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Photo above: Year 8 Adventure Camp.
Message from the Principal
Dear Parents and Families,
Welcome to Term 2, I trust everyone had a wonderful relaxing holiday.
Kennedy prides itself on the outstanding extra-curricular programs on offer and it was wonderful to experience these opportunities firsthand in the second last week of Term 1. Our Year 8 and 11 camps offered great opportunities for students to be challenged through a range of activities and provided a fantastic environment to form new friendships. Year 11 camp was structured for students to reflect on their transition to Senior School and set goals for the future. I hope these experiences were appreciated by all students involved.
Semester Examinations
This term promises to be a challenging one for everyone as the end of Semester One approaches and assessments have a major impact on final grades. With examinations scheduled for Years 9-12 in June, it is important to review the reason for such assessments at Kennedy. All assessments provide the opportunity for students to demonstrate their achievement so that teachers can review academic progress. The use of assessments as a diagnostic tool is vitally important to staff as strategies are implemented in response to student performance. This may be in the form of support through additional instruction, tutoring, or intensive remediation. It may also include extension or enrichment if this need has been identified. Examinations provide a great opportunity to review the semester’s achievement and provide this analytic data.
A reminder to our Year 11 and 12 students about the importance of examinations:
- Year 11 examinations have a significant impact on semester grades required for WACE graduation.
- Year 12 examinations have a significant impact on semester marks and grades that contribute to a student’s ATAR and WACE graduation prospects.
I trust everyone has a fulfilling and rewarding Term 2 at Kennedy.
Mr Mark Ashby
Principal
Chaplain Devotion
I want to spend a few moments to set the tone for our Term 2 newsletter devotions by looking at what Jesus encourages us to do in Matthew 6:33 to “seek the kingdom of God first”. When we do the action of “seeking His Kingdom first”, Jesus attaches a promise to add to us every other needed thing to our lives.
Some of the power of Jesus’ life was that He viewed this world from a very different perspective than every person born, and raised in, a limited earth-view of life. Jesus had an unrestricted vision of life from a Kingdom of God perspective. That meant that Jesus saw life as eternal. He saw the activities and efforts of life that were not driven by eternal motivations as a distraction to the true purpose of being alive. Jesus saw ‘alive’ as not just having a heartbeat but living with purpose.
When Jesus called His listeners to “seek first the Kingdom of God”, He was calling them to not spend their energies of life on just getting food on the table and clothes on their backs. He was letting them know that they are designed to set their hearts on an eternal purpose, and to spend their lives living in the reality that, there is a Kingdom of God behind the veil of earthly life. It’s hard for us to see God’s Kingdom when it’s behind all that we actually look at. Food is very important, today! Clothes, safety, pain and wants are so forceful, and we feel compelled to ‘live’ for those things. But, if we ask God to show us His kingdom, and we then set our faces, hearts, emotions, mind, and strength to live in that reality—God promises to provide all our needs.
“Faith means being sure of the things we hope for and knowing that something is real even if we do not see it” Hebrews 11:1
Kennedy News
Term 1 Final Assembly
Our College came together on Wednesday 31 March for the final Assembly of Term 1. Mr Ashby opened the Assembly by celebrating the many events held so far this year. He also talked about the importance of student behaviour and that when students are out in public their behaviour still reflects the College. Badges were presented to our Year 7 Councilors and House Captains for 2021 and we acknowledged the hard work and commitment of the Year 11/7 Mentors.
Mr Wood then shared about the excitement and achievements of our recent Swimming Carnivals and students were celebrated for their outstanding swimming results. It was a lovely way to finish off the term. Click here for photos.
Term 2 Assembly
Mr Ashby set the theme for yesterday’s Assembly by stressing the importance of celebrating student achievements and committing to Kennedy standards. Students excelling in the areas of positive contributions to the Kennedy community, College representation, good academic standing and student leadership, were then awarded their Kennedy Colours. We also reflected on ANZAC Day and heard the story of Pilot Officer Rawden Middleton, who was a bomber pilot in the Royal Australian Air Force and posthumous recipient of the Victoria Cross, he was awarded the highest gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. The Assembly concluded with a beautiful prayer from our College Chaplain. Click here to see more photos.
College Notices
College Survey Reminder - Complete by this Friday
Parents, staff and students were provided with the opportunity to give feedback to the College through our biennial school survey.
