Kennedy Baptist College in Murdoch, Western Australia | High School

Kennedy Baptist College

Locality: Murdoch, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9314 7722

Address: Farrington Rd 6150 Murdoch, WA, Australia

Website: https://www.kennedy.wa.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Today we held our annual Kennedy Day to celebrate who we are! Kennedy Day runs during Extended Form and lunchtime as a student-led day which combines the joy of learning with the fun of being a Kennedy student. The aim is to create a day that all students can enjoy. Students were entertained during the Assembly with some fun, true and false questions and a student versus staff table tennis game. We are proud to say that Mr Ashby brought home the cup! The day also included numerous food options available from the cafeteria, ice-cream, boost juice, and frozen ice-cream vans, a petting zoo and listening to student music performances! Congratulations to our Student Councillors on a well-planned event. @ Kennedy Baptist College

25.01.2022 For families who had missed out on booking of our Twilight Tour: We are pleased to announce that we will be able to increase our tour attendance number from 17 to 40 when Western Australia enters Phase 3 of the roadmap on 6 June. Please select a date to reserve your spot. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/twilight-tour-tickets-10590

24.01.2022 Here are three tips for study (whether for exams, assignments or tests) if you or your children are feeling uncertain. https://www.kennedy.wa.edu.au/2020/05/tips-for-studying/

23.01.2022 This term in Year 11 Biology we are investigating what food types increase the growth rate of yabbies. Different groups either feed their yabbies corn, carrot, peas or pellets. This has been thoroughly enjoyable as it provides us with an opportunity to learn outside a classroom environment. - Teah Pitt, Year 11 Biology student. @ Kennedy Baptist College

23.01.2022 Last night the Dance Department had their Choreography Night. Students performed with high energy and professionalism and did a fantastic job. It was an outstanding and successful show. A huge thank you goes to all the students and staff involved! @ Kennedy Baptist College

23.01.2022 Congratulations to Joshua Nathan and Nate Scott, whohave beenselected for the AFL U/12 Boys 2020 State Team.Unfortunately, due to COVID there will be no Interstate Tournament, but they are really enjoying the training with the Academy. We are proud of their achievement and wish them all the best.

20.01.2022 The staff has worked hard to get everything in place, and we are excited to share how both staff and students have been enjoying the new Technologies Centre! The new Kennedy Technologies Centre is a dedicated STEM facility that provides an excellent space for woodwork, metalwork, engineering and CAD studies. A breakout space complements the new classrooms and workrooms on the 1stfloor. The Technologies Centre is a wonderful new facility for our students to engage in cutting edge technologies and explore creative and innovative solutions for their STEM studies. Alex Allan in Year 7 said, "I think the new Technologies Centre is very advanced, like the sliding electronic doors and all the woodwork machinery and equipment. Last week was my first day in the woodwork class and I really liked it."

20.01.2022 On Saturday, over 1000 people enjoyed exploring our campus at Open Day. Families had the opportunity to visit Learning Areas, view performances and displays, solve brain challenging puzzles mingle with some fascinating historical characters and have a sneak peek into our fantastic new Technologies Centre. We are very proud of all our wonderful and talented students who participated and volunteered in the different displays, performances and activities. We would like to thank all our College staff, parents and families for their support. If you attended on Saturday, we are interested in hearing about what you thought went well and areas we could improve on. Please let us know how we did by clicking on the link below. https://kennedy.wa.edu.au/open-day-survey/

20.01.2022 Today was such a special day here at Kennedy as we welcomed our new 2021 Year 7 students and families at Orientation Day. Students were a bit nervous initially, but they soon felt comfortable after a few interactive games to get to know each other. Our student mentors spent time with new students throughout the day and helped them familiarise themselves with the campus. We look forward to them joining our community in February! For more information please go to https://www.kennedy.wa.edu.au/ken/transitioning-to-kennedy/

19.01.2022 This morning weenjoyed our annual Fathers Day Breakfast. Fatherswere treated with a warm welcome fromour College Chaplain, a scrumptious breakfast from our Beedawong Cafeteria and wise words from our guest speaker,Mr Jim Walker.Jim is a former CEO of Westrac and now works as a Director on a range of corporate boards. It was inspiring to hearJim speak about hiscorporate life and being a dad. He shared some great stories and wisdomwith all our dads and grandfathers. Thank you to all the dads that joined us this morning and we wish you a Happy Fathers Day this Sunday!

