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BISHOP DRUITT COLLEGEFAITHFULNESS IN SERVICE

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BISHOP DRUITT COLLEGECOFFS HARBOUR 22 November | 2013

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As a rugby tragic, watching the Wallabies limp from game to game on their spring tour is frustrating. When the head coach has to discipline nine of these highly paid athletes because they cannot follow simple team protocols relating to alcohol and a curfew, their languid gait seems easily explained.

Discipline is clearly lacking amid that team and there is now a demonstrable action to reinstate it. Discipline will bring focus and efficacy in the way that team operates. It follows that the Wallabies will then start to achieve a more consistent winning pattern. A rhetorical question would be to ask when the last All Black was suspended from the starting team because of an alcohol or curfew infraction.

Discipline is just as important at the school level. When we speak of discipline, we mean much more than simply how a child behaves. Focus on study; engaging in the classroom; preparation; taking physical activity; getting enough sleep; and healthy eating are just some of the ways discipline can have a positive impact on a student’s performance at school.

If students reflect on their end-of-year report cards with a view to improving or maintaining their performance and achievements next year, the notion of a broadly disciplined approach to life and study is the best way to ensure success. Encouraging discipline in our children has particular relevance in their Generation Y (Millennials) world. It will provide them with a habit that will define them among their peers.

We adults will benefit from some of the same discipline in our lives.

We were very pleased to hear that the Anglican Diocese of Grafton has appointed its new Bishop. Rev Dr Sarah Macneil is currently the Senior Associate Priest at Holy Covenant Anglican Church at Jamison in the ACT. This link offers more information on the new Bishop http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-18/sarah-macneil-first-woman-to-lead-diocese-in-australia/5098032?section=act

Congratulations this week to:Dallas Ridley (9) who has enjoyed considerable success in tennis this year. She has played in the ‘Champ of Champs’ tournaments • in Inverell and Grafton, was invited to the state championships in Sydney, and will now play in Brisbane in December representing NSW at U17 levelWilliam Ensbey (9) who travelled to Sydney last weekend with a team of track cyclists from Coffs Harbour Cycle Club. On Sunday • William competed in the NSW Club Team Pursuit Championships, racing in the U17 team division, finishing with a Bronze medalEli White (10), Max Handley (10), Connor Schumer-Caldwell (10) and Connor Pallet (10) who raced in their first competitive rowing • regatta for Coffs Coast Rowing Club. The boys finished 2nd in the Men’s 17yrs team quad scull; Max and Connor Schumer-Caldwell finished 2nd in the 17 yrs Double Scull and Eli had two first places in the Men’s Handicap Double Scull and the U17 single scullLachlan Smith (10) who has been awarded a bursary to sail as crew on the Lord Nelson tall ship, on one of its New Zealand legs • of its world-wide journey. Lachlan leaves for New Zealand next week and we wish him well on what will be a great adventure. Lachlan’s grandmother, Ruth, will also join the ship as one of the adult crew. I look forward to some photos of their adventure.

The weeks are going by so quickly that our Christmas celebrations are nearly upon us. Many hands make light work is the old saying and it’s true that Chaplaincy and the Music Faculty together with Stu Mac, Julie Eckford and the P&F have been busy making things happen for our Carols evening next Tuesday 26 November. Choirs have been rehearsing with children practising dances in order to participate in an evening that is very well planned and one that we celebrate annually. There is even a rumour that a jolly old man wearing a red suit will be there but Shhhh! Don’t tell anyone!

As we reflect on the theme of Love this week for Chapel we ponder past weeks themes and were reminded as we looked at the advent wreath that we have celebrated Hope, Peace, Joy and now Love. I asked the Junior Primary classes if they could they tell me what love is? There were many different answers but the most significant answer was that Love means that you don’t use words that are going to hurt you and to be kind to one another.

When I wonder about God’s gift of love to the world I think of the beautiful prophetic words from the prophet Isaiah chapter 9 verse 6: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

As I read this scripture I am reminded of the awesomeness of God as I try to visualise what form a wonderful counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace might look like. But I only have to look around me and see the wonder of creation, the innocence of a child, the heart that loves unconditionally, children in prayer and their love when they sing songs in Chapel. One song that we’ve been using this term is “I’ve got peace like a river, love like an ocean and joy like a fountain in my soul.”

