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In the first couple of weeks at school, there have already been incidents where students have fallen foul of social media, either as victims or those who have used it inappropriately.

One of the significant issues we face as adults – teachers and parents, is having to deal with a generation of children who have little or no understanding of the power of social media to be used to bully or harass, as well as a similarly deficient understanding of their responsibility for what they post on social media.

Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram are the environments in which many of our children socialise. From time to time, I have seen some appallingly vindictive, profane and derogatory commentary posted by children. The cyber environment appears to have no boundaries. It is in this environment, where social mores are non-existent that hurt can be caused to others and incriminating vitriol posted by some of our youth.

Facebook settings must be restricted. Children should not accept friends for the sake of increasing some meaningless tally. Do you know how to use Snapchat? Do you know that the captions can be saved? Do you know that the Instagram environment can be just as easily used to bully and harass?

Are you aware that the legal age (as per their terms and conditions) for a child to sign up to Facebook is 13?

Are you friends with your children on social media? I can only advise that you should consider this as a way of keeping a passive eye on what your child is doing in cyberspace. None of us would willingly let our kids be abused or derided publicly in any other forum. Keeping a weather eye on their engagement with cyberspace is an important strategy for protecting them.

We would never let our children loose in their bedrooms with strangers. Leaving them to fend for themselves in their rooms with the potentially pernicious world of the internet is a clear and present danger.

I have instructed staff here that they must not be friends with students on Facebook. Child protection protocols as well as the need to maintain professional boundaries insist this is so. Closed study groups on Facebook are permissible.

In the course of Semester 1, Mr Murgatroyd, the Director of Pastoral Care will review the disciplinary Code of Conduct at BDC. It will make explicit reference to all forms of bullying, but will also articulate a policy of actions and consequences for other disciplinary infractions. This will help students understand more readily their rights and responsibilities. It will also make very clear the school’s probable response to any disciplinary breach.

The first meeting of the P&F will be held on Monday night, 17 February at 6.30pm. All parents are very welcome to attend. At the meeting, I will discuss a calendar of social events for the year, with a view to confirming dates for this year. Once done, I will publish this to the wider school community. The P&F meetings are held in the Senior Common Room.

Congratulations this week to:

Jennessa Mok received an A+ (High Distinction) for Grade 7 AMEB • Violin in the December 2013 examinationsEthan Hart (3) won gold in wade and sprints at the Country • championships for Nippers. He also won gold at a recent regional athletics carnival in Lismore – gold in the 60m hurdles, 100m, 400m, and bronze in the shot putNicholas Greenway (5) has qualified in all four strokes in the Speedo • Sprints finals at Homebush in Sydney on 8 March

I hope that the morning routines are becoming less stressful for you as you try to get children out of bed, give them breakfast and prepare them for their day at school. My children are adults now but I will never forget that madness as we scampered around trying to get everyone into the car at a certain time. This week we have been praying for the victims of the tragic circumstances caused by numerous fires in Victoria and the aftermath. Please spare a thought for all fire fighters as they endure such harsh conditions on a daily basis.

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chaplain’s chat

Alan BallPrincipal

staff spotlight

Teacher in profile:Louise Ray

I currently teach: Strings, violin, viola, cello and Chamber music

I came to BDC from: Girton Grammar School, Victoria

I studied at: Monash University and Melbourne University

I have also taught at: Melbourne Grammar, Wesley, St Michaels Grammar and Castlemaine High School

I grew up in: Blackburn, Melbourne

Subjects I have also taught: Trumpet, trombone, recorder and Sunday school!

I engage my students by: Being passionate about music and being committed to their successes.

I am currently reading: Burial Rites by Hannah Kent

My proudest career moment: Playing in a String Quartet at the Melbourne Entertainment Centre to 7000 people. Also taking 40 students on a ten day Orchestral tour to the outback.

An area of expertise or my passion in education is:

Music for all

A leader/s I respect: Nelson Mandela, Rick Tudor (retired head of Trinity Melbourne) Dr Catherine Hamlin

I am grateful for: A life filled with choices

Something students might find interesting about me is:

I play a very competitive game of table tennis and enjoy hot spicy curries.

