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The LJBC Football Academy is delighted to announce an exciting partnership with world-renowned German Football Club Borussia Dortmund, which will see LJBC become an Official Partner in Western Australia. This collaboration will provide incredible opportunities for our students, including visits from Dortmund coaches from the BVB Youth Academy, access to the E academy learning platform (providing insight into their curriculum and training methodology), and opportunities for LJBC teams to visit Germany and train at Borussia Dortmund. BVBs network of partner clubs and sporting organisations across the Asia Pacific region will also provide our students and Football Academy with numerous opportunities to collaborate on sporting projects closer to home.
Last night was a mix of emotions as the LJBC community came together for our Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony, a tribute to the journey of our Year 12 students. From all the teachers and staff at Lake Joondalup Baptist College, we wish you the best in all your future endeavours. Your journey from arriving at our school to confidently crossing the Graduation stage has been a testament to your integrity and determination. The resilience and wisdom you've acquired will serve as a strong foundation for what lies ahead.
Thank you to the LJBC teachers and staff who have walked alongside these students. Your unwavering support and commitment have helped shape them over the past 12 years.
Year 12 students, it has been a privilege to have you at LJBC, witnessing your growth and seeing you reach for the stars.
Congratulations, Class of 2024!
#LJBCProud
Valedictory events commenced last week as we welcomed our Year 12 students back to the College for a day of fun and celebration. The day started early with a students-vs-teachers water event, followed by a memorable final assembly where students across different year levels honoured the Class of 2024 by showcasing their music, dance and drama talents.
The Valedictory spirit continued with a special dinner at Hillarys Yacht Club on Monday, leading into the Graduation ceremony on Thursday night. Join us in celebrating the dedication, hard work, and countless memories our Year 12s have created over the years at LJBC. We are incredibly proud of all you have achieved.
Water Event and Final Assembly
Valedictory Dinner
Exciting Sports news!
Our Sports Centre is now home to a brand-new 'Sports Champions Wall' dedicated to honouring the exceptional sporting accomplishments of our talented students. If you've achieved representation at a National or State level in the world of sports, you have the opportunity to showcase your success by applying to have your photo and list of achievements proudly displayed on this prestigious wall. A dedicated Sports Committee will oversee the selection process. To apply, complete the application form provided below.
The use of rewards to change behaviour is quite controversial. Some researchers suggest it is too controlling and manipulative. That is, you are using an incentive to make someone do something you want. While there are some cautions in using rewards there are also some great benefits I've outlined both for you below.
Rewards sometimes hide problems rather than solve them. I could use a reward to manage almost any behaviour in my class – a child calling out, out of seat behaviour, or unkindness. I just say to the student if you do X I will give you Y. While it is awesome I get the behaviour I want, sometimes I have missed a bigger lesson. The child may be calling out because I am not fairly distributing my questions, out of seat behaviour is because they are confused about the lesson and checking with a friend, and the unkindness is due to feeling deeply unhappy within themselves. Hidden and not solved is not helpful.
Rewards are a great way to acknowledge your child. Rather than use rewards to get your child to do something, use them to celebrate what they have done. I loved doing this when I was teaching (both in primary school and university). If I saw a child persevering when they struggled with a subject I might give them a sticker and say “I am so proud of you today”. I am using the rewards to say “I see you”, “I appreciate you”, or “thank you”. The sticker is just a representative of my positive words. The power of this was evident last year, when one of my university students sent me a photo of the sticker I had given her five years ago.
Expected. One of the problems with rewards is that children can start to expect a reward every time they complete a behaviour. This is because you reward them every single time they do something. It is now predictable and required before they complete the task. I took a relief class once and they told me that they should be rewarded for sitting on the mat, raising their hand, and writing neatly. This is the results of consistent rewarding. Try to reward your child randomly and when they least expect it. Rewards should never be that predictable that they become a demand.
Rewards can teach good habits. There is a great piece of research where they gave children with reading difficulties rewards for reading every day. At the end of the six-week intervention the children no longer needed the rewards, because they actually enjoyed reading. This is a great example of how rewards can get us into a good behaviour, but then the actual activity becomes the reward.
