NEWSLETTER ALKIMOS BAPTIST COLLEGE

Hello Parents, Students, Families and Friends,

What a fantastic term we have had. I praise God for his blessings to our College. Thank you to our staff and students for being involved in all the great programs and activities that were on offer this term. The program just keeps getting busier into next term. A few highlights are Annie Jnr, Sports Carnival, Exams, Reports and Social Events.

Before the big Term 2 hits us, I would like to wish all our families a wonderful, safe holiday. I hope that you get to rest and spend quality time with each other.

I would encourage all our families to renew their strength in the Lord. Isaiah 40: 30-31 states

“But those who wait upon GOD get fresh strength. They spread their wings and soar like eagles,

They run and don’t get tired, they walk and don’t lag behind.”

I hope you have wonderful holidays.

Kieran Graham

College Principal

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

7th April 2016

DATES TO REMEMBER: Term 2

Monday 25/4/2016 Public Holiday

Tuesday 26/4/2016 All students commence in full Winter

Uniform

Wednesday 27/4/2016

Y 5/6 vs Y7/8 Ultimate Frisbee All Stars Competition 3 - 5pm

Friday 29/4/2016

Anzac Assembly 8.40 - 9.10am

Wednesday 4/5/2016

Kindy Mothers Day Morning Tea 8:45am

Thursday 5/5/2016 Cross Country Training 7.30 - 8.15am

PP Mothers Day Morning Tea 8:45am

Student Leadership Training 3.0 - 4.30pm

Friday 6/5/2016 Kindy - Year 6 Mothers Day Stall 8.45am

Monday 9/5/2016 Clubs 3 - 4pm

Tuesday 10/5/2016

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

Cross Country Training 7.30 - 8.15am NAPLAN Testing

Year 10 &11 Career Expo Day

Clubs 3 - 4pm

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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

A brand new Garden Club starts in Term 2 with Mr Barrett, students in Year 1 - 6 are invited. Limited numbers, so remember to register early!

Congratulations to the Year 5/6 Technology class for a comprehensive win over the Year 7/8 Robotics Engineering Class in the 2016 Rube Goldberg Challenge. 2 very impressive machines were on display for the College community on Friday 1st April. After a big term of planning and creating and with only 10 attempts each, both classes were primed and ready for a big competition. The Year 5/6’s went first and after a big build up, failed on their first attempt. Thinking they would easily take the win, the parents and students marched across to the Year 7/8 machine, only to see them fail as well. Back and forward the parents and students went until on the 10th attempt the Year 7/8 students faltered at the last hurdle. Back in the Year 5/6 room, a few modifications had occurred which saw their machine work on the very last attempt. The cheer was enormous. Congratulations to the Year 5/6 Team for their fantastic efforts on the day. Well done to the Year 7/8

team for a great effort.

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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

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SERVICES REQUIRMENTS

Due to recent Government requirements regarding ALL students born

overseas, the College requires a copy of your VISA whether a TEMPORARY

VISA / PERMANENT RESIDENCY or if you have subsequently gained

citizenship, we require a copy of your child’s CITIZENSHIP CERTIFICATE /

AUSTRALIAN PASSPORT.

If the College does not have the necessary documentation to support the above, we are obliged to charge

International School Fees.

When enrolling at Alkimos Baptist College, you would have submitted your passports and/or Visa

documentation, however any change in visa or residency status MUST be sent to the College. We would

appreciate you sending this information to the College at you earliest convenience.

