Celebrating Excellence: Recognising Outstanding Student Achievements

We are delighted to share with our community the remarkable achievements of our students in this term’s celebration of excellence. It is truly a moment of pride and joy for us as we honour the hard work, dedication and passion that our students have demonstrated across various fields. We believe acknowledging and celebrating their accomplishments is essential, as it not only motivates them to continue to strive for excellence but also helps to inspire their peers.

College Colours: This term, our College Assembly was filled with excitement and applause as we awarded College Colours to deserving students in various categories. The College Colours, a symbol of excellence and commitment, were bestowed upon students who excelled in the areas of Curriculum, Cultural and Sport.

College Half Colours: We proudly recognised the efforts of nine students who displayed exceptional talent and dedication in the realms of Cultural, Service and Curriculum. Their contributions to these areas have been truly commendable.

Representative Colours: A special mention goes to a Year 12 student who not only showcased his prowess in the national-level Pool competition but also represented Australia on the world stage in Morocco. His remarkable achievements serve as an inspiration to us all.

College Full Colours: Nine students, spanning all four areas of Colours, were honoured for their outstanding contributions to Curriculum, Cultural, Service and Sport. These students exemplify the values of dedication and excellence that we hold dear at LJBC.

Honours: We also extend our congratulations to six Year 12 students who received Honours in Curriculum and Cultural Colours. Their leadership and dedication set a high standard for their peers.

Certificates of Excellence: Academic Excellence Shines Bright

Our House Assemblies were filled with accolades as we recognised students who achieved at least 80% or above across all their subjects and courses. Their diligence, commitment and academic curiosity are truly commendable, and we are proud to present them with Certificates of Excellence.

Here is the Breakdown of the recipients:

Year 7: 20 students

Year 8: 18 students

Year 9: 14 students

Year10: 20 students

Year 11: 6 students

Year 12: 11 students

Letters of Merit: Acknowledging Consistent Effort:

In addition to the Certificates of Excellence, we also sent out Letters of Merit to students who consistently demonstrated excellence in their academic pursuits. These students are not only achieving remarkable results but also maintaining a high standard throughout their studies.

Here is the breakdown of students receiving Letters of Merit:

Year 7:  32 Students

Year 8:  27 Students

Year 9:  32 Students

Year 10: 24 Students

Year 11: 17 Students

Year 12: 37 Students

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all our students from Year 7 to Year 12 for their outstanding achievements in academics, service and leadership. Their dedication and unwavering commitment are a testament to their character and the values they demonstrate. The College is confident that they will continue to excel in their future endeavours and inspire those around them.

As we celebrate these accomplishments, let us also remember the importance of perseverance, hard work and a passion for learning. These qualities not only lead to success but also shape our students into responsible and compassionate individuals.

Once again, congratulations to our students- Our College Community takes pride in their achievements.

Kimberly Eyre

Dean of Studies

Create is the annual Arts showcase of our best student work in Dance, Drama, Media, Music and Visual Arts. The evening begins with a showcase of the performing arts in the College Auditorium, then we have the opening of the Visual Arts Exhibition in the Technologies Building. The event is a highlight of the College calendar and has grown in prestige as our audiences are continually impressed by the high standard of our students’ work.

At LJBC, we acknowledge that all good gifts come from God. He is a creative God and as creator, God has given his children many creative gifts and talents. 

We are very proud of them all.

Tracy Pender
Head of The Arts

On Thursday 31 August the audience was entertained by a fabulous variety of musical styles and instruments and the performers received invaluable feedback from the highly acclaimed adjudicator, Hillary Keegan. It was a highlight on the Music Department calendar and an event not to be missed.

Congratulations go the following winners:

Year 7-9 Instrumental

First Place to Abigail for her beautiful tone on the trumpet.

Second Place Xander who showcased a polished, high standard on piano.

Year 7-9 Contemporary

First Place to Oliver who rocked out on electric guitar.

Second Place to Nicholas who entertained the audience with song and dance in Proud Mary.

Year 10-12 Vocals

First Place to Michaela who sang with so much expression.

Second Place to Brock with his version of Wild Unchartered Waters.

Ensemble Section

The competition in this category was fierce and the adjudicator acknowledged this by awarding two first places: Nina and Jared, the Year 12 duet combo, and the Year 7 Rock Band comprising of Oliver on guitar, Xander on keys and alto saxophone, Ezra on vocals, Nicolas on keys and Eamon on drums.

