BISHOP DRUITT COLLEGE BDC COFFS HARBOUR FAITHFULNESS IN SERVICE 21 November | 2014 | Page 1 DYNAMIC • CARING • OPTIMISTIC Issue # 36 www.bdc.nsw.edu.au COLLEGE NEWS VIEW THE CURRENT EDITION OF THE NORTH COAST ANGLICAN NEWSPAPER President Obama’s speech to an audience of high school and university students at the University of Queensland last weekend was ‘vintage Obama’. He spoke eloquently and articulately about the future, and the role our young people must play in it. He spoke of the change these young people must become, and of the role citizens of countries like the United States and Australia must play in the future of the planet. What resonated from the President’s speech was hope – in that inimitable ‘Obamaesque’ style. It is exciting to know that some of our children will play significant parts in that future – that, as the President identified, must tackle (amongst other things) climate change and bridge the poverty gap that disenfranchises so much of the world today. This week, we have been interviewing candidates for the positions of School Captains. It has been very refreshing to hear these senior students articulate very clearly the sorts of community service projects they would like to see BDC involved in during their final year at school. That hope that President Obama outlined is captured in the enthusiasm of our student leaders. I will not steal their thunder, but look forward to a few exciting projects in 2016. Currently, the Student Executive is raising money to buy 10 wall mounted blood pressure machines for the Coffs Harbour Base Hospital. They must raise $2000 to buy these machines. We will be very pleased to hand these machines to the hospital when the target is reached. It is incongruous that there is such a need so close to our campus, but such are the vagaries of public funding for institutions. The response from the BDC community has been very positive, matching the enthusiasm of the Student Executive members who are collecting each morning. Today is the second day of our Year 7 orientation days. In the morning, the students participated in some testing that we hope will give us valuable data about the new cohort as it starts its high school journey next year. The information we garner from the testing will inform our Year 7 teaching program. We want our teachers to know as much as they can about the students they will be teaching in Year 7. Although this is only one session of testing on a given day, it will add to the other data we have on the new Year 7’s. When teachers know more about students, they are better able to pitch their teaching to the various abilities of their classes. Congratulations this week to: Billy Ensbey (10) who has been selected to attend the UNSW Minerals Summer School • program next January. Tabitha Follett (1) placed 1st individual and her team placed 3rd overall at the State • Gymnastics Championships in her age category. When we visit the local shopping centres we can’t help but be reminded of the retail side of Christmas advertising. On one of my recent trips I noticed all of the beautiful decorations and gifts on display in the shops and the multitude of stuff that seems to appear overnight in my letterbox advertising gifts for all ages. My letterbox appears to be overflowing with junk mail at this time of the year, especially when I forget to clear it everyday. Is yours the same? And what about that white bearded man in the red suit? My sources tell me that Santa is about to take up residence on his red velvet throne at my local centre with photographers in hand as the preparation and anticipation begins. It has been quite exciting introducing the Christmas story to our Kindergarten students and being able to answer all of their questions. Someone told me today that they thought Mary was just a little bit pregnant when the angel visited her. As I always say out of the mouths of babes! It’s such a blessing and a real privilege to serve this wonderful community. I want to share with you some of the history of Advent. Christians celebrate certain religious festivals; the high spots are Christmas, Easter and Pentecost. If you follow the church’s calendar for the Anglican church referring back to the Church of England and even further back through out the history of the oldest churches you would find that the year has been divided into different religious seasons and festivals. They did this so that all of the main events in the life of Jesus would be thought about at least once a year. The church’s year doesn’t begin on the 1st January but on the fourth Sunday before December 25th. In other words the Sunday that is between November 27 and December 3 inclusive. This year Advent starts on Sunday 30 November. This season called ADVENT (from the Latin word adventus, meaning “coming”) Christians all around the world are preparing and waiting in anticipation for the celebration of Jesus birth. Latin adventus is the translation of the Greek word parousia commonly used in reference to the Second Coming. Christians believe that the season of Advent serves as a dual reminder of the original waiting that was done by the Hebrews for the birth of their Messiah as well as the waiting that Christians endure for the second coming of Christ. Being prepared is one of the ways that all of you, our precious Bishop Druitt College community has responded through opening your hearts to the underprivileged families of Coffs Harbour and surrounding areas. Anglicare and Unitingcare wish to thank you, our families for the overwhelming response and generous donations to 2014 Toys n Tucker Appeal. I hope to see you on Wednesday evening for our annual Community Carols. 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President Obama’s speech to an audience of high school and university students at the University of Queensland last weekend was ‘vintage Obama’. He spoke eloquently and articulately about the future, and the role our young people must play in it. He spoke of the change these young people must become, and of the role citizens of countries like the United States and Australia must play in the future of the planet. What resonated from the President’s speech was hope – in that inimitable ‘Obamaesque’ style.