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from the acting head of secondaryRights and Responsibilities

There are many occasions when conversations with young people centre on their rights. These conversations happen as they explore their world, develop and refine ideas and establish their principles. Leading on from this, the conversation turns to the concept of responsibility. For me, these are essential and important conversations.

At the beginning of the year we re-emphasis with students the ‘Rights and Responsibilities’ document we use as the basis for student behavior at BDC. There is nothing groundbreaking about this document. In a nutshell, the document talks to students and staff about respect: respect for self and others.

It is an ancient maxim that has been expressed in many ways by many cultures. The New Testament gospels of both Luke (6:31) and Matthew (7:12) ask us to treat other people, as we would like to be treated; to respect each other. One of my favourite novels, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee has the main character Atticus Finch explain to his children that “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view - until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it.” Atticus asks his children to respect others and develop empathy. This is our aim for all BDC students and staff.

Conversations about rights and responsibilities abound in our daily lives through the media. Particularly poignant at the moment is the discussion about the re-labeled ‘coward’s punch’. Many journalists and social commentators have discussed the apparent decline of personal responsibility and of our societies’ need to blame someone or something rather than accept the consequences of choices.

At BDC we are not immune from issues of individuals making poor choices but we continue to work with our community to develop principles of respect and empathy. This is a major part of education and we join parents, as the primary educators of their child/ren to continue the development of these principles.

The ‘Rights and Responsibilities’ document is printed in the student diary and is published on the college website. Most of us need a reminder from time to time about treating yourself and others with respect and empathy; it is a message worth repeating and sharing.

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I really enjoy having the privilege to visit different areas of the college from Kindergarten to Year 12 and interact with our students and it’s a great opportunity to see what they are learning as well as doing some fun stuff with them. This week our Kindergarten students experienced their first chapel service with Rev David and he explained what the chapel is used for and we prayed ‘The College Prayer’ and introduced them to a story from the Gospel of Matthew, we also learnt some songs with actions and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it.

All students from Year 3 to Year 12 are currently learning to sing ‘The Lord of the Dance’ it’s a beautiful hymn that many of you may even know. We would like to adopt this song as the college’s hymn and sing it at formal events.

For parents and staff who might like to attend Holy Communion I invite you to bring your children with you on Wednesday mornings at 7.50 a.m. into the Chapel of St Francis and St Clare of Assisi. Please remember to contact Rev David or myself if you or a loved one is in need of prayer so that we can add your request to our prayer list as we enter into Morning Prayer time each day, or just pop in to see us!

This week in chapel we continued with the theme of ‘The Beatitudes’ and we looked at each one and what they meant to Jesus followers at the time and what they mean to us today. After examining each lesson we focused on a few things and the children learnt that to be blessed is to experience Gods favour and protection or to know Gods presence in everything that we do. We also explored what the poor in spirit meant or those who appear to have poor spirits, people who have already lost everything and suffered so much that they’re at a point of desperation and yet knowing that they are blessed may just bring the hope that encourages them into a better place in their lives.

I wonder as parents and carers of precious children if we ever think about our attitudes and the difference that our attitude can make in our relationships with our children? You know there are some challenging words from Jesus Sermon on the Mount that show us what the Kingdom of Heaven is like both here and now and in the ever after. Jesus challenges people to be meek with strength, to make sure that they are doing the right thing, and not to seek revenge but to be peacemakers.

Here are a few things to ponder they are the I wonder statements and perhaps you might like to discuss them with your child/children. I wonder, do we show our support regularly to people who are doing positive things like making peace (between friends who have fallen out)? Do we encourage our friends to show mercy instead of revenge? Do we applaud peaceful behaviour and forgiveness or not? I wonder what type of attitude you support?

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

Rev Marion TanfieldChaplain

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When a student is sick

This is just a reminder and a request to parents and students if your son/daughter becomes unwell at school they are to report to sick bay in the secondary administration office. We have staff trained in first aid able to help. Staff will then phone a parent if the student is unable to re-join their class.

While it is convenient and very easy for your son or daughter to text or call you directly, we would prefer students use the sick bay process.

