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Welcome back. I hope that the holiday period gave you time to relax with your children. It was wonderful to have such fantastic weather over the Easter weekend.

We have a busy term ahead. It is the second last term of classes for our Year 12 students, so the industry of preparing for their final HSC intensifies. In a few weeks, we will have NAPLAN testing for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. I have written to families about this previously.

In terms of preparation for NAPLAN, I can assure you that we do not ‘sweatshop’ our children with daily practice papers. I was horrified to read recently of some schools that are putting their children through such a program of preparation. Rather, our children are familiarised with the types of questions and tasks they might see on a NAPLAN test. These are incorporated into their classwork, so when they sit a NAPLAN test it is not an unfamiliar exercise.

I was very pleased with the number of our students who participated in the main ANZAC Day march in Coffs Harbour this week. I am also aware of a number of our students who attended parades in other towns around the region. Whilst it is almost a century since the ANZACs landed at Gallipoli, it is pleasing that the idea of honouring those that served and celebrating the freedom that service assured is a message that our young men and women engage with so willingly.

I was very pleased to be able to enrol two young women recently, who have recently settled in Coffs Harbour from Iran. The girls dress in the modest Islamic fashion. It is very gratifying indeed to see the way our students in Year 11 (particularly) have made them welcome. Coffs Harbour is a settlement centre for refugee families, and Bishop Druitt College plays an active part in helping children of those families gain the education they need to compete successfully in their new country. I am very proud of the inclusivity of our enrolment policy and take great heart in seeing our community nurture those who are so new to our region.

Over the vacation, a number of our students participated in the Academy Games at the University of Wollongong. They participated in rugby, golf, lawn bowls, basketball, hockey and netball. Unfortunately, I do not have a complete list of those who attended, so cannot name them here (if the students drop their names to the Secondary Office, they will get a mention next week!).

Congratulations to Paige Marr (3), who performed superbly in the Nambucca District Little Athletics carnival recently. Paige won age champion for under 8 girls and was awarded a trophy for breaking a record in turbo javelin. She also won two silver medals at the regional competition and won the EJ Biffin Perpetual Shield for Nambucca District Little Athletics Highest Point Scorer for the season.

Congratulations also to Aron Oroszvari for winning the Shopfront Shorts Youth Writing Competition which was part of the Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival in late March.

Christ is risen Alleluia! Happy Easter and welcome to a new term and to a new season on the liturgical calendar. Eastertide is the period of fifty days from Easter Sunday until Pentecost. Christians all around the world are in a period of celebration of the risen Christ as we are reminded of new life through resurrection. We use these 50 days to sing Alleluia, while we celebrate God’s rule of justice and peace fully among us. It’s a time of recreation that re-creates us with the message of new life and new hope through baptism. During Eastertide we will hear the Gospel of John where Jesus calls himself, the Good Shepherd, The Gateway, The Vine, The Way and the Truth.

John 10: 11-18‘I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away—and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. The hired hand runs away because a hired hand does not care for the sheep. I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it up again. I have received this command from my Father.’ NRSVI wonder what wonderful things will unfold as we approach the next nine weeks at our college? With 50 days of celebration ahead of us I pray that it will be a fascinating time of recreation for us all.

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

Peace

From the prinCipal

pastoral Care

Alan BallPrincipal

Rev Marion TanfieldChaplain

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From the head oF seCondary

InterIm rePortSAll families of Middle School students (Years 7-9) should have received an interim report for Term 1. This is a new reporting system that has been introduced this year that will endeavour to further improve the communication regarding student progress. If you have any comments or suggestions regarding the content or format, please feel free to contact me at tegan@bdc.nsw.edu.au

UnIformIt is essential that all students in the Secondary school comply with the uniform policy. It is clearly stated on pages 26-28 of the student diary. It is important that you prepare for the implementation of the winter uniform, which will take place on 29 May. All students in years 7-11 require the following items every day for winter:

College Blazer• College tie• College white shirt (tucked in for boys)•

The only variation is for Year 12 students, where they have a commemorative jacket that may be worn in place of the blazer. Please arrange these items well in advance.

AnzAC mArCH And ASSemblyI was extremely proud of our College community when we commemorated Anzac Day here at school and at the Coffs Harbour March. Our musicians and readers did an outstanding job in making our assembly a truly meaningful and moving experience. Thank you to our guest speaker, Mr John Lambert, who spoke of the importance of finding meaning in Anzac Day through our own family stories. This will keep our Anzac spirit alive and well for many years to come. The wave (or should I say tsunami) of Bishop Druitt students who took part in the march, have my heartfelt thanks for representing themselves, their families and their College with such pride and humility. Thank you to those who also took time to attend services in their local areas.

seCondary sChool

Nathan Mark from BDC representing the Air Force Cadets

University oF newCastle sUmmer sChools

Applications open for the University of Newcastle Summer Schools

The University of Newcastle’s Girls Choices Summer School and LIVE IT! For boys programs are five-day residential experiences for Year 9 students from equity target groups across NSW who are commencing Year 10 in 2013.

