Dear College Community

Welcome back to Lake Joondalup Baptist College for the 2023 academic year! We are so excited to have our students back and are looking forward to a wonderful year of learning, growing and success in all forms. We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Class of 2022 on all their accomplishments. We are proud of their contributions to the College and wish them every blessing as they move forward in life. We have included a summary of some of their end of year achievements below. We would also like to offer a warm welcome to all our new families as well as new and returning staff members. We are delighted to have you here, and we hope that your child's journey with us is filled with success and joy.

Staffing Updates

We welcome the following returning staff for 2023:

Talita Butchart                         Secondary

Gloria Gray                              Secondary Music Admin Assistant

Nnamdi Nwagboh                    Secondary English Teacher

Caren Roodt                            Secondary English Teacher

Natalie Adams                         Secondary Teacher Librarian

Bridgitte Gloster                      Primary Admin Assistant

We warmly welcome the following staff to the College in 2023:

Adel van Wyk                          Secondary Science Teacher

Greg Allison                            Secondary Technologies Teacher

Jessica Ingram                       Secondary Learning Enhancement Teacher

Fiona Abdoo                           Primary School Nurse

Breana Gibbs                         Secondary English Teacher

Sandy McKay                          Secondary Health & Physical Education Teacher

Brett George                           Property Maintenance Manager

Amy Ingram                             Secondary Education Assistant

Suzannah Arlett                       Secondary Library Services Assistant

New Primary Leadership

At the end of 2022, the Leadership and support structures in the Primary School were extensively reviewed and this review resulted in change of structure. I am pleased to inform you of the following new roles in Primary school supporting the Dean of Primary Carol Harris.

Claire Vermeulen                    Primary Director of Formation Staff and Student Wellbeing

Michael Gaudin                       Primary Head Year 4-6

Claire Kilian                             Primary Head PK-Year 3

Amber Thornhill                       Primary Data and Development Leader

Nathan Douglas                       Primary Director of Teaching & Learning

Year 12 2022 WACE results

We are delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Year 12 Class of 2022! Our students have taken varied and informed pathways towards post school opportunities, reflecting the changes in Upper School and the post School transition, including University entrance, in recent times. We are proud of the 47 students who completed a Certificate IV in Business, and 8 students who successfully completed an ECU Uni Prep course. The class of 2022 completed a total of 89 Certificate courses, a wonderful achievement indeed. Our ATAR students achieved a median result of 83.85, with 98.5% achieving their WACE, many of whom achieved scores of 90 and above. We are particularly excited to congratulate Joshua Bryden (2022 Dux) with a score of 99.15; Alessandro (Alex) Sgambelluri with a score of 98.90; and Milan Urbani with a score of 98.35. 11 students were awarded Certificates of Distinction and 25 Students awarded a Certificate of Merit from the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA). We'd also like to extend our congratulations to Jake Mawson for being awarded the prestigious UWA Fogarty Scholarship. On behalf of the entire college, we are immensely proud of our Year 12 Class of 2022 and their impressive accomplishments. Congratulations!

Important College Information

To ensure the smoothest start to the year, please take a few minutes to read through the important information below. In 2023, we have made some changes to the structure of the day in the Secondary School, including moving Connect to immediately prior to recess. We have updated our bell times for the year, which are available below. For all Pre-Primary to Year 6 students, school starts at 8.35am and concludes at 3pm. Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten families enter through the ELC play area entrance. For all Secondary students, school starts at 8.35am and concludes at 3.15pm, unless participating in before or after school co-curricular activities. Please refer to our college website for further information and details.

PP – Y6 Primary Bell Times 2023

Start: 8.35am                           Recess: 10.25 -10.45am

Lunch: 12.25 -1.00pm             Day concludes: 3.00pm

Secondary Bell Times 2023

Prepare: 8.35 to 8.40am                  Period 3: 11.30am to 12.35pm

Period 1: 8.40am to 9.45am            Period 4: 12.35 to 1.40pm

Period 2: 9.45am to 10.50am          Lunch: 1.40 to 2.10pm

Connect: 10.50am to 11.10am        Period 5: 2.10 to 3.15pm

Recess: 11.10 to 11.30am              Day concludes: 3.15pm

2023 Term dates

Available on the College website: Student Term Dates

Arrival at the College

Students may arrive at the College from 8.15am (unless attending for an earlier starting co- curricular activity). It is not advised that students arrive before this time, as duty teachers do not commence until after this time.

Before and After School Care

Atlantis Care has ceased services for 2023. Our new provider, KidzBiz, will provide offsite Before and After School care with a bus service to and from LJBC before they commence onsite OHSC and Vacation care in on 27 March and during the April holidays.

Canteen

Canteen lunches may be ordered via www.flexischools.com.au

Car Parking

We are committed to ensuring the safety of all staff, students, parents and visitors to the College. We thank you in advance for your patience, understanding and compliance in ensuring you park in the correct zone. When walking, please use designated pathways where available. Please respond to any requests from our Grounds and Duty Staff whilst moving through these areas.

Car parks for use by our College Community are designated by colour. The car park adjacent to the Sports Centre (entry via the eastern access road) is the Blue car park, and the Shenton Avenue (Primary entrance) car park is the Gold car park.

Pre-Kindergarten (PK), Kindergarten (K) and Pre Primary (PP) families will be issued with a permit for use during 2023, which will grant access to either the Gold or Blue car parks, which is for PK and K parent parking only. The Gold car park is only for PK and K parking and the Blue car park is only for PP parent parking.

Please note that the Kennedya Drive crossing guard is employed by the Police Department of Western Australia. We are grateful for this valuable service to students and families. Over the coming term some minor works will take place to assist with improvements in this area.

Family Accounts

All families should have received their statement via email. Our website page Fee Schedule provides all the information and links required. Please note that if you choose to pay via Direct Debit instalments, you will need to complete a new Direct Debit form for 2023.

Feedback

Your opinion is extremely valuable to us. If you wish to provide us with any feedback, please use the feedback form on our website: Feedback Form

Handbooks

We encourage you to access the Handbooks on our College website at LJBC Handbooks

Medical Plans

If your child requires a new or updated Anaphylaxis Plan, Asthma Plan or other Medical Plan, please make an appointment to see the relevant Dean (Secondary - Dean of Students, Primary - Dean of Primary) as soon as possible, if you have not previously done so.

If custody arrangements change at any time, please speak to the relevant Dean as soon as possible.

Mobile phones

Mobile phones: Students are required to turn their phones off once they arrive on campus each day, and phones may not be used during the school day.

School Supplies (Booklists and BYOD items)

If you have experienced delays in receiving supplies and resources for the commencement of the school year, staff will provide copies of texts until items have arrived. Similarly, for any Year 7 or other new students for whom you have been unable to purchase devices, the Secondary Library will organise a loan device.

Uniform Shop

Details can be found on the College website at: Uniform Shop

General Uniform Shop opening hours (term time only):

Tuesdays and Thursdays: 8am-11.30am and 12.30pm-4.00pm

We are very excited to have you as part of our College community and look forward to a wonderful year. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Warm regards

Paul Sonneman-Smith

College Principal