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News from Kennedy | Autumn Edition 2024
Message from the Principal
Welcome to our first Semester Newsletter.
I am pleased to introduce the first edition of Kennedy Baptist College's Semester Newsletter. This biannual update will celebrate our past achievements while highlighting the path towards a future full of opportunity.
The stories featured below showcase the remarkable success of our College students, staff, and community. In this edition, we give prominence to the foundational secondary schools of Winthrop Baptist College and Somerville Baptist College, who merged together in 2013 to form Kennedy. In 2024, we celebrate 30 years of shared history and educational excellence.
Our sense of accomplishment is reflected in the recent refurbishment of our Auditorium and Lower Foyer, as well as the academic and sporting success of our students. I encourage you to explore these stories and discover all that we have to celebrate as a community.
I invite you to join us on this journey, whether you are a current parent or a family considering education at Kennedy Baptist College. You might also be a prospective employee discovering our efforts to be an employer of choice or a member of our Alumni rediscovering the path that you have taken.
Wherever you might be in our community, come and celebrate our past, take advantage of today's opportunities, and chart a course for a brilliant tomorrow.
Mark Ashby
Principal
Celebrating 30 Years of Educational Excellence and Christian Mission
Kennedy Baptist College has been able to reap the blessings of being a young school, with a contemporary outlook and the energy to reach our goal of being the leading co-education Christian secondary college in Perth’s south, while benefiting from the history of two schools that set foundations for educational excellence: Winthrop Baptist College and Somerville Baptist College.
As we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the founding of Winthrop Baptist College, we invite the esteemed alumni, past staff, and families of our forerunner schools to join us at Kennedy Baptist College as we honour the past, celebrate the present, and embrace the future.
Read more about our shared history and RSVP to our upcoming celebration below.
Campus News
Upcoming build
Kennedy Baptist College's Master Plan is designed to improve our facilities and help create an inclusive learning environment. We completed exciting refurbishments on the Auditorium and Lower Foyer's in 2023 and are now working towards the addition of classrooms and the redevelopment of our carpark.
Make sure to continue reading about our future Campus upgrades!
Class of 2023 WACE
Out of the Year 12 students who completed a full ATAR pathway in 2023, an impressive 18% earned a ranking of 95 or more, and several were in the top percentage of the state for their subjects. The great marks of this cohort are testament to their talent and to the level of teaching, support, and pathways offered to each of our students.
Look back on the success of our Class of 2023 as we aspire for further accomplishments in 2024 and beyond.
Swimming Success
The Kennedy sport calendar is always full! Each year, alongside frequent games of team sports, the College competes in three ACC Interschool Carnivals. In 2023, we were proud to earn promotion to Division B of this event, and in 2024 we were proud to cement that position.
Easter and Community
Easter offered a chance to bring our community together and reinforce the Christian mission of the College. The respect by our families for this occasion and its meaning was exceptional.
Kennedy Racing Team
Pedal Prix offers an exhilarating fusion of design, engineering, physical prowess, and teamwork, all packaged into an electrifying race experience. Participants take on the challenge aboard recumbent bikes, navigating a closed circuit with the aim of clocking as many laps as possible. In a recent race, our team of five, including two all-girl squads, took part in a thrilling six-hour endurance test. The junior girls' team secured a commendable second place finish, marking a notable achievement in their journey.
Musical Production Announced for 2025
Auditions have begun and excitement is building for "Annie: The Musical", coming early 2025! Make sure to look out for tickets when they release at the beginning of next year.
From Somerville to Kennedy: A Teacher's Journey
Kennedy Baptist College aims to be an employer of choice among teachers and other support staff by providing a supportive and caring environment with an emphasis on staff well-being, professional learning, and development. Our work place is backed by a culture of excellence that is iterated on by new staff members as they build on the foundations of previous teachers and staff. In 2023, we celebrated the over ten years of service by more than sixty staff members, serving our community since the inception of the College..
Having come from one of our forerunner schools in Somerville Baptist College, Mr Rijk Batley has been a teacher who has helped to build up Kennedy. We spoke to him about why he chose to serve at Somerville and Kennedy, and how his faith and love of learning shaped his teaching.
Upcoming Events
Kennedy Insights
Our Kennedy Insights are forums open to any adults of our community, whether they be parents of current Kennedy students or not. Our upcoming forum will give parents the tools that they need to develop positive body image in their children, and in themselves.
Alumni News
Alumni of Winthrop, Somerville, and Kennedy Baptist College
Kennedy Baptist College has emerged over the last ten years as a pioneering Secondary College in Perth's south. Our grounds and halls, culture and vision were formed by our two forerunner schools: Winthrop Baptist College and Somerville Baptist College. Whether you are an Alumni of Winthrop, Somerville, or Kennedy, you are a crucial part of our past. Whether you are a recent graduate or one of the first students in 1994, your presence at these Colleges has not been forgotten.
Join us now and in our future as we expand our Alumni network and celebrate 30 years of shared history. Any graduate of these Colleges is an esteemed member of our Alumni community and we invite you to remain connected to our shared history by joining our Alumni network. Please use the link below to update your email and contact number for future updates or reunions. Following a recent LinkedIn update, you are also able to show prospective employers your bond to our proud College.
Update your LinkedIn with us.
As esteemed Winthrop, Somerville and Kennedy Baptist College graduates, we encourage you to update your LinkedIn profile to reflect all the institutions that have shaped your academic journey.
Here's how to do it:
- Go to your LinkedIn profile.
- Click on the "Add profile section" button.
- Select "Education" from the dropdown menu.
- Fill in the details.
- Click "Save" to update your profile.
Stay Connected: Update Your Story with Us
As time moves forward, our connections become more valuable than ever. Your journey after leaving the College is an integral part of our story, and we'd love to hear how you're making your mark on the world. Whether it's a career milestone, a personal triumph, or simply a shared memory, your experiences enrich our community.
Let's stay connected. Reach out to share your stories, reconnect with old friends, and discover new opportunities. Together, we continue to write the chapters of our shared history.
Future Enrolment Information
Register your Child
We are currently accepting registrations for Year 7, 2027 and beyond.
Upcoming College Tour
If you have missed the previous College Tour, please come along to our next College Tour.
Update your enrolment
Make sure that your details are up to date to help us in our communications.
Transitioning to Kennedy next year?
We understand that moving from primary to secondary school is a big change. At Kennedy, we are committed to ensuring your child experiences a smooth and welcoming transition. The information on this page will help you navigate this journey.
Keep Up To Date
Discover more about what is happening at Kennedy by subscribing to our fortnightly newsletter or following along on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
We value your input and would love to hear your thoughts on how we can improve future newsletters or what content you would like to see featured, so please feel free to share your feedback with us!
Acknowledgement of Country
Kennedy Baptist College acknowledges the people who are the traditional custodians of the land and pays respect to the Elders, past and present, and extends that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