The Girls’ Summer School (2-6 December) aims to expose students to the range of study and career options that exist for HSC graduates with Maths and Science subjects.

LIVE IT! For boys (9-13 December) is designed to inspire students to build upon their potential to succeed in years 10, 11 and 12.

Participants will experience life on campus – just like a real uni student. Participants will also undertake field trips to local organizations to see their possible future careers in action.

If you feel your student would meet the equity criteria below:Indigenous or non-indigenous student• With a disability• From low socio-economic background• From remote or regional area• From non-English speaking background• Experiencing exceptional circumstances•

Please contact :Karin Lisle Director of Pastoral Care K-12

For further information, or visit www.newcastle.edu.au/aimhigh

In week 8, students from Years 7-10 attended CSIRO workshops. These were both entertaining and informative. Junior students learned that some plastics can actually be eaten by humans (great for the environment) and that some plastics can absorb 800 times

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Congratulations to Aron Oroszvari of Year 11, who won the Shopfronts Youth Writing Competition at the Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival in late March. Aron received a prize of $250, which was presented to him by the well-known writer of Young Adult novels, Morris Gleitzman (pictured).

Aron’s piece was a highly descriptive story of the unwelcome pressures on young people to become part of the fraught world of adults. Festival author, Kate Forsyth, said she had tears in her eyes, while Aron was reading his piece, as she was so moved. Aron should be very proud, as all the judges considered his the best entry.

Aron will present his story to the secondary school at assembly this week and it will appear in Etcetera 2012.

Congratulations to all students in Year 10 who have secured a work experience placement and have also submitted completed and signed paperwork. It is estimated that by early May, confirmation letters of approval will be posted to both parents and employers. Please email me if you need to seek special consideration or request an extension for your work experience application. (Form A from Parent/Student handbook and Forms B and C from Host Employer handbook). These forms are located inside the handbooks and can be downloaded from the College website. Students cannot apply for additional work experience unless they have secured work for the scheduled dates of June 12-15.

Since 1998 State Law states that it is now mandatory for students intending to complete Work Experience in the fields of Building and/or Construction to firstly complete a Work Cover Accredited Occupational Health & Safety Course. We will be utilising the services of Maurice Tate, to provide 20 students with the opportunity to do this course. After completing the course, students will be issued with a certificate of participation and will receive their OHS accredited ‘white card’ in the mail. If your son or daughter is interested in attending this course, please collect the permission letter and forms from me and have them returned as soon as possible. Places will be awarded on a “first in” basis.

Congratulations and best wishes to Andrew Brooks, Rachael Parriott, Melissa Paton and Tahnee Philp for being successful with their applications to take part in the UNSW Clinical School Program.

23 students from Year 12 have booked to go to the UNE Open Day on Friday 4 May. All students are asked to check arrangements with me ASAP.

All Year 10 students are expected to attend the Coffs Coast Careers Expo on 8 May so that they will be better equipped to make informed decisions about post school options. Letters will be issued to students next week during Careers classes.

Wednesday June 13 the Health Careers expo CoffsExpressions of interest are now invited from students from Year 11-12 who show an interest in pursuing a career in the health sector. This expo will use an interactive approach to provide information on career pathways and skills shortages within the health sectors. Students will participate in a variety of hands-on workshops and information sessions with industry professionals. There is a limit of 15 students for this event.

The upcoming exhibition for Year 10’s Identity Boxes will be on display by the end of the week in the exhibition area in the Visual Arts Department. All are welcome to come and enjoy the collection of work. The Year 8 Archibald portrait painting competition will soon be completed. The Visual Art staff looks forward to your contribution to the People’s Choice award.

Sandra Jamesenglish faculty

Robyn CrispCareers Advisor

Rebecca BrownArt faculty

their weight in water, (very useful in disposable nappies). Year 10 students were able to model future sea level changes due to climate change and test the effect of carbon dioxide levels on atmospheric temperature.

All students in years 7 - 9 will participate in the annual ICAS Science Competition during Week 7, of Term 2. The entry fee of $7.00 will automatically be billed to family accounts, as notified in the extra expenses list for parents. Unfortunately, Year 10 students will not participate this year because they will be sitting their Half-Yearly examinations. Year 11 & 12 science students have also been withdrawn so they can spend the maximum time on their courses.

Alison HollierScience faculty

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Marlene EvansPrimary librarian

grade oF the week - year 4

sCholastiC book FairThe annual Scholastic Book Fair is on Thursday 10 May from 8am to 5.30pm in the new Primary Library. Students and their families are invited to attend this fun event as it is a great way to find new books to read and helps inspire children to become lifelong readers.For every $10 spent, BDC receives $3 towards purchasing new books for the library.