It is exciting to know that some of our children will play significant parts in that future – that, as the President identified, must tackle (amongst other things) climate change and bridge the poverty gap that disenfranchises so much of the world today.
This week, we have been interviewing candidates for the positions of School Captains. It has been very refreshing to hear these senior students articulate very clearly the sorts of community service projects they would like to see BDC involved in during their final year at school. That hope that President Obama outlined is captured in the enthusiasm of our student leaders. I will not steal their thunder, but look forward to a few exciting projects in 2016.
Currently, the Student Executive is raising money to buy 10 wall mounted blood pressure machines for the Coffs Harbour Base Hospital. They must raise $2000 to buy these machines. We will be very pleased to hand these machines to the hospital when the target is reached. It is incongruous that there is such a need so close to our campus, but such are the vagaries of public funding for institutions. The response from the BDC community has been very positive, matching the enthusiasm of the Student Executive members who are collecting each morning.
Today is the second day of our Year 7 orientation days. In the morning, the students participated in some testing that we hope will give us valuable data about the new cohort as it starts its high school journey next year. The information we garner from the testing will inform our Year 7 teaching program. We want our teachers to know as much as they can about the students they will be teaching in Year 7.
Although this is only one session of testing on a given day, it will add to the other data we have on the new Year 7’s. When teachers know more about students, they are better able to pitch their teaching to the various abilities of their classes.
Congratulations this week to:Billy Ensbey (10) who has been selected to attend the UNSW Minerals Summer School • program next January.Tabitha Follett (1) placed 1st individual and her team placed 3rd overall at the State • Gymnastics Championships in her age category.
When we visit the local shopping centres we can’t help but be reminded of the retail side of Christmas advertising. On one of my recent trips I noticed all of the beautiful decorations and gifts on display in the shops and the multitude of stuff that seems to appear overnight in my letterbox advertising gifts for all ages. My letterbox appears to be overflowing with junk mail at this time of the year, especially when I forget to clear it everyday. Is yours the same? And what about that white bearded man in the red suit? My sources tell me that Santa is about to take up residence on his red velvet throne at my local centre with photographers in hand as the preparation and anticipation begins.
It has been quite exciting introducing the Christmas story to our Kindergarten students and being able to answer all of their questions. Someone told me today that they thought Mary was just a little bit pregnant when the angel visited her. As I always say out of the mouths of babes! It’s such a blessing and a real privilege to serve this wonderful community.
I want to share with you some of the history of Advent. Christians celebrate certain religious festivals; the high spots are Christmas, Easter and Pentecost. If you follow the church’s calendar for the Anglican church referring back to the Church of England and even further back through out the history of the oldest churches you would find that the year has been divided into different religious seasons and festivals.
They did this so that all of the main events in the life of Jesus would be thought about at least once a year. The church’s year doesn’t begin on the 1st January but on the fourth Sunday before December 25th. In other words the Sunday that is between November 27 and December 3 inclusive.
