Subject and Course Selections:

Its that time of year and all students who are going into Year 9 through to Year 12 in 2021 have been busy selecting their subjects and courses. Please be aware that some of those conversations about prerequisites are happening and work toward those will continue. If you are in Year 11 or 12 for 2021 and have not met those prerequisites and still working to get into those courses, please ensure you have registered with the Curriculum Office.

Year 7- 9

We have now passed the mid way point of the year and well into the Second Semester. With so much happening around the College with Production and sporting events, it is time to ensure you have checked with teachers to confirm you are up to date with assessments and class work. It is easy to step away from a study plan that may have worked earlier in the year- now is the time to re-establish your homework/study routine. We also have access to a new after school club on Mondays- Study Skills Club. This is a place to learn new ways of study to not only learn new information in the class but to master your learning with ideas and tools to take away each meeting to use in class the very next day. Check it out on Mondays after school in room SL2 where Mr Nel will greet you with interesting study tips and skills!

Year 10-12

Senior students find Term 3 busy and full speed ahead with assessments and wrapping up the Academic year activities. For Year 10, students have made those course selections for Year 11 2021 and are now working toward finishing the year positive with their academics. Year 11 students are realizing that Year 12 is on the horizon and now is the time to ensure they keep on top of exams coming up to ensure their success moving forward into 2021. Year 12 have only weeks to go until they either finish up their studies or move into Exam preparation- depending on their chosen pathway; either way, an excellent finish to Year 12.

Instructing with Intention

Teachers work at the College with Collaborative learning and Independent learning in the classroom. Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey, both professors of educational leadership and teachers of middle school have completed extensive work with instructing with Intention. It is from this educational model that teachers at LJBC work with our students to ensure they not only have focused instruction but guided instruction to ensure they are able to become independent learners through a series of instruction that allows for gradual release of responsibility in their learning. All students work toward academic growth with scaffolding support from their teachers through the phases of learning. Through an assessment system of both formative and summative, teachers have the ability to understand the level of each student. Through feedback that also gives intervention, students can reach success and make progress in their learning.

Kimberly Eyre

Dean of Studies

Before COVID-19, food insecurity was a daily reality for tens of thousands of West Australians. The pandemic has now disrupted every aspect of our lives and a growing number of people have found themselves in a situation where they are unable to afford enough food to eat, placing extra strain on Foodbank WA to meet the current demands.

This year, James House, Cumberland House and Arcadia House once again decided to support the Foodbank, driving a Secondary School can-drive and selling brownies and nachos at breaktimes. In total, the students brought in 911 non-perishable cans PLUS, raised $2185 to donate - what a fantastic testimony to the LJBC community's giving nature.

A shout-out to the following Connect classes, 7A (99 cans), 8A (94 cans) and 8J2 (72 cans), for raising the most cans. A special thanks also to the James, Cumberland and Arcadia Student Councillors who drove this campaign and proved that “wherever there is a human in need, there is an opportunity for kindness and to make a difference”.

Thank you to every student and staff member who supported this very important and worthy cause!

Anmar van der Westhuizen, Nola Hebiton & Santie Brink

Heads of James, Cumberland and Arcadia Houses

On 13 August, Lake Joondalup Baptist College had a team competing in SSWA Primary Cross Country. All of the students did a fantastic job representing our school, with some students achieving excellent results! The following students placed in the top 20 for their year level:

Year 4 Boys

Munashe – 20^th out of 264

Year 5 Girls

Ella – 2^nd out of 309

Year 5 Boys

Kobi – 4^th out of 266

Year 6 Girls

Nicola – 2^nd out of 310

Year 6 Boys

Andrew – 1^st

Jayden – 6^th

Luka – 8^th out of 261

The Year 6 boys also won the Champion Shield, having the highest combined score for their race, including Sean Doyle finishing in the top 50.

Heather Borovina

Primary Health & Physical Education

During week 4 we celebrated Languages Week in the College. Connect classes made origami paper planes and French chatter boxes. In our Japanese Language classes Year 7 and 8 students learnt about Sadako’s story and we made paper cranes which are a symbol of peace. Year 9-12 students enjoyed making Japanese hot cakes and watching some Japanese anime. French classes enjoyed some croissants and French cultural activities.

Meagan Maassen

Languages Coordinator

Madison Oesterheld and Kohl Branch, both Year 12 Visual Arts students in the ATAR and General courses respectively, have had their artworks selected for 'META 2020', an exhibition, held annually at Gallery Central, North Metro TAFE in Northbridge. The exhibition showcases the best Visual Arts, Design and Photography work of Year 11 and 12 students across Western Australia and provides an insight into the hearts and minds of contemporary young artists.

