Reflecting on friendships, especially in the Lower Secondary years, the term FLUID came to mind describing the state of friendships, particularly female.

In other words, friendships can change a lot at school. They may ebb and flow as everyone makes new friends, explores new friendships, and sometimes grow apart. The growing apart may not be intentional; it’s often a matter of not having classes together or the same co-curricular activities.

We typically become close with the people we see the most, and as teenagers evolve in their passions, personalities and circumstances, their relationships evolve too.

Sometimes friendships drift apart for a reason. Sometimes a falling out triggers sudden mistrust. The overriding point is, friendships change. Friendships get put to the test, and only time will tell what the final shake-out will be.

So, what’s the solution? I don’t have that, but I do have the following thoughts to share with you if you feel insecure or worried about friendship fluctuations.

1. It’s normal for friendships to evolve and change. It doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you. It simply means you’re growing up.
2. Everything will be okay. In time your friendships will solidify, and you’ll know more clearly who is good for you and meant to be in your life. Be patient, pray for good friends and pray to be a good friend. Remember that true friends are worth the wait.
3. Rather than focus on “finding” the right friends, concentrate on “being” the right friend.There’s a saying that “Water seeks its own level,” and this means that people are drawn to others who are like them. So when you treat people well, you’ll attract friends who treat you well too. By holding yourself to high standards, becoming the friend you wish to find, and choosing to be an encourager rather than a critic, you set yourself up for positive and long-lasting relationships.
4. Treat your friends well, but keep a loose grip. Give them space to explore new friendships and explore new friendships yourself. The great thing about school is that there are so many people to meet. It’s a prime opportunity to make new friends and get to know different people who bring out different aspects of you. Stay loyal to your old friends and know who you can count on, but keep yourself open to making fun new connections through events etc.
5. Remember that everyone is learning and gradually maturing. Just because you don’t click with someone now doesn’t mean you won’t clickPeople change over time and they may be a great friend down the track.
6. The biggest friendship killers are jealousy, comparison, insecurity, and fear – fear of rejection, fear of being left out and fear of being alone. Acting on these emotions can turn you into someone you’re not. By being aware of your negative emotions (I’m jealous that my friend is so pretty/popular….I’m freaking out that I wasn’t invited to that party) yet learning the self-control to not act on them, you’ll join the rare breed of people who are confident enough in themselves to not make friendship too hard or dramatic.
7. Form your own opinions about people, and don’t believe everything you hear. Just because your friend dislikes someone doesn’t mean you should too. Just because a rumour is flying around doesn’t mean it’s true. Treat everyone like a friend until they give you a good reason not to, and when possible, give people the benefit of the doubt.
8. Know the difference between committed friends and casualCommitted friends are the kind you carry through life. They have your back and will stand in your corner even if they’re your last friends standing. Casual friends are the kind you have for a season in your life, maybe a few seasons. You have fun together and your personalities click, but there isn’t a great deal of loyalty. Committed friends make up a small portion of your social network. Casual friends make up a large part.
9. Be kind, and keep in mind that kindness is more important than popularity. Can kind people be popular? Of course! But making popularity your ultimate goal is a bad idea, because you’ll do anything to impress the “right” people, even compromise your values. The better option is making kindness your goal and treat everyone with equal respect.

Do to others as you would have them do to you. Luke 6:31 NIV

Helen Del Frate

Dean of Students 

Dear College Parents/Legal Guardians

You will recently have received an email from a company called Blue Provident which has been engaged to run a customer satisfaction survey for the College. 

All students from Year 4 to Year 12 will complete a Student survey during school hours, all staff will complete a Staff survey and the College would strongly like to hear the views of our parents and legal guardians through a Parent survey so that we can try and make LJBC a better place for all.

The survey will take around 5-10 minutes to complete, and all responses are anonymous. 

We encourage all parents/legal guardians to complete the survey by clicking on the following link.

Take the survey

Please accept the thanks of our College Board of Directors and College Management Team for taking the time to share your views.