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Alan BallPrincipal

http://www.bdc.nsw.edu.au

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from the head of secondaryHAtSFrom the beginning of 2014 it will be compulsory for all students K-12 to wear the new college hat while outdoors. It is important that students become sun safe and sun aware in our Australian climate. During break times students will be required to wear their hats at all times outdoors. Your support in giving the sun smart message would be appreciated in the new year. The new hat can be purchased at the uniform shop.

PreSentAtion CeremonyAs I have mentioned in past newsletters, the presentation ceremony at the end of the year will be here at BDC on Tuesday 3 December commencing at 12:45pm. The dress code for students at this ceremony will be as follows. Students who are receiving awards (they will be notified), must wear their white shirts and ties. When they move to the stage to receive their award they must put their blazer on. Students in the audience and not receiving awards can wear their summer uniform. There is no air conditioning in the Branson Centre so we aim to make it as comfortable as possible for all students.

In week 9 of term, the following program will take place:

Monday 2 DecemberDay 8 of the timetablePresentation Ceremony rehearsal 9am-12:00pm

Tuesday 3 DecemberPresentation Ceremony 12:45pm

Wednesday 4 DecemberDay 6 of timetableBoambee Bay picnic afternoonCambodia Tour departs

Enjoy your week.

As we celebrate in the waiting and in the expectation of the Christ Child that was born on that very first Advent may we realise the priceless gift that God has given to us, His son Jesus Christ! That we might share God’s gift with others and be a bright burning light for all to see. As one child said recently “Wouldn’t it be great if we shone so brightly like candles on Jesus birthday cake so that all the world could see? It’s worth thinking about! Isn’t it? I wonder how brightly your light will shine this Christmas?

Date Claimer: You are invited to attend the Council for Churches Christmas Bowl Appeal Launch at St Augustine’s Catholic Church 29 November 2013 at 7 p.m.

Shalom my friends.

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Rev Marion TanfieldChaplain

visual artsCongratulations to the following students whose work has been chosen to appear at the Coffs Harbour City Regional Gallery to celebrate the EMSLA still life award! The students’ work are still life paintings of gourdes. The works can be seen now at the gallery!

Imogen Rose Rose Simmonds Grace KosterCharlotte Bennett-Hill Tara LintnerManuli NarangodaCicely BennettStephen CraigSophie Griffiths

Visual Arts would like to congratulate Bonnie Lester who has been nominated for consideration for inclusion in ARTEXPRESS 2014. ARTEXPRESS is the annual exhibition of outstanding body of works from HSC Visual Arts students.

Bonnie’s triptych consisted of 3 portrait paintings - her mother, grandmother and self-portrait. All were exquisite works. Every year the selection process for inclusion into ARTEXPRESS becomes harder and harder so we are very proud of her achievement.



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Kellie ReinholdtiC monday Sport

Lynn Percivalyear 9 Coordinator

Sue PaffPhilosophy teacher

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year 7 SPort Week 8All year 7 students will be participating in a whole year group activity. They will be travelling by bus to the Big Banana water park for the afternoon. Students will need a towel, swimmers and a rashie. Sun cream and rashies will be provided for students who don not have them. This is a great opportunity for students to complete Year 7.

SPort 2014Most students have competed the process of their sport selections for 2014. Nearly all students’ choices could be met however there were a few sports that didn’t have enough interest to run. Students in those cases were allocated their other choices. There is still an opportunity for students to change sports if they are not happy with their final choice. Students can view their allocation of sports for 2014 through the same process they chose them.

They need to login to the student moodle and then on the bottom left side there is a link that will take them there. Students and parents are encouraged to check these final selections and contact me if there are any issues. Thanks for the support you have given the Monday sports program and I hope that your son and daughters have enjoyed the opportunities to be active. Have a happy and safe break over the holidays.

Middle School Attainment Ceremony will take place on Friday 29 November starting at approximately 8.55am and finishing at 9.50am in the Branson Centre. It is a ceremony acknowledging Year 9 finishing middle school and moving into senior school. There will be a small showcase of the talented Year 9 students. Year 9 parents are most welcome.

year 9 Peer Day on Wednesday 27 novemberAll Year 7 need a mentor/buddy to help guide them through the transition from primary to secondary school. Year 9 are training to be mentors. All Year 9 students will train to be peer mentors. Students will have the opportunity to mentor at Year 3, 5 and 7 camps next year, become RUOK mentors and be part of the welcoming party when Year 7 start school.