Year 10-11 Instrumental

The day concluded with an extraordinary array of talent. Sitar, flute, piano and cello all showcased such different genres and kept the large audience captivated.

Mitaal came second with his musical, jazzy, piano rendition and Lachlan won overall with the gorgeous, light, impeccable Mozart and the robust but sensitive Chopin.

Well done to all!

Tammy van der Nest

Director of Music PK-12

On Saturday 26 August, two teams of Primary students represented LJBC at the Creative Edge Problem Solving Regional Finals. The teams had put in six weeks of hard work developing a creative solution to a problem based around literature and communication. Students worked together to develop a ten minute presentation, write a script, make props and costumes while learning to be creative, valuable team members.

Both teams performed brilliantly on the day. The Year 5 team received Honours for their work and the Year 6 team has been invited to participate in the State Finals on Saturday 16 September. We are so proud of all that they have achieved!

Amber Thornhill
Primary Data and Development Leader

On Wednesday 6 September, we held the finals for LJ Speaks. Every Primary school student from Years 1-6 prepared a speech and presented it in front of their class. From there, finalists were chosen who spoke in front of an auditorium full of people.

All students spoke with incredible bravery, resilience and confidence. We heard students talk about Gravity, The Top 6 Inventions, Sports, The Benefits of Pets and Free Diving, amongst a huge range of entertaining, informative speeches.

Students who were in the finals:

Year 1

First place: Amelia U
Second place: Jayden G
Third place: Nicolas J
Fourth place: Ava J

Year 2

First place: Leah O
Second place: Mila M
Third place: Harvey H
Fourth place: Avalee H

Year 3

First place: Chloe U
Second place: Alexis V
Third place: Charlotte D
Fourth place: Alexander L

Year 4

First place: Yehezkiel S
Second place: Holly T
Third place: Alexa K

Year 5

First place: Makayla O
Second place: Carla D
Third place: Ariana H

Year 6

First place: Shaye V
Second place: Jolene C
Third place: Ayden A

Congratulations to all finalists!

Amber Thornhill

Primary Data and Development Leader

Recently the College celebrated National Science Week. The school theme this year was Innovation: Powering Future Industries. This theme incorporates the advancement in technology in all industries, allowing opportunities to engage with the theme from a variety of perspectives. Topics of interest include recent advancements in renewal energy technology, data science, environmental monitoring, medicine, marine research, agriculture, climate change and mining.

We tested our knowledge through quiz questions and Connect Kahoot’s, and in the classroom Science students carried out science activities including enzyme investigations, exploration of rocks and minerals, forces experiments involving flight, magnetism, static electricity and friction.

Thanks to the Science department for your time in organising these experiences, and to students for your enthusiastic participation.

Vanessa Budas

Head of Science Learning Area

Drama Performance Incursion

On Wednesday 30 August the Year 10, Year 11 and 12 Drama students participated in a performance incursion from 8:40AM to 12:30AM. During the incursion, students had the opportunity to watch the other classes perform as well as having an audience of peers for their performance assessments. The incursion began with Year 11 General performing a class production of Dag’s in the Auditorium. This show included a huge ensemble with a variety of different and unique characters. We met 'Gillian' and observed her go through the struggles and reality of high school.

Next we had the 11 ATAR/12 General performing excerpts from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. A modern twist on a Shakespearean classic which was a pleasure to watch. Highlights included classic fight scene and a 'play inside within a play.'

We finished with The Year 12 ATAR class performing excerpts from the play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. This script challenged the Year 12's on a physical level demanding synchronised choreography.

As part of these assessments’ students performed in a variety of roles including acting, stage management, crew, choreographer, costume, props, lighting and sound design. It was a great experience for the Year 11 and 12 Drama students to perform and the Year 10 Drama students to watch and support their peers.

Brock Klompmaker
Drama Captain

Goodbye from the 2023 Drama Captain

2023 is almost over for the Year 12's, which means my reign as LJBC's Drama Captain is almost over. It has been pleasure to represent the Drama community at LJBC this year and I am confident that 2024's Drama Captain will continue to represent the school amazingly, whoever it may be.

