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As the year comes to an end, it is great to see the Branson Centre taking shape. As the building is bricked-in and the arena roof is extended, we get a sense of how big the complex will be when it is completed. The complex will be at lock up stage by Christmas. Once that is achieved, interior work can happen regardless of the weather and we can look forward to the complex coming online at the start of Term 2, next year.

A fortnight ago, I mentioned the BYOT program we want to introduce into the Secondary school next year. We want this program to be understood by students and parents, so have decided to wait until the start of Term 2 to introduce BYOT. In Term 1, there will be a continued focus on this in teachers’ professional development. We will also have time to explain the program to parents – and show them how it might work – at information evenings. These evenings will also allow parents to ask specific questions such as those relating to security and insurance, etc. Rather than rush to launch the program, we believe it is best to take time to engage the whole of the Secondary school family in BYOT.

I have been asked by a number of parents about the types of devices that can be used. I will send an e-mail to all Secondary families with that information before the end of the school year. This information will be attached as a hyperlink to next week’s newsletter.

Last week, we hosted the North Coast Philosothon. It was an eventful day-and-a-half of erudite questioning and answering. Schools from Lismore, Port Macquarie, Armidale and the Coffs Harbour region were represented. Many thanks go to Mrs Paff whose idea it was to have such an event at BDC. Thanks also to Mrs Ross, Mrs Cooper, Mrs James, Mrs O’Connor and Mr Lang, who gave great support to the event.

I cannot emphasise enough how dangerous it is for parents to drop their children in the top carpark in the mornings, or for them to be picked up from there in the afternoons.

Our children all know that they are not to be dropped or picked-up from the top car park. Having them wander between buses is dangerous which is why we tell them they must not be dropped or picked up there. The vast majority of parents follow the correct procedure. It is not fair for them then to have to wait for others who need to reverse into the traffic flow in the mornings or afternoons because they have dropped or picked up children in the top car park.

Please use the ‘Kiss and Drop’ zone. It is a few hundred metres further to drive and is a few minutes more out of your morning or afternoon. The potential for a terrible accident to occur makes those metres and minutes motivation for using the ‘Kiss and Drop’ zone as it is intended.

Congratulations this week to Noah Bedford (10), who was named the ‘Philosopher’s Philosopher’ in Division A (Years 10-12) at the Philosothon. Indeed, congratulations to the Bishop Druitt College philosophers in Divisions A and B, who were the champion school at the event.

Breaking news . . . congratulations to Jenny Taffs (11), who has just been selected in the NSW Women’s U18 Cricket team. This is a fabulous achievement for Jenny, and rewards her significant commitment to the game over the past few years.

REMINDER: If your child is leaving the College, please confirm this in writing to Lyn Mercer, Registrar at lmercer@bdc.nsw.edu.au

OFFICE CLOSURE: The College will be closed from 3pm on Friday, 14 December until 8.30am on Monday, 14 January.

2014 ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS: Academic Scholarships for entry into the 2014 academic year in Years 7, 9 and 11 are awarded by the College.

ACER examinations will be held on Saturday 23 February, 2013. Closing date for registration is 4 February, 2013. No further registrations will be accepted after this date. The registration fee is $120. All registrations must be made online by accessing our website www.bdc.nsw.edu.au

NB: These Scholarships are for the 2014 academic year.

HOMESTAY OPPORTUNITIES: I received notice this week that two Argentinean students are looking to enrol at BDC for Term 1 next year. I am keen to hear from any College families who would be interested in hosting one of these students in Term 1. There is a boy and a girl coming and they will go into Years 11 or 12. They attend a bilingual school in Buenos Aires, and their intention is to have an English Immersion experience at BDC.

It is possible we might have some Japanese girls and boys looking for a one Term (10 weeks) homestay as well next year. It is also likely that we will have a Chilean boy join us for all of Semester 2.

We are also keen to host short-stay (2 week) study tours of students from Japan. I have mentioned these tours in an earlier e-mail.

Host families receive payment for hosting overseas students.

If you are interested in hosting a student in any of these scenarios, please contact me by phone or e-mail. I will be happy to give you more information.

