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Image above: Students enjoying their lunchtime on Wednesday.
Message from the Principal
Dear Parents and Families,
Welcome to Term 3, we trust that everyone had a wonderful holiday and are now ready to continue embracing the ongoing opportunities here at Kennedy. Term 3 promises to be an exciting term with many major events on our term calendar. However, all the planning that has taken place will have to be reviewed as the COVID-19 situation is addressed and restriction phases change. Despite our detailed planning we will have to be flexible, agile and co-operate together to adjust to this continually shifting situation. I appreciate your support and co-operation as we all tackle this challenge together.
As we start a new semester, I would like to reinforce the mission and values of Kennedy that maximize the learning experience at the College. Kennedy Baptist College endeavours to the very best of its ability to provide educational opportunities of excellence in a Christian context. In doing so the needs for lifelong learning are also addressed. All staff at Kennedy are committed to this mission through our Christian ethos and the values of Faith, Integrity, Boldness, Growth and Service.
In the continuous pursuit of excellence in our teaching methods and strategy, we invited Dr Ian Lillico from Boys Forward to spend some time with us last Monday. He ran a session for staff and enriched them with practical information about understanding the needs of adolescents and how to engage them in their learning journey. In the evening he followed up with a session for parents, who learned how society is changing and how they can support their child as they navigate through the pressure and issues that impact their learning. Thank you to families who took the time to attend the event and learn about how it takes a village to raise a child.
If you were unable to attend and would like more information and resources, please visit https://www.boysforward.com.au/
We look forward to sharing more opportunities during the Term 3 journey together.
Mr Mark Ashby
Principal
Chaplain Devotion
Words are so powerful. They can be used negatively to cut a person down and leave internal wounds that can last for years. With equal force, words can also lift and inspire people to achieve things they never thought capable of. Parent's words are the most powerful words of any person on earth. More powerful than kings, commanders and teachers. How many times do we hear or say the phrase, “My mother always said…” or “As my dad would always say…” I have found as I have served young people for many decades, the words of parents have echoed in minds and hearts through generations.
Because of the lasting power of words, it is good to speak words that leave a mark on a person’s day, character, or God willing, even a whole lifetime. Thinking about the words we speak is such a skill that many can learn but few make it a personal goal. Obviously, one word is always more than just one word. Is the word said with love or hatred, is the word offered or thrown, was the word gentle or hard? As we journey through life together, through challenging times, with stress and negative news all around, I would like to inspire our Kennedy community to make finding and speaking words of life a desired skill. Practice a skill until it is easy - until it is natural to find words that lift, inspire and grow. To finish, I want to share this word with you all. With the school holidays fast fading in the rearview mirror, the Kennedy campus has burst into energy and verve again. It reminds me of a word I have always loved bringing back into our vocab. Musicians may know the term 'con brio'. When written on a music score it means to play the music with energy, life and vigor. Please look to live the gift of life given to you with 'brio'.
“A person’s words can be life-giving water; words of true wisdom are as refreshing as a bubbling brook.” Proverbs 18:4
Kennedy News
Parent’s Guide to TikTok
It seems like everyday there is a new platform or app drawing in teens. Once you, as parents, become familiar with an app, it seems that a new one pops up. It’s easy for parents to feel intimidated or “out of the loop” when it comes to TikTok or any new app but relax, you don’t have to be a technology expert to know how to help your teen safely use TikTok or any other app. Parents can manage access to TikTok and other apps rated 12+ through settings in Apple and Android devices. More information can be found on the TikTok Safety Center website but please see a helpful article by clicking the link below.
The Fathering Project Launch
We are excited to launch the postponed dad's group with The Fathering Project here at Kennedy. This is a fantastic opportunity for dads and father-figures within our community to meet up, chat and be encouraged. It will be an informal yet informative event for dads, father figures and school leaders. The Fathering Project Dads Group is an opportunity to have fun with your kids and become part of a strong and supportive network of committed dads within our College community. The launch date is confirmed for 10 September. Please keep this date free, more details will follow. For more information, read more via link below.
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College Notices
Want to know where to find the latest event information?
