Principal’s Report 1 - 3 Calendar of Events . . . 3

Inter-House Swimming . 4 - 6

Student Accomplishments 7

Uniform Shop 8

Notices / Reminders 9 - 12 College Info 13 - 17

Community News 18 - 20

What’s Inside Newsletter

Quinns Baptist CollegeISSUE 4 16 MARCH 2018

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.

Principal’s Report

Dear Parents, Students and Staff

We have had an exciting couple of weeks with Inter-house competitions such as the Swimming Carnival and Netball, the Kayaking Expedition for the Year 12 Outdoor Recreation class and students completing OLNA testing . On Tuesday, our swimming squad competed in the ACC Inter-school Swimming Carnival and placed 4th in our division . Well done to all who participated .

This weekend we send our prayers with the students and staff swimming the Rottnest Channel in the Port to Pub Swim . We pray for a safe crossing and a friendly breeze to ease your swim .

This event has been a part of our calendar for 5 years now and each year a group of students dedicate themselves to endless kilometers of training and early morning ocean swims . It is not possible without a team of dedicated staff and parents who coordinate the logistics, the training and who provide the support crew for the swimmers on the day . To all of our participants, whatever the capacity, we wish you a wonderful day - a day ending in ultimate success!

Today is the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence . Recently, I received a letter from the Prime Minister requesting that we, as a school, take a stance against bullying . Bullying has become a national focus after the death of Amy ‘Dolly’ Everett who was a victim of school bullying .

Often we hear the term ‘Bullying’ and automatically associate it with unkindness (‘kids picking on each other’) . While this is true, bullying is a far greater offence and extends far beyond isolated cases of unkind comments and/or actions .

As human beings we often experience CONFLICT . Bullying is different . For example, we may have mutual arguments and disagreements with others, we may not like someone’s personality or we may experience a one-off feeling of social rejection, or isolated incidences of meanness, spite, aggression, intimidation or even violence . It is important to recognise rare occurrences as ‘conflict’, as opposed to ‘bullying’ . While a student may feel upset by a single act of unfriendliness, they should not feel intimidated . In the instance of conflict, students are encouraged to walk away from the situation .

Bullying, however, is REPEATED unwanted physical, verbal or social behaviours, which can result in physical and/or psychological harm to the victim . Bullying is the misuse of power over another individual . Some examples of bullying behaviour are:• Physically hurting someone • Intentionally excluding someone from a group (online or in-person)• Saying mean or humiliating things - making fun of people or putting them down• Spreading rumours or lies• Sending nasty messages online or in-person• Sending inappropriate images online• Tagging inappropriate or unflattering images online .

(Source: https://bullyingnoway .gov .au/WhatIsBullying/DefinitionOfBullying)

As Principal, it is my hope that QBC can be a school that is free of bullying . As such, I believe the key to putting a stop to school bullying depends on the following process where:• Schools educate students on strategies to deal with bullying so they feel empowered to stand up and speak out against bullying behaviour when they experience it• Bystanders support victims by standing up and speaking out against the bullies• Students can talk freely about what they are going through with trusted adults • Schools have an established bullying policy that supports the victim .

It is imperative that we grow our young people to be confident individuals who can defend their rights, while at school and later in life when they may also encounter bullying behaviour at tertiary institutes, the workplace, or even within their own social groups . When raising a concern of bullying, it is vital the victim is supported and advised on the appropriate dialogue and skills to use when they are confronted by bullying behaviour . Bullies actually gain power from the intimidation they wield over their victims, so the best thing a victim can do is to deprive bullies of their power .

We can do this by standing firm when we experience bullying and letting the bully know that what they are doing is NOT okay . Hold them accountable for what they have said or done . Tell them that if they keep doing it, they WILL be reported . Should the bullying continue, report them to the school to allow the school to intervene .

However, the most powerful resistance to bullying is the Bystander . The person who sees what is going on and does something about it! Even if the Bystander does not feel confident enough to stand up against a bully, they can report what they witnessed to a teacher, who is then able to act on the information . Bystanders can remain anonymous at all times .

