College Colours are awarded to students who have displayed excellence, leadership and commitment to different aspects of College life.

College Honours recognise students who have received multiple Colours awards. The Honours award acknowledges the exceptional contribution these students have made to the College and the students’ ongoing participation in College activities, going above and beyond the requirements of any position the student has held.

At the final assembly in Term three, it was my pleasure to award Colours and Honours to the following students:

Beth - Curriculum Colours

Ethan - Cultural Colours and Service Colours

Madison - Service Colours and College Honours

Diana Kelly

Acting Secondary Curriculum Manager

As part of our ‘Wonder and Awe’ block this week in PP.3, the children paired up with their special Year 10 Buddies from the Children, Family and Community class. We witnessed a beautiful display of learning, encouragement and friendship between our ELC and Secondary school. They helped us to construct creations out of LEGO, build train sets, and assist us with our yarn sticks.

To celebrate spring, we started off the week of ‘Wonder and Awe’ with a practical life skill-flower arranging. The children never tire of flower arranging, and I never tire of observing their appreciation of beauty and care for their own environment. The children choose and cut native flowers donated by parents, then fill vases with water independently and choose a spot around the room to display their artwork.  

See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land. Song of Songs 2:11-13

Anka Chikich 

Pre Primary Teacher

On Wednesday 9 September, the Year 11 and 12 VET Music students hosted the annual VET Music Showcase in the College Auditorium. The event was organised by the students as an opportunity to perform to family, friends and staff as well as complete units of competency as part of their Certificate of Music Industry course. The night was a great success, highlighting the skills the students have developed over the past year, entertaining the crowd with original songs and covers of some old classics.

The stage was set during the day with help from Rob Orlowsky, Long Nguyen and Adrian Vermeulen, the fantastic ICT team who rigged the lights, smoke machine and sound system to be the perfect setting for our performers. As the evening began and the crowd made their way to their seats, we were introduced to our first band of the evening, Breaking the Chains, led by front man Zac (Y12). This alternate rock group set the tone for the night.

As the evening continued, the audience were treated to a variety of music genres including electronic, folk-pop, punk and pub rock. Adrian (Y12) debuted two original pieces, showcasing his stage presence and confidence behind the microphone and guitar. Music Captain, Hollie (Y12), let loose on the drum kit during her group’s performance of ‘Clocks’ by Coldplay.

The night ended with Year 11 group, Sundown, performing songs from Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin. Santiago (Y11) impressed the crowd with his incredible guitar technique and Joseph (Y11) delivered a 'gut-busting' drum solo that closed the night off. Brilliant work by all of the students who performed on the night and a warm thank you to everyone in attendance for making the night special.

Matthew Lynch
Music Teacher

ACC Athletics Carnival

Congratulations to our 130 strong LJBC Athletics team that competed in the B Division Carnival last week. Seeing the quality of athletes at Peter Moyes earlier this term encouraged our athletes to a stellar performance at this event.

The lead was changing between Nagel Catholic College and LJBC all day and the final result came down to the relay events, which were worth double points.

All Saints College finished strongly but were unable to catch us and I am super proud to announce that LJBC won B Division Athletics Carnival this year. WOOHOO.

We will now compete in A division in 2021, for the first time in the College’s 30-year history.

Congratulations to;

• Liam – Open Champion Boy
• Isabel – U/16 Champion Girl
• Kaitlin – Runner up Champion Girl U/15
• Oliver - Runner up Champion Boy U/15
• James– Runner up Champion Boy U 13
• Isabella - 3^rd place U/14 Girls
• Luke -  3^rd Place U/14 Boys
• Reggie– 4th place U/16 Boys
• Ben – 4^th place U/13 Boys

Thank you to Mrs Adams and Mr Wayman for assisting with training each Wednesday morning before school and the HPE team for their contribution to the win.

Kim Clift

Director of Sport

Valedictory Day is a significant milestone for our Year 12 students and marks their final day of school and the culmination of their Valedictory Week celebrations. There are many stories of courage, persistence and determination among our 2020 graduates and we could not have hoped for better leaders of our community. Celebrations included a Staff vs Students softball game, a Water Event with Staff and a stunning Valedictory Dinner at Joondalup Resort. 

Valedictory Day is a wonderful opportunity for our College community to come together and farewell the graduating Class of 2020.

The Year 10 Design and Technology students had fun completing a project implementing their knowledge and skills to construct a Dragster car. After students investigated some basic design ideas, principles in aerodynamics and friction they completed their cars and the CO2 propelled dragsters were used in a mini competition to determine the fastest and best build in a properly timed drag race.

Peter Herman

Technologies Teacher

Daniel Theunissen

Head of Technologies

On Wednesday 21 October, Lake Joondalup Baptist College hosted our first Student Diversity Expo, to celebrate student diversity at the College.

The aim was to showcase a variety of local services that are on offer through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Parents and carers received information about school supports through an NDIS plan and met staff and representatives from local agencies regarding their services.

Representatives from the following agencies specialising in providing support to students and families, were present at the Expo.