Dr Mandie Shean
College Psychologist
Graphic Design and Zines Career Taster
Earlier this Term, our Year 9 students attended the Graphic Design and Zines Career Taster at North Metropolitan Tafe. Students created RISO prints and applied collage and mixed media design skills.
‘RISO prints are made with a Risograph printer. It looks like a photocopier, but works as a screen printer; using rich spot colours and stencils to create tactile and vibrant prints, affordably and with little impact to our environment. Risograph printing has been used for high-volume printing in places like schools & political parties for many years, but over the past decade, it has undergone a resurgence with creatives adopting the process because of its tactile and unique results. RISOTTO takes great care in minimizing its impact on the environment; from daily studio operations, to waste management, and sustainable paper supplies. Riso printing is a highly energy efficient and sustainable printing method, making for an ethical product, unmatched by other printing methods.’ What is Risograph Printing? | RISOTTO Studio
Thank you to Ms Robyn Mentzel for organising this exciting opportunity.
Auslan Career Taster
On Monday 18 October, 18 students visited the Northbridge Campus of North Metropolitan Tafe to attend a Career Taster in Auslan.
Guest speakers educated students on the multi-faceted job opportunities within the deaf community and how Auslan could benefit them in everyday scenarios.
Students enjoyed having lunch at the College canteen whilst being entertained by a live band. They then moved into a fully immersive Auslan learning space where we were lead through a wide range of Auslan signs by a wonderful teacher. This session did not require voice and students were encouraged to communicate using sings and facial expressions only.
Many students found the experience engaging, and enjoyed the opportunity to explore what inclusion looks like for people who rely on Auslan to communicate. Several interesting conversations followed the course, including the potential for schools to incorporate Auslan lessons into the Languages program, and perhaps even as a Belong activity for LJBC.
Thank you to Robyn Mentzel for giving us the opportunity to attend the Career Taster which allowed the Y9, 10 and 11 students to get a feel for what tertiary education might look like for them.
Year 9 Plumbing Career Taster Day
Our Year 9 students had an amazing experience yesterday at the Plumbing Career Taster at Balga TAFE.
The students received valuable information about pathways into plumbing, various plumbing specialisations and the future of the industry. The presenter, a TAFE lecturer, fully engaged the boys. We also toured the campus, observing current apprentices working on tiling, plastering, bricklaying and plumbing projects. In the workshop, the boys were given minimal verbal instruction and expected to follow written plans to construct a working sprinkler system. They were required to demonstrate safety, maturity and helpfulness and excelled in all areas.
We couldn't have been prouder of the students. They were attentive, kind to each other, respectful to everyone around them and represented our College brilliantly. They even returned early from lunch to continue working on their project. Well done!
Aviation Work Experience – Jamie Weatherill
Regular Uniform Shop hours during school term
Open to Parents and students Tuesday and Thursday 8am to 4pm closed between 11.30 and 12.30.
The Shop will be closed for Stocktake from the 29 November 2024
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 date you have requested online. 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 in the 1st week of Term 1 2025.
New Student Appointment Information
Appointment times (15 minutes) are available for uniform fittings, for new students entering LJBC in 2025. Please contact College Reception on 9300 7444 for all bookings.
Appointment Days during November 2024 and January 2025 (New Students)
Monday 18 November 2024 - 7.30 to 8.30am and 3 to 3.45pm
Wednesday 20 November 2024 - 7.30 to 8.30am and 3 to 3.45pm
Monday 25 November 2024 - 7.30 to 8.30am and 3 to 3.45pm
Wednesday 27 November 2024 - 7.30 to 8.30am and 3 to 3.45pm
Wednesday 22 January 2025 - 10am to 3pm
Thursday 23 January 2025 - 8 to 11.30am and 12.30 to 4pm
January 2025 Open days – (no appointments necessary)
Tuesday 28 January 2025 - 8 to 11.30am and 12.30 to 3pm
Wednesday 29 January 2025 - 8 to 11.30am and 12.30 to 3pm
Thursday 30 January 2025 - 8 to 11.30am and 12.30 to 3pm
Monday 3 February 2025 - 8 to 11.30am
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.
We understand that situations change, so if there is a possibility that you may withdraw your child(ren) from the College during 2024, 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