Principal’s App of the week: Khan Academy

From The PrinciPal

Alan BallPrincipal

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Karin LisleDirector of Pastoral Care K-12

ParTnershiPs in learning: Dyslexia Last Monday at BDC we had a good turnout for our first Partnerships in Learning series. It was unfortunate that many people could not attend but sent apologies and asked for information that may have been provided.

Jane Mosco, our school psychologist, talked about the definition of dyslexia, that it is a learning difference that occurs across a range of intellectual abilities and that the characteristic features of dyslexia are difficulties in phonological awareness, verbal memory and verbal processing speed. Many children (and adults) have a variety of characteristics and no two people with dyslexia are the same. A good indication of the severity and persistence of dyslexic difficulties can be gained by examining how the individual responds or has responded to well founded intervention. Dyslexia can occur despite normal intellectual ability and teaching. It is part of one’s make-up and independent of socio-economic or language background. Some learners have very well developed creative skills and/or interpersonal skills, others have strong oral skills. Some have no outstanding talents. All have strengths.

Amy Place, a teacher and parent at the College, described the process to diagnosis and what she is doing now to assist her child. She demonstrated the Ten Minute Tutor that the family have invested in. This program is not age specific, it is skill specific, systematic, logical and progressive. It can be used by children, teens and adults – anyone from 7 – 107 years of age. She also spoke about the Sound Discovery program used at school and how that has assisted her child with spelling.

Karen Curtin, our Junior School Coordinator and Learning Resource teacher presented a wonderful Powerpoint where she explored the strategies used at school to support our students with dyslexia. She and her team have supported students from the process of diagnosis to the development of a differentiated program for our diagnosed students and others experiencing similar differences in learning.

Wa-Eda Brough is an Occupational Therapist who works with students from our school. She started off her session by telling the audience that she was dyslexic herself and how this had affected her learning and what she still does to support her difference. She offers a multi-sensory approach to support students with forms of dyslexia and she explained how this approach has seen improvement in her clients.

All in all this was an informative afternoon and many parents stayed back afterwards to discuss concerns they have for their children. If you are interested in furthering your knowledge, these two sites are full of information:www.dyslexiaassociation.org.au www.bdadyslexia.org.ukor you can contact:Karen Curtin (Primary LRC Coordinator), Craig Lang (Secondary LRC Coordinator), Jane Mosco (School Psychologist) or myself.

Rev Marion TanfieldChaplain

Jesus’ light remains. Darkness (no matter how dark it becomes) can never overcome this light. For now we are simply waiting for this Light to grow into its fullness - the bright, blinding glory of the second coming. That is what we re-enact when we light the candles of Advent. Each week the light gets brighter and brighter; when Christmas arrives, it is a complete circle of light, dispelling the darkness. So it is with time and space, as we await our Lord’s return.

You are invited to attend and celebrate the Bishop Druitt College Annual Community Carols in the Green Room on Tuesday 27 November commencing at 6.30pm. Please come early with your family and bring your own picnic baskets, but please note food will be on sale from the canteen and available until 6.15pm.

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

Peace

chaPlain’s chaTAs we read the newspapers it appears that we are bombarded with negative stories such as the atrocities of the looming war between Israel and the Hamas in Gaza, and we see pictures of natural destruction from storms and Tsunamis and horrific loss of human life. We sit in the brokenness of our own lives and family situations and there are times when we wonder where is God in our world? Being a Christian doesn’t prevent any of these things from touching our lives but having faith does teach us to have hope! We can’t change what has happened in the world and to us individually, but we can look for positive ways and words of encouragement and the strength to keep on going and that’s what hope does for us.

We have begun our pre-season Advent lessons and enter into the third week as we light the pink candle of Rejoicing! This week in the midst of all of the brokenness in the world the students have been reminded that all is not lost and that no matter how dark the world may be at this moment there is always hope through our Lord Jesus Christ who enters our world and is referred to in John’s Gospel as the “Light”. For “In Jesus was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”

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environmenT grouPLast Tuesday the 13th the Student Environmental Council held a fundraiser for durable recycling bins in classrooms and staff rooms. We raised just under $300 by selling delicious cupcakes and ice cream. It was a great lunch time after big effort was made by everyone involved, including the boys who put on a great show with their band.

