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This week’s NSW State Budget brought those of us on the Coffs coast no particular joy. It was very disappointing to see the Pacific Highway upgrade be trivialised into a political war of wills between the state and federal governments. The promised 2016 completion date for this vitally important infrastructure project seems increasingly unlikely.

The budget allocated $127m dollars to buy 269 new buses for Sydney. There is no new money for the installation of seatbelts on school buses in rural areas, nor for the replacement of older buses that do not have seatbelts fitted and have low-backed seats that offer very little protection in an accident.

The Federal Government’s Australian Design Rule (ADR) 68/00 makes seatbelts and other strict safety features compulsory for coaches, but still lets “route service buses” and any bus with a seat height of less than one metre operate without either. This is irrespective of the risk associated with its route. Buses that carry our children to and from school do not have to comply. Bus companies have had 17 years to comply voluntarily with ADR 68/00, but most have not – even when they share the road with ever increasing numbers of heavy vehicles on a substandard highway.

The ADR 68/00 was introduced after the two coach crashes on the Pacific Highway in 1989 that killed 55 people and severely injured or maimed 54 others.

NSW and Victoria are the only states where seat belts are not required on country school buses. Every other state and territory is phasing them in, and WA has almost finished fitting seatbelts to all school buses.

I have written the following letter to the Sydney Morning Herald. I am unsure if it will be published, but believe that if regional communities are to be taken seriously, then we must continue to be ‘squeaky wheels’.

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Dear Editor

The 2012 State budget includes only part of the funding needed to complete dual carriageway on the Pacific Highway. This means it will take at least another ten years to be built. The ever-increasing death toll on this highway – and the horrendous impact this has on families and communities is shameful.

If this ongoing tragedy is insufficient to prompt our politicians into urgent action to fix the highway, what must it take to do so?

Meanwhile school buses operating at high speed in rural and regional areas, including along the old sections of the Pacific Highway, are allowed to be up to twenty-five years old and to have low backed seats and no seatbelts. Children may stand (and some even sit) in the aisles of these buses.

Two major bus crashes near Kempsey and Grafton in 1989 claimed the lives of fifty-five people.

The horrors that would be visited upon one of our communities were one of these older buses involved in a high-speed accident is unimaginable. Our waking nightmare as parents is that such a calamity could occur on this terrible highway. Must you live in a regional community to understand this fear?

Alan BallPrincipalBishop Druitt CollegeCoffs Harbour

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On a much less sombre note, congratulations go this week to:

Patrick Murray (11), Jeb Freeman (11), Jordan Betts (11), and Eli White (9), who have been selected in the Country Schools development rugby squad to play in Fiji and Samoa next April. Patrick has also been selected into the Country Schools 1st XV squad.

STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY, MONDAY, 16 JULY

This is a reminder that the first day of Term 3 will be a staff professional development day. Outside School Hours Care OSHC will be operating that day.

Your children will have received a flyer about this day and I will write more about it in next week’s newsletter.

From The PrinciPal

Alan BallPrincipal

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HOUSE SHOUT IS HERE!Our six House groups have been busy rehearsing for the inaugural BDC House Shout Competition. This involves each House choosing a theme and then producing a poster, singing a song as a whole group and preparing a small ensemble piece, all relating to the theme. The posters are on display in the Greenroom and I have included a collage of these in this newsletter. I am really looking forward to the performances and experiencing the House spirit through this event. Parents and friends are welcome to attend.

BDC House Shout - Thursday 21 June @ 1:20pm in the COLA

FOUNDATION DAYI would also like to remind everyone of the requirements for Foundation Day on Friday 22 June. There is a formal assembly in the morning, which commences at 10:40am in the COLA, and all secondary students must wear full College winter uniform for this assembly. Parents and friends are most welcome. Students then have their House lunches, where they can change into House clothing.

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chaPlain’s chaTThere was a rushing wind and tongues that looked like fire appeared!

The descriptions we read of the day of Pentecost are very dramatic and contain rich imagery. At the moment in Chapel,we are reflecting on God’s gift of the Holy Spirit that empowers, a gift celebrated at the time of Pentecost.

