Recently, our Secondary College came together to celebrate the achievements of our students. Many awards were presented, recognising impressive accomplishments in sports, academics, and the creative arts. Our music students showcased their creativity, and adding to the excitement, the Arts department announced the whole-school Production for 2026. It was a jam-packed assembly and the perfect way to lead into a mid-term break.

This week, LJBC welcomed the cooler season in style with our Winter Whimsical Wednesday - a celebration of cosy comfort, childhood joy, and a little winter magic.

Students arrived dressed in their snuggliest pyjamas, from flannel sets to fuzzy slippers - and, of course, some truly epic Oodies that turned heads and sparked laughter. The steady drizzle of a perfect Perth winter morning only added to the atmosphere, as umbrellas popped open and the school grounds were gently transformed into a scene of winter whimsy.

Inspired winter-themed decorations crafted by incredible parents—painted clouds, umbrellas, and jewel-like raindrops—greeted students on arrival, together with rain-themed-playlist, setting the tone for a day of warmth and wonder.

During recess & lunch, the highlight of the day was served: over 450 cups of hot chocolate, lovingly topped with marshmallows, whipped cream, and colourful sprinkles. A huge thank you goes to our tireless Parents & Friends team, whose generosity and good cheer made this delicious moment possible.

A Year 5 student shared:

“It just felt like everyone was extra happy—and the rain made it better, not worse.”

A parent also reflected on the joy the day sparked at home:

“My daughter was bouncing out the door in her pyjamas and Oodie that morning—she couldn’t wait. She said it felt like the school was having a big, warm hug.”

From the marshmallows to the mood, the decorations to the drizzle—every element came together to create a truly special day. Thank you to our Parents & Friends, our Ministry Interns, and especially our precious students who make LJBC the best school ever!

Smiles were warmed. Hearts were kindled. And winter arrived wrapped in warmth and whimsy.

Claire Vermeulen
Primary Director

In Week 4, Year 2B transformed into a little Italian café. After learning about healthier options for a pizza as part of Design and Technologies in Term 1, students designed their own pizza. At an Italian café, under the guidance of some chefs, the students had a fabulous time making and eating their own pizzas.

In the words of our students, “Best day ever!”

This Term, both Year 2 classes participated in an engaging Traditional Aboriginal Lifestyle Incursion, presented by Greg Nannup from Indigenous WA. The incursion complemented the students’ Humanities and Social Sciences learning, deepening their understanding of local Aboriginal history and culture. Students explored a range of traditional artefacts, including possum skins, kangaroo skin bags, and a cloak made from kangaroo skin called a Buka. They also examined fire-lighting sticks, carrying dishes, boomerangs, and various bush seeds and plant samples. A highlight was watching a bush string making demonstration. It was a rich, hands-on experience that brought their classroom learning to life.

Brooke Horrocks 
Primary Teacher

At LJBC, the privacy, safety and wellbeing of our students matters greatly. We’re committed to creating a secure and respectful environment where every student feels protected and supported.
As part of our efforts to keep student information secure and ensure we meet privacy requirements, we ask all families to complete our Student Photo & Video Consent Form.

This form allows you to let us know whether you're happy for your child to be included in photos or videos taken throughout the school year. These may be used in newsletters, on our website, social media, and other official College communications.

We'd love your support in allowing us to celebrate and share the wonderful things our students do. If you do not give permission, your child will be excluded from all photos, including class photos, group activities, and candid moments with friends. In line with our College policies, we're not able to make exceptions.

Please take a moment to scan the QR code or click on the link below to complete the short online form:

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Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and respectful environment for all Lake Joondalup Baptist College students.

Our Year 11 Biology students recently visited the WA Fisheries and Marine Research Laboratories in Hillarys for an engaging and hands-on learning experience. The excursion provided valuable insights into fisheries population management and sustainable fishing practices in Western Australia.

Students took part in a fish dissection workshop and explored how scientists use otoliths (ear bones) to determine the age of fish - a key method used in monitoring fish populations. It was a unique opportunity to see real-world applications of biological concepts and learn directly from marine science professionals.

Andrea Orlowsky
Secondary Science Teacher

The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a series of awards that encourage and recognise the growth of young people, believing that when young people are provided with the right support and opportunities, they can achieve amazing outcomes for themselves and their community.