17.01.2022 Last week our SUBs in Schools team had a visit from one of our industry partners. Mr Wesley Van Barneveld, an ROV Engineer from Intervention Engineering came and gave the students advice on the construction of their ROV. Mr Van Barneveld helped the students improve their design of the ROV and the design of the propeller guards, focusing on reducing the amount of turbulence due to the presence of the propeller guard. Mr Van Barneveld also gave suggestions on how the wiring of the ROV could be improved and he helped the students with the underwater camera system. His input and guidance really made a difference to the construction process of the ROV and helped solve some ongoing issues they were having. Thank you so much to Intervention Engineering! @ Kennedy Baptist College

17.01.2022 VET VOICE Year 11 and 12 students at Kennedy have the opportunity to enhance their education by engaging in Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses while still at school. VET students do off-campus studies in training organisations such as TAFE and some are required to do work placements. We took some time to interview Nicholas Ringrose, a Year 12 student enrolled in Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology at South Metro TAFE. Read more below.

16.01.2022 The Year 10 and 11 students had a fun morning during this terms final Extended Form enjoying a pancake breakfast with their peers and Form teachers. Other year groups spent the time playing board games, basketball, netball and a house dance off to build community spirit and develop house loyalty. @ Kennedy Baptist College

16.01.2022 Our Pastoral Care goal at Kennedy is the creation and maintenance of a safe, nurturing and engaging educational community where students can thrive academically, socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Read more below

16.01.2022 Here at Kennedy, students have the opportunity to learn an instrument during College hours from our highly trained and experienced music tutors. Whether continuing to learn an instrument or a beginner, specialist staff can match students to a tutor. All Music students are expected to be involved in concerts, assemblies and other formal events. Last week Thursday was a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their talent. The Music Evening was a culmination of student... talent and Music staff collaboration.The evening included outstanding performances by our selected instrumental music students, all Kennedy ensembles and tutors. A huge congratulations to all Music students ranging from Years 7 to 12, you were all amazing! And thank you to all our Instrumental Music Tutors and members of the Arts Learning Area for their hard work and contributions. See more

15.01.2022 As COVID-19 restrictions ease, we have been able to resume our preparation for welcoming our Year 7s for 2021. We would like to invite all new interested 2021 students to try out for our Specialist Basketball Program, which will take place early Term 3. To sign up for the trials, please complete an Expression of Interest form online by 22 June to let us know if your child would like to come along for the trial session. For more information, please visit our website. https://www.kennedy.wa.edu.au/li/specialist-sport-programs/

15.01.2022 Year 9 Photography students went on a bushwalk to the bushland adjacent to Kennedy, to take photos of nature. The students then used their photographs and merged them with another portrait photograph to create a double exposure in Photoshop. The students had a great time exploring the bush area to take some great photos. Thanks to Mrs Ashby and Mr Chase for accompanying us on this walk. - Mr James and Mr Markham. @ Kennedy Baptist College

15.01.2022 A sneak peek into the Year 8 Science practical test today. @ Kennedy Baptist College

15.01.2022 Yesterday I was at Kennedy Baptist College for a workshop with the Yr 11 students from the Newman Indigenous Tour 2020. Unfortunately due to Covid they missed o...ut in their trip but instead got to hang out with me for the day. Each student created a piece and I then put them all together to make this final work which will be hung somewhere in the school. See more

14.01.2022 Be part of our outstanding College team. Teaching and non-teaching positions are currently being advertised. Please check our website for more details. https://www.kennedy.wa.edu.au/contact/employment/

11.01.2022 As part of Kennedy’s commitment to celebrating NAIDOC Week we were privileged to have Noongar man Wes spend time with all our students during Extended Form on Wednesday. Wes spoke openly about his family, language and traditions. We hope to be able to invite him back to Kennedy to share more of his story with our students. Read the full article below. https://www.kennedy.wa.edu.au//naidoc-week-and-remembranc/

