NEWSLETTER ALKIMOS BAPTIST COLLEGE

Hello Parents, Friends, Families and Students, Happy Mothers Day to all our Mothers at Alkimos Baptist College. This message is a special letter for you. I hope you have a great day on Sunday, full of love, care, and happiness. My bigger hope for you is that you receive these attentions beyond just this one day of the year – that every day is filled with love, care and happiness. The role you play in the lives of our students is incredible. The Nurturer, the Healer, the Comforter, the Guide, the Disciplinarian, the Mediator, the Sacrifice, the Balancer, the Cleaner, the Encourager, the Fun, the Strength, the Organiser, the Chauffeur. May God bless you this Mothers Day. I pray that it is a fantastic day spent with your family. Thankyou Kieran Graham College Principal

Address: 60 Seagrove Boulevard, Merriwa WA 6030 Phone: 9406 8189 Facsimile: 9406 8461

6th May 2016

DATES TO REMEMBER: Term 2

Monday 9/5/2016 Year 2 - 6 Cross Country Training

7.30 - 8.15am

Clubs 3 - 4pm

Tuesday 10/5/2016 Secondary Cross Country Training

7.30 - 8.15am

NAPLAN Testing Clubs 3 - 4pm

Wednesday 11/5/2016

Worship Assembly 8.40am NAPLAN Testing

Clubs 3 - 4pm

Year 11 2017 Information Evening 7 - 8pm

Thursday 12/5/2016

Secondary Cross Country Training

7.30 - 8.15am NAPLAN Testing

Year 10 &11 Career Expo Day Clubs 3 - 4pm

Monday 16/5/2016 Year 2 - 6 Cross Country Training

7.30 - 8.15am Year 9 Lightning Carnival

Clubs 3 - 4pm

Tuesday 17/5/2016

Secondary Cross Country Training 7.30 - 8.15am

Clubs 3 - 4pm

Wednesday 18/5/2016

Year 4 Assembly 8.40am Year 7 & 8 Lightning Carnival

Clubs 3 - 4pm

Thursday 19/5/2016 Secondary Cross Country Training

7.30 - 8.15am

Clubs 3 - 4pm

Friday 20/5/2016 Primary Disco 5.30 - 7.00pm

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PRIMARY DISCO

The Primary Disco will be held on Friday 20th May for Kindy to Year 6 students from 5.30 - 7.00pm.

Tickets will be available from the College office from week 3 of this term. The theme of the Disco Party

this year is SKITTLE’S. We will once again have Mr Stravens as our DJ. We will also be providing a

sausage sizzle and drink on the night. So come dressed up in all the fun skittle colours for what will be

an great night.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS

Clubs start in Week 3 of this term. Please note there are no clubs in week 10 of this term. Clubs list

have been placed on classroom windows ready to start in week 3. Please help the teachers by picking

up your children promptly from their club area at 4.00pm when their club finishes. All children not

picked up at this time are taken up to the office to await pick up from there.

Primary School News

Secondary School News

PREPRATION FOR YEAR 11 IN 2017

The transition from Year 10 into Year 11 marks the important point at which students begin to

consolidate their courses for the completion of the Western Australian Certificate of Education. The

choice of courses will combine to provide a number of pathways leading to options students may

choose to follow after completing their secondary education. These options are University, TAFE,

Apprenticeships, Training Schemes and/or entry into the workforce.

To assist students and parents to make informed decisions regarding courses to be studied in Year 11

and 12, and possible careers, the College offers a comprehensive program to Year 10 students and

their parents. Part of this program are two important information evenings. The first information

evening is on Wednesday 11th May where students are given their copy of the Secondary Information

Booklet and Courses Selection Guide as well as a Year 11 Subject Selection form.

They will also be given information regarding the Year 11 & 12 courses as a great pastoral care and

career guidance, camps and socials, leadership opportunities and cultural and spiritual enrichment.

The second information evening is the Year 10 TAFE and UNI Information Evening. The difference

between TAFE and UNI will be explained to help students decide on their options after completing

their secondary education. This will be held on Wednesday 18th May from 7.00 - 8.00pm.