TIMES TABLE BEE CHAMPION

Year 3 Year 4

Keanu Carmichael - 57 Points Stephanie Morgan - 37 Points

Year 5 Year 6

Ayesha Bartlett - 31 Points Sam Gould - 44 Points

GOLD COMMENDATION AWARDS

Pre Primary

Cole Arrigoni Jaxon Blake Tyler Ford

Austin Jones Mitchell Phillips

Evelyn Brookmire Amber Dooley

Year 1/2

Aaden Arneill

Lucus Arrigoni

Jackson Barrett

Jay Khantipol

Nathanael Mumba

Violet Ashton

Makayla Benoiton

Pascaline Kabwit

Alexandra Osorio

Saskia Resch

Abigayle Sellers

Simone Thomas

Year 3

Jackson Anderson

Dylan Ashton

Keanu Carmichael

Caleb Sharrin

Jackson Taylor

Taylor Clarke

Abbie Loraine

Akuol Manyang

Kiyara-Lee May

Year 4

Michael Millar

Ryan Simm

Madison Manning

Year 5

Christoffel Viljoen

Ellie Manning

Year 6

Reuben Ayling

Year 8

Kamiah King

Shakira Motha

Year 10

Lewis McManus

The Alkimos Baptist College Facebook Page is a fantastic way to communicate with families the and exciting events and activities that our College is involved in. Second to our fortnightly Newsletter, the Facebook page is the most popular way for promoting our College to our community. As such, the College wishes to extend the influence and popularity of the Facebook page by including photographs of students involved in these activities. This change will come into effect after the 25th April 2016.

If you wish for your child to not be included in the photographs please fill out the below permission slip and return it to the College reception area before the 8th April 2016.

The College Facebook page is www.facebook.com/alkimosbaptistcollege

I do not wish for my child to appear in the photographs that are displayed on the College Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alkimosbaptistcolllege

Childs Name: ________________________

Parents Name: _______________________

Parent Signature: ______________________

Year 4 Sleepover

STRAVENS’ SPORTS SPOT

Athletics Carnival:

Midway through next term the College will be holding its Annual Athletics Carnival. These are always a wonderful day of competition, fun and plenty of colour. On the day we will need parent volunteers to assist with marshalLing and measuring events.

This year we are planning to organize this in a way that allows you to follow your child to each event. If you are available to help please see Mr Stravens. Carnivals rely on the assistance of parents and your help is always greatly appreciated.

Lunchtime Sport:

Well done to all the teams for a wonderful term of lunchtime sport. The spirit and sportsmanship you displayed was wonderful.

Our Grand Final match will take place in the first week of next term. Well done to the Space Invaders who have been the first team to qualify for the Grand Final.

Next Term, students will have the opportunity to sign up to play netball as their lunchtime sport. They will learn the basics during sport lessons and have the opportunity to develop these skills during After School Sports.

Interschool Cross Country:

Earlier this week many students received notes inviting them to prepare for next term’s Interschool Cross Country competition.

All students are encouraged to attend Monday Morning training club that will resume on Monday the 2nd of May.

Even if your child does not make the final team, the fitness benefits of this training will be beneficial.

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FUN & FITNESS

Primary Interschool Swimming Carnival

On Thursday the 31st of March Alkimos Baptist College sent its first team to an Interschool Swimming Carnival. Although only small in number our students performed incredibly well,

showing great heart, enthusiasm and competitiveness.

We would like to say a big thank you to our parent helpers for their assistance with recording race results on the day.

As a team Alkimos came second in the handicap points and we had some amazing individual efforts. Abbie Lorraine and Jackson Anderson were named Champion Girl and Boy of the Year 3 age groups. Ellie Manning was also name Champion

Girl of the Year 5 age groups.

We look forward to building a bigger and stronger team in the years to come and once again congratulate all swimmers

who participated.

Term 2 Annie rehearsals will now take place on Tuesday afternoon 3 - 4pm for all cast members.

This will be run as an afterschool club with several teaching staff present at the rehearsals ensuring

that all cast members are able to rehearse their parts as well as starting to join the scenes together.

It is very important that all cast members attend these rehearsals as important information and

directions will be given out during these sessions.

Tickets will be available to purchase from the College office for $5 in Week 2 of next term.

“The Annie Workshop”

Parent help required

When - Every Thursday, starting In Term 2 8.30 - 10.30.

Where - College Music Room. No experience necessary

Tea/Coffee/Morning Tea Provided

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

Dad’s Raising Girls Find out how to build a rewarding father-daughter relationship. As the primary male role model in a girl’s life. Dads play an important role in the development of their self-concept and self esteem. This can often affect how their daughters relate to others, particularly boys and men. Tuesday 28th June 22 Southport Street, West Leederville 6.30 - 9.00pm / $25 per person

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

Mums Raising Teenage Boys As the primary female role model in a boy’s life, mothers play an important role in the development of their son’s identity including their ability to be nurturing. For teenager boys the relationship they have with their mother has long term implications. This includes how they relate to others, particularly to girls and women. Tuesday 26th April 22 Southport Street, West Leederville 6.30 - 9.00pm / $25 per person

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