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Quinns Baptist CollegeISSUE 6 5 MAY 2017
Principal’s ReportDear Parents, Students and Staff
Welcome back to all the staff and students! I look forward to a great second term at the College. During the holidays I followed the progress of the travelling students and staff as they made their way around Europe. By all accounts it was an amazing experience and I look forward to seeing the photographs and videos.
Some ‘home improvements’ have also taken place over the holidays. A new 30kw solar energy system has been installed; the QBC sign on the auditorium was replaced; new lockers were installed; and the construction of the climbing wall has almost been completed.
These first two weeks have incurred the usual hive of activity, which creates a tremendous sense of community throughout the College. There have been soccer matches, netball matches, cross country training, and our netball girls left yesterday for their annual netball competition down south. Practice continues for the Brazilian Ju Jitsu students, the cheerleading squad and the QBC music bands. Added to this, is the planning for social events and other activities scheduled for later in the year. Once again I thank all the students who participate and also thank the staff who organise, plan and run all these events and activities.
At the assembly last Friday we congratulated our swimmers who received awards and we also paid tribute to the ANZACs who have fought and died in various conflicts around the world.
Students will be writing NAPLAN next week. Our Year 10 students and their parents are invited to attend the Information Evening regarding subject selections for 2018. I also encourage Year 11 and Year 12 students to plan their time effectively and prepare well for the upcoming examinations in Week 5.
As I contemplate all that takes place at Quinns Baptist College, and constantly plan ahead, I continually ask God for His guidance and favour and I take encouragement from verses such as these:
Philippians 4: 6-7Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Tel Williams
Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)But those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
EuroTour
On Wednesday 5 April, 39 Year 11 and 12 students and 5 staff members met at Perth airport in anticipation of a 16 day adventure through Europe. Students were bubbling with excitement while most parents looked on a little nervously. Perhaps this show of ‘mock concern’ was masking the savoury thoughts of 16 days of peace and serenity in the home!
Munich
After a short hop to Singapore and then a long 12 hour haul to Munich, the group were met at the airport by a coach. Sadly, we were to discover that the driver was excellent at getting into car parks but had not done the ‘getting out of car parks’ course. This was the first of a number of noisy traffic jams (the Europeans can be quite excitable when the traffic is not moving) we were to cause in the coming days. Having brought Munich airport to a standstill, we finally exited, red faced, en route to Dachau Concentration Camp.
Dachau was an emotionally daunting, but very important, place to visit. It is always interesting to see how the students become so quiet and genuinely take in what happened in this ghastly place only 7 decades ago. The hotel was a welcome sight. Showers were the order of the day after 36 hours of confinement in the same clothing. The two nights in Munich passed in a flash as our enthusiastic tour leader attempted to walk all our feet off. It appeared there was little of Munich we did not see.
Interlaken
The road trip to Interlaken is a delight and the countryside stunning. We arrived in time for the final shout in the shopping centre, much to the delight of those with a love of chocolate. The weather was surprisingly warm and on the Sunday we had to go fairly high into the Jungfrau Mountains to find reasonable snow. Snow activities were the nature of the day.
Paris
After a long day on the coach we arrived at our hotel in Paris, which overlooks the River Seine. Paris is so vibrant and we all devoured the sights, sound and smells (not to mention the French cuisine). Again, there was almost no iconic sight that we did not see or touch. A fun day at Disney followed.
Amsterdam
On our way to the land of cheese, clogs and canals we stopped in at the WWI battlefields in Belgium. Here we held a commemorative service to honour the fallen and our group was left to soberly contemplate the horrors of war amongst the graves of the known and the unknown. Cheese, clogs, canals and the inevitable shopping were the order of the day in Amsterdam.
London
A short hop across the channel—thanks to P&O—brought us to the White Cliffs of Dover. A dash north on a coach then brought us to our hotel in Kensington. This would be our longest stop-over. Again we walked a great deal and covered much ground. Covent Garden to China Town, Tower Bridge to Thames House, Madame Tussauds, the Theatre, and Hillsong all ticked off!
Home
Simply, we were exhausted! The majority slept the 13 hours to Singapore and then the 5 hours to Perth. Even the appeal for food at 11,000 meters was lost. Perhaps, I speak alone for myself.
This group really needs to be congratulated for the way they conducted themselves throughout the tour. Compliments flowed from airline, hotel, public transport and restaurant staff wherever we went. The students are truly a credit to the College and to their respective families. I was immensely proud and grateful to have been a part of this incredible experience.