This year Advent starts on Sunday 30 November. This season called ADVENT (from the Latin word adventus, meaning “coming”) Christians all around the world are preparing and waiting in anticipation for the celebration of Jesus birth. Latin adventus is the translation of the Greek word parousia commonly used in reference to the Second Coming. Christians believe that the season of Advent serves as a dual reminder of the original waiting that was done by the Hebrews for the birth of their Messiah as well as the waiting that Christians endure for the second coming of Christ.
Being prepared is one of the ways that all of you, our precious Bishop Druitt College community has responded through opening your hearts to the underprivileged families of Coffs Harbour and surrounding areas. Anglicare and Unitingcare wish to thank you, our families for the overwhelming response and generous donations to 2014 Toys n Tucker Appeal. I hope to see you on Wednesday evening for our annual Community Carols.
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from the head of secondaryOn Thursday we had a wonderful celebration with our Year 9 students to acknowledge the finish of their time in Middle School. We were entertained by some very talented drama and music students during the celebration, and the staff and students were in awe of their confidence and poise to perform in front of such a large group. We look forward to many more performances from this group at our assemblies. Thank you to Ms Reinhold who organised yesterday’s celebration and has been working with this group over the last three years and will continue with them as Assistant Year Coordinator to support Mr James Brown who is currently enjoying a long service leave break.
We wish our Year 10 students all the best as they head out for Work Experience next week. This a very valuable time as they gain an insight into the adult world of work. This experience may reinforce or alter their career aspirations and I encourage students to work closely with Ms Crisp our careers adviser about all the possibilities post secondary school.
On Wednesday 26th November at 6.00pm we will have our community Christmas Carol service. It is always a wonderful evening and I look forward to seeing as many families as possible to join us for a sing a long!
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fuseA special congratulations to Giles Tennant (Year 11), Mia Rann (Year 10) and Lillian Kok-McKosker (Year 10) who presented at the 6th IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature) World Parks Congress held in Sydney last Friday. The Congress is a global forum on protected areas held every ten years with delegates from all over the world attending.
Bishop Druitt College was one of eight NSW secondary schools chosen to work on conservation projects. Participating schools were required to carry out primary and secondary research, develop an inspiring solution, write a report based on their research and produce a positive message in the form of a short video.
Students from the Environment Group have been working on the project since July with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service’s (NPWS) mentors, investigating the stream – ‘Healthy Parks Healthy People’. Students examined how school students engage with the environment and protected areas, the health benefits they might gain and how to work towards a healthier balance between nature-based and technology driven activities.
Last Friday the selected students presented their findings to an international audience! Giles, Mia and Lillian did a marvellous job delivering the oral presentation and performed extremely well under pressure!
A huge thank you to Joel Blythe for all his hard work and personal time in producing the video, Scott Rodham for his wonderful performance as ‘Pop’ in the video and Jeremy Nash for his input with the oral presentation. A special thank you to our mentors Samantha Coyler, Sara Mirabella, Dan Nicholas and Sally Miller.
Environment members who worked on the project included: Hamish McGregor (Year 11), Yaniv Shaul (Year 11), Nic Greed (Year 11) Rhianna Grimley (Year 10), Alannah Tunny (Year 10), Eduardo Bianchino (Year 10) and Zayah Segavcic (Year 10). Students involved in the video production were: Grace Blythe (Year 1), Ethan Robertson (Year 6) and Kyle Lang (Year 6).If you would like to see the video click on the link below, go to the BDC section on improving health and well-being, click the see the project part, scroll down to the bottom to step 8 our love story. http://wpcfuse.org/projects/
May you and your family spend time with your loved ones throughout the upcoming break and may the Prince of Peace come into your family this Christmas as we share the good news with one another.
“A child has been born for us,We have been given a sonWho will be our ruler.His name will be Wonderful Advisorand Mighty God,Eternal Father and Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6
Throughout our journey may we grow and reap the good harvest as we too discover Jesus together.