Diary of EventsSaturday 17/3 Port to Pub Rottnest Channel Swim

Tuesday 20/3 Year 7 Parent/Teacher Meetings

Friday 23/3 Free Dress Day (Gold Coin Donation)Inter-house Dance Off

Tuesday 27/3 Prospective Students 2019 Information Evening

Thursday 29/3 Easter Assembly

Friday - Monday 30/3 - 2/4 Easter Friday and Easter Monday Holiday

Wednesday 04/04 Year 8 Immunisation (HPV1 & DTPA)

Wednesday - Friday 4/4 - 6/4 Year 11 Camp

Friday 13/4 Last day for Students

Monday 30/4 Term 2 Commences

Our online world has more and more cases of bullying being reported; therefore, it is vital parents monitor their children’s online activity as young people are significantly vulnerable . Social media platforms such as ‘Snap Chat’ and ‘Instagram’ are forums where students can be targeted online as messages are deleted after being read and there is scope for fake accounts to be set up . Encourage your students to screen shot unacceptable online behaviour and hold people accountable for it . The information can then be passed on to the school (if it relates to other students at the school) or on to the police if it does not pertain to school . It is widely known that some students may have multiple social media accounts – accounts that mum and dad are ‘friends’ or ‘followers’ (so they can responsibly monitor activity) and then their real ones . This is something to be mindful of as young people are especially vulnerable without guidance on what is acceptable and unacceptable online behaviour .

We are told in Proverbs (chapter 22, verse 6) to ‘Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it .’ I believe this to be an important verse in the Bible for parenting . As parents, we want our children to grow up to be respectful and responsible members of society . The teachings of what this looks like take place during childhood and especially throughout their adolescent years . Our kids need our encouragement to stand up for what is right, no matter what, and to have the courage to do so .My prayer for QBC is that we can stand against Bullying and Violence in schools and eradicate it completely from our community . Students are encouraged to use the strategies taught to address bullying and when that doesn’t work, speak out about it with a member of staff . It is equally important that bystanders who witness bullying report it the school so that it can be addressed .Parents, if your child experiences bullying, please contact the school and speak to the Year Coordinator or the Deputy Principal so your child can be supported . It is essential that communication continues if the bullying also continues so that the College’s discipline system can be implemented .For more information on bullying:College Bullying Prevention Policyhttps://au .reachout .com/everyday-issues/bullyinghttps://bullyingnoway .gov .au/https://www .headspace .org .au/young-people/understanding-bullying-for-young-people/

Tamara SaundersPrincipal

The Craigie Leisure Centre was transformed by yellow, blue, red and green

enthusiasm into a celebration of colour, a festival of sound and a froth of water.

The sharp smell of chlorine and sizzling sausages were the aromatic umbrella under

which our four houses thrashed it out for this year’s title.

Mr Bower’s limitless enthusiasm encouraged swimmers and spectators alike as he

wielded the microphone with booming humour and excitement. The thunder claps from

Mr Lake’s starter pistol, the entry splashes of swimmers shooting off and the nerve

searing screams from excited spectators formed a staccato rhythm for the day. Bang,

splash, scream. When the relay races began points were close, too close for comfort.

Panic spread through the houses as supporters waved, sang and screamed to nudge their

swimmers faster to the edge of the pool

To borrow from Coldplay, the day belonged to Yellow. Carey carried home the winner’s

trophy with …

Carmichael green with envy in second place

Aylward flushed red in third

and still holding their breath, blue in the face, Taylor.