An enormous thank you to Mr Niman who does a truly remarkable amount of hard work both before and during the tour. His energy, enthusiasm and unflappability seem endless. Thanks too to Mr Bright, Mrs Niman and Mrs Oosthuizen who were wonderful travelling companions and who have a genuine heart for those in their care.
Doug Lake
Friday 5/5/2017 Interhouse QuizNetball Camp returns
Tuesday 9/5/20179/5/2017 - 11/5/2017
Year 11 Information Evening for current Year 10 StudentsNAPLAN Testing
Friday 12/5/2017 Interhouse Cross Country
Monday 15/5/2017 Year 7 Lightning Carnival
Tuesday 16/5/2017 Year 11 Information Evening for current Year 10 Students(TAFE & Uni Speakers)
Thursday 18/5/2017 Year 8 Immunisation (HPV2 & ADACEL)
Friday 19/5/2017 SSWA Cross Country
Thursday 25/5/2017 - 2/6/2017 Year 11 & 12 Exams
Diary of Events
QBC BLOOD TALLY
QBC Blood Donations are going well in 2017. We would like to
encourage parents and friends of the College when donating to
sign up under Quinns Baptist College to add to our community
blood donation tally.
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QBC &Notices Reminders
TERM 1 STARTS Wednesday 1/02/2017 ENDS Friday 7/04/2017
TERM 2 STARTS Wednesday 26/04/2017 ENDS Thursday 29/06/2017
TERM 3 STARTS Monday 17/07/2017 ENDS Thursday 21/09/2017 TERM 4 STARTS Monday 9/10/2017 ENDS Thursday 7/12/2017
ABSENTEESPlease contact Student Service on 9305 8808 by no later than 9.00am in the event of unexpected absences or sickness that necessitates your child being away from the College for the day or for any length of time. A written note should accompany your child and be handed to his/her teacher on his/her return. A medical certificate is required to explain prolonged absences of more than two consecutive days.
We would like to thank parents for starting off 2017 so well with phoning absentees in to Student Services and following up with notes.
LEAVING THE SCHOOL GROUNDS
Students may not leave the school grounds and then return either before, during or after school to go to the shops, McDonalds, etc. This is regarded as a serious breach of safety and infringements or send-outs will be issued!
QBCStudent Accomplishments
We love hearing about students’ achievements. Please email secondarystudents@
qbc.wa.edu.au if your child is representing the state or Australia in any event.
ArcheryCongratulations to Danie-Louis Oosthuizen
on receiving a Gold Medal in the Field
catergory and Silver Medal in both the Short
Course and Team Match Play at the Youth
Archery National Tournament in Melbourne.
Tim WinTon AWArd for Young WriTers
Award information Important dates
Entries open Tuesday 6 June, 9amEntries close Monday 26 June, 4pmFinalists announced Tuesday 1 AugustExhibition 21 August to 17 September
Entry requirements
The Tim Winton Award is open to Western Australian school students in Years One to Twelve. Stories submitted must be an original piece of prose writing, no more than 2000 words in length. Entries must be the sole work of the entrant.
Entries may be accepted from individuals or from teachers on behalf of their students. Entry is limited to one per person.
Uniform Shop
QBC Uniform Shop Hours
TUESDAYS
8:00am – 12:00pm (All students & parents)For uniform fittings please come in AFTER 8.30am
12:00pm – 12:30pm (High School students ONLY)1:30pm – 3:30pm (All students & parents)
For uniform fittings please come in BEFORE 3.00pm
THURSDAYS
8:00am – 12:00pm (All students & parents)For uniform fittings please come in AFTER 8.30am
12:00pm – 12:30pm (High School students ONLY)CLOSES AT 12:30PM
EconomicsThe Year 12 Economic students attended a conference at Murdock University. The event was
conducted by various presenters who enlightened us with interesting topics such as, Trump:
Economic Dementor or Rogue one; Economic Policy for a Transitioning Australia; and
Globalisation. The most informative session was the one where the chief marker of Economics gave
the students insight and tips on how to decode the ATAR exam and also some hints on what aspects to
focus on. It was a very enjoyable day and we were treated with a lunch and a free T-shirt.
Excursion
Japanese Students Cultural Exchange 2017
In 2015 and 2016 we successfully hosted students from a school in Tokyo. Both visits turned out to be an
enormous success for the Japanese students, QBC students and host families alike.
