Staff Wellbeing

Student wellbeing is high on the agenda at Lake Joondalup Baptist College and staff wellbeing is also extremely important to us, as happy staff have a positive impact on what happens in the classroom.

Staff wellbeing is about more than physiological or mental health; it's about optimising the health of all our staff. Our staff wellbeing also extends beyond health, it is inclusive of happiness as well and also in job satisfaction.

This term we installed a massive Scrabble Board in the Secondary Staff Room. Each day a new theme is posted. It has been wonderful seeing staff stand in front of the board pondering on the possible words which can be made with the tiles on the shelf.

A huge thank you to Ross Gaff for making this a reality, Michelle McLean for the lettering and Lukas de Klerk for formulating the tiles digitally. I am confident this is the beginning of something positive that the staff can immerse themselves in, both with thought and fun.

Helen Del Frate

Dean of Students

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New Year is the biggest celebration in Japan and our LJBC primary students enjoyed learning about how it is celebrated in their Japanese classes. 2021 is Ushidoshi the ‘Year of the Cow.’ Our Pre Primary to Year 2 students made cow puppets, Year 3 students made cow door hangers, Year 4 classes enjoyed making ema cow themed decorations and Year 5 students made uchiwa traditional fans. It was a nice opportunity for our students to share with us how they celebrate significant events with their families and the wider community.

Pearce Sensei and Carbins Sensei

Our Primary Library is a well-resourced facility. We have a large variety of books for all interest levels. We love connecting students to a book that they will enjoy and we are looking forward to assisting our students in the Library. The Primary Library is open at lunch time and before and after school.

An interesting research article was recently published in a teacher’s magazine. The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) measures how well Year 4 and Year 8 students perform in maths and science. The latest study data from Australia compares student performance with the number of books in their home. Here, they look at how the number of books correlates with performance.

The Infographic below, visually shows the correlation between performance and books in the home.

Carmen Hawkey

Primary Teacher Librarian

The Year 7 students travelled to Serpentine Adventure Centre for two days of challenge and excitement. Luckily, the weather cooled down substantially which made the camp more enjoyable. The students worked in six groups divided according to Houses with their respective Head of House. This was the first opportunity students from both Year 7 Connect groups worked together; it was an ideal opportunity for the students to share experiences with their peers.

Students engaged in pool activities, low ropes, Chaplains Challenge, Escape Room, Laser Corp, multisport games and an evening of activities which were 'Challenge by Choice'. The focus of the camp was to build relationships through shared experiences. All the students worked collaboratively and so became responsible to each other for either the success or failure of the activity. This was extremely important in teaching our Year 7s to have the courage to try new things and the resilience to take ownership of difficulties and not see this as weakness. It is all about the growth through trying new things. The camp was a tremendous success in this regard.

While students were challenged, they met these challenges and came through them. Students embraced each challenge put before them with enthusiasm and returned to school on Friday afternoon tired but more confident in new situations. Students were also armed with the knowledge that they have the ability to work together to solve problems and overcome difficulties – a lesson that will benefit them in years to come.

The Year 7s made an outstanding start to their Secondary Education journey and should be proud of what they achieved. Staff who accompanied the students did a fantastic job facilitating the experience, their support and the way they worked with the students was commendable.

Helen Del Frate

Dean of Students

Our Year 8 Visual Arts students were pleasantly surprised when they arrived to class on Thursday 18 February to find their class filled with boobook owls and wedge tailed eagles. So often when drawing in class, we are using books and photographic sources to reference images, however there is nothing that can substitute drawing from life. The Birds of Prey visit aimed to inspire and improve drawing and observational skills in our Year 8s as they begin to create woodblock prints inspired by Japanese design. We were blessed to have the opportunity to bring the topic to life with a visit from the Western Australia’s Bird of Prey group, who brought in over 7 birds which included different breeds of raptors such as owls, hawks, falcons and eagles.

Erin Knight
Visual Arts Teacher

Laughing Stock: Senior School Production 2021

We are excited to introduce you to the cast of Laughing Stock, our Senior School Production for 2021! Lily, Ethan, Jake, Lilliana, Josh, Morris, Joshua, Sienna, Grace, Brock, Isobel, Joshua, Scott, Joseph, Niamh, Layla and Emma. The cast had a wonderful experience being photographed for the promotional posters earlier in February. The students have been working hard and we are excited to be moving towards opening night in Week 9, Monday 29 March.

In addition to the performance, the VET Music students will be opening the evening, showcasing their talents and performance skills through musical genres of soft rock, ultimate indie and alternative styles.

We are excited for you to come along to support the Vet Music and Drama students. Tickets are free but bookings are essential.