NAPLAN TESTS

In week 3 of this term the Year 3, 5, 7 & 9 students will be sitting the 2016 NAPLAN tests. These are

the National Assessments for Literacy and Numeracy, held all around Australia on 10th, 11th and 12th

May. The students and teachers have all been preparing for these tests and we wish them all the best.

TERM PLANNER

Please ensure that you have an up to date copy of the Term 2 planner so that you are aware of the

events coming up for this term. Extra copies are available form the College office.

WINTER UNIFORM

Winter uniform is the be worn by all students in Term 2 & 3 Please ensure that your child has all the

correct uniform. If there is any reason why your child is unable to wear the correct uniform please write

a note to your child’s form teacher. Please ensure that College uniform is not mixed and matched with

the sports uniform.

PARENTS, CARERS AND VISITORS

Please note that it is important to report to the College Office if you need to pick your child up, drop an-

ything off or make contact with them. For security reasons we cannot have visitors walking around the

school. Any forgotten lunches or item will be delivered by the staff to your child's classroom.

ABSENTEES

Please ensure that you contact the College on 9406 8189 no later than 9.30am in the event of any

unexpected absences, sickness or late arrivals that necessitates your child being away from the

College for the day or for any length of time. A written note regarding their absence needs to

accompany your child and be handed into the College Office upon their return. A medical certificate

may be required to explain prolonged absences. We would like to thank parents for starting off 2016

so well with phoning the College Office with absences.

CHANGE OF DETAILS

It is always important that the College has up to date contact details. Please ensure that the College

office is notified if any of the following information has changed.

~ Your child's medical details

~ Emergency contact details

~ Home Address

~ Email Address

~ Telephone/mobile numbers

This is very important for emergencies and mail outs. Please attend to this regularly as needed.

UPDATE MEDICAL DETAILS

Please ensure that the College has all up to date Medical Action Plans for your child. If for any reason

there is a change in your child’s medical details please inform the College as soon as possible so that

we are aware of all your child’s medical conditions.

College School News

TERM 2 EXTRA- CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

Primary Cross Country

Training Mr Stravens

7.30 - 8.10am

Secondary Cross Country

Training Mr Zanetti

7.30 - 8.15am

Secondary Cross Country

Training Mr Zanetti

7.30 - 8.15am

After School Clubs 3 - 4pm

Gardening Club

Mr Barrett Nature Play Area

After school Clubs 3 - 4pm

Sport Club - Netball

Mr Stravens Oval

Annie Club

Mr Friis College Hall

After school Clubs 3 - 4pm

Rock Solid

Laura Crisp Year 3 Room

Art & Craft Club

Mrs Mitchell Art Room

After school Clubs 3 - 4pm

Sport Club - Rugby

Mr Stravens Oval

Intrahouse Competition

3 - 4pm

English Tutoring

Mrs Potgieter Room 7

3 - 3.45pm

Intrahouse Competition

3 - 4pm

English Tutoring

Mrs Middleton Room 7

3 - 3.45pm

Maths Tutoring

Mrs Werner Room 8

3 - 3.45pm

Maths & Science Tutoring

Mrs Belcher Room 8

3 - 3.45pm

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Term 1 Monday 1st February - Thursday 7th April

Term 2 Tuesday 26th April - Thursday 30th June

Term 3 Monday 18th July - Thursday 22nd September

Term 4 Tuesday 11th October - Wednesday 7th December

Uniform Shop

The Uniform shop is now open on

WEDNESDAY’S 8.00AM - 4.00PM

For Uniform fittings or pick up’s, please contact the College office on

9406 8189 to arrange an appointment.