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We wish all our Year 10 students who are doing their work experience placement next week a safe and valuable learning • experience. Students are reminded to check student responsibilities in the BDC work experience handbook. http://bdccareers.com/?page=required-documents
Students are encouraged to reflect and write a journal each night and discuss their experience at home. They are also reminded to thank their employer at the end of the week and ask their host employer to return the Employer Appraisal to the college.
Students not undertaking an approved work experience placement in Week 8 will attend school and participate in an alternative • careers program. The program of activities planned is designed to refine a student’s individual career goals, develop career plans, develop job interview and teamwork skills as well as help them to build confidence by contributing and receiving constructive feedback. As part of this program we have Tom Betts a terrific motivational guest speaker from Bond University and staff from Youth Directions delivering a presentation/ workshop on job readiness.
There’s been lots of activity in the English Faculty this week as Mrs Caldwell and Miss Moore organised the Indigenous Literacy Foundation book fair. So many parents and children contributed their books for sale to raise money for the ILF and as of this morning (Thursday) there has been over $300 raised. Thank you to all the student volunteers who marked the books ready for sale and a huge thank you to the staff who have contributed their time and effort for this worthy cause.
During this week and next week students undertaking the HSC in 2015, presented Digital Narratives: What’s the Story, to parents and friends. The students had a three tiered assessment task, the first for their Higher School Certificate, which included writing a blog, analysing a range of texts as a group activity and creating a digital narrative which explored theirs, or others’, defining moment. This task was their introduction their learning about the Area of Study: Discovery.
The students have developed sophisticated and beautiful texts that used images, sounds, words and animation to build these defining moments which range from major life traumas to significant events that shaped the people’s lives in the narratives.
Some of the narratives were extremely powerful and explored psychological, social, cultural, emotional and physical discovery. Parents, teachers and students all responded positively to the shared digital narratives. Many thanks to Mrs Place for creating this inspirational project and to Mrs Doyle and Mrs James for embracing this challenging assessment. Most particularly I’d like to extend my personal thanks to the students of Advanced English, for embracing these tasks with such honesty, maturity and integrity.
What had 270 legs, 135 voice boxes and consumed 70 pizzas, 140 ice creams, 16 boxes of biscuits, 5 slab cakes, 80 oranges, 40 apples and umpteen litres of water? Yes, it was the third annual Northern NSW Philosothon, held on Thursday 13th and Friday 14th November at the college. Exercising the brain and voice certainly burns up a lot of energy!
This year, nine North Coast schools sent Division A (Yr 10-12) and Division B (Yr 7-9) teams to our talkfest. Through an hourly switcheroo of differently mixed groups, students used the community of inquiry method to explore such topics as: ‘Is our pursuit of happiness making us sad?’ ‘Does evil exist?’ ‘Why is it important to us to look good?’.
What did the participants think about the event?“It was really fun and it was great to hear new ideas and experience different opinions”“It brought together all the different year levels and school groups.”“The catering team was fantastic and the food was yummy.”
Judges experienced in philosophy and life came from as far away as Melbourne and also included past BDC students whose love of philosophy is enduring. A variety of ways of evaluating the competitors was used to determine the results, which, to our great delight, led to awards being won by teams and individuals from almost every school attending.
BDC’s Results were:Individual Awards - Most Promising Male Philosopher (Div A): Max Berger Yr 10
Philosopher’s Philosopher Philosophers’ Philosopher (Div A Female): Sunita WIlliams Yr 11Philosophers’ Philosopher (Div B Male): Max Kornhauser Yr 9
Spirit Of Philosothon - Tiana Anderson (Div A) Yr 11
School AwardsWhile BDC did not win either the Division A or Division B awards, our high scores in both divisions meant that we were the Overall Winning School.
Thank you to Mr Nash, Mrs Ross, Mrs Harrington and Mrs James for helping with the planning and organisation of this greatly anticipated event. Onward to 2015!