The Day of Pentecost marked a turning point in the early Christian church. Pentecost, a Jewish feast, was celebrated 50 days after Easter where pilgrims had come to Jerusalem from many places to celebrate the event. The twelve apostles were gathered together in a house when a terrific wind came from heaven and filled the place. They saw tongues that looked like fire, which separated and came down on each of them.

Immediately the apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit. The crowds of visitors were astonished because every pilgrim heard the apostles speaking to each other in their own foreign language! Some accused the apostles of being drunk. The Apostle Peter stood and addressed them, saying they were not drunk. It was only nine o’clock in the morning. Then, empowered by the Holy Spirit, Peter preached boldly to them, explaining Jesus’ life fulfilling plan for all people. (Acts Chapter 2)

They took the gospel message to heart. About 3,000 people were baptised and added to the fledgling Christian church on that Day of Pentecost. Before he ascended into heaven, Jesus had promised his disciples that he would send the Holy Spirit to give them strength and wisdom to spread the gospel throughout the world. (Acts 1:8) The apostles’ ability to address these foreign visitors in their own languages was a miracle from God. After they were filled with the Holy Spirit, the twelve did many other miracles and wondrous signs.

Right from the start of the church, we see that God intended his offer of the gift of a ‘Holy’ relationship to extend to all nations. Whoever calls on the name of Jesus, and turns to God in faith will experience fullness, and abundance of life.Today over 2,000 years later, believers in Jesus are still filled with the power of the Holy Spirit. We cannot live the Christian life without God’s help.

The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him. (Exodus 15:2)

Has Jesus put a song into your heart?

Blessings,

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Rev David MorganAssistant Chaplain

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Craig VerbruggenHead of Mathematics Faculty

Katherine WyndhamHead of Languages Faculty

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We are now fully underway with our plan for a study tour to France in April 2013. Expression of Interest notes will be going out to students next week, so if you are interested, please make sure you get one of these from a member of the French department. We have an exciting itinerary planned, including homestays, immersion language lessons, cultural and sporting activities, and amazing culinary and sightseeing experiences. We hope to have a fantastic group of French students come with us next year on this tour! If you have any questions or if you would like an emailed copy of the letter for Parents/Carers, please send an email to kwyndham@bdc.nsw.edu.au or contact me by telephone at the school before next Friday.

The United Nations’ (UN) World Refugee Day is on 20 June each year. This event honours the courage, strength and determination of women, men and children who are forced to flee their homeland under threat of persecution, conflict and violence. Refugee students are very much a valued part of our community at Bishop Druitt College and we thought we would share an excerpt from one of our Year 5 students who recently enrolled at our College and what it means for him to be here.

“My name is Asmerom and I am 11 years old. I am from Eritrea I come from Sudan. I like in Bishop school the sport and all of everything. I like the sport, I like soccer, I like English. I like football. My favourite soccer player is C.Ronaldo I like him because he is

Sue SiwinskiHead of Science Faculty

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HSC BOOSTER DAY AT UNE ARMIDALEA group of 22 Year 12 students attended workshops in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, PDHPE and Mathematics. This was a wonderful opportunity to consolidate their understanding and gain hands-on experience using specialised equipment such as the Atomic Absorption Spectrometer. A number of students also competed in the National Titration Competition in which they performed extremely well.

TRANSIT OF VENUSOn Wednesday 6 June, Venus moved across the face of the sun in a very rare event called the Transit of Venus. Luckily, the skies cleared enough for students from Primary through to HSC Physics to observe the phenomenon using a Solar Scope (donated by the Institution of Surveyors NSW).

On 11 May this term, two teams of four students travelled to Armidale for the Year 8 Mathematics Day with Mr Murgatroyd and Mr Verbruggen. The Mathematics Day has been an initiative of The University of New England for over a decade, aimed at inspiring young students into the field of mathematics.

The students were passed through rigorous problem solving and higher order thinking tasks. The day culminated with a tower built out of no more than 20 sheets of paper and a little sticky tape, in order to achieve the highest standing structure. Some designs were built upon sound principals of structural integrity, with innovative designs to distribute the forces down low. There were 73 teams competing with 292 students stretching their minds, for over six hours. Both teams from the College achieved in the top 50% of competitors, one of our teams coming close to the top three.

