Robyn Sewter, a valued member of our Community lost her brief battle with pancreatic cancer on Monday. A devastating loss for her family and our College.

Robyn was a talented and dedicated educator with over 30 years of experience and commitment to teaching. Passionate about helping young adults with their future careers Robyn strived to provide excellence in the areas of Economics and Careers Advice. In 2012 whilst working in New Zealand, Robyn received the “Most Inspiring Teacher” award by the Young Enterprise Trust. In 2013 she joined the staff of Kennedy and quickly became well respected and loved by students and staff alike for her commitment to quality education services. This year Robyn was appointed to the position of Careers Development Officer, her dream job!

Robyn will be greatly missed at Kennedy. Her energy and enthusiasm in all that she worked on was greatly appreciated by everyone. Robyn’s faith in God and the hope provided by Christ was unending throughout her fight with cancer and has been an inspiration to many. Our thoughts and prayers are constantly with her husband Chris and children, Ryan, Mitchell and Olivia.

Mr Mark Ashby
Principal

A few years ago, when I was still working as a manager for a multi-national company, (Macca’s), one of the crew asked me,"How do you choose a career?" I believe my answer is as valid today as it was then. You choose a career that you are passionate about, or you choose one that pays for your passion. It was soon after that I applied to become a Chaplain. I had researched Chaplaincy while I was still at University (B.T.C.W.A) and knew then that this was what I wanted to do with my life but that I needed a few more life skills. After graduating from University I set about gaining those skills, which included working for a Drug and Alcohol rehabilitation facility, the running of a localized charity which helped families transition into housing and finally, working with a young crew at the aforementioned company.
Chaplaincy is my passion. I now work at two separate schools, Kennedy and a school which is as different from Kennedy as chalk is from cheese. Yet both places tick my boxes. I totally believe that teenagers rock. They are the ones who make me want to get out of bed and go to work.
I consider where I am today and it is nothing like the life I imagined when I was in my final year (Form 12) at High School in New Zealand, but it is exactly where I should be.

Trust GOD from the bottom of your heart;
don’t try to figure out everything on your own.
Listen for GOD’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go;
he’s the one who will keep you on track. Proverbs 3:5 -6  (MSG)

When you acknowledge that God is sovereign, that He is in control, everything is simpler. Not necessarily easier, but definitely simpler.

Our mums were treated to a special Mother’s Day Morning Tea on Friday 8 May.

The room was buzzing with the sound of happy mums enjoying each other’s company while being treated to a delicious range of sandwiches, savouries, cakes and freshly brewed tea and coffee. The event had a warm atmosphere with lots of laughter and happy recipients of door prizes and gifts.
Our guest speaker Jayne Crichton was encouraging and entertaining. Jayne shared with us from her demanding experiences as a mother and assured us all that there is life beyond the teenage years and to also believe beyond what you see right now.
Dads will be pleased to know that we haven’t forgotten about you. So, stay tuned for your event later this year.

Click here to read what some mums have to say about the morning tea

Four teachers and 28 students travelling through England, Belgium, France and Turkey over 18 days – what a mission!

After over 12 months of planning the group set off full of excitement and anticipation at what promised to be a fantastic educational tour. Our goal was to see as much of the world as we could in order to get a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world in which we live.

This meant visiting historical sites like the memorials and battlefields on the Western Front, the east end of London at night to see where ‘Jack the Ripper’ did his grisly work and the sacred ground of Gallipoli; absorbing the magnificent collections of the National Portrait Gallery in London and the Louvre in Paris; enjoying world class museums such as the British Museum and the Kabatepe Museum; and ‘watching’ the Lion King, having a dance off on the Bosphorus and practicing our French and Turkish language skills on too many unsuspecting people by way of cultural learning.

When we weren’t busy with all of these life enriching activities we managed to squeeze in a bike ride through Paris, crossing the English Channel by ferry, tasting some great food and just generally soaking up the sights and sounds of everyday life in Europe. And of course we had to do some shopping and visit Paris Disney.

We returned to Perth tired but with a richer understanding of the world, its histories and its peoples, and some memories and friends to last a life time. How Ms Liew can fall asleep so quickly, why Mr Markham is so good at travelling on the ‘Tube’ and the whereabouts of the coach taking us to the Eiffel Tower all remain a mystery.

A big thank you to all the people that helped make the tour a reality, the parents and guardians for their generous financial support, Mrs Linda Ang and Mrs Janet Hair for their administrative support, Mr Newell and Mrs Wood for their financial and administrative assistance and my wonderful colleagues Ms Jean Liew, Mr Justin Markham and Mrs Robyn Sewter. And of course last but not least the 28 intrepid students who travelled with us – I hope you had a great time travelling with the group and that your eyes, ears and hearts were opened just a little bit more. Thanks for the memories!

Mr Blaire Gersbach
Head of Learning Area -Humanities

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On Wednesday 20 May, a “Bake for a Reason” stall was held to raise funds for the amazing work of the Cancer Council. Staff and students donated cakes, slices and cookies in support of our families who have been affected by cancer.