• AIM
• Direction Psychology
• Smart Talk
• APM
• Edge Employment
• Autism Association
• SECCA
• Peoples 1^st Program
• Ocean Heroes

 If you would like information about the NDIS scheme, please contact Sarah Ferreira ( Sarah.Ferreira@ljbc.wa.edu.au) or Christina Roodt (Christina.Roodt@ljbc.wa.edu.au)

Sarah Ferreira 

Secondary Learning Enhancement Teacher

Christina Roodt 

Primary Teaching and Learning Leader

In combined HaSS and Science units, the Year 1 students explored what happens when habitats change and some living things can no longer have their needs met. They identified changes in natural environments and investigated why these changes take place, how these features need to be cared for, and who provides this care. The children are very concerned about the plight of the koala habitat after large areas were destroyed in the recent fires. They decided to raise money to plant more trees in fire devastated areas for the koalas. The Year 2 students decided to help the Year 1s with their fundraiser. 

The children brought in gold coins and had a wonderful time dressing up in cuddly clothes on the last day of the school term. Class 1.1 grew the tallest coin tree by bringing in the most coins and 2.2 raised the highest amount $169.65. Together the Year 1 and 2 students raised a whopping $411 for the koala foundation!

Penny Rose 

Primary Teacher

In conversation with the Yoda of LJBC...Mr Peter Wong retired in 2019 from LJBC after 35 years as a teacher. To find out more about his story click here

UPCOMING EVENTS

THIS Saturday 24 October - PCA LinkedIn Workshop:

• Yes, you can still attend and we have a BONUS handout for STUDENTS attending – an extensive document of SCHOLARSHIPS available at universities in Perth, meticulously compiled by Mrs Claudia Klaassen who is a PCA Volunteer.

Book one of the last tickets here:   https://www.trybooking.com/BLKML

When? 24 October from 9.30am to 1pm at the LJBC Sports Centre Conference Room

WORKSHOP OUTCOMES:

• CREATE your LinkedIn profile WITH step by step GUIDANCE
• PROFESSIONAL LinkedIn profile PHOTO
  
  

Closing soon! PCA Outstanding Collegian Award of $2,500 – 30 October 2020

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

Justin Labuschagne and Nic Stephens, the joint winners of the 2019 award, explain in this short video how easy it is to apply for the award:

Feedback about the September PCA Networking Event:

The turnout was excellent, with good feedback received from attendees. We had past students, parents, students, staff, grandparents, community leaders and our keynote speaker Peter Lyndon-James who attended this event at Joondalup Sports Club.

This video was captured by past student Kieren Barnett from KB Videos and was sponsored by Property Powerhouse. Thank you to past student Amy from DVassist for the candid interview.

We also wish to thank our other sponsors ES2 Mufasa Biltong Deli Avril Smyth Shalom House Perth WA Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts and Mobilefarmshop who all contributed to the event's success.

Get Social with the PCA:

Watch our short video here What is the PCA?

Follow the PCA on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pcaatljbc/

Follow the PCA Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/PCAatLJBC/

Join the conversation https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCAmembergroup/

#communitysupportingcommunity initiative: Who are our LJBC business owners?

Chaleen Botha

President of the Parents & Collegians Auxiliary

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

Regular Uniform Shop hours during school term and by appointment only

Tuesday and Thursday 8am to 4pm

(closed 11.30am to 12.30pm)

The Shop will be closed for Stocktake from the 30 November 2020

Appointment times (15 minutes) are available for uniform fittings, for new students entering LJBC in 2021.  Please contact College Reception on 9300 7444 for all bookings.  LJBC offers an online service so you have the option to size your uniform, and then place your order through www.flexischools.com.au. Flexischools requires you to register as a New Student before commencing with the ordering of uniforms.  All Blazer Orders for 2021 (Year 7 to Year 12) are compulsory. Any orders placed online will be available for pick-up as per our collection days and times mentioned below.  Please refer to the College Website for all the links to the online shop, price lists and sizing charts.

Appointment Days (All Bookings to be made through College Reception on 9300 7444)

Saturday 7 November 2020                       8 to 12pm

Monday 9 November 2020                         7.30 to 9am and 1.30 to 3pm

Wednesday 11 November 2020                7.30 to 9am

Monday 16 November 2020                       7.30 to 9am and 1.30 to 3pm

Wednesday 18 November 2020                7.30 to 9am

Saturday 21 November 2020                     8 to 12pm

Monday 23 November 2020                       1.30 to 3pm

January 2021 holiday hours  (No appointments necessary)

Thursday 21 January 2021                        8.30 to 12pm and 1 to 3.30pm

Friday 22 January 2021                              8.30 to 1pm

Wednesday 27 January 2021                    8.30 to 12pm and 1 to 3.30pm

Thursday 28 January 2021                        8.30 to 12pm and 1 to 3.30pm

Friday 29 January 2021                              8.30 to 1pm

Monday 1 February 2021                           8 to 11am     

Online Order Collection Days

Friday 22 January 2021                              1 to 2.30pm  

Wednesday 27 January 2021                    8.30 to 10am

Thursday 28 January 2021                        8.30 to 10am

Friday 29 January 2021                              8.30 to 10am

Monday 1 February 2021                           2 to 4pm