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Bishop Druitt College

'The student journey at BDC is more than a collection of exciting educational opportunities.

It is a transformative experience.'

www.bdc.nsw.edu.au

PARENT INFORMATION EVENING

Wednesday 12 February

Presenter: Mrs Sarah Stokes, Head of Primary

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Generosity of Spirit

A learner who shares kindness

grows into a citizen who

serves and leads.

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Primary Leadership Team and Coordinators

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Primary Specialist Team

Performing Arts

REP Godly Play

PE

Japanese

Coordinator

Release

Library and Innovation

Truus Meulenbroeks

Rachel Caesar

Kate Freeman

Joshua Jeremy

Sandra Smith

Patrick Galvin

Rev Lisa Williamson

Corey Lewis

Truus Meulenbroeks

Ben Judd

Madi McFarlane

Ty Gillon

Malcolm Gaukroger

Leah Ham

Natalie Titcume

Patrick Galvin

Joel Davis

Lorraine Sharkey

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Learning Support Team

Support Teachers

Learning Coaches

Teaching Hub Education Trainees

Katherine Bishop

Christa Pitman

Holly Donovan

Tom Sweeney

Rachel Watson

Gus Harris

Leanne Murcott

Amy Livingstone

Kelly Turner

Melynda Walker

Madi MacFarlane

Alexis Warncken

Courtney Smith

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Communication

Classroom Teacher (email)
Admin Hub (phone)
BDC App
Parent Lounge (accepting permissions for events i.e. excursions and camps)
Schoolbox (news items, student work)

Presenter: Sarah Stokes, Head of Primary

BDC App

BDC App - News

BDC App - Calendar

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Schoolbox

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'The student journey at BDC is more than a collection of exciting educational opportunities.

It is a transformative experience.'

www.bdc.nsw.edu.au

Car Park Safety

Staggered Dismissal

Kindy - 2.45pm
Year 1 & 2 - 3.00pm
Year 3 to 6 - 3.05pm

Drop off and Pick Up from Parent Pick Only

Please stay in the car. No accessing the boot or right hand side of car if in Parent Pick Up. Please park if you need to.

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BDC Investigations	PBL Project Based Learning	Kaizen Choice, Voice and Challenge	Kaizen Choice, Voice and Challenge	World Options Future minded student courses	HSC Preparation and Future Pathways	Primary LRC Learning Sprints MSL Talk 4 Write

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

WELLBEING

CURRICULUM AND PEDAGOGY FOCUS

INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS

ACADEMIES AND HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS

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Support

Curriculum Oversights

Presenter: Christabel Martin, Director of Learning and Teaching for Primary

K-12 learning and teaching

MSL

Talk 4 Write

Mathematics

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Wellbeing HUB

Chaplains
Counsellors
Groups

Barkley

Communication Is key

Contact: sueoconnor@bdc.nsw.edu.au

Student Wellbeing

Presenter: Sue O’Connor, Director of Student Wellbeing K-12

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Primary Wellbeing

Presenter: Patrick Galvin, Wellbeing Support

Primary support
Fluid role

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Godly Play

Presenter: Rev Lisa Williamson Chaplain

Godly Play is our REP program for students K-4. �Godly Play:

draws on Montessori practices, supporting self-directed and collaborative play based learning
invites students to reflect on Christian stories and faith traditions in light of their own experiences
teaches self expression and respectful dialogue
enhances self-awareness and wellbeing�

Kindergarten Parent Information Session�3:30pm, Wednesday 26th February�BDC Chapel

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Service

A student who embraces service

develops into a citizen with

compassion..

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Opportunities at BDC

Presenter: Rachel Caesar Performing Arts Manager

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Service

A student who embraces service

develops into a citizen with

compassion..

TOP OF THE REGION 2024

Opportunities at BDC

Sports

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Classroom Information Sessions

4.00pm Classroom Visits

4.30pm Sundowner

6.30pm Finish

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Sundowner - Margaret’s Field

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Thank

You

www.bdc.nsw.edu.au