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- Belridge Secondary College Enrol Now for 2022
- Stagestruck Performing Arts-Belridge Secondary College
- Kinross College Extension & Acceleration Program
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Dear families
New staff carpark
The new carpark is open. The increased bays will take the pressure off the parking spaces around the school making more room for parents and visitors on the surrounding streets.
The old playground equipment has been taken away although we managed to keep the slides for our next project. Getting a new playground is a lengthy process and it is likely that new equipment will be installed during the summer holidays. I have seen a proposal and it will be worth the wait!
I would like to thank Natalie Farina, Antonette Vorster and Natalie Hatton for the collective knowledge and perseverance that they have brought to this project. Under the bitumen is many meetings, emails, phone calls and a good dose of negotiation.
Please be aware that the parking rules around the school have not changed and the City of Joondalup rangers are out and about issuing warnings and fines. You cannot block driveway access, park under ‘no parking’ signs or park to block people’s line of vision down a street. You cannot use the carpark that is next to the neighbourhood centre as it is not ours to use.
Staffroom and library renovation
Work in these two spaces continues. The new staffroom (what was the library) will be ready for use about Monday 6 September. The work on the new library will then commence on Friday 3 September. Given the shortage of key construction materials, such as steel, the timeline for this part of the build is unknown.
End of the School Day
Please remember that everyone should leave the school ground at the end of the day. Playgrounds, including the space behind K Block is out of bounds.
Assembly news
Thank you to the Year 3 classes for a wonderful assembly. Congratulations to all of the children who received honour certificates. Some of the impressive reasons on the honour certificates included showing a positive attitude, learning Indonesian words, participating in learning, striving to achieve, perseverance, being helpful and caring, quality presentation of work, learning fractions, staying engaged, having maturity when making decisions, making others smile, and exploring knowledge of sounds.
The next assembly is Tuesday 24 August and we are celebrating Book Week. It’s dress up day so start putting your children’s costumes together. The assembly will be led by the senior classes from Education Support Centre.
Dogs at school
It is a privilege to bring dogs onto the school site. Please remember to always keep dogs on a lead and make sure that your dog is social enough to manage lots of children, noise and other dogs. Dogs must not wee or poo on the school grounds because no one wants to play in a space where there is doggie do-dos.
P&C Association meeting
There is a P&C Association meeting tomorrow Wednesday 11 August at 7.00pm. Please meet at the front gate.
Professional learning for teachers
This Thursday the teachers will be furthering their skills in using Connect as the preferred platform for communication and online learning. Most teachers love face-to-face learning but we have a responsibility to each other and our students to be ready to effectively use Connect. If you don’t have access to Connect, please contact the school office so that we can help you.
School uniforms
Please remember that children must wear the correct school uniform including school jackets and jumpers. If you need more uniforms go to: https://www.nellgray.com.au/
Bridge engineers
The Year 4 children have been building bridges and have discovered that it is fun but not easy. Planning has been extensive and they are now at the construction stage where they will see if the tiny sections can be put together to span a gap and support weight.
Year 5 parents
Please make sure that you have found the order form for the Year 6 Graduation Shirts for 2022.
Planning for 2022
Please contact the school if your children are not returning to Joondalup Primary School for 2022. A new school year seems so far away but a smooth start is in the planning that happens now.
Next newsletter
The next newsletter on Tuesday 24 August is being written by guest authors … I can’t wait to see how it comes together.
Carol Selley
Principal
If you notice any suspicious activity on School Grounds, please contact Security on 9264 4771 or the Police on 131 444.
One Big Voice is fast approaching! The Choir has been hard at work preparing for the festival and the countdown is on to Friday 20 August! Tickets are now on sale through Ticketek. Joondalup Schools Choir is performing in the evening session. Parents please encourage your child/children to continuing practising at home as we have limited rehearsals and time left to prepare.
Things to remember:
Final after school rehearsal
- Tuesday 10 August 2:06pm- 4pm, pick up from the undercover area
- Students who have not returned their permission slips will be unable to attend the rehearsal.
One Big Voice performance
- Friday 20 August.
