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COFFS HARBOUR
Issue # 32 25 October | 2013
Linguafest Short Film Competition Congratulations to Conlan Brehaut, Yaniv Shaul, Wayyln Turner, Eli White, Ellie Bishop, Ursula Cooper and Annika Presser-King of Year 10 on having their short films Le voyage à la cantine (The trip to the canteen) and Claire de Lune (Moonlight) chosen as finalists in the Modern Language Teachers’ Association of NSW short film competition, Linguafest. Their films will screen at NSW Parliament House, Sydney on 15 November. Katherine Wyndham Head of Languages
Sport 2014 Year 7-8 will still do set sports for Terms 2 and 3 that will focus on skill development and exposure to a variety of sports. They also have the option to choose a representative sport during these terms if they wish. Terms 1 and 4, students will have several choices available to them. An information sheet with details including costs will come home next week, so please read and discuss these choices with you son/daughter. There are only limited spaces in some sports so students are encouraged to choose thoughtfully and quickly when options are available. Years 9-10 will receive an information sheet next week detailing choices for 2014 as well as costs. Please read and discuss these choices with your son/daughter. There are only limited spaces in some sports so students are encouraged to choose thoughtfully and quickly when options are available.A general note about other activities that will be undertaken in 2014 will also accompany this. Students will choose these sports at school online during week 5 this term. Any questions feel free to email or contact me the school. Kellie Reinhold TIC Monday Sport
Zonta Last Saturday the 19th of October a group of students from Bishop Druitt College met at the community centre in Coffs Harbour with a range of other Coffs Harbour community members and Zonta members. Zonta international is a worldwide organisation that aims to advance the status of women through service and advocacy. We assembled 600 birthing kits in total in roughly four hours. The birthing kits are designed for women in third world countries who aren’t able to access adequate health care. The kits include a plastic sheet, five pieces of gauze, a scalpel, two plastic gloves, a bar of soap and three pieces of string. These items are used to significantly assist in a safe and disease free birth. These kits are sent to places such as Kenya and Chad, where the birth rates are high but death rates are even higher. As active supporters of Zonta, Bishop Druitt College looks forward to holding the birthing kit assembly here at BDC next year. We also look forward to having lots more people involved. Thanks to all those who came and helped out including Emily Malouf, Savannah Spillett, Tessa Croxton, Luke Corlis, Jack Tolhurst, Noah Bedford, Abbey Farlow, Elora Allman, Mia Phillips, Charlotte Bedford, Mrs Ross and Brenna Bedford. A special thanks to Emily Malouf who was there from start to finish with me. Zonta International service program seeks to improve the legal, political, economic, education and/or health status of women in developing countries and countries in transition. The Zonta International strategies to prevent violence against women program, seeks to reduce the incidence of violence against women and girls. Education, leadership and youth development address challenges to women’s equality in science, business, public affairs and government by providing critical financial support. Monique Orme Year 11
Careers On Tuesday 22 October our HSC students took the opportunity to participate in the annual senior schools day at Southern Cross University. Students pre-selected two lectures or workshops from different faculties before they arrived and learnt a lot about entrance, fees, costs and what university life is really like. Students’ feedback has been very positive and I’m sure has inspired many conversations at home. This event has motivated many students to distil their tertiary areas of interests and in turn has served to motivate overall effort in the HSC. Thanks to all the crew at SCU and Mr Klipin, Mrs Ross and Mrs Murphy for accompanying our group. On Thursday 24 October Year 10 students participated in the annual Future of Work Careers Expo on Thursday 24 October. Exhibitors ranged from regional universities and TAFE employment, industry and training organisations. Students were offered up to date career information. I was very proud to be with such a mature and wellmannered group and appreciate the efforts of Youth Directions to organise and run this amazing event. Thank you to Sue O’Connor and Paul Driscoll for their assistance. Please see bdccareers.com for more detailed careers news. UTS - it is not too late to apply for Principals recommendation scheme. For more information go to http://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/undergraduate/essential-information/educational-access-schemes/principals Antipodeans Abroad Gap Break spots for 2014 are filling up!! 1 - 6 month placements are available throughout Asia, Africa, North and South America, and Europe. 2014 Summer Camp applications are now open. Robyn Crisp Careers Advisor
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