This year’s Philosothon was even busier than the inaugural 2012 affair: 10 schools from all sectors, 116 competitors and their 12 teachers, 14 adult judges, 28 student judges and 10 technical and hospitality crew. It was fun working out how many rooms, chairs, score sheets, nametags and food this horde of thinkers needed!

The Guest Speaker this year was Bellingen slam poet, Liz Routledge, who entertained and informed us with the tale of her journey through life and with her witty poems. The topics discussed included: ‘Don’t be yourself’, ‘Is it our duty to give to charity?’, ‘Should you always listen to the opinion of others?’, ‘The human species in 22013’, and ‘How free should speech be?’

The BDC competitors were: Joel Rutter, Noah Bedford, Brick Bradford Yr 11, Sam Holland, Sunita Williams, Anna Kaczan, Wayyln Turner, Alannah Beard, Alex Parker and Alyssa Cameron Yr 10, Dominic Jones, Stephanie Grey, Zaiah Segavcic, Sarah Graham-Higgs, Daniel Williams, Tom Tuohy Yr 9, Susan Brown, Max Kornhauser Charlotte Bedford Emily Gerard Yr 8, Alice Jeffery, Rhyys Turner, Jack Brown and Jem Batley Yr 7.Results

Bishop Druitt College won the overall school’s award against tough competition, thus qualifying the college to enter teams in the 2014 Australasian Philosothon. Students from a range of schools won the many individual awards. BDC successes included:

Dominic Jones Year 9 - Most Promising Male Philosopher (Division B) • Max Kornhauser Yearr 8 - ‘the Philosophers’ Philosopher (Division B)• The ‘Spirit of Philosophy’ was awarded to eight students, including Bishop Druitt College students, Charlotte Bedford Year 8 and • Tom Tuohy Year 9.

Some comments from the student visitors included: “We had a great time and made many new friends.” “We learnt a lot and the enjoyable experience will be remembered.”

Thank you to the many students who helped the Philosothon to run, especially Josh Jeremy Yearr 10 who again managed the complex IT support with equanimity, and Corwin Lee and Lillian Kok-McKosker Year 9 who proved to be invaluable detectors and solvers of problems.

Thanks also to the various staff who helped in so many ways, including: Kathy Ross, Sandra James, Craig Lang, Fiona Webb, Michelle Egan, Sue Coleman, Tim Egan, Jamie Murgatroyd and Stu Mac and his team.



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Karin LisleAssistant Principal (Head of Primary)

from the head of primaryYesterday we presented the Sports Awards for the year 2013 to many of our students. With the media reporting of the growing epidemic in obesity and the decreasing levels of fitness of young people I was heartened to see so many of our students involved in sporting events. Although students were awarded for swimming, athletics and cross- country, Mr Weber also mentioned rugby, basketball, football, tennis, netball and AFL. I know it takes a lot out of parents’ days when you have to take children to sporting events as well as all the other activities your children do. Nowadays it is a stressful time for parents with everyone telling you what you should do as parents, how you should treat your children, and the list goes on. I think you all need a big pat on the back. Parenting is one of the hardest and never ending jobs, with little enough reward until the kids have grown up and moved out. I cannot find one parent at this school who does not care for their child and is not doing the best they know how. So… congratulations to you all as wonderful parents!

At BDC we take our Duty of Care very seriously. We have a set of rules to try to keep students safe. When students arrive at school there is a teacher on duty to ensure they play safely in the playground. The teacher is on duty from 8.15am. Before this time there is no one on duty. Before School Care is available to all primary students from 7.15 every morning in the Primary Library. You do not need to book your child in, but if they are at school without a parent before 8.15am they are expected to attend BSC. The cost is $10 per morning and if they have not had breakfast, this is included. I have noticed lately that some students are again being dropped at school very early. They have been instructed to come to the library if they do not have a parent with them.

I have also noticed that some change of travel arrangements for the day are coming in very late and it is difficult to get a message to some students to change arrangements. In future there will be a ‘runner’ sent to all classes at 2.30 every afternoon to ensure messages are getting to children if travel arrangements for the afternoon have changed. Please ensure that any messages you want passed on get to Mrs Porter on 66515644 extension 224 ([email protected]) by 2.30pm or we cannot ensure they are getting to your child in time and buses are missed. Teachers do not necessarily get to their computers to read emails until after school has finished. Some messages may not be delivered in time for a number of reasons in a hectic afternoon at school so this is the best way for us all to work together.