Carmel SpryActing Assistant Principal (Head of Secondary)

Teena GoodmanHead of Visual Arts

Maree PurcellEnglish Faculty

Craig VerbruggenHead of Mathematics & E-Learning Coordinator

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Byot Blog - digital citizenship

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Year 9 StudentsThis is a reminder to any Year 9 student who would like to request a change of elective that they have until the end of Week 6 to complete the ‘Change of Subject’ form. These forms are available in the secondary office foyer. Please remember that changes may not be possible as they depend on the available spaces in classes.

Year 11 StudentsAny Year 11 student who needs to change subjects has 1 week remaining to complete the ‘Change of Subject’ form. Year 11 please also remember you must have a minimum of 12 units for Preliminary. If you would like assistance, please drop by the secondary office.

We limit the time available for changes to subjects as it is important for students to settle into classes and commit to their choices. Any changes requested after this timeline are complicated as students then enter the course needing to catch up, which is never ideal.

Year 9 students have begun an exciting year with the elective subject of ‘Photography and Digital Media.’ Their present focus is learning about using light effectively in photography by capturing images of still life installations. The students are also enjoying the experience of manipulating their images.

Hello Parents and Friends

The secondary school will be going through the college’s Digital Citizenship Course over the coming weeks. This will assist in educating students on appropriate use of all things digital. The college began running this course for our students in 2013 to coincide with the BYOT Program for 7-12. Modules cover topics ranging from cyber bullying and online behaviour to copyright and ensuring digital profiles won’t affect future job prospects. Our program is in partnership with Edmodo, Common Sense Media and ACMA Cyber(Smart:). It is important that our students model appropriate, safe and responsible use of all aspects of the digital world that we live in.

Here are some online resources that parents might find helpful in assisting your children in being good digital citizens and creating boundaries at home for appropriate use.

Family Media AgreementCyber(Smart:) ParentsNSW Edu - Parents

Year 4, Year 9, ESL and EFL students from primary and secondary were treated to a visit from Sydney Swans AFL players, Tom Mitchell and Kenyan born Sudanese recruit, Aliir Aliir. After an exhaustive question and answer session Year 4 joined the players on the oval for some AFL skills practice in kicking, marking and passing. Students then gave the players a heroic farewell, many of them asking for autographs and cheering the players as they left the school. The Swans players were equally impressed with the confidence and skill level of students and the facilities at the school. The visit has most certainly promoted interest in the game of AFL at BDC. If parents would like to make further enquiries please contact AFL NSW Coffs Harbour office on 66596000.

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from the head of primaryI have just returned from another Principals as Literacy Leaders session where we all get together to look at how we can improve the literacy outcomes in our schools. We have two expert mentors who are helping us to develop a whole school plan. Our primary school is focussing on improving our writing, but this does not mean we are going to neglect other aspects of literacy. Please read the Writer of the Week articles, I am sure you will be as pleased as I am at the quality of writing that is being developed.

One of the best ways to improve literacy in all our children, no matter how well they are achieving, is reading to them. This is an especially important job for….Dads! How many of you dads out there regularly read to your kids? I know we all lead very busy lives but there is nothing nicer than dad snuggling in with the kids before bed to read some good quality literature. I would even say that this is even more important than kids reading their home readers (I remember doing this and nodding off!)

I am well aware that there are some families where dad doesn’t live at home. Often there is another male who can step in and read to the children, even if it is only occasionally. We can tell when children have been exposed over time to good quality literature. The children have an understanding of what is expected of a reader, they know how sentences are out together, they have an extensive vocabulary that they use in their own writing. So, I encourage you all to please keep reading those lovely stories to your children.

Here are some other simple ways to incorporate literacy into your everyday routine with your child.

Tell stories about when you were young• Recite nursery rhymes or jingles• Read environmental print (e.g., road signs or brand names on food • containers)

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Robyn CrispCareers Adviser

careersNew TVET CourseNorth Coast Institute TAFE is now offering a newly approved 2 unit Board of Studies Endorsed course - Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue). The course takes seven days and delivery can be one day per week at a local surf club, or students can attend during the holidays. Interested students should see me as soon as possible.