The Duke of Edinburgh can be achieved at a bronze, silver and gold level. Students nominate areas of their lives that they would like to improve, including actively giving their time to volunteer service.

Congratulations to Zachary, who has been awarded a bronze-level Duke of Edinburgh award. Zach targeted his long-distance running abilities, set himself a target of 80% in math extension, and volunteered many hours as a timekeeper and course checker for Park Run activities. He also completed the adventurous journey component during one of our Cadet camps. He has now begun his silver medallion, pushing his physical activities another level higher, aiming for a specific ELO chess rating and volunteering as a Cadet leader. Well done Zach!

It was a moment to remember at this week’s College Assembly – Arcadia House has officially won the 2025 Swimming Carnival Shield!

This achievement marks a significant milestone for Arcadia House. Our students turned out in impressive numbers, demonstrating that when we work together as a team, incredible things happen. This victory is the result of outstanding House spirit, participation, and determination. It was hard not to shout with joy during Assembly!

To celebrate, we will be holding a sausage sizzle once Year 10, 11, and 12 exams are complete – a well-deserved, relaxed opportunity to come together and acknowledge our success.

In addition to our Swimming Carnival win, Arcadia House also placed third in the recent Cross-Country Carnival. Another fantastic effort – congratulations to all involved!

After nine years as Head of House, this is the first time Arcadia has claimed a carnival victory. While we’ve often come close with strong second-place finishes, this win is particularly meaningful and something we’ll remember for years to come.

A heartfelt thank you to our students, families, and staff for your continued support, enthusiasm, and energy. It’s a privilege to be part of such a passionate and united community. We look forward to the celebrations – and to the many successes still to come.

With pride and gratitude,

Santie Brink
Head of Arcadia House

The Year 11 and 12 Visual Arts students went on an excursion to the Art Gallery of Western Australia earlier this term. Students visited the Pulse exhibition – a show celebrating the top talent of the WA Visual Art students of 2024. General and ATAR students got to see this great exhibition, and also got to experience a fantastic sculptural workshop at AGWA with education officer Lily Blue.

This year, the Music Department is excited to present the whole school COLLEGE EISTEDDFOD!

The eisteddfod is a fantastic opportunity for students to perform before their family and peers, showcasing the hard work and hours of practice required to master their chosen instrument. It is also an opportunity for them to receive feedback from a professional musician who will be adjudicating each category.

In the past, we have had Music Eisteddfods run separately in the Primary and Secondary Schools. In 2025, we will combine the two over three days, including additional categories, prizes, and a more varied range of musical opportunities. This year, there will be categories for soloists, duets, small ensembles, bands, Music Mentors and their Mentees and even a 'Family Performance Category' where students will have the opportunity to invite family members to perform and/or accompany them.

The Eisteddfod will run from 26-28 August, so start preparing your repertoire and connecting with friends and family who you might like to perform with. Application forms will be available from the Music Office in the last week of Term 2.

Nina Shinkfield
Director of Music K-12

Recent actions shots from our senior Girls Netball and Volleyball teams participating in CAS Sports.

James House Wins the 2024 House Shield!

What an incredible moment it was at our recent College Assembly when it was officially announced that James House are the winners of the 2024 House Shield!

This is a significant achievement that reflects the strength, spirit, and all-round excellence of our students. The House Shield isn’t awarded for success in just one area – it recognises the House with the highest total of points across sport, academics, behaviour, culture, charity, leadership, and more. It’s about being the House that consistently demonstrates commitment, integrity, and community spirit.

And that’s exactly what James House students have shown, not only throughout this past year, but in everything they continue to strive for, every year.

Every single James student contributed to this incredible result. Whether it was by performing on stage, competing in sports, helping at fundraisers, earning merits, or simply living out the College values each day, their efforts mattered. This win is truly a team achievement and stands as a testament to the strength of the James House community.

We’d also like to celebrate some outstanding individual achievements recognised at the College Assembly:

• Jayson (Year 12) – Full Colours for Service
• Jamie (Year 12) – Full Colours for Service
• Zachary (Year 10) – Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award & Silver Medal in Swimming Carnival
• Bethany (Year 8) – Bronze Medal in Swimming Carnival
• Oscar (Year 10) – Gold Medal in Swimming Carnival
• Mackenzie (Year 11) – Gold Medal in Swimming Carnival
• Koen (Year 9) – Music Mentor badge
• Sean (Year 12) & Emma (Year 12) – Award from the School of Engineering

We also want to take a moment to acknowledge James House students who continue to shine in their individual passions outside the College setting:

• Lachlan (Year 9) – Achieved his Second Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
• Maxim (Year 10) – Holds a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do

These personal accomplishments are equally worth celebrating, and they highlight the diverse talents within our House. I encourage all parents and students to share news of any individual achievements, whether academic, sporting, artistic or community based. I love hearing about and recognising the wide range of success stories across our James House family!