The weeks are flying past and I only have one more newsletter to write before the end of the year. If you would like anything mentioned in the newsletter please let me know. Next week we will have Meet Your New Teacher day as well as Carols night on Tuesday 26 November, and Year 6 Graduation on Thursday 28 November, in between swimming, surf safety, gymnastics and celebratory lunches. A very busy week before Presentation Day on Tuesday 3 December. I hope top see you all there.

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Brett Bennett and Rosey Lang Student environment Group Coordinators

student environment groupVery exciting news from the Environment Group activities that took place at school this week as part of our NAB Seed Funding Grant. Firstly, our fantastically enthusiastic and passionate students planted 150 rainforest species trees along the riverbank in our designated regeneration zone.

Secondly, during our evening of frog monitoring we managed to locate a Giant Barred Frog!!! Our intrepid frog expert Mick Andren (primary parent and Department of Environment Threatened Species Officer) bravely waded through waist deep water to capture the frog for the students to observe at close quarters before releasing back into its habitat.

This is a very significant find. The Giant Barred Frog is listed as Endangered by the NSW and Commonwealth governments. It really is amazing to think this very important species is right here on college grounds and that the work of Student Environment Group will have national significance and directly support its preservation. For the Student Environment Group this provides an even greater incentive to regenerate and preserve our school’s waterways.

Congratulations to the following students for their hard work on Tuesday and their dedicated commitment to environmental causes: Josh Jeremy, Ethan Moran, Nic Greed, Anna Kazcan, Ellanie Marinucci, Jack Nesbitt, Giles Tenant, Josh Wilson-Douglas, Lyndon McPherson, Yaniv Shaul, Savannah Soule, Ryan Griffiths.

Thank you to our community partners in this project - Brent Hely (Coffs Coast Bush Regeneration) and Mick Andren (Departmentt of Environment and Heritage) for the amazing knowledge and expertise that they so graciously shared with our students. Thank you also to NAB, whose generous support helps make this program possible.

Many thanks also to Craig Lang, Sue Colman and Vicki Fisher who gave up their time at night to be part of this activity. Also special thanks to Jamie Murgatroyd for being such an enthusiastic and helpful supporter of this program.


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grade of the week - year 5

Well done to Ms Katie Gudgeon and her Year 10 music class for a great night of entertainment, showcasing talent and skills gained during the year.

During Week 2, Year 5 visited The Great Aussie Bush Camp. Here are just a few snip-its of what we learned.

“I want to try and conquer my fears.” Julian Clifford

“My highlights from camp were the tightropes, abseiling, and the giant swing because they were my biggest challenges and I succeeded.” Kyle Lang

“I learned the importance of setting a goal and trying to beat that goal.” Brianna Malouf

“I learned that I can do things I didn’t think I could do.” Tully Portus-Keen

“I learned that it is important to show respect for other people because if you put them down they won’t be able to achieve their best.” Henry Jacups

“I learned not to let my fears overtake me and to believe in myself and others around me.” Bradey Megarry

“Working in groups was my favourite part of camp because I learned that it gives me more confidence.” Asra Salman

“It was great getting to learn more about my friends.” Isabelle Watson

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Kaitlyn, Angus and Sam (5P) with their clay works.

The Desert

I’m in the desert,Where it’s boiling hot,

There’s no sign of water,Not even a dot.

I ask a local camelHow he stays alive,“I open up a cactusand do a head dive”.

The wind grows strongAnd I try to stand put,I think about my future

And the wind grabs my foot.

Then I see the golden sandAnd something catches my eye,

I walk up to a hole just a metre away,Then I just sigh.

A small little fennec foxIs sitting in its den,Then I see a baby,so I name her Jen.

I look up at the red sand,I look up at the sky,

I just wish I wasn’t hereBecause I know I’m gonna die.

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Please hand in your yellow “continuing students” form to the music office as soon as possible. This is to enable an efficient timetabling process to begin. If you have not received one of these forms and have a child(ren) who currently learn an instrument at school and wish to continue next year, please respond by email to [email protected] before the end of term.

