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The Stage 6 Parent/Student/Teacher night on Wednesday marked the first of these important meetings for the year. It is an important part of the partnership between school and home that these meetings are frank and informative. If, for some reason you were or will be unable to attend these meetings, please contact Mrs Collin, the Director of Learning and Teaching. She will arrange either for an alternative meeting time with some or all of your child’s teachers; will request they call you; or that the teachers will make contact via e-mail.

On Monday, I received notice from Mr Ian Young (Secondary English) of his intention to retire from teaching on the last day of this term. Mr Young has taught at BDC since 28 May, 2007. Ms Bree-Leigh Moore has been appointed to replace Mr Young for the rest of 2015.

Yesterday’s ‘BDC’s Got Talent’ show was an entertaining break from the usual routine in the Secondary school. Our various artists – singers, dancers, musicians, and comics, entertained the Secondary students in a special fund raising event for the Music tour that will visit Japan in December. Unfortunately, it ran a little over time, so Connor Schumer-Caldwell’s performance will be rescheduled to a Secondary assembly. See photos on BDC Facebook.

In the coming months, we wish to articulate a belief statement that addresses BDC’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student population.

Mrs Kathleen Collin will facilitate the conversations that will drive the development of this important pillar of BDC’s identity. Students, staff and parents will be invited to contribute to this work. Mrs Collin will initiate work on this project in Term 2.

Congratulations this week to:

- Serena Waters (8) who has been selected into the NSW Country U16 basketball team to play in Tasmania in July- Courtney Robinson (12) and Zac Ion (12) who won their divisions at the Northern NSW CIS Golf championships on Monday

As we travel throughout Lent our journey takes us into those desert places, the wilderness places and quite often we try to avoid going into these spaces where we feel all alone, but it is in exploring our vulnerability and contemplating our own purpose that we can then begin to see the whole picture of our life as God sees it. We can begin to understand the things that enrich our lives and bring wholeness and those things that stand in the way of us building a right relationship with God. In Chapel we’ve been talking about John 3:16-17

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”

Verse 17 reveals that Jesus was sent into the world not to judge it but in order that we might find life and hope for ever after through him.

The concept of living our life with a suffering servant heart is almost unthinkable, but I wonder how many of us ever view our world with a mindset like this? Who are the people around us that we aspire to be like? Do we follow those who use their power, to be vindictive and cruel or perhaps we aspire to follow the behavior that Jesus models for us, of those who are humble, forgiving, caring and just?

The two great commandments that proclaim a life lived in love are ‘Hear, O Israel, The Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ Jesus said: ‘This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: you shall love your neighbor as yourself.’

We are called to walk in the shoes of Jesus and to be encouragers to one another, to be transformed through Jesus and inspired by God’s love for all of humanity. As we prepare for Easter, who do we count as our neighbours and are we willing to show our vulnerability to care for them? I wonder are we inclined to be useable for God, healing and one another?

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

Shalom my friends

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chaplain’s chat

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Rev Marion TanfieldChaplain

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SECONDARY RESPECT FOR ALL

All students within the Secondary School have the right to a safe and caring learning environment in which everyone is treated with respect.

Rights Responsibilities Every student in the Secondary School has the right to:

Every student in the Secondary School has the responsibility to:

• Learn • Listen and follow instructions • Concentrate and complete tasks both at school and at

home to the best of their ability. • Seek help if they have a question or problem. • Accept ownership of my own learning.

• To hear and to be heard.

• Listen and allow others to speak without interruption.

• To be treated with respect. • Respect the rights and needs of others regardless of race, colour, religion etc.

• Discourage all put downs. • Be polite and cooperative.

• To feel happy, safe and secure in their

environment.

• Be in the right place at the right time. • Help and care for others. • Behave sensibly in the classroom, the playground, at all

school activities and while travelling to and from school. • Resolve disputes in an appropriate and non violent

manner.

• To their own privacy and personal space. • Respect the personal property of others and accept the their right to privacy and personal space.

• Take responsibility for my own belongings.

• To be an accepted part of the school

community.

• Respect the rights and needs of all members of our

school and wider community. • Wear appropriate school uniform. • Not have illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco and weapons in

my possession.

• To search for God’s purpose in their life. • Value the opportunity to search for God’s purpose in their life.

