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Message from the Principal
Dear Parents and Families,
This is our last newsletter for the year, and it is remarkable to realise how much the community of Kennedy has achieved throughout 2022.
It is wonderful to reflect on the many highlights across our academic learning areas as well as our co-curricular opportunities provided by the College. These community and personal highlights are the results of the combined hard work of our staff, parents, and students.
It was a pleasure to celebrate the achievements of our Year 7-10 students on Tuesday with the presentation of a wide range of awards. Thank you to all our families who attended our Awards Assembly. Reports and timetables are now available through SEQTA. I encourage you to take the opportunity to review them with your child.
I would like to thank everyone for their ongoing support this year. As we look forward to an exciting 2023, I wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and a fantastic safe, relaxing holiday.
Mr Mark Ashby
Principal
Chaplain Chats
Greetings all. As we hit the end of the term, I reflect on the year and am thinking about the journey we have had at Kennedy. A quick review of my year has left me so keen for the road ahead next year, but I want to tell a short personal story of what my “year in review” has been like.
The Chaplain role is a very unusual one. It is not uncommon to have a day that includes vastly different tasks. My day can start by making and cooking 300 pancakes. I can then be helping Year 7 friends resolve a dispute. I might follow that with a meeting to discuss improving the Year 10 culture. At recess I might help in the canteen, then set up a lunchtime student group, and then write a newsletter article. By the end of each day, I feel like I’ve done a lot, but I can’t put my finger on precisely what...
To be honest, after I felt like I was encouraging every person I met, I hit a point a few weeks ago where I found myself tired of picking people up and reminding others that there is a way through everything. My chaplain tank was getting low. I was a bit grumpy and started to think very self-centered. I said in my head…”I don’t want to encourage anyone today”. This is just to let you know that your chaplain has his down days.
To quickly wrap up this thought, I came to a Bible verse that instantly turned me around and I was reminded that we are all made to be encouragers and the lifter of other people. So I would like to encourage you. please don’t grow tired of doing good to one another. As you head into the holidays please stay safe, look after each other, and may this Bible verse lift you as it lifted me.
Instead, continue to encourage one another every day, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. Hebrews 3:13.
Kennedy News
Year 7-10 Awards Assembly
It was wonderful to come together to celebrate the academic and community achievements of our Year 7-10 students on Tuesday morning. During our Awards Assembly, we took the time to acknowledge our Student Councillors and House Captains for their contribution this year. We also enjoyed a video reflection of the year. Congratulations to all students who received awards.
Parent Volunteer Afternoon Tea
It was a lovely afternoon with our parent volunteers today. We celebrated and honoured their contribution, expertise, and time given to the College in 2022. We were delighted to have so many parents volunteer at the College this year across a variety of activities and events. We once again would like to honour and thank you for your time and contribution to enhancing the College experience.
Back to School Information
Term 4 concludes today, Tuesday 6 December 2022. Term 1, 2023 will commence on Wednesday 1 February 2023 at 8.15am. Students are to wear their full summer uniform. The Administration office will re-open on Tuesday 10 January 2023.
Uniform Shop Holiday Hours
The Uniform Shop will re-open on Monday 16 January 2023. Please note that the Uniform Shop will also be open on Pre-Start Day, Tuesday 31 January 2023. (Uniform fittings for new students by appointment only).
Opening Hours for Term 1 will be Monday to Thursday from 8.00am - 3.45pm. * Closed for lunch between 12.30pm to 1.00pm.
College Notices
2023 Book Lists
Booklists for 2023 subjects are now available via Campion. Please note all orders must be completed online by Friday 16 December 2022 using "BQC7" as your code to be eligible for free delivery.
*Please note, to determine which texts/equipment are to be ordered, you need to use your child’s 2023 timetable. Timetables are now available through SEQTA.
For Year 7 2023, please note that your child has now received their College email address and can place their order. Please see the link here for more information.
Instrumental Music Enrolments for 2023
It is exciting to have already received enrolments for the 2023 Instrumental Music program. There is no automatic roll-over. All families are required to enrol for 2023. Enrolments for 2023 will close on Monday 23 January 2023 and the fees for lessons will be set for the year at the following rates:
- Private (one-on-one) lesson for 30 mins - $35 per lesson
- Shared (with one other student) for 30 mins - $23 per lesson
- Shared (individual shorter lesson if no one to share) for 20 mins - $23 per lesson
More information and the online enrolment form can be found here.
Christmas in the City
Selected Music students and staff from Kennedy Baptist College will be involved in an inter-church and interschool music presentation of the Nativity story on the evenings of Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 December. This free event in Forrest Place will commence at 7.15pm. It will feature both Kennedy staff and students, who are involved in a 30-piece orchestra, a 50-voice choir, special drum student performances, and some incredible vocal performances and multimedia presentations. Bring your family and friends along, and don’t miss this incredible experience in our beautiful city this Christmas.
2022 Yearbook
We anticipate that the 2022 Yearbook will be available by the end of February 2023. Please note that the Yearbook will be sent home with your eldest child. The Graduation class of 2022 will be able to collect their copy at the Alumni afternoon tea on Friday 24 February 2023 from 2.00pm - 4.00pm.
Kennedy Parent's Connect
The latest Kennedy P&F newsletter is available here.
Kennedy 'Beauty and the Beast' Production 2023
‘Beauty and the Beast’ is a timeless classic and was Disney’s first Broadway musical, opening in the Palace Theatre in 1994. A cold-blooded prince who was transformed into a beast as punishment for his selfishness, has an encounter with the imaginative and dreamy Belle. Through this encounter he is impacted by the power of love which changes him for the better. Kennedy Baptist College is delighted to put together this much-loved Disney tale in an entertaining and touching presentation, complete with orchestra and a talented cast drawn from Year 7 to 12 students. Join us on Thursday 2 March 2023 - Saturday 4 March 2023.
- Cast 1: Jenna Rodgers (Belle) / Ben Thomas (Beast) / Riley Verreyne (Gaston) – Thursday night (Opening night) and Saturday matinee.
- Cast 2: Gabby Anthony (Belle) / Lawson Sullivan (Beast) / George Sayer (Gaston) – Friday night and Saturday night (Closing night).
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, or 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 – Opening Hours
The Uniform Shop will be open during Term 4 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.00am - 3.45pm.
* Please note, closed for lunch 12.30pm to 1.00pm and also closed on Fridays. For more information please
email our Uniform Shop Manager.
Beedawong Cafeteria Menu
There are delicious items available in the Cafeteria such as fruit salad, sushi, 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! Please keep an eye on the signup link for regular updates on volunteering opportunities.
These opportunities include assisting at Beedawong and the uniform shop, P&F and book covering.
Student Withdrawal
It is a condition of enrolment that at least ten (10) school weeks’ notice (not including scheduled school holidays) of a student’s withdrawal is given in writing to the Registrar via email. In the event that such notice is not given, a 10 week withdrawal fee will apply per student.
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The next newsletter will be published on:
Tuesday 27 January 2023.