This year has been a blast and some of my favourite moments have been; helping with the reveal of Matilda Jr to the Primary and Secondary school, helping with the College Production auditions, performing in the Senior School Production of Puffs! My last captain job is creating the 'Valedictory Play' which showcases some amazing and funny moments of the Class of 2023 which will be shown at the Valedictory Assembly early next term.

For any students wanting to continue with Drama in high school... Do it! It is such an awesome course with amazing teachers who are there to help you the entire way. Whether you love acting or just want to give it a try, it is a place for everyone and is an amazing tool to use to help build friendships, develop your communication and master your public speaking skills.

For my future Drama Captains, you got this! Make the most of your time in Year 12 and as Drama Captain because it goes by so quickly. I have to say, I am looking forward to finding out who the next Drama Captain is at the next assembly! 

With this being my last article, I say thank you to everyone who has taken the time to read my articles this year and followed my journey through Drama whether it was by my side on stage or from the audience.

Yours Truly, LJBC's

Drama Captain of 2023.
Lights out!

Brock Klompmaker
Drama Captain

In Week 7 Brian visited the College to share his experiences as an author of 23 titles. Brian wanted to be an author ever since he was a child. It only took him thirty years to realise that dream. Along the way he worked as a reporter, advertising copywriter, radio announcer, graphic designer, and internet developer. Now he is an internationally acclaimed writing coach, running workshops and writing camps.

During his time with us Brian defined a story as the telling of a series of unfortunate events in which bad things happen to good people. A story needs to have a setting, in which characters attempt to overcome obstacles to reach a goal. The harder the obstacle the better the story.

Book signings were held throughout the week during lunchtimes. One student won the raffle draw to have his name be used as a character in a future Brian Falkner novel.

Stephen Sampson

Head of Secondary Library Services

The Year 11 and Year 12 VET Music class were privileged to practice their ‘rockstar’ skills during a live gig at the Indian Ocean Hotel in Scarborough last Thursday night. Mr Mason Nguyen, Maths teacher here at LJBC, kindly organized for our bands to play at the Thursday ‘Plug and Play’ night through his contacts as a member of his band, Dear Sunday. The class called themselves The VETS and they embraced the occasion, soaking in the whole live performance experience.

The band had to drop off instruments in the ‘green room’ (behind the kitchen in a passageway!) where they could see the run sheet of performers for the night and just how a live gig operated. They worked with the sound engineer and stage manager to set up and get their levels right and then the band took to the stage and blew everyone away! The atmosphere was electric with smoke, lights, audience swaying (eager parents filming), and an amazing musical vibe all round. The maturity displayed by the band members was a credit to our College and one would not have known that the performers were school students.

Nina, Aliyah and Bradman were on vocals. Ben and Jayden were on drums, Matt and Nina were on bass with Mitaal dominated the keys. Jared, Ryemee, Jayden and Ben cut it up on electric guitar.

Congratulations to The VETS! 

Tammy van der Nest

Director of Music PK-12

The College had the privilege of hosting the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) last week. A team of experts, with state-of-the-art equipment valued at thousands of dollars, conducted rigorous assessments with our students.

The WAIS Talent Search Program aimed at identifying a new generation of potential Olympic athletes specialising in rowing, cycling, and kayaking. It is worth noting that no prior experience was required, rather, students' capabilities were evaluated to gauge their power, endurance, and potential for future growth, aligning them with the specific requirements for success in these sports.

Approximately 40 of our students participated in this initiative. While the outcomes are currently pending, any students who demonstrate promise will be extended an invitation to further engage with WAIS at their headquarters. This collaboration stands as a significant achievement for the College, considering that only a select dozen schools in Western Australia were chosen for this endeavor.

Congratulations to all participants and who knows, in a few years time we might be watching them at the Olympics!

Ben Allsop 

Head of Health & Physical Education

Thank you to all the dads, students and staff who made the Primary and Secondary Fathers Day events extra special last week! A heartfelt way to honour the incredible fathers, grandfathers, and father figures who play a pivotal role in our students' lives.

Secondary Fathers Day 2023

The Chaplaincy department recently celebrated Dads and significant Father figures in a delicious breakfast on 1 September. Technologies teacher Mrs. Jackson and her student team provided bacon and egg rolls with plentiful hash browns. Many Dads and students took to the sports courts to play shoot some hoops and score some goals, and Pastor Aaron shared a heartfelt message. Gold coin donations were made to Destiny Rescue, which will be added to our Year 9 Destiny Rescue fundraising drive. Thanks to everyone who came and those who made it possible!