Also, if you have a child(ren) in the current Year 3 String Program and would like them to continue lessons next year on a fee for service basis, please hand in these notes to the music office. If you have not received one of these forms and have a child(ren) who wish to continue next year, please respond by email to [email protected] before the end of term.

Rehearsals for Presentation Day are as follows:

Monday 2 December in the Branson Centre:Secondary from 9:00am -11:30amPrimary from 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Those students in the Orchestra, Monsoon, Concert Band, Superstrings, Performance Choir and Performance Band are reminded to bring their instruments and music on that day.

The Community Carols night is fast approaching and will go ahead on Tuesday 26 November 2013, in the Green Room. Some classes have been rehearsing performances for this event and all others are invited to join in on the night, no rehearsing necessary, just fun and friendship.

Choristers are required to meet Mrs Stuart at 5:30pm in the Green Room for warm up. ELC are performing a nativity scene (character costume requirements will be advised in class), Kindergarten students are asked to dress as an Angel, the Performance Choir and Year 1 to Year 4 are asked to wear green, white or red shirts (Christmas colours) with dark coloured pants/skirts.

Please ensure that your child arrives by 5.30pm, ready to commence the evening at 6:00pm. Food, drinks and novelty items will be available for purchase from 5pm or of course BYO picnic!

presentation day Secondary – Branson Centre, Tuesday 3 December 12.45pm – 3.10pmAll secondary musicians performing on stage are required to wear full winter uniform (including tie and blazer), may take blazers off for performance but must wear for receipt of any awards.

Primary – Branson Centre, Tuesday 3 December 10.00 am – 11.30 amAll primary students are required to wear full summer uniform.

Those students in the Orchestra, Monsoon, Concert Band, Superstrings, Performance Choir and Performance Band are reminded to bring their instruments and music on that day.

assemblyThank you to Jailena Craig and Hamish Stuart for their performance at Secondary assembly this week!

Dale CondonHead of music K-12

primary sports assemblyAt the primary sports assembly this week we omitted to include our congratulations to those primary students who were regional age champions or runners up age champions in the various NCIS sports events for 2013. We would like to acknowledge the following students for their outstanding achievements in the following regional NCIS events:

nCiS regional Primary Athletics Championships:

Harry Ward - Boys Jnr Primary NCIS ChampionZac Hart - Boys Jnr Primary NCIS R/Up

Zane Misios - Boys 11 Yrs NCIS Champion Tom Sweeney - Boys 11 yrs NCIS R/Up

Max Jones - Equal Boys 12 Yrs NCIS Champion

nCiS regional Cross Country Championships:

Harrison Colyer - Boys 8/9 yrs NCIS Champion

Tom Sweeney - Boys 11 yrs NCIS Champion Brianna Malouf - Girls 11 yrs NCIS R/Up

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The newly formed BDC rowing team had their first taste of success last weekend. The boys raced for the Coffs Coast Rowing Club, in their first competitive rowing regatta, and had some outstanding results!

Eli White, Max Handley, Connor Schumer-Caldwell and Connor Pallet raced the Men’s U17 quad scull and finished a fantastic 2nd place. In other results, Max Handley teamed up with Connor Schumer-Caldwell in the Men’s U17 double scull to finish in 2nd place! Eli also finished 2nd in the mixed quad scull, teaming up with another boy and two girls from JPC, and then went on to win the Men’s Handicap double scull, and the Men’s U17 single scull. Congratulations to all the boys!

In their next regatta, which is again up at Grafton, the boys will be representing Bishop Druitt College in the first schools regatta for the season on December 7th and 8th. This is the first weekend of the holidays, so if you’re not doing anything, I urge you to attend and cheer on our boys and enjoy a day at the beautiful Clarence River. The boys need a couple of girls to form a mixed team, so if any girls are interested, please come and see Mr Webber.

Clarence Valley Equatrian Championships Nov 23 / 24Year 6 Surf Safety Program Nov 28 / 29

Brady Megarry - Boys 12/13 yrs NCIS R/Up Sophie Medway – Girls 12/13 yrs NCIS R/Up

nCiS regional Swimming Championship:

Tom Winchester – Boys 12/13 yrs NCIS R/UpClaudia Benson – Girls 12/13 yrs NCIS R/Up

college communityimportant dates and events26 nov28 nov29 nov3 Dec

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BDC Community CarolsYear 6 GraduationMiddle School Attainment CeremonyPrimary Presentation DaySecondary Presentation DayTerm 4 Concludes

parents and friends

P&F CHriStmAS Get toGetHer – tHurSDAy 28 november, 5PmThe P&F will be having an end of year get together to celebrate the P&F successes in 2013 on Thursday 28 November from 5-8pm at Pacific Bay Resort. Happy hour between 5-6pm. P&F members, prospective members & BDC Staff and friends are encouraged to come along for drinks and nibbles and a social chat.

