played in support and brought along many spectators and customers. Just under $400 was raised and put away until after our next fundraiser where we hope to raise enough money to actually purchase the bins.

On the day BDC students were also encouraged to take part in the Australian Youth Climate Coalition, ‘Youth Decides’ vote, along with over 20,000 secondary and tertiary students Australia wide. With the results in, young people across Australia have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a clean energy future.

We also attended the regional Youth Environment Council meeting held in Bellingen. At this meeting we shared ideas and inspiration with environment group students from a number of regional schools. We were also given a guided tour of the fruit bat colony on Bellingen Island.

The recycling program we introduced last term has been going well and we are pleased to see that people are using the current cardboard bins in an appropriate and respectful manner. Look out for our next fundraiser later this term.

Australia’s foremost poet Les Murray is currently judging over one hundred entries from secondary students in the inaugural Les Murray Poetry Competition. Mr Murray will announce the winners and present the prizes at a Secondary Assembly on Thursday 15 November. He will also attend a Murray House lunch in his honour and speak at the Philosothon in the evening.

This is a rare opportunity for the school community to host a visit from a writer regarded by many as Australia’s Poet Laureate and one of the ten most important composers in English today. The first prizes for both the Junior (Years 7 to 9) and the Senior (Years 10 to 12) sections of the competition will be an iPad 3, while the runners up will receive $200 book vouchers. There will also be two Special Mention awards of $100 book vouchers.

The competition ran throughout the first three terms, promoted by English teachers and incorporating poetry workshops run by poets and Mark Tredinnick and Luke Beesley. Students particularly enjoyed the crafting process using GoogleDocs. The English Faculty hopes to run another successful competition next year. I would be particularly interested in talking to business owners who may be prepared to sponsor the prizes. I hope to see parents and other interested community members at the assembly on 15 November.

Kellie ReinholdPDHPe Faculty

Alison HollierScience Faculty

Elora Allman year 10

Ian Youngenglish Faculty

students go to Cambodia with the aim of making a difference. We will be doing three different community projects - at an orphanage, building houses and renovating toilets at a school. We are trying to raise between $20,000-$25,000 which would help build about 18 houses. All money raised goes towards materials while the students provide the labour to help build houses and support the communities they visit.

We have several more fundraising efforts and appreciate the support you have already given so generously. We have a 10kg block of chocolate being raffled at $1 a ticket and a mufti day Friday week 4, for a gold coin donation.Thanks again for your support and if you wish to donate click on the following link.http://www.tabitha.org.au/cms/bishop-druitt-dec-2012

Rebecca Brownvisual Arts

visual artsYear 7 students have enjoyed learning about the work of Keith Haring and Merron Esson recently in a ceramics case study. The students had to analyse and discuss various aspects of the respective artists work. Some of the students wrote some insightful and interesting interpretations.

Shanae Purcell wrote; “both the artists and their work were concerned with environmental and social problems. Esson’s pots shape and delicate surface treatment reflects the fragile state of our oceans.”, Peytn Stokes-Marshall believed, “the smooth surfaces of Haring and Esson’s work reflects the nature of our society - we smooth over our problems.” Hunter Stewart stated that he felt art that looked “weird” helped make people think and he believed Esson’s work made us all think and appreciate that just because it is a different type of Visual Art, doesn’t mean it is less important.

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Graeme NaftelAssistant Principal (Head of Primary)

From the heaD oF primaryPreSenTATion DAyThis year the Primary Presentation Day will be held at the Coffs Ex Services Club on Tuesday 4 December. We will begin at 11am and should finish around noon. All students will travel to the venue by bus. In 2013, Presentation Day will be held in the new Branson Centre.

SCHool leADerSLast week our Year 5 students spent a week at the Great Aussie Bush Camp. This camp provides a wonderful opportunity for staff to observe students in an unfamiliar environment. The camp provides a chance for students to demonstrate leadership qualities that we look for when identifying school leaders.

Following a review of our Leadership and Service program in the Primary School, a somewhat different process for electing school leaders will be followed this year. Year 5 students wishing to be considered for the role of School Leader will make a brief presentation to the student body and teachers later this term. Students and staff will vote for their preferred candidate, and from these candidates, ten school leaders will be elected and announced at Presentation Day. These students will perform those duties previously carried out by the SRC. From this group the School Captains will be chosen. Students may choose to stand for School Leader, but ask not to be considered for captaincy. House Captains will be elected by members of their house early next year.

School Leaders must have consistently demonstrated the following characteristics:Respectful• Responsible• Respected by staff and students• Consistent effort in class and the playground• Involved in the wider life of the school• Well spoken• Inclusive •

Year 5 students who wish to be considered for School Leader, should complete the nomination form that will be sent home later this term.

lAnguAgeS in 2013In 2013, all Primary School students will receive both French and Japanese instruction each year. Each class will receive one semester’s tuition in each of these languages. Language instruction is not mandatory in Primary Schools in Australia, but at BDC we are committed to delivering a quality program. This program will be designed to engender an appreciation for language and culture, and will provide a solid base from which our students can make a considered choice as to which subject they choose to study in Secondary School.

primary sChool

Mia Kelly (KS)Mala Brooks-Andren (KM) Emelie Coe (KS)

graDe oF the week - kinDergarten

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Don’t miss this ConCert

A reminder that our Friends of Music meeting is Tuesday 23 October at 5pm in Music room 1. You are most welcome to come along and be part of the decision-making team and to assist with ideas to help provide much needed percussion equipment for our rapidly growing program. Please contact Mrs Egan at school on (02) 6651 5644 ext: 218. We vey much welcome your support. We will also be discussing our upcoming Ensembles Concerts.