Gaelen Parnell, Lachlan Barrell, Thomas Tuohy, Natalie Cameron, Daniel Williams, Sarah Graham-Higgs, Ranul Narangoda and Stephanie Grey should be proud of the manner in which they carried themselves on the day. They also displayed outstanding mathematical prowess throughout the day. Mr Murgatroyd and myself were proud to be associated with such insightful company.

Students observing the transit of Venus

Tim EganAssistant Principal (Head of Secondary)

APP OF THE wEEkSchool A to Z is a wonderful resource to assist students and parents with learning, particularly when it comes to assignments. Maths, English, spelling and so much more is available at your fingertips!

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From The head oF PrimarySHAVE FOR A CURE MUFTI DAYCongratulations to the Primary SRC for holding a most successful fundraiser for ‘Shave for a Cure’ today. An impressive total of $1084.70 was raised for this very worthwhile cause. Thank you to those staff who agreed to shave their hair as an incentive for students to donate money to cancer research.

ATHLETICS CARNIVALThe recent wet weather has made Oval 1 unusable, however, the lower ovals have drained well. Subsequently, we have been forced to postpone our Junior Primary carnival until next term. An announcement of the new date will be made shortly. At this stage the Senior Primary carnival will go ahead as planned on Thursday 21 June.

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Mr Murphy, Mr Naftel, Mr Freeman and Mr Reedy sporting their new do’s

BluesTar danceThis is an event run by Coffs Harbour PCYC. It will be held on Saturday 16 June.

The junior dance (ages 7-12) will go from 4pm - 6pm. Tickets are $8 before the event and $10 on the night. Children will not be permitted to leave the venue until the finish time, unless a parent picks them up. Food and drinks will be available.

The senior dance (ages 13-17) will go from 7pm-10pm. Tickets are $12 before the event or $15 on the night. Seniors will also not be able to leave the dance until the end unless picked up by a parent. Food and drink will be available at both events.

The dance is a drug and alcohol free event with PCYC staff and a police officer in attendance. All tickets can be purchased at the PCYC.

best player in 2009,2010,2012. I live in gandyguy street. Bishop is the best school I mean the best in the world. I like come to school with my friend in bus school. In Australia I see 3 things: New house, New Life, New people”

This is an incredible opportunity for all of our students to learn about our global community and to share their knowledge and experiences to enhance all of our lives. Our new students are working really well and we are really excited about the way in which their classroom buddies have embraced them, and the progress they are making in all areas of school life.

Claire Murphy, Sonja O’Connor and Deb Klas

hsc indusTrial Technology (TimBer FurniTure) Students are progressing well with their major works. With a completion deadline of week 6 - Term 3, the boys are now well past the halfway mark. Along with many hours of labour (both in class time and after hours), the students must also submit an accompanying portfolio, which documents the design and management of all facets of their project. This year, Joel Brauer is making an elegant “wave” themed bed that has taken many hours to shape, sculpt and sand. Rhys Tunny is creating and intricate “Shaker” rocking chair that required the complicated angular drilling of numerous pieces and then had to be turned to a round profile.

Robyn CrispCareers Advisor

careersIt is so uplifting hearing about what students are learning while on work experience; so far I have received very positive feedback from host employers and students. Our students are certainly learning a great deal in their workplaces. One particularly emotive experience I had today was watching court proceedings today alongside three of our students interested in Law. We witnessed a jail sentence for driving without a licence handed down. Students are reminded to collect appraisals, write a thank you letter and complete their evaluation. Extra work experience applications are welcome for holiday periods.

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Amber Davidson (5D) Australian native landscape

Shalom Sam Evan Emily Amy Alana Addison Liam Oliver

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Narrative Orientations5D has been looking at explanations and at the difference between chains of events and cycles. This is Chloe Mann’s version of the Water Cycle.

FINAL wEEk OF TERMWe have a very busy final week ahead of us and the students should enjoy a terrific end of term.