Using Makey Makey circuit boards and Scratch coding, students were able to make game controllers and musical instruments using found objects. Makey Makey is a simple electrical circuit board which connects to a laptop via USB and allows students to demonstrate divergent thinking and turn anything into a key! Gaming controllers were made with cardboard boxes, playdough, paperclips and magnets.

Natalie Sanderson

Primary Teacher – Year 5

Kerrin du Toit

Primary Teacher – Year 5

Hear from Ryan who started in the LJBC Football Development Squad, but this year was promoted into the full Academy. Ryan talks about his journey.

As LJBC enters term 3 our Athletics Program is in full swing to prepare for our Inter House Carnivals coming up soon in week 5 but also for ACC Inter School Athletics in week 9. LJBC has moved up to B division for athletics in recent years and narrowly came second in 2019. We aim to win B division this year and be promoted to A division where we can truly show our schools sporting capabilities.

With the introduction of the Football Academy, we have seen a major increase in high-level athletes who have been showing their potential throughout the year. The Inter House Carnival will be a great display of their abilities within athletics with a few school records sure to be broken. We cannot wait to see what they will be able to achieve at the ACC Inter School in week 9.

Many students who are looking to further develop their understanding of the sport, have begun training with the school on Wednesday mornings. Sprinting and endurance training sessions are run during this time by ex-students who have not only competed at a state level but in national events. Many young students show great potential, which means the College’s athletic achievements will continue to excel in years to come.

The LJBC Inter School team will be packed with high-level athletes with a few students receiving ACC All-Stars awards after last year’s competition. This means that they finished in the top two out of every single school in the entire ACC athletics competition for their given event. These students have been training throughout the year to improve and try to break some of the Inter School records on their way to helping LJBC winning B division.

Jan 

Year 12 Sport Captain

In Term 2 the Year 7 cohort completed a project in Maths class which involved investigating and recreating the Fibonacci Spiral, a naturally occurring phenomenon found in nature. 

The Fibonacci sequence is a series of numbers where a number is the addition of the last two numbers, starting with 0, and 1.

The Fibonacci Sequence: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55…

This peculiar set of numbers was derived by Leonardo Pisano, called Fibonacci. Fibonacci was known to be the most talented Western mathematician of the Middle Ages. It has found applications in advanced mathematics, nature, statistics, computer science and many other areas. The golden spiral can be found in a myriad of places in nature, from the shape of our galaxy to a nautilus shell. It governs the arrangement of pine cones and the fruitlets of a pineapple.

Two of our very talented Year 7 students, Isla and Eliska, created exceptional depictions of how they saw the Fibonacci spiral unfolding. We are so proud of their efforts.

Leigh-Anne Hopkins

Head of Mathematics

Lake Joondalup Baptist College’s ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ competition provides a wonderful opportunity for performers to showcase their talent and win points for their House. The competition runs on Tuesday August 11 from 11.05am – 3pm. Students are able to enter in solo, duo or group performances, and genres include, but are not limited to hip hop, street, break, jazz, jive, acro, gymnastics, lyrical, ballet, jazz ballet, tap and musical theatre. In 2019, Lancier won the House Dance Cup – who will it be this year? Entry forms are available from the Arts Office or Heads of House.

Eileen Devereux
Drama Teacher

“The quality of culture depends on the quality of relationships, which depend on the quality of the conversations. Everything happens through conversation.” Judith E. Glaser

This month’s interview….

In conversation with past student Robbo (Nick Robinson), Class of 2016 graduate, social commentator and maker of Tiktoks in his own words...click here to read his story

PCA Outstanding Collegian Award

The 2020 #PCA Outstanding Collegian Award is here again! Applications for the $2 500 award is now open. All past students (collegians) can apply for the award.
Amy Frost, the winner of the 2018 award, explains in this short video how easy it is to apply for the award… https://www.facebook.com/PCAatLJBC/videos/359729571380337/

Upcoming Events

Are you looking for BUSINESS CONNETIONS, WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES or a JOB?
Then join in at the PCA Networking event!

Tickets are $10 and students are free. 

