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Photo above: Student mission tour to the Pilbara.
Message from the Principal
Dear Parents and Families,
Welcome to Term 4 at Kennedy Baptist College. I trust everyone has had a restful break and students are eager to continue embracing the opportunities offered at Kennedy. This term will continue to provide a wide range of opportunities for students across all Learning Areas and culminates with examinations for students in Years 9 to 12.
Over the holidays Kennedy students participated in a mission tour to the Pilbara. It has been wonderful to hear the great stories about their experiences whilst away. Congratulations to both the staff and students who participated in this extra-ordinary opportunity. Congratulations to Mr Dunstan for his hard work in making the tour so successful.
Uniform Standards
Last week a letter was sent to all families addressing our expected uniform standards now that we have returned to summer uniform. I would like to reinforce this communication by emphasising the importance of our dress standard on the culture of Kennedy. We have very clear expectations for standards of presentation, and they have been explicitly articulated to all members of our community. This also applies to our expectations for hairstyles. Whilst it is entertaining observing the styles of A.F.L. players, I would like to reinforce they do not have a place in the Kennedy standards. We expect that any hairstyle considered extreme
and not consistent with our guidelines will need to be corrected as soon as possible.
Year 12 Last Day: Wednesday 20 October
Next Wednesday we will honour and farewell our Year 12 students at a special Assembly to acknowledge their last official day of classes at Kennedy. We wish them all the very best as a large number of these students commence their final preparations for the WACE examinations which will then be used for university entrance. This Assembly will also be used to present Year 12 academic and community awards replacing the Year 10 - 12 Awards Night.
Year 12 Graduation will then take place on Friday 19 November after the WACE examinations. I hope all our Year 12
families can join us for both these special events.
Year 11 Awards Assembly: Wednesday 3 November
On Wednesday morning, 3 November we celebrate the achievement of our Year 11 students at their last Assembly for the year. This will be a formal service to present a range of awards to our Year 11 students and it would be wonderful to have as many families as possible joining us on the morning for this special celebration.
Mr Mark Ashby
Principal
Kennedy News
Kennedy Transform Centre Update
We love hearing from our Kennedy Transform Centre 32. The Centre is open but even though our kids can’t attend in person the staff continue to deliver thier objectives of education for our kids, and pastoral care for them and their families. Most notably, the kids have switched to online learning for the last seven months, attending their public school and Transform classes via Zoom or Telegram.
There are some positive changes on the horizon. The Cambodian Government is rolling out a staged reopening of schools, with limits on numbers in line with social distancing requirements. Staff are also busy preparing and praying for our Centre to meet the criteria to begin welcoming our kids back.
Thank you for your support. Please read the full article below and see more photos.
From the Research and Study Centre
This year our theme is “Be kind to your mind – read!”
Our Annual Champions Read program promotes reading for all Year 7 to 10 students.
Yesterday students read for the whole of Extended Form and some even made use of our hammock display. (see link below). Time spent reading is recorded daily and contributes to the weekly tally. House points are awarded and contribute to the prestigious Kennedy cup competition.
Please encourage your children to read at any time, but especially during Champions Read – reading is such an excellent activity for encouraging deep thinking, empathy, increasing memory, improving vocabulary – the list goes on!! Have a read yourself – Be kind to your mind – read!
Term 3 Final Assembly
During our final Assembly for Term 3, we reflected on the success and growth of our students.
Term 3 included a successful Community Open Day, Kennedy Day and two Athletics Carnivals. During the Assembly Mr Ashby thanked our House Captains for their commitment to the Pastoral Care vision, and acknowledged the many students who applied for student leadership roles for 2022. It is great to have so many students wanting to serve in leadership roles here at Kennedy. We also acknowledged and wished our Year 12 students all the best for their upcoming final examinations.
The Assembly concluded with a fun interactive devotion from our College Chaplain. Thank you to all the staff, students and our Kennedy community for a great Term 3! Please click here for photos.
New Australian Vaping Research
Here at Kennedy, we always aim to keep our students and family informed.
Curtin University respiratory physiologist Alexander Larcombe studied 65 common liquids used in vapes from local suppliers that are available in Australia. Dr Larcombe said the results showed that many vapes contained carcinogenic and other harmful ingredients. Researchers found pesticides, cleaning agents and potentially dangerous chemicals in vaping products. They also found trace elements of nicotine in products that claim to be nicotine-free. An independent researcher backed the findings as evidence of the need for greater regulation. We encourage you to read the full article from ABC News posted Monday 11 October 2021.
College Notices
Date Change - Term 4 P&F General Meeting
Parents are encouraged to join us at the Term 4 Parents and Friends General Committee Meeting. The meeting will be held on Monday 18 October 2021 at 6:30pm in the Staff Lounge.
You can also read the latest Kennedy Parent's Connect newsletter here. If you need any other information or would like to receive their emails, please contact the P&F Committee via email.
Examination Timetables
Please see examination timetable for Year 11 below.
Beedawong Cafeteria – Term 4
The Cafeteria will be hosting and catering a few major functions this term that includes our Year 12’s final day events and Graduation, which we are honored to be part of. On these days the cafeteria will be closed at certain times. Please see details below:
Wednesday 20 October 2021: Closed for breakfast, recess and online lunches. Limited over-the-counter lunches, drinks & ice-creams will be available at lunchtime.
Friday 19 November 2021: Closed for breakfast and online lunches. Open for recess and lunch - limited over-the-counter items, drinks & ice-creams will be available.
Kennedy Insights
Discover what are the common mental health issues faced by youth. Learn to identify the signs and symptoms to support someone who may be struggling with mental health. We have invited renowned mental health specialist and keynote speaker Tasha Broomhall for a 1-hour presentation with time for Q&A afterwards. This event is for adults only and booking is essential. Join us on Thursday 21 October in the Kennedy Auditorium at 6.30pm - 7.30pm.
Student Medication
Kennedy Baptist College can only administer paracetamol to students with parental consent. If your child has a condition requiring medication and you wish them to take the medication at College, please complete a medication form, which is also available from the office or SEQTA. The Health Centre will then store your child’s medication in a locked cupboard. (Parents are to provide antihistamines for their child.) Please make sure all medication is in the original packaging as we cannot accept medication provided in zip lock bags etc. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Instrumental Music Recitals
This year’s Instrumental Music Recitals will run from Tuesday 26 October to Thursday 28 October; between 5.00pm and 6.00pm in various locations.
Students learning at the College are warmly encouraged to take this performance opportunity to demonstrate their skills on their chosen instrument. This is an opportunity for students to build their performance skills and also allows an opportunity for parents and family members to discuss their child’s instrumental progress with individual tutors. Please click here to see the tutors who will be in attendance to facilitate the performances of their students.
Lost Property Cupbord
The lost property cupboard is full of unnamed uniform items in particular, sports jackets. Please visit the lost property cupboard in Student Services if your child is missing any items.
Tutoring Timetable Term 4
Click here for the Term 4 Tutoring Timetable.
Online Uniform Shop is now live
You can now use your current QuickCliQ to purchase uniform items online. This service will be useful for parents who already know the sizing of the uniform to purchase.
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 4 Opening Hours
The Uniform Shop will be open this term on a Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday
from 8.00am to 3.45pm.
* Please note that the Uniform Shop is closed for lunch 12.30 to 1.00pm.
For more information,
email our Uniform Shop Manager, Mrs Quita Strachan.
Term 4 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
- Beedawong Cafeteria
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 28 October 2021.
