Term 4 is well and truly underway! For our Year 12 students, the beginning of Term 4 marked the limited time remaining in their school journey, and yet it encompassed so much. Following their Trial exams for those sitting ATAR exams, Year 12 students returned to school for their last few days to make their last ‘in class’ preparations towards final exams, and to enjoy our traditional Valedictory celebrations, culminating with their Graduation on Friday 22 October, at which families, friends and staff congratulated and celebrated with students as they completed their school journey. A highlight of the week was the Valedictory assembly which ended with the ‘Guard of Honour’ formed by our Primary students and Lower secondary students who made signs and cheered the Year 12s as they left school grounds for the last time. We are extremely proud of our Year 12 students, and thank them for their contribution and impact on the College. We look forward to following their progress with a keen interest. A reminder that ATAR exams begin on 15 November.

Our remaining Secondary students continue to be engaged in the completion of course work, and preparation towards end of year exams. LJBC employs a continuous reporting strategy with exams providing one of many opportunities to consolidate their learning. Among the many activities this term, the Year 10 students participated in a Wellbeing Day on Wednesday, and Year 11 students began preparation for their end of year exams. Year 9s are preparing for their week-long camp in November. Rehearsals for the College Production of High School Musical are well underway and we look forward to this early next year.

For those parents wishing to become more involved or simply connect with other parents, the College has two parent representative groups, the Primary Parents & Friends (P&F) and the Parents and Collegians Auxiliary (PCA). Families may like to consider connecting with either of these two groups. For more information please email:

P&F@ljbc.wa.edu.au                                         PCA@ljbc.wa.edu.au

Our Primary students are also busy completing class work and activities, and our Year 6 students are preparing for their graduation from Primary school and transition to Year 7 in our Secondary school in 2022. A Student Experience Morning will be held for all Year 6 students on Wednesday 10 November, during which LJBC year 6s will meet their peers from other schools, as well as some of the staff who will be supporting them as they commence their secondary school journey in 2022.

The College Website has been updated, with enhancements for mobile phone users as well as improvements for browser support, use of forms, photo quality and speed of video. There will be continued improvements to the website throughout the remainder of the year.

Our staff are highly dedicated, committed professionals. On the first day of each term, the day before students return, all staff use the opportunity to meet together, commencing the day with a time of worship, followed by professional learning and preparation time. This term, our day included a presentation from McCrindle Research of their 2020 report entitled The Future of Education, which summarises the key trends affecting the education sector, to equip school leaders and teachers for strategic decision making. The purpose of the research was to:

• Provide a greater understanding of the changing generational needs of students within the classroom
• Explore the changing wellbeing and community within schools
• Give insight into sentiment around post-school pathways
• Understand educators experience of working in the education sector and future insight

We look forward to continuing to reimagine the future of learning and respond to changes in the needs of the community with a future focus while maintaining our traditions and purpose.

World Teachers’ Day

We can all recall a teacher or school staff member that impacted our lives in a positive way. Established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in 1994 to recognise the role of teachers in society Australia, celebrates World Teachers’ Day today, 29 October 2021.

Teachers and other school staff (with support from parents and carers) have ensured education continues across the country this year, despite major challenges. It has reinforced the significant role teachers and school staff play in the lives of children and students, their families, and communities.

With a busy term ahead of us, our hope and prayer is that each of our students will enjoy and remain focused for the last term of their 2021 school year, striving to continue to do their best, be kind to one another, and to enjoy the acknowledgement and celebrations of their achievements. We look forward to the end of year celebrations and traditions including the much-anticipated Primary Christmas concert and Awards evenings.

God Bless

Paul Sonneman-Smith

Principal