We hope you will take the time to provide feedback that can be used to continue our journey of ongoing review and improvement. Please remember to complete this survey by Friday 23 April 2021. Your thoughts are greatly appreciated.
New Kennedy Bus Route
Victoria Park - Canning Highway
We are pleased to announce that Kennedy will be operating a Victoria Park - Canning Highway bus service to provide an additional transport option for families. This service will run independently of TransPerth and will commence Term 2 Week 3, with services operating both before and after school. Please complete an online expression of interest form here. Please click here to see the route. More information will be made available to you via email.
Term 2 Cafeteria Menu
The College cafeteria serves breakfast from 7.15am. Purchases can be made over the counter using cash or card and lunches can also be pre-ordered via an online canteen system, Quickcliq.
For
more information on how to order and to view the Term 2 cafeteria menu, please click here. (New options available).
Term 2 Tutoring Timetable
Please click here for Term 2 Tutoring Sessions. For more information feel free to contact the subject teachers.
Term 2 P&F General Meeting
The Parents & Friends Association is having their Term 2 General Meeting on Wednesday 28 April in the Staff Lounge at 6.30pm. We would love to see you there.
Our Community Open Day planning and preparations are around the corner and we would love to invite you to be part of our planning committee, please let us know if you are interested in joining the team. Our first committee meeting for Open Day will take place in May.
If you need any other information or would like to receive their emails, please contact the P&F Committee via email.
Research and Study Centre ePlatform by Wheelers
Transform Cambodia - Sponsor a Child
Kennedy continues to support and promote this project as we still have 3 impoverished students available for sponsorship. Should you wish to sponsor a child or support our Centre in Phnom Penh please do not hesitate to contact our Administration. Please click here for more information.
Year 10 Curriculum Information Evening
The Year 10 Curriculum Information Evening will be held on Tuesday 27 April in the College Auditorium. The evening will explore how to make the best choices of courses for Year 11 and 12. The evening has two parts which combine to provide crucial information for both parents and students. We encourage families to explore the provided resources together and save the date for the Information Evening. Please click here for more information.
Interhouse Cross Country Carnival
The Interhouse Cross Country Carnival will be held here at the College on Wednesday 28 April. Students are expected to wear full College Physical Education uniform for the entire day. This includes House shirt, physical education socks and shorts. In an effort to build some house spirit, students are encouraged to add to their sports uniform in their house colour. All students of all ages will complete the same distance course of 3km.
Invitation to Mother's Day Breakfast - Limited spots available!
In response to requests from our mums, our annual Mother's Day event will be at the earlier time of 7.30am this year. We will share breakfast together and hear from Danielle Jeyaratnam from Hillsong Church (Perth Campus).
This will be a fun-filled morning on Thursday 6 May 2021 at 7:30am, please come and join other Kennedy mums over a cuppa and some tempting treats at our annual Mother's Day event. Grandmothers are also welcome! Due to COVID restrictions, it will be a ticketed event. Tickets are available via the Trybooking link here.
Absentees
Parents and guardians are asked to notify the College before 9.00am on the morning of absence via the absentee form on the Kennedy App under Parent Lounge, by phoning the College absentee line (08 6188 0698), or via email. For any other student matters or information, please feel free to email Student Services or stop by to talk to one of our staff.
Uniform Shop – Term 2 Opening Hours
The Uniform Shop will be open on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8.00am to 3.45pm. * Please note that the Uniform Shop is closed for lunch 12.30 to 1.00pm.
For more information, please email the Uniform Shop Manager via the link below.
Term 2 Cafeteria Menu
There are delicious items available in the Cafeteria such as fruit salad, sushi and freshly baked muffins and chocolate croissants each day! There are also some great online lunch options such as Butter Chicken & Rice, baguettes & wraps to order via our online ordering system at www.quickcliq.com.au.
See the link for menu.
Volunteering Opportunities
We value the support of
our volunteers who contribute to the College community!
Our current volunteer opportunities are:
- Book Covering
Student Withdrawal
One term (10 school weeks) notification in writing is required if a student is being withdrawn from the College. Failure to give 10 school weeks’ written notice will attract a fee of 25% of the total annual fee. Please address a written notice to Mr Mark Ashby via the Registrar.
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The next newsletter will be published on:
Thursday 6 May 2021.
PO Box 26, Bull Creek, Western Australia 6149
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