Other News and Important Dates:

UNE Open Day (Friday, 2 May). Year 12 students are invited to attend the annual open day for the University of New England. • See Mrs Crisp to for an expression of interest/permission note.Lions Youth Exchange Program is on offer to youth 16-21 to live for 5-6 weeks with Lions families in various overseas destinations • during December 2014 and January 2015. For more information go to http://lionsclubs.org.au/activities/youth/ye/ ETC are running RSA and RCG courses over two days on 23 and 24 April from 9am to 3.30pm. The cost for both courses is • $185 per person. Places are limited so please see me asap if your interested.Royal Life Saving NSW are offering a Pool Lifeguard training on 15 and 16 March at the Coffs Harbour Memorial Pool for • students interested in a career in aquatics or the fitness industry at a cost of $275. A first aid certificate and bronze medallion are pre-requisites for this course so for $450 you can do the whole package. Please contact Andrew Nelson on 6651 6266 or email coursebookings@royalnsw.com.au - www.royallifesaving.com.au Students wishing to apply for Medicine or Health Sciences in 2014 must complete the UMAT Undergraduate Medicine • and Health Sciences Admission test on 30 July 2014. You can access the UMAT Information Booklet and register at http://umat.acer.edu.au/ Pizza Capers Gourmet Kitchen have job vacancies so interested students should contact the Store Manager, Kimberley Maloney • by 17 February at coffsharbour@pizzacapers.com. There are also job vacancies at Muffin Break Coffs Harbour Plaza

Don’t for get to explore our comprehensive interactive careers website for the latest information to help you make decisions about your future career at http://bdccareers.com/

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Ask your child about his/her day. Conversation with adults helps children learn new words and practice creating a narrative – both • linked to better reading skills.Check out books of photography or art and talk about the pictures• When you are doing household projects, describe what you are doing to your child• Involve your child in everyday writing tasks like shopping lists or paying bills • Create games that use letters, words, or problem solving•

Max Egan the proud “Writer of the Week”

Thang Hein Hatha with a designs of an awesome playground

Nic Sweeney using hot summer colours

In 3MB we regularly participate in “FLASH” writing. Last week in writing students were given the noun “shoes”. As a class we brainstormed ideas about shoes are like : new, old, golden, smelly, lost etc. and wrote these ideas on the white board. Students were given 10 minutes to write about the topic. Afterwards a few students stood to “Chair and Share” their writing that they had produced. They loved it! Max Egan wrote the following story.

My alive shoes

One Sunday morning I walked into town. I really needed new shoes. Then I passed by a shoe shop. I had never seen it before. “Maybe it’s new,” I thought to myself. So I decided to take a look inside. I found the most splendid shoes. They were shining as bright as a red ruby. I tried them on but suddenly I felt a sudden movement in the shoes so I took them off. Then out crawled two cockroaches. I screamed so the shop owner picked up a shoe and squashed them. I suddenly saw a pair of gold glistening shoes. I tried them on. They were perfect!

Max remembered to use capital letters and full stops. He included similes in his writing as well as adjectives. What a great piece of writing from 3MB.

Leading the Field in Green

Mario Molina was born in Mexico City (Mexico). He had an interest in science since he was a kid and even had his own laboratory in his house! He grew up to become a chemist, studying in both Mexico and Germany. After his studies, he moved to the United States and received a doctorate for chemistry. Then he got a job to become a researcher’s apprentice.

Mario’s job was to test what CFCs did to the environment. He wanted to know where CFCs went and what they did. He started studying CFCs. In 1973 he began to work with another scientist, Sherwood Rowland. They confirmed that CFCs ruined the precious ozone layer. In 1974, they revealed the information to the general public. No one seemed to care about it.

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Karin LisleAssistant Principal (Head of Primary)

writer of the week Students in 1G used their imaginations to complete a creative writing task. The children had to imagine a mysterious box appearing and were asked to write what was inside. Here’s what a few of them came up with. Enjoy!