Julie BainHead of English
Susan PaffPhilosophy Teacher and Gifted and Talented Coordinator
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from the head of primaryOn Tuesday we are holding Meet Your New Teacher Day. Children can wear mufti on this day, and we will welcome all our new 2015 students, in the library where they will meet their buddies for the day. Between recess and lunch all students in Primary School will move to their next year’s class, to meet their next year’s teacher and greet all the children who will work with them in 2015. I am sure they will be buzzing with excitement when they get home. Some children may be anxious about the changes that will take place, but it is a reminder to us all to support our children to understand that life is full of changes and they should be seen as an adventure rather than something to worry about or fear.
On Wednesday afternoon our annual Carols Night will take place. Families are welcome to arrive from 4.30pm, to spread out a picnic blanket on the lawn outside the ROC and share some food together. The Secondary Hospitality department will be able to provide some food and drinks for the occasion. Please remember that this is a family affair and as such we request that no alcohol be brought along. The singing will start at 6:30pm in the Branson Centre. Remember that no food can be taken into this area.
On Thursday at our recess the staff would like to invite any family members who have helped us throughout the year for a thank you morning tea. I will make some of my special cakes for the occasion and you will all be welcomed into our staffroom from 10.30am. Please let Tracee Porter know if you are coming so we have enough to eat!
On Friday night the Year 6 students graduation will be held in the Branson Centre, starting at 5.45pm. I still remember when some of our senior students started school here, some with excitement and some with trepidation. It seems they have only grown taller, but still have those same feelings…better hidden with maturity now. Many more students have joined the school since, and are all part of the school community. Parents are welcome to come to the service at the beginning, and I hope some of you will meet at the Sanctuary Motel for a meal together. Children will need to be picked up by 9pm.
The following Tuesday is Presentation Day. Primary Presentation will start at 10am and should finish well before the 2 hours scheduled. I encourage all parents to attend. Some students will receive awards and I am sure there will be many proud parents, but the majority of students will be the audience. It would be meaningless to give all students an award, it is part of the fabric of our society that not everyone is awarded for things they do. It is up to us as parents to support our children if they are disappointed, to show them that they are special in their own way and that doing the right thing does not necessarily attract a reward, but is something to be proud of anyway.
During the holidays it is great at the beginning, but such a long break can become boring for many, even with the fine weather we have forecast. Many children will turn to all forms of media to relieve their boredom, so it is timely that I read an article recently that may be some help to you:
Great Holiday Gifts for Kids – from Commonsense Media
No matter how much planning you do, shopping for holiday gifts can feel overwhelming. Here is some help for you. This guide is packed with 100+ holiday gift ideas hand-selected to inspire, educate, and entertain kids of all ages and stages. Whether your list includes young children, tweens, or teens, use this guide to find presents that kids and parents will feel good about. All the picks are arranged by age and media type, and they include movies, video games, books, TV shows on DVD, apps, and websites.
The expert editors are completely independent, so their selections are based solely on what they think kids will love. There are purchase links for many titles, but they’re simply for your convenience. Giving without guessing makes for happier -- and more fun -- holidays for everybody! Browse titles by age and category:
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Important note: Students are expected to attend school during this time to participate in the alternative program if they are not doing approved work experience. Students who plan to be absent must apply to the Principal prior for exemption from school. Forms are available from the secondary foyer or on the college website.
I’d like to remind all senior students that they are welcome to borrow resources from the Careers Lounge over the holidays.•
TVET 2015 – If you are intending to undertake a TVET course next year please see me to confirm your starting date and times.•
Upcoming events27 – 28 November – Southern QLD University Tour for Year 12 students
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The Music Department hosted a wonderful Soiree on Sunday. Twenty-two of Ms Ray’s • violinists and violists performed a varied program to an enthusiastic audience of over 50 parents and friends. We farewelled Jennessa as she heads to Melbourne with Tsui-Shin and her family next year, and enjoyed a scrumptious afternoon tea.
Students of Mr McCabe presented their pieces to parents and friends on Monday evening • and enjoyed socialising afterwards.