• Respect the right of others to also search for God’s purpose.

pastoral carerespect for all

BullY BoX

Pastoral Care encompasses everything that the school community does to meet our students’ academic, personal and social needs, and enhance their well-being at school. All students have a right to a safe and caring learning environment in which everyone is treated with respect. Just as importantly, all students have the responsibility to allow other students to academically, socially and emotionally develop in positive ways. The Pastoral Care Policy incorporates a document called ‘Respect for All’ and sets out the rights and responsibilities of all students K – 12.

The rights and responsibilities document is displayed in all Primary and Secondary classrooms and is something teachers refer to for necessary discipline and pastoral issues regularly.

I would like to encourage discussions at home regarding this document and the importance that these rights and responsibilities have on your children and indeed all children in the Bishop Druitt College Community.

We have recently launched an electronic ‘Bully Box’ and encourage all students to email any issues or problems they are having or that they see other students going through. I believe it is often easier for some kids to write something down and send it, rather then approach a teacher.

Sue O’ConnorActing Director of Pastoral Care

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sport - term 2Although we still have 3 weeks left of sport this term we are already looking forward to sports happening in Term 2. It has been great to see the sun over the last couple of Mondays and the students have been able to appreciate the fact they can get outside and be active.

Term 2 for Year 7 and 8 are set sports.

YeAr 7 - Term 2

Houses Students Weeks Sport Venue

Cottee, Hollows, Kngwarreye Girls 1,2,3 Mixed Martial Arts Cook Dr

Cottee, Hollows, Kngwarreye Girls 4,5,6,7 Gym/tramp Links Gym

Cottee, Hollows, Kngwarreye Boys 1,2,3 League Skills College Grounds

Cottee, Hollows, Kngwarreye Boys 4,5,6,7 Tennis Sawtell

Murray, O’Shane, Sutherland Girls 1,2,3, Gym/tramp Links Gym

Murray, O’Shane, Sutherland Girls 4,5,6,7 Mixed Martial Arts Cook Dr

Murray, O’Shane, Sutherland Boys 1,2,3 Tennis Sawtell

Murray, O’Shane, Sutherland Boys 4,5,6,7 League Skills College Grounds

YeAr 8 - Term 2

Houses Students Weeks Sport Venue

Cottee, Hollows, Kngwarreye Girls 1,2,3 Basketball College Grounds

Cottee, Hollows, Kngwarreye Girls 4,5,6 Cricket College grounds

Cottee, Hollows, Kngwarreye Boys 1,2,3 Hockey Hockey Fields

Cottee, Hollows, Kngwarreye Boys 4,5,6 Soccer College Grounds

Murray, O’Shane, Sutherland Girls 1,2,3 Cricket College Grounds

Murray, O’Shane, Sutherland Girls 4,5,6 Basketball College Grounds

Murray, O’Shane, Sutherland Boys 1,2,3 Soccer College Grounds

Murray, O’Shane, Sutherland Boys 4,5,6 Hockey Hockey Fields

Carmel SpryAssistant Principal (Head of Secondary)

from the head of secondarYBDC HAS TAlenT

Yesterday we were entertained by a number of students in the secondary school for the first BDC has Talent. This event was organised and run by Geoff McSkimming and senior Music students to raise money to support the BDC Orchestra’s trip to Japan later this year. It was a great afternoon where students displayed their talent as singers, musicians, comedians and DJs. Unfortunately, we ran out of time and have no results as yet to share. I am sure there is a lot more talent in the BDC student community and that we may need another afternoon. Thank you to everyone involved.

Good luck to our Year 12 students for their Half-Yearly Examinations. While it appears odd to be having Half-Yearly Examinations in March – this is half way for the HSC courses. If students are unwell and unable to sit examinations, please remember to phone the secondary office and let us know. Students also need a medical certificate to cover their absence from the examination. If there are any concerns or questions, please contact Mrs Kathleen Collin.

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All students will do set sports unless they are doing Representative Rifle shooting or Representative Futsal.Sports for Year 9 and 10 have been published on notice boards and through tutor groups. Students are asked to check they are happy with the choices they made last year. If they wish to change they can collect a Change of Sport note from the secondary foyer, get it signed and return to the secondary office by the end of this term. There will be nO CHAnGeS next term.