Well done to Mr Bower for organising such a fun and smoothly run Carnival

Mr M Scallan

Inter-house Swim Carnival

U/13 Females

Runner Up – Eleanor Riley

Champion – Allirra Bowling

U/14 Females

Runner Up – Kloe Cilliers

Champion – Misha Stolp

U/15 Females

Runner Up – Skye Joubert

Champion – Ashley Tapp

U/16 Females

Runner Up – Erin Heffernan

Champion – Ebony Schell

U/19 Females

Runner Up – Royan Norman

Champion – Danielle Janse van Rensberg

U/13 Males

Runner Up – Andreas Hough

Champion – Cullen van der Westhuyzen

U/14 Males

Runner Up – Charlie Neill

Champion – Tristan Mostert

U/15 Males

Runner Up – Lucius Gouws

Champion – Darold Venter

U/16 Males

Runner Up – Daniel Cowan

Champion – David Zipsuca Vargas

U/19 Males

Runner Up – Juan-Hendré van As

Champion – Luke Smoothy

Swim ChampionsCongratulations

2018

QBCStudent Accomplishments

Well done to Jenna-Máe who competed in the WALA Athletics State

Championships and won a silver medal in Javelin (39 .36m) for the girls under

14 age group .

Jenna-Mae has qualified for the U14 & U15 International Athletics

Championships in Singapore (9-17 July 2018)

Rock ScholarsThe College would like to recognize Shaun Neil and his outstanding guitar skills . Shaun plays in Rock

Scholars heavy metal band PLANETARY - they got offered a wild card into the Grand Final at the Drug Aware

Scholarpalooza Band Competition, at THE GARAGE , in Osborne Park . There is only one prize which was first

place . PLANETARY was the only band that got a honourable mention and informed that they made the judges

decision very difficult but did not win first prize . A great effort by the band as they have only been together for

a year, and have been invited to perform again this year at the Heavy Metal Festival in Perth .

Important Uniform Notice

Winter Uniform All Students who have been at QBC prior to Term 3 2017 it is now time to check your winter uniforms. Winter uniform is to be worn in Term 2 & Term 3. Winter uniforms may be purchased from Tuesday 27th March 2018 during normal shop times.

Apologies as some stock may be on back order.

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

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 upon their return. A medical certificate is required to explain prolonged absences.

Absentees can be emailed to secondarystudents@qbc.wa.edu.au, we will forward these to the relevant Form Teachers which will count as written notice.

QBC &Notices Reminders

February Census

Please inform the High School Admin Office if there has been Citizenship or Visa changes.

HELP NEEDED!During the four terms of the school year, Student Services desperately require volunteers to wash the bed linen each week. It is only for one bed and no ironing is required!

Please contact Student Services on 9305 8808 if you can help out for a Term.

THANK YOU

Early Discharges

If you need to collect a student early from the College for an appointment, please write a note in their diary for them to show their teacher to be excused from class. They need to then make their way to the Student Service Office where they will be signed out by their parent or guardian.

Some English Fun

THE RULESŸ Only one entry per student - either a Poem OR Short Story.Ÿ Entries to be typed or neatly handwritten.Ÿ Poems must not exceed 16 lines and Short Stories must not exceed 500 words.Ÿ Entries must be in by Saturday 31st March 2018.Ÿ Entries must be the original work of the author.Ÿ Co-written entries will be dis�uali�ed.Ÿ Entry form details must accompany each entry.

For the full list of rules and competition information, head to www.write4fun.net

THE PRIZESPoetry Prizes1st $1000 CASH ($500 to YOU and $500 to YOUR SCHOOL)! And YOUR CHOICE of an: Xbox One X OR a PlayStation 4 OR a Fitbit lonic OR Apple iPad ( 32GB) & Book

2nd $250 CASH + Write4fun Stationery Gift Pack & Book

3rd $150 CASH + Write4fun Stationery Gift Pack & Book

15 x Finalist Write4fun Stationery Gift Pack & Book

Short Story Prizes1st $1000 CASH ($500 to YOU and $500 to YOUR SCHOOL)! And YOUR CHOICE of an: Xbox One X OR a PlayStation 4 OR a Fitbit lonic OR Apple iPad ( 32GB) & Book

