John Wollaston Anglican Community School in Kelmscott | High School

John Wollaston Anglican Community School

Locality: Kelmscott

Phone: +61 8 9495 8100

Address: Centre Rd 6111 Kelmscott, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.jwacs.wa.edu.au/

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25.01.2022 Wrapping up Book Week 2020 with a fabulous assembly and staff pantomime followed by buddy activities. Its always one of the biggest highlights of our school year.

25.01.2022 The cast and crew of Sideshow Shenanigans and Hoods are looking forward to entertaining you soon. Tickets are $10 each and on sale now! To purchase tickets to Sideshow Shenanigans and Hoods visit: https://www.trybooking.com/BKSHW... To purchase matinee tickets to Sideshow Shenanigans only visit: https://www.trybooking.com/BKSHY PLEASE NOTE: The production of Hoods contains domestic violence and suicidal themes and is not suitable for children under the age of 13. We recommend families with children under the age of 13 leave after the first production during the intermission.

24.01.2022 EASTER SERVICE | This morning our school community came together for Primary and Secondary Easter Services led by Chaplain Justine. We celebrated Holy Week through prayer, music and story. The Paschal candle was lit and blessed, representing the light of Christ coming into the world.

24.01.2022 Congratulations to our Class of 2020 on their strong performance in the recent ATAR examinations achieving a School Median ATAR of 83.3 (State Median ATAR - 81.65). The following students’ results were particularly outstanding: Carmina Farano, Benjamin Dumbreck, Nathan Hobson, Andrew Lea, Nethupula Hitihamu, Haylee Mitchell, Gabriella Wells, Nicola O’Brien, Brigid King and Joshua Bydder. Thank you to all our dedicated staff, supportive parents and the students themselves who ...displayed wonderful determination, resilience and spirit throughout this most challenging year. We are incredibly proud of the achievements of all our Year 12 students and wish them personal happiness and great success in the future.

22.01.2022 Please see below for information regarding updated Uniform Store Opening Hours for the remainder of 2020 and 2021 school holiday trading.

20.01.2022 The Year 12 enjoyed the great outdoors spending time at Sandy Cape earlier this week. As part of their Certificate II Outdoor Recreation class they had the opportunity to do some camping, fishing and kayaking.

20.01.2022 Congratulations to the Year 10 Café Culture students who passed their barista course with flying colours! The class have learnt to operate a three-head espresso machine, while also serving customers and preparing café style snacks. The course gets students work ready and gives them a head start in the hospitality industry. #brightfutures #jwacs

18.01.2022 ASC COMBINED SCHOOLS CONCERT Students who can play a classical instrument or sing are invited to audition for this concert, joining around 400 other students from ASC Schools. For more information, please contact the Music Coordinator Rory Marchant at [email protected] and get involved in this wonderful opportunity that celebrates students' musical talents!

18.01.2022 PLATING UP | Astley Care residents visited Chalk Café last week for a special two-course meal prepared by Year 10 Hospitality students. Students served a delicious menu of chicken parmigiana, creamy mash and seasonal vegetables followed by apple and berry crumble with cream. As a result of previous COVID limitations, it was the first aged care function to be held in over a year, making it a special occasion for all who were involved.

17.01.2022 We were delighted to welcome new and existing students to the Year 7 2021 Orientation Day today. Students had the opportunity to make new friends, play games, discover the campus and try their hand at some Secondary experiences today. We look forward to reuniting with everyone again next year!

17.01.2022 A little sneak peek from the Year 12 Ball. We wish them a great night!

17.01.2022 'We may all be different, but in this class we all swim together.' Year 2s created these wonderful rainbow fish artworks last term as part of their Unit of Inquiry 'Who We Are', which focused on celebrating each student's personal heritage and individuality.

17.01.2022 The annual Art Exhibition will be on display from Wednesday 16 to Wednesday 23 September, from 3:00pm - 4:00pm. To maintain social distancing, Secondary art will be showcased in the Technology Centre foyer and Primary art will be exhibiting in the Primary Art Room. We invite parents and families to come and see some of the fantastic and thought-provoking artworks that have been created this year by our hardworking students.

16.01.2022 A group of Year 4s held a bake sale in Term 4 raising money for the Western Australian Apiarists Society to help protect bees. Members of the Primary Wildlife Club said, "Bees are a vital part of our ecosystem so we wanted to do our bit to help!"

16.01.2022 Please be advised of opening hour alterations for the Uniform Store, Administration, Finance and IT Offices on Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 April. Term 2 recommences on Wednesday 21 April and students are required to wear their Winter Uniform. See you next week!

15.01.2022 Game on! It was battle of the bots today as students competed in the final of the LEGO Mindstorm Robot Competition.

15.01.2022 GREEK DRAMA REINVENTED | Year 10 Drama students undertook the project of performing a modern interpretation of the ancient Greek play 'Persephone and the Underworld' last term. The class worked together on all aspects of playwriting, including lighting, script, costumes and props.

15.01.2022 Tomorrow, Year 9 students will be participating in a workshop with Youth Focus centered around mental health issues, suicide prevention and ways to help themselves and their peers. Parents and friends are encouraged to attend the free evening session to discover what strategies can be put in place to support young people. Book your tickets through this link: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=650241&

15.01.2022 Can you help Hale House reach their fundraising goals? To help those in need Hale House are running a fundraiser on Hale Day to collect household items in support of Anglicare WA's YES Housing Program. Families can donate one or more items of tea, coffee, sugar, cleaning products, shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Donations can be received at ELC, Primary and Student Services Reception.