In the past week, members of the SEC have spent some of their time creating posters to put up near photocopiers around the school in order to encourage teachers to cut down on photocopying. We are currently putting the final touches on these and getting them

APP OF THE WEEKThe RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) Vision App brings you the latest videos and RSA Animates from our free public events program so you can be enlightened on the go.

Tim EganAssistant Principal (Head of Secondary)

From The heaD oF seconDaryCONgRATULATIONSWe have received news from Southern Cross University regarding early entry to university study for a number of our Year 12 2012 cohort. These students were required to complete an application form and were then recommended to the university for study. Congratulations and all the best for your future:

Joseph Ashley Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering Georgia Baillie Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Laws Sarah Bamford Bachelor of Education (Primary) Laura Beattie Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) Serena Brehaut Bachelor of Business Emma Burgess Bachelor of Education (Primary) Eve Coulter Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of LawsRenee Digney Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) Gabrielle Dunks Bachelor of Business in International Hospitality Management Marcel Eggers De Mink Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil EngineeringCaragh Ferguson Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) Mollie Flynn Bachelor of Education (Primary) Emma Golding Bachelor of Nursing Emily Harper Bachelor of Clinical Sciences Caitlin Jeremy Bachelor of Psychological Science Courtney Martyn Bachelor of Education (Primary) Lachlan McDonald Bachelor of Contemporary Music Madelin McIvor Bachelor of Psychological Science Helen Nevell Bachelor of Midwifery Jordan Parker Bachelor of Legal and Justice StudiesLuke Partridge Bachelor of Exercise Science and NutritionMelissa Paton Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Claudia Peck Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education Adam Percival Bachelor of Nursing Kylani Purcell Bachelor of Education (Primary) Sarah Ranking Bachelor of Clinical Sciences Jock Robinson Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering Sebastian Schmidt Bachelor of Information Technology Lily Seears Bachelor of Psychological Science Tegan Sherwell Bachelor of Business Navleen Singh Associate Degree of Allied HealthAmy Smith Bachelor of Nursing Yemaya Swift Bachelor of Nursing Garrick Waddy Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science/Bachelor of Education

PRESENTATION EvENINgThe presentation evening for the Secondary school will be held on Tuesday 4 December, 6:30pm at C.Ex Club Coffs Harbour. This is a compulsory attendance evening for all students in Years 7-11. If there are issues with attendance for your child/children then I would request written notification via letter or email. It is important that we gather together as community to celebrate the academic, cultural and sporting successes of our students and to complete the year formally. I can be contacted at:tegan@bdc.nsw.edu.au

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up around the school. We are also in the process of recruiting new members, particularly Year 9 students who will be moving into Year 10 next year. If anyone is interested please see Mrs Lang, Mr Bennett or one of the current SEC members. We have a meeting each Tuesday at lunchtime in the LRC.

All in all it has been a very successful year for the SEC. A special thank you to Mrs Lang and Mr Bennett for all the effort they have put into the organisation of the events that have taken place.

Georgia Windred and Elora Allman Year 10

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A reminder that deposits and paperwork for all students wishing to go on the Japan Tour September-October 2013 are due this Friday 23 November. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to experience the language and culture of Japan first-hand. Please contact me for further information.

The Cambodia trip for 2012 is fast approaching and word of mouth is a wonderful thing. A lovely group of ladies have donated blankets and beanies for us to take to Cambodia. The Boambee Garden Knitters provided 20 blankets and beanies, which will be readily used. They are more than happy to knit for any cause and donations of wool will be gladly accepted. They are not fussy about colours or even for the left over bits. If you wish to send any in, send it to the PE staff room to me and I will happily pass it on to them.

Congratulations to all senior students who took up the offer of doing another comprehensive online Career building/personality profile tool called ‘Career Match’. Thanks again to Peter Townsend of Southern Cross University for generously funding this enterprise. These students have now gained specific and valuable knowledge to reset their career goals and developed self-confidence.