2nd $250 CASH + Write4fun Stationery Gift Pack & Book

3rd $150 CASH + Write4fun Stationery Gift Pack & Book

15 x Finalist Write4fun Stationery Gift Pack & Book

WRITERS WANTED

& YOUR CHOICE OF $1000 CASH

THE COMPETITIONEntry is NOW OPEN in the 2018 School Writing Competition! Students all over Australia are invited to enter their Poems OR Short stories, and battle it out for the great CASH prizes on offer. There is no theme!! Entrants are encouraged to let their imaginations run wild and get their creative �uices �owing to write an ANY TOPIC and in ANY STYLE. Students from ALL GRADES are welcome to enter - Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Entry is FREE! All entries must be in by Saturday, 31st March 2018.Enter online at www.write4fun.net or email to enter@write4fun.net or fax to (07) 5574 3644 or post (with entry form details) to:Write4fun P.O. Box 2734, Nerang DC, QLD 4211

THE BOOKPoems and short stories entered into the competition will be considered for inclusion into our 2018 Write4fun anthology! Those selected will have the opportunity to purchase the edition at a discounted rate. 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizewinners will receive a complimentary copy of the book. "We are very excited to be sponsoring this competition." stated Julia Woods, Managing Editor for Write4Fun. "Reading and writing seem to be taking a back seat these days to computer games and evolving technology! Our hope is that competitions such as these inspire the students to be creative with words once more and have fun doing it!"

Fitbit Ionic

Xbox One X

PlayStation 4

Apple Ipad 32GB

Enter online: www.write4fun.net OR Email to: enter@write4fun.netMail To: Write4fun P.O. Box 2734 Nerang DC, QLD 4211 Phone: (07) 5574 3622 Fax: (07) 5574 3644 www.facebook.com/Write4Fun

QBC &Notices RemindersPAYING OF SCHOOL FEES IN 2018 DIRECT DEBIT

Please notify the school as soon as possible if there are any changes to the frequency or bank account details relating to school fee direct debits . Unless informed otherwise, your previous details used in 2017 will be used for 2018 .

Direct Debits will continue to be made as follows:

1 payment on 20th February (Annual)

2 equal payments on 20th of February and July (Half Yearly)

4 equal payments on 20th of February, April, July and October (Quarterly)

10 equal payments on the 20th of each month February - November (Monthly)

COMMUNICATION WITH THE COLLEGEWe love to get feedback from the QBC Community . Should you have any general feedback you wish

to communicate, please obtain a feedback form from the Administration Office and return it . For more

information on how to provide feedback, please visit our website at:

http://www.qbc.wa.edu.au/index.php/2014-11-24-23-20-49/college-feedback

Notices Reminders&QBC

TERM 1

STARTS: STUDENTS Wednesday 31/01/2018

ENDS: STUDENTS & STAFF Friday 13/04/2018

TERM 2

STARTS: STUDENTS & STAFF Monday 30/04/2018 ENDS: STUDENTS Thursday 28/06/2018

ENDS: STAFF Friday 29/6/2018

TERM 3

STARTS: STUDENTS & STAFF Monday 16/07/2018 ENDS: STUDENTS Thursday 20/09/2018

ENDS: STAFF Friday 21/9/2018

TERM 4

STARTS: STUDENTS & STAFF Monday 08/10/2018 ENDS: STUDENTS Thursday 06/12/2018 ENDS: STAFF Wednesday 12/12/2018

TERM DATES: 2018

The School Dental Service is accessible by all children from Pre-primary until the end of Year 11 or 17 years of age (whichever comes first) .

If you have not been seen and would like an appointment please call the Quinns Beach Dental Therapy Centre on 9562 0756 .

In order to receive an appointment we must have a current address on file .

If you no longer require our services please contact to withdraw consent .