10.01.2022 The Year 9 students had the chance to see how static electricity works and how the Van De Graff Generator runs. We found out that static electricity is simple to make just by using a glass rod, swiping it really fast against a cloth, then trying to pick up paper. The electrons move from the glass rod to the cloth. The paper then moves towards the glass rod showing that opposite charges attract. We had so much fun! - Paige Endicott, Aimee Loosen and Phoebe Hawtree. @ Kennedy Baptist College

08.01.2022 As we enter Phase 4 of the WA roadmap on 28 June, we are pleased to announce that we will be able to accommodate more families on-site for our next Wednesday Twilight Tour. This will be our last Twilight Tour for Term 2. We would love to invite you to come along if you have previously missed out on a place at one of our tours. See link to book > https://www.kennedy.wa.edu.au/enrolments/visit-kennedy/

08.01.2022 On Wednesday, we enjoyed our solids, liquid and gasses assignment. In groups, we made our liquid model and finished our gas model. It was fun to make them all out of play doh and toothpicks and to clearly show how the particles are arranged and how they will or could move. Ben Thomas, Year 8 Student. @ Kennedy Baptist College

06.01.2022 BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION Please note that Monday 20 July is a Staff Professional Learning Day (students do not attend). Term 3 will commence on Tuesday 21 July 2020 at 8.15am. Students are to wear their full winter uniform and as of Term 3, we will return to our normal uniform policy. The sports uniform may only be worn to the College if a student has a class requiring the PE uniform in Periods 1, 2 or 3. Following this, students must then get changed into formal uniform a...t recess. Please also note that the Uniform Shop will be open from 11.30am - 3.45pm on Monday 20 July for any last-minute uniform purchases. (Closed for lunch at 12.30pm -1.00pm). The Uniform Shop is open this term on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:00am 3:45pm. We would also like to remind you to get tickets to Dr Ian Lillico event. Please go to https://kennedy-seminar.eventbrite.com.au to get your free tickets. Finally, key events and dates for Term 3 are now updated on Parent Lounge! We hope that you enjoyed a restful and safe semester break and we look forward to seeing the students back on campus and ready for Term 3.

06.01.2022 STUDENT SPOTLIGHT Lily is a Year 11 student who loves all things art and being creative. When Lily arrived at Kennedy she was surprised at how encouraging the College environment was. The Study Skills Program and sessions in Year 11 have really helped her find what works best for her when it comes to studying and preparing for assignments and exams. Lily is very talented in Visual Arts! She recently completed a beautiful artwork called "Someone Else". It is a mixed-media se...lf-portrait that features mirrors and false reflections where reality is captured within the different mirrors. . Her advice for Year 7 students is to just do your best, whatever your best may be in your current circumstances, to go by your own standards, rather than your peers. She truly has found that the unconditional support here at Kennedy allowed her to grow to be a better person. Read Lilys interview on our website now. > https://www.kennedy.wa.edu.au//student-spotlight-lily-ove/ @ Kennedy Baptist College

06.01.2022 Tomorrow is RUOK day. It is a day that provides an opportunity for us to ignite the conversation around mental health and ask those around us if they are ok. A range of activities were run today to promote and to focus on building positive mental health. We hope U R OK and if you are struggling and need to talk to someone, please reach out for help. You are not alone. #RUOK #reachout #lifeline Learn what to say after #RUOK so you can keep the conversation going when someone says theyre not OK. Visit http://ruok.org.au/how-to-ask #theresmoretosay

06.01.2022 Bring your whole family to Kennedy for a great day of fun. From explosive science demonstrations to delicious gourmet treats from our cafeteria, theres something for everyone to enjoy! Click below to find out what to expect at Community Open Day this Saturday!