Tuesday Year 1 Celebrations Parade at 2.15pm in the Primary Quad or COLA in the event of poor weatherWednesday Junior Primary Dance Concert at 2.15pm in the Primary Quad or COLA in the event of poor weather Senior Boys Soccer and Rugby vs Trinity Combined Preps starting at 12.15pm and 1.30pm on the College ovalsThursday Senior Primary Athletics Carnival on College ovals. Friday Foundation Day

FOUNDATION DAYFoundation Day celebrations will be held next Friday 22 June, the last day of term. There will be a formal assembly in the COLA for the whole College, beginning at 10.40am. House lunches and festivities will follow in the afternoon. All Primary students are expected to wear full sport uniform on the day.

THURSDAY ASSEMBLYThere will not be an assembly in the final week of term, as Senior Primary will be involved in the athletics carnival, and all students will be involved in the Foundation Day assembly on Friday.

Graeme NaftelAssistant Principal (Head of Primary)

Angela RyderCollege Counsellor

arT For Well-BeingCongratulations to the creative students who participated in the Art For Well-Being Program. We had a fantastic exhibition opening in the senior art space on Tuesday at lunchtime, where students got to showcase their paintings to their parents and friends, and were presented with certificates of achievement. Well done to Liam Watson-Merrit, Addison Kennedy, Seth Lewis, Alana Langley, Evan Wu, Sam Norton-Baker, Oliver Whitelaw-Swift, Emily Stuart, Shalom Young, and Amy Barter.

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kalamunda youTh sWing BandOn Friday 8 June, our music students were treated to a performance from and a workshop with the Kalamunda Youth Swing Band. Kalamunda was in Coffs Harbour, all the way from Perth, performing as part of the Winter Sun Festival 2012, and specialise in the music of Count Basie and Glenn Miller (to name just two).

Our students work shopped with their musicians, aged between 17 and 24, and jointly performed 2 songs, complete with vocalists on Friday morning.

The whole experience was fantastic and the Kalamunda Youth Swing Band have said that they would like to return in 2013 and spend a day with our musicians and then present an evening concert in the style of the Swing Era. Won’t this be a great opportunity?

Check out their website: http://www.kysb.org

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Alana Langley (5M) Picasso inspired ‘Bread and Fruit on a Table’

Ruben Mouton (5W) Impressionist styled portrait

Why tornadoes form

Tornadoes are funnels of air that spin at amazingly high speed and cause incredible amounts of massive destruction.

Firstly, the forming tornado starts off as an area of warm air that gets sucked straight up into a fierce storm cloud.

Secondly, since warmer air is a lot lighter and has less density than cold air, it quickly rises up into the sky, which is also cold.

Finally, like a funnel of water, it starts whirling and forms a tube of wind spinning at a high rate of speed ranging from about 110 mph - 350 mph.

Akiyo Pringle (5M)

Explanation: Making a Podcast

A podcast is something that gives the audience information. It can be presented in lots of ways such as a short film or a little movie. Podcasts are not always just something to watch or see, like images, they can also include recorded voices.

After you decide what sort of podcast you’re going to make, you can start planning your scenes by either making a draft, a script or a storyboard.

Next you will need to practise it and then film it. You might also want to add information by including voice or images.

After that you will need to edit by maybe reshooting some parts, taping a voice over, dropping in or changing some images or adding music and sound effects.

When you are happy with your podcast, it is ready to present to the audience.

Lilli Mosco-Klipin (5W)

Earthquakes: What is liquefaction?

Liquefaction can occur during an earthquake and is the process that leads to soil suddenly losing strength. It is caused by the ground shaking during an earthquake but does not happen with all types of soil. It happens to coarse, sandy soil. Smelly water seeps through the soil and can cause cars and houses to sink into it. This happened during the Christchurch earthquake in New Zealand.

Ireland White (5W)

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Congratulations to Jeb Freeman, Jordan Betts, Eli White and Patrick Murray who were all selected in the Country Schools Development squad to play in Fiji and Samoa next April. It has been a good few weeks for Patrick who was also selected into the Country Schools First XV squad, as well as being named in the NSW State Indigenous team last week.

Jack Winchester in Year 6 has shot a remarkable 94 off the stick at the Paul Sheehan Junior Masters tournament held at Coffs Harbour Golf Club last weekend, taking handicap honours with an incredible net score of 59. This has given him automatic qualification for the Jack Newton State Age Championships later in the year. Well done Jack!