Quinns Beach DTC I Dental Health ServicesQuinns Beach Primary School5 James Cook Ave Quinns Rocks WA 6030Ph: 08 9562 0756QuinnsBeachDTC@dental .health .wa .gov .au I www .health .wa .gov .au I www .dental .wa .gov .au

INSTRUMENTAL TUTORS

Bonita Gina Catherine HOLTHAUS CRAVEN OAKES

Vocal/Plano Vocals/Guitar Plano

Jon Dave Mel MATTHEWS RAJENDRAM KAY

Guitar Drums Vocals/Plano

To organise lessons for your child please contact BONITA HOLTHAUS

0448 099 129 musiclessons@qbc.wa.edu.au

SECOND HAND TEXT BOOK SALE

QUINNS BAPTIST COLLEGE

SATURDAY 9th DECEMBER 2017

9.00AM - 10.00AM

The Second Hand Text Book Sale is a great opportunity for students/ parents to buy and sell their second hand books.

The Book Sale will take place outside the

High School library on Saturday 9th December 9.00am to 10.00am sharp.

We recommend sellers come prepared with change and book prices.

We also suggest that buyers come early and bring a sturdy bag for purchases.

Please feel free to donate any 2nd Hand School Uniforms.

TUTORING TIMETABLE T1 2018

MONDAY 2:50 – 3:30

TUESDAY 2:50 – 3:30

WEDNESDAY 2:50 – 3:30

THURSDAY 2:50 – 3:30

MATHS DEPARTMENT Y7 Math Library (H.Enslin)

Y8-10 Math Rm 6 (Rotation) ACF & Econs Rm 13 (S.Dinkelmann)

*B.Tranter by appointment

HASS DEPARTMENT Y7-10 HASS/ History/Geography/

Psychology Rms 13, 2C and 5

MATHS DEPARTMENT Y10-12 OLNA Rm 7 (M.Labuschagne) ACF & Econs Rm 13 (S.Dinkelmann)

*B.Tranter by appointment

MATHS DEPARTMENT Y11 Math Rm 17 (P.Acutt) Y12 Math Rm 6 (D.Kruger) Y12 Math Rm 20 (P.Bell)

* R.Robertson by appointment

* M.Labuschagne by appointment

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Y7-10 Science/ Biology/ Chemistry

Rm 32 (A.Peters) Y7-10 Science/ Human Biology

Rm 31 (M.Smith)

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Y7 Rm 4 (C.Robinson) Y12 Rm 16 (D.Meyer)

Y10-12 OLNA Rm 18 (M.Scallan)

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Y7-10 Science/ Y11 Human Biology

Rm 29 (L.van der Merwe)

HASS DEPARTMENT Y7-10 HASS/ History/Geography/

Psychology Rms 13, 2C and 5

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Y7-10 Science/ Physics

Rm 30 (L.Lane) Y7-10 Science/ Y11 Biology/ Y11

Integrated Science Rm 29 (T.Charleson)

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Y8 Rm 4 (C.Robinson)

Y9 Rm 18 (Mrs Jansen) Y10 Rm 8 (D.Wong)

Y11 Rm 15 (M.Mulcahy)

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.

QUINNS YOUTH

WHO? For high-school age students from any school, Years 7 – 12.

WHEN? Friday nights during the school term from 7pm – 9pm. See the Term 1 Youth

calendar on the next page!

WHAT? We have 3 types of nights: Openhouse (choose your own adventure),

D&M (deep & meaningful faith) and Excursions!

SIGN-IN? Youth must sign-in, pay and receive an entry stamp at the sign-in desk each

Friday (located at the carpark gate near the uniform shop). If youth is new, we will need

parents contact details including name, mobile number and email. Sign-in ends at 7.15pm.

COST? Most nights are only $2 which allows us to provide snacks and drinks and make the

night awesome.

OUR LEADERS: Our high-school leaders run much of what we do! Our 18+ leaders are all

Working With Children Checked. Contact Ed (Youth Pastor) for further info: 0447 770 982.