When I got in my bedroom there was a massive box with a ribbon. I was scared to open it so my Dad did. It was a what? After a while I finally saw it. It was a cobra!!! A pet one. It didn’t like the pet species. I took it out and my mum and dad said it was magic and that’s all.By Riley Biggs

When I woke up I looked beside my bed and I saw a box. I looked inside and I saw a bunny and a cat. They were cute and fluffy. I played with them and I loved them so much. They loved it so much playing with me.By Rosie Reid

Last year I found a big box at the front door and I was with my brother. It was not moving. I opened it. There was a shiny bike it was green. It had red rims. It had blue handle bars and it had pictures of Tom and Jerry. Next I rode it. I think it came from Santa. By Jasper Smith

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We urgently need more BDC Rugby families to take billets on Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th March for the up coming Canadian Rugby Tour. Please contact me at jwebber@bdc.nsw.edu.au

Training for age groups U12’s – Opens will be on after school again next Wednesday. All students must bring appropriate attire to train in. If it is raining on the morning of a training day, students should also bring runners in case training is moved indoors. Note: Training for U8’s and U10’s will start in Week 8.

Due to changes in the registration process by CHBA, BDC basketball fees must now be paid directly to the CHBA, at Sportz Central. Costs are:Primary Player Registration: $65Primary students playing costs per competition: $130Secondary Player Registration: $75Secondary students playing costs per competition: $160The only payment made to BDC will be a $50 fee per player for basketball singlets and training equipment. This can be paid via Trybooking on the college website, under ‘Events’ then ‘Activity Payments’.

The organisation of teams and coaches will still be done by BDC, and all players will still need to fill out a player nomination form, which can be picked up from Mrs Hilton in the Sports Administration office, or printed from the college website.

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Dale CondonHead of Music K-12

music lessons in 2014

why not join an ensemBle?

primary and secondary assemBly musical performances

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music tour to the sunshine coast 2014

Instrumental music lessons have now commenced. If you expressed interest in music lessons, and your child does not have a lesson time, or if you have not been contacted, please contact Mrs Egan in the music office.

Did you know that we provide a number of musical ensembles that you can become a member of:Symphony Orchestra, Primary and Secondary Guitar Bands, Primary Training and Performance Bands, Monsoon (Jazz Band), Superstrings, Brass Ensemble, Concert Band, Senior String Consort and Middle School Band?

If you enjoy singing, come along to the Secondary Choir on Wednesday, after school at 3:20pm. Come along – You will really enjoy yourself.

We invite student input to the assembly performance schedule. The Term 1 schedule is posted on the noticeboard in the music foyer, next to the middle storeroom. For those who put their name down to perform, please see Mrs Egan the day before performance to ensure we have the correct setup for you.

This year’s primary music camp will again encompass Superstrings, the Primary Performance Band and the Guitar Ensemble. The dates for this are Saturday 5 April to Sunday 6 April. It will be held at the Coffs Coast Beach School Conference Centre in Bonville and the Sunday afternoon concert will be held in the Auditorium of the Coffs Christian Community School (across the road). Permission notes will be circulated next week, please return these promptly so final planning can be achieved.

Keyboard Evolution has commenced in Year 7 classes. Please ask your son or daughter about this terrific program or Mrs Day in the music office.

Those in the Orchestra, Concert Band, and Jazz Group (Monsoon) should have received an expression of interest form for the planned Music Tour to the Sunshine Coast. In 2011, Matthew Flinders Anglican College toured to Coffs Harbour and collaborated with BDC for a stunning concert at Pacific Bay. They are hosting us, as a reciprocal visit. In addition, we have organised a musical liaison with Sunshine Coast Grammar School.

Please return these forms by the end of Week 3 Term 1, so final numbers and full planning can take place. If you haven’t received said letter, please contact Michelle in the music office or at megan@bdc.nsw.edu.au.

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parents and friendsP&F MEETINg – MONDAY 17 FEbRuARY, 6.30PMOur first P&F meeting of the year is on Monday 17 February at 6.30pm in the Senior Common Room. Please come along for information and discussion about the College and upcoming events, refreshments provided.