Here is a photo taken at last Sunday’s NCPAA performance in Bellingen. Gergely Malyusz, one of our Brass tutors is conducting and Edward Condon (Year 12 O’Shane) is the soloist. Jennessa Mok, David Matthews and Mr Condon are also in the picture.

This photograph was taken at the Grafton Cathedral on Saturday 20 October and shows the terrific number of BDC musicians supporting the wider musical community.

On Sunday at 2:00pm at the Princess Room at the Sawtell RSL, the North Coast Performing Arts Association Orchestra and Choir, featuring 19 BDC students, staff and parents are presenting a fabulous musical concert. Please click on this link for details: http://www.ncpaa.info/next_concert_programme_October2012.html

musiCal notes

Charlotte Cooper (KM) Alicia Dayori (KM) My Robot ‘Lexy’

Jack Betts (KS) My Favourite Toy

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primary anD seConDary assembly perFormanCes

Bishop Druitt College will hold the annual Ensembles Evenings on Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 November this year. The concerts begin at 5:30pm and run for one hour. This year we will be running a fundraiser sausage sizzle & cold drinks stand. Please note there will be no alcohol served at this time. There will be raffles and a small door entry. This is all in aid of buying a set of Timpani for the College Music Programs. Thank you for your suggestions and help with this so far.

Thanks to the Brass Ensemble, Natalie Cameron and Will Phillips for their musical performances at assemblies this week.

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stuDents Continuing lessons in 2013

Toby McCann (Year 9) competed at the All Schools Athletics Championships in Sydney last week. Toby made the finals in both the 400m and 800m, but unfortunately suffered a calf strain, which severely hampered his performance for both finals races. Congratulations Toby on a fabulous effort.

Jack Winchester (Year 6) won the Coffs Harbour Junior Matchplay Championship last Saturday with a hard fought win. On the very last hole, Jack had to make a very tricky five foot putt for the win. Great win Jack.

Stephanie Evans (KS) competed at the Australian Physie and Dance Zone competition at Tamworth on Saturday 13 October. Her team of five and six year olds came second and her seven and eight year old team came first. Stephanie then competed in her individual competition and was chosen for the National Titles to be held at the Concourse at Willoughby in Sydney, on Sunday 18 November. Congratulations to Stephanie.

We are looking into the first term of 2013 for timetabling music lessons. If your child(ren) learns an instrument at the College, you will shortly receive an intention to continue studies form for next year.

College sport

Dale CondonHead of music K-12

important Dates anD events

College Community

31 oct Year 11 Parent/Teacher/Student night6 nov Grandparents’ Day9 nov Year 7 (2013) Orientation Day13 nov Ensembles Evening - 5:30pm, BDC Theatre15-16 nov Northern NSW Philosothon - Information

alumni newsTegan Harris (HSC 2002) is the Town Planner for Maitland City Council.Edwina Fox (HSC 2002) lives and works in Monaco for a British firm.Julian Stokes (Foundation student HSC 1999) is now a Year 7 Coordinator at a school in Melbourne.Kade Wise (HSC 2005) is now the International Travel manager at Flight Centre, Robina, QldJames Hargrave (HSC 2008) started tertiary studies in Landscape Design but then changed to Architecture. He is in his third year at UNSW, is doing very well and is living in Bondi.Abbey Hargrave (SC 2009) James’ sister has been working at BookWorld, Coffs Harbour and plans to move to Sydney next year.

Scott RodhamAlumni Officer and Archivist

parents anD FrienDsnexT meeTing – Agm monDAy 19 november, 6.30PmThe Annual General Meeting has been postponed until November 19 at 6.30pm. P&F members are invited to nominate and vote on Executive Positions for 2013. Everyone is welcome for the meeting following with College information and discussion with other parents. Refreshments provided.

DySlexiAAll interested parents or persons who would like to know more about Dyslexia and how we can help BDC become more dyslexia friendly, are invited to come to the next P&F meeting or contact Sue Robertson directly on sue-mal@bigpond.com.au or 0414343027.

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CCCC“I can do everything through Him (christ) who gives me strength” Philippians 4:13

P&F CooKbooKFor just $25 you can share hundreds of yummy homemade recipes contributed by the BDC community. They are available either through the Accounts office or send in the following order form to the Front Office. P&F Cookbook order form.

uPComing evenTSCommunity Carols - 27 November - Mark it in your diary now!

CAnTeen volunTeerS neeDeDIf you have a spare hour or more, especially between 10.30am and 12pm (recess service) or 1pm and 2pm (lunch service) the Canteen Manager, Ben Pike would be greatly appreciative. If you can offer a hand please fill in the form located on the BDC website and return to the College or for further enquiries please email Ben on bpike@bdc.nsw.edu.au

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 akwillo@live.com.auP & F email: parentsandfriends@bdc.nsw.edu.au

next meeting: monday 19 november, 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.