If you’re looking for glitz, pizzazz, shiny happy people with perfect teeth and kids who never

muck up then you might have to go somewhere else...However if you’re looking to be part of a

pretty earthy bunch of people who are just doing their best at loving God, loving one

another and loving the community around them then you’ll probably slot right in.

www.quinnsbaptist.org.au

@quinnsbaptist

Meeting 9.30am Sundays in the QBC Primary Auditorium

Quinns Baptist Church

@quinnsyouthQuinns Youth

Community News

Term 1 Enrolments now open

High School Tuition Help & Master Classes

ATAR Master Classes Classes available Sundays and afternoons after school• Master Classes are ideal for students seeking higher achievement and advanced insights• Students will get in-depth explanations with time to practice questions and receive indi-vidual feedback and expert coaching from our Master Class teachers. • Work through challenging concepts and difficult exam questions.

ATAR Tuition Help Various classes available Saturday and Sunday from 9am up to 2pm• Help with your own individual problem areas from our specialist teachers.• Clear and simple explanations of challenging course concepts. • One-on-one help in small group classes (3 – 6 students).

Programs for Year 11 & 12 students

www.academictaskforce.com.au

Venues: Churchlands Senior High School, Perth Modern School and Rossmoyne Senior High School.

Enrol online: www.academictaskforce.com.au

CHECK TIMETABLE DETAILS ONLINE

9314 9500 PO Box 627 | Applecross | WA 6953

learn@academictaskforce.com.au

High School Tuition Help Various classes from 9am up to 12noon every Saturday and Sunday• Experienced teachers in Maths, Science and English.• Students will build their skills and understanding in a small group environment.• Receive individual help in areas of need.

Programs for Year 7-10 students

For a brochure visit www.academictaskforce.com.au or speak with your Year Coordinator.

Enrol online:

Venues: Churchlands Senior High School, Perth Modern School, Rossmoyne Senior High School and our Applecross Office.

Enrol online: www.academictaskforce.com.au

CHECK TIMETABLE DETAILS ONLINE

This weekend course will explore:• the proven strategies deemed helpful and

unhelpful for stepfamilies;

• how to best grow a strong and loving couple relationship;

• how to manage discipline and understand the needs of children; and

• Having an opportunity to address particular issues within the group.

Places are limited - please contact (08) 6164 0200 to register today!For more detail about our courses and seminars, click here or visit www.relationshipswa.org.au

Are you… a member of a stepfamily, or blended family?

Do you… want to strengthen the stepfamily relationships you possess, and learn to better discipline and understand the needs of children?

If so… this weekend course is for you!

Relationships Australia West Leederville – 22 Southport Street, West Leederville Where:

Fee: $75.00 per person / $120.00 per couple

Times: Fri 6:30pm – 9:00pm, Sat 1:00pm – 5:30pm, Sun 10:00am – 1:00pmFriday 16, Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 March 2018When:

We, at Relationships Australia, appreciate that stepfamilies and blended families operatein a different way to intact biological families. The dynamic of a stepfamily is morecomplex and there is a need for special understanding and management from biologicalparents and step-parents working together, for healthy stepfamily growth to happen.

It would be great to see you!

WATERROCK

• communication skills and interpretation of body language cues;

• grounding, centredness and mental strength;

• Practical anti-bullying strategies;

• basic self-defence skills; and

• positive feelings, thoughts & visualisation.

Places are limited - please contact (08) 6164 0200 to register today!For more detail about our courses and seminars, click here or visit www.relationshipswa.org.au

Are you… the parent or caregiver, of a child aged eight to 14 years? Do you… want to enhance your child’s self-confidence, and self-awareness

and self-regulation abilities?

If so… this activity-based workshop is for you, and your child!

Relationships Australia West Leederville – 22 Southport Street, West Leederville Where:

Fee: $70.00 per pair

Times: 8:30am – 12:30pmSaturday 24 March 2018When:

The Rock & Water program leads from simple self-defence, boundary and communicationexercises; aiming to create a strong notion of self-confidence.

The program offers a framework of exercises that enables young people to become moreaware of the purpose and motivation in their life; in-particular how to deal with power,strength and powerlessness.

It would be great to see you!

This workshop will explore: