Imagine astronauts reading stories from space to school children. Our Primary students participated in ALIA’s 21^st National Simultaneous Storytime on Wednesday 19 May.

Our young students were enthralled by the ‘intergalactic’ experience! We all watched and listened to the astronaut Dr Shannon Walker read the book Give me some space! written and illustrated by Australian author Phillip Bunting, from the International Space Station.

There are a few budding engineers in Kindergarten. Our young Kindy Blue students were inspired and expressed an interest in building a replica of the International Space Station. Mrs Smith provided an array of recyclable materials and much creativity ensued. The children drew up plans and built their models expressing their emerging understandings.

A firm favourite in our Primary Library is our Lego Masters competition. In line with celebrating National Simultaneous Storytime, the week’s theme was ‘space’. The space creations were ‘stellar’. The winners of the Space challenge were Abigail and Isabella with their NASA astronaut.

This event was an absolute highlight and we are all looking forward to next year’s National Simultaneous Storytime because we all agree - Reading is FUN!

Christina Roodt

Primary Leader Teaching and Learning

Thirty Year 5 and 6 students had the opportunity to take part in one of the events held by Scribblers Festival at the Regal Theatre. The Festival is a celebration of words and stories, with some of the best illustrators and writers from around Australia attending. On this day of enrichment, students had the opportunity to hear from two different authors: Jessica Townsend, author of the Nevermoor series and R.A. Spratt author of the Friday Barnes, Nanny Piggins and Peski Kids series.

Both the students and teachers were motivated by Jessica Townsend’s encouragement to ‘drop’ all of their ideas into their writing, to combine ideas and to be inspired by whatever is around them. She drew out the imaginative creativity in the audience and many of our students had the opportunity to ask questions and share ideas.

RA Spratt entertained the audience with her stories and dramatically read from the first book in the Friday Barnes series. She talked about the importance of how reading stirred the audience to be enthusiastic in their reading.

Some reflections from our students:

 "I have learnt truly how much reading can impact your life and mind." Tristan R

 "I have learnt that all ideas are good ones and to treasure them." Lani

 "I learnt a lot about how to write a book and about the authors. I learnt that you have to always put yourself in the character’s shoes to calculate how they respond and also to write a book for you." Marisa

We are looking forward to Scribblers again next year!

Amber Thornhill

Primary Systems Leader

The Primary Inter House Eisteddfod was recently held in our Auditorium. It was an amazing opportunity for students to develop their performance confidence (and enjoy the talent on display!). Thank you to the Music Teachers for the support and guidance given to our talented students!

Online Safety

On Monday 24 May our Year 7-10 students were fortunate to hear from the ySafe presenter. ySafe's approach is one of a pro-technology ethos, uniquely focussing on the social & emotional components of cyber safety and online behaviours on three major aspects of online safety. Cyber bullying, sexting and nudes as well as online wellbeing and screen time were outlined in relation to safety and the law, relating to each other as well as where to find help when required. Below are some of the various forms of Cyberbullying and their probabilities,

68% Mean messages

41% Posting rumours

39% Nasty comments

35% Screenshotting and sharing

27% Sharing embarrassing photos

18% Fake profiles

Students were taught to use the ‘PROBS’ framework prior to sending messages, as one cannot see emotion and body language, when chatting online and what one is trying to say is not always perceived in the right way. Bystanders, those that ‘like’ posts become part of the problem and can receive the same consequences by law.

Being a good bystander means:

• Reporting anonymously
• Don’t like or share
• Speak up about the issue

Students were enlightened to the laws around 'sexting’, pornography and non-consensual sharing of nudes. The broader social and emotional impacts of distribution of pictures was discussed, and strategies to manage inappropriate requests and peer pressure addressed. In Australia ‘sexting’ or ‘sending nudes’ (pictures showing private parts, posing in a sexual way and doing a sexual act) is considered a crime for anyone under the age of 18.  This extends to private activity (showering etc) showing a person without usual religious or cultural attire and digitally altered footage which includes cartoons. What can be done if an image is shared?

• Report to the platform and report to the eSafety Commissioner
• Reverse Google image Search
• Delete other pictures and videos
• Ask for help
• Support the victims

Online Wellbeing and Screen Time

The presenter discussed the 'brain-hacks' developers use to draw us in to technology and explored the importance of managing screen time, including the impact on study distraction and sleep, excessive gaming, digital validation and self-esteem. Research found that teens aged between 12 and 13 spend 3 hours per weekday and 4 hours per weekend day using screens.

This equals around 20% of your ‘awake’ time on weekdays and 30% of ‘awake’ time on weekends. One questions if screen time is really that bad for you? No. But too much screen time can be a problem. Mood and mental state, imbalance and opportunity cost, health and detrimental inactivity, conflict and personal problems are all affected by too much screen time.

So why can’t our children get off TikTok?

• No defined end point- an endless scroll of videos, with no end cue to tell us when we have watched enough.
• Curated content – Feel like your FYP really gets you? That’s because the videos seen are curated specifically for you.
• Connection – There are plenty of opportunities to interact through the app
• Creator incentives – The potential to become famous makes us check our video stats frequently after an upload

We discussed the concept of online reputations and personal branding, challenging students to think about perception, explore the impact on university and job prospects, and provide strategies for harnessing a positive online image with students in Years 9 and 10.