Students will be bringing home information about the Book Fair as well as the ‘Read More in May’ competition.

Description texts written in response to a picture stimulus.

On one dark Christmas Eve in China, a dark and dangerous dragon rose from the dead. Deadly spikes covered its tail and claws grew from its hands and toes. Monstrous wings grew from its back. Scales covered its body and horns grew from its head. All it could think of was that death was near.

By Blake Ireland (4M)

The mysterious looking dragon has scaly, gory skin, a webby, spiky tail, slimy gruesome teeth, wide eyes, dinosaur-like nostrils and gigantic webby wings. It swiftly moves in the air but has trouble moving on the ground.

By Kyle Lang (4M)

Scientology

Scientology means knowing how to know. It is based on the work of L. Ron Hubbard. People who follow Scientology are called Scientologists. They come from all walks of life like mothers, builders, chefs and so on.

Scientologists believe that you get born from lifetime to lifetime and are immortal spiritual beings.

Lafayette Ronald Hubbard was the founder of Scientology. He was a fantasy author but wrote a book on how to make life better.

The symbol of Scientology is an S with two triangles over the top of it.

The first church of Scientology was made in 1954 in California.

By Sam Booth (4P)

Annelies Bleechmore (4M) “Stained Glass”

Taylor Herdegen (4P) A fabulous African mask

AnzAC dAyI was extremely proud of the Primary students who marched in the ANZAC Day parade on Wednesday. The students were outstanding, respectful ambassadors for BDC.

IPSHA trAVellInG Art SHoWThe Primary School has the pleasure of hosting the IPSHA Travelling Art Show in Weeks 2 and 3. There are eight schools from across the state in our pool, with each school entering up to ten pieces. All members of the College community are encouraged to come and view some quality artworks from talented Primary School artists.The Art Show will be on display in the Primary Performance Space (under the Year 5 classrooms) from Monday 30 April - Thursday 10 May.

SCHool SoreSThere have been confirmed incidents of impetigo (commonly known as school sores) in the Primary School. Impetigo is a highly contagious condition that must be treated by a doctor. When a child returns to school all sores must be covered until completely healed.

ryAnS bUS SerVICeNigel Tooth, Operation Manager at Ryans Bus Service, has asked the school to remind families that large musical instruments, boogie boards, surfboards etc. cannot be catered for on Ryans’ buses for safety reasons. Please contact him on 6652-3201 should you have any queries.

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The very talented Gene Peterson treated Year 7 and 8 students to workshops and a performance this week. Gene Peterson takes percussion to a new level with his phenomenal rhythmic extravaganza. He makes percussion music from toys, office equipment, junk, kitchen utensils, tap dancing and piano. The students got hands on learning in the round of workshops and enjoyed the terrific performance.

We offer a number of ensembles that students are most welcomed to join. All students who learn an instrument at the College are expected to be part of an ensemble. Two new ensembles are starting this term:

Mrs Buchanan’s Middle School Band – this provides opportunity for students who came through the primary band program to continue learning and performing as well as inviting students in Years 7 and 8 who learn a band instrument and want to get involved in an ensemble.

Mr Cimino’s Secondary Guitar Band – this provides opportunity for students who came through the primary guitar band program to continue learning and performing. Any secondary students who can already play guitar, have their own instrument and can practice their part at home are welcome to join.

The other ensembles running are:

Please contact the music office if you have any queries.

mUsiCal notes

ensemble day time location teacher

Concert Band Thursdays 1:30pm – 2:10pm M1 Mr Dale Condon

Mr Santo Cimino

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

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

Primary Training Band

Band Tutorials

Thursdays

Thursdays

8:00am - 8:45 am

8:45am – 12:30pm

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Band Room

Mrs Hazel Buchanan

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

Senior Choir Wednesdays 3:20pm – 4:30pm M1 Mrs Ruth Stuart

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

Superstrings Mondays 2:15pm – 3:05pm M1 Ms Louise RayMrs Sarah Matthews

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

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

Nurses Need Higher Wages – Draft Exposition

Nurses need higher wages. Nurses care for the sick and the infirmed. They work day and night and don’t get very much money. There are three good reasons why they need higher wages.

Firstly, nurses have families to feed and can barely afford to feed themselves as well as pay their bills. Who knows how they can pay them off?

Secondly, nurses are nice to everybody before and after surgery. Lots of people love nurses, yet nurses are leaving because of bad pay. Nurses work hard all day yet get low pay!

Lastly, they often work on public holidays, which are the best time of the year, like Christmas and even Easter! They also work on lots of other holidays.

This is why I strongly believe nurses need higher wages.