Use the Parent Lounge app instead! Parent Lounge is designed to help families stay connected with their child’s education journey by providing access to important information. Moving forward we will only be updating and adding events to the Parent Lounge calendar that can be accessed through the College Kennedy App. Please note that the Kennedy App events calendar does not provide all the information and is only a public calendar. Please make sure that you refer to the Parent Lounge calendar only for the most up-to-date events and information.
Awards Assemblies
Please take note that the Year 10-12 Awards Assembly is planned for Wednesday 29 July and the Year 7-9 Awards Assembly is planned for Wednesday 5 August. Both commence at 8.45am in our College Auditorium. Parents are welcome to join us for the morning.
Year 7-10 Parent-Teacher Interviews
We are currently planning to provide opportunities for parents of Years 7-10 to meet with teachers. Interviews are confirmed for Tuesday 4 August, from 9.00am – 6.30pm. Please note that this will be a student free day. More information to come.
Choreography Night
You are invited to a special evening with the Year 8-12 Dance students on Wednesday 19 August at 6.30pm in the Kennedy Auditorium. Entry is $5 at the door. Students are excited about performing and we look forward to seeing you there!
P&F General Meeting - Tonight!
We would love to see some new faces join the committee and become involved in the awesome work the P&F does for the College. Our next General Meeting is on tonight, Thursday 23 July 2020 at 6.30pm in the Staff Lounge. We do ask that if you wish to attend this meeting can you please RSVP via the P&F email below.
Book Covering – we need your help!
Every even week Tuesday morning we have book covering on in the Research and Study Centre. Parents can come in from 8.00am to 11.00am to cover books, have a chat and a cuppa. Training is provided and if you can spare the occasional morning that would be helpful. Please see link below to sign-up. We would love to see you.
Health & Physical Education Term 3
Our Health and Physical Education Learning Area is committed to providing Kennedy students with an array of opportunities to participate in physical education. COVID-19 restrictions have now been eased in line with WA’s Phase 4 roadmap, as of 29 June 2020. As Term 3 commences, students will be able to participate in the following.
Silent Auction Donations
Each year we get students involved by donating items for the Silent Auction at Open Day. You will find a list of what each year group is encouraged to donate below. Students will receive a house point for items delivered.
We would appreciate all Silent Auction donations to be dropped off at Student Services by Wednesday 19 August 2020.
We are also looking for donations of gift boxes, bags, hamper bags, sticky tape and cellophane for the preparation of Silent Auction donation.
Donation of Jamming Ingredients
This fun Jamming Session will not be able to take place if we do not have our special ingredients. If you are unable to help us make jams then please lend a hand by donating any of the following ingredients before 31 July to the cafeteria.
Please let us know what you would like to bring via the link below to help us get a rough indication of ingredients we will be receiving.
- Strawberries
- Oranges
- Lemons
- Limes
- Sugar
- Butter (500g pack)
- Bacon
- Onions
- Tomatoes
- Red wine vinegar
- Capsicums
- Chillies
Jam making with the P&F
Jam making with the P&F is a fun afternoon using thermomixes, to make jams, chutneys, lemon and lime butter, chilli and onion jams.
Saturday 1 August at 1.00pm to 5.00pm in Room 5.4 (Food Technology and Textiles Centre)
The more volunteers, the easier it is. There is always lots to do even if you do not know how to use a Thermomix! There are only 15 spots available so be quick to sign up below.
Absentees
Parents and guardians are asked to notify the College before 9.00am on the morning of absence via email, phoning the College (08 6188 0698), or by filling in the online absentee form. Please note that you can now use the Kennedy App to send your absentee notice!
For any other student matters, please email Student Services.
Uniform Shop – Term 3 Opening Hours
The Uniform Shop will be open this term on a 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, email Mrs Kerry James.
Term 3 Cafeteria Menu
There are delicious items available in the Cafeteria such as potato gems, hot chocolate, chocolate croissants, chocolate or berry mousse and freshly baked muffins! There are also some great online options to order from at www.quickcliq.com.au,
Please see the Term 3 menu below.
Volunteering Opportunities
We value the support of our volunteers who contribute to the College community! Our current volunteer opportunities are:
- Kennedy Prayer Group
- Beedawong Café
- Book Covering
- Open Day 2020
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 August 2020.
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