To celebrate our collective achievement, we’ll be hosting a James House Sausage Sizzle at the conclusion of the Year 10, 11 and 12 exams. It will be a great chance to come together, reflect on our success, and enjoy a well-deserved celebration.

Congratulations once again to all James House students, staff and families. This is your achievement – and it truly reflects the unity, dedication and spirit that make James House so special.

Anmar van der Westhuizen
Head of James House

Big wins for the boys and girls this week against Servite College.

Girls won 4-0

Boys 5-2

Congratulations to both our Girls and Boys Teams!

Work Experience
Work experience is an invaluable opportunity for students to explore career possibilities. When a student completes a work placement, they are developing employability skills, building their professional network, and often developing their confidence and independence.

If you are a Year 10-12 LJBC student who wants to participate in a work placement, please get in contact with our Careers Department, and we will support you.

Callum Year 12 Carpentry Work Placement
What is your work placement?
I work in a family-owned carpentry business. We do work on people’s houses, such as installing doors, patios, and pantry fit-outs.

How often do you work/what are your work hours?
I go out on placement every Thursday, and we start on site at 7am, so that’s an early start. I have also been able to make this work as my paid part-time job in school holidays, which is great.

What type of work tasks do you do?
I do anything that is helpful to my boss. For example, I set up the site in the morning and pack away in the afternoon. I cut wood to the required length, treat the wood by sanding, painting or varnishing it. I am also able to help install structures such as doors or patios.

What is the opportunity providing to you?
Being on work placement is letting me learn what it is like to be a carpenter. I’m learning what's involved in the trade and the skills required.

What do you want to do next? Where do you want this work experience to lead you?
Being that I’m in Year 12, I hope to start my apprenticeship next year. Once I’ve finished my apprenticeship, I would like to work FIFO for a few years, probably for a mining company. I want to do this so I can earn as much money as possible to be able to then start my own carpentry business. I also want to invest in property. So, I have big plans!

Sophie Year 12 Veterinary Work Placement
What is your work placement?
I work with a Vet who owns her own mobile vet business. We go to people’s homes to see their pets, and we travel almost anywhere in the northern suburbs.

How often do you work/what are your work hours?
I go to placement every Tuesday. I usually start at about 8am and we finish visiting patients by around 2pm.

What type of work tasks do you do?
I love being able to help with the handling of the animals - giving the pets their treat after they have had their vaccination is the best part. I also help with getting the area ready for the vet to examine the pet. I’m able to observe all the interactions the vet has with the customer and their pet.

What is the opportunity providing you?
It is great to be able to see and hear everything the vet is doing. She explains everything to me as she is going, and this is helping my understanding immensely. It's great to learn hands-on what it's like to work as a vet. I definitely know that I want to work with animals in the future. As I’m not qualified, I clearly can’t advise the customer when we're with their pet, but I can ask the vet any questions when we're back in the car. This is invaluable because it helps me understand so much more about what is happening to the animal and what the vet thinks might need to be done next in this situation.

What do you want to do next? Where do you want this work experience to lead you?
I’m in Year 12 now so my plan for next year is to first take a gap year. I really want to travel. My first stop is Koh Tao Island in Thailand. I love to dive, and I want to get my Dive Master Ticket. I’ll be able to see the amazing animals in these pristine waters. After my gap year, I’ll do my studies. At the moment, I think it could be Veterinary Science, which is a 5-year degree. However, if not veterinary, it will definitely be something related to animals.

We understand that circumstances change, and family plans can shift. If you think you may withdraw your child from Lake Joondalup Baptist College in 2025, please let us know as soon as possible.

To assist with a smooth transition and in accordance with College policy, we ask that written notice be addressed to the College Registrar at least ten school weeks in advance.

Early notice helps us plan effectively and offer places to families on our waitlist. If you have any questions or need assistance, our Enrolments team is here to help.

Registrar@ljbc.wa.edu.au