By Lillian Redmond (3/4R) Isabella O’Donnell (3/4R) Dot painting of an Aboriginal legend

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The Secondary Cross Country brought the first term to a close, and we were treated to an absolutely ‘cracking’ day, bathed in sunshine. Everyone had a fabulous day, with some of the not so serious senior students dressing up and serenading runners at the start of each race. Competition for House supremacy was fierce, but Hollows were the victors on the day, followed by O’Shane, Murray, Cottee, Kngwarreye, and Sutherland.

Age Champions 12 Years – Morgan Walker and Keaan Van Venrooij 13 Years – Christine Lavrick and Brody Ferguson14 Years – Romany Seeman and Jack Conlan15 Years – Zoe Burgess and Toby McCann16 Years – Emily Malouf and Tom Place17+ Years – Kalina Bennett and Jamie Connelan

Up-Coming events1 May – Waratah Shield – Rugby Union at BDC4 May – NSWCIS Secondary Girls Basketball – Sydney7 May – Rugby League BDC vs CCS at CCS8 May – NCIS Open Primary and Secondary Football Gala Day at BCU Stadium.11 May – Girls Bill Turner Trophy BDC vs JPC – (Must be played by this date)18 May - NCIS Cross Country Carnival – Fingal Beach (Tweed Heads)22 May – Secondary Schools Squash Challenge – Coffs Harbour

College sport

Dale CondonHead of music K-12

lesson times & paymentsWe would ask that you familiarise yourselves with your child’s music lesson time and remind them on the day before school, especially the younger ones. A lot of time is spent finding students who are supposed to be in a music lesson, which means the lesson time is substantially reduced.

You will be receiving invoices for Term 2 fees in the next couple of weeks. Your prompt attention to payment to your tutor is much appreciated.

Jim WebberSports Administrator K-12

important dates and events

30 Apr Secondary CIS Swimming Carnival

1 may Impact leadership course - Year 6

Italy Information Night - 5:30pm

2 may Year 7 Vaccinations

4 may UNE Open Day

9 may P&F Mothers Day Stall

15-17 may NAPLAN 2012

College CommUnity

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alUmni news

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Jeffrey Chan (HSC 2007) is casual teaching at BDC Primary School.

Chahaya Gauci (HSC 2008) is currently enrolled in 4th year of the MBBS undergraduate course at Monash University Melbourne (although he is currently doing clinical placements in Bendigo in Central Victoria). Alex Thomson (HSC 2006) a student at UTS Sydney has a Batchelor of Environmental Science and is undertaking research into sea grasses for her Masters.

Georgina Thomson (HSC 2009) is completing a degree in biomedical science. Kate Brushaber (HSC 2008) came to BDC to share tips and experiences during her gap years with Latitude Camps in Canada.

There were 3 generations of Murgatroyds at school here recently; grandson Thomas, son Jamie and father Bob.

This week we are putting our soccer skills to the test as we practice down in the COLA as well as creating our own soccer biscuit. Children will also be making their own butterflies while enjoying some fairy bread. We will be getting creative and making kites using recycled bags and fly them down on the Oval.

To make a booking for After School Care please notify Mariellos on 6651 7400 or send an email to oshc@bdc.nsw.edu.au. We look forward to seeing you at OSHC soon.

tHe motHerS’ dAy StAll Don’t forget The Mothers Day Stall will be held on Wednesday 9th May, third week of Term 2. This stall gives students from K-6 the opportunity to buy a special gift for mum, step-mum or nana. Should you wish to purchase a gift or two, the cost for each item is $6.00 and will be added to your school account. The note has been sent home, please return these to your child’s teacher as soon as possible to ensure the smooth management of this event.

GreAt motHerS’ dAy IdeA!Why not give your mother, grandmother or friend a BDC P&F Cookbook for Mothers’ Day? For just $25 you can share hundreds of yummy homemade recipes contributed by the BDC community and even offer to cook your favourites with them! They are available either through the Accounts office or send in the order form on the BDC website to the Front Office.

UPComInG eVentSTrivia Night - 2nd June - We are currently looking for donations for prizes and/or items to be auctioned on the night. If you are able to help with this please email Erika at the P&F email below. Click here to read the flyer.

PArentS & frIendS CAterInG VAn Throughout the College year, the van will be facilitated at various events and will need volunteers to assist and prepare food. It is a great way to assist the College in providing a wonderful service to the students and visitors. If you would like to be placed on our Parents & Friends Catering Van Volunteer list, please email the P & F or phone President Allan Williams.

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

PoSItIonS AVAIlAble - VICe PreSIdent SoCIAl And VICe PreSIdent fUndrAISInGDetails available from President Allan Williams.

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.comP & F email: parentsandfriends@bdc.nsw.edu.auNext Meeting: Monday 21st May, 6.30 to 7.30 pm, 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.