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Dale CondonHead of Music k-12

coFFs harBour eisTeddFod 2012Thank you to all who responded with even more results from the eisteddfod. Unfortunately, the eisteddfod website has been hacked and we were unable to download a completed up to date list. So, please congratulate the following students.

Individual InstrumentalJessie Woodward Highly commended 2nd gradeJulia Magri Highly commended Romantic to 21st Century 12yr/uCaragh Bulter Highly commended Classical Period 12yr/uMercedes Oliver 1st place 3rd gradeSereima Cladwell 2nd place 3rd gradeIsabella Ashley Highly commended Preliminary grade

Highly commended 1st gradeLondon Hawke Highly commended 4th gradeTristan Buchanan Highly commended Romantic to 21st Century 14yr/uFraser Tankel Highly commended 6th grade

Highly commended Baroque Period 17 yr/uHannah McEvoy Highly commended Preliminary

Highly commended 1st gradeJuliette Oliver Highly commended 8yr/uAntoinette Mayer-Raymont 1st Place 14yr/u Song from Stage or Film

14 yr/u Vocal Solo14 yr/u Jazz & Blues14 yr/u Modern or Pop song

Highly commended 14 yr/u Art SongGrace Macauley Trophy Best performance 14yr/u

a neW musical ensemBle For BishoP druiTT collegeWith a strong and established String program and growing Wind and Brass student numbers, there is an opportunity to widen our ensemble program, with the introduction of a Symphony Orchestra.

It has been my pleasure in the past to be involved with school orchestras over many years. With the excellent student String resources, largely as a result of Louise Ray’s wonderful work over the past 5 years, we are in a position to introduce such a group.

In conjunction with Ms Ray, the Orchestra will meet during the Tuesday 8:00am time-slot. This has traditionally been the Strings Consort rehearsal time.

More experienced Wind, Brass and Percussion students may apply to be part of this new ensemble. Most concert band students will be eligible. The major difference between the Concert Band and Orchestra will be the lack of Saxophones. For students to be prepared for the orchestra commencing, sheet music for students will be available from the music office next week.

The first rehearsal for the Orchestra will be on Tuesday 17 July at 8:00am in Music room 1. Students will need to speak with Mr Condon regarding their involvement.

Early in Term 3, I will be calling a meeting of the Friends of Music. This meeting will look at ways to raise money for the purchase of 2 Timpani Drums, and other Percussion instrument. These instruments are vital for the Orchestra, and will also be used on the Concert Band. Timpani drums are approximately $3,500 each.

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Jim WebberSports Administrator k-12

Mariellos Urrutia OSHC Administration

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18 June Secondary Athletics Carnival19-21 June Trinity Sports Visit20-21 June Year 11 Production: More information...21 June Primary Athletics Carnival Secondary House Shout22 June Foundation Day Term 2 Concludes17 July Term 3 Commences

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Last Friday our Open Football team travelled to Goonellabah to compete in the NSWCIS State knockout competition. The team, who was made up of largely Year 9 and 10 students, played a great game in a very tense struggle but finally defeated Summerland Christian College 5-3. They have now progressed to the quarter finals and will play Carinya Christian College in Tamworth, early in Term 3. Our Girls Open team will also be playing in the quarter finals of this competition, and this team also has a number of younger players in it, further illustrating the strength of football at BDC.

Over the long weekend Emily Parkes travelled to Canberra to compete at the Australian National Marathon Mountain Bike Championships. Although only 16, Emily competed in the Open Women’s category in a race that had over 1,250m of vertical climbing over the length of the 42km course. After a gruelling 2 hours and 45 mins Emily emerged from the pack and crossed the line in the third place. Great effort Emily!

Weather permitting, our Secondary carnival will be held at BCU Stadium Monday 18 June. Competitors for the 800m are reminded that this event will commence at 9.00am. They are required to go straight to the stadium and arrive by 8.45am if they wish to compete in this event. If rain continues, please check the college website for an update. Students will be required to attend school as normal for a Monday if the carnival is postponed. The Senior Primary carnival is scheduled for Thursday 21 June and will be held on the College ovals. Conditions will be assessed on Wednesday morning and any announcements will be made on the BDC Spotlight section of the college website. The Junior Primary carnival has been postponed until Term 3.