For the latest Career opportunities including summer schools and exchanges, please visit the Careers lounge. Two great career related sites to browse:

http://www.myfuture.edu.au/The%20Facts/Work%20and%20Employment/Work%20Opportunities/Volunteer.aspx

http://www.aapathways.com.au/Home

It is not too late for students who were absent to apply for a tax file number. Please collect forms from secondary office.

Local company Faircloth and Reynolds is offering two apprenticeships in Electrical and Refrigeration and Air conditioning. Look for the ad in the local Coffs Harbour Advocate and follow instructions requested.

Katherine WyndhamHead of Languages

Kellie ReinholdPDHPE Faculty

Robyn CrispCareers Advisor

Alison Hay and Ian YoungEnglish Faculty

inDigenous liTeracy FunDraiserThis week, Bishop Druitt College has held its inaugural Indigenous Literacy Foundation Fundraiser. The donations from students, staff and parents have been overwhelming and have resulted in a significant amount being raised in the first two days.

Staff and students have volunteered their recess and lunch times to run the fair and we’ve had an influx of people keen to grab a bargain and donate their gold coins. Students have been so supportive and proactive it is to become an annual event. A good sign of how much our students love reading and helping others! A big thank you to those who generously offered support.

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Graeme NaftelAssistant Principal (Head of Primary)

Marlene EvansPrimary Librarian

From The heaD oF Primary

From The library

MEET YOUR NEW TEACHER DAYNext Friday 30 November is scheduled for ‘Meet Your New Teacher Day’. New students to the College will join us in the morning and will be buddied up with a student who will be in their class next year. Before recess, class teachers will advise the children of their class and teacher for 2013. Between morning tea and lunch the students will spend the session in their new class with their new teacher, before returning to their current classroom for the afternoon. This is an exciting day for the students and is designed to ensure students do not spend the holiday period worrying about next year. This is a mufti day, and students are asked to bring a gold coin, which will go towards meeting our World Vision child sponsorship commitment.

PRIMARY PRESENTATION DAYWith the Branson Centre (nee COLA) still under construction, we are returning to the Coffs Ex-Services Club for Presentation Day this year. On Monday 3 December, all Kindergarten students, award winners and students involved in the musical performances, will attend a rehearsal at the venue. Students will leave the school at 11.30am and will return in time for the bell. All students will attend the Presentation Day service on Tuesday 4 December. The service is scheduled to begin at 11am and will finish by 12.30pm. If you intend to collect your child at the end of the service, please advise your child’s class teacher.

I would encourage you to join your local library, if you are not a member already, and take your children along during the holidays so they can continue to enjoy the experience of reading and sharing books.

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Ian YoungEnglish Faculty

les murray PoeTry Prize 2013Les Murray announced the winners of the inaugural Les Murray Poetry Prize last Thursday. Since then, there has been a tremendous amount of positive and encouraging comment from students, staff and parents. I want to thank all those people in our College community who supported the competition and I congratulate the four winners and their families.

Planning will now begin for the 2013 competition. This year the competition was provided with seed funding by the College but next year we are seeking sponsorship. This is an opportunity for businesses associated with the College to advertise through the publicity generated by the Prize. An example of this will be the poster, which is placed prominently around the College for the duration of the competition. This is seen not only by students and staff but also by the many visitors who come daily to the College. Sponsors’ names and logos will be incorporated into the design of the poster in 2013.

This year we were able to offer valuable prizes that were popular with students. These included two iPad 3s and two $200 book vouchers. We want to continue to offer prizes of quality and value again next year. Poetry workshops will be held again throughout 2013 and we will need to cover the travel and accommodation costs of mentors. We were fortunate this year to have the support of the Red Room Company in Sydney who provided a substantial discount on their schools “Papercuts” poetry workshop program. With adequate funds, we should be able to again offer our students this valuable learning experience. Ultimately, this is all about providing our children with quality learning.

If you would like to discuss sponsorship of the Les Murray Poetry Prize for 2013, please do not hesitate to contact me at the College.

year 6 ParenTs anD carers’ celebraTionYear 6 parents are invited to celebrate the end of their children’s primary school years with catered finger food and BYO drinks in the Year 5 classrooms, during the Year 6 formal dinner event.