05.01.2022 Join us this Saturday 22 August from 11.00am to 3.00pm for Community Open Day. This is an excellent opportunity to tour the College, experience some explosive science demonstrations, eat delicious gourmet treats and see what our brand new Technologies Centre offers to students! Theres something for everyone to enjoy! For more information visit www.kennedy.wa.edu.au/open-day/

05.01.2022 On Tuesday 15 September Aboriginal weaver and artist Lea Taylor visited Kennedy Baptist College to run a half day workshop with the Year 11 students from the 2020 Newman Indigenous Tour group. The students were taught how to weave a woven disc, that weaving is an important part of Aboriginal culture, that kaya means hello in Noongar language and that the land our College is located on is in the Whadjuk region. The workshop was a resounding success and the students created some outstanding woven discs. One student even created a woven basket, which was very impressiveLea then joined the discs together to create a magnificent wall art for the College. Kennedy Baptist College would like to thank Lea for providing the students with an engaging and highly rewarding cultural experience.

05.01.2022 Our popular Lego Challenge was held this term in the Research and Study Centre. Heats were held over three weeks with students working in pairs competing on Fridays. The students had just under 20 minutes to create a themed model using the Lego provided. This years themes included fairy tales, water, home and school. After heats, semi-finals and todays final Keshara Columba Thanthrige and Matt Bekink emerged as winners for the second year in a row. Congratulations boys!

04.01.2022 The Careers Hub provides information and resources for students thinking about entry requirements for tertiary studies, graduate opportunities, scholarships, apprenticeships, work placements, VET studies, alternate entry options for students not pursuing a university pathway, UCAT testing and TISC information. Read more below!

04.01.2022 So far 2020 has been a little different than any of us imagined, but we are so grateful that we get this time to reaffirm our purpose and to look at all we do with fresh eyes. We are so proud of our Kennedy Transform team as they create new and better ways of continuing to lead and train our kids. Staff tutor our kids daily online in groups of five and speak with every child every week. Read the full article below!

04.01.2022 We look forward to having our 2021 Year 7 families this Friday. YEAR 7 STUDENTS ORIENTATION 8:30am - 12:30pm, College Auditorium.... PARENT MORNING TEA AND INFORMATION SESSION 8.30 am - 10.00 am, College Staff Lounge. - Please also note that the Uniform Shop will be open on Orientation Day and Pre-start Day from 8.30 am to 3.45 pm. For more information please visit www.kennedy.wa.edu.au/kennedy-com/transitioning-to-kennedy/ or contact our Registrar at [email protected]

04.01.2022 Over the last two weeks our Drama students have worked extremely hard. Our Year 11 and 12 students performed on Monday 7 September with enthusiasm and our Year 9 and 10 students performed last night with such excellence. Congratulations to all students for their fantastic performance at these Drama Nights!

03.01.2022 Today we continued to ask our staff, students and community if they are OK! You dont have to be an expert to keep the conversation going when someone says theyre not OK. By knowing what to say you can help someone feel supported and access appropriate help long before theyre in crisis, which could change their life. More information atwww.ruok.org.au/.

03.01.2022 We would love to invite all the 2021 Year 7 students to try out for our Specialist Cricket Program, which will take place early Term 3. To sign up for the Trials, please complete an expression of interest form online by Monday 22 June. For more information, please visit our website.

02.01.2022 We are hiring! Be part of our outstanding College team. There are a few teaching and non-teaching positions available. Please see our website for more details. www.kennedy.wa.edu.au

02.01.2022 It was such a special occasion on Friday night at the Graduation Ceremony. We celebrated our students’ hard work and achievements over the past six years and particularly applauded them for the way they managed themselves this year. It was beautiful to enjoy the pre-service drinks and food out on the Terrace. The ceremony was a wonderful opportunity to honour all our graduating students and we thoroughly enjoyed catching up with the families that we have come to know so well as we have shared their child’s secondary school journey with them. We look forward to catching up with the class of 2020 at the Alumni afternoon on Friday 26 February 2021.

02.01.2022 We would love to invite you to an informative parent session with Dr Ian Lillico. This seminar will deal with helping boys and girls to become great young men and women. Dr Lillico will outline strategies for parents to assist children in their development along the lines It takes a village to raise a child. More information here: https://www.kennedy.wa.edu.au//it-takes-a-village-to-rais/