Catherine da Silva

Secondary Chaplain

Meet Christian, a Year 12 Student at Lake Joondalup Baptist College who received 2^nd place receiving Silver Medal in the VETIS WALL & FLOOR TILING competition through The WorldSkills Australia Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) program.

The VETiS program is a series of work-simulated projects based on industry standard frameworks which are designed and administered by practising teachers and industry professionals.

To be eligible to compete at a National Championships in a VETiS category, you must be enrolled in a VET course within secondary school the year of the competition. Over the last 2 years Christian has been studying a Certificate II in Building and Construction at North Metro TAFE.

The National Championships is Australia’s biggest vocational education and excellence competition. Over three days at Skills Show Australia, selected Regional competitors are flown from around the country to showcase and benchmark their skills on the national stage competing against their industry peers from around the country.

The Wall & Floor Tiling VETiS Competitions test the common skills for the Construction industry, as well as the specialist field of work, Wall and Floor Tiling.

The WorldSkills Australia VETiS Wall & Floor Tiling Competitions begin at a grass roots level in one of 42 Australian regions. They test the skills and knowledge of 4000+ apprentices, trainees and students, who have the opportunity to win gold, silver and bronze medals and gain the chance to go on to compete at a national level.

Christian’s journey serves as a reminder that passion, hard work, and a drive to excel can lead to endless possibilities. I have no doubt that he’ll continue to make a significant impact in the building and construction field.

Lynton Smith 

Careers Education

It’s Market Night on Wednesday 6 December from 3.30 to 5pm in the quadrangle outside the canteen. 

Parents wishing to sell secondhand uniforms and books, which are on the 2024 book list, are welcome to sell and purchase at this event.

School desks will be provided to assist with your setup, but if you have a rack for your items it would be an advantage and please do not forget your own cash float.

All items are to be clean, neatly presented and with the price clearly marked on them.

A $2 entry will be charged to both buyers and sellers per family group with all proceeds being donated to charity.

Annette Haskins

Uniform Shop Manager

Regular Uniform Shop hours during school term

Open to Parents and students Tuesday and Thursday 8am to 4pm closed between 11.30 and 12.30pm

The Shop will be closed for Stocktake from the 1 December 2023

LJBC also 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 before commencing with ordering uniforms.  The online service provides you with the necessary sizing chart to place your orders.  Any orders placed online will be available for pick up as per the due date and time provided on your Flexischools invoice.  Primary items will be delivered to classrooms after 2pm on a Tuesday and Thursday during school term.

Blazer orders are Compulsory for Year 7 to Year 12 students and need to be placed by the 1^st week of Term 1 2024.

New Student Appointment Information

Appointment times (15 minutes) are available for uniform fittings, for new students entering LJBC in 2024.  Please contact College Reception on 9300 7444 for all bookings. 

Appointment Days

Monday 13 November 2023 - 7.30 to 8.30am and 3 to 3.45pm

Monday 20 November 2023 - 7.30 to 8.30am and 3 to 3.45pm

Monday 27 November 2023 - 7.30 to 8.30am and 3 to 3.45pm

Thursday 18 January 2024 - 8am to 11.30am and 12.30 to 4pm 

Friday 19 January 2024 - 8am to 11.30am and 12.30 to 4pm

January 2024 Open days – no appointments necessary

Monday 22 January 2024 - 8am to 12pm

Tuesday 23 January 2024 - 8am to 11.30am and 12.30 to 4pm

Thursday 25 January 2024 - 8am to 11.30am and 12.30 to 4pm

Monday 29 January 2024 - 8am to 11.30am

Online Order Collection Days

Tuesday 23 January 2024 - 2.30 to 4pm

Thursday 25 January 2024 - 2.30 to 4pm

Monday 29 January 2024 - 2.30 to 4pm

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.

Annette Haskins 

Uniform Shop Manager

We understand that situations change, so if there is a possibility that you may withdraw your child(ren) from the College during 2023, please contact us as soon as possible, as our policy requires that we receive written notification of ten school weeks’ notice, addressed to the College Registrar. Registrar@ljbc.wa.edu.au.

Sally Yeomans 

College Registrar