FROM THE PRINCIPAL 

Principal's Message 2021 Term 2 Week 8 
Lockdown and comfort zones, care packages for BDC families, and a webinar for parents 

Editorial: Tackling the tough issue of Domestic Violence As a community, we need to take action to reduce this epidemic, quickly.

ONLINE LEARNING RESOURCES

Schoolbox Parent Overview Guide

Online learning information for primary (K-6) 

Online learning information for secondary (7-12)

Remote Learning Student Timetable for primary

Remote Learning Student Timetable for secondary

Wellbeing in the online learning environment

STUDENT WELLBEING 

Gratitude and perspective
It can be easy to focus on the difficulties. However, we need to remind ourselves to be open to noticing the good. 

How to motivate early teens
Not children, not yet adults, and a cocktail of emotions. So how do we connect with and motivate them? 

Thank you! Teacher's Aide Appreciation Week 
We should never underestimate their value to us as teachers, to our parents and most of all to any our students who need help at different times...

CAMPUS NEWS 

Secondary matters
New HSC and Valedictory dates, plus it's time to roll up your sleeves

Get up and dance!
So what is dance education and why is it a valuable part of the curriculum? Plus some online dance from our students this week

SPORTS  

Why spending time in the outdoors makes us happier
Here are the top 10 reasons to hit the trail ASAP for a healthy dose of happy

Sport & Outdoor education update

Register for upcoming FUTSAL clinics

Woolgoolga Athletics - sign up for little athletics this summer

Sawtell Nippers online registration now open

EVENTS & PROMOTIONS 

Father's Day giveaway: Celebrate dad and win - Entries extended to 2 September - don't miss out!

P&F Mega Raffle - Win a home gym! 

BDC Golf Day - 7 November 2021 - Join us for the 23rd annual event, sponsored by Geoff King Motors 

Lockdown Movie Night - 4 September - supporting Afghani filmmakers and actors 

ALUMNI & BUSINESS COMMUNITY

Superstar of STEM - BDC 2006 alumni, Alex Thomson 
From seagrass to science education, Alex has been named the 'superstar of STEM' for her amazing work with young minds, businesses, and the environment.

From the archives: BDC Alumni 1999, Suzie Fisher - Golf pro

Is your business listed in the BDC Business Directory?
Showcasing and supporting businesses within the BDC and greater Coffs Harbour community.

Do you have something that you would like to include in the BDC Newsletter, Galiingawa? 

Share your news with us via marketing@bdc.nsw.edu.au