Week 10 of this term will be House Sport on college grounds, where the best house, Kngwarreye will win the day again!

Kellie ReinholdTeacher-in-Charge monday Sport

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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.

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olivia’s initiative!

italY and greece 2016

Year 10 are about to attempt a landscape in oils task and in preparation they study the work of Australian artist Brett Whiteley. This is a beautiful study by Rosie Mackenzie.

Olivia Gerrard in Year 8 has instigated the formation of a Red Shirt Environmental Club. The initial meeting was called for 6th March and a number of interested Year 7s and Year 8s expressed interest in building the club from the ground up. Olivia will present the opportunity for involvement at our next assembly.

In association with Academy Travel, BDC is offering students the opportunity to travel to Italy and Greece for 16 days in 2016 (during January school holidays). The tour is specifically designed to address the Ancient History HSC course but would also be a highly valuable 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 please see the attached flyer below.

Booking forms need to be returned by Friday 27th March in order to finalise numbers. IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN THE TOUR!! 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

Rebecca BrownVisual Arts Teacher

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Karin LisleAssistant Principal (Head of Primary)

from the head of primarYI am always amazed at our children at this school, they have so many talents and are able to shine in so many areas. Yesterday at assembly we watched three students perform musical items, all different. Tai Crismale played the saxophone and had been working on that piece for quite some time and it sounded fantastic! His brother Jay has only just started learning the guitar, but he was up on stage showing us what he had learned. Then Jaela Hibbard sang in front of the whole school, a beautiful piece, ‘Second Star to the Right’. I was so proud of all our performers.

Writers of the week also crowded the stage, there are some amazing things going on in classrooms and students are being rewarded for their exceptional work. Our soccer (the real football) girls and boys excelled in Armidale on Wednesday. The girls won their championship while the boys came second. An exceptional feat considering the limited time they had for training due to our rainy weather.

Tonight I am looking forward to the opening of the Bunker Gallery’s exhibition starting at 6pm. I look forward to meeting parents of students who will be performing, as well as viewing all our incredible art works. Many thanks to Mrs Meulenbroeks for the organisation and the Mrs Stuart for developing our music program in Primary.

Our Open House will happen again on Tuesday for prospective parents. If you know of anyone who is curious about BDC, please invite them to come along and see all the great things that our school offers. Our parents are our best advertisers so I thank you all.

Next week is Harmony Day celebration on Thursday. Parents are all welcome to attend, if you would like to join us for morning tea after the ceremony, can you please email me for catering purposes. The assembly starts at 11.15am in the Branson Centre. This means that there will be NO afternoon assembly. Instead the students will be entertained by the ‘Solid State’ performers. The cost for this performance is $5 and this will be debited to all accounts.

Next Friday is ‘Say No to Bullying’ Day. Our whole school will target this day to talk about the strategies we are use to protect our children from this terrible trait. Each student will be given a wristband to remind them to talk about bullying to their teachers, to their parents and to their friends. Of course we remind students that bullying is repetitive behaviour that makes the target feel bad about themselves and we talk to students about other ways of being unkind that are not bullying behaviours.

I hope you have a great weekend, so far no rain! May I remind all families to avoid those pesky mosquitoes, we have had several children with quite serious staph infections from them scratching the bites.

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teddY Bears’ picnicOn Wednesday the Kindergarten students brought their favourite teddies and soft toys to school for a Teddy Bears’ Picnic. The teddies enjoyed a delicious morning tea, sang songs, played games and even had a go on the big parachute. The children, teachers and teddies all had a fantastic time!

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Layla is wearing a Massai Mara blanket and holding a children’s spear her mother brought from the Massai people when she worked with them. Amelie is wearing African material and a mask her parents bought when they were on Safari in Africa.

The Kindies in the ELC have been discussing descriptive language and adverbs. They created descriptive sentences about zebras.