The next competition starts in Term 3 and we are now accepting registration forms for this competition. The forms can be found on the College website under Our Community/Sport/Basketball. Coaches and managers will be required for all teams, so if you can help, please state this on the form. Forms can be handed in to Mrs Hilton in the Sport Administration office or emailed to bhilton@bdc.nsw.edu.au. Even if your child is playing this semester, we still require a new registration form. Please remember to tick the stadium bus box if required.

Coles Sports For Schools is back again. You can start collecting your vouchers at Coles Supermarkets from 13 June. A collection box will be in the Library and also in the Sport Administration office. For every $10 you spend in store you will receive one voucher. Last year the BDC community collected an enormous number of vouchers, which were then exchanged for a large amount of sporting equipment for the students. This is for Primary and Secondary students. Please invite all your family friends to collect.

OSHC is celebrating the last week of Term 2. Next week we are going down to the COLA and working on our cricket skills with our new glow in the dark cricket sets. We are also making pasta jewelry to take home. Later during the week we will be having party games in the COLA and to finish off a fantastic term we will be having hot dogs, face painting and watching Cars 2 on Friday. The Vacation Care program for the June/July holidays is out now. A booking form can be located on the OSHC page on the BDC website or one can be mailed to you. To make a booking for After School Care or Vacation Care please notify Mariellos on 6651 7400 or send an email to oshc@bdc.nsw.edu.au.

A notice to all parents that OSHC will be open on Monday 16 July from 8:00am to 5:45pm for a Movie Marathon, lunch will be included. A note has been sent out and is also available on the OSHC webpage. We look forward to seeing you at OSHC soon.

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PRIMARY ATHLETICS CARNIVALCalling for volunteers to assist Thursday 21 June for the Primary Athletics Carnival by helping serve food and drinks from the Parents & Friends Catering Van. It is a great way to assist the College in providing a wonderful service to the students and visitors. If you can offer half hour, an hour or more of your time, between 9pm-2.30pm please email parentsandfriends@bdc.nsw.edu.au with the time you would like to help out.

MOVIE AFTERNOON – 24 JUNEDon’t forget Ice Age 4 Continental Drift – Sunday 24 June 3.30pm for 4pm screening. Come along for an afternoon of fun! Please return notes to your class teacher or front office by 21 June. “Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon another adventure after their continent is set adrift. Using an iceberg as a ship, they encounter sea creatures and battle pirates as they explore a new world.” - Rated PG, running time 1hr 34mins.Come along for an afternoon of fun! See more information...

TIMBERTOwN PIE DRIVE FUNDRAISERA tasty way to support the College’s fundraising - premium quality, fresh baked pies from The Famous Timbertown Pies are available to order in family or single size. Please return your orders by Friday 10 August, 2012. Payment by cash or cheque (made out to BDC P&F). The order form can be found by following this link.

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.au

Next Meeting: Monday 18 June, 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.

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VENUE Parenting After Domestic Violence A group especially for Mothers on exploring strategies to gain ideas to help your children to grow and develop to their full potential.

One session per week for 3 weeks

Tuesday 10:00am – 12:00pm 7, 14 & 21 August

Women’s Resource & Information Centre 18 Valley Street Coffs Harbour

Social, Emotional & Language Development of Babies How to identify strategies to assist your baby to grow and develop to their full potential.

One session for 3 hours

Friday 10:00am – 1:00pm 31 August

Burnside Family Centre 7 McLean Street Coffs Harbour

1-2-3 Magic Encouraging good behaviour, independence and self esteem – a simple discipline program that really works!

One session per week for 3 weeks

Mondays 10:00am – 12:30pm 3, 10 & 17 September

Burnside Family Centre 7 McLean Street Coffs Harbour

Fathers – Communicating with Children and Dealing with Emotions A session especially for Dads on communicating with children, and on how to manage your emotions and help your children to deal with theirs.

One evening session for 3 hours

Evening course Thursday 6:00pm – 9:00pm 6 September

Burnside Family Centre 7 McLean Street Coffs Harbour

ALL COURSES ARE FREE OF CHARGE

To enrol in any of the above courses, please phone UnitingCare Burnside on 6659 2800 Places are limited, so please book early!