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 [email protected].

ContACt uSFor more information, to view our Constitution or read our latest meeting minutes, click on “Our Community” then “Parents and Friends” on the College Website. We look forward to your support.President: Allan Williams 0408 332 082 [email protected] & F email: [email protected]

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.






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celebration christmas concert at coffs harbour with attilla sautov and belle chen

Max Williams (Year 11 2005) was awarded a Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship to Bond University on the Gold Coast in 2008 and has now completed a degree in Law and is practicing in Brisbane.

Stephen Guy (HSC 2003) finishes his degree in Medicine this year after completing his first degree in Physiotherapy. He has been practising physio on the Gold Coast to financially support his further studies.

Michelle Guy (HSC 2005) has completed an Arts/Law double degree and is a practising Judge’s Assistant in Brisbane.

Matthew Pitkin (HSC 2007) moves into the second year of a degree in Medicine at the University of Melbourne.

Blayne Whiteman (HSC 2003) is a qualified nurse, living in Sydney and travelling a lot!

Daniel Kent (HSC 2003) has been a Corrections Services employee (prison guard), just accepted into the Air Force ground defence unit, which he starts early next year. Living in Sydney.

A violinist since the age of 4, Atilla has entertained crowds all over the world including at Sydney’s Opera House, the Berlin Concert Hall and the Hong Kong Art Centre. Now he’s set to take the stage in Coffs Harbour in St John’s Anglican Church, 2 Maclean Street on Sunday 8 December 2013 at 3 p.m.

Atilla will demonstrate his instrumental brilliance and will play some of the most powerful, impassioned and colorful music by Haydn, Paganini, Bazzini, Tchaikovsky, Sarasate,Kreisler, Monti and many others. He will be accompanied on the piano by Belle Chen. You can find out more about Attilla by visiting his web site on www.atillasautov.com

Tickets cost: $20. This is a wonderful opportunity to see world class musicians delivering a Christmas Concert on your doorstep so don’t miss out .

For bookings call: 0424 780 389. You can also pay on the door on the day of the concert

bus passes

nsw school pupil identification cards

2015 academic scholarships

All students who are currently in Year 2 and going into Year 3 (2014) need to complete a new Bus Pass Application.

Likewise all students who are currently in Year 6 and going into Year 7 (2014) will also have to complete a new Bus Pass Application.

Busways have sent out letters to existing students attaching new Bus Pass Applications for 2014, but if you travel with another transport operator eg: Ryans or Sawtell Coaches, you will need to obtain a new Application from the front admin office as soon as possible.

NSW School Pupil Identification Cards allowing travel concessions are available at the Front Office for students who have reached 16 years of age and over attending a certified day school. These cards permit pupils/students to travel at the discounted rate of fare on all CityRail trains, State Transit and privately operated buses and government ferries for journeys to and from sport, evening, weekend and vacation travel. Concession cards will also be available for interstate rail journeys on Countrylink services as indicated on the back of the card. Full fee-paying overseas students are not entitled for a concession card.

Academic Scholarships for entry into the 2015 academic year in Years 7, 9 and 11 are awarded by the College.

ACER examinations will be held on Saturday 1 March, 2014. Closing date for registration is 10 February, 2014. 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 2015 academic year.




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Jacob Mercy-Ireland (BDC Year 8) a local surf club member and Coffs Harbour junior Comets player, has been diagnosed with a highly aggressive form of Osteosarcoma. We are hosting a trivia night to raise funds to help Jacob and his family.

Greenhouse tavern Sat 30th nov

$10 P/P tables of 8 6.00pm for 6.30pm start

tickets can be purchased at oasis café 66511689 or

toni mcKinnon on 0434342225

Check out the Facebook page Jacob Mercy-Ireland Trivia Night

Be sure to bring along all your loose change for extra games throughout the night.

Jacob mercy-ireland trivia night


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