The zig-zag zebra drank noisily from the river.Phoebe

The black and white zebra kicked the lion hard.William

The black and white zebra ran powerfully.Mushtaha

The cranky zebra kicked hard and hit the lion.Tenzin

The hungry zebra ate furiously.Jarrah

writers of the weekWorking on sentence variation and sizzling starts

The impression of pure boredom settled in the cold room. Sitting in his black, leather, comfortable-looking chair was Mr Ainsley, the principal. He surveyed the room making sure no lips were moving in Mr Tain’s silent classroom. In that room where the windows gave no light everyone sat, heads down, making sure not to lock eyes with the head of the school, the demon of the school, the heartless ogre of the school. Detention was his favourite word, the only word students ever heard venture from his lips. He was like a stone giant in the middle of a school of tiny, defenceless ants. No one liked him. No one dare speak. No one dare smile.

By Maxyn Dorz 6F

Prepositions

Around the temple, warriors stood on guard.On top of the temple, archers waited for anything to happen.Out of nowhere, strangler figs started growing.In front of the temple, Roman numerals showed the amount of deaths.

Robbie Sullivan 6M

Breath fogs in the frigid dusk air, swirling, tendrils of mist caressing my cheeks.The sky is stained a blood-soaked purple, clouds swallowing the waning moon whole.The wolves stalk towards me, their dusky pelt speckled with blood.I stumble. All too soon, I’m crushed against the broad trunk of an oak, the bristling bark clawing at my skin.

Madeline Howard 6M

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Dale CondonHead of music K-12

The Friends of Music are holding a fundraising BBQ for the BDC Orchestra Tour to Japan on Friday 20th March at lunchtime for both primary and secondary. Sausage sandwiches will be available for $2. We are looking for donations of juice poppers, so if you are able to help out please contact the Music department.

Permission notes for this event are now VERY overdue. We ask that these be returned immediately as we need to finalise numbers. TryBooking payments are now closed and payment needs to be made directly to Accounts at the college. It is expected that all members of Superstrings, Primary Performance Band and the Primary Guitar Ensemble will attend.

Many thanks to all the students who performed in this week’s talent quest. There was a wonderful array of talent on display and you should all be very proud. A big thanks must go to Mr Geoff McSkimming for his excellent and tireless organisation of this event and to the senior music students who helped out with organisation and on the day.

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. His profile can be seen at: 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 sectional rehearsals. If you did not receive a letter, please collect yours from the music office. A special notice that the Concert Band will be performing “Highland Cathedral” at the evening concert.

Many thanks to all those students who performed at this event, and also thanks to Mrs Ruth Stuart and Ms Truus Meulenbroeks for their organisation. It is always pleasing to be able to showcase our music students outside of the college.

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.

are reminded that students should be dropped at the front of the school with their musical instruments. This is particularly important on the busiest mornings, Tuesday and Wednesday. Thank you for your cooperation.

Good luck to our Year 12 students as they embark on their Half-Yearly examinations. Music 2 is on Tuesday 18th March at 12:30pm and Music 1 is on Friday 20th March at 12:30pm.

Friday 20th March - Friends of Music fundraising BBQ for the BDC Orchestra Japan Tour.Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March – Primary Music Camp (Coffs Coast Beach School)Sunday 22nd March – Primary Performance Choir performing at the Multicultural Harmony Day (Coffs Harbour Botanical Gardens)Tuesday 31st March – BDC Orchestral Workshop Day and Twilight Concert

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On Wednesday four BDC teams, two primary and two secondary headed up the mountain to Armidale to play in the annual NCIS Football Gala Day. For the secondary teams this has always been a good practise day heading into the Bill Turner and CIS cups and selection into the NCIS teams to compete in the NSWCIS Football Championships held in Sydney.

The secondary and primary Girls teams both bought the winning shields home after some great wins. The Boys teams both played extremely well and had some hard fought battles to finish 2nd (primary) and 3rd (secondary).

Congratulations to the following players on their selection into the NCIS teams: Primary - Jimmy Shanahan, Harrison Colyer, Fletcher Scott, Hunter Black and Robbie Sullivan. Secondary Girls - Liana Hall, Naomi Law & Amy Gibbins.Secondary Boys - Mitchell Brewster, Jake Ashley, Isaac Allman and Kaman Malou.

Last week Ben Kearns, Finn Morrison, Sam Parker-Reynolds and DJ Hart took part in an Indigenous Athlete Identification Program. From all reports all the boys had a great day and I will hear next week if any of the boys have been selected into the North Coast Academy.