This parent organised adult-only event will be open to all parents, carers and grandparents who wish to join the celebration. No under-18s will be admitted. Pre-payment of $30 per person will be required by November 26. Tickets may be purchased online at: http://www.trybooking.com/CDRN

Contact Louise Rose on 0414 868 736 for more information.

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Primary banDs ProgramAs part of our thriving Musical Ensembles program, Primary students from Year 4 upwards are eligible to join the Bishop Druitt College Primary Band, directed by Mrs Hazel Buchanan. Year 3 students who are already learning a band instrument may also apply to join. Tuition is offered at school in the following band instruments, many of which are available to hire: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Percussion and Electric Bass.

RehearsingFor students who are new to a band instrument, Primary Training Band rehearses on Thursday mornings before school (8:00–8:45am) in Music Room 1. Students with some experience of playing their instrument may alternatively be invited to join the Primary Performance Band, which meets before school on Fridays. There is no fee for rehearsals.

TutorialsIn order to join the Primary Band, students must either be learning a suitable instrument or sign up for tuition at school. Band Tutorials take place during school time on Thursdays. These small group sessions (which run for 20 – 30 minutes depending on size) provide an engaging, low-cost introduction to learning a new instrument and reading music. Students may alternatively arrange to have individual lessons with a Bishop Druitt College music tutor. Please contact Mrs Buchanan if you would like to discuss which option would best suit your child on 0458572525 or hazel@mountaintoptimbers.com.au.

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Molly went in that house and she was never seen again. Anyone and everyone who went in that house were haunted by “Grave Digger”, the original owner of the house, who was murdered. His spirit still lies within.

Claudia Kirchner (4M)

How Do We Breathe?

Humans cannot survive without oxygen. If there was no oxygen, plants and animals would die and we would die too. When we exercise we need more oxygen so we have more energy.

First we breathe in. Our nose hairs stop dust and dirt particles. We breathe in air, which contains oxygen and carbon dioxide. Then the air goes down our wind pipe or trachea. It then goes into our lungs.

When we breathe our lungs expand and contract like a sponge sucking up the water and then having the water squeezed out. Our lungs pump the oxygen into the blood, leaving carbon dioxide (or CO2) behind.

Then we breathe out. The carbon dioxide gets pumped back up the trachea and out of our nose or mouth. It then goes into the atmosphere. This all happens in a matter of seconds.

I hear you ask, “What happens next?” Well, we breathe in again, and then out, and then in, and then out.

Sophie Happe-Campbell (4P)

My Limerick There once was a dragon named TedWho ate chicken until he was redBut the chickens didn’t mindThat he was unkindThey were eating his insides instead!Henry Jacups 3/4R

Millie Wilson and Anthony Abela (4M) Spiral Art inspired by images of the Koru

spiral plant from New Zealand

Blake Schoeffel and Oliver Sharp (4P) Colours of Light

Isabella O’Donnell (3/4R) Distorted colour wheel

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SPOOKED (An example of ‘Lightning Writing” - written after Halloween)On a cold, windy night in the forest there were millions of owls. Their eyes looked like stars. The moon glimmered, wolves howled and Molly skipped from house to house. It was Halloween.

Molly saw an abandoned house and immediately went in. She yelled, “Anybody home!” and her voice echoed off the tin roof. She slowly walked out, too terrified to stay.

Weeks later Molly and Heather were dared to go into the deserted house, so they rode there and got off their bikes. Molly offered to go first because Heather wouldn’t shift.

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Dale CondonHead of Music K-12

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A special thank you to 3S and 3M, Corinne Marriott and Eastern Providence for their performances at assemblies.

Thank you to all who have made donations and gave their time and energy to raising funds for the Friends of Music parent support body. We are very happy to tell you that you have raised over $6000 this year and we are so close to the goal of new Timpani and percussion for the students. Well done and thank you.

In 2013, payment for Music fees must be made via the College website www.bdc.nsw.edu.au and the link to TryBooking. Payments will also be accepted at the Accounts Department if you do not have Internet access or a credit card. Full instructions will be issued shortly. The account needs to be settled prior to the commencement of each term and reminder notes will be sent home with ample notification time.