Mrs Kate Oeij, the stall coordinator, said "I just want to say a HUGE THANK YOU for your generosity and support for the Bake for a Reason. I have been totally blown away by our College and the support from both teachers and students. We raised $1284.35 from the bake sale today which was just incredible. I cannot thank you enough for your kindness".

Photo left to right: Mrs Kate Oeij, Hudson Oeij, Mrs Gail Ashton, Mrs Valme Batley, Miss Jean Liew

On Wednesday 20 May, in extended Form, the Year 8s and 9s all gathered in the Lower Foyer for a presentation on ‘Study skills and exam preparation’.  The students all were given a note taking sheet and took notes throughout the session.  We covered:

• Taking and using notes
• Study Planners
• Using timers
• Study tips and strategies
• The exam
• Relaxation

The full presentation is available on Coneqt under ‘Form’.

If any students would like a follow up, there is ‘Study and Organisational skills’ tutoring every Wednesday after school.  Students (and parents) can also request an individual appointment through the Centre.

Claudia Hart
Head of Research and Study Centre

The Lightning Carnival was a huge success, with some exceptional talent displayed in a variety of sports. The students represented Kennedy with the highest of standards, interacting positively with students from other schools and supporting and cheering on their own teams.

The top performing teams are included below:

Female:  Touch Rugby & Soccer
Male:   Rugby & AFL

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With reference to the Inter House Cross Country Carnival held on 5 May, we wish to advise the following correction:

The top female and male runners for Year 9 were:

Giverny Dodds, Piper Irwin, & Mitchell Thomas

Congratulations and well done on a well-earned result.

We are delighted to announce in partnership with World Vision that the total raised over the past few years from our students is now over $135,000 through participation in the 40 hour famine.
This has made a real difference for children living with poverty and hunger.

We'd like to extend a big thank you to Student Councillors, Mr Pether, Tom Moyes, parents and teachers who helped out at the Bunnings sausage sizzle last weekend. The weather was awful but the time and effort everyone put into the day was very much appreciated.  Sales were a little lower than expected but hopefully we will have better weather conditions and therefore a better result at the next sausage sizzle scheduled for early August.

Entertainment Books are back - including the digital version which downloads straight to your smartphone (have it with you no matter where you are). Click on the link below to order.

Anyone who wants to receive correspondence direct from the Kennedy Parents and Friends Association, please email us at: pandfkennedybaptistcollege@gmail.com and we will add you to our email list. If you have previously asked to be on our list and are still not getting our emails, please email us again (there has been a technical issue).

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The school day starts at 8.15am and finishes at 3.15pm, and students are reminded that punctuality is expected at all times including co-curricular and extra-curricular commitments.

Students should arrive by 8.10am for an 8.15am Form start. It is important students attend Form as important information, news and forms are distributed during Form Time.

Students arriving late must report to Student Services and sign in, as this means we have accurate records and can ensure your child’s safety in the case of an emergency.

Newman Indigenous Tour Sausage Sizzle

Date: Sunday 24 May
Time: 10.30 am - 2.30 pm
Location: Office Works, O'Connor

Come along to Office Works, O'Connor, and help support the Year 11 students attending the Newman Indigenous Tour by buying a sausage sizzle and a drink. Kennedy Baptist College would like to thank Spud Shed, Jandakot for generously donating the food for this event.

The chilly weather is upon us and there is something very comforting about good hot food and beverages.

Our luscious hot chocolate is available for just $3.00 a serving and is guaranteed to warm the cockles of your heart and is proving to be very popular with our students . 
 

Beedawong is open from 7.30am for breakfast and provides healthy satisfying menu options for the whole day .

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Unknown Deposits

The following deposits have been made to the College's bank account. Details are as below:

• 13/4  2588594 School Fees                                          
• 12/5  2742008 School Fees

If you have made either of these deposits please contact Mrs Gill Wood in our Finance Dept 9314 7722 or email gwood@kennedy.wa.edu.au

Please note that the Uniform Shop has amended trading hours from week commencing 18 May to 19 June. Opening hours are as follows:

Monday and Tuesday
8.00am – 12.30pm
1.00pm – 3.45pm

The list below shows the upcoming events for the next 2 weeks. Please visit our website for more dates and events

Thursday 21 May
Newsletter
Year 10 Photography Excursion

Sunday 24 May
Newman Indigenous Tour Sausage Sizzle

Sunday 24 May - Sunday 31 May
Year 12 Outdoor Education Sailing Expedition

Monday 25 May - Friday 5 June
Year 11 & 12 Exams

Wednesday 27 May
Year 10 Photography Excursion

Thursday 28 May
ACC Cross Country
Year 7 Community Service

Monday 1 June
WA Day

Tuesday 2 June - Friday 5 June
Year 8 - 10 Exams

Thursday 4 June
Newsletter

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PARENTING COURSES FOR JUNE 2015

• Fathering after Separation
• Parent Child Connection
• Kids and Todays Technology
• Parent Teen
• Understanding Stepfamilies
• Mums Raising Boys
• Dads Raising Teenage Boys
• Dads Raising Girls

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