Madison’s painting, 'Paper thin' and Kohl’s ceramic work, 'Geometric Tea' will be on display at Gallery Central until 22 August. We congratulate both these students for their excellent work. For more information and to download the exhibition catalogue, visit, http://www.gallerycentral.com.au/meta/

William Knight in Year 10 is also to be congratulated on being chosen as a finalist in 'The Lester Prize Portrait Youth Award'. The competition, formerly known as 'The Black Swan Portrait Youth Award', encourages the creative talents of young, aspiring and emerging artists. It is open to all High School students across Australia and children in care at the Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH).

The Youth Exhibition will be on display at Brookfield Place Tower 2, 123-125 St Georges Terrace, Perth from 2 November – 27 November.

Liz Gray

Visual Arts Teacher

This term in our Primary Co-Curricular, we have a STEM focus. One of the co-curricular activities that is running is a Lego Challenge Club. Each week, students will be presented with challenges to solve using Lego. We would like to say a big thank you to Luciel Kruger (on behalf of the P&F), Julie Read and Michelle Douglas who generously donated Lego to the Primary school to use. These donations will be well-used and well-loved for a very long time.

Amber Thornhill

Being safe online is an ongoing topic for everyone in our current digital world. How to interact kindly with others, being careful what we view, and being cautious about our digital footprint is something that affects us all these days. The eSafety Commissioner has many great resources for students and parents. There are articles on online safety, gaming, cyberbullying and difficult conversations that need to happen in regards to content online. Free webinars are also available.

Please click on the link below to visit the Parents website:

Click here to to visit the eSafety Parents Website https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents

Or Youth website below:

https://www.esafety.gov.au/young-people

Have a great fortnight.

Catherine da Silva

Secondary Chaplain

Letters of Merit

Letters of Merit are awarded twice a year to all students in Years 7-10 who achieve five or more A grades across a range of subjects assessed by SCSA criteria. For Semester One we were pleased to award Letters of Merit to 21 students in Years 7, 21 students in Year 8, 38 students in Year 9 and 35 students in Year 10.

Diana Kelly

Acting Secondary Curriculum Manager

Year 11 and 12 Subject Selection 2021

Our current Year 10 and 11 students have selected their Pathways and subjects for next year. We are in the process of meeting individually with each student to ensure they are aware of the requirements of their chosen Pathway and to answer any questions they may have. It is a delight to meet with these students and hear of their aspirations and interests. We have also had valuable discussions regarding the balance required between study, paid and volunteer work and Netflix! We request that any questions regarding subject choices for 2021 be directed to the Curriculum office.

Diana Kelly

Acting Secondary Curriculum Manager

Lynton Smith

Head of Career Education

Kimberly Eyre

Dean of Studies

“You don’t have to have your life journey mapped out by the end of Year 12. Trust the process, give everything your best go, embrace all your mistakes and learn from them, and enjoy the ride because possibilities are endless when you work hard.” Dr Lauren Kuhl, past student from the Class of 2008.

To find out more about Lauren’s interesting journey to becoming a medical doctor click here

PCA Outstanding Collegian Award – Closing date 31 October 2020

All past students (collegians) who completed their schooling at the College can apply for the award. Applications for the award can be found here

Amy Frost, the winner of the 2018 award, explains in this short video how easy it is to apply for the award, click here https://bit.ly/2lysllu

UPCOMING EVENTS

Are you looking for BUSINESS CONNECTIONS, WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES or a JOB? Then join in at the PCA Networking event!  Book your tickets by clicking here

Peter Lyndon-James, current CEO and founder of Shalom House Perth WA will be the guest speaker at this event.

Cost: Tickets are $10 and students are free. Please bring your ticket (also electronic copies) with you to the event.

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

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

CAREERS EVENT:

Do you need hands-on assistance with your LinkedIn profile? Do you want to know more about higher education SCHOLARSHIPS? Keep an eye out for the sign-up details of the next PCA Careers Event covering Scholarships, LinkedIn, and a professional LinkedIn Profile Photo on 24 October 2020 at 9.30am to 12.30pm 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

#communitysupportingcommunity initiative: Who are our LJBC business owners?

Chaleen Botha

President of the Parents & Collegians Auxiliary

We all know that parenting is a wonderful thing, but at times it can also be stressful, exhausting and not much fun. A few months ago, I added a Wellbeing Support Links icon on the College parent portal of SEQTA which lists several agencies that may be of assistance to you. In these challenging times when children are presenting as stressed, a Free Talk for Parents of Sensitive and Anxious Children is available, which may be of interest to you.

If you have any concerns regarding your child’s wellbeing, both the Primary and Secondary Pastoral Care staff are also here to support you, as such, please feel free to contact us.

“Courage isn’t having the strength to go on. It is going on when you don’t have strength”. 

Napoleon Bonaparte

Dean of Students

If there is a possibility that you may withdraw your child from the College during or at the end of 2020, please be reminded that College Policy states families are required to give ten school weeks’ written notice addressed to College Registrar. Registrar@ljbc.wa.edu.au

Sally Yeomans
College Registrar