GOLD COMMENDATION AWARDS

Pre Primary

Carlin Emery Levi Groetzinger

Evelyn Brookmire Amber Dooley

Year 1/2

Violet Ashton

Makayla Benoiton

Simone Thomas

Year 3

Jackson Anderson

Dylan Ashton

Ryan Broughton

Keanu Carmichael

Caleb Sharrin

Taylor Clarke

Elyssa Dooley

Abbie Loraine

Akoul Manyang

Kiyara-Lee May

Charlize Viljoen

Year 4

Ryan Simm

Madison Manning

Tenyka-Elle Zielinski

Year 11

Naomi Makuei

Student Stars

A big congratulations to Jackson Anderson from Year 3 for breaking the 50m freestyle WA record that has been standing for 43 years.

Jackson has only been swimming for a year and is with the Arena swim Club. He swam the 50m in 33.45sec beating the previous record which was 34sec.

Well done Jackson that is an amazing achievement Jackson.

Kindy Mothers Day Morning Tea

Pre Primary Mothers Day Morning Tea

Mothers Day Stall

We would like to thank our Head Boy Zack Lawton and our Head girl Melissa Martin for their

preparation and the inspiring reading and reflection during our Anzac Assembly. We, at Alkimos

Baptist College, will not forget what our Diggers have done for our nation, we are grateful for all

our privileges and freedom. Mr Graham recapped the Anzac History during his Principal’s address

to the school and reminded us all of the significant sacrifices that were made for our country.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn

At the going down of the sun and in the morning

We will remember them

Lest we forget

Pot Plant Donations

Our Garden club requires the donation of any small

empty plant pots. If you can donate any, please see

Mr Barrett, or drop them off at the College Office.

Thank you.

STRAVENS’ SPORTS SPOT

Athletics Carnival On Friday the 10th of June we will be holding our Primary Athletics Carnival at Ridgewood Reserve. This is a great day of competition and fun with students from PP to Year 6 all participating in a variety of events. Currently we are looking for parent helpers to assist throughout the day. Every endeavor will be made to allow these helpers to spend the majority of their time with one specific class. If you are able, to help please see Mr Stravens.

Lunchtime Sport This term students have the opportunity to sign up to play Netball. The school has marked a regulation size court on our oval to use for these matches. Students in Year 3 - 6 will be split in teams and play matches on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. During sport students have learnt the basic rules and skills of netball and will continue to develop in their ability during the term. Congratulations to the Watermatrons who were our Term 1 winners of Capture the Flag. In what was a battle of the defenses, they showed great speed and stamina to come out on top.

Morning Training Club Our morning training club is underway once again with a wonderful turn out to our first session. With much of the focus going towards preparing for our Interschool Cross Country students will work on improving their fitness and running capabilities. Even if not interested in Cross Country all students are welcome to attend to achieve their own personal fitness goals. Training begins at 7:30 and runs through until 8:10. Students are encouraged to bring a snack for after training and must change back into their regular uniform if it is not their sport uniform day.

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FUN & FITNESS

NRL WA This term our Thursday After School Sport Program will be run by representatives from NRL Western Australia. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to trial a new sport that is quickly becoming very popular across the country. All students who are interested are welcome to register their interest for this club.

Year 5/6 vs. 7/8 Ultimate Frisbee

Disco Party

Kindy - Year 6

Friday 20th May 5.30 - 7.00pm

Tickets $5 available form the

College office.

Sausage Sizzle and Drink incl.

Come dressed in all the colours of

a skittle rainbow

TICKETS AVILABLE FROM ALKIMOS BAPTIST COLLEGE

Wednesday June15th 6:30

Thursday June 16th 6:30

$5 Music By Lyrics by Book by

Charles Strouse Martin Charinin Thomas Meehan

By arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd Exclusive agent for Music Theatre International (NY)

Annie Jr. Cast Cast 1 - Wednesday 15 June

(Evening Performance)

Annie - Olivia Barrett – Year 3 Mr Warbucks - Hayden Petera – Year 7

Miss Hannigan - Megan Taylor – Year 9

Grace - Olivia Noble - Year 6

Rooster - Seth Sellers - Year 4

Lily St. Regis - Clea Parsons - Year 7

Star to Be - Clea Parsons - Year 7

Drake - Andrew Brookmire - Year 4

Orphans: Molly Elyssa Dooley – Year 3 Pepper Madison Manning - Year 4 Duffy Tenyka Zielinski – Year 4 Kate Sofia Losacco - Year 4 Tessie Ellie Manning - Year 5 July Ana Popovic - Year 4