Eileen Devereux
Drama Teacher / Senior School Production Director

Year 11 Drama Day Excursion

 On Wednesday 24 February, the Year 11 Drama class attended the 2021 Drama Day at Penhros College. The event included 100 students from private schools in the Perth metropolitan area who participated in a day of drama workshops. Industry professionals led the students through activities including stage fighting, acting techniques and improvisation. It was a fun filled day which gave everyone the opportunity to learn valuable skills and make new friends.

Madelaine Jones
Director of Drama

The Music Department would like to congratulate all the students who sat the Australian Music Examination Board (AMEB) exams late in 2020.

Lancier:

Moesha and Yassir

James:

Emma, Nicole and Jared

Batavia:

Oki and Benjamin

Cumberland:

Alex, Lachlan, Venetia, Leo and Jordan

Windsor:

Joshua, Joshua, Sofia, James, Yassmin and Thomas

Arcadia:

Millie, Bella, Nomthandazo and Stephanie

On 17 February, the Symphonic Pop Band had its first rehearsal consisting of students from Years 7-12, showcasing a range of orchestral instruments. The ensemble currently rehearses before school on Wednesday mornings and is working to develop an engaging repertoire to suit all tastes.

Rylee 

Music Captain 2021

Meet the Music Tutor

Pete Flude

Pete is a fun, experienced and passionate teacher. He has been playing guitar since the age of three and performing professionally for 18 years. Music has taken Pete around the world performing in locations such as the USA, England, Israel and Vietnam.

Playing guitar has been Pete’s lifelong dedication and passion and he loves sharing his knowledge and experience with students. Through discussing favourite music styles, Pete finds methods of developing his students’ styles and practicing regime. Pete includes the study of lead, rhythm, chords, riffs and theory in the lessons.

We welcome Pete to the Music Department where he will be tutoring and taking bands in the School of Rock program.

Tammy van der Nest
Director of Music

Sports I have previously participated in:

• Tae Kwon Do
• Swimming
• Gymnastics

The sports I now compete in:

• Athletics

My Sporting Achievements:

1. Tae Kwon Do (2012-2015): Kukkiwon first POOM Black belt (2015)
2. Swimming (2012-2015): Gold Squad – State Swim

• Swimmer of the Month (2015)

3. Gymnastics (WAG) (2014-2018): National Level 7
   • Australian National Championships:

Represented Western Australia at the Border Challenge Championships,

Queensland (2018)

• State Championships:

Beth Simpson, artistry award Finalist (2018)

All-around – Gold (2014), Gold (2015), Silver (2016)

Selected into the WA Black and Gold Development Squad (2016)

Club champion – 2014, 2016

4. Athletics (2012-2014, 2018 - current):
   • Australian National All Schools:

3rd Long Jump, 7th Triple Jump, 2nd 4 x 100m [NEW WA State Record] (2020))

• WA All Schools:

1st long Jump, 1st Triple Jump, 4th 100m (2020)

• National Athletics Championship (Sydney):

Qualified for the 100m, 80mH, Long Jump Triple Jump and 4 x 100m (2020), this event was cancelled due to COVID-19.

• Competed in the 100m, Long jump, Triple jump, and 4x100m (2019)

5. Little Athletics (2012-2014, 2018):
   • State Championships:

Placed 1^st in 4x100m, 3^rd in 100m (2013)

Placed 3^rd in 4x100m (2018)

School and Inter School Achievements:

• LJBC Sports Person of the year - Year 3, 4, 5
• LJBC Year 6 Girl Sports Award
• LJBC Sports Girl of the year – Year 7, 8, 9
• Achieved Athletics ACC All Star Team – 2019 & 2020
• ACC Athletics Champion Girl 2019
• ACC Athletics Runner Up Champion Girl 2020
• Represented LJBC at Inter School for Swimming, Cross-Country and Athletics in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
• Represented LJBC at ACC Swimming and Cross Country in 2019, 2020

My future goals:

My involvement in sport from a very young age has always given me a sense of purpose, and the urge to strive and be the best I can be. Alongside enjoying competition and sporting rivalry, I also love the comradery I have with fellow athletes and the atmosphere that sport brings. Sport not only keeps me physically fit, but also mentally fit, whilst teaching me life skills such as dedication, resilience, persistence, discipline and how to be a good sportsperson. Sport teaches me to push myself, aspiring to be the very best I can be, and allows me to set goals I can focus, and work towards. I love the challenges that sports has provided me as it gives me a sense of accomplishment and self-motivation to keep striving to be better.

I am thankful that I have been able to achieve the goals I have set for myself. Some short-term goals I have achieved so far is winning a National medal in long jump last year and improving my overall strength and techniques. A long-term future goal that I have set for myself and hope to achieve is representing Australia in Athletics.