Ray Chen is one of the brightest stars in the new generation of violinists. Coffs Harbour • Music Society presented Ray Chen in concert with pianist Timothy Young from the Musica-Viva’s international concert series.
Coffs Harbour Music Society was also able to present Ray in a Masterclass hosted by the Conservatorium of Music in Coffs Harbour. This was a fantastic opportunity for our students and community. We thank Coffs Harbour Music Society and the Conservatorium for bringing this opportunity to our region.
On Sunday 23rd November, starting at 4pm EMSLA presents Baroque Ensemble featuring • some of our talented BDC music teachers. Harpsichordist Leanne Swanson is joined by Charlotte Hayes on recorder and cello, Hazel Buchanan on oboe, Michael McCabe on violin and Louise Ray on viola – they will perform gems from the masters of the canon at the Coffs Harbour Regional Art Gallery. This will be a very special performance, make sure you don’t miss it.
Yellow forms have been issued to all current instrumental music students. If your child is • returning to tuition in 2015, please return the completed form to the music office ASAP so we can start timetabling for next year.
Strings notes have been issued for Year 3 students going into Year 4 next year who wish to • continue learning their instrument. Please return these notes to the music office ASAP.
Friends of Music are running a sausage sizzle on Friday 28th November. Sausage sandwich $2, poppers $1 (primary), soft drink • $2 (secondary only).
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Common Sense is America’s leading, independent advocate for improving the media landscape for kids and families. They believe in the immense potential of today’s technology to help all kids create, communicate, connect and learn in new and impactful ways. This guides their work with lawmakers and other policymakers nationwide in support of policies that empower parents, teachers, and young people to harness the power of technology safely and responsibly, while keeping personal information private and protected.
Karin LisleAssistant Principal (Head of Primary)
writers of the weekInformation Reports from 1I
BoatsA boat is a type of transport. Some boats have windows and seats. Some have a flag. Boats have a steering wheel. A boat is found in the water in the mariner or in the harbour. The captain drives boats. Some boats have motors and some have sails. Boats are used for fishing, holidays and sport. By Steven
BoatsBoats are a type of transport that floats in the water. A boat can take people to different places. You find it in the harbour or in the ocean. It works by a propeller going around and around. Boats come in a million different sizes and shapes. Over 1500 people died when the Titanic sunk. Therefore a boat is an awesome type of transport.By Sky
TrainsA train is a phenomenal type of transport that is also a common transport. Some can be strong. It can travel by rail. They come in all shapes and sizes. They have seats and lots of windows. Trains can be found on a track or at a railway. Some trains are very fast. It works by a rail. Some work on a road but they still need a track. They are called trams. Some have big and small engines. A train is a very big vehicle. It can almost carry anything. Therefore trains are an awesome and helpful type of transport.By Maizi
TrainsA train is a phenomenal type of transport that travels by rail. Trains are very long and have a lot of windows. They also have lots of carriages. You can find them at the train stations. There are diesel trains and steam trains. They are both fun. Trains are one of the longest types of transport in the world. Therefore trains are an awesome type of transport.By Max C
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primary water safety week
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upcoming events
This week has seen Year 2 and Year 4 participate in water safety during their regular swimming for sport times. Students have worn long pyjamas or similar to simulate the feeling of falling in with clothes on. During this session students practise a variety of rescue techniques with their peers and learn how different environments can affect this procedure.
Year 6 has been participating in the OSSA program run by Coffs Harbour City Lifeguards at Sawtell Beach. This program involved students learning about how to ‘read’ the surf conditions, CPR, surf swimming and surfing as well as how to use a board as a rescue device.
The swimming and water safety programs at BDC are designed to flow on through primary classes and into the secondary PDHPE lessons. This continuity gives our students the best opportunities available to enjoy our fantastic Mid North Coast lifestyle as well as introducing our ESL students to a sometimes new and exciting lifestyle.