We will be hosting students from the International Christian University High School between Tuesday
25th July and Saturday 12 August. The students are 15 to 17 years of age and there is 1 staff member
accompanying them.
This year, we are looking for host families for these students and their member of staff. I can guarantee
that it will be an enriching experience for all involved, having hosted a student myself last year. Host
families are paid a sum to help out with expenses during the stay.
If you are interested in being a host or would like more information please could you make contact with
me via the front office or email me at [email protected]
Tamara Saunders
Deputy Principal Curriculum
Japanese Students Cultural Exchange 2017
The program dates with 15 -17 year old students are as follows;
19 June - 23 August - French 17 July - 9 August - French 30 July -26 August - French 17 July - 23 September - Spanish
More information about Nacel can be found at our website nacel.com.au
Every year Nacel welcomes to Australia hundreds of high school students (both boys and girls between 15-17 years of age) from France, Italy, Germany and Spain to experience life in an Australian school and live with an Australian host family. To help facilitate these programs, we work with private and independent schools around the country, and we are currently seeking schools interested in hosting one of our students for 4 or 10 weeks this coming June/July.
The key information is as follows:• The purpose of these programs is for young people around the world to expand their horizons, engage
with other cultures and improve their language skills• We generally aim to place one student per school to promote full immersion• Our students enter Australia on a visitor visa and as such they are a considered a guest of the school they
attend for the short period of their stay• As these are non-academic programs there is no cost or administration for your school • Student are required to pay for all expenses related to school uniform, textbooks and subject resource
charges, public transport to and from school, outings, excursions, personal and incidental spending• The students live with a volunteer host family sourced from your school community (usually students
learning languages are the ideal students to host given the first-hand exposure to another language this provides them)
• Nacel provides marketing materials to you to promote our search for a family to your school community, and once one is found we manage all the arrangements with the family to prepare them for the experience and provide 24/7 support to them throughout their hosting experience
• Nacel provides comprehensive insurance and 24/7 support to students while on the program. The feedback from previous host schools is that it is a wonderful experience having our students in their school community, and it is a real value add for a school’s language program and language students to be able to engage with someone their own age and explore the differences in language and culture. Australian students are also able to realise their level of ability to converse with this person, and by putting their language skills into practice with a native speaker, it can really inspire them and encourage them to continue with their language studies.
PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS DURING SCHOOL
Places are still available for DRUMS, GUITAR, BASS, PIANO, BASS and VOCALS.
Lesson times can be arranged directly with the respective teachers. Please note that the music
teachers invoice for the term in advance.
Guitar – Drums – Vocals - All piano lesson and general music lesson enquiries should be
directed to: gArY Benness on moBile: 0417 004 407 or
via email: [email protected]
Quinns’ Youth GroupExperience vs.
Discipline
QUINNS COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastors: Andrew & Danelle Hamilton ~ 0400 044 236Pastor: Ryan Cristonsen ~ 0417 712 093
Youth Pastor: Ed Devine ~ 0447 770 982www.quinnsbaptist.org
Sunday Morning Services start at 9.30am in the Primary School auditoriumFriday Night Youth Group runs 7.30-9.30pm for High School students
QUINNS BAPTIST COLLEGECnr Anchorage Dve & Salerno Dve, Mindarie(Postal: PO Box 72 Quinns Rocks WA 6030)
Telephone: 9305 8808 Facsimile: 9305 1226Email: [email protected]
Quinns’ Youth Group
Every Friday of the school term Quinns Youth is run for High School students. This youth group provided by Quinns Baptist Church aims at providing a safe environment for students to gather out of school hours for games, social interaction and spiritual growth. Throughout the year Quinns Youth runs camps, sleepovers and other events with the goal of building healthy relationships between students whilst helping them grow in faith.
For more information about Quinns Youth or Quinns Baptist Church please contact the school or Ed Devine directly on: 0447 770 982
Quinns Youth starts at 7.00pm in the Primary School Auditorium every Friday during school term (unless otherwise advertised) and finishes at 9.00pm. The cost is a $2 donation for materials and some activities away from the school may involve extra costs. Quinns Youth is open to all High School students from Years 7 to 12.