Kaitlin 

LJBC Student

Sports Captain – Blaise

My name is Blaise and I am Lake Joondalup Baptist College’s 2021 Sports Captain.

I was first introduced to the sports community in Year 1, with Little Athletics Joondalup. My favourite events included; 100 m, Hurdles, Javelin, Shot Put and 200m. I continued athletics for 3 years before joining the Jets mixed Footy team.

In 2012 I also made the transition to horse riding as my family had moved to a property. I spent the next 10 years competing in numerous state events such as Dressage, Show Jumping, Eventing and Mounted Games. The Royal show mounted games demonstrations were highlights of my career, riding on the show grounds competing in front of thousands. Throughout these years I also participated in many school sports events: cricket in primary school, touch rugby primary to high school, soccer and AFL. I had the opportunity of holding the position of Sports Delegate in Year 6, working alongside the Primary Sports Department and then again Sports Delegate in Year 9 helping the Sports Captains and High school Sport Department.

I no longer competitively ride horses as I’ve now redirected my time to pursue another passion, AFL. November 2020 was the start of my commitment to the West Perth Football club, training extremely hard with the Reserves team, I’ve dedicated hours in the gym and on the training grounds preparing and improving my fitness, skills and strengths so that I can support the team to my best of my ability.

I will spend the rest of the year working alongside Sean and the College Sports Department to ensure students at Lake Joondalup have the most opportunities to enjoy their sporting career here at the High School and to encourage participation and sportsmanship in all areas of sport; School Carnivals, Interschools, CAS and lunch time competitions.

Sports Captain – Sean

My Name is Sean, and I am LJBC’s 2021 Sports captain. I was first introduced to sport at the age of 5, playing for Joondalup Brothers Rugby Union Football Club. I have continued playing rugby for 13 years and I have never looked back.

During those 13 years I have competed in 3 regional competitions and been on 3 state tours. In U/15s I went to NSW to compete in the Junior Gold Cup coming 3rd overall in the 2 pools combined. In U/16s I flew to Canberra to play in the Junior nationals Competitions placing 6^th overall and then in that same year I flew to Maroochydore in QLD to partake in the U/17s state 7s competition placing 7^th. As well as being selected for the Rugby WA developing player program for the past 3 years the highlight of my young sporting career is undergoing these state tours and being allowed the opportunity to test myself against the best of my age group.

Throughout my time at LJBC I have been able to participate in the Rugby program in addition to representing the College in Cross Country in Year 8, ACC Swimming in Year 9 and Athletics from Year 7 to 11. I have also been awarded Champion Boy at LJBC from Year 8-11. I’ve also had the pleasure of working alongside the Sports Department and sports captains of 2018 as a Year 9 delegate.

As one of your Sports Captains I would like, with the help of Blaise and the Sports Department, to increase enjoyment and participations in School Carnivals, Inter Schools, CAS and lunch time competitions across all years.

Regular Uniform Shop hours during school term

Tuesday and Thursday 8am to 4pm

(closed 11.30am to 12.30pm)

We have made appointment times available for our winter change over period together with extended times during our regular Uniform Shop hours.   Please also see our online order extended pick up dates and times.   Please refer to the College website for all the links to the online shop, price lists and sizing charts.  We would urge you to consider online orders as a more appropriate method of purchasing your uniform items during this time.  

Blazer orders for 2021 - Compulsory for Year 7 - 12 students

All blazer orders should be available for pickup before the start of Term 2 2021.  A message will be sent to you via Seqta when your order is ready.

Other Important Information

A few bays have been made available for Parking outside the Uniform Shop during open times only.  Please be mindful as this is allocated for customers only. 

Uniform Shop extra opening times during Winter change over

From 27 March 2021 – 21 April 2021

Appointment Days

Appointment times (15 minutes), are available for uniform fittings during winter change over and may be booked through College reception on 9300 7444 or by email ljbc@ljbc.wa.edu.au

Saturday 27 March 2021 - 8 to 11am

Wednesday 31 March 2021 - 7.30 to 9am

Open Days (no appointments necessary)

Monday 19 April 2021 - 8.30 to 12pm and 1 to 3.30pm

Wednesday 21 April 2021 - 7.30 to 8.30am

Exta Online Order Collection Days

Wednesday 31 March 2021 - 7.30 to 9am

Monday 19 April 2021 - 8.30 to 12pm and 1 to 3.30pm

Wednesday 21 April 2021 - 7.30 to 8.30am

Annette Haskins

Unifrom Shop Manager

Please contact the Enrolments Department at the College on 9300 7444, or email enrolments@ljbc.wa.edu.au