The four Year 12 boys, Connor Pallet, Eli White, Connor Schumer-Caldwell and Max Handley must be commended for their outstanding commitment and dedication to their sometimes grueling training regime. Come rain or shine, most days saw them up before dawn for either an erg session in the gym or water training on the Bellinger River at Repton, plus regular runs and crossfit sessions, especially in the lead up to the NSW State Rowing Champs in Sydney. The club is extremely proud of the boys for what they have achieved in just two seasons of rowing and for the exceptional way they have worked together as a team and represented the school. Sadly this is the last time they were able to represent BDC as they are all doing their HSC this year. However two new members, Emma Schumer-Caldwell (8) and Courtney Smith (11) were welcomed to the team recently and have already had some great results on the water.

18th March- Bill Turner Cup Matches at BDC (Boys 11am & Girls 1:15pm)19th March- CIS Primary Swimming in Sydney24th March- Year 7/8 Indoor Cricket25th March- CIS Football Cup30th March- Secondary Cross Country (Previously 1st of April)

The Secondary NSWCIS Swimming notes should be now collected from the Sport Administration office and are required to be returned by Monday 23 March. If students are nominating for extra events please write these events and times on the returned permission note.

Congratulations to the following record breakers at the NCIS carnival.Primary - Harry Ward (11 years): 50m Free & 50m BreastSecondary - Madeleine Gough (16 years): 50m Back, 200 I.M & 100m FreeZac Freuden (18 years): 200 I.M, 50 Breast & 50m Fly

Congratulations also to the Age Champions.PrimaryJunior Girls Champion - Kaleah Doherty Junior Boys Runner Up - Sylas Phillips11 Years Boys Champion - Harry Ward

Secondary12 Years Girls Runner Up - Hannah Joseph 13 Years Girls Champion - Lucy Alkemade15 Years Girls Champion - Georgia Ensbey 15 Years Boys Runner Up - Keaan Van Venrooij16 Years Girls Champion - Madeleine Gough 16 Years Boys Champion - Sean O’Reilly17 Years Boys Champion - Lachlan O’Reilly 18 Years Boys Champion - Zac Freuden

Good luck to the BDC primary swimmers competing at the NSWCIS Primary Swimming Championships on Thursday 19th March at Homebush.

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Tuesday 17 March, 10.00aM -12.00pM

111 North Boambee Road, Coffs Harbour, NSWPh: (02) 6651 5644 | www.bdc.nsw.edu.au

We are holding an ‘Open House’ morning for prospective students and parents to come and experience our dynamic and disciplined learning environment. Come along to see and hear how your son or daughter could benefit from joining Bishop Druitt College in 2015. Hear from the Principal and teaching staff, take a guided tour and then join classes as you choose.

Please r.s.v.p. to Lyn Mercer via: enrolments@bdc.nsw.edu.au or call 6651 5644

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Tegan Harris (HSC ) has recently delivered her second child, • Anderson George.Dr Brian Fitzsimmons (Drama Staff 1999) is back in town to • direct and produce a couple of plays for the Jetty Theatre.Darren Dennis (SC 2000) has a daughter to partner Kylie • Ashworth and he works as a landscaper.Jamie Livingston (HSC 2004) works at Pullman Cairns • InternationalEmma Raymond (HSC 2002) is the Tissue Bank Manager at • the Wesley Research Hospital, Brisbane.

Former students are encouraged to maintain their contact details on our alumni database by emailing srodham@bdc.nsw.edu.au.Copies of The Collegian – 20 Years On – can be purchased from the College or online at www.bdc.nsw.edu.au/activity-payments

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.

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, with their details filled in and we will add in the sizing once they have been fitted. We will always fit for a slightly larger sizing so as to achieve maximum wear unless you specify differently. We will then notify you once the Blazer has arrived and discuss payment options then. The new Blazers will be $195.

Scott RodhamArchivist and Alumni Officer

PArenTSJoin us for quick, informative and friendly Parents and Friends Association meetings. Don’t worry, you won’t be given a job - all committee positions are already filled! Our focus is on building our school community and fundraising is only a small part of what we 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?Contact us to join an email list of people we keep informed about P&F, or find us under “Our Community” on the school website for links to information and our Facebook page.

nexT meeTInG: 2pm, monday 16 march in the Roger Oates Centre.

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

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