WELCOME TO PARENTS EVENINg, WEDNESDAY 19 FEbRuARYThe P&F will be holding their annual Welcome to Parents Evening on Wednesday 19 February, commencing at 5.30pm in the Green Room. Come along for a fun, social night and to meet and chat with other new and current parents. Drinks and refreshments are provided.

CALLINg 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 parentsandfriends@bdc.nsw.edu.au.

CONTACT uSFor more information, to view our Constitution or read our latest meeting minutes, click on “Our Community” then “Parents and Friends” on the College Website. We look forward to your support.President: Allan Williams 0408 332 082 akwillo@live.com.auP & F email: parentsandfriends@bdc.nsw.edu.au

Next Meeting: Monday 17 February, 6.30pm, Senior Common Room, refreshments provided

The Bishop Druitt College Parents and Friends Association is an organisation that supports the aims and objectives of the College. It does so through the promotion of fundraising, fellowship, friendship and fun.

college communityimportant dates and events17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb21 Feb23-28 Feb1 Mar

Senior Primary Swimming CarnivalSecondary Swimming CarnivalP&F Welcome to Parents EveningJunior Primary Swimming CarnivalYear 7 CampACER Scholarship Examinations

2014 travel concession cards2014 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.

Jim WebberSports Administrator K-12

swimmingSenior Primary Swimming Carnival will be on Monday 17th February at Coffs Harbour Pool. Students competing in the 200IM need to be taken directly to the pool by 8.15am for an 8.30am start. Their names will be marked off on a special 200IM roll. All other senior primary students will go to school as normal, dressed in their sports uniform and will be taken to the pool by bus.

The Secondary Swimming Carnival is on Tuesday 18th February at Coffs Harbour Pool. Students competing in the 200IM must be taken directly to the pool by 8.00am for an 8.15am start. Their names will be marked off on a special 200IM roll. All other students will go to school as normal and have their names marked off at roll call before boarding buses to the carnival. All students must wear their sports uniform but can bring a house coloured shirt.

The Junior Primary Swimming Carnival will be held next Friday 21st February at Sawtell Swim Centre. All students will come to school as normal and wear their sports uniform. The carnival will start at 9.30am and finish at 11.30am. Students will be brought back to school in time for lunch.

A reminder for all parents that body paint and coloured streamers are strictly prohibited from all swimming carnivals.

In the event of extreme wet weather requiring the cancelation of the carnival, notification will be available on the college website, BDC App and also Star FM.

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After successfully swimming the equivalent distance of the English Channel

This is our fourth Annual Charity Swim to support local patients and families a�ected by

�rst 2 years, this year we again acknowledge the Rottnest Channel Swim (o� Perth WA)

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relay of 394 laps of the main Olympic Pool covering a distance of19.7 kilometreswhich is equivalent to swimming the Rottnest Channel Swim!

We need your help!Community Groups, Business Houses, Schools, Sporting groups and individuals are

welcome to participate in this community based event to be held in March.

How will it work?Each group will be allocated a 30 minute time slot commencing from 9am. We will have a “serious” lane and a “fun/community” lane. Your group of 4 swimmers (can be more in the “fun lane”) donate $250 to Cando for your 30 minute block. Swimmers can do more than

1 lap during the 30 minute block, remembering, it is a continuous relay.There will be team awards for the most laps swum in 30 minutes

There will be novelty prizes throughout the day awarded to swimmers, a bbq and fun activities.

Bookings are essential.Please call Wayne Edwards on 0478 404 395 or email

Wayne.Edwards@anz.com or wedw9236@bigpond.net.auto register and be involved in this great local event

Coffs Coast FreemasonsRottnest Channel Swim

Saturday 15th March 2014

Venue - Coffs Harbour War Memorial Swimming Complex

Time - Commencing 9am (concluding approximately 2pm)

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Come along for a fun, social night to meet and mingle with staff and other

new and current parents in an informal setting on the grounds of the college.

Drinks and nibbles provided.

Please note: If you would like to bring your children along, they MUST be booked into

OSHC, which we will provide from 5:30-7pm.

P & FWelcome to Parents

Evening

Wednesday 19 February5:30pm - 7:00pmGreen Room

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