14.01.2022 We recently farewelled Primary teacher, Anne Guyan who decided to retire this year. Mrs Guyan has been a wonderful teacher to students in the Learning Enrichment Centre running small groups for maths and reading. The LEC has a thriving program in which children receive the support they need from caring staff members.

14.01.2022 Year 10 Outdoor Education students hit the trails of Langford Park, Jarrahdale yesterday for a mountain biking excursion.

14.01.2022 ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS | Support the P&F by purchasing an Entertainment Book. Money raised will help fund sustainability initiatives around the School, such as the implementation of permanent Containers for Change collection bins. To order your Entertainment Book, please click the link below: www.entbook.com.au/843d53

13.01.2022 LAKE ROAD ROADWORKS NOTICE As part of the Denny Avenue Crossing Roadworks, a designated truck parking area will be in place from April 8 to May 7 on Lake Road between Centre Road and Railway Avenue. This will result in one of the lanes on Lake Road being closed. Please follow the traffic management and signage in place to ensure the safety of everybody in the area.

13.01.2022 Entrepreneurial spirit was on display at the 2020 Biz Fest Marketplace. Year 12 Certificate III in Business students created a range of businesses selling delicious treats to their peers. It was a huge success with all profits going to Anglicare WA. ... #BrightFutures #20boss See more

11.01.2022 LAST DAY OF TERM | Primary students had a fantastic time taking part in Inter-House Games for the last day of Term 1. We wish students, staff and families a very Happy Easter and restful break.

11.01.2022 Please see below an important message from Transperth regarding changes to the John Wollaston School Special 758 bus from Monday 12 October.

11.01.2022 The Upper Primary building provides students opportunities to learn in a diverse variety of open spaces. The Year 5s were exploring the topic of planets and outer space today and could be seen drawing posters, researching using laptops and having group discussions. Term 1 is an exciting time to dive right into learning! #internationalbaccalaureate #jwacs

09.01.2022 We wish everybody a joyful, peaceful Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

07.01.2022 John Wollaston is proud and excited to announce that the Primary School has been commended on the exemplary practice for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program. See below this quote from Steve Wishart, IB World Schools Manager for Australasia/Asia Pacific. #internationalbaccalaureate #brightfutures #jwacs

06.01.2022 WARNING : Please read this important message if your children have access to social media including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

05.01.2022 Please see below for information regarding the Kelmscott Athletics Club training evenings- a great way for families to get involved in fun and fitness in the local area.

05.01.2022 HE IS RISEN! Wishing our school community a blessed Easter.

05.01.2022 Last week the Year 5s delighted parents with Night of Living Treasures. Students dressed up as famous and inspirational figures to 'come alive' and tell a story when a token was dropped into their box. Well done to all Year 5s who worked very hard on this project!

04.01.2022 PRIMARY MUSIC | Year 4s enjoyed playing the xylophones in their Music classes last term, learning about rhythm and various musical notes. Take a look at their class performance!

04.01.2022 The 7:30pm performances of Sideshow Shenanigans and Hoods are SOLD OUT. But we have some tickets remaining for our matinee performance of Sideshow Shenanigans. Gather the family and purchase a ticket before you miss out: https://www.trybooking.com/BKSHY

04.01.2022 Last week, members of the Salvation Army Armadale branch collected a variety of non-perishable food items generously donated by members of the John Wollaston community. The donations will be distributed to those in need of essential items as part of the Salvation Army’s Emergency Relief Fund. Thankyou to everybody who donated and to the Year 7 students for coordinating this appeal! #jwacs #servicelearning #kindhearts

03.01.2022 Can you donate a pair of socks for our Founders' Day Socks in the City Appeal? Please get behind our SOCK-raising for the homeless by donating a pair of socks that are new, clean with labels attached in adult size. Ideally the socks will be made from natural fibres (cotton or wool) with limited nylon or synthetics. You can help to make a difference to the lives of the homeless. Donations can be presented to ELC Reception, Primary Reception or Student Services Reception. The socks will be presented to representatives from Socks in the City and Rotary and then distributed through Homeless Healthcare.

02.01.2022 COLOUR RUN REGISTRATION | This a reminder for students to sign up for the Colour Explosion Fun Run that will be taking place on Wednesday 5 May. Please visit www.myprofilepage.com.au to register and help raise money for school equipment. Remember, each student who raises any amount over $10 is eligible to receive a prize for their efforts!

02.01.2022 Today Hale House students celebrated Hale day with a chapel service reflection and outdoor games. This year, students are supporting the Anglicare WA Yes! Housing Program by collecting various household supplies. The Program supports young adults at risk of homelessness by providing stable housing access and giving them the skills required for independence. You can continue to donate these supplies until the end of Term 3. Thankyou for your support!

02.01.2022 Students in Years 5 to 12 participated in a fantastic session with Paul Litherland from Surf Online Safe today learning about internet awareness. Paul is running a parent session tonight from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Come along and find out how to keep you and your children safe online. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from www.trybooking.com/BKZUY.

01.01.2022 FREE MULTISPORTS PROGRAM Communicare is launching a new sports program with the City of Armadale for people of all ages and abilities. To register your interest, please email [email protected] or see more information below Head along for an opportunity to make friends, develop skills and enjoy a free sausage sizzle!

01.01.2022 Today is R U Okay? Day, an event that highlights the value of checking in with one another. Students will have the opportunity to participate in activities that give them strategies to support the wellbeing of themselves, families and friends. At John Wollaston, staff are available to give pastoral support to students and recognise the importance of community. Today we ask each other, Are you OK?

01.01.2022 A bumper crop of carrots and zucchinis were recently harvested from the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden! The Year 5s grew enough to share with the entire Upper Primary cohort, placing a healthy twist on macaroni cheese by using vegetable 'noodles'. We can't wait to see what the students grow next year.