Congratulations to Ranul Narangoda (Bass Guitar), Jacob Egan (Rythym Guitar) and Stephanie Egan (Cello) for the great effort • they have put into their first professional musical Hairspray. These students are part of the band for the show at the Jetty Memorial Theatre, running up a total of 18 performances.
Congratulations and good luck to Jennessa Mok, Julia Magri and Stephanie Egan who will attend workshops with the London • Symphony Orchestra next week, culminating in a joint performance with them at the Conservatorium of Music in Sydney.
Students of Liz Jamison are reminded that their Soiree is being held on Tuesday 25th November at 5.30pm in M1. Please bring a • small plate of food to share at the end of the evening. Tea and coffee will be provided.
On Tuesday the 18th of November a group of students in Year 7, 8 and 9 formed a team to participate in the Wiburd Shield (Year 9 & under knockout). After receiving a forfeit in the first round we were thrust in the second round to take on Oakhill College from Castle Hill, Sydney. There was talk on the trip down of how good the opposition would be, being a metropolitan school and having some 700 male players to choose from in Years 7-9 (compared to Bishop Druitt’s 200).
Judging by the effort produced the boys were not phased at all. Sol Ferguson and Liam Watson-Merritt gave us a strong start after carrying out instruction of keeping wickets in hand for the end of the innings. Although the scoring rate was slow thanks to some tight bowling by Oakhill, the loss of one wicket allowed for some late hitting from Charlie Hopper who scored an unbeaten 42. A total of 95 was always going to be hard to defend, however two early wickets from Riley Francisco buoyed everyone’s spirits. Captain Brad Gordon led the bowling attack with three wickets and almost inspired a great win. Some dropped catches and misfields proved the difference with Oakhill reaching the total with four wickets in hand.
The close result will produce belief in the boys as the majority are Year 7 and 8 and will have more chances in the future. Thanks to coach and bus driver Mr Andrews for giving up his day to inspire the next generation of Bishop Druitt cricketers.
Thursday 27 Nov – Sunday 30 Nov U14 Australasian Futsal Championships, BrisbaneThursday 27 Nov – Primary Sport Awards Assembly, 2.15 Branson Centre.Wednesday 3 Dec – T20 North Coast Final, Richardson Park, Sawtell
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Community CarolsWednesday 26 November 2014
Enjoy an evening of Christmas Carols with friends and family at BDC.
Please note: Food and drink are not to be taken into the Branson Centre.
This is an alcohol free event.
Come early and enjoy dinner on the oval. Tea, coffee and food available from 4:30pm-6:00pm from the
Roger Oates Centre or BYO picnic basket and rug.
Children will need to be seated in the Branson Centre by 6:20pm for the Carols start at 6:30pm.
Toys n’ Tucker presentation to Anglicare and Unitingcare, lighting of the Christmas Tree and
special guest Santa.
important dates and events
parents and friendsCAllInG 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]
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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More on the College Calendar
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Primary ‘Meet Your New Teacher’ DayBDC Community Carols EveningYear 6 GraduationPrimary and Secondary Presentation DayLast day of Term 4
bus pass applications
travel concessions
All STUDEnTS who are currently in Year 2 and going into Year 3 2015 need to complete a new Bus Pass Application.
Likewise all students who are currently in Year 6 and going into Year 7 2015 will also have to complete a new Bus Pass Application.
Busways have sent out letters to existing students attaching new Bus Pass Applications for 2015, but if you travel with another transport operator eg Ryans or Sawtell Coaches, you will need to obtain a new Application from the frOnT OffICE as soon as possible.
NSW School Pupil Identification Cards allowing travel concessions are available at the Front Office for students who have reached 16 years of age and over attending a certified day school. These cards permit pupils/students to travel at the discounted rate of fare on all CityRail trains, State Transit and privately operated buses and government ferries for journeys to and from sport, evening, weekend and vacation travel. Concession cards will also be available for interstate rail journeys on Countrylink services as indicated on the back of the card. Full fee-paying overseas students are not entitled for a concession card.
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