Bundles - Chris Viljoen - Year 5

Sandy - Jack Ledger - Year 4

Apple Seller - Liam Sorrell – Year 4

Ward - Brodie Mignot - Year 4

Dog Catcher - Madison Manning – Year 4

Howe - Liam Sorrell – Year 4

Usherette - Ellie Manning – Year 5

Mrs Greer - Stephanie Morgan - Year 4 Annette - Madison Manning - Year 4 Mrs Pugh - Kaylia Arrigoni - Year 4 Cecille - Caitlyn Schoen – Year 6

Bert Healy - Rueben Ayling – Year 6

Sound Effects Man - Tyler Schoen - Year 4

Cast 2 - Thursday 16 June (Evening Performance)

Annie - Kylie Broughton - Year 4 Mr Warbucks - Mitchell Chaloner - Year 6 Miss Hannigan - Bianca Crosling – Year 11

Grace - Georgia Holland - Year 6 Rooster - Ruebin Ayling - Year 6 Lily St. Regis - Caitlyn Schoen - Year 6 Star To Be - Caitlyn Schoen – Year 6 Drake - Andrew Brookmire - Year 4 Orphans: Molly Felix Ayling – Year 4 Pepper Ayesha Bartlett - Year 5 Duffy Taylor Clarke - Year 3 Kate Stephanie Morgan – Year 4 Tessie Ellie Manning - Year 5 July Kaylia Arrigoni - Year 4 Bundles - Chris Viljoen – Year 5 Sandy - AJ Bartlett – Year 5 Apple Seller - Charlize Viljoen – Year 3 Ward - Jack Clayton - Year 4 Dog Catcher - Stephanie Morgan – Year 4 Howe - Ryan Broughton – Year 3 Usherette - Kaylia Arrigoni – Year 4 Mrs Greer - Stephanie Morgan - Year 4 Annette - Madison Manning - Year 4 Mrs Pugh - Kaylia Arrigoni - Year 4 Cecille - Caitlyn Schoen – Year 6 Bert Healy - Tai Carroll - Year 6

Fathering After Separation It’s important for fathers to distinguish between their parenting role and their break-up. This seminar, held in a male-friendly environment, suggest helpful ways to keep in touch with your child to build skills and to recognise strength and challenges Tuesday 17th May Suite 12, 2232C Albany Highway, Gosnells WA 6110

6.30 - 9.00pm / $25 per person

Parent Teen Connection Remember, you were young once. Adolescents can be challenging and living alongside them can be confusing and worrying. This course reduces stress and teaches parents how to communicate, negotiate and minimise conflict. Saturday 18th June 22 Southport Street, West Leederville 9.30am - 4.30pm / $50 per person, $75 per family

Rebuilding After Separation and Divorce Do you need to move on after a relationship ends? This comprehensive 8 week course helps you explore your feelings and find positives to empower you. Topics include loss and grief, expressing anger without damage, self esteem and finding fresh horizons. Tuesday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st May, 7th, 14th, 21st June

22 Southport Street, West Leederville 6.30 - 9.00pm / $140 per person

Parent Child Connection Being a parent can be tough. People with primary school children are invited to this 4 week course to learn new skills, fell better about their parenting and gain confidence. Monday 30th May, 13th, 20th, 27th June 22 Southport Street, West Leederville 6.30 - 9.00pm / $50 per person, $75 per family

Building Stronger Families Raising our children should be one of life’s greatest experiences, but as any parent knows, it is not an easy task. Building and nurturing families can seem like a daunting task, but it’s not impossible. This 6 week course is for adults and their children around 10 years and over - inclusion is the key. Parents and children will learn about cooperation , relating respectfully and solving problems. Wednesday 11th, 18th, 25th May, 1st, 8th, 15th June 22 Southport Street, West Leederville 6.30 - 9.00 / $80 per person, 120 per couple/family