If you have any concerns or you are aware of situations with which you need to chat to someone please contact either myself or your child’s Head of House.

Helen Del Frate

Dean of Students

Used with permission of ySafe Student Workshop

Ten LJBC students recently competed in the Ethics Olympiad, a prestigious competition where students discuss the ethics behind a range of case studies. The topics included some big issues like censorship, fast fashion, and police funding. We had two teams participating, competing with schools from all around WA, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

LJBC did incredibly well in this competition and for the first time, we placed in the top three schools not only once, but twice. Our Year 10 team came third and our Year 11/12 team placed first overall. They have been invited to compete in the international round which will be held via Zoom in July. We wish these students the very best.

Ashleigh Cartledge
Academic Extension Coordinator
English and HASS teacher

• HBF Arena Joondalup
• Friday 18 June 2021
• 4pm to 9pm
• Boys Year 7 to 12
• Girls Year 7 to 9

LJBC excelled at the recent ACC Cross Country Carnival winning not only the Senior Girls trophy but also taking out first place in the U14 Boys.

What a fantastic team effort! Congratulations to all students who competed.

Kim Clift 

Director of Sport

In Term 1, we held the annual LJBC Photography Competition. The categories this year were Landscape, Seascape, Wildlife and Turbulence.

We had many great entries, showing there are some very talented photographers at our school, making the competition extremely difficult to judge. One student from each category and year group was selected to be commended on their entry.

Congratulations to all winners of the LJBC Photography Competition. Below includes a list of all winners:

Landscape category: Tyla in Year 11

Wildlife category: Gabrielle in Year 10

Seascape category: Robyn in Year 8

Turbulence category: Thomas in Year 8

Highly Commended: Kaitlyn in Year 8 and Caitlyn in Year 11

Year group winners:

Year 7: Luke 

Year 8: Matilda 

Year 9: Summer

Year 10: Connor

Year 11: Chloe

(Unfortunately, there were no Year 12 entries).

Overall winner: Olivia in Year 10

Congratulations to all students who entered such impressive photographs and thank you to everyone who entered!

Rachael Jacob

Media Teacher

On Monday 24 May, the Year 9 Media students ventured out to Whiteman Park to work on their suspense film productions. Students braved the wet weather while filming on location and they were able to create some thrilling scenes, which included the use of various props and costumes.

The Media students had an enjoyable day out and gained valuable filming experience. They worked collaboratively to storyboard, direct, act out and organise each scene. I am looking forward to watching their films upon completion.

Rachael Jacob
Media Teacher

In May we held our inaugural Senior Cadet Camp at Potter’s Gorge, Wellington Dam. Many thanks go to our Outdoor Education staff who travelled down with us to run the activities. After travelling down Thursday afternoon, cadets got busy setting up camp, making dinner, participating in a night hike and keeping warm by the fire.

Friday morning we awoke to a heavy mist which added a unique atmosphere to our morning activities, whether it was kayaking out into the dam or struggling to see the mural from the lookout it was a morning to remember. It didn’t take long to burn off once the sun rose over the hill but it was a talking point during our debrief in the evening. The afternoon was spent at the quarry where the cadets were able to experience abseiling and rock climbing in a natural authentic setting. It was wonderful to see them rise to the challenge with some cadets stretching themselves out from their comfort zone.

In the evening we enjoyed a sing off with our fellow campers, eating marshmallows around the campfire before bed and heading home on Saturday morning.

Overall, the camp was a great success and something we look forward to building on in future years.

Jenny Pontarelli

Unit Leader

Photographs for all LJBC students will take place on Wednesday 23 June, Thursday 24 June, Friday 25 June and Catch Up Photo Day will be Wednesday 30 June 2021.

Every student will receive an individual order form/envelope (including a letter for Parents/Legal Guardians) in the near future, which gives instructions on how to order copies of the photographs. If your child does not pass on their envelope to you, please ask them as it may be sitting in their bag. Primary students are asked to return their envelopes to their Class teacher prior to the Photo Days. Secondary students are asked to bring their envelopes with them on the day of their photo.

Sibling photographs will once again be taken before school from 7.30 – 8.30am on Wednesday 23 June, Thursday 24 June and Friday 25 June. If you would like a sibling photograph, please email Bridgitte.Gloster@ljbc.wa.edu.au with your preferred morning. Parents of Primary aged students are encouraged to accompany their children however if you are unable to stay, appropriate supervision will be provided.

In preparation for the photos, parents and students are asked to check winter uniforms to ensure that blazers have all the buttons sewn on, girls’ skirts are the correct length, and stockings are the correct colour and denier. Primary students are required to wear their blue jumpers (no sports uniform).

Please note we have organised for Photo Hendriks to return to the College on Wednesday 30 June to take individual photos of any students who were absent, however, these students will be marked as absent in their class/connect photo.

The full photo day schedule is below for your information. If you have any questions regarding photographs, you are most welcome to contact me, via College Reception, on 9300 9466, or by email Brooke.Howard@ljbc.wa.edu.au

Enrolment Events Coordinator

If there is a possibility that you may withdraw your child from the College during or at the end of 2021, 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