Jim WebberSports Administrator K-12

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Jenny Taffs in Year 11 has been selected in the NSW Women’s U18 Cricket team, which will be touring in January 2013. This is not a school team but the elite Womens NSW Cricket side, which is an incredible achievement. Jenny has also been nominated for a CIS Blue Award in further recognition of her outstanding ability. The winners of these awards will be announced in January.

This weekend our U14 Girls Futsal team will be competing in the Australasian Champion of Champions tournament at Runaway Bay in QLD. Although the team is missing a few regular players, our girls still have a good chance of making the finals. Congratulations to Akashya Leopold from Year 6 for making the team and we wish the girls good luck.

BDC will have 13 students from Years 7-11 competing at the Inter schools championship this weekend. It is a two day event, which involves dressage, show jumping, team penning and sporting events.

Coffs Harbour Yacht Club is having a meeting this Sunday at 10am for students and parents interested in “Dinghy Sailing”. For more information please contact Chris Hale on 0425 823 527. Please note that CIS has a Pathway for “Dinghy Sailing”.

Any Secondary students who have not yet nominated their events for next year’s carnival because they were away, please see Mr Webber urgently, as all nominations must be in before the end of Week 8.

26 November JNJG Gala (Primary only) – Coffs Harbour Golf Club

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college communiTycccc“God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love and self-discipline” 2 Tim 1:7

conTinuing wiTh a sTring insTrumenT in year 4 in 2013Current year 3 students have had the opportunity to learn strings (violin or ‘cello) in a group setting during 2012. I would encourage parents to consider their child continue next year in year 4, in the small group arrangement next year. Playing a string instrument is great and students who play have the opportunity to perform in Superstrings in Primary and in the College Symphony Orchestra in future years.

Please contact Ms Ray if you would like to discuss and/or continue, 66515644 ext 218, lray@bdc.nsw.edu.au.

Band tutorials (small groups) cost just $13.00 per week. Individual 30 minute lessons will be $32 in 2013. Call the music department on 66515644 ext 218 if you would like your child to join the program, alternatively you are most welcome to visit us in the office to discuss. We look forward to the continued success of this program and to meeting the new students.

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This week at OSHC was all about movement. Children at OSHC put on a Talent Quest were we had children signing, story telling, dancing and doing comedy. Due to the rain we did not get to run our rugby skills with Mr Murphy, instead we had art and craft stations set up in the OSHC room and headed to the playground. Next week we are having art and craft, cooking and science experinments in the OSHC room. We are starting off the with some bubble magic outside, we will then be making paper lanterns decorated with sequins with Mrs Dixon. Then on Wednesday we are making backyard volcanoes in the OSHC Garden using the left over dirt from the garden and recycling plastic bottles. We will also be discussing how volcanoes work. We are then having an afternoon of balloon fun, children will get to decide how and what they will use their balloons for. Then to finish off the week we will be making our own chocolate crackle in the OSHC Room.

The Vacation Care program is out now, booking is highly recommended during the Christmas holiday period. Please follow the link to the OSHC website in order to download a program. These holidays will be packed with fun activities and excursions, OSHC will be hosting their first Camp in Day where we will be open from 8am to 9pm. Children will get to camp out, share stories while having marshmallow and hot cocoa. We are also having a crazy carnival day with face painting, party games and a traditional Pinata. Places are strictly limited so bookings are essential, to receive a program and booking form please contact Marielos on 66517400 or via email oshc@bdc.nsw.edu.au

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27 Nov BDC Carols Evening - 6:30pm29-30 Nov Year 10 Retreat30 Nov Year 6 Graduation4 Dec Primary Presentation Day Secondary Presentation Evening5 Dec Term 4 Concludes

ParenTs anD FrienDsDYSLExIAAll interested parents or persons who would like to know more about Dyslexia and how we can help BDC become more dyslexia friendly, please contact Sue Robertson on sue-mal@bigpond.com.au or 0414343027.

P&F COOKBOOKFor just $25 you can share hundreds of yummy homemade recipes contributed by the BDC community. They are available either through the Accounts office or send in the following order form to the Front Office. P&F Cookbook order form.

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

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

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.