- Students need to provide a fresh uniform for the event.
- Students must have an additional snack to take to the arena and must have drink bottle. Food must be in a disposable container or bag that can be thrown away and drink bottles labelled.
- School bags will not be permitted into the arena. School bags can be left at school, taken home by a sibling or left at home for the day.
- There will be no bus returning to Joondalup Schools and students must be collected from inside the RAC Arena at the conclusion of the performance
- This is a ticketed event so make sure you get a ticket before they are gone!
Miss O'Connor
Music Teacher
In the Kimberley region rock art was made by First Nations People. Many different groups created many different styles of rock art.
Some of the art has been dated to be over 40 000 years old. Some art is still being refreshed, and new art is being created. There are thousands of rock art sites. Kimberley rock art is mostly painted with different kinds of ochre that bond incredibly well with the sandstone. The art was usually painted in rock shelters where people lived and conducted ceremonies.
The students across the campus viewed Kimberley Rock Art and how the ochre paint was made. Using oil pastels or wax crayons in the colours of ochre, they drew an animal. Each year level drew a different animal. Texture was added to create the effect of rock. The paper was then crumpled up and after carefully flattening it out dye was added. The year six students pasted the work onto black card. It is bulging off the card to look like a rock wall.
Mrs Sweet
Art Teacher
After School Garden Club
Our small but dedicated group of students, parents and staff come together every Monday afternoon from 3.15pm to 4pm to look after the garden. We are planting seedlings and sowing seeds in preparation for a Spring Harvest.
There are still a few places available, see your teacher for a form or come on down to the garden with your child.
If you wander down to the Garden of Weedin you will see our lovely new stainless steel benches that will be used for potting, seed preparation and sorting of recycling materials.
Big news is coming regarding our Recycling programs, so stay tuned!
Well we have made progress this week with a lovely patterned concrete slab going down outside Room 34. This is where all our recycling programs will be based from. We are extending what waste streams we recycle, so we become even more sustainably aware. The future is in our hands and the generations that follow to stop using so many single use disposable items. The plan is to have recycling bins placed in this area.
Please continue to bring in:
- Batteries
- Coffee pods (make sure they are DRY and EMPTY). You can bag the grounds up and send to school as well.
- Ring pulls from cans of drink
- Plastic lids from bottles (wash and remove inner seal)
- Containers for change bottles/cans (clean and LIDS removed). Place in the BIG blue recycling skip near the admin area
Happy gardening and sustainable thinking,
Sandra Bennett – Science/Sustainability Teacher (JESC). Sustainability Coordinator (Joondalup Schools)
The Bunnings Science Week Family Fun Day will be conducted on 21 August from 10am to 2pm. On the day not only will the Scavenger Hunt draw be conducted, but a range of activities, workshops and presentations will also be available including;
Live shows about sustainability and science, cooking demos, specialist garden suppliers in store, a visit be the ‘Bee Man’ and in store DYI Activities.
ENROL NOW FOR 2022!
Is your child commencing high school in Year 7 in 2022? Enrolment packs are available from our partner primary schools or by contacting us on 9408 8000. If you know someone in the community that is looking to enrol, please share this post or visit www.belridgecollege.wa.edu.au to find out more about our comprehensive programs and something for EVERY student.
Dear Parents and Caregivers
Kinross College seeks to identify, recognise, nurture and support students who demonstrate high ability, special talents, interests or abilities. A guiding value in the development of the Kinross Extension and Acceleration program (KEA) is the pursuit of knowledge and commitment to achievement.
The Round 2 application and testing process is now open for the 2022 Year 7 entrance into the KEA Program.
If you would like your child to be considered for this extension program please read KEA Booklet and complete the attached information and application. (This information can also be found on the Kinross College website).
Registration for testing closes on Tuesday 17 August 2021. HAST testing is scheduled for Tuesday 7 September 2021 between 9am and 12.30pm. The cost of the test is $76.00 per child. Tests must be paid in full when submitting your application.
Please email John-Paul Taylor if you need further information: Johnpaul.taylor@education.wa.edu.au or contact him at the College on 9233 6700.