QUINNS COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastors: Andrew & Danelle Hamilton ~ 0400 044 236Pastor: Ryan Cristonsen ~ 0417 712 093
Youth Pastor: Ed Devine ~ 0447 770 982www.quinnsbaptist.org
Sunday Morning Services start at 9.30am in the Primary School auditoriumFriday Night Youth Group runs 7.00-9.00pm for High School students
QUINNS BAPTIST COLLEGECnr Anchorage Dve & Salerno Dve, Mindarie(Postal: PO Box 72 Quinns Rocks WA 6030)
Telephone: 9305 8808 Facsimile: 9305 1226Email: [email protected]
TUTORING TIMETABLE 2017
MONDAY 2:50 – 3:30
TUESDAY 2:50 – 3:30
WEDNESDAY 2:50 – 3:30
THURSDAY 2:50 – 3:30
MATHS/BME/ACC DEPARTMENT Accounting and Economics Room 13 (S. Dinklemann)
Room 30 (L. Lane) Room 7
(M. Labuschagne) *BME by individual appointment
MATHS/BME/ACC DEPARTMENT Years 7-10 Maths – Room 6
(D. Kruger) Room 29 (A. Peters)
*BME by individual appointment
MATHS/BME/ACC DEPARTMENT Room 31 (M. Smith)
Room 7 (M. Labuschagne)
Accounting and Economics Room 13 (S. Dinklemann)
*BME by individual appointment
MATHS/BME/ACC DEPARTMENT Room 12 (R. Robertson)
Year 11 and 12 Maths – Room 6 (D. Kruger)
*BME by individual appointment
HASS DEPARTMENT Years 7-12 HASS/ History/
Geography/ Psychology
Rooms 2B, 2C and 5
HASS DEPARTMENT Years 7-12 HASS/ History/
Geography/ Psychology
Rooms 2B, 2C and 5
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Year 7 - Room 4 (E. Jansen) Year 10 – Room 3 (J. Davis)
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Year 8 & 9 – Room 16 (D. Meyer) Year 11 & 12 – Room 15 (M. Nys)
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
Years 7-10 Science and Years 11 and 12 Chemistry
Room 29 (H. Enslin)
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Years 7-10 Science, Year 11 and 12 Biology, Year 11 and 12 Chemistry -
Room 29 (A. Peters) Years 7-10 Science and Years 11
and 12 Physics – Room 30 (L. Lane) Years 7-10 Science - Room 29
(M. Scallan)
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Year 7 – 10 Science, Year 11 and 12
Chemistry – Room 31 (M. Smith)
Year 7 – 10 Science, Year 11 and 12 Human Biology – Room 29
(L. Van Der Merwe)
N.B. The above times refer to Years 7 to 12. Should these times clash with other commitments, students are encouraged to make individual tutoring appointments, where mutually possible, with staff. Upper school students should speak to their relevant staff members should they require tutoring outside these times.
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DATE: 1 April DAY: Saturday TIME: 8.30am-12.30pm COST: $70 child/parent pair
Mums Raising Boys Mothers, who are usually their son’s primary female role model, play a vital part in developing their son’s identity, including their ability to be nurturing. Read more
DATE: 3 April DAY: Monday TIME: 6.30-9pm COST: $30 per person
Emotional Coaching This seminar explores the most helpful way of responding to a child to help them to learn how to regulate their own emotions. Read more
DATE: 4 April DAY: Tuesday TIME: 6.30-9pm COST: $30 per person
All About Anger This workshop for parents and teens has been designed to assist families when anger is an issue. The workshop includes some simple skills to help you respond more positively when anger shows up. Read more
DATE: 5 April DAY: Wednesday TIME: 6.30-9pm COST: $30 per person
Fathering after Separation This seminar, held in a male-friendly environment, suggests helpful ways to keep in touch with your child, build skills and to recognise strengths and challenges and to distinguish between their parenting role and the break-up. Read more
DATE: 10 April DAY: Monday TIME: 6.30-9pm COST: $30 per person
Mums Raising Teenage Girls As we know, the relationship between a mother and her daughter is very important. This seminar helps mothers to better understand their daughters and the challenges they go through during puberty and helps to better equip their daughters to be happy and strong individuals. Read more
DATE: 26 April DAY: Wednesday TIME: 6.30-9pm COST: $30 per person
Dads Raising Girls Find out how to build a rewarding father-daughter relationship. Read more
DATE: 26 April DAY: Wednesday TIME: 6.30-9pm COST: $30 per person
JOONDALUP Successful Single Parenting If you are a single parent and are through that initial break-up stage this course will provide strategies that will help you develop a close and special relationship with your child. Read more
DATE: 29 March DAY: Wednesday TIME: 6.30-9pm COST: $30 per person
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