Enjoy a cup of coffee, fruit and cheese & ham croissants.

On Friday 18 September 2020 at 7.15am to 8.25am - The breakfast networking event ends at 8.25am for students. Other guests may continue until 9am

Who will be there?
Parents, Grandparents; Past students (Collegians) and Staff; Community Members, Year 10, 11 and 12 Students joining their Parents or Guardians at the breakfast.

PLEASE NOTE THE Location - Joondalup Sports Club - HBF Arena (to the left of the main building)

Do you need hands-on assistance with your resume and LinkedIn profile? Keep an eye out for the sign-up details of the next PCA Resume & LinkedIn Sessions covering Resume, LinkedIn, Interview Tips and a professional LinkedIn Profile Photo on 24/10/2020 at 9.30 AM -12.30 PM in the Sports Centre Conference Room

To find out more about the PCA:

Watch our short video here PCA Networking - March 2020

Follow the PCA Facebook Page 

Join the conversation 

#communitysupportcommunity initiative: Who are our LJBC business owners?

Chaleen Botha

President of the Parents & Collegians Auxiliary

Year 11 and 12 students participated in the 1500m pre-carnival race on Monday 27 July. Those who did not run the race still got involved by walking the laps, getting some fresh air and sunshine. We look forward to the up-coming Inter House Athletics Carnival!

Our staff at LJBC gathered together this week for the first time since March to hear from Professor Desiree Silva. Professor Silva is co-director for the ORIGINS Project and a Professor of Paediatrics at UWA and Joondalup Health Campus. Professor Silva (along with ADHD coach Michele Toner) has written an ADHD Go-to-Guide for parents and teachers, providing up to date knowledge in a simple, easy to read format.

Professor Silva spoke to our staff about ADHD, a framework and practical tips for how you can manage and advocate for a child in different settings, with or without medication. Professor Silva also summarised evidence to date for medication and alternative therapies, examined commonly held beliefs about ADHD and debunked some myths.

Our staff found the session extremely interesting and beneficial and we thank Professor Silva for kindly donating her time to share her expertise and advice with us.

- ADHD is a complex neurological condition that results in poor concentration and control of impulses.

- It can affect a child's learning and social skills and can have an impact on family functioning.

- It is estimated that one in 20 children in Australia have ADHD.

- It is more common in boys than in girls. 

- Some children have ADHD but without the hyperactivity. These children have trouble focussing and paying attention and can be forgetful and easily distracted. Sometimes the term 'inattentive ADHD' is used to describe this condition.

- The exact causes of ADHD are unknown, but it tends to run in families, so genes play some part.

- With understanding, care and, in some cases, medical treatment, a child with ADHD can live a normal life. 

(Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne)

LJBC has partnered with Greenbatch – Western Australia’s first and only PET plastics processing plant, to collect plastic bottles and aluminium cans. We will be collecting PET#1 and HDPE#2 plastics (stamped on the base of the bottle or container) and aluminium cans. PET#1 and HDPE#2 plastics include water bottles, soft drink bottles, dishwashing detergent, liquid soap and milk bottles. The #1 PET is being used in research and development to produce 3D printer filament. By joining Greenbatch recycling we are also saving plastic from entering landfills, oceans and waste incinerators.

If you would like to read more about Greenbatch this is the link - https://www.greenbatch.com/

Natalie Adams, Helen Fox, Heidi O’Garr or Jodie Southwell.
Thank you for your support!

Group/Team photo day will be taking place in the Auditorium on Thursday 6 August 2020. If your child is required to have their photo taken, Staff will let them know prior to the day.

In addition to the selected Groups/Teams, we wish to advise that a formal photograph will be taken of the whole Year 6 cohort and the whole Year 12 cohort. Primary and Secondary Student Councillors will also be photographed.

All students will be required to wear formal uniform, including blazers for the Year 12 students.

If you have any questions regarding the Group/Team photo day, you are most welcome to contact me, via College Reception, on 9300 9466, or by email Brooke.Howard@ljbc.wa.edu.au.

Brooke Howard

Enrolment Events Coordinator